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Hosted by Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 30 episodes
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Welcome to The Early Edge–a mentorship podcast for next generation leaders. Hosts Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews have spent decades growing businesses and leading people. Now, they’re sharing the lessons, insights, and hard-earned wisdom they wish they had known in their 20s and 30s. Whether you’re just getting started in your career or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is here to give you an added edge.
Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews hosts The Early Edge Mentorship Podcast, a business show with 30 episodes published.
Stress shows up in different ways—sometimes as a sudden “holy crap” moment, and other times as the slow buildup of many things hitting at once. In this episode, Jay and Jeff share personal stories from both their work an
Here’s the perfect starter toolkit for smarter problem solving at work! In this episode, we walk through some of the most useful frameworks we use in consulting—RACI, OVIS, ADKAR, Agile, DMAIC, and Fishbone analysis—and
Big initiatives require the right pace, the right tools, and the right mindset. Jay and Jeff share thoughts from a recent ski trip to Snowbasin which translate directly to leadership, transformation, and career growth—ho
Why is asking for help so hard sometimes? In this episode, Jay and Jeff unpack the pride, fear, and uncertainty that keep so many of us stuck trying to figure things out alone. From the days of refusing to stop for direc
As the year winds down, Jay and Jeff walk through their personal year-end habits for reflection and planning. They discuss how to use holiday downtime intentionally—reviewing the past year, setting priorities for the nex
A key part of effective communication is knowing your audience and making intentional choices to increase your ability to connect and influence. In this episode, Jay and Jeff break down how to prepare, listen for clues,
In this episode, we sit down with veteran leader Tom Ujvagi, who shares five common tensions is leadership. From navigating the messy reality that “management is great… except for the people,” to the art of being friendl
Jay and Jeff take a candid look at failed leadership, using the recent government shutdown as a relatable example of what happens when leaders stop listening and refuse to work together. They explore why collaboration, c
In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff sit down with manufacturing executive John Ooms to unpack one of the most overlooked career advantages: taking on the roles no one else wants. John shares how the “less des
Some books entertain. Some books change you. In this episode, Jay and Jeff share a few of the books that had an outsized impact on their leadership, careers, and mindset. From eliminating bottlenecks with The Goal, to ge
Great bosses build relationships, inspire excellence, and shape careers. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff share stories of the best leaders they’ve worked with and break down the traits which make someone
We’ve all had them—the boss who makes work harder than it should be, or worse, they’re downright abusive. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff dive into what to do when you’re dealing with a bad boss. They unp
In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff revisit a big idea from a recent conversation: how to take a business idea and turn it into a real offering. Fresh from the CPAmerica conference in Napa, California—where t
Your career growth doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by positioning yourself with intention. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff break down the most important steps to take including defining the role you w
Starting a new job, role, or project? The first 60 days can set the tone for your success. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff share practical strategies to help you get off to a strong start. You’ll learn a
What’s the real difference between a mentor and a sponsor? In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff welcome back former Microsoft CMO Thom Gruhler to share stories, unpack the differences, and explain why both rol
Even the most accomplished leaders face moments of doubt. In this episode, Thom Gruhler, former Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft, joins Jay and Jeff to discuss imposter syndrome—a challenge nearly everyone experience
Starting out in your career comes with challenges—and sometimes those challenges are deeply personal. In this episode, Jay and Jeff sit down with Logan Campbell, a recent college graduate navigating the first few years o
Have you ever received feedback that felt unclear—or just hard to hear? Or do you struggle to give feedback when it feels difficult? Join Jay and Jeff as they continue their communication series with practical advice on
In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff are joined by Stephanie Polen, President of The Polen Group, for a thoughtful conversation on navigating conflict. Stephanie introduces a practical framework to help you be
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The Early Edge Mentorship Podcast is hosted by Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 30 episodes.
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