Trailblazing Leaders https://linktr.ee/trailblazingleaderspodcast en Trailblazing Leaders is a groundbreaking series brought to you by Russell Kern, spotlighting exceptional corporate leaders who demonstrate talent development, growth and employee engagement go hand in hand with profitability. In this podcast, Russell engages with thought leaders who have mastered the art of authentic leadership for robust business impact. Discover compelling stories, innovative practices, and transformative ideas proving investing in the growth of all talent is a powerful driver of corporate achievement and your leadership legacy. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1b8bef64-f05b-11ee-99ad-1f9e0ba60849/image/e02edbb5c2908e686df78f51d6e012ee.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Trailblazing Leaders https://linktr.ee/trailblazingleaderspodcast no episodic with Russell Kern Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Trailblazing Leaders is a groundbreaking series brought to you by Russell Kern, spotlighting exceptional corporate leaders who demonstrate talent development, growth and employee engagement go hand in hand with profitability. In this podcast, Russell engages with thought leaders who have mastered the art of authentic leadership for robust business impact. Discover compelling stories, innovative practices, and transformative ideas proving investing in the growth of all talent is a powerful driver of corporate achievement and your leadership legacy. Trailblazing Leaders is a groundbreaking series brought to you by Russell Kern, spotlighting exceptional corporate leaders who demonstrate talent development, growth and employee engagement go hand in hand with profitability. In this podcast, Russell engages with thought leaders who have mastered the art of authentic leadership for robust business impact. Discover compelling stories, innovative practices, and transformative ideas proving investing in the growth of all talent is a powerful driver of corporate achievement and your leadership legacy.

]]> trailblazingleaderswithrussell@gmail.com Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI with Joretha Johnson In this episode, Russell Kern sits down with organizational development expert Joretha Johnson to unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges in today’s workplace: how leaders can remain truly human in an increasingly AI-driven world. They explore why authentic coaching, empathy, and relational intelligence are becoming the differentiators that determine whether teams thrive or fracture under pressure and understand what “human advantage” really means in the AI era. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast In this episode, Russell Kern sits down with organizational development expert Joretha Johnson to unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges in today’s workplace: how leaders can remain truly human in an increasingly AI-driven world. They explore why authentic coaching, empathy, and relational intelligence are becoming the differentiators that determine whether teams thrive or fracture under pressure and understand what “human advantage” really means in the AI era. In this episode, Russell Kern sits down with organizational development expert Joretha Johnson to unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges in today’s workplace: how leaders can remain truly human in an increasingly AI-driven world.

They explore why authentic coaching, empathy, and relational intelligence are becoming the differentiators that determine whether teams thrive or fracture under pressure and understand what “human advantage” really means in the AI era.

]]> 1831 no Building Strong Relationships in Leadership with Jason Clement Sports Facilities Companies’ CEO, Jason Clement, discusses the value of building lifelong relationships with a long-term perspective in leadership and how this approach can positively impact interactions, decision-making, and overall success. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:34:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Sports Facilities Companies’ CEO, Jason Clement, discusses the value of building lifelong relationships with a long-term perspective in leadership and how this approach can positively impact interactions, decision-making, and overall success. Sports Facilities Companies’ CEO, Jason Clement, discusses the value of building lifelong relationships with a long-term perspective in leadership and how this approach can positively impact interactions, decision-making, and overall success.

]]> 2737 no The CEO's Role in Building a People-Centric Culture In this episode, we delve into the crucial role CEOs play in shaping a people-centric work culture. Renee Hollinger shares how Salt Security's CEO demonstrates care for employees, maintains transparency, and seeks regular feedback, setting the tone for the entire organization. Discover the impact of leadership on employee engagement and learn strategies for creating a thriving, people-focused workplace. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast In this episode, we delve into the crucial role CEOs play in shaping a people-centric work culture. Renee Hollinger shares how Salt Security's CEO demonstrates care for employees, maintains transparency, and seeks regular feedback, setting the tone for the entire organization. Discover the impact of leadership on employee engagement and learn strategies for creating a thriving, people-focused workplace. In this episode, we delve into the crucial role CEOs play in shaping a people-centric work culture. Renee Hollinger shares how Salt Security's CEO demonstrates care for employees, maintains transparency, and seeks regular feedback, setting the tone for the entire organization. Discover the impact of leadership on employee engagement and learn strategies for creating a thriving, people-focused workplace.

]]> 1628 no Mastering Leadership Styles for Optimal Team Performance with Sean Riches | Part 2 Effective leaders know how to adapt their style to fit the situation and the needs of their team members. In this episode, we dive into the four key leadership styles – directing, mentoring, coaching, and empowering – and explore when and how to apply each one. Gain the skills and confidence to flex your leadership approach and bring out the best in your team. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:18:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Effective leaders know how to adapt their style to fit the situation and the needs of their team members. In this episode, we dive into the four key leadership styles – directing, mentoring, coaching, and empowering – and explore when and how to apply each one. Gain the skills and confidence to flex your leadership approach and bring out the best in your team. Effective leaders know how to adapt their style to fit the situation and the needs of their team members. In this episode, we dive into the four key leadership styles – directing, mentoring, coaching, and empowering – and explore when and how to apply each one. Gain the skills and confidence to flex your leadership approach and bring out the best in your team.

]]> 2379 no The 3-Part Team Leader Habit for Improving Every Day with Sean Riches | Part 1 Discover the power of the CAP model to take your team's performance to the next level. Sean Riches, founder of Erskine Nash Associates, reveals how improving team Clarity, Alignment and Behavior drives outstanding results. Learn practical techniques you can apply immediately with your own team. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:28:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Discover the power of the CAP model to take your team's performance to the next level. Sean Riches, founder of Erskine Nash Associates, reveals how improving team Clarity, Alignment and Behavior drives outstanding results. Learn practical techniques you can apply immediately with your own team. Discover the power of the CAP model to take your team's performance to the next level. Sean Riches, founder of Erskine Nash Associates, reveals how improving team Clarity, Alignment and Behavior drives outstanding results. Learn practical techniques you can apply immediately with your own team.

]]> 2939 no Fueling Employee Growth Through New Opportunities with Arnaud Teil Explore how Pure Storage provides growth opportunities for employees through new roles and continuous learning. With 10-20% of positions filled internally, see how internal mobility is a top priority. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:35:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Explore how Pure Storage provides growth opportunities for employees through new roles and continuous learning. With 10-20% of positions filled internally, see how internal mobility is a top priority. Explore how Pure Storage provides growth opportunities for employees through new roles and continuous learning. With 10-20% of positions filled internally, see how internal mobility is a top priority.

]]> 2885 no Integrating Military Talent in Corporate America with Matt Disher Discover how Cushman Wakefield's Matt Disher is leading the charge in recruiting, retaining, and developing military veterans in the corporate workforce. Learn about the unique skills and experience veterans bring and how to overcome biases in the hiring process. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:14:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Discover how Cushman Wakefield's Matt Disher is leading the charge in recruiting, retaining, and developing military veterans in the corporate workforce. Learn about the unique skills and experience veterans bring and how to overcome biases in the hiring process. Discover how Cushman Wakefield's Matt Disher is leading the charge in recruiting, retaining, and developing military veterans in the corporate workforce. Learn about the unique skills and experience veterans bring and how to overcome biases in the hiring process.

]]> 2516 no Building Trust Through Transparent Communication with Gillian Davis Transparent communication is key to building trust within your organization. Gillian Davis reveals how Mission North implements frequent feedback mechanisms, anonymous Q&A sessions, and engagement surveys to foster open dialogue. Discover practical tips for creating a safe space where employees feel heard and valued, leading to increased loyalty and performance. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:33:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Transparent communication is key to building trust within your organization. Gillian Davis reveals how Mission North implements frequent feedback mechanisms, anonymous Q&A sessions, and engagement surveys to foster open dialogue. Discover practical tips for creating a safe space where employees feel heard and valued, leading to increased loyalty and performance. Transparent communication is key to building trust within your organization. Gillian Davis reveals how Mission North implements frequent feedback mechanisms, anonymous Q&A sessions, and engagement surveys to foster open dialogue. Discover practical tips for creating a safe space where employees feel heard and valued, leading to increased loyalty and performance.

]]> 3002 no What is The Key to Innovative Teams with Mel Torrie Trying to imitate Steve Jobs' leadership style left Mel Torrie feeling inadequate and inauthentic. Discover how promoting humility and psychological safety can supercharge teamwork and innovation as the CEO of Autonomous Solutions Inc., shares his insights on creating a culture where everyone's ideas are valued. Learn why betting on your people is the ultimate competitive advantage. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:35:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Trying to imitate Steve Jobs' leadership style left Mel Torrie feeling inadequate and inauthentic. Discover how promoting humility and psychological safety can supercharge teamwork and innovation as the CEO of Autonomous Solutions Inc., shares his insights on creating a culture where everyone's ideas are valued. Learn why betting on your people is the ultimate competitive advantage. Trying to imitate Steve Jobs' leadership style left Mel Torrie feeling inadequate and inauthentic. Discover how promoting humility and psychological safety can supercharge teamwork and innovation as the CEO of Autonomous Solutions Inc., shares his insights on creating a culture where everyone's ideas are valued. Learn why betting on your people is the ultimate competitive advantage.

]]> 2849 no Scaling Impact as a Leader with Angela Cheng-Cimini Join Russell Kern as he welcomes the Senior Vice President of CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela Cheng-Cimini. Listen as they dive into the future of hyper-personalized employee experiences, why being a manager is a path to fulfillment, not a grind, and learn to scale your impact and find gratification by inspiring and amplifying others. Learn how tailoring work, skills, pay, and benefits can attract and retain top talent. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:29:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Join Russell Kern as he welcomes the Senior Vice President of CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela Cheng-Cimini. Listen as they dive into the future of hyper-personalized employee experiences, why being a manager is a path to fulfillment, not a grind, and learn to scale your impact and find gratification by inspiring and amplifying others. Learn how tailoring work, skills, pay, and benefits can attract and retain top talent. Join Russell Kern as he welcomes the Senior Vice President of CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela Cheng-Cimini. Listen as they dive into the future of hyper-personalized employee experiences, why being a manager is a path to fulfillment, not a grind, and learn to scale your impact and find gratification by inspiring and amplifying others. Learn how tailoring work, skills, pay, and benefits can attract and retain top talent.

]]> 2086 no The Power of Humble Leadership with Jess Larsen Join Russell Kern as he hosts Jess Larsen, the mind behind "Innovation and Leadership," where insights from over 900 riveting interviews with leaders from all walks of life are unveiled. Delve into the essence of what makes effective leadership, exploring key themes of humility, self-confidence, dedication to team development, and the transformative power of active listening and reflective thinking. Discover the qualities that unite successful leaders, from billionaires to pro athletes, as Jess shares the common threads of seeking disconfirming evidence, the value of negative feedback, and the significance of solitude in connecting the dots for innovation. Wed, 15 May 2024 18:31:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Join Russell Kern as he hosts Jess Larsen, the mind behind "Innovation and Leadership," where insights from over 900 riveting interviews with leaders from all walks of life are unveiled. Delve into the essence of what makes effective leadership, exploring key themes of humility, self-confidence, dedication to team development, and the transformative power of active listening and reflective thinking. Discover the qualities that unite successful leaders, from billionaires to pro athletes, as Jess shares the common threads of seeking disconfirming evidence, the value of negative feedback, and the significance of solitude in connecting the dots for innovation. Join Russell Kern as he hosts Jess Larsen, the mind behind "Innovation and Leadership," where insights from over 900 riveting interviews with leaders from all walks of life are unveiled. Delve into the essence of what makes effective leadership, exploring key themes of humility, self-confidence, dedication to team development, and the transformative power of active listening and reflective thinking. Discover the qualities that unite successful leaders, from billionaires to pro athletes, as Jess shares the common threads of seeking disconfirming evidence, the value of negative feedback, and the significance of solitude in connecting the dots for innovation.

]]> 2799 no Appreciative Inquiry as the Antidote to Quiet Quitting with Ronald Fry With quiet quitting on the rise, leaders need new strategies to inspire their workforce. Join Russel Kern as he discusses this topic with Ronald Fry, and learn about the Appreciative Inquiry - the proven method for creating a culture where every employee feels valued, heard and eager to bring their best. Listen as Professor Ron Fry shares AI case studies and practical tips you can implement right away. Wed, 08 May 2024 16:17:00 -0000 full Trailblazing Leaders Podcast With quiet quitting on the rise, leaders need new strategies to inspire their workforce. Join Russel Kern as he discusses this topic with Ronald Fry, and learn about the Appreciative Inquiry - the proven method for creating a culture where every employee feels valued, heard and eager to bring their best. Listen as Professor Ron Fry shares AI case studies and practical tips you can implement right away. With quiet quitting on the rise, leaders need new strategies to inspire their workforce. Join Russel Kern as he discusses this topic with Ronald Fry, and learn about the Appreciative Inquiry - the proven method for creating a culture where every employee feels valued, heard and eager to bring their best. Listen as Professor Ron Fry shares AI case studies and practical tips you can implement right away.

]]> 3489 no Mindful Ideals in Modern Leadership with Matt Tenney Russell Kern welcomes Matt Tenney, exploring his journey from prison to becoming an acclaimed leadership expert. Discover how Matt's unique approach to leadership, rooted in mindfulness and service, has reshaped his vision of greatness and influenced his success as an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. In this interview, Matt shares insights on operational and people leadership, the critical role of inspiring greatness in others, and how a profound personal crisis led to a monastic lifestyle that revolutionized his understanding of service and leadership. Learn about the principles that drive Tenney's work, including the prioritization of people leadership and the application of monastic ideals to inspire and elevate those around him. Wed, 01 May 2024 15:26:00 -0000 full 1 3 Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Russell Kern welcomes Matt Tenney, exploring his journey from prison to becoming an acclaimed leadership expert. Discover how Matt's unique approach to leadership, rooted in mindfulness and service, has reshaped his vision of greatness and influenced his success as an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. In this interview, Matt shares insights on operational and people leadership, the critical role of inspiring greatness in others, and how a profound personal crisis led to a monastic lifestyle that revolutionized his understanding of service and leadership. Learn about the principles that drive Tenney's work, including the prioritization of people leadership and the application of monastic ideals to inspire and elevate those around him. Russell Kern welcomes Matt Tenney, exploring his journey from prison to becoming an acclaimed leadership expert. Discover how Matt's unique approach to leadership, rooted in mindfulness and service, has reshaped his vision of greatness and influenced his success as an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. In this interview, Matt shares insights on operational and people leadership, the critical role of inspiring greatness in others, and how a profound personal crisis led to a monastic lifestyle that revolutionized his understanding of service and leadership. Learn about the principles that drive Tenney's work, including the prioritization of people leadership and the application of monastic ideals to inspire and elevate those around him.

]]> 2586 no Building Trust Between CEO and CPO with Lisa Moore Trust is the foundation of any successful leadership team. On this episode, join Russell Kern as he welcomes Lisa Moore, Yahoo!'s Chief People Officer, and listen as she reveals how she and her CEO developed a strong partnership through honest conversations and transparency, the importance of people skills and how Yahoo! supports its leaders in developing these critical competencies. Wed, 01 May 2024 15:26:00 -0000 full 1 2 Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Trust is the foundation of any successful leadership team. On this episode, join Russell Kern as he welcomes Lisa Moore, Yahoo!'s Chief People Officer, and listen as she reveals how she and her CEO developed a strong partnership through honest conversations and transparency, the importance of people skills and how Yahoo! supports its leaders in developing these critical competencies. Trust is the foundation of any successful leadership team. On this episode, join Russell Kern as he welcomes Lisa Moore, Yahoo!'s Chief People Officer, and listen as she reveals how she and her CEO developed a strong partnership through honest conversations and transparency, the importance of people skills and how Yahoo! supports its leaders in developing these critical competencies.

]]> 2709 no The Power of Empathy in Leadership with Andre Caraco Join Russell Kern for an insightful conversation with Andre Caraco, a seasoned expert in film marketing and strategy. With over a decade of experience at Sony, Andre shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of listening, and the vital role of humor and levity in forging strong team dynamics. Learn from Andre’s journey through the marketing landscapes of iconic franchises like Spider-Man and James Bond, and get a deeper understanding of his approach to leadership that emphasizes diversity, respect, and collaboration. Wed, 01 May 2024 15:25:00 -0000 full 1 1 Trailblazing Leaders Podcast Join Russell Kern for an insightful conversation with Andre Caraco, a seasoned expert in film marketing and strategy. With over a decade of experience at Sony, Andre shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of listening, and the vital role of humor and levity in forging strong team dynamics. Learn from Andre’s journey through the marketing landscapes of iconic franchises like Spider-Man and James Bond, and get a deeper understanding of his approach to leadership that emphasizes diversity, respect, and collaboration. Join Russell Kern for an insightful conversation with Andre Caraco, a seasoned expert in film marketing and strategy. With over a decade of experience at Sony, Andre shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of listening, and the vital role of humor and levity in forging strong team dynamics. Learn from Andre’s journey through the marketing landscapes of iconic franchises like Spider-Man and James Bond, and get a deeper understanding of his approach to leadership that emphasizes diversity, respect, and collaboration.

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