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Welcome to the Lead Like Jazz podcast! 

Please check out our trailer and then feel free to listen here or on your favorite podcast app.

I hope you enjoy our special lineup of guests and topics.

Scott Olson

Latest Episode:

A Recipe for Leadership Featuring Podcast Host and Celebrity Chef, Simon Majumdar

On today’s Lead Like Jazz Podcast we’re joined by our friend Simon Majumdar, a world-renowned broadcaster, author, and cook who has dedicated the second half of his time on this planet to fulfill his ambition to “Go Everywhere. Eat Everything.” Together we’re talking about how to find the right “recipe” for balancing jazz and classical leadership styles.

Trailer: Leading Like Jazz in a Classical World

There are certain moments in the life of a leader that are completely unscripted – Lead Like Jazz is a leadership culture that works alongside the strengths of the more classical leadership approaches.

Together we’ll explore what allows us to be more creative, agile, and responsive in a constantly changing leadership environment.

Taylor Hughes - The Magic Man and Storyteller Who Leads Like Jazz

On today’s Lead Like Jazz Podcast we’re joined by our friend Taylor Hughes, an author, speaker, and entertainer known for his signature style of magic storytelling.

Together we’re talking about how to respond when things don’t go as planned – and some things leaders can keep in mind to keep audiences engaged.

Jamming in the Kitchen with Chef Maneet Chauhan

On today’s Lead Like Jazz Podcast we’re joined by our friend Chef Maneet Chauhan, Food Network personality (Chopped, Iron Chef), and founding partner/Executive Chef of the restaurant group Morph Hospitality.

Together we’re talking about leadership and excellence in the kitchen and how Jazz principles like these can help teams thrive.

Emotional Intelligence Meets Lead Like Jazz - Bill Benjamin

Today we’re talking with Bill Benjamin – an expert on the science of Emotional Intelligence. Bill has over 30 years of business experience and has worked with groups in many high-pressure environments, including the U.S. Marines, NASA, Intel, Goldman Sachs, and even surgeons!

Together we’ll explore topics like leadership, personal growth, motivation, teamwork and problem-solving.

Leading from Behind the Scenes with Producer Girl - April Simpson

Today we’re talking with April Simpson (@producergirl) – an expert with more than 15 years of broadcast experience and creator of 4 nationally syndicated television shows. 

Together we’ll explore topics like life goals, educational planning, personal growth, career counseling, and leadership.

Playing Jazz with My Dentist - Dr. Dean Lodding

Today we’re talking with Dr. Dean Lodding – the former president of the American Acadamy of Cosmetic Dentistry and sought-after speaker on cosmetic dentistry and practice management. Dean also is the founder of “Smile for Life Dental” – a practice in the Chicagoland suburbs. 

Together we’ll explore topics like motivation, employment hiring, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

Kitchen Jazz with Simon Majumdar

Today we’re talking with Simon Majumdar – a broadcaster, author and cook who has dedicated his life to fulfilling the ambition of “Go Everywhere. Eat Everything.” Simon is also a well-recognized TV personality, regularly appearing on Food Network shows such as “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Iron Chef America.”

Together we’ll explore topics like employment hiring, teamwork, problem-solving, and personal growth.

Personalities, Leadership, and All That Jazz - Brent Hubby

On today’s Lead Like Jazz Podcast we’re talking about behavioral traits and how they relate to these jazz leadership concepts that we talk about,

We’re joined by our friend Brent Hubby, the President and CEO of PDP Global. Brent and his team work with companies and organizations all over the world, and we’re excited to share some of his experience with you.