“Friendraising” Building Relationships, Building Trust – Matt McBurnie
“If they’re inviting me, I’m showing up.” While his journey to leadership was often unexpected, Matt shares that it was a “natural progression for where I am.” Relationships are everything. “If they’re inviting me, I’m…
You’re Not Just Doing Work; You Are Leading People – Staci Wilken
“You’re Not Just Doing Work; You Are Leading People.” Stepping into a leadership role is intimidating, and this feeling is unchanging even if the role is one you have curated for yourself. Staci Wilken has…
What It Means To Serve Your Community Well – Jeff Hammes
“People are our most important asset.” In this episode, Jeff Hammes and Dr. Jeff Williamson discuss the importance of maintaining servant minded leadership as individuals and in managing a business. President and CEO of People’s…
Theme For Success: Passionately Pursuing What You Love – Dr. Genevra Walters
So many good leaders didn’t start with their eye on XYZ target. They start as purely passionate individuals. How can we be guaranteed success? In this episode, Dr. Genevra Walters and Dr. Jeff Williamson delve…
I Wish I Had Started This Sooner – Brian Prairie
Brian T. Prairie, co-founder of Converge’s sponsor, Pathfinder, discusses his career timeline and the process of starting a full-service creative & marketing agency in Kankakee County. Brian notes the key difference between working a job that…
The Power of Your Impact and Perseverance – Dustin Kooy
“That negative mindset affects everyone around you.” Dustin Kooy, Real Estate Broker at Keller Williams Preferred Realty and founder of Duncan Home Buyers and Sky Development, joins our hosts Jeff Williamson and Brian Prairie to…
Self Awareness Is Foundational To Every Leader – Liz Hehman
“As you grow self-awareness you grow in humility, you value each team member’s voice and gain their trust.” Liz Hehman, a certified guide and consultant at Highline Leadership Development Group, joins our hosts Jeff Williamson…
Just Step Out On The High Dive | Leadership LevelUp Podcast Episode 6
Just Step Out On The High Dive “And it can be something as simple as, like, this is going to be a good day. When I wake up and I don’t feel that, I will…
I Trust You To Give Me Those Hard Truths | Leadership LevelUp Podcast Episode 5
I Trust You To Give Me Those Hard Truths “We had this code – and if he would get out of line I would say, I need you buy you some tacos, and that code…
You Can Learn Something From Every Leader You Encounter | Leadership LevelUp Podcast Episode 4
You Can Learn Something From Every Leader You Encounter “Leadership is a lot of observing, what you see around you and what you do and don’t like. I have had my own leaders in the…
