Please join us for episode #31 as we ‘connect the dots’ after interviewing an outstanding group of executives over the past six months on our podcast. This episode focuses on some key stories that ‘stuck’ with us. Why is that important? Research at Stanford University concluded that “our brains are not hard-wired to understand […]

10 high-performing executives 20 great reminders on leadership & communication 30-minute investment of your time   Please join us for episode #30 as we ‘connect the dots’ from interviewing an outstanding group of executives over the past six months on our podcast.   Whiteboard Notes: Reflection Questions: What percentage of your total workforce’s capabilities (skills, […]

During the past year, we have been honored to have had a dozen high-performing executive guests on our Latitude podcast. One of the fundamentals they all discussed was a passion and discipline to create organizations that do common things uncommonly well. Please join us for episode #29 as we ‘connect the dots’ from these 12 […]

What do businesses, non-profits, and the military have in common? It’s important to have teams and mission-focused leadership.  Please join us for episode #28 of Latitude: Navigating Business Culture. Our special guest is Mike Bosley, a multi-talented, hands-on leader who has been a 3X soldier-of-the-year in the Oklahoma Army National Guard, owner of several businesses, […]

  Gallup research shows that just a 10% improvement in employees’ connection with the mission or purpose of their organization leads to more than an 8% decrease in turnover and more than a 4% increase in profitability.   Please join us for episode 27 of Latitude: Navigating Business Culture. Our special guest from India is […]

    This episode features an interview with former Caterpillar Vice President and Corporate Officer, Tom Bluth. Tom shares some great examples from his time in China, France, and the U.S. where key lessons in leadership were learned. Discussions will cover topics such as the importance of core values; leadership expectations; keeping your finger on […]

  According to American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) research, identifying the right benchmarks and sources is the #1 challenge to effective benchmarking. A great source to consider for benchmarking culture, employee engagement, and collaborative leadership is in the non-profit sector.    Rod and Brian interview Julie Fleshman, President and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action […]

  Storytelling has the power to engage, teach, inspire, and motivate. Storytelling provides context for your content and makes it much more memorable. Rod and Brian interview Doug Stevenson, President of Story Theater International. For over 25 years, Doug has been a pioneer in the science of the art of storytelling in business. This very informative session […]

  Research has shown it can take 17 to 21 times of reinforcement to make a new behavior a habit. Rod and Brian interview Kris Paquin, CVP Finance & Sales Support at Yamaha Corporation of America. In this role she has responsibilities for IT, Finance, Operations, Legal and Compliance. Kris shares how small things such […]

  Research has found that 70% of strategies fail to deliver the anticipated results, and 9 out of the top 10 reasons change initiatives fail are ‘people-related.’    Episode Summary: Rod and Brian interview Brent Douglas, President of Magellan Executive Partners. Brent shares some very practical and tactical lessons learned to maximize alignment, execution, and […]