Some conversations stay with me because they challenge the way we think about leadership. My conversation with performance coach and leadership development expert David Gorsage did exactly that. David opened with a provocative idea: in a world moving this fast, “good to great” is no longer enough. But what I appreciated most was that his...
I joined Glenn Llopis on his Earning Conviction Series podcast for a conversation about a question at the heart of my work: What if your leadership challenge isn’t a capability problem, but an outdated inner operating system? We explored how the patterns we develop early in life can continue shaping how we lead under pressure—and...
Some conversations remind me what leadership can look like when humility, courage, accountability, and sincere care all live in the same person. That’s what I kept thinking during my conversation with Brian Garish. Brian is now the Global Chief Client Officer at Mars Veterinary Health. When we first met a few years ago, he was...
I was recently featured in Authority Magazine’s series, The Future Is Faster Than You Think, where I shared insights on how leaders can prepare for the innovations, disruptions, and strategies shaping the future of work. In the interview, I explore why future-proofing leadership requires more than keeping up with technology. As AI and rapid change...
It has been one year since Zach Mercurio released The Power of Mattering, and I keep coming back to the conversation I had with him on Show Up as a Leader. Some podcast conversations stay with you because they introduce a new idea. This one stayed with me because it gave language to something so...
I had such a meaningful conversation with Deb Reuben, CLFP, on the TomorrowZone Catalyst Podcast as part of her “Future Shaping Leaders” series. We talked about what it really takes to lead in a world where disruption never seems to slow down. Because here’s the thing: most leadership challenges aren’t solved by simply adding another...
What turns a hospitality executive into one of the most admired CEOs in Minnesota?
Rosie sits down with Richard Dobransky, President and CEO of Morrissey Hospitality, to unpack how his leadership evolved through crisis, growth, and hard-earned perspective. From bringing empathy into performance conversations to rethinking hiring practices that filter out great talent, Richard shares why better business starts with deeper humanity. He also reveals why being just 1% better each day can create extraordinary momentum over time.
Whether you lead a team, shape culture, or simply want to create a more human workplace, this episode will challenge you to listen more closely, lead humbly, and build with people in mind.
Culture isn’t fluffy, it’s the invisible force shaping everything from performance to quality of life, and most leaders are getting it wrong.
Rosie sits down with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of BetterCulture, to break culture down into something refreshingly practical. From defining culture as the behaviors we expect from one another to dismantling the “core values con job,” Brett brings a no-nonsense, engineer’s mindset to a topic that’s often overcomplicated. This conversation is packed with real-world examples, from how to build culture top-down and bottom-up to the small, consistent actions that actually move the needle.
If you’ve ever felt like culture is too abstract to fix or too big to influence, this episode will change your perspective. You’ll walk away with tangible tools, a clearer roadmap, and a powerful reminder that every person can shape a better workplace.
Respect is not soft. It is strategic, tested in hard conversations, and earned in the moments that matter most.
Gregg sits down with Amy West, VP of Corporate and Customer Performance at Kentro, for a grounded and powerful conversation about what it really means to be respect-worthy as a leader. Drawing from her military background, government contracting experience, and corporate leadership journey, Amy shares how trust is built through honesty, consistency, preparation, and the courage to admit you do not know everything.
From navigating grief on a team to leading through tension, disagreement, and transformation, Amy offers a practical and deeply human view of leadership that people-first leaders need right now. This episode is a reminder that when leaders listen well, care deeply, and show up beside their people, respect stops being a value on the wall and becomes a lived experience.
In an industry not known for warmth or emotional intelligence, one CEO is quietly rewriting the rules of leadership. Rosie sits down with Matt Bergmann, CEO of Laketown Electric, to unpack how intentional culture building, human connection, and radical transparency are fueling extraordinary business growth and loyalty.
From handwritten notes and leadership academies to crystal-clear career paths and mentorship expectations, Matt shares the simple but powerful practices that help his people feel truly valued and loved. Together, Rosie and Matt explore why relational leadership is becoming even more critical in an AI-driven world and how authentic care for employees can translate into real competitive advantage.
This conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights for people-first leaders ready to strengthen culture, future-proof their organizations, and show up with courage in times of constant change.