The Front Porch - Stories of Grit and Growth

Every business leader keeps score somewhere — revenue, deals closed, team performance. But what happens when that scoreboard becomes your identity? In this episode, we unpack the invisible pressure leaders put on themselves to perform, why tying self-worth to results is a trap, and practical ways to separate who you are from what you achieve. If you've ever felt like your last win (or loss) defines you, this conversation is for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LimeLily founder and CEO Twila Kaye (also known as Twila Hieselman) joins us to break down how she navigated a major business strategy pivot — from running a corporate gifting company to reshaping its direction for long-term growth. We dig into the signals that told her it was time to pivot, how she rallied her team around a new vision, the mistakes she avoided (and the ones she didn't), and what founders should know before making a similar leap. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or executive weighing a strategic pivot, this conversation offers a real, tactical playbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Front Porch, Dennis and Jay dive into why organizational change is one of the hardest challenges leaders face. From fear of the unknown to communication breakdowns, shifting expectations, and the natural resistance people have when routines are disrupted, they unpack the human side of change. With real-world leadership insight and honest conversation, they explore how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty, build trust, and create buy-in without losing the culture that made the organization strong in the first place.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.