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Ron Macklin Founder of MacklinConnection

Ron is the owner of multiple Real Estate businesses, a developer for large-scale renewable energy projects, a podcaster and a soon-to-be author. He is the creator of The Macklin Method, a 7 step methodology for creating authentic connections and Relationships with others. As founder of MacklinConnection, Ron extends the reach of The Macklin Method worldwide through programs and workshops. A Wichita, Kansas native, Ron and his wife Koni have three adult children, Garrett, Lorin and Brennan.

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Students Booed Ai At Graduation. Here'S The Speech They Needed To Hear. &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Students Booed AI at Graduation. Here's the Speech They Needed to Hear.

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb ask, “What would you tell a room full of graduates entering the workforce at a time when AI seems to be changing everything?” Inspired …

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb ask, “What would you tell a room full of graduates entering the workforce at a time when AI seems to be changing everything?” Inspired by recent graduation ceremonies where mentions of AI were met with boos from students concerned about their futures, Ron and Deb imagine the advice they would give to graduates stepping into an uncertain world. The result is a thoughtful conversation about fear, opportunity, career development, and why the future may belong to those willing to embrace curiosity rather than resistance.Embark on a t…

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Why Most Companies Are Struggling With Ai Adoption &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Why Most Companies Are Struggling with AI Adoption

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the biggest conversations happening in business today: why are so many organizations Investing heavily in AI – and still s…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the biggest conversations happening in business today: why are so many organizations investing heavily in AI – and still struggling to see results? The conversation moves beyond Technology into the heart of leadership development, company culture, and the communication problems organizations face when transformation collides with uncertainty.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. …

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The Workforce Crisis That Will Reshape Company Culture Forever &Raquo; 1455381 567689
The Workforce Crisis That Will Reshape Company Culture Forever

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the least discussed forces shaping the future of business: the collision between demographic decline and artificial intellig…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the least discussed forces shaping the future of business: the collision between demographic decline and Artificial Intelligence. As developed nations face shrinking populations and Aging workforces, organizations are being forced to rethink everything from labor strategy to company culture, workforce sustainability, and long-term economic Growth. At the same time, rapid advances in AI in the workplace are transforming how businesses operate, communicate, and lead.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Y…

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How One Roofing Company Is Using Ai To Outperform The Competition &Raquo; 1455381 567689
How One Roofing Company Is Using AI to Outperform the Competition

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Julian Caldwell, Chief Information Officer at JR & Co., explore how artificial intelligence is transforming even the most…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Julian Caldwell, Chief Information Officer at JR & Co., explore how artificial intelligence is transforming even the most traditional industries. Together they discuss how leaders in his company are shaping company culture, accelerating leadership development, and addressing communication problems that often hold organizations back – all by using AI.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within orga…

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When Ai And Your Team Disagree: The Decision That Defines Company Culture &Raquo; 1455381 567689
When AI and Your Team Disagree: The Decision That Defines Company Culture

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb break down what happens when AI and your human network don’t agree, how communication problems begin to surface inside organizations, and…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb break down what happens when AI and your human network don’t agree, how communication problems begin to surface inside organizations, and what leadership development really looks like in a world where data and human judgment collide.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering…

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The Hidden Leadership Problem Ai Is About To Make Impossible To Ignore – With Jason Beutler From Robosource &Raquo; 1455381 567689
The Hidden Leadership Problem AI Is About to Make Impossible to Ignore – with Jason Beutler from RoboSource

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Jason Beutler, founder and CEO of RoboSource, on why artificial intelligence often sparks both curiosity and apprehension. To…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Jason Beutler, founder and CEO of RoboSource, on why artificial intelligence often sparks both curiosity and apprehension. Together, they explore how to view AI as less of a threat and more as tool to unlock human potential. Jason shared powerful insights not only on AI adoption, but on how leaders must rethink company culture, leadership development, and the way organizations handle communication problems in an AI-driven world.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into…

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Are You Ready For How Ai Is Testing Your Leadership Skills? &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Are You Ready for How AI is Testing Your Leadership Skills?

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how technological change reshapes not just productivity, but company culture, trust, and the way leaders communicate. In today’s …

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how technological change reshapes not just productivity, but company culture, trust, and the way leaders communicate. In today’s rapidly advancing technological world, adapting to new tools like generative AI is no longer optional – it’s a defining moment for modern leadership development. As AI becomes embedded in the workplace, the real question isn’t just who adopts it first, but how leaders guide their organizations through the transition without creating fear or communication problems.Embark on a transformative j…

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The $200M Decision: How One Leadership Stand Changed Company Culture – Lessons From Anthropic Ai And Openai &Raquo; 1455381 567689
The $200M Decision: How One Leadership Stand Changed Company Culture – Lessons from Anthropic AI and OpenAI

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the ever-evolving landscape of AI in the workplace, and how recent events have highlighted the impact of taking a stand. They weave…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the ever-evolving landscape of AI in the workplace, and how recent events have highlighted the impact of taking a stand. They weave together the connection between leadership strategy, organizational culture, and the ripple effects that a leader's decisions have on employees, customers, trust, company culture, and the broader AI industry.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert ho…

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Why Smart Leaders Are Rewriting The Rules Of Ai In The Workplace &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Why Smart Leaders Are Rewriting the Rules of AI in the Workplace

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb welcomed Andre Walker, Senior Vice President of Power Operations at Pattern Energy, to discuss AI in the workplace, leadership, and the evo…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb welcomed Andre Walker, Senior Vice President of Power Operations at Pattern Energy, to discuss AI in the workplace, leadership, and the evolving demands on modern organizations. Together, they explored not only the technological implications of AI, but also how its integration influences company culture, trust, and strategic decision-making.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, …

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Why Leaders Who Fear Ai Are Falling Behind &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Why Leaders Who Fear AI Are Falling Behind

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore a timely question: what happens when AI in the workplace collides with human curiosity? As organizations integrate artificial intel…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore a timely question: what happens when AI in the workplace collides with human curiosity? As organizations integrate artificial intelligence into everyday operations, leaders are being challenged to rethink company culture, communication, and how curiosity drives Innovation. Together they examine curiosity not only as a human trait but as a leadership skill increasingly essential for modern leadership development.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narrative…

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The Leadership Mistake That’s Breaking High Performing Teams (And How To Fix It) &Raquo; 1455381 567689
The Leadership Mistake That’s Breaking High Performing Teams (And How to Fix It)

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how leadership mindset, company culture, and shared stories determine whether teams merely function – or truly thrive. Together t…

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore how leadership mindset, company culture, and shared stories determine whether teams merely function – or truly thrive. Together they discuss how teams, organizations, and AI can achieve greater outcomes when stories, purposes, and roles are aligned. The conversation transitions from leadership and followership dynamics to the implications of AI on human interactions, pondering how AI will continue to shape our world.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of na…

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Is Ai Destroying Your Company Culture? &Raquo; 1455381 567689
Is AI Destroying Your Company Culture?

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the reasons behind the fear of AI taking over jobs and whether AI is truly coming for your job. They examine the role of employers …

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In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the reasons behind the fear of AI taking over jobs and whether AI is truly coming for your job. They examine the role of employers in choosing AI over human workers and how AI can actually enhance jobs rather than replacing them. They also bring forward philosophical perspectives on the purpose of businesses – whether it's to take care of people or to generate profit – and how this affects the adoption of AI.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narrativ…

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