Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast
Illuminating the Human Experience of Leadership.
Episodes
In this episode of This Might Be on the Test, we explore how nations function as complex systems and why success on the world stage is rarely the result of individual talent alone. Using the World Cup as our backdrop, we'll examine how culture, leadership, education, economics, infrastructure, and national priorities work together to shape outcomes over time.
Whether you're leading ...
In this episode of This Might Be On The Test, we explore communication and information systems through the lens of organizational systems thinking. We'll explore how information flows through formal and informal networks, why communication breakdowns are often failures of meaning rather than language, and how leaders can create environments that foster transparency, learning, and adaptability.
What really drives behavior inside organizations? In this episode of Will This Be on the Test, we'll explores organizational culture as the invisible operating system that shapes decision-making, communication, leadership, and change. Through stories from aviation and contemporary business examples such as Southwest Airlines, Netflix, and Pixar, you'll discover why culture often determines whether strategy succeeds or fails, and ho...
Why do some organizations thrive while others struggle to adapt? In this episode, we explore how organizational structure shapes communication, decision-making, innovation, and performance. From traditional hierarchies to agile networks, we examine why there is no perfect organizational design, only structures that fit (or misfit) their environment, strategy, and culture.
What happens when a leader believes that curiosity is not just a trait, but a responsibility? Gregg Behr, CEO of The Grable Foundation, has spent his life channeling the quiet wisdom of Fred Rogers into bold action for the children of Pittsburgh. In a city built on steel and reinvention, Gregg reminds us that the strongest foundations are those rooted in kindness, imagination, and the courage to ask, 'What if?'
I sit down with Dr. Mitchel Nickols for a powerful conversation on leadership in divided times. In a world wrestling with division and fading trust, Dr. Nickols illuminates leadership traits we need now more than ever to build confidence within our teams and organizations and shares practical advice on how to amplify these characteristics within the next generation of emerging leaders.
00:00 Welcome to Episode 37
01:00 ...
With more than 46 years of live entertainment expertise, Ed Traversari has been a part of the entertainment scene in Western PA and beyond. He has worked for Pittsburgh concert promoters company DiCesare Engler Productions as a production manager, talent booker, director of marketing and general manager of the Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square. DiCesare Engler produced concerts at the Stanley Theatre (which the...
Steve Adelkoff joins us to explore global events shaping our economies, regional conflict, currency valuation, Anti-Fragile systems, and so much more. This episode will begin to provide some insight as well as pose questions worth pondering given the amount of historic change happening around us daily.
00:00 Welcome to Episode #35
00:15 Point Park University Graduation
00:30 Check out Steve in Episodes #9 and #25
04:30 Update with ...
Patrick, Dennis and Angelo welcome to the studio Kate Bodner. Kate is a London based Creative that has blended her love for the Performing Arts with Augmented and Virtual Reality. Having lived in Ireland, Australia, and now London, she is embarking upon an exciting career after completing her Master's Degree in Big Data Culture & Society at Kings College London. We look forward to sharing with you her journey as well as some lo...
The team had the opportunity to connect with Kate Gunderson of 'The Plane Kate'. Kate is a mechanical, aerospace, and flight test engineer on a mission to empower women to confidently thrive in the world of STEM.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:00 Update with Angelo, Dennis & Patrick
06:25 Introducing Kate Gunderson: Dreams as Big as the Sky
07:40 KG: How did you discover your Passion for NASA, Space, Engineering?
09:30 KG: Walkin...
The team from Take The Hill are back in the studio after a creative break. This episode, Dennis, Angelo, and Patrick talk about the new podcast format, catch up with Dr. Britney Brinkman to discuss New Year's Resolutions, and answer your questions related to best Pizza and taking multiple internships at the same employer.
00:00 Welcome
01:00 Updates with Patrick, Dennis, and Angelo
08:20 Dr. Britney Brinkman: New Year's Resol...
Patrick and Angelo had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Don Green, President of Point Park University, to talk about Leadership, Transitions, Purpose, and of course favorite food and music!
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Take The Hill Live! returns in person to Point Cafe at Point Park University to host conversations with students about what they are most excited about, what they've learned over the last year, and much more!
On May 29th, Travis Ludlow will embark upon the journey of a lifetime while seeking the opportunity to become the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe. Join us in the studio to talk with Travis about his upcoming adventure.
Connect with Travis at: https://aroundtheworldsolo.co.uk/
Follow him on Instagram @travisludlow_aroundtheworld
Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan Farran has blended his desire to serve others with his love of aviation. Join us in the studio to learn more about his background and journey that has taken him to the beautiful Melanesian island of Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Jonas Prida, Acting Provost @ Point Park University joins us to talk about Leadership, Perspective, and musical influences. Join us in the studio for this high energy and fast paced episode.
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Join us in studio with Dr. Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University, to reflect upon Leadership, Courage, Advice for Students, and a peek into songs that are on his playlist.
00:00 Welcome Message 02:00 Introducing Dr. Paul Hennigan 03:00 Dr. Hennigan’s Definition of Leadership 04:00 Reflection Upon Significant Leadership Moments 05:45 Integrity, Truth, and Data...
We welcome back to the podcast, Steve Adelkoff, to break down Retail Investing, Reddit, GameStop, Robinhood, and exactly what is a short squeeze. Steve does his best to break down misconceptions and to illuminate the dynamic forces impacting the markets over the past few weeks.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:40 Introducing Steve Adelkoff
01:40 Correcting the...
Stefano Paris, Founder of I for Italia, enables you to dream, plan, and travel in Italy with their passionate, local experts. His team delivers Live Virtual Tours that are interactive and immersive experiences that offer insight into Italy's authentic lifestyle without leaving the comfort of your home.
00:00 Welcome
00:35 Introducing Stefano Paris and ‘I For Italia&rs...
Located in Lawrenceville, just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, Rolling Pepperoni serves up personal narratives woven within delicious Appalachian Fare. Katt’s vision for Rolling Pepperoni invites us to break bread across Appalachia while uniting rural and urban communities through an impactful business model.
00:00 Welcome Message
01:40 Introducing Katt Schuler and Rollin...
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