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 [...]
By Randy Hain I have spent quite a bit of time over the last 13 years working with executives and leadership teams of all sizes in various industries. I always value simplicity, clarity and practical approaches when I think about [...]
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." [...]
I get it. The last several years have been tough. “Do more with less… there won’t be any raises this year… you are lucky to have a job… we may have to close our doors tomorrow…” Working day-in and day-out under [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
My first and greatest mentor in life was (and is) my father Steve. He was a master of building business relationships and was well-respected and trusted by all who knew him throughout his long career. I remember well the advice [...]
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 [...]
