Many people believe they have a book in them, but knowing where to begin can be the hardest part. Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with PinLeader™ Press Publishing Associate Ms. Katie Gilliland, who is also the Owner of Finch & Fern Book Co.  Learn how authors can turn meaningful ideas, leadership lessons, and professional expertise into nonfiction books that can have an impact on leaders who need it. This episode is sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

What can the Great Lakes teach us about success? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Kate Fineske, Executive Director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, to explore how the stories of Great Lakes captains, communities, and innovators continue to offer valuable insights for modern organizations. Hear how resilience, innovation, and recognizing the value of the assets around you can help leaders navigate today's challenges. This episode is sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

What can leaders learn from musicians? More than you might think. Recording musician and producer Mr. Peter Kharchenko joins host Dr. Shanda Gore to explore how improvisation, adaptability, and collaboration shape both music and leadership.   This episode is sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

What if your business card could talk? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Pharmacist and Entrepreneur, Ms. Kim Newlove, to explore how leaders can use podcasting to build credibility, expand their influence, and create meaningful connections. Ms. Newlove shares her six-step framework for creating a podcast that works as a strong extension of your personal brand. This episode sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

What happens when AI becomes more than a tool and starts acting like a digital assistant or even a member of your team? Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Mr. Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity about the rise of AI agents, the future of business, what workforce members need to do, and the leadership challenges organizations will face as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday operations. This episode sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

Have you ever faced a circumstance where you wished you were better prepared? Did you put off creating a plan thinking you were doing fine by addressing a situation only when it was right in front of you?  Do you react to circumstances by avoiding or adapting? Catch this short PinPoint Moment with host Dr. Shanda Gore as she provides the different levels of success for those individuals and organizations that plan for circumstances and those that do not. This episode sponsored by Mavillino Custom Homes and the MANE™ Intelligence Network.

Scams targeting businesses are rising rapidly, and technology is changing the game. Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Mr. Lane Montz, President and CEO of the BBB of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan to discuss the growing threats facing businesses today... from online fraud and social media scams to AI voice cloning and digital impersonation.   This episode is sponsored by Ambrosia’s Automotive and Shannon Roof: PSA & HSE: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koehler Realty.

Are you building trust—or expecting it? Host Dr. Shanda Gore is joined by Steve Watkins, Reporter for Investor's Business Daily, to talk about the impact of trust in today’s workplace. Fresh off his latest article featuring Dr. Gore, this conversation goes deeper into how trust shapes culture, drives results, and defines leadership success. This episode is sponsored by Ambrosia’s Automotive and Shannon Roof: PSA & HSE: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koehler Realty.

What does it take to build an award-winning business community? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Tiffany Bosch, President and CEO of the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, to discuss how the chamber earned the 2025 Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award in Ohio. Hear about the evolving role of chambers of commerce and how they’re helping to build a thriving business community.   This episode is sponsored by Ambrosia’s Automotive and Shannon Roof: PSA & HSE: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koehler Realty.

Purpose-driven leadership isn’t just about vision, it’s about impact. Host Dr. Shanda Gore speaks with Dr. Marvin Whitfield, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio, about how mentorship is helping shape future leaders and strengthen communities.  This episode is sponsored by Ambrosia’s Automotive and Shannon Roof: PSA & HSE: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koehler Realty.