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Leadership Episodes

July 8, 2025

Built, Not Born: The Hidden Power of Deliberate Leadership

In this episode, Rob Levin speaks with Laura Crothers, founder and CEO of Crothers Consulting, about how leadership planning and deliberate talent development can dramatically impact company growth—especially for small and mi...

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July 1, 2025

The Biggest Leak in Your P&L Might Be Your Culture

Episode Summary In this episode, Shawn Busse, Founder and CEO of Kinesis, shares why aligning culture, brand, and strategy isn’t just a feel-good exercise — it’s a growth strategy. He explains how values-driven leadership can...

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June 24, 2025

The Hidden Misalignment Costing You Growth, Energy, and Retention

In this episode, leadership coach and consultant Adrienne Duffy shares how business owners can build aligned, high-performing teams by connecting vision, values, and unique abilities. She introduces the Nexus Project framewor...

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June 17, 2025

Want $200M Results? Start with a 5-Year Plan

In this episode, Rob sits down with Dan Donnelly, seasoned energy, real estate, and startup investor, and founder of Donnelly Mechanical. Dan shares how he built one of NYC’s top commercial HVAC firms by putting people first—...

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June 10, 2025

Build for a Big Exit – Even If You’re Not Selling

In this episode, Rob sits down with Lewis Schiff, entrepreneur, author, and Chairman of Birthing of Giants. Lewis shares his insights on what it takes to scale a business, build the right leadership team, and prepare a compan...

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June 3, 2025

Why Culture Fails – and How Systems Can Fix It

In this episode, Don Harkey, CEO and Founder of People Centric Consulting Group, joins Rob to explore how systems—not slogans—create strong cultures. They talk about what it means to balance empowerment with alignment, the hi...

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May 27, 2025

You’re a CEO – Not a Hero: How to Maximize Your Team’s Effectiveness

In this episode, Rob sits down with Jennifer Berkowitz, founder of R&J Advisory Group and Freedom Goal Group, and a seasoned coach to mid-market CEOs and leadership teams. Jennifer shares what it really takes to scale a compa...

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May 13, 2025

Is It Time to Fire the Founder?

In this episode, Rob Levin talks with Nick Herinckx, Co-CEO of Oxygen and seasoned executive coach, to explore how a founder’s role evolves as a business scales. Drawing from experience coaching over 100 CEOs and leading multiple companies himself, Nick breaks down what leaders often get wrong. Fro…

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May 5, 2025

How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout

In this episode, Rob chats with Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cooke, a company renowned for building award-winning construction projects through innovation and leadership. Peter shares how he’s transformed the traditionally m...

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March 25, 2025

Why Your Best Employees Leave (And What to Do About It)

In this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin chats with Mark Taylor—CEO coach, entrepreneur, and leadership expert—on what truly separates great leaders from the rest. They dive into why leadership development is often overlooked, the...

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March 18, 2025

The Hidden Drain on Your Bottom Line: Unused Human Capacity

On this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin interviews Bob Borcherdt, Founder and CEO of IN2GREAT and discuss how you can unlock the hidden potential within your organization. Bob delves into the root causes, emphasizing the critical...

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March 4, 2025

Are You the Bottleneck? How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Growth

What does it take to build a company that runs itself? In this episode, Rob Levin and Chris Beer dive into the real challenges behind business growth—hint: it’s not just about hiring an integrator. Chris explains how leaders can create clarity,...

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