Limitless Leadership Lounge

StoryTrust Media
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A tri-generational conversation for emerging leaders.

  1. Down But Not Out - 3 Ways To Bounce Back

    4D AGO

    Down But Not Out - 3 Ways To Bounce Back

    What if failure isn’t the end of your story, but the key to your next breakthrough? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim explore the universal experience of setbacks... and share three powerful strategies to bounce back stronger. Coach draws on decades of basketball coaching to reveal the importance of analyzing what went wrong, correcting course, and committing to consistent improvement... because repeating mistakes is the only true failure. They discuss how daily scoreboards and honest autopsies lead to continuous growth in sports, business, and life. Dr. Rehnuma shares a moving example of her nephew’s journey from job rejections to discovering his true calling in academia... a vivid reminder that failure can serve as a guiding signpost toward our highest purpose. Together, they urge you to reframe failure as an “ignorance tax”—an essential price paid once to pave the way forward. The hosts also highlight the critical role of your reaction to failure, cautioning against “double errors” that compound loss, and emphasize self compassion and mindset shifts as vital tools. Citing thought leaders like Mike Baker and Albert Einstein, they remind listeners that persistent learning, courageous reflection, and purposeful action fuel true success. If you or someone you know is struggling with setbacks, this episode offers invaluable encouragement and a concrete path to rise with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

    14 min
  2. Lead Without Limits — Leadership Lessons with Chris Malleo

    FEB 18

    Lead Without Limits — Leadership Lessons with Chris Malleo

    What does it take to lead with true impact, embracing challenge, love, and authentic connection? This week, we sit down with Chris Malleo — leadership coach, author of The ChairLeader, and former quarterback turned championship prep school coach — for a deeply inspiring discussion on culture-building and leadership resilience. Chris shares his personal story of navigating leadership transitions, throwing out ego to lead teams through reinvention and challenge. He reveals how early decisions to hire with integrity, courage, and selflessness combined with relentless consistency build not just winning teams but sustainable cultures. From his extraordinary partnership with Frankie — a nonverbal cerebral palsy coach who defied expectations — to coaching techniques that amplify accountability and love, Chris opens up on what leadership truly requires beyond titles and trophies. He also shares insights on building leadership teams that thrive on trust, adapting leadership style to individuals, and consistently living the values you preach. Chris discusses his innovative approach to measuring organizational culture in real-time to enable proactive growth and alignment. Whether leading young athletes or corporate teams, this episode offers transformational insights on leading boldly with heart, humility, and the power of enduring love. Resources Mentioned: Book The ChairLeader - https://www.amazon.com/ChairLeader-Lead-Without-Limits/dp/B0FRCVC4QD Connect With Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-malleo-7a4b0a8b/ Website: chrismalleo.com

    49 min
  3. The Team First Playbook — How Chad Peterman Builds High-Trust Cultures

    FEB 11

    The Team First Playbook — How Chad Peterman Builds High-Trust Cultures

    What does it truly mean to lead a growing, family-owned business into a high-trust, high-performance culture? This week, we talk with Chad Peterman — President and CEO of Peterman Brothers, a family plumbing and HVAC business in Indiana — about transitioning, building culture, and hiring right. Chad shares insights from taking over his father’s business and crafting a vivid, evolving vision to unite the team around shared goals. He opens up about his leadership philosophy which revolves around empowering the tradespeople in his company to grow without limits, putting values into consistent practice, and modeling accountability daily. He stresses the importance of showing care for employees above all else, linking employee wellbeing directly to customer service and business growth. Chad walks us through his robust one-on-one meeting rhythms, the integration of KPIs with individual development, and how consistent communication keeps his team aligned and motivated. Drawing on his sports background and hands-on experience, Chad also discusses handling conflict, unlearning old habits, and embracing accountability to create lasting organizational change. He reflects on the balance of family and business leadership, and how core values continually shape his approach. Whether you’re stepping into leadership or scaling a family business, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiration for leading with heart, integrity, and vision. Learn more about Chad: https://chadmpeterman.com/ Learn more about Peterman Brothers: https://petermanhvac.com/

    38 min
  4. Purpose and Profit Are NOT Enemies — The Stewardship Advantage with David Grau Sr

    FEB 4

    Purpose and Profit Are NOT Enemies — The Stewardship Advantage with David Grau Sr

    What if building a business that truly serves your community AND consistently makes profit isn’t just possible but essential? This week, David Grau Sr. — serial author and small business strategist — joins us from his horse farm in Kentucky to share powerful leadership insights from his book, The Stewardship Advantage. David challenges the myth that purpose and profit are at odds, emphasizing that well-written mission, vision, and values statements paired with operational systems can empower small business owners to excel at both. He explains that starting with clear purpose anchors all leadership decisions, helping owners hire the right people, build sustainable businesses, and create lasting legacies. Drawing on his rich background advising businesses worldwide, David underscores the importance of prioritizing stakeholders — from employees and customers to community and environment — and gradually building stewardship plans that drive meaningful impact locally and beyond. He offers practical tools for leaders to define, document, and regularly review their mission-aligned goals, manage balance, and cultivate resilience. David also highlights success stories of businesses thriving through strategic stewardship and shares tips on caring for yourself physically and mentally to lead well. Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching new ventures or a leader guiding existing businesses, this episode unpacks how stewardship unlocks both purpose and profit to elevate your leadership journey. Pick up your copy of The Stewardship Advantage, and find David's other books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JIG8XYM?ccs_id=4c4e3a84-6d12-4c0c-a3e7-562b1a11075e

    43 min
  5. Rewrite Your Identity - 3 Ways To Step Into Your Ideal You

    JAN 28

    Rewrite Your Identity - 3 Ways To Step Into Your Ideal You

    Who are you really, and what if rewriting your personal identity is the key to unlocking leadership success? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim guide emerging leaders through the transformative power of discovering and owning your mission, releasing social pressures, and building habits that define who you are. Coach Jim Johnson shares how writing a personal mission statement provided him with an unwavering foundation to navigate life’s ups and downs... and how aligning clear values with consistent behaviors makes leadership authentic. Dr. Rehnuma Karim discusses the lifelong journey of self discovery, unlearning social expectations, and embracing what truly motivates and fulfills you. Together, they explore how intentionally creating identity-defining habits, supported by reinforcing systems, rewires your mindset to confidently live the life and leadership you want... no matter what challenges come your way. If you’re ready to take charge of who you are and become an outstanding leader of impact, start here with these three proven keys.

    17 min
  6. Stop Dithering — Sales Masterclass with Ben Gay III

    JAN 21

    Stop Dithering — Sales Masterclass with Ben Gay III

    What if your biggest obstacle to success is actually your hesitation? This week, we dive into a masterclass in sales and leadership mindset with Ben Gay III — a living legend in professional selling, author of the classic The Closers series, and a keynote trainer whose lessons have shaped sales for decades. Ben kicks off by reminding us that people buy from those they know, like, trust, and feel safe with — an essential foundation for any leader selling their vision or product. He stresses the importance of choosing the right product — one that is quality and competitively priced — before mastering the sales process itself. Sharing a candid story, Ben recalls selling the notoriously awful Yugo car, and how the key to better sales was simply selling a better product to qualified buyers. He advocates studying and mimicking the best ethical salespeople to accelerate your own success, noting how much happens in the crucial first 15 seconds of a sales pitch. Ben champions using scripting — not robotic recitations but consistent messaging fine-tuned for impact — and cites his own journey involving The Closers series, which went from a rough manuscript to selling over 10 million copies. He debunks common sales myths, calling it the “red raw meat” of selling, demanding both technique and natural fluency. On storytelling, Ben highlights specificity and believability as keys to connecting, noting his father’s memorable buffalo stampede tale as an example of engaging narrative that makes complex ideas relatable and memorable. He also touches on classic sales communication techniques like “Feel, Felt, Found” for empathetic influence. Beyond sales, Ben shares his privileged mentorship with Napoleon Hill — author of Think and Grow Rich — whose legendary lessons on decisive action (“Stop dithering. Take action.”) Ben cites as guiding principles. Hill’s work, Ben notes, is one of the bestselling yet least-read books, underscoring the challenge of turning knowledge into practice. Overall, this episode is a treasure trove for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who want to own their selling process, turn ideas into action, and build authentic connections that close deals. Resources Mentioned:     Ben Gay III’s The Closers book series — available at ronzonebooks.com     Lifetime unconditional guarantee on The Closers via ronzonebooks.com     Ben Gay III’s iconic sales stories and mentorship experiences

    43 min
  7. The Optimist Way — How Mike Baker Leads with Hope, Purpose, and Grit

    JAN 14

    The Optimist Way — How Mike Baker Leads with Hope, Purpose, and Grit

    What if optimism is the essential secret to true leadership resilience and success? This week, we sit down with Mike Baker — CEO of Heritage Health, author of The Optimist Way, and a leader fueled by hope and purpose — for a deeply inspiring conversation about navigating challenges with optimism. Mike shares why optimism, grounded firmly in realism, is a leader’s superpower. It enables you to uplift teams, push through tough times, and set a hopeful stage for breakthrough growth. He explains how authentic connection and fostering psychological safety within teams creates the foundation for powerful, sustainable leadership impact. Hiring is about more than skills — Mike emphasizes the importance of prioritizing heart, attitude, and resilient mindset when building teams. He also shares how balancing leadership with family, creativity, and mindful self-care keeps leaders energized and effective over the long haul. Drawing from personal stories and the sports arena, Mike illustrates the power of perseverance, showing up, and the mindset that “figure it out” drives real success. He also highlights his work beyond leadership — including music, art, and philanthropy — as sources of inspiration and connection. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, business, or family, this episode offers heartening perspectives and practical strategies to help you lead with clarity, courage, and enduring influence.

    43 min
  8. The 3 Keys to Success That Will Revolutionize Your Life — Phil Portman’s Playbook

    JAN 7

    The 3 Keys to Success That Will Revolutionize Your Life — Phil Portman’s Playbook

    Ever wonder why so many fail to truly succeed despite having great ideas and working hard? This week, we sit down with Phil Portman — serial entrepreneur, host of Let’s Talk Success, and member of the Forbes Technology Council — who reveals the truth about what drives real, lasting success. Phil candidly explains that having ideas alone doesn’t create success; execution is the true queen of achievement. He outlines three essential keys that separate those who get things done from dreamers: clear goals, healthy habits, and unwavering confidence. With simple, proven tactics for goal setting, Phil shares how writing down your goals and sharing them with accountability partners boosts your likelihood of success by 33 to 140 percent. Balancing the demands of work, family, and life is critical, and Phil offers practical advice on maintaining momentum without burning out. Above all, he emphasizes persistence and a “figure it out” mindset as the most powerful force you can harness to overcome fear, failure, and limiting beliefs on your entrepreneurial and leadership journey. Whether you’re taking your first steps or scaling up your impact, this episode provides a battle-tested roadmap to reclaim your time, energy, and win big on your terms.

    45 min
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A tri-generational conversation for emerging leaders.

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  • Creator
    StoryTrust Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    242
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    Explicit
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    Limitless Leadership Lounge