Storyleaders Campfire - Inspiring the Human Spirit
by Ben Zoldan
A forum in which our Host, Best Selling Author and Founder of Storyleaders, Ben Zoldan inspires, connects, and educates.
Podcast episodes
Season 1
An Executive Who Led with Heart & Soul - Former EVP of Sales at Tableau, Kelly Breslin Wright
Ben talks with former President and EVP of Sales at Tableau, Kelly Breslin Wright, about "How Tableau Did It". Tableau's magic was created and sustained within by the commitment to put their PEOPLE first. As Kelly talks about, people build great organizations, not processes! Kelly is a seasoned Board Director and Advisor with a broad depth of experience driving companies to best leverage technology, data, information, and the cloud in the digital age. Over 30 years in leadership, sales, operations, and strategy roles. Deep Go-To-Market and P&L experience navigating through multiple stages of growth, including IPO, global expansion, and leadership transitions, strategy development, planning, people, and change management. Kelly helps companies create best-in-class sales and marketing organizations. She assists companies in getting the most out of their people by developing great cultures and workplaces. She is an active Board Director and Advisor for both public and private companies.
"Am I a Racist?" - A Conversation on Race
Ben has a real conversation with the Storyleaders Community to share stories of discrimination, racism, and inequality. We go deep and hear from a diverse set of individuals, all of whom have come from different backgrounds. This conversation comes in light of George Floyd’s murder and the protests that have followed. This tragedy is a wake-up call to all of us that racism is still a huge issue we all have to fix. Silence is not the solution right now, so we’ve taken the opportunity to share these stories and be part of the conversation. This show shares the voices of Americans from all across the country and experiences that they’ve faced and things we can do to be part of the solution.
Everyday Leadership: What We're Not Taught - Drew Dudley
Ben talks with Drew Dudley about how the stereotypical narrative of leadership is false, yet it is so widely taught that most people don't know any better. Drew Dudley is an Author and International Speaker whose TedTalk has racked up more than 5 million views. Drew is also the founder of Day One Leadership which has served corporations such as McDonald's, J.P Morgan, American Express, Kohl's, and Monster. Ben and Drew get into what "True Leadership" is all about and how we can start practicing it ourselves.
The Spaces Between the Notes - Grammy Award Musician Freddie Ravel
Ben sits down with Freddie Ravel to talk about the power of music within our daily lives. They talk about the pillars of music and the effects they have on our interpersonal relationships as executives, parents, marketers, and so forth. With an unparalleled career that has consistently transcended the boundaries of music, culture and thought leadership, Freddie Ravel toured with Brazilian master Sergio Mendes, directed the legendary band that bridged black and white America - Earth, Wind, and Fire, performed on the silver screen with the Queen of Pop - Madonna, rock n’ rolled stadiums with Afro-Latin-Blues-Rock icon Carlos Santana, performed the Grammys with Prince, cut tracks with Kanye and led the teams behind J Lo, Jimmy Kimmel and Lady GaGa to become the “Expert’s Expert” on successful multi-generational integration.
Challenging Your Own Status Quo - Executive Chairman, Dave Pistacchio
Developing a Connected Culture by being the change you imagine. A conversation with Dave Pistacchio, former CEO of Cablevision Lightpath, Advisor, and Executive Chairman, Beanfield Technologies. Dave Pistacchio has held many high-level prestigious titles in the corporate world such as CEO, Executive Chairman, CIO, and Senior Vice President just to name a few. From leading companies to analyzing companies from a private equity standpoint, he has been around great, mediocre, and horrible cultures. Some of which he has turned around and built into world-class workplaces. Dave joins the Campfire and talks with Ben about what it takes of a leader to build a great culture.