Season 5 of The Edge Podcast continues! Host Tim Leman talks with 6 leaders – from a variety of industries and experiences – to share real stories of leadership, teams, and finding your edge.
Host Tim Leman is back with a brand-new season of The Edge Podcast! Tune in to hear real stories of leadership, teams, and finding your edge.
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The Edge Podcast: Season 5
By Gibson on Jul 27, 2023 6:30:00 AM
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Leadership & Intentionality
By Gibson on Jul 20, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“Part of my role as a leader is to help people get to where they’re trying to go. " - Congressman Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym joins host Tim Leman to share about his journey to Congress and the lessons on leadership, culture, and community he has learned along the way. The Congressman talks about navigating competing interests, as well as the role he takes to help his team member achieve their aspirations. Rudy & Tim also discuss intentionality as it related to leadership, who we surround ourselves with, and how we stay connected to family.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: The Importance Of Culture & Building Trust
By Gibson on Jul 13, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“You have to create trust. And trust takes time. It takes face-to-face, getting to know each other, and provingyourself. There are no shortcuts. " - Julio Martinez
Julio Martinez joins host Tim Leman to talk about building personal relationships, trust, and teams. As CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Julio shares a unique leadership perspective on how to keep culture at the forefront when bringing together people and companies across an array of industries and expertise.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Need For Achievement, Competitiveness & Optimism
By Gibson on Jun 29, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“It is these three characteristics alltogether - need for achievement, competitiveness, and optimism – that psychologically create the perfect storm." - Dr. Christopher Croner
Dr. Christopher Croner is a sales psychologist, assessment developer, and founder of SalesDrive. Dr. Croner and host Tim Leman explore the non-teachable traits of top performing salespeople: the need for achievement, competitiveness, and optimism. They also talk about Dr. Croner’s curiosity and what led him to study psychology.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Helping Others & Building Relationships
By Gibson on Jun 22, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“I’ve always been more juiced by watching other people be successful. I felt my success was helping others be successful." - Charlie Burnham
Charlie Burnham is a serial entrepreneur and a respected leader in the insurance industry, with a passion for helping others. In this episode of The Edge, he and Tim discuss building high-performing teams as well as the importance of connecting and building relationships. Charlie also shares what he has found to be the key attributes for successful salespeople.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Clarity, Leadership Styles, And The Insurance Industry
By Gibson on Jun 15, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“Clarity of purpose solves a lot of problems." - Neil Alldredge
Neil Alldredge, CEO of NAMIC, joins The Edge to talk about servant leadership, clarity of purpose, and embracing a collaborative leadership style. As the leader of a trade association, Neil provides insight on the unique dynamics of working with board chairs and advice for setting clear expectations for successful board relationships. Neil and Tim also discuss the interesting history of insurance companies and the growing focus on diversity in the industry.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Competitiveness, Work Ethic & Identifying Talent
By Gibson on Jun 8, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“The right fit has to be the first and foremost quality you look for in a sales professional." - Mark Bundy
In this episode of The Edge Podcast, Mark Bundy shares about his early leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of a strong work ethic, leading by example, and respecting competitors. From his over 20 years of experience as a COO in the insurance industry, Mark offers valuable insights on key characteristics to look for when recruiting sales professionals, connecting and coaching salespeople, and leading with empathy.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Season 4, Part 2
By Gibson on May 25, 2023 6:30:00 AM
Season 4 of The Edge Podcast continues! Host Tim Leman talks with 6 leaders – from a variety of industries and experiences – to share real stories of leadership, teams, and finding your edge.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Mother's Day Edition
By Gibson on May 11, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“It is interesting how life comes around in a circle - what’s happened to you in your early years plays a part in your later years." - Ruth Leman
This very special episode features Ruth Leman, host Tim Leman’s mom.Hear Tim and his mom discussher childhood in Latin America, her passion for teaching, as well as the joys and challenges of raising Tim. Tune in for some fun stories of Tim’s early years and characteristics his mom still sees present in his life today.
Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Finding Your Entrepreneurial Edge
By Gibson on Mar 30, 2023 6:30:00 AM
“If we say it, we can fix it. If we don't say it, it is never going to get fixed.”– Susan Dyer
Susan Dyer, Certified EOS® Implementer, and host Tim Leman dive into EOS and the edge it provides to entrepreneurs. From her years of leadership and coaching experience, Susan discusses the evolution of a leadership team and the common obstacles they encounter. She also talks about the importance of delegating, the power of listening, and why leaders need to make time for other passions outside of work.