In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Marc Saries of Partner Systems to talk about the connection between IT, leadership, and business growth.

From identifying the real issue behind technical problems to helping teams adapt as systems become more complex, this conversation offers practical insight for business owners and leaders trying to improve performance, reduce friction, and make better decisions under pressure.

Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience on building stronger systems, clearer communication, and more adaptable teams.

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Leading a growing business requires more than good ideas. It requires clear systems, adaptable leadership, and the ability to use technology without losing sight of the people doing the work.

In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Merl Martin, Founder and CEO of Bennu Systems, to talk about leadership across education, athletics, and technology.

From coaching teams and simplifying operations to understanding AI, automation, and the warning signs of disconnected systems, this conversation offers practical insight for business owners and leaders trying to grow with more clarity and less friction.

🎧 Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience on building smarter systems, stronger teams, and more people-focused technology.

Leading a caregiving team requires more than strong operations. It requires empathy, consistency, and the ability to support people doing emotionally demanding work every day.

In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Kimberly Mitchell of Home With Help to talk about what it really takes to lead, support, and retain a large caregiving team.

From communication and team culture to burnout prevention and leadership growth, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone managing people in high-responsibility environments.

🎧 Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience from the front lines of caregiving.

In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Gary Johnson for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to market a law firm with intention, clarity, and results.

From redefining what “marketing” actually means for attorneys, to breaking down the mindset shifts required to attract ideal clients, Gary shares a practical, no-fluff approach to building a thriving legal practice.

He and Monica dive into:

1. How to attract the right clients — not just more clients

2. The biggest marketing mistakes attorneys make (and how to avoid them)

3. Practical strategies to build trust, credibility, and authority in your market

4. How to create sustainable growth without feeling salesy or inauthentic

🎧 Tune in for actionable insights on law firm marketing that actually works — and how to move from powerless to powerful in growing your practice.

🎙️ In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Jennifer Armstrong — business broker and advisor with Transworld Business Advisors of Phoenix — for a clear-eyed conversation about what it takes to exit a business intentionally and successfully.

From increasing a company’s value before it hits the market to navigating the emotional and financial complexities of selling, Jennifer offers smart, actionable guidance for business owners at any stage of the exit journey.

🎧 Tune in for practical tips, expert perspective, and empowering advice for any entrepreneur considering their next chapter.

In this episode, Monica May Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow & Financial, reflects on two years of The Practical and Positive Leadership podcast.

Each guest over the past two years has brought something meaningful to the table—and now, Monica shares her own insights. This grounded reflection explores what it really means to lead with clarity, intention, and heart—especially when the pace is fast and the pressure is real.

Whether you’re in escrow, commercial real estate, law, or business leadership, this message is for you.

Because leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about how you show up for people.

🎧 Tune in for real world insights on trust, integrity, and how to lead people through change with practicality and positivity.
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In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Chip Higgins — author of The Bizzics Way and founder of Bizzics — for a dynamic conversation on what it really takes to lead with clarity, momentum, and integrity through seasons of change.

From unpacking the idea that a small business can actually be massive, to exploring how physics-driven principles like energy, velocity, and momentum can transform teams, Chip shares a refreshingly grounded approach to leadership and growth.

🎧 Tune in for real-world insights on trust, momentum, and leading people through change with purpose and compassion.

In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, host Monica May Dunn sits down with Karl Frye, Principal at Frye Practice Sales, to explore what it really takes to lead with integrity through major transitions.

From guiding medical, dental, and veterinary professionals through the emotional and financial complexities of buying or selling their practices to building lasting trust in high-stakes moments, Karl shares a refreshingly human approach to business leadership.

He and Monica discuss how empathy, transparency, and process-driven strategy can turn even the most stressful transitions into opportunities for growth — both professionally and personally.

🎧 Tune in for practical insights on leadership, trust, and guiding people through change with confidence and compassion.