Season 2, Episode 2 – Don Balla, Senior VP and Partner at Alera Group, an independent national insurance and financial services firm. Don shares his personal leadership style as a servant leader and discusses the company’s philosophy of the Collaborative Way, which focuses on five principles. Don highlights how mentorship has helped him in his career and how he now mentors younger leaders to create a more effective company. Listeners also hear about the Alera Group’s transition from being fully insured to self-insured and how they specialize in employee benefits. Tune in to learn the importance of building a positive office culture, acknowledging and appreciating others, and effective communication in the workplace.

Dave Work, President of Work Business Solutions: Navigating The Challenges Of Large Corporations In Today’s Business World
Dave Work, president of Work Business Solutions and host of Solutions Circle. The discussion covers Dave’s journey through his career in leadership, including his experience publishing a book and investing in a company.