The Tech Leader's Toolbox

Jul 20, 2020 • S01 E26 • 00:40:45

Paul Simkins talks with William Benner, President and CTO of Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc.  They are the industry-leading provider of hardware, software, and services for laser light shows. William talks about the challenges he faced building his business...

Jul 13, 2020 • S01 E25 • 00:19:46

This is part two of a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the other vital skills necessary to practice Active Listening.

Paul also shares a recipe for deliciously warm and filling Cornmeal Pancakes. You can find...

Jul 06, 2020 • S01 E24 • 00:20:08

This episode starts a series on Active Listening. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the non-verbal communication skills necessary to practice Active Listening.

Paul also shares a recipe for Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs. You can find the reci...

Jun 29, 2020 • S01 E23 • 00:32:11

Author and Chief Potential Officer Kevin Eikenberry joins Paul to talk about why leaders today need to focus on running a marathon and not a sprint and why focusing on productivity for remote workers may be the wrong metric.

You can find Kevin at...

Jun 22, 2020 • S01 E22 • 00:38:51

Host Paul Simkins talks with Tana Greene, author and founder of MyWorkChoice, an innovative staffing firm with an app that allows for flexible work schedules. Tana talks about making a difference in the lives of employees and in the organizations her comp...

Jun 15, 2020 • S01 E21 • 00:37:06

Tom Fox, The Compliance Evangelist, joins us to talk about why leaders need to worry about compliance and ethics. He also shares some great leadership lessons learned from history and movies, including my favorite movie Casablanca.

Tom also gives...

Jun 08, 2020 • S01 E20 • 00:44:56

Author Kevin W. McCarthy talks with host Paul Simkins about the importance of leaders being On-Purpose, dealing with the Tough Shifts, and why CEOs have to go.

Plus Kevin shares his recipe for Grilled Vidalia Onions. You can find the recipe on t...

Jun 01, 2020 • S01 E18 • 00:41:17

Paul Simkins talks with Steve Placey, CEO and founder of Rock Your Business, Inc. about why he tells CEO's it's all about relationships. Steve gives an application tip that will just hit you right between the eyes!

Steve also shares his...

May 25, 2020 • S01 E18 • 00:20:30

A Holiday special version where we compile the best application tips for leadership from previous episodes of The Tech Leader's Toolbox. No recipe this week.

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May 18, 2020 • S01 E17 • 00:38:17

Author, Speaker, and Digital Marketer Dr. Marcus Alexander talks with host Paul Simkins about the mindsets that hold us back as a leader and how to really connect with our people.

Plus Marcus shares a recipe for a Grilled Fruit Medley that sounds...