In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, John Kippen shares his powerful story of surviving a life-threatening brain tumor, living with facial paralysis, and rebuilding confidence through creativity, magic, and human connection. This conversation is a profound reminder that resilience is built and crisis can become an opportunity for growth and impact.

In this episode, Bob Chonka and Jon Grannis of Sollah Interactive chat with us about one of the biggest issues facing organizations today: Are leaders truly equipped to guide their teams through challenging times and whatever comes next?

What does it mean to lead through crisis—not just survive it, but transform through it? Zimbabwean pastor and activist Evan Mawarire joins us for a powerful conversation about courage, purpose, and becoming who you’re meant to be through adversity. Crisis can be what unwraps your greatest potential.

In this episode, we dive into the rise of fear-based leadership and tactical tools for recognizing and navigating leaders who operate through fear, control, and shame. Whether you're feeling the tension of walking on eggshells or unsure how to protect your energy at work, this conversation offers clarity, strategy, and hope.

In this episode, emotional intelligence expert Dr. Robin Hills shares how we can stay grounded in human-centered leadership while navigating the rise of AI and embracing the opportunities it brings.

In this episode, Rob Gallaher and I discuss the importance of self-leadership, the mechanics of implementing a sustainable profit-sharing model, and what it takes to create a culture of shared success.

“If you want your team to act like owners, give them a reason to care whether the business wins or loses.”

In this episode, Jose Berlanga and I discuss navigating complexity and leadership lessons learned from many years of leading through high-stakes moments. Specifically, the importance of calculated risk-taking, building resilient teams, creating contingency plans, and the difference between leadership under pressure and micromanaging out of fear.

We get a lot of “words on walls,” but let’s talk about the behaviors associated with them. In this episode, Belonging and Connection Strategist, Dr. Roz Cohen, shares a practical approach to hiring practices that foster employee engagement and belonging at work, as well as how leaders can share the mental load of being the person who does it all.