Reflect Forward
Episodes
Mastering the Art of Bad News
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about mastering the art of bad news? One of the most challenging situations you can face as a leader is hearing and delivering b...
Don't Think Different, Think Remarkable w/ Greg Voisen
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Voisen is a thought leader in the personal growth and human potential movement. Founder of Inside Personal Growth, Greg has interviewed over 1,10...
A Guide to Navigating Tough Choices
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating tough choices and the ability to make hard decisions swiftly and effectively separates the good leaders from the great ones. I’ve learned...
How to Transform Your Leadership Style and Save Your Company w/ Scott Snider
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Snider had to transform his leadership style to be successful. Scott is the President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) and the Operating Par...
What to Do When Overwhelmed by Change
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These past few weeks have been intense! We are going through so much change at StoneAge that I am feeling it – I typically handle significant change...
What It’s Like to Work at StoneAge w/Mike Bollinger
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bollinger has been with StoneAge for over a decade and is proud to work at StoneAge. Before joining the StoneAge team, he was a buyer planner for...
: Why Leaders Need to Protect Their Time
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders need to protect their time. Why? In the fast-paced realm of leadership, the adage "time is money" transforms into an even more profound truth:...
The Conscious Journey of Leadership w/ Melinda Wittstock
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
: Melinda is a 5-time serial entrepreneur in media-tech, and the founder and CEO of Podopolo, innovating AI and Blockchain to revolutionize the podca...
How Storytelling Supercharges Leadership
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how storytelling supercharges leadership? I never did until I started studying storytelling and practicing delivering stor...
From Engineer to Entrepreneur w/ Ana Kraft
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Kraft is the Founder and CEO of Xena Workwear - a company that engineers stylish safety shoes and functional apparel for women in STEM and the Tra...
How To Create a Culture of Care
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create a culture of care? That’s the question I was asked during a keynote I gave a few weeks ago. I love giving this keynote because it ...
Living a Life of Transformation w/ Dao Jensen
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dao Jensen is all about living a life of transformation. She founded Oak Rocket, Inc. (formerly KTP) in 2013 as the first 100% female minority-owned c...
Why Leaders Need Effective Boundaries
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered the secret sauce of effective leadership? It boils down to setting effective boundaries. These aren't just lines drawn in the...
Well-Being is a Sustainable Competitive Advantage w/Theresa Larson
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Theresa Larson, commonly referred to as "Dr. T," believes that well-being is a sustainable competitive advantage. Theresa is renowned for her endu...
How to Cultivate an Exceptional Culture
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to cultivate an exceptional culture? Ultimately, a great company culture positively impacts employees' well-being, both at ...
The Power of Storytelling w/ LaQuita Cleare
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LaQuita Cleare, CEO of Clear Communication Academy, is a highly sought-after public speaking and storytelling expert who transforms CEOs, companies, e...
Make 2024 The Year of Feeling Good
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that often seems shadowed by complexities, it's crucial to remember the power of doing things that bring good feelings. While the media may...
Role Modeling Humble Leadership w/ Rudy Alexander
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With over 30 years of experience in the computer software industry, Rudy Alexander is a visionary with proven ability to bring technology to market an...
The Power of Owning Your Mindset
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Title: The Power of Owning Your Mindset Episode in a Tweet: When you own your mindset, you can change the trajectory of your life and career. Your min...
How to be a Transparent Leader and Why it Matters
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transparent Leadership: How To Do It and Why It Matters Episode in a Tweet: Transparency is essential for leaders because it helps to build trust and...
How to Develop Highly Effective Leaders w/ Matt Tenney
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Tenney is an expert on developing highly effective leaders. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Serve To Be Great: Leadership Lessons f...
Find Purpose in Life Through Mindfulness and Innovation w/ Clément Decrop
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inventor and Belgian-born author Clément Decrop found purpose in life through mindfulness and innovation. He moved to the United States with his fami...
Five Ways to Lead Transformation
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the rapidly changing business landscape, transformation is not just a buzzword; it's a necessity. As we've seen in our own organization, adapting t...
How Life Teaches You Leadership Lessons w/ Jeremy Osterberger
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Osterberger is all about learning the leadership lessons life teaches along the way. Jeremy is the President and Chief Operating Officer of BIC...
Why Leaders Shouldn't Take Things Personally
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, my 10-year-old son Jack, and I discussed an incident in school. After listening to his story, I asked, "Why do you take what he said person...
Why You Should Empower Yourself and Your Team w/ Chantell Preston
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chantell Preston tells it like it is: when you empower yourself and your team, you build your life and leadership for impact. Chantell is the CEO and ...
Four Way to Reduce Anxiety Now
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you need to reduce your anxiety now? During this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, I share a story about a recent bout with anx...
A Case for Working with Friends w/ Don Finley
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don Finley makes a compelling case for working with friends. Don is the transformative force behind FINdustries, a leading product development agency ...
The Secret Strength of Patience w/Kerry Siggins
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, we dive into the secret strength of patience. I love this quote by Joyce Meyer: “Patience is not the ab...
Build a Better Culture Through Employee Ownership w/ Bob Tomaka
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert (Bob) Tomaka has been a co-owner at Meier Supply for over 16 years and is engaged in all aspects of the ESOP. In addition to being the company’...
The Power of the Ownership Mindset
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With my book launch coming up next week, I’ve been asked about the power of the ownership mindset and why I wrote the book. So, in this week’s epi...
A Story of Total Transformation w/Melissa Glick
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Glick’s total transformation is remarkable. She is a business coach, serial entrepreneur, former CEO, non-profit founder, writer, speaker, a...
Making Tough Decisions- Use These Six Tips
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many times I've found myself at a crossroads, a situation where the future of my life, team, and company hinged on one tough choice. You've likely bee...
Build an Irresistible Personal Brand w/ Chellie Phillips
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chellie Phillips understands that building an irresistible brand is what you need whether you're looking to land the perfect job or attract the most t...
Why Vulnerability is a Leadership Asset
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode in a Tweet: True leadership isn’t about putting up a facade of perfection. It's about being genuine and relatable. Authentic leaders, those ...
It's Never Just Business; It's About People w/ Jason Scott
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
J. Scott knows it's never just business; it's about people. J. considers himself a talentless, real-life anti-hero who doesn't just talk; he walks the...
Strategies for Unleashing Your Team’s Full Potential
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the vast, intricate landscape of modern business, it's no longer enough to simply manage employees or direct them towards predefined tasks. Today’...
The Power of Employee Ownership w/ Corey Rosen
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Rosen is the founder and an active staff member of the National Center for Employee Ownership, a private, nonprofit membership, information, and...
Live the Life You Want and Go After Your Dreams
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I saw Taylor Swift perform, and I was blown away. I am not a huge fan; I like her music on the radio, but I’ve never bought or down...
What is Pay Transparency Anyway w/ Sally Loftis
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Loftis is Managing Director at Loftis Partners, a 100% woman-owned human resources consulting firm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North ...
Battling Workplace Boredom
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Battling workplace boredom takes effort and commitment from both employees and their leaders. In a survey by Udemy in 2018, 43% of respondents reporte...
Master the Art of Persuasion to Unleash Your Leadership Potential
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you become a more persuasive leader? Persuasion is an essential skill for any leader, and you must be able to share a compelling vision and ins...
Elevate Your Team, Elevate Your Culture w/ Robert Glazer
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. He is the recipient of numerous in...
Building a Business in Non-traditional Ways w/ Gina Schaefer
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Schaefer knows a thing or two about building a business in non-traditional ways. Gina is the founder and Co-CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores...
How to Help Struggling Employees Excel
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In any workplace, it’s not uncommon for employees to face performance issues at some point. Whether it’s difficulty meeting targets, struggling wi...
Leadership Lessons from Extreme Rock Climbing w/ Jessica Billingsley
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jessica Billingsley has learned many leadership lessons from extreme rock climbing. Currently, as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Akerna (Nasd...
Understanding and Overcoming Burnout
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling when you’ve hit the wall, and the thought of going to work drains you of every ounce of energy? Burnout is a real struggle tha...
Leadership is a Journey w/ Velveth Schmitz
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Velveth Schmitz knows better than anyone that leadership is a journey. Recently named CEO of Hire Better, an award-winning strategic talent partner fo...
Common Employee Complaints and How to Address Them
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Reflect Forward, we discuss the most common employee complaints and what managers can address to improve employee morale and...
Help Your Employees Achieve Their Goals w/ Dr. Benjamin Ritter
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, is passionate about helping people achieve their goals. Ben is a leadership and career c...
Don’t Let Other People’s Opinions Dictate Your Life
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout my teens and twenties, I let other people’s opinions dictate much of my life. I was constantly worried that people wouldn’t like me, an...
How to Be An Effective CEO w\ Joel Trammell
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Trammell is the founder and CEO of American CEO and Khorus Systems, a business management system that empowers CEOs to lead high performance orga...
Help Your Employees Embrace Change
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, I share why people are change resistant and what you can do to help your employees embrace change. Chan...
Navigate Complexity and Uncertainty to Succeed and Thrive
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader, navigating complexity and uncertainty can feel like trying to sail a ship through a stormy sea without a map or compass. In this week’s...
Lead Forward and Chase Greatness w\ Rajeev Kapur
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rajeev Kapur believes that now is the time to lead forward and chase greatness. Rajeev is a seasoned high-tech and media executive with broad global...
Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing to Create a High-Performing Workplace w/ Paula Allen
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Allen is the Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice-President at Telus Health. In this role, she manages the research age...
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the volatile world we live in; it’s hard to remain calm under pressure. But it’s a required trait of great leaders. And that’s what we discus...
Know Yourself, Love Yourself w/Naketa Ren Thigpen
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Naketa Ren Thigpen is on a to help leaders thrive. She says you’ve got to know yourself, love yourself to be able to lead yourself and others well. ...
The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Reflect Forward, we talk about the difference between responsibility and accountability. Responsibility and accountability ...
Leading with Kindness w/ Sam Jacobs
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Jacobs believes leading with kindness is the only way to lead. He is the Founder & CEO of Pavilion, a community-powered learning platform for go-t...
Incorporating Mindfulness at Work: How and Why
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is important in the workplace. It helps leaders and employees to be more present, aware and focused. I’ve experienced benefits such as: ...
Always Serve Others Because It’s the Right Thing to Do w/ Chaz Wolfe
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Chaz Wolfe is truly a servant leader. His motto is “always serve others because it’s the right thing to do.” He is a high-performing, ser...
Prioritize Purpose to be a High-Performing Leader
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss purpose in this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO. Not just personal purpose by your company’s purpose. A company’...
Use Conscious Leadership to Maximize Your Impact w/ Jeffrey Deckman
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jeffrey is passionate about using conscious leadership to maximize impact. He is a nationally recognized thought leader and award-winning autho...
What to Do When You're Embarrassed at Work
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, I discuss what to do when you embarrass yourself at work. We’ve all experienced emba...
Live Your Life By Design, Not Default w/ Ron Carson
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Ron Carson is living his life by design, but he wasn’t always this way. Ron is the Founder and CEO of Carson Group, which serves financial ad...
How to Ask for Help at Work
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, we talk about why it’s important to ask for help at work, including how it helps...
How to Develop Highly Effective Leaders with Matt Tenney
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Tenney is an expert on developing highly effective leaders. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Serve To Be Great: Leadership Lessons f...
Transparent Leadership: How To Do It and Why It Matters
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transparent leadership matters. Why? Because it helps to build trust and create a positive work culture. When leaders are transparent, they are open a...
Mastering Leadership & Marketing with Wanda Toro Turini
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Wanda Toro Turini, also known as Dr. Wanda or THE Nerdy Girl Entrepreneur, is a dynamic entrepreneur, inventor and the host of the Rock-It Fuel...
What To Do When an Employee Opens Up About Mental Health
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, I discuss what to do when an employee opens up about mental health. As a people l...
Self-Aware, Empathetic Leadership w/ Emma Giles
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Emma Giles emulates self-aware, authentic leadership. Emma is one of the founders of SoWork, a product that helps digital-first teams do great ...
The Importance of Reflection and Introspection
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We should never underestimate the importance of reflection and introspection. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for personal growth and development. ...
How to Involve Your Employees in Strategic Planning
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you involve employees in strategic planning? Most people think that strategy is a leader's responsibility and not everyone else’s. An employee on...
How to Improve Your Workplace Culture w/ Gustavo Razzetti
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gustavo Razzetti is the CEO and founder of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy that helps teams do the best work of their lives. For more t...
How to Run an Effective Meeting
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t hate pointless meetings with awful agendas and no clear purpose? I know I do. And if you’re like us at StoneAge, you have too many mee...
The Power of a Values-Based Business w/ Lisa Morton
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Lisa Morton understands the power of a values-based company. Lisa is the CEO and founder of Roland Dransfield, one of Manchester, England's mos...
Why it is Important to Understand Your Values
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership comes with great responsibility. And if you want to be a transformational leader, you must embody your values, walking the walk, not just t...
Before You Lead Others, You Must First Lead Yourself w/ Paul Epstein
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL l...
Ask For What You Want
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you forgone what you really wanted because you were too afraid to ask? In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice Form a ...
The Power of Purpose w/ Alicia Long
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Alicia Long is the Co-Founder & CEO of Nutr, a plant-based milk machine. The Nutr Machine makes plant-based milks at the push of a button. Al...
Own Who You Are To Live a Fulfilling Life
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The only way to live a fulfilling life is to own who you are. In this week's episode of Reflect Forward: Advice from a CEO, I tell a story about my ...
Create High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes w/ Dane Espegard
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The sy...
Find Common Ground with an Annoying Coworker
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all work with challenging people; sometimes, you have to find common ground with someone you don’t like. And it’s easy to focus on why we don’...
Use the Gift of Failure to Better Yourself w/ Justin Skinner
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Justin Skinner is a farm-raised entrepreneur, author, speaker and performance coach. He is the author of the book “Professional Failure” an...
What the Heck is Quiet Quitting Anyway?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is quiet quitting and what can you do about it? Quieting quitting is a broadly used and mostly misunderstood term for “not quitting your job bu...
Build Your Reputation to Create Success w/ Moshe Popack
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Moshe Popack is a third-generation entrepreneur and the owner and president of YMP Real Estate Management LLC. The company has a market presenc...
How to Disagree with Employees in Meetings
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever disagreed with an employee in a meeting? How did it go? Did it shut things down, or did it spark debate and dialog? The best leaders kno...
Overcome Rejection to Launch a Successful Business w/ Julie Broad
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Julie Broad is the founder of the self-publishing service firm Book Launchers and Amazon's Overall #1 Best Selling Author. Julie knows what it ...
How to Be a More Persuasive Leader
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Persuasion is an essential skill for any leader. You must be able to share a compelling vision and inspire people to change. All without them feeling ...
Helping Women Founders Scale Their Companies w/ Eleanor Beaton
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Eleanor Beaton is the founder of SafiMedia, an education & coaching company for women entrepreneurs. Everyone at SafiMedia is committed to adva...
How to Stop the Endless Worry Cycle
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all experience the worry cycle. According to a Psychology Today article, “at least one in four Americans – about 65 million of us—will meet t...
How Leaders Inspire and Motivate Gen Zers w/ Dr. Santor Nishizaki
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr. Santor Nishizaki is the founder and CEO of Mulholland Consulting Group, whose mission is to help organizations increase generational awaren...
How To Cultivate an Ownership Mindset within Your Team
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As I've developed the StoneAge employee-owned culture and grown our company, I've learned that the best kind of culture is one where employees share a...
How Hiring a Life Coach Can Skyrocket Growth w/ Barbara Gormally
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Barbara Gormally is a professional life coach based in Durango, CO. After a long career in HR and Training and Development, Barbara attended se...
How To Master Doing Hard Things
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get good at doing hard things? How do you master doing hard things? We as leaders always have to do hard things. We have tough decisions to...
How to Achieve Fully Authentic Success featuring Frankie Russo
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Frankie Russo is all about fully achieving not just success but authentic success. According to Frankie, sometimes, we have to shatter somethin...
Five Ways To Motivate Employees In Uncertainty
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you inspire your team in the face of uncertainty and at risk of burnout? We will talk about that in today’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advic...
How to Build a People-Centric Company w/ Jocelyne Morin-Nurse
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jocelyne has been called an "architect of success," possessing an "impressive understanding of business." In a career that took her from public...
Four Ways to Be a High Impact Leader
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're listening to this podcast, I must assume that you are interested in leadership development and becoming a high-impact leader. But the path t...