Interviews

Donato Tramuto on the Power and Impact of Compassionate Leadership: Revisiting an interview

August 1, 2024

Donato J. Tramuto is widely recognized for his commitment to social change and transformational leadership in healthcare innovation that led The New York Times to deem him “a global health activist.” He is the former CEO of Tivity Health®, Inc.…

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Revisiting an Interview of Kristi Hedges

July 31, 2024

Kristi Hedges is a leadership coach, speaker and author. In her 20-year career working with leaders to help them communicate more effectively she’s encountered every personality type imaginable, yet remains more than a little passionate that anyone can learn presence.…

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A Conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick: Revisiting a Delightful Interview

July 26, 2024

  Nathaniel Philbrick is a leading authority on the history of Nantucket Island. His In the Heart of the Sea won the 2000 National Book Award. Sea of Glory (2003), is about the epic U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842. Mayflower: A Story of Community, Courage, and…

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Mark Goulston: Part 2 of an Interview by Bob Morris

June 13, 2024

In his career as an organizational consultant, relationship counselor, and hostage-negotiation trainer, Mark Goulston has found what works, consistently, to reach all kinds of people in any type of situation. In his book Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving…

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Mark Goulston: Part 1 of an Interview

June 10, 2024

This interview of Mark Goulston continues to be among the most popular of all my posts because, if anything, his insights are more valuable now than they were when the two parts of the interview were first posted. * * *…

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John Lowry on Negotiation Skills That Are Most Effective: An interview by Bob Morris

October 22, 2023

John Lowry is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, business consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States.…

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James Burstall on The Flexible Method: Part 2 of an Interview by Bob Morris

August 6, 2023

James Burstall is a forward-thinking leader. He is passionate about ideas and talent. He trained as a journalist, then producer director. As Executive Producer, his credits include Mormon Love on Facebook, award-winning feature film An Englishman in New York starring…

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James Burstall on the Flexible Method: Part 1 of an Interview by Bob Morris

July 30, 2023

James Burstall is a forward-thinking leader. He is passionate about ideas and talent. He trained as a journalist, then producer director. As Executive Producer, his credits include Mormon Love on Facebook, award-winning feature film An Englishman in New York starring John…

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Joey Havens on How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Workplace Culture: An Interview by Bob Morris

July 12, 2023

Joey Havens, CPA, currently serves HORNE as a partner focused on leadership development. He joined HORNE in 1984 and previously served as executive partner from 2012 to 2021, leading more than 1,800 team members to build the Wise Firm while…

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Brad McLain on designing transforming experiences: An interview by Bob Morris

July 9, 2023

Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership. He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Director of Corporate Research at…

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