Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process.
In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level.
If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.
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Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process.
In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level.
If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.
Chad Wiegand, Executive Vice President & CRO of Schreiber Foods
Real Leadership
45 minutes 46 seconds
5 months ago
Chad Wiegand, Executive Vice President & CRO of Schreiber Foods
Chad Wiegand didn’t follow a corporate blueprint. He built a leadership model designed for complexity.
From pharmacy school to law, from boardroom legal counsel to global strategy, Chad built his career by stepping into uncertainty—and bringing clarity.
Today, he’s EVP and Chief Risk Officer at Schreiber Foods, an $8 billion, employee-owned food giant. He oversees everything from legal and audit to food safety, regulatory, compliance, and culture.
But Chad will tell you: his impact isn’t about saying no. It’s about helping leaders make better decisions in the gray.
In this episode of Real Leadership, Chad shares the pivotal moments that shaped his philosophy—from learning how to lead through risk to discovering why vulnerability might be a leader’s sharpest edge.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 The “Red Team / Green Team” structure that takes ego out of strategy 🔥 The surprising KPI that actually matters for legal leaders 🔥 How vulnerability can build more trust than confidence ever could 🔥 Why in-house legal teams must stop being seen as a cost center 🔥 What it really looks like to lead through chaos—with clarity
Time Stamps
05:47 - Attributes of a Great In-House Legal Program
12:05 - Negotiation Styles in Legal Interactions
18:02 - Chad's Evolution at Schreiber Foods
25:14 - Risk Management and Decision Making
30:37 - Nose In, Hands Out Leadership
35:43 - The Impact of ESOP on Culture
42:10 - The Power of Vulnerability
Show Notes
Chad’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwiegand/
Schreiber Foods: schreiberfoods.com/
Schreiber Foods’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schreiber-foods/
Jim’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418
Real Leadership Podcast: realleadership.oningroup.com
Real Leadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104897916/
The Ōnin Group: oningroup.com/clients
Real Leadership
Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process.
In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level.
If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.
