The Kangaroo Leadership by MaxFab Consulting

In this episode, I sit down with Cathy Grider, the Workforce Development Manager at the Billings Chamber of Commerce, to explore her journey and mission to cultivate a thriving and inclusive community in Billings, Montana. Born and raised in Billings, Cathy's deep-rooted connection to the city fuels her passion for fostering engagement and unity.

We explore Cathy's foundational values instilled by her family, her dedication...

I loved having Kimberly J Benoit on the show. She believes we all bring our own “BS” to the workplace buffet so kicking toxic cultures has to start from the inside out. Known for The We’ve All Done It™ Framework, Kimberly is a leadership & workplace toxicity expert who coaches, consults, and speaks for organizations needing fresh strategies to keep great leaders, unite teams, and combat toxicity. As the bestselling author of th...

Thrilled to have Jan Barlow, Founder of Better Job Fit, Inc. share her insights on the show about aligning with our work and putting the "human" back into human resources. Jan's personal experience of being positioned to fail after being assigned a new manager and forced to work in an ill-suited position caused her great personal and professional loss. Her negative experience inspired her to launch Better Job Fit, a n...

Tiffany Miller-O’Brien, a fourth-generation Montanan, grew up on a ranch outside Billings, Montana. After high school she left to study fashion design in Seattle where she spent ten years as a freelance costume and apparel designer as well as a stylist and special events coordinator for companies such as the Bon Marche, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. In 2009, she traded the concrete jungle of the city to return to her roots and spent the n...

My friend and fellow leader Lonnye Finneman joined me to talk about his career change from Director of Pharmacy to Executive Pastor at Faith Evangelical Church in Billings, MT, and his recent experience working with me and his team to become the first-ever church to receive the Vet READY Certification. He shares how he and Faith E Church serve veterans, why they implemented Vet READY, takeaways from this process, and how it will im...

I had the pleasure of talking with Aly Eggart, the Leisure Marketing Director for Visit Billings. Aly grew up in eastern Montana before moving to Billings to earn her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Public Relations through Montana State University Billings. Her tourism career began in 2016 when she joined the Visit Billings team. Aly talks about the nuances of her work in bringing Billings to the world and how we can do...

I enjoyed my conversation with Sarah Schroefel, who wears many hats. From serving on the Yellowstone Guardianship Council, the Billings Officials Association, and as a field marketer for TDS Fiber, Sarah stays active in her community as a leader and role-model for many. We discuss her journey after losing her mom to cancer right before she started high school and how that experience shaped her leadership. We also cover her love of ...

I had the pleasure of having Steve Arveschoug (pronounced “Arveskow”), Executive Director of the Big Sky Economic Development in Billings, Montana, on the podcast to talk about his leadership journey, his struggles personally and professionally, share some leadership lessons, and what he wants his future self to be. You won’t want to miss this episode where you’ll get useful and insightful leadership nuggets from a seasoned leader ...

Kurt Toenjes Ph.D., is the Dean of the College of Health Professions and Science at Montana State University Billings. During the COVID-19 pandemic he played a key role in MSUB’s response, serving as the deputy incident commander for the COVID-19 response team providing a science-based perspective to the university’s decision making. Dr. Toenjes was also a key player in obtaining the funding for the Yellowstone Science and Health...

I had the pleasure of hosting Dallas Knight on my podcast. Her extraordinary journey spans from a dedicated Army combat veteran to a visionary executive in the corporate world. Transitioning seamlessly from military service, she embarked on a remarkable career as an Intelligence Analyst with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Her unparalleled dedication earned her an appointed role within the DEA, where for nearly a deca...

I recently had the wonderful Jennifer Reiser, Chief Operating Officer of the Billings Chamber of Commerce and Owner of Jennifer Reiser Consulting on the podcast. She is a multifaceted professional with expertise in fostering growth of individuals, teams, and communities and works with people and businesses to identify challenges, develop solutions, create efficiencies, and build systems to support future growth and success. We spen...

I was honored to have Dr. David Park on the show. We covered his leadership journey starting with immigrating to the U.S. as a small child and navigating and overcoming multiple challenges in medicine and education. We also dive deep into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and how it pertains to building strong communities. Dr. Park is the Vice President and Founding Dean of Rocky Mountain Vista University—Montana Colle...

I was so happy to have Darla Tyler-McSherry on the podcast. She is the founder and visionary leader for Ask In Earnest, an initiative designed to bring awareness, education, and prevention strategies to the issue of suicide in the farm and ranch community. Darla has a Master's degree from the University of Montana and has worked in the college health setting at MSU Billings for 25 years. Raised on a wheat farm west of Big San...

I enjoyed having Melanie Schwarz on my podcast as a guest. She is a highly regarded authority in her field, renowned as a Best-Selling Author, Family Advocate, CEO, and Interpersonal Communications Specialist. With her exceptional expertise in marketing and PR, she possesses an unrivaled understanding of effective strategies and tactics. Melanie's dedication to empowering families, coupled with her mastery of interpersonal comm...

I’m delighted to launch my Kangaroo Leadership Podcast. My first guest is John Felton. John and I were “comrades in arms” during the COVID-19 pandemic response. It’s an honor to have John share his stories and leadership lessons.

Listen to our talk on my first episode of the ⁠Kangaroo Leadership Podcast⁠ on Youtube and Spotify. Get practical tips from John’s and my experiences on how to succeed as a leader.

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