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An official podcast of The Fischer Group, the Emerging Leaders Podcast is where we collect wisdom, strategies, and insights from proven and successful leaders to help you go further and faster as a leader.

  1. Apr 8

    Self Development: The One Skill That Makes Every Leader Better | Leadership Microlesson

    What separates average leaders from exceptional ones at The Fischer Group? It’s not experience. It’s not talent. It’s intentional self-development. In this Leadership Microlesson, Jacqueline breaks down how top performers actually grow—drawing on research from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Anders Ericsson—and why most leaders stay stuck in autopilot. You’ll learn how to:  Focus your growth on what actually moves the needle  Use feedback as a competitive advantage  Push beyond your comfort zone (without burning out) Because growth isn’t about consuming more—it’s about practicing better, on purpose. 📚 Resources Mentioned  📘 Atomic Habits — James Clear  📘 Outliers — Malcolm Gladwell  🎧 The Happiness Lab  🎧 The Mel Robbins Podcast + Recommendation to Learn More About Self-Development:  📘 Mindset — Carol Dweck  🎧 WorkLife with Adam Grant  🎤 “Try Something New for 30 Days” — Matt Cutts, TED TalkQuestion to reflect on: Where have you plateaued—and what would change if you decided to grow there intentionally?

    15 min

  2. Mar 25

    From Founder to Future: Relaunching the ELG Podcast

    The Emerging Leaders Podcast is officially back 🎙️ To kick off this new chapter, we’re sitting down with someone who helped start it all — Tom Hansen, Learning & Development Manager at The Fischer Group. As a founding member of ELG, the very first ELG President, and the original host of this podcast, Tom played a huge role in shaping what this platform has become. In this episode, Tom reflects on his time behind the mic, shares what he’s most excited to see as the podcast relaunches, and officially passes the metaphorical baton to the next generation of leaders. One insight that stuck with us comes from a quote Tom referenced by Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” It’s a powerful reminder of how much our growth is shaped by the people around us—and why communities like ELG matter. As you listen, think about your “five.” And if someone came to mind… send this episode to them.

    20 min
  3. 40 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Amanda Bluso

    06/21/2021

    40 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Amanda Bluso

    Amanda Bluso is a Production Process Manager in our Columbus Division here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode, we talk about:  Amanda’s Career Story, and how she went from being a College Recruit to a Sales Counselor to an Elite Coach to becoming a Production Process ManagerWe also had our first ever listener question, submitted by Amie Cipolla from the Indianapolis Division about the crossover from Operations and SalesHow leaders need to embody the integrity of the organization and invest in their team Timestamps: 2:16 - Amanda’s career story9:23 - “People can be so impatient!”11:00 - The Elite Coach role17:05 - Jon Jasper, “Become the obvious choice”21:08 - First ever listener question - Amie Cipolla25:40 - The challenges of the sales role30:18 - Bag O’ Questions34:16 - Key Takeaways

    43 min
  4. 39 Success Breeds Success with James Allen

    06/14/2021

    39 Success Breeds Success with James Allen

    This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 5 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to James Allen, Sales Counselor from the Cincinnati Division, 2020’s Overall Sales Counselor of the Year. James is one of our most tenured associates having been a Sales Counselor for over 27 years with Fischer Homes, and he had an incredible sales year in 2020 selling 64 homes totaling up to $29.5 million. In this podcast we talk about:  James’s career story starting in the military, to IT in corporate America, and then to Sales Counselor at Fischer Homes for 27 yearsHow James maintains a positive mental attitude and overcomes negativityHow James systematically approaches his work and personal developmentTimestamps: 3:15 - James’ career story11:08 - Commitment is the key to success19:36 - The importance of trust22:45 - “Put them in control”26:15 - Learn new tools; put them to work27:23 - James career mentors30:07 - Bag O’ Questions35:09 - Key Takeaways

    41 min
  5. 38 You're Not Too Busy To Grow with Lindsay Edelen

    06/07/2021

    38 You're Not Too Busy To Grow with Lindsay Edelen

    This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 4 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to Lindsay Edelen, Lifestyle Design Coordinator with the Louisville Division and the 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. In this podcast, we talk about: Lindsay’s career story from business school in college, working in the floral industry, being an entrepreneur, and eventually a Lifestyle Design Coordinator. How Lindsay is forward thinking and makes time to grow even in a busy season.The value of writing goals and writing your own personal strategic planTimestamps: 4:12 - Lindsay’s career story12:30 - “Overdeliver!”14:00 - Motivation and innovation15:25 - Jeff Bezos, “I’m passionate about sleep”23:00 - Busyness prevents growth27:30 - Perfectionism prevents completion30:00 - “Goals show how you’ve grown”31:05 - Lindsay’s career mentors33:15 - Bag O’ Questions37:28 - Key Takeaways

    44 min
  6. 37 It's More Fun When You're Winning with Michaele Blackburn

    05/25/2021

    37 It's More Fun When You're Winning with Michaele Blackburn

    This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 3 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to Michaele Blackburn, NKY Construction Manager here at Fischer Homes, but in 2020 she was the company-wide Field Manager of the year: In this podcast, we talk about: Michaele’s career story, and how she went from being a practicing lawyer to becoming a Field Manager. How leaders must be confident in themselves, their teams, and their missionHow Michaele likes to win, and she uses her competitive spirit to grow herself and her teamTimestamps: 4:38 - Michaele’s career story9:25 - Construction misconceptions11:30 - Patience & flexibility12:45 - The importance of a humble confidence16:32 - “It’s more fun when you’re winning!”19:36 - Michaele’s career mentors21:40 - People - the biggest complaint23:50 - Bag O’ Questions28:47 - Key Takeaways

    36 min
  7. 36 Flexible Growth with Megan Wesdorp

    05/17/2021

    36 Flexible Growth with Megan Wesdorp

    This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 2 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to Megan Wesdorp, Loan Originator with Victory Mortgage and the 2020 Loan Originator of the Year. In this podcast, we talk about: Megan’s career story and how she went from studying abroad in college to becoming a bank teller to becoming the Loan Originator of the year. How important it is to focus on the details to build trust with customersHow flexibility with your career gives you an incredible competitive advantage to grow

    38 min
  8. 35 Achievement of Trust with Yue Yan

    05/10/2021

    35 Achievement of Trust with Yue Yan

    This is a special episode of the Emerging Leaders Podcast. It’s Part 1 of a series where I chat with the 2020 Fischer Homes award winners. In each episode, I will help you get to know each of them a little bit and learn more about what made them so successful in 2020.  In today’s episode, I spoke to Yue Yan, Land Operations Specialist, and she was the corporate recipient of the Internal Customer Satisfaction Award.  In this podcast, we talk about: How she quickly achieved success at Fischer Homes, her first full-time job after collegeHow leaders must be humble and build trust by demonstrating a commitment to the work and their teamWhy it’s so important to always try your best in every situation because you don’t know how your actions will impact your futureTimestamps: 2:27 - Yue Yan’s career story7:15 - “Developers are making a difference”11:40 - Stability, Commitment, and Embracing Imperfection14:05 - Humility15:10 - Empathy15:50 - “People fall in love with solutions, not problems”17:00 - Yue Yan’s career mentors18:30 - Bag O’ Questions22:40 - Key Takeaways

    28 min
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An official podcast of The Fischer Group, the Emerging Leaders Podcast is where we collect wisdom, strategies, and insights from proven and successful leaders to help you go further and faster as a leader.

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