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Dean Newlund, Mission Facilitators International
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Transform leadership success with 'LEADOVATION: Reimagine. Facilitate. Flourish.' This podcast, ideal for executives and HR professionals, offers a unique blend of innovative leadership strategies and practical insights. Dive into a world where reimagining traditional approaches, facilitating effective solutions, and flourishing in a dynamic business environment are key. Each episode is packed with real-world examples and actionable advice, addressing challenges like employee engagement, workload management, and rapid organizational growth. Whether you're advancing your career or driving company success, 'LEADOVATION' is your guide to sustainable leadership excellence.

  1. Ingrid Dahl: The Rebellious Leader: How Boldness, Vulnerability, and Connection Transform Teams

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    Ingrid Dahl: The Rebellious Leader: How Boldness, Vulnerability, and Connection Transform Teams

    About Ingrid Dahl: Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach, and the founder of her own coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades of experience in learning and development, she specializes in leadership, inclusion, and belonging across corporate, media, nonprofit, and social justice sectors. A TEDx speaker and founding member of the Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn, Ingrid has a lifelong passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership and lives in California with her wife, Courtney, and their dog, Palo Santo.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Ingrid Dahl discuss: Blind spots that influence how leaders show upThe ego’s role in shaping team dynamicsEmotional patterns that affect leadership presenceChallenges of connection in virtual environmentsRebelliousness as a form of authentic leadership  Key Takeaways: Create a practice of noticing ego-driven behaviors—in real time—and redirecting your focus back to purpose, connection, and the team’s shared outcome.Reduce trigger-based conflict by acknowledging your emotional reactions, identifying the belief underneath them, and choosing a different behavioral response that aligns with your values.Make virtual meetings more engaging by defining a clear purpose, rotating leadership, and setting explicit expectations for camera-on participation and shared contribution.Strengthen psychological safety by proactively asking team members about their fears, hopes, and needs, and modeling vulnerability without letting emotions dominate the environment.  "The mundane allows the opportunity to disengage.” — Ingrid Dahl   Connect with Ingrid Dahl:   Website: https://www.ingridhudahl.com/ Book: Sun Shining on Morning Snow: https://www.sunshiningonmorningsnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridhudahl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridhudahl/       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    35 min
  2. Jason Hreha: Stop Forcing Change: What Behavioral Science Really Says About Leadership Growth

    DEC 16

    Jason Hreha: Stop Forcing Change: What Behavioral Science Really Says About Leadership Growth

    About Jason Hreha: Jason Hreha is a behavioral scientist and entrepreneur specializing in applying behavioral science to solve business challenges. After studying neuroscience at Stanford and conducting research in BJ Fogg's Persuasive Technology Lab, Jason has spent 15 years developing Behavioral Strategy, a methodical approach for turning research into actionable business solutions. As Global Head of Behavioral Science at Walmart, he established and led the company's first behavioral science team, and he also founded Dopamine and co-founded Kite.io, later acquired by Quixey. As CEO of Persona, Jason transforms talent assessment through research-backed psychometric tools that predict employee performance and fit, and his book Real Change challenges conventional approaches to habits through science-based frameworks. Jason's work has been cited in Atomic Habits and featured in Inc.com, Knowledge at Wharton, and BigThink, and he continues to advise organizations on applying behavioral science for innovation and growth.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jason Hreha discuss: Understanding how core personality traits drive leadership effectivenessExploring why emotional stability underpins real emotional intelligenceExamining the limits of adult personality change and what that means for teamsRecognizing how interpersonal friction often comes from mismatched stylesConsidering how AI models express measurable personalities that shape user behavior  Key Takeaways: Identify your own trait profile using a validated Big Five assessment so you can play the leadership “hand” you actually have instead of chasing traits you do not possess.Reduce conflict by assuming others cannot easily change their styles and instead adapt your expectations so collaboration becomes easier and less personal.Strengthen your culture by clarifying norms, incentives, and strategic consistency so the environment aligns behavior without needing personality change.Use AI tools more effectively by understanding their default personality traits and adjusting your prompts or model choice to complement—not mirror—your own tendencies.  "It’s hard to be emotionally intelligent if you’re angry or upset or annoyed or freaked out.” — Jason Hreha   Connect with Jason Hreha:   Website: https://www.personatalent.com/ Blog: https://www.thebehavioralscientist.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CVCZ2VR9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebehavioralscientist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hreha/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/personatalent/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/jhreha & https://x.com/PersonaTalent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choosepersona/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.behavioral.scientist     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    42 min
  3. Jenn Cohen: Don’t Poo-Poo the Woo-Woo: How to Lead and Live Through Intuition

    DEC 9

    Jenn Cohen: Don’t Poo-Poo the Woo-Woo: How to Lead and Live Through Intuition

    About Jenn Cohen: Jenn Cohen has always been captivated by the power of intuition. After a life-changing experience in her 20s, she explored how intuition could shape her life and career. During her 27 years in the entertainment industry, Jenn found that intuitive decisions often led to success. Now an intuitive consultant, she helps individuals and organizations unlock potential, gain clarity, and achieve their goals through practical, intuition-based strategies. Jenn’s work fosters growth, creativity, and purpose in both personal and professional realms.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jenn Cohen discuss: How intuition functions as our original sense before logic takes overWhy does fear appear when intuition guides major life decisionsWhat it means to balance the left and right brain in leadershipHow spiritual practices help reconnect us to intuitive awarenessHow intuition can operate inside corporate and creative environments  Key Takeaways: Build daily awareness by noticing your emotional cues in real time and using them as signals to pause rather than react.Strengthen intuitive decision-making by pairing logical analysis with moments of quiet presence where insight can surface.Use the I.A.M. method—Identify, Ask, Mend—to interrupt mental spirals and bring your nervous system back into balance.Practice meditation, nature immersion, or automatic writing consistently to keep your intuitive “channel” clear and accessible.  "When we are able to connect with our intuition, with that spiritual side, what it does is allow us the opportunity to appreciate what is around us on this journey here on this physical Earth; it's not separate.” — Jenn Cohen   Connect with Jenn Cohen:   Website: https://www.jenncohenintuitive.com/ Email: jenn@jenncohenintuitive.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-cohen-intuitive-consultant/       See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    39 min
  4. Brad Englert: How to Build Authentic Connections in a Transactional World

    DEC 2

    Brad Englert: How to Build Authentic Connections in a Transactional World

    About Brad Englert: Brad Englert is the founder of Brad Englert Advisory and an author, advisor, career coach, and technologist. Brad worked for Accenture for 22 years, including 10 years as a partner. He then served the University of Texas at Austin for eight years, including seven years as the Chief Information Officer. Prior to Accenture, Brad held managerial positions in payroll/human resources and labor relations at the Internal Revenue Service, and was a high school teacher in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Brad earned a Master of Public Affairs degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social sciences with honors and distinction from Shimer College, which is now the Shimer Great Books School at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Brad Englert discuss: The difference between real relationships and surface-level networkingHow internal and external influences shape career growthBuilding trust with bosses, peers, and customersCreating meaningful connections in virtual work environmentsWhy authenticity and consistency drive long-term partnerships  Key Takeaways: Focus your relationship building by clearly identifying your internal and external spheres of influence and then intentionally nurturing only the relationships that matter most to your goals.Strengthen your standing with your boss by consistently asking what they are trying to achieve, how you can support their success, and what expectations need to be clarified or reset.Build trust across teams by scheduling intentional one-to-one conversations—virtually or in person—where you learn what people value, what they struggle with, and how you can help.Create stronger long-term partnerships by showing up consistently, being transparent, and prioritizing proactive collaboration instead of only stepping in when problems arise.  "You don’t have to build relationships with everyone—you need to be strategic and intentional.” — Brad Englert   Connect with Brad Englert:   Website: https://bradenglert.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradEnglertAdvisory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradenglert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.englert.121 & https://www.facebook.com/BradEnglertAdvisory/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradenglertauthor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bdlindert.bsky.social Medium: https://medium.com/@bradenglert     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    29 min
  5. Kim Rogne: From Burnout to Balance: How High Achievers Can Slow Down Without Losing Their Edge

    NOV 25

    Kim Rogne: From Burnout to Balance: How High Achievers Can Slow Down Without Losing Their Edge

    About Kim Rogne: Kim Rogne is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, and #1 Bestselling Author passionate about inspiring driven professionals to thrive in every aspect of their lives. With 25 years of experience in real estate sales, brokerage management, and business investing, Kim has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, guiding them through challenges from startup to success. As a former CEO of a multi-million-dollar brokerage, she understands the unique needs of business owners and uses her expertise to empower them to achieve balance and purpose. Through her company, For The Love Of, Kim helps individuals and teams unlock their potential with tailored coaching, inspiring talks, and actionable resources. Visit her website to connect with Kim, explore her digital library, or schedule a session. A wife, mother, and lifelong learner, Kim’s energy and insights are sure to spark motivation and ignite positive change in your life and business.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kim Rogne discuss: Redefining balance for high achievers beyond comparisonThe emotional and psychological roots of burnoutLessons from trauma and forced slowdown as catalysts for changeEgo, control, and the illusion of productivity in leadershipReflection, self-awareness, and delegation as tools for sustainable success  Key Takeaways: Define what balance personally means to you—free from comparison, external standards, or social media illusions—and recognize the moments when you’re already living it.Build regular reflection into your schedule, whether through journaling, quiet mornings, or monthly check-ins, so you can slow down enough to notice what needs to shift before burnout hits.Practice the “Four D’s”—do, delegate, delay, or dump—to lighten your load and retrain your mind to see asking for help as a strength rather than a weakness.Pay attention to when busyness becomes a form of self-validation, and intentionally replace that constant need to fix and prove with rest, purpose, and self-compassion.  "When we do slow down, we can recognize when we’re in balance.” — Kim Rogne   Connect with Kim Rogne:   Website: http://kimrogne.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrogne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.lewerenzrogne & https://www.facebook.com/KimRognesForTheLoveOf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimrogne/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    43 min
  6. Salvatore Manzi: How to Lead Meetings That People Love: Communication Skills Every Leader Needs

    NOV 18

    Salvatore Manzi: How to Lead Meetings That People Love: Communication Skills Every Leader Needs

    About Salvatore Manzi: Salvatore Manzi is a facilitator with decades of experience designing and leading transformative conversations for teams, executives, and organizations. He specializes in guiding high-stakes meetings, leadership retreats, and strategic sessions that build inclusive, high-performing cultures. A lifelong public speaker with a background in communications and organizational behavior, he discovered his passion for facilitation after witnessing a master facilitator create space for true transformation. Applying his research in psychology and neuroscience, Salvatore developed communication and meeting facilitation training used by thousands of professionals. Focused on connection, engagement, and the creative power of group dynamics, he helps teams turn communication into collaboration.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Salvatore Manzi discuss: The lost art of human connection in the digital workplaceCommunication styles and technology’s impact on toneHow to open meetings with a connection before contentLeadership presence, facilitation skills, and emotional intelligenceDesigning physical and energetic spaces that shape collaboration  Key Takeaways: Personalize every message — take a moment to acknowledge the other person’s context, tone, or effort before diving into your main point.Begin meetings with a quick ritual of connection, such as asking what’s working well or what someone’s celebrating, to ground energy and focus.Break the silence early in meetings by speaking up within the first few minutes to increase engagement and confidence.Shift attention from proving your worth to serving your audience by focusing on how your message helps them connect, decide, or act.  "I need to create connections before I get into the content; otherwise, people don’t understand what’s going on in other people’s worlds.” — Salvatore Manzi   Connect with Salvatore Manzi:   Website: https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorejmanzi/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    47 min
  7. Keith Dorsey: How to Know If You’re Board Ready: Insights on Earning a Seat at the Table

    NOV 11

    Keith Dorsey: How to Know If You’re Board Ready: Insights on Earning a Seat at the Table

    About Keith Dorsey: Dr. Keith Dorsey is a researcher, author, advisor, and active board member focused on diversity, governance, and strategic growth for corporate boards. His research on women executives’ pathways to board seats revealed key insights into the barriers and facilitators women face in attaining these roles. His forthcoming book, The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table, blends research with his executive and board experience. He is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Certified Director and 2023 NACD Directorship 100™ honoree, serving on several private and nonprofit boards. As founder of The Boardroom Journey and senior advisor at Boyden, he helps leaders strengthen governance, pursue board readiness, and advance toward the C-suite.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Keith Dorsey discuss: Board readiness and governance leadershipNominating committees and board compositionCareer planning for future board serviceAI’s influence on board dynamics and decision-makingCEO–board relationships and evaluation practices  Key Takeaways: Executives must transition from being “unconsciously competent operators” to “consciously competent governance professionals” to be board-ready.Nominating committees seek board candidates whose purpose and values align authentically with the company’s mission, not those simply seeking prestige or pay.Board preparation should start early in one’s career, ideally in one’s 20s or 30s, by intentionally developing human capital, breadth of experience, and a governance mindset.Effective boards avoid becoming rubber stamps by regularly evaluating members’ competencies, maintaining succession plans, and engaging in meaningful executive sessions.  "A good board will ask challenging questions—not to get you to say, ‘I got you,’ or to try to let them know that they haven’t done things correctly—but to ask questions to widen their aperture a little bit.” — Keith Dorsey   Connect with Keith Dorsey:   Website: http://boardroomjourney.com/ Book: The Boardroom Journey: https://www.amazon.com/Boardroom-Journey-Practical-Guidance-Secure/dp/1394331789 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keith-d-dorsey-798a2681/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    33 min
  8. Christine Marie Aitchison: How to Heal Grief and Unearth Your Inner Wisdom

    NOV 4

    Christine Marie Aitchison: How to Heal Grief and Unearth Your Inner Wisdom

    About Christine Marie Aitchison: Christine Marie is a trauma-informed healer, ceremonial guide, and founder of Soul Medicine. With a background in nursing and certifications in Celtic Shamanism and Reiki, she brings a rare blend of clinical grounding and sacred wisdom to her work. Christine helps people move from victimhood to empowerment using energy healing, ritual, and plant medicine, and she’s the author of Grieve with Guidance—a deeply supportive book for navigating loss through spiritual frameworks and ceremony. Today, Christine joins us to explore how true healing begins when we speak, feel, and live from authenticity rather than our trauma story.   In this episode, Dean Newlund and Christine Marie Aitchison discuss: Near-death experiences and their transformative impactThe intersection of spirituality and holistic healingEmotional and ancestral grief as pathways to self-awarenessTransitioning from traditional nursing to intuitive healing practicesThe ongoing journey of self-discovery and energetic boundaries  Key Takeaways: Christine’s near-death experience as a child became the catalyst for her lifelong commitment to bring light and healing into the world.Her transition from traditional nursing to holistic healing reveals the importance of aligning one’s work with deeper personal values.Create space for ongoing personal inner work, recognizing that self-healing is a continuous journey of understanding and compassion.When pain or grief arises, approach it with curiosity instead of resistance to uncover its hidden lessons for growth.  "It’s been a really beautiful challenge to breathe light and love back into my bones, back into my body.” — Christine Marie Aitchison   Connect with Christine Marie Aitchison:   Website: https://www.christinemarieheals.com/ Books: https://www.christinemarieheals.com/books LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemarieheals/ Substack/Newsletter: https://christinemarieheals.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinemarieheals/     See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I   Connect with Dean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/ The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/ Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com Phone: 1-800-926-7370   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    47 min
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Transform leadership success with 'LEADOVATION: Reimagine. Facilitate. Flourish.' This podcast, ideal for executives and HR professionals, offers a unique blend of innovative leadership strategies and practical insights. Dive into a world where reimagining traditional approaches, facilitating effective solutions, and flourishing in a dynamic business environment are key. Each episode is packed with real-world examples and actionable advice, addressing challenges like employee engagement, workload management, and rapid organizational growth. Whether you're advancing your career or driving company success, 'LEADOVATION' is your guide to sustainable leadership excellence.

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  • Creator
    Dean Newlund, Mission Facilitators International
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    295
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