The One Advantage Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The One Advantage Podcast. Join Mike Richardson, Jason Richmond, and Leo Bottary to explore the only competitive advantage which you can rely upon as having any permanence these days … a peer-powered culture of agility … in our accelerating world of disruptive change, every other competitive advantage is increasingly temporary, increasingly quickly, probably bigger faster and sooner than you think! Especially in the new world of work that is emerging. Join us to develop the one advantage of a Peer-Powered Culture of Agility … Mike is an expert on Agility, Jason is an authority on Culture and Leo is a thought leader on Peer Power, with 6 books so far between us and counting! Together we triangulate profound insights into Peer-Powered Cultures of Agility, interviewing practitioners to share their best practices, experiences, and practical learnings, helping you develop your one advantage to navigate the new world of work and future proof your business.
Score big with core principles and strategies that define Super Bowl-winning teams. Learn from the success stories of top-performing teams and discover how to promote a culture of excellence, develop strong leadership, and create an environment where every team member contributes to achieving outstanding results. Join Jason Richmond and Mike Richardson as they analyze traits of high-performing teams that win.
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In our ever-changing business world, we keep hearing how we should be agile. But what is agile leadership, and how do we get started? Join Mike Richardson and special guest Mark Redgrave, an expert in business agility and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, as they take a deep dive into organizational, team, and leadership agility. Learn how you can get started as an agile leader and make your company more adaptable and successful in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
The beginning of the year is a great time to finally tackle those lingering workplace culture challenges. Get tips on being agile in a changing world, using peer groups to facilitate change, defining a desired future state, diagnosing current cultural shortfalls, and creating actionable plans to bridge these gaps. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson for the first podcast of the new year and begin your journey toward a more engaging and productive workplace. Make 2024 a year of transformative cultural growth!
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Learn the keys to success in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where benefits include enhanced creativity and better employee engagement. Get some practical steps, from identifying current cultural shortfalls to developing actionable plans and measuring progress to making your journey continuous instead of a one-time effort. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they explore how to transform professional environments into spaces of belonging and innovation.
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity with a special guest who knows the ins and outs of keeping data safe. But it's not just about the technology; we're looking at how a data breach can really shake up your company's reputation and the overall vibe at work. Imagine the trust you've built up with your team and customers, all getting hit by a cyber storm–that’s what we're unpacking today. We'll also arm you with some smart strategies to protect not just your systems, but the heart and soul of your company culture. Tune in with Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and special guest Max Alles to tackle how to keep your business safe in a digital world that's full of surprises.
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Fostering a learning culture can upskill your team and make your organization a hub for innovation and growth. Lifelong learning encompasses not only formal training programs but also learning from your peers and embracing an agile mindset in an ever-changing world. Tune in with Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they share real-world stories and actionable insights that will give you the tools to make lifelong learning a cornerstone of your company’s culture.
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Curiosity can change the world. When we create a workplace culture that encourages our employees to be curious and challenge the status quo, it has a profound impact on innovation, problem solving, and personal growth. Often corporate policies, procedures, and practices, while developed with good intentions, hinder our employees’ natural inquisitiveness. Tune in with Jason Richmond and Mike Richardson as they discuss ways to break through the barriers that block out-of-the-box thinking. Experience the transformation when your employees are empowered to ask, “What if?”
Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Organizations that successfully harness the potential of their most valuable asset–their people–are more likely to prosper. Tune in to hear about the evolution of human capital strategy and its significance in today’s world, the mutually beneficial relationship between employee development and company goals, and tips and tricks for small businesses to develop a robust human capital strategy without breaking the bank.
Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they discuss how to make the most of your most important asset–your people.
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What separates an ordinary leader from an extraordinary one? How does one inspire, motivate, and connect with others in a way that drives collaboration and innovation? In this podcast, we explore the concept of authentic leadership and share ways you can make genuine connections. Join Jason Richmond and Leo Bottary with special guest Steve Hart, Executive Coach and former VP of HR at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, as they discuss the power of true connection and how it can drive success.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more.
Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Risk-taking is the fuel for business innovation and growth! Leaders must embrace the potential risks and rewards, swiftly adapting to change. A perfect blend of speed and thoughtful consideration is the key to effective decision-making and ultimate success. Tune in as Leo Bottary and Mike Richardson delve into the art of taking risks for high rewards. Don't miss it! Show Notes/Links:* You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more. * Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Agile decision making can be challenging because it requires leaders to adjust quickly to changing circumstances and make decisions in a short amount of time. Leaders need to assess the current situation, weigh the pros and cons, and make a strategic decision quickly, often trusting their intuition. Tune in to hear a discussion on balancing the need for speed with careful consideration of the potential risks and rewards with Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson.
Show Notes/Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Recent research by Gartner shows that 82% of employees say it’s important for their organization to see them as a person, not just as an employee. Leaders who demonstrate authenticity, flexibility, and gratitude are taking big steps toward meeting this goal. When people, including employees, customers, and vendors, feel valued and respected, it fosters an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation. Tune in to listen to Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson discuss how you can strengthen your business by implementing a people-first culture.
Show Notes/Links:
• You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more.
• Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
As a leader, it is important to be able to step out of your comfort zone and embrace change. This can be difficult, but it is necessary for the success of the organization. By doing so, you can create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Change is coming at us all faster and faster, and the more quickly you accept the change and adapt, the more successful you will be. Tune in to hear Leo Bottary and Mike Richardson discuss the importance of being open to new ideas and taking risks.
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The butterfly effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system. Taking the time to revisit an outdated policy, or making it easier for employees to communicate and consult with people outside their direct reporting structure are two examples. Making these changes may only have a minimal effect, or they may be the catalyst that ignites your workplace culture and makes employee engagement soar. Tune in as Leo Bottary and Mike Richardson discuss ideas for small changes you can implement to make a huge difference.
Resilience and adaptability are necessary to succeed in our world filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Successful teams don’t just weather the storm of extreme situations, but pivot to meet the immediate challenge and use the opportunity to improve on what they had been previously doing. Tune in as Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson discuss applying resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude to a VUCA world.
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How much do each of us matter? The power of “we” begins with each of us. The implications on teams, culture, and agility are profound. Successful cultures depend on each of us bringing our special gifts and appreciating our peers’ gifts as well. Join Leo Bottary and Jason Richmond as they discuss the power of we.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools, and more.
Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
Employee burnout is becoming a serious issue in today’s workplace. In fact, the World Health Organization has classified employee burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress.
Many people think of burnout as an individual problem, easily fixable by learning to say no or better breathing, or yoga. However, it is much bigger than the individual. Burnout is typically caused by chronic poor workplace practices and policies. It takes digging into your workplace culture and fixing the root cause to prevent employee burnout.
Join Jason Richmond and Leo Bottary as they discuss how to recognize employee burnout and what to do about it.
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If you don’t consciously plan your company culture, you will have a company culture…but it may not be the one you want. You strategically plan all other aspects of your business–planning your culture is equally, or even more, important. To help establish a culture of accountability for your plans, implement peer groups. And when a situation arises that you could not possibly have planned for, you can always count on a culture that is agile.
Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they discuss the significance good culture planning has on your bottom line.
Trust is so important in today’s business world that we are going to continue the conversation from our last podcast. According to the newly released 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, there are four forces affecting trust: Economic performance and Expectations of Future Income, Institutional Balance, Mass-Class Divide, and the Battle for Truth. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson, along with Tonia Ries from the Edelman Trust Institute as we dive deeper into what you can do to combat these forces and disrupt distrust.
Show Notes/Links:* You can find us at www.idealoutcomesinc.com, where there are numerous resources on company culture, including more podcasts, blogs, free downloadable tools and more. * Sign up for Ideal Outcomes weekly newsletter here: https://idealoutcomesinc.com/newsletter-subscribe/
In an increasingly uncertain world, business is more trusted than government, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and media, and businesses appear to be among the last places where people can come together and truly work collaboratively. This places a greater responsibility on business leaders to create healthy cultures inside their companies, especially with all the volatility in today’s world. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they discuss building trust in the workplace.
Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
As Thomas Jefferson said, “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Having core values and high standards and being agile are not mutually exclusive. They serve one another beautifully and support an inclusive leadership approach. Join Jason Richmond and Mike Richardson as they explore how you can future proof your business through agile leadership, while staying true to what you believe in.
Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
You resolved to evolve your organization’s culture to a healthier one this year…but you don’t know how to begin. Creating the culture you and your employees need to be successful takes time. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they provide some tips on how to get started, and how to stay focused on your culture journey when everyday business challenges always arise.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
Teamwork has the incredible power to increase productivity, job satisfaction, workplace engagement, and each person’s individual performance.
Michael Jordan once said: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
Join Leo Bottary and Jason Richmond as they discuss the use of peer groups to capture intelligence and create a more powerful workplace culture.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
No one wants to be blindsided professionally or personally. A good way to prevent this is to diversify our perspective with input from both inside and outside our organizations. External peer advisory boards, corporate or business advisory boards and internal peer forums can help gain perspective, prevent blindspots, and lead to innovation. Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson with special guest Udo Doring, Chairman of the Advisory Board Centre, as they explore ways to develop an advisory advantage.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
Webinar: https://mikerichardson.live/agile-advisory-boards/f/fantastic-webinar-with-udo-doring-chairman-of-the-advisory-board
Learn more at https://www.advisoryboardcentre.com/
A healthy workplace culture can help grow your business, and it is vital to nurture your culture to ensure it stays that way. Negativity, dysfunction, and a lack of trust are characteristics of a toxic culture, and can grow quickly as employees become disengaged. What should you look for, and how can you turn the negativity around? Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they share their experiences creating healthy workplace cultures.
To learn more, visit
https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/
https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/the-one-advantage
Career paths have typically been linear with a singular focus; career journeys can include a variety of assignments that might span functional areas or disciplines. The landscape of talent management, development, and career planning is shifting. What does it mean for you as an employer, as an employee, and as a leader? Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson to hear them explore these issues.
To learn more, visit
https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/, https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/the-one-advantage
It’s been a year of bewildering phrases from the Return to Work, to the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting. How do you make sense of it all? More importantly, where is it all going? What does it mean for you as an employer, as an employee, and as a leader? Join Jason Richmond and Mike Richardson to hear them tackle these issues.
To learn more, visit
https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/, https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/the-one-advantage
As we review the vertical structure of our companies - Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, etc., it's important to remember that it's what runs horizontally that gives strength to the vertical. Leo Bottary will walk you through the power of peers in your organization and how it impacts culture and organizational agility.
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https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/, https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/the-one-advantage https://leobottary.com
The new normal is employees asking leaders previously unasked questions. The environment has changed and old answers don’t work well anymore. Do you have the new answers? What are the new demands on you and how can you step up? Join Jason Richmond and Mike Richardson as they explore this topic.
Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
New research from McKinsey illuminates the challenge of recruiting, developing, and retaining talent. Employers have to take a multi-faceted approach to attract and retain talent. The old “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work well anymore. Instead, how can you target different talent based on what motivates them? Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they explore this topic.
Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
McKinsey Study: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-great-attrition-is-making-hiring-harder-are-you-searching-the-right-talent-pools
How should you be driving your organization’s Learning and Development in today’s marketplace? Join Jason Richmond and Bill Bertolet as they discuss current trends in Learning and Development.
Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
When do most people get ready for a recession? Day 1, when headline news announces we are in a recession. The technical definition of a recession is 2 quarters of negative GDP Growth...which means we are already at day 181! What chance do you have of being recession-ready on day 181 of a recession? Instead, how can you be recession-ready at all times? Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they explore this topic.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
Culture is the difference between good organizations and great ones. We can’t leave the number one guiding force for our organizations up to chance. To have an evolving, sustainable culture, the integration of effective peer groups needs to be at the forefront of your culture and aligned with executive-level strategy. Join Jason Richmond and Leo Bottary as they explore the impact that peer groups have on an organization’s culture and performance.
Show Notes / Links:
•You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com (or https://idealoutcomesinc.com/the-one-advantage) … join our community and engage with your peers
•Also www.IdealOutcomeInc.com … Thought Leadership, Blogs, Podcasts, Resources, and Tools,
Ask people about their biggest business challenge and often they will reply “communication.” A multitude of strategy, execution, teamwork, and culture challenges are blamed on poor communication. What’s the problem? Why is it so hard? How do organizations leading the way in communication also align with a peer-powered culture of agility? Join Jason Richmond, Leo Bottary, and Mike Richardson as they explore this topic.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers.
Everyone talks about being customer-centric. Customer Centricity is the ability to understand customer situations, their perceptions and their expectations. Find out how this works with agile leadership, and how you can bring customer centricity to your organization.
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Front of mind for everyone these days is the changing battleground of the war for talent. The landscape to attract, retain, and develop great employees has changed drastically. Help your organization succeed with talent management.
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Let’s continue the conversation about agility. Today we are living in a “VUCA” world filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In this second part of agility our conversation, learn how agility and adaptability can help you to manage this uncertainty.
Show Notes/Links:
● You can find the 5 Myths of Agility pdf here at Https://mikerichardson.live/downloadables
● You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers
Cut through the complexity and hype around agility and agile work to get to the essence of the why, what, who, how, where, and when to utilize agile leadership to react to change, and build and sustain a positive workplace culture.
Show Notes/Links:
You can find the 5 Myths of Agility pdf here at https://mikerichardson.live/downloadables
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers
Are you making culture your competitive advantage? Plenty of people talk that talk…learn how you can actually get started on walking that walk. What is your culture strategy? How do you spark culture? How do you ignite it? Tune in for some concrete tips on getting started on improving your culture.
You can find the online culture course at https://www.idealoutcomesinc.com/course/culture-spark
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers
Leaders are building on the foundations of Dale Carnegie’s courses on leadership, communication, and employee engagement and stepping up to agile leadership and adaptive management. What does it take to build the adaptive capacities and agile capabilities we need to not only survive, but thrive in today’s world?
Show Notes/Links:
You can find more about Dale Carnegie Orange County’s Agility programs at https://ocdalecarnegie.com/agile-leadership-resources/
where you can download some whitepapers (The 5 Myths of Agility and The 5 Roles of Everyday Agile Leaders: Before, During & After COVID) with more to come
You can find us at www.theoneadvantage.com … come on in the community and join your peers
What does it take to create great cultures, both in business and in sports? Great team cultures have people who set their own standard of excellence and make it sustainable. Learn how you can create a winning culture in your organization.
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What happens when you allow your corporate culture, peer relationships, and leadership styles to grow organically? Peer-powered cultures of agility, which drive success, don’t happen by accident; they happen by proactive design. Let’s talk about how powerful this can be.
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In our current world of disruptive change, everything is temporary. A Peer-Powered Culture of Agility is the only competitive advantage you can rely on these days. Learn how these three disciplines: Peernovation, great organizational culture, and agile leadership come together to give your company the best advantage to succeed.
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Mike, Jason, and Leo talk about their new podcast in which they explore the only competitive advantage which you can rely upon as having any permanence these days … a Peer-Powered Culture of Agility … in our accelerating world of disruptive change, every other competitive advantage is increasingly temporary, increasingly quickly, probably bigger faster and sooner than you think!
Web - https://idealoutcomesinc.com/news-1/coming-soon-the-one-advantage-podcast