Kevin Wayne Johnson is the Founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, where he helps organizations develop stronger leaders through executive coaching, leadership training, keynote speaking, and organizational development.

Following a distinguished 34-year career across federal government and private industry, Kevin has dedicated his life to preparing, developing, and equipping leaders to maximize their impact.

As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, award-winning author, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Kevin’s leadership philosophy centers on a simple but powerful belief: great leadership begins with serving people. In this episode, he shares how trust, relationships, communication, and genuine care for others form the foundation of effective leadership in today’s increasingly demanding workplace.

Throughout the conversation, Kevin offers practical wisdom for leaders navigating complex teams, rising expectations, and evolving workplace dynamics. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, he explores what separates respected leaders from merely competent managers, why relationships remain at the heart of organizational success, and how leaders can create environments where people feel valued, heard, and motivated to perform at their best. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or preparing for greater responsibility, this episode provides timeless insights that can help you lead with greater influence, purpose, and authenticity.

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Many experienced professionals believe that if they work hard, deliver results, and stay consistent, opportunities will naturally follow. Yet countless talented leaders find themselves overlooked for promotions, leadership opportunities, and career growth. In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Sonal Bahl, Executive Career Strategist, INSEAD MBA, and Founder of the SuperCharge Career System. Sonal helps senior leaders communicate their value more effectively, strengthen their professional positioning, and build careers with greater visibility, influence, and financial growth.

During the conversation, Sonal shares why performance alone is no longer enough in today’s workplace. We explore the difference between capability and positioning, why many high performers remain invisible despite delivering exceptional results, and how professionals can build executive presence without becoming self-promotional. Sonal also explains her popular Candy, Vitamin, and Painkiller Framework, offering practical insights into how leaders can demonstrate their impact in ways that decision-makers understand and value.

Whether you’re an experienced professional aiming for your next promotion, a leader navigating career transitions, or someone looking to increase your visibility and influence at work, this episode offers actionable strategies to help you get seen, valued, and recognized for the contributions you already make.

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What separates a manager from a true leader?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara, Senior Partner at Magna Leadership Solutions, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, ICF Executive Coach, former Intel University Manager, leadership development expert, author, keynote speaker, and university professor.

During his 18-year career at Intel, Dr. Kevin helped design and lead management and leadership development programs that trained more than 40,000 managers worldwide. Today, through Magna Leadership Solutions, he helps organizations build stronger leaders, improve team engagement, reduce turnover, and create lasting behavioral change.

In this conversation, we discuss:

How leadership development differs from traditional leadership training.

Why many technically strong professionals struggle when they become managers.

The mindset shift required to move from managing tasks to leading people.

How Positive Intelligence helps leaders manage stress, improve decision-making, and develop emotional resilience.

The role of purpose, engagement, and flow in building high-performing teams.

Why accountability, coaching, and delegation are critical leadership skills.

Practical lessons for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders looking to build teams that perform and grow.

One of the most powerful insights from this episode:

“The best leaders delegate not because they’re busy, but because they’re developing future leaders.”

About Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara

Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara is the Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions and an internationally recognized leadership development expert. He is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, ICF Executive Coach, author of The Leader of OZ, former Intel leadership development leader, and has taught leadership and management programs at multiple universities over nearly three decades.

If you’re leading a team, aspiring to become a stronger leader, or looking to improve engagement and performance within your organization, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Connect with Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara/

Magna Leadership Solutions: - https://magnaleadership.com/

⁠CoachSultants - https://coachsultants.com/

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Why do so many businesses struggle to generate consistent opportunities despite having more technology, data, and sales tools than ever before?

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Toby Blatchford Tagg, CEO of The Lead Lab, to discuss what separates businesses that consistently generate opportunities from those that rely on luck and referrals.

Drawing from his journey from telemarketing to building a global LinkedIn outreach business, Toby shares practical insights on lead generation, prospecting, AI in sales, and the key performance metrics that drive sustainable growth.

In this episode:

Why businesses fail to generate qualified opportunities

The biggest mistakes companies make with LinkedIn outreach

Why consistency matters more than tactics

AI generated messaging vs genuine personalization

How to use AI without damaging trust and credibility

The KPIs every business owner should know

Why most small businesses track the wrong metrics

A practical outreach habit anyone can start this week

Key Takeaway

“Treat outreach like an activity, not something you do when you’ve got time.” - Toby Blatchford Tagg

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-blatchford-tagg-50975518/

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Every organization is shaped by the decisions its leaders make.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski. Founder & CEO of ICTN, executive leadership strategist, culture transformation consultant, and author of Decisions That Matter—to explore why leadership is less about having the right answers and more about making the right decisions.

Drawing from decades of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, boards, and emerging leaders, Dr. Fay explains why strategy often fails before execution begins, how blind spots quietly develop, and why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership.

The conversation explores Business Emotional Intelligence, intentional listening, confirmation bias, psychological safety, culture transformation, trust, and the role of AI in decision-making. Through practical examples and real-world leadership challenges, Dr. Fay demonstrates how everyday decisions shape careers, organizations, and lasting legacies.

Whether you’re a manager, founder, HR leader, or an ambitious professional preparing for leadership, this episode offers practical insights that can transform the way you think, communicate, and lead.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why great leadership begins with self-awareness

When experience becomes a blind spot

How confirmation bias influences business decisions

Why strategy fails without trust and shared purpose

What Business Emotional Intelligence really means

How intentional listening improves leadership

How everyday decisions shape organizational culture

Why psychological safety drives better performance

What AI can and cannot replace in leadership

Practical ways to make better decisions under pressure

Connect with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski

🌐 Website: https://www.ictn.com

📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayniewiadomski/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayniewiadomski

✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@fayniewiadomski

📖 Blog: https://www.ictn.com/blog

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ICTNonline

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📚 Book: Decisions That Matter (Available on Amazon)

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We spend years building technical skills, gaining experience, and pursuing career growth. But few of us are taught how to communicate when emotions are high, how to build trust quickly, or how to understand the conversation happening inside our own minds.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Sandy Gerber shares the communication tools that help people become clearer, calmer, and more connected in the moments that matter most.

Sandy is an Emotional Intelligence and Communication Speaker, Certified EQ Trainer, TEDx Speaker, and award winning author of Emotional Magnetism. She is also the host of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, where she helps people communicate with more confidence at work, at home, and within themselves.

This conversation explores why high achievers often mistake their inner critic for ambition, why self awareness is the foundation of great communication, and how leaders can pay attention to how their message is landing rather than simply focusing on what they want to say.

Sandy introduces her Emotional Magnetism framework and the four emotional drivers that influence how people make decisions, communicate, and connect: Safety, Achievement, Value, and Experience.

You will also learn a simple First and Last practice for changing your inner dialogue, the Honest Sandwich framework for expressing what you feel and need, and the body language cues that shape connection before you speak.

This episode is for leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to be heard, understood, and remembered for the right reasons.

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Website: https://sandygerber.com

Contact, speaking and coaching: https://sandygerber.com/contact/

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Behind every successful organization are people balancing careers, families, and responsibilities that don’t end when the workday does.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, Robbie sits down with Dr. Rosina McAlpine, Founder & CEO of Win Win Parenting, award-winning researcher, educator, keynote speaker, and workplace wellbeing expert. With more than 30 years of experience in education and family wellbeing, Dr. Rosina has helped organizations in Australia and internationally build family-friendly workplaces. She is also a regular media contributor, appearing on ABC Radio, The Today Show, The Project, and leading podcasts to share evidence-based insights on parenting, leadership, and workplace wellbeing.

Together they discuss

Why supporting working parents is a leadership responsibility

The hidden mental load of parenting and its impact on employee performance

How family-friendly workplaces improve engagement, retention, and wellbeing

Dr. Rosina’s five-step framework for helping organizations support working parents

The role of leaders in creating psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces

How AI and technology are changing the way children learn and develop

The life skills every child needs beyond academic success

Why the future of work begins with supporting families

If you’re a leader, HR professional, manager, working parent, or someone passionate about building healthier workplaces, this conversation offers practical, research-backed insights that benefit both people and organizations.

Connect with Dr. Rosina McAlpine

Website
https://www.drrosina.com/

Win Win Parenting
https://www.winwinparenting.com/

LinkedIn
https://au.linkedin.com/in/drrosina

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What if your workplace isn’t showing you its real culture?

Nate Hill believes the first 90 days at a new job are often a performance. Everyone is on their best behavior employees, managers, and even the organization itself. But on Day 91, the performance ends, and the real workplace begins.

Drawing from years on the frontlines of HR and Employee Relations, Nate shares the stories behind his new book, The 91st Day, revealing what employees rarely see, why great people quietly disengage, how trust breaks down, why managers accidentally become the villain, and the subtle signs of a toxic workplace before anyone is willing to admit it.

In this episode of Corporate Elements, we explore the workplace truths most people don’t discover until it’s too late.

Whether you’re starting a new role, leading a team, or questioning the culture around you, this conversation will change the way you look at work and what you’ll notice when your own Day 91 arrives.

In this episode:

Why the first 90 days can be misleading

The biggest myth about HR

Why micromanagement is a symptom, not the problem

The role of trust in building great teams

Early signs of a toxic workplace

How to know if a company is worth investing your career in

🎙️ Guest: Nate Hill (Nathaniel Sietz)
📖 Book: The 91st Day: A Firsthand Account From The Frontlines Of HR

Website - https://www.the91stday.com/

Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielsietz/

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