As National Safety Month comes to a close, the final week focuses on one of the most common—and most preventable—workplace risks: slips, trips and falls.

What if the goal of building a business wasn’t just growth, but freedom? On this episode of The Edge, Todd Smart, co-founder of Bloom Growth, joins Tim Leman to explore the difference between small business ownership and true entrepreneurship. Todd shares why peace and predictability are possible at any stage of life when the right people and processes are in place, how leadership teams become the ceiling for growth, and why emotional maturity matters more than strategy. From operating systems to human flourishing to sailing the Caribbean with his family, Todd offers a compelling vision for building a business that supports a meaningful life. 

When we think about workplace safety, it’s easy to picture hard hats, guardrails, and compliance checklists. But safety has expanded.

For many organizations, time on the road is simply part of doing business. Whether employees are traveling between job sites, meeting with clients, or commuting to and from the office, roadway exposure is one of the most common—and often overlooked—areas of risk.

On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amanda Wickham, Vice President of People, Culture and Communications at Ivy Hospitality. Amanda shares her unconventional leadership journey from the Air Force to hospitality, the power of saying yes before you feel ready, and how culture is built through middle managers. The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, women in leadership, parenting while leading, and why developing people with intention is the real competitive advantage.

June is National Safety Month—a time to refocus, recommit, and move safety forward.

On this episode of The Edge, host Taylor Covey sits down with Curtis Anderson, Founder and CEO of Nursa. Curtis shares his journey from growing up in rural Idaho to building a national healthcare staffing platform that connects nurses directly with facilities in need. The conversation explores entrepreneurship through iteration, leadership rooted in trust and execution, and why flexibility and speed are critical advantages in modern healthcare. Curtis also reflects on his mission to ensure a nurse is at the bedside of every patient who needs one.

Gibson Acquires Client First, Strengthening Employee Benefits Presence in New Mexico

On this episode of The Edge, Courtney Montfort sits down with Kristin Weeden, Chief Talent Officer at Penske Entertainment Corp., the organization behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, and IMS Productions. Kristin shares her winding career path, why culture has always been her north star, and how “pitching your own promotion” can change the trajectory of your career. From leading people strategy in sports to redefining authenticity in leadership, this conversation is packed with practical insight for leaders at every stage. 

The commercial insurance market continues to adjust after several years of heightened volatility. While some lines are showing signs of stabilization, others remain challenged by ongoing claim severity, litigation trends and evolving risk exposures. Insurers are approaching underwriting with greater discernment as economic conditions, regulatory requirements, workforce dynamics and technological developments continue to influence risk profiles.