“You have to know where your people are and how they want to be led." - Pedro Cons

Pedro Cons, CEO of Adelante Healthcare, joins host Tim Leman to discuss how he and his organization strive to close the gaps in care for their patients. They talk about the critical role collaboration and partnership play in achieving that vision. Pedro also shares about the importance of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and embracing situational leadership.  

I was recently reflecting on what makes our Arizona team collaboration so great & how we have all been able to connect so easily, then it hit me: we are all comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

“When we overcommit, when we spread ourselves too thin, then it is a bunch of encounters, but they are not genuine.  " - Adam Kronk

Adam Kronk, Chief Culture & Leadership Development Officer at Lippert, shares lessons from his unique career journey. Adam & Tim also discusshis intentionality around creating genuine encounters with team members and family.  

“We’ve focused on the culture. When you do that, not only are you providing somewhere where people want to work, but in turn, they are executing on what needs to be done for growth." - Andrea Sloan

Andrea Sloan, President of GroundBreakers, joins host Tim Leman to discuss her passion for creating culture and growth. They explore lessons she learned from her time in the military, the impact EOS has had on her as a leader and on the organization, as well as her fearlessness, which Andrea says is her edge in life.  

“We all have a natural way we take action. This has nothing to do with your capabilities and how smart you are; it has nothing to do with your personality. This unique part of you is very predictive of what you do well and the type of tasks you’ll be aligned with. " - Amy Bruske

Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp joins host Tim Leman to discuss the unique ways we each take action and how understanding these striving instincts can be impactful in the workplace as well as at home. She shares about her leadership journey, advice for family businesses, and what makes for a strong team. Amyalso talks about how she found heredge and how she has harnessed it to achieve success.  

I recently had the pleasure of sharing a cup of coffee with a colleague and one of our bright interns who will be heading off to college in a few weeks. As we chatted, I was struck by his genuine enthusiasm to connect with others, learn, and seek advice from experienced individuals. Despite the excitement and anticipation of starting a new chapter in his life, he has already been taking proactive steps to make the most of his time and energy. Witnessing such intentionality from a young mind was truly refreshing. It reminded me of the immense value in reaching out to others, sharing passions, and exchanging ideas. It was a poignant reminder that by embracing a Better Together philosophy, we open doors to endless possibilities for growth and fulfillment in our personal and professional lives.

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.  

“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.  

“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.     

We’ve been talking a lot about what it means to be better together this year at Gibson. It has me reflecting on what brought me here three years ago and how instrumental our collective teamwork model has been to me.  

Being part of a team has allowed me to thrive. It has allowed me to focus on doing what I am most passionate about - acting as a liaison between HR, employees, and the rest of our consulting team to be their collective voice and elevate the role of HR and how it's viewed within an organization.