Fidelis Leadership Podcast
Mitch Russo started his public life as the lead guitarist of a rock band called Absolutely Free. Since then, Mitch has been quite productive. In 1985, Mitch co-founded Timeslips Corp, with Neil Rice Ayer, which grew to become the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage and Mitch became the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Mitch was nominated for Inc. Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” on two separate occasions and Won “Best Entrepreneur” in 1989. Mitch joined longtime friend Chet Holmes as President, later to join...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 126: Dr. Andrew TemteFidelis Leadership Podcast
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and served in other senior executive roles within the Firm, such as President and Global Head of Corporate Learning, Dean of the Kaplan University School of Professional and Continuing Education, President of the Kaplan University College of Business and Technology and also as Interim President of Mount Washington College. He’s the author of two books, is a thought leader on issues related to organizational health, continuous improvement, and workforce reskilling, and his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 125: Andrew SridharFidelis Leadership Podcast
Andrew Sridhar is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL Officer with combat service in Iraq. He is a graduate of the prestigious Harvard Business School and has served in various roles on Wall Street, and in companies that ranged from large well-established Firms to new entrepreneurial startups. He now serves as an executive coach and mentor and developer of leaders at every level and is a keynote speaker sharing his experienced insights and advice on effective leadership practices, resilience and adaptability. Sri has a rich and unique background and I’ve been following...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 124: Kevin LavelleFidelis Leadership Podcast
Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Cofounder of Harbor, brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main. Kevin invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt and built Mizzen+Main to hundreds of millions of dollars in omnichannel revenue, and transformed the menswear industry. Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two. His second startup, Harbor, is revolutionizing sleep for families with young children with a groundbreaking baby monitor and Remote Night Nanny platform.
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 123: Indie BollmanFidelis Leadership Podcast
For over 30 years, Indie Bollman has been a noteworthy and respected leader in the corporate organizational development and human resources space. Now the owner of Indie Bollman Coaching and Consulting LLC, she provides executive and leadership coaching, training programs and facilitation, and event speaking. She is also an author of numerous articles and is currently working on her first book Leadership Truth BombsTM: What Your Team Wants You to Know But Isn’t Telling You, to be released in the Spring of 2025. Throughout her career Indie also served in executive...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 122: Dr. Theresa LarsonFidelis Leadership Podcast
Dr. Theresa Larson, or “Dr. T” as she is affectionately known, is a leading expert and advocate for well-being and strength across both personal and professional domains. She is the founder of Movement Rx*, where she and her team help individuals and organizations optimize physical and mental health. In her work she draws from her own experience as a former Marine Corps officer who overcame severe trauma. She is passionate about helping veterans, business leaders and owners thrive in the face of challenges such as client attrition, employee retention, and scalability issues,...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 121: Joe LiberatoreFidelis Leadership Podcast
Joe Liberatore has served as CEO since 2022 and president since 2012. His previous roles include Kforce Interactive president, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Talent Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Joe is superb example of what I refer to as a “Strategic Executive,” a senior leader who has a firm grasp on current industry best-practices and business operations and is also “Professionally Curious,” which means he studies emerging business trends and cutting edge technologies that can better position his organization in an ever changing business environment. Joe champions...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 120: Margie OlesonFidelis Leadership Podcast
Dr. Margie Oleson is a renowned expert in team performance and organizational dynamics, specializing in helping teams achieve high levels of productivity and growth. With a background in psychology and organizational development, Margie brings a unique blend of expertise in human behavior and business strategy. Her approach emphasizes the importance of open communication, cross-functional alignment, and continuous learning to drive organizational success. Margie is the founder of Olsen Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and leaders unlock their full potential.
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 119: Derrick MainsFidelis Leadership Podcast
Derrick Mains is a Serial Entrepreneur, connector, and content creator. He has authored three books on Lean Management, pitched, produced, and starred in Emmy Award winning Crackle Original Docuseries “Riding Phat” and helped build (as President and COO) one of the most notable brands to come out of the West Coast in the last decade, Phat Scooters. Derrick has been involved as a mentor, founder, consultant and executive for more than 100 brands. As a public speaker Derrick has been featured at more than 150 events. He’s also written hundreds of thought leadership articles on a...
info_outline Season 10 - Episode 118: Brian BeckomFidelis Leadership Podcast
Brian Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times—every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking results. Brian also hosts Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more. Brian played...
info_outlineMitch Russo started his public life as the lead guitarist of a rock band called Absolutely Free. Since then, Mitch has been quite productive.
In 1985, Mitch co-founded Timeslips Corp, with Neil Rice Ayer, which grew to become the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage and Mitch became the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Mitch was nominated for Inc. Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” on two separate occasions and Won “Best Entrepreneur” in 1989.
Mitch joined longtime friend Chet Holmes as President, later to join forces with Tony Robbins and together created Business Breakthroughs, Int'l, a company serving thousands of businesses a year with coaching, consulting and training services. Mitch was the President and CEO.
Mitch is the author of several books and now serves as the CEO of MindfulGuidance, LLC.