Executive Leaders Radio

Executive Leaders Radio conducts "elite interviews" of prominent CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on "what makes people tick."The ten to twenty-five minute on-air interviews are really informal POSITIVE conversations. Guests may be asked about their background education, influences, mentors and early career experiences, asked about their business, what they do and who they serve. They may be asked about opportunities ahead, challenges they have faced or their senior management team. Interests outside of work, personal turning points and family sacrifices capture the unique human aspect behind these prominent leaders.All of these questions are designed to help our audience learn “what it takes to succeed.” For more information, visit radioamerica.com/executive-leaders-radio/

Executive Leaders Radio is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 119 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Executive Leaders Radio, a business show with 119 episodes published.

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  Resilience, Innovation and the Experiences That Shape Leaders

  Oct 4, 202645 min

  This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Michele Leff, CEO of 12th Street Catering, Mike Zisman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Golf Genius, Jim McCarthy, President of McCarthy Masonry and Concrete, and John Morgenstern, Managing Partner of O’Hagan Meyer. Each leader shares personal experiences and formative lessons that helped shape their careers and leadership styles. Michele discusses her creative childhood, sales experience, and how she successfully pivoted her catering business during the pandemic to support frontline workers. Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey and how early adversity helped build the resilience that continues to drive him today. Jim reflects on growing his family business from residential to commercial construction and the importance of long-term relationships with employees and customers. John discusses how overcoming a childhood speech impediment and his experience in the JAG Corps shaped his perseverance, observation skills, and approach to leadership.

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  From Childhood Lessons to Business Leadership

  Sep 27, 202645 min

  This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features J.R. Godwin, President of Substitute Service Company, Jack Crawley Jr., Owner of C&J Automotive and Tire, Kristen Whitmyer, President and CEO of Jersey Construction Inc., and Jesse Amoroso, President and Chief Operating Officer of Amoroso’s Baking Company. Each leader shares the personal experiences, family influences, and early lessons that helped shape their leadership journey. J.R. discusses growing up in his family’s business and how sports taught him teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Jack shares his experience growing up in the automotive industry, expanding the family business, and the mentors who helped influence his approach to growth. Kristen reflects on growing up in a family business and carrying those values into leading a large construction organization. Jesse discusses his transition from investment banking into his family’s fifth-generation bakery and balancing tradition with innovation.

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  The Experiences That Shape Great Leaders

  Sep 25, 202645 min

  This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Dave Thompson, CEO of Laminators, Inc., Chris Caba, President of Total Rental, Mike Bowman, President & CEO of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, and Kate Heaman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Prelude Solutions. Each leader shares his or her career journey and the experiences that helped shape their approach to leadership. The interviews explore formative experiences from ages 8–14 and how early influences can impact values, decision-making, and leadership style. The conversation also examines family business dynamics, career development, and the challenges of building and leading organizations. The leaders discuss their businesses in practical terms, offering insight into what they do and how they serve their customers and communities. Through thoughtful questions and personal stories, the episode looks beyond business accomplishments to uncover the experiences and values behind each leader.

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  Building a Legacy: Family, Leadership and the Pursuit of Excellence

  Sep 13, 202645 min

  This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Nick Papanier, Jr., Owner, President & CEO of Primo Hoagies, Danny Liberatoscioli, President of Walnut Hill College, Allen Cohen, President of M. Cohen & Sons, and Gary Hill, CEO of DVL Group. Nick shares his journey into the family business and the importance of discipline, relationships, and maintaining high standards. Danny discusses his family background, passion for cooking, and philosophy of creating meaningful experiences through education and hospitality. Allan reflects on his upbringing, career transition, and enthusiasm for taking on challenging projects while developing his team. Gary explains how DVL Group’s employee-owned ESOP model gives employees a sense of ownership and turns a job into a long-term career. Together, these leaders share valuable perspectives on family, work ethic, leadership, employee development, and building successful organizations.

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  From Early Lessons to Executive Leadership

  Sep 6, 202645 min

  In this episode, Herb sits down with Jake Leone, CEO of Corporate Interiors; Tim Rafter, President of Atlantic Lining Company; Mike Gorman, President of Salem Community College; and Garrett Gillan, Partner at 215 Marketing. Each guest shares personal stories from childhood, family, sports, education, and early work experiences that helped shape their leadership journey. Jake discusses the evolution of Corporate Interiors, while Tim shares lessons from growing a family business into a nationwide operation. Mike reflects on how his upbringing and football experiences influenced his leadership in higher education, and Garrett shares how his early entrepreneurial experiences shaped his approach to marketing and . Together, these conversations reveal the experiences behind four leaders and the lessons that continue to guide them today.

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