
Listen Before Leading
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Val Robinson to unpack how trust is earned in high-stakes moments, from home loans to leading teams through uncertainty. I learn why listening first, staying transparent, and choosing se

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Hosted by Nathaniel Noertker · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 10 episodes
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Hear from various leaders about their personal journey, challenges and growth areas focused on formative experiences, how their experiences shaped their approach to leadership, and rapid reflections based on lessons learned, biggest failures, and advice to their younger selves.
Nathaniel Noertker hosts Life and Leadership Stories, a business show with 10 episodes published.

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Val Robinson to unpack how trust is earned in high-stakes moments, from home loans to leading teams through uncertainty. I learn why listening first, staying transparent, and choosing se

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Val Robinson to unpack how trust is earned in high-stakes moments, from home loans to leading teams through uncertainty. I learn why listening first, staying transparent, and choosing se

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Dan Pete about leadership that lasts beyond your tenure, from training your replacement to building systems that help people grow. Dan blends military accountability with academic research t

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Dan Pete about leadership that lasts beyond your tenure, from training your replacement to building systems that help people grow. Dan blends military accountability with academic research t

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with executive career coach Valerie Plis to unpack why experienced leaders get stuck and how structured feedback can turn uncertainty into momentum. We share how tiny, consistent behavior cha

Send us Fan Mail We reflect with Aníbal Fuentes on building a meaningful career through purpose, lateral growth, and the kind of leadership that earns trust over time. We dig into why listening is a force multiplier and

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Mark Peoples, co-founder and chief visionary officer of NavX Realty, about how a hard start in school turns into a life built on resilience, faith, and service-first leadership. We dig into

Send us Fan Mail We explore how a small-town work ethic, early mentorship, and a bias for action shaped Ryan Turnley’s path from CPG problem-solver to Leader. The throughline: calm beats chaos, empower your people, and b

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Lyn about turning failure into fuel, saying yes to stretch roles, and using relationships to open doors that skills alone don't always unlock. From Kroger to entrepreneurship, she shows how

Send us Fan Mail Yelena Idelchik shares her 25-year journey in the CPG industry, from growing up in the Soviet Union to leading brands at Nabisco, Colgate-Palmolive, Cody, and Reckitt, with powerful insights on authentic

Send us Fan Mail What shapes a truly exceptional leader? In this captivating conversation with Amishi Takalkar, co-founder and CEO of Nailbiter, we explore the journey that transformed a young woman from Mumbai into a pi

Send us Fan Mail Nathaniel Noertker shares his leadership journey from rural Ohio to corporate executive, explaining how difficult leaders, faith, and mentorship shaped his approach to guiding teams and making decisions.
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Life and Leadership Stories is hosted by Nathaniel Noertker. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 10 episodes.
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