What Leaders Want

Join What Leaders Want Host Jay Delling for this episode where Jay interviews Lori Robertson, the dynamic speaker and coach to women leaders. Lori believes effective leadership requires effective communication. Those who can communicate effectively are seen as leaders. They’re people we are influenced and inspired by, love to do business with, enthusiastically refer and choose for leadership roles.Conversely, poor communication skills can undermine individual and organizational success. And for women, the impact is even greater.The good news? Communication skills are just that…skills. Everyone can learn to be a more effective, compelling communicator. Every leader must.That’s where Lori comes in. She empowers leaders to communicate with authenticity, credibility, clarity and confidence. Her mission is to amplify voices that inspire change and drive impact.In a world where communication is paramount, Lori helps leaders leverage their unique stories and insights raise visibility, grow personal brands while maximizing impact and results. Lori's approach blends motivational and instructional styles, making complex ideas accessible and actionable.Over the last 20 years, She has had the privilege of guiding individuals and groups to speak with confidence, leverage the power of story and cultivate the characteristics of leadership communication. It’s more than a job; it's a commitment to nurturing a community of confident, impactful leaders.What She Bring to Your Stage or Organization:Dynamic Keynote Speeches: Specializing in topics like leadership communication, the power of story for leaders and the value of cultivating a personal brand.Expert Coaching: Personalized 1:1 and group coaching for women leaders.Female Focus: While I speak to mixed groups as well, my passion is to help more women recognize the magic inside them and empower them with clarity and confidence to step up, speak up and shine.To connect with Lori, https://www.linkedin.com/in/loridrobertson/. Book an appointment with Lori, https://calendly.com/speakher-coach/connect?month=2024-09To connect with Conatus3 and Jay Delling, www.conatus3.com or email Jay at [email protected]

Join What Leaders Want Host Jay Delling and guest Ronen Olshansky as they discuss leadership and Ronen's story of how he became a leader. Ronen's diverse career has taken him all over the world and provided opportunities in most of the C-Suite roles. A Yale graduate that included a semester abroad at the London School of Economics translated into a start on Wall Street and Management Consulting. His entrepreneurial journey includes starting Cross Campus in 2012 which became one of the leading co-working and event hosting providers in Los Angeles. With 3,000+ members at 7 locations on the West Coast, Cross Campus was ground zero for the rise in LA tech. The opportunity to observe, advise, and occasionally invest in Cross Campus co-located startups was invaluable.In 2020, he began his coaching journey, learning from one of the greats - Keith Ferrazzi. Alongside Keith, he coaches teams at companies including Cisco and Intel, ultimately choosing to focus on high-growth private companies where the stakes are higher and the journey more interesting. Today, Ronen's focus includes: Team performance coachingMeeting optimizationDecision making frameworksLeadership developmentBusiness agileBusiness transformation / change managementTo reach Ronen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronenolshansky/, [email protected] connect with Conatus3 LLC and Jay Delling email Jay at [email protected] or visit Conatus3 LLC at https://conatus3.com/

Join Jay Delling, the host of "What Leaders Want", as he interviews leaders who share their leadership journey and best practices.In this episode, Jay interviews Erik Frankl, the Principal Consultant and founding partner of Purian LLC, a Southern California-based management consulting firm. Listen in as Erik shares 20+ years of executive leadership, uniquely leveraging his experience and education to help clients quickly optimize efficiencies, increase sales and ultimately achieve maximum sustainable growth.Prior to founding Purian LLC, Erik led several organizations ranging in size from 50 to 200 people. As a senior executive with the world’s largest chemical cleaning company, he managed budgets in excess of $50 Million. Throughout his career, he helped companies succeed by developing and implementing creative strategies, cultivating strong leadership, and nurturing enduring and profitable customer and client relationships. Frankl was conferred Masters’ degrees in both Business Administration and Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He is a licensed California and Tennessee realtor, avid golfer, passionate leader, and active in his local community church. Married for over 30 years, Kimberly and Erik reside in Costa Mesa, California and are the proud parents of four amazing daughters.

Join Jay Delling, Vice President of Implementation with Conatus3 LLC as he interviews Stewart Townsend on this episode of What Leaders Want. Stewart Townsend spent 20 years working in channel roles and has specialized in accelerating revenue at global SaaS companies through building and running indirect sales programs. Stewart's sole focus is working with SaaS companies who are at that point where they are looking at indirect sales channels, have inquiries from potential partners, and are uncertain about next steps. As a consultant, Mr. Townsend helps identify where to start, assessing their product to determine which sales channel and strategies make the most financial sense. Stewart also helps his clients deploy the chosen strategy to ensure success. His clients include organizations across the United States and the United Kingdom where he has also served as an interim CPO, CRO, VP Channel, or as an advisor to the founders. Stewart's a client centric consultant while working remote, on-site, part-time, full-time, short-term, or long term providing the flexibility his clients need to make their business successful and meet mutually agreed upon targets. Stewart also provides a channel-in-a-box service, and pre-built templates that you can use to start building out an indirect model now, with monthly support calls to drive implementation and mentoring.Connect with Stewart Townsend at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewarttownsend/ or

Join What Leaders Want host Jay Delling as he interviews Blake Robbins, a serial entrepreneur, and servant leader in the Branson, Missouri area. Blake is passionate about investing in people. He does that through developing and empowering his team, as well as investing in the community. He seeks to offer a different financial planning experience and spread joy through servant hearted leadership. He has surrounded himself with people who push him to be better every day. Join the podcast to learn more about Blake Robbins and what true servant leadership sounds like. To connect with Blake or his team, contact their office at 417-699-8015 or visit https://www.robbinsfg.com/.

Join What Leaders Want host Jay Delling as he interviews Kirk Elmquist, the Executive Director of the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District. Kirk's 34 years of experience in strategic marketing, sales, public relations, enhancing tourism, and leadership with major corporations and tourism destinations make for an interesting discussion. Kirk's enthusiasm is contagious and his servant leadership approach gets people working together to accomplish more for their communities.

jay Delling, host of What Leaders Want, interviews guest Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS. Tim is a physical therapist, owner and CEO at Spooner, an Arizona and Texas based outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine practice which continues to expand yearly. Tim opened Spooner in 1990 with the philosophy that every individual should be empowered with the knowledge and ability to achieve health through movement. Tim has deeply embedded the idea of clinical and conceptual motion into the vision and the culture of the organization, embracing motion as being healthy in all aspects. As a CEO and a physical therapist, Tim has a unique perspective from which to experience and solve the problem of the rising cost of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) for employers. A business owner since 1990, he watched his own company healthcare costs rise annually, directly affecting the company’s bottom line. In addition, his employees’ costs were rising on the healthcare he provided, and he knew that the current model was not serving his company nor his employees well. Now serving as the CEO of Solveglobal, Tim believes that disrupting the current healthcare model is the only way to lower employer costs and improve employees’ vitality. He also knows that movement specialists are the individuals who will positively impact our society’s health at the population and individual level.Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota, along with a Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (AFS) through the Gray Institute.

Join What Leaders Want host Jay Delling as he interviews Dr. Nate Regier, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Next Element. Dr. Regier is dedicated to bring compassion to every workplace in the world. Next Element's three strategic goals are: Develop and disseminate cutting edge tools to bring more Compassionate Accountability® to the workplace, Train, certify and support a global network of professionals who are using our tools, and Partner with others to elevate the message of compassion at work.Join Jay and Dr. Regier as they discuss leadership, the challenges facing all small businesses as they strive to develop a positive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to do their best work. You can reach Dr. Nate Regier and Next Element at: https://www.next-element.com/ or [email protected] or give him a call at316-772-6174

Welcome to What Leaders Want with Host Jay Delling and guest Dr. Brian Pate. Join Jay as he interviews Dr. Brian Pate about his leadership journey in the medical field. Dr. Pate currently serves as chair of the Pediatrics Department at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. Dr. Pate was named chair of pediatrics in 2014, having been vice chair of inpatient services and division director of pediatric hospital medicine for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. KU Wichita Pediatrics is the region's largest group of academic pediatric specialists, including the only regional specialists in a half-dozen areas, and supports the state's only training program for pediatricians. KU Wichita Pediatrics provides innovative clinical services, teaching, child advocacy, medical leadership, research and community collaboration, all focused on helping Kansas children achieve health and wellness.Dr. Pate has been a catalyst for bringing community partners together to benefit children across the region and nation. In 2021, Dr. Pate secured funding through a partnership with the Korn Ferry Tour's Wichita Open, one of the premier events of the Tour. The tournament announced a three-year partnership making KU Wichita Pediatrics its charitable partner guaranteeing at least $50,000 annually. It also formally renamed the tournament as the Wichita Open Benefitting KU Wichita Pediatrics. To learn more about donating to KU Wichita Pediatrics visit: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/campuses/wichita/academics/pediatrics-wichita/about/support-pediatrics.html

Welcome to What Leaders Want with Host Jay Delling. This episode, Jay interviews Ron Baker, a Project Manager at Ascension Health. Ron is a former member of the National Basketball Association where he played for the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards. Prior to his NBA career, Ron played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers from 2011 to 2016. After his Senior year of college, Ron authored a children's book titled, "You're too Big to Dream Small." He has personally signed more than 6,000 copies of the book. Today, Ron serves on several non-profit boards and is well-known in the Wichita community for his work with young people.Join Jay and Ron as they discuss leadership lessons from athletics, family, and business. To reach Jay Delling or Conatus3 LLC visit www.conatus3.com. Ron Baker may be reached at Ascension Health at [email protected].

Join Jay Delling, Host of What Leaders Want with special guest Rob Rotola, School President at Life Prep Academy, where Rob has led 9 straight years of enrollment growth. Life Prep Academy uses a Biblical worldview to prepare young people for college and for life. We provide an affordable, rigorous and immersive educational experience that helps students to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. Connect with Life Prep Academy at: [email protected] or 316-838-1243

Join Jay Delling, Host of What Leaders Want, as he interviews Rick and Ashlie McKay, the owners of Promo Depot, Inc., a minority-owned, full-service promotional product supplier based in Wichita, Kansas. As Rick and Ashlie share, "Although we’re a small business, we continue to provide solutions to recognize excellence and promote corporate branding worldwide." Their continued success lies in their unique ability to keep a personalized touch on any product and lead their people to give their very best effort every day.

Alexandra “Alex” Baldwin, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the sports industry, is in her fifth year as the president of the Korn Ferry Tour in 2023 after originally being appointed to the role on Jan. 30, 2019. As president of the Korn Ferry Tour, Baldwin is the first female in history to lead one of the PGA TOUR’s global Tours. In 2022, the TOUR announced Baldwin would also assume oversight of the international tours, including PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Latinoamérica. In her role as the head of the “Pathway Tours,” – Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Canada, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica – she also is responsible for the management of PGA TOUR University and the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament (Q-School).She originally joined the PGA TOUR in 2017 as the vice president of corporate partnerships, where she was responsible for the marketing partnership team and overseeing key partner account teams including Morgan Stanley, Dell and Rolex, among others. Prior to joining the PGA TOUR, Baldwin served as a corporate consulting executive at CAA Sports in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, working with major brands on their strategy and activation plans in sports and entertainment. During her time at CAA, she was honored by the Sports Business Journal and named to their “Game Changers” Class of 2014, a program which recognizes women who are profoundly impacting the sports industry. Before she joined CAA Sports, Baldwin was with Boston-based Fenway Sports Management, consulting clients and driving sales efforts around premier golf properties, including the Deutsche Bank Championship. Her career in the sports industry began in 1992 as an intern with International Management Group (IMG), where she eventually became an agent, representing LPGA stars Karrie Webb and Suzann Pettersen, as well as PGA TOUR winners Brad Faxon and Carlos Franco. After her parents immigrated from Italy, she was raised in Milford, Connecticut. Baldwin, who also speaks Spanish and Italian, attended Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.Baldwin and her husband, Eric, reside in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and have one son, Max, and one daughter, Olivia.

Join Jay Delling, Host of What Leaders Want, as he interviews Alex McFarland, President and Founder of Persevus.About Alex McFarlandMeet the people who find your people.Our people aren’t mythical, but more than a few clients have called them legendary.It’s always a bit weird to talk about yourself, which is why we’ve hired a professional copywriter to do it for us. We started Persevus after years in careers ranging from military intelligence to logistics to accounting (the certified public kind, no less). What began as a way to help veterans find meaning and success in the civilian world – which we still do on a more pro bono-ish basis – evolved into the atypical firm you see today. Atypical in the style we use. Atypical in the success we bring.Alex served in the United States Air Forcewhere he specialized in airborne signal intelligence. The conclusing of his military career segued nicely into an operations management position for a defense logistics contractor. Wanting to aim higher (sorry), he founded Persevus in 2016.

Join Jay Delling, the Host of What Leaders Want, as he interviews Jeff Jamison, President of the Wichita Office for IMA Financial Group. About Jeff Jamison Jeff has spent much of his professional carrier in the insurance industry holding a number of roles and responsibilities. Those ranged from production and sales roles, specific program product development, overseeing corporate marketing efforts to a variety of management responsibilities. Jeff joined IMA in 2007 as VP, Marketing & Carrier Relationships until 2017 when his responsibilities moved to SVP, Carrier Relations & Client Strategies providing support to many of the IMA teams as it related to managing the many carrier relationships, assist in business resolution as well as assist in client acquisition and retention of valued clients through strategic alignment of internal resources and market driven products. Jeff returns to IMA after spending the last two years serving as a Resident VP for a national insurance carrier. Jeff holds an ARM (Associate in Risk Management) Certification.About IMA Financial GroupIMA Financial Group, Inc. is an integrated financial services company focused on protecting the assets of its widely varied client base through insurance and wealth management solutions. Because IMA is employee owned, the company’s 1,800+ associates are empowered to provide customized solutions for their clients’ unique needs.

Join Jay Delling, Host of Conatus3's What Leaders Want podcast as he interviews Randy Ball, Chief Executive Office of Tribus Aerospace Corporation. Learn about Randy's leadership insights and how he went from a production line employee to the C-Suite and CEO of a $50M aerospace organization.About Randy Ball:With career-long success leading manufacturing operations in the aerospace and defense industry, Randy is a vision-driven and outcome-oriented senior executive adept in providing clear direction to attain ambitious objectives. His competencies are well-rounded and encompass:Strategic planning and executionMulti-site operations and production oversightQuality assurance and lean manufacturingP&L accountability and cost containmentSupply chain managementRandy has developed a well-earned reputation as a servant leader who creates people-first cultures and provides the platforms and tools for success. His vast experience is backed by a degree in business and certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt.Randy's passion for helping people includes volunteering for the Korn Ferry Tour's Wichita Open benefitting KU Pediatrics for more than 20 years. He has helped raise millions of dollars for children fighting Cystic Fibrosis. All cash donations, regardless of which event or chapter they go to, will benefit CF and has the same tax write off as a 501c3.To donate to Randy's 19th Annual Wichita Golf Classic benefitting Cystic Fibrosis and the Heart of America Chapter, use this link: Wichita Golf Classic (cff.org)To donate to another chapter, use this link and select your local Chapter. Give Today | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org)Thank you for listening to What Leaders Want with Jay Delling and Randy Ball. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast to receive regular weekly updates.

Join Jay Delling as he interviews Jay King, CEO, of Simploy. Simploy is an experienced PEO that for over 25 years has helped small to mid-size companies have access to big company HR solutions. It has resulted in their clients having the best solutions in place to deal with the vast array of compliance issues and daily HR matters. From construction and manufacturing organizations to lawn care businesses and restaurants, Simploy's expertise has benefited a wide range of companies that all require one thing: a proven HR outsourcing solution at a cost effective price. When Simploy implements services to take care of payroll, compliance or tax regulations, they remove worries companies face when dealing with HR. Their customers benefit from having a dedicated, single point of contact at Simploy – a partner who knows your business and how to deal with the many HR matters you face. Listen as Jay Delling and Jay King discuss real leadership challenges and insights to overcome them.

Join jay Delling as he talks leadership with Kevin Saal, Athletic Director at Wichita State University. Kevin's leadership journey and his insights into leading people through change are valuable lessons for all leaders. About Kevin Saal at Wichita StateWichita State University named Kevin Saal its 19th director of athletics on June 15, 2022.Dr. Rick Muma, Wichita State President, introduced Saal in front of a large crowd of Wichita State supporters and staff on June 17, 2022."This is a new day for Shocker Athletics. As we look to the future of our program, I am incredibly pleased to welcome Kevin to Shocker Nation. Kevin returns to his home state of Kansas with a strong, forward-thinking vision for our men's and women's intercollegiate athletics programs," Muma said. "Kevin is just the person to move WSU's athletics program forward and push it to even greater heights." "Jennifer and I are eager to return to our home state to engage and partner with Shocker student-athletes, coaches, administration, alumni, supporters and the greater Wichita community," Saal said. "With much work to be done, I look forward to continuing to develop WSU's championship culture through our strategic vision, core values, a first-class student-athlete experience and, ultimately, competitive excellence. Go Shockers!""With an incredible focus on education and a competitive spirit, Kevin brings an integrity and discipline that is the foundation for moving teams to a championship culture," said University of Kentucky Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart. "His passion and capacity for college athletics is balanced by a love and care for people at the highest, most genuine level. His experience at every level in athletics provides WSU and the community with a proven leader going forward." Kevin brings a tremendous work ethic and knowledge of key areas in college athletics to Wichita State, including personnel development and supervision. In his role as Director of Athletics, Saal will report to Muma and be responsible for managing, planning and directing the operations of the university's intercollegiate athletics programs. He will also be responsible for managing oversight of sponsorships, fundraising, partnerships, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, compliance, academics, student-athlete development and performance, Name Image and Likeness (NIL), and hiring and mentoring coaches.

Join Jay Delling as he interviews Damon Young from the Kansas Leadership Center. Damon Young is proud to serve as Chief Business Officer at the Kansas Leadership Center. His primary duties include leading the operations, finance, and business development teams. Additionally, Damon collaborates with senior team members in key areas of strategy and mission. Leadership is the necessary means to the end of personal and community transformation for Damon and he continually seeks to empower others to see themselves as instruments of change for the common good.An active member of the civic and business communities in Kansas, Damon is the 2022 Chair of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. His degree is in Organizational Management and Leadership from Friends University where he serves on the President’s Advisory Council. He also sits on the Board of Directors for Lead Wichita and is an active member of Downtown Rotary.Damon has been happily married for more than 20 years and has five children ranging in age from college to elementary school. He enjoys reading, sports, and long walks.

Join Jay Delling, the host of "What Leaders Want", as he interviews leaders who share their leadership journey and best practices.In this episode, Jay interviews Bill Maness, CEO of SYNDEO HR, a gold standard in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry. Bill shares information about his leadership story and how SYNDEO HR has grown through the years.About Bill Maness:Bill Maness has a passion for fostering the growth of entrepreneurship in Wichita. As an entrepreneur himself, Bill makes helping other entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship groups a high priority. Bill says helping entrepreneurs is a way to give back to the community.He started Syndeo Outsourcing in July 2002 after spending three years as a district manager for another outsourcing company. The risk of starting his own business has paid off for Bill with Syndeo growing steadily over the years. He also serves on the board of directors for Employer Services Assurance Corporation and the Kansas Golf Foundation. Bill also is involved with the NAPEO Gives Back Committee through the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations, an organization for which he served four years as a board member.Bill is also heavily involved with the Wichita Open, serving as an ambassador for the city’s premier golf tournament. He and his wife, Linda, have four adult children and six grandkids.Learn more about SYNDEO HR at https://syndeohro.com/about/.About Jay Delling:Jay is a sales, marketing and organizational process development expert. A 20-plus year veteran of the healthcare industry, he managed pharmaceutical products, sales teams, and clinical liaisons in multiple states for both Novartis and Pfizer. Coupled with his experience in home health and telehealth service options, Jay provides Conatus3 customers with a broad range of expertise in profit acceleration. A co-author of $50K in 50 Minutes, Jay helps clients identify the strategic areas of their business to increase profits quickly.His sales process development programs are nationally recognized and resulted in multiple President’s Awards for Sales Excellence. Jay’s therapeutic knowledge and sales expertise led him to on-boarding, developing and coaching new sales representatives where he rekindled his passion for developing others to their full potential.The former collegiate Golf coach and Sports Information Director at Newman University has also served as Communications Director for the Wichita Open for 30+ years. Jay is passionate about helping young people develop their potential.As Vice President of Implementation, Jay serves Conatus3 clients as both an executive coach and continuous improvement planning expert. Jay's expertise in developing strengths-based CIPs and teaching others how to implement these plans across their organizations make him an exceptional resource.Jay’s focus with Conatus3 allows him to help people generate a passion to perform at their personal best every day, whether they are in the boardroom or on the golf course.Learn more about Conatus3 LLC: https://conatus3.com/