Jim Roddy is an Author, Coach, President of RSPA and former walk-on basketball player at Gannon University. He took the unique lessons he learned while becoming a walk-on and wrote the book The Walk-On Method to Career and Business Success. We talk about case studies from the book, how he coached small businesses, and the importance of empowering your team.

Keep up with Jim
Website: http://www.jimroddycba.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Jim-Roddy/author/B008BLB068?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimroddy1
Twitter: https://x.com/Jim_Roddy

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Mike Smith had many successful years in executive-level finance roles in the sports and entertainment industry before realizing his true passion was people and talent. He is now the Founder of Huddle Advisory, a firm that guides leaders and teams to their potential. We talk about introspection, prioritizing your goals, and the power of good leadership.

Keep up with Mike
Huddle: https://huddleadvisory.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-p-smith
Twitter: https://x.com/HuddleAdvisory

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Dennis Trapani is the Associate Athletics Director for Creative Services at the University of Wyoming. He was also the chair for the 2025 Sports Video Group College Summit, where we met while speaking on a panel about mental health in the media and production industry. We talk about how Dennis supports his team, adjusting how you work to fit your needs, and forming strong connections.

Keep up with Dennis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-trapani/

Twitter: https://x.com/dennis_trapani?l

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennis.trapani/

Keep up with Me

Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving

Spotify: Keep the Line Moving

Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Julie Zwissler is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Office Beacon. She has over 20 years of entertainment marketing experience, including with CBS, Time Warner, and CJ E&M. We talk about the importance of telling impactful stories, why leaders need to have a growth mindset, and the power of networking.

Keep up with Julie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliezwissler/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership consultant, coach, speaker, and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin’s company, the Kevin Eikenberry Group has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. We talk about his new book, why he became a leadership coach, and how he inspires his clients.

Keep up with Kevin
Website: https://kevineikenberry.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry
Book: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible-leadership/
Gift: https://kevineikenberry.com/gift
Podcast: https://kevineikenberry.com/podcasts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevineikenberry/
Twitter: https://x.com/KevinEikenberry

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Phil Neil is a serial entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and consultant. While building a $70 Million company, he experienced the many highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He now uses what he learned to help others navigate their journeys. We talk about juggling work and family, overcoming your inner doubts, and taking risks.

Keep up with Phil
Website: https://philneil.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-neil/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Dr. Emily Anhalt is a clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, author, and Co-Founder of Coa, an online gym for mental health. Her book, which releases today, is called Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness. We talk about prioritizing your mental health, the rise of burnout, and how leaders can help their teams by helping themselves.

Keep up with Dr. Anhalt

Website: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/

Flex Your Feelings: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyanhalt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremilyanhalt/

Twitter: https://x.com/dremilyanhalt

Keep up with Me

Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving

Spotify: Keep the Line Moving

Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

This week’s guest is Todd Cherches, Executive Coach, TEDX Speaker, Professor, and Author of VisuaLeadership. Todd left the cut-throat entertainment industry to help create better leaders. We talk about the bad bosses who made him want to be different, the importance of continuous learning, and having a servant leadership mindset.

Keep up with Todd
Website: https://www.toddcherches.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddcherches/
Twitter: https://x.com/toddcherches
Book: https://www.toddcherches.com/book

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/