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The Diligent Leader: a podcast about mastering business

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The Diligent Leader Podcast is dedicated to sharing some of the greatest lessons other leaders mastered the hard way!

Whether you are running a small department or you are in the C-Suite of a corporation, sometimes, as leaders, you need to know you aren’t alone in the challenges you face.  

It is very lonely when you are at the top or leading people.  So how do others do it?  How do you inspire people?  How do you know if you are doing it right?  We hope to help demystify and provide you with candid and conversations from everyday people that have accepted the challenge to lead, inspire, and build successful organizations.

Recent episodes

EP 16
03.18.2025

Empowering Women: Leadership and Transformation in Today’s World

Today, we are honored to have Roslyn Davis, the President and CEO of RoDA Business Solutions, join us for an insightful conversation about leadership, business strategy, and the mindset required to thrive in today’s competitive world. Roslyn shares her journey from the early days of her career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and industry leader. She discusses the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the strategies she used to build a thriving business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways!
EP 15
03.4.2025

The Power of Leadership: A Deep Dive with Marco

In this episode, hosts Kalie and Holly sit down with Marco Avila, Vice President, Civil Engineer, and Certified Project Manager at WSP. Marco shares his insights on leadership, professional growth, and what it takes to be an influential figure in the engineering and infrastructure industries.
EP 14
02.18.2025

Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Atruent’s Journey

In this episode of The Diligent Leader, hosts Holly and Alex sit down with Aida Keehner, CEO of Atruent to explore the power of relationship-building in leadership. Aida shares insights on how fostering strong professional connections can be just as important—if not more—than technical expertise. Reflecting on over 12 years of collaboration, they discuss the impact of networking beyond just fixing systems and how meaningful relationships have shaped Aida’s career.
EP 13
02.4.2025

Aviation and Engineering: Navigating Leadership with ADCI’s President

In this episode of The Diligent Leader, hosts Kalie and Holly chat with Cedric Johnson, President of ADCI, about his inspiring journey from drafting a business plan on a white table in his basement to leading a thriving company with nearly 85 employees. Cedric shares how he made the most of every challenge, turned setbacks into opportunities, and made key decisions that shaped his success.

Meet the hosts

Hi, we are Kalie, Alex & Holly!

We are passionate leaders and advocates for professional growth, dedicated to uncovering the hard-earned lessons from seasoned leaders. With over 50 years of combined professional experience, we understand the complexities and challenges that come with guiding others. 

Driven by a belief that leadership is both an art and a science, we hope to create a welcoming space for candid conversations, helping listeners feel less isolated in their journeys. Through engaging discussions, together we aim to inspire and equip leaders at all levels to build successful, thriving organizations.

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