Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Leadership Bits & Bytes Podcast, we sit down with Mary Gunther, Founder and CEO of The Social G Co, to talk about leadership, brand strategy, and building meaningful connections through social media.Mary shares insights from her experience leading a growing company and helping businesses clarify their message, strengthen their digital presence, and communicate with confidence. We discuss what effective leadership looks like today, how communication impacts culture, and why authenticity matters more than ever in business.If you are a business owner, executive, marketing professional, or emerging leader looking to grow your influence and lead with clarity, this conversation is for you.Watch the full episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpL_Das7c2Q__________________________________________________Learn more about Partners In Action:https://piabusinessconsulting.com/__________________________________________________Learn more about The Social G Co:https://thesocialgco.com/ __________________________________________________Support the show

Send a textAs we wrap up 2025, we’re sharing three standout podcast moments from the year with lessons on leadership, resilience, and innovation.First, Tico Duckett, founder of Ducket Brothers Distributing, reveals how his NFL career fueled his successful transition to entrepreneurship.AJ Fossell, Executive Director of the Community Food Club, shares her top tip for aspiring leaders and how to foster a culture of innovation.We end with Debra Bates of Meme’s Foundations and Choice Business Centers. Gain wisdom from her 30+ years as a West Michigan business owner and the philosophy that helped her weather the ups and downs.  We’re sure you’ll enjoy these highlights from the year and we wish you all best as you start planning for success in 2026!

Send a textSince the agency's founding, Kate Landis' goal has been to provide her clients with a source of stability. Through life-changing events, Kate and her team have provided peace of mind with the right insurance protection.  Kate also believes in the importance of giving back to the community.  Learn more at: https://www.thelandisagency.com/meet-teamLeadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong leaders and thriving teams.  Learn more at piabusinessconsulting.com

Send a textJen Schottke has been leading the West Michigan Construction Institute since its inception in 2022.  WMCI provides the training, knowledge, and national certification for students to have a well-paid, high-demand, and meaningful career in commercial construction and has experienced tremendous growth in its first few years.  Jen shares about their work and the perspective she maintains as a leader. Learn more about WMCI at https://www.wmcinstitute.com/wmci-faqs/Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong leaders and thriving teams.  Learn more at piabusinessconsulting.com

Send a textApril Wells, owner of Gauthier Family Home Care shares about the important services GFHC provides for seniors and others who need help to be able to stay in their homes.  Learn more at https://gauthierfhc.com/Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong leaders and thriving teams.  Learn more at piabusinessconsulting.com

Send a textOur guest is Milinda Ysasi, CEO of GROW.  In Part 2, Milinda shares her approach to leadership and tips for other leaders.Learn more at: https://archive.growbusiness.org/Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong leaders and thriving teams.  Learn more at piabusinessconsulting.com

Send a textOur guest is Milinda Ysasi, CEO of GROW.  In Part 1, Milinda shares GROW's mission and impact in the West Michigan community.Learn more at: https://archive.growbusiness.org/Leadership Bits & Bytes with Rhoda Kreuzer seeks to highlight the positive contributions of leaders from the West Michigan area.  Rhoda Kreuzer is President of Partners In Action, Inc. serving to create strong leaders and thriving teams.  Learn more at piabusinessconsulting.com

Send a textBincy Sines is the Owner and Director of Kumon, a center that helps students from preschool through high school succeed in math and reading.  In Part 2, Bincy discusses her approach to leadership and the skills that have helped her be a successful leader. Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textBincy Sines is the Owner and Director of Kumon, a center that helps students from preschool through high school succeed in math and reading.  Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textRhoda continues her conversation with AJ Fossel, focusing on how she leads as  Executive Director of Community Food Club, which provides an innovative and dignified approach to food security in Kent County, MI.  Part 2 Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textOur guest is AJ Fossel, Executive Director of Community Food Club, which provides an innovative and dignified approach to food security in Kent County, MI.  Part 1 of 2 Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textTico and Rhoda continue their conversation, talking about the importance of showing others what's possible, relationships, culture, delegating leadership, and casting vision.Learn more about Tico and his business enterprises at:https://duckettbrothers.com/

Send a textTico Duckett has been a Michigan business owner for 27 years, and before that played in the NFL.  He shares his leadership wisdom and insights, including lessons from sports he applies to running a business.  Learn more about Tico and his business enterprises at:https://duckettbrothers.com/Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textRhoda continues the conversation with Debra Bates, who has been a business owner in Grand Rapids for 30 years!  Debra owns Choice Business Center as well as Meme's Foundations. Learn more:https://www.choicebusinesscenter.com/ https://www.memesfoundations.com/ Leadership Bits & Bytes shares positive leadership stories from the West Michigan community.  Tune in each month to hear Rhoda Kreuzer, CEO of Partners in Action, interview inspiring leaders.

Send a textDebra Bates has been a business owner in Grand Rapids for over 30 years.  She shares her leadership wisdom and insights.Learn more:https://www.choicebusinesscenter.com/ https://www.memesfoundations.com/ Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textElena Elliott practice Family Law right next door to Partners In Action.  She shares her heart for helping families during challenging times, including the special area of Collaborate Divorce.  Listen in as she shares some tips for people navigating when and how to find an attorney and her tips for success.  Learn more at https://elenaelliottlaw.com/Leadership Bits & Bytes features Rhoda Kreuzer sharing positive stories of leaders making a difference in West Michigan.  Rhoda is CEO of Partners In Action, your partner in leadership development and human resources.

Send a textAndrea Owens, founder and owner of Hourglass Testing Solutions, shares her business journey with Rhoda Kreuzer on the latest episode of the Leadership Bits & Bytes podcast.  We appreciate Andrea's mission to help companies create safer workplaces and support team members. 

Send a textDomineca Montalvo serves as the Executive Director of New City Kids Grand Rapids, where she leads the team in their mission of "loving kids for change to create a community of Spiritual, Leadership, Academic, and Musical development."  Listen in to learn how this nonprofit is helping shape future leaders and have a profound impact in our community.  Learn more at:https://newcitykids.org/ 

Send a textLearn about an excellent opportunity for West Michigan businesses to network and talk directly with public purchasing entities.  Joins us on Weds. Oct. 16.

Send a textPaula Gleason-Zeeff is the Director of Purchasing at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).  She shares some updates about the reduced tuition at GRCC as well as campus improvement projects.Paula also shares her priority on partnering with members of the community as she makes purchasing decisions.  Finally, Rhoda Kreuzer & Paula discuss the upcoming "Meet the Buyer" event, an opportunity for West Michigan small business owners to connect with public purchasers, put on by WMPPA.  Leadership Bits & Bytes is a monthly podcast featuring the work of West Michigan leaders in episodes short enough to listen to on your commute.  The podcast is led by Rhoda Kreuzer, of Partners in Action, Inc.

Send a textAs CEO of TANDEM365, Teresa Toland works to build a culture that reflect the company's core values of compassion, collaboration, accountability and innovation.  Listen in as she shares her leadership journey.   is making a difference in the West Michigan community.

Send a textTeresa Toland serves as CEO of TANDEM365, a complex medical case management program with rapid response and in-home intervention capabilities.  Teresa leads a team of highly skilled nurses, social workers and community paramedics to help patients navigate the healthcare system and access the care they need.  Listen in to part 1 to learn more about how TANDEM365 is making a difference in the West Michigan community.

Send a textRhoda continues her conversation with Della Fetzer about the important work she is doing with Rebel Cultures. 

Send a textDella Fetzer is a plant biologist and founder of Rebel Cultures who takes an innovative approach to disease-free plant replication, with profound potential to impact horticulture, agriculture and forestry.  You'll enjoy hearing Della's mission and approach to helping people and plants.  Part 1 of 2.

Send a textRhoda's guest today is Carol Helsel, general manager of Third Coast Test and Balance (thirdcoasttab.com).Carol shares her passion for and the importance of balanced heating & cooling systems as well as her approach to leadership.

Send a textOn this second segment, Rhoda and Dr. Bobby continue to discuss how the community can work together to provide wholistic health solutions.  Learn more about the garden foundation at https://www.garden.foundation/Leadership Bits & Bytes is a podcast from Partners in Action, Inc. that strives to highlight the important work leaders are doing across West Michigan.  If you would like to be a guest or recommend someone as a potential guest, we would love to hear from you!  Reach out to [email protected] 

Send a textPart 1 of 2: Rhoda sits down to learn about Dr. Bobby's passion for health and his journey to transformational leadership in this field.  Learn more about the Garden Foundation at https://www.garden.foundation/Leadership Bits & Bytes is a podcast from Partners in Action, Inc.  We seek to highlight the important work leaders from West Michigan are doing.  If you'd like to be a guest or recommend a potential guest, we would love to hear from [email protected] 

Send a textRhoda chats with Alex Crow, branch manager at United Bank of Michigan, about all things leadership.  Learn more about United Bank of Michigan: https://www.unitedbank4u.com/

Send a textRhoda Kreuzer sits down with Scott Yockey, who founded and leads Hydroz.  Learn more about this company dedicated to helping people live better lives through pure water.  

Send a textRhoda discusses the importance of mental health and leading well in this field with Julia Williams, owner of Practical Solutions Counseling, PLLC.   Partners in Action, Inc. is proud to feature leaders from the West Michigan area who are making a positive difference in our community. 

Send a textRhoda Kreuzer sits down with Tyler from West Michigan Doors and Closet to learn more about how this business has grown since starting 4 years ago!Learn more about WMDC here:https://wmdandc.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTjjz15Rt6lbeua9OJcAc9LBypzs2j4z80cUnt-UUnXnE_G02jbkYmIaAoEqEALw_wcB

Send a textMirabel founded Motherland Cultural Connections in 2019 to bring people together using her unique passions .  Be inspired by her story of resilience and knowing her purpose.

Send a textRhoda Kreuzer sits down with Jessica Crosby to learn more about the thriving West Michigan business she started in 2018 with a passion to help homeowners love their space.  Learn more about Delight in Designs at https://www.delightindesigns.com/ 

Send a textRhoda Kreuzer sits down with Dirk Bakhuyzen to learn more about the work of Beyond26, which bridges the gap between local businesses and a community of  jobseekers through networking and advocacy.Learn how you can help find jobs for Adults with disABILITIES!  beyond26.org

Send a textLearn about the mission and growth opportunities that exist with the West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance!  Rhoda interviews Cal Brinks, Chairperson of WMPPA.Learn more at http://www.westmippa.org/