What do you do when life hands you six months to live—not once, but three times? In this episode, Tom LeNoble joins Frog Talk to talk about what it really means to lead with clarity, serve with humility, and live with intent. From the early days at Facebook (back when there were just 40 employees) to his current role leading the Academy for Coachin…

Episode Guest Details: Ben Ortlip is the author of Culture Is the New Leadership and the creator of The Culture MRI®—a framework used by organizations like UPS, Chick-fil-A, Salesforce, and Delta to measure and repair the cultural cracks that leaders often miss. With three decades of insight, Ben brings both precision and heart to one of the most m…

Most companies don’t fail because of bad strategy—they fail because they ignore culture. In this episode of Frog Talk, Nader Safinya sits down with organizational alignment expert Tammy Fitzpatrick to explore why culture isn't an add-on—it's the foundation. From her childhood on a working farm to her leadership consulting today, Tammy shares how id…

Guest Details: Tammy Fitzpatrick, Founder & CEO of The Fitzpatrick Collective. Tammy is an organizational alignment expert who helps businesses navigate transformative change, optimize team performance, and guide leaders toward sustainable success through human-centered approaches. Description: In this episode of Frog Talk, Nader Safinya interviews…

Retail managers aren’t just running stores—they’re shaping company culture at the customer level. In this episode of Frog Talk, I sit down with Nathaniel Robinson, a veteran retail leader who shares his Three I’s Leadership Framework: Invest, Inspire, Innovate—a method for developing employees, engaging customers, and driving business success. We d…

Change is hard—but managing it doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. In this episode of Frog Talk, I sit down with Bryan Burkholder, Lead Consultant at Cadence Consulting, to unpack the complexities of organizational change management. Bryan shares insights from his dual experience in corporate transformations and pastoral leadership, reveal…

Can workplace stress spill over into your personal life and relationships? In this thought-provoking episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya engages with clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Spiller to examine how work stress — especially in high-demand or toxic environments — affects our closest relationships. They explore the importance of compartmen…

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya sits down with Desiree Goldie, Director of Marketing and Culture at ZRG Partners, to discuss the transformative role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional journey, Desiree highlights the critical importance of al…

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya interviews business strategist and leadership coach Heidi Schalk about the power of discovering your why and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. Heidi shares her personal journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom to successful entrepreneur, driven by her deep connection to her children. She dis…

Ever wondered how a leader's financial behavior can make or break a company? In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya sits down with Hugh Massie, a pioneer in behavioral finance and a Titan 100 CEO, to uncover how understanding financial behavior revolutionizes businesses and impacts company culture, leadership, and brand identity. Hugh, th…

In this episode of Frog Talk, host Nader Safinya engages with Dr. Ron Stotts, a renowned psychology and conscious leadership expert, to explore how leaders can transform their organizations by embracing emotional intelligence. The discussion delves into the shift from authoritarian leadership to a more inclusive, empathetic approach, highlighting t…

Join host Nader and guest Lisa Prusak, an organizational psychologist and CEO of Redstone Business Consulting Group, in this enlightening "Frog Talk" episode as they explore the transformative power of understanding employee personas to revolutionize company culture. Discover how recognizing the diverse psyches of a multi-generational workforce and…

In this conversation, Nader Safinya and Malcolm Pease discuss company culture and leadership in acquiring blue-collar and industrial businesses. Malcolm shares his philosophy of managing company culture and ensuring employee ownership in their roles. They discuss the importance of shifting the culture from a centralized business around the owner to…

Is AI an enhancement tool or a threat? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Chris Dyer, an international keynote speaker and renowned expert on company culture, employee engagement, and remote work. Chris highlights the transformative power of AI in various job sectors, from Amazon warehouses to copywriting, showing how AI shifts job roles…

Today's guest speaker:Name: Dan WalshLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/danwalshx/BIO: Dan Walsh is the Head of Growth at Tightrope Interactive and brings 20 years of marketing expertise to his unique "holistic growth" approach. By focusing on nurturing the individuals driving key business metrics, Dan has successfully guided his company through challenging…

Unlock the secrets of thriving workplace culture as we delve into employee engagement and leadership influence intricacies. This episode promises to equip you with the strategies for embodying your company's brand from the hiring process and beyond, even amidst the trials of remote work and the pandemic. Together, we examine the phenomenon of 'quie…

Have you ever been "ghosted" after a promising job interview, or left to wonder why a potential employee vanished without a trace? This episode peels back the layers of this maddening trend, mirroring the unpredictability of modern dating, as we charge through the flawed interview process and the rise of 'selfish care' culture post-COVID. We're joi…