In this episode of Conversational Currency, host Shadeed Eleazer sits down with Keith Willis, President & CEO of Core Management Training, to unpack what it really takes to build strong leadership foundations and transform sales teams into high-performing units. Keith shares his journey from early influences, including family values that shaped his drive for excellence, to the pivotal decisions that led him to create a leadership training firm trusted by mid-sized companies, nonprofits, and enterprise sales teams. From equipping managers with coaching skills to fostering cultures that enable employees to grow into leaders, Keith outlines proven strategies that help organizations thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. He also reveals how tools like Clifton Strengths and accelerated learning can move teams from struggling to exceptional performance within months. Whether you’re a consultant, author, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers actionable insights on leadership, management, and career evolution that will keep you competitive in an uncertain economy. Conversational Currency is the fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI.
Podcast: Conversational Currency
Host: Shadeed Eleazer
Episode Title: Leadership at the Core: Keith Willis on Building High-Performing Teams
Tagline: The fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI.
In this insightful episode, Shadeed Eleazer interviews Keith Willis, President & CEO of Core Management Training, to explore the foundational skills leaders need to drive performance, inspire teams, and future-proof careers. Keith shares how his upbringing and family values shaped his leadership journey, along with the critical decision points that led him to transform organizations through leadership and sales training.
From leveraging Clifton Strengths assessments to designing accelerated learning systems, Keith unpacks the tools and strategies that help managers become coaches, foster stronger workplace cultures, and deliver measurable results in as little as six months. Whether you’re a consultant, entrepreneur, or career professional, this episode offers practical frameworks to elevate leadership, align teams, and thrive in today’s evolving business landscape.
Conversational Currency is the fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI. Hosted by licensing strategist Shadeed Eleazer, each episode equips experts, authors, and consultants with frameworks to turn their voice into value and content into capital.
Keith Willis is the President & CEO of Core Management Training, where he helps organizations develop managers into leaders who inspire performance. With extensive experience in leadership training, sales team development, and executive coaching, Keith’s methods combine Clifton Strengths, accelerated learning, and proven leadership principles to transform both people and organizations. His firm has worked with companies across industries, including healthcare, nonprofits, and employee benefits—delivering measurable performance improvements and stronger organizational cultures.
🌐 Keith Willis on LinkedIn: Keith Willis LinkedIn
🌐 Core Management Training: www.coremgmttraining.com
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