Why Follow-Up Is a Leadership Practice with Doug C. Brown Let’s face it—“follow-up” doesn’t always have the best reputation. It... more

What if leadership was less about the boardroom and more about the octagon? In this episode, Dr. Mike Patterson welcomes... more

We’ve all heard Peter Drucker’s famous quote, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." But what does it really take to build... more

Ever dreamed of writing a book but felt overwhelmed by the process? In this episode of Mission First People Always,... more

What do leadership and ballet have in common? More than you might think! In this inspiring episode of Mission First... more

How can technical experts harness their unique strengths to become impactful leaders? Join Dr. Mike Patterson and Dr. Angelique Adams... more

How do you turn dreams into reality while leading teams through complex, high-stakes projects? Dr. Mike Patterson hosts a LIVE... more

In a competitive and ever-changing business world, is there room for kindness? Dr. Mike Patterson sits down with Brittany Martin,... more

In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is talking about being “triggered.” But what does it really mean, and... more

In today's fast-paced corporate world, balancing leadership with personal health is key to long-term success. Dr. Mike Patterson sits down... more

In a world where AI is rapidly reshaping the business landscape, what does it take to lead highly intelligent teams... more

Ever wondered why some stories stick with you while others fade away? Join Dr. Mike Patterson and storytelling master Josh... more

How do you navigate the difficult things in life and keep going? Better yet, how do you navigate the tough... more

Introduction Revenue is the lifeblood of any business and it’s one of the factors that determines success or failure. As... more

Introduction:  Over the past decade, the role of customer success has gained importance and prestige. On this episode of the... more

Carol Bowser, J.D is a workplace conflict expert. After practicing Employment Law for several years, Carol founded Conflict Management Strategies... more

History provides the opportunity to study the past through the lens of the present, but what makes history so exciting... more

Introduction The time-honored tradition of defining career development exclusively in terms of promotions, moves, and title changes is dead. Beyond,... more

It’s March and Women’s History Month, so what better way to celebrate than to speak with someone who leads an... more

Introduction Globally, 700 million people live below the poverty line–surviving on less than $2 per day. In Africa as a... more

On this Episode In this episode you’ll hear a conversation with sports psychologist, Dr. Tom Hanson. While Tom has worked... more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings you attend and wonder whether your time could be better... more

Introduction When nonprofits--or any organization for that matter--are poorly run, it inhibits their ability to deliver value for their customers... more

Introduction: Moms are the hardest working people we know. They juggle demanding careers and family responsibilities in ways that make... more

Introduction In this episode we focus on how to retain and engage Gen Z and younger Millennials, while also discussing... more

Introduction Have you ever wondered why some people tend to climb the career ladder effortlessly, while others get stuck a... more

Introduction Have you run into people who seem just a bit too nice? They are so accommodating and non-confrontational that... more

Introduction In this episode we explore three D’s of leadership: delegation, decision making, and dreaming. Two of the three are... more

Introduction I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “life happens.” It suggests the idea that despite our enthusiastic, gung-ho plans and... more

If you like the origin stories of great business ideas--especially great ideas that involve financial technology--that promise to do good... more

Have you ever dreamed about what it would be like to be your own boss? To become an entrepreneur with... more

Have you ever wanted to have an intimate conversation with someone who has played in a Rose Ball and coached... more

Introduction If you are stressed out, feel like you always have too much to do and too little time to... more

Many people will quickly say that they want to avoid conflict in the workplace. That’s not surprising because anyone who... more

Emotional Intelligence could be the reason you’re getting ahead in your career or could explain why you’re stuck. If you... more

On this Episode On this special two-part episode, you’ll hear from two seasoned leadership consulting professionals who come from very... more

On this special two-part episode, you’ll hear from two seasoned leadership consulting professionals who come from very different backgrounds, but... more

My guests on this episode believe that they have cracked the code on improved collaboration and creating healthy organizational culture.... more

On this episode, you’ll meet Pete Baker, a senior leader in Human Resources for a variety of organizations, who has... more

Have you ever wondered how learning leaders think about delivering leadership and employee development across a large enterprise? On this... more

Coaching is an approach to learning and personal and professional growth that creates self--awareness, drives transformational change, and provides much... more

The world is in dire need of better, more productive conversations. To support that assertion, all you have to do... more

We all admire at the courage, commitment, and success of the US Navy SEAL Teams. These warriors are often thought... more

According to the The World Economic Forum, Emotional Intelligence is one of the top-ten, must-have job skills of the twenty-first... more

What’s it like for a native of Tennessee to build a successful in learning, leadership development, and organizational development in... more

The transition from being a doer to a leader can be a difficult one for many people. Doers are outstanding... more

Many years ago, I had a professor in grad school who often said, “Your success will almost always be based... more

According to Diversity Wins, the third in a series of reports from famed management consulting firm, McKinsey and Company, the... more

According to the 2020 census, there are 62.1 million Hispanics in the United States or 18.7 percent of the population.... more

You’ve heard it a thousand times: “I hate all of the politics at work.” You may have even said it... more

You have likely been on some really good teams where everyone enjoyed working together and together, you accomplished some pretty... more

On today’s episode, we’re talking about what it takes to lead yourself well into retirement–and how to make that season... more

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states: “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others... more

Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and feel safe. Unfortunately, some workplace paradigms--and individual leaders--do a poor job of... more

Grief is both a very individual experience as well as a universal reality. At some point in our lives, we... more

Welcome back to the Mission First, People Always Podcast! We are back again with Dr. David Burkus for part two... more

Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! In today's episode, I'm offering my conversation with author, Dr. David... more

Resilience is the capacity to deal with difficulty, adapt, and come back stronger. It's something today's guest argues is critically... more

Welcome back to the Mission First People Always Podcast! Did you know? According to the Society for Human Resources Management... more

One of the goals of this podcast is to inspire you with stories of people who overcame adversity, worked hard,... more