How Tom Embley scaled a scrap of an idea into an industry-leading business—without losing himself along the way. In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, and mechanical engineer turned CEO, Tom Embley—and he tells the kind of founder story we rarely get to hear in full. […]
What it really takes to grow into the leader you’re meant to be—on your terms, over time, and from the inside out. As we head into the July 4th holiday—a time to reflect on freedom, progress, and reinvention—it feels fitting to bring you this powerful episode featuring Dr. Bryan Deptula, leadership expert and […]
Last week, Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss what’s happening in the job market this June—and what job seekers need to know. While economic uncertainty remains, jobs are still being created, particularly in light industrial, supply chain, and professional services. However, generational shifts—like increasing retirements—are changing the […]
Small Habits. Big Shifts. Why Reading Might Be the Reset You Need I’ve noticed a pattern, maybe you have too. There are moments when I feel stuck or uncertain about what to do next. Not overwhelmed, just a little unclear. That’s when I reach for a book. Over time, […]
Film producer turned philanthropist shares how to live with meaning, lead with love, and write the story of your own life This week’s episode of Outside Insights is a special one. I had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Samuelson, film producer, philanthropist, and now, the author of Finding Happy: […]
Are You a Farmer or a Fisherman? A New Take on Purpose at Work What if the secret to long-term success wasn’t the hustle, but the harvest? This week on Outside Insights, I’m joined by Jonathan Stanley—purpose strategist, author of Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding, and surprise […]
Closing the Gap Between Who You Are and Who You’re Meant to Be Each year around this time, as college graduation season rolls around, I’m reminded of one of the questions I ask most often on the Outside Insights podcast: “What advice would you give your 21-year-old self?” That early post-college […]
What Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Serving? In Episode 58 of Outside Insights, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in business and leadership—Bob Burg, bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver. We dive deep into what makes success sustainable, meaningful, and surprisingly simple: giving value […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur on May 1st to discuss Delaware’s job market and share insights on workforce trends for businesses and job seekers in 2025. Delaware maintains a steady 3.7% unemployment rate, with healthcare, education, and government sectors driving local job growth. However, advertised job openings nationwide […]
Back in the early days of Placers 1.0 and the CBI Group, we asked ourselves a bold question: What happens when you stop managing people like employees—and start treating them like internal entrepreneurs? I remember having lunch with our recruitment consultant, Freddy, and telling him this story—how we leaned all the way into a […]
