Host: Carrie Tuttle Guests: Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

What happens when a high school math teacher-turned-Ed-Tech leader and an executive programmer join forces to bootstrap a software company based on shared values and a mission to create raving fans?

Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio built, scaled up, and sold their successful software company for 8-figures in just three years — then turned that lived experience into the best-selling book, Lead It Like Lasso and the follow‑up, The Business of You.

Just like Ted Lasso’s Diamond Dogs, they encourage leaders (and young people) to intentionally build a personal board of advisors: a mentor, a challenger who tells you the hard truths, and a connector who opens doors.

Marnie and Nick talk about how The Business of You treats you as an organization: you’re the CEO (vision), head of HR (people), head of marketing (how you tell your story), head of learning and development (building skills that create value), and CFO of your time and energy, not just money.

Not only did Marnie and Nick share stories of what challenged their leadership along the way of scaling their company to 8-figures, but they are a lot of fun! This episode is a conversation for every modern leader who suspects that values and culture, are not just strategy, but the real competitive advantage for you and your team to succeed!

QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:

• “Leadership is life. It happens in the boardroom, locker room, classroom, and living room.”
• “There’s no one right way to lead. The most important thing you can do is identify what makes you tick, your core values and then, embrace and build on those.”

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• You are the CEO of yourself, in charge of your own well-being.
• The most successful teams build and establish trust.
• Lead with your values and the team will buy into that and follow.
• Beware if there is a disconnect between people’s core values and what the company is actually doing.
• Transparency in business turns challenges into opportunities.
• Servant leaders are typically so busy taking care of othersthat they neglect to take care of themselves.
• Creating a personal operating system enhances communication.
• Celebrating company wins is important for individual and team morale.
• Defining what success looks like is crucial for progress.

LINKS FROM EPISODE:

Connect with Marnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marniestockman/

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-coniglio-5b62153/

Lead It Like Lasso website: https://leaditlikelasso.com

The Business Of You website: https://www.thebusinessofyou.ai/

Resources mentioned:

Book: Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard https://a.co/d/doyLcZr

Book: 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://a.co/d/6uLWLqW

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Host: Carrie Tuttle
Guest: Dan Bruinooge

If you’re craving stories of how a C-Suite leader handles tough employee situations with both caring and accountability, listen in!

Meet Dan Bruinooge, Chief People and Culture Officer, who understood early that “culture” isn’t just a corporate buzzword. In this episode, he shares detailed stories of difficult performance conversations, job insecurity, financial crises and fraud!

Dan explains his take on using humanistic accountability to address challenging employee situations with transparency, firmness and respect for each person. His mantra: treat others how they want to be treated, not how you want to be treated.

Dan is known for building organizations where people (and results) thrive together. We discuss everything from making the career leap up the ranks into the C-Suite to expanding responsibility outside your zone of expertise to cleaning flood-soaked basements in PPE – all while building credibility and loyalty that lasts.

Listen for the moment when Dan has the humility to share when he stumbled and what he learned.

QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:

• “Never put yourself above somebody else. Always be willing to do whatever the job takes and care about people.”
• “You're going to hear things that you don't want to hear. …don't react.”
• “You always help others because your success will come from that.”

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Humanistic accountability balances caring for employees with holding them accountable.
• Building relationships is crucial for effective leadership and organizational growth.
• Real-world examples illustrate the balance between care and accountability in leadership.
• Caring leadership builds credibility and fosters a positive organizational culture.
• Listening to understand is a key skill for leaders to develop.
• Creating a safe space for communication encourages honest dialogue.
• Family should always come first, even in a demanding career.
• Credibility is earned through actions and willingness to help others.
• Organizational success comes from creating a positive employee experience.

LINKS FROM EPISODE:Connect with Dan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bruinooge-cphr-shrm-scp-icd-d-a3ba6434/

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Host: Carrie Tuttle

Guest: Paige Greenhough

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Greenhough, the Global Marketing Manager for Energy and Climate Change at Hatch, a global engineering and professional services firm with impact in over 150 countries.

Paige is always focused on making complex stories relatable and meaningful. Her approach blends strategic vision, real-world empathy, and a mentor’s heart; she’s deeply involved with youth, women in STEM, MBA alumni mentor programs and community development.

What I loved about talking to Paige was how approachable and real she is, while continuing to achieve high performance and highlight projects that shape communities. Listen for Paige’s field story from the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project—a groundbreaking Indigenous-owned initiative.

Hatch’s visible commitment to gender diversity inspires, as does Paige’s advice: “Notice what’s not working, then be the solution. Don’t wait for a tap on the shoulder—step up and help.”

Paige shares an inside look at collaborating in a team that zigzags across time zones and cultures. Her “over-communicator” style and frank advice for setting clear roles is grounded in creating momentum and steady progress.

QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:

• “If you see something’s not working, be part of the solution.”
• “Whether you have all the skills doesn't necessarily matter as long as you're willing to put your best foot forward.”
• “If you show up as someone who wants to help, it makes all the difference and people really appreciate and remember that.”

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Global collaboration presents challenges, such as time zone differences and communication barriers.
• The Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project connects 17 remote First Nations communities to the grid.
• Building relationships is crucial for success in a global organization.
• Telling impactful stories about energy projects that transform communities.
• Mentorship plays a significant role in career development.
• Taking initiative and being proactive can lead to career advancement.
• Effective time management and prioritization are essential skills for leaders.

• Giving back through mentoring is important for personal and professional growth.
• Continuous learning and being helpful to others are key to success.

LINKS FROM EPISODE:

Learn more about Hatch @ Website: https://www.hatch.com/

Paige on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-greenhough-mba-58211320/

Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Publications/Performance-Innovations/2025/0303-Wataynikaneyap-Power-Transmission-Project

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