Episodes
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Ep. 36 – Leading with Integrity in High-Stakes CRE Transactions
Commercial real estate decisions are rarely just about the property. They are about goals, timing, financing, relationships, and the long-term future clients are trying to build. In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Carla Magee, Senior Commercial...
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Ep. 35 – Rethinking Employee Healthcare Costs with Brian Tschetter
Rising healthcare costs can put serious pressure on a business, but employers may have more options than they realize. The first step is understanding where the money is actually going.In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Brian Tschetter of Arizona...
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Ep. 34 – Turning Strategy Into Results with Teri Hill
trong strategy means very little if leaders cannot turn it into action. The real challenge is keeping people aligned, focused, and ready to adjust before momentum stalls.In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Teri Hill, executive advisor and founder of...
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Ep. 33 - Building a Firm Around Trust, Flexibility, and Service
In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Alex Ramon, Managing Partner at Ramon Design Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, communication, and building a firm around trust, flexibility, and service. From leaving a 27-year corporate career to creating a...
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Ep. 32 - When Technology Exposes the Real Problem
In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Marc Saries of Partner Systems to talk about the connection between IT, leadership, and business growth. From identifying the real issue behind technical problems to helping teams adapt as systems become more...
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Ep. 31 - What Coaching Taught Me about Business Leadership
Leading a growing business requires more than good ideas. It requires clear systems, adaptable leadership, and the ability to use technology without losing sight of the people doing the work. In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Merl Martin, Founder…
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Ep. 30 - Leading through Burnout, Growth, and Real Responsibility
Leading a caregiving team requires more than strong operations. It requires empathy, consistency, and the ability to support people doing emotionally demanding work every day. In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Kimberly Mitchell of Home With Help to...
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Ep. 29 - Powerless to Powerful: Law Marketing that Works
In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Gary Johnson for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to market a law firm with intention, clarity, and results. From redefining what “marketing” actually means for attorneys, to breaking down the...
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Ep. 28 - Plan the Perfect Exit: How to Sell a Business
🎙️ In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Jennifer Armstrong — business broker and advisor with Transworld Business Advisors of Phoenix — for a clear-eyed conversation about what it takes to exit a business intentionally and successfully. From...
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Ep. 27 - Lessons in Leadership with Monica May-Dunn
In this episode, Monica May Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow & Financial, reflects on two years of The Practical and Positive Leadership podcast. Each guest over the past two years has brought something meaningful to the table—and now, Monica shares her own insights. This grounded reflection explores...
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Ep. 26 - The Key to Momentum in Business
In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Chip Higgins — author of The Bizzics Way and founder of Bizzics — for a dynamic conversation on what it really takes to lead with clarity, momentum, and integrity through seasons of change. From unpacking the…
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Ep. 25 - Business in Transition
In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, host Monica May Dunn sits down with Karl Frye, Principal at Frye Practice Sales, to explore what it really takes to lead with integrity through major transitions. From guiding medical, dental, and veterinary professionals through the emotional...
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Ep. 24 - The Leadership Lens: Capturing Authenticity
In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Karianne Munstedt, Founder and CEO of Strategic Impact Partners, to explore the vital role of visibility in leadership. Karianne, a seasoned expert in executive photography and visibility strategy, shares how...
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Ep. 23 - The Truth Behind Company Culture
In episode 23 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with nationally recognized speaker and culture strategist Stephanie Angelo to unpack the power of intentional workplace culture. As the creator of Ethiture® and the innovative board game Company Culture, Stephanie…
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Ep. 22 - Commercial Real Estate in the West Valley
In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn talks with Bobbie Lorraine Mastracci, CCIM, Designated Broker and Founder of Phoenix West Commercial, about leadership, mentorship, and navigating Arizona’s evolving commercial real estate market. From empowering others in a...
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Ep. 21 - Psychology Meets M&A: Negotiating with Heart
In episode 21 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica welcomes a guest who's reshaping how we lead through high-stakes decisions—Paloma Goggins, mergers & acquisitions attorney and founder of Nocturnal Legal. From Big Law boardrooms to Main Street business deals, Paloma shares the unfiltered...
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Ep. 20 - Turning Adversity Into Opportunity
In episode 20 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica welcomes a guest who's redefining the recipe for entrepreneurial success—Bennett Maxwell, the powerhouse behind the wildly disruptive cookie empire, Dirty Dough. From high-stakes ventures to viral growth, Bennett shares the raw, real…
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Ep. 19 - Growing, Adapting & Letting Go
What do you do when the next chapter of your leadership journey demands something different? In this candid conversation, Monica May Dunn sits down with Joe Cusack, Managing Director of Northern Arizona Business Brokers and former global sales leader at Microsoft and Cisco. With a career spanning...
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Ep. 18 - More Than Management: Coaching, Culture & Company Growth
In this episode, Monica sits down with Rachel Platt, founder of PLATTinum Consulting, to unpack the real issues leaders face behind closed doors: burnout, disengagement, culture cracks, and hiring misfires. Rachel doesn’t just talk theory—she brings battle-tested strategies from the front lines…
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Ep. 17 - Mastering Leadership: Confidence, Competence and Networking
In this episode, Monica sits down with Bradley Scott, a commercial real estate and business broker with a legal background, to discuss the leadership skills required to guide complex, high-value transactions. Bradley has spent years advising clients on multi-million dollar business sales,...
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Ep. 16 - The Human Side of Leadership
In this episode, we delve into the importance of trust and credibility in leadership with Rick Shapiro, President and CEO of The Wheatley Group and author of Hope Never Dies. Rick shares how his ability to build strong, trusting relationships has been a cornerstone of his success across vastly...
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Ep. 15 - Encourage, Elevate, Lead
In this month’s episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, host Monica May-Dunn sits down with Lauren Turner, a wardrobe clothier at Tom James Company, to explore powerful lessons from the book The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Lauren and Monica discuss: -...
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Ep. 14 - Good to Great
This month, Ryan Armstrong, President of Transworld Business Advisors Phoenix, joins host Monica May-Dunn for an insightful exploration of James Collins' groundbreaking book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t. Discover powerful strategies and timeless principles…
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Ep. 13 - Building Resilience: Mind-Body Wellness Strategies for High-Performing Leaders
In this month’s episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Kathleen Gramzay, founder of Kinessage LLC and an expert in wellness and transformation. She joins our host, Monica May-Dunn, to discuss insights from her book, Release Your Pain, Expand Your Life,...
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Ep. 12 - One Yellow Brick
In this month’s episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we welcome Melissa Swader, author of One Yellow Brick: Wizardly Tips to Empower Building Your Empire. Monica and Melissa dive into how to build a personal brand that stands out, navigating the challenges of a crowded…
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Ep. 11 - The Obstacle is the Way
In this month’s episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we welcome Kathleen O'Brien Thompson, founder & president of Professional Punch Marketing. Monica and Kathleen dive into Ryan Holiday’s book The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph…
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Ep. 10 - How To Turn Pro
In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we welcome Tara Brown, a Healthcare Architect by day and Transformational Life Coach by night. Monica and Tara explore Steven Pressfield’s book Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work, discussing its...
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Ep. 9 - "The Bajaro Method" Optimizing Your Space For Success
In this episode, our guest Barbara Kaplan and host Monica May-Dunn explore the mastery of optimizing your environment for success and how design impacts leadership. This episode delves into topics surrounding the Bajaro Method, created by Barbara Kaplan, which emphasizes personal transformation...
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Ep. 8 - Developing the Leader Within You
In this episode, our guest Susan McCall and our host Monica May-Dunn, explore the mastery of leadership subtleties and the development of dynamic team environments through a shift in mindset. This episode delves into leadership topics outlined in John Maxwell’s book, Developing the Leader Within...
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Ep. 7 - The Infinite Game
In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we are welcoming Elyse Gonzales, Vice President SBA Lending at Live Oak Bank. Monica and Elyse explore Simon Sinek's "The Infinite Game," delving into its relevance and application to leadership dynamics within the…
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Ep. 6 - Navigating Leadership & Team Dynamics
In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Annette Anderson, the President of Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation. With a friendship spanning over two decades, Monica May-Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow, sits down with...
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Ep. 5 - Positive Leadership
This month our guest is Amapola Judd-Shimp, Vice President Of Partnerships SVCC. In this episode, we explore the transformative principles outlined in "The Power of Positive Leadership" by John Gordon. Join us as we delve into the profound lessons and strategies that can empower leaders to…
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Ep. 4 - Working Genuis
We're thrilled to have Nancy Padberg as our special guest this month! Nancy will be sharing her insights and experiences centered around Patrick Lencioni's book "6 Types of Working Genius". Join us as we explore the transformative power of identifying your working genius. In this episode we…
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Ep. 3 – Hungry, Humble & Smart
Join us as we speak to Chuck Wimmer, Owner of Business Brokers of Arizona. In this episode, we discuss the three traits author Patrick Lencioni says a good team member must possess in his book “The Ideal Team Player”. What it means to be a hungry team player How you can encourage your team to…
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Ep. 2 – What Fuels You? Motivation and “Doing the Impossible”
This month we are joined by Elaine Szeto, the EVP/Chief Innovation Officer & Founder at Integro Bank. In this episode, we look at how you can build a positive team based on the book Doing the Impossible by Patrick Bet-David: How Being enthusiastic gets people motivated How knowing your why fuels...
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Ep. 1 – Building Positivity: The Energy Bus
In this episode, with our guest Lisa Riley from Delta Business Advisors, we discuss 5 topics from The Energy Bus by John Gordon: How Being positive, not only makes you better it makes everyone around you better. Why Lead with Optimism How to Engage in relationships with your team How being...
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CEO of Arizona Escrow & Financial, Monica May-Dunn speaks to industry leaders to get their thoughts and advice on team management and what it takes to be a positive, successful leader.
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