In this episode of Analog Leader, Fritz sits down with former BYU basketball player, entrepreneur, physical therapist, and coach Skyler Halford to talk about what it really takes to get the best out of people. Skyler shares his journey from walking on at Utah State to becoming a First Team All-American at Salt Lake Community College and earning a scholarship to BYU. Along the way, he learned that great teams aren’t built simply by putting talented people in the same room—they’re built ...
25 Jul 2026
Alayne Wadsworth: Beyond the Diagnosis
Alayne’s story is a powerful reminder that difficult circumstances may change how your life looks but they do not have to eliminate what you love. Learn more about Alayne Wadsworth: https://alaynewadsworth.com/ Follow Alayne on Instagram: / lannie_lane Subscribe to Analog Leader Substack: https://substack.com/@analogleader?ut... #AnalogLeader #AlayneWadsworth #LeadershipPodcast #ScoliosisAwareness #SpinalFusion #ChronicPain #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #CreativeLeadership #Le...
21 Jul 2026
Mark Carpenter: Lead Like a Person, Not Like a Position
In this episode of Analog Leader, we sit down with keynote speaker, author, and leadership facilitator Mark Carpenter to talk about what it means to lead like a person, not like a position. Mark shares how leaders can create better workplaces by listening intently, communicating intentionally, and recognizing people individually. He also explains how storytelling can help leaders communicate important lessons, build trust, and connect everyday work to a greater purpose. From the diffe...
16 Jul 2026
Todd Russell: Your Way Isn't the Only Way
Todd shares what a career in relationship-based sales and leadership taught him about listening, earning trust, and seeing potential in people before making judgments. After being told to fire two employees on his first day, Todd chose to observe, ask questions, and understand who they really were. One of those employees eventually became responsible for training across the entire company—a transformation Todd credits to listening and giving her room to contribute. From putting relationship...
29 Jun 2026
Trenton Nelson: Your Employees Are Your Customers
Trenton shares how he manages customer-facing teams, including a call center of roughly 75 employees, and why he believes leaders must treat their employees like customers if they expect those employees to take care of the real customers. From knowing what matters in an employee’s personal life to helping frontline leaders balance relationship and accountability, this conversation is a practical look at the analog skills every new manager needs. To learn more, visit: https://analogleader.c...
5 Jun 2026
Jeremy Garcia
In this episode of Analog Leader, Fritz Black sits down with Jeremy Garcia, Executive Pastry Chef at Stein Collection, to talk about what leadership looks like inside a high-pressure, five-star kitchen. From last-minute guest requests to high turnover, demanding standards, and the pressure of creating unforgettable experiences, Jeremy gives a behind-the-scenes look at the human side of hospitality leadership.
1 Jun 2026
Taryn Nenow
After spending 30 years in HR, leadership development, and coaching, Taryn shares the leadership qualities she believes matter most, why frontline leaders are often set up to fail, and how simple human-centered skills can transform workplace culture. She also shares her personal journey of being laid off, reinventing herself, launching a business, and finding purpose through meaningful travel experiences. If you're a supervisor, manager, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to become a better peo...
22 May 2026
John Tall
In this episode of Analog Leader, John Tall shares what he’s learned from years in sales, from knocking doors to leading teams and navigating executive conversations. We talk about trust, emotional intelligence, reading the room, handling rejection, recognizing people well, and why great sales is really about caring enough to understand people.
21 May 2026
McKenna Coyne
In this episode of Analog Leader, we sit down with film, television, and commercial hair and makeup artist McKenna Coyne to talk about leadership, human connection, and the power of making people feel seen and heard. From theater productions to television sets, McKenna shares how listening, positivity, and genuine human connection can completely change the way teams work together. This conversation is full of insight on leadership, communication, creativity, and what it really means to bring ...
21 May 2026
Mike Petersen
In this episode of Analog Leader, Mike Peterson, owner of Spire Ranges and Critical Laser, shares lessons on leadership, company culture, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and building teams that actually want to work together. From managing hourly workers to engineers and sales teams, Mike explains why structure, presence, and treating people like people matters more than ever.
20 May 2026
Kelsey Gibby
In this episode, Kelsey talks about how she got her start at 22 being thrown into planning a convention for 10,000 people, what it's like balancing a big career with two kids, and why she thinks the best leaders are the ones who just aren't afraid to be themselves. We also get into some real talk about being held back at work, feeling stuck in the middle of your career, and what it means to actually support the people on your team instead of just managing them.
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