Bootstrapped, Purpose-Driven, and On Fire: The Product Invention of LavaBox
Born on whitewater, built in an ammo can, Lavabox is Josh Thurmond’s proof that instinct and grit can power a bootstrapped business that gives back and keeps rivers wild. What does it take to move from a design patent invention built in your garage to a product company trusted by tens of thousands? How do […]
The Simplest (and Cheapest) Way to Keep Your Best People
Employee recognition might sound obvious, but why do so many leaders miss it in practice? Dr. Bob Nelson joins Sarah Lockwood to explains why low-cost recognition ideas often matter more than paychecks or perks when it comes to real employee motivation. How do you create loyalty from day one with a new hire? What’s the […]
10X Accountability Updates From Alex Raymond
Alex Raymond, founder of Amplify and creator of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, returns to share what’s happened since he set a bold goal on stage: turning Amplify into a $3M business in two years. Inspired by Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s “10x Is Easier Than 2x” and “The Science of Scaling,” Alex explains how “pathways thinking” has […]
From Pushy to Magnetic: How ‘Never Ask for the Sale’ Flips Sales Culture
Sue Heilbronner, serial entrepreneur and conscious leadership executive coach, believes the strongest businesses are built when sales feel less like chasing and more like alignment. Joining Sarah Lockwood in this episode, she introduces the idea of “passionate ambivalence,” a values-based sales mindset that pairs genuine enthusiasm for your work with the ability to detach from […]
How Giving Back Shapes Great Leaders with Snooze COO Brianna Borin
Philanthropy can change the way we think about business when it’s treated as part of the culture rather than an afterthought. How does a company grow stronger when it gives back to the community that supports it? And how can service outside of work shape the kind of leader someone becomes? Sarah Lockwood talks with […]
Success, Life Satisfaction & Service
True fulfillment as an entrepreneur often begins the moment you step outside yourself and give back. Sarah Lockwood shares a personal reflection on her uncle, Ralph Junker, who quietly gave blood every two weeks for nearly twenty years. It was never mentioned at his funeral or in his obituary, yet it may have been the […]
Right-Sizing with Care: Layoffs, Furloughs, and Rehiring Best Practices
Layoffs, furloughs, and rehiring after downsizing are decisions that press on both the head and the heart. Sarah Lockwood talks with Peggy Shell, the CEO of Creative Alignments, about the reality of leading a team through moments when survival means making choices no leader wants to make. Peggy shares how her company moved from furloughs […]
Talent Density: Your New KPI for Culture, Productivity & Profit
Annual reviews are broken, and leadership coach Mike Goldman, author of “The Strength of Talent” has a different way to think about performance management that puts people growth at the heart of profit growth. Joining Sarah Lockwood in this episode, Mike questions why so many organizations still rely on outdated HR metrics and rigid systems […]
Burnout and Toxic Culture: What to Do When It’s Affecting You or Your Team
Burnout can take root fast when company culture overlooks early warning signs, and Cait Donovan offers insight into how leaders can spot and address it before it damages the entire organization. Sarah Lockwood speaks with Cait, the host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast and the founder of BurnBOLD, about what burnout looks like in real […]
Emotional Self-Regulation for Leaders – Part 3: Honesty With Yourself
Telling yourself the truth might be the most radical leadership skill you’ll ever develop. In part three of the Emotional Self-Regulation for Leaders series, Sarah Lockwood is joined by Beck Sydow and Marina Suholutsky for a conversation about the power of radical self-honesty in leadership. They explore how self-awareness for leaders isn’t just about introspection […]
