Matt Kamienski, Iowa Native, and PGA Tour Executive sits down with me to discuss his experience leading The President's Cup, the PGA Tour's premier international event. We also discuss his hometown of Cedar Falls Iowa, Nebraska football legend Trev Alberts, building great teams, and the importance of focusing on your family no matter what challenge you face.
Nov 4, 2021
46 min
Brian Ardinger, Founder of InsideOutside.io, the IO Summit, and Head of Innovation at Nelnet offers his unique insight into the strength of the Midwest, why we should encourage entrepreneurship, and why we should connect cities and ecosystems in our region.
Feb 10, 2021
30 min
Betsy Ziegler, CEO of Chicago-based 1871 chats with Jason Montague about the strength of the Midwest.
Jan 3, 2021
26 min
Sheldon Cuffie, Chief Information Security Officer of American Family Insurance, updates us on cybersecurity, shares his journey to leadership, and highlights the importance of supporting the community he came from.
Nov 6, 2020
27 min
Peter Palermo, Executive Director of The Sheldon, shares his thoughts on building empathy with the arts, the challenges of bringing emotional performances to an audience in this time of Covid, and giving his kids a Midwestern childhood.
Sep 23, 2020
24 min
Dr. Christina Boyd-Smith, corporate rebel, executive and professional coach teaches us how to create the capacity for change and bring courage to the way we lead. Lessons valuable for both current and emerging leaders.
Jul 15, 2020
20 min
James Hischke, Senior Director of Tech Advancement and Outreach at Northwestern Mutual talks you through how his Midwestern upbringing (and getting beaten by your cousins at hoops in the alley) makes you stronger and perfectly suited for leadership.
Jun 26, 2020
19 min
Jim Benson has built a global brand by helping people and teams in the technology industry deliver better products and feel inspired. We get to know Jim a bit better and discuss his Midwestern roots.
May 15, 2020
19 min