Jul 29, 2026
In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, Randy Goruk talks with Mike Matalone, founder and chief talent officer of the XP3 Talent System and author of Hire, Train, and Retain. Together they unpack why most business problems are really people problems in disguise and why you can’t hire great teams; you...
Jul 21, 2026
In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, Randy Goruk talks with Carol DeMarco, veteran counselor, author, and creator of “Pearls of Wisdom” (POWs), about how to build a resilient mindset before and during life’s toughest moments.
Drawing on more than four decades of helping people through conflict,...
Jul 13, 2026
In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk talks with Sean Phelps, President of College Works Painting, about one of the toughest and most misunderstood leadership responsibilities: accountability.
After coaching more than 10,000 college students to run real businesses and generate over...
Jun 3, 2026
In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk talks with safety expert and author Brian Fielkow about why sustainable workplace safety is fundamentally a leadership and culture issue, not just a compliance exercise.
Drawing on his experience leading high‑hazard operations and his new book...
May 28, 2026
In this solo episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, Randy Goruk shares practical leadership insights for navigating a slow market in the building materials and construction industry.
As projects slow down, margins tighten, and competition intensifies, many organizations fall into reactive thinking. Randy...