Learn how Springfield City Manager David Cameron prioritizes mental health, prevents burnout, and uses Freedom Leave to help leaders recharge and build a healthier workplace culture.

A school nutrition leader shares how empowerment, trust, and a people first culture can build loyal teams, improve student outcomes, and create workplaces where employees love to show up.

Award winning superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan explains how relationship centered leadership, humor, and intentional connection create an energized workplace culture, while sharing practical ideas like Let’s Talk Live, Superintendent Solutions, and a literacy first focus that strengthens student outcomes.

McLeod Health CEO and President, Donna Isgett shares how enthusiastic, mission driven leadership builds a culture of loyalty and trust, including walking the halls in sneakers, asking for feedback, following through, preventing burnout with family first boundaries, and leading with authenticity.

Logan Aguirre, owner of 417 in Springfield, Missouri, shares how she overcame burnout, rebuilt her spark, and designed an energized workplace culture through intentionality, reflection, and practical reset rhythms like Quarterly Clarity Breaks.

Desi Payne interviews Chris Robinson, EVP of Maxwell Leadership, about leading with energy and avoiding the hidden trap of complacency. Chris unpacks lessons from From Drift to Drive, including clarity as the first step to regain drive and the “rumble strips” wake up call that helps leaders course correct.

Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or drained by negativity? In this episode, Desi Payne shares practical ways to reconnect with your “why” so you can lead with renewed energy, create meaning in the daily grind, and inspire your team with purpose-driven leadership.