Joe Rusiewicz sees limitless potential for growth — like scholarships, athletic equipment, field trips, STEM programs, and opportunities for children in the Pottstown School district. He is an accomplished nonprofit professional who recently transitioned mid career to lead the Foundation for Pottstown Education. The Foundation is a community initiative which builds partnerships and resources to […]
Andrea Funk, CEO of Cambridge-Lee Industries, is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished women in manufacturing. She represents a very small percentage (less than one-half of 1%) of manufacturing leadership and is passionate about closing this gender gap for a more inclusive business environment. In this episode, we talk all about leadership. Andrea shares an early leadership moment […]
Today, we’re talking to business leader Jamila Payne of Ideas Action Design and creator of the Daily Success Method, a work-life productivity process that empowers busy professionals to conquer their goals and effectively manage their day. On this podcast, you will hear many valuable success tips including how a mentor experience (in various forms) can accelerate your professional development and […]
Leaders are people who make things happen. For some of you, this may be the podcast episode that will encourage you to turn your dreams of entrepreneurship into reality. It has nothing to do with the size of your business or industry and everything to do with my guest, who identifies one leadership quality (and more) which attributes to her success. […]
Earlier this year I was encouraged (or honestly was pushed beyond my comfort zone) to start this leadership podcast. The experience has certainly been daring at times and amazing. I discovered that I really love doing this show and I love all of my guests. It’s a gift and an honor for me that each […]
Katie Iorio Martin knows how to give people in business the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills and improve their performance. Training is only one step to develop better leaders and drive business results. Katie is President & CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, Greater Philadelphia region, and represents the future of management and organizational thinking even in […]
Theresa Shank RD, LDN is owner of Philly Dietitian, LLC and is passionate about helping you reach your goal and get into the healthiest shape of your life. And she really means it. She is an active food, nutrition and healthy living columnist for Philadelphia Media Network. In this episode Theresa chats about what you need to […]
Alicia Lambert, founder of Lambert Leadership Group from Knoxville, Tennessee shares her best practices for developing great leadership talent. In this episode, I talk with coaching colleague and lifelong learner Alicia about the parallels of success both in the game of athletics and business. During our conversation, Alicia spoke with heartfelt reverence about Pat Summit and her impact […]
Maria Busch, President of Synergistic Leadership and Crestcom licensee from Long Beach, California shares her wisdom for making the leap from manager to leader in today’s cross generations workplace. In this episode, I talk with coaching colleague Maria about the skills and attributes necessary to distinguish yourself as an emerging leader. One of the most fascinating things I learned during our conversation is that millennial […]
Martha Geaney, PhD, dean of the College of Business at Kutztown University is passionate about education, business and leadership. In this episode, I talk with Martha about her professional career transitions from being a middle school English teacher to management consultant and onward to college dean. One of the most inspiring things I learned during our conversation is how Martha transferred […]
Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop knows how to build on her passion and seize the opportunities. In this episode, I talk with Maxine about what compelled her to leave a corporate job at 47 and start a new retail entertainment business and what makes great leaders today. One of the most […]
This is sixth episode of the competitive advantage podcast. In this episode I speak with Marcus Allen, President/ CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region. Marcus shares his personal story of humble beginnings from living in the projects while being raised by his mother a single parent to leading one of the most prominent non-profit organizations in the Greater […]
This is fourth episode of the competitive advantage podcast. In this episode I speak with David Donald, CEO and founder of PeopleShare Inc. Dave shares his vision, optimism, and passion to grow one of the largest and most unique staffing companies in the country. PeopleShare has been ranked as the #1 fastest growing staffing company in Pennsylvania and was […]
This is third episode of the competitive advantage podcast. In this episode I speak with Heather Chandler, President of Sealstrip Corporation. Heather shares her energy, passion and leadership to grow her family’s manufacturing business as one of PA’s Great Places to Work. One of the most inspiring things I learned during our conversation is how Heather’s commitment […]
This is second episode of the competitive advantage podcast. In this episode I speak with Chris Chirieleison, Principal at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Chris shares how the four pillars of faith, scholarship, leadership and service guide him daily as a leader to his students and the school community. One of the most inspiring things I learned during […]
This is first episode of the competitive advantage podcast. In this episode I speak with Lu Ann Cahn, author and former TV News journalist at Philadelphia NBC. Lu Ann shares her secrets to achieving personal leadership in re-creating her professional life and energizing her personal life. One of the most inspiring things I learned during our conversation is […]
