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Lead To Greatness Podcast
by Cedric Francis
Hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, and public speaker Cedric Francis, the Lead to Greatness Podcast helps leaders reach their greatest potential and together change the world. Over 20+ years of leadership experience. Whether you are leading a non-profit or for-profit corporation, you'll learn tips on leadership and business from some of the top leaders today.
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257. AI Can't Clone Character with Dave Behar and Cedric Francis
Dave Behar is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Executive Athlete of ION Network and Behar Brands, where he builds paradigm shifting networks, leagues, and brands in tech, media, sports, health, food & beverage. His innovative approach has powered brands that enable billions to connect and thrive and…
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256. You Are One Of A Kind with Mike Milligan and Cedric Francis
"Be One of a Kind." That's the mission driving Mike Milligan, Founder of 1.oak Financial, a dynamic virtual financial planning firm. Mike believes most people are unprepared to navigate Wall Street, insurance companies, and financial markets. As a result, they fall into one-size-fits-all…
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255. Making Your Mission Visible with Diane Strand and Cedric Francis
Diane Strand have been able to achieve successes and turn her passions into profits by leading with purpose and Helping One Person Everyday (H.O.P.E.). So much so that it's a foundation of everything she ever created at JDS Studio. While there's no such thing as overnight success, alongside her...
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254. Extraordinary Leadership with Greg Hoover and Cedric Francis
GREG HOOVER is a leadership speaker, advisor, and author of Lead Anyway: Ordinary You, Extraordinary Impact. His career spans more than 40 years across industries, including transportation, logistics, technology, real estate, and higher education, with over two decades in C-suite roles such as…
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253. Great Leadership Begins With Healing with Randy Lyman | Cedric Francis
Randy Lyman is a physicist, entrepreneur, and expert in emotional intelligence and service-based leadership. He built the American Dream from humble beginnings, eventually founding multiple 8-figure businesses, including an Inc. 500 company. He discovered that lasting success requires embracing…
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252. Connecting With The Right Audience with Christine Blosdale
Christine Blosdale is The Expert Authority Coach™ who helps entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, and thought leaders get seen, trusted, and paid for what they already know. She's an award-winning media personality and five-time #1 bestselling author with over 25 years expertise in broadcasting,...
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251. Great Companies Speak One Language with Lee Caraher | Cedric Francis
Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, is a widely acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, and wine and spirits brands in the country at many stages, from startups to mid-cap public,...
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250. The Power Of Your Unique Edge with Christian Flores | Cedric Francis
CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES was a refugee at 5. By 7, he had lived in 4 countries. By 21, he had witnessed a military coup in Chile, a civil war in Mozambique, and the fall of the Soviet Empire not in textbooks, but in person. By 25 a Master's in Economics, fluent in 4 languages, and a personal brand...
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249. Born Blind with 20/20 Vision with Patrick Engasser | Cedric Francis
PATRICK ENGASSER is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker. He began his career as a top sales representative for a Fortune 500 insurance company, earning "Top Account Closer" by his third year and later becoming a district manager. Patrick built…
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248. Selling Yourself In Integrity with Greogory Kovsky | Cedric Francis
Gregory Kovsky is the President & CEO of International Business Associates (IBA), the Pacific Northwest's oldest and largest business brokerage firm, established in 1975. With over 30 years of experience as a mergers & acquisitions intermediary, Gregory has personally facilitated over 300...
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247. Increasing Revenue In Your Business with Adam Povlitz and Cedric Francis
Adam Povlitz is the CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, where he is redefining what it means to lead in a blue-collar industry. Adam doesn't run a commercial cleaning franchise; he operates a technology company that happens to clean. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holder of an MBA from…
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246. Building Guaranteed Success with Griffin Brand | Cedric Francis
GRIFFIN BRAND served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2015 to 2023. His experience ranged from maneuvering tanks on the dusty trails of Fort Benning, GA, to advising senior leaders at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during his final deployment. Much of his service was spent in airborne...
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245. Mistakes of Using Artificial Intelligence with Nathan Strum | Cedric Francis
NATHAN STRUM is the CEO of Abby Connect, where he leads the company's mission to fuse human connection with cutting-edge technology. Under his leadership, Abby has evolved from a leading virtual receptionist service into a full-suite customer engagement platform offering AI-powered and human...
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244. Bankruptcy of Leadership with Fay Niewidomski | Cedric Francis
Fay Niewiadomski is an international, award-winning change management strategist and culture transformation consultant. She coaches and trains leading multinationals globally. As a strategic intervention and leadership coach, Fay has worked with leaders, CEOs, board members, presidents and...
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243. Building Lasting Sustainability with Erik Dodier | Cedric Francis
ERIK DODIER is a lifelong entrepreneur, EOS Implementer, and former CEO whose journey is defined by one core belief: the most meaningful success comes from playing the long game. Whether building a company, raising a family, investing in health, or redefining life after a major exit, Erik views...
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242. Mastering Communication with Julie Nise | Cedric Francis
Julie Nise is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. With more than two decades of combined corporate, entrepreneurial, and clinical experience, Julie brings a rare balance of empathy and practicality to her coaching. She has...
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241. Double Up Money Mastery with Gary Ashwort | Cedric Francis
Gary Ashworth is the founder of the Double Up Money Mastery Community, serial entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author and business writer. Gary has started, scaled, or backed more than 30 businesses - including taking businesses public and later selling one for 10x the float price. As a...
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240. Unleashed Leadership with Dr. Garland and Dorothy Wood Vance | Cedric Francis
Dr. Garland Vance and Dorothy Wood Vance, the visionary founders behind AdVance Leadership. In their early 20s when they were tasked with building a leadership development program. They knew very little about leadership, but what they lacked in expertise, they made up for in curiosity. They...
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239. Using AI to Work Less, Earn More, and Lead Better with Daniel Hindi | Cedric Francis
DANIEL HINDI is a founder, software engineer, and CXO with more than 25 years of experience turning ideas into multi-million dollar SaaS products. A US based entrepreneur with five successful exits, he has spent his career at the intersection of AI, automation, and building systems that scale....
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238. Leading From the Inside Out with Dr. Natalie Pickering and Cedric Francis
Natalie Pickering, PhD, is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who helps leaders trade performance pressure for authentic influence. For more than two decades, she has partnered with executives, founders, and teams across healthcare, education, startups, and global...
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237. Turning Ideas Into Impact with Barbara Salopek | Cedric Francis
Barbara Salopek is an innovation strategist, founder of Vinco Innovation, and adjunct lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School. With over two decades of experience, she helps organizations turn ideas into real-world impact through innovation strategies, culture-building, and hands-on leadership…
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236. Business StartUp From the GroundUp with Cameron Magee and Cedric Francis
Cameron Magee is the Founder & CEO of avad3, a national production company known for helping planners deliver flawless, high-stakes events and conferences. For more than 20 years, Cameron has been behind the scenes of some of the most visible events in the country-producing conferences, summits,...
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235. Building Sustainable Growth with Matt Glazer and Cedric Francis
MATT GLAZER builds things that matter. As a founder, nonprofit leader, and educator, he's spent his career helping individuals and organizations grow with purpose and integrity. From launching Progress Texas, the state's largest multi-issue advocacy group, to leading a major turnaround and pivot…
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234. The Big Beautiful Bill with Michelle Campbell | Cedric Francis
MICHELLE CAMPBELL was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and began her educational journey in South Dakota before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to continue her studies. During her academic pursuits, she launched a real estate investment firm, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial path....
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233. Global Impact in Action with Kurt Avery | Cedric Francis
Kurt Avery is the founder and president of Sawyer Products, a company at the forefront of innovation in outdoor protection and humanitarian aid. With a background in marketing for Fortune 500 companies and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Kurt launched Sawyer…
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232. The Next Generation Business Model with Sara Daw and Cedric Francis
Sara Daw is passionate about designing the future of work for C-level talent and organizations. As well as publishing the first research on the Access Economy for C-suite talent in her second book, Strategy and Leadership as Service, she is business owner and group CEO of The CFO Centre and The...
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231. Mastering Your Intentions with Bianci D'Alessio | Cedric Francis
Bianca D'Alessio as a powerful guest for your podcast to talk about how to achieve enduring success. Star of HBO Max's acclaimed series, Selling the Hamptons, she's one of the top real estate brokers in New York, a global speaker, and the author of the new book, Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices...
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230. Boost Your Sales Engagement Strategies with John Donelly | Cedric Francis
John Donnelly serves as the Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, a company dedicated to community enrichment and financial empowerment. Passionate about leadership development, John focuses on fostering growth and achievement through speed, service, and synergy. He believes...
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229. Creating A Great Culture with Justin Long | Cedric Francis
JUSTIN LONG is an author, podcast host, and the hospital administrator for Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, which he owns with his wife, Dr. Erica Lacher. Known for fostering a strong culture of learning and mentorship, their clinic has helped shape the careers of many future veterinarians....
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228. Building A Brand Of Gratitude with Chris Bilyk | Cedric Francis
Chris Bilyk is the founder and CEO of State of Gratitude, a purpose-driven lifestyle brand focused on recovery, intention, and building community. He is a recovering drug and alcohol addict who turned his own sobriety journey into a movement that empowers others dealing with addiction by offering...
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227. Breaking Free Of Financial Sabotage with Michelle Campbell | Cedric Francis
MICHELLE CAMPBELL was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and began her educational journey in South Dakota before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, to continue her studies. During her academic pursuits, she launched a real estate investment firm, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial path....
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226. Thriving In Competitive Markets with Nicolas Breedlove | Cedric Francis
Nicolas Breedlove is a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of NVB Playgrounds, a company dedicated to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive play spaces that bring communities together. With over a decade of experience in the playground industry, Nic has revolutionized how schools, parks, and...
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225. How Great Leaders Inspire Action with Kash Rocheleua | Cedric Francis
KASH ROCHELEAU served as the chief financial officer for Icon Foods soon moving into the CEO role (as of May 10, 2024). She oversees the financial operations, reporting, and compliance of these organizations, as well as drives their growth and profitability. She has a strong background in legal...
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224. The Strength Of True Followship with Jim Matuga | Cedric Francis
JIM MATUGA, founder of InnerAction Media and author of the new book Humble Influence: The Strength of True Followership, is on a mission to spark a conversation about the overlooked power of followership. In a world obsessed with leadership, Jim flips the script showing how everyday people, not...
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223. Creating Massive Impact in Your Business with Luke Mickelson | Cedric Francis
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in my Town — that is the mission driving Luke, the Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit building and delivering beds for kids in need. What started as a holiday project in Luke's garage is now a life-changing initiative helping 250,000+ kids, who have...
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222. Critical Decision Making Skills with Dr. Linda Henman | Cedric Francis
Dr. Linda Henman is an advisor, speaker, coach, and author or coauthor of 11 books. She founded Henman Performance Group, a leadership consulting firm that works with C-suite leaders from organizations like Avon, Emerson Electric, Estee Lauder, Kraft, and Tyson Foods. Her work with executives is...
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221. Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Self Doubt with Marc Wolfe | Cedric Francis
Marc A. Wolfe is an executive coach, podcast host, and consultant with 25 years of Fortune 500 experience across healthcare, retail, finance, nonprofits, and entertainment. After witnessing talented executives sabotage their own success with self-limiting beliefs, Marc wrote YEAH, BUT… Cut…
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220. EOS: The Ultimate Game Changer for Explosive Business Growth with Will Watrous | Cedric Francis
WILL WATROUS is passionate about helping teams achieve their biggest goals. With experience leading four companies ranging from 3 to 250 employees, he understands the challenges of business ownership firsthand from making payroll to navigating key hires. In his last company, working with over 200...
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219. Reset Your Mind Reset Your Life with Bri Seeley | Cedric Francis
Bri Seeley is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 18 years of business experience, renowned for her dynamic presence as a TEDx speaker and award-winning entrepreneur. With over 100 podcast appearances, Bri has become a pioneering voice in redefining success for ambitious high achievers. As a...
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218. Building and Maintaining a Successful Business with Eric Fiegoli | Cedric Francis
Eric Fiegoli co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. Since its inception, he has played a pivotal role in providing finance, operations, and strategy support to more than 50 growth-stage companies. His expertise is centered on helping companies scale by offering strategic guidance and operational support,...
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217. Unlock Real Advertising Results with Skip Wilson | Cedric Francis
Skip Wilson's journey in advertising, creating DRAFT Media Partners, an advertising execution company that now serves over a hundred clients across four locations. As a bestselling author and the host of "The Advertising Podcast," Skip Wilson continues to make his mark in the advertising world.…
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216. Everyone Wins: Negotiating A Win-Win Outcome with Frank Carone | Cedric Francis
Frank Carone is an attorney, public affairs strategist, and founder of Oaktree Solutions, a venture consulting firm specializing in government relations, crisis management, and business development. A former Chief of Staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Frank is also the co-author of Everyone...
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215. The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership and Life with John D. Marvin | Cedric Francis
John D. Marvin is a visionary entrepreneur, acclaimed columnist, and influential leader dedicated to empowering others to unlock their full potential. As President and CEO of Texas State Optical, John has cultivated a thriving business network while spearheading initiatives in health and wellness...
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214. Elevating Your Online Presence in 2025 with Jenna Capozzi | Cedric Francis
Jenna Capozzi is a veteran creative producer and award-winning marketing strategist with over 30 years of experience scaling brands and building loyal audiences through compelling content and strategic positioning. As the founder of Capozzi Productions, Jenna spent over a decade producing...
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213. Proactive Team Building with Kelli Lester | Cedric Francis
Kelli Lester is the Co-founder and Partner of Onyx Rising, a consulting firm specializing in transforming individual, team, and organizational behavior. With more than two decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and change management, Kelli is passionate about fostering...
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212. Speaking Like a High Performance Leader with Jimmy Cannon | Cedric Francis
Jimmy offers a fresh and unique perspective on topics like public speaking anxiety by blending voice work with anxiety management strategies. As a voice and public speaking coach, Jimmy Cannon belief is simple: whether you're speaking or singing, your voice is your most powerful tool. The key...
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211. Transformative Leadership for Social Impact with Tom Ulbrich | Cedric Francis
Tom Ulbrich, a dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and CEO of Goodwill of Western New York. With a decades long background in both for-profit and non-profit leadership. He brings a data-driven, entrepreneurial approach to solving systemic challenges. He's helping individuals build generational wealth...
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210. The Ultimate Guide To Team Building with Hugh Massie | Cedric Francis
Hugh Massie is the Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International – the Behavior and Money Insights Company. Hugh's purpose is to empower people worldwide to optimize the alignment of their natural "hard-wired" talents and financial behaviors to make quantum leaps for creating an...
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209. How to Build a $400 Million Real Estate Portfolio with Palmy Kitti | Cedric Francis
Palmy and Nancy Kitti are apartment syndicators, entrepreneurs, and educators with big dreams and a $400 million multifamily apartment portfolio. They teach real estate entrepreneurs how to raise MORE money for their deals, while guiding them toward building wealth, achieving financial security,...
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208. Unlock the Secrets to Time, Money, and Purpose with Dr. Sharon Spano | Cedric Francis
Dr. Sharon Spano is an Executive Coach who helps high-impact leaders uncover hidden barriers to success and fulfillment. With a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, Sharon blends science and personal development to guide CEOs, consultants, and entrepreneurs toward radical growth. She's the…
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Hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, and public speaker Cedric Francis, the Lead to Greatness Podcast helps leaders reach their greatest potential and together change the world. Over 20+ years of leadership experience. Whether you are leading a non-profit or for-profit corporation, you'll learn tips on leadership and business from some of the top leaders today.
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