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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...
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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/
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For more information, visit radioamerica.com/executive-leaders-radio/
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7 DEC 2025 · This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Jim Haefele, President & Managing Partner of Haefele Flanagan, who shares how his complex family background and love of sports shaped his bold leadership approach. Jessica Grayson, Chief Growth Officer at Stradley Ronan, discusses growing up as the oldest of four and how emotional intelligence guides her work coaching partners at the firm. Thome Startk, President & COO of JDog Brands, reflects on how wrestling, military service, and single fatherhood influenced his values of discipline, empathy, and service. Brad Goldoor, a co-founder at Phenom, recounts his early entrepreneurial ventures and passion for innovation that drives his work in HR technology. Together, their stories highlight the personal experiences that forged their leadership styles.
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1 DEC 2025 · Our guests today include: Christina Wilson, Manufacturing Leader at East West Label; Al Schuster, Branding and Sales Professional; Craig Shelley, Nonprofit Strategy Executive; and Chris Caba, Owner in Construction & Event Equipment Services. Listen as each leader reflects on how childhood environments, family dynamics, and early work shaped their values and leadership approach. Their stories span growing up in family businesses, navigating divorced or absent parents, developing entrepreneurial grit, and finding purpose through service and teamwork. Together, these narratives illustrate how personal history becomes the foundation for purpose-driven careers.
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24 NOV 2025 · This episode features conversations with leaders across life sciences, healthcare, business advocacy, and wealth management. Norman Goldschmidt, President of Genesis AEC shares how early teamwork experiences shaped his collaborative leadership style. Michael Spivak, CEO of All American Home Care, discusses his immigrant-to-entrepreneur journey and values-driven approach to business growth. Laura Manion, President and CEO of the Chester County Chamber shares about her leadership and advocacy work. Rory O’Hara, Founder/Managing Partner of Ausperity Private Wealth describes how early financial lessons and work ethic guided his path to building an intentional, team-focused firm.
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17 NOV 2025 · How can you make the biggest impact? Norristown Area High School and KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy students interview John Rapchinski
Principal of Maximus Partners, and Nate Bower President of Rebling Plastics, and discuss making tough decisions, trusting your instincts, and executing your vision.
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15 NOV 2025 · This collection of interviews and discussions highlights the personal and professional journeys of distinguished business leaders, including Gary Hill of the DVL Group, Ron Barghese of The Tri M Group, Criag Durand of TTI Environmental and Marty Tusman of Jenkintown Building. The session explore themes of leadership, resilience, and employee ownership while offering insights into building people-first organizations.
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10 NOV 2025 · In this episode, we sit down with business leaders Chris Annas (Meridian Bank), Joel Frank, Frank Hennessey, and Michael Stephano to explore the formative experiences that shaped their leadership journeys. From washing dishes at 13 to leading banks, law firms, and financial organizations, each guest reflects on how family, mentors, and early jobs built the foundations for their success. They share stories of Midwestern values, neighborhood sports rivalries, and lessons from parents, coaches, and even kitchen bosses that continue to influence how they lead teams and serve clients today. influences can echo through an entire career.
3 NOV 2025 · Listen to a series of insightful interviews exploring how personal histories and formative experiences influence leadership, community impact, and career success. Our guests today include John Lee, Senior Managing Director of Griffin Financial Group; Lou Rizzo, Managing Partner of Reger Rizzo & Darnall; Kat Ketter, Vice President of HealthPartners & Trish McFarland, President of Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Authentic leadership grows from life experiences, empathy, and a deep connection to the communities leaders serve.
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27 OCT 2025 · Whether it's shepherding a team, bringing the net to the street game, or quitting a florist job to find deeper purpose — these conversations show how character is built, and how it shows up at work. Our guests today include Bill Brown, CEO of Citadel Credit Union; Jennifer Bowhey, Owner Visiting Angels; Pat Taylor, Co-Owner of Taylor Oil & Propane & Bill Tierney, Senior VP of Brian Communications.
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20 OCT 2025 · Listen to our guests talk about how they navigate personal and professional trials and challenges and maintain a professional presence. Our guests today include David Volpe, President/CIO of Emerald Advisors; Francis Pileggi, Managing Partner of Lewis Brisbois; Javier Solis Co-Founder/CEO of Toro Tax & Kiersten Lange, Shareholder at Zarwin, Baum, Devita, Schaer & Toddy.
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13 OCT 2025 · Our guest talk about their work ethic and entrepreneurial characteristics as kids and how they built their business now. The guest today include Dan Dizio, COE of Philly Pretzel Factory; Dennis Gilbert, President of Innovative Manufactuers' Center; Stephen Fernands, President of Customized Energy Solutions & Kimura Anderson, President of NAWIC.
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...
show more
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/
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For more information, visit radioamerica.com/executive-leaders-radio/
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| Author | Radio America |
| Organization | Radio America |
| Categories | Entrepreneurship |
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| podcast@radioamerica.com |
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