Episode #125 – Captivating Your Audience with Storytelling Expert Andrea Sampson
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Release Date: 02/26/2025
Episode #127 – Mastering Employee Retention with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk emphasizes the importance of employee retention and provided strategies to improve it, including creating an inspiring workplace culture, prioritizing employee engagement, and investing in skill development. He also highlighted the value of showing appreciation to employees and warned against common mistakes like premature promotions and ignoring engagement metrics. Randy stressed that retention should be a strategic leadership priority, not just an HR issue, and that respect, trust, and consistent leadership are crucial for retention.
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Episode #126 - Intentionality Drives Success with Larry Stock CEO of Queen City Roofing
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, Queen City Roofing CEO, Larry Stock, a long-time construction industry professional shares his thoughts on, and experiences with, intentionality and success. You will learn how intentionality leads to success with: Professional development Work-life balance Growing your business Transitioning from old school leadership to relational relationships You will also learn: The sacred pause What it takes to be an effective (intentional) leader As an added bonus, you will learn the mind-blowing premise of ‘what it’s like to be on the other side of me”.
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Episode #125 – Captivating Your Audience with Storytelling Expert Andrea Sampson
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, Andrea Sampson shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming an expert storytelling and presentation coach. She discusses how her work with TEDX speakers taught her the power of storytelling to convey ideas and inspire change. You will learn: Effective presentations start with a clear core idea and building a story around it to engage the audience Using personal stories can help connect with listeners and make your message more memorable Incorporating sensory details in your stories activates the brain and makes them more impactful Even if you think you don't...
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Episode #124 - Success Factors and Tips for Elevating Leadership Performance
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk shares a few ideas for you to elevate leadership performance. These success factors and tips come from a replay of a condensed and edited version of a 90-minute presentation Randy did at a recent asphalt industry conference. We hope you find all of these to be helpful in elevating your leadership to an even higher level. You will learn: 3 – Success factors for any leader who wants to be a successful leader 7 - Tips to elevate leadership performance 7 – Leadership mistakes to avoid There are many more actions you can...
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Episode #123 - Your “Pennies” Are Costing You Big Time with Randy Goruk
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Host Randy Goruk encourages you to explore your area of responsibility for the items that cost you more than they’re worth or that anyone would pay for—these are “the pennies” of your business. He emphasized to look for “pennies” in your organization, question all time-related and productivity-related items, paying particular attention to your fix overhead. Leadership involves fiscal responsibility. That’s why he reinforces the concept that you can’t (or shouldn’t) sell something for less than it costs you to make. Responsible leaders pay attention to what your...
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Episode #122 – Crafting Leadership Skills for Business Growth
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk shares a podcast conversation he had as a guest on the Business Success Tip podcast hosted by Paul Sanneman. Areas we cover include: Defining and Developing Leadership Skills Practical Leadership Techniques Resources for Leadership Development Coaching and Mentoring Success Stories Handling Difficult Employees and Team Dynamics Building a Purpose-Driven Team You will learn several tips and implementable nuggets for transitioning from where you are to where you want to be in your career and your business.
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Episode #121 - Success Factors and Tips for Elevating Team Performance
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk shares a few ideas for you to build, grow and sustain a high-performance team. These success factors and tips come from a replay of a condensed and edited version of a 90-minute presentation Randy did at a recent asphalt industry conference. We hope you find all of these to be helpful in building, growing and sustaining your high-performance team. You will learn: 3 – Success factors for any high-performance team 7 - Tips to elevate team performance There are many other actions you can take to elevate team performance....
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Episode #120 - Talk Types with Amanda Kenderes
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In this episode, host Randy Goruk has an insightful conversation with author Amanda Kenderes, Ph.D. They discuss how the content of her work, and her book on ‘Talk Types’: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are, can help leaders be more effective communicators. In this episode you will learn: The 'Talk Types’ framework and how you can identify (and use) them in the workplace. The most challenging aspect of the ‘Talk Types’ framework. How this framework applies to the many communication gaps in the workplace. How you can identify your own communication style. How to...
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Episode #119 - Jimmy Carter Wisdom
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, in light of President Jimmy Carters recent passing, host Randy Goruk shares three of his favorite quotes from President Carter. He also offers insight into the meaning of Mr. Carter’s wisdom, then offers a valuable leadership lesson for all leaders. In this episode you will learn: The importance of your principles while adapting to change. You can always do better. One way to cement loyalty from your team members.
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Episode #118 – Be a Better Leader with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode we replay an episode from the Roofers Growth Hack Podcast where The Leadership and Learning Podcast host, Randy Goruk was a recent guest. He has a conversation about leadership with Chris Hunter, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RoofingSites.com In this episode you will learn: How Randy decided to get into construction. How important continuous learning was in his development and career growth. Leadership lessons learned along the way. How he started his leadership development business. A technique for engaging employees. The skills leaders need to learn....
info_outlineIn this episode, Andrea Sampson shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming an expert storytelling and presentation coach. She discusses how her work with TEDX speakers taught her the power of storytelling to convey ideas and inspire change.
You will learn:
- Effective presentations start with a clear core idea and building a story around it to engage the audience
- Using personal stories can help connect with listeners and make your message more memorable
- Incorporating sensory details in your stories activates the brain and makes them more impactful
- Even if you think you don't have stories to share, prompts can help you uncover meaningful experiences to draw from
- Storytelling is a valuable skill for building deeper connections with customers and stakeholders
Andrea provides practical tips and a free toolkit to help listeners improve their storytelling abilities and deliver more compelling presentations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to communicate their ideas more effectively.