The Organizational Health Advantage
James Felton and Keith Hadley
James Felton & Keith Hadley created this podcast to create a space for executives, consultants and coaches to share their wisdom, stories, and advice, focused on organizational health and best practices for leaders. They are both Executive Consultants at The Table Group, committed to helping create successful companies, with cohesive teams, and engaged employees. Listen to the podcast on every platform @ The Organizational Health Advantage or watch on YouTube @OrgHealthAdvantagePodcast
Episodes
S7E4: Team One Mindset
Are you a leader of your function, or a leader of the organization who happens to run a function? In this episode, Keith and James unpack the “Team Number One” mindset, a concept introduced by Pat Lencioni in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and why it’s one of the most important shifts an executive can make. They explore how prioritizing your function over the leadership team can create silos, competing agendas, and an “us versus them” mentality that compounds throughout an organization. Through real client stories, Keith and James discuss what changes when executives take collective ownership of the company’s biggest challenges, why alignment at the top matters at every level, and how leaders can balance functional responsibility with an organization-first mindset. If you want to reduce internal politics, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and build a truly cohesive leadership team, it starts with deciding which team is your Team Number One.
S7E3: Org Health: An Agrarian Model in a Microwave Society, with CEO of Canopy Children's Solutions John Damon
When John Damon became CEO of Canopy Children’s Solutions, he didn’t announce a new organizational health initiative. Instead, he spent the first year practicing the disciplines exclusively with his executive team, then deliberately worked them through successive levels of leadership before ever introducing organizational health to the broader organization.In this episode, John joins Keith Hadley and Brad Haynes to reflect on the journey that followed and the responsibility of leading an organization serving some of Mississippi’s most vulnerable children and families. They discuss why lasting transformation requires both patience and moments of decisive change, how trust, healthy conflict, and accountability became embedded in Canopy’s culture, and why leadership development must begin with the leader doing their own work. John also shares his conviction in the power of hope—the belief that the future can be wider than the past, and that we have the ability to make it so—and the responsibility leaders have to sustain it through clear goals, multiple pathways forward, and shared willpower.
S7E2: Leadership Development as a Competitive Advantage
The ability to consistently develop great leaders can become one of the most powerful competitive advantages an organization has. In this episode, Keith and James explore why leadership development shouldn’t exist separately from organizational health, but should instead reinforce the clarity, culture, and behaviors an organization has already established. They discuss how the four disciplines can become a practical framework for developing leaders at every level—from building cohesive teams and translating organizational clarity to setting expectations, giving feedback, running better meetings, and having difficult conversations. Rather than adding another program to leaders’ plates, they explain how development can happen through the work leaders are already doing, including one-on-ones, performance conversations, hiring, coaching, and cascading communication. Whether you’re building a leadership development program from scratch or already have a robust L&D function, the goal is the same: develop leaders in a way that strengthens your culture, scales organizational health, and equips your people to develop the leaders beneath them.
S7E1: The Imperfect Board Member with author, Jim Brown
In this episode, we're joined again by former Principal Consultant and bestselling author Jim Brown to discuss the soon to be released 20th Anniversary Edition of The Imperfect Board Member. We explore the unique and distinctive roles of board members and executives; the kind of dynamics that define healthy boards and some common pitfalls and problems that can lead to dysfunction and struggle. This episode is for CEOs, Executives, and Board Members alike who all share a common mandate to do what leads to company success. See S6E11 for our first episode with Jim Brown, on his new book The Imperfect CEO.
S6E13: The Leadership Behind Lasting Change with President of DeLaval Fernando Cuccioli
Organizational transformation rarely succeeds through speed alone. It requires leaders patient enough to create the conditions for people to move forward together. In this episode, Fernando Cuccioli, President of DeLaval Americas, joins Keith Hadley and James Felton to reflect on his six-year commitment to organizational health and the leadership philosophy that shaped it. From building an executive team around the principles of humble, hungry, smart to using William Bridges' Transition Model to guide a major organizational restructure, Fernando shares how patience, transparency, and trust enabled his team to navigate significant change without sacrificing cohesion. He also reflects on the personal leadership shifts that made that transformation possible—from embracing feedback as a gift to learning the power of delegation, vulnerability, and going last. Along the way, Fernando explains how restructuring became an opportunity to better understand his people's ambitions, cultivate a shared leadership language, and build an organization capable of sustaining change long after the reorganization was complete.
S6E12: 1 Minute Manager
Clear expectations and consistent feedback are foundational to healthy leadership—but they're also some of the most overlooked management practices. In this "Simple Ideas, Big Impact" episode, Keith and James revisit the timeless lessons of Ken Blanchard's The One Minute Manager, exploring why leaders often assume expectations are understood without ever communicating them. They discuss the power of setting clear expectations, affirming success, coaching with clarity, and why even CEOs can miss the mark when it comes to feedback. If you want to build stronger teams and eliminate unnecessary frustration, this simple leadership habit can make all the difference.
S6E11: The Imperfect CEO with Jim Brown & Rick Packer
In this episode, James is joined by longtime Table Group Principal Consultant Rick Packer and former Principal Consultant and bestselling author Jim Brown to discuss Jim’s new book, The Imperfect CEO. Together, they explore why great CEOs don’t need to have all the answers, but they do need the humility to go first, admit limitations, build trust, and create the conditions for true collaboration.The conversation centers on Jim’s four peaks of organizational health: collaborative culture, leadership accountability, strategic momentum, and talent magnetism—and how each one depends on a leader’s willingness to embrace imperfection, model vulnerability, and guard the health of the organization.
S6E10: Victim or Agent
In this episode, Keith and James explore one of the most important mindset shifts leaders can make: to see yourself as a victim of circumstances or as an agent of change.The conversation centers on three simple but powerful questions: What is our current reality? What needs to change? And what is my responsibility in making that happen?
S6E9: The Working Genius of the CEO
What does “Working Genius” look like at the leadership level? In this episode, Keith and James explore which types of work leaders must personally own—and which they can delegate.They make the case that leaders don’t need to excel at all six Working Genius areas, but they must take responsibility for three critical roles: creating space for wonder, driving discernment to clear decisions, and ensuring teams stay focused through galvanizing.Along the way, they unpack common leadership pitfalls—like skipping strategic thinking, overvaluing personal ideas, or failing to maintain momentum after decisions are made—and offer practical ways to lead more intentionally based on your strengths.A sharp, thought-provoking conversation for leaders looking to better understand their role in driving clarity, focus, and execution.
S6E8: From Acquisition to Alignment with George Abatjoglou of EMSMC and Liz Hughes
Rapid growth and acquisitions don’t strengthen organizations on their own—alignment does. In this episode, George Abatjoglou of EMSMC shares how the company transformed from a collection of regional EMS service providers into a unified national organization, and how organizational health became the foundation for navigating change, building trust, and creating lasting alignment across teams. From defining a purpose employees could genuinely connect to—“helping first responders answer the call”—to integrating teams across multiple acquisitions and countries, this conversation explores what it really takes to scale culture intentionally.George also dives into the practical side of embedding organizational health into daily operations through leadership cascades, recognition systems, storytelling, and values-driven communication that moved beyond posters and mission statements. A must-listen for leaders managing growth, acquisitions, remote teams, or culture transformation while trying to keep people connected to meaningful work.
S6E7: Go first Go Last
How do great leaders prepare for and run effective offsites? In this episode, Keith and James break down the principle of “Go first, Go last,” showing how leaders can set the tone with vulnerability and clarity, create space for real discussion, and step in at the end to drive decisions.They share practical techniques for signaling decision confidence, encouraging honest dialogue, avoiding influencing the room too early, and balancing the dual role of participant and facilitator.While centered on offsite preparation, these insights apply to any team setting—helping leaders build alignment, foster better conversations, and drive more decisive outcomes.
S6E6: Building a High-Performance Leadership Team with CEO of FHI Ryan Wall & guest host David Hoyt
In this episode of the Org Health Advantage podcast, Keith and James sit down with Ryan Wall, CEO of FHI, to explore his leadership journey in a multi-generational, family-owned business and the role organizational health has played in its evolution. He shares how FHI grew from a labor provider into a broader supply chain solutions company, navigating rapid growth and shifts in its business model while staying grounded in its foundation of "Hard Work Done Right".Ryan outlines the team norms that reshaped how the leadership team operates, including “Team One” and “Giddy Up,” and explains the company’s strategic anchor of “Lead from the Heart,” which guides decisions through service, care, and measurable impact. The conversation also highlights the influence of his father, the company’s founder—a visionary, high-intensity leader—and how Ryan has developed his own leadership style by bringing greater clarity, structure, and intentional vulnerability.Along the way, he addresses key leadership challenges while offering practical insights on building aligned teams through clear norms, structured meetings, disciplined decision-making, and well-defined purpose, values, and strategy.
S6E5: How Clarity Holds an Organization Together with CEO of Vari Jason McCann and guest host Jeff Gibson
Growth doesn’t break companies—lack of clarity does.In this episode, Jason McCann, CEO of Vari, shares how the company scaled rapidly and how organizational health became the key to navigating both rapid growth and major disruption. From defining core values to leading through crisis, this conversation reveals how clarity and culture drive long-term success.He also dives into what it really takes to lead at scale—from maintaining alignment across teams to consistently reinforcing values when pressure is highest.A must-listen for founders, executives, and anyone building teams in high-growth environments.
S6E4: What Gets in the Way of The Five Behaviors?
What really gets in the way of high-performing teams?In this episode, Keith and James unpack the Five Behaviors of Cohesive Teams—and more importantly, the common habits, fears, and cultural patterns that prevent teams from actually living them out. From a lack of vulnerability and avoidance of healthy conflict to unclear decision-making and weak accountability, they explore why teams struggle and how to move forward.If you’re a leader or team member looking to build stronger trust, have better conversations, and drive meaningful results, this episode will challenge you to lean into the discomfort that real teamwork requires.
S6E3: Is it Time to Revisit Your Organizational Clarity?
Clarity is the stabilizing force inside high-performing organizations — but it must reflect what is authentically true about the business and the team leading it.In this episode, Keith and James explore the six critical questions of organizational clarity and, more importantly, when it’s time to revisit them. While a company’s core purpose and values should represent its enduring DNA, even those foundational elements can drift, feel inauthentic, or lose their practical impact over time. Meanwhile, strategy, priorities, and roles must be revisited more frequently as markets shift and organizations evolve.We break down:The 6 essential clarity questions every leadership team must answerWhich elements should rarely change — and which should be reviewed regularlyHow to tell when your purpose or values are no longer authenticWhether you're a CEO, founder, or executive leader, this conversation will help you diagnose clarity erosion before it turns into organizational confusion.Because clarity isn’t permanent — but disciplined clarity builds enduring organizations.
S6E2: Becoming a Leader of Leaders, with guest host Alan Millard
Being a leader is about responsibility.Being a leader of leaders is about restraint.In this episode, we explore why the most effective CEOs stop executing — and start designing the conditions for others to lead.Leadership expert Alan Millard breaks down what it truly means to become a leader of leaders, from why micromanagement limits growth to how great CEOs shift their focus toward the future and intentionally “do themselves out of a job.” You’ll learn how to delegate at the mission level, balance execution with strategy and organization-building, and build resilient teams that thrive without constant oversight. If you’re a founder, CEO, or senior leader ready to step out of the weeds and into real leadership, this episode is for you.
S6E1: Business First, Family Always: Inside the Emotional Systems That Make—or Break—Family Companies with Andrew Keyt
In this episode of The Org Health Advantage, Keith Hadley and James Felton sit down with Andrew Keyt for a candid conversation on what really makes family businesses thrive—or unravel. From founder-to-sibling-to-cousin dynamics to the hidden “hats” people wear, Andrew reveals why most family enterprises don’t fail from strategy—they fail from unresolved relationships. You’ll hear how healthy governance creates clarity, how leaders earn credibility in the “successor’s curse,” why dividends can mask deeper emotional stories, and how to balance “business first” decisions with “family always” commitment.
S5E16: When the CEO Just Gets It. with Bobby Herrera and guest host Cody Thompson
What does it look like when a leader truly owns the health of the organization he or she leads?In this episode of The Org Health Advantage, hosts James Felton and Keith Hadley sit down with Bobby Herrera, CEO of Populus Group and author of The Gift of Struggle. Bobby shares his unforgettable “bus story”—a simple act of kindness that shaped his life and company’s mission—and reveals how purpose and story can transform an organization. Joined by Cody Thompson, COO of Table Group the conversation dives into why trust is the most important business metric, how storytelling fuels growth and clarity, the power of rituals like the carabiner tradition and the Sherpa Award, why onboarding should feel like being welcomed into a community, & lessons on consistency, humility, and building cultures that last generations.Whether you’re a CEO, team leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with wisdom on leading with heart and creating workplaces where people can truly ascend the mountain.
S5E15: "The Most Important Thing We Don't Focus On"
Most exec teams obsess over the rally cry—what’s most important right now—and then breeze past the everyday measures that keep the business healthy. In this no-guest deep dive, Keith Hadley and James unpack Standard Operating Objectives (SOOs): the vital signs of your organization. Learn how to pick the right 6–10 SOOs, balance leading vs. lagging indicators, tie them to your strategic anchors, and run a fast red/yellow/green weekly rundown that surfaces what matters without drowning in slides. If you want meetings that drive focus—not reports—this one’s for you.
S5E14: Story of Transformation: Trust, Tough Conversations, & The Future of Work with LiveRamp CEO Scott Howe & guest host Nate Nielson
In this episode of The Organizational Health Advantage, hosts James Felton, Keith Hadley, and guest host Nate Nielson sit down with Scott Howe, CEO of LiveRamp, for a candid conversation on leadership, team health, and navigating growth in a fast-moving industry. From his early days at Microsoft to leading one of the world’s top data collaboration companies, Scott shares hard-earned insights on building trust, embracing accountability, and fostering simplicity in complex environments. You’ll hear stories about shrinking a leadership team to make decisions faster, the power of repeating a clear strategy until it sticks, and why confronting tough truths unlocks progress. Whether you’re a CEO, team leader, or aspiring changemaker, this episode offers practical wisdom on building stronger, healthier organizations where trust and clarity fuel results.
S5E13: "Smart" VS. "Healthy": The Real Competitive Advantage in Leadership
Being a "smart" team isn't enough. In this episode of The Organizational Health Advantage, Keith Hadley and Gordon Blocker dig into the healthy side of a business. Do leaders truly buy in to the problems associated with politics and confusion? If not, they won’t find the motivation needed to embrace the hard work of organizational health. Keith and Gordon share real-world stories and offer practical insights for unlocking lasting competitive edge.
S5E12: "Decomplexifying" Strategic Planning with guest host Joyce Schaefer
If you want to bore, confuse or overwhelm someone, just talk about Strategic Planning! In this episode we are joined by fellow PC Joyce Schaefer to attempt to “decomplexify” the notion of Strategic Planning into its most basic parts – what questions we need to answer, how to document it and keep it on the forefront of our minds as leaders so that we put ourselves in the best position to realize our goals!
S5E11: The Messy Matrix
Matrix organizations promise efficiency and innovation—but often deliver confusion and dysfunction instead. In this episode, Keith Hadley and James Felton are joined by UK-based consultant Sophie Dummer to unpack the paradox of the “messy matrix” and how, when grounded in organizational health, it can amplify agility and effectiveness rather than amplifying chaos. Together, they explore the key reasons organizations adopt a matrix structure, the layers of complexity it introduces, and the common dysfunctions they encounter with clients. Most importantly, they outline five essential practices for making a matrix thrive: cultivating self-awareness, leading with vulnerability and empathy, leaning into hard conversations, influencing without formal authority, and aligning around the greater good.Whether you're leading within a matrix or considering a shift in structure, this episode offers a candid, practical, and hopeful lens for navigating complexity with clarity and purpose.
S5E10: Story of Transformation: “Your HR group probably isn’t strategic enough!” with Joyce Shaefer
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Joyce Schaefer to the podcast—someone who has truly lived out the evolving identity of HR professionals and the strategic power they can bring to the table. In this conversation, we dive into how HR leaders can move beyond traditional administrative roles and step confidently into positions of influence and impact. Joyce makes a strong case for seeing HR professionals as business leaders first, HR leaders second, reflecting a broader shift toward deeper integration within the business.Together, we unpack the importance of clarity and communication, what it really means to have a seat at the table, and the often-overlooked role of HR as a coach and leadership developer. Joyce also shares how HR can act as a stabilizing, strategic force in talent management—and how vital that becomes in moments of change or crisis. It’s a candid, insightful, and energizing conversation about what HR leadership looks like at its best—and what it means for the future of work.
S5E9: Story of Transformation: Meeting Silence is Corridor Violence; Org Heath Lessons with the ""Podfather"" Rich Arundel, & guest host Joe Kay
Rich Arendel of Visa with guest host Joe Kay: Dubbed, the “Pod-Father” and carrying the title of “Chief Evangelist” when Currency Cloud which was acquired by Visa in 2021. Rich tells his incredible story of carved out a unique role as an internal champion of organisational health. Working with cross functional go to market “pods” to help drive clarity and cohesion and ensure the most strategic decisions were executed well across all levels of the organization. Learn how to unlock capabilities and a line effort through his unique story – and the meaning of “meeting silence or corridor violence”.
S5E8: The Case for Vulnerability
In this episode, James and Keith go deep on the Case for Vulnerability. Having seen firsthand the transformative power of vulnerability, they share why teams that can be unguarded with one another consistently outperform those that cannot. Vulnerability accelerates the identification of issues, clears the path to more effective problem-solving, and unlocks access to a wider range of ideas. More than that, it gives people the freedom to be fully human within a team—fostering trust, authenticity, and stronger connections. Join them as they explore how embracing vulnerability isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage.
S5E7: Sustaining Org Health Over Time: Jon Brady, President of Midtown Athletic Clubs
Keith interviews Jon Brady, President of Midtown Athletic Club. Driven by a commitment to inspire others to transform their lives, Jon has championed the creation of an Athletic Club made true third space—a place where people are seen as human first through authentic interaction. As Jon often says, “Whatever we do, let’s do it on purpose.” In this episode, he shares the pivotal leadership decisions that reshaped Midtown Athletic Clubs into an Org Health powerhouse, as well as recalls some golden stories from his journey with Table Group. We go deep on team size, meeting cadence, company purpose and values and leaning into a clear strategy that truly differentiates Midtown in the eyes of their members.
S5E6: The 5 Temptations of a CEO
In this episode, James and Keith dive into Patrick Lencioni’s first book, The Five Temptations of a CEO. Described as “temptations”, these leadership pitfalls are common, easy to succumb to, and often hard to recognize—but not impossible to overcome. Together, we unpack the destructive impact of choosing status over results, popularity over accountability, certainty over clarity, harmony over productive conflict, and invulnerability over trust.
S5E5: Story of Transformation Matt Salamone with guest host Dan O'Brien
In this episode, Keith and guest host Dan O'Brien sit down with Matt Salamone, CEO of HRD Aerosystems. From packing boxes at 8 years old to being promoted to CEO, Dan has grown up with this company, and discusses with us how he has learned to step into difficult conversations by leading with vulnerability, overcoming silos of work within the company, and how Organizational Health has equipped him too step up to embrace the work of a leader.
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: Working Genius con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!Link: En la mesa con Julio González Podcast
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: Las Cuatro Disciplinas con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!Link: En la mesa con Julio González Podcast
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: 5 Disfunciones of a Team con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!
S5E4: You’re not as focused as you need to be: With Jeff Gibson, Principal Consultant
In this episode, Keith and James interview Table Group’s Jeff Gibson, one of the original consultants. They dive deep on the discipline of being focused, exploring the concept of a Thematic Goal (Rally Cry): why a thematic goal is necessary, how it can unlock the performance of your team and how a good thematic goal can even help overcome burnout. We discuss the concept of OKRs, a common methodology used today, and compare/contrast them with Thematic Goals.
S5E1: Does this Translate Across Cultures? With Matt Lashbrook, Principal Consultant
Matt may hold a Table Group Consulting record—having applied the principles of Organizational Health from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage in 19 countries! In this episode, we dive into which concepts translate seamlessly across cultures—and which present challenges. Yet, no matter the location, every team of two or more people will face some level of dysfunction in their pursuit of shared results. Join us as we explore how to honor each organization's unique culture while building a cohesive team culture that brings out everyone’s best.
S5E2: Leading Through Reconciliation: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Healthy Teams with Matt Tresidder
In this episode, hosts James Felton and Keith Hadley welcome Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, to discuss his leadership journey, personal mission, and how these experiences shaped the development of Leadr, a software platform designed to provide scaffolding for leaders building healthy organizations.Matt Tresidder is the CEO and co-founder of Leadr, a software platform focused on developing healthy leaders and teams. Originally from New Zealand, Matt previously served as VP of Sales at Pushpay, where he experienced rapid growth from a startup to a company valued at $1.5 billion. His personal mission of "reconcile" drives his passion for restoring what work should be and helping leaders create environments where people love coming to work.
S4E15: Story of Transformation: Daniel Cowan with guest host Matt Lashbrook
Daniel Cowan has the unique joy of leading a diverse, multi-national, and multi-cultural team at Merck across APAC, facing both the challenges and rewards of uniting people from different backgrounds. In this episode, he shares his approach to leadership—treating individuals as unique human beings while fostering a shared purpose. Discover how he builds a cohesive team that collaborates to achieve meaningful results. His journey will inspire leaders at any level, and his secret to success might just surprise you!
S4E14: Story of Transformation: Jason Johnson, with guest hosts - Casey Thompson and Daniel Massick
In this episode, James Felton, Casey Thompson, and Daniel Massick are joined by Jason Johnson, CEO of Quick Quack Car Wash. Jason shares his journey, including the challenges of starting a new business, utilizing organizational health principles in making difficult decisions as a CEO, and the value of intentionally creating company culture by consistently driving the core purpose with actionable efforts rooted in mutual service. By setting high standards for character and execution, Jason has reimagined the carwash industry, creating a company culture that values smart, kind, and driven leaders. His ultimate goal is to build an organization that others look to for inspiration in culture and leadership—proving that kindness and a relentless drive to win can go hand in hand.
S4E13: The Leadr Advantage & Scaling Organizational Health - with guest Cody Thompson
Rolling out organizational health at scale is no small feat—it’s a challenge that many leaders underestimate. In this episode, we dive into how Table Group is tackling this issue by partnering with a company called Leadr to introduce the Leadr Advantage. Our COO, Cody Thompson, shares the story behind this initiative, exploring the reasons we embarked on this journey, the unique features of the platform, and how it’s designed to support leaders through meaningful transformation.https://www.leadr.com/table-group
S4E12: Kicking off 2025: Rediscovering Why We Lead - with guest Cody Thompson
In this episode, we reflect on the core question: Why do we lead? We’re joined by Cody Thompson, COO of Table Group, for a powerful discussion on what happens when leaders lose sight of their purpose. Leadership isn’t a perk or privilege—it’s a responsibility, and often a weighty one. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Lencioni’s book The Motive, we explore the importance of self-evaluation and resetting your mindset as a leader. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with authenticity and intention. Great leadership starts with service. Let’s lead well by serving well.
S4E11: Story of Transformation: Mark Weidick, with guest host – Jeff Gibson
Keith Hadley and Jeff Gibson discuss organizational health with one of Table Group’s first clients: Mark Weidick, CEO of LeaseCrunch. Mark shares his journey as a first-time CEO, through 20 years of using Table Group principles across several different companies and leadership roles. This episode underscores the value of proven frameworks – Core Values, Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Working Genius - in fostering a productive and fulfilling work environment. Mark shares insights on aligning the team around core values and a shared rally cry, as well as some of the challenges he faced when implementing org health principles.
S4E10: Middle Management - The Other Side of Decisions. With Rick Packer, Principal Consultant
In this episode, Keith, James and Rick Packer from Table Group go deep on the crucial role of middle management. They explore how CEOs and senior execs need to effectively engage and enroll the middle of the organization to drive any initiative forward and see the true impact of their decisions. Explore the why, the who and the how for leveraging the best thinkers and influencers in the organization.
S4E9: Story of Transformation and Book Launch: Mike McHargue, That's On Me
In this episode, Keith and James are joined by friend, colleague, and author, Mike McHargue. Mike’s first book was published over 6 years ago. His new release, That’s on Me, is an update for our post-Covid world with new stories from seasoned executives sharing their rookie mistakes. This book is the epitome of vulnerability based trust. The stories included are organized around 5 major mistakes: Allowing confusion, Failing to connect, Running truly awful meetings, Hiring too fast / firing too slow and Failing to give elicit feedback. These errors are common, but avoidable if you’re willing to learn from the mistakes of others.
S4E8: Story of Transformation: Jason Smith, with guest host – Joyce Schaefer
Transformation requires humility and open-mindedness. In this week’s episode, Keith is joined by colleague Joyce Schaefer and Jason Smith, CEO of True North Companies, a privately held insurance brokerage and professional services firm. Jason shares his journey as a new CEO and how his team embraced the values of being hungry, humble, and smart. Together, they’ve built a stronger foundation for growth and execution by using the right tools.
S4E7: Story of Transformation: Gary Gray and Alec Kinard, with guest host - David Hoyt
This week, Keith is joined by colleague David Hoyt and two Hall of Fame clients, Gary Gray and Alec Kinard – former and current CEO of Graydaze Contracting. Gary and Alec discuss how intentional they were with both the process and timing of transitioning leadership. They emphasize how careful consideration and planning led to a rare story of successful succession for the team at Graydaze.
S4E6: Story of Transformation: Guy Ironi, with guest host - Nate Nielsen
In this episode, James is joined by colleague and friend Nate Nielsen and their client, Guy Ironi. Guy, CEO of ColdTrack - the country’s largest cold and frozen e-commerce fulfillment platform, has experienced firsthand the importance of focus, alignment and trust on a team. His executive team was already filled with smart, competent individuals, but now they are running the company instead of just talking about it.
S4E5: Will the team that got you here, get you there?
Leaders often confront the need to make significant changes to the team's structure. This may be triggered by a change to the business definition or strategy, a change in focus, the departure of a key person or even the impact of rapid growth. In this episode, Keith and James explore a simple approach for making difficult decisions about the makeup of teams - org design, role definition and, of course, the personality and character of the person needed to fill that role.
S4E4: Story of Transformation: Janet Simpson, with guest host - David Hoyt
Fellow Table Group consultant David Hoyt and his client, Janet Simpson, join James to discuss the Org Health Journey Janet has undertaken as President of TVS Design. TVS is an award-winning architectural and interior design firm working on well-known building projects around the country. In this episode, Janet discusses creating an executive team; building trust and accountability on the team; developing team norms; and establishing the habit in their meetings of discussing and making decisions on the most important topics.
S4E3: Story of Transformation: Brian Schonbeck, with guest host - Casey Thompson
James is joined by colleague Casey Thompson and his client Brian Shonbeck, who has successfully built several thriving businesses. In this episode Brian shares: (1) His initial negative beliefs about business consultants; (2) The need to quickly scale knowledge and clarity when experiencing rapid growth; (3) Identifying and communicating Strategic Anchors so employees at every level can make consistently good decisions using the same filters the exec team uses; and (4) His unique “Roast Brian” Monday meeting.
S4E2: Story of Transformation: Len Finkle, with guest host - Bill Weingartner
In this episode, Keith is joined by good friend and colleague Bill Weingartner. Together they interview Len Finkle, CEO of Profisee - the fastest growing master data management company in the world. Len shares about the focus, resilience and consistency that it has taken in order to achieve growth, profitability and heightened employee engagement.
S4E1: Series Launch - Client Transformation
James and Keith are kicking off a new series all about Organizational Health Transformation. You'll hear stories of transformation from leaders and executives who have put in the work. It's more than just training, offsites, coaching or consulting - we’re going for Transformation!