THE BOLT Podcast29 Des 2025

Best of the BOLT: Leadership Wisdom That Ignited Season One (Part 2)

We cap season one with a best-of collection on growth, resilience, and people-first leadership, stitching together the most impactful insights from several candid conversations. We share tools to clarify purpose, break free from restraints, recover well, and design a life you truly choose.Guests who were highlighted on this special episode: Dan Flanagan: Redefining success through small wins and setbacks John Geraghty: Clarifying purpose via values and natural gifts Scott Hubble: People‑first leadership and the contagion of care Kat Polsinelli: Solitude, self‑love, and belonging without silos John Bernatovicz: Becoming selfish to become selfless for impact Peter Rea: Weakening restraining forces to enable virtue Denise Logan: Defining success your way Greta Johnson: Rest and recovery as strength against burnout Ben Hatta: Grit, 1% better, and transferable discipline Frank Agin: Building real relationships Molly Ketcham: Curiosity for deeper influence and connection Carolyn Cooper: Simplify to focus on what matters most Bob Burg: Bringing immense value to the lives of others Natalie Siston: Joy practices that raise satisfaction and output Kemp Boyd: Being before doing to guide authentic action Eric Collett: Brain health as hardware for focus and speed Justin Hilton: Design a life with intention and clear goals Dave Loomis: Customer outsight to serve before selling Sam Falletta: Dignity and respect driving loyalty and performance https://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/best-of-the-bolt-season-one-part-2 Thanks for listening! We appreciate you. Follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/ https://www.facebook.com/theboltwithtoddb https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/ https://www.youtube.com/@theboltwithtoddb ⚡ Ready to ignite lasting transformation in your team or event? Book me for keynotes, corporate training, or Positive Intelligence® coaching at ToddBertsch.com

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