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Executive Leaders Radio

Executive Leaders Radio

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Executive Leaders Radio conducts "elite interviews" of prominent CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on "what makes people tick."The ten to twenty-five minute on-air interviews are really informal POSITIVE conversations. Guests may be asked about their background education, influences, mentors and early career experiences, asked about their business, what they do and who they serve. They may be asked about opportunities ahead, challenges they have faced or their senior management team. Interests outside of work, personal turning points and family sacrifices capture the unique human aspect behind these prominent leaders.All of these questions are designed to help our audience learn “what it takes to succeed.”

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Episodios
  • Leadership Through Adversity: How Early Life Challenges Shape Authentic Leaders

    Leadership Through Adversity: How Early Life Challenges Shape Authentic Leaders
    Apr 13 2026
    This episode features Dr. Ajay Nair, President of Arcadia University; Jennifer Schaefer, President and CEO of JS Benefits Group; Bill Gullan, President of Finch Brands; and Cathy Young, President of Moore College of Art and Design, as they share the formative experiences that shaped their leadership styles. Dr. Nair reflects on growing up in West Philadelphia, overcoming early family loss, and leading with authenticity while building strong relationships with students and staff. Jennifer discusses how her childhood experiences, including family challenges and competitive sports, fueled her drive for financial independence and commitment to helping employers support their people. Bill shares how growing up as an only child and developing a passion for sports and politics influenced his adaptability and people-focused leadership in brand consulting. Cathy recounts navigating frequent family transitions and school changes after losing her parents, experiences that strengthened her resilience and ability to connect with diverse communities. Together, these leaders demonstrate how adversity, resilience, and personal authenticity play a critical role in building trust, relationships, and long-term organizational success.
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    44 m
  • From Family Legacies to Global Innovation: CEOs Share the Pivots That Shaped Their Leadership

    From Family Legacies to Global Innovation: CEOs Share the Pivots That Shaped Their Leadership
    Apr 5 2026
    Bill Stockwell of Stockwell Elastomerics shares how stepping into leadership of his family’s business at age 25 led to transforming the company into an employee-owned organization and shaped his disciplined leadership style. Geoffrey Mesko, Pennsylvania Market Leader at Armanino, reflects on growing up in a family business in Scranton and how those early experiences influence his client relationships and approach to work-life integration. David Bernstein, Founder of RLS Associates, discusses his early entrepreneurial instincts, the formative experiences that fueled his passion for mergers and acquisitions, and how he guides clients through the emotional process of selling their businesses. Suchit Bachalli, CEO of Unilog Corporation, recounts his journey from India to the United States and how his vision and collaboration with his father helped build a technology company serving wholesale distributors nationwide. Together, these leaders reveal how childhood influences, pivotal life moments, and family legacies play critical roles in shaping leadership philosophies. The conversation highlights how resilience, curiosity, and strategic thinking enable executives to lead organizations through growth, transition, and innovation.
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    45 m
  • From Construction Crews to Robotics Innovation: Business Leaders Share the Childhood Experiences That Shaped Their Leadership

    From Construction Crews to Robotics Innovation: Business Leaders Share the Childhood Experiences That Shaped Their Leadership
    Mar 29 2026
    On this episode of Executive Leaders Radio, business leaders shared how their early life experiences shaped their leadership journeys. Joel Frank, Managing Partner at Lamb McErlane Law Firm, reflected on working on paving and concrete crews as a child and how those experiences influenced his approach to civil litigation and leadership. Matthew McMaster, President of Bennington Pool Services, discussed launching his company at age 23 and making a bold strategic pivot that transformed the business into a multi-state commercial pool management company. Samuel Reeves, Founder and CEO of FORT Robotics, shared how early entrepreneurial ventures and global experiences in robotics safety inspired him to build technology with meaningful global impact. Mike Linacre of Maximus Partners, a CFO advisory firm, explained how growing up as the youngest of five siblings and developing leadership skills through sports prepared him to help mid-market companies scale through strong financial infrastructure. Together, these leaders demonstrated how formative childhood experiences continue to influence resilience, decision-making, and leadership success.
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    45 m
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