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Lead. Learn. Grow.

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

The Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast, hosted by Robin Green, interviews leaders from the fields of business, government, education, and the non-profit sector. We uncover the stories behind these leaders and learn more about their journey.

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Episode 011 - Ellen McIllhenny, Author and Partner, B2B CEO

January 10, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

On Episode 011, Ellen McIllhenny joins us for a wide-ranging discussion from being 6-sport athlete in high school to her current role as a Partner at B2B CEO.  Ellen has twenty years of experience as a chief financial officer and controller with mid-sized and large privately held companies. Prior to that she held financial management positions for eight years at a large publicly held company.  She has worked in several different industries such as chemicals, plastics, newspaper, broadcas...

RIck Whittington, Whittington Consulting

January 03, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

Episode 010 brings us Rick Whittington, Founder and Principal of Whittington Consulting in Richmond, VA.  Rick looks back at some of the small-town values he learned and how they have shaped his life. He also gives us a peek into how he stays intentional and productive.    Rick hit his goal of reading 12 books in 2018 - and he describes some of the key takeaways. We also delve into the world of digital marketing and how Rick thinks about partnering with his clients.    This episode...

Kevin Eastman, Author and former NBA basketball coach

December 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

If you aren’t in the basketball world, you may not have heard of Kevin Eastman. But he’s kind of big deal. Kevin is a New Jersey native who currently resides in Richmond, VA. Kevin has been involved with basketball in some form or fashion since the late 1970’s. He’s a University of Richmond graduate (and a member of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame). Kevin has coached at a number of institutions throughout the country and spent the better part of a decade in the NBA.    Today, Kevin is...

Organizational Excellence, Robin Green, Sandler Training

December 20, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

In Episode 008, Robin takes to the mic alone and describes a number of blind spots that hinder the growth of even the best companies. If you are a business owner or senior executive, you'll be able to do a bit of a self-assessment of your organization, and highlight areas of renewed focus. *** If you'd like to contact Robin Green directly, you can reach him at 804.914.1723 or [email protected].  *** I'm offering a free download of a recent white paper that addresses the time-cr...

Episode 007 - Kyle Adams, Adams Performance

December 13, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

Kyle Adams is the owner of Adams Performance, a comprehensive sports performance center in Richmond, VA. Kyle earned the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and also earned an undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech. Kyle works with athletes who are serious about their sport. He has, among his many clients, professional and high-level amatuer baseball players and golfers. He also works with corporate clients and individuals who have specific fitness goals ...

Episode 006 - Mark Casper, Executive Director, Tech4Troops

December 06, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MB

Mark Casper has worked for some of the biggest companies in the region. But he found his true calling when he landed the lead role at Tech4Troops in Richmond, VA. He shares his passion for helping our veterans integrate into the workforce. Whether it's the gift of a computer or training, Mark and his team are serving those that served for us in a beautiful way.  Mark is active on LinkedIn and you can connect with him here.  *** If you'd like to learn more about the work we are doing at...

Episode 005 - Rob White, Fastsigns of Richmond

November 29, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

Episode 005 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast features Rob White, the owner of Fastsigns of Richmond. Rob shares his thoughts on business ownership and how franchises operate. He also has some tremendously insightful thoughts on creating a company culture. Rob hires and fires based on the values and mission that make his company culture - and he offers some great insights.  In addition, we talk about some general leadership topics as well as how he thinks about faith in the workplace. A lo...

Episode 004 - Doug Moran, Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach, Consultant

November 23, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Episode 004 is with Doug Moran. Doug wrote the best-selling book, "If You Will Lead", a deep dive into leadership using the Rudyard Kipling's "If" as a backdrop. We talk about why this poem had such an impact on Doug and the process he went through in writing the book.  We also dive into modern-day leaderships and Doug shares thoughts on the key aspects of leadership. Doug delivers a lot of value in our nearly one hour of conversation.  *** The opening poem is recited by my 18-year old...

Episode 003 - Mark Morton, Founder & President of Morton

November 01, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MB

In this episode, Mark Morton, owner of Morton, joins us for a great discussion on how he has built a company that has appeared on the Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies list four different times. He details what he learned growing up in the family hardware business and when he knew the world was changing. We talk about culture, work-life balance, and the importance of having peer mentors. *** Find Mark on LinkedIn by clicking here.   *** To learn more about my company, Ascend P...

Episode 002 - Jonathan Young, Virginia State University

November 01, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

Episode 002 brings us Jonathan Young, a faculty member and Director of Corporate Relations at Virginia State University. In his spare time, Jonathan is a member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Education.  Our discussion takes us from the power of authenticity to lessons learned from his father. Jonathan describes what it's like to run for office - and some of the challenges when you win!  *** You can find Jonathan on LinkedIn here. Click here to learn more about the Reginald F....

Episode 001 - Peter Larsen, Cobb Technologies

October 22, 2018 23:23 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

Show Notes - Episode 001 Join us as Peter Larsen talks about how he has built a successful career in sales. Peter takes us on a fascinating journey, describing how he got into sales, one of his biggest professional failures, and how he has intentionally developed a mindset that has propelled him to the top of his game. _______________________ Peter is a sales professional at Cobb Technologies, offers a range of services and products including: Printers, Copiers, Digital Solutions, and ...

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