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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 28 MIN

What Top Performers Do Differently

from THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage · host Meridith Elliott Powell

With Special Guest: Steve Bonar, EVP, Conklin Company Most leaders coast once they earn the title. The ones who build lasting teams — and lasting results — never do. In this episode, Meridith sits down with Steve Bonar, Executive Vice President of the Conklin Company, to talk about what it actually takes to lead, sell, and grow when the pace of change is relentless and uncertainty is the only constant. Steve has spent 25 years developing entrepreneurs and leading large sales organizations inside one of the most relationship-driven industries in business. His perspective is practical, proven, and direct. What you will take away from this conversation: Why "systems permit ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results" — and what that means for how you build your team The mindset shift that separates leaders who fold under pressure from those who drive performance through it Why obstacles are not blocking your road to success. They are the road. How to keep your people motivated and focused when uncertainty keeps escalating The rearview mirror principle — and why most leaders are looking in the wrong direction If you are leading a team, building a business, or trying to find your footing in a marketplace that will not hold still, this episode delivers the strategies you need to stop managing uncertainty and start leveraging it. Connect with Steve Bonar: conklin.com

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