Best Steve Minter Podcasts (2026)

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428 Thursday Refresh: Dr. Bernard Harris, Embracing Infinite Possibilities 42:48

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—offers rare insights into the inner work of leadership. Dr. Harris is the first African American to walk in space, and the author of Embracing Infinite…

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Eddie Deezen 58:04

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Noel catches up with Eddie Deezen. The actor might be best known as Eugene in the Grease movies. Eddie voiced "Know-It-All" in the holiday classic, The Polar Express. He shares some great Tom Hanks stories. Eddie had roles in 1941, I Wanna Hold Your Hands and Wargames. His cult classics included Surf 2, Laserblast and Million Dollar Mystery. Eddie …

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427 [BEST OF] David Ross on Confronting the Storm - Leadership, Hope, and Navigating Wicked Problems in the Age of Uncertainty 40:46

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with David Ross, VUCA strategist and author of Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of Uncertainty. David is a renowned expert on VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments and has spent his career advising organizations on how to thriv…

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Gift of the Magi 23:32

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Send us a text Merry Christmas you filthy animals. Hopefully you weren’t left home alone this Christmas but if you are, we are here to keep you company. As we remark in the episode, this is our third annual Christmas episode. We hope you enjoyed the story and our conversation about it. Have a very Merry Christmas…

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Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue, Eight Men Out) 1:05:16

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Noel catches up with Gordon Clapp. The actor is best known for playing Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue. Medavoy appeared in 256 episodes, the second-most on the show, only behind Dennis Franz's Det. Andy Sipowicz. Gordon won an Emmy for his role in 1998. He had guest-starring roles in Cheers, Night Court, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Deadwood an…

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426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World 51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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425 How to Build a Culture of Innovation That Actually Works with Alan Gregerman 50:32

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alan Gregerman, innovation advisor and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World. Gregerman has spent his career helping organizations rethink what expertise is, how innovation really happens, and why the answers leaders…

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Bobbie Brown 44:41

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Noel catches up with Bobbie Brown. The actress, model, video vixen, and standup comic has also written two books, Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, with a third one on the way. Bobbie won the Star Search Spokesmodel competition a record 13 times. She appeared in numerous video, most notably the 1990 video for Warrant's song "Cherry Pie". She app…

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424 Quick Leadership in a Distracted World: Trust, Power, and the New Rules of Leading Teams with Selena Rezvani 44:05

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Selena Rezvani invites leaders to rethink some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about modern management. Drawing from her new book Quick Leadership and years of work with top-performing organizations, Selena challenges CEOs and senior leaders to examine the hidden forces shaping their teams’ behavio…

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423 Thursday Refresh: Andrea Sampson on The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable 49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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Jeffrey Weissman (Back to the Future Parts 2 and 3) 1:05:14

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Noel catches up with actor Jeffrey Weissman. Many fans of the Back to the Future trilogy were originally unaware that Jeffrey replaced Crispin Glover as George McFly for the sequels. Jeffrey explains the drama surrounding Crispin and how he got to replace him. The actor has roles in Pale Rider, Twilight Zone The Movie, Johnny Dangerously and more. …

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422 How AI Is Reshaping the Knowledge Economy, And What Leaders Need to Do Now with Sangeet Paul Choudary 55:09

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, one of the world’s leading thinkers on digital strategy, platforms, and the future of value creation. Sangeet is the author of the acclaimed new book Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Transforms the Knowledge Economy, a work that reframes how leaders must think…

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Project Hail Mary 36:59

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Send us a text This was the first episode that we recorded in 3-4 months and boy did we have a fantastic book to get us back into recording; Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This Sci-fi book is just plain fun and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did.By Jamie Wellman, Paul Hickernell, Steve Minter

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421 [BEST OF] Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top 47:32

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What if the greatest risk to your organization isn't economic uncertainty, market volatility, or disruptive technology—but the decisions being made in your own boardroom? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Didier Cossin, IMD professor and global expert in board governance, whose book High Performance Boards has bec…

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Ellie Cornell (Halloween 4 and Halloween 5) 1:02:41

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Noel catches up with Ellie Cornell. The actress had some big shoes to fill. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers brought back characters from the first two Halloween movies. Jamie Lee Curtis declined to return for the sequel. Ellie was cast as final girl, Rachel Carruthers, who was the adopted sister of Jamie Lloyd, Laurie Strode's daughter. El…

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420 Why Every Leader Needs to Rethink Innovation with Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw 1:01:22

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What if creativity isn’t a gift possessed by a few—but a skill every leader already has? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, co-authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World. Drawing from their work at Stanford and Harvard…

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Heart of Darkness 28:29

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Send us a text I know its been a while but we are finally back. This episode was recorded several months ago but now we are back in the saddle and recording some new content for you. We hope that you had a great summer and read som fantastic books this year during our hiatus. If you have a book suggestion send it in, somehow, and if we read our mai…

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Kristin Minter (Home Alone, Cool as Ice) 57:47

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Noel catches up with Kristin Minter. The actress played Heather McCallister in Home Alone. Many people think Heather was the reason Kevin was left behind. Kristin defends her character. Kristin starred alongside Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice. She talks about working with the Ice Man. Kristin played Randi Fronczak for 71 episodes on ER and had recurrin…

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419 Riding the Tsunami of Change: How Leaders Can Thrive in an Exponential World with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam 41:23

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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with futurist and strategist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to explore how leaders can thrive in an era defined by exponential change. Known for his sharp insights into emerging technologies and their impact on society, van Rijmenam shares a grounded yet urgent view of the …

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Jim J Bullock (Too Close For Comfort, Hollywood Squares) 1:10:58

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Noel catches up with Jim J Bullock. The actor is best known for his role as Monroe on Too Close For Comfort. Jim talks about working with Ted Knight. Jim was a regular guest on Hollywood Squares. Mel Brooks fans will remember Jim as Prince Valium in Spaceballs. Will he be in the sequel? Jim lets us know. He had a recurring role in ALF. Jim shares a…

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418 Thursday Refresh: Lior Arussy on Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation 52:28

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a powerful conversation with Lior Arussy, renowned author, speaker, and expert in organizational transformation and customer experience. Lior is the author of the thought-provoking book Dare to Author: Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life. In this episode, he brings his compel…

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417 From Silos to Shared Strength: Relationships That Multiply Result with Jim Ferrell 48:56

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What if the greatest leadership blind spot isn’t about people at all, but about the space between them? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Ferrell, renowned leadership thinker and author of You and We: The Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Known for co-authoring the international bestseller L…

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Mark Holton (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Teen Wolf) 47:58

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Noel catches up with Mark Holton. The actor has two iconic movies (Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Teen Wolf) that are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Mark played Francis in Big Adventure and Chubby in Teen Wolf. Mark talks about his friendship with Paul Reubens and his near-death experience filming the movie. Mark reveals whether he ever got a cha…

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416 Beyond the Hype: How Data, Skills, and Humanity Drive AI’s Real Impact with Benjamin Tasker 29:15

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Benjamin Tasker, an AI learning strategist who has applied artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in healthcare and education. From predicting cancer risks in rural communities to improving student success rates through early intervention, Tasker has firsthand exp…

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415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher 37:27

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What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems…

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Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star) 1:45:32

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Noel catches up with Jordon Zadorozny, who goes by the recording and performance name of Blinker The Star. They released three albums on major labels, the third, the critically acclaimed, "August Everywhere", featured the single, "Below the Sliding Doors." Jordon worked with Hole's Courtney Love and contributed to their "Celebrity Skin" album. Jord…

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414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat 43:30

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Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform …

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Thom Mathews (Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, Return of the Living Dead) 37:15

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Noel catches up with Thom Mathews. The actor is best known for his roles as Tommy Jarvis in Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives and Freddy in Return of The Living Dead. The zombie classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Thom discusses the movie's legacy and working with the late great James Karen. They both appeared in the sequel in different …

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413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits 44:15

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By Mahan Tavakoli

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412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs 53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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Rachael Yamagata 58:40

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Noel catches up with Rachael Yamagata. The singer-songwriter's latest album, Starlit Alchemy, is her first in over nine years. Rachael discusses the album's journey. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing her amazing debut album, Happenstance. She was part of 30 Rock's "I Need a Kidney" episode…

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411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts 1:15:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Gardner—legendary investor, co-founder of The Motley Fool, and author of Rule Breaker Investing. Over the past three decades, David has not only beaten the market—he’s reshaped how long-term investing is understood and practiced. David’s track record is extraordinary: He rec…

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410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model 31:36

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by one of the most sought-after advisors to Fortune 100 CEOs and boards—Ram Charan. Named “the most influential consultant alive” by Fortune, Charan draws on decades of boardroom experience and over 30 books—Execution, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Amazon Management…

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409 From Turn the Ship Around to Rethinking Decisions: David Marquet on Leading with Distance, Not Ego 44:37

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In this thought-provoking conversation, former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author David Marquet returns to the Partnering Leadership podcast to discuss the core ideas behind his new book: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions. Known globally for Turn the Ship Around, Marquet once again challenges traditional…

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Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Cliffhanger) 47:15

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Noel catches up with Janine Turner. The actress/author is best known for her Emmy/Golden Globe nominated performance of Maggie O'Connell on Northern Exposure. Janine now co-hosts a Northern Exposure rewatch podcast called, Northern Disclosure, with Rob Morrow, who played Dr. Joel Fleischman on the Emmy-winning series. Janine talks about her fight t…

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408 The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallik 37:50

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosse…

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407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt 52:14

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her …

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Tamar Berk 1:24:00

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Noel catches up with Tamar Berk. The singer-songwriter's fifth solo album, OCD, comes out this Friday. Tamar got her start with the band, Starball, back in the '90's. She only release her first solo album in 2021. Since then, she has released a solo album a year. Tamar is the epitome of an independent artist, fiercely following the DIY method.…

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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Maryedith Burrell 1:14:22

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Noel catches up with Maryedith Burrell. The actress, comedian and producer is best known for her time on Fridays, ABC's late-night comedy show that ran in the early 80's. She discusses her favorite skits as well as the infamous Andy Kaufman one. She shares which Rock and Roll Hall of Famer she took to the dentist. Shelley Duvall hired Maryedith to …

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405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives 50:39

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections 44:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership 30:28

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Frank Jasper (Vision Quest) 43:24

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Noel catches up with Frank Jasper, who played Brian Shute in the 1985 cult classic, Vision Quest. Frank discusses getting the role, his wrestling background and the legacy of the movieBy Noel Fogelman

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Crime and Punishment Part 2 27:47

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Send us a text Well hi everybody, we are back again for part two of our trek through Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We hope that this book as been instructive and challenging and thought provoking for you all.By Jamie Wellman, Paul Hickernell, Steve Minter

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402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders 49:58

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world 41:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Barry Privett of Carbon Leaf 1:27:31

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Noel catches up with Barry Privett, the lead singer of Carbon Leaf. The band released their first full-length album in ten years, Time Is The Playground, last year to rave reviews. Carbon Leaf gained national recognition performing "The Boxer," on the American Music Awards, making them the first unsigned act to perform on the award show. Their hit,…

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400 [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader 37:41

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Crime and Punishment, Part 1 34:19

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Supplementalist, we hope you are having a great summer. Today we have part one of a two part episode where we are looking at what is widely believed to be one of the greatest novels ever written, Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Although long, this book is very much worth the time to read. Look for part …