Call of Leadership

The Call of Leadership

Craig Goslin – Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club

Saginaw Spirit Hockey Craig Goslin

Craig Goslin, President and Managing Partner of the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club, talks with us about creating a winning team, culture and ego, and what it was like to shut down an entire league due to Covid-19.

Adam Barden Owner True Value Vassar and Frankenmuth

Adam Barden True Value Frankenmuth Vassar

Running a Business During Covid-19 with Adam Barden, Owner True Value Frankenmuth & Vassar Adam Barden, owner of the True Value stores in Frankenmuth and Vassar, shares with us how he made an abrupt career change to go into the family business.  We talk about “Doing the Right Thing”, not only in your job but […]

Crafting a Great Bottle of Wine with Sean O’Keefe with Mari Vineyards

Sean O'Keefe - Mari Vineyards

Sean O’Keefe is the head Wine Maker at Mari Vineyards just outside of Traverse City on the Old Mission Peninsula.  He talks to us about what goes into a great bottle of wine. We also discuss some of the history of Michigan Wine and the impact “The Curse of Oak Island” has had on their […]

What is “Pure Michigan” with David Lorenz

Dave Lorenz - Pure Michigan

Dave Lorenz and his team at MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) were tasked to try and define Michigan.  How do you do that?  Learn more behind the thinking of the “Pure Michigan” campaign that resonated not only with every Michigander but will countless others across the US and the world. Show Notes: Pure Michigan – […]

Carter Kits – Helping First Responders

Carter Kits

Created by First Responders for First Responders.  Hear this amazing story about how four people came together to create Carter Kits, a tool that First Responders can use when they arrive on the scene and encounter someone with autism or special needs.  This is a story you won’t forget! Show Notes: Carter Kits Website To […]

Mike Laing – Mawby Sparkling Wine – Enjoying Bubbly

Mawby Sparkling Wine - Mike Laing

Mike Laing left a safe career as a school teacher to become integral with Mawby Sparkling Wines.  Then he took it a step further when he and his brother started Big Little Wines.  In this episode, we talk about his leap from school teacher to wine maker.  Also, how does the average person get into […]

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn – Dorothy Zehnder – Building a Legacy

Dorothy Zehnder Bavarian Inn

Dorothy Zehnder was part of building the Bavarian Inn empire in Frankenmuth.  In this episode, we talk about those key decisions that transformed the Fisher Hotel into the world known Bavarian Inn.  We also discuss her influences, working with family and building a lasting legacy. Show Notes: Check out the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Website Join […]

Introduction to the Call of Leadership Podcast

Cliff Duvernois

Why should you listen? Great question! I talk about the origins of this podcast and what leadership It took 3 months of kicking around ideas.  Another 3 months of solid execution.  But “The Call of Leadership” podcast has finally arrived!  In this episode, I talk about the genesis of this podcast; who influenced me; and […]