Leading with excellence is not something that happens overnight. Join Brad Formsma, best-selling author and a Forbes top-rated leadership speaker, as he dives in to uncover the extraordinary stories of failures and triumphs of other successful leaders in business and beyond. The Wow Factor strives to empower the journey of business leaders through raw conversations and uncovered stories of today's thought leaders. This podcast will also help you discover the words of wisdom to inspire a team of any size, spark a culture of generosity and innovation, and lead with excellence. For extended insights and podcast show notes, go to...
Laura Gardner | President and Chief Operating Officer for Joni and Friends | Running into the Arms of Jesus
41 mins; November 15, 2023
John Stonestreet | President of the Colson Center | Host of Breakpoint | Learning to Look Outward and Upward
46 mins; November 08, 2023
Lynn Friess | Philanthropist and Founder of Active Women Engaging | A Legacy of Love
46 mins; November 01, 2023
John O'Leary | Speaker and Coach| Inspiring Change Through Personal Struggle
39 mins; October 25, 2023
Bob Jordan | CEO of Southwest Airlines | Fostering a People Centric Culture
52 mins; October 18, 2023
Tim Patton | CEO at Patton Holdings | Moving into Entrepreneurship
52 mins; October 11, 2023
Garreth Wood and David Cunningham | Co-founder & Chairman and CEO at Kids OR| How To Lead With Empathy
50 mins; October 04, 2023
Marty Ozinga IV | CEO at Ozinga| Intentionally Creating an Impact That Lasts for Generations
42 mins; September 27, 2023
Mike Zafirovski | Founder, Chairman, and President of The Zaf Group| From Communist Roots to Corporate Leadership
44 mins; September 20, 2023
Adam Rao | CEO at Showcraft General Benefit Corporation (GBC)| Showcasing Social Impact
25 mins; September 13, 2023
Jason Richardson | Founder and CEO at Bad Birdie | Diving into the Shark Tank: The Bad Birdie Journey
40 mins; September 06, 2023
Scot Sellers | Chairman of Maui Land & Pineapple Co. | Don't Wait to Prioritize Your Passions
34 mins; August 30, 2023
Dr. Wayne Hammond | Founding Partner and Chief Science Officer at Flourishing Life | Bounce Back and Build Forward
63 hours 54 mins; August 23, 2023
James Epp | Owner and President of Fraserway RV | Adventures in Leadership
45 mins; August 16, 2023
Mark Canlis | Co-Owner of Canlis | Take the Opportunity to Bring Hope and Light
57 mins; August 09, 2023
Dr. John Rooney | President at Rooney and Associates, Inc | Leading with Purpose
54 mins; August 02, 2023
Jim Schneider | Co-Founder of Eyes of Faith | Focusing on the Return on Relationship
31 mins; July 26, 2023
Marissa Streit | Chief Executive Officer at PragerU | The Importance of Critical Thinking Pt. 2
29 mins; July 19, 2023
Marissa Streit | Chief Executive Officer at PragerU | The Importance of Critical Thinking
27 mins; July 12, 2023
Franklin Graham | President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Impacting Lives and Spreading Hope
35 mins; July 05, 2023
Jay Bennett |Chairman, National Christian Foundation | A Path from Entrepreneurship to Impactful Generosity
39 mins; June 28, 2023
Mark Johnson | Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Michigan Software Labs | Building a Coachable Culture
27 mins; June 21, 2023
John Clancy |CEO at Planet Fitness Midwest LLC | Redemption and Resilience: John Clancy's Journey from Wall Street Fraud to Inner Peace
51 mins; June 14, 2023
Tom Smith |Former CEO of Food Lion | The Legacy of Leadership
31 mins; June 07, 2023
Rob Pace |Founder and CEO of HundredX | A Journey of Impact and Customer-Centricity
39 mins; May 31, 2023
Rob Hoskins: OneHope Inc |CEO | Three of Life's Questions to Find Your Purpose
59 mins; May 24, 2023
Tom Cole: Narrow Gate Partners |Founder and President | Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Relationships
54 mins; May 17, 2023
H. Clay "Hap" Kellogg IV and Kathy Kellogg Johnson: Kellogg Garden Products |Co-owners of Kellogg Garden Products | Evolving with Humility and Integrity
44 mins; May 10, 2023
Stanley Tam: Founder of United States Plastic Corp | The Remarkable Life and Legacy of Stanley Tam: A Man of Faith, Business, and Generosity
42 mins; May 03, 2023
Honoring Marty Ozinga III: Former CEO of Ozinga Inc. | Leading Through Faith
41 mins; April 26, 2023
Erle Nye: Owner of EN Consulting| Building Authentic Relationships as a Leader
56 mins; April 21, 2023
Brad Anderson: Former CEO and Vice Chairman of Best Buy | Why Desperation Leads to Innovation
49 mins; April 12, 2023
Bob Doll: Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global | Servant Leadership and Consistent Goal-Setting: Keys to Successful Leadership
34 mins; April 05, 2023
John Ramstead: President of Alpha Principle, LLC | How To Define What Success Means To You
50 mins; March 29, 2023
Steve White: President and Special Counsel for Comcast | What's Your Why?
48 mins; March 22, 2023
Chris Wright: Chairman and CEO at Liberty Energy | The Societal Importance of Optimism and Hard Work
57 mins; March 15, 2023
Lt Col Dan Rooney: Air Force Fighter Pilot and Founder of The Folds of Honor Foundation | The Power of Synchronicity: Lt Col Dan's Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Purpose
41 mins; March 08, 2023
Craig Dance: Founder & CEO of Champion Coach | 8:05 Doesn't Mean 8:08
37 mins; March 01, 2023
Joni Rogers-Kante: founder and CEO of SeneGence | Making Big Dreams a Reality
39 mins; February 22, 2023
Mark Houser: Founder of Symphero Energy Solutions, LLC | The Importance Of Keeping Employees Informed
48 mins; February 15, 2023
Matt Stuller: Founder and Chairman of Stuller Inc. | Opening the Doors of Opportunity
48 mins; February 08, 2023
Betsy Brown: Founder and CEO of Pendleton Square Trust Company| A Positive Attitude and a Grateful Heart
34 mins; February 01, 2023
Melissa and Doug Bernstein: Co-Founders of Melissa and Doug| Two Halves of a Whole
50 mins; January 25, 2023
Davy Liu: Founder and Creative Director at Kendu Films | The Transformational Power of Taking Risks from a Creative Perspective
43 mins; January 18, 2023
Mart Green: Ministry Investment Officer at Hobby Lobby| The Power of Collective Impact
37 mins; January 11, 2023
Steve Brown: Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Capital | What Aspiring Leaders Need to Know About Growing a Company
46 mins; January 04, 2023
Jim Stovall: Founder of The Narrative Television Network | Change Your Life By Changing Your Mind
48 mins; December 28, 2022
Katherine Lee: Founder and Co-Creator of The Ultimate Source | Actionable Tips To Keep You Moving Forward In Life
47 mins; December 21, 2022
Jennifer Sey: Author, Filmmaker, Speaker, Business Executive | Sey Everything, LLC
39 mins; December 14, 2022
Brad Freels: Chairman of Midway | Building Relationships with Your Team
45 mins; December 07, 2022
Kendra VanderMeulen: CEO of National Christian Foundation | The Art of Biblical Generosity
49 mins; November 30, 2022
Allen Morris: Chairman & CEO at The Allen Morris Company | Why Growing in Your Personal Life Can Help You in Your Professional Life
53 mins; November 23, 2022
Jeff Reeter: Managing Partner for Northwestern Mutual | Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
37 mins; November 16, 2022
Jeff Jackel and Jay O'Brien: Co-Founders of Client Giant | Automating Thoughtful Gift-Giving
43 mins; November 09, 2022
Phil Cooke: Founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group | God Fired Me So I Could Do Better Things
49 mins; November 02, 2022
Pat Hord: President of Hord Family Farms | Watering the Roots of Your Culture Tree
34 mins; October 26, 2022
Scott Baker: President and CEO of National Nail | How To Find The Right Team Members
36 mins; October 19, 2022
Heather Tuininga: Founder at 10|10 Strategies | Being Strategic With Your Generosity
43 mins; October 12, 2022
Fadi Cheikha: CEO oF US Alliance Group | How to Dream Bigger Than You Ever Imagined Possible
45 mins; October 05, 2022
Austin Samuelson: Co-Founder at Tacos 4 Life Grill | Ending Childhood Starvation One Taco at a Time
31 mins; September 28, 2022
Norton Rainey: President at ACE Scholarships | How Generosity Improves Educational Outcomes
33 mins; September 21, 2022
Kate Gardner: A Next-Gen Perspective | Being a Successful Custodian of Generational Wealth
60 hours 18 mins; September 14, 2022
Tom Fox: Founder of Fox Jewelry | The Power of Positivity
48 mins; September 07, 2022
Dr. Jim Loehr: Co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute | How Character and Connection Sustain Success
57 mins; August 31, 2022
Lindsey Ueberroth: Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Why it's Better to be Kind than Right
32 mins; August 24, 2022
John Maly: Principal Owner at Atomic Filament | Managing Change and Conflict in a Family Business
40 mins; August 17, 2022
Daria Foster: Former Managing Partner at Lord, Abbett & Co | Why Humility and Empathy are the Foundation of Successful Leadership
34 mins; August 10, 2022
Admiral Vern Clark Part 2: Retired Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy | How Strategic Vision Moves the Team Forward
41 mins; August 03, 2022
Admiral Vern Clark : Retired Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy | The Power of Covenant Leadership
40 mins; July 27, 2022
Brian Mueller: President of Grand Canyon University |Leading the Largest Christian University
35 mins; July 20, 2022
Dr. Meg Meeker: Pediatrician and Author | The Importance of Intentional Parenting
41 mins; July 13, 2022
Michael Komara: Founder and CEO of Solas Wealth | Using Self-Awareness To Become a Better Leader
39 mins; July 06, 2022
Paul Hiltz: CEO of NCH Healthcare System in Naples, Florida | Staying On the Cutting Edge of Healthcare
31 mins; June 29, 2022
Mike McCarthy: Co-Chairman of Bridges Trust | Why Good Listeners Are Excellent Leaders
44 mins; June 22, 2022
Heather Johnston: Founder and President of JH Israel and the U.S Israel Education Association | Putting God at The Center of Leadership
40 mins; June 15, 2022
Edgar Sandoval Sr.: CEO of World Vision | Why We're Created to Change the World
56 mins; June 08, 2022
Ron Regenstreif: Founder of Regency Enterprises | Taking Advantage of Opportunities Without Neglecting Priorities
37 mins; June 03, 2022
Mike Timmis: Chairman of Prison Fellowship International | Giving Through Prison Fellowship
54 mins; May 25, 2022
Joni Eareckson Tada: CEO of Joni and Friends | Transformation Through Tragedy
43 mins; May 18, 2022
Erik Weir: Founder and Principal of WCM Global Wealth | Using Adversity To Build Strength In Life and Business
47 mins; May 11, 2022
Danny Ludeman: Chairman and CEO of Concordance | Helping Justice-Involved Individuals Move Forward, Together
48 mins; May 04, 2022
Scott Harrison: CEO of Charity: Water | Providing The World with Clean Water
46 mins; April 27, 2022
Heather Templeton Dill: President of The John Templeton Foundation | Stewarding A Family Legacy
39 mins; April 20, 2022
Barbara Lupient: Board Chairman of The Lupient Companies | How To Lead a Family Owned Business
37 mins; April 13, 2022
Joe Ricketts: Founder of TD Ameritrade | The Benefits of a Non-Conformist Philosophy
46 mins; April 06, 2022
Roy Goble: Founder of Junkyard Wisdom | Leading With Love In Your Business and Community
32 mins; March 30, 2022
Mark Weber: Founder of Legacy Planning Advisor LLC | The Gifts You Leave Your Children & Community
42 mins; March 23, 2022
Steve Bilt: CEO of Smile Brands | Celebrating Everyday Miracles In Business and In Life
59 mins; March 16, 2022
David Hoffmann: Real Estate Developer | Create The Change You Want To See
35 mins; March 09, 2022
Dr. Andrew Abraham: Founder of Orgain | The Importance of Grit In Entrepreneurship
50 mins; March 02, 2022
Colonel Hal Halverson: Author and Retired Command Pilot in The US Air Force | How To Address The Needs of Others
34 mins; February 23, 2022
Carey Nieuwhof: Best Selling Author and Leadership Expert | How to Get Time, Energy and Priorities Working in Your Favor
41 mins; February 16, 2022
David Bahnsen: Chief Investment Officer at The Bahnsen Group | The Necessity of Having Meaningful Work
36 mins; February 09, 2022
Alan Fuerstman: CEO of Montage International | Enriching Lives Through Customer Service
45 mins; February 02, 2022
Jeffrey Rosen: CEO of The National Constitution Center | Giving People Access To The US Constitution Online
44 mins; January 26, 2022
Scott Reddig: CEO of Christian Care Ministry | The Importance of Transparency In Your Leadership
42 mins; January 19, 2022
Pasquale Russo: CEO of Open Door Solutions | Business Is The Byproduct of Relationships
39 mins; January 12, 2022
Peter Greer: CEO of Hope International | Investing Charitable Capital For Economic and Spiritual Transformation
29 mins; January 05, 2022
Matthew Potter: Founder of Pray.com | Prioritizing Prayer On A Global Level
42 mins; December 29, 2021
Kelly Shackelford: CEO of First Liberty Institute | Fighting For Religious Freedom