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Business Leaders of America Podcast

Business Leaders of America Podcast

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 Business leaders from across America sharing their personal journeys and experiences with existing and emerging leaders of America, offering insights into their paths to success.2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Dr. Thomas Krause - Chairman and Co-Founder of Krause Bell Group

    Dr. Thomas Krause - Chairman and Co-Founder of Krause Bell Group
    May 13 2025
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned safety leadership expert Dr. Thomas Krause, a pioneer in the field of organizational safety, culture change, and decision making. With over four decades of experience advising leaders across industries, including NASA in the wake of the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy, Tom shares eye-opening insights into how leadership decisions, not just worker behavior, often set the stage for safety breaches. We explore how unsafe practices can quietly become the “new normal” in organizations, why upward communication is so difficult yet essential, and how improving safety culture can drive better business outcomes. Tom also unpacks some of the most exciting innovations happening right now through his work with Krause Bell Group, and offers advice for emerging leaders who want to make safety and culture central to their leadership strategy. If you're looking to build a stronger, safer, and more performance-driven organization, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Co-founder and Chairman of Krause Bell Group • Founder and former Chairman of Behavioral Science Technology, Inc. (BST), conducting over 2,300 consulting projects in 60 countries • Over 45 years of experience in organizational safety, leadership, and culture • Led post-tragedy safety culture change initiative for NASA following the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster • Authored six books and over 50 published articles on safety, leadership, and culture change • Co-authored “Measurement as Performance Driver” with Peter Pronovost, published in the Journal of Patient Safety • Articles published in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA TODAY, Chief Executive, Safety Science, and more How to connect with Dr. Thomas Krause • https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-krausekbg/ • https://krausebellgroup.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/krause-bell-group/posts/?feedView=all • https://www.amazon.com/If-Your-Culture-Could-Talk/dp/B0D9ZNYZND/ Show Notes [1:32] Thomas shares what first sparked his interest in organizational safety and leadership, and how that early passion laid the foundation for his pioneering work in the field. [3:53] A look into how unsafe practices can quietly become part of company culture, and what leaders should watch for to recognize when the “new normal” may actually be putting people at risk. [7:04] Examining how leadership decisions, despite good intentions, can inadvertently lead to unsafe practices, with powerful lessons learned from consulting with NASA in the wake of the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. [10:56] Why many companies hesitate to engage external experts for safety improvements and what holds them back from seeking transformative support before a crisis forces change. [13:20] The barriers that make upward communication so challenging within organizations, and actionable steps leaders can take to create a culture where honest feedback flows freely. [16:26] Impactful strategies leaders can use to actively engage their workforce, boosting safety outcomes while also driving overall business performance. [22:24] The challenge of measuring cultural transformation and which key indicators truly reflect meaningful progress inside an organization. [28:40] The new and innovative initiatives Krause Bell Group is leading that he's most excited about, advancing the future of safety culture through fresh strategies, tools, and approaches. [34:10] How listeners can connect, learn more about Krause Bell Group, and get a copy of If Your Culture Could Talk [34:38] A powerful piece of advice for emerging business leaders on how to prioritize safety and culture from day one and why it’s essential for long-term success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Susan Kennedy - Chairman and CEO of Cadiz Inc.

    Susan Kennedy - Chairman and CEO of Cadiz Inc.
    May 6 2025
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Susan Kennedy, Chairman and CEO of Cadiz Inc., a trailblazing leader whose career spans high-impact roles in both public service and the private sector. Susan served at the highest levels of California government, including as Chief of Staff to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Cabinet Secretary to Governor Gray Davis. Today, she’s at the helm of a mission-driven company working to solve one of the most urgent challenges of our time: equitable access to clean water. We talk about her remarkable transition from public service to leading one of California’s most ambitious water solutions companies, and how that shift has shaped her leadership and vision. Susan shares how Cadiz is tackling the urgent challenge of equitable access to clean water, leveraging innovative infrastructure, partnerships, and bold long-term planning. We also get into how her political experience has helped navigate California’s complex regulatory landscape, and how Cadiz is uniquely positioned to deliver on its mission with both the technology and funding to back it up. If you're interested in how leadership, policy, and innovation converge to solve real-world challenges, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Chairman and CEO of Cadiz Inc., a publicly held natural resources company focused on sustainable water and agricultural projects. • Served as Chief of Staff to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and as Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Gray Davis, leading policy, legislative strategy, and crisis management at the highest levels of California state government. • Negotiated landmark, multi-billion-dollar investments in California’s water infrastructure, including an $8 billion agreement to restore the San Francisco Bay Delta ecosystem. • Named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business” for her innovative work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and public policy. • Served as Communications Director for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, acting as the Senator’s senior advisor on media, public affairs, and political strategy. • Served as Vice President and Senior Advisor at Lyft, providing guidance on regulatory strategy and public policy engagement during a time of rapid expansion and innovation. • Serves as an Advisory Board Member for GrubMarket Inc., a fast-growing food technology company focused on building a more efficient and equitable food supply chain. How to connect with Susan Kennedy • https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpkennedy/ • https://cadizinc.com/ Show Notes [1:38] Susan shares what motivated her transition from public service to the private sector and how that shift has shaped her leadership approach. [4:38] As Chairman and CEO of Cadiz, she discusses tackling the clean water crisis and how leading a mission-driven company shapes her vision of success. [6:42] How political ties and experience at the highest levels of state government have played a key role in advancing Cadiz's water infrastructure projects in California's complex regulatory landscape. [9:34] The scale of Cadiz's impact and how the company is helping local communities with its water infrastructure solutions. [14:49] Discussing the capital-intensive nature of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in water systems, and how Cadiz is positioned financially to support its current initiatives and future growth. [18:51] How Cadiz defines and measures success in the near term, including the key benchmarks and metrics being used to track progress across its major water infrastructure projects. [24:00] How listeners can stay connected, learn more about Cadiz’s mission, and follow the company’s future developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Hugh Massie - Founder and Executive Chairman of DNA Behavior International

    Hugh Massie - Founder and Executive Chairman of DNA Behavior International
    Apr 29 2025
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Hugh Massie, Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International, a true pioneer in connecting human behavior to financial decision-making and business leadership. We explore Hugh’s journey from a successful career as a CPA and wealth manager to launching DNA Behavior, and leading the movement toward a more people-centered approach to life, business, and finance. Hugh shares insights on the behavioral traits that separate good entrepreneurs from great ones, and introduces the concept of the “BeFi Economy,” a new vision for the future where behavioral finance drives better decision-making, stronger relationships, and more sustainable success. We also discuss the incredible impact of Boys Without Fathers, a nonprofit Hugh co-founded to help young men overcome the challenges of growing up without a father figure and become powerful leaders in their own right. Throughout the conversation, Hugh brings a wealth of wisdom from decades of leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven work, all centered around his mission to help maximize their potential and achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International, a leading behavioral data analytics company. • Titan 100 CEO, recognized for leadership and innovation • Behavioral Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience in behavioral finance • Author of six books, including Financial DNA, Mastering Your Money Energy, and Leadership Behavior DNA • Pioneer in behavioral finance and the creator of the BeFi (Behavioral Finance) Economy • Co-founder of Boys Without Fathers, a nonprofit that supports young men growing up without fathers • DNA Behavior's platform serves over 3.25 million people annually across 125 countries. How to connect with Hugh Massie • https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmassie/ • https://dnabehavior.com/ • https://boyswithoutfathers.org/ • https://www.amazon.com/stores/Hugh-Massie/author/B083G46281?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b954bdf1-214e-4764-8b83-48a81717a9b7 Show Notes [1:41] Exploring the early days of Hugh’s career and what sparked his journey from CPA and wealth manager to founding DNA Behavior International. [18:00] The biggest behavioral trait that separates good entrepreneurs from great ones, based on years of coaching and collaboration with a wide range of leaders. [27:18] Breaking down the concept of the new “BeFi Economy,” what it looks like, and why it’s essential to the future of finance and entrepreneurship. [40:16] the inspiration behind Boys Without Fathers and the powerful transformations taking place in the young men who go through the program. [46:38] Sharing which of the six books Hugh authored on behavioral leadership and financial decision-making he believes is most urgent for leaders to read today, and why. [48:45] How to connect with Hugh, learn more about DNA Behavior International, and pick up all of his books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins

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