In a Father's Day edition of Let's Be REAL, Andy Hughes and Denise Russo speak with inspirational authors Steve Shallenberger and his son Rob Shallenberger. In May 2021, they wrote a fantastic book called Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Visio

Jumping Over Hurdles with Clint Hurdle

Mar 15th, 2021 1h

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo speak with former MLB manager Clint Hurdle about the following topics:-Why he chose baseball over football despite loving football -His experience managing the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies-Why he decid

Culture in Your Kingdom with Dan Cockerell

Nov 10th, 2020 46m 41s

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo talk to Dan Cockerell, the former Vice President of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He also spent time as the as the VP of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. He is the son of the former Disney

Authentic Leadership with Andreas Heckmann

Oct 10th, 2020 37m 26s

Andy Hughes and Denise Russo welcome Andreas Heckmann, EVP & head of the Customer Solution Support and Innovation organization within SAP Product Engineering, to discuss leadership, working from home and more.

Innovation and Creativity with Duncan Wardle (Former Disney Head of Innovation & Creativity)

Jul 27th, 2020 54m 14s

On this episode of Let's Be REAL, Andy talks to Duncan Wardle, the former Head of Innovation & Creativity at the Walt Disney Company. Wardle is now an Innovation Keynote Speaker and Creativity Consultant who helps companies think differently. I

The 100X Leader: Jeremie Kubicek

Jun 12th, 2020 34m 45s

Jeremie Kubicek, the CEO of Giant TV and Co-Founder of Giant, talks to us about leadership as well as his best-selling book, The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following. His book made the 2019 Amazon Top 10 among leadership books and

Learning and Leadership with Rob Deininger

May 13th, 2020 30m 28s

Rob Deininger, the President and CEO of AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital, tells us about his interesting journey from the airline industry to the medical industry. He also talks about the importance of giving back as a leader.

Building Customer Service Champions and Leading with Strengths with Deb Ingino

Apr 8th, 2020 41m 18s

Deb Ingino, the Founder and CEO of Strength Leader Development as well as the VP of Systems and Process Integration of the John Maxwell enterprises, tells us how to build a culture full of customer service champions. She also gives us some tips

Rookie Smarts and Multipliers with Liz Wiseman

Mar 25th, 2020 47m 15s

Liz Wiseman, the author of the bestselling book Multipliers, talks about the difference between a multiplier and a diminisher. She also explains how keeping the mindset of a rookie can be valuable in any organization. Multipliers Book: https:/

Making Connections for Life with Melahni Ake

Feb 26th, 2020 50m 50s

Melahni Ake, the CEO of Make Connections for Life, LLC and host of the EveryDay Leaders 50 in 50 podcast, discusses the importance of making connections.

Implementing Change with Amy Branger

Feb 26th, 2020 35m

Amy Branger, the co-founder of Perfect Avocado Retreats, talks about her experience working with Bill Clinton and Al Gore as an Advance. She also tells us how to implement change.Amy's website: https://www.amybranger.com/Perfect Avocado Retre

Creating Influence with John Maxwell CEO Mark Cole

Feb 12th, 2020 57m 48s

Mark Cole, the CEO of all John Maxwell Companies and co-host of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, provides some tips to advance your career, create influence and implement change effectively.

Coaching Top Artists with Mama Jan Smith

Jan 22nd, 2020 35m 1s

Mama Jan Smith, a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and one of the most well-known vocal coaches in the industry, brings us inside the music studio to talk about her coaching strategies. She currently works with top artists such as Justi

School is in session with Mike "Doc" Emrick

Jan 6th, 2020 26m 55s

Mike "Doc" Emrick has one of the most recognizable voices in sports, but he is so much more than an amazing broadcaster. In this episode, Doc talks about his incredible journey and what drives him to get better everyday.

Creating Magic in Your Role with Lee Cockerell

Dec 13th, 2019 35m 19s

On this episode, Andy talks with Disney Executive, Lee Cockerell. Lee Cockerell is the retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 ye

Creating New Ways to Coach with Vince Duffy

Dec 3rd, 2019 23m 38s

In this episode, Andy talks to Vince Duffy, the owner and Head Advisor of Edge90, LLC. Edge90 is a innovative concept that helps athletes succeed.

Getting to the Big Leagues and Giving Back with Sean Casey

Dec 2nd, 2019 28m 5s

In this episode, Andy talks to former first baseman and current MLB Network analyst Sean Casey. He tells great stories about his playing career and gives us an update on the amazing work he is doing with the Miracle League of the South Hills.

Mastering Culture with Ricardo Gonzalez

Dec 2nd, 2019 41m 5s

On this episode, Andy talks to Ricardo Gonzalez, the CEO of Bilingual America, about the importance of culture in the workplace. Gonzalez is also the author of The Six Stages of Cultural Mastery, a highly successful book. Be sure to listen as h