Igniting the CEO Within

Healthy Leadership Lessons with Denny Morrow

In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, Mark McFatridge sits down with executive coach Denny Morrow to discuss the hidden pressures and personal challenges that often cause high-performing CEOs to fail. Drawing parallels from the Minneapolis bridge collapse, Denny shares powerful insights on leadership, stress management, self-awareness, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will speak truth into your life. Together, they explore how healthy, well-rounded leadership creates stronger businesses, deeper relationships, and a more fulfilling life both personally and professionally. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/]

Leading Entrepreneurial Growth with Sarah Krom

In this episode of Ignite the CEO Within, Mark McFatridge sits down with Sarah Krom, Managing Partner of SKC & Company, to discuss her journey through the accounting industry and how SKC evolved into a strategic advisory firm focused on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Sarah shares insights on leadership, the changing role of CPAs in the age of AI, and why building strong relationships and peer communities is essential for business owners. She also explains how SKC & Company is creating CEO peer groups to help entrepreneurs gain support, accountability, and the confidence to become the best version of themselves. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/]

AI Leadership and Business Growth with Hadassah Jacobs

In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge sits down with Hadassah Jacobs, CEO of Hadassah Jacobs International, to explore the leadership traits CEOs need to thrive in today's AI-driven business landscape. Hadassah shares powerful insights on recognizing patterns, building strong operational "root systems," and leveraging AI to create scalable growth and empowered teams. The conversation challenges leaders to embrace innovation, ask better questions, and strategically prepare their businesses for the future of technology and leadership. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/]

Leading with Curiosity and Kindness with Kelli Schutrop

In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge sits down with Kelli Schutrop, CEO and founder of Thoughtful Resound, to discuss the leadership traits that truly set great leaders apart. Kelli shares powerful insights on the importance of curiosity, emotional intelligence, and leading with kindness, while reflecting on personal career experiences that shaped her approach to leadership and coaching. The conversation also explores how creating supportive environments and embracing growth through uncertainty can help leaders and teams thrive both professionally and personally. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/]

People First Leadership with Wendy Hood

In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, Mark McFatridge sits down with Wendy Hood, co-founder and CEO of Leadership for the Future, to explore what separates exceptional leaders from the rest. Wendy shares powerful insights on leading through people, building trust through honest feedback, and helping leaders transition from high performing operators into empowering, strategic leaders. Listeners will gain practical advice on delegation, coaching, emotional intelligence, and creating cultures where teams feel valued, challenged, and inspired to grow. Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/]