Take Command: A Leadership Podcast

Two journeys. One enduring set of principles.

Guy Fieri is known for his unmistakable energy, entrepreneurial drive, and success across television and hospitality. In this conversation, he looks back on the period when he knew how to run operations but struggled to lead a large team. A mentor pointed him toward How to Win Friends and Influence People, and the lessons reshaped the way he listened, communicated, and brought out the best in others.

Lisa Sun is the founder and CEO of GRAVITAS and the author of GRAVITAS: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence. She first encountered Dale Carnegie’s book at twelve, after her father found a 99-cent copy at a garage sale. She credits that early experience with helping her understand how to connect with people, navigate Western culture, and develop the confidence that would later shape her career and company.

Together, Guy and Lisa show why these principles remain relevant ninety years later. Leadership is not about pressure or performance alone. It is about seeing people, listening carefully, expressing genuine interest, and helping others feel valued.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How Guy Fieri moved from managing through pressure to leading with greater awareness and consideration
• Why understanding what others hear can matter as much as the words a leader says
• How Lisa Sun used Carnegie’s principles to connect across cultures and build confidence from a young age
• Why remembering names, asking questions, and showing genuine interest remain powerful leadership habits
• How timeless human-relations principles can be applied across generations, industries, and stages of life

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About the guest

Cheryl McKissack Daniel is President and Chief Executive Officer of McKissack & McKissack, a construction company with a family history spanning five generations. A civil engineer by training, she earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering before beginning her career in New York and later joining the family business.

Under her leadership, the company has contributed to major projects including LaGuardia Airport, the World Trade Center site, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Cheryl is also chair of the New York Building Congress and the author of The Black Family Who Built America, which chronicles her family’s history, resilience, and contribution to the built environment.

What You Will Learn

· How long-term thinking and strategy sustained a company across five generations

· Why relationship building is essential to leadership and business development

· How to move through fear by treating courageous action as a beta test

· Why leaders must be decisive, consistent, dependable, and clear

· How to manage stress through boundaries, ownership, meditation, and perspective

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Cheryl McKissack Daniel shares how strategy, courage, and relationships shaped a five-generation leadership legacy. Whether you are stepping into a difficult room, building confidence, leading through uncertainty, or creating an organization where people can grow, this conversation offers practical lessons on speaking up, staying consistent, and building beyond today.

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About the Guest

Marc Cooper is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Partners, an independent investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and capital advisory services. Since becoming CEO in 2016, he has led the firm’s transformation from approximately 35 bankers to more than 200 while expanding its industry coverage from two sectors to more than twelve.

Before becoming CEO, Marc led Solomon Partners’ Consumer Retail Group and advised companies around the world on major strategic transactions. He is a member of The Conference Board’s CEO Center, the CNBC CEO Council, and the Economic Club of New York. A proud Dale Carnegie graduate, Marc credits the experience with helping him build confidence, strengthen his communication skills, and develop tools that continue to guide his leadership today.

What You Will Learn

• Why growth requires getting outside your comfort zone
• How Marc overcame learning disabilities and built confidence
• Why leadership must be authentic and personal
• How transparency and shared ownership create stronger cultures
• What Marc learned from stepping into the CEO role unexpectedly

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Marc Cooper shares how resilience, adaptability, and personal growth shaped his journey from a young professional struggling with confidence to the leader of a growing independent investment bank. Whether you’re navigating change, developing your leadership style, or preparing for an AI-driven future, this conversation offers practical lessons on building trust, investing in yourself, and continuing to grow throughout your career.

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Jayney Howson is the Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow and the architect behind ServiceNow University, a free AI-powered learning platform designed to prepare people for the future of work. Under her leadership, the platform has grown to approximately two million learners and is on a path toward three million. She oversees learning programs that help customers, partners, employees, and aspiring professionals develop the skills needed to succeed in an AI-powered economy.

Before moving into learning and talent development, Jayney built a career spanning hospitality, marketing, communications, sales, and leadership. Her diverse experiences have shaped a leadership philosophy centered on curiosity, courage, trust, and human connection.

What You Will Learn

• Why being interested is more important than being interesting
• How early hospitality jobs can teach lifelong leadership lessons
• Why asking for help strengthens relationships and teams
• How great leaders create the conditions for others to thrive
• The role trust plays in high-performing organizations

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Jayney Howson shares lessons on leadership, learning, courage, and human connection in an age of artificial intelligence. From restaurant tables to the forefront of AI-powered learning, her journey offers a powerful reminder that our greatest advantage isn’t technology alone. It’s our ability to think, connect, adapt, and grow together.

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About the Guest

Cybele Negris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, Canada's original dot-CA registrar and a provider of hundreds of domain extensions, web hosting, email, security products, and other online solutions. A serial entrepreneur, seasoned board member, speaker, mentor, and columnist, she has grown Webnames into a multi-million-dollar company serving some of the country's largest corporations, governments, law firms, and global Fortune 500 brands.

A Hall of Fame inductee of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a nine-time winner of the PROFIT W100, Cybele serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of the Royal Canadian Mint and sits on the boards of BCAA and AGF Management, among many others. She is a columnist for Business in Vancouver, a sought-after speaker at events including TEDx, and a passionate mentor. She is also a second-generation Dale Carnegie graduate, part of a family legacy that now spans three generations of graduates.

What You Will Learn

• Why “feeling the fear and doing it anyway” is the key to growth
• How to recognize and move past imposter syndrome
• Why authentic, vulnerable leadership builds deeper connection
• How empowering smart people, rather than commanding them, creates stronger teams
• The power of mentorship, for both the mentor and the mentee
• How to turn adversity into a competitive advantage

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Cybele Negris shares how courage, authenticity, and humility can transform the way we lead and live. Whether you are building a business, wrestling with your own self-doubt, or learning to step outside your comfort zone, this conversation offers honest, practical lessons for leading with resilience in an ever-changing world.

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About the Guest:

Howard Hochhauser is the CEO of Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics. After serving as the company's CFO and COO for more than a decade, he became CEO and quickly led a cultural and business transformation centered on customer focus, employee engagement, and innovation. Under his leadership, Ancestry has renewed growth while leveraging artificial intelligence to make historical records more accessible, searchable, and meaningful for millions of people around the world.

Howard is passionate about building organizations rooted in curiosity, transparency, and humility. He believes leadership is about surrounding yourself with talented people, listening carefully, and creating an environment where honest feedback drives continuous improvement.

What You Will Learn:

• Why humility is one of a leader's greatest strengths
• How curiosity fuels innovation and better decision-making
• Why feedback should be treated as a gift, not a threat
• How AI is transforming historical data into meaningful human stories
• The importance of staying approachable as a leader
• Why focusing on today's work creates tomorrow's opportunities

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Howard Hochhauser shares how purpose-driven leadership, curiosity, and humility can transform both organizations and the people within them. Whether you're leading a team, navigating change, or embracing new technology, this conversation offers practical lessons for leading with authenticity in an AI-powered world.

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About the Guest:

Ania Smith is the CEO of TaskRabbit, the global marketplace connecting people who need everyday tasks done with skilled local "Taskers." Born in Poland, she immigrated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 12, learned English, and went on to study business — including an exchange back in Poland — before earning her MBA at Wharton. She began her career in international development, moved through investment banking and consulting at L.E.K., and held leadership roles at Expedia, Walmart, and Airbnb before taking the top job at TaskRabbit at the end of August 2020.

Ania is known for her candor about ambition, her belief in running toward growth and discomfort, and her conviction that great leadership is fundamentally human. She leads TaskRabbit (now part of the IKEA family) with a focus on helping Taskers build meaningful income while keeping human connection at the center — even as AI reshapes the way we work. Hear more about her journey from a paper route in South Dakota to the CEO seat in this episode of the Take Command Podcast.

What You Will Learn:

• Why resilience is "getting up after the fall" — and how to stop catastrophizing setbacks
• Why careers are non-linear, and how lateral moves and new skills set you up to lead
• How humility ("hire people smarter than you") becomes a leadership superpower
• Why listening is the single most important skill of a good leader
• How to build relationships that last by keeping in touch when you need nothing
• Why human creativity and connection still beat AI's "generating to the mean"

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast to explore what it takes to lead with grit, humility, and heart. Ania Smith doesn't claim to have all the answers — she'd rather hire people who do — but her journey offers clear, practical lessons for any leader navigating uncertainty and growth.

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About the Guest:

Eric Ries has been a force in entrepreneurship and innovation for over twenty years. He is the creator of the Lean Startup method and the author of The Lean Startup, The Leader’s Guide, and The Startup Way. His ideas have shaped how startups and large companies approach growth, decision-making, and innovation.

As a founder, Eric has applied his principles with ventures like The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE); Answer.AI, an AI research lab; the Lean Startup Co.; Virgil, a legal services startup; and IMVU, where many of the concepts that became the Lean Startup method were forged. He has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Harvard Business School and IDEO. Eric lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.

What You Will Learn:

• How to create systems and cultures that encourage experimentation and learning
• Lessons in influencing and leading without formal authority
• Why long-term thinking matters for both founders and teams
• The importance of compounding small, deliberate actions over time
• Insights on how Lean Startup principles can transform established organizations

Join us for a deep dive into leadership, innovation, and the mindset that allows founders and executives to build companies that last. Eric’s approach is practical, disciplined, and forward-thinking. Tune in to gain strategies that go beyond theory and into the real-world application of building lasting organizations.

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About the Guest
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a global workforce solutions company operating in more than 30 countries. She is recognized as the first African American woman to build a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

A best-selling author and global speaker, she has been honored for entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, and has advised leaders across business, government, and education. Her work focuses on connecting people to opportunity through a deeply human-centered approach to business.

What You Will Learn:

• Why “no shortcuts, no excuses” is a leadership mindset for long-term success
• How asking better questions and listening drives stronger outcomes
• Why resilience is essential when facing adversity
• How AI is changing work but increasing the need for human skills
• Why people must remain at the center of leadership and growth

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Jake Rawson leads Craft Sportswear North America with a focus on innovation, resilience, and performance. Inspired by the principles of Dale Carnegie, he has built a culture that values collaboration, encouragement, and incremental improvement. Beyond business, Jake applies the same endurance mindset to family and coaching, proving that small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether guiding his team, developing athletes, or mentoring his children, he turns lessons into action and emphasizes the power of patience, persistence, and positivity.

What You Will Learn:

• How treating business like an endurance sport drives long-term success
• The power of small, incremental gains in leadership and personal growth
• Practical applications of Dale Carnegie’s principles in work and life
• Why saying “yes” to opportunities can unlock hidden potential
• Building confidence, resilience, and positive habits in yourself and others

Join us for a candid conversation about perseverance, mindset, and growth. Jake isn’t just running a business—he’s running the long game, stacking wins, and showing how small steps lead to big results. Tune in today and discover the incremental edge in life and leadership.

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About the Guest:

Mr. Wai Phyo is a leading entrepreneur and business leader in Myanmar whose companies span food manufacturing, nationwide distribution, and technology. He is Managing Director of Yathar Cho Industry Ltd. and Cho Cho Industry Ltd., among the largest instant noodle manufacturers in the country, and also oversees Myanmar Zarla Distribution, one of the largest B2B distribution platforms. His technology ventures include Parama Technologies, OneLink Technologies, and Cannopy Technologies. He serves as Vice President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, founding President of the Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association, and is a 2017 Eisenhower Fellow.

Wai Phyo is known for his resilience in a volatile environment, his commitment to developing future leaders, and his focus on preparing organizations for an AI-driven future. He believes in reskilling and redeploying people so they can thrive as technology evolves. Hear more about how he turned a family business into a multi-company enterprise in this episode of the Take Command Podcast.

What You Will Learn:

• Why grit is essential to extraordinary leadership and how to build it through failure
• How to move from scattered expansion to focused, synergistic growth
• Why succession is a privilege and how to prepare leaders to step up confidently
• How to create a culture of ownership, trust, and shared responsibility
• How to apply empathy, respect, and genuine interest in a modern organization
• How AI can boost productivity while creating new opportunities through reskilling

Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast to explore what it takes to lead through uncertainty and build something lasting. Wai Phyo combines humility, long-term thinking, and a strong belief in people. He doesn’t claim to have all the answers, but his journey offers clear lessons for any leader looking to turn challenges into opportunity.

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About the Guest:

Wemimo Abbey grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where he witnessed his mother borrow at 400% interest to fund his education. That early experience inspired him to co-found Esusu, helping millions of Americans get credit for paying rent and access fair financial services. Abbey has been recognized on the TIME100 NEXT List and named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023. He serves on the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the University of Minnesota Crookston Board of Trustees, LEDA, and co-chairs the LACMA Director Circle. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota and earned an M.P.A. from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

What You Will Learn:

• How to turn early adversity and rejection into entrepreneurial success
• The power of resilience, faith, and purpose in leadership
• Why failure is a stepping stone and “falling forward” accelerates growth
• Strategies for building mission-driven companies that create tangible impact
• Lessons on teamwork and collaboration: going far together, not just fast alone

Discover how to lead with impact, embrace failure as a tool for growth, and create opportunities for others while building a sustainable business. Join Joe and Wemimo for a conversation full of inspiration, practical wisdom, and the mindset needed to make a difference.

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About the Guest:

Ivan Tornos grew up in Madrid, Spain, facing profound loss—his father, uncle, and brother all passed at 45 from cancer—which fueled his mission to "alleviate pain and extend life" in healthcare. Now CEO of Zimmer Biomet, a century-old medtech giant, he's expanding from orthopedics into robotics, AI, and infection prevention, aiming to become "the boldest medtech company on Earth."

Early in his career, Ivan struggled with leadership until embracing purpose alongside execution. "Once you get the purpose right and you're authentic about it, that's not enough—you gotta inspire performance and manage performance," he explains, outlining his 4P algorithm honed over 31 years at companies like J&J and Baxter.

Listen to hear how he "fired himself from email," blocks personal KPIs in his calendar (like gym time and calling his 90-year-old mom), and prioritizes patients over short-term shareholders—creating low turnover and high engagement at a $20B+ market cap firm.

What You Will Learn:

• The 4P leadership model (Purpose, Plan, People, Processes) for turning vision into results
• How to define winning holistically across spiritual, personal, physical, mental, and professional dimensions with personal KPIs
• Why saying no and ruthless calendar audits (every Sunday) beat busyness every time
• Balancing hugs and "kicks" as a leader, plus allowing failure for bold innovation

Ivan delivers transformative advice for leaders at any level, rooted in Dale Carnegie authenticity. "Purpose equals a sense of urgency when you're dealing with other people's lives," he says.

Discover how to lead with intention, build unbreakable teams, and live carpe diem when you listen to this inspiring episode of the Take Command Podcast. Join Joe and Ivan for stories, frameworks, and the discipline to win big.

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About the Guest:
Sanjay Gupta comes from a family of trailblazers. His mother, the first woman engineer hired at Ford Motor Company—a refugee who fled India at age 5—took Dale Carnegie courses to conquer public speaking fears, making How to Win Friends and Influence People a family staple. Inspired by her grit, Sanjay pursued neuroscience early, became a White House fellow, and joined CNN just before 9/11, evolving from healthcare wonk to global reporter on wars, disasters, and outbreaks—while still operating in war zones.

That’s why Sanjay is CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, a practicing neurosurgeon at Emory, a bestselling author (Keep Sharp), and a Dale Carnegie graduate. He credits the course (taken at 16–17) for turning speaking terror into TV poise for millions. Hear more about blending medicine, media, and mentorship when you listen to this episode of the Dale Carnegie Taking Commandpodcast.

What You Will Learn:

• Insights into how family resilience shapes bold careers
• Lessons in humility as a leadership superpower ("Say 'I don't know'—it galvanizes teams")
• Stories about Dale Carnegie's hacks like using names and unsolicited praise notes
• The hard truth on brain health: movement grows neurons, but brisk walks beat sprints for optimal results

Join us for this deep dive into balancing dual careers, learning from everyone, and optimizing your mind for peak performance. Sanjay isn’t just a reporter—he’s a perpetual student turning lessons into action. Tune in today to learn from one of the best.

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About the Guest:
Danica Patrick grew up in a household where discipline and high standards were the norm, with her father urging, “get up, don’t waste the day.” She started go-karting at 10 and by 14 had dominated nearly every race, which led sponsors to fund her Dale Carnegie course.

Her grit propelled her to become a trailblazing race car driver—the first woman to win an IndyCar race, lead laps at the Indy 500, and finish it—while also building a career as an author, podcast host, and media personality. Her mantra of blind faith and expanding comfort zones has guided her journey, proving that “when things are meant for you, they go fast.” Hear her full story on this Take Command episode.

What You Will Learn:

• How embracing early discomfort, like leaving high school to race in England, can forge unshakable confidence
• The role of passion and cumulative effort in bouncing back from setbacks
• Mindset shifts like leaning into change, pushing harder, and knowing when to pivot
• Insights on resilience, health hacks from her Pretty Intense era to modern biohacking, and her vision for a driving school rooted in real work

Join us for Danica’s candid reflections and practical advice. She doesn’t just talk about success—she shows how courage, grit, and curiosity drive it. Tune in today to learn from one of the most daring and inspiring athletes of our time.

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About the Guest:
Michelle K. Johnston, Ph.D., traces her passion for leadership and connection back to childhood, when she discovered Dale Carnegie’s work in her father’s study and learned the lesson of genuine connection through Carnegie’s story of his dog, Tippy. That early spark shaped her path as a leadership professor, executive coach, bestselling author, and podcast host.

Her first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, emerged from her work with healthcare executives navigating constant change. Her latest collaboration with the world’s number one executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith, launched in London following Thinkers50 conversations on why humanity will always outperform technology.

Michelle encourages leaders to shift their focus from the constant “what” of tasks to the critical “who” of people, starting with themselves. A former Loyola University leadership professor, she now coaches CEOs and senior executives to rethink calendars, rebuild engagement, and lead in ways that reduce burnout and increase results. Her message is clear: connection isn’t soft. It drives retention, satisfaction, and real business performance.

What You Will Learn:

• Why today’s loneliness epidemic rivals the health impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day
• How your calendar reveals your true priorities and how to redesign it around people
• Why digital meetings don’t automatically create connection
• Simple questions that deepen trust and engagement
• How small language shifts can transform feedback and relationships

This episode of Take Command is a thoughtful, energizing conversation about leading with heart in a high-tech world. Michelle blends timeless Dale Carnegie principles with modern leadership realities, offering practical wisdom you can apply right away. Tune in to connect more deeply and lead more effectively.

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About the Guest:

John Hope Bryant leads the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of financial literacy services for youth and adults. Recognized globally, he was named to the Forbes BLK50 List in 2024 and TIME Magazine’s inaugural The Closers List. A best-selling author and CNBC contributor, he reaches millions through his ‘Straight Talk’ series and continues to advance economic opportunity and inclusive capitalism.

What You Will Learn:

Why becoming the person you’re meant to be often confuses others

How courage, optimism, and faith drive leadership

Lessons from Dale Carnegie on influence and growth

The mindset shifts that separate good leaders from great ones

Join us for this inspiring conversation with John about acting boldly, embracing fear, and evolving into your best self.

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About the Guest:

Bill Anderson grew up learning the value of influence and positive leadership from his parents, who instilled in him the importance of helping others succeed. As a teen, he took a Dale Carnegie course that shaped his communication and storytelling skills—tools he has carried throughout his career.

He has held leadership roles across major organizations, including leading transformations that stripped away layers of bureaucracy and replaced them with models that empower employees, focus on purpose, and accelerate results. Bill’s philosophy is simple but profound: give people the tools, trust, and freedom to make decisions, and incredible things will happen.

Bill has guided organizations with tens of thousands of employees and operations in over 100 countries, using leadership principles that emphasize humility, clarity, and impact. He says, “I sat down with my team… and said, I can’t do this myself. No way. The only way this is gonna work is if all of us are totally committed to this.”

What You Will Learn:

• Why empowering people at all levels drives better decisions and faster execution
• How to break bureaucracy and redesign organizations around mission and purpose
• The power of curiosity and relentless improvement in leadership
• How storytelling and influence can inspire people and create meaningful change

Join us for this episode to explore what it means to lead boldly, focus on people, and make systems work for humans—not the other way around. Bill doesn’t just talk about leadership theory; he shows how to implement it at scale, creating organizations that are faster, smarter, and more empowering. Tune in today to learn from one of the most impactful leaders in modern business.

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About the Guests:
Mark Fitzmaurice is a Carnegie Master Trainer who has certified trainers worldwide and authored the “Simple Structures” that transformed Dale Carnegie’s global training standards. Juliette Dennett served as President of the International Franchise Association, guiding a diverse network through times of change. Together, they’ve impacted tens of thousands of lives and continue to champion lifelong learning.

What You Will Learn:

• How to lead through uncertainty with courage and creativity
• Why culture matters more than performance—and how to protect it
• The Dale Carnegie principles that sustain leaders in good times and bad
• How partnership and respect can turn differences into strengths
• Why lifelong learning is the key to staying relevant in a fast-changing world

Join us for this inspiring conversation with Mark Fitzmaurice and Juliette Dennett. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or navigating change, their story will remind you that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about values, vision, and the courage to keep moving forward.

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About the Guest:
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What You Will Learn:

• Why empathy is the ultimate leadership superpower
• How to prepare for a role before you have the title
• Practical ways to push past fear and build confidence
• The secret to hiring and empowering great talent
• Why balance—not burnout—fuels long-term success

Join us for this inspiring conversation about grit, growth, and the kind of leadership that leaves a legacy. Whether you’re leading a team, mentoring others, or navigating your own career pivot, this episode will help you take command—one bold step at a time.

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