People look to you for guidance and vision. Regardless of your title, YOU ARE A LEADER. Powered by CCB Technology®, this podcast features inspiring and entertaining interviews with influential business leaders passionate about achieving success, having an impact, and developing people. You’ll hear real-world advice, practical tips, and inspirational stories to help you improve your leadership in business and life. Join host Steve Scherer on his leadership journey as he identifies the keys to ...
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150 | Sales & Marketing Collaboration – Ryan Morris – Part 2
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Sales & Marketing have an interesting partnership when it comes to business development. Marketing generates leads and sales converts those leads to paying customers. But why is it hard for them to work together?! Many times Marketing & Sales exist like two separate silos, having their own systems and processes. However, when they can have a consis…
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149 | Keeping Your Business Relevant – Ryan Morris
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Keeping your business relevant is no easy task. Entrepreneurs start their business because of an idea and passion to make an impact but can it last?! Time does not stand still and neither does your business. Adapt or die. In order to stay ahead of the competition, you must have the right partnerships. Success is not found by accident. No one drifts…
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148 | Pushing The Boulder Up The Mountain – Kevin Fillers
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Kevin Fillers, CFO for the Major League Paintball, is this week’s guest on the IOL podcast. When Kevin was in middle school he decided it would be his dream to become a professional paintball player. Guess what? He did it for several years and now he is the CFO for the sport he loves. Kevin shares the story of how the MLPB has overcome crazy obstac…
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147 | Building Hope & Transformational Leadership – Grant Buenger
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Grant Buenger is the Executive Director of Racine Habitat For Humanity who believes in building HOPE & TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP through his leadership. Habitat’s vision is to help a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Founded in 1987 Racine Habitat for Humanity has served more than 100 families in Racine. They build homes alongside …
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146 | C-Suite For Christ – Paul M. Neuberger
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In Today’s episode, my interview is with Paul M. Neuberger – the man who never sleeps! He is the founder & CEO of C-Suite For Christ which has chapters across the US and an international following. Paul is a keynote speaker of many topics like “Everybody’s An Entrepreneur”, “Insane Productivity”, “Overcoming Fear” the author of the book “The Secret…
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145 | Legacy Builder “Encouragement”– Patrick Booth
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In this week's episode, I am bringing the focus on "ENCOURAGEMENT" as how it matters as a Legacy Builder at work and home.You will hear real stories on how encouragement can help create perseverance, empathy, trust and loyalty. Words matter and your actions speak even louder.Never underestimate the impact you are making as many are watching.More is…
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144 | Manhood Journey – Kent Evans – Part 2
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One wasn’t enough so here we go with Part 2 – Kent Evans, cofounder and Executive Director of Manhood Journey. In today’s podcast we talk about the ups and downs of being a father. There is no perfect father, but we can strive to be the best. Tons of resources are available at the Manhood Journey website. Manhood Journey Resources: Blogs | eBooks |…
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143 | Manhood Journey – Kent Evans – Part 1
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Kent Evans has been making a huge impact in millions of lives, all over the world for the past 14 years as cofounder & Executive Director of Manhood Journey. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Dads become disciple makers. Kent is a business leader, TV/ radio and podcast host with a key focus on parenting with a Christlike focus. …
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142 | Live Without Regrets! – Sharon Hulce
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Sharon Hulce is the President/CEO of Employment Resource Group (ERG) who helps C-Suite execs find the perfect job for their natural DNA gifts. She is also an author of the best selling book, A Well Done Professional Midlife Crisis. Her spirit animal is the buffalo because it’s the only animal to run into a storm to get through it faster. Say what?!…
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141 | Vision & Culture Attract Talent – Nick Starr
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Today’s guest is Nick Starr, President of The Starr Group – partner of Acrisure. They are a nationwide insurance trusted advisor to protect business assets, manage costs, and mitigate risk. Nick is a Titan Wisconsin 100 winner focused on bringing the best solutions for each client while building a sincere partnership. Today’s episode is focused on …
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*NEW SERIES* – Legacy Builder – Patrick Booth
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This new series LEGACY BUILDER will bring teachings, speakers, books, movies, and real stories about how to build a legacy as a Husband/Wife, Father/Mother, Son/Daughter, friend, etc.
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The Titan 100 is a program to recognize a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. This incredible community is lead by one Titan that is leading the pack.…
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138 | A Healthy Leadership Transition – Mike Bullmore & Brett Wendle
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Picture it: For 25 years, you’ve been setting the example and influencing the trajectory -- now it’s time to step back so the next generation can step up. People you know & love are trusting you to handle this well. Soon, the organization will be bumped by this change, and what’s inside will spill out.This might be the defining moment of your leade…
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This episode honors the memory of Chris Booth—Patrick's father, who passed away in 2023.As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one…
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137 | Passion That Leads To Transformation – Dr. Lynn Akey
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When everyone expects you to have all the answers, what do you say when you're unsure? When everyone wants some of your time, how do you prioritize who gets a meeting? Where do you start when there are multiple issues that need to be addressed? What characteristics rise to the top for a leader willing and able to move an organization forward? Dr. L…
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This episode focuses on our response to life's trials. Patrick recounts a very difficult year.As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics …
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136 | Impact Players Part 2 – Liz Wiseman
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We hope you enjoy the 2nd part of this conversation with Liz! Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives worldwide. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter.This conversation focuses on her book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigge…
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135 | Impact Players Part 1 – Liz Wiseman
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Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives worldwide. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter.This conversation focuses on her book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.How we tricked her into being on t…
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134 | Loss, Growth, and Change; 2023 Recap– Patrick Booth
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Every year has it's own challenges and surprises. Often times we don't remember how far we've come or how fortunate we are until we pause and reflect. In this episode Patrick Booth, the Owner of CCB Technology and The Impact of Leadership talks about the loss of his Father, a shocking company notice and the need for community.…
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This episode touches on work-life balance. What is it? Is it possible to have? As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts ab…
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133 | Career Paths, Stories & Politics– Senator Van H. Wanggaard
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Senator Van Wanggaard is a man who has served his community for multiple decades. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him. I encourage you to put your political ideologies aside for 40 minutes and enjoy this conversation.
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This episode highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts a…
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132 | An Exceptional Principal – Zach Jacobsmeier
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Mr. Zach Jacobsmeier is the Head Principal of Gilmore Fine Arts in Racine, WI. He's an incredible leader and an example of what public education is shooting for. Zach is one of the reasons this podcast was started; to highlight incredible leaders who are right under your nose. In this episode: Costco vs. Sam's Club, remembering names of students, s…
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This episode highlights the differences between a good and a great boss. As an owner of multiple businesses, Patrick Booth knows what it is to take calculated risks and build trusting teams. He wants you to be better than he is. Through personal stories from over 20 years of leadership experience, Patrick sheds light on topics no one posts about. 👇…
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131 | 100 Years of Impact – Carolynn Friesch
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One hundred years is a long time to survive as a business or a non-profit. Generations of people will have interacted with your organization.Hitting one hundred years is a milestone to celebrate, a time to reflect and envision people to the next chapter.That’s, in part, what we’ll do in today’s conversation with my friend, Carolynn Friesch, CEO Uni…
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Leadership is a lot of things. It isn't cute. We're doing a few episodes test to see if you like the new series "Leadership Exposed". Short episodes with real life stories of bad hires, rage quitting, accidental successes and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode Patrick talks about the impact of a bad hire and the lessons he's learned…
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130 | Family Business Success–Daniel Ramsey
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Daniel Ramsey is the president of Ramsey Solutions. His Dad is Dave. They run a family business out of TN.
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📢NEW SERIES📢 “Leadership Exposed” – Patrick Booth
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Leadership is a lot of things. It isn't cute. We're doing a few episodes test to see if you like the new series "Leadership Exposed". Short episodes with real life stories of bad hires, rage quitting, accidental successes and the lessons learned along the way. Why are we doing this? In the words of Patrick Booth, "I want people to be better than me…
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129 | How To Nail Public Speaking – Eva Rose Daniel
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Imagine having someone to coach you on exactly what to say so that you'd nail your next public speaking opportunity. Now meet Eva. She's the person who comes in and gives you the honest feedback you need to level up your content and your delivery.Dave Ramsey leaned on Eva's expertise for several years while she was at Ramsey. You'll love this episo…
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Bob Burg is one of the authors of “The Go-Giver: A little story about a powerful business Idea”.And it’s now in my top 10 books that I recommend to people. During this episode, you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and intrigued.
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127 | Farm Boy, Entrepreneur, Go-Giver– Arlin Sorensen
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Arlin Sorenson.A farm boy from Iowa, who has over 35 years in the IT industry and believes those who give the most, gain the most.A serial entrepreneur, who loves Jesus and his wife more than success in business. In this episode Arlin shares his failures, lessons from the farm and a definition of excellence in leadership.…
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If you're in leadership, you'll encounter conflict.But are you prepared for it?*Enter the "Reframing Conflict as a Leader" workshop*We (Patrick Booth & Steve Scherer) are conducting a 1/2 day intensive hosted by our friends University of Wisconsin-Parkside on 4/28.The point?To equip you for tough conversations.Can't make it? No problem! We'll come …
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Think of your favorite coach, what made them the best? Lyle is the President of Integrus Leadership and author of "The Five-Day Leader: An insanely practical guide for relentless growth, ridiculous routines, and resilient relationships"Lyle is the coach you still talk about from back in the day.
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Re-release 36 | Leadership is Influence–Mike Bullmore
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What are the most challenging questions you face as a leader? Mike Bullmore, Senior Pastor of CrossWay Community Church, uses his experiences to help leaders address those question marks.From measuring success to successfully failing, Mike offers powerful advice to current and aspiring leaders seeking to be positive influencers.…
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Rerelease 69 | Legacy–Chris & Patti Booth
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This is a small business success story. It's a miracle to see a marriage last over 50 years. It's nearly a miracle to see a small business survive past 2 years.Founders of CCB Technology, Chris and Patti Booth, share how they built a foundation of success with passion, integrity and by investing in people.More than 30 years later, their legacy live…
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Re-release 73 | The Generosity Culture–April Shprintz
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Seeing equivalent growth between revenue, culture and engagement elude many companies.April Shprintz, owner of Driven Outcomes, shares how those things happen when you focus on how much you give.By pouring into your people, clients, and community, you can create a value-based culture that leads to word-of-mouth business, passionate employees, and b…
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Re-release 52 | Transformational Leadership pt. 1–Tod Bolsinger
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We're hosting an event with Tod, see episode notes to register!What do you do when plan A fails?In a fascinating comparison to Lewis and Clark’s expedition, Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and vice president and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, depicts leadership as an unpredictable journey that takes yo…
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125 | The Greatest Leadership Event In The History Of Humans?–Patrick Booth & Steve Scherer
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Sometimes in leadership, you just aren't sure move to make. The next step is unclear. So, what do you do? Who has answers that will help?!We live this stuff out. But we don't have all the answers. This is why we're bringing in an expert to help us confidently move forward.On February 9th, from 6:00-7:30 pm, we're having an event with guest speaker …
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124 | Bananas: Creativity, Energy & Raving Fans–Jesse Cole
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Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since the first seaso…
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Re-release 28 | Leading Like a Hostage Negotiator–Derek Gaunt
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What would you do differently if you handled every difficult business conversation as if it was a hostage negotiation?Derek Gaunt, the author of Ego, Authority, Failure, applies his experience in hostage negotiations to leadership, providing powerful yet practical ways that will change the way you negotiate and lead.…
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Re-release 23 | Overcoming The Imposter Syndrome–Christy Wright
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Have you ever felt like a fraud and doubted your credibility to lead your company, department or project?You're not alone. Christy Wright shares with us that 70% of high achievers feel that way. Listen to this episode and have your mind melted with ideas and love.
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Re-release 15 | Servant Leadership–Jon Nelson
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Hear what the heart of servant leadership is all about and how embracing it can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Jon Nelson, former Youth for Christ of SE WI executive director, says it’s about trust, relationships, and a willingness to put others before yourself.
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123 | One Bold Move A Day –Shanna Hocking
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Shanna Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic adviser, keynote speaker, and author.She spent 20 years in university fundraising, raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams.Her book titled: One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take To Fulfill Their Leadership And Career Potential.”Covered in this episode:…
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122 | Servant Leadership: How Identity Supports Mission
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Take 5 minutes to hear how identity maintains the mission of a servant leader.“A Servant Leader is someone who uses their authority and influence for the benefit of those who are under their authority and influence.”As servant leaders, we should be secure in who we are, producing stability in those under our care. But we also need to remain open to…
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Kyle Jolly is a father and one of the best friends you could hope for.He’s Doc Holliday in the movie Tombstone. He's the guy that will stand in the rain until midnight to ensure your car starts. And he’s also the Vice President of Operations at CCB Technology.You will hear an inspiring story of what it takes to be an executive worth following.…
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120 | Rocket Fuel: Growth Through A Leadership Transition–Patrick Booth & Logan McCoy
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There’s a ditch on either side of the path called leadership transitions.On one side is the lack of clear communication – who’s doing what? When is it happening? Why is it happening?On the other side is a lack of support – according to McKinsey & Co, only 29% of organizations in the US feel their companies adequately support the new leadership comi…
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119 | Incarceration, Fatherhood & Redemption – Sharmain Harris
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Fatherhood is one of the most important jobs in the world. Many of the social ills in America are directly attributed to fatherlessness.Sharmain helped establish the Dedicated Dad’s Program of Kenosha, is a National Fatherhood Practitioner, Certified Father Engagement Trainer, and has written a book to help those who engage dad’s in family services…
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In this 15-minute episode, Steve Scherer discusses a practical lesson he learned from his son and how important defining terms can be.
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Re-release 67 | Life Long Leadership Growth – Lyle Wells
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This is a re-release of episode 67 and will be well worth your time. Align your actions with your beliefs and get expected results. Lyle explains the power simple, purposeful actions have over our success.
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You can't give what you don't have. This episode highlights resources to pour into yourself and your team. Books (audio and physical), podcasts, mastermind groups, and events. How To Think by Alan JacobsWinning The War In Your Mind by Craig Groescel The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team by Patrick LencioniBorn To Run by Christopher McDougallThe Rise Of T…
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