The Grounded Leader Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Grounded Sessions - Learning Influence with Brittany
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Grounded Session of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill sits down with a close friend and industry leader to explore the ...
Grounded Sessions - Every Interaction is a Sale with Bennett Maxwell
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Grounded Sessions on The Grounded Leader Podcast with your host, Kevin Stanfill. In this session, Kevin sits down with B...
Grounded Session - Adaptability & Entrepreneurial Growth with Bennett Maxwell
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode ofGrounded Sessions, host Kevin Stanfill sits down with entrepreneur Bennett Maxwell to discuss his journey from door-to-door sales to...
Grounded Sessions - Homesteading & Leadership Lessons with Marjory Wildcraft
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special edition of Grounded Sessions on The Grounded Leader Podcast with host Kevin Stanfill. In this episode, Kevin sits down with Marjo...
Grounded Sessions - Rooted Resilience: The Power of Growing Your Own Food with Marjorie Wildcraft
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌱 Why Growing Our Own Food Matters 🌱 In this continuation from last week's Grounded Session, Kevin Stanfill dives into an insightful convers...
Episode 15: Fortify and Lead | Sharing the Gospel: Preparing for the Second Coming
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📣Welcome back to The Grounded Leader Podcast, where we focus on fortifying the pillars of fitness, leadership, and light in our lives. 🔦 This ...
Grounded Sessions - Why Grow Your Own Food? with Marjory Wildcraft of the Grow Network
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Grounded Session on The Grounded Leader Podcast! 🌍 Today, host, Kevin Stanfill, sits down with the inspiring Marjory Wildcraft, ...
Episode 14: Fortify and Lead | Leading with Integrity in a Corrupt World
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill explores the crucial role of integrity in leadership during times of poli...
Grounded Sessions - Knowledge is Power with David Mejia
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Grounded Leader Podcast! In this episode of Grounded Sessions, host, Kevin Stanfill, sits down with David Mejia, a remarkable individua...
Bonus Episode - Defend Faith, Defend Freedom
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, Grounded Leader! This episode serves as a rallying call for disciple leaders—those willing to defend their faith and principles while un...
Episode 13: Fortify and Lead | Fitness as a Leadership Tool
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Grounded Leader Podcast! In this episode, Kevin Stanfill dives into the vital connection between fitness and effective leadership. As...
Grounded Sessions - Unlocking Opportunities with Prompt Engineering
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Grounded Leaders! In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, Kevin sits down with Pedro Alves to discuss the transformative power of genera...
Grounded Sessions - Measuring ROI on AI Initiatives with Pedro Alves
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Grounded Leaders! In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, Kevin and Pedro Alves dive into the crucial topic of measuring the return on i...
Grounded Sessions - The Future of Hiring with AI with Pedro Alves
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Grounded Leaders! In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, Kevin sits down with Pedro Alves to explore the intersection of artificial int...
Grounded Sessions - Balancing Innovation and Fairness with Pedro Alves
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, Grounded Leaders! In this insightful episode, Kevin interviews Pedro Alves, diving into the intersection of hiring practices, analytics, and ar...
Grounded Sessions - Leadership Lessons in Growth and Letting Go with Patrick Sedivy
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, Grounded Leaders! In the final part of Kevin's interview with Cumorah Academy Founder, Patrick Sedivy, they explore profound leadership insigh...
Grounded Sessions - Willingness in Teams with Patrick Sedivy
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, Grounded Leaders! In this continuation of Kevin's interview with Cumorah Academy Founder, Patrick Sedivy, they tackle essential leadership topi...
Grounded Sessions - Making Mistakes with Patrick Sedivy
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin Stanfill talks with Patrick Sedivy, Founder of Cumorah Academy, about the value of failure in personal and professional growth....
Grounded Sessions - Balancing Action, Empathy, and Influence w/ Patrick Sedivy
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, Kevin Stanfill and Patrick Sedivy dive into the essence of grounded leadership. They discuss how true ...
Episode 12: The Armor of Preparation | Prepare to Win
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of The Armor of Preparation series! This week on The Grounded Leader Podcast, host, Kevin Stanfill, dives into what it me...
Grounded Sessions - Unlocking Potential with Pedro Alves
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill sits down with the insightful and inspiring Pedro Alves to explore the journey of ...
Episode 11: The Armor of Preparation | Endure, Lead, Defend
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, we dive into the heart of leadership. This conversation is about more than just resilience—it’s ab...
Grounded Sessions: Leadership Perspectives on AI, Transparency, and Strategic Innovation with Janette Camacho
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, we dive into an insightful conversation with a seasoned leader, Janette Camacho, to explore the evolvi...
Grounded Sessions - Leadership Qualities with Patrick Sedivy
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great leader? In this insightful episode, Kevin Stanfill, with guest, Patrick Sedivy, explore the essential qualities of leadership. Toge...
Episode 10: The Armor of Preparation | The Ready Leader
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill dives into the concept of "The Ready Leader." He explores the importance of being ...
Grounded Sessions - A Conversation on Growth and Mindfulness with Brittany Gentilhomme
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill welcomes Brittany Gentilhomme, a multifaceted leader and assistant superintendent ...
The Armor of Preparation | Prepare to Lead, Prepare to Win
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re launching a powerful new series called The Armor of Preparation. This series is inspired by the scripture in Doctrine & Covenants ...
Grounded Sessions - Leadership Insights from Industry Game-Changers w/ Jaideep Parashar
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kevin Stanfill sits down with Jaideep Parashar, founder and director of ReThynk AI Innovation and Research Pvt Ltd, to explore t...
Episode 8: Sharpening the Sword | Overcoming Personal & Spiritual Adversity
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Grounded Leader Podcast! In today’s episode, we're diving into overcoming personal and spiritual adversity in our ongoing series...
Grounded Sessions - Human-Centered Leadership in an AI-Driven World with Janette Camacho
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin is joined by Janette Camacho, a Samsung-affiliated educator in AI and tech, to explore how leaders can thrive in the AI revolut...
Episode 7: Sharpening the Sword | Becoming a True Disciple of Jesus Christ
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sharpening the Sword, host Kevin Stanfill focuses on what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Discipleship goes beyond...
Grounded Sessions - Generative AI for Business Growth w/ Pedro Alves
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill engages in an insightful conversation with AI expert and project manager Pedro Alv...
Episode 6: Sharpening the Sword | Forging Our Swords: How Leaders Are Refined During Times of Crisis
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill delves into how great leaders remain steadfast during times of crisis. He explores...
Grounded Sessions - Teaching Ethics to Overcome Tech Phobia w/ Chidi Onyebuchukwu
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill invites his good friend, Chidi, a Digital Marketing and Communication Specialist ...
Episode 5 : Sharpening the Sword | Building Physical Fitness for Resilience
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks the start of a new series: Sharpening the Sword. Nations that desire peace must be prepared for war. Join Kevin Stanfill, Founder o...
Grounded Sessions - Leading with Vision and Drive w/ Patrick Sedivy
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Grounded Session, Kevin Stanfill sits down with Patrick Sedivy, Founder of Cumorah Academy, to explore the intersection of leadership, purpose...
Episode 4: The Foundation | Christian Discipleship, Light, and Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ll be talking about Light—how it brings order to our lives and prepares us to understand the signs of the times. As the world grows dark...
Grounded Sessions - AI Training & Regulation in HR and Hiring w/ Annaka McClelland
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Grounded Session, Kevin dives deep with Annaka McClelland on the incredible potential—and hidden pitfalls—of AI in today's world. Can ...
Episode 3: The Foundation | The Leader's Mindset, the Perspective of Command, and The Warpath
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about Vision— We will explore what truly distinguishes a leader from a follower and how to cultivate a mindset that aligns wi...
Grounded Sessions - Ownership w/ Oswaldo Tello
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead teams across diverse industries and cultures? Join Kevin Stanfill as he sits down with Oswaldo, a seasoned business administ...
Episode 2: The Foundation | Building Mental & Physical Toughness
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest series on The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill introduces “The Foundation,” a deep dive into the core principles of ment...
Grounded Sessions - The Motivation Behind Leadership w/ Kelvin Bailey
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead with impact in a rapidly evolving world? How can self-awareness shape your leadership journey? Join host Kevin Stanfill as h...
Grounded Sessions - Broad Leadership Metrics w/ Dr. Surekha Nair
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kevin as he chats with Dr. Surekha Nair, a seasoned HR Strategist, Business Partner, and Architect with over 25 years of experience across divers...
The Grounded Leader Podcast: Day One
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Grounded Leader Podcast, host Kevin Stanfill shares the renewed vision and mission of the show. With a focus on leaders...
Grounded Sessions - Approaching AI as a Leader w/ Pedro Alves
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro Alves is a project manager with expertise in artificial intelligence, supports businesses in harnessing the transformative power of generative A...
Grounded Sessions - Grounded Leadership Takes Effort w/ Chidi Onyebuchukwu
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chidi Onyebuchukwu is a Digital Marketing and Communication Specialist currently contributing to and leading marketing efforts at Solen Software Group...
Grounded Sessions - Creating Value & Leveraging Artificial Intelligence w/ Annaka McClelland
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annaka McClelland is a data analyst at John Deere and is President of Marketing at the AI Society at Brigham Young University-Idaho. In this Grounded ...
Grounded Sessions - Make Things Happen Through Leadership w/ Oswaldo Tello
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oswaldo is a senior professional in business administration, with deep knowledge, extensive experience, and a passion for assisting small businesses ...
Grounded Sessions - Leadership as a Catalyst for Developing Great Teams w/ Kelvin Bailey
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin Bailey is a VP of engineering and process improvement with 15+ years’ experience in all facets of operations management as well as manufactur...
Grounded Sessions - Being Respected vs. Being Liked w/ Charlie Marx
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss being respected as a leader versus b...
Grounded Sessions - Perspective Drives Career Growth w/ Brittany Gentilhomme
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Gentilhomme is an Assistant Superintendent at R.C. Mathews Contractor and serves on the board of the National Association of Women in Constru...
Grounded Sessions - Authenticity as a Core Competency w/ Surekha Nair
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Surekha Nair is a leader offering over 25 years in strategic HR management. In this episode, we discuss leading high performing teams. Follo...
Grounded Sessions - Becoming a Servant Leader w/ Charlie Marx
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss servant leadership. Follow me on ...
Grounded Sessions - Leadership at Every Level w/ Dr. Surekha Nair
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Surekha Nair is a leader offering over 25 years in strategic HR management. In this episode, we discuss leading high performing teams. Follow m...
Grounded Sessions - Conversations About Performance w/ Dr. Surekha Nair
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Surekha Nair is a leader offering over 25 years in strategic HR management. In this episode, we discuss leading high performing teams. Follow me o...
Education as the Key w/ Serge A. Zadi
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Serge A. Zadi is a leader with over a decade of experience in operations management and language services. This clip is from an exclusive presentation...
Who Leads High Performing Teams?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been said that there is no such thing as bad teams - only bad leaders. But on the subject of high-performance, can a team achieve its highest p...
Grounded Sessions - Strategic Talent Management w/ Charlie Marx
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss the high stakes of leadership. Follo...
Self-Reliance - Eliminating Constraints on Career Growth
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want you to imagine a pipe and along this pipe, you have two valves. These valves, when adjusted, restrict flow through the pipe when tightened, and...
Leveraging Influence Instead of Authority
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the nature of management that you will have to tell people the same thing over and over again. Sometimes it can be tiresome, but the fact of th...
Grounded Sessions - Take the High Ground w/ Charlie Marx
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss the high stakes of leadership. Follo...
Education for Better Work - Reverse Engineering & Options for Education/Learning
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you approach an educational resource - a degree or certificate - think backwards from the desired outcome, don't think forward from an unde...
Being Respected vs Being Liked
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather be respected or be liked? This is something leaders have struggled with forever because humans are social beings and the need to belo...
Grounded Sessions - The High Stakes of Leadership w/ Charlie Marx
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss the high stakes of leadership. Foll...
Education for Better Work - 3 Levels of Workplace Value
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something you will hear throughout the self-reliance course is that companies/clients hire people who provide value. Knowing this, it becomes importan...
Visionary Leaders Require Clarity
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Visionary leaders see things before they become a reality. While being a visionary is an extraordinary leadership gift, it’s also a liability for a ...
Grounded Sessions - Don't Lead by Fear w/ Charlie Marx
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Marx is a leader with 15+ years experience in operations management. In this Grounded Session, we discuss leading with influence rather than w...
How to Build a Leadership Team
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No one in your organization should be doing things their way. There should be no proprietary knowledge when it comes to your team members’ expertise...
Education for Better Work - "Defining Success"
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In sports, if you asked what success means, someone might say success is having more points on the scoreboard than the other team at the end of the ga...
Developing teams is about getting better, faster
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a new person up to speed takes intention. You have to look at every day, every shift, every moment as invaluable. As a leader who wants to dup...
Education for Better Work - "Job Realities"
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Job Reality #1 Employers pay well for some jobs and very little for others. But there are options: Pick jobs that pay little but do a lot of them....
"You’re it…until you’re dead or until I find somebody better."
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our leadership roles are temporary - we will either die or somebody better replaces us. But finding somebody better to replace us doesn’t always mea...
Education For Better Work - "Knowing The Options"
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many options when it comes to education. There are also options on how we leverage the education or training we receive to earn more mone...
Self-Sufficient Leaders Don't Get Promoted
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders must rise above ambiguity and remain relevant if they hope to establish something long-term. Follow me on LinkedIn for leadership training....
Changing Direction While Not Confusing People
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prioritize tasks?
Be the Loudest Person in the Room
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a tendency for leaders to surround themselves with these “yes men” and it spells disaster for teams big and small.
How to Promote the Right People
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when an employee is ready to go to the next level? Follow me on LinkedIn for leadership training!
Can a Grounded Leader Be Competitive?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is competition healthy in every culture?
Making a "Bad Call"
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making a bad call is the result of a narrow perspective. Sometimes, it happens because you’re trying to solve a complicated problem quickly. Other t...
Whose Standards Are They Anyway?
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If we don’t even know what success looks like, how can we expect others to know how to achieve it in our teams and organizations? I know a lot of m...
Be Different, Create Something Special
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I ran a shop, I always told my team that we were different and so we needed to do things differently than other stores. We set standards of exce...
Core Values Drive Team Alignment
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the intended result of teamwork is crucial to creating team alignment. Follow me on LinkedIn.
Delivering Bad News
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It won’t matter much why your team is struggling to anyone other than your team. That’s why coaching and developing your team is your first priori...
Building Capability in Self-reliant Employees
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As I’ve discussed previously, employees become self-reliant when they can hold their own - these employees need little supervision, the manager view...
You Live and Die by Training Your Team
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I spent my first years running a shop doing it all. I didn't realize that I had the key to developing and training a staff in front of me all along. F...
Approachable Leaders Get Things Done
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, you can get a lot done as a manager when you are directly involved. Sometimes, that’s the only way it will get done. The problem is, ...
Self-Reliant Employees Need Development
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The key to sustained growth in your company or store is to bring new people up to speed…fast! You’re going to lose them if you don’t. https://ww...
The Silver Bullet for Hiring, Training, and Keeping Employees
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the silver bullet for hiring, training, and keeping employees?
You Can't Train Attitude
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Something I learned about hiring early on is that most of the qualities of great hires are attitudes, such as being committed, helpful, trustworthy, h...
Values Versus Policies
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As I honed my own management-style, I realized that rather than enforce policies handed down by the folks at corporate, I would share values with my t...