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This Podcast will delve into issues surrounding team and organizational leadership and performance dynamics
Flying F-14 Tomcats as a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) off an aircraft carrier, Mike Schroeder was living the life many people dream of.
After retiring from the Navy in 2009, Mike wanted to continue "being part of something bigger than yourself." After the Navy, he joined a company called Prevailance to continue serving the warfighter. He's done that and more.
Now, as the CEO of Prevailance, Mike talks to Neal about what matters specifically in the CEO role. From determining clients' most pressing needs to preparing the next generation of leaders, Mike is clear-eyed about what it takes to be an effective leader—and shares what he's learned in this episode of Course Corrections!
3 Sept 2025
12: Embracing Life As A CEO -- Passion and Impact
Gilles Galliou is not your typical CEO. Growing up around farms in his home country of France, Gilles developed a passion for agronomy early on and eventually became a tropical agronomist.
After living and working in far-flung places such as Pakistan, Morocco, Germany, and France, he eventually found himself in the U.S. in 2010 as a Vice President with Bayer Environmental Science. Now, as the CEO of Envu, an international leader in environmental science, Gilles leverages the power of culture and teams to bring about innovation while maintaining healthy, safe environments across the globe.
In this episode of Course Corrections, Gilles talks about his journey from scientist to CEO and points along the way. He explains that embracing life as a CEO is about maintaining your passion for the business and understanding that the role of a CEO is about having a deliberate impact -- on people and the business -- in the most positive way you can.
As he puts it, "one team -- one dream" is what equals success for your team, partners, and customers.
6 Jan 2025
11: Lessons From The Cockpit: Becoming A Leader Of Purpose
For as long as he can remember, Derek Oaks wanted to fly fighters in the Air Force. After graduating from the Air Force Academy, he realized that dream...and then some. He wound up flying the fearsome A-10 "Warthog" close air support fighter -- a friend to "ground pounders" and a nightmare to any enemy tanks foolish enough to challenge it.
During his 25 year career in the Air Force, Derek learned a thing or two about leadership and how to be successful in business. In this episode, Neal and Derek unpack these leadership lessons and how to become a leader of purpose. Hint: it starts with having a vision and being able to effectively communicate your vision to your team and stakeholders across the enterprise.
4 Sept 2024
10: The 40 Year Leadership Lesson
Little did Max Stitzer know what the future would have in store for him when he joined the Air Force at 18 as a young one-stripe Airman. His "course correction" came when a mentor urged him to think about finishing college and getting his officer's commission. Now, some 40 years later, recently retired Brigadier General Stitzer talks about his 40 year journey in the Air Force and the lessons he learned along the way. From the flight line and aircraft hangars, to the halls of the Pentagon, Max shares his incredible story of perseverance, family, faith, and service.
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28 Aug 2024
9: We're Saving Babies
When Stacy Bell graduated from the University of Virginia with an accounting degree, she never dreamed she'd end up in healthcare. As a seasoned accountant and financial analyst, she used to joke with her family that although the work she was doing was important, they weren't saving babies. Now, it's no longer a joke: she is helping to save babies by way of her work supporting and managing vital real property for one of the largest healthcare systems in the Washington DC metro area. Listen in as Stacy talks about her leadership journey as an auditor, financial analyst, business developer...and now real estate professional in healthcare.
2 Aug 2024
8: The Tireless Business Builder
From his early days fresh out of college, Jim Hundley discovered a passion for building successful businesses. From marine construction, medical devices, and then on to commercial construction, Jim has continually exhibited the drive and entrepreneurial spirit needed to both survive--and thrive--in the business world. In this episode, Jim talks about his journey in construction, being an entrepreneur, and what it takes to be a senior leader in a growing construction enterprise (Thomas Construction). One key to success: focusing on your talent and investing in their growth!
8 Aug 2023
7: The Great Triangulator
Paul Carney, the Chief HR Officer of Carter Bank & Trust, is "The Great Triangulator. He thrives at the intersection of business, HR, and technology. He's also the author of the best-selling book "Move Your Ash." Listen to Paul talk about his various "course corrections" as a business builder and integrator and what it takes to be successful in business and the HR discipline.
27 Jul 2023
6: The Ecosystem of Leadership
Can the leadership experience be explained by way of an ecosystem? It can! Join Neal as he talks with Rusty Chadwick, director of WinShape Teams, about the intellectual capital being generated by this forward-thinking group related to team-building and organizational development. Spoiler: leader success begins and ends with personal excellence and sacrificial service. Tune in to learn more about this incredible organization and its parent foundation started by Chick-Fil-A founder Truett Cathy and his wife Jeanette almost 40 years ago.
11 Jul 2023
5: Human Capital: Promoting Honor And Respect In the Workforce
Bo Burch is not your typical HC professional. He took the path less traveled by way of farming and construction to eventually land in corporate HR after graduating from college. Along the way, he's "been there, done there" to include working in manufacturing, unionized environments, and starting his own successful executive search and consulting business. Tune in to hear about Bo's journey within the world of Human Capital management and discover how you can promote honor and respect in your workplace.
1 Jun 2023
4: From Subs to the C-Suite
Ben Currin isn't your ordinary CEO. He started professional life as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy aboard nuclear submarines and then took a huge step into the world of corporate technology. Tune into Episode 4 of Course Corrections as Neal talks with Ben about his journey from one technical domain to another -- and the lessons he learned along the way.
8 May 2023
3: One Leader's Journey To Becoming An Authentic Leader
In this episode, Neal interviews his former CEO at Inova Health Systems, Susan Carroll. Susan is a 25 year veteran of Inova and has the distinction of leading all five major hospitals in the system throughout her career including the flagship campus in Fairfax, VA. Susan talks candidly about her rise at Inova and the challenges she's had along the way. What is the secret to Susan's success as a senior executive in healthcare? In a few words, it's learning to be an authentic leader focused on service to others. Tune in to hear the rest of Susan's amazing story.
24 Apr 2023
2: Faith, Freedom, and Stewardship
Neal interviews Jim Neighbors, the founder and Senior Vice President of Focusing Forward, a consulting firm based in the Washington DC metro area that supports companies serving the Federal Government. Jim spent 34 years in Federal service before retiring as a member of the Senior Executive Service and launching his own company. In this episode, Neal and Jim talk about the intersection of faith, freedom, and entrepreneurship -- pillars of American society that are more important today than ever before.
6 Apr 2023
1: Living A Freedom Lifestyle and Avoiding The "Hustle Porn" Mentality
Neal talks with guest Curt Mercadante about living a "freedom lifestyle" as an entrepreneur or solopreneur. Neal and Curt also discuss the dangers of falling into the trap of a "hustle porn" culture and how that can be damaging to leaders in any business or industry. Curt is currently the CEO of Advantage Informatics and also Freedom Rising Enterprises. He frequently coaches organizations and leaders on the benefits of living a freedom lifestyle and finding flow in the midst of this chaotic world we live in.
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10 Mar 2023
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