Lubar Executive Education Podcast: Recent Episodes
MICHAEL C MARKIEWICZ
A curated collection of tools, concepts, and ideas to help all leaders make a larger impact and move forward on their personal leadership journey.
In this episode, we sit down with Noel Sobelman, innovation advisor, portfolio management expert, and author of Innovation Portfolio Management: Linking Strategy to Executionto explore why many innovation strategies never translate into meaningful business results and what leaders can do to improve investment decisions, resource allocation, and innovation governance.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why innovation should be viewed as a spectrum of uncertainty rather than a single activity
- The difference between core, adjacent, and exploratory innovation
- Why annual planning cycles are no longer sufficient in today's environment
- The critical role portfolio management plays in connecting strategy to execution
- The challenge of balancing short-term performance pressures with long-term growth investments
- Improving innovation outcomes through better resource allocation and creating separate governance approaches for core and exploratory innovation
- What world-class innovation portfolio management looks like in practice
- How benchmarking and maturity models help organizations identify capability gaps
- Practical strategies for overcoming resistance to change and creating lasting adoption
To learn more from Noel:
- Connect with Noel on LinkedIn
- Order a copy of Innovation Portfolio Management: Linking Strategy to Execution (Pre-order the book to receive immediate access to the e-book version before the official release.)
In this episode, we sit down with Savio Clemente—keynote speaker, journalist, healthcare leadership strategist, and two-time cancer survivor—to explore what leaders must do after a crisis ends but performance has not yet fully recovered.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why leadership rarely fails during crisis—but often struggles in the aftermath
- Early warning signs of a brewing crisis to watch for
- Why leaders must strengthen their connection to self before they can lead others effectively
- The role of micro-habits (not big interventions) in building resilience
- Savio’s ALOHA Reboot Framework for regaining clarity:
- Acknowledge
- Listen
- Open
- Harness
- Act (with courage)
- How metacognition (thinking about your thinking) enhances emotional intelligence
- Practical ways to manage decision fatigue and avoid over-optimization during high-pressure periods
- Why recovery and performance are not linear—and how leaders can adapt accordingly
- The importance of psychological distance, perspective, and collaboration when solving complex problems
This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership effectiveness after disruption is less about speed—and more about clarity, awareness, and intentional action.
To learn more from Savio:
- Visit saviopclemente.com
- Watch his TEDx talk - 7 Minutes to Wellness: How to Love Your Inner Stranger
- Subscribe to The Human Resolve newsletter
- Follow him on social media @TheHumanResolve
In this episode, we’re joined by Joyce Odidison, a globally recognized thought leader in workplace wellness and resilience and the founder of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc.
Joyce is the creator of the Resilience Index and the Wellbeing Intelligence System, author of seven books, and host of the Resilience Catalyst: Burnout Fix podcast. For nearly three decades, she has helped organizations build healthier, more resilient workplace cultures.
Joyce shares her journey from conflict analysis into whole‑person well‑being and explains why resilience is not just a trait—but a currency leaders spend every day in how they think, act, and relate to others.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why unresolved workplace conflict often signals deeper well‑being challenges.
- How Joyce’s nine‑dimension well‑being model was born from real client struggles.
- Why resilience should be viewed as a currency we spend daily.
- How burnout, disengagement, and conflict are symptoms of a growing resilience deficit.
- The nine dimensions of well‑being and why interpersonal health sits at the core.
- How measuring well‑being changes behavior in ways traditional assessments do not.
- Real transformation stories of employees who regained energy, focus, and purpose.
- Why leaders must “put on their own oxygen mask first” before helping others.
- How leaders can use resilience tools to support teams without overwhelming them.
This episode is a compelling reminder that leadership effectiveness, team health, and personal well‑being are deeply interconnected—and that small, intentional actions can make a meaningful difference every day.
To learn more from Joyce:
- Visit interpersonalwellness.com
- Explore joyceodidison.com
- Try the Resilience Index assessment and learn more about the nine dimensions of well‑being.
In this episode, we sit down with Kim Sawyer, the "Career Master", to explore a powerful but often overlooked idea: your career should be managed like a business enterprise.
Kim brings more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, organizational development professional, and coach. He has worked with leaders from organizations such as Continental Airlines, JPMorgan Chase, the BBC, IBM, Chevron, and many high‑growth companies. His work helps executives take ownership of their careers, create meaningful opportunity, and build long‑term success on their own terms.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why most professionals never think of themselves as the CEO of their own career.
- How viewing your career as a business shifts power, ownership, and opportunity.
- What it really means to define a career value proposition — and why most people get it wrong.
- How executives can articulate the value they bring in resumes, conversations, and interviews.
- Why successful leaders must invest time outside their “day job” to grow their career business.
- How Kim’s Career Mastery Program helps leaders create systems to manage their careers intentionally.
- Why networking often feels transactional — and how reframing it as social capital changes everything.
- How to build long‑term, mutually beneficial professional relationships.
- What to do if you suddenly need help fast and haven’t maintained your network.
Are you a successful executive who feels stuck in your career and not sure what to do about it?
Kim is offering you his $300 Career Mastery Session – FREE when you mention this podcast.
There are limited spots, so sign up now:
👉 https://calendly.com/thewealthsource
In this episode, we sit down with Brad Henderson, leadership coach and author of The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success.
Drawing on more than four decades of experience as a CEO and senior executive across real estate, telecommunications, technology, and manufacturing, Brad makes the case that consistent effort—not heroic bursts—drives lasting leadership success.
Using the metaphor of hitting singles and doubles instead of chasing Grand Slams, Brad shares how leaders can build resilient teams, sustain momentum, and avoid burnout by celebrating progress along the way.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why consistency often gets overlooked in favor of dramatic, short‑term wins.
- The neurological and cultural barriers that make consistency hard to sustain.
- Why organizations tend to reward “firefighters” more than those who prevent problems.
- How reward and recognition systems can unintentionally undermine consistency.
- The importance of celebrating progress (the gain) instead of fixating on what’s missing (the gap).
- Brad’s GRAND SLAM framework for success—and why no single factor works alone.
- How consistency helps leaders recover from setbacks and navigate failure.
This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership excellence isn’t about rare moments of brilliance—it’s about showing up, listening, and taking thoughtful action every day.
To learn more from Brad:
- Visit Brad's website
- Explore his book The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success.
In this episode, we talk with Daria Rudnik — team architect, executive coach, author of Clicking, co‑author of The AI Revolution, and creator of Aidra.AI, an AI‑powered coach for leaders. With 15+ years of global leadership experience as a former Chief People Officer and Deloitte professional, Daria helps overloaded leaders redesign their teams so they’re not the center of every decision.
Together, we explore how leaders can distribute decision‑making, share cognitive load, and use AI to enhance — not replace — human judgment.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why today’s complexity makes the old “heroic leader” model impossible.
- Use of intentional rituals to build trust and connection in remote teams.
- Why leaders must create many‑to‑many connections within the team — not just rely on one‑to‑one relationships.
- The cognitive risks of offloading too much thinking to AI.
- A step‑by‑step example of how to use AI properly.
- Why teams need AI norms.
- How leaders can responsibly experiment with AI without risking company data.
- What hybrid human‑AI teams may look like — and why clearly defining AI roles is critical.
To learn more from Daria:
- Visit her website
- Connect with her on LinkedIn
- Explore her books Clicking and The AI Revolution
In this episode, we talk with Allen Martinez — brand strategist, founder of Noble Digital, and creator of the Brand Experience AI Operating System, a framework for constitutional governance of corporate AI.
Allen is widely known for engineering the largest exit in Shark Tank history, helping Plated grow from near insolvency to a $300M acquisition in just 18 months.
He brings a rare blend of design thinking, filmmaking, brand strategy, and enterprise AI architecture to his work.
During our time together, we discuss:
- Why so many companies feel “stuck” with AI tools, despite heavy investment.
- How misaligned systems create contradictions for customers and employees.
- Why AI doesn’t just need better prompts — it needs a constitution.
- The three pillars of AI governance - Permissions, Prohibitions, and Obligations.
- How to avoid “intelligence debt,” the hidden cleanup cost that destroys ROI.
- The risks of AI fragmentation — and how to prevent it.
- How leaders can build a defensible, measurable AI business case.
- Where leaders should begin: choosing the first internal workflow to govern and measure.
If you’d like to learn more from Allen, visit Noble Digital, take his 2-minute AI assessment for your organization, or explore his new book, The Brand Experience AI Operating System: How Leaders Turn Governance Into Competitive Advantage
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Schoof, former counterintelligence specialist and now ICF Master Certified Coach, to explore what leaders can do when the strategies that once made them successful suddenly stop working.
During our time together, we discuss:
- What a “metacrisis” actually feels like for leaders today why many are experiencing a growing sense of existential unease.
- Why the old maps are failing and early warning signs that a leader is stuck in outdated patterns
- The Pivot Methodology: a framework for making a 45-degree shift — not a 180 — to create space for curiosity, emergence, sense‑making, and creativity.
- How to tap into new and additional forms of intelligence
- Honoring past success without becoming trapped by it
- Why curiosity and humility are now leadership superpowers
- How leaders can move from time management to energy management
- How culture gets shaped by what leaders pay attention to, ignore, reinforce, or shut down — and how psychological safety determines creativity and adaptability.
- How to influence upward.
If you are interested in learning more from Dave:
- Connect with him on LinkedIn
- Visit daveschoof.com for articles, resources, and his newsletter
In this episode, we sit down with Michael DeLisser—leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of Leadership Accelerators—to explore why communication habits play such a decisive role in a leader’s success.
With more than 25 years of experience helping leaders across industries improve trust, relationships, and results, Michael shares what he’s learned from coaching thousands of professionals and teaching communication effectiveness at the executive level.
During our time together, we discuss:
- The most common communication habits that quietly derail leaders.
- Why self‑awareness is the foundation of all meaningful improvement
- How personality preferences shape your communication strengths and blind spots.
- The “Leadership Communication Core 4” skills needed to influence and lead effectively.
- Techniques for unlearning ineffective habits and replacing them with productive behaviors.
- Why multitasking damages your brain, weakens focus, and erodes trust.
- Practical ways to regain focus, reduce distractions, and communicate with greater clarity.
If you are interested in learning more from Michael:
- Check out his book: Leadership Accelerators on Amazon.
- Follow his leadership content on YouTube.
- Visit his website.
In this episode we talk with John Coyle about how leaders can use design thinking, storytelling, and time mastery to be a more impactful as a leader. During our time together we discuss:
- Some of the most common mistakes leaders make when trying to lead.
- How to shed a fixed mindset as well as being a "know it all".
- How to spend more time leading and less time firefighting.
- How to be more innovative and be open to trying new things.
- Tips to improve your storytelling abilities.
- Ways to unlock the potential of everyone around you.
If you are interested in more from John, please visit https://johnkcoyle.com/
In this episode we talk with John Guaspari about the common pitfalls leaders and organizations make when it comes to driving employee engagement. During our time together we discuss:
- Why employee engagement has been such a challenge historically (and currently) for leaders and organizations.
- The four intangibles leaders need to leverage the full potential of their workforce.
- How to tell if you are a really good leader.
- What "empowerment" really looks like.
- The importance link between customer focus and employee engagement.
- How leaders who want people to come to the office everyday can navigate this challenge without disengaging their workforce.
If you are interested in more from John, pick up a copy of his book, If Engagement is the What, then Respect is the How.
In addition, take a look at these two articles John wrote about stories he referenced in this episode:
- We Make People Happy john-guaspari-ced4ca.webflow.io - this is an article about the work John did at National Grange Mutual (NGM)
- A Shining Example john-guaspari-ced4ca.webflow.io - this article tells what happened after their national claims center burned down—how everyone recognized how critical this was and joined forces to get the claims function back up and running with very little down time.
In this episode we talk with Willy Kuehne about how high performing executives and teams can maintain that elusive status for long periods of time without burning out.
During our time together we cover:
- How performance varies across the globe.
- What most people get wrong about performance and what actually works?
- What consistency means and looks like.
- How leaders can create more consistency individually and as a team.
- How teams achieve and maintain "high potential" status.
- How leaders build and maintain resilience.
If you are interested in more from Willy:
- visit his website
- connect on Instagram
In our latest episode, we sit down with Dave Garrison to talk about ways you can address the growing problem of employee disengagement by tapping into the minds of your workforce to boost growth and innovation.
We cover:
- What the "Buy In" crisis is and why it has reached a fever pitch.
- How much damage is caused by a "Buy In" crisis and what you can do to mitigate it.
- How you can quickly tell how engaged your team is.
- Advice for leaders who feel they don't have the time or power to implement solutions to the "Buy In" crisis .
If you are interested in more from Dave:
- pick up a copy of his book.
- visit his company's website and diagnose your organizatiojn's true engagement level with his free assessment. .
Ever wonder why some leaders seem to rise smoothly through the ranks while others struggle to make the leap? In our latest episode, we sit down with Greg Kaiser Sr. to unpack what it truly takes to grow as a leader—and how to develop the capabilities that fuel both personal and organizational success.
We cover:
- The different types and levels of management—and what changes as you move up.
- Where leaders most often get tripped up during transitions.
- The core skills every manager should build early to form a strong leadership foundation.
- The critical role communication plays in a leader’s success.
- Why organizations must invest in foundational leadership education.
- Trends shaping the future of business management—and how you can prepare now.
If you are interested in more from Greg:
- pick up a copy of his book.
- visit his company's website and follow on LinkedIN.
In this episode we talk with Deborah Coviello about how executives can effectively respond to the all the pressures of operating at the C-level and how to navigate through crisis, and get themselves and their organizations back on track if things start moving out of control.
During our time together we discuss:
- The most common causes leaders and executives get off track.
- How you can assess the severity of a crisis and how to immediately begin to counteract it.
- How leaders create calm when chaos is present or building.
- How to determine who to ask for help and who to trust.
- How top CEOs get the information and feedback they need to develop their people and avoid corporate destabilization.
- The "little secret" CEOs don't want to share on the subject of coaching employees.
- How the best leaders maintain their personal wellness and balance all aspects of their personal and professional lives.
If you are interested in learning more from Deb:
- pick up a copy of her book, The CEO’s Compass – Your Guide to Get Back on Track
- visit her website for a copy of the first chapter of her book for free along with other free items
- listen to the Drop in CEO Podcast
- connect via:
- Twitter: @DropinCEO
- Instagram: dropinceo
- YouTube
In this episode we talk with Carly Pepin how human behavior is crucial to business growth.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why human behavior is so important for growth.
- The most common blind spots leaders have.
- How leaders can overcome common blind spots.
- Keys to building high performance teams that can drive success during good times and challenging ones.
- Navigating difficult decisions with clarity and confidence.
- How great leaders can break through growth barriers their organization will face.
- Ways to overcome burnout and regain their balance and renew their passion for their business.
If you are interested in learning more from Carly:
- Visit her website and take two free assessments
- Business Assessment - provides a focused snapshot of how your business is performing across the Four Decisions: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. Uncover where your strengths are and where the real friction is, so you can take the right next steps to grow your business with clarity and confidence.
- Values Assessment - Get clear on what truly drives you, refine decision making and fuel inspiration. Uncover what’s truly meaningful, so you can lead and live with greater clarity, fulfillment, and momentum.
In this episode we talk with Chris Gillen about the erosion of accountability and self-reflection in the workplace and how to not let it happen to you and your organization.
During our time together we discuss:
- What "The Villain Trap" is and now it manifests itself.
- Indicators that the villain trap is opening.
- The impact of the villain trap on you, your relationships and your business.
- Ways to prevent from falling into the villain trap, personally and profesionally.
If you are interested in learning more from Chris.....
- Read The Villain Trap
- Visit his website and consider joining the No Villains Club
In this episode we talk with Courtney Intersimone about what it takes to be successful in C-Suite roles.
During our time together we discuss:
- Common misperceptions people who aspire to the C-level have about what it takes to be successful in those roles.
- The importance of mindset and understanding "what is your value add".
- The prevalence of imposter syndrome and self-doubt in the C-Suite and advice for overcoming it.
- Skills needed to master organizational politics.
- Why you need to be a cultivator (or exporter) of talent.
- Advice for successfully managing and integrating all aspects of your personal and professional life.
If you are interested in learning more from Courtney, reach out to her via LinkedIN or email her directly at courtney@courneyintersimone.com
In this episode we talk with Stephen Sopko about about the benefits of using opportunity driven approaches to leadership instead of fear-based leadership.
During our time together we discuss:
- The difference between opportunity driven leadership and fear-based leadership.
- How can leaders be successful in driving accountability and communicating potential consequences without leaning too heavily on a fear-based approach or falling into that mode?
- With opportunity driven leadership centering around communication and relationship building, how can leaders continuously improve their skills in these areas?
- Maintaining morale during crisis or times of uncertainty.
If you are interested in learning more from Stephen, reach out to him via LinkedIN or visit his website.
In this episode we talk with Rod Collins about self-managed organizations and the transformational power of collective intelligence.
During our time together we discuss:
- What self managed teams and organizations are all about.
- Compelling reasons for moving towards becoming a self-managed organization.
- Real life examples of organizations that have unleashed the power of collective intelligence.
- What to say to skeptics about how self-managed organizations "get things done".
If you are interested in learning more from Rod Collins and/or want to pick up a copy of his book - visit his website.
In this episode we talk with the honorable Dr. John Hillen about what separates the best strategists from the rest and how you can continue to improve in this important aspect of leadership.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why only 4% of executives naturally think strategically.
- Common mistakes and excuses leaders and organizations make when it comes to strategy.
- What separates the best strategists from the rest, and how to improve your ability to think strategically.
- How strategists leverage tools to help them (including where to find them).
- How leaders should be thinking about AI when it comes to strategic planning.
- How leaders in high-pressure roles find and maintain their personal wellness and balance.
If you are interested in learning more from Dr. John Hillen,
- visit his website
- pick up a copy of his new book The Strategy Dialogues
In this episode we talk with Wendy Brand about how leaders can create and operationalize the culture they envision.
During our time together we discuss:
- The relationship between culture and dysfunction.
- How you as a leader can begin to define and create a culture that prevents dysfunction and burnout.
- Advice for leaders who inherit an existing team or culture that is well-established but needs to change.
- How to define your "culture compass" and operationalize it.
- The six elements of a THRIVE Culture.
- How a THRIVE Culture prevents burnout of employees.
- The necessary behaviors for building and maintaining a high-performance team?
- How long can a team maintain high performance status?
If you are interested in learning more from Wendy, visit her website.
In this episode we talk with Tom Collins about about techniques you can use to build an authentic connection with any audience and keep them engaged.
During our time together we discuss:
- Four pillars of leadership and how leaders struggle with one or more of them.
- How you as a leader can maintain your character and values when under intense stress.
- Advice for leaders who want to empower their teams but find themselves tempted to micromanage.
- Strategies to reduce burnout.
- How to make giving and receiving feedback more impactful.
- The importance of mentorship in everyone's leadership journey.
If you are interested in learning more from Tom, visit his website and pick up a copy of his book The Four Stars of Leadership.
In this episode we talk with Danny Brassell about about techniques you can use to build an authentic connection with any audience and keep them engaged.
During our time together we discuss:
- Common mistakes leaders are making when trying to communicate impactfully whether they are trying to sell their ideas, products, and/or services.
- Foundational things you can do to resonate better with your audiences (aka the five C's to increase the number of people you affect when you deliver a presentation.)
- How should you be practicing, and how often?
- Advice for overcoming stagefright?
- How to regain your audience's engagement if you lose it part way through your presentation or pitch.
If you are interested in learning more from Danny, visit freestoryguide.com to obtain a guide to create a blueprint, using Danny's 5 Cs, for your next presentation.
In this episode we talk with Philip Hilt about some of the biggest misconceptions that hold back mid-career professionals and how you can effectively move forward on your leadership journey without burning out.
During our time together we discuss:
- The biggest misconceptions that hold mid-career leaders back.
- Why so many professionals think an advanced degree is necessary to lead effectively.
- Why so many professionals believe they need to job job to get ahead.
- The essential mindshifts that enable leaders to excel without additional credentials.
- How to determine if you should pursue additional credentials.
- How "action bias" helps professionals build authority.
- Effective strategies for gaining visibility in an organization and building genuine support from senior management regardless of your title or formal education credentials.
- The importance of creating a Leadership Development Plan for yourself.
If you are interested in learning more from Philip,
- visit his website
- pick up a copy of his book - EARN A $25K+ PROMOTION IN 6 MONTHS: Advancement Playbook for Purpose-Driven Leaders.
In this episode we talk with Robert Hunt, aka "The Accountability Guy", about the top similarities that CEOs have.
During our time together we discuss:
- The top traits of great CEOs.
- What does it mean to be "accountable in life".
- Why aren't people accountable.
- How leaders can help people in their organizations be more accountable.
- The impact of leaders getting too involved in the work of their organization on accountability.
- How leaders find balance and decrease the chances of them burning out.
If you are interested in learning more from Robert,
- reach out to him directly
- request a free copy of his book - Nobody Cares Until You Do
- visit Robert's website and take his free satisfaction assessment
In this episode we talk with Sho Ishikura about ways you and your team can overcome all of the distractions present in our everyday lives so you can accomplish more…. all while reducing anxiety.
During our time together we discuss:
- How we have arrived at this point in human history where there are so many distractions.
- How leaders can identify if their workforce is suffering from low productivity due to distractions.
- Practical steps to help yourself and your team to improve focus and productivity.
- The relationship between anxiety and distraction.
- Techniques and exercises to reduce anxiety and boost focus and work efficiency?
If you are interested in learning more from Sho, reach out to take advantage of a free customized 5-day challenge to help you reduce distractions and improve focus.
In this episode we sit down with Marty Strong to talk about ways you can lead yourself and your team during crisis events.
During our time together we discuss:
- What leaders can do to prepare themselves and their teams to address unexpected challenges effectively.
- How to respond when everything around you seems chaotic so your mission or goals aren't derailed.
- Overcoming your "inner critic".
- Advice for leaders for putting a failure or setback behind them so they can be better the next time.
- How risk can be viewed as an opportunity for accelerated outcomes?
If you are interested in learning more from Marty, please visit his website.
In this episode we sit down with Isabelle Fortin to talk about Human Centered Leadership
During our time together we discuss:
- What Human Centered Leadership is and the key traits and skills leaders should be developing.
- The key traits and skills to develop and incorporate to be a more Human Centric leader.
- How leaders can maintain a human-centric approach in high-pressure environments and situations.
- How to overcome a culture that is isn't human centered.
- Ways to stay grounded and avoid burnout.
If you are interested in learning more from Isabelle,
- reach out to her via LinkedIN
- visit her website
In this episode we sit down with David Roche to talk about what it takes to be successful as a C-Level Executive.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why a large percentage of new CEOs fail.
- How new senior executives can increase their chances of success and address some of the things that will lead to failure.
- How prevalent "imposter syndrome" is in the C-Suite and how to work through it.
- The benefits of having a coach when you are an executive (and during all stages in your career).
- Advice and tips on to land an executive role in the future.
If you are interested in learning more from David:
- visit his website
- Pick up a copy of his book - Become a Successful First-Time CEO: Master the confidence, relationships and strategies you need to succeed
In this episode we sit down with Ray Martin about creating and maintaining resilience and inner peace so you can be an even more impactful leader.
During our time together we discuss:
- What it's like to be trapped in a life that others expect of you.
- How to find your path despite all of the noise, chaos, and pressure to conform.
- Ray's "6 rules for happiness".
- How to craft your own rules for happiness.
- How to view failure and respond to it when it occurs.
- Advice and tips on relationship building.
- How to empower and support others.
If you are interested in learning more from Ray:
- check out his website.
- pick a copy of his book Life Without a Tie.
In this episode we talk with Conor Cuneen about ways to make your presentations more memorable and impactful with the help of well-placed humor.
During our time together we discuss:
- The difference between humor and comedy.
- You don't have to be funny to be funny.
- The importance of planning your presentation and understanding your audience.
- When to use humor and how much is too much.
- Techniques for using humor in your presentations.
- Creating and protecting your personal brand through the gift of G.A.B.
If you are interested in learning more from Conor,
- Visit Conor's website.
- Visit Conor's YouTube Channel.
In this episode we talk with Geoff Weinstein about how to articulate your thoughts better and eliminate communication voids to boost productivity.
During our time together we discuss:
- What leaders can learn from the history of communication.
- Why communication is so important as a leader AND why it tends to be a challenge for many.
- The danger of "communication voids".
- How to lean principles to "cut the fluff" and streamline your communication.
- Thoughts on the future of communication.
If you are interested in learning more from Geoff,
- Visit Geoff's website.
- Pick up a copy of his book Buried Alive: Digging Your Way Out To Clear Communication
In this episode we talk with Jurriaan Kamer about applying modern methods to accelerate your organization’s strategy and improve outcomes.
During our time together we discuss:
- Is speeding up your organization always a good idea?
- Lessons leaders can learn from Formula 1 racing to help speed up your organization effectively.
- Ways to save time by revisiting how your organization collaborates and uses meetings.
- The importance of creating psychological safety within your team.
- How to keep moving forward implementing your strategy when it gets bogged down.
- Things leaders can do to get people taking more ownership of things and be accountable to them.
If you are interested in learning more from Jurriaan,
- Visit Jurriaan's website.
- Obtain a free copy of his audiobook.
In this episode we talk with Richard Walsh about how entrepreneurs can scale their business to new heights while also maintaining a healthy level of balance and freedom in their personal lives.
During our time together we discuss:
- What is "The Owner's Prison" and how you can get out of it and regain some control and freedom.
- The five F's of work life balance and how to increase and preserve balance.
- The one thing you need to get right before you can find success with the five F's of work life balance.
- How to deal with setbacks and challenging times as an entrepreneur.
- Why having an exit strategy is so important even if you just starting your business.
- Why giving back is such a powerful part of your growth strategy.
If you are interested in learning more from Richard,
- Visit Richard's website
- Email Richard to receive a free copy of his audiobook
In this episode we talk with John Hannum about he importance of selecting the right CFO for your growing business.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why so many entrepreneurs think they have to wear all the hats (CEO, CFO, Head of Sales, Marketing, etc.)
- The first role that an enterpreneur should look to fill in their organization.
- When considering to hire a CFO, what should you be looking for?
- If you can't afford a full time CFO what can you do to get some help?
- Once you hire a CFO, how can you best put that expertise to use right away to maximize that investment?
If you are interested in learning more from John,
- Visit John's website
- Email John
In this episode, we have Russel Lolacher back on the show to dive deeper into some of his Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership. Russel is international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work, a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why people confuse responsibility with accountability.
- The ramifications when there is a lack of accountability.
- The impact of cognitive dissonance on your workforce.
- The concept of doing what you say you will do.
- How to get past reluctance or anxiety around having accountability conversations.
If you are interested in learning more from Russel, please visit his podcast - Relationships at Work
In this episode we talk with Captain George Dom, USN (ret), a former naval officer, Blue Angels flight leader, Topgun instructor, and combat strike leader, about how leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization.
During our time together we discuss:
- The five "C"s of trust.
- How as a leader do you show up as your best self each day when you don't feel like it.
- How to manage a team of "Type A" personalities effectively and keep them performing at their best.
- How to respond when trust is broken and/or mistakes are made.
- How leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization.
If you are interested in learning more from George,
- Pick up a copy of his book
In this episode we talk with Scott Mautz about building and maintaining your mental strength as a leader.
During our time together we discuss:
- why mental strength is the leadership superpower of our time.
- the six mental muscles and the habits that build them.
- how to determine which mental muscles you have strength in and which ones you can benefit from strengthening.
- helpful techniques to build habits and strengthen your mental muscles.
- how you as a leader can help others build mental strength.
If you are interested in learning more from Scott,
- Visit Scott's website and take the free Mental Strength assessment - https://scottmautz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Mental-Strength-Self-Assessment.pdf
- Pick up a copy of his book
- Connect with Scott directly
In this episode we talk with Anna Hislop about what motivates and engages the next generation of workers and how to close the gap between expectations and workplace experiences.
During our time together we discuss:
- why Gen Z seems to be getting top billing when it comes to having multiple generations in the workplace.
- what research and statistics reveal about what truly matters to workers.
- what to say to leaders who think Gen Z is reluctant to go the extra mile, prone to anxiety, have short attention spans, are easily distracted, and readily offended.
- what to say to members of Gen Z that think they are being unfairly labeled.
- key questions employers should consider to be able to future proof their business, their employee engagement levels and wellbeing.
- How employers can close the gap between employees' expectations and workplace experiences and better foster a sense of purpose and meaning in the work environment.
If you are interested in learning more from Anna,
- Visit her website
- Pick up a copy of her book - You Only Have to Ask!: How to Realise the Full Potential of Gen Z at Work
- Connect with Anna
In this episode we talk with Kevin Wayne Johnson about ways we can all improve as leaders, and help build the next generation of leaders in the process.
During our time together we discuss:
- the difference between leadership and management
- the one major ingredient leaders are missing or neglecting
- how to build stronger interpersonal relationships by focusing on better communication
- How to begin a difficult conversation when you need to hold someone accountable
- The role of leaders in creating the next generation of leaders.
If you are interested in learning more from Kevin visit The Johnson Leadership Group online, or email Kevin directly at kevin@thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com
In this episode we talk with Terry Ziemniak, about what you should be doing to make sure your organization is prepared properly for cybersecurity attacks and how to manage one if (or when) it occurs.
During our time together we discuss:
- the mindset all leaders should have when it comes to cybersecurity.
- how to determine the "right" level of security for your organization and if you are secure enough.
- steps leaders should be taking to be as ready as you can for a cybersecurity incident
- cybersecurity for small and medium size businesses.
- how organizations can use their cybersecurity preparedness as a differentiator and value-add to clients and partners.
If you are interested in learning more from Terry visit his webpage at Techcxo.
In this episode we talk with Erin Andrea Craske, about living and leading effortlessly.
During our time together we discuss:
- the three "cardio states" that leaders tend to operate in
- common mistakes that keep leaders in one of the three "cardio states"
- the three stages of freedom how to begin the transformation to leading and living effortlessly
- how to maintain one's mental health and resilience
If you are interested in learning more from Erin visit her website for the following offers and freebies:
- A gift of two full coaching sessions for listeners of this episode
- A 50% discount on the strategy guide - all-in-one marketing toolbox - use EFFORTLESS code at the TGBBS checkout
- Freebies: business surveys, marketing frameworks, quotes, and strategy guide materials
In this episode we talk with Andrea Johnson, Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, about how you can continue to shape and evolve your leadership style so you can lead with unwavering authenticity, conviction and confidence.
During our time together we discuss:
- How you can determine what your core values really are.
- How to align your core values with your leadership style.
- How to navigate a situation where your organization isn't honoring your core values.
- Using "deconstruction" as a way to reframe our values as we grow by understanding our ABCs (Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning)
If you are interested in learning more from Andrea
- Visit theintentionaloptimist.com
- take the free core values exercise
- listen to her podcast
- consider taking her digital course and/or booking a coaching engagement
In this episode we talk with Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects, about the stages of the "Founders Journey" and how you can navigate the necessary transitions to continue growing your business as well as finding joy in each and every step along the way.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why businesses stall while trying to scale.
- How to determine with stage of growth you are in and what to do NOW.
- Finding the right talent for your organization so you can work on the business instead of in the business.
- Making the shift from reluctant manager to adept manager when you have grown to the point where you have a team.
- Why it's important to find and experience joy in each stage of the founder's journey.
If you are interested in learning more from Scott
- Visit Scale Architects website.
- Download Scott's free book on the seven stages of the founders journey.
In this episode we talk with Tyler Mount, Founder & CEO of Henry Street Creative, about the power of leveraging personal branding and how it can be used to benefit not only a person, but the organization are a part of.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why the concept of a personal brand is so important
- How to go about creating your personal brand.
- Validating and measuring the impact of your personal brand.
- Ways to better leverage the personal brand of leaders in your organization and integrate it into their traditional marketing.
- Challenges to expect and common mistakes?
If you are interested in learning more from Tyler,
- Visit Tyler's website
- Setup a free, no obligation, 1:1 private consultancy with Tyler to help you define action items to elevate, leverage, and grow your personal brand.
In this episode we talk with Russel Lolacher, international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work - a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures, about the impact leaders have on workplace culture and what you can do to make sure you are making your team and organization’s culture stronger every day.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why organizations have bad cultures.
- What leaders need to understand about how their actions (and inactions) impact workplace culture.
- The 7 deadly sins of leadership, and how to avoid them.
- Creating an atmosphere people want to stay working in for the long term.
- What you can do if you feel like you aren't high enough in the hierarchy to make a difference or don't have the time to make a difference.
- What to look for during the interview process to make better hiring decisions.
- How your organization can protect its brand but not inhibit the ability to change.
If you are interested in learning more from Russel, please visit his podcast - Relationships at Work
You can also visit his website or Youtube Channel.
In this episode we talk with Mark Phillips, Founder and Board Chair of HireEducation, about a common challenge many leaders face - how to maintain good health when working really hard to find and drive success in an ever changing and complex world.
During our time together we discuss:
- Common traits, behavior, and mindsets that can cause health challenges while pursuing success.
- How to find that delicate balance of being successful and healthy at the same time.
- How to get yourself back on track if you fall out of balance being healthy and successful.
- The responsibility of a leader in helping others around them be healthy while pursuing success.
If you are interested in learning more from Mark, please visit his company's website and his personal page to connect with him directly - hireedu.com/Mark
In this episode we talk with Alan Lazaros, CEO and Founder of Next Level University about how you can unleash your full potential, and the full potential of your team, by focusing on creating life that is fulfilling.
During our time together we discuss:
- What prevents us from living a fulfilling life?
- The things to focus on to have a more fulfilling life.
- How you as a leader can get to individual peak performance as well as peak performance for your team.
- How to maintain peak performance over long periods of time.
- When expanding your team, what traits and qualities should you be looking for?
If you are interested in learning more from Robert,
- Visit Next Level Universe
- Check out Alan's podcast
- Reach out to Alan directly via email
In this episode we talk with Robert Brill about ways to grow your business with the help of advertising.
During our time together we discuss:
- What leaders get wrong about investing in advertising.
- How leaders should be thinking about marketing and advertising.
- How social media and paid media can be leveraged together to help an organization.
- How can you get started scaling growth through advertising if you are starting or running a small business.
- Lessons and advice for entrepreneurs on leadership and leading a small business.
If you are interested in learning more from Robert,
- Visit his website or reach out via email
In this episode we talk with Julian Hayes II about taking sovereignty over your health so you and your team can ascend to new heights.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why so many leaders struggle with their health and resiliency.
- Why prioritizing personal health crucial for one to be an effective leader.
- How taking sovereignty over your health aligns with pursuit of personal and professional goals.
- The critical principles from business management that can be applied to optimize individual health outcomes.
- Strategies to foster a culture of health and well-being in your organization.
- The role of technology in improving overall health and individual and team performance.
If you are interested in learning more from Julian,
- Visit his website
In this episode we talk with Craig Cooke, author of Business Kung Fu, about how you can lead a rewarding lifelong existence, both as the owner or leader of a business and a human being.
During our time together we discuss:
- The five levels of entrepreneurship.
- How an organization has the potential to take a major toll on your health.
- Things you can do if you find yourself experiencing health challenges as a result of being too focused on your company.
- The benefits of using energetic practices ground in business concepts to remain healthy and in balance.
If you are interested in learning more from Craig,
- Visit his website
- Pick up a copy of his book, Business Kung Fu
In this episode we talk with Adam Danyleyko about how business leaders should be thinking about using AI to benefit their organization.
During our time together we discuss:
- The origins of AI (it's been around longer than you may have thought).
- How to be thinking about AI for your organization
- Addressing hesitancy or fears leaders have about AI
- Who you should get involved from your organization
- The thought process around which AI tools to try or adopt
- Considerations about bringing on an AI partner
If you are interested in learning more about AI or connecting with Adam, take a look at the resources and opportunities below mentioned at the end of the episode.
- Amii - https://www.amii.ca/
- Upper Bound AI Conference - https://www.upperbound.ai/
- Executive AI Summit - https://www.amii.ca/ai-literacy/executive-AI-summit/
In this episode we talk with Michael Levitt about ways to establish boundaries and manage stress, to prevent you and others around you from burning out.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why so many people fall victim to burnout.
- How to tell if you are more susceptible to burnout than others.
- Techniques and tips to combat chronic workplace stress.
- How you as a leader can help others around you from burning out.
If you are interested in learning more from Michael,
- Visit Michael's website
- Obtain a free PDF copy of Michael's book - Burnout Proof
- Listen to the Breakfast Leadership Show podcast
In this episode we talk with Beate Chelette about ways to grow your authority in your industry.
During our time together we discuss:
- How to get started being a thought leader in your industry by figuring out what you are good at.
- Overcoming imposter syndrome by embracing the fact that you aren't great at everything (nobody is).
- The importance of mindset when it comes to being successful.
- Failing to success
- The five star success blueprint.
If you are interested in learning more from Beate,
- Take the 60-second What's Your Talent Worth quiz
- Reach out to her on LinkedIN
- Visit her website and subscribe to the Growth Architect Newsletter
In this episode we talk with Deb Crowe about the benefits of Heart Centered Leadership.
During our time together we discuss:
- What heart centered leadership is and how it compares and contrasts to other leadership styles.
- The business case for being a heart-centered leader.
- The link between heart centered leadership and emotional intelligence
- Best practices for becoming more of a heart-centered leader.
If you are interested in learning more from Deb,
- Visit her website
- Pick up a copy of her book
- Listen to her podcast
In this episode we talk with Hesha Abrams about ways to embrace conflict and defuse tension when situations get tense at work and in our personal lives.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why arguing and persuading doesn't work.
- Why we should embrace conflict instead of avoiding it.
- Best practices for dealing with "difficult" people.
- How to calm yourself down when you are triggered or find yourself in a difficult situation.
- What to do if you feel you are powerless and don't have any options, or that finding a solution seems impossible.
- Tips for leaders to help people around them embrace conflict and defuse tension.
If you are interested in learning more from Hesha,
- Visit Hesha's website
- Reach out to Hesha on LinkedIN
In this episode we talk with Kelly Charles-Collins about ways to create a culture in your organization where people feel psychologically safe to engage in difficult conversations resulting in a more vibrant, respectful, and accountable workplace.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why there is so much fear around having conversations about accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement and more.
- How people can manage their fear and gain confidence/skill to engage more in conversations on sensitive topics.
- The role of the leader in proactively addressing issues in their organizations related to diversity, unconscious bias, and employee engagement to keep their organization out of the courtroom and newsroom.
- Steps leaders can take to help their workforce increase its capability to have better conversations and how long it realistically takes to see some results.
If you are interested in learning more from Kelly,
- Visit Kelly's website - kellycharlescollins.com
- reach out Kelly on LinkedIN
In this episode we talk with Kelly Risse about the effects of unmanaged stress, ways leaders can have a better awareness of their stress, strategies to help reduce and manage it.
During our time together we discuss:
- Common misconceptions or myths about stress-management and mindset.
- What stress personalities are and how they manifest themselves in people.
- Techniques to manage you stress personality.
- Ways to achieve more balance in your life and guard against burnout.
- How leaders can help those around them reduce stress so everyone can be the best version of themselves all the time.
If you are interested in learning more from Kelli,
- reach out to her on LinkedIN
- listen to her Podcast - Winning in Business.
- visit her website for a complimentary 30-minute strategy call.
In this episode we talk with Clint Rusch about ways you can increase your chances of making good decisions consistently in a complex and unpredictable world.
During our time together we discuss:
- What leaders can do to consistently make good high stakes decisions in an optimal way regardless of how much information you have (or don't have).
- A repeatable process/algorithm for making decisions under stress and maximizing your decision making power each day.
- How to deal with and overcome the times when you make a poor decision.
- The key to getting your hiring decisions correct.
- How to build trust within your team and maintain it over time.
If you are interested in learning more from Clint, reach out to him on LinkedIN or visit his website.
In this episode we talk with Avi Wolfson about how you as a leader can achieve success, and help others achieve success by working through challenges and failure.
During our time together we discuss:
- What "Champion Based Leadership" is, and the importance of finding your inner champion.
- Setting your strategy to reaching your goals and achieve success.
- How to deal with failure and overcome it.
- Advice for people struggling with a mental health crisis or challenge, regardless of the magnitude of it, in your personal or professional life.
- Avoiding the most common mistakes when planning and executing your career strategy.
If you are interested in learning more from Avi, reach out to him on LinkedIN or visit his website.
In this episode we talk with Jennifer Watson about ways leaders and their teams can sustain high-performance as their organization experiences growth, change, and challenges.
During our time together we discuss:
- The "next level" leadership traits needed in the post-pandemic world..
- Why communication is so important and a key driver of a leader's success.
- What true wellness and vitality are.
- How leaders sustain high-performance personally through growth, change, and challenges .
If you are interested in learning more from Jennifer:
- visit
In this episode we talk with Dan Freehling about driving their career and leadership development
During our time together we discuss:
- Why "old school" industrial era advice about career strategy is no longer working.
- The importance of combining what you want personally and professionally with what you can do well.
- The four meaningful career types.
- Understanding what "dangerous seas" are and how to navigate them.
- Avoiding the most common mistakes when planning and executing your career strategy.
If you are interested in learning more from Dan:
- visit contempusleadership.com and take the free Career Design Quiz
- check out Dan's book The Career Design Map
- Inquire about coaching sessions for yourself or organization.
In this episode we talk with Seven Turner about ways to resolve employee disengagement so you can have a happier and more productive workforce all while slashing turnover costs. .
During our time together we discuss:
- How long employee disengagement has been an issue.
- Ways leaders who are serious about improving employee engagement can get started.
- Keys to success in improving employee engagement.
- How much time it realistically takes to change your organization and the benefits you can attain by working to improve employee engagement.
If you are interested in learning more from Steve, visit https://www.flow-business-solution.com/
Email Steve at - steve@flow-business-solution.com
Call Steve at 267-753-5568
In this episode we talk with John Myrna about about how to manage and lead the different types of performers on your team.
During our time together we discuss:
- What should a leader’s mindset be when it comes to the fact that even on a high performing team, you have different levels of performance?
- Ways to determine which type of performer someone is, then tips for leading and managing them.
- How to handle a situation where an employee was perfect for the job at first but due to changes in business or the world, they aren't performing as well as they used to.
- How can performance reviews be executed in a way that provides value without becoming such a burden or chore?
If you are interested in learning more from John, visit and check out his book, The Chemistry of Growth: A CEO’s Guide.
In this episode we talk with Deb Curtis about about how entrepreneurs who have a business that is past the startup stage, can continue to grow and possibly expand or diversify into new areas.
During our time together we discuss:
- The key things to think about when creating a growth strategy.
- Advice for finding funding sources for your growth.
- How to avoid the trap of working "in your business" instead of "on your business".
- Getting involved in entrepreneurship by becoming a part owner or absentee owner.
- The importance of exit planning and when to start thinking about it.
If you are interested in learning more from Deb, visit her website.
In this episode we talk with Jerry Dugan about principles of servant leadership to create more impact as a leader.
During our time together we discuss:
- What servant leadership is and why it is a great way to lead teams.
- The four "stakes" of your leadership tent (Trust Building, Empowering, Navigating, and Thriving Together)
- How to pull yourself out of personal and/or professional rut and into a life worth living (aka "living beyond the rut").
If you are interested in learning more from Jerry, visit his website and check out his free audiobook.
Compliance is more than just an annual "check the box" type training event. In this episode, we talk with Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, and host of the Compliance Podcast Network about what all leaders need to know about compliance to protect themselves and their organization, all while fostering a stronger culture of trust and psychological safety.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why it's dangerous to view compliance as just an annual training activity.
- Examples of executives and their organizations who have been held liable for failing to take compliance seriously.
- Things leaders should focus on to strengthen your organization's mindset and culture around compliance.
- The importance of assessing and mitigating risks in a wide range of areas to not only protect your business but your workforce.
- The best defense you can create for your organization in case a compliance violation is uncovered.
For more from Tom Fox
- Visit The Compliance Podcast Network
- Connect via LinkedIN or Email
In this episode, I talk with Bruno Pesec co-founder of the Norwegian Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, about five specific practices for profitable innovation.
During our time together we discuss,
- Despite the current global economic challenges and headwinds, is it still worth investing in innovation?
- Five specific practices leaders can leverage to innovate properly in your business.
- Pitfalls to watch out for when investing in innovation.
For more from Bruno Pesec, please visit https://www.pesec.no/
In this episode we talk with Tiffany Barnard about about the importance of continuously expanding your emotional intelligence.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why one emotional intelligence workshop isn't enough.
- Common challenges workers are facing as a result of the pandemic.
- How different generations view work and burnout.
- The importance and benefits of having a coach.
- How to assess your energy levels to better understand who you are.
If you are interested in learning more from Tiffany, visit her website.
In this episode we talk with Rahul Sharma about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners.
During our time together we discuss these questions and topics:
- Common areas of opportunity for growing as a leader.
- How leaders can take some control back into their days.
- The importance of mindset and how to change it.
- How great leaders use "self-talk".
- Ways to develop habits that create "miracles".
If you are interested in learning more from Rahul,
- visit his website and download a copy of his free accountability workbook.
- pick up a copy of his latest book Habits 4 Miracles: Design Your Life Your Way
In this episode we talk with John Henny about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners.
During our time together we discuss these questions and topics:
- Why confident speakers captivate us.
- Commonalities between great speakers and singers.
- How you can overcome the fear of public speaking and imposter syndrome.
- Common challenges speakers and leaders face when trying to connect (or re-connect) with their audience.
- The importance of non-verbal communication in maintaining connection with your audience.
- The role storytelling plays in creating a strong connection between you and your audience.
- Wat you should be doing to take your voice healthy.
If you are interested in learning more from John, visit his website, and download a copy of his free speaker warmups checklist.
In this episode we talk with Glenn Parker about about positive influence leadership and how it can help you lead during a crisis.
During our time together we discuss these questions and topics:
- What positive influence leadership is.
- Common challenges leaders faced during COVID-19.
- What was effective in addressing needs of employees and customers during COVID that can be applied during future times of crisis.
- How positive influence leadership can be used to make their organization better.
- How to prepare yourself and your organization for the next crisis.
If you are interested in learning more from Glenn, visit his website, and consider picking up a copy of his book.
Special offer:the first five listeners to purchase a book and send Glenn an email will receive a signed copy of his book for themselves.
In this episode we talk with Alec Pearson about about the importance of focusing on your strengths as a leader.
During our time together we discuss these questions and topics:
- What is strength and core energy coaching?
- What common things are influencing today's leaders and holding them back?
- Why should you NOT focus only on building weaknesses?
- When to focus on building an area of weakness.
- Key things leaders should be doing regularly in order to have success maximizing their strengths and maintaining good levels of energy.
- How to measure your development progress.
If you are interested in learning more from Alec, visit his website, connect with him on LinkedIN, or email him.
In this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about about how women leaders achieve personal and professional success.
During our time together we discuss these questions and topics:
- Is it possible for women leaders to have personal and professional success?
- Despite knowing that it's possible to have personal and professional success, why are so many modern day women burned out?
- What are the most common fears that women leaders have and are sometimes reluctant to talk about?
- Techniques for navigating the 5 P's - Profession, Purpose, Passion, Parenting, and Partner.
- Pitfalls to be on the lookout as you navigate and look to balance the 5 Ps.
- How to get back on track if you fall out of balance.
If you are interested in learning more from Sunitha
- Visit her website.
- Register to watch her free one hour Masterclass: Personal & Professional Success Without Stress, Struggle, Suffering & Sacrifice
- Watch her Tedx Talk - How Trauma, Suffering & Struggle Can Lead To Positive Change!
In this episode we talk with Derrick Van Mell about whether or not being a manager is “a calling” or a job.
During our time together we discuss:
- Is leadership a calling?
- How does someone know if they really should be a manager?
- The impact of "Management as a Calling" outside the workplace.
- How leaders can join the movement of building better managers.
If you are interested in learning more from Derrick, visit the Center for Management Terms and Practices, and pick up a copy of his latest book Atoms and Orchestras: The Case for Standards-Based Management
In this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about improving your wellness so you can get to your next level personally and professionally.
During our time together we discuss:
- The impact of personal trauma. How it manifests itself and how to people can work through it .
- How to overcome fear of burnout, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed.
- How past success can hinder getting to your next level.
- Measuring progress and success along your personal transformaion.
If you are interested in learning more from Sunitha
- Visit her website.
- Register to watch her free one hour Masterclass: Personal & Professional Success Without Stress, Struggle, Suffering & Sacrifice
- Watch her Tedx Talk - How Trauma, Suffering & Struggle Can Lead To Positive Change!
In this episode we talk with Karuna Ramanathan about making the transition from being a manger to an adaptive team leader to help your organization truly transform.
During our time together we discuss:
- What has fundamentally changed over the last 3-5 years when it comes to planning and executing change.
- Top issues confronting leaders at this time and how to approach them.
- The importance of using influence instead of relying control all the time.
- Making a personal transformation as a manager to an adaptive team leader so you can then help your organization, including areas to focus on and "currencies" to leverage.
If you are interested in learning more from Karuna, reach out to him directly (karuna@krk.sg) or visit his website.
In this episode we talk with Ken Stearns about ways to plan out and make your transition from working full time to the "third act of your career and life".
During our time together we discuss:
- What it's like being an expatriate.
- Key learnings for leaders from working as a global executive and living in different parts of the world.
- The importance of being a good communicator, especially when working with a translator.
- The value of surrounding yourself with who are younger and less tenured than you.
- Advice on shifting from working at a corporate job to pursuing your dreams and finding other offramps towards retirement.
If you are interested in learning more from Ken, reach out to him via LinkedIN or check out his podcast.
In this episode we talk with Tyler Pigott, professional speaker, sought-after business coach and founder/CEO of Lone Fir Creative, about ways to strengthen not only yor personal resilience but the resilience of your organization.
During our time together we discuss:
- Ways to start building your personal resilience.
- How you can show up as your best self when actively dealing with and processing challenges (worry, fear, anxiety).
- The importance of paying attention to what is causing stress and getting a proper amount of sleep, movement, and nutrition so you can perform at your best.
- Ways to begin helping other be more resilient once you have a handle on your own resilience.
- Leading organizations through challenging times by creating or ensuring you have a strong vision and mission.
- What great leaders do to maintain direction and produce the results needed.
- How to handle a reduction in force properly.
If you are interested in learning more from Tyler, reach out to him via LinkedIN or visit Lone Fir Creative.
In this episode we talk with Dennis Kelly, CEO of Postalytics, about setting your organization apart from the competition by causing disruption in your industry.
During our time together we discuss :
- Where opportunities for disruption exist.
- How to set out to cause disruption in your industry and bring the idea to life.
- The importance of timing when it comes to causing disruption.
- Best practices and pitfalls to watch out for when attempting to disrupt your industry.
If you are interested in learning more about a real life example of disruption visit Postalytics.com or reach out to Dennis via LinkedIN.
In this episode we sit down with Ben Albert, founder of Real Business Connections, a network of podcasts containing real conversations with extraordinary business people making a noteworthy difference in our world!
During our time together, we talk about ways you can build a strong personal brand, network, and differentiate yourself while helping others at the same time by becoming a thought leader.
Highlights of our conversation include:
- Using the "CAN" approach to build out your network and strengthen your personal brand
- How to get started as a thought leader even if you are strapped for time or not a heavy user of social media
- Combating imposter syndrome
- Three things you can do quickly as a leader to help others and make a bigger impact in the world
In this episode we talk with Stephan Wiedner, psychological safety expert whose passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the global leader in delivering psychological safety-based coaching, helping small, medium and large companies that want to improve team and leader effectiveness, leveraging the latest in human performance based research.
During our time together we discuss :
- What is psychological safety?
- Assessing the level of psychological safety in your organization.
- Best practices to build and maintain higher levels of psychological safety in your organization.
- The correlation between psychological safety and interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in hearing more from Stephan, connect with him on LinkedIN
In this episode we talk with Erick Rheam, a professional speaker and author of Rise Above Chaos, The Five Principles To Discover Significance and Live in Peace
During our time together we discuss :
- What is means to live a life of significance
- Why everyone should pursue a life of significance
- Finding your "Why"
- How busy leaders can take better control of their days and lives so they can prevent burnout
- How to respond to a "rock bottom moment" in your life.
- Addressing conflict in relationships
- The most important thing leaders need to know about organizations
If you are interested in hearing more from Erick, please visit his website and podcast
This is part 2 of our talk with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader
During our time together we quickly revisit what we covered in part one and then discuss his remaining tenets of leadership:
- Being Beyond Reproach
- Trust Your Gut
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- Identify inequity and fix it
- Accountability
- Own It
As a special thank you to our audience, click here to email Dan for information and a discount on an 8-week small group coaching program he is leading, starting in March 2023. (Mention Lubar Executive Education Podcast when reaching out to receive the discount)
In this episode we talk with Catherine Llewellyn, host of the Truth & Transcendence podcast, about principles and themes for Strategic Self-Mastery.
During our time together we discuss :
- What is self-mastery and how do you build this capability?
- Overcoming imposter syndrome.
- Focusing your efforts to make a significant difference personally and professionally.
- The type of people leaders need to learn to work with.
- The most important thing leaders need to know about organizations.
If you are interested in hearing more from Catherine, please visit her podcast - Truth & Transcendence
In this episode we sit down with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leaderto discuss what "Me Leadership" is, along with some of Dan's thoughts about key aspects of authentic leadership which include:
During our time together we discuss what it means to :
- Be the buffalo
- Take care of your people
- Lead like King Arthur
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In this episode we talk with Lawrence Krubner, author of One on one meetings are underrated; Group meetings waste time about the simplest and most important skill a leader must possess to be successful, conducting a one-on-one meeting.
During our time together we discuss :
- How to get the basics of communication right. (asking questions, drilling down into specifics, when to praise vs. criticize, when to be aggressive and when to back off, etc.)
- When should you schedule a group meeting?
- How social events are different than group meetings and the value they can yield.
- How to determine who to meet with one-on-one when you first join an organization.
- The leaders role in onboarding a new employee.
- How to quickly resolve conflict when your team is working remotely.
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In this episode we talk with Michelle Nedelec, founder of Awareness Strategies about helping business owners and leaders understand digital marketing and automation so that they can regain the freedom and profits that they went into business to discover.
During our time together we discuss :
- How marketing automation can help leaders who don't have the expertise or resources to support a marketing team.
- Identifying the types of marketing activities should you be looking to automate and which ones you might want to stay away from.
- Responding to the thought that automated marketing is too impersonal for your "high touch" customer support model.
- Setting expectations around cost, time, and results for new automation initiatives.
In this episode we talk with Robert Jordan, co-founder and head of the leadership team at InterimExecs. Robert is also the author of the recently published book titled, RIGHT LEADER, RIGHT TIME: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career.
During our time together we discuss :
- The most common mistakes leaders make regardless of the type of industry or organization.
- How to determine which of four leadership styles you default to and then how to make the most of that information.
- The three commonalities shared among great leaders.
- When to lean on your team for support and ask for help.
In this episode we talk with Irina Poddubnia, founder of TrackMage.com, a firm dedicated specializing in optimizing Operations and Processes to help organizations boost sales and simplify the customer experience, about the benefits of being a servant leader.
During our time together we discuss :
- What servant leadership is.
- When to use servant leadership vs. command and control.
- How to respond to people that think servant leadership is too soft and fuzzy.
- How servant leadership can be used to solve problems (big and small).
- What you can do today to to improve your servant leadership skills.
In this episode we talk with Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and organizations navigate moments of transition big and small to reinforce the connections between people and create resilient and collaborative teams that continuously deliver sustainable and strategic impact.
During our time together we discuss :
- How the best leaders view failure and use it as a way to learn and continuously improve.
- Assessing your organization's tolerance for failure and how to evolve your culture.
- Examples of organizations that have a healthy relationship with failure
- Effective communication techniques to work through incidents of failure.
- The importance of fostering psychological safety within your team before failure takes place.
- What everyone can do today to leverage failure to improve.
In this episode we talk with Ian Evenstar, founder of UNINCORPORATED, the nation's #1 higher education agency, about the importance of crafting your vision, mission, and values for your organization and aligning them in everything that takes place in the organization.
During our time together we discuss :
- The difference between a Vision and a Mission Statement, and how to create them.
- Setting and selecting your organization's Values
- Techniques to ensure your Vision, Mission and Values, aren't just words on a wall
- How to get everyone in your organization demonstrating and living the brand.
- Recognizing when it's time to change or evolve the brand.
For more from Ian, check out this free workbook to help you with
- Writing a Mission Statement that "ADDS" value
- Building a Vision Statement that truly matters
- Creating meaningful Brand Values
- Organizing your Brand Touchpoints
- Identifying your Brand Non-Negotiables
In this episode we talk with Anne Bachrach, jokingly nicknamed “The Accountability Pit-Bull”, about ways to make better choices personally and professionally so we can break down limiting beliefs, accomplish what we need and want to, and attain the balance we strive for.
During our time together we discuss :
- How the choices we make impact our life and either move us forward or keep us where we are at.
- The importance of slowing down at times to speed up.
- Using the 4-D Formula (Drop, Delay, Delegate, Do) to every activity and project.
- Leveraging a Prioritized Action List (PAL) to stay on track and keep control of your day.
- How to survive in a culture where you have too many meetings and also help the organization improve the meetings that do take place.
- The leaders role in establishing and driving accountability.
For more from Anne, check out these resources:
- Delegation List
- Meeting Agenda and Action Item Templates
- Support Team Performance Assessment
- The Accountability Coach Podcast
In this episode we talk with Kevin Palmieri, founder and co-host of Next Level University a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 1000 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 125 countries.
During our time together we discuss ways leaders can grow by concentrating on self-improvement:
- How to gain true clarity on who you are and where you want to go, regardless of you level of success in the past.
- The most common errors leaders make when they setting self-improvement goals.
- What commitment looks like when it comes to improving yourself and being a leader.
- How to maintain a good level of confidence and not succumb to fears like imposter syndrome.
- Finding a healthy balance between work and personal life.
For more from Kevin, check out his podcast.
In this episode we talk with returning guest on the podcast, Roy Osing, author of "Be Different or Be Dead" to go deeper into how to differentiate yourself and your organization through the use of an ONLY statement
During our discussion we talk about:
- what an ONLY statement is
- how to go about creating one (along with some real life examples)
- pitfalls to avoid
If anyone is interested in more from Roy, visit his website or send him an email (roy.osing@gmail.com).
In this episode we talk with Dustin Starling, a strategic human capital consultant, about ways to engage your workforce as we move out of the pandemic.
During our time together we discuss:
- Trends around working remotely vs. returning to a company location each day.
- How to approach getting your workforce "back to the office".
- Legal implications to be aware of if mandating people to return to the office or central location each day.
- Recommendations on how to engage your workforce so they want to collaborate with coworkers in person
- Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for positions that can work remotely vs. positions that need to come to a location every day or regularly.
- Onboarding tips for remote workers.
- The future of human capital challenges.
For more from Dustin, reach out to him on LinkedIN.
In this episode we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of Master Talk, about how to become a better communicator and presenter so when you get the chance to be in front of senior leadership, the board of directors, or any group, you are successful.
During our time together we discuss:
- Why so many people struggle with public speaking.
- How to plan and prepare for an executive level presentation (in-person and remote delivery too)
- Best practices for group presentations
- Three ways to improve your communication and presentation skills that you can do every day in just a few minutes, that will make you a top 1% communicator in your industry.
For more tips and advice from Brednen, signup for one of his free training sessions.
In this episode Candice Gottlieb-Clark, author of the bestselling leadership book titled Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap shares ways leaders can work through conflict when it arises and even head it off before it occurs.
During our time together we discuss:
- Three pillars of success for leaders
- How conflict can sometimes manifest itself without a leader knowing and grow to a boiling point
- How you can turn an arguments into productive conversations
- Moving forward after a bad interaction with someone you need to work with regularly
Please visit Candice's website to signup for her newsletter, gain access to two free chapters of her book and other helpful information and advice.
In this episode we sit down with Michael McRay, award-winning writer, storytelling and conflict consultant, trainer, and leadership coach, to explore how leaders can effectively harness the power of storytelling.
During our discussion, we talk about:
- the importance of being a good storyteller when you are a leader
- why stories matter
- common mistakes people make when crafting and telling stories
- how to use stories to impact change efforts
- using stories to keep conflict productive and healthy
If you are interested in more from Michael, please visit michaelmcray.com/free for two free resources.
- The four most common mistakes leaders make when telling stories.
- The most common traps we fall into when dealing with conflict
In this episode we talk with Dr. William Attaway, author of "CATALYTIC LEADERSHIP: 12 Keys To Becoming An Intentional Leader Who Makes A Difference" about ways you can create value as a leader by inspiring and inciting change, and leading intentionally.
During our discussion we talk about:
- the myth that experience alone makes you better
- how to effectively evaluate your experience so you can grow as a leader
- the importance of having a personal leadership growth plan
- how to coach and lead intentionally
To obtain a free copy of Dr. Attaway's book visit https://www.catalyticleadershipbook.com/
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In this episode we talk with Roy Osing, author of "Be Different or Be Dead" about practical ways to differentiate your organization and lead your teams to higher levels of success.
During our discussion we talk about:
- four key principles of audacious leadership
- an ingenious way to differentiate your organization
- how long you should spend creating a strategic plan
- the importance of Servant Leadership and taking care of your customers
If anyone is interested in more from Roy, visit his website or send him an email (roy.osing@gmail.com).
In this episode we talk with Daniel Alfon, author of "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success". Daniel opened his LinkedIn account in early 2004 and has since helped thousands of entrepreneurs and consultants grow their business.
During our discussion we talk about:
- connection strategies to get real-life introductions
- common mistakes people make when trying to use LinkedIN to make connections
- the pros and cons of cultivating a large network vs. a network of people you actually know
- the difference between your personal LinkedIN profile and company page and how to leverage both effectively
- selecting the right metrics to follow
- how often you should be posting to LinkedIN
If anyone is interested in more from Daniel, check out this free link for our listeners on how to double your sales with strong connections (a $68 value). You can also access a free download on how to create a LinkedIN Profile Headline that Sells here.
Note: At the 8:10 mark of this episode, we talk about replying to incoming invitations. LinkedIN has just removed this feature. For more information on how to respond to invitations, view this short video.
In this episode we talk with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG financial advisors, and host of the podcast Don’t Retire….Graduate about not only the importance of achieving financial freedom but advancing into retirement seamlessly.
During our discussion we talk about:
- the concept of graduating instead of retreating into retirement
- how to think about and plan for your transition to retirement
- what to do in the different stages of your life/career to prepare for graduating into retirement
- what to do if you are a little behind in planning for your retirement
- the role of the leader when it comes to helping those around you prepare for retirement
If you are interested in more from Eric, visit brotmanmedia.com
In this episode we talk with Pete Mohr, life-long multipreneur and business coachabout ways entrepreneurs and business leaders can eliminate the frustrations and chaos that challenge many people.
During our discussion we talk about:
- making time to work on your business not in your business
- the difference between "management" and "leadership" decisions
- using the five "Ps" of Business (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit!)
- the importance of aligning your workforce and communicating your vision and mission
- creating systems that save time, stress, energy, and money
- leveraging the "Wheel of Momentum" to turn your business into one that essentially runs itself, freeing you from having to be "the hero leader"
If you are interested in more from Pete, visit simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
In this episode we talk with Prantik Mazumdar about recruiting, hiring, and retaining people for digital roles in your organization. We also talk about ways to effectively to lead in an increasingly digital world.
In this episode we talk with Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, about the essential skills for success that nobody taught you, why this phenomenon exists, and what you can do to bridge the skills gap for yourself and others around you.
During our discussion we talk about:
- what skills aren't taught in most schools and why
- who's responsibility it is to develop these skills
- the benefit to leaders and their organizations in helping people develop these skills
- the benefits of peer learning in helping people develop new skills
In this episode, we look back at the history of New Year's Resolutions and provide some tips to help you craft, share, and achieve what you want in 2022!
In this episode we talk with Gordon Van Wechel, founder of The Alchemy Consulting Group, about ways you can communicate the value your organization brings to customers. During our time together, we discuss:
- The core marketing challenge all business face
- The value of online and offline marketing
- Establishing and maintaining your online presence
- The importance of having a properly built web page
- Things to consider when investing in Search Engine Optimization
- Determining your organization’s investment in marketing and tracking return on investment
As a special bonus, Gordon is also offering a free digital download of his best selling book Core 5® Marketing to our listeners. Please use the following link to access: https://bit.ly/LEEP-BookOffer. Enjoy!
In this episode, I talk with Bruno Pesec co-founder of the Norwegian Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, about ways leaders can innovate profitably in their organization.
After taking a moment to clarify what innovation is we discuss,
- .Why organizations fail to achieve returns on their investments in innovation
- The three things you can do to minimize the fear and risk of taking on a new innovation initiative
- How to properly measure innovation efforts of your workforce
- The role of the leader when it comes to innovation in your organization
For more from Bruno Pesec, please visit https://www.pesec.no/
In this episode, I talk with Kyle Sullivan, lifelong learner, mindset coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Unleash the Champ, about ways to build trust and empower your team.
In addition to providing his advice on building trust, Kyle shares
- .The 7 words you can use to demonstrate you trust your people
- The 2 words you can use when your team members ask you what they should do to solve a problem or challenge
- How great leaders approach difficult conversations
- How to navigate a difficult conversation that isn't going well
- How people and organizations can break free of their hesitation to embark on their "championship run".
In this episode, I talk with Anwar Jumabhoy, a keynote speaker, facilitator, coach and co-author of 9 Entrepreneurisms: Management Practice for a VUCA World.
Everyone has natural entrepreneurial spirit within them and yet we sometimes feel like we have to check that spirit at the door of our organizations since they aren't a startup. During our time together we talk about how leaders can harness the power of entrepreneurial spirit to meet the challenges of the (VUCA) Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous world we live in, and make your organization a great place to work.
In this episode, I sit down with Charlotte Crabtree, professional and corporate coach to discuss how leaders can build confidence and self-belief.
During our discussion we talk about:
- Why self-doubt and feelings of insecurity come into our minds.
- How to combat imposter syndrome and manage emotions at work.
- Taking control of your days and positioning yourself to level up.
- The advantages and disadvantages of moving to a new organization.
- Tips for achieving success in your career and personal life.
As a special bonus, click here to get a copy of Charlotte's 5 original confidence hacks to help you feel your best at work.
In this episode, we talk with Paul Glover, the No B. S. Workplace Performance Coach and author of Workquake: Making the seismic shift to a knowledge economy.
During our discussion we talk about:
- The Great Resignation and how to combat it.
- The importance of Emotional Intelligence and how leaders need help identifying their blind spots that can derail their career.
- The power of storytelling when attempting to make an emotional connection with your audience
- Implementing Self-Directed teams to engage your workforce and get more done.
In this episode, we talk with Dave Coffaro, author of Leading From Zero: Seven Essential Elements of Earning Relevance about the importance of starting every day with the mindset of having no customers and needing to earn each one continuously.
During our discussion we talk about:
- why relevance matters.
- how everyone in your organization has a role to play in earning relevance each and every day.
- advice for measuring how relevant your organization is to its customers.
- common mistakes to avoid when seeking to earn relevance supported by real life examples of companies that didn't earn relevance each day.
In this episode, we talk with Emily Sander, author of a new book titled Hacking Executive Leadership: Go from insecure, indecisive, and overloaded to confident, influential, and effective.
Emily specializes in helping leaders get out of firefighting mode, drive their life and career progressions, and be a model of self-improvement for others around them
During our time together we talk about:
- How leaders can differentiate themselves.
- Communicating effectively with others.
- Understanding failure loops and how they can help propel you on your leadership journey.
- Building confidence when making hiring decisions.
In this episode, we talk with Raven M. Harris, founder of Activate the Dream, an organization focused on helping leaders create a life that is in alignment with their dreams, vision, and goals.
During our time together we talk about:
- What it's like to be a C-Level executive.
- How to lead authentically and intentionally (especially during times of extreme crisis).
- Finding the courage to make career transitions.
- How to pursue work, life harmony and also understand what "season" you are in.
In this episode, we talk with Caterina Kostoula, founder of The Leaderpath, about ways to conduct better meetings and eliminate unnecessary meetings in your organization to free up time for everyone to get things done.
During our discussion we talk about:
- Research that show most leaders rate the quality of their meetings much higher than their participants do .
- How to properly plan your meeting using the four "D"s framework.
- The different roles within a meeting and who should assume those roles.
- How to start a meeting in a way that engages everyone.
- How to quickly drive out unnecessary meetings in your organization.
In this episode we talk with Storm Cunningham, the world's thought leader on community revitalization and natural resource restoration. about how business leaders can revitalize and restore the communities and economies where we live and work. During our time together we discuss:
- The size and scope of the global restoration economy.
- How leaders of organizations can serve the community they operate in while also meeting the needs of their shareholders.
- The importance of strategy and good change management practices when taking on a revitalization project or initiative.
For more information, visit the Reconomics Institute website.
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Tyler Foley, a published author, keynote speaker, speaker trainer, and international business advisor who helps his clients share their message with confidence
During our discussion we:
- Dispel the myth that people are afraid of public speaking.
- Talk about techniques to overcome sudden onset stage fright and losing your place when you are presenting.
- Discuss the difference between in-person presentations and zoom presentations and what it means for your presentation.
- Review best practices for preparing to deliver a presentation, including how to re-engage your audience if you see you are losing them.
After listening, check out this free download from Tyler with "5 Insider Secrets" to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively & Win Your Audience. Enjoy!
In this episode, we sit down with Thom Keehan, Founder and Managing Partner of Enterprise Kaizen to talk about solving big problems in your organization. During our discussion we address:
- How to get started when you first identify a problem or are handed one to solve.
- Decision making process guidelines to follow.
- The benefits and potential pitfalls of using tools and methodologies to help you.
- How to recognize when you have arrived at your solution.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business shares some advice about how to respond when someone on your team makes a big mistake.
In this episode, Annette Adams, Chief Human Resources Office at MGIC and Wendy Kamerling , Principle at Bridges Consulting discuss the complexity of bringing your workforce back to the workplace safely and equitably as social distance guidelines are eased.
In this episode, Jeff Turmel, Director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, shares an explanation of supply chain resiliency and offers some thought and advice to supply chain leaders as well as consumers about how to sense what is occurring, analyze so you can determine the best actions to take, and then adapt for the future.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business explains the power of After Action Reviews and how they can be used to foster stronger trust among team members, higher levels of motivation and better overall communication and performance.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business explains how invention is different from innovation, and how you as a leader can spark more innovation in your organization.
In this episode, Adam Wickersham, Director of the Lubar Executive MBA shares six techniques to create and deliver powerful stories that gain the attention of their audience and create a connection to their message.
Employee's perceptions of your organization are critical in activating their motivation. In this episode, Dr. Jim Bohn, author of If your water cooler could talk: Organizational Engagement: Getting Beyond Employee Engagement talks about six major elements of what makes your organization tick and how his research is being put to use around the globe.
Employee's perceptions of your organization are critical in activating their motivation. In this episode, Dr. Jim Bohn, author of If your water cooler could talk: Organizational Engagement: Getting Beyond Employee Engagement talks about six major elements of what makes your organization tick. Ever wonder what your employees think of your organization? Do they believe your organization can accomplish the strategies you develop? Employee's perceptions of your organization are critical in activating their motivation.
In the final episode of our series on the Key Performance Indicators of Manager Value, Dave Boyer, former CEO, business owner, and chairmen of a hospital proves that improving quality KPIs adds to margins in a big way. His examples cover multiple lenses (manufacturing and healthcare) and he leaves us with three key takeaways:
· Do you really know your processes?
· Smart managers use cascading KPIs.
· Sometimes incremental changes just won’t cut it
In part 4 of our series on the Key Performance Indicators of Manager Value, Emilie Poehlmann, HR Manager of OwnersEdge, talks about how to reduce turnover by 2/3 by giving each employee a magic wand to change one thing. Additional key takeaways from our conversation include:
1. Do the math: Loss of time is the biggest cost, 400% of the direct costs of rehiring.
2. You have to actually care: Refining hiring, onboarding and mentoring processes reduced turnover by 2/3rds
3. Culture is everything. Give employees ownership by talking to everyone individually. Listen to what they’d change!
In part 3 of our series on the Key Performance Indicators of Manager Value, Tim Stewart from the DeWitt Law Firm shares how it’s possible to double its volume and boost margins by redefining productivity metrics.
Hear Tim talk about these big ideas to drive success in this episode:
· Run customer assessments, so each customer gets exactly what they want
· The drive to work efficiently is innate: getting productivity right is a huge motivator
· Thinking hard about efficiency lets you scale up with better margins
#productivity#metrics#management#customerfocus #growth #LubarExecPrograms
Our latest episode is the second of a five-part series on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of manager value. We discuss Customer Satisfaction with Susan Dineen of ACS. Susan proves that improving this KPI correlates directly to improving the Income Statement.
The cost of winning new business is often 10x that for renewals, so a team approach to Customer Satisfaction that covers the points below pays off in higher sales and lower selling costs:
1. High customer satisfaction (e.g., >4 in a 1-5 scale) was proven to help close renewal business
2. Sharing KPI data with every department creates a culture of customer satisfaction
3. Even a poor rating has high value as it can open a conversation to transform a customer relationship
This episode is part one in a five part series on the five Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Manager Value. hosted by Mike Markiewcz (Director of Executive Programs at the Lubar School of Business) and Derrick Van Mell (founder of the Center for Management Terms and Practices).
The first KPI we cover is Sales Growth and we interview Kevin Hickman, Senior Client Executive with Nexus Solutions, based in Madison, WI share thoughts about the importance of KPIs and real life examples of how they can help an organization.
Mental endurance is the key to dealing with all of the challenging situations and problems we face. Hear Major General Vikram Dev Dogra, one of India’s most decorated and respected Army Generals and motivational speaker, share how mental endurance has helped him work through challenging situations along with tips and techniques to develop and enhance your own mental endurance so you are prepared for any challenge that presents itself. #mentalendurance #resilience #emotionalintelligence #leadership #LubarExecPrograms.
This episode is a replay of a recent event hosted by Lubar Executive Education on Optimizing Your Sales Pipeline During COVID-19.
As the coronavirus crisis continues to create unprecedented uncertainty, it’s critical that companies figure out how to protect and increase revenues—not default to just containing or cutting costs. Sales teams must be especially careful about how they come across in the current climate. Nobody wants to be perceived as attempting to profit from this crisis, but you still need to sell and prevent your pipeline from falling apart. Hear leaders from across the US discuss techniques to help you refresh sales pipeline amid the pandemic.
Moderator:
Dave Wallace – Founder, BayRidge Consulting Group
Panelists:
Brad Kyle (EMBA ’19), Manager, Account Delivery at Emerson
Joe Ruff, Sales Manager, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Doug Odell (EMBA ’14), Vice President, Sales and Commercialization,Bemis Manufacturing Company
Chris Luecke, OEM Account Manager, Rockwell Manufacturing
Bill Snow, Sales Coach, Sales Progression, LLC
This episode is a replay of a recent event hosted by Lubar Executive Education on managing a remote workforce.
Being proficient at managing remote employees requires a mental leap, especially for traditionally-minded managers. Managing remote workers takes a new skill set, and employees may feel out of sorts in the beginning, as they adjust to significant shifts in their days.
Hear a panel of experts discuss best practices to employ so you can manage your remote workforce successfully.
Moderator:
Oliver Degnan, (EMBA ’19), Founder & CEO of MoreTalent
Panelists:
Dr. Bill Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer, MoreTalent
Tim Schaefer, Chief Digital Officer, National Guardian
In this episode, Derrick Van Mell from the Center for Management Terms and Practices and discusses the topic of managerial power. We cover what happens when power is used incorrectly and offer a framework and examples of how power can be used for maximum impact.
In this episode, Neal Sample, Chief Information Officer at Northwestern Mutual shares his thoughts on the latest trends for emerging technologies, benefits of investing in emerging technologies, and how to get started pursuing these for your organization.
In this episode, Dave Wallace, Amazon #1 bestselling author and founder, owner, and Chief Status Quo Prosecutor of Bay Ridge Consulting Group shares his thoughts on how to make the most of the referrals you get from clients.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, discusses whether or not productivity levels of remote working seen early on during COVID-19 can be sustained for the long term.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business provides some research and tips on how to prevent employee burnout as working from home continues due to COVID-19.
Recent events have hammered home how important contingency planning is to protecting your core business from disruptions large or small. In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director, Executive Programs is joined by Karen Hung, Founder and CEO of Silver Rock Consulting, to discuss a new four-session series available called the Contingency Navigator that will walk you through a detailed and thoughtful planning process to ensure preparedness and continuity in your business.
In this episode, Adam Wickersham, Director of the Executive MBA program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business takes a look at leaders from history and provides some lessons about what makes a successful leader and can bring about failure.
In this episode, Dick Marcus, Professor of Corporate Economics and Finance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides an introduction to Behavioral Economics and explains why people sometimes make poor financial decisions. #decisionmaking #leadership #management #LubarExecPrograms
In this episode, Mark Settle, a seven time CIO, two time author, three time CIO 100 award winner, and friend of the Lubar School of Business shares some steps that IT leaders should be taking to prepare their teams for the next phase COVID-19.
In this episode, we use COVID-19 data to highlight why data models are mostly inaccurate, why that’s ok, and how you as a leader can make good decisions with the data models in your business. Our featured speaker is Tim Rutherford, business consultant and adjunct faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Sheldon B. Lubar school of business.
In this episode, Dave Wallace, Amazon #1 bestselling author and founder, owner, and Chief Status Quo Prosecutor of Bay Ridge Consulting Group discusses how efforts to land new customers can potentially impede your ability to keep existing customers.
In this episode, Jane Dolan, Founder of Jedi Consulting and adjunct faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business talks about what employees are looking for from their managers to be productive and how managers can leverage their emotional intelligence to lead.
In this episode hear Adam Wickersham, Director of the Executive MBA Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Sheldon B. Lubar School of business make a call to action for ethical behavior and decision making by business leaders not only now during COVID-19 but always regardless of the situation.
In this episode, listen to Brian Thompson, Director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and President of the UWM Research Foundation, share a key element of the lean launch approach that provides useful insights for any organization exploring an idea in the marketplace or managing transformation inside the organization.
In this episode, Annette Adams, Sr. Vice President, HR - Center of Expertise at Kohl's talks about using your personal "grit" to help lead yourself and others through challenges.
In this episode, Adam Wickersham, Director of Executive MBA Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, talks about building and leading teams through the lens of the NFL Draft.
In this episode, Dave Wallace, Amazon #1 bestselling author and founder, owner, and Chief Status Quo Prosecutor of Bay Ridge Consulting Group shares the three things you and your sales force should be focusing on to provide value to customers.
In this episode, Allan Klotsche, President of National Business Furniture and Executive-In-Residence at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, shares a simple and effective roadmap for small business owners to use when managing through a crisis situation.
In this episode, Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, shares thoughts and examples of how leaders can maintain personal wellness so they can effectively manage themselves, their teams, and their organizations during good times and challenging ones.
Silo and Matrix organizations can cause problems to your bottom line. Listen in to see how they can actually work to your benefit.
In this episode, Jeff Turmel, Director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, shares an explanation of the Bullwhip Effect as it relates to challenges we are experiencing with grocery shopping during COVID-19.
In this episode, hear Allan J. Klotsche, CEO of National Business Furniture and Executive-In-Residence and the UW-Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, share his thoughts on leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, and share ideas for you to put into practice immediately to help you, your team, and your business navigate this time of uncertainty.
In Spring, we spend a lot of time in the garden. Have you spent that same amount of time "gardening" your employees? Gardening and leadership have many similarities. This podcast discusses both.
In this episode, learn an easy way to foster innovation in your organization from Mike Markiewicz, Director of Executive Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business.