Hey Jack... Leadership Reflections with Jack Nehlig

This week, Jack and Trevor welcome the first guest of the show, Beth Correll, a retired Hershey Company leader and the founder of Step Function Coaching. Beth shares her refreshing perspective on professional growth, mentoring, and the unique dynamics women face in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Discover how real-world experiences drive professional growth, why peer mentorship matters, and effective strategies to build st...

What does it really mean to deliver bad news as a leader, build an effective leadership team, or confront negativity among peers? Jack and Trevor tackle listener-submitted questions with direct advice, candid reflections, and actionable takeaways on communicating tough messages, recommending foundational books for aspiring leaders, and the key traits that set strong leaders apart. From handling layoffs with empathy to encouraging h...

The concept of "developmentor" takes center stage in this episode, blending the principles of personal growth and effective mentorship into one powerful approach to leadership. Hear stories from inside major corporations and pick up practical suggestions for auditing your own growth, seeking feedback, and learning from both outstanding and challenging leaders. Jack and Trevor touch on why successful leadership is about continual se...

In this episode of 'Hey, Jack: Leadership Reflections with Jack Nehlig,' hosts Jack and Trevor discuss crucial concept of accountability in leadership. Jack shares insightful distinctions between responsibility and accountability and highlights why accountability is a core leadership trait. Through a personal story about his father's dedication and an innovative company-wide solution during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jack illustrates t...

Communication forms the fabric of leadership. In this episode, Jack Nehlig and Trevor Robinson tackle the enduring principles and rapid changes in communication that leaders face today. Jack shares a reflective look at desk phones, handwritten memos, and the arrival of email, highlighting what’s persisted over four decade…and what hasn’t. The conversation covers best practices for written and oral communication, the value of repeti...

Trust and teamwork are more than just buzzwords...they are the forces that shape successful organizations. Join hosts Jack Nehlig and Trevor Robinson as they unpack what truly drives teams to perform at their best. This discussion moves beyond the expected, using real-life business analogies, sports stories, and even the flight of geese to illustrate the deep impact of trust, the importance of structure, the value of diversity, and...

In today's episode of 'Hey, Jack...", Jack and Trevor explore the often-overlooked but crucial topic of quality and excellence in leadership. They discuss the importance of having a relentless pursuit of perfection, how embracing quality can be a significant differentiator for leaders, and the historical evolution of quality practices like Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO. Jack shares personal stories and practical insights on how leaders ...

Jack Nehlig and Trevor Robinson return in Part 2 of their “Hey Jack...” episode on positivity, offering professionals and aspiring leaders a practical look at what genuine positivity means inside organizations.

The episode highlights three main points: the importance of a blame-free work environment, reframing errors as opportunities for growth, and making friendliness a central pillar of company culture.

These lessons matter to man...

Are you overlooking the importance of positivity? Join Jack Nehlig and Trevor Robinson in Part 1 of this discussion as they dissect the concept of positivity, not as a simple, naive mindset, but as a powerful choice that leaders can make. They recount personal experiences and observations, from historical shifts in management styles to practical frameworks, such as the "Positive Opinion Leader" model and the "Drops in the Bucket" a...

In this episode, Jack and Trevor dive into the foundational element of leadership—being a role model. They discuss the significance of role models in shaping effective leadership and outline a framework for aspiring leaders. Key pillars covered include 'walking the talk,' showing respect for diversity, and maintaining the highest levels of ethics and integrity. Through personal anecdotes and real-life examples, they highlig...

In this debut episode of Hey, Jack... Leadership Reflections with Jack Nehlig, Trevor Robinson sits down with his longtime mentor and former leader, Jack Nehlig, for a candid and inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and the unexpected journey that brought them here.

Jack shares how his career in manufacturing and automation evolved—often by simply saying “yes” to new opportunities. From his first sales role to becoming t...