Podcast Episodes

A thriving organizational culture doesn’t have to be the result of years-long transformations or top-down mandates. For leaders navigating fast-changing environments, the ability to influence and enhance culture through small, targeted actions is a game-changer. This episode explores how practical “culture hacks”—simple shifts in meetings, trust-building, failing visibly, team connection, and creativity—can rapidly foster greater […]

Trust isn’t something we typically think of as having an economic value. But scratch the surface behind the numbers appearing on any company’s balance sheet and trust — or a lack of it — appears everywhere. When trust increases, so do output, morale, retention, innovation and loyalty. Conversely, a lack of trust is a company’s single biggest expense. At the core, problems are never about leadership, communication, sales, marketing or even finances. Every issue falls under one or more of the “8 Pillars of Trust.” These pillars correspond to eight specific traits that the most trusted leaders, brands and organizations…

Leadership and leaders can stagnate just like companies. From time to time we leaders must challenge ourselves in new ways to ensure that we are still growing as a leader and person. From 1 February 2021 and for 75 days straight I did just that. I and a group of 15 men took on Andy […]

A year ago, business leaders around the world began grappling with the pandemic and its massive impact on the workplace, the economy, and people’s lives. Largely isolated and working from home, top executives were not only forced to quickly figure out how to adapt to keep their company running. They also had time to re-examine […]

Organizational culture is a powerful force that influences everything from employee engagement to business outcomes. For leaders striving to achieve peak performance, cultivating a high performing culture isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s an essential driver of sustainable success. A positive, purposeful culture attracts and retains top talent, energizes teams, and ensures that every member finds meaning […]

The importance of strategy cannot be understated. You organization is like a ship and its strategy is the rudder. With out the rudder, the ship will sail in circles and ultimately go nowhere. With a steady rudder (strategy) and an experience Captain (you the leader) your ship will get to its destination. Sure there'll be waves along the way, maybe a detour or two, but that is how you operate to achieve success. Brad Chase has had a broad and extensive business career. He has advised leaders of businesses of many different sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, and…