Leadership isn’t always loud. It’s not always titled. And it rarely fits in a job description. This podcast is about the kind of leadership that lives in the details—real conversations with people who are shaping culture, building teams, and leading with intention.
Hosted by Dr. Buffie Quinn, Lead the Fine Print invites guests from every industry and level to share the decisions, dynamics, and unexpected lessons that define how they lead.
Not soundbites. Not slogans. Just the truth about leadership, one story at a time.
From Excuses to Execution: T.J. Holloway on What It Takes to WIN By 100
In this episode of Lead The Fine Print, T.J. Holloway challenges listeners to rethink what it truly takes to achieve meaningful success. Drawing from years of experience as a leadership consultant, coach, educator, and researcher, he explains why many people fall short of their goals, not because they lack talent, intelligence, or opportunity, but because they never become serious enough about the things that matter most. The conversation explores self-awareness, accountability, motivation, a...
13 Apr 2026
From a Corporate Pivot to Restaurant Owner: Dewey Hasbrouck on the Hard Question Every Leader Should Ask
In this episode of Lead The Fine Print, Dewey Hasbrouck shares a leadership journey shaped by unexpected pivots, personal challenges, and a return to the hospitality industry later in life. From navigating a career path that never quite felt like his own to starting over and building restaurants rooted in community, Dewey reflects on what it means to lead with intention rather than control. He discusses the tension between moving quickly and creating space for others, and why the most effecti...
17 Mar 2026
From Directing the Broadcast to Developing the Next Generation: Rodney Verrill on Leadership, Mentorship, and the “Meat and Potatoes” of Teamwork
In this episode of Lead The Fine Print, Rodney Verrill, reflects on a career that began behind the scenes in broadcast production and evolved into a lifelong commitment to developing the next generation of professionals. From directing live television in high pressure environments to helping build educational programs that prepare students for the realities of the industry, Rodney shares how leadership is shaped through experience, reflection, and the influence of mentors along the way. Drawi...
3 Feb 2026
From Getting on A Plane at 18 To Removing Barriers: Michelle Simpson on Leadership Through Curiosity
In this episode, Michelle Simpson reflects on a leadership journey that began with a bold leap of faith and evolved into a deeply human approach to coaching and administration. From arriving in the US at 18 years old with little more than curiosity and confidence, to shaping team cultures grounded in joy, connection, and self awareness, Michelle shares how her philosophy of leadership was formed through experience rather than title. She discusses the influence of mentors, the importance of cr...
14 Jan 2026
From Mission Focused to Steady in the Air and on the Ground: Dustin Smiley on Trust, Teams, and Preparation
In this episode of Lead the Fine Print, Dustin Smiley reflects on leadership shaped through relationships, not rank. Drawing from his experience in the military and flying for LifeFlight, Dustin shares how effective leadership is less about individual expertise and more about building teams that know, trust, and support one another. Rather than focusing on moments of crisis, the conversation centers on the everyday work of leadership. Dustin describes his leadership style as one grounded in h...
6 Jan 2026
From Waiting to Be Chosen to Claiming the Page: Suzanne Carver on Writing Flight Path and Leading Herself
In this episode of Lead the Fine Print, Suzanne Carver shares the quiet leadership journey behind her debut novel, Flight Path. Trained as a social worker, longtime massage therapist, writer, and coach, Suzanne reflects on the years spent writing, rewriting, being rejected, and ultimately choosing to publish on her own terms. This conversation explores what it means to stop waiting for permission, how self-trust is built one courageous step at a time, and why leadership often shows up long be...
23 Dec 2025
From Lonely at the Top to Never Leading Alone: Renee Ouellette on Trust, Community, and Quiet Leadership
In this episode of Lead the Fine Print, Renee Ouellette reflects on a leadership journey shaped not by ambition for titles, but by trust, listening, and care for others. From early assumptions that leadership meant being “the boss” to discovering her strength as a steady, behind the scenes presence, Renee offers a thoughtful perspective on what leadership really looks like over time. Together, we explore why leadership is often described as lonely and how that narrative can be challenged thro...
16 Dec 2025
From Hiking for a Cause to Authentic Leadership: Patrick Gaetani on Leadership Through Service
In this episode, Patrick Gaetani traces a leadership journey shaped less by titles and more by relationships, resilience, and a commitment to giving back. Patrick reflects on the unexpected path that led him from Enterprise training programs to food distribution and eventually into insurance, with each chapter marked by mentors, chance encounters, and the kind of connections that quietly shape a career. He shares the story behind his 24 mile Make A Wish Trailblaze Challenge hike, how service ...
8 Dec 2025
From the Kitchen Line to the Control Tower: How Julian Rounds Learned to Lead by Listening
In this episode, Julian Rounds shares a leadership journey that spans kitchens, military service, air traffic control, and consulting. He talks about growing up with limited direction, finding structure in the Air Force, and discovering that the most capable person in the room is not always the true leader. Julian reflects on the high pressure world of air traffic control, the impact of shift work on health and relationships, and why the public is suddenly hearing more about aviation challeng...
8 Dec 2025
From Leading the Work to Leading the People: Courtney Brehaut’s Approach to Team Development
In this episode, Courtney Brehaut shares how her leadership philosophy transformed as she moved from managing day to day tasks to intentionally developing the people around her. Drawing on experiences that span nursing school, pharmaceutical sales, and community banking, Courtney describes the moment she realized that doing the work herself was limiting both her growth and her team’s potential. She explains how learning to listen, pause, delegate, and create space reshaped her approach to lea...
8 Dec 2025
From Mighty Mouse to Modern Leader: Amanda Cummings on Confidence, Connection, and Calling Out the Hard Stuff
In this conversation, Amanda Cummings shares an honest look at how real leadership takes shape long before a title. She reflects on growing up as the underdog in sports, developing a relentless work ethic, and watching her father model fairness and respect in every situation. Amanda discusses the quiet shift from follower to leader, the confidence she gained through coaching, and the moments in her career when poor leadership advice or being pushed into a box made her question her path. She o...
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