We are living through a leadership identity crisis, navigating a global pandemic aftermath, a screen-raised workforce, and the rise of machines capable of doing what was once considered human work. Arthur Baker—visionary thinker and trusted advisor...
Forget the myth that you have to choose between achievement and happiness. Ron Alvesteffer—CEO of Service Express and author of The 5 Pillars of a Fulfilling Life—joins host Danielle Krischik to share how caring leadership, growth-minded culture...
If you want to understand what true connection looks like, start with Taylor Swift. Ken Hughes—author of Taylormaking and leading authority on modern consumer behavior—joins host Danielle Krischik to unpack how emotion, storytelling, and...
Charlie Malouf and Manny Rodrigues join host Danielle Krischik to share how Broad River Retail transforms everyday work into long-term careers. Drawing on their backgrounds in sports and a deep commitment to culture, they unpack leadership lessons...
Brandon West, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer at Phos Creative, joins host Danielle Krischik to unpack what makes company culture thrive. He shares specific practices, leadership insights and examples from his team’s mission to open care centers...
Shanna Adamic has faced life-changing highs and lows—from performing on the Kansas City Chiefs sidelines to surviving a brain tumor, and now guiding health outcomes as an Executive Leader at Oracle. In this episode, she joins host Danielle Krischik...
You’ve seen his story on screen in The Informant. In this episode, Mark Whitacre sits down with host Danielle Krischik to talk about finding forgiveness after his work with the FBI and a prison sentence. He lays out the unfiltered truth about...
Meri Haitkin has spent decades crafting the stories that keep audiences coming back—without a script. The Emmy and Webby-winning executive producer joins Danielle to share what makes unscripted television so powerful, how lived experiences shape the...
In this solo episode of The Story Effect, Danielle reveals the simple formula for creating stronger relationships, deeper trust and higher performance at work. She breaks down 4 connection types and 4 storytelling types leaders can use to transform...
Garry Ridge cracked the code for leading with purpose. As CEO of WD-40, he grew the company into a global success by putting people at the center of the strategy. On this episode, he shares how humility, intentional leadership and enduring values...
