In this episode of Analog Leader, Fritz Black sits down with Jeremy Garcia, Executive Pastry Chef at Stein Collection, to talk about what leadership looks like inside a high-pressure, five-star kitchen.

From last-minute guest requests to high turnover, demanding standards, and the pressure of creating unforgettable experiences, Jeremy gives a behind-the-scenes look at the human side of hospitality leadership.

After spending 30 years in HR, leadership development, and coaching, Taryn shares the leadership qualities she believes matter most, why frontline leaders are often set up to fail, and how simple human-centered skills can transform workplace culture. She also shares her personal journey of being laid off, reinventing herself, launching a business, and finding purpose through meaningful travel experiences.

If you're a supervisor, manager, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to become a better people leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.

In this episode of Analog Leader, John Tall shares what he’s learned from years in sales, from knocking doors to leading teams and navigating executive conversations.

We talk about trust, emotional intelligence, reading the room, handling rejection, recognizing people well, and why great sales is really about caring enough to understand people.

In this episode of Analog Leader, we sit down with film, television, and commercial hair and makeup artist McKenna Coyne to talk about leadership, human connection, and the power of making people feel seen and heard. From theater productions to television sets, McKenna shares how listening, positivity, and genuine human connection can completely change the way teams work together. This conversation is full of insight on leadership, communication, creativity, and what it really means to bring out the best in people.

In this episode of Analog Leader, Mike Peterson, owner of Spire Ranges and Critical Laser, shares lessons on leadership, company culture, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and building teams that actually want to work together. From managing hourly workers to engineers and sales teams, Mike explains why structure, presence, and treating people like people matters more than ever.

In this episode, Kelsey talks about how she got her start at 22 being thrown into planning a convention for 10,000 people, what it's like balancing a big career with two kids, and why she thinks the best leaders are the ones who just aren't afraid to be themselves.

We also get into some real talk about being held back at work, feeling stuck in the middle of your career, and what it means to actually support the people on your team instead of just managing them.