Follow the Leaders

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Follow the Leaders explores the minds, lives and experiences of inspiring leaders who share their heart and wisdom with those they lead as they find the balance with also living their behind-the-scenes, every day lives. Episodes are hosted by entrepreneur and educator, Jamie Gale. Listeners will hear from many types of leaders - business leaders, non-profit leaders, community leaders, thought leaders and even youth leaders - as they share their stories, insights and strategies for success.

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November 18, 2024Episode 3718 min

37: A System for Leading through Change

Change is the only constant. In this episode, Jamie Gale offers listeners guidance for leading through times of change. Jamie suggests important things to keep in mind and explains the “C’s of Change” system for leaders to utilize for successful transitions. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followthelea

November 4, 2024Episode 3636 min

36: Business Growth through Connection with Kate Miller

Jamie Gale is joined by Kate Miller, President and CEO of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce. Jamie and Kate discuss the chamber's role in fostering business growth in a small city, effective business practices and the value of connection within the entrepreneurship and non-profit community. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Kate Miller: Middleton Chamber of Commerce Mission Workforce Alliance Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

October 21, 2024Episode 3550 min

35: The Value of a Vibrant Community of Women-Owned Businesses with Molly Fish

Jamie Gale welcomes Molly Fish, owner of Lake City Books, an independent bookstore in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Molly shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the unique community space she has created, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Jamie and Molly discuss the value of the supportive community of local female entrepreneurs in Madison and the experience of taking risks that pay off in business ownership. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Molly Fish: IG: @lakecity.books Website: www.lakecitybooks.com Resources: Dane County Farmer’s Market Episode - Follow the Leaders Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

October 7, 2024Episode 3446 min

34: When Business and Personal Relationships Overlap with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui

Jamie Gale talks with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, whose work focuses helping married entrepreneurs achieve business success without compromising their relationships. This episode covers helpful strategies to implement when business relationships overlap with personal connections and guiding principles for reducing and navigating interpersonal conflict specific to situations when our collaborators are also our friends or family members. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui: IG: @ThrivingInTandem Website: https://marriedentrepreneur.co/ftl Resources: Tandem Book Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

September 23, 2024Episode 3312 min

33: Three Messages that have Shaped My Year

Jamie Gale shares three messages that have become mantras for her this year in her work and in her life that have improved her experience leading her company and programs and shares how they have impacted her and offers listeners perspective on how they can implement these approaches. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

September 9, 2024Episode 3242 min

32: Impact Driven Entrepreneurship with Nick O'Brien

In this episode, Jamie talks with impact-driven entrepreneur Nick O'Brien about his career in community-focused initiatives and the creative economy in Wisconsin. Nick discusses how he connects creatives with resources, his transition from a sports journalism career, and the challenges of balancing impact-driven work with financial sustainability. Host: Jamie Gale Production: Lit Path Studios Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Nick O’Brien: LinkedIn Resources: Nick’s Article on Interviewing Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

August 26, 2024Episode 3142 min

31: The Balance of Tenacity and Harmony for Leaders with Jeff Eschliman

In this episode, Jamie Gale speaks with Jeff Eschliman, an executive coach with 30 years of experience who comes from a military and corporate leadership background. Jeff shares about his 'Zen for Success' model for leaders and gives listeners practical strategies for finding harmony in their work. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Jeff Eschliman : Website: www.jeffeschliman.com Resources: The Strangest Secret Video Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

July 29, 2024Episode 3047 min

30: Building Up to Brick and Mortar Business Success with Therese Merkel of Tricky Foods

In this episode, Jamie Gale talks with Therese Merkel, founder of Tricky Foods, a charcuterie and cheese board company that has rapidly grown into a thriving brick and mortar business. Therese shares her journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Jamie and Therese discuss how passion and mindset impact the bottom line in in a business and how finding excellent team members and a supportive peer community change the trajectory of what is possible when leading a company. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Therese Merkel: IG: @trickyfoods Website: www.notsotrickyfoods.com Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

July 15, 2024Episode 2939 min

29: How Creativity Saves Lives and Saves Businesses: Dan Steininger

In this episode, Jamie Gale interviews Dan Steininger, an experienced business leader, author, and CEO, who shares invaluable insights on leadership and creativity. Dan offers listeners five helpful steps to help with problem-solving and discusses his transformative work in innovation and his strategies for tackling challenges in both professional and personal realms. He offers practical tips on fostering creativity, brainstorming, and making effective decisions. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Dan Steininger: Website: https://dansteininger.com Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

June 24, 2024Episode 2844 min

28: Supporting Urban Development by Coordinating Street Vending: Meghan Blake-Horst

In this episode, Jamie Gale talks with Megan Blake-Horst, Street Vending Program Coordinator for the City of Madison, Wisconsin. Megan shares how her career evolved from owning multiple successful businesses to moving into her role in city government. Meghan shares how she uses her background to balance compliance with city policies and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Megan also discusses her approach to leadership, providing insight into navigating unexpected changes and on being clear in communication to be effective. Host: Jamie Gale Producer: Jamie Gale Music: Shane Ivers Connect with Jamie: IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠ Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠ LinkedIn Connect with Meghan Blake-Horst: IG: @streetvendingmadison Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod