Welcome to "The People Experience Pulse," a Chat With Leaders Media podcast. In this trailer episode, Executive Producer Quentin Thomas, sits down with the Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond to delve into the inspiration behind the podcast's focus on People, Employee, and Human Experience (PX/EX/HX) leaders. Vicki, a DEI-focused executive coach, musician, and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, emphasizes the importance of elevating people's experiences for a thriving workplace culture. Jeff, CEO of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, highlights the significance of servant leadership and rethinking business with a people-first approach. The podcast aims to provide actionable strategies, insights into evolving employee experiences, and examples of successful PX/EX/HX initiatives, inspiring listeners to create inclusive workplaces. Join hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond as they embark on an exciting new journey.

Resources related to this episode
Visit peoplefirstelevation.com
Follow Vicki on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiflierhudson/
Follow Jeff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbond123/ 
Subscribe to 'The People Experience Pulse' wherever you listen to podcasts

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Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

Welcome to "The People Experience Pulse," a Chat With Leaders Media podcast. In this trailer episode, Executive Producer Quentin Thomas, sits down with the Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond to delve into the inspiration behind the podcast's focus on People, Employee, and Human Experience (PX/EX/HX) leaders. Vicki, a DEI-focused executive coach, musician, and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, emphasizes the importance of elevating people's experiences for a thriving workplace culture. Jeff, CEO of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, highlights the significance of servant leadership and rethinking business with a people-first approach. The podcast aims to provide actionable strategies, insights into evolving employee experiences, and examples of successful PX/EX/HX initiatives, inspiring listeners to create inclusive workplaces. Join hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond as they embark on an exciting new journey.
Resources related to this episode
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<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://peoplefirstelevation.com">peoplefirstelevation.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Vicki on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiflierhudson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiflierhudson/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Jeff on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbond123/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbond123/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe to 'The People Experience Pulse' wherever you listen to podcasts<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-people-experience-pulse/id1700553917"></a></li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/221069813-embark-journey">Embark on a Journey</a> from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
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The Steward Chair is a podcast that explores business leadership as stewardship – the responsibility of guiding organizations, people, and industries with integrity, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing good while doing well.

Through deep, candid conversations with CEOs, Presidents and Founders that have stood the test of time, we unpack the challenges, decisions, and strategies that define values-driven leadership. This is a space for leaders who recognize that success is about more than personal achievement – it’s about leaving a lasting, positive impact on their organizations and communities.

Each episode provides real-world insights on how to navigate key business decisions while maintaining ethical integrity, long-term sustainability, and a legacy-driven mindset.

This show is produced in collaboration between Chat With Leaders Media and End of the Line Productions. 

The Steward Chair is a podcast that explores business leadership as stewardship &ndash; the responsibility of guiding organizations, people, and industries with integrity, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing good while doing well.
Through deep, candid conversations with CEOs, Presidents and Founders that have stood the test of time, we unpack the challenges, decisions, and strategies that define values-driven leadership. This is a space for leaders who recognize that success is about more than personal achievement &ndash; it&rsquo;s&nbsp;about leaving a lasting, positive impact on their organizations and communities.
Each episode provides real-world insights on how to navigate key business decisions while maintaining ethical integrity, long-term sustainability, and a legacy-driven mindset.
This show is produced in collaboration between <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com/">Chat With Leaders Media</a> and <a href="https://www.eotlproductions.com/">End of the Line Productions</a>.&nbsp;

The Steward Chair is a podcast that explores leadership as stewardship—the responsibility of guiding organizations, people, and industries with integrity, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing good while doing well.

The Steward Chair

In a world defined by disconnection, human connection is your most powerful asset in building companies that last. At Chat With Leaders Media, we're dedicated to helping you unlock that power by delivering actionable insights from leaders who are leveraging business as a force for good.

Through our podcasts – The Steward Chair, The People Experience Pulse, and B The Change Georgia – we cut through the noise to bring you candid, real-world strategies for building a better business. We explore what it takes to elevate people, grow your business with integrity, and build a legacy that goes beyond the bottom line.

This isn't just about inspiration; it's about giving you the tools to elevate your influence and make a tangible impact on your organization and the world.

In a world defined by disconnection, human connection is your most powerful asset in building companies that last. At Chat With Leaders Media, we're dedicated to helping you unlock that power by delivering actionable insights from leaders who are leveraging business as a force for good.
Through our podcasts &ndash; The Steward Chair, The People Experience Pulse, and B The Change Georgia &ndash; we cut through the noise to bring you candid, real-world strategies for building a better business. We explore what it takes to elevate people, grow your business with integrity, and build a legacy that goes beyond the bottom line.
This isn't just about inspiration; it's about giving you the tools to elevate your influence and make a tangible impact on your organization and the world.

Chat With Leaders Media

Our Executive Producer Quentin Thomas hosts this trailer episode as Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond share why they started The PX Pulse podcast and elevating people/employee/human experienceleaders.

Introducing The People Experience Pulse

In this episode of The Steward Chair, host Jeff Bond sits down with Steve Kruger, the fourth-generation leader of L.E. Schwartz & Son—a commercial roofing legacy that has anchored the Georgia landscape since 1910. Steve shares the raw reality of earning respect on hot roofs rather than leaning on a bloodline, and how a 116-year-old firm successfully navigates crises by choosing long-term integrity over the "quick fix" challenge.

Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to the future of the company as Steve is joined by his son, Michael Kruger. Representing the fifth generation, Michael talks about the unique synergy of working alongside his father and grandfather, balancing historic family traditions with modern technology, and leading a century-old mission with "pull instead of push".

Key Takeaways
Earning Leadership Through Shared Labor: True stewardship in a hands-on trade isn't handed down through a bloodline; it is validated by serving on the front lines to gain deep empathy and mutual respect for the people doing the daily work .
The "Golden Rule" in Crisis Management: Preserving a century-old reputation means choosing long-term success over short-term gains, proving that there is no right way to do the wrong thing when navigating business challenges with clients and employees .
Deepening Impact through Local Convening: True community stewardship moves beyond stilted, transactional relationships by giving back, celebrating shared history, and intentionally gathering diverse groups to build a lasting local bond .

Resources Mentioned
Visit L.E. Schwartz & Son: http://www.leschwartz.com/
Follow Steve Kruger on LinkedIn: Steve Kruger
Follow L.E. Schwartz & Son on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l-e-schwartz-&-son-inc-/

Join the Conversation
The Steward Chair is about equipping and inspiring business leaders to build organizations that stand the test of time. If this episode resonated with you, share your biggest takeaway and tag us on LinkedIn:

Chat With Leaders Media https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/ and End of the Line Productions https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/. 

Elevate your podcast, company meeting, or industry event strategies to better engage stakeholders and drive meaningful growth! Visit ChatWithLeaders.com to learn more about how we can help.

In this episode of The Steward Chair, host Jeff Bond sits down with Steve Kruger, the fourth-generation leader of L.E. Schwartz &amp; Son&mdash;a commercial roofing legacy that has anchored the Georgia landscape since 1910. Steve shares the raw reality of earning respect on hot roofs rather than leaning on a bloodline, and how a 116-year-old firm successfully navigates crises by choosing long-term integrity over the "quick fix" challenge.
Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to the future of the company as Steve is joined by his son, Michael Kruger. Representing the fifth generation, Michael talks about the unique synergy of working alongside his father and grandfather, balancing historic family traditions with modern technology, and leading a century-old mission with "pull instead of push".
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Earning Leadership Through Shared Labor: True stewardship in a hands-on trade isn't handed down through a bloodline; it is validated by serving on the front lines to gain deep empathy and mutual respect for the people doing the daily work .</li>
<li aria-level="1">The "Golden Rule" in Crisis Management: Preserving a century-old reputation means choosing long-term success over short-term gains, proving that there is no right way to do the wrong thing when navigating business challenges with clients and employees .</li>
<li aria-level="1">Deepening Impact through Local Convening: True community stewardship moves beyond stilted, transactional relationships by giving back, celebrating shared history, and intentionally gathering diverse groups to build a lasting local bond .</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit L.E. Schwartz &amp; Son: <a href="https://www.leschwartz.com/">http://www.leschwartz.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Steve Kruger on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kruger-05b1898/">Steve Kruger</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow L.E. Schwartz &amp; Son on social media:</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/leschwartz/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/l-e-schwartz-&amp;-son-inc-/</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
Join the Conversation The Steward Chair is about equipping and inspiring business leaders to build organizations that stand the test of time. If this episode resonated with you, share your biggest takeaway and tag us on LinkedIn:
Chat With Leaders Media <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/</a> and End of the Line Productions <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/</a>.&nbsp;
Elevate your podcast, company meeting, or industry event strategies to better engage stakeholders and drive meaningful growth! Visit <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeaders.com</a> to learn more about how we can help.

Steve Kruger

In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with his former professor, Dr. Sundar Bharadwaj, the Coca-Cola Chair of Marketing at UGA, to unpack how social impact can become a firm's most significant competitive advantage. Sundar shares his journey from working with Amul, an Indian dairy cooperative that revolutionized farmer cash flow, to researching how modern multinationals leverage purpose to disrupt stagnant categories.

Nathan and Sundar dive deep into the "Marketing-Finance Interface," discussing why marketing metrics often fail to reach the C-suite and how to reframe impact as a demand driver rather than a cost center. Sundar provides a framework for leaders to move beyond performative CSR and instead bake impact into the very core of their products.

 

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
Learn more about Sundar’s work via his Terry College of Business Profile https://www.terry.uga.edu/directory/sundar-bharadwaj/
Order Sundar's book: Good Growth: How Brands Win with Social Impact https://www.amazon.com/Good-Growth-Brands-Social-Impact-ebook/dp/B0D2M3CRFZ
Connect with Sundar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundarbharadwajmarketingprof

 

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Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

In today&rsquo;s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with his former professor, Dr. Sundar Bharadwaj, the Coca-Cola Chair of Marketing at UGA, to unpack how social impact can become a firm's most significant competitive advantage. Sundar shares his journey from working with Amul, an Indian dairy cooperative that revolutionized farmer cash flow, to researching how modern multinationals leverage purpose to disrupt stagnant categories.
Nathan and Sundar dive deep into the "Marketing-Finance Interface," discussing why marketing metrics often fail to reach the C-suite and how to reframe impact as a demand driver rather than a cost center. Sundar provides a framework for leaders to move beyond performative CSR and instead bake impact into the very core of their products.
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RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about Sundar&rsquo;s work via his Terry College of Business Profile https://www.terry.uga.edu/directory/sundar-bharadwaj/</li>
<li aria-level="1">Order Sundar's book: Good Growth: How Brands Win with Social Impact https://www.amazon.com/Good-Growth-Brands-Social-Impact-ebook/dp/B0D2M3CRFZ</li>
<li aria-level="1">Connect with Sundar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundarbharadwajmarketingprof</li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">Produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
</ul>

Good Growth: Leveraging Social Impact as the Ultimate Competitive Advantage

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Garry Ridge, Culture Coach and Former Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, shares their journey of transitioning from a "command and control" leader to a servant leader, exploring how "the will of the people" drives meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss the specific algorithm Garry used to grow WD-40's market cap from $300M to $3.5B, the defining moments of cultural safety during global crises, and why a leader's number one responsibility is to be a learner and a teacher. This conversation provides actionable takeaways for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and impact.  

Key Takeaways
The Algorithm for Culture: Sustainable success is built through the formula of Values + Behavior x Consistency. Consistency is the "magic word" that prevents cultural toxins from eroding the organization.
Profit as Applause: Shift the focus from the bottom line to the people; profit is the natural "applause" that follows when employees feel safe, seen, and empowered to do their best work.
Leading Like a "Donkey": Effective stewardship requires the humility and reliability of a donkey—carrying the load and helping others reach their destination rather than seeking the spotlight.

Resources Mentioned
Visit https://thelearningmoment.net/ 
Follow The Learning Moment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-learning-moment/ 
Visit https://www.wd40.com/ 
Follow WD-40 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wd-40-company/ 
Follow Garry Ridge on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ 

Join the Conversation
The Steward Chair is about equipping and inspiring business leaders to build organizations that stand the test of time. If this episode resonated with you, share your biggest takeaway and tag us on LinkedIn:

Chat With Leaders Media https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/ and End of the Line Productions https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/. 

Elevate your podcast, company meeting, or industry event strategies to better engage stakeholders and drive meaningful growth! Visit ChatWithLeaders.com to learn more about how we can help.

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Garry Ridge, Culture Coach and Former Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, shares their journey of transitioning from a "command and control" leader to a servant leader, exploring how "the will of the people" drives meaningful, long-term success.
We discuss the specific algorithm Garry used to grow WD-40's market cap from $300M to $3.5B, the defining moments of cultural safety during global crises, and why a leader's number one responsibility is to be a learner and a teacher. This conversation provides actionable takeaways for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Algorithm for Culture: Sustainable success is built through the formula of Values + Behavior x Consistency. Consistency is the "magic word" that prevents cultural toxins from eroding the organization.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Profit as Applause: Shift the focus from the bottom line to the people; profit is the natural "applause" that follows when employees feel safe, seen, and empowered to do their best work.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leading Like a "Donkey": Effective stewardship requires the humility and reliability of a donkey&mdash;carrying the load and helping others reach their destination rather than seeking the spotlight.</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://thelearningmoment.net/">https://thelearningmoment.net/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow The Learning Moment on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-learning-moment/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-learning-moment/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.wd40.com/">https://www.wd40.com/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow WD-40 on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wd-40-company/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/wd-40-company/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Garry Ridge on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Join the Conversation The Steward Chair is about equipping and inspiring business leaders to build organizations that stand the test of time. If this episode resonated with you, share your biggest takeaway and tag us on LinkedIn:
Chat With Leaders Media <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatwithleaders/</a> and End of the Line Productions <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/end-of-the-line-productions/</a>.&nbsp;
Elevate your podcast, company meeting, or industry event strategies to better engage stakeholders and drive meaningful growth! Visit <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeaders.com</a> to learn more about how we can help.

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