Cina Welch on self-aware leadership and building a culture of respect
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On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group to explore what it means to lead with both self-awareness and heart. Cina shares her 28-year journey at FCCI, from entry-level attorney to CEO, discussing how she's built a culture of respect and inclusion while driving strong business results. They dive into her "Swiss cheese leadership" philosophy and the power of intentional team building. Cina also reveals how adventure travel - from climbing Kilimanjaro to volunteering in rural Cambodia - has shaped her perspective...
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Jayme Ambrose explores nurse-led innovation and purpose-driven healthcare
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On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Jayme Ambrose, CEO and Founder of Adobe Population Health, to explore how nurse-led innovation is transforming healthcare delivery. What began as Jayme's doctoral project has evolved into a purpose-driven company that's grown from 12 employees in an 834-square-foot office to over 400 team members across 11 states, all united by their mission to "positively impact the lives we touch." Jayme shares her leadership journey from hospital nursing to building teams that think in systems rather than tasks. She discusses the power of...
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Santiago Jaramillo on entrepreneurship, inner work, and AI transformation
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On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with entrepreneur and former CEO turned executive coach, Santiago “Santi” Jaramillo. Santi shares the arc of his journey—from growing up in Cali, Colombia, to building Emplify, to coaching leaders—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, culture, and now AI adoption. They explore the importance of inner work after achieving external success, and Santi opens up about learning to separate self-worth from productivity, as well as the power of leading from love rather than fear. They also dig into why AI is first a...
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Mike Renaud on purpose-driven leadership and community impact
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In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They explore Mike's edge in connecting with people, the importance of family values in leadership, and how Valle's work goes beyond healthcare to address root causes of community challenges. ...
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Bob Klonk on building the forever independent firm
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On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Robert (Bob) Klonk, Chairman & CEO of Unison Risk Advisors (URA) and Oswald Companies. Bob shares his 40-year journey in the insurance industry, from building Oswald's benefits practice from scratch to co-founding URA with Bob Cawley. They explore the vision behind creating a "forever independent firm." Bob opens up about his leadership philosophy, the importance of mutual respect in partnerships, and his commitment to giving others the same opportunities he had to build equity and create wealth. Connect with Bob...
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Ryan Rans discusses the entrepreneurial edge of work ethic and curiosity
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In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Ryan Rans, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Great Lakes Capital, a real estate development firm. Ryan shares insights on leading strategy for a billion-dollar portfolio, the unique advantages of building a business in the Midwest, and how relationships drive opportunities in real estate development. They discuss the value of peer groups for entrepreneurs, the passion behind team building, and Ryan's journey working alongside his wife in business. Ryan also opens up about his boxing experience at Notre Dame and reveals how fly fishing...
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Steve Canty on entrepreneurial courage and mentorship
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In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Steve Canty, Agent/Owner of Steve Canty Insurance Agency, to discuss his journey from marketing professional to insurance entrepreneur. Steve shares how a chance meeting in 2016 sparked a major career change in his 50s, proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. They explore the power of mentorship, the importance of diverse perspectives in the insurance industry, and how transferable skills from corporate America prepared him for business ownership. Steve also reflects on his time at Indiana State University and...
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Orus Guerra explores the art of seizing opportunities and empowering teams
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In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Orus Guerra, CEO of Southwest Labs based in Albuquerque, to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of recognizing opportunities. Orus shares his journey from sales and marketing to founding multiple successful businesses, highlighting how his natural curiosity and willingness to take calculated risks have shaped his career. They explore the importance of building strong teams, fostering open communication, and creating a culture where ideas are valued and welcomed from all levels of the organization. Connect with...
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Jeff Shuck explores abundance, purpose, and conscious leadership
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In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Jeff Shuck, Founder & Principal of Plenty, a consulting firm that helps conscious leaders and organizations grow. Jeff discusses learning to love what you do, the importance of eliminating ego, and how purpose often "finds you" rather than the other way around. Jeff also offers insights on creating abundance in your organization and reveals his personal leadership philosophy that has guided his journey. Connect with Jeff on . Learn about . Key Takeaways: What Plenty is and the meaning behind the name (00:48) The...
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Amber Fields & Stephanie Neale discuss the intersection of leadership, sales, and personal growth
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In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amber Fields, Chief Culture Officer at trueU, and Stephanie Neale, CEO of Blind Zebra, for a dynamic conversation about leadership, sales, and work-life integration. They explore how these three successful women have created their own "board of directors" to support each other professionally and personally. The conversation dives into goal setting, mentorship, maintaining authenticity in leadership, and the challenges of balancing career ambitions with family responsibilities. Along the way, they share personal insights on...
info_outlineHost Tim Leman introduces the dynamic trio of co-hosts for Season 6: Alex Rodriguez, Courtney Montfort, and Taylor Covey. Together they dive into their motivations for becoming co-hosts and share their passion for connecting with people. Tune in to discover how these hosts find their edge and embrace the thrill of trying new things.
Connect with Alex Rodriguez, Courtney Montfort, and Taylor Covey on LinkedIn. Learn more about Gibson.
Key Takeaways:
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Why Alex, Courtney, and Taylor wanted to be co-hosts (1:11)
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The co-hosts’ favorite episodes of The Edge (7:28)
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Tim’s inspiration for Season 6 (9:30)
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Alex’s edge (11:02)
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Courtney’s edge (12:35)
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Taylor’s edge (15:00)
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Rapid Fire (17:05)
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What is something about each co-host that not many people know (22:50)