Unlocking Leadership Mental Health: Insights from Melissa Doman
Release Date: 02/23/2026
Not Every Disruption is a Test
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
After stepping off the TEDx stage, Chad sits down with Bob to break down what didn’t make it into the talk. In this episode, Chad shares the behind-the-scenes moments from the event, the real stories behind the message, and the powerful lesson most people miss when life or business gets disrupted. Too often, we treat every challenge like a test of endurance—push harder, grind more, stay the course. The truth? Some disruptions aren’t tests. They’re signals. Signals that something has changed. Signals that the path no longer fits. Signals that it’s time to adjust. Chad walks Bob...
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Pop Your Life - Interview with Tim Rexius
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Meet Tim Rexius, a dynamic entrepreneur and keynote speaker, as he joins Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart on the Win Make Give podcast. Discover Tim's journey from living in a car to building multiple successful businesses, including Rexius Nutrition and Omaha Protein Popcorn. Explore Tim's insights on family, legacy, and the power of self-belief. Learn how his innovative profit-sharing model and empowering family involvement create a thriving business environment. Whether you're intrigued by his entrepreneurial spirit or his approach to business growth, this episode offers valuable lessons for...
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What If You Were Actually in Charge?
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart expliore the challenges and responsibilities of true leadership on the Win Make Give podcast. They explore the weight of decision-making, from understanding trade-offs to owning outcomes, whether in business or personal life. Drawing on real-life examples, including Ben Kinney's leadership during a financial crisis, they discuss the importance of making tough decisions and accepting criticism. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their leadership roles and emphasizes the critical nature of responsible decision-making. Join Chad and Bob to gain insights...
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Unlocking a Life Without Regrets: The Power of Forgiveness and Generosity
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Ben Kinney, Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams dive into the profound impact of regrets shaped by relationships. Reflecting on personal anecdotes, they explore navigating regrets and conflicts through forgiveness and generosity. Ben shares intimate stories, highlighting how unresolved issues can hinder personal growth and happiness. They emphasize the importance of forgiveness as a unilateral action and generosity beyond material giving. This introspective conversation encourages evaluating relationships and adopting practices for a regret-free life centered on emotional intelligence and healing....
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The Hidden Tax of Distraction
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Entrepreneurs don’t suffer from a lack of information—they suffer from a lack of decisions. In this episode, Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams unpack why endless learning, planning, and consuming advice can quietly replace real progress. You’ll learn how indecision disguises itself as preparation, why clarity requires commitment, and how making fewer, stronger decisions can accelerate momentum in your business and leadership. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t learning more—it’s finally deciding. ---------- Connect with the hosts: • Ben Kinney: • Bob Stewart: ...
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Unlocking Success: The Power of Prioritizing Your Day
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart join Ben Kinney on the Win Make Give podcast to discuss the power of having a clear sense of priority. Ben reveals his strategy of focusing on monthly goals rather than long-term plans, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks effectively. He shares insights into building a successful business by maintaining control of time and efficiently organizing priorities into daily and weekly tasks. Listeners can also access free priority sheets to optimize their own planning and productivity, fostering a culture of accountability and success within their organization....
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Stop Forcing False Choices
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Join Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart as they delve into leadership's nine false choices that often force unnecessary decisions. Explore how to balance growing a business with improving systems and hold team members accountable while being supportive. Discover insights into managing new versus old leads, and hiring new talent in productive cultures, while maintaining a balance between confidence and humility. Packed with practical insights and engaging dialogue, this episode encourages leaders to adopt an "and" approach, promoting growth and productivity across various business environments....
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Your Phone Is Either a Weapon or a Wound
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart discuss transforming your smartphone into a productivity powerhouse rather than a distraction. They delve into utilizing phones for building relationships through calls, setting Do Not Disturb for focused time, and using lock screens as vision boards. Discover tips on leveraging phones for mental recharging, on-demand learning via podcasts and audiobooks, and capturing fleeting ideas with note-taking apps. This episode offers practical steps to help you harness the power of your mobile device, ultimately guiding you toward greater personal and professional success....
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Unlocking Leadership Mental Health: Insights from Melissa Doman
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart host Mel Doman, author of "Cornered Office," to explore leadership mental health. Mel challenges societal norms by focusing on the well-being of leaders, emphasizing their need for support. The conversation covers the importance of community, personal well-being non-negotiables, and workplace communication. Mel shares insights on leadership dynamics, offers practical mental health strategies, and concludes with a unique Chewbacca impression. This episode provides valuable perspectives on maintaining mental health within leadership roles. Connect with Melissa at ...
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Lead Like The Boss - Interview with Andy Freed
Win Make Give with Ben Kinney
Join hosts Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart on the Win Make Give podcast as they explore leadership lessons derived from legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. Featuring special guest Andy Freed, author of "Lead Like the Boss," this episode delves into applying Springsteen's performance insights to enhance leadership skills. Discover strategies like personalized acknowledgment, effective communication, and intentional action that can be implemented in any leadership role. Whether you're a Springsteen fan or a leader seeking inspiration, this discussion provides valuable perspectives on the art of...
info_outlineChad Hyams and Bob Stewart host Mel Doman, author of "Cornered Office," to explore leadership mental health. Mel challenges societal norms by focusing on the well-being of leaders, emphasizing their need for support. The conversation covers the importance of community, personal well-being non-negotiables, and workplace communication. Mel shares insights on leadership dynamics, offers practical mental health strategies, and concludes with a unique Chewbacca impression. This episode provides valuable perspectives on maintaining mental health within leadership roles.
Connect with Melissa at https://www.melissadoman.com/
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03:52 - Real Conversations on Mental Health and Workplace Dynamics
08:50 - Reevaluating Leadership Mental Health and Societal Expectations
14:12 - Embracing Neurodiversity as a Leadership Asset
19:30 - Leaders' Mental Health: Balancing Vulnerability and Professionalism
28:38 - Finding Personal Joy Beyond the Wellness Industry
33:19 - Mental Health Support