Episodes

  • 7: The Great Triangulator

    7: The Great Triangulator
    Aug 8 2023

    Paul Carney, the Chief HR Officer of Carter Bank & Trust, is "The Great Triangulator.  He thrives at the intersection of business, HR, and technology.  He's also the author of the best-selling book "Move Your Ash."  Listen to Paul talk about his various "course corrections" as a business builder and integrator and what it takes to be successful in business and the HR discipline. 
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    28 mins
  • 6: The Ecosystem of Leadership

    6: The Ecosystem of Leadership
    Jul 27 2023
    Can the leadership experience be explained by way of an ecosystem?  It can!  Join Neal as he talks with Rusty Chadwick, director of WinShape Teams, about the intellectual capital being generated by this forward-thinking group related to team-building and organizational development.  Spoiler:  leader success begins and ends with personal excellence and sacrificial service.  Tune in to learn more about this incredible organization and its parent foundation started by Chick-Fil-A founder Truett Cathy and his wife Jeanette almost 40 years ago.    
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    27 mins
  • 5: Human Capital: Promoting Honor And Respect In the Workforce

    5: Human Capital: Promoting Honor And Respect In the Workforce
    Jul 11 2023

    Bo Burch is not your typical HC professional. He took the path less traveled by way of farming and construction to eventually land in corporate HR after graduating from college. Along the way, he's "been there, done there" to include working in manufacturing, unionized environments, and starting his own successful executive search and consulting business. Tune in to hear about Bo's journey within the world of Human Capital management and discover how you can promote honor and respect in your workplace.

     
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    23 mins
  • 4: From Subs to the C-Suite

    4: From Subs to the C-Suite
    Jun 1 2023
    Ben Currin isn't your ordinary CEO.  He started professional life as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy aboard nuclear submarines and then took a huge step into the world of corporate technology.  Tune into Episode 4 of Course Corrections as Neal talks with Ben about his journey from one technical domain to another -- and the lessons he learned along the way.
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    27 mins
  • 3: One Leader's Journey To Becoming An Authentic Leader

    3: One Leader's Journey To Becoming An Authentic Leader
    May 8 2023
    In this episode, Neal interviews his former CEO at Inova Health Systems, Susan Carroll.  Susan is a 25 year veteran of Inova and has the distinction of leading all five major hospitals in the system throughout her career including the flagship campus in Fairfax, VA.  Susan talks candidly about her rise at Inova and the challenges she's had along the way.  What is the secret to Susan's success as a senior executive in healthcare?  In a few words, it's learning to be an authentic leader focused on service to others.  Tune in to hear the rest of Susan's amazing story.
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    37 mins
  • 2: Faith, Freedom, and Stewardship

    2: Faith, Freedom, and Stewardship
    Apr 24 2023
    Neal interviews Jim Neighbors, the founder and Senior Vice President of Focusing Forward, a consulting firm based in the Washington DC metro area that supports companies serving the Federal Government.  Jim spent 34 years in Federal service before retiring as a member of the Senior Executive Service and launching his own company.  In this episode, Neal and Jim talk about the intersection of faith, freedom, and entrepreneurship -- pillars of American society that are more important today than ever before.
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    33 mins
  • 1: Living A Freedom Lifestyle and Avoiding The "Hustle Porn" Mentality

    1: Living A Freedom Lifestyle and Avoiding The "Hustle Porn" Mentality
    Apr 6 2023
    Neal talks with guest Curt Mercadante about living a "freedom lifestyle" as an entrepreneur or solopreneur.  Neal and Curt also discuss the dangers of falling into the trap of a "hustle porn" culture and how that can be damaging to leaders in any business or industry.  Curt is currently the CEO of Advantage Informatics and also Freedom Rising Enterprises.  He frequently coaches organizations and leaders on the benefits of living a freedom lifestyle and finding flow in the midst of this chaotic world we live in.   Let me know if this works!
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    35 mins