Torch Talk
Torch Talk is the podcast for bold local leaders.
Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts, and change makers to talk strategy, leadership, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business today. Honest insights. No fluff. Real stories.
Torch Talk
Listen, Then Lead
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey sits down with Linda Allison, founder of Allison Management Solutions, to talk about what it really takes to lead well. With decades of experience, from shop floors to boardrooms, Linda brings a blend of no-nonsense wisdom and heartfelt encouragement to leaders navigating growth, conflict, and change.
From her early days in manufacturing to her current role as a leadership coach and strategist, Linda shares why knowing what to do isn’t enough and how great leaders follow through.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The two sides of leadership: the “Be” and the “Do”
• Why resistance to change is rarely about skill
• How to move from scattered effort to focused execution
• The importance of seeing leadership as a craft, not just a role
• What happens when you align your business with your values
This episode is packed with real talk for leaders who are done winging it and ready to build structure, trust, and sustainable growth into their business.