Life in the Leadership Lane

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Welcome to “Life in the Leadership Lane” where Bruce Waller is talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in their communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there? Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

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June 4, 2026Episode 26220 min

262. Bruce Waller shares Six Lessons to celebrate 60 years on Life in the Leadership Lane!

May 27, 2026Episode 26143 min

261. Chris Wollerman, Chief Executive Officer on Life in the Leadership Lane! Inspiring Cultures!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Chris Wollerman, CEO, Inspire Software…How did Chris get started in his career and what ledhim to leadership? What inspired Chris to develop a best places to work culture?When did Chris “find his lane” in his career?What does Chris share about applying skills to learning?What does Chris share about leadership development?What does Chris share about strategic planning?What does Chris share about OKR’s?What advice does Chris share to help others in the workplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Chris:“There is a shift when you move from a status meeting to adevelopment meeting.”Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Email Chris Visit Inspire SoftwareLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

April 27, 2026Episode 26041 min

260. Jill Konrath, Pivotal Moments on Life in the Leadership Lane: What’s Really Possible!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Jill Konrath, a widely recognized leader in the business world. Author of her newly released “Pivotal Moments: The Springboard to New Possibilities”… Jill focuses on navigating life’s turning points when the status quo is no longer viable or desirable, yet the future is unclear. It’s filled with ideas for making the most of these times. Jill is also the author of multiple sales books and writes a weekly called “What’s Really Possible”:How did Jill get started in her career and what ledher to writing books and leadership? When did Jill Find Her Lane in her career?What does Jill share about her book “Pivotal Moments”?What does Jill share about the question “what do youreally want”?What tips does Jill share about designing your plan?What does Jill share about volunteer leadership?What advice does Jill share about being on anadventure?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources:Favorite quote from Jill:“I’ve had no failures in life, but I’ve had a number of valuable learning experiences.”Connect with Jill on LinkedInVisit Whats Really PossibleLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTree Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

April 18, 2026Episode 25942 min

259. Kristen Diggs, Chief Human Resources Officer on Life in the Leadership Lane: Building Community!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Kristen Diggs, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer, San Diego Youth Services, and President of San Diego SHRM 2026!How did Kristen get started in her career and whatled her to HR and Leadership? When did Kristen Find Her Lane in her career?What does Kristen share about “showing people” the business value? What does Kristen share about leadership? What does Kristen share about “collective care”? What tips does Kristen share about volunteer leadership? What advice does Kristen share to help others in theworkplace and in community? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources:Favorite quote from Kristen:“My success is my peoples success.”Connect with Kristen on LinkedInLearn more about San Diego Youth ServicesVisit San Diego SHRMLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

April 1, 2026Episode 25847 min

258. Sterling Edwards, Lead Pastor, Lakeshore Church on Life in the Leadership Lane!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Sterling Edwards, Lead Pastor at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Lake Dallas Texas, Author of multiple books including Sentiments and Stories of a Struggler and His Savior, Unbecoming, Jesus Can, and Hope is a Person, …and has a passion for church planting.How did Sterling get started in ministry and whatled him to leadership? What does Sterling share about coincidence?When did Sterling “find his lane”?What does Sterling share about setting a vision?What does Sterling share about defining success?What does Sterling share about church attendance?What does Sterling share about 2 Samuel 7:18?What advice does Sterling share to help others inthe workplace?and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Sterling:“People have to know that we love them, many times before they can ever hear the message that God loves them.”Email Sterling at LakeshoreVisit Lakeshore Baptist ChurchLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

March 27, 2026Episode 25747 min

257. Njsane Courtney, Vice President Human Resources on Life in the Leadership Lane: My Friend in HR

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Njsane Courtney, Vice President Human Resources at American Bureau of Shipping, KeynoteSpeaker, and Podcast Host - My Friend in HR.How did Njsane get started in his career and whatled him to HR and leadership? What does Njsane share about embracing careerexperiences?What does Njsane share about “finding his lane”?What does Njsane share about building influence?What does Njsane share about standing out as a leader?What does Njsane share about hosting My Friend in HR podcast? What does Njsane share about workplace burnout?What advice does Njsane share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources:Favorite quote from Njsane:“Stay true to what it is that gives you fire and passion” Connect with Njsane Courtney on LinkedInWatch and Subscribe to My Friend in HR PodcastLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

March 14, 2026Episode 25635 min

256. Troy Ashby, President, Benchmark Search Group on Life in the Leadership Lane: Beyond The Ledger

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are andwhat are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Troy Ashby, President, Benchmark Search Group and Host Beyond The Ledger Podcast. How did Troy get started in his career and what ledhim to leadership? What does Troy share about the current market?What does Troy share about “finding his lane”?What does Troy share about building trust? What does Troy share about standing out?What does Troy share about AI in recruiting?What does Troy share about hosting Beyond The Ledgerpodcast? What advice does Troy share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources:Favorite quote from Troy:“I love what I do. I learn so much from people I talk toevery single day.”Connect with Troy on LinkedInVisit Benchmark Search GroupCheck out Beyond the Ledger Podcast and subscribe!Learn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

February 12, 2026Episode 25532 min

255. Sheila Benavides, Corporate Relocation and The Great Big Relo on Life in the Leadership Lane!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Sheila Benavides, Account Manager, Cartus, and North Texas Relocation Professionals Vice President.How did Sheila get started in her career? What was the quote Sheila shared by her dad?When did Sheila Find Her Lane in her career?What does Sheila share about turning challenges into opportunities?What does Sheila share about relocation ahead?What does Sheila share about the Lone Star Summit?What does Sheila share about creating a great attendee experience?What advice does Sheila share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions.Interview resources:Favorite quote from Sheila:“Being vulnerable builds you up and makes you stronger.” Connect with Sheila on LinkedInLearn more about The Lone Star Relocation Summit Learn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon) Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

February 9, 2026Episode 25440 min

254. Elizabeth McCormick, Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Keynote Speaker on Life in the Leadership Lane

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and former President National Speakers Association North TexasHow did Elizabeth get started in her career? What led Elizabeth to become a US Army Black Hawkhelicopter pilot? What does Elizabeth share about her latest book “Credibility Factor”?What does Elizabeth share about AI and how it’s changing business?What does Elizabeth share about her press releasethat led her to major TV interviews? When did Elizabeth Find Her Lane in her career as a keynote speaker?What advice does Elizabeth share that she learned her dad? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Elizabeth:“If you keep focusing on the next step, the next motion, the next thing, eventually you are a lot further along.” Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedInVisit Elizabeth’s website to learn more Order Elizabeth’s latest book “Credibility Factor” now.Learn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change yourGPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

February 3, 2026Episode 24937 min

253. Sandy Michelet, Vice President of Human Resources, and Author on Life in the Leadership Lane!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Sandy Michelet, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Vice President Human Resources at Sparkhound, Speaker, Author “My Family Tree Stops With Me: A Guide to Purpose and Possibility”, Champion for Childless Women, and former SHRM Louisiana State DirectorHow did Sandy get started in her career? When did Sandy Find Her Lane in her career? What does Sandy share about her book “My Family TreeStops With Me? What does Sandy share about lessons learned whilewriting her book? What does Sandy share about starting a Facebook community to share stories? What tips does Sandy share to connect and helppeople feeling alone?What advice does Sandy share to help others in theworkplace? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Sandy:“I feel like I have the ability to impact change.” Connect with Sandy on LinkedInLearn more about World Childless WeekOrder Sandy’s book My Family Tree Stops With Me – A Guide to Purpose and PossibilityLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce’s books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the WorkplaceFind Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company