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.

Robert Chavez’s journey is a full-circle leadership story. From entering YDI’s youth employment program at age 14 to now serving as CEO, Robert reflects on how discipline, fairness, and perspective shaped his career. He and host Alex Rodriguez discuss servant leadership, building strong executive teams, and why supporting families and communities is essential to long-term impact. This episode highlights how lived experience, hard work, and mentorship can become a lifelong edge in leadership. 

At the height of the pandemic, virtual care became a critical avenue for healthcare delivery, providing patients with access to essential services from the comfort of their homes.

For nearly seven years, Casey Crouse has been quietly building a movement in Indiana. As co‑founder and Executive Director of New Shoe Day, he is leading the effort to create the state’s first shoe bank and end “shoe insecurity” for kids who cannot access new, proper footwear. In this episode, Casey joins host Tim Leman to share how a simple volunteer project grew into a statewide initiative, the power of something as small as a shoebox to restore dignity and confidence, and what it really takes to blend entrepreneurial rigor, faith, and community into meaningful impact.