What commands your focus? Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach and a bestselling author, international speaker, coach, and consultant. He shares a wide variety of leadership insights from his background consulting with some of the world’s largest companies. Learn more about Mike at mike-goldman.com. Check out the Better Leadership Team Show for …

What is the number one key to communicating effectively with an audience? Storytelling. Good leaders are good communicators. Good communicators are good storytellers. Mary Gardner is the founder and CEO of the Inspirational Speakers Academy, Mary Gardner, specializes in coaching speakers and leaders on their path to success, effective communication…

Tina Jabeen is one of the leading voices of female entrepreneurship in the U.S. and Bangladesh. She is the Director of the Bangladesh Women Investors Network and the President of the Bangladesh Startup Consortium. She joins us this week to discuss a variety of issues, including women in entrepreneurship! If you're enjoying our podcast, LEAVE US A R…

If there’s one thing that success has in common, it’s that it’s always achieved only with resilience. What we often don’t realize though, is that resilience is a muscle that can be built. What are some ways to build the muscle of resilience, and what benefits does it have? We discuss this week on the Limitless Leadership Lounge.…

It's not often you get to hang out with a two time Super Bowl champ. And, oh yeah, he also played for two of the most successful NFL coaches of all time. Gary Reasons is our guest today, and he brings a lot of leadership experience from his playing days and in the broadcast booth. This week we talk about his story, his advice for young leaders, cha…

Can we influence the next generation simply by teaching them to think with a growth mindset? Kimberly Gawne thinks so, and discusses lessons she teaches her students that we all could use a refresher on. Kimberly is the founder of Star Students, an organization prioritizing an alternative education that is gaining popularity. We discuss a variety o…

Many said he couldn't do it. But he took the leap, and the lives of many students have forever changed as a result. Mohammad Mollah Ronok is a free and independent thinker who is working diligently to create the epitome of 21st-century education. He joins us this week to discuss why he took the risk of opening his own school in Bangladesh, despite …

As a leader, you need results. In coaching, winning is important. In business, profit is important. Relationships on the other hand, can be overlooked in the pursuit of results. Or, results can be overlooked for the sake of building strong relationships. This week, we discuss the importance of making relationships work for results, rather than the …

Self discipline is an act of self love. Words entreprenuer, professional and D1 college basketball player, and performance coach Samarie Walker lives by daily. This week, Samarie joins us to discuss a variety of topics, from basketball to beyond. We touch on the importance of conversations on mental health, advice for young entrepreneurs, and even …

What comes to mind when you picture a salesperson? Is it the pushy, aggressive, irritating person who won't take no for an answer? The shameless spammer who makes their way into your inbox on a daily basis? Jake Stahl is working with salespeople to change this perception. The strategies he teaches young professionals on selling don't just make them…

Changed minds change the world. Owen Fitzpatrick joins us this week to discuss challenging our pre-concieved notions on what it means to be a leader. We delve into a variety of topics, from NLP, to charismatic leadership, to the number one key to leading ourselves. Learn more about Owen and his work at: owenfitzpatrick.com. Check out Owen's podcast…

Leadership has evolved through the generations. This week, Coach and Jon share some insights on how their leadership styles have changed over the years, and how you as a new leader can find your unique leadership style. Connect with Coach at: coachjimjohnson.com Connect with Jon Goehring: jonathangoehring.com…

What do leadership and branding have in common? Turns out... a LOT. Ben Baker is a veteran podcaster himself, a communications professional, and a branding expert. This week, he joins us in the Limitless Leadership Lounge to share valuable advice on starting a leadership position, starting a podcast for your business, finding a professional niche, …

Nearly 18 years ago, JMAC became an international sensation after becoming the leading scorer in his first and only Varsity High School Basketball Game. Since then, his Coach, our very own Jim Johnson, has inspired thousands with his message of teamwork, inclusion, and servant leadership. Coach's second career of speaking took off soon after JMAC's…

Ruth Rathblott hid her hand for years. What are you hiding? We all have something we feel we need to hide. This week, bestselling author and speaker Ruth Rathblott discusses the key to belonging.... Unhiding. Learn more about Ruth: ruthrathblott.com Find Ruth's Book HERE: amazon.com/Singlehandedly-Learning-Unhide-Embrace-Connection/dp/B0B6LF72NL Ru…

Burnout. Many young and emerging professionals deal with it, and it's time to address it. In this episode, we cover burnout with one of the topic's top thought leaders. Cait Donovan works with top organizations to prevent burnout, increasing employee satisfaction and retaining top talent. Her insights today for leaders at all levels are valuable, a…

This week, we recap what we learned in 2023 and look forward to the new year! What is your main takeaway from this year? And if you were to sum up your priorities in 2024, what is the one word or phrase you would use? We'd love to hear from you! Thank you for your support of the Limitless Leadership Lounge this year, and we look forward to continue…

We love talking with those who share our passion for mentorship. And this week's guest, Debbie Kestin Schildkraut IS a passionate mentor, as well as an experienced professional. Debbie specializes in mentoring young and emerging leaders. Here is her blueprint for young professionals starting a new position that we cover in the episode in detail.…

Hall of Fame speaker and well known for the best selling book, The Go-Giver, Bob Burg shares with us this week what it means to be a Go-Giver. We discuss the distinction between positive and negative influence and ambition, as well as how we can all shift our approach to add more value. To get The Go-Giver, find it on Amazon or anywhere books are s…

Impostor Syndrome, according to our guest Kris Kelso, is when there is evidence that you're successful, but your brain doesn't believe it. This can be demoralizing and potentially detrimental to young and emerging leaders like yourself. How do we begin the process of overcoming impostor syndrome? Good news is, Kris Kelso has some answers. He quite …

As an early leader at Chick-Fil-A, Mark Miller has had a major influence on the company and his leadership style has helped the chicken sandwich have the delicious impact it now has on our lives. Mark is now a bestselling author and leadership expert, and is currently working with Lead Every Day, an organization helping leaders practice to improve …

The right book at the right time can change your life. Nick Hutchison knows this, and he's built an entire business around connecting authors with readers for the benefit of both. This week, Nick joins us to discuss the importance of reading, going through some staggering statistics about reading, as well as helping us to approach our reading smart…

Wish you could find a fun exercise to bring your team together and improve their communication skills at the same time? Caitlin Drago has this exercise for you: Improv. In this episode, we dicuss the power of improvisation, exercises you can implement in your next team building activity that are both fun and useful, as well as conflict resolution, …

No one knew Jim Rohn better than Kyle Wilson. Kyle has branded not only Jim Rohn, but a variety of enormous names in the speaking and personal development Speaking from Kyle's extensive experience and overwhelming success, he shares some valuable tidbits with us this week. Learn more from Kyle at kylewilson.com! Email kyle@kylewilson.com for a FREE…

Do you ever feel so caught up in working in your business that you forget to work on your business? Kristi Mitchell knows how you feel, and she's here to help. Our discussion this week with Kristi was enlightening in so many ways. As a marketing consultant, Kristi provides insight into personal branding, approaching entrepreneurship, networking and…

A lot has been made of the term mental health, and rightfully so. But this week's guest, Mike Pagan, is an expert on Mental Wealth. He works with CEOs, Executives, emerging leaders, professional athletes and more. He is a keynote speaker, author of four books, adventure seeker, and even a competitive swimmer! Our conversation with Mike displays his…

Leading is all about listening and asking great questions. And we figured, who better to learn about leading from than someone who has asked great questions for decades, and told award winning stories. Joe Schmit is a TV Sports Director, Keynote Speaker, and Author. This week he joins us inside the Limitless Leadership Lounge to discuss listening e…

Jimmy St. Louis joins us this week to discuss a variety of topics relevant to young and emerging leaders, including balancing work and life, relationships, competitiveness, nutrition, and well-being. Jimmy can be best found on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimmy-st-louis Learn more about how Jimmy is revolutionizing personalized nutrition at: alirx.hea…

It starts with your attitude. Ed Gerety's leadership advice is profound, and it really hit home for the three of us. You, too, will learn a lot from what Ed has to say to young and emerging leaders. From attitude, to gratitude, to some of the X Factors for success, resilience, and even the power of a handwritten note, we touch a variety of topics i…

He's a leader on and off the court, and a great example of how to lead yourself through uncertainty and challenges. Rochester native and Greece Athena graduate Anthony Lamb joins us this week to discuss his time playing high level college basketball at Vermont, and playing for legendary NBA coaches. Anthony is looking to take the next step in his N…

How can we apply the principles of personal finance to personal development? This week's guest, John Skomski, has an acronym for that. John also has a wealth of knowledge to share with young and emerging leaders on balancing work and family, setting your day up for success, and starting a podcast. John also has a podcast that is very helpful for yo…

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we're wrapping up the series with Habit #7: Sharpen The Saw What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us…

Going from someone who can't even lead silent prayer in Sunday School class to a world renowned speaker isn't easy. But as soon as Joel Weldon understood that public speaking is all about the audience, and to deliver the message and get out of the way, his journey to where he is today began. And today, Joel has spoken at a huge scale, thousands of …

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We're getting close to the end this week with Habit #6: Synergize What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us at l…

We're constantly making them. And whether it is something inconsequential in our daily lives or it is going to fundamentally change our existence, decisions determine our direction in life. Jon, Coach, and Rehnuma share some of the most important decisions they have made, and how to take a step back and make a really important decision. How do you …

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we're moving on to Habit #5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Face…

If you could go back and do it all over again, what would you do differently? We'd love to hear your thoughts, and feature them on a future LLL episode! As for this week, we asked our very own Coach Jim Johnson this question, and he delivered. Seven things he would have done differently could help you if you implement them soon enough. Check out th…

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we're covering Habit #4: Think Win-Win. What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us at limitlessleaders…

Somehow, everybody seems to know Ben Albert. Ben has established himself as one of the top connectors in the Rochester area through his networking skills and LinkedIn presence. Ben is the founder and owner of Balbert Marketing: balbertmarketing.com He is also a podcast host and enthusiast. Check out his podcast network and learn more at: realbusine…

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we've made it to habit #3: Put First Things First. What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us at limit…

This week we discuss a powerful story written by Todd Gongwer, and leadership concepts he has learned over the years as a leader in multiple capacities. Check out his bestselling book, Lead . . . for God's Sake!: A Parable for Finding the Heart of Leadership on Amazon! This week's episode is sponsored by Coach Jim Johnson Speaking. Looking for a sp…

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we're diving into habit #2: Begin With The End In Mind. What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us at …

Our three guests today, Rich, Carol, and Mike, each have extensive experience in the area of leadership in athletics and education! This conversation is a must listen if you are an educator, coach, or work with students in any capacity. We learn a lot this week from these three great leaders! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Legacy-Education-Based…

The Limitless Leadership Lounge Summer Series is a 7 episode series where we're diving into each of Dr. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we're starting with habit #1: Be Proactive. What was your main takeaway from this week's episode? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook, or email us at limitlesslea…

What is one of the most important characteristics of a good leader? Many would say all sorts of good traits - from a captivating communicator, to a visionary, to a strong servant leader. Today, we delve into one of those characteristics we don't talk as much about. Coachability. Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane have founded 100 Coaches, an Agency con…

We made it to 100 episodes! Thank you for all of your support along the way. This week, we have some fun featuring highlights from just a handful of the leaders we have had the privilege to speak with over the past 100 episodes. Enjoy! Featured in this 100th episode recap: Howard Behar - It's Not About The Coffee: amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Coffee-St…

What is your Return On Life? Instead of just focusing on ROI - Executive Coach, Author, and Speaker Christopher Ice tries to focus on the ROL. And he's done an incredible job. Christopher has seven children and finds ways even in his demanding schedule to spend a lot of time with them. Our conversation this week was both enjoyable and insightful. C…

How cool must it be to hang out with sports icons and write about them for a living? Well, Don Yaeger has made a career out of it - making him a sports icon himself. Don shares lessons from legends with us this week. He generously tells us many of the leadership philosophies of the greats - and adds in a fun story about the greatest of all time as …

Mentorship is not always a senior person. Mentorship is more informal than it is formal. Just two of our favorite takeaways from Gopal C Ghosh this week. Gopal is a renowned leader in Bangladesh. You can learn more about his organization here: renessainfosystems.com If you'd like to receive the Limitless Leadership Lounge to your inbox every week -…

Success as a young adult doesn't have only one path - however Andy Audate's path is a great way to go about it. Andy has worked extremely hard on his personal brand, being self motivated to learn, showing up consistently, and now sharing with other underdogs how they too can break free from being average. This week, he shares valuable insights for …