Most leaders are technically brilliant. They work hard. They have good intentions. And they're still just… average. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Josh White, Vice President of Talent Management at Group 1001, to unpack what actually drives performance inside a company. Spoiler: it's…
Most founders wait until something breaks. By then, it's already cost them six figures. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Tina Lindenbrink, a fractional Chief People Officer with 30 years of experience building HR functions from the ground up. Tina has stood up entire…
Most leaders think vulnerability makes them weak. But what if it's actually the thing that makes them unforgettable? In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Chris Rollins, creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™ and former Head of Organizational Development, to unpack the quiet, human moments that…
Retention is dead. That's not a hot take — it's a reality that LinkedIn's first Chief Human Resources Officer, Steve Cadigan, learned the hard way while scaling one of Silicon Valley's fastest-growing companies. In this segment, Steve breaks down why chasing retention is a losing strategy in today's workforce —…
Invisible friction is the quiet tension that builds when people stop trusting each other and start protecting themselves — and it's silently slowing down fast-growing teams. Chris Rollins, creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™, breaks down how new managers lose team trust and how to rebuild it. When your best individual…
What if your talent strategy is working against you? In this episode of Leading Through Growth, I sit down with Steve Cadigan — LinkedIn's first-ever CHRO — to unpack what he learned scaling the company from 400 to 4,000 employees in just 3.5 years through an IPO. Steve challenges some…
Workplace culture gets talked about constantly, but rarely defined — and even more rarely prioritized when a company is scaling fast. In this episode I sit down with Amber Fields, Partner and Chief Culture Officer at trueU, to get specific about what workplace culture actually is, why it matters more…
-Pinky Cole built Slutty Vegan from an Instagram food delivery service in her apartment into a $100M brand with 14 locations — then filed for bankruptcy. What actually happened? In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders breaks down the leadership collapse behind one of the most talked-about restaurant…
What does it actually take to get promoted to SVP in a fast-growing company? Nicole Fallowfield didn't follow the traditional HR path — and that's exactly why she got the job. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, I sit down with Nicole Fallowfield, newly appointed Senior Vice President, Talent…
HR is not the enemy. But if you've spent two minutes on TikTok, you'd think otherwise. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Angie Woods, Executive Vice President at Gregory and Appel, to set the record straight. With 30 years of HR experience, Angie has…
Culture isn't a buzzword. It's a decision. And when you're scaling fast, it's the decision that either accelerates your growth or quietly sabotages it. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Scott Whitaker, Director of HR at Ryan Fire Protection, to unpack how a family-owned…
Empathy isn't soft. It's strategic. And most leaders are getting it completely wrong. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with workplace empathy consultant Liesl Murtis to break down what empathy actually is, why it matters in business, and how to practice it without freezing up…
Big shoes to fill. It's the phrase everyone uses when you step into a major role. But what if the real trap isn't living up to the last leader — it's trying to walk in their footsteps at all? In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down…
What happens when the way you lead becomes the thing holding your company back? In this episode, Kevin Gearheart (President, Rehab Medical) breaks down the leadership shift that most executives struggle to make as their organizations scale. Early on, control drives performance. But at scale, control becomes a constraint—and leaders…
Your ego could be the reason you don't get promoted. Or worse—it could be the reason you get fired. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, Tony Sanders sits down with Marcy Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Quantic Bank and former Customer Service Supervisor at Southwest Airlines, for a…
This conversation begins with a lighthearted discussion about favorite Girl Scout cookies, but quickly pivots to a fascinating story about career longevity and personal growth. We explore the journey of someone who spent 33 years at Walmart, starting from a foundational role and eventually reaching significant management positions. This episode…
Growth changes everything—especially leadership. In this trailer episode of Leading Through Growth, host Tony Sanders shares the intent behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from future conversations. Leading Through Growth features thoughtful, executive-level discussions with leaders and operators navigating the complexity that comes with scaling organizations. Each episode…