
PinLeader Podcast is an interview format show that provides effective tips to those that are currently leaders or have a desire to become leaders in current topics and fields.
PinLeader Podcast is an interview format show that provides effective tips to those that are currently leaders or have a desire to become leaders in current topics and fields.
Episodes

Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
22 min
When is the last time you flipped through a magazine? Magazine publishers play a critical role in informing, inspiring and connecting with audiences. Dr. Shanda Gore discusses editorial leadership and how it shapes community narratives, builds trust, and amplifies voices that may otherwise go unheard. Hear her conversation with Ms. Stayce Fowler, founder and publisher of Pursuit Magazine, and Mr. Michael Richardson, publisher of several local community magazines.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jennifer Panczyszyn

Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
22 min
Community colleges have an important role in today’s workforce landscape by preparing students for in-demand careers. Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Dr. Denise McCory, President of the Metropolitan Campus at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), to discuss how higher education is responding to labor market needs as well as her effective leadership style. Hear how she’s leading her campus through innovative partnerships and programs to support nontraditional learners as they prepare for their careers.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jennifer Panczyszyn

Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
10 min
Talent development is more than a professional benefit but a critical strategy to recruit and retain great employees. In this PinPoint Moment, host Dr. Shanda Gore addresses defining what focusing on talent development can do for an organization and explores how the stress of constant change impacts the overall culture.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jennifer Panczyszyn

Jul 9, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
23 min
Are you someone who leads teams or manages suppliers? Host Dr. Shanda Gore explores the future of procurement leadership with Ms. Kelly Barner, Co-Founder and Head of Content and Operations for Art of Procurement. Hear how supplier collaboration, executive influence, and tech innovations are reshaping the field.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jennifer Panczyszyn

Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
19 min
Are you a leader who is looking to build better relationships with your stakeholders? Host Dr. Shanda Gore discusses elevating engagement with her guest, Ms. Mo Cotton Kelly, Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President for Alumni Engagement at UConn. Hear her approach to integrating complex responsibilities, building and sustaining authentic relationships, and elevating engagement in the digital age.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jennifer Panczyszyn

Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
22 min
Of all the morning tasks, do you make sure to check the weather before leaving the house? Host Dr. Shanda Gore takes us beyond the forecast with 13abc Chief Meteorologist Jay Berschback to explore the intersection of science, leadership, and technology in broadcast meteorology. Jay shares the story of what drew him to weather, how leadership plays a vital role in high-stakes decision-making, and what it means to guide a team through moments of uncertainty.
This episode sponsored by Shannon Roof of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Jun 18, 2025
Tom Bush & LeSean Shaw: AI At Work (Episode #85)
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
32 min
How is AI reshaping leadership in today’s workplace? Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Tom Bush and LeSean Shaw, co-owners of Actual Reality Technologies about the rise of AI in the workforce, what tools leaders should know, and how to lead confidently in an AI-powered world.
This episode sponsored by Shannon Roof of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
20 min
Care and empathy have never been more important, especially when it comes to focusing on health. Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes ProMedica President and CEO Mr. Arturo Polizzi who shares his insights on leading a 20,000-person health and well-being organization. He explains how the need to pivot impacts #leadership style, the importance of staying true to your "why" and #mission, and what the incorporation of #AI looks like in the everyday health care workspace.
This episode sponsored by Shannon Roof of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
17 min
The emotional health of a workforce is important, and the most effective leaders understand they have to understand and manage their own emotional intelligence. Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes Sacramento City College Dean and Emotional Intelligence expert Dr. Jennifer Laflam who discusses steps to manage triggers, address conflict management, and how to conquer emotions around interviews and demands of learning new technologies.
This episode sponsored by Shannon Roof of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
26 min
Incorporating storytelling can help develop and motivate teams, which not only works for fundraising but also for marketing a service. Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Ms. Joy McKee, the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University and Ms. Barbara Tartaglia-Poure, a Managing Director with Carter, a global consulting firm that helps nonprofit organizations advance their philanthropic goals. Both were recent speakers at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference.
This episode sponsored by Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer Panczsyzyn
