Leadership & Decision Making

Jim Ferguson is entering his 33rd year in the financial business.  Jim started in the industry in 1993 as a Broker’s Clerk on the Chicago Board of Trade Grain Floor.  It was there where he first became exposed to the world of Managed Futures and Hedge Funds, working before and after market hours for a […]

Attorney. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Rob Levine wears many hats, but his passion for standing up for those in need runs through everything he does. Over more than 25 years of legal experience, Rob earned the nickname “THE HEAVY HITTER®” by fiercely advocating for those with injuries and disabilities.  Since founding Rob Levine Law, Rob has helped […]

Kevin Cawley launched his career as a union carpenter straight out of high school at just 18 years old. After over a decade in the trades—and a fortunate series of events—CostSegKev was born. His very first client? Neil Gerber of Gerber Collision & Glass. Since then, Kevin has made it his mission to help business […]

David J. Hrizak is a seasoned real estate leader with over $400 million in transactions across office, retail, industrial, medical, and residential sectors. An entrepreneur since 1999, he founded multiple companies—including Investment Property Consultants, Burzak Investment Group, and Streamline Construction & Development—delivering consistent returns through development, redevelopment, and investment projects. David’s expertise spans site analysis, […]

Kris Lonsway, Ph.D. is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and executive teams navigate change, develop talent, and drive performance. She is the Founder and CEO of The Lonsway Group, which accelerates leadership and organizational effectiveness for a wide range of clients. Thousands of professionals have […]

I discuss the importance of expectations, mentioning my firm’s successful implementation of an expectation plan. I note that focusing on one key expectation per person simplifies improvement. I also talk about the challenges of maintaining weekly meetings due to my busy schedule and how spreading them out has made them more enjoyable. I preview an […]

In this episode, I dive into the power of feedback—why it’s essential for growth in both business and life. I share personal stories, including a listener whose spouse had a strong reaction to the podcast and a contractor who took immediate action on tax filings after tuning in. I also explore the role of family […]

I discuss the importance of setting and meeting expectations, both personally and professionally. I share my experience of implementing an expectations program at Fornaro Law, emphasizing self-reflection and critical conversations. My goal is to grow my podcast to inspire a broader audience and improve client development. I highlight the value of aligning expectations with team […]

Joe serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer of FNBC Bank & Trust in La Grange, IL. He has been a member of the FNBC team since 2012 and manages a group of several commercial and consumer loan officers at FNBC’s various locations. He develops and services banking and loan relationships with businesses, investors, […]

In Episode 34 of Light Bulb Moments, I’ll be speaking with Mahesh Guruswamy, Chief Technology Officer at Kickstarter and a seasoned product development executive with over 20 years of experience. Mahesh has led teams of varying sizes and worked in leadership roles at Mosaic, Kajabi, and Smartsheet. Beyond his technical expertise, Mahesh is a passionate […]