Business Leadership Series Business Leadership Series

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Bix & Joe Bickson.Bix Bickson is one of the most important mentors in many executives lives; transforming them and their teams into dynamic, innovative and high- performing organizations. Bix and Joe Bickson have worked with leaders and their teams at Starbucks, Guinness, Lululemon, Escada, Goodyear, Microso , Linde, and many more. Bix and Joe teach legendary leaders to consistently produce material outcomes. They have reimagined management for today’s and more important, tomorrow’s world.

Ed Eppley, the author of "Let’s Be Clear: 6 Disciplines of Focused Management Pros", is a leading global expert in professional management, sales strategy, and performance management. He is a principal consultant for the Table Group, a Patrick Lencioni Company, and operates The Eppley Group

Dr. Michael Hudson joins us as a guest for the second time to share updates in his personal and professional journey. Michael Hudson is a strategic advisor, consultant, & speaker who helps leaders and influencers be heard and understood when the stakes are high. He is the host of the Get Your Message Heard podcast, and a frequent guest on business, communication, and personal development podcasts. 

What happens when things don't go exactly as planned as an entrepreneur? Are there benefits to exploring your entrepreneurial dreams even if the business does not continue? Elena Petzold joins Derek again in a follow up to their last discussion after her business had recently been featured on Shark Tank. Derek talks with Elena about life AFTER Shark Tank, about life after entrepreneurship, and lessons learned along the way. 

Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Eric Presley. Eric, the CTO of CareerBuilder.com, is one of ComputerWorld's Premiere 100 IT Leaders, is a world class leader who understands & leads innovation and practices authentic servant leadership. He talks with Derek about leading a team, why successful companies don't need everyone to be a hero all the time, and what he enjoys most in business and in life.