Best Fortune 100 Career Strategies Podcasts (2025)

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E17 Executive Presence: Open Strong, Right the Ride, Close with Care 17:50

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If your updates get lost, decisions stall, or you leave meetings exhausted from carrying the room, the problem isn’t just strategy. It’s how you show up. In this story-driven episode, Lynsey unpacks executive presence using three unforgettable rideshare moments from her latest trip to Destin, Florida: the disengaged “Mr. Earbuds,” the resigned “Mis…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance 16:45

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Unlocked: Your Career by Design — The Unwritten Rules of Extraordinary Careers 2:12

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What if the career you dream of isn’t out of reach, just locked behind invisible barriers? Welcome to Unlocked: Your Career by Design. I’m Samantha Flores, Fortune 100 executive, billion-dollar business leader, and founder of Powerhouse {Code}. After nearly two decades inside the world’s top companies, I’ve seen too many ambitious women stay stuck …

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Google Ads That Actually Work: John Horn Shares Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses to Grow 31:16

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S5:E26 In this punchy, practical episode of Small Biz Stories with Dr. LL, John Horn, CEO of StubGroup (a Google Premier Partner - note that very, very few companies have this distinction and honor!!), breaks down how small businesses can turn Google Ads into reliable profit instead of a money pit. From the Search Terms Report to negative keywords,…

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#TrueDataOps Podcast - Sanjeev Mohan - Ep. 54 32:01

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"Good enough" data is not AI ready. So says Keith Belanger, Field CTO DataOps.live and the new host of the hashtag#TrueDataOps podcast. Join Keith & Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at Sanjmo and former Gartner Research VP, for the opening episode of Season 4 to discuss what it takes for enterprise data teams to change that. 30 minutes of data talk that ca…

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37: If Your Job Search Is Taking Too Long, Stop Trusting Your Gut 8:52

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If your job search is taking too long and you’re a mid or senior-level leader, your gut may be telling you it’s time to broaden your appeal. To have a more general and therefore more appealing positioning. Don’t do it! Host Doug Lester explains, from a recruiter’s perspective, why broadening your positioning could be a big mistake. 👓 Read the origi…

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E16 Micro-Moves, Big Life: Intentional Living You Can Actually Do 16:51

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What if the third most important day of your life is the day you start living your why, on purpose? In this episode, Lynsey breaks down intentional living as a series of tiny, faithful micro-movements (not cliff jumps) that add up to a life that feels like you. Drawing on John Maxwell’s take, “decide in advance who you will be and what you will giv…

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Ep 62: Hidden Pitfalls of Productivity Hacks & The Future of Work 41:23

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Dave and Alex tackle the dark side of “productivity hacks” and automation. What they save you upfront can quietly cost you in maintenance, admin, and attention. Dave shares a real-world attempt to automate podcast workflows with Make.com and why he ultimately chose a done-for-you social tool. The duo explores why conceptual computer science matters…

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From CPA to Partner: Emil Abedian on Scaling Law Firms, Niching Down, and Finding Work-Life Balance 36:03

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S5:325 In this episode of Small Business Stories, host Dr. LL sits down with Emil Abedian, CEO of Council CPAs and newly minted author of Council to Council. Emil shares candid lessons from 15+ years in entrepreneurship, scaling from a solo CPA to a trusted partner for law firms nationwide. 🚨 Most entrepreneurs make this $100,000 mistake. They trea…

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Private Aviation Demystified: Making Executive Travel Seamless with Quantum Jets 47:12

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In this episode of REACH, we’re joined by Tyler Macaulay, Senior Executive of Charter Sales at Quantum Jets, a private aviation company dedicated to making executive travel seamless, efficient, and stress-free. Quantum Jets' innovative mobile app and dedicated support team give Executive Assistants and advisors everything they need to plan private …

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E15 Stop Doing It All: Delegate Better, Lead Bigger 19:38

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Moving from “I’ll just do it myself” to true leadership is a skill, and delegation is the lever. In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey shares a simple four-step handoff loop - Select, Scope, Support, Spotlight - that turns tasks into growth without letting anyone down. You’ll learn how to use the Eisenhower model (urgent vs. important) to deci…

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The Art of the Superhero Turnaround with former Marvel Entertainment CEO Peter Cuneo 29:47

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Marvel Studios and many of its numerous characters are household names around the world. Their superhero-powered movies earn hundreds of millions and sometimes billions of dollars at the box office, including the #2 top grossing movie of all time – Avengers: Endgame. They’re also arguably one of the top turnaround stories of the past 20 years, as t…

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36: Your LinkedIn Headline May Be Riskier Than You Think 7:42

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Is your LinkedIn headline your job title and company name? If so, you're taking a big risk. Host Doug Lester shares why, based on his experience as a Fortune 100 hiring manager, an executive recruiter and a coach to more than a thousand MBA alumni. And he offers an alternative approach that more effectively communicates your personal narrative. 🤓 R…

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Mastering the Mindset Game: Sofia Rozhko on Leading with Purpose & Power 39:28

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S5:E24 In this soul-shifting episode of Small Biz Stories, host Dr. LL sits down with Sofia Rozhko, a powerhouse mindset and visibility coach who helps high-achieving women and visionary entrepreneurs show up as their most authentic selves. With roots in Ukraine and a global impact, Sofia reveals the inner transformation needed to unlock business s…

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E14 Relatable Leadership with Rachel DeAlto: Communication that Builds Respect & Trust 39:14

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If you’ve ever wondered why “be more relatable” sounds obvious but feels impossible in real life, this conversation with author and keynote speaker Rachel DeAlto will be your masterclass. We dig into what relatable leadership actually looks like day-to-day—clear communication, active listening, and honest transparency—and why respect is the trait t…

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Welcome to Executiveland: The Unwritten Playbook of the C-Suite 3:13

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In this welcome episode of Executiveland, host Elizabeth Freedman introduces the podcast and what listeners can expect. With over two decades of experience coaching and advising C-suite executives, she shares how this show will uncover the unwritten playbook of the C-suite, blending real-world insights, practical strategies, and candid conversation…

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Ep 61: Brand Hygiene in the Age of AI - Why Old Content Still Matters 28:23

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Dave and Alex get real about the “AI FOMO” era—why flashy tools and hypey ads won’t fix messy workflows, how automation platforms like Make, n8n, and Zapier actually help (and where they don’t), and what “mullet content strategy” means for brand hygiene and long-term reputation. From meta description fails to the risks of letting employees be your …

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35: The Most Counterintuitive Networking Strategy 8:06

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What if one of your most effective networking strategies could be relying on your competitors to be your advocates? Host Doug Lester explains why this actually works, based on his experience as an executive recruiter at a top firm. And he offers a few tips for doing it the right way. 🎧 Take control of your narrative and advance your career — subscr…

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College Aid for Entrepreneurs: Brad Baldridge on FAFSA, Hiring Your Kids & Negotiating 34:50

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S5:E23 College financial planning meets entrepreneurial reality. Brad Baldridge, host of Taming the High Cost of College, breaks down complex rules into simple moves any small business owner can use to lower net price and avoid bad loans. He sat down with Dr. LL to share some INCREDIBLE cost-savings tips that you, as a small business owner, can do …

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E13 End the Invisible Work Tax: A Visibility Playbook for Women Leaders 20:49

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Women in leadership are carrying too much invisible work; note-taking, scheduling, conflict smoothing, onboarding support, and the quiet “glue work” that keeps projects alive but rarely shows up on a dashboard. That hidden load stalls recognition, performance reviews, and promotion. In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey shares a practical visi…

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Leadership Lounge: Built to Last or Built to Learn: How Leaders Can Develop Resilience 18:32

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In an era where adaptability trumps consistency, the leaders who survive and thrive are those who've mastered the art of bouncing back stronger. Yet our Global Leadership Monitor reveals that leaders' preparedness to face threats such as uncertain economic growth and geopolitical uncertainty is at its lowest point since we began tracking in 2021. T…

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E12 Blue Ribbons & Bold Moves: Leadership Lessons from the Iowa State Fair 21:19

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From the Grand Concourse to the boardroom, this leadership podcast episode turns the Iowa State Fair into a practical playbook for women in leadership. Lynsey Mulder weaves three generations of family tradition - Grandma’s one-section-a-day map, Grandpa’s steady hours in the livestock barns, and a new stop at Cowboy Bootcamp with her grandson - int…

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Ep 60: Unlocking Productivity With AI - ChatGPT 5, Automations, and Career Growth 47:08

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In the latest episode of Enterprising Minds, the crew dives into a deep discussion on leveraging ChatGPT-5 and other AI tools to enhance productivity and career development. Alex updates the team on how using ChatGPT to create a 90-day plan has transformed his workflow, while Ruthi discusses setting boundaries to balance work and life effectively. …

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Myth-Busting Lead Generation, SEO & Paid Ads: How to Grow Your Business in 2025 with Justin Abrams 36:38

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S5:E22 In this episode of Small Biz Stories, host Dr. LL is joined by Justin Abrams, a Business & Strategy Consultant who's helped over 250 companies achieve an average 350% sales growth and 10x audience expansion. Justin is the head of Aryo Consulting Group. Both the host and guest are among UpWork's Top 1% of more than 17,000,000 freelancers, so …

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Who is the EA Behind Maven Recruiting Group’s CEO and REACH Podcast Host, Jessica Vann?! 1:09:26

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In this episode of REACH, we sit down with Sarah Duncan, Executive Assistant to Maven Recruiting Group’s Founder & CEO, Jessica Vann. With over two years of partnership under their belt, Sarah has been instrumental in helping Jessica balance the demands of running a company with the realities of family life and personal pursuits. From managing clie…

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E11 Leading with Curiosity & Compassion: A Conversation with Malinda Shultice 41:03

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What does it take to lead with both curiosity and compassion? In this episode, I sit down with Malinda Shultice, professor at Iowa State University and Barcelona Executive Business School, licensed nursing home administrator, and founder of a consulting company dedicated to tackling high turnover in healthcare. Malinda shares her bold career pivot …

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The Leadership Lessons That Shaped Us: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Redefiners 35:49

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After four years and 100 episodes of extraordinary conversations with world-class leaders, what are the most powerful leadership lessons that have emerged? In this milestone episode, hosts Simon Kingston and Marla Oates dig through the Redefiners archives to share the top 10 leadership insights. From Ruth Porat's revelation that not having a rigid …

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Powerful Business Moves That Generated Millions with CFO Michael Barbarita 30:44

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S5:E21 In this Small Biz Stories episode, Dr. LL sits down with Michael Barbarita, Jr., a fractional CFO, award-winning speaker, author of Powerful Business Strategies, and serial entrepreneur who's helped generate millions across industries from retail to manufacturing. With over 40 years of financial leadership and firsthand entrepreneurial grit,…

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E10 The Power of No: Setting Non-Negotiables for Your Best Life 21:14

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In today’s episode, we tackle something that many women professionals struggle with. Saying no. Constantly overcommitting to work, family, and social obligations can lead to burnout and a loss of focus on what truly matters. In this empowering episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting non-negotiables in your life. Learn how to align your …

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Ep: 59 AI, Authority, and the End of Clicks? The Future of SEO in 2025 40:34

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As AI continues reshaping the search landscape, SEO isn't dead — it's just evolving. In this episode, Dave Dougherty and Alex Pokorny explore the seismic shifts happening in search engine optimization in 2025. From Google's algorithmic chaos and AI overviews to user trust, content strategy, and the slow return of PR and long-form authority content,…

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Best Tips to Boost Your Communication Skills | How to become a Super Communicator Today! 9:51

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Send us a text Use the secrets of powerful communication with our 5 C's of Super Communication! This is the ultimate framework to help you become more confident, persuasive, connect more and influential in every conversation. This is not fluffy how to's. You can use this framework when you want to enhance your relationship with your team, clients, …

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The Client Flow Blueprint: Filip Sardi Shares the Secret to Turn eLearning Content into Revenues 48:33

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You when you just "hit it off" with a total stranger? Watch the ideas fly! What a fabulous guest and learning experience! Filip is easy going and curious which is a terrific combination to understand how to get unstuck in the customer journey. In this episode, Filip Sardi, founder of Client Flow™, reveals to Dr. LL how online entrepreneurs can stop…

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E9 From Balance to Alignment: Mastering Work-Life Harmony in a Tech-Driven World 13:30

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In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, the idea of “work-life balance” feels outdated and out of reach. In this episode of Lead With Spark, we explore the evolution from work-life balance to work-life alignment, a dynamic approach that helps you integrate your career, family, and personal goals in a way that fuels your well-being and success. Jo…

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Leadership Lounge: Leadership Under Fire: How Mentorship Can Help C-suites Turn Headwinds Into Opportunity 18:59

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C-suite executives face an unprecedented cascade of simultaneous challenges—AI transformation, regulatory upheaval, geopolitical instability, and economic turbulence. Unlike previous generations who weathered single crises, today’s leaders must navigate sustained uncertainty that many have never experienced before. So, how can the right mentor tran…

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How to Stop Feeling Lost: Real Answers to the Questions We’re Afraid to Ask 14:57

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Send us a text A raw Q&A on imposter syndrome, confidence, self-worth, and why you’re not stuck — you’re just overdue for alignment. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a truth-telling conversation. In this special Q&A episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with my 13-year-old niece Kayla, who brings me your real questions straight from Instagram…

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34: How To Remain Competitive When AI Makes Career Advancement a Steeper Climb 13:38

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As business leaders become more comfortable incorporating AI into their organizations, the shape of org charts will change. It's already happening, and it's going to have an impact on career advancement. Host Doug Lester shares classic tips about how to remain competitive amid all the changes. 🎧 Take control of your narrative and advance your caree…

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E8 Unleashing Your Superpowers: The Confidence Boost You've Been Missing 16:05

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Unleashing Your Superpowers: The Spark You’ve Been Missing What if the secret to more confidence, less burnout, and a life you actually love was already inside you? In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey takes you step-by-step through the process of identifying and unleashing your unique superpowers, the strengths that make you brilliant, bold,…

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Empowering Women Through the Lens: Photography Tips & Personal Branding with Janet Joyner 30:04

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S5:E19 In this inspiring episode of Small Biz Stories, we sit down with New Jersey photographer and former educator Janet Joyner, founder of Janet Joyner Photography📸, to explore how she empowers women (especially those over 40) to rediscover their beauty, embrace confidence, and show up strong in a digital world. Janet shares invaluable photograph…

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Ep 58: Marketing Career Transitions 42:15

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In this episode of Enterprising Minds, Alex, Ruthi, and Dave discuss the rapidly evolving job market for marketers and how you can adapt to it. The discussion explores the amount of times you can expect to get laid off, how many companies you can expect to work for, and how to get the experiences you need for a job if you can't get hired without th…

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Brain Types & High Performance: Unlocking the Strategies to Achieve High-Performance and How to Read your Executive 1:07:28

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In this episode of REACH, we’re joined by longtime friend of the Maven community and executive coach, Michael “Coop” Cooper. With over 20 years of experience coaching executives and teams, Coop specializes in helping organizations align, collaborate, and perform at their highest potential. His work spans leadership accelerators, team alignment work…

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Why Success Requires Discomfort — And How to Finally Stop Self-Abandoning 26:17

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Send us a text A raw and unfiltered conversation on why true success requires discomfort, how self-abandonment keeps you stuck, and the powerful shift you need to finally step out of your comfort zone. Growth isn’t glamorous. It’s uncomfortable. It’s confronting. It forces you to question everything you believe about yourself — and that’s why so ma…

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The AI Santa: How Jonathan Mast Empowers Entrepreneurs with Smart Tools for Revenue Growth & Success 29:55

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S5:E18 In this heartwarming and brilliant episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL welcomes Jonathan Mast, affectionately known as “The Whitebeard of AI." He is a generous educator, strategist, and AI expert with a mission to make AI accessible for small business owners. Jonathan reveals the top 3 AI tools every entrepreneur should be using, how to ove…

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E7 From Imposter to Empowered: Quieting Self-Doubt and Leading with Confidence 15:57

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Are you secretly waiting for someone to find out you're not as capable as they think you are? You're not alone - in fact, studies show that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers, and the number jumps even higher for high-achieving women in leadership. In this empowering episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey breaks d…

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Leadership Lounge: From Firefighting to Future-Building: How Leaders Can Master Perpetual Transformation 21:41

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Transformation is no longer a project with a distinct beginning, middle, and end—it's the water leaders swim in. For leaders, the ability to lead through perpetual transformation has become mission critical. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to four of our trusted advisors—Bob Marcus, Hetty Pye, Sean Dineen, and Alain Ishak—who share th…

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E6 Discovering Your Core Values: The First Step to Authentic Leadership 23:14

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Are you living a version of success that doesn’t actually feel like your own? In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey walks you through the very first step in the Discover Your Leadership Spark framework: identifying your core values. You'll learn why values misalignment can lead to burnout, stress, and disconnection and how clarifying what trul…

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From EA to Co-Founder: How a 17-Year Partnership Built Trust, Leadership and Opportunity 52:54

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In this episode, we’re joined by longtime EA-turned-cofounder Michelle Czarnik, whose 17-year partnership with her executive led to the launch of BOXMEDIA.io, a mission-driven storytelling platform. Michelle shares what it takes to build a high-trust, long-term EA partnership, one that evolves from support to strategic collaboration, and how that t…