OneSharpSword

OneSharpSword

Hosted by: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.

Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting...

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Interview with Kristin Oelke

Kristin Oelke is the CMO of Brightrose Ventures. She helps companies get back on track when things get messy. On our podcast today, we dive into what “messy” is and how to get out of it. We also talk about    ● ...
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Interview with Marcos Martins

What does a data geek and chief data analytics officer have to teach us about leadership? You’d be surprised! Marcos Martins brings amazing insight about his path from Brazil to leading wonderful teams in the U.S. He...
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Interview with Natalie Ruiz

Natalie Ruiz didn’t wake up one day and decide to become the CEO of AnswerConnect, an answering service firm dedicated to staying human. Nope. She was looking for what she describes as an easy, non-burnout, job. She...
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Interview with Sean Hicks

Leadership lessons come from a wide array of experiences. When a man well versed with service and protecting consumers found that his industry was shifting, he carved his own niche. Meet Sean Hicks, the CEO and...
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Interview with Rich Bledsoe

In this powerful episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell welcomes leadership veteran Rich Bledsoe, whose journey from vocational school tinkerer to senior vice president of a multinational corporation is...
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Interview with Dr. Roberta Garceau

What if your stress, your “I’m fine,” and your daily grind were actually symptoms of something deeper—dis-ease, not ease? What if there was a way to live with more joy, more vitality, and yes… more bliss? Dr. Roberta...
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Interview with Emily Sander

From the c-suite to executive leadership coach and author, Emily Sander was a pleasure to have join me on One Sharp Sword.    Superman is Emily’s favorite Superhero. As with Clark Kent, Emily is adopted. She also uses...
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Interview with Alain Hunkins

GREAT conversation with Alain today. From the culture he grew up with to how he guides leaders today, you’ll get a lot out of listening.   His three Cs are key to leadership, whether at home or in your...
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Interview with Aaron Trahan

A performance coach coming from the corporate sector who, after reflecting on what he wished he had been taught, Aaron Trahan set out on his path as a coach. He now helps others in leadership roles.   He notes that...
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Interview with Hugh Ballou

What does a musician and conductor know about leadership? My guest, Hugh Ballou, sees his work at conducting transformations. He defines what leadership is and isn’t and what components go into great leadership. His...
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Interview with Hesha Abrams

Can you get excited about conflict?  There’s an old movie from 1950 that caught my attention. It predates me, but still enchanted me. The play-turned-movie is Harvey. The main character, Elmer P. Dowd, finds people in...
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Interview with Kevin Gazzara

Having grown up in PA, Dr. Kevin Gazzara had a propensity for taking things apart and putting them back together, it was a natural curiosity that drove him. He found himself organizing events for his friends. And what...
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