Transformational Leadership

Jeff Harnois
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The Transformational Leadership podcast is for executives and leaders to share their war stories and "wins" in developing and managing high performing teams. Focused on driving high impact and performance through people. Each episode features CHROs, CEOs, and operational leaders sharing tested frameworks and real outcomes tied to transformation, leadership, culture, and execution. The show delivers practical tools for decision-makers building great teams for great organizations!

  1. Why Most AI Initiatives Fail in Business | Mandy Monk | EP 114

    6D AGO

    Why Most AI Initiatives Fail in Business | Mandy Monk | EP 114

    AI is everywhere but most organizations are not using it effectively In this episode we explore why AI projects fail how poor implementation impacts employees and customers and what leaders should focus on instead From training AI correctly to leveraging existing talent this conversation gives practical insights for leaders navigating AI transformation #AI #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #FutureOfWork #HR

    54 min
  2. Why Most Transformations Fail (And How to Actually Scale Growth) | John Murphy | EP 113

    APR 16

    Why Most Transformations Fail (And How to Actually Scale Growth) | John Murphy | EP 113

    Why do most transformation efforts fail even when the strategy looks right? This episode breaks down the real reason: execution under imperfect conditions. John Murphy shares his experience leading growth and transformation at JLL Technologies and Akamai, where he built demand generation from scratch, scaled pipeline to $20M, and helped redefine go-to-market strategy in complex environments. The conversation focuses on the gap between strategy and execution, highlighting what leaders must do when systems, data, and alignment are still evolving. You’ll learn: - Why execution matters more than strategy - How to build momentum without perfect systems - The importance of marketing and sales alignment - How ICP focus drives better outcomes - Why changing the buyer can unlock growth - How to lead teams through uncertainty and transformation This episode is designed for leaders responsible for growth, execution, and scaling organizations in real-world conditions.

    58 min
  3. From Mezcal to Global Exit: Leadership, Grit, and Scaling Smart | Stephen Myers | EP 112

    APR 2

    From Mezcal to Global Exit: Leadership, Grit, and Scaling Smart | Stephen Myers | EP 112

    This episode explores what it truly takes to build, scale, and exit a global brand. Stephen Myers, founder of Dynamic Beverage Consultants, shares his journey from launching Illegal Mezcal across international markets to helping brands like Mr. Black successfully enter the U.S. and achieve acquisition. The conversation focuses on practical leadership, operational challenges, and the realities of scaling in complex environments. You’ll learn: How to navigate uncertainty in global markets Why adaptability is critical in transformation The importance of staying close to the customer How to build and empower high-performing teams What separates theoretical leaders from operators This episode is ideal for founders, executives, and leaders focused on scaling organizations, improving execution, and leading transformation with real-world insight.

    47 min
  4. How HR Leaders Drive Retention and Patient Outcomes Through Culture | Kimberly Love | EP 111

    MAR 19

    How HR Leaders Drive Retention and Patient Outcomes Through Culture | Kimberly Love | EP 111

    In this episode of Transformational Leadership, Jeff Harnois speaks with Kimberly Love, VP of Human Resources at Legacy Community Health. Kimberly shares how her organization addressed high turnover and employee dissatisfaction by redesigning their PTO system and investing in leadership development. The conversation explores how HR leaders can drive both business performance and patient outcomes by focusing on engagement, retention, and strong leadership practices.

    47 min
  5. How Courage and Confidence Shape Transformational Leadership | Valerie Workman | EP 110

    MAR 5

    How Courage and Confidence Shape Transformational Leadership | Valerie Workman | EP 110

    Jeff Harnois speaks with Valerie Workman about leadership courage, confidence, and how organizations must evolve during periods of transformation. The conversation explores imposter syndrome, women in leadership, and how AI will reshape HR and workforce development.

    1 hr
  6. Conscious Leadership, Identity & AI: Building High-Trust Organizations | Marissa Levin | EP 109

    FEB 19

    Conscious Leadership, Identity & AI: Building High-Trust Organizations | Marissa Levin | EP 109

    Marissa Levin shares her journey of building and exiting multiple companies and the identity transformation that followed. This episode explores conscious leadership, psychological safety, trust, Enneagram, and the cultural implications of AI. A practical conversation for leaders serious about transformation.

    36 min
  7. How Audacity Transforms Leadership and Organizational Performance | Dethra Giles | EP 108

    FEB 5

    How Audacity Transforms Leadership and Organizational Performance | Dethra Giles | EP 108

    What separates capable leaders from transformational leaders is not confidence. It is audacity. This episode explores how leadership action drives organizational transformation and measurable business results. You will hear real executive case studies, leadership interventions that improved retention, and communication strategies that changed team performance. Learn how executive courage influences succession planning, decision-making, and organizational growth. Discover how conflict competence improves results and why silence inside organizations creates financial risk. If you lead teams, manage transformation, or build organizational capability, this episode gives you practical leadership tools you can apply immediately.

    52 min
  8. Leading Transformation Before Crisis Hits | Richard Finger | EP 107

    JAN 29

    Leading Transformation Before Crisis Hits | Richard Finger | EP 107

    Welcome to the Transformational Leadership Podcast, where senior leaders share real-world experiences building high-performance organizations in complex, high-pressure environments. In this episode, host Jeff Harnois is joined by Richard Finger, Vice President of Human Resources at Broadmead Inc. Richard brings deep experience from leading large-scale HR transformations, including his work at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he played a critical role during the years leading up to the loss of patent protection for Plavix — the company’s flagship pharmaceutical product at the time. The conversation explores how organizations prepare for major inflection points, including large-scale restructuring, business spin-offs, and reinvention at global scale. Richard shares lessons from leading workforce transformation across tens of thousands of employees, navigating uncertainty, and aligning people strategy with long-term business outcomes. This episode offers a candid look at leadership during disruption, the role of HR in enterprise transformation, and what it takes to guide organizations through change while maintaining performance, culture, and trust. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to the Transformational Leadership Podcast 00:27 – Podcast mission and focus on real leadership stories 00:42 – Introduction of host Jeff Harnois 01:15 – Introducing Richard Finger and his leadership background 01:53 – Setting the context: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Plavix 02:34 – The market impact of patent expiration 03:15 – Scale and complexity of a global organization 04:12 – Preparing for transformation years in advance 06:08 – Workforce implications of large-scale change 09:42 – Leading HR transformation in complex environments 13:55 – Spin-offs, restructuring, and organizational redesign 18:30 – Leadership lessons from enterprise transformation 23:44 – Balancing execution, culture, and performance 28:16 – The evolving role of HR as a strategic function 33:05 – Applying transformation lessons across industries 38:12 – Final reflections on leadership and change 👉 Subscribe for more leadership conversations from executives who’ve led transformation at scale. 🔗 Share this episode with leaders navigating organizational change.

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The Transformational Leadership podcast is for executives and leaders to share their war stories and "wins" in developing and managing high performing teams. Focused on driving high impact and performance through people. Each episode features CHROs, CEOs, and operational leaders sharing tested frameworks and real outcomes tied to transformation, leadership, culture, and execution. The show delivers practical tools for decision-makers building great teams for great organizations!

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  • Creator
    Jeff Harnois
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 | All Rights Reserved
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