Chip Huth is truly an example of vulnerable leadership. He is a "jack of all trades"--a Major in the Kansas City Police Department; prior leader of a nationally recognized SWAT unit; a speaker and presenter all over the country; the host of the podcast "Changing Discourse," and much more.

Three recent high school graduates join the show to talk about their experience in the first-ever 'Outward Mindset' high school class. A must-listen, this episode is for leaders and non-leaders alike, with incredible young people discussing concepts that will forever impact their lives.

Sue Bloom, Executive Director of the local Boys and Girls Club, joins the show and shares what she has learned in her leadership journey. Not knowing she would end up leading one of our community's largest nonprofits, 'raising her hand' when leadership was needed provided her unexpected opportunities.

Carlos Ruiz is one of the assistant principals at North Salem High School and one of the first graduates of the Groundwork Leadership Institute. In this episode, Carlos shares how a lot of his inspiration and motivation as a leader comes from his grandfather. He also discusses the role of a leader and how it can change over time.

Chris Moore, a school district psychologist, joins the show and dives deep into the underpinnings of being human--in other words, our "humanness" and how we can be more intentional in creating environments where that is cultivated.

Joining us this episode is Kay Hazen--owner of a strategic marketing and communications firm in Palm Springs and a recent presenter at our leadership institute. We discuss leadership brands, trust, telling the truth, listening, and more.

Chad Ford, author of “Dangerous Love,” shares deeply-seated components of leadership and what it means for leaders to see potential, even when all seems lost.

Local business leader and CEO of Neighborly Ventures Brian Moore visits the show. Together with Chris and Salam, he discusses implications of leadership in his organization, church, and family.

Chris and Salam welcome Christy Perry, Superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools.

Chris welcomes a dear friend and former teammate, Colby Bauer, to the show.

Special guest and well-known author Melissa Schilling joins Chris and Salam in this episode as they discuss Melissa's expertise on innovation.

Co-hosts Chris and Salam discuss key aspects of leadership like accountability, collaboration, authenticity, transparency, and more.

Guest Jason Davey, a clinical social worker, draws a powerful connection between our work within the Institute and his work as a daily practitioner.

Get to know Drew Moneke, a high school teacher, and his journey to help improve the lives of young people in Salem, Oregon.

Chris is joined by Desmond Lomax of The Arbinger Institute to discuss how mindset creates more meaningful relationships and the power it has to completely alter outcomes.

The third part of the Institute’s theoretical framework demonstrates how important being stewards of conflict is for leaders.

Chris shares a personal experience from a project during a time of high racial tension in our country.

This Introduction to the Curriculum - Part 2 explores innovation. What does the concept really mean, and how does it pertain to leaders specifically?

Using a personal story, Chris shares what he feels is a key antidote to racism.

In this Introduction to the Curriculum - Part 1, Chris explains what “soil” means and how it relates to the Institute’s core curriculum.