#10: EP64: Leading Leaders – Balancing Accountability and Empowerment
Deborah Fell reflects on her recent conversation with James Hyman, a seasoned turnaround CEO and board member. Deborah discusses the critical insights from their full episode, focusing on themes of leadership, accountability, and empowering teams.
#9: EP58: The CEO’s Role in Creating Elite Teams
Deborah interviewed Kyle Buckett, a retired member of the elite US Navy SEALs. In this commentary, she focuses on one specific segment from that conversation, during which Kyle shares his insights on building high-performing teams and the parallels between military leadership and the business world.
#8: EP54: Inspire Unity and Focus Through Simplifying Complexity
Deborah reflects that complexity can quickly arise from a lack of listening and leadership, whether in complex organizations like Torey Carter Conneen’s or simpler ones. Without the air of inspiration, problem-solving focus, and commitment to achieving better outcomes together, complexity takes over. Torey shares how his roles have been driven by a deep connection to organizational missions and purposes aligning with his values.
#7: EP60: Ask your team, “Am I micromanaging you?”
Deborah emphasizes the importance of recognizing each person’s unique experiences and skills and providing opportunities for growth and development. She highlights the value of creating a supportive environment where team members feel comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones, learning from their experiences, and receiving encouragement along the way.
#6: EP55: From Thighmaster to WebMD – Accelerating Business Growth Through Audience Connection.
In a world where brands struggle to connect with their audience, Joe Grace, Partner at Chief Outsiders and a seasoned marketer, shares his insights on the power of authentic storytelling and omnichannel marketing. From transforming WebMD into a household name to launching successful products like the Suzanne Somers Thighmaster, Joe’s unique approach has consistently delivered results.
#5: EP56: From ThighMaster to Trampolines: Tailoring Customer Experiences
In this commentary, Deborah Fell reflects on her conversation with Joe Grace from the previous episode. She relates Joe’s insights to her experience working with a trampoline park client in Canada whose business was threatened by new competitors. Deborah describes how she helped the client segment their customer database, tailor messaging and offers, and improve the customer experience, ultimately allowing them to recover lost revenue and grow the business.
#4: EP59: Adapting Leadership Styles to Different Teams
Drawing from her diverse experiences leading teams at Chief Outsiders, Marriott, and beyond, Deborah shares strategies for understanding individual team members, building trust quickly, and skillfully guiding conversations to defuse tensions and facilitate solutions. Whether you’re taking over an existing team or working with a diverse, cross-functional group, you’ll learn how to tailor your approach to different dynamics and generations.
#3: EP61: Misinterpreting Dad’s Advice: The Birth of a Successful SAAS Company
Joe Leo, the CEO and Founder of Def Method, a data science and custom software development consultancy. Joe’s entrepreneurial journey started with a humorous misinterpretation of his father’s advice, leading him to strike out independently. As he navigated leadership challenges, Joe learned to focus on the right people and clients and deliver value. His detail-oriented approach and ability to learn from mistakes have shaped Def Method’s enduring company culture and success.
#2: EP63: A CEO’s Competitive Edge – Mastering the Art of Corporate Turnarounds
James Hyman, a seasoned CEO and board member, shares his methodology for helping companies navigate complex restructuring processes. With a background spanning diverse industries and a track record of successful transformations, James offers invaluable insights for CEOs and business transformation leaders facing the daunting task of overhauling large to enterprise-sized organizations.
#1: EP57: Lessons from a SEAL – Culture Improvement with Culture Fit to Build Your Elite Team
Deborah Fell welcomes Kyle Buckett, a former Navy SEAL and author of “Leadership is Overrated.” Buckett shares lessons from his military career and consulting work, emphasizing the importance of trust, delegating authority, and developing leaders at all levels. “Great people working together really makes elite teams. And when you have elite teams, you have organizations that become elite,” Buckett notes.
