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Welcome, everyone. Today I'm joined by Patrick Engasser, a speaker, coach, and the author of If I Can Do It, You Can Do It! We'll explore his story, his approach to sales and leadership, and practical ways to move forward when life or business gets difficult. Patrick, thank you for joining us. About the Guest Patrick Engasser is the author of If I Can Do It, You Can Do It! Inspiration for Eliminating Excuses, Overcoming Challenges, and Succeeding in Business and Life. He is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker. He began his career as a top sales representative for a Fortune 500 insurance company, earning "Top Account Closer" by his third year and later becoming a district manager.  Patrick built and led a seven-figure sales team, coaching many agents into successful outside sales careers, and is a three-time recipient of the company's Top Award for Management Excellence, recognized for his outstanding leadership and coaching skills. Blind since birth, Patrick inspires audiences by sharing how he overcame adversity and how others can achieve success despite their own challenges. He has delivered hundreds of presentations and trainings nationwide for corporations, sales teams, leadership groups, universities, and youth organizations.  As a coach, Patrick works with professionals, sales reps, executives, and entrepreneurs, helping top performers overcome obstacles and reach their goals faster and with less effort. Guest Social Media - Website: www.patrickengasser.com - Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/patrickengassercoaching/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-engasser-645860217/ Host Social Media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges facing business leaders today—retaining top talent. Why do employees stay—or walk away? How can companies turn professional development into a real competitive edge? Join us as we unpack one CEO's firsthand experience navigating the shifting world of talent and retention. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or simply curious about the future of work, this conversation will leave you with fresh insights and actionable strategies for building teams that last About the Guest Mark Peters is the author of The Retention Trap: Stop Measuring Turnover, Start Measuring Talent Investment (Post Hill Press, June 3, 2025), which builds on the insights from his first book, The Source.  He is CEO of Butterball Farms, Inc., recognized nationally as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® from 2018 to 2024.  In 2003, Mark founded a pioneering coalition of West Michigan CEOs and community leaders to create the SOURCE, a nonprofit that has helped hundreds of workers overcome challenges impacting their jobs while delivering an average annual ROI of 200 percent to partner organizations. An engaging speaker and storyteller, Mark has presented at TEDx and other major events. Learn more at RetentionTrap.com. Guest social media - Website:  https://i-3leadership.com/ , s://www.grsource.org/ https://butterballfarms.com/ - Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/i3leadership1, https://www.facebook.com/ButterballFarm https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-3-leadership , https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterball-farms-inc-/posts/?feedView=all Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Almost every business pursues growth, but growth alone does not guarantee a stronger, more valuable, or more sustainable company. The real challenge is knowing what you are building toward, understanding where your organization stands today, and making deliberate choices about leadership, strategy, people, capital, and execution along the way. In this conversation, we explore a framework for moving beyond reactive growth toward building a company with greater purpose, resilience, value, and optionality—whether the goal is to scale, raise capital, remain independent, or eventually pursue an exit. About the Guest Matt Andersen is the author of Intentional Growth: A Proven Guide to Higher Performance and Better Outcomes for Your Company. He is the CEO of Westlake Securities and one of North America's leading voices on growth, capital, and M&A. Over the past 27 years, he has worked on more than 175 completed transactions totaling over $5.7 billion in value. Since joining Westlake in 2014, Matt has advised companies with a combined annual revenue of over $4 billion in the areas of strategy, capital, finance, and M&A. He currently sits on the board of three companies. Matt is a two-time author including the number one bestselling Completing the Deal and his newest release, Intentional Growth, published by Fast Company Press. He speaks internationally on growth, capital, and M&A, holds an MBA in banking, and has attended executive programs at Harvard and the University of Chicago. Matt is the CEO of Westlake Securities, a middle-market M&A advisory firm with offices across the United States, including Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Greenville, and Tampa. Westlake advises founders and business owners on their most important growth, capital, and M&A decisions. Guest Social Media -       - Website: http://westlakesecurities.com/ -       - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583561863523%20%20Instagram: -       - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westlake_securities?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== -       - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-andersen-8861811b/?skipRedirect=true -       - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WestlakeSecurities Host Social Media -Website: www.siinda.org  -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today's conversation is with Karolina Pelc — entrepreneur, former casino dealer, and author of Her Play. Her story is not a story about shortcuts or formulas, but about risk, resilience, and the invisible moments that shape who we become. From the casino floors of post-communist Europe to building and exiting a global tech company, Karolina's journey challenges how we think about luck, ambition, and belonging. This is a conversation about how life is really played. About the Guest Again, Karolina Pelc is the author of Her Play: Making Your Own Luck, available via the following links on Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble.  The book is the foundational volume of her Her Playbook series and captures practical insights drawn from a two-decade career across real-money gaming, technology, and executive leadership. Karolina Pelc began her career dealing cards in land-based and cruise casinos before progressing into senior leadership roles and ultimately serving as a board director of a Nasdaq-listed company.   In 2021, she founded BeyondPlay, an engagement SaaS startup focused on player experience and retention. She raised over €7 million in angel and venture capital and scaled the business rapidly.  In under three years, BeyondPlay was acquired by FanDuel in 2024, where Pelc subsequently served as Vice President. Her Play was launched on Necker Island with Richard Branson in attendance. Today, Pelc advises venture capital firms and founders, supports M&A and investment due diligence, and actively invests in and mentors early-stage founders through HerPlay, helping them build resilient companies and create their own luck. Guest social media Website:  https://www.herplay.com/  Instagram:  @storiesbypelc LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinapelc Host social media Website: www.siinda.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today, we explore why Situational Leadership still matters—and how leaders can adapt their approach to people, performance, change, and an increasingly AI-driven workplace. About the Guests SAM SHRIVER, EdD, is co-author of Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change and Unlocking Performance with Suzie Bishop, author of From Coach to Coach and The Four Moments of Truth, and co-author of Lessons from Leaders with Marshall Goldsmith and Kathy McDermott. He is Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) and has more than 45 years of experience with the Situational Leadership® Model. A leading authority on leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational behavior, S has designed more than 200 custom leadership and coaching programs worldwide. His work has been recognized by Bersin, Brandon Hall, and the Association for Talent Development. A graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Pepperdine University, and North Carolina State University, Sam began his career working with Situational Leadership® founder Dr. Paul Hersey and has SUZIE BISHOP is Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) and co-author of Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change and Unlocking Performance alongside her father. Since joining CLS in 2012, she has helped advance how the Situational Leadership® Model is taught and applied worldwide and is the architect of Situational Leadership® Essentials, CLS's next-generation flagship program. S Suzie was named to Elliott Masie's "30 Under 30," has received CLS's Situational Leader Award three times, and won a 2025 Silver Stevie Award for "Most Resilient Female Leader." She is a Certified Stakeholder-Centered Coach through Marshall Goldsmith's methodology, a member of MG100, and a graduate of North Carolina State University. She brings more than a decade of experience teaching, developing, and applying Guest Social Media - Website: https://situational.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-bishop https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-shriver-6479763/ Host Social Media - Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today we are going to explore something different. When we think of an advanced society, we usually think of technology. But technological sophistication is not always the same as civilizational sophistication. Rome's genius was not simply invention. It was how it used roads, engineering, architecture, and art to connect people and communicate ideas. Later, Christian Rome used those same instincts through painting, sculpture, and urban design to communicate faith. Today's conversation with historian and art historian Elizabeth Lev is about technology, art, and the human person—and what Rome might still teach us about what it really means to be an advanced civilization. About the Guest Elizabeth Lev is the author of How Catholic Art Saved the Faith and several other books on art, technology and history. . She holds degrees in art history from the University of Chicago and the University of Bologna and has been teaching art history at Duquesne University's Italian campus since 2002. She is a well-known tour guide and serves as a consultant to the Vatican Museums for their art and faith itineraries and has worked on projects with the Vatican Patrons of the Arts, including "Vatican Treasures: The Via Pulchritudinis," a film presented to Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. She is a Vatican analyst for NBC and has appeared on the Today Show, Nightline, and 60 Minutes, and her TED Talk on the Sistine Chapel has garnered over 1.8 million views. She and her husband, Thomas Williams, both became certified sommeliers in 2015. Guest Social Media - Website:  https://www.lizlevtours.com/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizlevtours/?modal=admin_todo_tour  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-lev-085581a/  - Twitter/X: https://x.com/lizlevrome?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

As AI becomes embedded in everyday work, businesses are being forced to rethink long-standing assumptions about IT, cloud and cybersecurity. Traditional controls are increasingly colliding with how employees work, while AI is introducing new questions around identity, data access, governance and user experience. This interview explores how these trends are reshaping the workplace in 2026—and what business and technology leaders should be preparing for as they look toward 2027. About the Guest Denis O'Shea is the author of Mobile Mentor's 2026 International Endpoint Ecosystem Study. He is the founder and CEO of Mobile Mentor, a global leader in the Microsoft Partner Ecosystem, dedicated to helping organizations modernize the way their people work.  With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Denis helps businesses navigate the shift to cloud-native, Zero Trust, and AI-enabled work. He has worked closely with enterprise leaders across the globe to rethink how security and productivity intersect in the modern workplace. Denis brings a practical perspective on how to balance security and productivity, based on deep empathy for the employee experience. His work focuses on helping organizations design technology environments that support, rather than hinder, the people who rely on them every day. Guest Social Media - Website: https://www.mobile-mentor.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobilementor - LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobile-mentor-ltd/posts/ - Twitter/X: https://x.com/mobilementor - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mobile-mentor Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today we're exploring how leadership is being reshaped by the age of AI. As technology changes the way we work, make decisions and solve problems, leaders are being asked to do more than simply keep up with new tools. They also need to rethink how they lead, how they respond to uncertainty, and which human capabilities will become even more important as AI becomes part of everyday work. So, what does it take to lead with clarity, adaptability and confidence in this new era? That's what we'll explore in today's conversation. About the Guest Anna is the author of, Leaderwired: The AI-Era Leadership Playbook for Transforming How You Think, Decide, and Lead, blends psychology, behavioral science, and modern leadership research into a practical methodology for real, lasting transformation.  Anna Barnhill has spent sixteen years studying why even the most accomplished leaders get stuck, and exactly how they break through.  Anna is a Professional Fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and taught Leadership and Innovation at MIT Professional Education. She holds the ICF Master Certified Coach credential, a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of coaches worldwide and is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach. Her insights on leadership regularly appear in Forbes. Guest social media - Website: https://www.leaderwired.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabarnhillmcc Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today's guest is Ron Robinson, author of The Practices of Resilient Companies. In the book, Ron explores what allows organizations to withstand disruption, adapt to change, and emerge stronger - from leadership and culture to employees, customers, technology, operations, and financial resilience. We'll talk about what companies often get wrong about resilience, how leaders can prepare for uncertainty, and the practical habits that help organizations not only survive disruption but thrive through it. About the Guest So let me first tell you a little about Ron Robinson the author of Practices of Resilient Companies: Overcome Disruption with Compassion, Collaboration and Knowledge (Business Expert Press, March 2, 2026), He has consulted with and helped transform organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to mid-sized businesses and startups. Throughout his career, Ron has guided leaders through periods of uncertainty by helping them strengthen operations, improve organizational culture, and create strategies that adapt to changing conditions. He has presented to audiences of more than 3,000 people and facilitated collaborative sessions with groups of up to 300 participants. Drawing on decades of experience, Ron developed a practical four-step framework—Study, Design, Build, and Adapt—that enables organizations to anticipate disruptions, engage employees in problem solving, foster innovation, and build long-term resilience. His work focuses on helping leaders create adaptable organizations that can successfully navigate climate challenges, political uncertainty, workforce changes, emerging technologies, and shifting customer expectations. Guest social media - Website: www.ronspeaking.com - Substack: ronspeaking.substack.com Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

In this episode, we take a deeper look at what it truly means to communicate with influence, inspired by Dr. Laura Sicola's  Speaking to Influence. Why do some people naturally command attention while others struggle to be heard? And what role do perception, authenticity, and executive presence play in shaping how our message is received?  We explore the fine line between persuasion, manipulation, and genuine influence, uncover the common blind spots that hold people back, and break down practical strategies for crafting messages that resonate. From choosing the right words and using storytelling effectively to managing first impressions and navigating difficult conversations, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.  About the Guest Dr. Laura Sicola, author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, is a leadership communication and influence expert, renowned speaker, and coach.   She empowers executives to become confident, inspiring leaders through on-camera training, workshops, and personalized coaching.   Laura's mission focuses on helping leaders master the 3Cs of "Vocal Executive Presence": Command the room, connect with the audience, and close the deal.   With over 20 years of experience, she has coached TED speakers, delivered her own TED talk with more than 7 million views, and appeared in major media outlets.   Her clients include Comcast, GSK, and IBM. Laura holds a PhD in educational linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as faculty for ten years.   Through her firm, Laura Sicola, Inc., she partners with executives, entrepreneurs, and experts to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact in high-stakes moments.  Guest social media - Website: www.laurasicola.com    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlaurasicola/    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurasicola    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LauraSicolainc/featured      Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today, we're exploring a challenge many entrepreneurs face: building a successful business that still feels overwhelming behind the scenes. Even when things look great on paper, founders often feel stuck making every decision and constantly putting out fires.  In this conversation, we'll explore the High-Altitude Framework™, a leadership approach that helps entrepreneurs move beyond reactive problem-solving, navigate key tensions, and build businesses where teams take real ownership.  If you've ever felt like your business depends on you for everything, this discussion offers a fresh perspective on leadership and growth.  About the Guest Chris Clearfield is the co-author of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, which won the National Business Book Award and the Thinkers50 Strategy Award for its insights into complexity, failure, and resilience.   His latest book, The High-Altitude Entrepreneur, offers a roadmap for sustainable growth, helping leaders stay focused on what matters most while building organizations that thrive under pressure. Learn more at highaltitudebook.com.  Chris Clearfield is a leadership strategist, author, and Harvard-trained scientist who helps high-performing entrepreneurs scale their companies without becoming the bottleneck in their own success.    As an author and expert in complex systems and risk management, he partners with founders and senior executives to navigate uncertainty, redesign decision-making processes, and build teams that operate with clarity, ownership, and ease.    His work blends rigorous research with practical tools leaders can apply immediately to improve performance and resilience.  Chris has advised and coached leaders at fast-growing startups, SMEs, and global organizations, including Netflix, Microsoft, Etsy, and ExxonMobil.    He is the co-author of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, which won the National Business Book Award and the Thinkers50 Strategy Award for its insights into complexity, failure, and resilience.    His latest book, The High-Altitude Entrepreneur, offers a roadmap for sustainable growth, helping leaders stay focused on what matters most while building organizations that thrive under pressure. Learn more at highaltitudebook.com. Guest social media - Website: www.clearfieldleadership.com    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclearfield/   Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today's workplace demands more from leaders than simply managing performance. Organizations need leaders who can develop people, build trust, inspire growth, and create environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Coaching has emerged as one of the most powerful leadership skills for achieving those goals, helping companies strengthen engagement, improve performance, and prepare the next generation of leaders. In today's episode, we'll explore what it really takes to build a coaching culture, why it matters now more than ever, and how leaders can turn everyday conversations into opportunities for lasting growth and organizational success. About the Guest Kimberly Lee, is the author of Building a Coaching Culture: The Ripple Effect, which shows how coaching behaviours can transform leadership, strengthen workplace culture, and improve retention, engagement, and performance. She is an HR executive, leadership coach, and founder of Lotic Systems and MyTalentAdvantage. For more than two decades, Kimberly has led HR transformation initiatives across global organizations, helping leaders build high-performing, people-centered teams. She is also the creator of RippleIQ, an AI-powered coaching platform designed to make effective coaching accessible and scalable for leaders at every level. Drawing on decades of executive leadership experience, Kimberly demonstrates that creating a coaching culture does not require becoming a certified coach—it starts with everyday conversations that build trust, accountability, and growth. Her practical, human-centered approach helps organizations reduce burnout, improve retention, and develop leaders who bring out the best in their people. Guest social media - Website: https://mytalentadvantage.com/building-coaching-culture - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559062864066 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kleesphr - LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/kleesphr - Twitter/X: https://x.com/LeeKimberl68675 Host social media -Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

What if leadership isn't about doing more—but about becoming more yourself? In this podcast, Dr. Natalie Pickering invites us beneath the surface of performance and position to explore the inner terrain of leadership. Through honest conversation, real stories, and practical insight, we'll examine identity, awareness, connection, and what it truly takes to lead from the inside out. This is a conversation for leaders who are ready to stop surviving—and start flourishing. About the Guest Natalie Pickering, PhD, is the author of the forthcoming book Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from Inside Out (Sept. 18, 2025), a practical and deeply human guide that reframes leadership as an inside-out practice grounded in self-awareness, integrity, and courage.  She is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist, and executive coach known for helping leaders trade relentless performance pressure for authentic, sustainable influence. Drawing on decades of research and real-world experience, the book offers leaders a clear framework for leading in ways that are both effective and deeply aligned. Natalie is the founder of The BECOMING WORKS, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations scale without losing their soul. Guest social media - Website: https://www.drnataliepickering.com/  - Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drnataliebecominginstitute/  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnataliepickering/ Host social media -Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions any leader makes, yet many organizations still rely on instinct, unstructured interviews, and job descriptions that don't clearly define what success looks like. The result? Costly hiring mistakes that affect productivity, culture, and long-term business performance. In today's episode, we'll explore a different approach — one that focuses on clarity, structure, and evidence-based decision-making. We'll discuss why the biggest hiring mistakes happen before the interview even begins, how organizations can reduce bias, and how a more strategic hiring framework can help leaders consistently build stronger teams. About the Guest Craig della Penna is the creator of the HireBest system and founder of Aesop Partners, LLC. For more than 25 years, he has helped leaders at Fortune 100 companies, private equity-backed firms, and privately held businesses make better hiring decisions through talent strategy and executive assessment. Craig shares his proven framework in his latest book, Cipher: A Proven Framework to Hire the Best People (2026), which introduces the concept of the Job Cipher — a practical tool for defining success before a search begins. Recognizing that most hiring failures stem from a lack of clarity before interviews even begin, Craig developed the HireBest methodology, a structured approach that has achieved a 90% success rate in identifying top talent for clients. His work focuses on replacing subjective hiring practices with data-driven processes that improve decision-making, reduce bias, and increase long-term success. Through his consulting, speaking, and writing, Craig helps organizations build stronger teams by hiring with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence. Guest social media - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdp/  -Website: www.HireBest.ai/Cipherbook  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HireBest.Net  Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/

Today's podcast explores how strong reasoning supports better decision-making, clearer communication, and the pursuit of truth in business. It examines how to navigate uncertainty, assess conflicting information, and apply sound judgment when outcomes are unclear. The discussion also highlights the importance of evidence, probability, and intellectual humility when advising others and making high-stakes decisions. About the Guest Haywood Spangler, Ph.D., M.Div., author of the new book Reasoning for Business: The Inquirer's Guide to Decision Making (Routledge, 2026), is the founder and principal of Work & Think, LLC.   He advises clients on complex choices by combining rigorous analysis with a realistic understanding of uncertainty, risk, and human judgment.    His Spangler Ethical Reasoning Assessment® (SERA®) is used across industries and around the world to help individuals unite critical thinking and personal values when making difficult decisions.    He is a keynote speaker, corporate consultant, researcher, and author whose work strengthens leadership, accountability, and sound decision making in changing environments.    Through practical frameworks, engaging presentations, and measurable tools, he equips organizations and professionals to reason clearly, act responsibly, and navigate ambiguity with confidence.    Organizations value his ability to translate difficult ethical questions into clear action steps, improve team dialogue, and build cultures where better decisions become repeatable habits.    Leaders trust his calm guidance during high-stakes moments and rapid change daily.  Guest social media - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haywood-spangler-ph-d-m-div-b34715121/    -Website: www.haywoodspangler.com Host social media - Website: www.siinda.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/