Lead With Moxie

About Lead With Moxie

This content is for leaders at all levels, from aspiring to C-Suite, and from start-up to business savvy. You want to enhance your leadership skills and become a more influential leader. You want to get out of your own way, help the people around you do great things, and create a positive legacy. Join Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc with members of our team and special guests, as we have conversations on a variety of business and leadership topics. Our intention is that you find inspiration, practical tips, and insights that will help you be the best version of you! Connect more with us at EnvisionSuccessInc.com and LeadershipMoxie.org

Publisher

Heather Legge

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2016

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Disrupting Leadership Through Play: Paul Pape on Gamify Business, Individuality & Genuine Communication

   In this episode of the Lead With Moxie Podcast, Heather Legge sits down with Paul Pape, owner and founder of Gamify Business, for a candid, funny, and insight-packed conversation about leadership, individuality, and why business doesn't have to feel so heavy. Paul shares how his background in theatre and stage performance shaped Gamify Business — a coaching approach that translates the complexity of business into role-playing game mechanics, helping creative, neurodivergent, and ADHD-minded entrepreneurs build a steadier foundation for their work. He and Heather dig into "disrupting leadership": why the phrase "this is how we've always done it" holds businesses back, why one-size-fits-all leadership no longer works, and why every leader needs their own rule book rather than someone else's. The conversation also covers the importance of true listening over just hearing, giving employees ownership instead of micromanaging, and why genuine appreciation (not empty platitudes) drives real engagement. Paul closes out with his answers to Heather's signature Lead With Moxie questions on the leadership skills, behaviors, and advice that matter most. In This Episode We Discuss: How theatre and improv shaped a leadership coaching philosophy Gamifying business for creative, ADHD, and neurodivergent entrepreneurs Why "the way we've always done it" is the biggest barrier to good leadership Building your own leadership rule book instead of copying someone else's Why one-size-fits-all leadership doesn't work anymore The difference between a coach with a rigid framework and true customized coaching Active listening vs. just waiting for your turn to talk Giving employees ownership over outcomes instead of micromanaging the process Why multitasking is a myth — and single-tasking wins The power of genuine recognition and appreciation at work Confidence, belief, and communication as core leadership skills Staying connected to your "why" when you get stuck in business Key Takeaways Leadership rules borrowed from someone else rarely fit — write your own Ownership creates pride; micromanagement kills it Listening (not just hearing) is one of the most underused leadership skills Genuine appreciation, given consistently and meant sincerely, retains great people When you're stuck, return to the reason you started in the first place About Paul Pape Paul Pape is the owner and founder of Gamify Business, where he coaches creative entrepreneurs, founders, and neurodivergent business owners by translating business challenges into game mechanics. A former theatre and stage performer, Paul is also the author of The Creative Player's Handbook to Business. Learn More / Connect with Paul Website: gamifybusiness.com Free quiz: gamifybusiness.com/quiz About the Host Heather Legge – Founder of Lead With Moxie & Envision Success, Inc. Heather works with leaders and organizations to help them build stronger cultures, lead with confidence, and create meaningful impact through authentic leadership and strategic growth. Connect With Lead With Moxie If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with fellow leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives looking to lead with more authenticity and less burnout.

2. 

   6 Sept 2026

   A Players Don’t Join B Leaders | Attracting Top Talent with Cam Vacek

   What does it really take to attract and retain top talent in today’s workplace? In this episode of the Leadership Moxie Podcast, Heather Legge sits down with entrepreneur, AI consultant, and founder Cam Vacek to unpack a powerful leadership truth: A players don’t join B leaders. Together, they explore why high-performing employees are driven by far more than salary, perks, or ping pong tables — and why leadership quality, emotional intelligence, culture, and personal growth are the real differentiators in attracting elite talent. Cam shares practical insights on leadership self-awareness, company culture, humility, curiosity, hiring strategies, organizational growth, and how leaders can create environments where top performers thrive. The conversation also dives into AI, workplace evolution, performance psychology, and the future of leadership in rapidly changing times. This episode is packed with actionable leadership insights for founders, executives, managers, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone building high-performing teams. In This Episode We Discuss: ● Why “A players don’t join B leaders” ● The truth about attracting top talent ● Why perks and benefits alone don’t retain high performers ● Leadership self-awareness and humility ● Company culture and organizational standards ● Emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership ● The impact of leadership on workplace culture ● How top performers influence teams ● The Ideal Team Player framework (humble, hungry, smart) ● Why strong leaders continue developing themselves ● The role of mentorship and feedback in leadership growth ● AI consulting, innovation, and adapting to change ● How organizations can create psychologically motivating environments Key Takeaways ● Great employees want to work with great leaders ● Top performers crave growth, challenge, purpose, and strong culture ● Leadership quality sets the ceiling for organizational performance ● Humility and curiosity are critical leadership traits ● Self-awareness and honest feedback are essential for growth ● High-performing cultures become “self-policing” over time ● Leaders must evolve alongside their organizations About Cam Vacek Cam Vacek is the founder of Ghost Hand Writer and Ungridlocked, where she helps businesses leverage AI, communication strategy, and operational thinking to grow more effectively. Known for her hands-on, approachable AI consulting style, Cam works directly with leaders and organizations to help them adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape. Learn More About Cam Vacek Website: https://ungridlocked.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camvacek/ Connect With Leadership Moxie If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with fellow leaders, entrepreneurs, and team builders who want to create stronger cultures and attract top-tier talent.

3. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Bill Harvey on Leadership in an Age of Change

   In this episode, Heather Legge sits down with attorney and longtime Rotary mentor Bill Harvey, partner at EHPV Management Group and the team behind Nebraska's Big Red Keno, to discuss leadership in an age of change. Bill shares why communication and listening are the two most critical skills in any business, how transparency and integrity have kept his heavily regulated company trustworthy for decades, and how his team has adapted to constant technological change — from paper records to mobile apps — without compromising security. He also reflects on the role of luck, attitude, and giving back in long-term success, and credits his 27 years in the Rotary Club of Omaha for shaping his leadership growth. Whether you're running a regulated business or simply navigating constant change, this conversation offers grounded, real-world leadership insight. 👤 Guest: Bill Harvey — Attorney, General Counsel & Partner, EHPV Management Group / Big Red Keno ️ Host: Heather Legge — Founder, Envision Success Inc. & Author, Lead with Moxie Topics: leadership in an age of change communication & listening transparency & integrity crisis & risk management technology adoption collaborative leadership trust with stakeholders employee retention Rotary & service leadership

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