Episodes
July 24, 2023
Expressing Gratitude: Bob's Journey of Support and Healing
Step into the world of Bob, a man whose life took an unexpected turn after a swift shove from an invisible force. His journey, filled with challenges and hurdles, led him to sell his beloved golf clubs and face the bleak dia…
Dec. 21, 2021
009 Create Your Most Authentic Leadership Style With Leadership Freak Dan Rockwell
Dan Rockwell is The Leadership Freak. A fanatic, not a basket case. Dan started in the non-profit world. Leadership has been a part of his life since youth. Are leaders be born or made? Dan refers to John Maxwell saying …
May 24, 2020
094 Labrador Leadership | Dr. Gail Summerskill and Writing With Sofie
Best selling Amazon Author Dr. Gail Summerskill talks about her new book on writing titled Writing with Sofie. The professor and creative professional talks convincingly about the need to support those that are trying to imp…
April 11, 2020
Corona Months Not Weeks; The Work of the Pharmacist
Bob talks about research that shows the Corona Virus shutdown may have months remaining rather than weeks. He also shares a story of a pharmacist who is committed to do his duty
April 9, 2020
New Directives from the CDC and Tara Burgio of ATI Shifts Production
Bob updates a directive from the CDC for protecting infrastructure workers who may not have been able to avoid contact. He also reports on ATI Decorative Laminates President Tara Burgio moving production to serve hospitals a…
April 8, 2020
Using Power in the Time of Corona
Bob updates the state of the Eastern U.S and talks about opportunities when using power during COVID-19.
April 7, 2020
093 Labrador Leadership | Molly Tolton of Valentine Properties Talks About the RVA’s Scotts Addition
Molly Snider of the Coolest Women in the RVA chats about the expansion and hip factor of Scotts Addition. She talks about what it takes to manage one of the premier properties in midtown.
April 7, 2020
Company Communications in the Age of the Corona Pandemic
A brief summary of this episode
April 6, 2020
Those Who Cannot Work From Home
A recap of the comments from the Surgeon General and thoughts about people who cannot work from home.
April 5, 2020
Leadership in the new normal of the Corona Virus
This episode marks the start of a daily series on the role of leadership in the new normal.
Feb. 7, 2020
092 Labrador Leadership | Suzanne Rosenhammer Talks Leadership, Career, and Growth in the Tech World in the RVA
Bob kicks off the Coolest Women in the RVA series with a special visit from Suzanne Rosenhammer. They talk leadership and career in the tech world of the RVA.
Jan. 26, 2020
091 Labrador Leadership Podcast–Matthew Shapiro
Matthew Shapiro of 6Wheels Consulting is a leader in the disability community. In this episode he and Bob talk abut his work lobbying from the state legislature to the streets on behalf os the disabled.
Oct. 23, 2018
Critical Thinking | Labrador Leadership Podcast 090
Bob talks about the place and importance of critical thinking in the leadership toolbox.
Oct. 6, 2018
Inclusion and How to Avoid Bias in the Workplace | Labrador Leadership Podcast 089
Bob talks about strategies we can take to improve eliminating biases in building and leading our teams.
Sept. 25, 2018
Humble Leadership is at the Core of Transformations | Labrador Leadership Podcast 088
Bob welcomes Megan Morris to the show! They discuss the concept of humble leadership and how it can trigger behaviors that will improve results for your team.
Sept. 24, 2018
Does Leadership Look Different therough the Lens of a Startup? | Labrador Leadership Podcast 087
Bob talks about how leaders of a startup may have a different perspective on what leadership actions are most important.
Sept. 20, 2017
Five Great Places for Leadership | Labrador Leadership Podcast 086
Bob and Alex talk about a list of the top five companies that are know for leadership development. GE, no surprise, is at the top of that list. But there are also important points to consider if you are not in one of these…
Aug. 24, 2016
Season Two Begins With a Tribute to the Leadership of Pat Summitt | Labrador Leadership Podcast 084
Bob kicks of the second season of the podcast with a welcome and a tribute to the leadership of Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt who passed away this summer. Summit was the winningest coach man or woman at the division…
Dec. 31, 2015
020 Watch Out For the Trouble Stress Brings to Leaders
The impact that stress can have on leaders, entrepreneurs, and their teams can be so great that it can let all the air out of the balloon. A recent survey showed that 40% of all workers say that their job is very stressful,…
Dec. 30, 2015
029 Entrepreneur On Fire's John Lee Dumas Talks About Becoming A Leader
Bob is proud to welcome Entrepreneur On Fire's John Lee Dumas! John takes time out from his hugely successful Fire Nation to share his thoughts on leadership in the service, in the corporate world, and as an entrepreneur. …
Dec. 30, 2015
048 What Men Can Learn From Women Who Are More Engaging Leaders
Bob and Alex talk about engaging your employees. Alex contends that a man's voice can be very soothing, but a woman's voice can be very nurturing. Bob says that the best bosses he has had through his career may have been w…
Dec. 30, 2015
057 Leaders Should Consider Being Late Is Not Really a Crime
Bob and Alex talk about the proposition that being late shouldn't be seen as a fault, but rather as a sign of innate optimism.
Dec. 30, 2015
003 Giving Back to the Community With Mark Smith
Bob talks to Mark Smith of Midas of Richmond. Here is an entrepreneur that gives back to the RVA in the biggest way through blood drives and food banks. He will give you a free oil change for a blood donation, a state insp…
Dec. 28, 2015
028 If Leaders Have to Have an Argument, They Need to Make Sure It is a Productive One
If a leader has to have a conversation that escalates into an argument, they need to know how to make it a productive one. Bob and Alex talk about approaches to be for effective at making that happen.