The Good Leadership Podcast

This episode of the Good Leadership Podcast recaps the October 2026 Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Kelly Hansen, Senior Vice President of People & Culture, and Tim Reimann, President of Veit. Good Leadership CEO Paul Batz is joined by Heidi DeSautel of Growth Operators, the conversation explores why accountability works best when leaders help one another succeed, not simply hold one another accountable. Hear how their partnership has helped drive growth, strengthen strategic planning, and c

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Nancy Weidenfeller reflect on the inspiring message shared by University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer at the September Good Leadership Breakfast. Rob explores how leaders create healthy accountability by becoming carriers of culture and fostering a “culture of encounter” where people feel seen, known, and valued. The conversation highlights the importance of lifting our gaze beyond achievement to focus on who we are becoming, e

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz sits down with Patience Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer of Ramsey County and recipient of the inaugural Empower HR Award. Patience shares her remarkable leadership journey and reflects on how mentors, community, and a commitment to service shaped her career in human resources. Listeners will gain insight into the evolving role of HR leaders as strategic business partners who help organizations navigate uncertainty, strengthen cult

What does innovation in HR really look like—and how can it transform both employee experiences and business performance? In this episode, HR THRIVE Innovator Award winner Krystal Holmes, VP of Talent at All In One Accounting, join Good Leadership CEO Paul Batz to share how creative thinking, technology, and a people-first mindset are helping her organization scale. From reinventing the candidate journey to streamlining systems and driving strategic growth, Krystal offers practical insights on tu

What does it take for HR to move from a support function to a strategic force that drives business success? In this inspiring conversation, HR THRIVE Good Leadership Award winner Kelly Hansen shares how she helps shape strategy, lead change, and put people at the center of business decisions at Veit, a nearly 100-year-old construction company. Kelly offers practical insights on building trust with executive teams, developing future leaders, and using innovation and technology to strengthen workf

AI is transforming how organizations work—but the real challenge isn’t the technology, it’s the leadership. In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz sits down with Mark Rehborg, Thong Nguyen, and Corey Ruff to explore how leaders can navigate AI-driven change, build trust, reduce fear, and strengthen cultures of healthy accountability. Discover why curiosity, discernment, and human judgment may become the most valuable leadership skills in the age of AI—and why goodness still pa