Gibson

Gibson

Gibson is a team of risk management and employee benefits professionals with a passion for helping leaders look beyond what others see and get to the proactive side of insurance. As an employee-owned company, Gibson is driven by close relationships with their clients, employees, and the communities they serve. The first Gibson office opened in 1933 in Northern Indiana, and as the company’s reach grew, so did their team. Today, Gibson serves clients across the country from offices in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Utah.

Recent posts by Gibson

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The Edge Podcast: Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence & Situational Leadership

By Gibson on Sep 14, 2023 6:30:00 AM

“You have to know where your people are and how they want to be led." - Pedro Cons

Pedro Cons, CEO of Adelante Healthcare, joins host Tim Leman to discuss how he and his organization strive to close the gaps in care for their patients. They talk about the critical role collaboration and partnership play in achieving that vision. Pedro also shares about the importance of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and embracing situational leadership.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Genuine Encounters

By Gibson on Aug 31, 2023 6:30:00 AM

“When we overcommit, when we spread ourselves too thin, then it is a bunch of encounters, but they are not genuine.  " - Adam Kronk

Adam Kronk, Chief Culture & Leadership Development Officer at Lippert, shares lessons from his unique career journey. Adam & Tim also discusshis intentionality around creating genuine encounters with team members and family.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Culture, EOS, and Being Fearless

By Gibson on Aug 24, 2023 6:30:00 AM

“We’ve focused on the culture. When you do that, not only are you providing somewhere where people want to work, but in turn, they are executing on what needs to be done for growth." - Andrea Sloan

Andrea Sloan, President of GroundBreakers, joins host Tim Leman to discuss her passion for creating culture and growth. They explore lessons she learned from her time in the military, the impact EOS has had on her as a leader and on the organization, as well as her fearlessness, which Andrea says is her edge in life.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Discovering Your Instinctive Strengths

By Gibson on Aug 10, 2023 6:30:00 AM

“We all have a natural way we take action. This has nothing to do with your capabilities and how smart you are; it has nothing to do with your personality. This unique part of you is very predictive of what you do well and the type of tasks you’ll be aligned with. " - Amy Bruske

Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp joins host Tim Leman to discuss the unique ways we each take action and how understanding these striving instincts can be impactful in the workplace as well as at home. She shares about her leadership journey, advice for family businesses, and what makes for a strong team. Amyalso talks about how she found heredge and how she has harnessed it to achieve success.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Season 5

By Gibson on Jul 27, 2023 6:30:00 AM

Season 5 of The Edge Podcast continues! Host Tim Leman talks with 6 leaders – from a variety of industries and experiences – to share real stories of leadership, teams, and finding your edge.   

Host Tim Leman is back with a brand-new season of The Edge Podcast! Tune in to hear real stories of leadership, teams, and finding your edge.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Leadership & Intentionality

By Gibson on Jul 20, 2023 6:30:00 AM

Part of my role as a leader is to help people get to where they’re trying to go. " - Congressman Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym joins host Tim Leman to share about his journey to Congress and the lessons on leadership, culture, and community he has learned along the way. The Congressman talks about navigating competing interests, as well as the role he takes to help his team member achieve their aspirations. Rudy & Tim also discuss intentionality as it related to leadership, who we surround ourselves with, and how we stay connected to family.  

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: The Importance Of Culture & Building Trust

By Gibson on Jul 13, 2023 6:30:00 AM

You have to create trust. And trust takes time. It takes face-to-face, getting to know each other, and provingyourself. There are no shortcuts. " - Julio Martinez

Julio Martinez joins host Tim Leman to talk about building personal relationships, trust, and teams. As CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Julio shares a unique leadership perspective on how to keep culture at the forefront when bringing together people and companies across an array of industries and expertise.     

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Need For Achievement, Competitiveness & Optimism

By Gibson on Jun 29, 2023 6:30:00 AM

It is these three characteristics alltogether - need for achievement, competitiveness, and optimism – that psychologically create the perfect storm." - Dr. Christopher Croner

Dr. Christopher Croner is a sales psychologist, assessment developer, and founder of SalesDrive. Dr. Croner and host Tim Leman explore the non-teachable traits of top performing salespeople: the need for achievement, competitiveness, and optimism. They also talk about Dr. Croner’s curiosity and what led him to study psychology.     

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Helping Others & Building Relationships

By Gibson on Jun 22, 2023 6:30:00 AM

I’ve always been more juiced by watching other people be successful. I felt my success was helping others be successful." - Charlie Burnham

Charlie Burnham is a serial entrepreneur and a respected leader in the insurance industry, with a passion for helping others. In this episode of The Edge, he and Tim discuss building high-performing teams as well as the importance of connecting and building relationships. Charlie also shares what he has found to be the key attributes for successful salespeople.    

Topics: Executive
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The Edge Podcast: Clarity, Leadership Styles, And The Insurance Industry

By Gibson on Jun 15, 2023 6:30:00 AM

Clarity of purpose solves a lot of problems." - Neil Alldredge

Neil Alldredge, CEO of NAMIC, joins The Edge to talk about servant leadership, clarity of purpose, and embracing a collaborative leadership style. As the leader of a trade association, Neil provides insight on the unique dynamics of working with board chairs and advice for setting clear expectations for successful board relationships. Neil and Tim also discuss the interesting history of insurance companies and the growing focus on diversity in the industry.  

Topics: Executive