
Always Lifting
Always Lifting is a new video podcast hosted by Karen Norheim, CEO of American Crane & Equipment Corporation. It’s part of a broader content platform exploring leadership, innovation, wellness, heritage, and grit – all through the lens of curiosity, resilience, and storytelling.
Always Lifting
The CEO Whisperer: Joni Naugle | Always Lifting Ep. 1
Karen sits down with Joni Naugle — “The CEO Whisperer” — to explore the power of coaching, leadership, and peer learning. As a Vistage Chair and executive coach, Joni has guided countless CEOs and leaders through chaos, uncertainty, and pivotal career moments.
Together, Karen and Joni discuss:
✨ How Joni became a Vistage Chair and what makes peer groups so impactful
✨ The difference between leading and lifting others
✨ Why silence is a leader’s secret superpower
✨ Common blind spots CEOs face — and how to overcome them
✨ The importance of making tough decisions and holding people accountable
✨ The practices Joni uses to “fill her cup” and stay energized (including travel, guitar, and lifelong learning)
This is a conversation about clarity, courage, and growth — and how great leaders create ripple effects that change lives.
🔗 Learn more about Joni Naugle at https://naugleassoc.com
🔗Connect with Joni at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joninaugle/
🔗Learn more about Vistage at https://www.vistage.com/
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