Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts‪)‬ Ben Fanning

Discomfort Power.
Drayton Virkler, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Fortrea, shares his guiding mantra that's led to ground breaking initiatives and results in his 23 years in the life sciences industry from the US to Singapore.
This leadership philosophy pushes boundaries and drives innovation and excellence.
Just wait until you hear the stories for how he's applied it...
... from his work at top firms like Fortrea, IQVIA, and Certara,
where's redefined success by challenging norms and embracing the power of discomfort.
Fortrea is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. They have 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries and are scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally.
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/draytonvirkler
Company Link: https://www.fortrea.com/
What You’ll Discover in this Episode
Why His Mantra is “Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”.
The Worst Leadership Advice He’s Heard.
The Important Lesson He Learned Working in the Family Business.
The One Trait He’d Like to Instill in Every Employee..
Why Experiences are “Tools” in Your Career “Toolbox”.
A Twist in His Career That Accelerated His Growth
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Monumental Results!
Joe Quinn, CHRO at Vision Technologies, reveals his top strategy for achieving extraordinary success in both his personal and professional life.
A passionate life-long learner, Joe's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
His first appearance on Lead the Team was packed with invaluable tips, practical gadgets, and a contagious enthusiasm that left me and our listeners craving more.
And now, he's back, delivering even more transformative insights...
...plus, he's lost 25 pounds!
Joe Quinn's return is a testament to his relentless dedication and the powerful impact of his strategies.
Don't miss out on this electrifying episode!
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-quinn
Company Link: http://www.visiontechnologies.com/
What You’ll Discover in this Episode:
A Book that Accelerated his Performance.
The Ring that Tracks Everything.
Losing 25 lbs as “Joe Natural”.
AI Hiring Tips.
A Yogurt Recipe for Power.
Customer Service Hack from the Ritz..
What He Learned from Tony Robbins.
A Top Stock Pick.
Quotes:
"If you gotta goal, you've gotta measure it.'
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The Simplicity Secret
Joe Conley, CTO at Trilogy, shares the guiding principle that transformed his leadership style and accelerated remarkable outcomes.
Now simplification has become the North Star of his career.
The alternatives are traps...
..."Shiny-object syndrome" that damages performance when you and your team get distracted.
..complication that creates confusions and slow your progress.
That's were Joe's message comes in...
It's a powerful vision for streamlining processes and clarifying priorities to accelerator your results and foster innovation.
This the skill that helps you thrive in tech and any other fast-paced industry!
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpc2
Company Link: https://trilogy.com/
Joe also recently released a book, Advanced Data Analytics with AWS, which provides a comprehensive overview of how to build data analytics pipelines on AWS
His teams actively work on both internal and customer-facing applications of GenAI with the goal of transforming all aspects of work and SaaS products to use GenAI effectively and safely.
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The Guardrails Came Off!!!
Michael Koenig, COO of Tucows, shares his strategy for leading his organization in a time where are limitless opportunities AND endless risks.
The "guardrails" of AI haven't been established, so EVERY team in EVERY industry must have the framework for focus, progress, and execution.
That's where Michael's message comes in...
An executive at the largest internet domain wholesaler in the world.
An early team member of Automattic, the organization that gave us Wordpress.
A remote work pioneer dating back to 2006 with his team, featured in the WSJ bestseller Running Remote.
Accelerate your success with Michael's strategy and prepare for the monumental shifts ahead.
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Michael is also the host of “Between Two COO's”, a podcast dedicated to filling the knowledge gap about the COO role by bringing exceptional COO's and execs from the likes of LVMH, Vodafone, Lyft, Lime, Cotopaxi, Symantec, True Ventures, Techstars, and other multi-billion dollar institutions together to share their expertise and stories.
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514/
Company Link: https://www.tucows.com/
What You’ll Discover in this Episode
The Company He Worked For that Became the "Backbone of the Internet".
The Punk Band that Started His Career.
Advice from the “Father of the Ipod”.
A Strategy to Prioritize in the Midst of Chaos.
What He Learned from Legendary PRIMUS Bass Player, Les Claypool.
How Starting a Podcast Transformed Him.
How to Harness the Power of Tech.
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Do You Logically PIP?
Joshua Skeens, CEO at Logically, shares the powerful question that saved an employee from being fired and then completely turned their performance around.
We all need a question like that.
As leaders it's easy to get caught up in the “telling” BUT miss the opportunity of the “asking”. 
Josh’s story is enough to inspire you and your entire team to shift you consider performance across your entire organization and even your leadership culture.
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Logically is a leading national managed security and IT solution provider based on Dubiln, OH that helps organizations secure and support their businesses today, solve for tomorrow, and strategize for the future with cyber-first solutions.
He”s a CEO who seeks out change, enjoys mentoring other leaders, and was raised on a farm where he learned about work and leadership…
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaskeens/
Company Link: http://www.logically.com/
What You’ll Discover in this Episode
Life Lesson from Growing Up on a Farm.
The Mindset Shift that Changed his Leadership Approach.
The Words Leaders Should Use.
His Powerful Morning Routine.
Why He Writes a Gratitude Message Every Day.
The Vital Skills of LIViNG and LEADING in the GRAY.
A Hybrid Work Leadership Strategy.
The Twist that Accelerated His Career.
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Live-Fire Leadership
Dave Barbuto, CEO at uBreakiFix by Asurion, shares his incredible journey from Combat Veteran to CEO.
In one humbling military exercise, his entire leadership perspective was forged.
Now he uses this lesson to inspire leaders across their 700 stores serving millions of customers.
He's never forgotten it, and you won't either.
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uBreakiFix repair experts fix anything with a power button at nearly 700 stores across the U.S helping millions of customers get reconnected to what matters most. 
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LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-barbuto-1b34002/
Company Link: https://ubreakifix.com/
Company Link: https://www.asurion.com/
What You’ll Discover in this Episode:
A CEO's Journey from Infantry to the C-Suite.
Three Strategies to Foster Team Loyalty.
A Strategy to Build the Ultimate Learning Culture
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