Let's Be REAL

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Let’s Be REAL is a podcast hosted by SAP's Andy Hughes and Denise Russo that focuses on leadership, innovation, and learning. We invite you to listen, be inspired, and gain valuable insight from leaders around the world, both inside and outside of SAP.

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Episodes

Doing What Matters Most with Steve Shallenberger and Rob Shallenberger

June 16, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

In a Father's Day edition of Let's Be REAL, Andy Hughes and Denise Russo speak with inspirational authors Steve Shallenberger and his son Rob Shallenberger. In May 2021, they wrote a fantastic book called Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, Prioritize Your Time. In this interesting discussion, Steve and Rob provide 3 key habits to incorporate into your life to live a life by design, not by default. It is strongly recommended to take the Becoming Your Best assessment...

Jumping Over Hurdles with Clint Hurdle

March 15, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo speak with former MLB manager Clint Hurdle about the following topics: -Why he chose baseball over football despite loving football -His experience managing the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies -Why he decided to retire from baseball in 2019 -Living up to the expectations as a first round draft pick as a player (including a great story about his experience as a cover boy of Sports Illustrated) -How to coach someone who is struggling -How to adjust...

Culture in Your Kingdom with Dan Cockerell

November 10, 2020 18:40 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MB

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo talk to Dan Cockerell, the former Vice President of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He also spent time as the as the VP of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. He is the son of the former Disney executive Lee Cockerell. After 26 years of an amazing career at Disney, he and his wife Valerie started their own consulting and speaking business. He is the host of the Come Rain or Shine leadership podcast and this past August, he also published a bo...

Authentic Leadership with Andreas Heckmann

October 10, 2020 14:25 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo welcome Andreas Heckmann, EVP & head of the Customer Solution Support and Innovation organization within SAP Product Engineering, to discuss leadership, working from home and more.

Innovation and Creativity with Duncan Wardle (Former Disney Head of Innovation & Creativity)

July 27, 2020 21:15 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode of Let's Be REAL, Andy talks to Duncan Wardle, the former Head of Innovation & Creativity at the Walt Disney Company. Wardle is now an Innovation Keynote Speaker and Creativity Consultant who helps companies think differently. In his 25+ years at Disney, he helped introduce massive projects such as Disney's famous Magic Band. He even convinced NASA to send his son's Buzz Lightyear doll to space! Wardle has also been featured in multiple TED Talks regarding creativity and inno...

The 100X Leader: Jeremie Kubicek

June 12, 2020 19:26 - 34 minutes - 29.3 MB

Jeremie Kubicek, the CEO of Giant TV and Co-Founder of Giant, talks to us about leadership as well as his best-selling book, The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following. His book made the 2019 Amazon Top 10 among leadership books and can be found at https://www.100xleader.com/

Learning and Leadership with Rob Deininger

May 13, 2020 01:08 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Rob Deininger, the President and CEO of AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital, tells us about his interesting journey from the airline industry to the medical industry. He also talks about the importance of giving back as a leader.

Building Customer Service Champions and Leading with Strengths with Deb Ingino

April 08, 2020 18:05 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Deb Ingino, the Founder and CEO of Strength Leader Development as well as the VP of Systems and Process Integration of the John Maxwell enterprises, tells us how to build a culture full of customer service champions. She also gives us some tips on how lead your team to success in a virtual environment. Strength Leader: https://www.strengthleader.com/

Rookie Smarts and Multipliers with Liz Wiseman

March 25, 2020 19:27 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Liz Wiseman, the author of the bestselling book Multipliers, talks about the difference between a multiplier and a diminisher. She also explains how keeping the mindset of a rookie can be valuable in any organization. Multipliers Book: https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/ Rookie Smarts Book: https://thewisemangroup.com/books/rookie-smarts/ The Wiseman Group: https://thewisemangroup.com/

Making Connections for Life with Melahni Ake

February 26, 2020 17:49 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

Melahni Ake, the CEO of Make Connections for Life, LLC and host of the EveryDay Leaders 50 in 50 podcast, discusses the importance of making connections.

Implementing Change with Amy Branger

February 26, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Amy Branger, the co-founder of Perfect Avocado Retreats, talks about her experience working with Bill Clinton and Al Gore as an Advance. She also tells us how to implement change. Amy's website: https://www.amybranger.com/ Perfect Avocado Retreats: https://www.perfectavocadoretreats.com/

Creating Influence with John Maxwell CEO Mark Cole

February 12, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Mark Cole, the CEO of all John Maxwell Companies and co-host of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, provides some tips to advance your career, create influence and implement change effectively.

Coaching Top Artists with Mama Jan Smith

January 22, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 27.7 MB

Mama Jan Smith, a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and one of the most well-known vocal coaches in the industry, brings us inside the music studio to talk about her coaching strategies. She currently works with top artists such as Justin Bieber, Drake, Shania Twain, Usher, Rob Thomas, Florida Georgia Line and many more.

School is in session with Mike "Doc" Emrick

January 06, 2020 14:48 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Mike "Doc" Emrick has one of the most recognizable voices in sports, but he is so much more than an amazing broadcaster. In this episode, Doc talks about his incredible journey and what drives him to get better everyday.

Creating Magic in Your Role with Lee Cockerell

December 13, 2019 13:13 - 35 minutes - 22.5 MB

On this episode, Andy talks with Disney Executive, Lee Cockerell. Lee Cockerell is the retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. By listening to this, you will learn how to create magic in your role.

Creating New Ways to Coach with Vince Duffy

December 03, 2019 14:40 - 23 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode, Andy talks to Vince Duffy, the owner and Head Advisor of Edge90, LLC. Edge90 is a innovative concept that helps athletes succeed.

Getting to the Big Leagues and Giving Back with Sean Casey

December 02, 2019 16:39 - 28 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, Andy talks to former first baseman and current MLB Network analyst Sean Casey. He tells great stories about his playing career and gives us an update on the amazing work he is doing with the Miracle League of the South Hills.

Mastering Culture with Ricardo Gonzalez

December 02, 2019 16:35 - 41 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this episode, Andy talks to Ricardo Gonzalez, the CEO of Bilingual America, about the importance of culture in the workplace. Gonzalez is also the author of The Six Stages of Cultural Mastery, a highly successful book. Be sure to listen as he breaks down each stage with Andy.