Activating Greatness
Welcome to Activating Greatness — the show where we dig into what it really takes to lead with purpose, inspire performance, and create lasting impact. I’m your host, Alec McChesney, and every episode, we sit down with extraordinary leaders, thinkers, and changemakers who are unlocking potential in themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Here, we talk about the real stuff — leadership that drives culture, strategy that creates momentum, and the mindset that turns good intentions into game-changing results. Because greatness isn’t a title — it’s a choice. It’s something you activate every single day. Thank you for listening, for showing up, and for being part of a community of leaders who refuse to settle for “good enough.
Podcasting since 2026 • 8 episodes
Activating Greatness
Latest Episodes
Coaching vs. Micromanaging: How Jason Casarella Builds Trust, Accountability, and High-Performing Teams
Why do so many well-intentioned leaders accidentally micromanage? In this episode of Activating Greatness, host Alec McChesney sits down with Jason Casarella, Chief Commercial Officer at CRC Cognitive Research Corporation, to break down the rea...
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Episode 8
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36:43
Leading with Mission Under Pressure: Building Trust, Culture, and Scale with Julie Blasingim
What happens when growth, private equity pressure, and mission collide? In this episode of Activating Greatness, host Alec McChesney sits down with Julie Blasingim, CEO of Univo IRB, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose while bui...
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Episode 7
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47:05
The Leadership Leap: How Harry Barnick Transformed His Team Through Change
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Alec sits down with Harry Barnick of the Third Bridge Group to explore what real leadership looks like during periods of intense change. Harry shares his firsthand experience navigating turnover at the l...
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Episode 6
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36:37
The Conversation Advantage: How Ryan Payne Builds Culture One Dialogue at a Time
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Ryan Payne, Director of Learning & Development at Velocity Advisory Group, shares how people-centered leadership and tailored development drive sustainable performance. Drawing on more than 13 years ...
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Episode 5
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53:55
The Momentum Mindset: How Joe Witte Turns Leadership Lessons into Action
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Joe Witte, Executive Coach and Senior Advisor at Velocity Advisory Group, explores the role of momentum in leadership and why effective management doesn’t have to be complicated. Joe shar...
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Episode 4
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53:55