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Leveraging Leadership

Emily Sander

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Are you ready to up your leadership game? Tune in to Leveraging Leadership, where business professionals and leaders find the tools, strategies, and insights they need to excel. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical and tactical takeaways every week. Whether you're tackling tough conversations, fine-tuning your KPIs, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel confident and th ...
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CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
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Thinking Health Podcast

Chris Irvin

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The Thinking Health Podcast interviews the top minds in health and wellness to provide you with education and actionable information you can use to improve your health. The Thinking Health Podcast is hosted by Chris Irvin, a low-carb science writer and educator known as The Ketologist on social media.
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Emily offers three practical tips for ensuring your work meets your boss's needs: ask for clarification at the start, paraphrase the request back, or complete a small part of the task and check in. She discusses the benefits of asking for context, outlining steps, and presenting initial thoughts. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resour…
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Pat O'Keefe, who is the CEO and Founder of O’Keefe.Pat O'Keefe brings a powerful and compelling view to the Leadership Lowdown as he shares the headlines from a program his organization is sponsoring and you can attend! O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host "The State of the Economy and Role of …
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Emily speaks with cybersecurity expert Terry Zimniak about balancing security spending with business development and the importance of penetration testing and backup plans. Terry shares insights from his shift from technical roles to overseeing security, including how strategic partnerships like Ascension Health’s acquisition come with risks. They …
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The official death toll in Gaza is now roughly 43,000 people, very conservatively. As the Lancet and others remind, armed conflicts have indirect health implications beyond the direct harm from violence, including deaths from causes such as reproductive, communicable and non-communicable diseases. In Palestine, the death toll is exacerbated by disp…
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Originally uploaded October 11, re-edited October 18th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Melissa Jones, Rapid Response State Coordinator, for Michigan's LEO, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.THEME: Michigan Departm…
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Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making…
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Originally uploaded October 4thFor Media Business Episode 79:Tony Conley welcomes Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.They discuss mid-Michigan's & Michigan's economy and business environment.The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) team works tirelessly to provide value and tools to help businesses connect, gr…
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Emily talks about the concept of "currency" in different work roles, sharing an example of a new Chief of Staff who had to shift her focus from production numbers to building relationships and culture. She explains that understanding and using the right currency, like relationships for a Chief of Staff or time and focus for an executive team, adds …
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Make sure to register to vote! Go here 👉 http://sendthevote.com Presented by Happy Dad Hard Seltzer. Find Happy Dad near you http://happydad.com/find (21+ only). Video is available on https://youtube.com/@onenightwithsteiny/videos. Follow Steiny on Instagram http://instagram.com/steiny. Part of the Shots Podcast Network (shots.com). You can listen …
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Emilie Wolscheid, who is the owner of Emilie’s Activewear Boutique.After almost 20 years in property management, Emilie Wohlscheid left her career to have more time with her family. Being home with her girls was amazing, but she was left looking for more. In an effort to lose weight, she started running. To hold herself acco…
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Originally uploaded October 2ndFor Media Business Episode 78:Tony Conley welcomes Jason Feig is the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Khan Academy.Their discussion covers a lot of points, but focuses on these questions: What are the fears about AI & Education that you hear from teachers, administrators, parents, students & legislators?How do you g…
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Brandy Willis talks about her journey from Executive Assistant (EA) to Chief of Staff, managing various responsibilities across nine companies. She explains the importance of building strong relationships and handling different personalities, especially with her principal and his wife. Specific examples include overseeing government contracts, mana…
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This week on CounterSpin: For many people and for media, the idea of “racial discrimination in housing” invokes an image of individual landlords refusing to rent or sell homes to black and brown people. But that understanding is so incomplete as to be harmful. A new book doesn’t just illuminate the thicket of effects of systemic racism as it affect…
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Emily sits down w/ her co-authors, Ed Barton and Rory Liebhart to talk about their new book, “On-Ramp to Exit: Your Guide to the Complete Private Equity Experience.” They explain what private equity is (and what it is not - hint: venture capital), how private equity influences business operations, with examples like increased reporting for CEOs and…
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Chris Holman welcomes the M.S.U. perspective from the recent Michigan Inventors Expo. His guest for this video; Jenan Jondy, REI Coordinator, Center for Community & Economic Development, University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. Jenan, bring the Michigan business community up to speed on MSU's REI?You were on hand …
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Emily discusses a key technique for framing conversations around what's important to the listener. She shares examples like tying a CEO's concern for profit margins to an Operations SOP or a strategic hire's impact on revenue. Emily also covers how to approach a first-time CEO who's micromanaging. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resou…
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Karin Hurt, who is the founder of Let's Grow Leaders.Karin inspires courage, confidence, and innovation. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she’s known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. She’s the award Winning Author of five books including Courageous Cultures, a…
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily Sander sits down with Jessica Gonzalez, President of Happen Ventures, and her Chief of Staff, Ivan Rangel. Jessica and Ivan share the inspiring journey of Happen Ventures, a reuse-first company born out of the challenges presented by COVID-19. They discuss their rapid scaling during the pandemic,…
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This week on CounterSpin: “How Hurricane Helene Could Impact Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis” was a recent Newsweek headline, on a story with a source saying smaller insurers were “especially in danger.” A layperson might wonder why events we pay insurance for should present a crisis for the industry we pay it to. Writer and historian Derek Seidman…
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Make sure to register to vote! Go here 👉 http://sendthevote.com Presented by Happy Dad Hard Seltzer. Find Happy Dad near you http://happydad.com/find (21+ only). Video is available on https://youtube.com/@onenightwithsteiny/videos. Follow Steiny on Instagram http://instagram.com/steiny. Part of the Shots Podcast Network (shots.com). You can listen …
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Chris Holman welcomes back Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI.The pair had several topics to cover in this month's conversation:Breeze Airways starts soon?The next International Flights season January to April 2025?Upcoming Disaster Preparedness drill in October?expansions/updates where do t…
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Originally uploaded July 10th, re-edited September 30th.Chris Holman welcomes Jose Reyes, Executive Director, NPower Michigan, Detroit, MI.Can you explain what NPower Michigan is and the mission it serves? Specifically, how does the organization aim to build a talent pipeline that meets employer needs and engages the local community?Your organizati…
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Originally uploaded September 3, re-edited September 26th.Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI,but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton CountiesTHEME: Teri discusses the influx of jobs moving away from degree requirements and toward skill requirements and Ca…
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Originally Uploaded August 28th, re-edited September 23rd.Chris Holman welcomes Umar Tahir, VP Marketing, Enterprise Innovation & Digital Assets, LAFCU, Lansing, MI. LAFCU's participation as the main sponsor of the Phil Denny Summer Concert, along with local artists painting the LAFCU letters at the event.LAFCU's Multi-Cultural Day celebration, whe…
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Originally uploaded August 27, re-edited September 22nd.Chris Holman welcomes back Lorri Rishar, CEO who is joined this time around by Aaron Bodus, lead communications strategist, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette and Chicago.Lorri, you've added to your team again, how is EDGE finding and attracting the talent you need?Aaron, we hear you've com…
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Originally uploaded August 27th, re-edited September 20th.Chris Holman welcomes Rod Sanders​​​​, Senior Business Development Manager, Convergence Networks, REO-Town, Lansing, MIRod, remind the Michigan business community about Convergence Networks?What are you seeing right now in the IT Landscape?AI is a huge topic right now; exactly does it mean f…
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily dives into how to set SMART communication goals that are specific and measurable to foster better communication and engagement among team members. She provides clear goals and communication objectives with real examples, such as enhancing public speaking skills through Toastmasters and improving inter…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Erin Wallace, Director of Quality Assurance, and Education, Michigan Assisted Living Association, Livonia, MI, but recording from Grand Rapids, Michigan.The topic of this conversation: Addressing the Direct Care Workforce Crisis (Training to be Offered to Strengthen Critical Workforce in Long-Term Care)Questions:1) Michigan …
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In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Chief of Staff Selina shares her transition from People Operations Manager to Chief of Staff at Baobab Consulting, emphasizing work-life balance and mental well-being in the workplace. She discusses the company's mission to change narratives about Africa and the importance of communication, whether that's…
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This week on CounterSpin: On September 17, thousands of handheld pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria. The next day, it was hundreds of walkie-talkies — part of an Israeli attack, intended for Hezbollah, that Israel’s defense minister called “the start of a new phase in the war.” Media dutifully reported the emerging toll of dead…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Former Ford Engineer Opens Kona Ice Business in Waterford, Michigan - Kona Ice Franchise Owner Doug Rehkopf,Jeffrey had several questions for Doug in this conversation: -What did you do before Kona Ice?-What made you want to open Kona Ice?-Why did you choose a franchise over opening something on your own?-Tell me about Kona …
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Nora Farhat, Owner, Pool Scouts, Detroit, MI.TOPIC: Arab-American Mother & Multi-Unit Business Owner in Detroit Finds Success in FranchisingJeffrey had several questions for Nora:What did you do before franchising?Why did you choose franchising over starting your own business?What have you learned about franchising? Wha…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Michelle and Kier Cook, owners, TruBlue Home Service Ally, Plymouth-Canton, MITell us about TruBlue Home Service Ally?What made you make this entrepreneurial jump?What territory do you cover?Is this a franchise operation or just your own operation here in Michigan?Do you rely on other Michigan businesses as valued vendors to…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Dane Ramsden, Owner, Caring Transitions he is also Chief Executive Officer at In Network Real Estate, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States.Why This Metro-Detroit Realtor Chose to Open Caring Transitions to Supplement ServicesWhat is your background? What did you do before Caring Transitions?Why did you decide to add Car…
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In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily offers strategies for addressing abrasive communication in the workplace. She suggests techniques like acknowledging one's communication issues and letting teammates know they are actively working on improving - and potentially using code words to signal to people when their communication is be…
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Vic Verchereau welcomes Emma Henry, who is the Executive Director for the Capital Area Housing Partnership.Emma Henry is the Executive Director for the Capital Area Housing Partnership, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), and a HUD-approved local Housing Counseling Agency. Headquartered at the Ne…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Karen Mead, Co-Owner of Farmgirl Flea Market, Hudsonville, MI. Talking Points● Farmgirl Flea Fall Market is returning for its 9th annual event, featuring over 180 vendors, primarily from Michigan.● The market plays a crucial role in supporting Michigan's small businesses, which employ 48.3% of the state's workforce.● Fa…
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Deputy Chief of Staff Paul Robinson from the British Army talks about his role, training responsibilities, and experiences. He explains his work with NATO, the importance of building relationships, and how he manages logistics and people management. Paul also shares his experience with autism and its impact…
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This week on CounterSpin: Springfield, Ohio schools are facing bomb threats because some people believe that Haitian immigrants are stealing and eating dogs and cats. According to candidates for the country’s highest offices, and the KKK flyers showing up around town, this means that these legal immigrants should be pushed out of the country — or, …
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Originally uploaded September 6thFor Media Business Episode 78:Tony Conley welcomes Zachary Gorchow, President of Michigan OperationsZach was named president of Gongwer's Michigan operations in 2024 following more than four years as executive editor and publisher. He manages the company's Michigan operations and helps handle overall Gongwer company…
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Faces of Manufacturing is a new show to Michigan Business Network. Cindy Kangas, Executive Director, CAMC, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, Lansing, Michigan, co-hosts with Joy Wagner, HR Manager of Granger Waste Services, also Lansing.Cindy and Joy strive to share the corporate culture, personal stories, and unique personalities of those making…
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Make sure to register to vote! Go here 👉 http://sendthevote.com Presented by Happy Dad Hard Seltzer. Find Happy Dad near you http://happydad.com/find (21+ only). Video is available on https://youtube.com/@onenightwithsteiny/videos. Follow Steiny on Instagram http://instagram.com/steiny. Part of the Shots Podcast Network (shots.com). You can listen …
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Chris Holman welcomes back Director Phil Roos at EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - State of Michigan, Lansing, MI.Can you explain the primary purpose of the EPA's Get the Lead Out initiative and how it aims to protect public health in Michigan and beyond? Earlier this year, Governor Whitmer and EGLE announced a $290 million expansion of …
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Originally uploaded August 15th, fixed a glitch September 18th.Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.Welcome back, what have been the key issues Michigan Works has been dealing with this summer?Your annual conference is about a month away, can you give us a general overview of th…
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Originally uploaded July 5th.Chris Holman welcomes back Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet, Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Jason, how has 2024 gone so far for Shaheen Chevrolet & Cadillac?How has Shaheen maneuvered through the recent CDK Global database hack?Has the transition over to EVs continued? Is infrastructure comi…
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Host Emily Sander breaks down the book "The Expansion Sale" by Eric Peterson and Tim Riesterer. She explains the four must-win sales conversations—renewals, price increases, upsells, and apologies—and provides practical examples like how to highlight the cost of change, offer repair, and communicate evolvin…
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Originally uploaded September 10th.Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, withinDTMB - the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the State of MI, Lansing, MIWhat is going on in Michigan’s labor market this monthHow does Michigan’s unemployment rate…
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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Reyna Orellana Masko as Hispanic Heritage Month is at hand from mid-September to mid-October. What better way to celebrate than with a fresh, cold Michelada (AKA the Mexican Bloody Mary) in your hand?Created by Reyna Orellana Masko, Reyna’s Michelada Mix is a high-quality, tomato-based blend of all-natural ingredients that t…
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In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily Sander chats with Dr. Helen Ofosu about creating a resilient work environment and overcoming imposter syndrome. Dr. Helen, author of "How to Be Resilient in Your Career," shares practical tips like being intentional in hiring practices and preparing for big moments to combat feelings of inadequ…
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This week on CounterSpin: Corporate U.S. news media continue to report things like Israel’s recent strike on the Gaza Strip, which killed at least 19 people in an area designated a “refuge” for Palestinians, and to include warnings of a possible wider war in the region. But there’s little sense of urgency, of something horrible happening that U.S. …
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