Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
In the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, host Meredith Bell interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of their people.
Episodes
353 episodes
353: How Great Leaders Execute Strategy with Clarity First
Have you ever wondered why so many well-designed strategies fail in execution? Tim Ohai reveals that the real problem isn’t poor planning, it’s poor decision-making. Drawing on decades of global experience, he shares how strategy is best unders...
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Episode 353
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45:31
352: Inside Principal Financial Group’s Culture of Ethics
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how real leaders make ethics practical on a day-to-day basis? In this conversation with Noreen Fierro at Principal Financial Group®, you’ll hear how, as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, she builds trust by a...
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Episode 352
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43:27
351: Navigating Leadership in the Age of AI
What if you had to step into a CEO role at just 22, with no formal business training? That’s exactly what Thiago Da Costa did, and he quickly discovered that leadership is best learned on the job. In this episode, Thiago shares what it was like...
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Episode 351
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34:39
350: Creating Yourself, Others, and Your World
What if you realized you’re already creating every moment of your life—yourself, others, and the world around you? In this milestone 350th episode, I reflect on what it truly means to be a creator in all three areas. Drawing inspiratio...
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Episode 350
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18:29
349: Leadership That Moves People and Missions Forward
What does it take to lead with both speed and heart? Danielle Fette shares how her leadership in regenerative medicine is shaped by trust, courage, and a relentless focus on impact. She reveals why running a lean company allows for faster decis...
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Episode 349
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46:02
348: Transforming from Manager to True Leader
What’s the real difference between managing and leading? Mark Hinderliter, former C-suite executive, business owner, and consultant, explains how shifting from managing processes to inspiring people can transform both your leadership and your o...
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Episode 348
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44:38
347: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing at ESPN
What would change if you paused before reacting? In this conversation, you’ll discover how mindfulness can transform both your leadership and your daily life. Anita Barbero shares her journey from running a fitness business to leading wellness ...
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Episode 347
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52:48
346: How Shaw Communications Built a Culture of Care
What does it look like when leadership is rooted in genuine care for people? In this conversation, you’ll hear how Peter Bissonnette’s experiences in a monastery and in the corporate world shaped a philosophy of service, humility, and trust. Hi...
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Episode 346
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52:20
345: Never Lead Alone: From Leadership to Teamship
Keith brings these concepts to life with stories, tested practices, and simple tools you can start using right away. He explains how methods like “stress testing,” candor breaks, and energy checks transform group dynamics, helping teams shift f...
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Episode 345
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26:12
344: Leading with Love and Service at the Arizona Diamondbacks
What if the most powerful thing you could do as a leader is to see greatness in others that they can’t see in themselves? That’s the philosophy that has guided Ken Crenshaw, longtime Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Arizona D...
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Episode 344
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51:50
343: Breaking Barriers at the NFL with Authentic Leadership
What does it take to lead in a world where the odds are stacked against you? Jennifer Langton’s remarkable journey from being the only girl on an all-boys lacrosse team to becoming the NFL’s first Vice President of Player Health and Safety is f...
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Episode 343
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52:20
342: The Group Intervention That Transformed a Team
What do you do when one person’s behavior is quietly eroding the trust and teamwork of your group—and no one wants to speak up? In this episode, I share a true story from my own leadership journey where I faced that exact challenge. You’ll hear...
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Episode 342
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8:44
341: Live & Lead with Passion and Purpose - Not Caution
Are you holding back in ways you don’t even realize? In this candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Tom Olson invites you to take a hard look at how fear of change and a need for safety can quietly run your life. He shares powerful stories from...
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Episode 341
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49:35
340: Equip First-time Managers to Lead
What can you do to set up your frontline leaders for success from Day 1? This episode with Matt Gjertsen explores the essential skills and strategies new managers need to transition smoothly from individual contributor to effective leader. Find...
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Episode 340
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47:54
339: Transforming Your Stress into a Strength
How can you effectively manage stress and stay composed in high-pressure situations? In this episode, Dr. Susan Bernstein dives into the power of somatic leadership, offering insights on how you can use body signals to transform your responses ...
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Episode 339
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47:52
338: The Inner Shift That Changes Everything
What if everything you experience—stress, conflict, even judgment—is not about what’s happening out there, but what’s going on within you? That’s the powerful lens Townsend Wardlaw offers as he guides us into a deeper understa...
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Episode 338
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51:01
337: Never Delegate Again—Unless You're Doing It Like This
What if delegation wasn’t about getting tasks off your plate, but about helping your people grow? This episode explores a powerful reframe of delegation as a leadership tool for development. Brad Federman shares insights from his book Never...
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Episode 337
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50:31
336: Tools to Tackle Tough Conversations
What if you could navigate even the most challenging conversations with calmness, clarity, and confidence? This in-depth conversation with David Wood explores just that, diving into how to communicate more effectively in high-stakes moments, wh...
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Episode 336
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48:04
335: How a Shared Family Legacy Shaped a Purpose-Driven Business
What happens when a mother and daughter build a business grounded in legacy, love, and leadership? June Perry-Stevens and Krystle Rogers share the powerful story of their mother-daughter business partnership, rooted in a family line...
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Episode 335
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46:56
334: My Mother: The Life of a Quiet Leader
What does it mean to lead without fanfare or recognition? In this solo episode, I reflect on the life and legacy of my beloved mother, Doris Melancon—a woman whose quiet strength, unwavering love, and deep wisdom shaped generations. Though Dori...
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Episode 334
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9:09
333: The Go-Giver Approach to Leadership
What if the secret to success is giving more? In this episode, Meredith Bell speaks with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, about why shifting your focus to consistently providing value leads to greater fulfillment and profitability....
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Episode 333
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32:41
332: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
Are your leadership habits helping you adapt…or holding you back? Kevin Eikenberry shares highlights from his new book, Flexible Leadership, and explores what it truly means to lead with confidence in uncertain times. Usin...
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Episode 332
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47:54
331: How Self-Leadership Shapes Your Personal Brand
What if the only thing standing between you and stronger leadership is the way you see and lead yourself? In this conversation, Ben Albert shares how losing his job during the pandemic became the catalyst for his growth as an entrepreneur and p...
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Episode 331
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43:56
330: Coaching Character as the Foundation of Leadership
What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t found in strategy or skill, but in the strength of your character? This conversation with Dane Deutsch explores how character forms the true foundation of leadership, shaped by his own family va...
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Episode 330
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55:22
329: Being a Force for Good in the World
What if the real key to powerful leadership is tuning in to your inner wisdom? Coco Sellman brings this idea to life by sharing how listening to that quiet inner voice and acting with integrity can transform not just your own journey, but also ...
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Episode 329
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53:51