Listening With Leaders
Hi there! I'm Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer. I am, among many other things, a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, mediator, and expert in deep, empathic listening. I left a 22-year career as a trial lawyer, earned my Masters Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, and have helped thousands of companies and organizations with internal conflicts and poor communication. I am the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project. I have trained mediators and leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in my innovative peacemaking and mediation processes. My honors include California Lawyer Magazine Attorney of the Year, a Purpose Prize Fellow, and Best Lawyers of America Lawyer of the Year. My 20 to 30-min podcast shares amazing founder stories that reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY.
Episodes
In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll talks to Anita Nayak, Founder and CEO of ClinDCast, shares her inspiring journey from a small village in India to leading a successful healthcare IT consulting firm in Florida. She discusses her company’s work in EHR integration and data migration for hospitals and insurers, her leadership philosophy rooted in trust and integrity, and her commitment to team development.
Anit...
In this episode of Listening with Leaders, host Doug Noll welcomes Tom Gegax, a successful CEO and cancer survivor, who shares his journey from corporate arrogance to empathetic, spiritually connected leadership.
Tom discusses overcoming personal and professional struggles, including business failure, divorce, and throat cancer, and how these challenges led to profound self-awareness and transformation. Their conversation highlight...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Master Certified Executive Coach, Kristen Boss. Kristen shares her journey from hairstyling to leadership consulting, the impact of nervous system responses on behavior, and why traditional leadership strategies often fall short.
She discusses the importance of emotional awareness, ethical leadership, and practical tools for nervous system regulation, encouraging leaders to embrace emotions as s...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Principal and Aviation Section Leader at Mancini Duffy, John Anthal. He discusses the complexities of designing airport lounges, the importance of collaboration and trust among stakeholders, and the challenges of building in active airports.
John highlights the role of technology, emotional intelligence, and meticulous planning in delivering successful projects. He also reveals his passion for s...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CFO at Riley Construction, Vince Montemurro. Vince discusses his leadership style, the importance of listening, and his commitment to developing people and fostering teamwork.
He also reflects on the company’s values, the role of skilled trades, and his aspirations for the future. Vince highlights how empathy, authenticity, and strong relationships drive both personal and organizational success ...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO of ChurchCandy Marketing, Brady Sticker. Brady shares his journey from seminary student to entrepreneur, explains how ChurchCandy connects people to churches using targeted ads and authentic video invitations, and highlights the company’s mission-driven culture.
He discusses leveraging AI for efficiency, the importance of listening in leadership, and practical marketing strategies. Brady als...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Founder and CEO at Rwazi, Joseph Rutakangwa. Joseph shares his journey from hardship in Tanzania—where his family lost everything—to building a successful tech startup in the U.S.
He discusses overcoming adversity, the challenges of launching Rwazi, and how their AI systems help enterprises make smarter, data-driven decisions. Joseph highlights his leadership philosophy, the importance of listen...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Owner of Peterman Design Firm, Ian Peterman. Ian shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a childhood greeting card business, and discusses how early business lessons and his father’s influence led him to product design.
He explains Peterman Design Firm’s approach to innovation, commercialization, and remote teamwork. Ian explores the importance of empathetic listening in leadership, th...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO and Co-Owner at Waterloo Turf, Tim Lovett. Tim shares his journey from corporate sales to franchising artificial turf installation, highlighting the company’s rapid national growth and unique business model.
He discusses the importance of values alignment, franchisee support, and disciplined execution. Tim also reflects on personal experiences that shaped his leadership, emphasizing persiste...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Co-Founder and Chairman at Peak Capital Partners, Jeff Burningham. Jeff explores his journey from business and politics to writing, his concerns about AI’s impact on humanity, and the urgent need for collective wisdom as technology advances.
He discusses the challenges and opportunities AI presents, the importance of love and inner transformation, and the hope for a more unified, conscious futur...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Founder and Family Business Advisor of BlueRoots, Tammy Buss. Tammy, a Canadian financial services expert with over 35 years of experience working with family businesses, shares her journey from insurance sales to specializing in exit planning and facilitating succession conversations.
She discusses the importance of deep listening, emotional safety, and collaborative approaches in guiding famil...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Author of "Deep Listening," Emily Kasriel. Emily shares her eight-step methodology for deep listening, emphasizing empathy, presence, and reflective practice.
She discusses the challenges and ethics of listening deeply, its role in de-escalating conflict, and practical applications in personal and professional life. The episode features a live demonstration of deep listening, highlighting its tr...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson. Chris shares insights on personal growth, the dangers of complacency, and the importance of listening in leadership.
He discusses his new book, "From Drift to Drive," and reflects on balancing family life with professional growth. He highlights the value of developing others, fostering significance over success, and creating environ...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the COO of Remington Hospitality, Jason Reader. Jason shares his inspiring journey from dishwasher to industry leader, emphasizing perseverance, adaptability, and the importance of believing in others.
He discusses leadership lessons, the value of listening, and the impact of personal recognition on team morale. Jason also offers insights into hotel operations and the challenges of executive roles.
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Co-Founder of Alta Fresh Foods, and the Founder of Homegrown Brands, Greg Vetter. Greg shares stories of resilience, adaptability, and the lessons learned from overcoming business challenges, beginning in the salad dressing business and expanding into organic produce and brand acceleration.
He emphasizes empathetic leadership, the value of listening, and leading by example, both in business and ...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Founder of Hapny Home, Priya Vij. Priya shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship in the hardware industry.
She discusses the challenges of starting a business, her people-first leadership style, and the value of authentic connections at work. Priya explores how personal hardships shape perspective, the importance of empathy and soft skills, and the unique strengths of introvert...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems, Adam Povlitz. Adam shares his journey from corporate finance at IBM to leading his family’s cleaning franchise, discussing the challenges and rewards of working in a family business.
He explains Anago’s unique franchise model, emphasizes the importance of adaptability, and highlights lessons learned about leadership, listening, and empathy. Adam also ...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the President and CEO of ClimeCo, Bill Flederbach. Bill shares his journey from overcoming addiction to leading a climate-focused company.
He discusses ClimeCo’s mission in carbon offsets, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the company’s innovative employee ownership model. Bill highlights his leadership philosophy, emphasizing emotional intelligence, active listening, and resilience.
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Founder and CEO of CJAM Marketing Connecter, Behdad Jamshidi. Behdad shares his journey from engineering to marketing. Behdad discusses the challenges businesses face in finding competent marketing agencies and explains his rigorous vetting process. Emphasizing the importance of connection, listening, and psychological safety, he explores how empathy and self-awareness drive meaningful business ...
Your host, Doug Noll, talks with the Co-Founder, CPO, and EVP of Marketing and Product at Qualpay, Penny Townsend. Penny explores her leadership philosophy, the importance of consensus decision-making, and the power of empathetic listening. Penny shares personal stories, insights on building collaborative teams, and her passion for mental health advocacy.
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