Episodes

  • KL166: From Drift to Drive
    Jun 27 2025
    KL166: From Drift to Drive Chris Robinson EVP of The Maxwell Leadership Entrepreneurial Solutions Group Episode Summary Join host Eddie Turner on the Keep Leading!® Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with Chris Robinson, author of the powerful new book "From Drift to Drive." 🚗 FROM DRIFT TO DRIVE: When Success Becomes Your Biggest Enemy Think you've "made it"? Think again. Success can be a silent killer of ambition, lulling high achievers into a dangerous state of cruise control. Chris Robinson exposes the hidden trap that's sabotaging even the most accomplished leaders—and reveals how to break free. In this must-listen episode, discover: • The warning signs that you're drifting instead of driving your success • What success-induced complacency actually looks like (you might be shocked) • A powerful mindset shift for leaders who've lost their edge • Practical tools to lead yourself and your teams with renewed clarity and purpose Bio Chris Robinson is the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of From Drift to Drive. He leads the global expansion of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, a premier community of coaches, speakers, and trainers developed by Dr. John C. Maxwell. With over two decades of experience, Chris specializes in equipping leaders across industries with the skills and mindset for meaningful impact. Known for his authentic approach and dynamic speaking style, he highlights the dangers of "success-induced complacency" and offers strategies for sustained excellence. As a dedicated coach and lifelong learner, Chris inspires professionals to transform comfortable success into purposeful growth, empowering them to maximize their potential and make a lasting difference. Website https://www.chrisrobinsonspeaker.com/ Other Website https://www.maxwellleadership.com/ Chris Robinson’s Book https://drifttodrivebook.com/ Chris Robinson’s Assessment https://drift2drivequiz.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisrobinson/ Leadership Quote "Treat people like people and adults like adults." Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is designed for individuals passionate about leadership. It focuses on leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, as he engages with accomplished leaders and influential figures from around the world about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share their leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Share the Inspiration Are you inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network to help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtags #KeepLeading and #KeepLeadingPodcast to join the community of listeners dedicated to continuous growth and excellence in leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • KL151: Leading People Not Like You
    Jun 18 2025
    KL151: Leading People Not Like You Stephanie Chung Board Member | C-Suite Executive | Keynote Speaker Episode Summary Today's workplace is more diverse than ever, bringing together multiple generations and varied demographic backgrounds in unprecedented ways. For leaders, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge: how can you effectively lead people who come from experiences that differ completely from your own? Stephanie Chung has the answer. As a groundbreaking aviation executive and the first African American president in private aviation, she understands firsthand what it takes to lead across differences. In her new international bestseller, "Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You," Chung introduces a powerful framework using the acronym ALLY—a proven process for building inclusive leadership that drives results in our increasingly diverse world. Whether you're navigating generational gaps, cultural differences, or diverse life experiences within your team, this episode examines how authentic ally leadership can not only transform your management style but also enhance your organization's overall success. Bio Stephanie Chung is not just an author; she's a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management. • Former Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up • The first African American to lead a private jet company, JetSuite. • One of Adweek’s "Women Trailblazers” • Ebony’s Power 100 • Robb Report's "23 Black Visionaries Who are Changing the Luxury World." • She has been celebrated in publications such as Forbes, Barrons, Worth, Essence, D CEO Magazine, and her insights have graced the pages of Inc. and Black Enterprise Magazine. A captivating keynote speaker whose work has been translated into 60 different languages. Website stephaniechung.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestephaniechung/ Favorite Leadership Quote "It's not important what you hope, wish, or intend - it's only what you DO that matters". Brian Tracy Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • KL150: Multigenerational Leadership
    Jun 18 2025
    KL150: Multigenerational Leadership Lindsey Pollak Multigenerational Work Expert | Visiting Fellow at NYU Stern School of Business | NYTimes Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach | Board Vice Chair at FourBlock Episode Summary Five generations. One workplace. Endless possibilities—or potential chaos? For the first time in history, five distinct generations are working side by side: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. With a 50+ year age gap between the oldest and youngest employees, workplace tensions aren't just inevitable—they're already here. But what if generational diversity isn't a problem to solve, but a competitive advantage waiting to be unlocked? Join host Eddie Turner on the Keep Leading!® Podcast as he welcomes Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author and often described as a "generational translator." Named to the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led, Lindsey reveals how smart leaders are turning generational differences into organizational strength. In this essential conversation, you'll discover: • Why traditional one-size-fits-all leadership approaches are failing in today's multigenerational workplace • The hidden workplace preferences driving each generation—and how to honor them all • Proven strategies for transforming generational friction into collaborative innovation • How to communicate across generational lines without losing your message As Lindsey writes in her acclaimed book "The Remix," "we are more similar than we are different. We all value similar things like family, security, and fulfilling work." The key is learning to speak everyone's language. Ready to remix your leadership approach? Don't let generational differences divide your team—let them define your success. Bio Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and international speaker often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including “The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.” Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms, and universities, and her insights have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X. Website http://www.lindseypollak.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/ Favorite Leadership Quote "Common sense is not so common." - Voltaire Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • KL147: Leadership Toolkit for Asians
    Jun 18 2025
    KL147: Leadership Toolkit for Asians Jane Hyun Jane helps Senior Leaders increase People & Business Innovation by unlocking ideas through her Cultural Fluency Framework Episode Summary Jane Hyun is on a mission to help leaders build cultural fluency in leadership. She is a global leadership strategist and the leading authority on leveraging culture and diversity to drive business growth and innovation. She has assisted leaders in navigating change in high-stakes business environments and enhancing their agility in the workplace. To that end, she has authored books and worked to empower Asian Americans to develop their leadership and influence skills by embracing their cultural strengths and mapping an achievable career path. In her new book, “Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling,” Jane provides insights to help Asian leaders successfully navigate and thrive in their workplace. Bio Often referred to as an “interpreter,” Jane Hyun is a global leadership strategist and a leading authority on leveraging culture and diversity to drive business growth and innovation. As a trusted coach for global Fortune 500 companies, she is internationally recognized as an expert in cross-cultural effectiveness, inclusive leadership, and talent engagement. Over the past 20 years, she has assisted leaders in navigating change within high-stakes business environments and enhancing their agility in the workplace. Jane is the recipient of the Marshall Goldsmith 50 Leading Global Coaches Award as the #1 Coach for Cultural Fluency. On April 30, 2024, she released her third book, “Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling.” Jane is the best-selling author of Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling and a co-author of FLEX - The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences. Website www.hyunassociates.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-hyun/ Jane Hyun’s Book https://bit.ly/3ASfpxD Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is designed for those passionate about leadership. It focuses on leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he engages with accomplished leaders and influential figures from around the world about their journeys to achieving leadership excellence. Listen as they share their leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you heard? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • KL154: Sales Excellence
    Jun 18 2025
    KL154: Sales Excellence Roderick Jefferson Professional Speaker | Fractional GTM Transformation Leader | #1 International Bestselling Author Episode Summary Listening to this enlightening Keep Leading!® Live session featuring Roderick Jefferson will give you invaluable insights and strategies that can transform your approach to sales. Embrace this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in the industry and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the competitive landscape with confidence and expertise. About Roderick Jefferson Roderick Jefferson is an internationally recognized business speaker who has delivered dynamic presentations at various events for companies like ATD, B2BMX, Cisco, LinkedIn, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, and Zoom. He is also a respected thought leader in sales enablement and the author of the bestselling book, "Sales Enablement 3.0: The Blueprint to Sales Enablement Excellence". Website https://roderickjefferson.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roderick_j_associates/ LinkedIn https://roderickjefferson.com/keynotes/ Roderick Jefferson’s Book https://bit.ly/4j6OeAK Leadership Quote "We Train animals & enable people” “Hope is NOT a strategy” Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • KL156: Leading With Purpose and Empathy
    Jun 18 2025
    KL156: Leading With Purpose and Empathy Bill Davis Program Chair | Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Global Campus Join me on the Keep Leading!® podcast for an enlightening episode on "Leading with Purpose and Empathy." I interviewed Bill Davis, Chair of the University of Arizona Global Campus Chair—Forbes School of Business & Technology Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis (BAOMA) Advisory Board. Bill emphasized the critical need for leaders to embody care, empathy, and compassion by taking initiative and embracing a servant leadership approach. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just starting your leadership journey, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and tools to lead more effectively and compassionately. Tune in to discover how you can make a lasting impact by leading with heart and vision. About Bill Davis Bill Davis, Chair of the University of Arizona Global Campus - Forbes School of Business & Technology Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis (BAOMA) Advisory Board, boasts a distinguished career in both the corporate and academic worlds. Over three decades at PepsiCo saw him in numerous leadership roles, transitioning seamlessly into academia, where he has dedicated the last 20 years to teaching over 300 courses online and in-person. His extensive background spans consulting, management, leadership, sales, marketing, strategic planning, human resources, and organizational change. Bill has earned numerous accolades for teaching, leadership, and scholarship in academia, including the Distinguished CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Institute of Certified Professional Manager's (ICPM) Managerial Excellence Award. He has authored and co-authored over 160 articles and two books, making significant contributions to the fields of higher education and business knowledge. Bill's dedication to student success and academic excellence is evident through his numerous educational roles and achievements. Website https://www.uagc.edu/about/faculty/bill-davis LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdavisforbes/ Leadership Quote "Your Network is your Net Worth” Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • KL152: Work-Life Balance
    Jun 18 2025
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    34 mins
  • KL153: Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice
    Jun 18 2025
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    31 mins