This episode's interview is with Jon Puncochar, the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Lifepoint Health.

Jon shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

• Taking a holistic approach to problem-solving and defining problems well
• Having alignment with key stakeholders across the organization
• Learning from others and the awareness that others are learning from you and the impression you leave on people
• Leaning into your strengths and pointing your team in the direction that uses their strengths best

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Chip Higgins, a best-selling author, speaker, business coach, and mentor with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the banking industry.

He is also the founder of Bizzics, which provides business advisory, consulting, and coaching services.

Chip shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

• Focusing on the big things
• Adding value in all you do
• Remembering that business is about people

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Heather Legg, a Realtor with Benchmark Realty.

In this episode, she discusses how:

• Faith and ethics form the foundation of successful business practices - these core values should guide all professional decisions and interactions
• True influence comes through demonstrating genuine kindness and compassion - focusing on meaningful connections rather than just transactions or sales metrics
• The real estate industry, like any service-oriented business, thrives on putting people first - success stems from authentically helping others achieve their goals​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Mari Garner, Associate Director at The Refuge Center for Counseling.

She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

• Developing synergy and getting everyone moving in the same direction
• Building trust and treating others how you would want to be treated
• Remembering your journey and your why
• Learning from previous managers to develop your unique vision of what a good leader looks like

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Alexa Hulsey. She is an acupuncturist, entrepreneur, and the founder and owner of Encircle Acupuncture.

She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

• Viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn and forge deeper relationships
• Being vulnerable and authentic with your team and customers
• Creating conditions where your employees can have wins and be celebrated.
• Serving your customers and team

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Lisa Arnold, Founder & CEO of Small Town Startup.

She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

• Growing the people that you have hired and empowering them to serve well
• Looking at the whole person and ensuring people's needs are met and that they are in the best position to succeed
• Creating an environment where everyone fits in and feels valued, heard, and seen
• Giving direct, clear feedback
• Hiring people who are smarter than you

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi, CEO of Interfaith Dental.

She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

• Not compromising on excellence or quality
• Having alignment between your personal values and your organization's values
• Receiving and incorporating feedback

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?

This episode's interview is with David Denise, the Director of Clinical Imaging Systems at HCA Healthcare.

David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

• Seeing your people as people first
• Embracing discomfort
• Being committed to your role and buying in
• Clearly setting and communication expectations

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

• How do your values impact your management philosophy?
• Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
• What book has made the biggest impact on you?