About this podcast
PinLeader Podcast provides effective tips to those that are currently leaders or have a desire to become leaders.
Leadership; leadership development; self-help; entrepreneurship; culture building; human resources; talent development; diversity; inclusion; care; pin leadership; Shanda Gore; Mays; roar; justice; ethics; workplace trends; strategic planning.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 150 episodes
- Dr. David Dobrzykowski: Ready for Disruption (Episode #155) · 22 min · Episode 158Supply chain disruptions can affect everything from production and pricing to customer satisfaction and employee decision-making. So what does it take to build a supply chain…
- Phil & Betty Thomas: Better Together (Episode #154) · 23 min · Episode 157What does it take to achieve lasting success? For Betty and Phil Thomas, it takes purpose, discipline, resilience, and the right people by your side. Host Dr. Shanda Gore…
- Mariam Battistelli: Presence, Passion, and Performance (Episode #153) · 15 min · Episode 156Leaders can learn a lot from performers when it comes to commanding a room, influence, or adaptability. In this special “on the road” episode of the PinLeader Podcast, Host Dr…
- Dr. Adam Fineske: Media with a Mission (Episode # 152) · 20 min · Episode 153What role does public media play in building stronger, more connected communities? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Dr. Adam Fineske, President and CEO of WGTE Public Media…
- Steve King: Conversations that Matter (Episode #151) · 19 min · Episode 152What happens when leaders stop talking and start truly listening? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Steve King, CEO of Anne Grady Services, to talk about the power of…
- Dr. Shanda Gore & Bob Gore: PinPoint Moment 150 Conversations, 5 Lessons Learned (Episode #150) · 13 min · Episode 151In this special 150th episode of the PinLeader Podcast, Host Dr. Shanda Gore and MAYS Advisor Mr. Bob Gore reflect on the lessons that have stood out across 150 conversations…
- Dr. Rodney Rogers: Education in Action (Episode #149) · 23 min · Episode 150How do you lead through change while keeping people aligned around a shared mission? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Dr. Rodney K. Rogers, President of Bowling Green State…
- Sylvia Jones: The Screenwriter's Journey (Episode #148) · 24 min · Episode 149What happens when you stop playing it safe and start pursuing the story you were meant to tell? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Sylvia Jones, two-time Emmy Award winner…
- Greg Walker: Smarter Systems, Human Decisions (Episode #147) · 21 min · Episode 148Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, make decisions, and navigate everyday life. But with rapid innovation comes important questions about trust, safety, and human…
- Erika Buri: Building Community through Parks (Episode #146) · 19 min · Episode 147How can listening to your community lead to better decisions and stronger plans for the future? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Erika Buri, Executive Director of Outdoor…
- Jason Knowles: Trust, Truth, and Tough Conversations (Episode #145) · 26 min · Episode 146What can leaders learn from an investigative reporter? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Mr. Jason Knowles, Emmy Award Winning Consumer Investigator for the ABC 7 Chicago…
- DeAnna Emborski: Life Below Deck, Lessons Above (Episode #144) · 21 min · Episode 145What happens when leadership is tested in front of the cameras? Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes back Ms. DeAnna Emborski for an exciting update on her journey since her first…
- Patrick Richardson: Turning Scrap into Strategy (Episode #143) · 17 min · Episode 144What can leaders learn from the metal recycling and trading industry? More than you might think. Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Mr. Patrick Richardson, a senior trader with…
- Dr. Aparna Joshi: The Recipe for Executive Success (Episode #142) · 20 min · Episode 143What does it really take to succeed in executive leadership? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Dr. Aparna Joshi, Professor of Management at the University of Michigan's Ross…
- David and Nick Graf: Lessons from the Links (Episode #141) · 25 min · Episode 142What can leaders learn from the game of golf? Golf requires patience, focus, strategy, emotional control, and the ability to recover from setbacks. These same qualities are…
- Candice Harrison: Rotary Roots, Community Impact (Episode #140) · 23 min · Episode 141What does it mean to lead through service? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Candice Harrison, the new President of the Rotary Club of Toledo. From honoring Rotary’s…
- Katie Gilliland: Building PinLeader Press (Episode #139) · 22 min · Episode 140Many people believe they have a book in them, but knowing where to begin can be the hardest part. Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with PinLeader™ Press Publishing Associate Ms. Katie…
- Kate Fineske: Lessons from the Great Lakes (Episode #138) · 20 min · Episode 139What can the Great Lakes teach us about success? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Kate Fineske, Executive Director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, to explore…
- Peter Kharchenko: Lead, Follow, and Improvise (Episode #137) · 15 min · Episode 138What can leaders learn from musicians? More than you might think. Recording musician and producer Mr. Peter Kharchenko joins host Dr. Shanda Gore to explore how improvisation…
- Kim Newlove: From Business Card to Podcast (Episode #136) · 21 min · Episode 137What if your business card could talk? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Pharmacist and Entrepreneur, Ms. Kim Newlove, to explore how leaders can use podcasting to build…







