In this episode of The Savage Leader Podcast, Darren Reinke sits down with Maggie Brady, VP of HR and Talent at White Cap, for a powerful conversation about leading with vulnerability, clarity, and purpose.

Maggie shares her path from consultant to HR executive, including the early leadership challenges that forced her to confront imposter syndrome and lean into vulnerability. She opens up about a pivotal misstep that reshaped her management style—and the lessons she’s carried with her ever since.

In this episode of The Savage Leader podcast, Darren Reinke sits down with Michael Glass, Head of Talent and Learning Development at ResMed, for an unfiltered dive into the world of people management.

Drawing from his 38-year career, Michael shares a pivotal moment that changed his leadership approach - a $6 movie expense that cost him a talented employee. With raw honesty, Glass deconstructs the myths of career development, offering insights into mentorship, professional growth, and the art of leading people.

Darren Reinke sits down with Drew Moser, CEO of the Lucky Duck Foundation, to uncover their innovative and impactful approach. Drew shares the inspiring story behind the foundation's formation and the personal transformations they've witnessed. From providing immediate shelter to funding life-changing job training and addiction recovery, the Lucky Duck Foundation is tackling this issue head-on. Hear the stories of hope and learn about the common misconceptions that often prevent progress.

In this episode, Darren Reinke interviews Ramon Marquez, the COO and CMO of the iconic retail brands Sears and Kmart. .

Ramon provides unique insights on fostering creativity through scarcity, the power of empathy and humility in leadership, and the opportunity to breathe new life into beloved brands like Sears and Kmart.

In this episode, host Darren Reinke interviews Alok Chinani, the founder and CEO of BuildOps. Alok shares his fascinating journey from the military to the business world, and the valuable lessons he learned about leadership, resilience, and building a mission-driven organization. He discusses the importance of creating a strong sense of purpose, avoiding a "playbook" mentality, and setting ambitious, “Herculean" goals to align his team.