Business Ethics, Walk the Talk

Updated: 09 Jun 2025 • 33 episodes
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Welcome to the show, where we explore the world of business ethics and how it can benefit companies, employees, customers, and the world. Hosted by Blake Peterson, a licensed financial planning expert based in Omaha, Nebraska, and a passionate advocate for ethical leadership. From startups to established corporations, we feature guests who are leading the way in ethical business practices. We believe in a better way of doing business, and we're here to showcase the power of ethical leadership. Join us for a journey into the fascinating world of business ethics and learn how it can impact your company's success.

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Join Blake on this episode of "Walk the Talk" as he sits down with Zak Olsen, President of Ronco Construction, a multi-generational family business with deep roots in Omaha. Zak shares how his journey began, from working alongside his parents, Ron and Linda Olsen, who founded the company in 1976, to leading Ronco throu

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In this episode of "Walk the Talk," Blake interviews Leslie Little, the founder and CEO of Ethical Decision Making Limited (EDM). Leslie, an Omaha native now based in London, and Ethicspace morning keynote speaker, shares her fascinating career journey, from her early days in finance to her current work in ethical lead

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In this episode of Walk the Talk, host Blake Peterson sits down with a true Omaha icon — Willy Theisen, founder of Godfather’s Pizza and lifelong entrepreneur. Willy shares stories from launching one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the country to building a legacy rooted in vision, determination, and saying “yes

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In this episode of "Ethics: Walk the Talk" with our host Blake Peterson, Dar Andrews visits the Webberized Studio. As a seasoned Senior Technology Leader with extensive experience in IT operations, Dar shares his insights on how organizations can achieve operational excellence through effective communication and ethica

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This episode was recorded on December 7, 2024. We"d like to dedicate this episode to honor the memory of Howard Hawks, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Tenaska, who passed away in December 2024. A visionary leader and philanthropist, Mr. Hawks recognized both business opportunities and community needs.  His generosi

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We’d like to honor the memory of Howard Hawks, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Tenaska, who passed away in December 2024. A visionary leader and philanthropist, Mr. Hawks recognized both business opportunities and community needs.  His generosity and leadership shaped Omaha’s growth, enriched countless lives, and l

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