Activating Greatness: A Leadership Podcast
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 • 21 episodes
Activating Greatness: A Leadership Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Trust and Culture Drive Results in Construction Leadership with Jesse Hernandez
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Alec McChesney sits down with Jesse Hernandez, construction leader and founder of Depth Builder, to explore what it really takes to build culture, earn trust, and drive performance in today’s workforce. ...
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Episode 21
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52:04
The Judgment Gap: Matt Taylor on AI, Leadership, and the Future of HR
In this episode of the Activating Greatness Podcast, host Alec McChesney sits down with Matt Taylor Head of HR at Endpoint Clinical, to explore one of the most important leadership questions of the AI era: how technology impacts people decision...
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Episode 20
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51:35
HR That Moves the Business: Terri Fleener, CDR on Leadership, Culture, and Workforce Stability
In this episode of the Activating Greatness Podcast, host Alec McChesney sits down with Terri Fleener, a senior human resources leader known for helping organizations connect people strategy to real business results. The conversation explores h...
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Episode 19
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53:17
Say It So It Sticks: Jeremy Maskel, APR on Leadership Communication That Drives Execution
In this episode of the Activating Greatness Podcast, host Alec McChesney sits down with Jeremy Maskel, APR Chief Communications Officer for Omaha Public Schools, to explore how communication shapes leadership, accountability, and execution. Jer...
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Episode 18
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54:52
From the NFL to the Art World: Kellen Mond on Authentic Leadership and Real Connection
In this episode of the Activating Greatness Podcast, host Alec McChesney sits down with former NFL quarterback Kellen Mond to explore how authenticity shapes leadership, relationships, and long-term success. Drawing from his experiences in coll...
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Episode 17
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