Jennifer Convery | Group President North America | Griffith Foods International Jennifer Convery joined Griffith Laboratories in 1992. After a tenure as Vice-President of Sales and General Manager, Jennifer became Group President North America of Griffith Foods, Inc. in 2013. In addition Jennifer has recently been appointed President of Griffith Me…

Jack Hollis | Group Vice President and General Manager |Toyota Division, Toyota Motor North America. Jack Hollis is Group Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division, Toyota Motor North America. He is responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotion, incentives, NASCAR and motor sports, Inte…

Holland America Line President shares secrets on how to positively effect the beliefs, behaviors and assumptions of over 16,000 employees to maximize both great culture and great business results in this global business. Orlando Ashford | President | Holland America Line As Holland America Line president, Orlando Ashford oversees sales, marketing, …

Original Shark Tank Star, Inventor of the Infomercial, Serial Entrepreneur, and Excellent Cultures Corporate Innovation Partner Kevin Harrington shares his wisdom on building cultures of Innovation in Corporate America. A must listen episode for any business who’s future depends on innovation and rapid change as a steady diet of excellence. “You on…

Most businesses think having a great culture is about ping pong in the shared space, bringing your dog to work, casual dress Fridays and company sponsored keggers on Friday after work. If your goal is to win big and not just be warm and fuzzy, nothing can be farther from the truth. In this episode Populus Group CEO and return guest Bobby Herrera sh…

Toyota executives Ed Laukes and Jim Mooney have had major transitions happening, and culture changes over the last year. They sit down to chat with us about growing strong inside the organization by getting vulnerable and honest feedback from the team. Edward Laukes | Group Vice President – Toyota Division Marketing | Toyota Motor North America. Ed…

Paul Daverio, National Manager, Strategy & Analytics, at Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Shares candidly and transparently about the importance of building and having quality relationships on the team. Especially growing throw the difficulty of hearing feedback from the team, but how much it helps drive change and creates quality relationships. Paul Daver…

This episode discusses how you can move from slogans and compartmentalization in your company to holistic, unified leadership. Our guest Tom & Shawn Hoban are Notre Dame faithful, leaders of Coast Real Estate Services. The Coast Group of Companies Since 1987, Tom and Shawn Hoban have been building the Coast Group of Companies together, delivering t…

This episode discusses what a coach is, what it means to be a coach, and how being coached is an asset to anyone wanting to reach their goals. Cheri Benson | Personal and Executive Coach | Excellent Cultures Cheri Benson is a Certified Professional Coach with three decades of experience in mentoring, coaching, team building and personal development…

This episode highlights personal leadership development as well as how to hire and onboard the right people for your business culture. Bobby Herrera communicates amazing ways to find and retain the best talent. Bobby Herrera | Head Servant to the Community | Populus Group Bobby believes everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. This stems from b…

This show features the founder and managing partner of the Seattle Nativity School. Seattle Nativity School is a Catholic, Jesuit-endorsed STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) middle school seeking to break the cycle of poverty through an education that nourishes souls and ignites leaders for love and service. We seek board members tha…

Far too many entrepreneurs and business leaders feel that in order to build a large successful company you have to blur the lines and fudge the truth from time to time. Our guest Ralph Palmen has proven that you can hold your values, and it helps you build a $2.85 billion dollar company. Ralph H. Palmen | Co-Founder | Express Employment Professiona…

Often we give up on a transformation because we don’t know where to start or don’t see the change right away. Brig. Gen. John E. Michel is the former commanding general for NATO Training Mission/Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan; and Commander, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan. He shares how transformation truly works…

Jack Rhodes is the Lecturer of Marketing and the Director of Sales Program at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. “Leadership in sales and sales management in today’s knowledge-based environment requires a passion to excel and learn, a drive to succeed and adapt to the constantly changing workplace and a fierce focus on econom…

Bob Mayes is in his third year of a one year commitment to be an Executive in Residence in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Business Program at Oregon State University. He has keen wisdom and experience in marketing and sales, as well as entrepreneurship. You will want to have a notebook handy to take notes as he shares important factors for business…

Human Synergistics International is a foundational part of how we have diagnosed and transformed business culture in what are now some of the nations top companies. Dr. Cooke, who wants to be called Rob, sheds the light on all the things humans have in common and how we can develop that unity into scalable growth in people and companies. Robert A. …

Human Synergistics International is a foundational part of how we have diagnosed and transformed business culture in what are now some of the nations top companies. Dr. Cooke, who wants to be called Rob, sheds the light on all the things humans have in common and how we can develop that unity into scalable growth in people and companies. Robert A. …

Mark Canlis is with us again. This time sharing even deeper how Canlis leadership aspires to lead with transparency and serve their team by helping each individual become the kind of person they dream of becoming. Mark Canlis | Owner | Canlis Restaurant The second of three sons, Mark grew up in a restaurant family. When he officially joined Canlis …

Steve Bell, President & CEO of Bellmont Cabinet Company started his company in his garage in the 70’s and built it into a 200-employee, $30 million-a-year maker of high-end cabinets. Then he had to rebuild it again when “the high-rise business went away” with the recession and revenue plunged 60 percent. His sons are now a key part of the Bellmont …

The IT department of most companies gets a bad wrap. Being known for being filled with smarty pants computer nerds with zero people skills. Enter Curt Kwak, proving that that description is just a bad stereotype. Curt Kwak | CIO | Proliance Surgeons As the Chief Information Officer for Proliance Surgeons, Curt oversees all technology implementation…

Canlis Restaurant is a Seattle staple in fine dining, with a 64 year history of being known for amazing views, amazing food, and amazing service. Mark Canlis opens up about the leadership, mission, and values that drive them to serve not only their customers but their staff. Mark Canlis | Owner | Canlis Restaurant The second of three sons, Mark gre…

Griffith’s value system is the foundation of the company and they live it every day. They focus on recognizing the outstanding individuals who demonstrate their values while driving business forward. They’ve changed their management team’s profile to be accountable and proactive. Jennifer Convery | President | Griffith Laboratories USA & Mexico Jen…

It’s not what the leader says, it’s what the team thinks he is saying. Dale has more than 20 years of experience Dale has taken on tough business issues, generated creative solutions, motivated action teams and influenced cultures to produce profitable results. Dale Hintz | Senior Leadership Coach | Excellent Cultures In more than 20 years of exper…

Carlo Mears has been part of an award winning team for years as GM Nameplate has continued to grow and has continued to be recognized as “Supplier of the Year” by The Boeing Company. CARLO MEARS | VP of Aerospace at GM Nameplate Carlo Mears Vice President of Aerospace at GM Nameplate leads Sales, Aerospace Customer Service and The Aerospace Interfa…

Bruce J. Avolio | Professor of Management Mark Pigott Chair in Business Strategic Leadership Executive Director, Foster Center for Leadership PhD, University of Akron, 1981 MA, University of Akron, 1978 BA, State University of New York, 1975 Specialties Leadership Assessment and Designing Micro Development Interventions Positions Held At the Univer…

What if it isn’t about exerting more effort, trying harder, and muscling through? Elizabeth Gonzalez gives great transparency and truth to bring growth and freedom to leaders in this episode. Elizabeth Gonzalez | National Marketing Finance & Administration Manager Elizabeth Gonzalez considers herself fortunate. Her greatest joy is centered in the f…

From public works to private there is a distinct need for leadership that understands the needs of people and formulates paths for the individuals professionally. Daniel shares in this episode about what that looks like. Daniel Malarkey | Vice President,Business Development and Public Policy Daniel Malarkey is Vice President of Business Development…

DOREEN LECHELER | Best-Selling Author, Goal Achievement Expert, “Incurable” Cancer Conqueror Doreen teaches steps to create constructive, successful, high performing outcomes. Whether she’s been working with leaders of a nation, a community, an organization or individuals battling chronic disease, Doreen stresses the critical nature of learning how…

The Coast Group of Companies Since 1987, Tom and Shawn Hoban have been building the Coast Group of Companies together, delivering today the strongest integrated commercial real estate company in the Pacific Northwest. The Coast Group of Companies: Coast|Sperry Van Ness® – real estate advisory, brokerage & leasing Coast Real Estate Services – proper…

With Jack Hollis, VP of Toyota Marketing. Jack Hollis Vice President, Marketing Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Jack Hollis is vice president of Toyota Marketing at Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. Inc. He is responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotion, incentives, NASCAR and motor sports, Inter…

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