The Power of Integrity

What does integrity look like when two people don’t trust each other, but still need to resolve their dispute? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo talks with George D. Straggas, attorney and Founder of Mediation Solutions, about why the values behind the legal process matter just as much as the process itself.
With over 38 years of experience in California litigation and mediation, George explains why he left a major law firm to build a practice where client service, transparency, and honesty, not billable hours, drive decision-making. He discusses the growing pressure on California’s overloaded courts and how mediation is no longer a luxury, it’s often the only viable path to resolution.
George also opens up about saying “no” to new business when it doesn’t align with his firm’s values, why being consistent builds long-term trust with clients and attorneys alike, and how integrity shows up in the quiet moments when no one’s watching.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why 97% of court cases must settle and what that means for your business
How to identify red flags before taking on a new client
What true neutrality means in high-stakes legal mediation
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "Integrity starts the moment you wake up. If you're asking, ‘How can I help today?’, you're already on the right path." – George D. Straggas
 
Whether you're an attorney, business leader, or anyone navigating tough conversations, this episode offers real-world insight into leading with clarity, courage, and consistency. Hit play, subscribe, and share.
 
Connect with George Straggas:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-straggas/ 
Website: www.mediationsolutionsadr.com
Email: gstraggas@mediationsolutionsadr.com  
Phone: (949) 464-4050  
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
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Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
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What happens when you walk away from everything that’s “working”, to pursue something you truly believe in? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with Dr. Daniel Kimbley, Owner of Nexus Family Chiropractic, to unpack how values, not just vision, built a thriving business from scratch in Dana Point, California.
Dr. Kimbley shares his path from high school English teacher in Indiana to chiropractor, business owner, and leadership coach. From selling everything to move across the country, to walking away from client offers that didn’t align with his ethics, Dr. Kimbley explains how living in alignment with your standards creates stronger teams, better client relationships, and long-term success.
This conversation goes beyond chiropractic, it’s about what it means to run a purpose-driven business without compromising who you are.
 
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
 
✅ Why your home values should match your business values
✅ How refusing a lucrative cash offer became a defining integrity moment
✅ The leadership shift that transformed his company culture and team loyalty
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "If you don’t live by your standards everywhere—in the office, at home, with your team—you’re not in integrity. Period." – Dr. Daniel Kimbley 
📢 If you're building something that matters, this episode will remind you that cutting corners cuts culture—and integrity always compounds. Hit play, subscribe, and share.
 
Connect with Dr. Daniel Kimbley:
Website: www.nexusfamilychiropractic.com
Instagram: @drdanielkimbley
 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
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Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
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What makes a pizza place more than just a restaurant? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with Jeff Roberts, Founder & CEO of Sgt. Pepperoni’s, to explore how a community-first mindset, team loyalty, and unwavering consistency turned a local pizzeria into one of Orange County’s most celebrated hospitality brands.
Jeff shares his business journey from surf retail to global brand-building at Volcom and 5.11 Tactical, to reclaiming his childhood pizza shop and turning it into a mission-driven enterprise. With four thriving locations (and more coming), Jeff explains how culture, scratch-made quality, and community service, including a 13-year partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), drive every decision.
He also opens up about the reality of leadership: letting go of ego, investing in people, and walking away from environments that lacked integrity, even when it cost him personally.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why high integrity hiring leads to high team retention
How community partnerships build long-term customer loyalty
What it takes to grow a values-first business in the hospitality space
 
🎙 Podcast Quote:
"Every day we open our doors, it’s like opening our home with love, consistency, and service." – Jeff Roberts
If you believe in building something that lasts through people, passion, and purpose, this episode is for you. 
 
Connect with Jeff Roberts:
Email: jeff@sgtpepps.com 
Website: https://sgtpepps.com  
Locations: Newport Beach, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and coming soon to John Wayne Airport 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
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Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
The mention of Black Rifle Coffee (BRCC) represents a conflict of interest as Ralph Adamo is a shareholder in his personal account. Any mention of BRCC during this podcast should not be construed as a recommendation and is for informational purposes only.
 
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How do you build a company where anyone, anywhere, can make the right decision without asking for permission? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo is joined by Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and founder of The Learning Moment, for a conversation that breaks down the real-world power of hierarchical values, servant leadership, and cultural clarity.
Garry shares how WD-40 grew its market cap from $300 million to $3.6 billion under his leadership, not by chasing profits, but by empowering people with a clearly defined code: do the right thing, every time. He reveals the six core values that guided global decision-making and how a single choice to walk away from a $4 million savings opportunity proved the company’s commitment to integrity. From COVID response to coaching CEOs today, Garry explains why love, learning, and forgiveness aren’t soft, they’re strong.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How WD-40 scaled globally using a codified value system
✅ Why culture outperforms strategy when values are clear
✅ What it means to lead with clarity, humility, and purpose
 
🎙 Podcast Quote:
"We had one rule: if a decision doesn’t pass the first value doing the right thing, it doesn’t pass. Period." – Garry Ridge
 
Whether you're scaling a business, managing a team, or just learning to lead with integrity, this episode will challenge how you define success. Hit play, subscribe, and share.
 
Connect with Garry Ridge:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ 
Website: www.thelearningmoment.net 
 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
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Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
 
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What if beauty wasn’t just skin deep, but part of healing? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo speaks with Becky Kuehn, founder and CEO of Oncology Spa Solutions, who turned her personal cancer diagnosis at age 18 into a nationwide movement to restore dignity, care, and comfort to cancer patients through customized esthetic treatment and education.
Becky shares how her early experience with cancer reshaped her career in the spa industry and led her to build a company that now trains over 16,000 spa and medical professionals to serve medically fragile clients with compassion and clinical understanding. She dives into the personal and professional moments where her integrity was tested, turning down partnerships, rejecting shortcuts, and even walking away from lucrative deals to protect her mission: no cancer patient should be turned away from care because providers don’t know how to help.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How Becky created a national training and certification program for oncology esthetics
✅ Why she turned down money and partners that didn’t share her values
✅ What it takes to create products safe enough for patients going through chemotherapy and radiation
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "I’ve turned away a lot of money, but I’ve gained so much more by staying true to the mission." – Becky Kuehn
 
Whether you're a caregiver, esthetician, or entrepreneur, this conversation will challenge you to lead with purpose, protect your mission, and never compromise your values. 
 
Connect with Becky Kuehn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-kuehn-0ba1036/ 
Website: www.oncologyspasolutions.com 
Email: Becky@oncologyspasolutions.com 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
 
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What happens when a person refuses to be defined by their worst mistake? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo speaks with Steve Kim, Executive Director of Project Kinship, whose journey from incarceration and addiction to healing and leadership is a profound example of integrity in action.
Steve shares how childhood trauma, racism, and anger led him to the streets and ultimately jail. But it was a visit with his infant daughter through the glass in jail that broke him open. What followed was a transformation powered by community, recovery, and radical self-honesty. Today, Steve leads a 150-person nonprofit serving thousands across Orange County, employing the formerly incarcerated and walking with others on their path to healing.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why healing is the first step to true transformation✅ How Steve rebuilt his life and started a nonprofit from the ground up✅ What servant leadership, self-accountability, and culture-first work really look like
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "Once we heal, we transform. And once we transform, that’s permanent." – Steve Kim
 
Connect with Steve Kim:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kim-146214108/ 
Website: www.projectkinship.org 
Email: steven@projectkinship.org 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
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What does it mean to do the right thing, especially when the stakes are sky-high? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with legendary Fred Claire, former Executive VP and GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, cancer survivor, and current advocate for City of Hope, to explore a life led by values, not ego.
Fred shares his extraordinary journey, from building World Series-winning teams with the Dodgers to standing firm in a moment of corporate overreach that ultimately cost him his job. He also opens up about his most personal fight: surviving aggressive head and neck cancer, undergoing multiple surgeries, and turning that battle into a mission to support other patients.
At 89 years old, Fred reflects on what matters most: legacy, leadership, and making an impact on the lives of others. Whether you’re facing adversity, navigating leadership, or simply looking for direction, you’ll walk away from this episode reminded that integrity is a decision you make every day.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why Fred resigned from the Dodgers after a high-profile trade was made without his knowledge
✅ How City of Hope helped save his life and why he’s paying that forward
✅ Lessons on character, courage, and compassion from legends like Jackie Robinson and John Wooden
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "Integrity is something every one of us can achieve. You don't need money, or degrees, just your heart and your soul." – Fred Claire
 
Connect with Fred Claire:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-claire-1605a01/ 
Phone (for City of Hope support): (818) 517-4847 
Book: Extra Innings: Fred Claire's Journey to City of Hope and Finding a World Championship Team 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
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Would you walk away from a $140 million deal to protect your values?
Pamina Barkow, CEO of Personal Injury Navigators, did just that. In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with Pamina to explore what it means to lead with coherence, courage, and conviction, even when the cost is high.
From her roots in Chile under political dictatorship to building and selling multiple healthcare businesses, Pamina shares her journey of resilience, clarity, and values-based entrepreneurship. She opens up about becoming a young widow while running a thriving medical group, and how that pivotal moment shaped her life and leadership. Today, she runs a company that advocates for injured individuals navigating the healthcare and legal systems, especially those without access, voice, or support.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ What it means to practice coherence between thought, action, and intent
✅ Why Pamina walked away from a $140 million acquisition deal on principle
✅ How she built a career helping others without ever compromising who she is
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "Integrity means that my thoughts, my words, and my actions are aligned, whether someone’s watching or not." – Pamina Barkow
 
If you’ve ever faced a moment where the easy option didn’t feel like the right one, this episode will inspire you to choose integrity, no matter the stakes. 
 
Connect with Pamina Barkow:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamina-barkow-cnc-ma-mba-0b733a11/ 
Website: https://www.pinavigators.com/ 
Email: admin@pinavigators.com 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
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What happens when you put people before profit and actually mean it? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with Kayla Freeman, Founder & CEO of Humanity HR Consulting, to unpack what integrity really looks like in the often misunderstood world of HR.
From walking away from lucrative client contracts to standing up for her team in high-stakes situations, Kayla shares how transparency, values-driven leadership, and Midwest roots shaped her approach to people and business. She talks about what it means to be the kind of HR partner companies trust, not just to stay compliant, but to create cultures where people thrive.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or just trying to lead your team the right way, this episode is packed with insights on doing the hard right thing, even when no one’s watching.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why real HR leadership means putting humanity before convenience
✅ How integrity affects client retention, branding, and team morale
✅ What it takes to make values-based decisions, even when they cost you revenue
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "It's not just about following the law, it’s about doing the right thing, even when the law says you don’t have to." – Kayla Freeman
 
If you care about building a healthy culture and protecting your people, this episode will remind you why integrity isn't a tagline, it's a leadership tool. 
 
Connect with Kayla Freeman:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-bartel-freeman-0429a353/ 
Social Media: @humanityhr 
Website: www.humanityhr.com
Email: info@humanityhr.com 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
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Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
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What if the biggest risks in your family business aren’t financial, they’re relational? 
In this episode of The Power of Integrity, host Ralph Adamo sits down with David Specht, founder of Advising Generations LLC and author of The Family Business Whisperer, for a powerful conversation on legacy, leadership, and integrity in family-owned enterprises.
With decades of experience advising multi-generational families and building programs at institutions like the Drucker School of Management and the University of Nebraska, David reveals how entitlement, poor communication, and lack of clarity often derail family businesses, not taxes or investment strategies. He shares his own defining moments where integrity was tested, including walking away from a lucrative partnership to protect his values.
In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Why "the business of family" is often harder than running the family business ✅ How doing what’s right, even when it costs you, builds long-term credibility ✅ Why curiosity, honesty, and humility matter more than having all the answers
 
🎙 Podcast Quote: "Trust is built over time, but lost in a moment. And integrity has everything to do with it." – David Specht
 
Whether you're a business owner, advisor, or part of a legacy-driven family, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it means to lead with integrity.
 
Connect with David Specht:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davespecht/ 
Book: The Family Business Whisperer
Courses: Coming soon—Family Business & Generational Wealth Masterclasses 
Connect with Ralph Adamo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-adamo/ 
Website: http://www.integrityiwm.com/ 
Website: https://www.integrityatwork.com/ 
Podbean: https://thepowerofintegrity.podbean.com/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integritywealthmanagement9812 
 
Developed by TMX Creative, making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! 
 
Disclaimer: 
Ralph Adamo is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Tel: 954-782-4771. Investment advisory services are offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. Integrity Wealth Management is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc.
 
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