What do you do when the next chapter of your leadership journey demands something different? In this candid conversation, Monica May Dunn sits down with Joe Cusack, Managing Director of Northern Arizona Business Brokers and former global sales leader at Microsoft and Cisco. With a career spanning Fortune 50 leadership, and now business brokerage, Joe shares powerful lessons on reinvention, emotional intelligence, and how letting go can lead to success.
You’ll hear:
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How to lead others through uncertainty—even when emotions are running high
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Why “doing the right thing” in business still matters, even when it’s not easy
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What seasoned founders get wrong about preparing for a business exit
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How leaders can embrace change and stay relevant in fast-moving industries
Whether you’re growing, transitioning, or just thinking about your next act, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and perspective you won’t want to miss.

Joe Cusack, Business Broker | Exit Strategist | M&A Advisor
Who’s Behind the Mic
Host

Monica May-Dunn
Monica is the CEO/CFO at Arizona Escrow & Financial Services. Learn more about Monica here.
Leadership Podcast Overview
Dive into the world of leadership with the “Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast”. Each 10-20 minute episode brings you insightful conversations with top business leaders who share their journey applying the lessons from one of their favorite business books as they strive to create a positive impact.
Featuring honest conversations with business leaders who aren’t afraid to share their very real challenges and the successful strategies that worked for them, this powerful podcast will help you transform your leadership approach today.
Whether you’re overcoming leadership hurdles, building collaborative teams, or seeking inspiration to elevate your leadership skills, this series is your go-to resource.