The Failure Gap podcast is hosted by Julie Williamson, Ph.D., the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Julie delves into the critical space between agreement and alignment - where even the best ideas falter without decisive action. Through candid conversations with a diverse mix of leaders, this podcast explores both the successes and failures that shape the journey of leadership. Featuring visionary leaders from companies of all sizes, from billion-dollar giants to mid-market innovators, to scrappy start-ups, The Failure Gap uncovers the real-life challenges of transforming ideas into impactful outcomes. Tune in to learn how top leaders bridge the gap and drive meaningful progress in their organizations.
At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together …
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Matt Leta, CEO of Future Works, about the intersection of AI and innovation in business. They discuss Matt's journey as a seria…
In this conversation, Michelle Prince shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a bestselling author and the CEO of Performance Publishing Group. She discusses the common barriers people…
In this conversation, Harvey Johnson, CEO of PBMares, shares his journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of alignment between personal and professional goals. He discusses the challenges of…
In this conversation, Matthew Pine, CEO of Xylem, shares his insights on leadership, alignment, and the challenges of organizational transformation. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture…
In this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with April Whitson, VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge. They discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping workp…
In this conversation, Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis shares her journey from being an obstetrician-gynecologist to the CEO of Craig Hospital, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to opportunities and nav…
In this conversation, Cyril Peupion shares his journey from a corporate leader to the founder of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB), emphasizing the importance of learning effective work habits. He disc…
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Richard Giles shares his unique journey from studying English literature to becoming a group finance director. He emphasizes the importance of passion in leadershi…
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Jon Marcus shares his journey from a successful corporate career to launching Rose Sisters Chips, a family business centered around a cherished tortilla recipe. He…
In this episode of The Failure Gap, Dr. Martine Cannell shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a self-care strategist, emphasizing the importance of self-care for women over 40. She discus…
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Sonya Weisshappel shares her journey as a professional organizer and author of 'Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer.' She discusses the importance of moving from agre…
In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Monica Radulescu, a Learning Consultant at TELUS, about her journey to leadership, the importance of overcoming fears, …
In this conversation, Julie Williamson and Jo Aidroos explore the journey of leadership, the challenges faced in navigating personal and professional growth, and the importance of moving from mere ag…
In this episode, Julie Williamson speaks with Ken Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Layer 10, about his leadership journey, the importance of alignment in business, and the intersection of technology and…
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson speaks with Katie Jarek, a Global Business Strategist and Consulting Director, about her career journey, the challenges of swimming the English Ch…
In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Rob Ripp, founder of Fintelligent, about the importance of financial clarity for entrepreneurs. Rob shares his journey from co…
In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Dana Sednek, an expert in digital transformation. They discuss Dana's journey in leadership, the importance of a learning mind…
In this conversation, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Dallas Olson, Chief Commercial Officer at NetApp, about his journey to leadership and the importance of navigating the gap between agreement …
In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie speaks with Hilary Blair, CEO and co-founder of Articulate, Real and Clear. They discuss the journey of navigating the space between agreement and al…