Leadership Huddle with Geoff Welch
Leadership Huddle is a resource for developmental leaders who value communicating clearly, helping others smash limiting beliefs, and drawing the best work from themselves and those they lead. Covering topics related to personal and developmental leadership, self-management, delegation, and healthy mindsets, Geoff Welch uses each episode to help leaders like you enrich their people and build winning teams.
Episodes
July 27, 2025 • 16 mins
Once upon a time there was a couple named John and Jane and their marriage was in big trouble.They wanted to fix things, so they went to see a marriage counselor.The marriage counselor listened to their problems and advised them to wait 6-months until Valentine’s Day, go have a spectacular date – really pull out all the stops, and that should fix things. John and Jane were taken aback.”Isn’t there anything we should be working...
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July 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Marc Luiken has held leadership roles that span the skies, the state of Alaska, and the private sector—and in this episode, he brings a wealth of insight from all three. Marc began his career as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, later served as Alaska’s Commissioner of Transportation, and today directs business development at Michael Baker International.We talk about what real servant leadership looks like, why preparation is ...
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July 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Luke Skywalker wouldn’t have saved a galaxy far, far away without Obi Wan Kenobi. Or Yoda.Neo wouldn’t have escaped the Matrix (and did whatever the hell he did in the second and third movies) without Morpheus.Do we really think Katniss and Peeta survive the Hunger Games without Haymitch – flawed as he was – as their guide?To those you lead, you are a guide. You help them see opportunities they may not see and master abilities they...
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July 16, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Gould, Director of Sales at GCI Communications and unofficial holder of the title “Person Most Likely to Know the Answer to Your Problem.” Anna’s career is a masterclass in growth through grit, humility, and relentless curiosity. From swapping physical tapes at her parents’ wireless cable company in Fairbanks to leading a statewide sales team, she’s never stopped learning—or leading.We talk abo...
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July 13, 2025 • 17 mins
At the beginning of June I spent a week on a cruise ship, intentionally cut off from the internet.Before I left, I diligently tied up loose ends and set up my out of office email so that I wouldn’t leave anyone hanging.It was a blissful week of sun, sand, and sea. And naps.And then I came home and reconnected to all the things.I was greeted with a couple of text messages – a medium with no out of office functionality – from a clien...
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July 9, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on Leadership Huddle…I sit down with Dean Caravelis—Founder and CEO at Blezoo—to talk about what it really means to lead with intention, creativity, and a deep respect for both your team and your customers. Dean has spent nearly two decades helping brands show up in unforgettable ways, and he’s just released his first book, The Experience in a Box Playbook, a brilliant resource for marketing managers and leaders alik...
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July 6, 2025 • 16 mins
I can now get a Mountain Dew at Subway.The sandwiches are the same as they’ve always been, but now I can get a delicious, ice cold Mountain Dew to accompany the meal.That changes my calculus when choosing a spot to grab a quick bite to eat.In a similar way, your leadership can be the frosty Mountain Dew that pairs with the work someone on your team loves doing.(Is this a monumental stretch?)Just like my restaurant choice can be inf...
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July 2, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Nordrum, Executive Editor at MIT Technology Review and one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of journalism, technology, and leadership. Amy shares what it’s like to lead a newsroom that covers emerging tech while producing some of MIT Tech Review’s most influential projects — including the “10 Breakthrough Technologies” list and “35 Innovators Under 35.”We talk about what drew he...
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June 29, 2025 • 16 mins
I recently saw a video of a guy learning to surf.He was clearly very new to the sport and spent the majority of the video in the ocean instead of on his surfboard.Every attempt to stand was a battle between his body, his board, and a massive uncaring ocean.Stiff arms and wobbly knees, fighting for balance and control.Meanwhile his instructor was gliding around on the same ocean, on the same waves, with no difficulty.The instructor ...
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June 25, 2025 • 52 mins
What do Michael Phelps, Pearl Jam, and Arctic engineering have in common? This conversation with Dr. Brock Anundson, Athletic Director at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, weaves them all together in the most delightful way. Brock shares stories from his early days working with Olympic athletes (including a great Phelps anecdote), playing in garage bands, and climbing the ranks of college athletics administration.We talk about ho...
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June 22, 2025 • 13 mins
On a recent camper adventure, Nicole and I were talking about what we enjoyed most about camping.My answer: having the explicit license to not be productive.I am often so compelled to be working on something that spending AN ENTIRE WEEKEND without a project is a rarity.It’s not that I can’t find a way to kill a rainy afternoon on the couch watching movies, but that in the back of my mind I usually have a nagging sense that I should...
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June 18, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, I sit down with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and a master of making leadership development feel both human and doable. We talk about the hidden costs of not delegating, the difference between delegation and dumping, and why most leaders accidentally train their teams to depend on them. Tara shares a framework for understanding growth stages—from blissful ignorance to mindful competence—and how lead...
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June 15, 2025 • 19 mins
In a recent 10 day span I attended 4 graduations. From a 3-hour marathon, to a crisp 60-minute sprint, I saw four people I love graduate from four different schools with one common denominator: everything.I’m sure this is going to sound a little cynical and act as the perfect reminder that I am aging rapidly, but when you hear half a dozen speakers say the same thing with the complete conviction that they are doing it in the m...
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June 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Some of you will think I’m crazy, but focusing your effort on creating an environment in which mistakes never happen is impractical.It’s like trying to go for a swim without getting wet.Here’s a better alternative: create an environment in which no mistakes are wasted.Mistakes are inevitable. Growth is optional.The worst kind of mistake is one that gets repeated because no one learned from it.Focusing on excellence is wonderful. Ch...
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June 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Charlie Leonelli, the Chief Administrative Officer for MAC Federal Credit Union joins the podcast to talk about leading with consistency, building trust through failure, and why he treats volleyball games like real-world social media. We explore the art of growing people at their own pace, embracing mistakes as data, and creating a culture where taking smart risks is safe—and expected. Also: an important update on Charlie’s basebal...
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June 1, 2025 • 14 mins
When I was growing up – back in the dark ages before you could skip commercials – there were a series of ads on TV encouraging people to become foster parents.The message was simple: you don’t have to be a perfect parent to become a foster parent, you just have to care.It seems that a major impediment to recruiting people to take in a child in the foster care system was that people didn’t believe they were “good enough” to be foste...
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In this episode of Leadership Huddle, we’re joined by Elena Sudduth, General Manager of Interior Gas Utility, to talk about what it means to lead with curiosity, courage, and a deep belief in others.Originally from Moldova and now raising three boys in Fairbanks, Alaska, Elena shares how growing up in a different culture shaped her leadership lens—and how blending those perspectives has helped her guide a complex public utility wit...
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May 25, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Leadership Huddle, I share some reflections on the complicated joy of birthdays and dive into a leadership truth that’s easy to miss: helping your people grow doesn’t have to eat up your whole calendar. With just a little intentionality and a few minutes each week, you can create real momentum for your team—and yourself. If you want a simple way to make your one-on-one meetings more powerful, grab my free guide 1...
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May 21, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode, I sit down with Travis Million, President and CEO of Golden Valley Electric Association, to talk about leadership that actually serves people — not just machines. Travis shares insights from his 25+ years in the utility industry, how growing up on a farm shaped his leadership approach, and why breaking down complex ideas into plain English is one of his secret superpowers. We explore how he made the leap from "doer...
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May 18, 2025 • 22 mins
I’ve been sitting here for a while now, trying to write this essay.Not procrastinating. Not distracted. Just…stuck.I have plenty of other things to do today, and every time I look at the clock it seems to have changed time zones.I’ve jotted half-thoughts, re-read old notes, written half an essay 3 times....but nothing is quite clicking.And then I thought, maybe this experience is what I need to write about.Some days I’m inspired an...
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