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Lead To Greatness Podcast

Lead To Greatness Podcast

Cedric Francis 100 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Lead to Greatness Podcast is hosted by Cedric Francis, an entrepreneur, CEO, and public speaker with more than 20 years of leadership experience. The show is aimed at helping leaders reach their greatest potential so they can change the world together. Listeners running non-profit or for-profit organizations get practical tips on leadership and business drawn from top leaders of today. Each episode blends personal experience with insights from accomplished guests.

Episodes

257. AI Can't Clone Character with Dave Behar and Cedric Francis
257. AI Can't Clone Character with Dave Behar and Cedric Francis Oct 13, 2026 32:21 Dave Behar is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Executive Athlete of  ION Network and Behar Brands, where he builds paradigm shifting networks, leagues, and brands in tech, media, sports, health, food & beverage. His innovative approach has powered brands that enable billions to connect and thrive and his leading edge style has led to over a trillion eyeballs and billions in sales CONNECT WITH Dave Beha
256. You Are One Of A Kind with Mike Milligan and Cedric Francis
256. You Are One Of A Kind with Mike Milligan and Cedric Francis Oct 12, 2026 34:19 "Be One of a Kind." That's the mission driving Mike Milligan, Founder of 1.oak Financial, a dynamic virtual financial planning firm. Mike believes most people are unprepared to navigate Wall Street, insurance companies, and financial markets. As a result, they fall into one-size-fits-all solutions that lead to missed opportunities and lost wealth, a pattern he calls the Paralysis Penalty. While co
255. Making Your Mission Visible with Diane Strand and Cedric Francis
255. Making Your Mission Visible with Diane Strand and Cedric Francis Sep 8, 2026 33:03 Diane Strand have been able to achieve successes and turn her passions into profits by leading with purpose and Helping One Person Everyday (H.O.P.E.). So much so that it's a foundation of everything she ever created at JDS Studio. While there's no such thing as overnight success, alongside her partner in life and business, Scott Strand, and Diane have created, developed and have proudly staked th
254. Extraordinary Leadership with Greg Hoover and Cedric Francis
254. Extraordinary Leadership with Greg Hoover and Cedric Francis Sep 8, 2026 37:48 GREG HOOVER is a leadership speaker, advisor, and author of Lead Anyway: Ordinary You, Extraordinary Impact. His career spans more than 40 years across industries, including transportation, logistics, technology, real estate, and higher education, with over two decades in C-suite roles such as CEO, President, COO, and Chief Marketing Officer.   CONNECT WITH Greg Hoover Website: https://www.third
253. Great Leadership Begins With Healing with Randy Lyman | Cedric Francis
253. Great Leadership Begins With Healing with Randy Lyman | Cedric Francis Aug 25, 2026 36:38 Randy Lyman is a physicist, entrepreneur, and expert in emotional intelligence and service-based leadership. He built the American Dream from humble beginnings, eventually founding multiple 8-figure businesses, including an Inc. 500 company. He discovered that lasting success requires embracing the emotional aspect of being human.Randy's entrepreneurial journey spans four decades, earning multiple
252. Connecting With The Right Audience with Christine Blosdale
252. Connecting With The Right Audience with Christine Blosdale Aug 10, 2026 34:22 Christine Blosdale is The Expert Authority Coach™ who helps entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, and thought leaders get seen, trusted, and paid for what they already know. She's an award-winning media personality and five-time #1 bestselling author with over 25 years expertise in broadcasting, branding, and business growth. Christine has worked with global giants like America Online and Microsoft, a
251. Great Companies Speak One Language with Lee Caraher | Cedric Francis
251. Great Companies Speak One Language with Lee Caraher | Cedric Francis Jul 28, 2026 37:52 Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, is a widely acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, and wine and spirits brands in the country at many stages, from startups to mid-cap public, private and B-Corp companies. She is a straight-talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she
250. The Power Of Your Unique Edge with Christian Flores | Cedric Francis
250. The Power Of Your Unique Edge with Christian Flores | Cedric Francis Jul 22, 2026 45:58 CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES was a refugee at 5. By 7, he had lived in 4 countries. By 21, he had witnessed a military coup in Chile, a civil war in Mozambique, and the fall of the Soviet Empire not in textbooks, but in person. By 25 a Master's in Economics, fluent in 4 languages, and a personal brand built from zero to millions of fans across 15 countries as a recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur
249. Born Blind with 20/20 Vision with Patrick Engasser | Cedric Francis
249. Born Blind with 20/20 Vision with Patrick Engasser | Cedric Francis Jul 14, 2026 41:47   PATRICK ENGASSER is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker. He began his career as a top sales representative for a Fortune 500 insurance company, earning "Top Account Closer" by his third year and later becoming a district manager. Patrick built and led a seven-figure sales team, coaching many agents into successful outside sales careers. He is a
248. Selling Yourself In Integrity with Greogory Kovsky | Cedric Francis
248. Selling Yourself In Integrity with Greogory Kovsky | Cedric Francis Jul 7, 2026 34:26 Gregory Kovsky is the President & CEO of International Business Associates (IBA), the Pacific Northwest's oldest and largest business brokerage firm, established in 1975. With over 30 years of experience as a mergers & acquisitions intermediary, Gregory has personally facilitated over 300 transactions involving privately held companies and family businesses across multiple states. His expertise sp
247. Increasing Revenue In Your Business with Adam Povlitz and Cedric Francis
247. Increasing Revenue In Your Business with Adam Povlitz and Cedric Francis Jun 30, 2026 36:37 Adam Povlitz is the CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, where he is redefining what it means to lead in a blue-collar industry. Adam doesn't run a commercial cleaning franchise; he operates a technology company that happens to clean. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holder of an MBA from the University of Miami, he believes that "if you can't measure it, you can't scale it." This philosophy
246. Building Guaranteed Success with Griffin Brand | Cedric Francis
246. Building Guaranteed Success with Griffin Brand | Cedric Francis Jun 25, 2026 39:36 GRIFFIN BRAND served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2015 to 2023. His experience ranged from maneuvering tanks on the dusty trails of Fort Benning, GA, to advising senior leaders at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during his final deployment. Much of his service was spent in airborne and special operations units, with several years stationed in Europe working alongside NATO partners.

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