Ordinary Greatness

By Dustin Ogden

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Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go? There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? This is Ordinary Greatness - a show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way. Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness. Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. About the Host Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America. Get in Touch Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of people who built something from nothing and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders. This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward. So join us and discover what success really looks like. New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story. Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

Episode Date
Twice Retired, Still Busy: Building a Life With a Plan for Your Time
May 07, 2026
C-Suite Leadership Lessons Hidden in a Teen Mom’s Checkbook
Apr 23, 2026
‘No Wrong Decisions’: From Small-Town Engineer to CEO of a $400M Safety Business
Apr 09, 2026
Your Career Is More Like The Karate Kid Than You Think
Mar 26, 2026
From Exec Success at PepsiCo to Community Purpose
Mar 12, 2026
How a Pool Supply Company Quietly Beat Apple and Netflix
Feb 26, 2026
Introducing Ordinary Greatness
Feb 23, 2026