Leading with Alex & Ari: Recent Episodes
Alex & Ari
Lessons in leadership, business, and professional growth.
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss why an open-door policy doesn't work, and how we can improve engagement with an open-mind policy.
3 Golden Highlights:- Open-door isn't good enough.
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Take action with an open-mind policy.
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Reflect on results and repeat.
Connect with us!
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss how you can achieve excellence in customer service, using their experiences working with mega companies.
3 Golden Highlights:- Gather feedback.
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Demonstrate empathy.
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Practice established values.
Connect with us!
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss what some strategies to focus on while RECEIVING the most effective feedback.
3 Golden Highlights:- Be aware of non-verbal signals.
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Focus on the solutions.
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Ask questions.
Connect with us!
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss what some strategies to focus on while GIVING the most effective feedback.
3 Golden Highlights:- Be clear and direct.
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Make it two-way.
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Ask questions.
Connect with us!
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss what white glove leadership means to them, and how we can focus on VIP behaviors.
3 Golden Highlights:
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Ask questions about the need.
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Seek a holistic perspective.
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Practice empathy.
Connect with us!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
Twitter @alexgaskins
Instagram @leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss why we should be aware of lids on performance, and how to prevent them.
3 Golden Highlights:
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Lid of Fear.
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Lid of Distraction.
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Lid of Overwhelm.
Connect with us!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
@alexgaskins
@leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss defining moments in their careers, which gave perspective to building an empowering culture.
3 Golden Highlights:
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Give the why.
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Build transparency.
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Establish trust in risk.
Connect with us!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgaskins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari
@alexgaskins
@leadwithalex
Email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss the importance of Inclusion within Training and Development. You will learn WHY inclusion always win, how to build an inclusive training and development team, and the importance of allowing everyone a seat at the table.
Please provide any feedback, and email us at leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
On this episode, Ari interviews Alex about why leadership is not development.
Two easily digestible nuggets:
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Recognize that you may have a deeper impact on the development of people than you are aware of.
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Take advantage of training opportunity to invest in development of people.
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Alex and Ari discuss why it is so important for leaders to be a slave to learning, and how we can foster a personal culture of life-long learning. Please provide any feedback, and email us at leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Alex and Ari discuss how leadership is never ALWAYS perfect, and we need to approach our leadership behaviors with a human element. They will talk about three main focuses in this episode:
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Accountability for support.
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Journaling for reflection.
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Own and overcome mistakes.
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leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Ari Friedman and here is a little bout myself.
Please connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedman-ari/
Email: friedman.ari@outlook.com
Podcast email: leadingwithalexandari@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Alex Gaskins, and here is a little about myself...
Find me on
LinkedIn: /in/alexgaskins
Instagram: @leadwithalex
Facebook: /leadwithalex
or email me at leadwithalex@gmail.com
In this episode we dive into key factors to leading in 2021!
Key Terms are pivot, flex, and communication.
Alex interviews Ari regarding recent events of civil unrest at the United States Capitol. We will be discussing three hot button questions for leaders to gain guidance and perspective , regarding where they fit on these issues.
Questions we cover:
Should leaders get involved, when demographics turns political at work?
How should organizations establish policies/expectations that foster a culture of equity?
What is the leader's responsibility when addressing actions of civil unrest or incitement speech?
Brene Brown's website for reference - https://brenebrown.com/
Alex and Ari discuss how their background has challenged their definition of leadership over the years, and some of the most important factors to becoming an effective leader.