The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast

The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast

Welcome to The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast—where the principles of The Cleary Mind™ meet real-world experience. In each episode, Cleary University faculty and staff sit down with business leaders and industry experts to explore the thinking, decisions, and experiences that drive success. With a rotating lineup of hosts, the podcast extends Cleary’s reach into diverse industries and brings fresh perspectives to every conversation. At the heart of this podcast is The Cleary Mind™—Cleary University’s framework built on eight essential attributes: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Ethics, Leadership, Creative Thinking, Persuasion, and Entrepreneurship. These aren’t just academic concepts—they’re the real-world skills today’s employers demand and successful leaders demonstrate every day. Each episode brings these attributes to life through conversations with professionals who embody them in action, offering practical insight students can apply to their own careers. Learn more at: https://www.cleary.edu/about-cleary/cleary-mind/ This is more than a podcast—it’s a window into how leaders think, adapt, and lead in an ever-changing world.

Episodes

June 1, 2026 25 mins

What can a race car driver, family business leader, and lifelong learner teach us about success?

In this episode of The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast, host Tom Egan sits down with Howdy Holmes, former President and CEO of Chelsea Milling Company (home of Jiffy Mix) and former professional race car driver, for a candid conversation about leadership, personal growth, communication, and embracing life's uncertainties. 

Howdy shares the po...

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In this episode of The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast, host Tom Egan sits down with Donna Oser, President and CEO of the Michigan Society of Association Executives, for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, career growth, and the power of education. Donna reflects on her journey through nonprofit management and association leadership, sharing how her passion for helping others grow, solving organizational challenges, and leadi...

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In this episode of The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast, host Tom Egan sits down with Carrie Barber, CEO of Dawn Food Products, a fifth-generation family business and global leader in bakery manufacturing and distribution. Carrie shares the story behind Dawn’s 105-year legacy, its people-first culture, and how the company’s mission of being a “partner for business success” drives every aspect of the organization. 

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In this episode of The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast, host Tom Egan sits down Brian Berry, VP of Key Accounts at Total Security Solutions in Fowlerville. Brian's career has been built around growth, leadership, and creating opportunities for others -  from scaling organizations and leading international business operations to earning an MBA later in life, the conversation explores what it truly means to build a successful and meaning...

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What does it take to lead at a $1.2B global level?

In our first episode of The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast, Rockwell Automation executive James Glasson shares how relationships—not products—drive success, why owning your career is non-negotiable, and what it really means to lead by removing barriers for others.

From career pivots to high-stakes leadership decisions, this is a masterclass in thinking bigger, adapting faster, and leading wi...

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