11. Wisdom, Kindness, and Leadership That Transforms with Skip Lineberg

This week on Unfiltered Leadership, Lindsay sits down with Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast, lifelong learner, mentor, former CEO, and one of the most grounded and kindest leaders you will ever meet.Skip has recorded more than 130 wisdom conversations and believes that true leadership is built through curiosity, humility, and kindness. Together, Lindsay and Skip explore the wisdom that shapes us, the lessons that transform us, and the courage it takes to stop living for others' opinions.In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, they dive into: What it means to live today, not someday How to stop being a football of others opinions Why wisdom is earned in the messy middle The power of grief, presence, and letting sorrow do its work How leaders build fullness from the inside out Lessons from Skip’s mentor, John Wells Jr., including the phrase that changes every meeting How kindness becomes a legacyThis is an episode for anyone craving grounded leadership, meaningful stories, and permission to live in alignment with your values. Pour a mug, settle in, and enjoy this rich conversation.About Skip Lineberg:Skip Lineberg learned business, management and marketing at General Electric. He parlayed that experience into the founding of marketing communications firm, Maple Creative, where he led the firm as CEO and Chief Creative Officer from 2001 to 2010. He presently works for Vandalia Health as its digital strategy manager.Skip is an Honors Program graduate of West Virginia University (B.S. Industrial Engineering) and the GE Management Institute at Crotonville.Skip is co-author of the book, “Effective Immediately – How to Fit In, Stand Out and Move Up at Your First Real Job.” Published by Random House in 2010, the book is in its third printing. He’s also the founder and host of the popular show “The Main Thing Podcast.” Skip publishes a monthly newsletter offering wisdom lessons and stories for personal-growth oriented subscribers.While podcasting is his passion, Skip’s purpose is teaching. He views every role and opportunity from the perspective of a coach and mentor.He resides in Charleston, West Virginia with wife Lisa and two college-aged children.http://TheMainThingPodcast.comAbout your host: Lindsay YellinLindsay Yellin is an executive leadership coach, dynamic speaker, and certified ACC and CPCC who helps high-achieving creative leaders trade fear for possibility and self-doubt for self-trust. A former advertising executive, she has led in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and knows the challenge of staying connected to oneself while leading others.✨ Book a Coaching Chemistry Call with Lindsay: ⁠https://calendly.com/yellin-coaching/chemistry-call?month=2025-11⁠✨ Get your espresso shot of leadership insight, join the Grounds for Growth newsletter: ⁠https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowth⁠