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Why are top performers saying “no thanks” to leadership roles? Discover how shifting expectations, AI, and new career paths are reshaping what ambition looks like in today’s workforce.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Amy Bouque discuss: The shift from traditional hiring to managing full workforce ecosystems Rethinking degree requirements and prioritizing demonstrated skills and experience The growing importance of critical thinking in an AI-driven workplace How organizations can develop talent through alternative career paths and training The evolving role of leadership in building adaptable, future-ready workforces   Key Takeaways: Move beyond degree requirements and focus on demonstrated skills, learning agility, and real-world experience when hiring. Develop workforce ecosystems that integrate full-time, contract, and alternative talent to stay adaptable. Prioritize critical thinking and discernment as essential skills in an AI-augmented workplace. Invest in employee development and alternative career pathways to build a more resilient and inclusive workforce.   "We need leaders who understand how AI can and will disrupt work, the workforce, and keep a steady hand at the wheel, helping it make sense and helping people.” — Amy Bouque   About Amy Bouque: Amy Bouque has a passion for empowering people to thrive at work and in life. As Chief People Officer for Kelly, a global leader in providing strategic workforce solutions and connecting talented people to great companies, she does exactly that. Amy leads the human resources practices for the more than 5,000 internal full-time Kelly employees around the world. She views their dedication to connecting people of all backgrounds with work that enriches their lives as a truly noble cause.   Connect with Amy Bouque:   Website: https://www.kellyservices.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybouque/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellyservices/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Is “being nice” quietly damaging your culture? Discover why kindness, not niceness, is the real superpower of modern leadership, and how it transforms trust, accountability, and performance.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Andrea Wanerstrand discuss: The critical difference between being nice and being kind in leadership How “nice” cultures create false harmony, passive-aggressive behavior, and broken trust The importance of authenticity, autonomy, and accountability in building high-performing teams Belonging vs. fitting in and how it impacts trust, engagement, and connection The shift toward human-centric leadership and its impact on engagement and workplace expectations   Key Takeaways: Prioritize kindness over niceness by having honest, constructive conversations that support growth and build trust. Foster authenticity, autonomy, and accountability to create consistent leadership and stronger team performance. Focus on belonging rather than fitting in to build genuine connections and reduce isolation within teams. Design team structures are intentionally created with clear roles, responsibilities, and collaboration models to avoid dysfunction and repeated reorg cycles.   "Nice is like icing on the top, whereas you can get the depth with true kindness.” — Andrea Wanerstrand   About Andrea Wanerstrand: Andrea Wanerstrand is a seasoned leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of A3 Culture Lab, with over 25 years of experience inside global giants like Microsoft, Meta, T-Mobile, and Hitachi. She helps leaders shift from burnout to bold influence through her Mindset Maven Method and A3 philosophy: Authentic, Autonomous, and Accountable. Andrea has designed programs that have impacted leaders from more than 100 countries. She blends neuroscience, behavioral strategy, and sharp business insight to drive powerful cultural change. Her work enables organizations to build high-performing, human-centric workplaces where people truly thrive.   Connect with Andrea Wanerstrand:   Website: https://a3culturelab.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawanerstrand/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreawanerstrand/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In the absence of a story, people make one up. Learn how to use color, environment, and clear narrative to guide behavior, lead change, and align your team around a shared “why.”   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jarrod Lopiccolo discuss: The role of brand, color, and design in shaping perception and business impact Authenticity in leadership and how it connects to brand credibility Brand architecture and the importance of clarity across offerings and messaging Aligning marketing and sales through consistent storytelling and positioning Treating your organization as its own client to drive culture, consistency, and growth   Key Takeaways: Audit your brand for consistency across visuals, messaging, and customer experience to ensure alignment with your intended identity. Define clear brand architecture so your offerings are easy to understand and communicate internally and externally. Align marketing and sales teams around a shared narrative to eliminate disconnects and improve effectiveness. Apply the same strategic rigor to your own organization as you would for a client, including storytelling, positioning, and change management.   "[Marketing and sales] need to come together…..because people that are on the front line doing the sales, they know what their competitors are doing.” — Jarrod Lopiccolo   About Jarrod Lopiccolo: Jarrod Lopiccolo transforms brands through creative digital performance marketing with a strong architectural background. A veteran of 40+ podcasts and 100+ speaking engagements across North America and Europe, he delivers actionable insights for audiences to implement immediately. As CoFounder and CEO of Noble Studios, Jarrod has built an international agency serving Adobe, Google, and Disney while being recognized by Inc. Magazine and Ad Age. His expertise in digital marketing strategy, leadership development, and sustainable tourism makes him ideal for shows targeting CMOs, leaders, and founders. Audiences appreciate his engaging stories, from global business building to adventures like Everest Base Camp, that illustrate practical frameworks for driving revenue and team performance.   Connect with Jarrod Lopiccolo:   Website: https://noblestudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noble-studios       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Justine Froelker: A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development, and was certified for eleven years in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. She now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™, empowering individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience. An accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—and a TEDx speaker, she presents globally on leadership, resilience, mental health, burnout, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and volunteers at Wild Bird Rehabilitation while raising monarch and swallowtail butterflies.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Justine Froelker discuss: The hidden emotional cost of high performance, burnout, and declining engagement How unresolved grief and trauma show up in leadership Empathy and accountability as complementary leadership traits The role of self-awareness and vulnerability in breaking destructive patterns and building trust Rewriting internal narratives and the organizational impact of investing in people development on engagement and retention   Key Takeaways: Identify recurring emotional triggers in your behavior and seek feedback from trusted listeners, coaches, or therapists to uncover unresolved grief or trauma driving your reactions. Practice intentional vulnerability while maintaining accountability to build trust, connection, and stronger team dynamics. Rewrite limiting internal stories through consistent practice, questioning their truth, and reinforcing new narratives with support. Create space for self-reflection and implement regular peer and leader-led check-ins to strengthen awareness, emotional regulation, and team-wide adoption.   "You have to let someone in, in order for them to meet you with empathy, because at the root of all of that is vulnerability. It’s turning toward one another.” — Justine Froelker   Connect with Justine Froelker:   Website: https://justinefroelker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinefroelker/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JustineFroelker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinefroelker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustineFroelker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinefroelker/       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Torrie Taj: Torrie Taj is a nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and human services. As CEO of Child Crisis Arizona, she leads efforts to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect after beginning her career as a volunteer in 1991 and rising through multiple leadership roles. For nearly five decades, Child Crisis Arizona has been a trusted partner to children and families across our state, stepping in during moments of crisis and working year-round to prevent them. Our mission is simple and urgent: to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment free from abuse and neglect by creating strong, successful families.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Torrie Taj discuss: Leading nonprofits with both heart and financial discipline The long-term impact that foster care support can have on a child’s life Why nonprofits must create a financial margin to sustain their mission Reframing fear and scarcity into hope and abundance in leadership Collaboration across organizations to serve communities more effectively   Key Takeaways: Balance compassion with operational discipline by ensuring a financial margin exists to sustain the mission long term. Reframe fear and scarcity conversations into opportunity and abundance to keep teams motivated during uncertainty. Hire employees and recruit board members who are genuinely aligned with the organization’s mission and values. Actively pursue collaboration with other organizations instead of competition to expand community impact.   "If you truly believe in what you're doing, you're going to attract that money and be able to do the work you want to do.” — Torrie Taj   Connect with Torrie Taj:   Website: https://www.childcrisisaz.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildCrisisAZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childcrisisaz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/child-crisis-arizona/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjlPRLivViekIenh5viHFg       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Whitney Faires: Whitney Faires is an internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Formerly Chief of Staff to the CFO at Intuitive Surgical, she led high-impact organizational health initiatives, launched global leadership development programs, and coached rising professionals into senior roles. Her multifaceted career spans sales, finance, and commercial operations, where she spearheaded the creation of a $2 billion international leasing portfolio. As the founder of Whitney Faires Coaching, she developed the Courageous Leader Roadmap—a practical approach for leaders to show up authentically, navigate adversity, and drive meaningful results. She is an ICF-accredited PCC coach and is passionate about helping leaders elevate their influence and build high-performing teams.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Whitney Faires discuss: Leading from default instead of intention Defining a leadership identity before leading others Connection as a competitive advantage Why tough conversations separate great leaders Preparing people for leadership before promotion   Key Takeaways: Define your leadership identity by committing to six or eight specific principles you will share with your team about what they can expect from you. Ask yourself where you want to be in five or ten years, what work you enjoy most, and what skill gaps you want to develop before pursuing a leadership role. Call two or three trusted colleagues and ask about their transition into leadership, the skills they had to learn, and the hardest parts of the job. Assume the best intent and seek to understand before reacting when frustration rises in a leadership moment.   "I think leaders are oftentimes going so fast that they're leading from default, a bit lost, a bit uncertain about who they need to be right now.” — Whitney Faires   Connect with Whitney Faires:   Website: https://whitneyfaires.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-faires-14955a38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitney_faires       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Keren Eldad: A thought leader in the coaching world, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into greater success and fulfillment. Her clients include Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, Special Forces operatives, serial entrepreneurs, and global organizations such as Estée Lauder, J.P. Morgan, and Nike. She is the founder of THE CLUB, a community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches who support each other to reach their fullest potential and make their greatest contribution. Recognized as a Top Ten Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Real Leaders Magazine, and Goop, Keren holds gold-standard coaching credentials and advanced degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. A former C-suite executive who has lived and worked in 17 countries, she now coaches leaders globally in four languages. With half a million views on her TEDx talks and speaking worldwide, her message transcends borders.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Keren Eldad discuss: Healthy drive versus overachievement Recognizing early warning signs before burnout Rewiring reactive conflict patterns Climbing down the wrong ladder Choosing coaching before trauma   Key Takeaways: Use the Pause Principle by asking whether your reaction is the bigger problem, what else might be going on, and what the opportunity is. Apply the Work of Byron Katie by using the four questions in moments of conflict to inject mindfulness. Take 17 seconds in conflict to broaden your perspective before responding. Address behavioral change by intentionally changing elements of your environment, including the people you spend time with.   "There's no behavioral change without addressing the environment.” — Keren Eldad   Connect with Keren Eldad:   Website: https://kereneldad.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgGViwGVn_yrHkq3PQ9R_-Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveWithEnthusiasm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren Book: GILDED: https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Breaking-Ambition-Perfectionism-Relentless/dp/1684817579     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Dr. John Oberg: Dr. John Oberg is a Founder, CEO, Board Director, Advisor, Professor, and Investor trusted by organizations to navigate growth, conflict, and change. He founded two Austin-based healthcare innovators: Sedera, a community-based medical cost-sharing organization (#193 on Inc 500, #26 in Financial Times Western Hemisphere), and Precina Health, a first-of-its-kind chronic care virtual medical practice and thought leader in AI deployment. He has served on the boards of OnlineMedEd and Health Admins and advises institutions, healthcare leaders, professional services firms, and nonprofits through John Oberg Advisory.  John received his doctorate from the University of Southern California and his MBA from the University of New Mexico. He is an adjunct professor at USC and sits on the Board of Governors. Over three decades, he has authored patents, started companies, managed teams larger than 1,000 people, and studied the behavior of individuals, communities, and systems to catalyze improved behaviors and create best-in-class outcomes — and happier people.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. John Oberg discuss: The distinction between eustress (healthy, muscle-building stress) and distress (harmful, breaking stress) Mental fatigue and the limits of cognitive processing The concept of an “emotional gas tank” and emotional capacity Radically incremental steps as a method for sustainable behavior change The role of community in motivating difficult but healthy actions   Key Takeaways: Differentiate between eustress and distress and aim for muscle-building stress instead of broken-bone stress. Recognize that the brain can only process so much information and account for mental fatigue in how you work and lead. Take radically incremental steps toward change rather than attempting dramatic overhauls. Use the community as a tool to help yourself do difficult things you might avoid alone.   "Community matters, I think, in the world, in ways that sometimes we underestimate.” — Dr. John Oberg   Connect with Dr. John Oberg:   Website: https://precina.com/ | https://talesofabundance.com/ | http://johnoberg.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tales_of_Abundance X (Twitter): https://x.com/johnpoberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precinahealth     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Margaret Graziano: Magi has spent her life reinventing herself. From a single mother at 19 working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest-growing consultancies and becoming a best-selling author in her field of expertise, Magi has continually taken challenges and failure as lessons, and learned to move beyond her limits (both real and perceived) to live a life that inspires and contributes. Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Magi empowers leaders to evolve themselves and their organizational culture to meet the moment. Whether it’s change initiatives, new leadership, or cultural transformation, she partners with teams to catalyze positive change.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Margaret Graziano discuss: Defining organizational culture as the ecosystem that turns vision into reality The measurable financial impact of culture on engagement, productivity, and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) How stress, distraction, and insecurity since COVID have eroded workplace performance Why outdated post-World War II workplace architecture blocks innovation and trust The real cost of meetings and how they either drain energy or inspire change   Key Takeaways: Explicitly teach self-regulation skills so employees can manage stress, fear, and emotional reactivity instead of letting it silently undermine performance. Audit meetings for cost, purpose, and energy impact, and redesign them to inspire change rather than search for blame or status updates. Hire and develop people based on competency, commitment to mission, and accountability rather than relying on goodwill or passion alone. Connect each role to a noble cause that matters beyond compensation, so employees operate from courage and belief in a positive future.   "It is the ecosystem that turns the organization’s vision into reality.” — Margaret Graziano   Connect with Margaret Graziano:   Website: https://www.margaretgraziano.com/ Book: Ignite Culture: Empowering and Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out: https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Culture-Empowering-High-Performance-Organization-ebook/dp/B0BQCZB4HF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keenalignmentmg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano/       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Manny Fiteni: Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, is a pioneering leadership strategist with 30+ years of corporate experience specializing in transformative personal development. Manny’s breakthrough “Mind Congruency” approach aligns conscious and subconscious minds, enabling individuals to overcome self-limiting beliefs and unlock peak performance, drawing insights from real-world, uncontrolled environments. Founder of Mind Growth 360 and Creators Agency, Manny’s work spans personal development networks and brand elevation platforms. His training programs enhance leadership skills, build organizational resilience, and drive high-performance team dynamics. As an author and international speaker, Manny provides actionable strategies for personal transformation, equipping individuals with practical tools to thrive personally and professionally.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Manny Fiteni discuss: Why information alone rarely produces lasting behavior changeMind congruency as a driver of performance and self-sabotageUsing stories and metaphors to communicate directly with the subconscious mindLeadership conditions for change, including rapport, safety, clear expectations, and leading by exampleReplacing habits through awareness, repetition, and a supportive environment  Key Takeaways: Listen for repeated language patterns in yourself and your team over time to identify subconscious beliefs that may be shaping behavior and results.Use real stories when possible, and well-crafted fictional metaphors when needed, to bypass resistance and reach the subconscious, which does not distinguish between them.Practice “catch and replace” by interrupting unhelpful habits in real time, installing a better response, and intentionally tracking repetitions as you rehearse the replacement.Build a “focus ensemble” of people who reinforce your new autopilot settings rather than unconsciously pulling you back into old patterns.  "We are the sum of our histories, and our histories are from day of birth, how we are conditioned, how we are trained, how we think.” — Manny Fiteni   Connect with Manny Fiteni:   Website: https://mannyfiteni.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-fiteni-b0173637     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Christine Blosdale: Christine Blosdale is 'The Expert Authority Coach', with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs stop playing small and start owning their spotlight. She’s a five-time #1 bestselling author, an internationally recognized media personality, and a powerhouse content creator for brands like America Online and Microsoft. Christine’s superpower? Helping you become unforgettable through magnetic branding, smart marketing, and podcasting strategies that turn visibility into true authority.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Christine Blosdale discuss: Discovering purpose and voice through radio, storytelling, and mediaTransforming fear and imposter syndrome into creative expressionBuilding authentic connections with audiences through vulnerabilityUsing media platforms to educate, empower, and influence cultureIntegrating technology and AI as tools for amplifying human presence  Key Takeaways: Use curiosity to follow the signal of what feels meaningful rather than chasing trends or validation.Treat vulnerability as a bridge for audience trust and emotional resonance in any format: radio, video, speaking, or writing.Convert fear into preparation by practicing your voice out loud and refining how you want to be heard.Leverage storytelling techniques and media tools (including AI) to expand your reach without compromising authenticity.  "If you're not seen and you're not heard, you're not hired. It's simple, because nobody knows you exist.” — Christine Blosdale   Connect with Christine Blosdale:   Website: http://www.ExpertAuthorityCoach.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-Blosdale/author/B088C19Y6K Show: The Expert Authority Coach Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-expert-authority-coach-podcast/id1073309606 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-blosdale-579697168/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.blosdale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christineblosdale.com     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Oscar Trimboli: Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. His third book is How to Listen – Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication, a comprehensive book about listening in the workplace. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Oscar Trimboli discuss: The organizational cost of incomplete listening and misaligned understandingHearing versus listening and why action is the differentiatorHow role-based seniority correlates with roughly 2.5x more interruptions in meetingsThe cognitive delta between speaking, thinking, and listener processingPractical tools for improving meeting outcomes, collaboration, and decision-making  Key Takeaways: Begin meetings by asking “What would make this a good meeting?” to align shared outcomes and reduce unspoken assumptions.Surface communication and listening preferences early to remove ambiguity and improve contribution equity.Write questions down first, shorten them to eight words or fewer, and verify that they serve the shared outcome rather than personal validation.Shift default meeting norms: avoid top-of-hour starts and shorten durations to reduce cognitive switching costs and increase presence.  "I think a lot of leaders listen to what's said, and great leaders listen to what's not said.” — Oscar Trimboli   Connect with Oscar Trimboli:   Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com Books: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/shop/ & https://www.amazon.com/stores/Oscar-Trimboli/author/B07R9RP1XZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Rasmus Holst: Rasmus Holst is the CEO of Zensai (formerly LMS365), where he built a learning management business from $0–30M ARR, bootstrapped, completed three acquisitions, and pioneered the “Human Success” category as a replacement for Human Resources. He has been part of management teams delivering exits just shy of $1bn, raised +$50m for companies like Wire and Huddle, and worked across PE-backed (Carlyle, Warburg Pincus) and VC-funded (General Atlantic, Index, Vertex, Morpheus, Iconical) environments. His experience spans scaling start-ups from zero revenue, operating +$300M Lines of Business at Syniverse, and leading branding and B2B storytelling efforts, including Zensai’s Red Dot Award and Great Place to Work recognition. Rasmus has managed global teams across 14 countries, traveled to +100 nations, and lived in Denmark, Luxembourg, and San Francisco, making him a leader with a uniquely international view on culture, growth, and balance.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Rasmus Holst discuss: Turning HR into Human Success and redefining what organizations measureLinking performance, learning, and engagement into one real-time scoreFeedback rituals and kudos culture as engines of team identityMeasuring soft skills through sentiment and peer behaviorAI as a teammate that amplifies human contribution instead of replacing it  Key Takeaways: Replace annual HR lag metrics with weekly human success check-ins tied to learning, performance, and engagement.Institutionalize positive feedback (e.g., weekly kudos) to normalize critique, build confidence, and surface soft-skill leaders.Track soft skills through peer sentiment and recognition patterns rather than relying solely on manager evaluations.Use generationally agnostic baselines (showing up as a good human and delivering success) to align multicultural/global teams.  "There’s a high correlation between people who get a lot of kudos and those who are really good at a lot of soft skills.” — Rasmus Holst   Connect with Rasmus Holst:   Website: https://zensai.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmusholst/       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Dr. Mary Donohue: Dr. Mary Donohue is the CEO of the Digital Wellness Center, a three-time entrepreneur, Columbia Business School Lang Center Innovation Fellow, and Fortune Top 100 Businesswoman to Watch. She is the creator of Clean Mental Health™, a science-backed system that delivers instant relief from digital stress—through email, games, and tools that work faster than meditation—and a pioneer in the neuroscience of trust and digital behavior who has helped global brands like Microsoft and Casino.NL build emotionally intelligent platforms that protect users. Called a “modern McLuhan” for her work in media and meaning, her book Message Received is often referred to as the digital communication bible. She has taught burnout recovery to thousands, designed mood-regulating tools for Gen Z, and is currently working with Simon Sinek’s team on a new leadership course for the hybrid era.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. Mary Donohue discuss: Digital overload and dopamine-driven behaviorsResetting the brain with playful emotional regulationGenerational differences in processing technologyDesigning proactive mental health tools for real environmentsPreventing addiction via behavior modification and breaks  Key Takeaways: Introduce micro brain-breaks (short, no-signup playful exercises) to reduce stress and improve decision-making while keeping people on their devices.Tailor messaging and leadership communication to each generation’s preferred medium and processing style to increase engagement and psychological safety.Measure mood shifts before and after interventions to track changes in stress, focus, and emotional regulation using short self-report mood metrics.Deploy proactive mental-health micro-interventions in high-stress environments (airports, casinos, transportation, retail) and track uptake rates and mood impact.  "My goal is to move them to happy in less than three minutes, because then we know research tells us you're making better decisions.” — Dr. Mary Donohue   Connect with Dr. Mary Donohue:   Website: https://thedigitalwellnesscenter.com/ Book: Message Received: https://www.amazon.com/Message-Received-Steps-Communication-Barriers/dp/1260456358 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarydonohue/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/72360974/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalwellnesscenter/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedigitalwellnesscenter       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

About Donna Dupont: Donna Dupont, Founder and Chief Strategist of Purple Compass, is an award-winning designer and futurist with over 25 years of experience collaborating with leaders. She helps organizations build future literacy, navigate uncertainty, and drive impactful change. Combining systems thinking with strategic foresight, she empowers leaders to mitigate risks, enhance preparedness, and seize opportunities for innovation, transformation, and resilience. Recognized with seven government awards, Donna’s work spans critical areas like climate change, health security, and emergency management, with her futures research earning accolades from the Canadian Defence and Security Network and the Association of Professional Futurists.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Donna Dupont discuss: Short-term problem solving versus long-term foresightWeak signals and emerging issues before disruption hitsAmbidextrous leadership balancing now and nextUsing disruption as fuel for innovationMental models shaping how leaders respond to uncertainty  Key Takeaways: Schedule recurring leadership conversations that explore five- to ten-year future scenarios alongside quarterly planning.Actively identify weak signals by asking teams what new patterns they are seeing that they have never seen before.Create ambidextrous structures that protect business as usual while allowing innovation to be tested safely.Build psychological safety so teams feel comfortable sharing unconventional ideas and intuitive hunches.  "When you are working with a future-oriented mindset, you're usually starting not from a management mindset, but more of an innovator or visionary.” — Donna Dupont   Connect with Donna Dupont:   Website: https://www.purplecompass.ca/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dupont FutureMinds Coaching Collective (free/monthly) - https://www.purplecompass.ca/coaching/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.