Success Secrets and Stories
Intro - Podcast Purpose:
To share management leadership concepts that actually work.
You are responsible for your development as a leader. Don't expect the boss to invest the training budget in your career. Consider this podcast as an investment of time in your career, with a bit of management humor added at the same time.
To share management leadership concepts that actually work.
You are responsible for your development as a leader. Don't expect the boss to invest the training budget in your career. Consider this podcast as an investment of time in your career, with a bit of management humor added at the same time.
Episodes
75 episodes
Mastering Resilience: The Essential Leadership Skill for 2025
Forget every leadership trend you've heard about—2025 demands one skill above all others: Resilience. This captivating discussion between hosts John Wandolowski and Greg Powell delves deep into why resilience has become the corn...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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27:34
Words That Build (Or Break) Trust: Communication Essentials
Words shape our workplace environments, influencing employee morale, productivity, and relationships in profound ways. Effective leaders understand that conscious communication fosters psychological safety and inclusivity, creating spaces where...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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26:26
Breaking the Cycle: Interview with Ted Santos on Love, Leadership, and Disruption
In this Success, Secrets, and Stories podcast, John and Greg are interviewing Ted Santos. What if the key to transforming both your leadership and relationships lies in understanding conflict at its root? Ted Santos, founder and CEO...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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38:31
The Well-Being Revolution: Leadership That Changes Lives
Leadership transforms lives through wellbeing—this powerful concept forms the backbone of our exploration into how great leaders create environments where people thrive professionally and personally. When leaders prioritize employe...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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21:48
Ethics Under Pressure when Rushing to Judgement
When faced with mounting pressure to make quick decisions, how do you ensure your ethics don't get left behind? This fascinating deep dive explores the neuroscience behind decision-making speed and ethical choices, revealing why our brains tend...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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20:55
Realistic Optimism: Navigating Leadership Challenges
Can optimism truly be a leader's superpower in our unpredictable VUCA world? Join us for an insightful conversation with leadership coach Kelly Frazier Cox as we uncover how realistic optimism can transform challenges into opportunities. Drawin...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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23:42
Reimagining Responsibility: Redefine Personal and Professional Approach
Have you ever wondered what truly defines responsible leadership and how it shapes our personal and professional lives? Join Greg Powell and me as we unravel the complexities of this essential quality, drawing inspiration from Dr. Michael Durst...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:43
Influence Beyond Traditional Definition of Leadership
Unlock the secrets of true leadership influence and discover how to lead with respect and collaboration at the forefront. Drawing inspiration from Dale Carnegie's classic principles alongside modern insights from the Center for Creative Leaders...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:43
Welcoming Workplace - Breaking Hiring Barriers
Could shifting your focus from degrees to skills revolutionize your hiring process and boost your business's success? Join us for an eye-opening discussion with our HR expert, Greg, who unveils how modern hiring practices are evolving to meet i...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:24
The Empowerment Mindset - Think, Empower, Achieve!
Unlock the secrets of effective leadership and transform your decision-making skills with insights from industry giants like Jeff Bezos and Mary Barra. This episode promises to equip you with the critical thinking tools vital for navigating com...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:57
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Excellence
Unlock the secrets to becoming a more effective leader by mastering emotional intelligence. Learn how to harness the power of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills to transform your leadership style. Discover h...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:26
Exploring Movie wisdom with MBR wisdom: The secret to life in one word
This episode explores the heart of love and responsibility, showcasing how these concepts drive fulfillment in both personal and professional realms. By connecting Curly's wisdom from "City Slickers" to modern leadership practices, we discuss t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:49
Transforming Leadership to Boost Team Morale
Unlock the secrets to a motivated workforce and revolutionize your leadership approach with insights that can propel your company to new heights. Imagine a workplace brimming with enthusiasm, dedication, and a proactive attitude—where absenteei...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:59
The Power of Wellness Programs for Enhanced Productivity and Retention
Explore the transformative power of employee wellness programs with Greg Powell and me, as we uncover why 83% of employees are ready to leave workplaces that neglect their well-being. Discover the key to unlocking superior productivity and rete...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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22:32
Innovative Approaches to Managing Time and Tasks
Unlock the secrets of time management and transform the way you tackle both your professional and personal responsibilities. Tune in as we explore how prioritizing tasks, setting realistic deadlines, and identifying your most productive hours c...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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25:23
Crafting Leadership Success with Intentional Actions
Unlock the secrets of effective leadership with insights from the acclaimed executive coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, as we unpack his renowned methodologies on behavioral change and external triggers. Journey with us through the concepts from J...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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20:26
Elevating Leadership through Personal Insight
What if unraveling the nuances of your subconscious could revolutionize your approach to leadership? This episode promises to illuminate the transformative power of self-awareness, anchored by insights from Craig Dickerson's thought-provoking a...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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23:02
Guarding Against Greed to Protect Investor Trust
Can ethical behavior truly be the foundation of business success? Explore how integrity and accountability can transform the workplace into a bastion of respectability and achievement. Drawing from Elmarie Pretorius's seven guidelines for foste...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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23:22
Revolutionizing Teamwork with Innovative Tools
Unlock the secrets to building trust and transparency in your organization with insights from our latest episode featuring Greg Powell and myself, John Wandolowski. What if the key to a thriving and cohesive work environment lies i...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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23:48
Unlocking Introverted Leadership Potential for Authentic Impact
What if your introversion could actually be your superpower in leadership? Join us as we explore this intriguing idea with Sharissa Deppen, the dynamic CEO and founder of Leadership Mastery Alliance. She shares her compelling journey from a cor...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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31:01
Mastering Resilience for Effective Leadership
Unlock the secrets to becoming a resilient leader and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Join John Wandolowski and Greg Powell on Success Secrets and Stories as we explore the pivotal role of resilience in leadership. We promis...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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25:25
Navigating Business with an Adaptability Toolkit
Unlock the secret to becoming a successful leader in today's fast-paced business world by mastering adaptability over intelligence or strength. Our latest episode promises to arm you with the essential traits of an adaptable leader, inspired by...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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19:43
Harnessing Empathy to Foster Team Unity
Unlock the secrets to fostering genuine connections and trust within your team as we unpack the transformative power of empathy and compassion in leadership. Inspired by the insightful work of Michelle Bonteere, in the Harvard Business Review, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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26:20
Crafting a Resilient Workforce through Creative Recruitment
Unlock the secrets to building a powerhouse team with insights from Greg Powell, an HR professional and co-host of Success Secrets and Stories. We promise you'll come away with a fresh perspective on the hiring process, learning how leaders can...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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22:28
How Fun Drives Team Success and Retention
Can fun at work really be the secret ingredient to boosting productivity and job satisfaction? Join us on "Success Secrets and Stories" as we unpack groundbreaking Forbes.com research by William Arruda that challenges traditional workplace norm...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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21:40