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On this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren welcomes Shelby Sledge, co-founder of Strategic Mixtape, to discuss the power of authentic communication inside organizations and with customers. Shelby breaks down how her team helps companies

In this special 50th episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, host Billy Duren talks with Alex Moss, co-founding principal at Praxis, to explore real-world leadership and governance for employee-owned companies.   Alex shares his expertise on what truly makes

In this special milestone episode of Nuts & Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren turns the spotlight on longtime co-host and producer Hali Gibson as she steps into a new leadership role beyond Threaded Fasteners.   Hali reflects on her

Do you actually give yourself time to think? In this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with Rick Scruggs, CEO of Financial Designs and author of What’s Wrong With My Thinking, to break down why setting aside time to think is one of the most powerful

What does leadership look like in the legal world? In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy and Hali sit down with Jessica Welch, Partner at Johnstone Adams, to dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of leading

Billy and Hali are back in the meeting room for an inspiring episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast with Hope Thompson, President and CEO of Northern Radiator. Hope shares her journey as a leader, offering nuggets of wisdom for

Billy and Hali kick off the new year with Nathan Mellor, CEO of Strata Leadership, in an episode packed with nuggets on character-driven leadership and the power of aligning character with competency. Nathan discusses how servant leadership makes an impact,

This week on Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy sits down with Chase Alford, Lead Pastor of Teaching at Dayspring Baptist Church, and Austin Lovette, Teaching Pastor at Wilmer Baptist Church, to unpack the unique dynamics of leadership in ministry. They talk about balancing the

In this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy and Hali are joined by Stephen Armstrong, Interim President & CEO of O’Neal Steel and Executive Vice President of O’Neal Industries. Together, they dive into what it means

This week on Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy and Hali wrap up ESOP Month with an inspiring conversation featuring Chris Adams, President and CEO of Nobis Group. Chris dives into the core values of the “Nobis Bond,” showcasing Nobis Group’s commitment to

Join us on Nuts and Bolts of Leadership as we continue our ESOP Month celebrations with a conversation that dives deep into the heart of employee ownership. Billy and Hali are joined by Corey Rosen, founder of the National Center for Employee

To kick off ESOP Month, we are hosting a special episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast. Billy and Hali are joined by Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners and the TFI “ESOP Guru,” as they discuss all things ESOP.

In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, Billy and Hali sit down with Kathy Mazzarella, CEO of Graybar, to explore what it takes to reach the top and how young leaders can achieve success in leadership. Kathy

Billy and Hali are joined by Paul Decker, CEO of Mathematica, as he emphasizes the importance of proactive focus, objectivity, and consistency in both research and leadership. Paul discusses the challenges and benefits of leading a largely remote organization, highlighting the

Tighten up those laces and get ready for a powerful episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Billy Duren and Hali Gibson, as they are joined by Mike Mortensen, President and CEO of ARG Industrial. Mike shares his story

In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Threaded Fasteners Senior Leadership Team; Chris Thomas (Sr. Vice President of Distribution), Mark Huddleston (Vice President of Supply Chain), Erick Ramos (Vice President of National Sales), and Robby Ashley (Vice