In this episode of The Edge, co-host Taylor Covey sits down with Jaime Zawmon, Founder and President of Titan CEO and The Titan 100. Jaime shares her inspiring journey from growing up in her Czech immigrant father's wire stripping business to building one of the most influential CEO communities in the country. They explore her pivotal career shift from pharmaceutical sales aspirations to magazine publishing, the adversity that led to launching Titan, and what it takes to curate authentic communities of visionary leaders. Jaime also reveals the core values that define modern-day Titans and shares powerful stories of how the community creates real impact. 

In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Tiffany Sauder, founder of Element Three and creator of the Life of And movement. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, offering practical tools for working women to build sustainable careers while staying deeply connected to their families. They explore how to own the ordinary to unlock the extraordinary, set meaningful minimums instead of perfectionist goals, and create systems that work even during life's busiest seasons. This conversation is packed with actionable frameworks that help women move from work-life balance stress to a life of intentional choice and control. 

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Christina Rice, President & COO of Pyx Health, based in Tucson, Arizona. Christina shares her journey from employee #3 to president of a healthcare activation company that serves over 10 million Medicaid and Medicare lives across the country. 

She opens up about building aligned teams, her philosophy of 'clarity with kindness' in providing feedback, and how the 'beliefs, behaviors, outcomes' framework drives company culture. Christina also discusses her  approach to work-life integration, the power of 'noise cancellation' as her leadership edge, and making intentional choices to show up authentically in both professional and personal spaces. 

On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group to explore what it means to lead with both self-awareness and heart. Cina shares her 28-year journey at FCCI, from entry-level attorney to CEO, discussing how she's built a culture of respect and inclusion while driving strong business results. They dive into her "Swiss cheese leadership" philosophy and the power of intentional team building. Cina also reveals how adventure travel - from climbing Kilimanjaro to volunteering in rural Cambodia - has shaped her perspective on authentic leadership and the importance of embracing uncertainty while trusting your team. 

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Jayme Ambrose, CEO and Founder of Adobe Population Health, to explore how nurse-led innovation is transforming healthcare delivery. What began as Jayme's doctoral project has evolved into a purpose-driven company that's grown from 12 employees in an 834-square-foot office to over 400 team members across 11 states, all united by their mission to "positively impact the lives we touch." Jayme shares her leadership journey from hospital nursing to building teams that think in systems rather than tasks. She discusses the power of mission-driven culture that makes teams "all in" for their purpose and the innovation that comes from embracing boredom as a catalyst for growth.

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with entrepreneur and former CEO turned executive coach, Santiago “Santi” Jaramillo. Santi shares the arc of his journey—from growing up in Cali, Colombia, to building Emplify, to coaching leaders—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, culture, and now AI adoption. They explore the importance of inner work after achieving external success, and Santi opens up about learning to separate self-worth from productivity, as well as the power of leading from love rather than fear. They also dig into why AI is first a cultural transformation, not just a technical one.

In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They explore Mike's edge in connecting with people, the importance of family values in leadership, and how Valle's work goes beyond healthcare to address root causes of community challenges. 

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Learn more about Valle del Sol. 

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Robert (Bob) Klonk, Chairman & CEO of Unison Risk Advisors (URA) and Oswald Companies. 

Bob shares his 40-year journey in the insurance industry, from building Oswald's benefits practice from scratch to co-founding URA with Bob Cawley. They explore the vision behind creating a "forever independent firm." Bob opens up about his leadership philosophy, the importance of mutual respect in partnerships, and his commitment to giving others the same opportunities he had to build equity and create wealth. 

In Memory of Jim Spuller
We’re saddened to share that Jim Spuller, a long-time insurance industry leader and former Gibson sales coach, passed away on July 16, 2025. Jim had more than 40 years of experience in sales, leadership, and coaching—and he brought that expertise to Gibson in a meaningful way after retiring from Marsh. He had an unmatched ability to see potential in others and push them to grow. Many on our team benefited from his mentorship, and his legacy continues to shape the way we lead and serve.

In honor of Jim, we’re republishing this post written by Tim Leman in 2013—a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable mentor and friend.

Are you a good mentee?

Maintaining Your Network

Having good mentors and a strong network can make or break you. But have you ever taken the time to consider whether or not you are a good mentee?

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been disappointed on a number of occasions when someone I’m trying to help never follows up to let me know how things turned out. Or, they asked for my assistance, and I willingly gave it, only to find they never took advantage of what I did for them.