Industry Leadership

Brother International Corporation Announces Top Management Changes

Kenji Kamei appointed as president, effective April 1, 2026, positioning the company for its next phase of growth across the Americas

A CEO’s Blueprint for Career Success: Leading with Love to Drive Performance and Culture

Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…

Get Vertical! Growing with Sales for Success

Buying behavior has shifted dramatically. Today’s B2B customers do most of their research before ever speaking with a salesperson. In fact, 61% of B2B buyers say they prefer a rep-free buying experience, according to a 2025 Gartner survey. At the same time, U.S. retail e-commerce sales exceeded $1.192 trillion in 2024. Growth still depends…

Consulting Reframed: Perspective, Leadership, and Impact Beyond the Client

Outside perspective and cross-industry insight are becoming more valuable to organizations than project delivery alone

Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership

Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. That’s why transformational leadership is showing up as a critical differentiator—because people are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up…

Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains

What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…

Busting Imposter Syndrome Through Presence, Community, and the Power of Delegation

Many of us know the feeling: you rack up accomplishments, hit the milestones you once dreamed of, and still there’s a quiet voice asking, “Am I really good enough?” Imposter syndrome has a way of showing up even in our strongest moments, often right when we’re stepping into new opportunities or chapters of growth. And…

From ER Rooms to Boardrooms: How Christiana Yebra Is Redefining the Sports Fan Experience Through Curiosity and Connection

In an era where career pivots are becoming the new normal, Christiana Yebra’s story stands out as a masterclass in reinvention. She’s gone from emergency rooms and med-tech startups to leading a dating app—and now, she’s advancing the sports fan experience through technology. Her career shows how curiosity, adaptability, and storytelling can be powerful…

Why Culture, Conscious Capitalism, and Purpose Beyond Profit Are Essential to Startup Accelerator Scalability

Startup accelerators that prioritize values-driven leadership unlock faster growth and stronger founder networks than those focused solely on capital deployment

How AI and Digital Platforms Are Transforming Work at EY: Insights from Industry Leaders

Major professional services firms are leveraging AI and digital tools to fundamentally reshape team collaboration and client delivery models

How Self-Awareness Boosts Leadership, Improves Decision-Making, and Fuels Career Growth

In a world that increasingly values emotional intelligence, the link between self-awareness and professional success has never been more crucial. As conversations around inclusion broaden to recognize different cognitive styles and lived experiences, professionals who understand their own strengths, motivations, and ways of processing the world are better equipped to adapt, lead, and grow….

What I Hate About Purpose Factory

Growth in business rarely comes from easy conversations. The most transformative insights often surface when leaders are forced to sit with uncomfortable questions—the kind that strip away polished answers and demand real reflection. These moments, though unsettling, act as a crucible where clarity and focus are forged. While it’s tempting to avoid them, the discipline…

Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes

In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…

More Than Business Leads: Purpose Factory Helps Navigate Pressure With Peer-Driven Support

Many entrepreneurs join business groups in search of leads, but often stay because of the community, not the contracts. As economic pressure mounts, seasoned peer groups offer more than networking; they provide clarity, credibility, and peer-driven business support that can sustain leaders through uncertainty.. Shaun Overton, Founder at Dustups Texas, shares how his Purpose…

Beyond the Invoice: Purpose Factory Helped Turn Setback into a Purpose-Driven Path to Vision and Action

Entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes setbacks often face isolation, confusion, and a loss of direction. Purpose Factory offers a space where leaders can regain clarity and cultivate purpose-driven leadership through structured, values-driven peer support. Shaun Overton, the Founder at Dustups, found himself in crisis, professionally and personally, after being left unpaid on a major international project…

The Power of Speaking Up: Building Your Voice into Your Professional Equity

If you want to raise your PQ, learn to speak up! In this episode of Professional Quotient (PQ): Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham, Founder and Principal Consultant of Professional Quotient, sits down with Lauren Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Semper Mind. Lauren reflects on her journey from feeling like a “baby deer”…

The Power of Values-Based Leadership: Lead with Purpose and Align Your Work with What Matters Most

Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…

Purpose Factory Solves Belonging

Executives today face a unique kind of isolation. Despite constant interaction with teams, boards, and clients, many leaders struggle with a deeper need: true belonging. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy identifies belonging as the core challenge his organization addresses. He explains how leaders can be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone…

The Person that Doesn’t Belong Here

As business culture shifts toward more intentional leadership, professionals are seeking communities where they truly belong—spaces that go beyond traditional coaching. Purpose Factory stands out by offering a peer environment built on challenge, growth, and accountability. Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy explains that Purpose Factory is for leaders who are still seeking—those who approach…

Taming the Inner Critic to Fuel Career Growth: Crush Doubt, Build Confidence

In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham speaks with Mike O’Hora, a former Marine turned learning executive, now the founder of Semper Mind. With a career spanning sales, HR, and talent development, Mike brings a unique blend of resilience, humility, and wisdom to this powerful conversation about career…

Reclaiming Your Voice Is a Leadership Move That Grows Professional Equity

In the very first episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham , the CEO and Founder of Professional Quotient, shares his inspiring journey, applauding the transformative power of ‘Professional Quotient’ or PQ. This podcast series aims to explore the concept of PQ, defined as a sum of one’s professional equity, encompassing…

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in the Security Industry

Despite growing gender diversity in many industries, the security field continues to be largely male-dominated. However, that landscape is evolving as more women in security step into leadership roles, challenge long-standing norms, and contribute to a more inclusive culture. Through mentorship, development programs, and increased visibility, this shift is not only empowering individuals but…

From Rink to Fairway: Dominic Marconi’s Journey to PGA Leadership

A former athlete's unconventional path to golf industry leadership reveals how mentorship and adaptability shaped an executive career

Celebrating the Champions Behind the Scenes of the Game

The mentors and leaders quietly building golf's future deserve recognition for their behind-the-scenes impact

Navigating the Intricacies of Asset Management: An Inside Look at Barrow Hanley

Managing billions in assets requires mastering intricate market dynamics that separate industry leaders from the rest

Salute to Joe Geloso: The Reddy Ice Legend

A decades-long career in ice distribution built a legacy of unwavering reliability and respect across the entire organization

Introducing the While You Were Working Podcast

Business leaders gain actionable insights on market trends and growth strategies while managing their demanding daily responsibilities

Jason Collins: Pioneering Diversity and Empowerment at Extreme Networks

A networking veteran with three decades of experience transforms workplace culture by championing disability inclusion and community service

Hospitality Tales: Navigating Change, Building Teams, and Creating Memories

Leaders in service-driven businesses reveal how adaptability and intentional culture shape resilience amid industry shifts

Empower Your People

Hospitality leaders must prioritize authentic human connection over automation to attract and retain staff who genuinely value guest service