105. Renee McInnes: Passion for the Mission

114. They Wanted to Know About “the How”

In this episode, I share a surprising moment after a guest lecture that made me rethink what people really want from leaders. The students didn’t care about my turnaround frameworks - they wanted to know how careers actually unfold: the choices, the pivots, the regrets, the risks. It pushed me to consider shifting the podcast slightly toward those deeper, practical questions about building a meaningful work life. I also talk about the future of the show... audio, video, or both... and invite your feedback as I chart the next chapter.

113. Does Faith Fit?

In this episode, I wrestle with a question that’s become increasingly real for me: Does faith fit in our professional lives? For most of my career, I kept my faith and my work in separate rooms, door firmly shut. But lately, that door has been opening... through podcast guests, LinkedIn engagement, and the growing cultural hunger for something deeper and more enduring. I share what I’m noticing, why these conversations resonate, and I invite listeners to weigh in as I explore whether there’s more room for faith in the workplace than many of us may have once believed.

112. I’m Great at Multitasking - Yeah Right!

In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dig into the myth of multitasking and how modern technology has rewired our brains. From the constant pull of screens to the illusion of productivity during Zoom meetings, I explore why we feel busier yet less present. I also highlight the growing cultural backlash... from vinyl records to dumb phones...  and offer a simple, powerful practice to reclaim focus: batching. It’s a call to intentionality, mindfulness, and choosing presence over digital distraction.

111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well

I’ve seen more harm come from avoiding conflict than from facing it. Leaders who fear tension often create cultures where silence becomes the norm... and that silence slowly corrodes trust, mission, and morale. In my book, Saving Organizations That Matter, I talk about why learning to disagree well is essential for any team that wants to grow. Disagreement, offered respectfully, is a gift. It sharpens thinking, strengthens relationships, and keeps the mission at the center. If you’re a leader who struggles with conflict - or you work in a culture that avoids it - I walk through a simple seven‑part framework that can help you rethink what disagreement is for.

110. The Power of the Preflight Checklist

In this episode, I look at what leaders can learn from one of aviation’s simplest but most transformative tools: the pre‑flight checklist. After a fatal 1935 crash, Boeing realized that even expert pilots need more than confidence - they need a system. And leaders are no different. I break down how a checklist helps us reduce avoidable mistakes, anticipate turbulence, align our teams, and define success before we ever “take off.” And I share why consistent note‑taking and reflection are the foundation for building your own leadership checklists.