In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Chris Dyer—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and renowned expert on company culture, leadership, and remote work.

As a former CEO who led thousands of employees, Chris built award-winning workplaces consistently ranked among the best in the nation.

He’s the author of The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and he was named the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture by Inc. Magazine.

In this conversation, Chris reveals three powerful insights on how to inspire greatness in your team.

1. Why radical transparency is the foundation of trust and performance
2. How BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) ignite motivation and drive breakthrough results
3. The surprising downside of traditional 1-on-1 meetings—and what to do instead

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Dr. Ron Stotts, an inspirational speaker, executive coach, and the author of Transformational Leadership: For Greater Success and a More Conscious and Caring World.

Ron blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge psychological and neurological insights to elevate conscious leadership.

With five decades of deep exploration, he has guided thousands through their toughest challenges, unlocking their greatest potential.

During our discussion, Ron explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Leading with Purpose
2. Empowering Talent
3. Elevating Workplace Culture

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the communication classic Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High.

Joseph cofounded Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts), one of the world’s most respected learning and organization development firms, offering courses in communication, performance, and leadership.

His work has been used by nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 and has helped millions of people achieve better relationships and results.

During our discussion, Joseph explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Resolving conflicts quickly
2. Allowing team members to feel safe being themselves
3. Encouraging open communication and discussion to resolve problems

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Bruce Tulgan.

Bruce is a globally recognized adviser to business leaders, a keynote speaker, and the founder of RainmakerThinking, a management research and training firm, and RainmakerLearning, an online training resource.

He is the best-selling author of several books, including Not Everyone Gets a Trophy and The Art of Being Indispensable at Work, and has written for publications like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review.

During our discussion, Bruce explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Understanding that it’s okay to be the boss
2. Building real influence, practicing extreme alignment, getting more of the right things done, and beating overcommitment syndrome
3. Adapting to the needs of a changing workforce

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints, author of the book Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business, and host of the top-ranked Strategy Sprints podcast.

Simon has created $2 billion in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years and now shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs.

During our discussion, Simon explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Setting a clear vision and connecting it to goals
2. Recognizing and rewarding progress
3. Coaching rather than micromanaging

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I interviewed Stephanie Craig, President of Kith.

Kith is a leading crisis management firm that empowers C-suite leaders, high-profile organizations, and elected officials to confidently navigate high-stakes challenges and protect their reputations.

With a career spanning Fortune 50 tech companies, major media organizations, and legislative leaders across the U.S. and Canada, Stephanie has become a trusted guide through some of the toughest corporate and public crises.

Beyond her incredible professional accomplishments, Stephanie is a prolific author and sought-after speaker, sharing insights on crisis communication, reputation management, and entrepreneurship at national conferences and on top-tier podcasts.

During our discussion, Stephanie explained her three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Don’t be afraid of bad days
2. Invest in people
3. Never stop learning

If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them here:

https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Stephanie-Craig

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Banta, CEO of DECKED—a trailblazing company transforming in-vehicle organization with cutting-edge, heavy-duty storage solutions for pickup trucks and cargo vans.

Bill is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career spanning top-tier companies like Amazon, Square, Apple, and EagleView.

His expertise spans engineering, business strategy, product management, market analysis, operations, and global supply chain management, including pivotal contributions to the evolution of the modern iPhone.

During our discussion, Bill explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. Mission Over Metrics
2. Every Role, Customer-Focused
3. Empowered Accountability

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In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we talk with Dr. Rob Lion, co-founder of Black River Performance Management and a professor at Idaho State University.

Rob has over 20 years of experience and is an expert in workplace culture and performance.

He believes that "work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it," and aims to transform workplaces by turning challenges into opportunities.

Through engaging talks and consulting, he provides innovative, evidence-based strategies for leadership development, employee engagement, and strategic planning, empowering organizations to thrive.

During our discussion, Dr. Lion explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:

1. The most important yet least talked about leadership competency—consistency.
2. Challenging work that aligns with employees’ interests and skillsets.
3. Support based on employees’ interests and needs.

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https://peoplethriver.com/inspire-greatness-podcast/Rob-Lion

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