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In this episode, Ryan Snaadt interviews Dr. Chad Cardani-Trollinger about the essential qualities of effective leadership and the challenges facing new graduates in the workforce.

What does it take to walk away from a thriving, 40-person real estate brokerage in Austin, Texas, to start over in the Iowa classroom? In this episode, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with Dr. Chad Cardani-Trollinger, Director of Undergraduate Leadership Studies at Iowa State University. This conversation is a masterclass for Des Moines business leaders, hiring managers, and entrepreneurs who want to bridge the gap between "managing" and truly "leading."Chad brings a unique perspective—combining the high-pressure "street smarts" of the Texas real estate market with the "book smarts" of a PhD in Leadership. We dive deep into why some of your best performers shouldn't be promoted, how to foster a culture of accountability in a "soft" world, and why the current generation of graduates is struggling to integrate into the Iowa workforce.Connect with Snaadt Media Group:Website: snaadtmedia.comServices: Video Production, Podcast Launching, & Content Strategy.🕒 Topic Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: From Texas Real Estate to Iowa State University.01:38 – The "Sliding Doors" moment: Why Ryan Snaadt didn't get the job (and why it was for…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Snaadt

Guest: Dr. Chad Cardani-Trollinger

Topics covered

• leadership
• real estate
• business culture
• accountability
• workforce integration

Keywords

• leadership
• real estate
• business leaders
• accountability
• Iowa workforce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University

Places: Austin, Texas, Iowa, Des Moines, Boone, IA

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