Cory Jensen, President of Continental Manufacturing, shares how he transformed a struggling Iowa plant from 300% turnover to an award-winning team in just two years. Through daily team meetings, peer recognition systems, and unwavering commitment to three core values, they eliminated temp workers and built a culture so strong that job applicants now line up at their door.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Creating accountability through daily open forum meetings and transparent metrics

- Building values-driven culture with the "Three C's": Character, Collaboration, Commitment

- Transforming hiring from external recruiting to internal referrals and promotions

- Shifting sales approach from pushy tactics to transparent, relationship-based partnerships

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Ryan Tierney, co-founder of Seating Matters, credits his success to a culture of humility, simplicity, and lifelong learning. From a young age, he and his brothers sought mentorship from top leaders — including Ireland’s richest businessman — instilling a habit of boldly asking for help and learning from the best. This abundance mindset continues to shape how Ryan leads and builds his business.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why asking for help and embracing humility is the foundation of effective leadership

- How a lean philosophy can be a framework for living a more intentional life

- The power of daily rituals and shared learning in building a vibrant culture

- Why simplicity attracts and complexity repels in systems and relationships

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Steve Gund, third-generation CEO of The Gund Company, shares his leadership journey shaped by family legacy, humility, and a deep commitment to people-centric culture. With a focus on servant leadership, Steve highlights how trust, intentionality, and developmental systems drive remarkable business outcomes. He speaks candidly about coaching with compassion, transforming company culture through acquisitions, and aligning leadership with human flourishing.

In this episode , we discuss:

• Creating psychologically safe environments for growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• How family legacy and intentional culture-building shape generational success.

• The power of humanistic leadership in business transformation.

• The role of leadership as coaching—and how to develop every individual through values-based conversations.

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