Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders

Real Talk with Nashville Business Leaders is a Work Heartily podcast featuring quick, honest conversations with the founders and executives building and leading some of Nashville’s most exciting businesses. Hosted by Work Heartily Founder Jonathan Barnes, each episode spends just 15 focused minutes asking one big question, giving listeners real-world insights on leadership, growth, and the challenges behind building successful businesses. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or business leader yourself, you’ll walk away with practical perspectives from the people shaping Nashville’s business community.

Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders is a business podcast hosted by Work Heartily, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Work Heartily hosts Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Real Talk With Nashville Business Leaders

  One Question for Nashville Leader Kris Kelso

  Aug 5, 202615 min

  Kris Kelso discusses the pitfalls of the 'fake it till you make it' advice, highlighting the pressure and consequences of faking expertise. He also emphasizes the power of asking good questions and the freedom that comes with being honest about one's knowledge and experience. Takeaways The 'fake it till you make it' advice can lead to pressure and erode confidence. Honesty and vulnerability in asking questions can lead to freedom and better leadership.

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  Episode #18

  One Question for Belmont's Athletic Director Scott Corley

  Jul 23, 202613 minS1

  The conversation covers leadership challenges, decision-making, and adapting to change in the context of athletics and business. Scott Corley shares insights on the impact of mistakes, the importance of making difficult decisions, and the seismic shift in athletics. Both speakers emphasize the significance of core values and staying true to one's North Star. Scott Corley serves as Belmont University's Vice President and Director of Athletics.

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  One question for Nashville CEO Spencer Tenney

  Jun 29, 202613 min

  Spencer Tenney, CEO of the Tenney Group, shares the pivotal conversation that transformed his business and family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of open communication, facilitating difficult conversations, and encouraging others to engage in challenging dialogues.

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  Episode #15

  One question for Jason Ellison & Mike Kniery

  Jun 25, 202614 minS1

  The conversation covers the world of employee benefits consulting, the challenges of the RFP process and partner selection, and the importance of building trusted partnerships with clients. The speakers emphasize the personal and cultural impact of employee benefits and the need for a thoughtful and proactive benefit strategy.

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  One Question for Nashville Leader Chris Stovall

  Jun 10, 202612 min

  The conversation delves into the dynamics of team health and strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the perspectives of both founders and team members. It highlights the importance of synthesizing views for the company's health and the role of facilitated conversations in productive discussions. Chris Stovall's experience and pattern recognition provide valuable insights into navigating founder-team interactions. Takeaways Understanding team dynamics is crucial for effective strategy. Facilitated conversations can lead to productive discussions and improved team dynamics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Work Heartily Podcast 05:21 Synthesizing Views for Company Health 11:22 Facilitated Conversations for Productive Discussions

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