Life in the Leadership Lane

Bruce Waller
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Welcome to “Life in the Leadership Lane” where Bruce Waller is talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in their communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there? Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

  1. 2d ago

    264. Andrew Sexton, HRSouthwest Conference Spotlight on Life in the Leadership Lane! Safe at Work!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Andrew Sexton, Co-Presenter at The HRSouthwest Conference 2026, Topic: “Workplace Violence Prevention - Are you truly prepared?” How did Andy get started in his career? What led himto speaking? When did Andy and Chad “find their lane” in speaking?What does Andy share about workplace violence prevention?What does Andy share about preparedness?What does Andy share about changing the mindset?What options does Andy share about responding toworkplace violence?What advice does Andy share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources: Favorite quote from Andy: “The goal is to change from victim mentality to a survivor’s mindset.” Connect with Andy on LinkedIn Learn more about Proactive Response Group      Register now for The HRSouthwest Conference Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track. Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    25 min

  2. Jun 26

    263. Eric Van Duren, AVP Talent Acquisition, Author on Life in the Leadership Lane! Timely-Timeless!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Eric Van Duren, AVP, Talent Acquisition, Ascension and Author, “When The Room Already Knows; How Leaders Turn Instant Insight Into Responsible Decisions”. How did Eric get started in his career?What led Eric to Talent Acquisition and Leadership?What inspired Eric to publish a book?When did Eric “find his lane” in his career?What does Eric share about technology and stewardship? What does Eric share about one band, one sound?What does Eric share about making better decisions?What does Eric share about the recruiting landscape?What advice does Eric share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources: Favorite quote from Eric: “When you sharpen skills for your team, you’re also sharpening skills on your own leadership edge.” Connect with Eric on LinkedIn    Get a copy of Eric’s book When The Room Already Knows: How Leaders Turn Instant Insight Into ResponsibleDecisions Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    40 min

  3. Jun 4

    262. Bruce Waller shares Six Lessons to celebrate 60 years on Life in the Leadership Lane!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am sharing 6 lessons to celebrate 60years… Lesson 1 - It’s not how you start, but how you finish.Lesson 2 - Success is great, Significance is greater.Lesson 3 - Find Your Lane to find joy in your career and life. Lesson 4 - Lead with gratitude at work and in yourcommunity.Lesson 5 - Your network is your net worth.Lesson 6 - Plan your day, but lead your life.Key insight – Using the 100/0 Rule will change your career.” Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change yourGPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    21 min

  4. May 27

    261. Chris Wollerman, Chief Executive Officer on Life in the Leadership Lane! Inspiring Cultures!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Chris Wollerman, CEO, Inspire Software… How did Chris get started in his career and what ledhim to leadership? What inspired Chris to develop a best places to work culture?When did Chris “find his lane” in his career?What does Chris share about applying skills to learning?What does Chris share about leadership development?What does Chris share about strategic planning?What does Chris share about OKR’s?What advice does Chris share to help others in the workplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources: Favorite quote from Chris: “There is a shift when you move from a status meeting to adevelopment meeting.” Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Email Chris Visit Inspire Software Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    43 min

  5. Apr 27

    260. Jill Konrath, Pivotal Moments on Life in the Leadership Lane: What’s Really Possible!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Jill Konrath, a widely recognized leader in the business world. Author of her newly released “Pivotal Moments: The Springboard to New Possibilities”… Jill focuses on navigating life’s turning points when the status quo is no longer viable or desirable, yet the future is unclear. It’s filled with ideas for making the most of these times. Jill is also the author of multiple sales books and writes a weekly called “What’s Really Possible”: How did Jill get started in her career and what ledher to writing books and leadership? When did Jill Find Her Lane in her career?What does Jill share about her book “Pivotal Moments”?What does Jill share about the question “what do youreally want”?What tips does Jill share about designing your plan?What does Jill share about volunteer leadership?What advice does Jill share about being on anadventure?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources: Favorite quote from Jill: “I’ve had no failures in life, but I’ve had a number of valuable learning experiences.” Connect with Jill on LinkedIn Visit Whats Really Possible Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    42 min

  6. Apr 18

    259. Kristen Diggs, Chief Human Resources Officer on Life in the Leadership Lane: Building Community!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Kristen Diggs, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer, San Diego Youth Services, and President of San Diego SHRM 2026! How did Kristen get started in her career and whatled her to HR and Leadership? When did Kristen Find Her Lane in her career?What does Kristen share about “showing people” the business value? What does Kristen share about leadership? What does Kristen share about “collective care”? What tips does Kristen share about volunteer leadership? What advice does Kristen share to help others in theworkplace and in community? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources: Favorite quote from Kristen: “My success is my peoples success.” Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn Learn more about San Diego Youth Services Visit San Diego SHRM Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    43 min

  7. Apr 1

    258. Sterling Edwards, Lead Pastor, Lakeshore Church on Life in the Leadership Lane!

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Sterling Edwards, Lead Pastor at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas Texas, Author of multiple books including Sentiments and Stories of a Struggler and His Savior, Unbecoming, Jesus Can, and Hope is a Person, …and has a passion for church planting. How did Sterling get started in ministry and whatled him to leadership? What does Sterling share about coincidence?When did Sterling “find his lane”?What does Sterling share about setting a vision?What does Sterling share about defining success?What does Sterling share about church attendance?What does Sterling share about 2 Samuel 7:18?What advice does Sterling share to help others inthe workplace?and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources: Favorite quote from Sterling: “People have to know that we love them, many times before they can ever hear the message that God loves them.” Email Sterling at Lakeshore Visit Lakeshore Baptist Church Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    47 min

  8. Mar 27

    257. Njsane Courtney, Vice President Human Resources on Life in the Leadership Lane: My Friend in HR

    Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Njsane Courtney, Vice President Human Resources at American Bureau of Shipping, KeynoteSpeaker, and Podcast Host - My Friend in HR. How did Njsane get started in his career and whatled him to HR and leadership? What does Njsane share about embracing careerexperiences?What does Njsane share about “finding his lane”?What does Njsane share about building influence?What does Njsane share about standing out as a leader?What does Njsane share about hosting My Friend in HR podcast? What does Njsane share about workplace burnout?What advice does Njsane share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources: Favorite quote from Njsane: “Stay true to what it is that gives you fire and passion” Connect with Njsane Courtney on LinkedIn Watch and Subscribe to My Friend in HR Podcast Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller Check out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

    47 min
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