Life and Leadership Stories
Hear from various leaders about their personal journey, challenges and growth areas focused on formative experiences, how their experiences shaped their approach to leadership, and rapid reflections based on lessons learned, biggest failures, and advice to their younger selves.
Episodes
We explore how a small-town work ethic, early mentorship, and a bias for action shaped Ryan Turnley’s path from CPG problem-solver to Leader. The throughline: calm beats chaos, empower your people, and build systems that let others thrive.
• early lessons in work ethic and customer service
• pivotal college choices and career entry into CPG
• first big project wins and learning from setbacks
• shi...
We talk with Lyn about turning failure into fuel, saying yes to stretch roles, and using relationships to open doors that skills alone don't always unlock. From Kroger to entrepreneurship, she shows how service, trust, and data-backed storytelling shape resilient careers.
• Early pivots from journalism to numbers and food systems
• Breaking into category management through initiative and persistence...
Yelena Idelchik shares her 25-year journey in the CPG industry, from growing up in the Soviet Union to leading brands at Nabisco, Colgate-Palmolive, Cody, and Reckitt, with powerful insights on authentic leadership and team empowerment.
• Learning the crucial difference: "A boss tells. A leader sets the vision, sets the example, and shares credit."
• Building functions and teams that didn't...
What shapes a truly exceptional leader? In this captivating conversation with Amishi Takalkar, co-founder and CEO of Nailbiter, we explore the journey that transformed a young woman from Mumbai into a pioneering force in behavioral analytics.
The heart of our conversation explores Amishi's cultural transition to America, where despite her English fluency, she encountered unexpected challenges with accent...
Nathaniel Noertker shares his leadership journey from rural Ohio to corporate executive, explaining how difficult leaders, faith, and mentorship shaped his approach to guiding teams and making decisions.
• Growing up in rural southwestern Ohio
• Attending post-secondary education during high school
• Surviving a toxic manager
• Learning from a supportive boss who tailored her leadership style to m...
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