How does the US Army Corps of Engineers utilize civilian employees to accomplish its mission to to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk? In this episode, Andrea speaks with the Commander of the USACE - Omaha District, COL Robert J. Newbauer about the vital mission and opportunity of the Army Corps of Engineers, and how civilians serve the country by creating engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges. They discuss COL Newbauer’s passion for leadership development and his emphasis on self-awareness.

Corey Poirier is a speaker, podcaster and author and we're here today to talk about his new book "The Enlightened Passenger" where he shares wisdom gained from interviewing over 7,000 thought leaders for his podcast. This is a fun interview where Andrea and Corey discuss the impact of mindset on success.

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change’. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience.

Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024.

With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries.
He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker.

Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine.

Early 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training.

Wes Rhea was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. He is a healthcare executive, author, educator, and former professional wrestler.
Wes started his career as a professional wrestler in the late 1980s, which ran through the mid-1990s, while wrestling for various promotions throughout the Southeast. While in the corporate sector, Wes held executive-level positions as a Vice President, Corporate Compliance Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer in the telecommunications, financial, and healthcare industries. Wes was a Senior Lecturer at Kennesaw State University, teaching at the undergraduate and executive MBA programs, and held administrative roles while serving as a career coach.
Wes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration MBA), and Juris Doctor (JD) as well as professional certifications from Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University.

Effective knowledge transfer is vital for organizational resilience and success, but many people resist writing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). In this week's episode Andrea highlights common reasons people resist passing on knowledge at work and how supervisors can help. Is knowledge transfer a priority in your company in 2024?

Become a part of the conversation! Take a look at our upcoming virtual conversations, register via the links, and mark your calendars:

• Better, Faster, Cheaper: Lessons in Fostering Workforce Agency with Lt COL Marci Toler
• The Inside Innovator: Playbook for Empowering Intrapreneurs with author Louis K. Gump
• Engaging Gen Z in a Tight Labor Market

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of work in your organization. The Voice of Influence team looks forward to welcoming you to our community of forward-thinking leaders.

Louis K. Gumpis a business builder, transformational leader, and pragmatic optimist. He is author of the new book, The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship. Gump is president of Cambian Solutions, which focuses on excellence in innovation, business growth, and team performance. Earlier in his career, he presided over award-winning mobile businesses at The Weather Channel and CNN. More recently, he has served as CEO of two digital media firms and led Cox Media, the advertising division of Cox Communications, the third largest cable provider in the US. Gump has also held leadership roles in a wide range of industry and community organizations.