Executive Leadership Podcast

This episode explores the topic of unmotivated Gen Z employees and offer practical strategies for engaging them. Chris and Perry share insights on providing meaning and purpose in addition to financial compensation to drive motivation. They suggest implementing the “A.L.E.G.” framework, which includes asking questions, listening well, empathizing deeply, and guiding wisely, as a powerful […]

This podcast episode explores how leaders can support Gen Z professionals in the workplace by focusing on personal development and influence-building over traditional management roles. Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss practical strategies to align with Gen Z’s goals and examine how company culture shapes their approach to leadership and career growth. This episode is […]

Hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their fascinating conversation with guest Jenni Catron, exploring the essentials of building a winning organizational culture. Building on the insights in Part 1, Jenni shares eight key leadership skills, including self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication, while offering practical strategies to equip leaders at every level to shape and […]

Chris Goede and Perry Holley are joined by Jenni Catron to explore the power of a strong organizational culture. Jenni shares insights from her leadership journey and offers a practical framework for building and sustaining a thriving culture. With a focus on core values, she highlights strategies for embedding them across an organization to foster […]

Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their discussion with Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group as they explore the concept of developing a leadership pipeline. They examine how the Hendrick organization cultivates a culture of leadership development through daily practices and Brian shares insights on the importance of being hard on processes but easy on […]

Perry Holley and Chris Goede welcome special guest Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group to discuss reinforcing the fundamentals of success. Brian shares how Hendrick University promotes a consistent culture of excellence across their organization by focusing on training and developing their team members as well as the importance of their leadership academies, which equip […]

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede tackle the essential topic of leading beyond your direct reports and expanding your influence across the organization. They share practical strategies—building relationships, understanding dynamics, and leading by example—to help make others feel valued, seen, and heard. Join the conversation for insights on enhancing your leadership impact! References: […]

Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the principles of effective leadership and the importance of repeating remarkable performances within teams. They explore the challenges leaders face in maintaining high performance, the significance of understanding foundational values, and the essential traits that contribute to sustained success. The conversation emphasizes the need for discipline, preparation, and character […]

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the power of storytelling for leaders. They explain how stories engage people at a deeper level and help make points more memorable and relatable, sharing  personal examples of how they have used storytelling to inspire and motivate their teams. Overall, the episode equips leaders with the […]

In this episode, Perry and Chris explore the detrimental effects of keeping score in both personal and professional relationships. They discuss how this behavior can put guilt on others, create feelings of unfairness, and breed a sense of entitlement. Throughout the episode, our hosts provide practical tips for leaders to move away from keeping score […]