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Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO and Co‑Founder of Jane Technologies Inc., joins Inspire Greatness to share his leadership journey from combat aviation to building the leading ecommerce platform in cannabis. Hosted by Matt Tenney, this episode highlights how knowing yourself, listening deeply, and communicating purpose can transform teams. From his path as a combat veteran and Apache helicopter commander to scaling Jane Technologies into the backbone of cannabis retail across 39 states, Soc reveals how he learned to lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity.  In this conversation, he offers practical, grounded strategies for inspiring greatness in others, strengthening trust, and aligning teams around a shared “why.” He shares the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to building high‑performing teams—especially the shift from reacting under pressure to listening with true intent.  You’ll hear stories that spark new ideas, challenge assumptions, and offer tools you can put into practice today.  Matt Tenney guides the discussion with thoughtful questions that illuminate both the personal and professional sides of Soc’s leadership journey.    📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Follow Matt on LinkedIn for more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttenney/ Stock music: https://www.storyblocks.com/ Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

Shari Cedar, CEO and Co‑Owner of AK Building Services, joins Inspire Greatness to share her leadership journey and practical tips for inspiring greatness in her team. Hosted by Matt Tenney, this episode highlights how continuous improvement, clear communication, and an ownership mindset can transform a workplace. From her early career in TV production to leading a fast‑growing, family‑run janitorial company in Florida, Shari Cedar reveals how purposeful leadership shaped her path.  In this conversation, Shari offers practical strategies for inspiring greatness in others and creating teams that thrive, along with candid insights from her own evolution as a leader.  You’ll hear stories that spark new ideas, challenge assumptions, and offer tools you can put into practice today.  Matt Tenney guides the discussion with thoughtful questions that illuminate both the personal and professional sides of Shari’s leadership approach.  📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Global Multi‑Asset at T. Rowe Price, joins Inspire Greatness to share three unconventional leadership insights that challenge traditional thinking. Hosted by Matt Tenney, this episode highlights how staying mindful of unintended consequences, embracing healthy disagreement, and tapping into productive worry can transform the way leaders inspire greatness. From the surprising lesson of “why you shouldn’t die on Everest” to the hidden risks of measurable goals, Sébastien Page reveals how leaders can stay grounded and avoid the unintended consequences of well‑intentioned metrics.  He also explains why being just a little disagreeable can strengthen your leadership—and why businesses shouldn’t function like democracies if they want clarity, accountability, and high performance.  Finally, Sébastien shares how learning to “love to worry” can help leaders tap into the productive side of neuroticism and turn anxiety into strategic insight. You’ll hear stories that challenge assumptions, spark new ideas, and offer practical tools you can put into practice today. Matt Tenney guides the conversation with thoughtful questions that uncover both the personal and professional sides of leadership. Purchase Sébastien's book The Psychology of Leadership 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Abhishek Shankar—CEO of Emids and a leading voice in AI‑driven digital transformation across the global health and life sciences ecosystem.  With more than two decades of experience scaling technology organizations, driving enterprise modernization, and leading large‑scale digital transformation, Abhishek brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, engineering depth, and purpose‑driven leadership.  Before joining Emids, he held senior leadership roles at Tech Mahindra and HCL, where he shaped industry‑wide strategies around AI, software‑defined innovation, and digital engineering. In this conversation, Abhishek shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Put employees first so they can put customers first, creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional work.Invest in relationships that go beyond the contract, because trust, partnership, and genuine connection drive long‑term success far more than transactions ever will.Embrace the mindset that you are always a work in progress, modeling humility, curiosity, and continuous growth so your team feels safe to evolve alongside you.📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Roger Martin—CEO of ThriveMore Brands, entrepreneur, and author of An Insider’s Guide to Business: Secrets from an Entrepreneur’s Playbook.  Roger has spent three decades in sales, marketing, and C‑suite leadership, co‑founding two national franchise brands and leading teams of more than 500 people.  He is also the creator of ThriveMore Autopilot, a platform designed to help brick‑and‑mortar businesses generate and convert more leads, and he hosts the ThriveMore with Roger Martin podcast. In this conversation, Roger shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team: setting high standards and holding people accountable to clear deadlines; challenging individuals with just a bit more than they think they can handle so they grow beyond their comfort zones; and consistently expressing genuine appreciation in a way that truly lands. 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

What does it take to inspire greatness in your team? In this episode, Rick Harris—non-profit growth strategist and Advisor to the Association of Proposal Management Professionals—shares three essential strategies every leader can use to build stronger, more motivated teams. Rick is the former CEO of APMP and a 30+ year veteran in the non-profit sector, widely recognized for helping organizations strengthen membership, education, networking, and community-building.  His expertise has guided countless non-profits toward sustainable growth through effective business planning and marketing, and he continues to champion the mission of APMP. In this conversation, Rick shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team: being a working leader from the start, keeping your team well compensated, and truly getting to know your team. 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

Dr. Lindsay Whorton, President of The Holdsworth Center and author of A New School Leadership Architecture, shares proven strategies for school leadership, team inspiration, and long-term success on the Inspire Greatness podcast From her early work at Boston Consulting Group to becoming President of The Holdsworth Center, Dr. Whorton reveals how she helped grow the organization from serving seven districts to impacting more than 1,900 leaders across Texas public schools.  In this conversation, Dr. Whorton shares practical strategies for inspiring greatness in others and building thriving teams: Distributing the weight of big challenges — ensuring responsibility is shared across the team rather than carried alone.Believing in people through high expectations — setting the bar high and empowering others to rise to it.Balancing urgency with long-term vision — navigating immediate demands while keeping sight of long-term goals.You’ll hear insights from her own leadership path and stories that spark new ideas. 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

Mary Boyd, CEO of Hiscox USA, joins Inspire Greatness to share her leadership journey and practical tips for inspiring greatness in her teams. Hosted by Matt Tenney, this episode highlights how innovation, vision, and trust can transform organizations. From leading billion‑dollar businesses through invention, renovation, and rebuilding to guiding Hiscox USA into its next phase of growth, Mary Boyd reveals how she helps teams thrive.  In this conversation, Mary offers practical tips for empowering and coaching your team, leading with self‑awareness and discipline, and setting a clear vision that builds trust.  You’ll hear stories that spark new ideas, challenge your assumptions, and give you tools you can put into practice this week.  Matt Tenney guides the discussion with thoughtful questions that uncover both the personal and professional sides of leadership, making this a powerful episode for anyone seeking to elevate their impact. 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Roli Saxena, CEO of NextRoll.  With two decades of experience scaling technology companies, Roli has held leadership roles at Brex, LinkedIn, and Clever, and is widely recognized for her expertise in go-to-market strategy and operational leadership.  She is also an active investor and advocate for diversity in tech, serving on the board of Culture Amp. In this conversation, Roli shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Leading with trust to unlock potentialUsing rituals to build belonging and resilienceDriving urgency with accountability to set a pace that fuels ambition without burnout.📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Peter Shankman—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and globally recognized expert in customer experience, neurodiversity, and high-performance leadership.  Peter is the author of Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain, and hosts the top-ranked ADHD podcast on iTunes.  His work has helped Fortune 100 companies and billion-dollar brands rethink how they engage their teams and customers by embracing speed, authenticity, and inclusion. In this conversation, Peter shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Why trust and transparency, not perfection, create stronger teamsThe 3-minute rule for smarter team connectionsHow to harness different thinking styles as a team superpower📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Michael Johnson—CEO of Metrc, a national leader in regulatory track-and-trace systems for highly regulated industries. With a background in scaling high-growth tech companies and transforming enterprise operations, Michael has led Metrc through rapid expansion, now serving over 500,000 users across 30 regulatory contracts.  His leadership blends operational rigor with a deep commitment to public safety, transparency, and innovation. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. In this conversation, Michael shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team: Servant Leadership, Constant Change, and Measuring What Matters. 📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Tammy H. Nam—CEO of The Brief, the AI agency for marketers helping brands like NASCAR, AstraZeneca, and Nestlé run smarter campaigns from start to finish.  Tammy has scaled and exited multiple global tech startups, including Picsart and Viki, and led marketing teams at Scribd, Slide, and Akamai.  As an investor and advisor, she helps founders build high-performing teams and defensible market positions. In this conversation, Tammy shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team: Why player-coaches matter more in the AI eraWhy speed is the new moat in business and how you can build highly functional teams that execute blazingly fastHow to incorporate storytelling to rally teams around business goals📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Travis McAshan—Founder and CEO of GLIDE, an award-winning digital creative agency based in Austin, Texas.  With nearly two decades of experience, Travis has led GLIDE to complete over 850 projects across seven countries, earning national recognition for its purpose-driven approach to design.  His leadership reflects a deep commitment to creating beautiful, functional, and impactful online experiences for startups, nonprofits, and mission-driven brands. In this conversation, Travis shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Lead with Transparency and TrustBuild a Values-Driven CultureEmpower Through Autonomy and Continuous Learning.📖 Read the full show notes here https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Travis-McAshan 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Anh-Tho Chuong—CEO and Co-Founder of Lago, an open-source billing platform trusted by leading AI companies like Groq, Together AI, and Mistral AI.  Anh-Tho has raised $22 million from top-tier investors including FirstMark, SignalFire, and Y Combinator, and is a passionate advocate for extensibility in infrastructure tools.  She also invests in B2B SaaS and fintech startups, with a portfolio that includes Hugging Face, Claap, and Djamo. In this conversation, Anh-Tho shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Cultivating high agencyPracticing intellectual honestyLeading with a no-regrets policy📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Jeff Oak—Chair at Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses.  Jeff’s leadership journey spans decades of executive experience, including guiding a medical facility honored among the world’s most ethical companies and overseeing large, distributed teams across the U.S.  His approach to leadership is grounded in trust, accountability, and a deep commitment to paying it forward. In this conversation, Jeff shares three powerful strategies for inspiring greatness in your team:  Uncovering the Unseen: Spotting Your Leadership Blind SpotsTurning Challenges into TriumphsPaying It Forward📖 Read the full show notes here 🎧 Subscribe for more expert insights on leadership, culture, and personal growth ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to help others discover the show! Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.