Six Trends for 2026 from Co-Founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
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, [...]
From Frustration to Fascination: How Leaders Can Engage Gen Z with Best-Selling Author Tim Elmore
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 [...]
Bridging the Gap on Accountability with Co-Founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
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, [...]
Critical Ways to Strengthen Workplace Culture (And Why You Should) with Brandon Smith and David Papa
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 [...]
Navigating Assumptions in the Workplace with Co-Founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
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 [...]
Five Best Practices to Reclaim Your Time with Co-Founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
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 Power of Self-Awareness for Leaders with Author Les Csorba
“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 [...]
How to Find and Nurture Career Advocates with Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
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 [...]
The Hidden Power of Introverts in Leadership with Jennifer Kahnweiler
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 [...]
Owning Your Purpose with Shane Jackson
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 [...]
Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry
In a fluid environment, how do we remain flexible leaders? Kevin Eikenberry returns to share insights from his new book, Flexible Leadership. Listen in as he and co-host Brandon Smith discuss critical thinking, engaging in better one-on-one conversations, regular examination [...]
Radical Acceptance vs. Real Accountability with Co-Founder Brandon Smith
On this new podcast episode, Brandon tackles a leadership challenge he continues to encounter in various organizations: striking the balance between compassion and accountability. He explores how leaders can offer grace and empathy without losing sight of performance, standards, and [...]
Curated Content: Turning Mistakes into Growth Opportunities with Author & former Chick-fil-A CMO Steve Robinson
Have you ever made a $2 million mistake at work? Today’s guest did during his early days as CMO of Chick-fil-A. Listen in to this special edition of the podcast as Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A, shares [...]
Curated Content: Understand Your Brain, Understand Yourself with Rick Gilkey
We’re taking it back to one of our favorites this week on The Leadership Foundry Podcast. In this episode, Brandon Smith sits down with Rick Gilkey, a member of the Emory University family as a professor for many years. The [...]
Curated Content: Introverts in the Modern Workplace with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Keynote speaker and bestselling author Jennifer Kahnweiler has been a friend of the show for many years. We’re excited to welcome her back later this spring for a brand new episode on her book, The Introverted Leader 3rd Edition! So [...]
3 Leadership Qualities the World Desperately Needs with Andrea Chilcote
Andrea Chilcote is CEO of Morningstar Ventures and author of the book What Leaders Need Now. For today’s conversation, Andrea joins Brandon and Randy to discuss the book and her findings from the accompanying assessment. How do leaders assess their [...]
Practical Virtue with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Randy Hain's new book, Practical Virtue, is now available! Today on the podcast, he and Brandon Smith take a deep dive into the virtues early career professionals must embrace to become leaders others want to follow. Randy guides senior leaders [...]
Practical Virtue with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Randy Hain's new book, Practical Virtue, is now available! Today on the podcast, he and Brandon Smith take a deep dive into the virtues early career professionals must embrace to become leaders others want to follow. Randy guides senior leaders [...]
Curated Content: Essential Elements for High-Performing Teams
A high-performing leader doesn't guarantee a high-performing team, but you can't have a high-performing team without a strong leader. In this episode from the vault, Rusty Chadwick of WinShape Teams joins Brandon to discuss the power of teams. Show Notes: [...]
Curated Content: Essential Elements for High-Performing Teams
A high-performing leader doesn't guarantee a high-performing team, but you can't have a high-performing team without a strong leader. In this episode from the vault, Rusty Chadwick of WinShape Teams joins Brandon to discuss the power of teams. Show Notes: [...]
3 Steps to Creating a Culture of Accountability
As leaders, how do we create a culture of accountability while effectively driving ownership within our teams? Co-founder, Brandon Smith, details the three-step process on this edition of the podcast. 2:20 Revelations from the hybrid office. 3:00 How does having [...]
3 Steps to Creating a Culture of Accountability
As leaders, how do we create a culture of accountability while effectively driving ownership within our teams? Co-founder, Brandon Smith, details the three-step process on this edition of the podcast. 2:20 Revelations from the hybrid office. 3:00 How does having [...]
3 Ingredients for Building Trust with Co-Founder Brandon Smith
Whether you're leading change, building influence, or navigating uncertainty, trust is the foundation. None of these are possible without establishing trust first! On today’s episode of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, we’re breaking down the three essential ingredients for building trust [...]
3 Ingredients for Building Trust with Co-Founder Brandon Smith
Whether you're leading change, building influence, or navigating uncertainty, trust is the foundation. None of these are possible without establishing trust first! On today’s episode of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, we’re breaking down the three essential ingredients for building trust [...]
Curated Content: 3 Things Leaders Must Do to Set Your Team Up for Success with Inc. Columnist, Jeff Haden
The outcome of the meeting determines the need for a meeting. So - should you have less meetings in 2025? Check out today’s episode from the vault as friend of the show and Inc. Columnist, Jeff Haden, details three ways [...]
7 Best Practices Leaders Need to Revisit in 2025 with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
What are some of the most common leadership best practices that leaders need to revisit in 2025? As the workplace transforms and challenges shift, staying effective requires a fresh look at timeless principles. Brandon and Randy discuss seven focus areas [...]
What would it look like if you were 20% braver?
What would it look like if you were 20% braver in 2025? Inspired by his podcast conversation with co-host Randy Hain and a recent client engagement, Brandon Smith challenges leaders with this question as we approach a new year. 1:00 [...]
Inspiration for Leaders with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
As we reflect on 2024, Brandon and Randy examine the need for inspiration. Where does inspiration come from? How can we be more inspiring to others as leaders? Get ready to "breathe new life into" a new year as our [...]
Six Ways to Step Into Your Best Self with Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Leaders and their organizations face various challenges as we enter the last few months of 2024. Hiring freezes and year-end goals coupled with an election year have turned the pressure up causing many leaders to enter "stress behaviors". To help [...]
Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
As a leader, we have both the opportunity and the obligation to develop others within our organizations. But as deadlines loom and the days grow shorter, one-on-ones are often moved to the backburner or abandoned altogether, and time for personal [...]
Four Steps to Lead Through Uncertainty
We’re in a season of uncertainty. How do we answer our team’s pressing questions when we don’t have the answers? Brandon Smith offers four steps for leading through uncertainty on today’s podcast. Listen to the end where he shares three [...]
The 3 T’s of a Good Board Member with Dave Stockert
How can leaders use their time, talent and treasures long after leaving the C-suite? To help us answer this question, Dave Stockert joins Brandon on this week's podcast episode to highlight the transition from CEO to board member along with [...]
Exploring the Mid-Life Career Crisis with Author, Scott Doyne
Are you feeling the career itch? Whether you're ready to make a change, up for a new challenge within your current organization or if you're simply curious as to the available options, today's guest is here to help us navigate [...]
Timeless Leadership Masterclass with Bill Bolling
Class is in session! Today, we're thrilled to have Atlanta Community Food Bank founder, Bill Bolling on the podcast. Bill gives us a master class on leadership beyond that of the nonprofit sector. He explains to achieve our goals, there [...]
Leading Multiple Generations in the Workplace with Dr. Tim Elmore
For the first time in history, six different generations comprise the workforce. Today on the podcast, Randy and Brandon are joined by Dr. Tim Elmore. Tim is an expert in this space and offers practical ways leaders can engage [...]
The Power of Patience for Leaders with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Patience at the right time can get the right result. Not everything should go through the “decision microwave”! Today on The Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain examine what causes our lack of time (which feeds impatience) and [...]
Mental Health and the CEO with Author, Rob Volpe
Feelings of anxiety, loneliness and burnout are reaching record-high numbers among leaders and CEOs. According to Businessolver’s 2024 State of Workplace Empathy report, 55% of CEOs have experienced a mental health issue. This is up 24 points from previous reports. [...]
Four Ways Leaders Can Increase Engagement with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
We all have a desire to find meaningful and purposeful work. Leaders have both the opportunity and obligation to connect with their teams. Senior executives play an important role in how their people feel about their jobs. On today's show, [...]
Two Things All Leaders Should Be Doing Right Now with Brandon Smith
We live in a messy, noisy world where everything is urgent all of the time. Today on the podcast, co-host Brandon Smith takes leaders back to basics as he reminds us of the two key actions all leaders should be [...]
Five Signs You’re Working with a Narcissist
"Is this person a narcissist... how can I tell?" This question has been posed to co-host, Brandon Smith, several times recently in his work with leaders. Today, Brandon breaks down the five signs you're working with a narcissist and shares [...]
Three Components to Become a Leader of Leaders with Retired Lieutenant General, Ken Keen
As we approach the July 4th holiday, we're honored to welcome back Retired Lieutenant General, Ken Keen, to the podcast. In today's discussion, he and Brandon highlight the newly launched Masters in Business for Veterans program at Emory University. Ken [...]
An Examination of “Invisible Work”
In this episode, co-host and Leadership Foundry co-founder, Brandon Smith, examines new data on what researchers call "invisible work." But doing things outside our job descriptions are those actions that most often get us noticed and promoted. Listen in as [...]
The 3 C’s of Accountability
Accountability plays a big role when it comes to teamwork, ranging from tough conversations to achieving results. So today on the Leadership Foundry Podcast, we’re examining the 3 C’s of Accountability: Clarity, Communication and Candor. 2:00 Brandon references previous conversations [...]
Leadership Deep Dive: Culture
Your messaging around culture is missing the mark. On today’s new release of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith challenges leaders to refocus on culture (the right way) with his three-year checkup protocol. 1:50 Where people work is not "culture." [...]
The Importance of Expressing Gratitude with Chester Elton
What makes for an "all-in" culture... those top-performing teams that are the foundation of world-class organizations? It all comes down to showing gratitude. Today on the podcast, Brandon and Randy are joined by bestselling author, Chester Elton, as he shares [...]
How to Set Your Boundaries (and Honor Others) with Co-founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
With advancements in technology and the growing popularity of the hybrid workforce, our natural workplace boundaries have evaporated. In this episode, Brandon and Randy explain ways to set personal boundaries and how we can honor those boundaries set by coworkers. [...]
The Stages of Vulnerability
"This is an act of courageous leadership." If you want to deepen any type of relationship, you can't do it without vulnerability. Yet, this can be scary. As leaders, it requires courage to let down our defenses and ask for [...]
Adapting as a Global Leader with Tobias Hoffmeister
Tobias Hoffmeister has had the unique experience of being a global leader, working in many different countries. Today, he is President and CEO of MHP Americas, a Porsche Company. He and Brandon's conversation centers around the dynamic of running a [...]
Leadership Deep Dive: How to Get Curious
You've heard us talk a lot about the importance of curiosity. Today, we dive into how. From questions to ask and ways to hone your active listening skills, co-host, Brandon Smith, walks leaders through how to maximize this workplace superpower. [...]
The Inside Innovator with Louis K. Gump
As a leader, are you looking to drive innovation and foster the entrepreneurial culture inside your organization? Today's guest, Louis K. Gump, has literally written the book on how to effectively implement an intrapreneurship program. Drawing from firsthand experience, Louis [...]
How Today’s Leaders Shape the Professional Journey of Younger Generations
Today on the podcast, Brandon and Randy take to the mic to discuss a topic that has garnered numerous questions: how to lead young professionals in the workplace. They tackle a range of issues, from quiet quitting to the impact [...]
Leading with Values with Doran Oancia
Today on the podcast, we're examining an often under-represented practice: setting and leading with company values. To help us along this journey, co-hosts Brandon and Randy, are joined by Doran Oancia, President and CEO of Chemex Global. Listen in as [...]
Personalizing Your Performance Management Process with Wills Moore
Today's team members want to feel connected to the work they are doing. If company processes and goals don't feel personal, it could prove difficult to get everyone on board. Wills Moore, CEO of Agilitas Human Resources Consulting, joins [...]
A Fresh Take on Annual Goals
Class is in session! Today on the podcast, Brandon Smith offers a new perspective on setting annual goals. Step back in time with us as we look at 2024 through the lens of a college student, focusing on your overall [...]
The Principled Leader with Author, Andreas Widmer
Co-hosts Brandon Smith and Randy Hain welcome Andreas Widmer on today's show for an insightful conversation about the entrepreneurial mindset. Andreas Widmer is an author, speaker and the founder and director of the Art & Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled [...]
Leadership Deep Dive: Complexity vs. Simplicity
If you’ve caught recent episodes of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, you’ve likely picked up on a common theme: complexity vs. simplicity. Frank Blake, former chairman and CEO of The Home Depot noted that the best leaders “pull complexity up and [...]
Keep Your Team from Crumbling with Graciela Chadwick
Among tasks and teams, leaders have an overall essential balance that must be maintained and that balance comes in the form of relationships vs. results. How can leaders achieve this balance? Crumbl Cookies COO, Graciela Chadwick, shares from her extensive [...]
Holiday Edition: Practicing RAPKG to Show Gratitude this Season
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes “from the vault”! Get into the attitude of gratitude with hosts, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain as we examine RAPKG: Random Acts of Praise, Kindness and Gratitude. Listen [...]
The Inverted Pyramid of Leadership with Frank Blake
We’re excited to welcome former The Home Depot, Chairman and CEO, Frank Blake, on this episode of the podcast. Frank reminds us: As CEO - you’re at the bottom and not at the top. Listen to this insightful conversation as [...]
Leadership Challenge: “How Do I Effectively Communicate with My Team?”
There's a lot happening around the world and tensions are high. In this "Leadership Challenges" episode, Brandon addresses the key components of effective communication and highlights what leaders should be mindful of when navigating emotions and driving focus in their [...]
Leadership Challenge: “I’m overwhelmed with transformation initiatives. How do I effectively push back?”
In part two of our Leadership Challenges podcast episode, co-host Brandon Smith tackles two more pressing issues submitted by our listeners and other executives. You'll hear how to deal with a narcissistic boss and ways to implement the “Author vs. Editor” [...]
The Role of Relationships and Innovation in Higher Education with Leocadia Zak
Leocadia Zak is President of Agnes Scott College, a college ranked #1 in innovation for six consecutive years. In this edition of the podcast, co-host Brandon Smith talks with President Zak about the importance of relationships and how to [...]
Leadership Challenge: “As an Executive, How to I Protect My Credibility?”
On this special edition of the show, co-founder and podcast co-host, Brandon Smith, tackles challenges to questions received from listeners and fellow executives. What are the greatest leadership challenges you’re facing as we make our way to the end of [...]
Talking on Eggshells with Author, Sam Horn
We’re excited to welcome back author, Sam Horn, on today’s Leadership Foundry Podcast. She and co-host, Brandon Smith, discuss quips from her new book, “Talking on Eggshells.” It’s a great discussion for leaders looking to inspire their teams! 2:00 Meet Sam [...]
How to Build and Maintain Executive Presence with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Our founders are back together on this week’s podcast episode to discuss a topic we see many leaders struggling with today: personal brand. What does executive presence look like? What are the steps to repair a damaged brand so you [...]
The Modern CEO with Rohit Verma
If you've tuned in to our latest podcast episodes, you're already familiar with Brandon recounting the story of conducting 360 interviews, during which one employee described their leader as a "modern CEO." Today, we have the privilege of hosting that [...]
What Leaders Need Now with Andrea Chilcote
As time evolves, so does the workplace. What essentials do modern leaders need today to stay connected with their teams, thereby nurturing trust and driving growth? Andrea Chilcote is CEO of Morning Star Ventures and Author of "What Leaders Need [...]
The Human Aspect of Leadership with Ciare James
In the latest episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, our focus turns to the human element of leadership. Ciare James, Vice President, Brand Marketing at Bob Evans Farms poignantly reminds us that behind spreadsheets, behind computer screens and behind [...]
The Core of a Modern Leader with Glen Jackson
Today's host, Brandon Smith, and returning guest, Glen Jackson of Jackson Spalding, discuss the five challenges modern leaders face today and how to step up to those obstacles. 3:00 Meet Glen and hear about the founding of Jackson Spalding. [...]
The Mistakes that Make Us with Author, Mark Graban
In the realm of leadership, errors are inevitable, but surprisingly, some of the most profound lessons stem from these very mistakes. Today on a new edition of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, Mark Graban joins co-host, Brandon Smith, to share about [...]
Drawn to the Mission: Nonprofit Leadership with Cal Morgan
“Almost all learning experiences came from the difficult ones.” Today on a new episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, co-host Brandon Smith is joined by Atlanta Humane Society President and CEO, Cal Morgan. Listen in to their conversation on nonprofit [...]
The Power of Resiliency and Executive Presence for Leaders with Tiffany Willis
Co-host, Brandon Smith, is joined by Starbucks Vice President, Head of Investor Relations, Tiffany Willis. While the main focus is executive presence, Tiffany and Brandon discuss navigating the “emergency room” of leadership, the importance of clear communication and how to [...]
Curated Content: Leading and Motivating a Multigenerational Team
As we head into summer when many companies welcome new hires and interns, our Leadership Foundry team crafted this special edition of the podcast containing insights for leading multigenerational teams. Hear from industry experts Tim Elmore, Founder of Growing Leaders [...]
A Look at Leadership Today with Jamie Turner
Author, Professor and Speaker, Jamie Turner joins this week's host, Brandon Smith, to talk “leadership today”. How has leadership changed? What remains at the core of a great leader? The two discuss everything from executive presence to mindset. Listen in. [...]
The Formula for Practical Accountability with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Brandon and Randy return to the podcast together, this time sharing their insights on accountability. As a leader, how do you involve your team? What are some obstacles you may face? Randy reveals his newly developed formula for practical [...]
Managing Conflict in Teams with Leslie Nydick
Tensions are high and the days are long. As a leader, navigating change isn’t always easy and for many, it feels like we’ve been navigating great change for three years! Today on a special edition of the podcast, we’re revisiting [...]
5 Ways to Get Back More Time In Your Life with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
We received such great feedback on our recent episode, “How to Set Priorities” with co-founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain. We’ll know you’ll find today’s legacy episode just as insightful. Brandon and Randy discuss “5 Ways to Get More Time [...]
The Key to Successful Entrepreneurial Leadership with Josh Hartmann
From large teams to a company of one. Josh Hartmann, CEO of growing company NexMetro, joins podcast co-host, Brandon Smith, to share the key to his successful entrepreneurial leadership: humility. Listen in! 1:30 Meet Josh and hear about his leadership [...]
Weaving Your History Into Your Leadership with Navid Ahdieh
Diverse challenges, personalities, hybrid offices and more call for diverse leadership skills. Navid Ahdieh, Managing Director and Global Leader of Strategy and Management Consulting at North Highland, shares how his life path developed his leadership style. He and Brandon talk [...]
How to Set Priorities featuring Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
“If you lose money, you can make more money. If you lose time, it’s gone forever.” On today’s episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, Co-Founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain discuss insights for setting priorities as a leader. 1:30 We're [...]
The Path to Your Career Purpose with Ashley Freeman
Leadership Foundry Coach and Facilitator, Ashley Freeman, joins Co-Founder, Brandon Smith, to talk career purpose, self-awareness and our emotions at work. 2:45 What's the importance of purpose? Ashley talks quiet-quitting and post-pandemic life in the office. 3:45 So where do [...]
Two Key Ingredients for Making a Successful Leadership Transition with Holly Bellmund
In a long-tenured industry like mining, relationships are important. Holly Bellmund, President of GLC Minerals, joins the podcast to walk us through her transitional journey, moving from technical expert to company leader. Now, Holly translates what she learned to her [...]
Leadership Lessons from 2022 with Co-Founders, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain
Listen in as Brandon and Randy reflect on their work with leaders in 2022 and share what they are looking forward to in the new year. 02:00 Brandon and Randy share stories from some of their favorite work this year. [...]
The Power of Influence with Rob Pepper
What does it take to transform a business? On this edition of the Leadership Foundry Podcast, guest Rob Pepper, Sr. Director of Strategy and Transformation at Papa John's highlights the importance of influence. 02:00 Meet Rob and learn about his [...]
Why Leaders Need Time for Reflection with Randy Hain and Brandon Smith
Today on the podcast, we highlight Leadership Foundry Co-Founder, Randy Hain's newest book, “Upon Reflection.” Listen in to learn how allowing time for reflection builds our ability to have better conversations with candor, give feedback (the right way), become protectors [...]
Showing Up with Retired Lieutenant General, Ken Keen
Today on the Leadership Foundry Podcast, Ken Keen, Associate Dean of Leadership Development, Senior Lecturer at Emory University - Goizueta Business School and Retired Lieutenant General, highlights the importance of showing up. While this is a leadership fundamental, Ken explains what [...]
From MLB to GPC: The Curve Balls of Leadership with Mike Holtz
If you’re a new leader or recently promoted, you might be feeling like a rookie called up to the big leagues with all eyes on you. Mike Holtz, former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, knows the feeling in [...]
How to Align Your Team’s Passion with Purpose so You Can Lead at Scale featuring Chris Pacer
Managing multiple teams can prove difficult. How can we bring so many viewpoints together in decision? Add in today’s hybrid workplace and the task may seem impossible even. But our podcast guest, Chris Pacer, Vice President Group Executive at Motion [...]
The Truth about Resilience and How Our Relationships with Others Help Us Build It featuring Robert Sawyer
From his service in the United States Marine Corps to Partner at Sikich, Robert Sawyer is constantly retooling his leadership skills. He credits this with his ability to build resiliency and become a “reader of people.” What employee doesn’t [...]
5 Ways Being Curious Makes You a Better Leader with Randy Hain & Brandon Smith
“You can’t have curiosity without active listening.” Co-Founders Randy Hain and Brandon Smith are back on the mics for a new episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast! From building your empathy muscle to becoming a better listener, tune in as [...]
3 Core Principles for First-Time CEOs with Chad Costley
“Skills in managing are transferrable if you trust yourself.” We often hear discussions and tips for first-time leaders, but moving into the role of Chief Executive Officer for the first time is rarely talked about. Today on The Leadership Foundry [...]
3 Ways to Regain Self-Awareness (So You Can Lead at a New Level & Better Leverage Your Team) with Cameron Richardson
It's a challenge almost all leaders face at some point in their career: new responsibilities accompanied by a feeling of being cast away on an island with no help in sight. Today on the podcast, Cameron Richardson is here to [...]
Authoring Workplace Culture with Dr. Robert Nobles
Between the Great Resignation and new hybrid work policies, many leaders we engage with are currently guiding their teams through culture change. To help us on this journey, Dr. Robert Nobles, Vice President for Research Administration at Emory University, joins [...]
Curated Content: Time Management and Mastering Priorities
While it’s our most precious resource, many leaders treat time as if it’s unlimited. On this curated episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, we go straight to the source for tips on reclaiming calendars and mastering priorities: Leadership Foundry’s [...]
The 5 P’s of Resilience with Vivian Blade
Vivian Blade highlights the importance of partnership in resilience. That partnership begins with self, but then reaches out in the form of connection with others. During our conversation, Vivian walks leaders though each of the 5 P’s of Resilience, including [...]
Curated Content: The Courage to Get Curious
We're concluding our April focus on "Leading with Courage" this week with a curated episode on maximizing emotional intelligence. So far we’ve talked about the courage to lead, the courage to have difficult conversations–and this week we’re diving into the [...]
The Courage to Lead with Dave McKeown
“Do you have the courage to lead?” Sounds like a simple question, but in a leader’s lifetime, there are many points of uncertainty. As a direct report, there are times when you must step up to fill the leadership [...]
The “Messy Middle” and How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work with Betsy Kauffman
Are you looking to drive change within your organization? The "messy middle" can derail your plans. TED Speaker and Cross Impact Coaching Founder and CEO, Betsy Kauffman, joins The Leadership Foundry Podcast to explain and shares tips for finding the [...]
The Great Resignation and 3 Things All Leaders Should Do
What motivated people to leave their jobs in droves this past year? Co-Founders Randy Hain and Brandon Smith sit down on The Leadership Foundry Podcast to discuss competing benefits, employee burnout and what leaders need to do to keep rockstar team members. 01:00 Brandon [...]
Into the Weld House: The Founding of Leadership Foundry with Randy Hain and Brandon Smith
On this edition of the podcast, Leadership Foundry co-founders, Randy Hain and Brandon Smith share their story behind the foundation of The Leadership Foundry. Plus, they explain some of the common challenges they see leaders face in this time of [...]
How to Talk to the Decision-Maker (Who Doesn’t Want to Talk to You) featuring Sam Horn
As leaders, we're constantly making pitches. Whether we're talking with investors, asking for more resources or convincing a new customer to sign the dotted line. On this episode of the podcast, Sam Horn, Founder and CEO of The Intrigue Agency [...]
Why Good Leaders Fail with Author, Jim Wetrich
Whether we've been in a leadership role for 10 years or 10 minutes, we can still fall short and place our team at a disadvantage. On this week's podcast, Jim Wetrich, CEO of the Wetrich Group of Companies and author [...]
Four Focus Areas for New Leaders with Author, Mark Noon
As a new leader, is your "holding on" holding back your direct reports? Speaker, executive coach and author, Mark Noon joins Brandon Smith on The Leadership Foundry Podcast to share four areas you need to develop as a leader. Hint: [...]
It’s Time to Redefine “Networking” with Author, Kelly Hoey
If your idea of "networking" involves cold LinkedIn messages or attending events where the key takeaway is a business card, today's episode with Kelly Hoey is for you. Kelly is author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Connections [...]
To Become a Better Leader, Start with Self featuring Author, Ed Frauenheim
In our inaugural episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith is joined by Ed Frauenheim, Co-author of Reinventing Masculinity and Co-founder of The Teal Team, for a conversation on leading self. Brandon and Ed discuss the future of leadership, [...]