Activating Greatness: A Leadership Podcast
Welcome to Activating Greatness — the show where we dig into what it really takes to lead with purpose, inspire performance, and create lasting impact. I’m your host, Alec McChesney, and every episode, we sit down with extraordinary leaders, thinkers, and changemakers who are unlocking potential in themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Here, we talk about the real stuff — leadership that drives culture, strategy that creates momentum, and the mindset that turns good intentions into game-changing results. Because greatness isn’t a title — it’s a choice. It’s something you activate every single day. Thank you for listening, for showing up, and for being part of a community of leaders who refuse to settle for “good enough.
Podcasting since 2026 • 15 episodes
Activating Greatness: A Leadership Podcast
Latest Episodes
Curiosity Wins: Michelle Dauphinais on Asking Better Questions and Making Better Decisions
In this episode of Activating Greatness, host Alec McChesney sits down with Michelle Dauphinais, Vice President and Head of Distribution at John Hancock, to explore how curiosity and a deep understanding of human behavior shape effective leader...
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Episode 15
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41:25
Appropriately Annoyed: Jon Stenberg on Leadership, Accountability, and Better Decisions
In this episode of the Activating Greatness Podcast, host Alec McChesney sits down with Jon Stenberg, CEO and President of Citizens Inc., to explore what modern leadership really requires in complex organizations. Jon shares his philosophy of k...
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Episode 14
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51:33
Consistency at Scale: José Suquet on Culture, Capital Strength, and Leading for the Long Run
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Alec McChesney sits down with José Suquet, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Pan-American Life Insurance Group, to explore what it takes to lead across 22 countries while staying anchored in one clear set...
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Episode 13
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50:10
Indispensable: How Addison Watson Builds Relationships AI Can’t Replace
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Addison Watson, Chief Partnership Officer & General Counsel at ClickFunnels, shares why relationships are the ultimate competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. With over $1 billion in transaction...
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Episode 12
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41:40
The Construction Advantage: Matt Ulliman on Why Partnering Sessions Decide Project Success
In this episode of Activating Greatness, Alec McChesney sits down with Matt Ulliman, co-founder of Ulliman Schutte, to explore why construction projects don’t fail in the field first — they fail in alignment. Matt shares how structured partneri...
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Episode 11
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33:50