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Leadership Lowdown

Discover the stories behind the success with Leadership Lowdown, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of business leadership. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with an inspiring leader who shares their personal journey — the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Whether it’s navigating failure, seizing unexpected opportunities, or mastering resilience, these insights will empower you to lead with purpose and passion. Tune in and uncover the strategies, stories, and secrets that shape today’s most influential leaders. Leadership Lowdown — because every great leader has a story worth hearing.

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Personal Growth Growth Entrepreneurship Inspiration Leadership Business Education Self-Improvement Motivation Personal Development
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
19
Years Active
2025
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The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Diana Vowels, Co-Founder and COO of Pet Ortho Braces in Scottsdale, Arizona, reflects on the power of embracing generational differences in the workplace.


While her ge…

00:28:22  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Leading with Determination

Leading with Determination

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cause San Diego, shares her unique experience of raising children 24 years apart.


From becoming a mom at 19 to w…

00:33:29  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Empowering Teams for Success

Empowering Teams for Success

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jacquelyn Keenan, Director of IT Business Applications at Salt River Project, reminds us that leadership isn’t just titles and tasks—it’s about seeing and feeling the…

00:27:59  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
From Corporate Greed to Passionate Hustle

From Corporate Greed to Passionate Hustle

This week, we're with the incredible Tahera Christy—a force of nature who's a CEO, chemist, author, and coach—and she’s on a mission to bottle self-love through her business, Amour Propre.


💥 "You can'…

00:35:08  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Leadership Starts With Self-Charge

Leadership Starts With Self-Charge

This week, we’re diving deep with Aaron Velky—CEO, coach, and founder of Get Out of Your Own Way—who’s flipping the script on leadership.


💥 “If your team is stuck, you probably are too.”


Aaron and host…

00:32:41  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Harnessing Passion to Guide Your Decisions

Harnessing Passion to Guide Your Decisions

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Joshua Plummer, Co-Owner of Destination Baby Co., shares how his business turned into something more than just a service—it became a bridge for families to stay conne…

00:30:09  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Be The Best at Every Level

Be The Best at Every Level

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Ryan Flook, General Manager at FASTSIGNS On Central, shares how taking ownership of your mistakes isn’t just good leadership, it’s good business. Ryan explains why ac…

00:27:19  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Power of Judgement and Work Ethic

The Power of Judgement and Work Ethic

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Mark Baraghimian, CEO of First Impression Ironworks, shares his belief that in business and life, you’re either growing or you’re decaying—there’s no in-between.


Mark …

00:27:29  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
A Journey of Resilience and Determination

A Journey of Resilience and Determination

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Dave Martin, Owner of Dave’s Auto Repair, joins Jodi for an inspiring conversation about the importance of community and support. In this clip, Jodi reflects on how t…

00:34:53  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Designing Your Story: A Personal Eclectic Journey

Designing Your Story: A Personal Eclectic Journey

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Adrienne Hart, founder and principal designer at Modascapes Interior Design, opens up about the journey to finding her true calling. From career shifts to creative br…

00:31:23  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Building Heart-Centered Businesses

Building Heart-Centered Businesses

This week, David from Tri-City Transmission opens up about the power of relationship-first leadership—and how trust, transparency, and genuine connection have fueled his business success.


In a world w…

00:30:27  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Creating Magic From Nothing

Creating Magic From Nothing

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jodi Light, CEO of Shining Star Entertainment and lead vocalist of the Shining Star Band, talks about her personal leadership mantra: serve good for goodness' sake. S…

00:38:20  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Invest in People, Lead with Purpose

Invest in People, Lead with Purpose

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jeanne-Marie AlyGad, Director of T&D Statewide Delivery at Arizona Public Service, gets real about what leadership truly means. Spoiler: it’s not about titles or powe…

00:34:21  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
The Power of Truth in Business

The Power of Truth in Business

On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, John Komadina—Regional Sales Director at G&A Partners—opens up about trading corporate stability for the unknowns of entrepreneurship, and why taking the leap (even…

00:38:48  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Organizing for Psychological Safety

Organizing for Psychological Safety

Marilee Hixon, the "productivity specialist" behind Arizona Organized Solutions, joins Leadership Lowdown to reveal how strategic decluttering isn't just about tidying—it's a powerful path to profoun…
00:31:53  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Building a Multi-Generational Success Story

Building a Multi-Generational Success Story

When Dave Burns walked away from a career in finance to start a pest control company with just 43 customers, most people thought he was making a mistake.


Over 40 years later, Burns Pest Elimination is…

00:31:38  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Risking Nothing is Risking Everything

Risking Nothing is Risking Everything

Chris Sharfner | C & J Professional Cleaning Services


Chris shares his unconventional journey to entrepreneurial success, emphasizing the power of old-fashioned values, relationship building, and disc…

00:29:23  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
The Power of Partnership

The Power of Partnership

Rick Dircks | Dircks Moving & Logistics


Hear Rick's journey of building a successful business over 34 years, emphasizing the importance of trust, adaptability, and continuous learning.


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00:27:39  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
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