Episode 126: Dr. Andrew Temte

Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional and served in other senior executive roles within the Firm, such as President and Global Head of Corporate Learning, Dean of the Kaplan University School of Professional and Continuing Education, President of the Kaplan University College of Business and Technology and also as Interim President of Mount Washington College. 

He’s the author of two books, is a thought leader on issues related to organizational health, continuous improvement, and workforce reskilling, and his articles have appeared in a number of media outlets including Chief Executive and Chief Learning Officer. 

Dr. Temte earned his doctorate in finance from the University of Iowa with a concentration in international finance and investment theory. He holds the CFA designation and has over 14 years of university teaching experience in the areas of corporate finance, investments, and international finance.

Episode 125: Andrew Sridhar

Andrew Sridhar is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL Officer with combat service in Iraq.

He is a graduate of the prestigious Harvard Business School and has served in various roles on Wall Street, and in companies that ranged from large well-established Firms to new entrepreneurial startups.

He now serves as an executive coach and mentor and developer of leaders at every level and is a keynote speaker sharing his experienced insights and advice on effective leadership practices, resilience and adaptability.

Sri has a rich and unique background and I’ve been following him on LinkedIn for several years, and am grateful that he’s agreed to share his wisdom with us!

Episode 124: Kevin Lavelle

Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Cofounder of Harbor, brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main.  

Kevin invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt and built Mizzen+Main to hundreds of millions of dollars in omnichannel revenue, and transformed the menswear industry. 

Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two. 

His second startup, Harbor, is revolutionizing sleep for families with young children with a groundbreaking baby monitor and Remote Night Nanny platform.

Episode 123: Indie Bollman

For over 30 years, Indie Bollman has been a noteworthy and respected leader in the corporate organizational development and human resources space.

Now the owner of Indie Bollman Coaching and Consulting LLC, she provides executive and leadership coaching, training programs and facilitation, and event speaking. She is also an author of numerous articles and is currently working on her first book Leadership Truth BombsTM: What Your Team Wants You To Know But Isn't Telling You, to be released in the Spring of 2025.

Throughout her career Indie also served in executive and leadership positions in the technology and engineering spaces, where she assisted companies in startup or rapid growth mode by establishing teams; creating and launching training programs; and creating solutions to support their growth and development.

Episode 122: Dr. Theresa Larson

Dr. Theresa Larson, or “Dr. T” as she is affectionately known, is a leading expert and advocate for well-being and strength across both personal and professional domains. 

She is the founder of Movement Rx*, where she and her team help individuals and organizations optimize physical and mental health. 

In her work she draws from her own experience as a former Marine Corps officer who overcame severe trauma. She is passionate about helping veterans, business leaders and owners thrive in the face of challenges such as client attrition, employee retention, and scalability issues, which are often linked to compromised mental or physical well-being of leaders and employees. 

Dr. T is on a mission to help over 100,000 veterans, business leaders and owners improve their longevity and retain their people by 2030 by disrupting outdated leadership culture AND truly prioritizing health and well-being within their organizations. 

Dr. T has been on the podcast before, and you can hear her comments by going to Podcast Episode 40.

Dr. T…welcome back!

Episode 121: Joe Liberatore

Joe Liberatore has served as CEO since 2022 and president since 2012. His previous roles include Kforce Interactive president, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Talent Officer and Chief Financial Officer. 

Joe is superb example of what I refer to as a “Strategic Executive,” a senior leader who has a firm grasp on current industry best-practices and business operations and is also “Professionally Curious,” which means he studies emerging business trends and cutting edge technologies that can better position his organization in an ever changing business environment.

Joe champions innovation and his vision and commitment to excellence led the firm through two transformative ages: the dot com era and the Corona Virus pandemic. Kforce experienced significant growth in response to both transformations, largely due to Joe’s strong leadership and unequaled knowledge of the Staffing Industry.

In this episode, Joe shares his insights on executive level leadership.

Episode 120: Margie Oleson

Dr. Margie Oleson is a renowned expert in team performance and organizational dynamics, specializing in helping teams achieve high levels of productivity and growth. 

With a background in psychology and organizational development, Margie brings a unique blend of expertise in human behavior and business strategy.

Her approach emphasizes the importance of open communication, cross-functional alignment, and continuous learning to drive organizational success.

Margie is the founder of Olsen Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and leaders unlock their full potential. 

Episode 119: Derrick Mains

Derrick Mains is a Serial Entrepreneur, connector, and content creator.

He has authored three books on Lean Management, pitched, produced, and starred in Emmy Award winning Crackle Original Docuseries “Riding Phat” and helped build (as President and COO) one of the most notable brands to come out of the West Coast in the last decade, Phat Scooters.

Derrick has been involved as a mentor, founder, consultant and executive for more than 100 brands. 

As a public speaker Derrick has been featured at more than 150 events. He’s also written hundreds of thought leadership articles on a wide range of topics, including sustainability, manufacturing, lean, philosophy, physics, operations, marketing, and finance. 

Derrick resides in Phoenix Arizona is the Founder and CEO of Podcastology and The Process Fixer and is the Host of several podcasts.

Derrick, welcome to the Fidelis Leadership Podcast!

Episode 118: Brian Beckom

Brian Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas. 

He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive times—every single year he has been eligible. Brian’s law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firm’s clients, including many record-breaking results.

Brian also hosts Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.

Brian played basketball at the Division I level at Texas A&M. He is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a single-digit golfer, and an accomplished fly fisherman.

Episode 117: Patrick Hardy

When calamity strikes, few voices are more knowledgeable than Patrick Hardy's.

Not only is Patrick a graduate of FEMA’s Advanced Academy, but he has also gone on to gain numerous certifications including FEMA’s Master of Exercise, Certified Emergency Manager, Certified Risk Manager, and Master Business Continuity Professional.

Drawing from his wealth of experience in disaster preparedness and response, Patrick equips audiences with practical strategies to break the Crisis Creation Chain and teaches them to eliminate disasters by turning disruptions into opportunities.

His first book: Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency was released in late Spring of 2023.

I’m excited to hear some of Patrick’s experienced insights and advice on the topic of disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Patrick, welcome to the Fidelis Leadership Podcast!