Best Chris Burkhard Podcasts (2025)

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Bob Burg on The Go-Giver Mindset & Timeless Success Principles 37:25

23d ago37:25

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Send us a text What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Serving? In Episode 58 of Outside Insights, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in business and leadership—Bob Burg, bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver. We dive deep into what makes success sustainable, meaningful, and surprisingly simple: giving value first. Bob shares t…

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Dr. Wes Bowman on the United States of Amygdala & the Power of Perspective 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Send us a text This week on Outside Insights, I sit down with Dr. Wes Bowman — a man whose path was anything but linear. Labeled in grade school. Flunked out of college — three times. Built a successful practice by learning to turn shame and failure into the fuel for a meaningful life. Wes is a career psychologist, the Director of the Delaware Fami…

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From the Lab to Leadership: Andrew Cottone on Building Chemistry, Culture, and Clean Energy 53:53

3M ago53:53

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Send us a text “For an entrepreneur to be successful, you need the strength of family and support from home. The family strength is not just the immediate family; it’s a higher power, a higher calling. For us to be successful, I had to have that sense of purpose.” — Andrew Cottone What does it take to turn scientific expertise into a thriving busin…

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From IT to BBQ: Jake Ruddy’s Recipe for Business Success 50:21

4M ago50:21

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what IT services and barbecue have in common? There’s more overlap than you might expect! In this episode of Outside Insights, I talked with Jake Ruddy, the President of PCS, a leading IT services company. He is also the creative force behind Rum and Cook, a rapidly growing YouTube channel dedicated to barbecue…

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Navigating Change with Raymond Lee 52:08

5M ago52:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with Raymond Lee, founder of Careerminds, to explore his inspiring journey from HR professional to building a global virtual outplacement company. Starting his business during the 2008 recession, Raymond shares how he pivoted, embraced innovation, and ultimately scaled and sold the comp…

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis 56:33

5M ago56:33

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Send us a text What does it take to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact in your community? Is it resilience, creativity, or perhaps the ability to connect with others in unexpected ways? In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Colleen Davis, Delaware’s State Treasurer, to uncover her journey from a small-town childhood…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Podcast Everyone Needs to Hear 53:30

6M ago53:30

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Send us a text What does it take to build a life or career you’re proud of? Is it grit, a strong network, or maybe just a willingness to admit you don’t have all the answers? In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Mark Doughty, founder of Looper Consulting. Mark assists leaders in making informed decisions, refining strategies, …

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The Power of Giving Back: Lessons in Servant Leadership with Mike Smith 47:04

7M ago47:04

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Send us a text What if the key to success isn’t about what you achieve, but how much you give back? In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Mike Smith, a public servant whose inspiring journey proves that leadership is rooted in service. Currently serving in Delaware’s House of Representatives for the 22nd district, Mike’s appro…

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Are You Contributing or Coasting in Your Career? 5:36

8M ago5:36

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Send us a text Check out the full blog here! In life, there are assets and liabilities. An asset is a resource that brings value to others and a liability, on the other hand, is a responsibility or obligation. When it comes to your job, the question is simple: would you rather be an asset or a liability? We all strive to be assets! But let’s acknow…

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Adapting with Purpose: Leadership Lessons from Sheila Bravo - Episode 50 49:49

8M ago49:49

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Send us a text On the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Bravo, president and CEO of DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement). Sheila’s career journey—from corporate marketing with brands like Vlasic Pickles and Godiva to nonprofit leadership—is all about adaptability, purpose, and lifelong lear…

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Building Better Days: The Impact of Simple Intentions 8:36

9M ago8:36

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Send us a text Our daily choices craft your life’s story — what will today’s chapter be? I have a long list of goals, life ambitions, projects, and tasks I want to accomplish. I bet you do too. No matter the goals someone has already achieved, it’s human nature to crave more — to want to be better. That’s why everyone I speak with has at least one …

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Building Change That Lasts: Lessons from Miriam Dicks – Episode 49 56:11

9M ago56:11

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Send us a text I believe the best ideas come from listening to people who see things differently. If everyone at the table thinks the same way, you’re not innovating—you’re just reinforcing the status quo. The spirit of this idea was a prominent topic in the latest episode of Outside Insights all about effective change management. I had the pleasur…

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23 Lessons from 23 Years in Business 8:30

10M ago8:30

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Send us a text I officially started my business 23 years ago — the morning of September 11, 2001. Of course, history and our lives changed forever that day. It was certainly a challenging start for the business, but challenges have been a constant companion throughout my journey. Today, I’m known as the guy who started a business from one dollar an…

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From the Classroom to the Capitol: Matt Meyer's Leadership Journey - Episode 48 27:10

10M ago27:10

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Send us a text Imagine transforming recycled tires into a thriving footwear business, then pivoting to reduce homelessness and run for governor. Sounds impossible, right? Not for Matt Meyer, this week’s Outside Insights guest. I had the privilege of speaking with Meyer to explore his approach to leadership, the impactful initiatives he's been part …

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Closing Your Gaps With See, Think, Act 5:13

10M ago5:13

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Send us a text Let’s face it: life is a series of decisions. From something as simple as what we eat for breakfast to major career moves, we make thousands of choices each day (between 33,000–35,000!). Some are automatic, handled by our subconscious to keep us sane, while others require careful consideration and come with their fair share of anxiet…

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Leadership Lessons From Ted Lasso: A Sit-down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio 57:21

11M ago57:21

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Send us a text In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, tech leaders, co-founders of Lifecycle Insights and co-authors of “Lead It Like Lasso“. During our conversation, we dove into their unique approach to leadership, drawing inspiration from none other than t…

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Closing Your Gaps: The Power of Reading 6:46

11M ago6:46

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Send us a text If you’ve been part of the Outside Insights community for a while, you’re familiar with the concept of closing your gaps. For those of you that are new — welcome! Our goal here is to take steps every day to live a more intentional and authentic life, and closing our gaps is key. The “gap” represents the space between where you are no…

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Scaling Social Impact: A Candid Chat with Scott Beale 51:12

12M ago51:12

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Send us a text In the world of social entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling and full of teachable moments as Scott Beale’s story. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott on our Outside Insights podcast, where he shared his personal journey from an aspiring changemaker to a global leader in fostering youth leadership and internation…

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Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Closing Personal and Professional Gaps 7:46

1y ago7:46

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Send us a text I’ve started several businesses, bootstrapped them, and grown them to mid-market size. I coach entrepreneurs and leaders to help them achieve the life and business they desire. My day job is with Placers, where we’ve been placing thousands of people for over 50 years. I spend my days and nights helping individuals close their persona…

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Listen To Your Body - It’s Smarter Than You Think - Dr. Tricia Thompson - Episode 45 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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Send us a text As most of you know, a key tenet of the Outside Insights way is breaking away from the grind to take care of one's physical and mental wellbeing. I was very honored to have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Tricia Thompson for the latest episode of Outside Insights learn about her journey in the medical field and some critical wakeup …

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The Art of Quitting: Hang In or Hang It Up? 6:22

1y ago6:22

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Send us a text Here’s the thing — quitting shouldn’t be a bad word. But why does it often feel like it is? At Placers, we champion values like results-driven performance and relentless hustle, epitomized by Winston Churchill’s wartime call to “never, ever, ever give up.” This motto resonated so deeply with me that it found its way onto t-shirts for…

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Lessons in Leadership: Mac Macleod’s Entrepreneurial Journey 50:47

1y ago50:47

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Send us a text Hello, In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I was joined by Mac Macleod, the co-founder of Carvertise, a successful media company revolutionizing ride-share advertising. Mac and I go way back to the start up days of Carvertise as I worked closely with his co-founder, and previous podcast guest, Greg in local not- for-profit wo…

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Our Theme Is To Be 4:49

1y ago4:49

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Send us a text In case you missed it, Placers President Chris Burkhard shared his Outside Insights vlog on our 2024 theme: "Our Theme Is To Be" Despite loss, he urged us to "embrace change & find opportunity in every moment." Key Quotes: "Be present, supportive & our best selves to honor our colleague's legacy." "This year is about being over doing…

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Community Spotlight: Empowerment Through Connection - A Sit Down With Cierra Hall-Hipkins - Outside Insights Podcast Episode #43 39:00

1y ago39:00

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Send us a text I’m a Delawarian through and through and perhaps one of my favorite characteristics of our little state is the big impact that local nonprofits have on our communities. I’ve been honored to speak with many leaders from these non-profits and am thankful that I can further their message through the Outside Insights platform. Recently, …

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The Energy Vampires: Navigating the Draining Forces in Our Lives 7:47

1y ago7:47

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Send us a text In life, we encounter a diverse cast of characters. Among the cast that surrounds us, there are characters that particularly stand out, such as energy vampires — individuals who, knowingly or unknowingly, sap our vitality and leave us feeling drained. These individuals aren’t confined to our social circles; they can also reside withi…

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Episode 42 - Entrepreneurial Gems: A Chat with John Ratliff 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Outside Insights podcast, I sat down with John Ratliff, the entrepreneurial force behind Align 5 and CEO of Scaling Up Coaches. During the episode, John and I discuss the multifaceted journey of entrepreneurship and the significance of mental health and creativity in the entrepreneurial realm. I have…

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Do You Have a Career Agent? You Should. 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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Send us a text I’m going to share a little secret about your job and career. It’s a simple truth: You, and only you, are responsible for managing your career. This wasn’t always the case. Our grandparents lived in a world where careers were often linear and lifelong, with a single organization rewarding decades of loyalty with a gold watch as a sym…

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Leveraging Tech for Social Good with Pat Callihan 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Outside Insights, I chat with Pat Callihan, CEO of the national nonprofit Tech Impact. During our discussion, Pat shares how his organization is creating meaningful change through technology and workforce development programs. I'm inspired by Pat's commitment to leveraging technology for greater social impact throu…

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Taking Control of Your Career in 2024: A New Beginning 8:27

1+ y ago8:27

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Send us a text Welcome to 2024! We are trying something new on the Outside Insights Podcast with some solo podcast and thought leadership in addition to the interviews we have shared have been part of what Outside Insights is and the community around it. Thank you for tuning in to the Outside Insights Podcast! We appreciate your support and look fo…

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Finding Success Off the Corporate Ladder - A Sit Down with Chris Bystriansky 49:49

1+ y ago49:49

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Send us a text In this episode of Outside Insights, I chat with Chris Bystriansky, an author, attorney, real estate investor, coach, speaker, and endurance athlete. Yeah - some people really can do it all. During our discussion, Chris shares his journey from a challenging childhood to pursuing higher education and then eventually finding himself cl…

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A Misfit Thanksgiving - Outside Insights Podcast #39 1:10:04

1+ y ago1:10:04

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Send us a text We’re officially kicking off the 2023 holiday season this week! With that in mind, I wanted to bring you some fun, lighter content to be consumed while recovering from too much tryptophan and your leftover turkey. Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and to recognize our abundance and it is my hope that you spend this long w…

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Helping Our Communities Thrive: Zip Code Wilmington. A Sit Down With Desa Burton — Outside Insights Podcast Episode #38 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

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Send us a text As many of you know, I’m a proud Delawarian. There’s nothing I enjoy more than watching our local businesses thrive. When a business’s core mission is helping other Delawarians thrive, well, I’m sold. In this episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with Desa Burton, Executive Director of Zip Code Wilmington, a nonprofit coding bootca…

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Prioritize Your Passions: Tech Leader to Creative Visionary. A Sit Down With Nick Wilkinson 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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Send us a text In this episode Outside Insights, I sat down with Nick Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Wilkinson Advisory services. Prior to launching his own consulting firm, Wilkinson built a successful career spanning various industries and has collected multiple hats over the years, including CEO, entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker – more on that…

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A Mission for Money Education. A Sit Down With Mark Olazagasti 1:01:41

1+ y ago1:01:41

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Send us a text Most people have a few, or a dozen, financial mistakes they look back on and really regret. For many, becoming financial savvy is learned through trial and error and living with a few regrets from your younger years is all part of the process. Isn’t it ridiculous credit card companies send applications to 18 year old kids before they…

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Is It Time To Rethink Degree Requirements? A Sit Down With Brian Matthew Rhodes, Esq 54:03

2y ago54:03

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Send us a text We’re going to start this one with a question: How was success defined for you when you were 18? For many, the definition of success was likely narrowly defined as “study hard and make it into a great university”. Many of us today can agree that this definition is limiting. Thankfully, in recent years more and more job descriptions a…

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You Can't Be Anybody But Yourself 1:03:04

2y ago1:03:04

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Send us a text I’m blessed to have many people in my circle that inspire me and push me to become a better version of myself every day just through their example. Some of these people are close to me, like my wife or my father. Others, I’ve met throughout the seasons of life and am honored to have them in my network - cheering one another on as we …

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Pursuing Adventure, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Freedom with Steven Pivnik 51:33

2y ago51:33

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Send us a text Get ready to join Chris Burkhard as he hosts a conversation with Steven Pivnik, a total boss in both business and endurance sports. They dive into Steven's journey, where his love for adventure, hustling, and being financially independent all come together. Steven's background as an endurance athlete paved the way for his entrepreneu…

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A Sit Down with Rob Eppes 1:11:04

2y ago1:11:04

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Send us a text Servant leader Rob Eppes said he believes that an entrepreneurial soul is something most business owners are born with; Outside Insights Podcast Host Chris Burkhard laughed and agreed during this week’s episode. An upbringing that “points to the horizon,” looks to “what can be” and asks, “How can we make it better?” nurtures an entre…

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Entrepreneurs Help Others Find Direction 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

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Send us a text Entrepreneurs solve the right problem. What is the right problem? It’s a problem that leads to building a method to make money. Gain clarity on lessons of entrepreneurship by listening to this week’s podcast featuring University of Delaware’s Senior Instructor of Entrepreneurship Vince DiFelice. When he and Placers President Chris Bu…

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A Sit Down with Dave Raymond a.k.a. The Phillie Phanatic 1:18:25

2y ago1:18:25

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Send us a text Have fun listening to Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic mascot and author of “The Power of Fun,” and Placers President Chris Burkhard as they remove the stigma from fun in the workplace. Sharing positivity in life and in the workplace “turns off negative brain biases,” explained Dave during this hour-long podcast that takes…

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A Sit Down with Robert Herrera 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

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Send us a text On the perpetual journey to entrepreneurial leadership and growth, the ability to be nimble is key. Success doesn’t come overnight, but keep the grind going and take the licks. That’s entrepreneurship. On this week’s podcast, Rob Herrera, architect, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Mill, and Placers President C…

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Workforce and Workplace Realities Revisited with Alan Burkhard 1:04:04

2+ y ago1:04:04

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Send us a text There is a balance shift between employers who are used to being in control of the workplace dynamic and employees who gained control of it during the pandemic. It’s headlining news and it’s the through-line of this week’s episode of Outside Insights between Placers’ President Chris Burkhard and Placers’ Founder and seriel entreprene…

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A Sit Down with David Friedman 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

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Send us a text Is your company culture by chance or is it by design? The BEST companies in the world understand just how important their culture is and how much impact it has. They don’t leave culture to chance. Instead, they’re purposeful, intentional, and systematic in the creation and development of their culture. Culture: chance or design? It’s…

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A Sit Down with Eric Herrenkohl 1:04:07

2+ y ago1:04:07

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Send us a text You’ll glean valuable information and smile too when listening to lifelong friends, colleagues, and authors Eric Herronkohl and Chris Burkhard during this week's episode of Outside Insights Podcast as they discuss: staying in front of workplace challenges finding “A Players” developing personally and professionally gaining congruence…

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Opposite The Crowd - Chapter 1 40:07

2+ y ago40:07

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Send us a text Culture driven is the philosophy of a planned way of thinking that guides your professional and personal life, according to Alan and Chris Burkhard, authors of “Opposite The Crowd.” In their new book, the Burkhards deep dive into creating the culture-driven life you want, with no limitations, where risk is rewarded and where the resu…

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A Sit Down with Megan Roudebush 45:49

3y ago45:49

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Send us a text In present, professional networking spaces, “careful, cautious, methodical relationship building” is the through-line of purposeful networking, said Megan Roudebush, founder, keepwith, an enterprise platform that helps the world network and build relationships better. In this week’s Outside Insights Podcast, Megan explained that sust…

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A Sit Down with Ed Wallace 48:59

3y ago48:59

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Send us a text Author Ed Wallace, in this week's Outside Insights Podcast, shares a personal, family story that illustrates it's not always formal training and education that shifts career-changing moments to meaningful work. Worthy intentions with a conscience create profound thought leadership strategies that facilitate workplace processes. Ed Wa…

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Allow Your Team to Fail 48:47

3y ago48:47

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Send us a text Great leaders will allow their team to fail—or at least risk failure. Now that I have your attention, let me explain. Instead of determining the paths of others, perhaps the best thing to do is let people make their own choices. This empowering philosophy is tough, but giving choices to those in more junior roles that creates critica…

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The Importance of Vulnerability - A Sit Down with Todd Bavol - Outside Insights Podcast Episode #21 43:43

3y ago43:43

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Send us a text Hello, This next Outside Insights podcast is one that I am very excited for our community to listen and learn from. For this episode, I sat down with Todd Bavol, CEO of Integrity Staffing, a firm that has won Clearly Rated’s Best of Staffing Award for five consecutive years. I am proud to call Todd a friend. Todd is someone who has q…

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Leadership Lessons: A Commitment to Culture 41:12

3y ago41:12

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Send us a text A culturally driven work environment starts with a mindset that bonds life thinking with career thinking. This is a concept that serial entrepreneur and Outside Insights regular, Alan Burkhard, discussed during our latest podcast chat - the last in his 12-part leadership series. I summarize our discussion on culture-driven mindsets b…

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