The Path Less Traveled Podcast

I'm thrilled to welcome Ryan Miller, President and CEO of PWI, to The Path Less Traveled Podcast! 👉 Leader of PWI, a family business that has grown from a small welding shop to a thriving company with 165 employees, specializing in their "Big 3": overhead cranes, mezzanines, and fall protection. 👉 Ryan's leadership journey was tranformed when he began learning from other leaders, like John Maxwell. 👉 Above all, Ryan hopes his legacy will be defined by kindness. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How 2017 was a pivotal year of challenge for Ryan and PWI. In 2018, they bounced back by creating their first mission statement, core values, and forming an executive leadership team. ✅ PWI's incredible transformation and focus on their "Big 3." ✅ Ryan's leadership shift from a micromanager to a delegator, emphasizing the importance of trusting his team. Don't miss Episode 37! 🔗 Website: thepathlesstraveled.org 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

I'm excited to welcome Todd Gongwer to The Path Less Traveled Podcast this week! 👉 He wrote best selling book “Lead for God’s Sake” back in 2010 and it still is having an impact in leader’s lives. 👉 He’s the Executive Vice President of Leadership & Culture at Patrick Industries, Inc., a publicly traded company that actually rang the Nasdaq bell in #NYC last week. 👉 He’s the founder of Kardia Transformation Group. Jesus used 'Kardia' for heart. 👉 He and his wife have three children In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How character is the foundation of our leadership ✅ Some of the moments he’s been apart of, and the rooms he’s been in; Fortune 500 companies, World Champions, and National Championship teams and coaches. ✅ Digital media's negative effects on social development and relationships of younger generations. Check out Episode 36, it's pretty special! 🔗 Website: thepathlesstraveled.org 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

Same photo as last week, different guest 😉. I'm excited to welcome Rebecca Shetler Fast to The Path Less Traveled Podcast this week! 👉 She grew up in #Canada and remembers wanting to be the President (of the United States) in the 3rd grade. She's been destined for leadership. 👉 She's been shaped through her exeriences at CAPS - Child and Parent Services, Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, and in countries like #Ethiopia and #Haiti. 👉 She's married to last week's guest, Paul Fast (Executive Director of Maple City Health Care Center) and they have 2 kiddos. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How child abuse is preventable, and her team at CAPS - Child and Parent Services are relentless in their pursuit of preventing child abuse. ✅ The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and regular feedback as a leader. ✅ How Rebecca values education, mentorship, and maintaining a balance between visionary thinking and practical excecution. Don’t miss Episode 35 dropping tomorrow morning! 🔗 Website: thepathlesstraveled.org 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

I'd like to welcome Paul Fast to The Path Less Traveled Podcast Traveled Podcast. 👉 He was born in #EastAfrica, in #Tanzania to a family (parents and grandparents) with a long tradition of service. 👉 As a Global Health Coordinator for Mennonite Central Committee, he traveled to 54 countries 👉 He’s married to the CEO of CAPS - Child and Parent Services, Rebecca Shetler Fast and they have 2 kids In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Paul’s core values that guide his leadership style at Maple City Health Care Center: Humility, Trust, and Alignment ✅ He and his wife’s focus on responding to the voices of the marginalized ✅ How two leaders (Paul and Rebecca) can face a similar challenge, handle it in a different way, present it in a different way, and both be successful. Don’t miss Episode 34! 🔗 Website: thepathlesstraveled.org 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

I'd like to welcome Nate Zolman to The Path Less Traveled Podcast! 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 👉 On his 50th birthday, his wife bought him a ticket to jump out of a plane (sky-diving 😉) and it was amazing. 👉 They created the Zolman Tire Scholarship because of Nate's passion for helping people, specifically the next generation. 👉 He's most proud of his children ... Nate's a testament of the idea that 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Nate's parent's impact on his life through the core values of integrity, honesty, and doing the right thing. ✅ How he recently acccomplished a life goal of earning an Executive MBA degree from University of Notre Dame ✅ The need for leaders to connect with their employeees, understand their needs and aspirations, and foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Check out Episode 33! 🔗 Website: thepathlesstraveled.org 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 🍎 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

I'm excited to welcome Martin Madden to The Path Less Traveled Podcast! 👉 He’s dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur since his college days 👉 His relationships with his children are what he’s most proud of 👉 He highlights the power of perseverance and turning challenges into opportunities through a positive mindset 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ The complexities of leading a team while balancing his fast-paced style with others' needs ✅ How Martin approaches tough conversations using tactical empathy and focusing on "what" and "how" questions instead of "why" ✅ The company's dedication to continuous learning, investing 40-60 hours annually in employee training, plus weekly sessions on customer service Don’t miss Episode 31! 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: thepathlesstraveled.org 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

Check out Episode #30 with Brad Sytsma - don’t miss it! He's been coaching leaders for over two decades ... 👉 He's been a Partner at McKinnon Leadership Group since 2019 with Rob McKinnon. 👉 They have a 6 month transformational coaching process for CEOs In this episode, we cover the following: ✅ The framework that Brad uses with clients ✅ What separates one coach from the next ✅ The ROI of coaching is often intangible but meaningful, impacting work-life balance and personal growth. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: thepathlesstraveled.org 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

Excited to have hosted Peter Rienks and Jason Alphenaar on The Path Less Traveled podcast. They've got something most people don't have ... The 𝗚𝗨𝗧𝗦 to be willing to risk it all. 👉 The Rienks Group has been their full-time jobs since 2019 👉 They are serious about aligning business goals with personal values and leaving a positive legacy In this episode, we covered the following: ✅ Peter's impact on The Heatherly household ("High/Low/Buffalo") and his intentionality with his family ✅ How intentional they are about hiring people who can contribute positively to the team's average and improve the overall company culture ✅ The humorous side of failures and the lessons they provide. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: thepathlesstraveled.org 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

I’m 🔥up to have had Co-Founder of Sports Michiana Chuck Freeby join me on The Path Less Traveled Podcast. Chuck is an absolute 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗 in local sports broadcasting. 👉 He's a father of 6 (all born within 9 years) and married to Diane 👉 Co-founder of Sports Michiana with Angelo 👉 He gives away credit and takes responsibility, the true sign of a leader Chuck is 100% committed to 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. In this episode, we covered the following: ✅ How to become a pro; through following, through listening, through hard work, and through mentorship ✅ A top moment in his life; his daughter's bone marrow transplant ✅ His most worthwhile investment; 29 years with the Women's Care Center 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: thepathlesstraveled.org 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq

"Find someone that's doing exactly what you want to do right now and beg them to mentor you." We featured ATC Trailers and Aluminum Insights founder, Steve Brenneman. Steve is a business builder and leader! In this episode, we covered the following: ✅ The lessons Steve learned from losing a business (Nappanee Window) in 2008 ✅ Steve's transition to lean manufacturing, inspired by Toyota Motor Corporation ✅ Being an avid book reader ✅ Importance of mentorship 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: thepathlesstraveled.org 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gexfuswR 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gRYYXQEe 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gByzz7nq