"Communication and Leadership: Insights from a Navy Veteran" My Conversation with Jim Little In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff sits down with Jim Little, a Navy veteran and senior reliability engineer with PIP company. Jim shares invaluable leadership insights drawn from his extensive career across various roles in maintenance, reliability, and safety management in industrial manufacturing. From his early days in the Navy to leading teams and driving ...

In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff recaps his conversation with Jeff Davis, the founder and executive director of Truth in Nature, an organization dedicated to mentoring fatherless boys across the U.S. Mark shares insights from Jeff's journey, highlighting key leadership lessons such as: The power of influenceThe importance of storytellingThe courage to follow a callingThe necessity of gratitude towards volunteers The need to stay focused on the ...

In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff interviews Jeff Davis, founder and executive director of Truth in Nature, a ministry focused on mentoring fatherless boys through outdoor activities. Jeff shares his journey from IT manager to leading a multi-state nonprofit, discussing the importance of influence, faith, and perseverance in leadership. The conversation highlights the impact of the ministry on both the boys and the volunteers, emphasizing the importan...

Trust, Integrity, and Frontline Leadership Insights: Reflections on my Conversation with Quenton Hodge In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff discusses key takeaways from Quentin Hodges' interview on effective leadership. Quentin emphasizes the importance of integrity, which he views as the core of leadership, and how it must align with one's actions both in public and private. He discusses gaining confidence through experience and taking action, rather than let...

This episode is sponsored by The Fear Trap, a book designed to help leaders navigate fear and lead with confidence. "Navigating Emotions in Leadership" Leadership Lessons from my conversation with Quentin Hodge, Part 2 In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff introduces longtime friend and guest Quentin Hodge, a Senior Health and Safety Professional with over 20 years of experience. Mark and Quentin discuss the importance of knowing and understanding your team, navigati...

Leadership, Trust, and Integrity: A Conversation with Quentin Hodge This episode is sponsored by The Fear Trap,a book designed to help leaders navigate fear and lead with confidence. In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff is joined by Quentin Hodge, a seasoned safety professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Quentin shares his journey from being an industrial hygienist to becoming a senior health and safety professional. He discusses the importance o...

"Trust, Truth, and Leadership: A Mentorship Journey" Reflections on my Conversation with Steve Veale Download This Episode's LeaderNotes Here: LeaderNotes Get Your Free Book: The Trust Gap In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff discusses key insights from his conversation with Steve Veale, the executive investor of Westridge Church. Mark emphasizes the importance of pursuing mentorship relentlessly and how it contributes to becoming a healthy leader, capab...

Download This Episode's LeaderNotes Here: LeaderNotes Get Your Free Book: Free Book: The Trust Gap"The Speed of Trust: Insight on Leadership and Influence." My Conversation with Steve Veale Part 2 In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff continues his conversation with Steve Veale, Executive Pastor of Westridge Church in Dallas, Georgia. They discuss the critical role trust plays in organizational success, leadership, and team building. Steve emphasizes the import...

Download This Episode's Leadernotes Here: LeaderNotes Get Your Free Book: Free Book: The Trust Gap"Transforming Passion into Purpose," My Conversation with Steve Veale In this episode, host Mark Cundiff interviews Steve Veale, the Executive Pastor of Westridge Church in Northwest Atlanta. Steve shares his 28-year journey in ministry and leadership, highlighting the church's notable achievements, including the planting of over 200 churches worldwide and its ministry to families with spec...

Get Your Free Book: Free Book: The Trust Gap Leadership Reflections with Insights from Robert Owens In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Kiv reflects on his compelling conversation with Robert Owens, highlighting key leadership lessons from Owens' career experiences. The discussion includes overcoming adversity, such as Owens' transition from CEO to working under a hostile competitor, and persevering with humility and courage. Key takeaways include the importance o...

Grab This Episode's LeaderNotes New: Free Book: The Trust GapIn this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark interviews long-time friend and distinguished leader Robert Owens. Robert shares his journey from working at Lowe's to becoming Regional Vice President of Stratus Construction Solutions. He discusses his leadership experiences, the challenges he faced, and the key lessons he learned in both the nonprofit and business worlds. Robert emphasizes the importance of integrity...

In this episode of The Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff interviews long-time friend and leader Robert Owens. Robert shares his fascinating career and leadership journey, which began with his work at Lowe's and culminated in owning his own construction business. He offers raw insights into the challenges he faced, including the 2008 economic downturn, and how he navigated them with resilience and servant leadership. From being unexpectedly handed a company to overcoming personal and pr...

Harnessing Storytelling for Effective Leadership In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, we reflect on the recent interview with Shon Isenhour, focusing on the power of storytelling as a leadership strategy. The discussion covers how purposeful storytelling can drive organizational change, the concept of the Valley of Despair in change initiatives, and book recommendations to further enhance storytelling skills. Key points include the distinction between mere story time and impactful st...

Trust Over Titles: Effective Leadership in Reliability with Shon Isenhour - Part 2 In this episode of the 'Learning to Lead Show,' host Mark Cundiff continues his interview with Shon Isenhour, founder and owner of Eruditio, an education and training company. Shon shares insights on how influence is more impactful than titles in leadership, underscores the importance of engaging frontline leaders, and emphasizes the necessity of a proactive leadership approach. Through frameworks a...

"Why Storytelling, Selling, and Strategy Matter More Than You Think" with Shon Isenhour In this episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff interviews Shon Isenhour, founder of Eruditio, an education and training company specializing in project-based applied learning in the industrial manufacturing sector. Shon shares invaluable insights on the perpetual journey of leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence in communication, and the power of storytelling in driving...

Introduction to the Learning to Lead Show In this inaugural episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff introduces his new podcast, sharing his journey from a salesman to a plant manager who found a passion for leadership. Mark discusses the lack of training during his transition and how John Maxwell's '21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership' ignited his lifelong commitment to learning about leadership. The podcast aims to teach curated content from the plethora of books Mark reads an...