Welcome to "Igniting the CEO Within," your go-to podcast for inspiring and insightful conversations with today's business leaders. Hosted by connector and leader Mark McFatridge, this podcast is an extension of the Quade community, bringing together visionary CEOs and business owners from the Quade network and beyond to share their stories, insights, challenges, and triumphs in leadership. We'll dive into impactful discussions about fostering professional and personal growth, the power of diversity, the benefits of a strong CEO peer group, and actionable advice to enhance your leadership.
Igniting the CEO Within
Claim This Podcastby Mark McFatridge
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144 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to "Igniting the CEO Within," your go-to podcast for inspiring and insightful conversations with today's business leaders. Hosted by connector and leader Mark McFatridge, this podcast is an extension of the Quade community, bringing together visionary CEOs and business owners from the Quade network and beyond to share their stories, insights, challenges, and triumphs in leadership. We'll dive into impactful discussions about fostering professional and personal growth, the power of diversity, the benefits of a strong CEO peer group, and actionable advice to enhance your leadership.
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Recent Episodes
May 21, 2026
Healthy Leadership Lessons with Denny Morrow
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, Mark McFatridge sits down with executive coach Denny Morrow to discuss the hidden pressures and personal challenges that often cause high-performing CEOs to fail. Drawing parallels from the Minneapolis bridge collapse, Denny shares powerful insights on leadership, stress management, self-awareness, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will speak truth into your life. Together, they explore how healthy, well-rounded leadership creates stronger businesses, deeper relationships, and a more fulfilling life both personally and professionally.</span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"><span data-sheets-root="1">Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://quadecircle.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://quadecircle.com/</a></span></span></p>
May 21, 2026
Leading Entrepreneurial Growth with Sarah Krom
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this episode of Ignite the CEO Within, Mark McFatridge sits down with Sarah Krom, Managing Partner of SKC & Company, to discuss her journey through the accounting industry and how SKC evolved into a strategic advisory firm focused on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Sarah shares insights on leadership, the changing role of CPAs in the age of AI, and why building strong relationships and peer communities is essential for business owners. She also explains how SKC & Company is creating CEO peer groups to help entrepreneurs gain support, accountability, and the confidence to become the best version of themselves.</span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"><span data-sheets-root="1">Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://quadecircle.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://quadecircle.com/</a></span></span></p>
May 14, 2026
AI Leadership and Business Growth with Hadassah Jacobs
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge sits down with Hadassah Jacobs, CEO of Hadassah Jacobs International, to explore the leadership traits CEOs need to thrive in today's AI-driven business landscape. Hadassah shares powerful insights on recognizing patterns, building strong operational "root systems," and leveraging AI to create scalable growth and empowered teams. The conversation challenges leaders to embrace innovation, ask better questions, and strategically prepare their businesses for the future of technology and leadership.</span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"><span data-sheets-root="1">Quade is a community of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We offer an exciting opportunity for executives to become licensed circle directors who can earn up to six-figure revenues. After you complete the Quade License Circle Director Program, you'll lead your own peer advisory circles, helping other CEOs and solopreneurs excel in their professional and personal lives while providing a community of support, accountability, and challenge. We help you do this while putting in only 60 hours per year per circle. If you'd like to learn more, go to <a class="in-cell-link" href= "https://quadecircle.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://quadecircle.com/</a></span></span></p>
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