Episodes

Nov. 6, 2024

People Won’t Follow You If They’re Scared: Transformative Leadership Through Change, Courage and Care | feat. Shellye Archambeau

Lisa Gardner chats with Shellye Archambeau, author of "Unapologetically Ambitious," who shares the key traits she looks for in leaders, including intellectual curiosity, trasformative leadership, a desire to learn, and the a…

Oct. 30, 2024

You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ron Kirk

Lisa Gardner chats with former Dallas mayor and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to discuss his unique perspective on defining great leadership and transformative leadership. Ron emphasizes the importance of respect, empow…

Oct. 23, 2024

DON’T Become A Trivia Answer: Corporate DEI Is Not A Metric! | feat. Denise Hamilton

Lisa Gardner chats with Denise Hamilton, Founder & CEO of WatchHerWork, about about overcoming workplace challenges, especially for women and people of color. Denise shares her experiences as the first Black person in many o…

Oct. 16, 2024

Despise NOT Small Beginnings: Why Human-Centric Leadership Is The Key To Transformative Leadership | feat. Rosilyn Houston

Lisa Gardner chats with Rosilyn Houston, Santander US CHRO, Senior Executive Vice President, about human-centric leadership, preparedness, human connection, and embracing growth opportunities shaped her career. Rosilyn discu…

Oct. 9, 2024

Why People Who Have The Ability To Make Change Also Show Resistance To Change | feat. Leah Williams

Lisa Gardner chats with Leah Williams of digitalundivided to explore why many people show resistance to change, even though they have the ability to make it happen. Leah discusses her unconventional career path, emphasizing …

Sept. 25, 2024

There's NEVER Anything Confrontational (Or Inappropriate) About Standing Up For What's Right | feat. Paul Genender

Lisa Gardner chats with Paul R. Genender, a Chambers USA ranked trial attorney, on leadership, ethics, and integrity in his personal and professional life. Paul shares how his parents' values shaped his leadership style, em…

Sept. 18, 2024

Former Dreamworks Executive Helps You FINALLY Overcome Ageism In The Workplace | feat. Jon Tarnoff

Lisa Gardner chats with Jon Tarnoff, a former DreamWorks Executive and current reinvention career coach about how to maintain integrity while building a strong network and ageism in the workplace. Jon recounts personal expe…

Sept. 11, 2024

How “Executive Athleticism” Determines Your Success: Being Adaptable And Staying True To Business Ethics | feat. Hugh Allen

Lisa Gardner chats with Hugh Allen, the newly appointed Head of U.S. Commercial Real Estate at TD Bank about business ethics, and how to balance it against the need for profit. Hugh shares his journey from a commercial real …

May 10, 2024

Four Pillars Of Success For Transformative Leadership | feat. Michael Ford

Lisa Gardner is joined by Michael Ford, Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate and Security at AT&T to discuss transformative leadership, business analysis, corporate real estate, innovation and dedication to operationa…

May 3, 2024

Do I Have Imposter Syndrome?: A Guide To Leading With Authenticity | feat. Anton Vincent

Lisa Gardner chats with Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America about his journey from junior professional to senior leader, emphasizing the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome and how you can lead with…

April 26, 2024

How One Architect Is Using Inclusive Design And Architectural Advocacy to Help Reshape Dallas (and COMMUNITES ACROSS THE NATION) | feat. Dar

Lisa Gardner is joined by Darren L. James, President and Equity Partner at KAI Enterprises, to delve into his visionary approach to community development through inclusive design in architecture. From his strategic vision fo…

April 19, 2024

“Have Strong Opinions Loosely Held”: Diversity Can Drive Your Success | feat. Brooke Armstrong

Lisa Gardner is joined by Brooke Armstrong, President of Advisory Services for Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas at CBRE to discuss her creative strategies for expanding market share, fostering diverse thought leadership, and em…

April 12, 2024

Creating A Win-Win For All -- Even When You Think Your Voice Isn’t Welcome In A Boardroom Meeting | feat. Kimberly & Ansley Carlisle

Lisa Gardner is joined by Kimberly and Ansley Carlisle, a mother-daughter duo, to discuss law, venture capital, leadership, faith and how to work around intimidation when you don’t think your voice is welcome in a boardroom …

April 5, 2024

What Is The Cost Of Our Integrity?: Putting The Journalism Code Of Ethics Ahead Of Sensationalism | feat. Christine Perez

Lisa Garnder is joined by Christine Perez, the award-winning editor of DCEO magazine to discuss her journey through the evolving landscape of business journalism, her unwavering commitment to excellence, the inspirational st…

March 29, 2024

Being The First In, The Last Out, And Always Willing To Explain: Transformative Leadership Insights From The Legal Field | feat. Vicki Blant

Lisa Gardner is joined by Vicki Blanton, Assistant Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel for AT&T to discuss transformative leadership through mentorship, availability, and empathy. Vicki shares her journey, from founding …

March 22, 2024

From NFL Player to Boardroom Titan: Lessons in Transformative Leadership and Taking Risks Early | feat. Ronald C. Parker

Lisa Gardner is joined by Ronald C. Parker, a former NFL player and current trailblazer in securities, transformative leadership, and diversity advocacy. As former president and CEO of The National Association of Securities …

March 15, 2024

A Real Change Agent Is Patient: A Guide To Perseverance And Sticking It Out Against All Odds | feat. Tim & Terrence Maiden

Lisa Gardner is joined by Terrence and Tim Maiden. Terrence, chairman of the Maiden Foundation, and Tim, a titan in banking and education sectors, discuss their vision for ebing change agents, creating lasting change in unde…

March 8, 2024