Embracing transformation takes courage, but just like spring, it's a chance to bloom into something new. So today, we’re revisiting our conversation featuring Brandon Smith and Ashley Freeman on the topic of career purpose.

Navid Ahdieh is Senior Managing Director and Partner at North Highland. In this special re-focus episode from the vault, Navid and Brandon explore the personal evolution of leadership, reflecting on how our histories shape self-awareness and leadership philosophies. They dive into the power of patience, the importance of authenticity, and the value of creating space for team members to share their own stories as well.

As a leader, is patience one of your superpowers? If used at the right time and in the right context, having patience can actually give you better results. Listen in as co-founders Brandon Smith and Randy Hain explain in this important episode from the vault.

If you’re looking to make a smooth and beneficial transition from CEO to board member, today’s episode is for you. We’re revisiting our conversation with Dave Stockert on The Leadership Foundry Podcast. Dave details the three T’s of a good board member along with the markers of an effective board chair.

We’ve talked a lot about virtues, leadership qualities and building trust in recent episodes of the podcast. Today’s topic nicely aligns as we’re revisiting our conversation with CEO Doran Oancia. Doran highlights an often under-represented practice: setting and leading with company values. Listen in for tips on how to select, promote and hire with those values.

Andrea Chilcote is CEO of Morningstar Ventures and author of the book What Leaders Need Now. For today’s conversation, Andrea joins Brandon and Randy to discuss the book and her findings from the accompanying assessment.

How do leaders assess their performance on compassion, courage and humility? What do their direct reports say? In which areas do leaders tend to struggle the most? Listen in!

Randy Hain's new book, Practical Virtue, is now available! Today on the podcast, he and Brandon take a deep dive into the virtues early career professionals must embrace to become leaders others want to follow. Randy guides senior leaders on how to use the book to connect with those on their teams and foster mentor relationships.

Last week, we focused on building healthy teams, comprised of healthy individuals. Today on the Leadership Foundry Podcast, we’re revisiting Brandon Smith's conversation with Chris Pacer, Vice President Group Executive at Motion Industries. Chris details how to align your people with their passions so you can lead at scale.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izkJ4-x2tbE