InitiativeOne Leadership Podcast

InitiativeOne Leadership Podcast

The InitativeOne Leadership Podcast engages with leaders around the world to provide strategies and tools for you to maximize your impact and transform your life.

Episodes

June 5, 2025 24 mins
InitiativeOne CEO Tracy Johnson sits down with Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager at Oneida Casino, as she shares her transformational leadership journey.

In this episode, you'll discover actionable strategies in leadership decision-making, fostering trust, and strategic planning that have propelled Louise to national recognition in the gaming industry. With over 40 years of experience, Louise reflects on her growt...

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Join us in this inspiring episode of the Leadership Initiative podcast as Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Alec Ingold, Miami Dolphins fullback, to uncover powerful lessons on finding purpose and driving personal growth.

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Join CEO Tracy Johnson and Joey Reader on the "Leadership Initiative Podcast" as they explore the art of building trust and leading through challenges. In this insightful episode, Joey reflects on 20 years of entrepreneurial growth with A-mazing Events, sharing hard-earned lessons in leadership decision-making, self-dialogue, and vulnerability in leadership. Discover how strategic planning, maintaining authenticity, and fostering t...

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Discover powerful NFL leadership lessons to transform your team and elevate your organization. In this insightful episode of the Leadership Initiative Podcast, Dr. Fred Johnson shares transformative experiences from his time working with NFL teams, revealing strategies for leadership decision-making, self-dialogue, trust-building, and fostering vulnerability in leadership. Dr. Fred and Tracy Johnson teach you how to learn how to sh...

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Discover how purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact in this insightful conversation between Dr. Fred Johnson, founder of Initiative One, and wealth management expert Jared Bowers. Through a unique blend of leadership principles and investment strategies, they explore the power of intentional decision-making and aligning values with long-term success.

Key takeaways from this episode:

  • Leadership decision-making: Lea...
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March 20, 2025 28 mins

In this insightful episode of the Leadership Initiative Podcast. Join Dr. Fred Johnson as he shares his transformative experiences as a leadership coach for the Miami Dolphins, offering practical strategies for building trust, fostering vulnerability in leadership, and navigating organizational culture. From overcoming workplace drama to enhancing leadership de...

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In this episode of the Leadership Initiative Podcast, Tracy Johnson and Gina Marchionda discuss the transformative power of authentic leadership as an educator and leader with over 32 years of experience. Discover how Gina’s journey in public education and leadership transformation has driven remarkable outcomes in student engagement and achievement across her district.

Key insights include:
- The role of self-dialogue, ...

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Discover the power of authentic leadership and the lessons that can transform your approach to leading others. In this episode of the Leadership Initiative podcast, Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Parks Frazier, an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins, to explore critical leadership foundations, including vulnerability in leadership, trust-building, and leadership decision-making. Learn how self-dialogue, spiritual grounding ...

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Discover how Jamison Buxton transformed a healthcare organization into a national leader in breakthrough treatments. In this powerful conversation, Jamison Buxton shares his journey of leading the Hemophilia Outreach Center to become the first facility in the US to offer commercial gene therapy treatments.


Learn essential leadership strategies that drove this remarkable transformation:
• Building a strong, unified organ...

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Join Tracy Johnson and Navy Commander Erica Reid-Dixon as they share powerful insights from Erica's military career and personal journey. Discover how a Navy commanding officer balances leadership responsibilities with personal growth, and learn why embracing vulnerability is crucial for authentic leadership.


In this candid conversation, Commander Dixon reveals how dance became her unexpected teacher of humility and bal...

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Join Tracy Johnson and Betty Vasquez as they dive into a transformative discussion about leadership.

In this insightful episode, Betty shares her journey in public education and her impactful role as Supervisor of English Language and Bilingual Education in Fond du Lac School District. Discover how leadership decision-making, self-talk, and trust-building are pivotal in creating a positive educational environment. Betty emphasizes ...

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Join the InitiativeOne Leadership Podcast as Tanya Jones shares her remarkable journey From Teacher to Superintendent. Tanya, now the superintendent of Tahlequah Public Schools offers profound insights into leadership transformation and strategic planning. Discover how her experiences in education have shaped her approach to leadership decision-making and self-dialogue, emphasizing trust-building and vulnerability in leadership. Ke...

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Discover how curiosity became the hidden power behind one Navy Commanding Officer's remarkable leadership journey. In this engaging conversation, Erica Reid-Dixon shares her fascinating path from Naval Academy graduate to commanding a base in Green Bay, Wisconsin.


Dive into powerful leadership insights including:
• How curiosity drives meaningful connections and team building
• B...

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October 30, 2024 22 mins

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In this episode, InitiativeOne Founder, Dr. Fred Johnson, sits down with an incredible leader who shares his journey of leading bold change and building belief in a community. Hear about celebrating small victories and how those moments can create unstoppable momentum.

Key Takeaways:

Belief in the Vision: Sometimes others believe in your vision before you do. Embrace those who see potential, and let that belief fuel your journey.

A...

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In part two, Dr. Fred Johnson and Colonel Bob Mitchell dive into the critical aspects of leadership decision-making and how world-class leaders distinguish themselves.

They explore two defining traits: 

1. The ability to confront personal issues 
2. Consistently making better decisions than the competition 

Dr. Fred and Colonel Mitchell also discuss examples of corporate leaders who make critical mistakes by not staying connected w...

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In this episode, Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Colonel Bob Mitchell, a retired Army leader to discuss the leadership principles that have guided him.

Colonel Mitchell reflects on how his leadership development began in high school under the mentorship of his football coach, who helped him realize his leadership potential early on. This foundation carried him through his 30-year military career, including commanding medevac units ...

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In this episode, Dr. Fred Johnson connects with Tehassi Hill, a seasoned leader from the Oneida Nation. They explore the challenges of leading a complex organization like a Native American tribe, particularly in the face of generational trauma. Through candid conversations, they detail key leadership skills that have helped Tehassi rise above chaos, maintain calm in the midst of tension, and create positive change.

Tehassi shares h...

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In this episode of the Leadership Initiative Podcast Tracy Johnson, CEO of InitiativeOne, is joined by Greg Salmen, the newly appointed CEO and President of Stephenson National Bank, who stepped into his role in January 2024. 

With 22 years of experience at the bank and a well-planned succession that was announced three years in advance, Greg shares the challenges, surprises, and learning experiences he encountered during this sign...

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September 4, 2024 27 mins

In this episode of The Leadership Initiative Podcast, Dr. Fred Johnson and Tony Reale dive deep into one of the most pivotal topics in personal growth and leadership— The Most Important Conversation You Can Have is With Yourself. Powerful self-dialogue shapes your perspective and helps you tap into your true purpose in life.

Join us as Dr. Fred breaks down:
• The nature of self-worth and why most people struggle with feelings of in...

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