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The Leadership Crucible Podcast

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 Everyone faces crucibles of adversity that make them who they are. Leaders of influence use those moments to help forge themselves into better people and leaders, leaving it better than they found it and paying it forward to the next generations. Join Chief Randy Bruegman for our weekly podcast as he speaks with leaders from all walks of life, exploring and learning from their personal journeys and the crucibles they have faced, as they strive to help others live a life of success and significance.Copyright The Leadership Crucible Économie
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  • “I Lived in My Car at 18. Now I Run One of America’s Top Cities" | Mike Goodrum of Sugar Land, Texas

    “I Lived in My Car at 18. Now I Run One of America’s Top Cities" | Mike Goodrum of Sugar Land, Texas
    Sep 4 2025
    “I lived in my car at 18. Now I run one of America’s top cities.” That’s not a soundbite. It’s the real story of Mike Goodrum — the City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas — and a living example of how resilience, empathy, and leadership collide.In this episode of The Leadership Crucible, retired Fire Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Mike for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to lead in public service today. From surviving homelessness to leading through the Parkland High School shooting, Mike shares how hardship shaped his leadership philosophy — and why building trust in government starts with transparency, not perfection.You’ll hear about the problem with political theater, why city leaders must embrace relevance over tradition, and how servant leadership rooted in vulnerability can transform communities from the inside out.This episode isn’t just for public officials. It’s for anyone who wants to lead with heart, build better systems, and create cultures that don’t just survive, but thrive.00:00 – Intro:From Homeless Teen to City Manager03:15 – The Broken Culture of “Perfection” in Government06:42 – Why Empathy Builds Better Leaders10:38 – Surviving the School Shooting Response14:55 – Rebuilding Trust with Transparency18:00 – “Political Theater Is Killing Progress”21:32 – Culture Isn’t Buzzwords — It’s Behavior25:44 – What Young Leaders Need to Know About Relevance28:51 – Humility, Partnership, and the Puzzle of Public Service33:17 – What Real Resilience Looks Like in Leadership36:48 – Final Thoughts: Leading With Purpose and PerspectiveABOUT MIKE:Mike Goodrum is the City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas, where he leads a diverse, inclusive, and award-winning community of over 110,000 residents with a focus on innovation, resilience, and people-first leadership.With more than 25 years in local government — including previous roles as Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land and City Manager of Coral Springs, Florida — Mike brings deep experience in public administration, civic engagement, and organizational development. He currently leads a team of 900+ employees and manages a $350M+ budget, all while maintaining Sugar Land’s AAA bond rating, lean staffing model, and top-tier satisfaction scores from citizens and employees alike.Mike is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He’s passionate about building high-performance organizations that blaze new trails — relentlessly pursuing the good so that residents, employees, and businesses can enjoy a life better than they imagined.Whether navigating a city through a mass tragedy like the Parkland school shooting or pioneering transparent governance through crises like COVID, Mike’s leadership is defined by humility, relevance, and results.LINKS & RESOURCES:- Mike Goodrum | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgoodrum25/) - City of Sugar Land (https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/) - City of Sugar Land | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sugarlandtxgov) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare For The Common ManThis Is The Beginning (Instrumental) - Lights & Motion (MB01ZYTIXH84LK9)This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)
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    40 min
  • Why Traditional Risk Management Is Failing Companies In 2025 with Dr. Gav Schneider

    Why Traditional Risk Management Is Failing Companies In 2025 with Dr. Gav Schneider
    Aug 20 2025
    In an era of global disruption, outdated systems, and mounting complexity, risk management isn’t enough — and leaders who rely on traditional models are falling behind. In this episode, Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Dr. Gav Schneider — martial artist, risk strategist, and author — to unpack why resilience is the new core competency for modern leadership.Drawing on decades of experience in protective security, executive education, and high-performance systems, Dr. Schneider explains why most risk strategies are reactive, compliance-driven, and disconnected from real decision-making. He introduces the concept of Presilience® — a proactive, opportunity-focused approach that fuses risk intelligence, mindset, and culture into a single leadership philosophy.You’ll hear why post-crisis learning often fails, how siloed thinking undermines innovation, and why building resilient leaders means developing emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ethical alignment across generations.If you’re ready to stop playing defense and start leading through disruption — this conversation is your blueprint.00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome02:20 – From Martial Arts to Risk Management06:50 – Why Resilience Begins in the Mind11:33 – What Most Risk Registers Miss15:48 – Beyond Survival: Building Learning Cultures21:00 – How Power Skews Decision-Making25:58 – Tactical Debriefs & the Failure to Learn29:42 – The Human Cost of Organizational Frustration33:04 – Disruption, Mislabeling Risk & Our Role in It36:44 – Leading Through a New Era of Change40:51 – Developing Next-Gen Leaders for Uncertain Times46:38 – Final Reflection & Call to ActionABOUT DR. GAV:Dr. Gav Schneider is a globally respected authority in risk intelligence, resilience, and human-centered leadership. With a background in martial arts, protective security, and behavioral science, he has advised governments, Fortune 500s, and emergency response agencies on how to lead in the face of complexity and crisis.He is the CEO of Risk 2 Solution Group and the founder of the Presilience® framework — a model designed to move leaders from reactive to proactive thinking by embedding resilience, agility, and opportunity-focused decision-making. Gav is also an academic, speaker, and author whose work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and organizational strategy to help leaders thrive in dynamic environments.His latest book, Presilience: Leadership for the Uncertain Future, offers a new playbook for building high-performing teams and navigating polycrisis environments with clarity and courage.LINKS & RESOURCES:- Risk 2 Solution Group (https://risk2solution.com/) - Dr. Gav’s Book - Presilience (https://tinyurl.com/2sjhx6kv)- Dr. Gav Schnieder | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gav-schneider) - Risk 2 Solution | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/risk2solution/) LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare For The Common ManThis Is The Beginning (Instrumental) - Lights & Motion (MB01ZYTIXH84LK9)This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)
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    48 min
  • How To Build A Feedback Culture That Actually Works | Margie Mauldin, President of Executive Forum

    How To Build A Feedback Culture That Actually Works | Margie Mauldin, President of Executive Forum
    Aug 5 2025
    Great leaders don’t just give feedback—they model it. And in a culture where trust is eroding, avoidance is normalized, and conflict is feared, feedback may be one of the most urgent leadership tools we have.In this episode, Chief Randy Bruegman sits down with Margie Mauldin, bestselling author of Feedback Revolution and founder of Executive Forum, to unpack how feedback done right can shape culture, unlock growth, and define legacy. With over 30 years of experience coaching leaders across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors, Margie shares how feedback can move from fear to focus—and why most leaders wait too long to say what needs to be said.You’ll hear how a fractured business relationship led her to take a bold leap of ownership, how Stephen Covey mentored her through her early years, and how one conversation with her son changed the trajectory of her career. She unpacks the difference between motivation and ability, the role of emotional preparation in giving feedback, and why ego and time are the two biggest enemies of honest communication.This conversation is more than professional development—it’s a personal challenge. Whether you lead a city department or a startup team, Margie’s clarity and conviction will help you build the kind of culture people want to be part of—and grow in.ABOUT MARGIE:Marjorie (Margie) Mauldin, Executive Forum’s owner and president, is an energetic and creative leader. In the past 30 years, Margie has earned the trust of the Denver business community as an entrepreneur and successful business owner. She effectively manages Executive Forum’s global client list that includes a variety of compelling projects such as strategic planning for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Colorado and Arizona state departments of transportation and iLoveFeedback® certification and training for IHS Markit, Pinal County (AZ), City & County of Denver, Arapahoe County (CO), Riverside County (CA), State of Michigan, University of Alberta (CAN), South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, City of Aurora, Department of the Army, Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Parks Service and Comcast. Presentations include the 2014 Correctional Accreditation Manager’s Association, 2015 NeighborWorks Training Institute, 2016 ATD International Training Conference and Expo, 2017 International Brain Summit, the 2017 and 2018 Rocky Mountain Project Management Symposium, 2018 National Organization of Trusted Advisors and the 2019 Strategic Government Resources Servant Leadership Conference. Scheduled presentations include the 2019 Western Region IPMA-HR Annual Conference and the 2019 COSHRM State Conference. Margie’s best-selling book, Feedback Revolution: Building Relationships & Boosting Results, now in its second printing, focuses on organizational culture, performance review systems, employee engagement, communication and accountability.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@theleadershipcrucible) - Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/5f2mxvfj) - Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/5xvp5wyu) LINKS & RESOURCES:- Executive Forum (https://executiveforum.net/)- Feedback Revolution Book (https://tinyurl.com/yc76ew6w)CONNECT WITH US:- The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Web (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipcruciblefoundation) - The Leadership Crucible Foundation | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-leadership-crucible-foundation/) - Chief Bruegman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/chiefbruegman) - Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast (https://www.theleadershipcruciblefoundation.org/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast)
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    39 min
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