In this episode of 5 Minutes With Andy, CEO Andy Freed shares how a 30-second “thank you” early in his career shaped how he leads — and why small moments often make the biggest impact.

Professional certifications do more than signal achievement—they validate expertise, build trust, and reinforce your organization’s reputation. But launching, upgrading or expanding a certification program comes with high stakes and complex requirements. For many associations, the learning curve can be steep.

In this episode of 5 Minutes With Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed shares why having fun at work is serious business—and a core part of his leadership strategy for building trust, inspiring creativity, and driving results.

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed shares how the best leadership moments often happen behind the scenes — when leaders step back and create space for others to lead.

In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed shares one of his most personal leadership lessons yet — how the way we talk about failure, especially to ourselves, shapes the kind of leader we become.