What will 2026 demand from leaders? On today's podcast, Brandon and Randy break down their biggest predictions for the year ahead—and the shifts every leader should be preparing for now. They cover: AI, managing budgets and cutting costs, acquisitions, self-care, [...]
With four in five managers reporting difficulty leading Gen Z employees, the question isn’t why—it’s how. How can leaders close the gap and foster authentic engagement and communication across generations? We're excited to welcome back friend of the show and [...]
With any equation, remove a key element, and the outcome changes — often not in the way you want. On today’s Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain dive into the pitfalls teams face when the balance between compassion, [...]
The world feels tense right now — from politics to rapid changes in technology. But what about your workplace? Without a strong, intentional culture, external chaos can spill inside, turning your organization into yet another source of stress. When you [...]
Many workplace challenges stem from unspoken assumptions. Through our coaching conversations, we often see questions like: What really makes someone a high performer? What’s the right way to operate as a team? Categories of assumptions include those around the way [...]
Time is our most finite resource, and in today’s fast-paced world, everything feels urgent. As leaders, the real challenge isn’t just managing our schedules—it’s protecting and preserving our time so we can focus on what truly drives impact, both in [...]
“The best leaders have incredible self-belief without self-absorption.” The key to this balance is self-awareness. Les Csorba, author of the newly released book, 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺, joins Brandon Smith on today’s Leadership Foundry Podcast to share his [...]
There’s a lot to gain from being in the office—especially when it comes to finding and nurturing career advocates. But what makes someone a great advocate, and why does it matter so much? Brandon and Randy return to the mics [...]
We're excited to have returning guest, Jennifer Kahnweiler, back on the show today to share about the updated Third Edition of her book, The Introverted Leader. She and Brandon discuss how introverts can stand out and harness their unique strengths [...]
Co-host, Brandon Smith, is joined by returning guest Shane Jackson—a seasoned executive, trusted voice in leadership, and author of the brand-new book, This is The Thing. In this episode, Shane breaks down what so many leaders tend to overcomplicate: purpose. He [...]