Lead to Succeed

What does it take to create a workplace that balances the diverse needs of employees while maintaining universal policies? And how can leaders address traditional mindsets that challenge the concept of flexibility? In this episode, Manar Morales shares her strategies for designing flexible yet inclusive workplace policies. Manar is a national expert in building human-centered workplace cultures that prioritize diversity, flexibility, and well-being. As the Founder and CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, she has over 18 years of experience helping organizations create inclusive environments and implement effective flexible work strategies. A sought-after speaker and author, her forthcoming book, The Flexibility Paradigm (January 2025), provides a roadmap for creating adaptive, resilient workplaces. Recognized with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Manar is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in today’s evolving work landscape.

How does someone transform from being shy to becoming a communication expert? And what practical tools can we all use to communicate more effectively in our personal and professional lives? In this episode, Cynthia Kane shares her journey of finding her voice and offers powerful tips and techniques for mastering the art of clear, confident, and meaningful communication. Cynthia helps people enhance their lives and relationships by teaching them how to become less reactive in difficult conversations, and speak to themselves, others, and their environment in a kind, honest, and helpful way. She has taught over 70,000 people how to change the way they communicate through her books (How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, How to Meditate Like a Buddhist), Bestselling DailyOM Course, and the Kane Intentional Communication Training Program. She is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, certified breathing coach, and the founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute, LLC. Her new book, The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations, releases on January 22.

What does it mean to truly understand human performance in the workplace? How do leadership, workplace design, and emerging technologies intersect to create environments where people can truly thrive? In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of optimizing work environments with our guest Brent Kedzierski. Brent is an award-winning and globally recognized thought leader in Human Performance and Connected Worker Ecosystem. Celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions, his insights have been featured in top publications like Harvard Business Press and BBC News. Brent's webinars and podcasts are industry favorites, consistently earning high ratings. After nearly 25 years at Shell as a global HR transformation strategist, he now shapes industrial worker strategies at Hexagon. Brent passionately advocates for human-centered approaches, emphasizing well-being, sustainability and human evolution.

What if the key to success wasn’t just about making the right business moves, but about investing in the people around us? How does leading with passion and a genuine love for what we do create lasting impact? In this episode, our guest Josh Bloomfield, shares his approach to leadership through authentic connection and the importance of focusing on people rather than just business. With 20+ years of experience and multiple patents in donation technology, Josh is a mission-driven leader whose innovative designs have transformed donor engagement. He began his journey shaped by his father’s struggles, inspiring him to lead a life of resilience and generosity. Self-taught in coding, Josh built a successful career in enterprise applications, eventually founding Givecloud in 2010 to empower nonprofits in building digital donor connections. Today, Givecloud supports nonprofits worldwide. Josh is also a proud father, musician, and advisor, dedicated to helping under-resourced entrepreneurs streamline operations and create new revenue streams across industries.

How does one balance the demands of a successful career while raising a large family, especially as a single mom? What does it take to manage it all without losing sight of your personal goals and well-being? In this episode, Brandy Burch shares her incredible journey of navigating the challenges of business and motherhood Brandy succeeded as a single parent from a non-traditional background to become the trailblazing Founder and CEO of benefitbay. This pioneering company revolutionizes employee benefits and health insurance. Brandy’s 20+ year multidisciplinary expertise in finance, tech, and human capital allows her to empathize with working families while solving complex industry challenges. As CEO, she champions innovative solutions like ICHRA to empower employees and employers. Brandy’s data-driven strategies increase profitability and growth. Her mastery of industry trends and ability to simplify complex topics make Brandy an inspiring speaker for diverse audiences on entrepreneurship, working parents, benefits optimization and more.

How does one balance the demands of a successful career while raising a large family, especially as a single mom? What does it take to manage it all without losing sight of your personal goals and well-being? In this episode, Brandy Burch shares her incredible journey of navigating the challenges of business and motherhood Brandy succeeded as a single parent from a non-traditional background to become the trailblazing Founder and CEO of benefitbay. This pioneering company revolutionizes employee benefits and health insurance. Brandy’s 20+ year multidisciplinary expertise in finance, tech, and human capital allows her to empathize with working families while solving complex industry challenges. As CEO, she champions innovative solutions like ICHRA to empower employees and employers. Brandy’s data-driven strategies increase profitability and growth. Her mastery of industry trends and ability to simplify complex topics make Brandy an inspiring speaker for diverse audiences on entrepreneurship, working parents, benefits optimization and more.

In leadership, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but what if embracing it could make us stronger and more effective? In this episode, Owen Marcus delves into the importance of emotional safety in the workplace, how leaders can model vulnerability, and why creating supportive environments for both personal and professional growth is crucial.

In leadership, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but what if embracing it could make us stronger and more effective? In this episode, Owen Marcus delves into the importance of emotional safety in the workplace, how leaders can model vulnerability, and why creating supportive environments for both personal and professional growth is crucial.

When faced with wrongdoings like bullying, staying silent is often the easiest choice—but it’s also the most harmful. How can we find the courage to speak out and take a stand against bad behavior? In this episode, Jenn Johnson shares her experiences and insights on the importance of confronting bullying in the workplace.

A growth mindset is essential for success, but without clarity, how can we know where we’re headed or how to measure our progress? In this episode, Alex Geesbreght explains why clarity is a fundamental building block for fostering a growth mindset and how it can unlock new possibilities for personal and leadership development. Alex is the Founder and Partner of PRAX Leadership, Geesbreght Capital, and Geesbreght Group. He is a former Owner of Emergency Medicine Consultants, where he served in various roles including General Counsel, President, and Chief Strategy Officer for over sixteen years until the sale of the company in 2018. He is also the former Owner and CEO of PhysAssist Scribes, the nation’s first medical scribe company. Since selling PhysAssist in 2014, Alex is a full-time investor and counselor of early-stage entrepreneurs.