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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, talks with Bill Coughlin, Director of the Lippert Academy for Leadership, and Jason Lippert, President and CEO at Lippert. Jason shares why his focus has always been on helping individuals grow personally and professionally through leadership and culture development. He talks about the need to drive continuous improvement, make sure people feel valued, and how serving your community is a powerful way to create change as a business.

Quotes

“An amazing part of the journey that we are on at Lippert with culture and philanthropy is serving our community. If we just inspire a handful of businesses to get involved with their communities and serve, it can change communities, and if communities change we can change the world. The world needs change.” - Jason Lippert [33:57]

“Providing the leadership and the resources to help people take their next steps forward personally and professionally, people walk away better. The data is there and it shows that people respond to a coaching environment and they feel satisfied in the work they do.” -Edgar Cabello [07:38]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:45] Intro
• [02:58] Pioneering leadership programs
• [08:17] Why leadership development is important to Jason
• [17:28] Bill’s perspective on thinking positively
• [22:46] Taking time to listen
• [26:34] Highlights over the past two years at Lippert
• [33:14] Serving and building relationships
• [37:00] How culture happens
• [39:25] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, Leadership Development Director, talks with Bill Coughlin, Director of the Lippert Academy for Leadership, and Adam Kronk, Chief Culture & Leadership Development Officer at Lippert. Adam shares his personal journey and passion for helping others form character and develop integrity. They discuss how performance in the workplace follows when you invest in people and give them a sense of purpose and dignity.

Quotes

“People want to do the right thing at their core. It is important to figure out how to hire for it, select on character, and foster integrity when there could be competing incentives.” - Adam Kronk [11:23]

“The more we genuinely care for people and invest in their lives with the right resources, performance seems to follow that. Performance seems to get better the more we extend ourselves in those ways.” -Edgar Cabello [30:00]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:45] Intro
• [06:39] Adam’s professional journey
• [16:26] Leadership and core values
• [22:58] Speed and culture
• [29:31] Bringing your whole self to the table
• [33:08] Purpose and dignity
• [34:02] Adam’s family
• [37:15] Adam’s book recommendations
• [40:36] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, talks with Bill Coughlin, Director of the Lippert Academy for Leadership, and Matt Jerlecki, Training Manager at Lippert. Matt discusses the importance of working closely with operations teams and investing in individuals to create confident team members. He talks about his desire to change learning environments and experiences for workers so that organizations can be successful.

Quotes

“Anyone who is not as confident in what they are doing is never going to be as successful as they can be. They may be able to do it well enough to get by, but the more confident they can be the more successful they can be. They can start looking around for opportunities and advantages.” - Matt Jerlecki [07:30]

“That is part of the cultural transformation. Giving people marketable skills, whether it be at Lippert or the next thing they are doing so they can carve a path for themselves and their families.” -Edgar Cabello [17:26]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:45] Intro
• [02:09] Matt’s professional journey
• [05:11] Hard-charging
• [06:10] Working closely with operations
• [08:38] Building confident team members
• [12:10] Tapping into federal and state funding to train team members
• [15:45] Adult education
• [20:12] Prioritizing well as a leader
• [24:41] End-of-year corporate goals
• [28:34] Matt’s passion for learning
• [32:44] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Rhoda Schnitzer, a Leadership & Culture Development Director at Lippert based in Europe. Rhoda shares stories from her own development as a leader and valuable lessons that shaped her passion to lead others well. Rhoda and Edgar discuss how to raise people up in confidence and release them to do their job well.

Rhoda also talks about being authentic as a leader, being an example and winning the trust of people is key.

Quotes

“Changing culture requires patience and it requires diligence.” -Edgar Cabello [16:15]

“Everything starts with a good leader. If you don’t have good leaders. You can forget about your core values and mission statement. If your leadership is bad you lose people.” -Rhoda Schnitzer [03:19]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:50] Intro
• [03:00] Rhoda’s journey
• [05:00] Leading with a loose grip
• [07:25] Lippert in Europe
• [10:22] Being authentic as a leader
• [12:20] Removing toxic leadership
• [16:32] Rhoda’s future goals at Lippert
• [20:15] Changing culture
• [20:54] Rhoda’s last thoughts
• [21:50] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Bill Coughlin, Director of Leadership Development at Lippert. Bill shares his vast professional journey and stories about mentors and life experiences that influenced his passion for leading others. Edgar and Bill discuss the importance of knowing your purpose as organization and as a professional.

Bill also talks about the value of professional coaching and how accountability is necessary for growth and attaining your personal and professional goals.

Quotes

“We all need a coach. Someone who is pouring into us. Feeding us. Challenging us. Adding accountability layers to our life.” -Edgar Cabello [08:14]

“If you don’t continue to grow and develop yourself it is difficult to bring that to someone else, as a leader.” -Bill Coughlin [07:19]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:50] Intro
• [02:00] Bill’s professional journey
• [03:55] Mentorship
• [06:37] Professional coaching
• [12:30] Growth at Lippert
• [15:10] Why a hunger to learn is necessary as a leader
• [20:26] Knowing your journey so you can help others
• [24:30] Growing fast and scaling vision as a company
• [28:23] Sharing ideas and solutions
• [34:51] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, shares excerpts from the Summit Leadership Conference. You will hear from Garry Ridge, outgoing CEO of the WD40 company. Garry shares his professional journey and many of the lessons he has learned in the past 25 years. He talks about the importance of creating belonging within your company and the humility that is required to lead others.

Edgar also shares an excerpt featuring Michelle Shone, Director of Channel Solutions with the Ken Blanchard group. She discusses the importance of being present in your work every day and talks about her passion for helping people understand how they can grow with the right tools and skills. She shares many of the lessons she has learned working with Ken Blanchard over the years, including the importance of building trust in the workplace.

Quotes

“I just want to be a part of people taking their next steps forward. That is how I express care. But there is an execution piece. We want to see growth but we also need solutions.” -Edgar Cabello [22:31]

“We can change the world by creating work cultures where people go home happy.” -Garry Ridge [10:58]

“There are four parts to building trust. - Are you able? - Are you believable? - Are you connected? - Are you dependable?” -Nicole Shone [26:47]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:15] Intro
• [02:35] Garry’s professional journey
• [08:25] Mentorship and humility
• [11:56] People are escaping toxic cultures
• [16:24] Nicole Shone
• [21:35] The right tools to help people grow
• [26:34] Building trust in the workplace
• [30:31] The value of Ken Blanchard
• [35:40] Where do you find innate joy?
• [40:21] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Nicole Sult, Vice President of Customer Experience at Lippert. Nicole discusses the value of building trust within your team as a leader and how holding individuals accountable can generate confidence. She shares stories about the leaders that took a chance on her and how they have impacted her life over the years.

Nicole also talks about the leadership keys that have been influential in her career: listening to your team and asking them good questions, practicing vulnerability, and the importance of investing in yourself as a leader.

Quotes

“When a leader helps me recognize what I am good at and then, on a higher level, turns me loose to do the thing I feel called to do, that is hugely empowering.” - Edgar Cabello [19:20]

“In leadership we have to allow people the chance to try and fail, and try and succeed. We need to give them a safe space to do that.” - Nicole Sult [08:23]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:15] Intro
• [03:17] Nicole on the value of listening
• [07:30] “Trust but Verify”
• [12:33] Productive team check-ins
• [18:07] Discovering a person’s skill set
• [25:22] Nicole’s mentors over the years
• [31:45] Identifying someone’s passion
• [35:25] Stopping to celebrate
• [41:42] What’s next for CX
• [45:56] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Cortni Armstrong, Founder of The Flipping Nomad, a custom upfitting company that turns RVs into dream homes on wheels. Cortni shares what led her to the RV life and how she created the concept behind The Flipping Nomad.

Cortni also talks about the freedom she has experienced living a more minimalist lifestyle, her passion for helping people create their dream RV, and the healing nature of her entrepreneurial journey thus far.

Quotes

“From a business angle, you identified a good product and then you saw it forward. It opens up opportunity. Outthinking the challenges is a strength” - Edgar Cabello [25:32]

“I have had some of the best experiences and opportunities come out of committing and then figuring it out.” - Cortni Armstrong [34:09]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:05] Cortni’s story
• [05:56] RV customization
• [06:52] The Flipping Nomad origin story
• [13:31] The Minimalist movement
• [23:25] Growing the business
• [31:14] Renovations
• [34:40] Valuable lessons Cortni has learned
• [35:07] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Tom Laymon and his sons, Austin and Jared. The Laymon family all work at Lippert’s distribution center and hold leadership positions within the company. Tom shares the personal and professional growth he has experienced while at Lippert. Austin and Jared talk about what they have learned from leadership development at Lippert and how it has shaped them as young men.

The Laymons also discuss how the core values of Lippert have affected their lives beyond work, improving their relationships and overall outlook on life.

Quotes

“It is amazing how small gestures and expressions of interest and intrigue in the lives of the people you work with, can open up relationship avenues. It takes work to put yourself out there.” - Edgar Cabello [20:28]

“This has really made a difference in my home life and my personal life. If I would have found this job at Lippert back when the kids were young, I wouldn’t have been such a mean coach. This teaches you how to coach positively.” - Tom Laymon [41:04]

“I always try to find my team’s “Why”. It is not about “What are you doing right now?” It’s more so, “Hey, how are you doing and what is going on in your life?” - Austin Laymon [20:05]

“We want people to leave Lippert in the right head space and with a positive attitude. We want them to go home to their families the same way they came in.” - Jared Laymon [17:04]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:30] The Laymon family story
• [05:30] Tom’s background
• [08:35] Core values at work and home
• [15:35] Lessons on leadership
• [18:44] Being a young leader
• [29:50] Leadership development
• [33:15] Understanding the business side of things
• [40:50] Final reflections
• [41:52] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with John Ravenscroft, Outbound Operations Manager at Lippert. John shares his journey from hospitality and tourism management to leading and managing warehouse teams. He talks about how impactful the leadership training program at Lippert was to him and how it began to transform him personally.

John also talks about healthy conflict skills, self-awareness, and intentionality that he has learned as a leader along the way.

Quotes

“I took the Enneagram personality test. I got to see how I react to other people. It really helped me understand how I deal with other people and handle people. It became a point of self awareness.” - John Ravenscroft [19:43]

“We have transformed leaders that are leading people into more transformation. We are either gonna be miserable when we go home or we are gonna go home and add life to our family. ” - Edgar Cabello [30:46]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:30] John’s story
• [04:53] Addiction and depression
• [08:07] Finding Lippert
• [15:15] Transformation and growth as a manager
• [19:02] The enneagram as a tool
• [21:25] Goal setting
• [27:13] Transformation and discovering potential
• [29:20] Work and personal life balance
• [31:45] Outro

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Cory and Jessie Nickerson, founders of Find Our Someday. In 2017, the Nickersons sold their home and most of their belongings to live life on the road in an RV.

Cory and Jessie share stories from their journey so far, how they are building community while traveling and their experiences volunteering as a family with Lippert Cares.

Quotes

“I think intentionality across the board with this lifestyle is a really great point. We are living very small so you have to be very intentional… we are being very intentional about the time we spend with each other. We are also being super intentional about the time we are spending with our children.” - Jessie Nickerson [08:59]

“You have to get out there and you have to put yourself out there. That is when the opportunities come and when experiences happen. ” - Cory Nickerson [18:39]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:10] Cory and Jessie’s story
• [06:08] Finding community on the road
• [08:37] Intentionality
• [12:06] Big dots and little dots
• [13:29] Lippert Cares and giving back to the community
• [18:18] Get on the road and opportunity will come
• [19:10] Finding your someday
• [20:20] Outro

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Finding Our Someday

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Andy and Leti Rossi. The Rossis moved to the U.S from Argentina in 2002 and decided to pursue their dreams. They discuss how they decided to sell their home and live life on the road in an RV, with their two children.

Andy and Leti share their passion for the Hispanic community and the RV lifestyle while sharing why they believe risks are worth taking.

Quotes

“I don’t know if you call what we are doing revolutionary, but it is a lot of risk taking. We said let’s try to break the barrier that the RV lifestyle is just for rich, retired white people. Let’s do something about it.” - Andy Rossi [21:01]

“People understand that we are a family. We aren’t celebrities.” - Leti Rossi [13:23]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:17] Andy and Leti’s story
• [08:09] Living life as a full-time RV family
• [10:00] Sharing with a community of 100,000 followers
• [11:15] How they decided to change their lifestyle
• [15:37] Building relationships with their children
• [19:23] Working with the Hispanic community
• [24:05] Lippert and The Rossis
• [35:47] When to take risks

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Michelle and Justin Russell of the Restless Russells. Michelle and Justin share what it’s like to live full-time on the road and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. They discuss what motivated them to sell their house and purchase an RV. They also talk about how they form “speed relationships” with fellow travelers as well as become an ambassador for Lippert.

“It’s so easy to really talk about a company that we really do care about to other people, because we know they’re being taken care of. When we send people to the Lippert team, they’re being helped.” -Justin Russell [18:11]

“People always ask, ‘When are you gonna get a real house?’ And we have a real house. It’s on wheels and the environment is ever changing. So as far as when we’re gonna get a real house, when are we going to get a stick and brick house? Who knows.” -Michelle Russell [34:31]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:02] About Justin Russell
• [03:40] Why they went on the road full-time
• [06:12] What they’ve learned on the road
• [12:05] How the community has changed their lives
• [14:09] Being an ambassador with Lippert
• [22:04] Some of the projects they’re involved in
• [24:11] Parenting on the road
• [30:06] Educating her children
• [33:18] The future for the Russells

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Dominick Fultz, Safety Coordinator for Lippert Plant 58. Dominick talks about his time at Lippert and how he got into mentoring, first discussing his experience with his mentee, Kara Heckaman, and how he leads others in his current role.

“I’ve never been a part of a company that puts the people first like Lippert does, and the culture is just amazing.” -Dominick Fultz [14:10]

“My anecdotal theory about listening is that the reason it’s so effective is because most of us haven’t genuinely been listened to by others.” -Edgar Cabello [21:59]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:17] Dominick’s background in manufacturing
• [03:34] What it was like working with his dad
• [05:48] How he got into the safety mindset
• [10:51] What it was like to move into Lippert
• [15:15] Dominick’s introduction to Lippert’s mentoring program
• [19:08] Kara’s takeaways
• [20:32] Why listening is an important quality
• [24:38] How he’s leading others in his current role
• [27:55] What he sees for himself and Lippert for the future

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Jeff Colin, a Plant Manager at Lippert’s Plant 58, about many of the positive changes he has witnessed at Lippert over the years and the valuable lessons he has learned. He shares the importance of intentionality and support when setting goals and building relationships as a leader.

As a musician, Jeff talks about how music has helped him connect with his team and the community while helping him develop courage personally.

“If you go about things unintentionally, you’re not driving action and you will have trouble succeeding. Unless you are setting intentional goals and working toward something.” -Jeff Colin [06:24]

“Holding people accountable can sound like a negative thing sometimes. But, it is positive. It is really hard to reach a goal by yourself.” -Jeff Colin [17:18]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:21] Jeff’s background and history with Lippert
• [04:35] Leading people
• [06:30] Being intentional
• [11:20] The Leadership Action Plan
• [16:53] The positive side of holding each other accountable
• [20:33] The challenges of building a team
• [22:31] Connecting with people through music

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Pat Moore, one of the leaders in the Chassis Division. Pat has worked in the same division at Lippert for 20 years, so he discusses what it was like to live through the cultural transformation at the company. He also shares how he transforms to DJ Nitro outside of work.

“We went through those battles not to walk away from that, not to give the keys to somebody else. We went through those battles because we truly loved our team, loved our business of what we did, and we wanted to see it through to the next level.” -Pat Moore [21:11]

“During this time, you’re changing the entire profile for what a Lippert leader is.” -Edgar Cabello [21:46]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:09] Pat’s background and how he ended up at Lippert
• [05:52] What it’s like to be the Chassis Division
• [08:55] Lippert through the first 10 years
• [13:25] “License to Care”
• [14:51] The second 10 years at Lippert
• [19:02] How he changed the profile of a Lippert leader
• [24:34] What he does outside of work
• [29:54] Pat’s final thoughts

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with twin sisters, Ruthie Wiley and Ruby Wiley-Fields from Plant 58. Ruthie and Ruby discuss their 30 years working in manufacturing and how they ended up at Lippert. They also share how the culture at Lippert has inspired them to pay it forward to their team members.

“Coming here, it was so refreshing.” -Ruby Wiley-Fields [15:28]

“We feel when our leaders get poured into, then the work can still get done.” -Edgar Cabello [17:33]

“They care enough about me advancing at work and doing well outside of work. So that right there is something that you don’t see where they want you to do well outside of work.” -Ruthie Wiley [17:59]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:13] Meet Ruby and Ruthie
• [03:27] Where their careers have taken them
• [08:19] What brought them to Lippert
• [12:34] How they feel cared for at Lippert
• [16:02] Changes they’ve seen
• [20:37] A typical work day
• [24:53] What they see going forward
• [26:28] Final thoughts

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, Leadership Development Director, speaks with General Manager, Steve Slowke, and Isaiah Taulbee, a former football coach who made a career shift into manufacturing as an LIT at Lippert. Slowke talks about the positive changes he has witnessed within Lippert’s culture over his 19 years with the company. Taulbee shares his life-altering experience with COVID-19 and the incredible support he received from the team at Lippert, despite being new to the company and industry.

“It really is just like football. You have your guys and with your guys, you have to build those relationships and be able to have fun and still with having fun get them to believe in you and listen to you… it’s the same type of comradery, type of atmosphere. ” - Isaiah Taulbee [06:29]

“What we do in the workplace, it emanates out into our home life and into the community with the different things we are doing and we work hard at it.” -Edgar Cabello [23:27]

“It was more so keeping him motivated to get out of that hospital and keep him going because I think as athletes that is truly what we need when we are in a rough spot, you just need that motivation and encouragement from the outside.” - Steve Slowke [16:09]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:30] Steve’s backstory
• [02:31] Isaiah’s journey with Lippert
• [06:25] Building relationships
• [08:24] Isaiah’s COVID experience
• [11:11] Support for Isaiah
• [13:55] Lippert’s care for Isaiah’s family
• [18:13] Recovery
• [20:43] Steve talks about Lippert’s evolution as a company.
• [24:05] Isaiah’s future at Lippert
• [25:39] Living out of Lippert’s core values

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Bill Coughlin, Director of The Lippert Academy of Leadership, and Mike Terlep, General Manager at Forest River. Coughlin and Terlep talk about their leadership styles, how they’re improving work culture and building relationships with each other and the community.

“We all have these storms of life happening to us. But, we believe that when you come into the office we’ll check that at the door. It doesn’t happen for people that way. If you know your people, if you build those relationships, then you can see it in them when they aren’t in the game.” - Bill Coughlin [17:22]

“People are everything. It’s what it all comes down to.” - Mike Terlep [05:37]

“When you become the leader, whether it is a team of 4, of 40 or 400, you immediately become one of the most important people in their life. You do and they’re going to talk about you at dinner time and it’s up to you to control what that narrative sounds like.” -Edgar Cabello [31:55]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:40] Bill’s leadership journey
• [03:30] Mike’s leadership journey
• [08:55] “Rotate Before Eliminate”
• [12:02] Building relationships
• [15:50] Having difficult conversations
• [18:25] Core Values at Lippert
• [21:23] Vulnerability as a leader
• [25:00] Book recommendations on leadership
• [27:12] The importance of mentorship

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Rose Rowley, the Quality Lead at Plant 58. Rowley shares her journey with Lippert, starting as a bender for compartment doors at Plant 45 with a rough reputation. The evolution of her career has been furthered by her desire to restore humanity in business and to find meaning in everyday tasks.

“Everything you do should have meaning in one way or another.” -Rose Rowley [12:28]

“To show up in a better, new and improved version of yourself, I don’t think that is being inauthentic- it is taking care of yourself for the good.” -Edgar Cabello [17:52]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:02] Rose's journey
• [06:19] Stepping into a leadership role
• [12:03] Before and After Rose
• [13:24] Reading and leading by example
• [14:40] Hiring to Lippert’s culture
• [18:30] What Rose is hopeful about
• [25:09] Benefits of LSW and LAP
• [27:51] Rosie’s closing thoughts

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Darious Jackson and Nathan Polmateer from Plant 45. Darious shares his past encounters with the law and how he found mentors in prison that helped him redirect his life, which eventually led him to Lippert. Nathan, a plant manager, discusses what it’s like to work with Darious.

“He’s a big piece of the puzzle, that’s for sure.” -Nathan Polmateer [35:34]

“When you apply yourself, it’s not really as hard as I thought.” -Darious Jackson [41:46]

“You really don’t need a title to be a leader. If being a leader is indeed influence, then I think you recognized that a long time ago.” -Edgar Cabello [44:09]

What You Will Learn:

• [05:15] The discipline of reading
• [11:32] Darious’ childhood
• [14:39] His encounters with the law
• [27:25] His approach with the new facility
• [34:45] What it’s like working with Darious
• [36:02] What it’s like to work at Lippert
• [43:15] What Nathan sees for Darious
• [44:18] Darious’ last thoughts

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Kyle Magnuson, from Plant 45. Kyle shares the lessons he’s learned throughout the years as a football player, as a teacher and now as a leader at Lippert.

“It sparked something. At that moment, I was going to do whatever it took. I was going to take everything that I had known up to that point, which was invest 100% in everything you do.” -Kyle Magnuson [07:49]

“That’s what the team loves about Kyle from my understanding is just his demonstration of our core values and our leader quality and his ability to jump in with the team when needed.” -Edgar Cabello [18:44]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:14] Kyle Magnuson’s background
• [05:41] How he learned he has the potential to be great
• [08:57] What he learned from his college experience
• [11:54] What happened after he wasn’t called in the draft
• [14:03] How he got to Lippert and the axle team
• [16:56] What it’s like to be a leader on that team
• [19:47] Advice Kyle would give to younger Kyle

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Pat Doherty, a plant manager at Plant 45 and his wife, Kelly. Pat and Kelly talk about what it was like when Pat shifted from sports radio to Lippert during Kelly’s second pregnancy. They also share how Lippert’s culture has impacted them and their relationship.

“That’s when I knew immediately that this is different. This is not just talk about family, this is acting like a family.” -Pat Doherty [05:53]

“I think I said this to Pat last night that no matter what we go through, he’s my safe haven. So even if he’s not with me, he’s still my safe haven. So even if he drives me crazy or we’re fighting, which happens when you’re married, he’s still my safe haven, my favorite person.” -Kelly Doherty [11:01]

“Anything we can do to support people and stabilize the homefront, if we can do that directly, that’s great. If we do that indirectly, that’s ok too.” -Edgar Cabello [12:17]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:15] Meet Pat and Kelly
• [03:25] What the job shift was like for them
• [09:36] How it affected their marriage
• [11:23] A chat about love languages
• [19:41] How this culture impacted them

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For the season eight premiere episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Jarrod Havens, who is part of the engineering and welding team at Plant 45. Jarrod shares what motivated him to move to Indiana from California and how he ended up at Lippert. He also talks about his experience working at Lippert and how his team supported him during a time in need.

“So say I’m building something for assembly. I don’t look at them as assembly. I look at them as my customer. That’s my customer. If my customer has something wrong, then we need to fix it, you know what I mean, and they need to get the parts they need so they can get that product out the door.” -Jarrod Havens [24:14]

“Building those relationships is critically important, man. I would say that’s like the oil on the machine.” -Edgar Cabello [24:52]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:38] Meet Jarrod Havens
• [02:14] Why he left California for Indiana
• [06:40] His start at Lippert
• [08:49] What it was like at Lippert in 2013 and how it’s changed
• [12:55] Which cole value is more meaning to Jarrod
• [15:01] How his team supported him in time of need
• [20:11] Jarrod’s new role
• [23:32] Advice for team members

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On the season finale of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Jason Lippert, Lippert’s CEO. Jason reflects on 2021, sharing his insights on the importance of developing leaders, confidence and more. He defines what success is to him and what made him the most proud in this last year.

“Good listening is actually a discipline, and a lot of that has to do with not just quieting yourself, but has to do with quieting your mind and suspending judgement.” -Edgar Cabello [11:08]

“I always tell our people that the goal here isn’t to win the next quarter. It’s to develop a business that’s sustainable for 100 years.” -Jason Lippert [14:12]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:26] What’s on Jason’s mind these days
• [03:10] Why developing leaders have been important to him
• [05:44] The importance of confidence and goal-setting
• [09:24] Listening as part of the communication process
• [12:13] What Jason has learned about negotiation and acquisition
• [17:11] How Jason defines success
• [23:37] Things he’s most proud of from 2021
• [27:05?] Where he wants the academy to go

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, and Mike Brouillette, a leadership director, speak to Steve Jenkins, who is retiring as Vice President of Operations. Steve reflects on his 23 years at Lippert, sharing some of early memories and what he’s learned through his leadership roles. He shares why it’s important to get to know his teammates and how he developed a working relationship with his fellow leadership directors.

“Where do you go and under what conditions is your first directive to get to know everybody’s name? And yet, we’ve seen that work within our context here at Lippert, and I think it’s informed a great deal of growth and connection and the development of trust between our leaders and our teammates.” -Edgar Cabello [13:51]

“I’ve shifted into four different divisions while I’ve been here in two years and I hear his voice in the back of my head every time I go into a new place, ‘Get to know the people. Take a deep breath. It will be ok.’ To actually feel that teaching and that coaching, it’s been powerful for me, Steve, so I want to thank you for that.” -Mike Brouillette [14:59]

“You know, we do a lot. We built a lot of stuff. At the end of the day sometimes, I just sit there and like ‘Holy cow, we just shipped 18,000 windows today.’ It’s insane. But it’s the team that did that and I’m so proud of all of these teams.” -Steve Jenkins [31:19]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:13] Meet Steve
• [02:04] Steve’s background in education and why he left education for Lippert
• [07:08] The challenges during the transition from education to business
• [10:46] What the move was like for his family
• [11:50] Why it’s important to get to know the people
• [17:06] The working relationship between leadership directors and VPs
• [20:44] What was leadership and culture at that time
• [25:01] What Steve has seen develop between between leadership director and VP
• [30:47] A few things Steve is proud of from his time at Lippert
• [33:39] Advice Steve would give to the those at Lippert
• [37:15] Steve’s final thoughts

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, about how culture has evolved at Lippert. They discuss how the company has shaped the Cultural Playbook over the course of the year.

“‘Cause when there’s that idea of flourishing around the workplace, then it seems to be that more and more people win under those conditions.” -Edgar Cabello [08:28]

“Hey, it’s ok to struggle, ok? But we don’t need to stay there. And how we can engage in proactive and healthy behaviors to help us handle the stress and demands and keep perspective on things and to be courageous enough to reach out for social support and to know that the meaningful relationships that you’ve built are there for you when things gets difficult.” -Dr. Amber Selking [26:11]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:58] What Dr. Selking thinks about this past year
• [03:36] A macro-level framework for creating culture change
• [06:40] The idea of human flourishing
• [11:40] “Business is a force for good”
• [18:52] Highlights from 2021
• [24:52] Handling stress and mental health through the holidays
• [27:37] The message to the broader community and industry
• [31:23] Final thoughts

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development, speaks with Ann Moran, Vice President of HR Aftermarket, and Jordan Musselman, Director of Human Resources, about performance reviews and the gift of feedback. They talk about the importance of giving the right kind of feedback so it creates a space that’s safe for all team members to communicate.

“Feedback is positive and constructive.” -Kim Lisiak [11:20]

“When anybody’s documenting, it’s not all the bad things that you do. It’s the celebratory of the wins, the celebratory of the great things that you do too. So I don’t want to think by keeping notes means that it’s always punitive.” -Jordan Musselman [25:25]

“The team member also needs to prepare to be courageous and also be able to deliver some of that feedback… It’s also ok to toot your own horn, which isn’t always the easiest thing. Sometimes we don’t have the space to do that, and at that time in that annual review or at those feedback discussions, that’s a great place to also bring that up.” -Ann Moran [38:08]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:54] Meet Jordan
• [02:28] Meet Ann
• [03:35] Personal and professional relationships with feedback
• [08:02] Why feedback is important and Lippert’s approach
• [12:46] The cycle of feedback
• [17:01] Creating an environment for feedback to flow both ways
• [20:56] Formats to navigate these conversations
• [26:13] What leaders can do when things get emotional
• [29:08] Best ways to give feedback
• [34:58] You get what you tolerate
• [36:54] Takeaways
• [39:46] A commit to action

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Sarah Rice, Corporate and Community Impact Specialist, speaks with Andy Murray, Chief Sales Officer at Lippert, about the power of words. They discuss why words matter, how they impact teams and ultimately how they can make or break your organization.

“We need to be much more intentional with our communication and at the same time, be more clear and provide more clarity around those things.” -Andy Murray [16:15]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:34] Meet Andy Murray
• [02:22] The challenge of changing culture
• [06:05] The variety of responses
• [12:19] How words have changed
• [18:09] Andy's leadership
• [22:33] The art of negotiation
• [26:39] There’s always something there
• [30:01] Where he sees the company in the future

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development , speaks with Jaycee Galarno, Vice President of Human Resources for Operations, about retention and why it’s important in a company. Jaycee discusses why it’s important to keep your team engaged and keep them around. She also shares how Lippert’s focus on culture and community contributes to their retention.

“When you have a company that’s willing to pour into you and think outside the box, and you see change, even if it’s little, it gives you an appetite to stay and see what’s next.” -Jaycee Galarno [11:19]

“Retention isn’t just a one team ownership thing. This is all of us as a company owning retention across the board. And so if we want to pull someone in, they’re a good talent, but they don’t fit this team, they might fit somewhere else. And ultimately you might be helping someone else on another team create that retention journey for that team member too.” -Kim Lisiak [27:35]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:24] Why a company should focus on retention
• [04:28] Lippert’s focus on culture and community
• [10:27] What has kept Jaycee at Lippert
• [14:13] Choice, chance and change
• [16:46] Why to have good metrics
• [20:15] Their hiring practice
• [26:58] Connect across the organization
• [32:30] Listening and giving praise
• [34:37] Jaycee’s two takeaways
• [35:27] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Say thank you to somebody and show gratitude and appreciation to someone that you work with.

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Sarah Rice, Corporate and Community Impact Specialist, speaks with Michele Checcucci, CEO of RV Italy, and Michilah Grimes, Director of Corporate and Community Impact. They talk about caring for the community and taking it global through the example of the 100,000 hour initiative that was started in 2017.

“Donating money is easy. Donating time is harder, but it gives you much more than donating money. And if you can do both, it’s great.” -Michele Checcucci [16:20]

“So I think while there’s some negativity in this world today, what this initiative has done for our company has also spread all the positivity.” -Michilah Grimes [31:31]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:35] Meet Michele and Michilah
• [02:33] The 100,000 hour initiatives
• [06:26] How to replicate this initiatives across the world
• [09:41] How Michele identifies outstanding team members
• [14:45] How they inspire team members to serve
• [21:44] 2022 goals for Italy
• [25:14] How they work with HR to bring awareness to the programs
• [33:12] A personal story and how the stakeholder groups respond
• [38:30] How they share the impact with the team
• [47:30] Embracing new team members

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Sarah Rice, Corporate and Community Impact Specialist, speaks with Kevin Deary, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Indiana, about facilities standards. Kevin pulls from his experiences building and renovating spaces for the Boys & Girls Clubs across the county to share his thought process when deciding the aesthetics and the look of a facility. He also talks about how he incorporates input from team members, children and teenagers when designing the space.

“We’re always blown away when kids come in and affirm our thoughts and our dreams as we help them affirm their dreams.” -Kevin Deary [12:55]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:49] Meet Kevin
• [01:55] How he got to Elkhart County from Boston
• [03:13] His thought process renovating spaces
• [09:25] The spaces devoted for teens
• [15:53] What the feedback has been from team members
• [20:28] Advice he would gives to leaders
• [21:19] Keeping safety in mind and his leadership style

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, John Vermeesch, a director of leadership development, speaks with Major General John Richardson, currently serving as the commanding general of the Army’s First Cavalry Division. Major General Richardson shares what has inspired and contributed to his success as a leader. He talks about how he creates a cohesive team founded in trust and an environment that allows everyone to excel. He also discusses how he adapts to lead at the enterprise level.

“This idea of adaptability was this next big focus, I guess you would say, for me and for my philosophy on leadership. So now, it really boiled down to two things for me: building cohesive teams and adaptability, creating adaptive leaders and really adaptive organizations. The common denominator between those two is mutual trust.” -Major General John Richardson [16:02]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:39] Meet Major General John Richardson
• [03:59] What he learned from Little Bighorn Battle
• [08:03] What is the First Cavalry Division
• [11:13] Creating a cohesive team founded in trust
• [20:05] How he creates an environment where everyone can excel
• [25:17] Adapting to lead at the enterprise level
• [32:46] Advice for leading organizational culture change

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Erick Click, VP of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) about work safety. Erick talks about the importance of safety at the workplace and how it functions with leadership. He discusses the challenges and roadblocks he’s faced and also shares what people can do to create a more safer environment.

“They get way more conscious of it after something happens. They see a teammate get hurt or something like that. Then it’s like wow, now it’s top priority again, and we’re saying it always needs to be top priority.” -Edgar Cabello [14:56]

“I think it’s just like everything else. The effort you put into it is directly proportional to the results that you see. So It’s super important that you’re putting effort into working safely.” -Erick Click [20:35]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:39] Meet Erick
• [02:24] The importance of safety
• [04:39] The function of safety and leadership
• [06:38] The progression with safety over the last decade
• [13:07] Dangers of having a nice safety record
• [18:17] Challenges and roadblocks
• [21:37] One thing Erick wants people to understand
• [23:58] Things to make the workspace safe

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Sarah Rice, Corporate and Community Impact Specialist, speaks with Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest, about business agility. Amish shares how the pandemic helped him transition his business, how he brought leadership together to execute it. He also talks about how he stayed strong while he dealt with the fear and anxiety and how the company adapted during the unprecedented time.

“Where agility starts is really understanding the lack of agility you might have in certain areas. It’s like understanding the gaps.” -Amish Shah [15:19]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:29] Meet Amish
• [01:19] How the pandemic helped him transition his business
• [09:49] Initial phase of bringing leadership group together
• [15:45] How they adapted through the pandemic
• [19:55] How a leader stays strong while dealing with the fear and anxiety
• [24:28] A new direction for the company
• [33:36] What Amish would redo
• [35:56] His home life

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Eric Nielsen, general manager for one of the largest plants at Lippert. Eric talks about the importance of celebrating and recognizing team members. He shares the big and small ways he does this while running a busy shop.

“Just the journey of figuring out how you celebrate them and what things you do and how you’re creative, that brought the team together too. And it became a very intimate department where we all had each others’ back, and we all cared for each other. When you can as a leadership team feel like you’re that bonded and close to your team members, watch out. You guys can do some great things.” -Eric Nielsen [10:47]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:00] Eric’s work trajectory and his work at Lippert
• [08:44] Why it’s important to celebrate and recognize team members
• [11:42] Ways to celebrate - both big and small
• [15:50] How they adapted during the pandemic
• [20:01] How they run the busy shop
• [23:04] The commitment to recognizing and celebrating people
• [25:14] Some of the coolest results Eric has seen
• [31:27] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Look at the structure of your business. What things are negatively reinforced vs positively reinforced?
• [33:24] A lesson from Paisley and the creative journey to make things happen

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, speaks with Brian Selman, Assistant Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brian shares how his organization create a culture that drives player engagement and the challenges he faces to get the players to engage and trust the process. He also discusses how they measure impact and how ego plays a role in personal and team development.

“Everytime we speak to the player, our credibility is on the line, and we have to be able to engage them with both a way that they can trust and a way that they can see adds value to their progress.” -Brian Selman [10:58]

“There’s a pragmatic nature to what we do. It’s not words on the wall and philosophy. It is… it’s goals, right? It’s identity. It’s giving people something tangible that they can wrap their head and their heart around and intentionally develop moving forward.” -Amber Selking [22:07]

What You Will Learn:

• [00:37] Meet Brian
• [02:04] How his organization thinks about player engagement
• [04:28] Creating a culture of engagement
• [09:55] Some things Brian does to drive player engagement
• [13:27] Comparing rookies vs veteran players at training camps
• [18:10] Challenges to get players to engage and trust the process
• [22:53] How ego plays a role in personal development and/or team development
• [30:42] How they measure the impact
• [34:11] Baseball itself is a lifestyle
• [36:32] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Challenge yourself to play the Five Why Game. Why do you do what you do? Come up with a layer deeper for every answer until you get to something you can really sink your teeth into. Also, root in gratitude.

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Jen Snyder, Leadership Director in the Chassis Division, speaks with Tim Richards, AGM for the newest location in the Chassis Division. Together they talk about the importance of self-evaluation and feedback for honing leadership skills. They also discuss Lippert’s Rate My Leader survey, why it’s important to evaluate leader quality and core values and how to share the results with the team members. Listen to Tim’s advice for leaders that have received constructive feedback.

“And sometimes it can be hard to hear feedback too, so when it’s that balance of ‘here are your strengths and what’s working well’ and then ‘here are the opportunities,’ it’s an easier pill.” -Jen Snyder [08:31]

“Being able to have these types of difficult conversations is what’s… number one, it’s going to drive your growth. It’s going to drive everybody’s growth.” -Tim Richards [25:44]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:12] Meet Tim
• [02:59] Tim’s thoughts on getting feedback from his team
• [08:47] Why it’s important to evaluate leader quality and core values
• [10:57] Advice he would give a leader that’s received constructive feedback
• [14:17] How to share the results with the team
• [20:59] What it would be like to be at a place that didn’t feel the same
• [24:51] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, speaks with Sean Cale, Director of Lean Manufacturing, Interiors, about LEAN manufacturing and building continuous improvement culture. Sean talks about how he developed his LEAN mindset and shares tips to get started with these processes. He also discusses how Lippert has developed continuous improvement culture and its impacts on the organization.

“Any edge you can put on yourself to be more competitive and not just the work environment, but more importantly, on a personal aspect, it’s the amount of impact you can make on the world.” -Sean Cale [11:19]

“It’s the impact of building a continuous improvement culture that doesn’t just help the business. It’s cyclical, isn’t it? It helps the people. The people help the business. The business helps the people.” -Edgar Cabello [24:07]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:06] Meet Sean
• [05:24] LEAN vs Continuous Improvement
• [08:34] What has helped Sean develop his LEAN mindset
• [11:39] The type of person best suited for his team
• [12:58] The creativity of manufacturing and how they’re having fun
• [16:34] What is JustFixIt
• [18:52] What is Kaizen and its impact at the organization
• [24:06] How Lippert’s vision helps build continuous improvement culture
• [28:45] What Sean is proud of with continuous improvement culture
• [32:48] Why companies struggle with LEAN processes
• [35:06] How to get started with LEAN

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On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development speaks with Laura Berger, Certified Executive Coach and Founder of the Berdéo Group, about going confidently in the direction of your dreams. Laura shares her journey about taking the unorthodox path and discusses how to make the choices in order to move forward in the direction of your dreams. Laura and Kim also discuss how this aligns with Lippert’s flagship program, The Dream Achiever Program.

“The how is going to reveal itself to you. It’s the action of taking that step, so taking that life leap and then letting it unfold.” -Laura Berger [10:29]

“We all have these dreams and they’re scary. It’s a lot easier if you have someone as an accountability buddy, a coach and a mirror along the way.” -Kim Lisiak [22:48]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:28] Meet Laura
• [05:15] Why she focus on going confidently in the direction of your dreams
• [08:55] What brought her to action
• [11:42] How a leader or team member define their core values
• [22:57] Laura’s journey to follow her dreams
• [29:47] Core values are a compass, your lighthouse
• [31:11] What was the dream Laura was seeking
• [32:58] Imagine if everyone found their sweet spot
• [36:25] Advice for team members to build confidence
• [39:39] Becoming a board member for CED of The Conference Board
• [43:33] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Learn more about the Dream Achiever program to start with achieving and going confidently with your dreams.

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With August being National Wellness Month, Sarah Rice, Corporate and Community Impact Specialist, speaks with Jaime Murphy, Director of Health and Well-Being, about health and wellness in this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast. Jaime talks about her role and how she came to be the first health and well-being director at Lippert. She shares some of the initiatives and programs she is providing to engage the team members and why now is the time to have this program.

“Lots of times we focus so much on what physical health looks like. We’ve all been sort of conditioned into that that healthy looks a certain way, and we need to change that, because healthy doesn’t always look a certain way.” -Jaime Murphy [14:13]

“When we care about our people, it does trickles down to our family life as well.” -Sarah Rice [20:05]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:28] About Jaime Murphy
• [03:34] How Jaime became the first Health and Wellness Director at Lippert
• [06:45] Ways she’s providing resources to team members
• [09:28] Why is now the time to have this program
• [15:32] Events and programs that engages team members
• [19:56] Creating a work life balance
• [22:46] What they are focused on this year
• [26:24] How to get men to understand why health and wellness is important

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Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, and Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, share what listeners can expect during season seven of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast. This season will provide an extra dose of courage and inspiration to create action and bring leadership and culture to life.

“If we can tap into creating environments that are conducive to creating high performance, everything else gets better.” -Amber Selking [05:17]

“You and your people deserve great leadership, and when great leadership is in place, things happen. Business grows. People are in much more healthy frame of thinking and they go home happier.” -Edgar Cabello [24:39]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:00] What is the Academy and how is this podcast structured
• [04:54] Why they are seeing the growth and progression
• [06:56] What impact and effect Amber sees from the stage
• [08:38] The Cultural Playbook
• [10:56] Who to expect to appear on the podcast
• [12:13] Why you should listen to this podcast
• [26:03] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Commit to getting coached, to be encouraged and to be challenged to find the next layer of who you are and how you can be built to lead.

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In the season finale of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, and Patrick Quigley, one of the leaders at the Plant 85 in Goshen. Patrick shares his approach to leading his team of engineers and how it all comes down to communication. He talks about how he learned how to talk and listen to engineers so he can set them up for success.

“Learning how to kind of listen to what the engineers are saying and not dismissing small comments, I think is a huge lesson learned.” -Patrick Quigley [09:27]

“If you’re going to come to work, like let’s have a good time doing it. Let’s build some strong relationships as a result of it, and let’s genuinely care for each other. And let’s care for our community, and let’s care for our customers and everybody that we come in contact with” -Edgar Cabello [??23:52]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:20] Meet Patrick Quigley
• [02:24] What is a slide-out system and a slim rack
• [03:04] What’s been happening at the engineer front at Lippert
• [05:29] The cultural nuance with leadership development and technical teams
• [14:59] The effort he encourages his team to put forth
• [21:32] His passion for leaderships
• [24:24] Final thoughts about leadership for listeners
• [26:10] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Pay close attention to the people around you that speak a different language than you do.

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Bill Coughlin, Director of Leadership Development, speaks with Jeff Wysong, Vice President of Sales - Marine at Lippert Components. They talk about what they do as leaders to encourage their team members to bring out the best of themselves every day.

“I look at some of the greatest leaders, some of the greatest coaches, and I think there’s two things that always come to the top. 1. Their humility, right? And who they are. And the other thing that I see fascinating is they always want to serve others. It’s never about themselves. They’re super humble and it’s always about their team members and what they see in others.” -Bill Coughlin [09:48]

“If you want to grow, you have to grow your team so you can grow. Because if you leave and your department fails because you left because you left, you went on to the next level, what good did you do at yourself?” -Jeff Wysong [21:06]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:03] Meet Jeff Wysong
• [02:48] If there’s a difference between leadership and coaching
• [04:24] How to get the best out of your players
• [06:52] Ways to go after that excellence every day
• [10:48] The three C’s
• [14:02] Engaging online
• [18:15] Being a coach is asking the right questions
• [20:07] One of Jeff’s success stories
• [24:07] Have an intense focus and radical execution

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, leadership development director, and Brian Edwards, general manager, talk about Brian’s leadership skills. Brain shares why feedback is critical in how he leads and how he uses feedback sessions with his team members.

“If you don’t know where you’re at, you don’t know where you’re heading.” -Brian Edwards [05:33]

“You can’t really care about somebody, I think, in a holistic way if you’re not willing to tell them the truth.” -Edgar Cabello [06:35]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:08] Meet Brian Edwards
• [03:46] How his personal history informs his work
• [05:04] Why feedback is critical in how he leads
• [06:55] What a feedback session looks like
• [11:29] When feedback wasn’t there and when it was strong
• [16:28] What he’s seen in his 12 years at Lippert vs today
• [22:17] Where he finds joy during difficult days
• [26:48] What he does when someone doesn’t buy into his leadership
• [30:46] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Seek honest feedback from somebody that you trust and respect.

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Bill Coughlin and John Vermeesch, both leadership directors, talk about organization and leadership resilience. They discuss how to lead during times of difficulties and crisis and how to help keep the team members in order as they face the unknown.

“We have to adapt our leadership style to the operational context we find ourselves in.” -John Vermeesch [11:52]

“I’m a believer in this: that true leaders are developed, and it is training. And there are things and experiences that you can go through that help develop you to handle those difficult times or even celebrate. I don’t want to make it all in difficult times. Good leaders celebrate the great times too. And the more they celebrate the great times, the more great things come to them too.” -Bill Coughlin [16:46]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:27] Meet John Vermeesch
• [04:54] How to keep organization sound through a crisis
• [11:01] How those types of training transfer to the business sector
• [16:42] Nature vs nurture
• [17:48] Organizational resilience
• [24:06] Resilience in the big moments
• [26:49] Tools and must things to help prepare for the unknown
• [29:12] How to roll forward

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, director of leadership development, and Michelle Shattuck, personal and professional development coach from the Corporate and Aftermarket divisions, talk about the importance of having documented processes and how cross training can be a game changer. They share tips on how to develop a cross training plan that include 10 minute trainings. They also discuss the importance of having a skills matrix that captures the skills the team does on a day to day basis.

“Try to tap into as any learning styles as possible in order to ensure whoever is reading it can really adapt to it and understand and do the right way the first time.” -Kim Lisiak [13:42]

“(If) they have a bunch of these folks who can’t take vacation and are high stressed every time I call, what does that do for the customer?” -Michelle Shattuck [17:49]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:33] Why process documentation important for leaders
• [05:39] Ways to help team members and leaders grow into their role
• [12:07] How to document the standard operating procedures
• [13:27] Tap into as many learning styles as possible
• [16:00] How to ensure team members and leaders are able to breathe and take breaks
• [22:09] Cross training approach
• [27:43] 10 minute trainings
• [30:15] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Ask questions to your leadership and teams. What else can we document? What kind of skills should we start documenting? Who could the subject matter experts be?

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Edgar Cabello, Leadership Development Director for Lippert’s operations teams, talks about listening. He explains why listening is more than just being quiet. He shares some ideas that will help us become better listeners and what we can watch out for that might get in the way of that.

“I believe that… as you do become a better listener, the people around you will thank you for it and your relationships will go deeper and they’ll just be better.” -Edgar Cabello [13:23]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:03] Things to do to get beyond the words
• [03:27] 12 blocks to listening
• [10:07] Some things to become listeners
• [13:18] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Go home and be kind to somebody. Be disciplined in your listening. Try not to redirect the conversation. Help somebody open up and tell you what’s on your mind and in their heart.

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Jen Snyder and Diana Montiel, from Lippert’s Chassis Division, share how to better engage with Spanish speaking team members through language, family, planning and confianza.

“We spend time thinking about all the differences that we have. We also need to pause and think about man, we have some things in common too.” -Jen Snyder [06:42]

“Just challenge us to dream big and set small steps towards achieving our goals.” -Diana Montiel [08:17]

What You Will Learn:

• [02:08] Find out your team members’ language preference
• [04:08] How Diana helps with engagement
• [05:35] Engaging through family
• [07:34] Invite team members to plan
• [09:04] Personal Professional Development Cards
• [09:39] Group loyalty and confianza
• [10:54] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Become aware of the richness of a multicultural workforce.
• [11:38] Key takeaways
• [12:01] Diana’s upcoming Spanish podcast

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Bill Coughlin and Edgar Cabello, two Directors of Leadership Development at Lippert, talk about being a trusted advisor. They talk about setting goals, how to set expectations for your team and hold them accountable.

“The whole idea of being trusted is maybe the most important part of being a trusted advisor.” -Edgar Cabello [02:33]

“You know what’s the most important thing in my mind is like ‘I see you. I see you. I see things are a little off right now. I just want to let you know I noticed.’ To me, that goes a long way in an organization.” -Bill Coughlin [12:50]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:12] Three ways to view their role
• [02:01] How Edgar approaches his work
• [04:01] How they use Leadership Action Plans
• [08:35] What are SMART goals
• [10:31] How core values inform our behaviors
• [15:08] How they deal with someone not following the organization's expectations
• [24:42] The misunderstanding of tough conversations
• [29:04] How a coach has impacted Edgar’s life

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In this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development, speaks with the President of Aftermarket & Technology at Lippert, Jamie Schnur about retaining talent and growing talent from within. Jamie talks about his career trajectory and how he started at Lippert. He also shares how to build relationships and how organizations can prioritize human capital.

“We’ll be celebrating 65 years in May as a company. 1956. So continue that unique culture that Lippert has, that starts with our people. That doesn’t start with logos and it doesn’t start with systems. It starts with the people.” -Jamie Schnur [18:29]

“Our responsibility as leaders is to create a space for our leaders to be exposed to everything going on in the organizations, because it brings a level of perspective, a level of strategic mindset that you wouldn’t be able to do if you’re just focused on your part of the org.” -Kim Lisiak [27:47]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:43] How Jamie started as an intern
• [05:59] How he helped people around him
• [10:02] How to build relationships
• [17:41] Two ways an organization outgrows itself
• [21:11] How leaders can prioritize human capital

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Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, welcomes the new season of the podcast with a brand new name: The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast. Dr. Selking shares what to expect in the upcoming season called “Leadership in the Trenches,” that will provide pragmatic approaches to theoretical concepts of leadership and cultural development.

“To be a leader, we need to be a student of leadership and learn to lead ourselves really well.” -Dr. Amber Selking [11:38]

What You Will Learn:

• [01:06] The new podcast name
• [04:28] The hope for the podcast
• [07:12] A team retreat with Maynard Miller
• [09:08] What’s to come in the upcoming season
• [10:13] Three things leaders lead really well
• [10:45] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: How are you doing in leading yourself? In leading your team and your business? Write one simple goal, one next step, to move that number up one point. What is one action you can take to do that?

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In this episode of the “Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast,” Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, is joined by Dr. Angie Sokol, the new director of the Lippert Academy for Leadership, to talk about how to intentionally set goals and plan ahead for the new year. They both explain the importance of having a business plan, and how to frame it accordingly.

"In business, we have a business plan because that's what you do, but how many of us in our own lives have a plan to become who it is we think we want to be as a professional or as a person." - Dr. Amber Selking [06:48]

What You Will Learn:

[02:29] Why planning is important

[04:26] An approach to business planning 

[13:22] A framework to writing goals

[15:41] Recap

[17:43] How to be successful with business planning

[18:43] High-performance leadership training: how to strongly plan for 2021 

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In this episode of the “Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast,” Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, is joined by CEO Jason Lippert, and by Dr. Angie Sokoll, the new director of the Lippert Academy for Leadership, to share a holiday message that reinforces the importance of supporting local communities. They discuss the business culture at Lippert and the work they have been doing during Christmas to uplift their communities. 

"At some point, we're all gonna be in a season where we need help and I think that that's part of our culture of recognizing that at any day, or any season of life we're all gonna go through valley, and that's when we need to be there for each other." - Dr. Amber Selking [11:40]

What You Will Learn:

[02:47] The ways that Lippert gives back to the community 

[08:05] Pivoting business towards being a force of good in the world

[10:21] Taking care of the Lippert family during Christmas

[12:45] The work culture at Lippert 

[16:19] The importance of building a business culture that allows people to flourish

[18:23] Christmas questions

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, dives into a conversation with two of the Lippert Academy European members Jim Menefee, and Simone Bassoli. They discuss the leadership culture at Lippert and what it looks like to translate the academy’s vision abroad.

"Culture is really about an environment, what that environment is and How do we create that environment."- Jim Menefee. [7:36]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:27] Appreciating the Lippert culture.
• [6:08] What does it mean to translate culture globally.
• [15:02] Bringing the Lippert vision to different cultural settings.
• [23:13] Creating a leadership cultural environment in Italy.
• [30:11] Cast your vision and commit to the process.
• [34:08] Cultivating a culture of giving back to the communities in Italy.
• [41:20] Guests last input.

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, continues her conversation with Trace Rorie, executive pastor at Granger Community Church, about decision making. Trace talks about trying not to get lost in the logistics of surviving the day and the pressure leaders face to have the right answer or make the right call. He also explains why it’s important to schedule time to give yourself a self-assessment to help advance the team.

“If you want your team to be as effective as it can be, even if it feels good to be the hub of the wheel making all of the decisions, the most effective teams are filled with people who have the confidence and the competence to make decisions themselves.” -Trace Rorie [13:43]

What You Will Learn:

• [0:42] What’s on Trace’s mind and heart as a leader lately
• [6:04] How to lead through the pressure of wanting to prove your confidence
• [12:03] Building your team
• [12:41] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Carve out time for self-assessment. What did you do that was pretty good? What could you have done better? What did you learn?

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, talks to former co-host Trace Rorie, executive pastor at Granger Community Church, about decision making. Trace discusses how he makes decisions as a leader that encourages collaboration and team effort. Listen to what lessons he learned at LCI that help him with his work for the church.

“We’re not better when I’m the only one making the decisions. We’re better when everybody is making effective decisions, and people have either the competence or the confidence or the clarity to be able to make those decisions on their own.” -Trace Rorie [10:53]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:17] How Trace transitioned working in a church working at LCI
• [6:10] What critical areas he grew into during his four years at LCI and his role at Granger Community Church
• [11:17] How he decides which decisions to delegate
• [18:53] An example he uses to build confidence in decision making

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, talks about the art of gratitude for this special Thanksgiving episode. She explains ...

“And so being empathic of the fact that not everybody is in the same boat, that we are in the same storm, but regardless of what your boat looks like, you can think about things that you’re grateful for.” -Dr. Amber Selking [3:25]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:05] What we know about gratitude
• [5:10] Why leadership is a sacred opportunity
• [6:30] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Ask people around you what they’re grateful for and truly listen.

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, talks to Steve Slowke and Pat Moore, both general managers at LCI, about the organization's cultural journey. They share what they've learned as leaders at LCI in their collective 35 years. Listen to how Steve explains why they host events like Leader on the Line to boost morale among the team members.

“We’re still taking care of the customer but we take care of our people which in turn takes care of the customers now.” -Steve Slowke [14:12]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:05] What is the Chassis division at LCI
• [3:21] What are some lessons Steve learned as a leader at LCI
• [4:48] What is Leader on the Line
• [5:41] Why they make time to do something like Leader on the Line
• [7:15] What are some lessons Pat learned as a leader at LCI
• [9:59] How they have seen LCI’s culture evolve through the years
• [18:42] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Think about what makes you happy. Own those first thoughts. Understand the value of humor and the ability to make people smile.

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Jon Franko, Thinker & Founder of Gorilla 76, continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, about work culture. They both talk about why it’s important for leaders to be open and vulnerable with their employers. Listen to how Amber explains how to train your trust, and Jon also discusses why he gives his workers a 5% raise when they leave his company.

“We can’t be courageous as leaders if we’re not willing to have that sense of openness with our people.” -Dr. Amber Selking [19:02]

What You Will Learn:

• [0:51] How Jon developed his 5% to lead concept
• [5:54] What is one of Jon’s strengths as a leader
• [9:46] How long it took for the work culture to cultivate at Gorilla 76
• [15:41] What makes Gorilla 75 work culture unique
• [21:51] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Listen. Be empathetic and open to the idea that not everyone is like you.

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, speaks with Jon Franko, Thinker & Founder of Gorilla 76, about work culture. He talks about his hiring practices and developing the work culture at his company. Jon also discusses how the younger generation of workers strive for a better work/life balance.

“One of the most important decisions a leader can make is who they're going to let on their team.” -Dr. Amber Selking [14:41]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:05] What is Gorilla 76
• [2:43] What the title “thinker” means
• [4:08] Where the title Gorilla 76 came from
• [5:40] The value of mentorship as a leader
• [9:38] The culture at Gorilla 76
• [14:34] Jon’s hiring practicing
• [19:43] The three Cs of hiring

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Davin Salvagno, Founder and CEO of PurposePoint, and Corey Davis, Founder and CEO of DaysToHappy, about the role leaders play in creating work culture. Davin and Corey share how they build the culture at their organizations. They also talk about what leaders can do to help their team members contribute at their highest level of excellence.

“At the end of the day, leadership really comes down to three things: how you make people think, how you make people feel, and who you help them become. And I don’t know of any word that answers all three of those more clearly than purpose.” -Davin Salvagno [14:00]

What You Will Learn:

• [4:35] How the intersection between an individual and the organization come together at PurposePoint
• [10:44] How Corey used his tech background to create DaysToHappy to make a difference in people’s lives
• [13:02] What leaders can do to develop their leadership ability to generate more purpose in their own lives or team members’ lives
• [15:46] A fun activity to see what impact of your facial expressions

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Davin Salvagno, founder and CEO of PurposePoint, and Corey Davis, founder and CEO of DaysToHappy, on how to bring energy and passion into the business space.

Davin and Corey are here to explain why it’s important to determine who is the motivation behind the why. Both men share personal experiences that motivated them to enter this type of work and share tips that can help make a difference in people’s lives. You’ll also learn two things you can do in the immediate future to generate your employees’ happiness.

“Too often we chase success rather than chase significance.” -Davin Salvagno [15:58]

What You Will Learn:

• [4:23] Why you should determine who is your who
• [5:48] What motivated Davin to impact people’s lives
• [9:10] How Corey’s mom inspired him to serve others
• [10:51] One example of how Corey motivated his employees to make a difference
• [13:37] Why it’s important to have a sense of purpose at an organization
• [17:14] One thing people can do to inspire a deeper sense of purpose or generate happiness, according to Davin
• [20:04] What two things Corey recommends you do in the next 15 days

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Jen Snyder, a leadership development director at Lippert Components, returns to talk with Dr. Amber Selking. Jen is here to discuss how leaders can continue to lead during this busy and challenging time with the three Cs: connect the dots, communicate well and care for our people.

She explains how to connect the dots by mapping out how to reach the end goal on step, or dot, at a time. You’ll also learn how to communicate well with your team as Jen shares how to ensure everyone is hearing the same message towards the same goal. She also talks about why it’s important to check in on your people and to make sure they are all in a good head space.

Listen in to take part in a Higher Performance Leadership Training Challenge, where Dr. Amber Selking urges you to reach out to a few people you may not have the best relationship with and connect with them on a deeper level.

“It’s in the absence of communication that you make your own reality.” -Jen [10:03]

What You Will Learn:

• [3:35] What Jen is currently seeing in the business landscape
• [4:17] The three Cs to help lead effectively through these busy, challenging times
• [4:59] To connect the dots… Map it out
• [9:28] Communication the message… Make sure everyone is hearing the same thing.
• [11:59] Communication is a bridge builder
• [13:17] Look at the metric board… What story is it telling?
• [15:45] Why you should check in on your people and how CEO Jason Lippert does a great job on this
• [22:56] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Write down 3 to 5 names of people you don’t know or have the best relationship with. Throughout the course of that week, seek them out. Connect with them on a deeper level and see where they want to go.
• [25:39] Reach out to us to collaborate!

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Jeff Thorne, head football coach at North Central College. Jeff is here to share his expertise on leadership, with focus on his 18 Fundamental Tenets, taking leadership and culture seriously, and how his team is dealing with not competing due to COVID-19. He touches on their experience losing their first game to Wheaton College last year, as well as how he leads through adversity and works to optimize every moment he has in life. He shares why resiliency sets his team apart from the rest, what qualities he looks for in leaders, and his philosophy on developing leaders.

Listen in to take part in a Higher Performance Leadership Training Challenge, where Dr. Amber Selking urges you to create space for your people to build relationships and to tell stories of your business’s history, team’s history, and your personal history.

“Great leaders are willing to say what’s unpopular, they’re willing to say what’s going to be said, whether it’s well-received or not.” [22:21]

What You Will Learn:

• [0:53] Jeff’s 18 Fundamental Tenets + How they’ve helped him as a leader through the cultural development of his program
• [4:52] Teams won’t take their roles and culture seriously if their leader doesn’t take leadership and culture seriously
• [6:29] It takes time for people to adjust to new culture and leadership + Trust and innovation in teams
• [7:39] How is Jeff’s team dealing with not competing due to COVID-19?
• [10:42] Leading through moments of adversity: Losing their first game to Wheaton College
• [14:10] Life is short… Are we optimizing every moment we have?
• [15:54] Overcoming adversity: What was different about your team that helped you get into the playoffs?
• [21:27] What do you look for in leaders, regarding your staff or leadership council?
• [23:44] Jeff’s philosophy on developing leaders
• [26:14] Reach out to us to collaborate!
• [27:18] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Create space for your people to build relationships + Tell stories of your business’s history, team’s history, and your personal history

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Jeff Thorne, head football coach at North Central College. Jeff has continued his father’s legacy by taking over as head coach and is here to talk about his experience and lessons he’s learned from years of being a leader. He talks about maintaining focus and enthusiasm as a leader and speaks on the importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you.

Listen in to learn why storytelling is a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability, as well as what can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow. You’ll also learn Jeff’s motivation for being a coach and what books have inspired him and his team.

“I believe when you give young people the opportunity to learn about each other… the beauty of this game is black, white, orange, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, tall, short, wide, skinny. You’re all pulling in the same direction. It’s such a great microcosm of what our country should look like but doesn’t.” [14:42]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:18] His father’s journey into North Central and the legacy they have built there over the last several decades
• [4:04] How Chase The Lion relates to his life
• [6:03] The definition of a Chase The Lion goal
• [6:13] Who takes the credit for the improvement of their facilities
• [7:00] The importance of being diligent and trusting the process
• [7:56] How Jeff maintains focus and enthusiasm as a leader and a coach
• [11:34] How leaders can keep the stories of our history alive + Strategies Jeff has used
• [15:09] The consistent thread in the heated topics of the world is division + The importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you
• [17:58] Storytelling as a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability
• [19:45] Vision casting is part of leaders’ responsibility + What can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow
• [20:30] Jeff’s driving force for being a football coach
• [22:58] The team’s mission and goals and how they differ
• [23:30] Humans are wired to want to be good at what they do and our responsibility is to educate, empower, and equip them to do so
• [25:13] How the Navy Seals impacted his team’s culture
• [25:54] How Jeff integrates “Love, Serve, Care” into his leadership
• [27:03] Great leaders have to tell the truth: Why leaders may avoid difficult conversations with their people

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson: www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion

The Season of Life by Joe Ehrmann: www.amazon.com/Season-Life-Football-Journey-Manhood/dp/0743269748

The Garden by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/garden

The Carpenter by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/carpenter

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks Tevon Reed. Tevon has led LCI to massive recyclable mattress sales during the pandemic and is only scaling higher. He talks about the importance of recyclable mattresses in colleges and how LCI has penetrated that market.

Listen in to learn how LCI created a culture of family within the organization and the five core values that guide their leadership. You will also learn how to find or take on a challenge in what you’re doing.

“There’s nobody perfect, there’s no operation that’s perfect, there’s nothing out there that you can’t find a challenge.” [22:21]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:04] Tevon mentions some of the businesses he’s helped LCI’s mattress get into in the last few years.
• [3:38] What entails a fully recyclable mattress and the importance of them in colleges.
• [5:35] The culture of incorporating the five core values and leadership traders as part of the company.
• [7:44] How Lippert has created a culture of family within the organization that makes people want to continue being part of.
• [9:38] How to form a long-lasting relationship by learning to compromise and being a part of the other person’s life.
• [12:10] The uncertainty that COVID-19 presented. How the pandemic has taught LCI to accept failure, success, and trying other things.
• [18:44] Passionate about winning versus passionate about not losing- how Tevon leads his team in a strong not losing mindset.
• [21:25] Living for the fight- The importance of always finding a challenge as a leader.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, Amber Selking, PhD and Director of Leadership Development, Edgar Cabello speak with Lee Cockerell, the former executive vice president of operations at Disney. He also held management positions with Hilton and Marriott and is an author.

Lee continues the conversation on good leadership that focuses on building a culture that caters to everyone in equal measures- from the team members to the customers.

Listen in to learn the leadership strategy Lee started at Disney and how it positively changed how things were done. You will also learn some of the greatest life and career lessons from Lee’s books and the benefits of the Cockerell Academy.

“Everybody knows two or three people in their company shouldn’t be there and they’re not dealing with it.”- Lee Cockerell [8:58]

What You Will Learn:

• [3:31] The three things that Disney does differently than any other company that makes it possible to manage over forty thousand team members.
• [9:51] The importance of having the right people in your team and making them understand the power of education, experience, and exposure.
• [12:06] Understanding the differences and similarities of cultures when working at an international level.
• [14:30] Lee explains how Disney had to learn to adjust to different international cultures rather than try to change them.
• [17:50] The Disney Great Leaders Strategy- the clarity of expectations for leaders which is the ‘recipe’ he enforced at Disney that changed everything.
• [21:40] Lee explains some of the greatest life and career lessons and strategies from his books.
• [26:57] He talks about the Cockerell Academy and the immense benefits of the courses they offer.
• [32:38] Why you need to get out to the people, connect with them, and gain their trust.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, Amber Selking, PhD and Director of Leadership Development, Edgar Cabello speak with Lee Cockerell. He is the former executive vice president of operations at Walt Disney World Resorts”, he held management positions with Hilton and Marriott and is also an author. He talks about the importance of organizational culture where everyone is made to feel they matter and knows about it.

Listen in to learn the purpose of understanding human performance and what drives people as a leader. You will also learn the importance of exercising discipline and empathy together.

“When you deal with a difficult issue, your goal is not to intimidate and make people not to be able to sleep tonight, your goal is to turn around the behavior or change the performance.” [16:00]

What You Will Learn:

• [4:51] Edgar shares about the word ‘control’ from his chapter in their book ‘The Wow Factor: 52 Thoughts from Thought Leaders’.
• [5:29] Amber shares about the word ‘mindset’ from her chapter in the same book- the importance of thinking about thoughts that make up our mindset.
• [6:21] Lee shares about his word in the book ‘culture’- making sure everyone in the organization matters and they know it.
• [7:30] Why Lee transformed from wanting to be a boss to becoming a teacher that teaches people not to underestimate what they can achieve.
• [10:01] How culture works at Disney- creating a place where everyone and everything is connected and knows their importance.
• [15:25] The importance of language and understanding people’s differences when you’re a leader.
• [18:17] Understanding what drives human performance and exercising them as a leader.
• [21:01] Lee shares his early life experiences and how discipline contributed to who he ended up becoming.
• [24:06] The learning journey of becoming a leader as you unlearn all the preconditioned bad habits.
• [28:46] How a crisis and education changes people and why the latter should come before the former.
• [32:56] Learning how to shift according to the situation and not allowing people to trigger you.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Amber speaks with Johnny Spirilla, a legend in the RV industry. This is part two of the conversation where he talks about the importance of companies being uncomfortable for them to make an impact in people’s lives and the next generations- being mindful of how they treat team members.

Listen in to learn the meaning of personal branding in delivering to the world uniquely and authentically. You will also learn the importance of being a genuine servant leader who has their heart in the right place.

“Corporate America needs to accept that they’re the adult classroom that is forming the next generation.”- Johnny [12:25]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:56] How Johnny connected with Jason Lippert of Lippert Components in their vision and commitment to making a difference in families.
• [7:48] Why businesses in America needs to be a force for change- to evolve in the roles they have to play and be in an uncomfortable state.
• [14:48] Johnny explains the purpose of his company Encourage LLC and its various holdings that are aimed at driving change in a variety of industries.
• [17:35] Personal branding- understanding who you are and what your brand is going to deliver uniquely or authentically to the world.
• [21:33] Having the desire to serve other people as a leader with a path that you want to be followed and with a genuine heart.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Amber speaks with Johnny Sirpilla, a legend in the RV industry. He grew up in the industry in his family’s business as a dealer and then as its leader. He shares why he sold his father’s company to Camping World and joined them for their team and family set up.

Listen in to learn why the RV business gives the perfect set up to fulfill families’ dreams and hopes. You will also learn the lessons of strength that Johnny and his wife learned after going through very dark family times.

“Our lives situations have to flow into a work setting that we can make a difference and be a bright light to others.” Johnny [26:59]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:49] How to use business as an opportunity to be awesome in life.
• [6:20] Johnny shares his experiences running an RV company which was started by his father back in the 50s.
• [8:30] Understanding your responsibility of fulfilling people’s dreams and hopes to drive winning in the RV business.
• [10:01] How Camping World helped Johnny become part of a team and make an impact in the industry from a family perspective and a corporate America perspective.
• [13:51] He shares the dark times he and his wife encountered in their journey to building a family and the lessons of strength and awareness they learned.
• [18:52] Why sharing your vulnerabilities reflects your strengths as a leader. Understanding that things going wrong is not wrong.
• [21:10] The importance of being open to reframing your thoughts for good and learning to create a peaceful place to grow.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, we have our very own CEO, Jason Lippert. He shares the steps we have taken here at LCI to develop a good business culture that cares about the people over the years.

Listen in to learn how you can become a better leader by developing a leadership action plan that is focused on the wellbeing of the people. You will also learn the impact of people-focused business culture on both your business and your team members.

“Leadership ultimately is who you are, you can be a leader in every aspect of life.”- Jason [6:36]

What You Will Learn:

• [1:43] Amber explains the Lippert Academy journey of achievements and lessons and how they help other businesses through partnerships.
• [4:20] How to engage people to realize they can have an impact on the people around them.
• [6:36] How to develop better leaders to influence at work, the community, and their peers.
• [9:06] Jason explains how Lippert Components saw the opportunity to offer value to their team while holding them accountable.
• [15:03] The six things that are as a result of focusing on a business culture and taking care of the people working for you.
• [21:44] How to exercise good leadership by taking steps towards a better action plan.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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How to Effectively Communicate with Your Team Members

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, we continue with our part two conversation with Notre Dame football coach, Brian Kelly. Coach Kelly has a much-needed insightful leadership voice especially at this time in 2020. He rose to the football ranks very quickly and is currently holding the title of the all-time winningest active college football coach.

Listen in to learn the importance of having different modes of communication to ensure your message resonates with every team member. You will also learn how to stay optimistic as a leader while motivating your team members.

“You can’t be stuck in one particular pattern, you have to keep your mind free, you have to keep your eyes open to different things that might happen.”- Coach Kelly [13:57]

What You Will Learn:

• [4:04] The importance of having an identifiable human aspect philosophy as a leader.
• [6:01] How to make your message resonate and communicate effectively within your team.
• [8:15] He explains the areas of achievement that he looks for in potential team members.
• [10:18] Understanding how to motivate a team member to change their perspective during hard times.
• [13:36] How to stay open-minded, focused, and consciously optimistic as we head into the next unpredictable phase of 2020.
• [15:28] Amber explains the importance of having and articulating a why as a leader, team member, or an organization to enhance communication.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci1.com

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Welcome to season four of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast! In this episode, Amber Selking speaks to Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly who has an insightful leadership voice. He rose to the football ranks very quickly and is currently holding the title of the all-time winningest active college football coach.

He shares how he has mastered the skill of being prepared which allows him to walk into his role with confidence. He explains the importance of competence, autonomy, and relatedness theory in building the motivation of your team as a leader. Listen in to learn how to motivate people the right way that makes them feel supported.

“If you start really small, you then can start to work into some other modes that allow you to get to some motivational factors.”- Amber Selking [17:05]

What You Will Learn:

• [5:46] How to stay in the moment and make it impactful for every day.
• [8:39] Learning how to be prepared and go in with confidence that allows you to stay out of the moment’s emotions.
• [10:20] How coach Brian goes to the comfort of his players to achieve meaningful conversations and show support.
• [13:44] How to motivate in the right way by creating an environment that supports it.
• [16:03] He explains how he’s helping his players build competency and autonomy on their own.
• [19:23] Amber recaps what coach Brian talked about and goes deeper into the CAR (competence, autonomy, and relatedness) theory meaning and how to incorporate it into leadership.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: academy@lci.com

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, we have Edgar back to talk about assumptions and leadership. Edgar is one of our leadership development directors at Lippert Components.

He explains the difference between assumptions and intuition and why one is healthy and the other isn’t. He talks about the importance of correctly making assumptions by first looking in the mirror as a leader of a team. Listen in to learn the important qualities you need to possess as a good leader for your team to excel.

“When we can live in that space of empathy, it helps us get there with our teams even faster because they feel like they have an ally and a support and an encouraging friend in us.” [10:16]

What You Will Learn:

• [2:30] The difference between intuition and assumption and why the former is healthy while the latter is unhealthy.
• [6:07] Learning to take responsibility as a leader when your team faces struggles or messes up.
• [9:31] The importance of showing empathy when dealing in a situation by putting yourself in it.
• [11:26] How to be diligent when hiring to only hire the best.
• [13:00] Learning to understand your judgment and allowing yourself to be tuned in what matters when it comes to other people.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, we speak with Edgar, one of our leadership development directors at Lippert Components.

He explains the difference between grit and resilience and the importance of having both qualities as a leader in times of adversities. Listen in to learn the importance of having the intention to be strong and be prepared for difficult situations for the business.

“Grittiness doesn’t mean that you’re indestructible and neither does resilience mean that you’re indestructible.” [10:19]

What You Will Learn:

• [1:42] The difference between grit which is a power that rises in us and resilience which is a power that we have to talk ourselves into.
• [3:36] Having the intention and preparedness of pressure you have to face in business.
• [5:09] The importance of having a season mindset that helps think more optimistically.
• [7:05] How to intentionally draw strength from a season of adversities as a leader and help your team who might not have gone through the same.
• [9:34] Forming the habit of having a triage moment with leaders to take care of each other.
• [12:14] How to describe a hopeful future for your team as a leader candidly and truthfully.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Trace Rorie speaks with Mike a member of our leadership development team who recently took a role in operations at Lippert. He is a very positive person who coaches and leads teams with a high degree of leadership expertise.

He talks about the difference between optimism and positivity and critical thinking and how to recognize them in your team as a leader. Listen in to learn the importance of bringing the best out of your team members whether they’re critical or positive and optimistic.

“If we’re going to pull the best out in people, I have to bring my best and the only way I can bring my best is that I take care of me.”- Mike [25:55]

What You Will Learn:

• [3:03] How to shield yourself from ingestion and metabolization of negativity by being positive. Spending less time with negative people and situations.
• [11:38] Why critical thinking is an option. The difference between a critical spirit and a critical thought in leadership.
• [16:11] How to lead a team to pull out strengths and the best in each other as a recipe to get the right people the rightest seats.
• [19:50] How to accept people and see the best in them when they lean more towards critical thinking and not positivity.
• [24:50] Learning to have alone time to re-center yourself and also having someone to keep you accountable.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Amber speaks with Jen Snyder, a leadership development director at Lippert Components.

She talks about the power of having an effective meeting that gets team members excited to be present and to take action when they leave. Listen in to learn how to utilize meeting preparation time to make it valuable even before it begins.

What You Will Learn:

• [1:33] How to build trust in meetings by preparing it to be a safe space filled with engagement and accountability.
• [4:49] The importance of setting time aside to prepare for a meeting to be high energized and effective.
• [6:35] The difference that an agenda makes especially when you have time slots and a leader for each topic to give you a chance to refocus your energy.
• [10:27] Utilizing the idea of having a ‘parking lot’
• [12:06] Giving people a compelling reason for having them want to be present for the meeting.
• [13:32] The idea of the hook- the art of making people captivated to be in a meeting and leave excited to take action.

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Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

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In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Sandy Ellingson, the executive director of RVWA. She took a trip to Elkhart County to visit an RV manufacturing plant which has totally changed her perspective for the better.

Listen in to learn the role of the RV women’s alliance in empowering women to be stronger in pursuing careers in the RV industry.

“Our goal is to inspire the next generation of workers and people coming into the industry.”- Sandy Ellingson 6:27

What You Will Learn:

• [0:55] She describes the purpose of the RV Women’s Alliance creation.
• [2:31] How the men in RVWA champion for the women and how the alliance is transferring knowledge to the younger generation of both men or women.
• [6:18] She explains what their goal is in inspiring the next generation of workers.
• [10:01] How the RV lifestyle changed Sandy’s life for the better.
• [13:40] She shares how her perspective changed after visiting the RV manufacturing plant to continue empowering women to get into the RV industry.
• [18:43] Learning to have more perspective to become stronger and see more in others.

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyellingson

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How are you making your teams feel mentally safe, psychologically safe, emotionally safe to be themselves? And when they can be themselves, they will be at their natural best for your team and your organization. And that's what you need, right? That's what you need for your team to perform.

Go ahead and take action this week. Find somebody around you, ask them some good questions when there's a mistake that you might make fess up to it, own it. Talk about how you're going to be better because of it and continue to create the environment in which people can as well.

[00:00:47] And today I want to have a conversation with you around safety. Now in today's day and age with the COVID-19 crisis, everybody is thinking about safety. Safety is at the forefront of everybody's minds, specifically people's physical safety, right? Leaders and organizations are spending so much time thinking about how.

[00:01:07] We can keep our people safe, especially as we ramp back up into our workplaces, as, as quarantines start to lift, as organizations start to ramp up their operations. Again, people's physical safety is, is an incredibly important issue because people need to feel safe when they come into work that they're not going to be put at risk so that they can perform at their best.

[00:01:34] So leaders in organizations are spending a lot of time thinking about how they keep people safe. It's not just relegated to an EHS or a safety department or a safety leader. Safety is at the forefront of everybody's mind. But when it comes to creating high performing teams and having high performing individuals, you know, people that can perform at their best as often as possible and get the kind of results that we need, our teams to get the safety and physical safety specifically, isn't the only type of safety that people need to function at a high level.

[00:02:14] If you're listening to this, no doubt. You've experienced some type of working environment at some point in your life where you didn't feel"safe. I'm not talking about physical safety. What I'm really talking about is psychological safety, emotional safety. People spend so much time and effort and honestly wasted energy and wasted attention on things like office politics on trying to safeguard their job.

[00:02:40] Sometimes people spend more time trying to keep their job than actually just doing their job. And what we know about how human beings function is that when we're in a mindset where we're just playing, not to lose, to lose what we have, what we've worked so hard for when we're playing not to lose versus playing to win.

[00:03:04] Right. When we're playing not to lose, we do not function at our best, but when we're in a mindset where we're playing to win, right. Not just focusing on the mistakes we could make or how we might fail, knowing that those things are a genuine possibility, but being okay with it, because we're just focused on the winning aspect of human beings, then function at their natural best.

[00:03:32] So leaders. It is on you to create an environment in which your people feel safe, not just physically safe, but mentally safe, emotionally safe, psychologically safe, that they aren't always having to look over their shoulder, to the left and to the right worrying about who's coming to get them, or what kind of office politics or company politics or back fighting, or the meetings after the meetings or their water cooler conversations.

[00:04:02] They're going to come back to get them. You see teams that have a natural open and honest ability to trust one, another mistakes and all flaws and all that people can actually be like, like buck naked with each other, Patrick Lencioni. That's how he works at that. People can be just virtually buck naked with one another flaws, mistakes, and awe.

[00:04:27] We can come to the table being really vulnerable with each other about where we're good and where we're not. Those are the teams that actually function at the highest levels because they're focused on. On answers and solutions, not just flaws and problems, right? They can take advantage of each other's strengths, not just always highlighting each other's weaknesses.

[00:04:51] They're aware of them, right. They're aware of them enough so that they know how to compensate for one another. Where, where each other's strengths can take advantage of other people's weaknesses. That's what creates really good high performing teams. But if people are spending more time, Worried about themselves, right?

[00:05:12] Keeping themselves safe and not exposing any kind of weaknesses they have that only does that not create very high performing teams, but that actually has a degrading effect on the human psychology over time. We all know this, that human beings are hardwired with this fight or this flight or freeze response.

[00:05:33] It's a survival mechanism. So anytime we perceive an incoming threat, we naturally go into fight flight or freeze response just briefly, let me unpack it. So anytime that we perceive an incoming threat, some people go into a fight response, which is, you know, I'm going to rise to meet this challenge and it's going to be me or them, and I'm going to fight this thing.

[00:06:00] Now what's interesting is that there's a lot of leaders. That take that approach when it comes to leadership to try to put pressure on their teams. And I figured that the best will rise to the top. Right. But what this does over the longterm is human beings were not meant or designed to live in a fight flight or freeze response over time.

[00:06:26] Like we said, it's a survival mechanism. It's meant to survive the moment, but not to thrive over the long term. So even though some people might perform well in a high pressure state, some leaders might think that, Oh, look, that strategy is really effective. It's a, it's an effective means of getting performance out of people.

[00:06:49] But over time, what you'll find is that people do not perform at that same level when they exist in that high stress, high pressure state. So the fight response, although it does well in the moment, isn't good. Over the long term for human beings, obviously the flight response, isn't good either. And we see this all the time.

[00:07:13] Some people when faced with pressure, they would rather run from it or lean away from it rather than lean into it. We don't want that either on our teams. And then some people we've seen this as well. They had that kind of freeze response, that freeze mechanism, which is, they just kind of freeze up and they can't make any decisions.

[00:07:38] And they are frozen by inaction. None of those responses lead to the type of performance that we want for ourselves or that we want from our team members. So leaders, we have to do a really good job of not sending people into that fight flight or freeze response. If we can make people feel safe, if we can make people feel appreciated that you know what nobody's going to be perfect, we can all make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

[00:08:12] And we don't hold them over one another constantly. That's the type of environment that creates not only high performing teams and individuals. But people that are in really healthy, emotional States that actually go home to their families better for having been a part of your team in your organization.

[00:08:33] So leaders, your job is to help make people safe, not just physically safe. Yes. Physically safe. Like it like is so important in this current climate. But it's an opportunity when safety is on all of our minds to not just relegate it to the zone of physical safety, how are you making your teams feel.

[00:08:56] Mentally safe, psychologically safe, emotionally safe to be themselves. And when they can be themselves, they will be at their natural best for your team and your organization. And that's what you need. Right. That's what you need for your team to perform. Like you need them to perform. So, yeah. Couple practical steps leaders you might think and assume.

[00:09:20] Yeah, my people feel safe. They would tell me if they didn't, chances are you're wrong. Chances are you're wrong. That those people will not tell you if they don't feel safe. That's the whole point. They're not going to tell you if you make them feel unsafe because that will make them feel unsafe. So leaders, one of the most practical, effective things that you can do for your team starts with creating an environment where it's okay for people to be imperfect.

[00:09:53] It's okay. For people to make mistakes. And as the leader, you go first, you set the tone for the environment that exists. So the first time you make a mistake, Admit to it, own it, fess up to it because people will take your lead and isn't that what you want rather than wasting a lot of time with office politics of people blaming one another for any mistakes that are made and finger pointing.

[00:10:24] If people just own the mistake, we can move on faster from it and land on solutions. That will ultimately drive the performance that we want. So you, as a leader, if you own up to and apologize for and fess up to the mistakes that you make, your people then will be more apt to do it. And then when they do what's really important is that you as a leader, facilitate a conversation like that.

[00:10:54] Okay. You made a mistake. How are we going to be better? The second you jumped down somebody's throat. When they make a mistake or you don't let it go and keep hanging it over their head is the last time people will feel free to be open and vulnerable. And this feeling of a lack of safety will perpetuate throughout a team and throughout an organization.

[00:11:21] So leaders, you set the tone for people's feelings of safety, not just physical safety, but psychological, emotional safety that will put them in a position to perform at their best. And isn't that what we want. Leaders. That's what we need is for people and teams to be healthy for people to be fulfilled and passionate what they do to drive the performance that we need and to go home to their families, happy and healthy and safe and fulfilled

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How to Be an Impactful Servant Leader

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, we speak with Bill who is our leadership development director at Lippert Components. He took an operations role in manufacturing during the COVID-19 season.

He talks about the power of a true leader in driving productivity and creating meaningful relationships among people in a team. Listen in to learn what steps you can take as a leader to ensure that you create a better working environment for the people you lead.

What You Will Learn:

• [2:09] The importance of going back as a leader and talking to the people that do the job daily to see the real roadblocks that exist as things continue to change.
• [4:41] The true meaning of servant leadership- learning to be humble and coachable.
• [6:52] Urgent vs important- the importance of teaching the tools, learning the tools, use the tools ourselves, and then showing the people how to use them.
• [10:06] Why you need to praise people for specific tasks as a way to show they matter.
• [14:14] How the COVID-19 situation changed the energy in the factory plant that Bill was working in.
• [17:43] Questions to ask yourself as a leader to have the right mindset to truly serve others.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

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Welcome back to the Lippert Academy for Leadership podcast. In this episode, I am joined today by Kim Lisiak, the leadership development director for corporate and our after-market team. I’m really excited about where the conversation is going within LCI around high-performance leaders and that as a mindset for how we show up to everything we do, and how that translates to the rest of our daily lives. In my conversation with Kim, we discuss the tool that we are using with leaders internally to help prioritize our time and the changes we’ve experienced by implementing this tool.

Topics in this episode:

• Why this is an important conversation to share on the podcast
• Leadership discipline
• Leadership competency as an internal focus
• Being sensitive to the current state of the country during this time of a pandemic and social injustices
• The Eisenhower decision matrix:
  • Quadrant 1: Urgent and important tasks
  • Quadrant 2: Important but not urgent tasks
  • Quadrant 3: Urgent but not important tasks
  • Quadrant 4: Not urgent and not important tasks
• The moment of choice
• Things can fall off our radar if we aren’t intentional about scheduling and planning for them
• How to use the Eisenhower decision matrix:
  • Step 1: List all tasks
  • Step 2: Assign them to a quadrant
  • Step 3: Schedule the tasks in quadrant 2
  • Step 4: Delegate the tasks in quadrant 3
  • Step 5: Take action on tasks in quadrant 1
• Schedule time to actually do this. Make a meeting with yourself.

Send your ideas to https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. We hope you stick with us as we continue this miniseries on authentic leadership and have more courageous conversations about work, life, and culture.

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In this episode, Amber speaks with LCI leadership development experts Edgar Cabello and Trace Rorie, who discuss the importance of casting vision in order to build high-performance leaders. LCI’s leadership model defines great leaders as those who lead themselves, lead their teams, and lead their teams well. Edgar and Trace speak on the competencies that make up the high-performance leader and, by extension, the high-performance organization. In addition, they cover the tools that help to build these competencies.

Listen in and learn how to optimize your unique strengths in order to grow into a high-performance leader!

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• How to inject an exciting feeling of momentum in your team as you grow your leadership

• What is vision casting and how can you use it to build on your leadership competencies?

• Why it’s important to capture the heart of your people as a leader

• Important considerations when training for skills competencies

• A primer on the rally cry tool

Share Your Vision Are you discovering something new about your vision? Let us know what you’re learning at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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Leadership podcasts, programs, and books. 

Some people consume and consume and consume content on leadership and eliminate the time and conscious thought required to put the ideas they hear into practice. 

We call that leadership gluttony. 

Today, Trace Rorie (Director of Leadership Development - Interiors at LCI) and I are looking at how to turn leadership gluttony into a balanced leadership “meal plan.” 

As you listen, make a list of the leadership content you’re consuming. Then, be prepared to answer some hard questions about whether it’s enough, whether it’s too much, and whether your leadership diet is making a difference in your performance and translating to results. 

Share Your Leadership Nutrition Methods  Like Trace mentioned, there are a lot of different leadership “diets” to go on for different purposes. Share what’s worked for you at https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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Based on who you are and what you do, have you found your sweet spot in life?

This question applies to your work life, personal life, parenting life and more.

Allowing employees to find and live their sweet spots in and outside of work is a leading part of increasing satisfaction, performance, and positive culture at work and in their personal lives.

Discussing how to lead people to their sweet spots are four Lippert Components all-star leaders.

Kim Lisiak - Director of Leadership Development - Aftermarket

Amber Selking - Vice President of Leadership and Culture Development

Trace Rorie - Director of Leadership Development - Interiors

Bill Coughlin - Director of Leadership Development - Window Division

Join in to learn more about how to find a sweet spot and how to engage yourself and your teammates at work and at home.

Share Your Sweet Spot Are you discovering something new about your sweet spot(s)? Let us know what you’re learning at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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Coaching to promotions is part of our work as leaders, but it can come with good, bad, and ugly outcomes. Today we’re anchoring our conversation on the three stakeholders involved in promoting and the good, bad, and ugly to be aware of with each.

Three Stakeholders Involved in Promoting * The Company * The Leader * The Person Getting Promoted

Conversation topics today include the advantages of promoting from within, developing talent, encouraging promotions (and what stops leaders from promoting), tips for working toward promotion and so much more.

Meet the Directors of Leadership Development (DLD) at Lippert Components Who Are In on The Conversation

Mike Brouillette -- DLD for Aftermarket and Chassis Divisions

Edgar Cabello -- DLD for the RV Products Division

Bill Coughlin -- DLD for the Windows Division

Become Part of the Discussion Have you ever promoted an employee? Or has a leader ever developed, promoted, or coached you toward a promotion? Share your promotion culture low points and success stories at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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Expressing gratitude takes many forms like adding a note to a gratefulness jar, saying “thank you,” or sharing ice cream with your team. No matter how you express gratitude, we know that showing gratitude makes a difference in our health, our work environment, and the quality of our relationships and life.

Today We’re Getting Real About Gratitude Our conversation includes tips for expressing gratitude like:

-Express gratitude with specificity and sincerity

-Make sure your body language matches your words

-Validate negative experiences before reframing them

Plus, we’ll talk through real experiences of leading with gratitude and why it works.

Joining me in this conversation are two Directors of Leadership Development at Lippert Components - Jen Snyder and Tim Richards. Listen in, then share your thoughts with us at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

A Quick Note Before we Jump In If you missed our episode on the Benefits of Gratitude from Thanksgiving of 2019, go back and give it a listen. It’s a great precursor for this conversation. You can listen here: Thanksgiving EP

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It’s not about giving advice. 

It’s not about sharing expertise. 

Empathy isn’t even a feeling for someone, it’s feeling with someone. 

Leading in 2020 is happening over distance during a time when the need for empathy couldn’t be higher. Today we’re walking through how we can be empathetic leaders for the teams who need us to understand them now more than ever. 

My conversation about leading with empathy today is shared with two Directors of Leadership Development at Lippert Components, Edgar Cabello and Trace Rorie. Join us as we discuss taming the advice monster, the difference between sympathy and empathy, listening without jumping to solutions and understanding emotional intelligence. 

Share Your Empathy Snapshot  When has a leader shown empathy to you? We want to know how you’ve seen empathetic leadership on display. Share your stories, questions, and comments at 

https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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“It’s not about the heights from which you came. A great story is about the distance traveled. Everyone has traveled a distance to get to where they are.” - Hasani X

Stories have power. Power in our personal lives. Power in businesses. Even power in sales. 

Hasani X, CEO of Rise of a Leader, a business performance coach/investor, professional speaker and founder of Lead Your Story uses stories to fulfill his mission of building people and businesses. 

In this episode, Hasani X and I talk through how leaders can use stories to connect with people, lead people, and help people grow. We’ll also get into why stories matter and how you can write yours. 

Listen to the End to Get Resources on Stories  At the end of this episode you’ll hear a phone number you can text to get access to some resources we bring up in the episode. Be sure to listen to the end, text the number, and share your thoughts on storytelling with us at

https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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“This is what leadership’s all about. Anyone can do it when it’s 70 degrees and sunny, when the decisions are easy - when it’s black and it’s white, it’s right and it’s wrong. This is the time when people need leadership. When the path is unclear. This is your moment to lead. This is what we get paid for.” - Joe McNamara

This is the time for leaders to show up, but how should leaders continue to navigate the current environment we’re in? Joining us in our discussion on leading in crisis is someone with tried and true experience in leading during extreme circumstances - Joe McNamara.

McNamara is a combat decorated U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer who served on two tours in Afghanistan, spent eight years leading teams in the Marine Corps, and is the founder of IMPACT -- a leadership training and consulting organization that’s composed of combat decorated veterans with extensive experience in developing and leading high-performance teams in times in complex environments.

Today, he’s sharing tangible tips for crisis leadership with us, so sit down, take notes, and get ready for practical advice you can put into practice today.

The Crisis is Here - How are You Showing Up for Your Team? What we’re going through is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we need good leaders now more than ever. Let us know how you’re showing up for your team at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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The world is in crisis. Now - arguably as much as in September 2001 - people are anxious, cautious, nervous and more. 

We need good leaders to step up in times like these. 

When the world flips upside down, great leaders have to adjust what “winning” looks like, given the circumstances. It’s great to strive for excellence, but when “perfection” becomes the enemy of “really good” - it might be time to rethink your expectations. 

In this episode, we’re covering 5 tips of crisis leadership that can help guide you and your team with strength in uncertain times. 

Download our slidedeck and take notes as you listen - then send us your thoughts!  

How are you navigating leadership in crisis?  True crisis moments don’t happen every day, every year, or even every lifetime. We’re learning crisis leadership together. Share your tips, struggles, and lessons learned with us at https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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This episode could extend your life. Seriously.

A 2019 article from NPR identified a study that revealed that people who lack a strong life purpose have an increased risk of dying early. In fact, the study uncovered that having a life purpose is more important for decreasing the risk of death than smoking, drinking, or exercising regularly.

So what’s the secret recipe for crafting a life-giving personal mission statement? Today we’re talking through the core ingredients of that recipe…

-Finding Your Identity

-Identifying What You’re Chasing

-Stating the Rules (Core Values) by Which You’ll Play

Give the episode a listen, fill out this template, and begin drafting your personal mission statement.

FREE Personal Mission Statement Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EIKA1f1wXXD_dYpaTHdn90OW5F5zPx3C

What Inspired Your Personal Mission Statement? Did a mentor inspire your personal mission statement? Did you read it in a book? Or did you develop one on your own based on experience in your life. Personal mission statements come from all kinds of places, people, and ideas. Tell us the story behind yours at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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What do authentic leaders do? We believe there are 12 execution competencies authentic leaders live out.

1. Role Modeling
2. Communication
3. Achieve Clarity and Purpose
4. Strategy and Planning
5. Goals and Objectives
6. Building Teams
7. Decision Making
8. Collaboration
9. Delegation
10. Correcting and Coaching
11. Problem Solving
12. Results

Want to know how you’re doing as an authentic leader? Rate yourself for each of these competencies on a scale of 1 to 5. Then, if you’re feeling courageous, ask some people on your team to rate you on these competencies as well.

If you commit to developing the concepts, characteristics, and competencies we’ve discussed in this 3 part series, you will improve as an authentic leader.

We want Your Perspective on Authentic Leadership This may be the finale of our 3 part series on authentic leadership, but becoming an authentic leader takes longer than 3 weeks. If you have questions or ideas about authentic leadership, connect with us at https://www.lci1.com/academy, academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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Think of a leader (current or past) you admire. What character traits did they possess that you admire? Are those traits consistent with those of other leaders you respect? 

While all leaders are unique, there are 12 character traits that set authentic leaders apart. Today we’re walking through each of those 12 character traits of authentic leaders - integrity, patience, self-awareness and many more. In addition, we’ll warn of the counter-characteristics that diminish a leader’s authenticity (lack of composer, distrust, and dishonesty among others). 

This is episode 2 of a 3 part discussion on authentic leadership, so if you didn’t check in with us last week, go back to episode 9 to hear 4 critical concepts of authentic leadership. 

How Are You Growing as an Authentic Leader?  We couldn’t cover authentic leadership in just one episode - and we don’t want the conversation to stop with the podcast either. Share your reflections on authentic leadership with us at  https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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If you’re a leader, your influence isn’t a nine-to-five job. People are always watching, and you’re always “on” as a result. 

Authenticity requires us to stay true to our values in spite of external surroundings, and while maintaining that kind of consistency in each area of our lives increases our influence, it’s no easy task. 

In the first episode of our three-part discussion on this topic, we’re looking at 4 concepts of authentic leadership. 

1. Identity
2. Influence
3. Service
4. Lifestyle

This episode is just the beginning. Check back in next week as we talk through traits good leaders possess. 

What do you think of when you hear “Authentic Leadership?”  Send your ideas to https://www.lci1.com/academy,  academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. We hope you stick with us as we continue this miniseries on authentic leadership and have more courageous conversations about work, life, and culture. 

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Next time you’re in a work meeting, look around the room. Chances are, 6 out of 10 people in the room are lonely. NPR’s recent article “Most Americans Are Lonely, And Our Workplace Culture May Not Be Helping,” states that more than 3 out of 5 Americans are lonely (and loneliness appears to be more common in men) - and work culture is often part of the problem. 

Loneliness contributes to mental health, stress, and sickness, making it a problem for employees and employers alike. So can businesses create a communal culture that only leaves loneliness behind? 

Today we’re discussing ways to identify loneliness in your office environment and how to flip the statistics. 

Share Your Thoughts With the Lippert Academy for Leadership  Have you been in an office that made you feel alone? What factors played into that? Have you worked alongside leaders who were great at including others? What did they do to make people feel welcome? We want to hear your thoughts on today’s episode. Contact us at https://www.lci1.com/academy, via email at academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. 

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Picture a vacant teeter-totter. The single-beam sways back and forth before settling into a perfectly horizontal position with neither side touching the ground. 

Now - how many times has your life looked like that - perfectly balanced? 

I’m a firm believer that work-life balance is a myth. But that doesn’t mean living a blended life isn’t possible.

Today we’re talking about how to build a blended life. We’re covering 7 life-blending tips in 17 minutes, so let’s dive in! 

Thanks for Sharing Your Time With Us  We know leaders are busy. We’re grateful that you’re carving out time for your own personal and professional development and spending it with us. Keep sending us your comments and feedback at academy@lci1.com or find me on linkedin.  

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No matter how well you handle stress at work or feel about your mental health as a whole, we believe every leader should see a counselor. 

Leadership positions naturally come with varying levels of pressure and relational tension. Negative responses mechanisms we learned in childhood can creep into work if left unaddressed. Mental health may suffer, or unchecked work stress can disrupt home life. 

So we’ll say it again - every leader should see a counselor, and in this episode, you’ll learn more about why. 

We feel strongly about leaders seeing counselors. Do you?  If you’re a leader who has been to a counselor, did your counseling experience better equip you as a leader? Are you a leader who is nervous about going to a counselor? Why? Get involved in the conversation. 

Share your thoughts at https://www.lci1.com/academy, via email at academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. Subscribe to the Lippert Academy for Leadership, drop us a review, and join us next week for another transformational episode. 

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“When I started focusing on people, the numbers took care of themselves.”

That’s a statement I’ve heard time and time again from leaders within our own organization and beyond. When people are valued, they perform differently. Unfortunately, most employees today don’t feel like a priority in their organization. Changing those feelings doesn’t just happen.

So what does building a positive company culture look like? It’s a long game, and there are 4 markers that we’ve identified as key mileposts of The Culture Journey.

1. Recognize the Ugly
2. Find and Change What Feeds the Ugly
3. Train and Develop Toward What Matters
4. Keep it In the Air Space

We’re going deep into each of these markers while being honest about our own journey and past. Join us to see where you are, where you’re headed, and how you can get to where you want to be.

What Mark are You at on Your Culture Journey? Share with Us! We want to hear where you are and what you’ve learned on your culture journey. Send us your thoughts at https://www.lci1.com/academy, via email at academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. Lippert’s Academy for Leadership curates courageous conversations about life, work, leadership, culture and more. Subscribe to the Lippert Academy for Leadership, drop us a review, and join us next week for another transformational episode.

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Your core values are yours alone. But what happens when the things you say you value don’t actually line up with who you want to be? Or what if you struggle to identify your core values in the first place? 

We live in a world of values, but core values aren’t things you choose, they’re beliefs you discover. Your core values come from deep within your heart and soul. They are echoed in your behavior and can become part of your personal mission. 

Today I’ll share my core values and guide you through ways to discover and challenge your own. If you’re following the podcast, I’d love to get emails that include some of your core values before next week. Contact us on the web at https://www.lci1.com/academy, via email at academy@lci1.com, or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership. 

Core Values PDF: Download

Keep up with The Lippert Academy for Leadership  Lippert’s Academy for Leadership curates courageous conversations about life, work, leadership, culture and more. Subscribe to the Lippert Academy for Leadership, drop us a review, and join us next week for another transformational episode. 

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Who speaks truth to your brain, heart, and soul? Who tells you when you’re wrong? If no one comes to mind, you’re in dangerous territory. 

Leaders can’t live or lead alone. We believe leaders like us need three kinds of people in our lives. 

1. Someone above us.
2. Someone beside us.
3. Someone below us (this is about investing in others, not flexing power).

We’re diving deep into each of these three critical roles so you can identify the key relationships in your life and the ones you need to seek out. Grab a pad of paper, take notes, and let us know how these types of people have contributed to your leadership story. 

Connect with Lippert’s Academy for Leadership  Lippert’s Leadership Academy curates courageous conversations about life, work, leadership, culture and more. Share your thoughts and questions (or leadership philosophies from last episode) with us at https://www.lci1.com/academy by email at academy@lci1.com or on LinkedIn at Lippert Academy for Leadership.

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What is your philosophy on leadership? What do you think makes a great leader? 

We all have beliefs about what qualities are essential in a good leader, but those beliefs aren’t always in sync with those of our teammates. If you’re leading a team, clarifying your leadership philosophies from the get-go cuts confusion and lets your team into your frame of mind. 

Today, we’re going over different leadership philosophies, communicating our leadership philosophies, and turning those deeply-held beliefs into action. If you’re leading a team or on a team, there’s something for you in this episode. 

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Stay in Touch with Lippert’s Leadership Academy Lippert’s Leadership Academy curates courageous conversations about life, work, leadership, culture and more. Let us know what you’re learning, what struck you about the episode, or what questions are on your mind at https://www.lci1.com/academy or by email at academy@lci1.com

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60-65% of people make at least one New Years Resolution. Only 8% of people who set resolutions go on to see them through. 

So what if we stopped making resolutions and started setting goals? What if we slowed down and asked ourselves what we’re willing to do to achieve the goals we make?

Today we’re talking through

• What kinds of goals to strive for
• How many goals to set
• Tools and formulas for setting smarter goals
• Sharing your goals and following through

We’re getting specific and diving into strategies that can influence your success with goal setting this year. Let’s dive in, make goals, and get to them! Want to share your goals or follow up with questions or comments about this episode? Contact us at https://www.lci1.com/academy or email at academy@lci1.com

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We often take for granted what words actually mean. Taking a step back and redefining certain words can be a great perspective shift for leaders of all kinds. 

In this episode, Dustin sits down with Chris Gingrasso to talk about the power of words and how knowing their meaning can be a powerful way to reengage your life and business in a fresh way. 

Links: www.wowfactor.live

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InSide Out Coaching, Joe Ehrmann

The Servant, James C. Hunter

The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway

Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell

Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull

Barabbas, Par Lagerkvist

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, w Alex Haley

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou

Disposable Futures, Brad Evans

The Darwin Effect, Jerry Bergman

Can't Hurt Me, David Goggins

Brave New World, Aldous Huxley

The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert Pirsig

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey

How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

Nicomachean Ethics (get Joe Sachs translation), Aristotle

Meditations(get Gregory Hayes translation), Marcus Aurelius

Fooled By Randomness, Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Learning to Breathe Fire, JC Herz

The Champions Mind, James Afremow

Speal Chris Spealler

Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield

Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday

A People's History of the United States, Howard Zinn

The Call of the Wild, Jack London

The Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel Wilkerson

The Hero With a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell

The Proximity Principle, Ken Coleman

Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink

The Dichotomy of Leadership, Jocko Willink

The Way of Men, Jack Donovan

Iron John, Robert Bly

Sovereignty, Ryan Michler

Why We Fight, Josh Rosenblatt

When Violence is the Answer, Tim Larkin

The Beast in the Jungle, Henry James

On the Road, Jack Kerouac

Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston

Living Life Backward, David Gibson

The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino

The Compassionate Samurai, Brian Klemmer

The Professor in the Cage, Jonathan Gottschall

Citizen: An American Lyric, Claudia Rankine

Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe

Fire in the Belly, Sam Keen

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Greg McKeown

The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle

12 Rules For Life, Jordan Peterson

Invisible Influence, Jonah Berger

Mindset, Carol S. Dweck

Winning, Jack Welch

When, Daniel H. Pink

Rework, Jason Fried/David Heinemeier Hansson

Man Up, Bedros Keulian

Endurance, Alfred Lansing

The Strenuous Life, Theo. Roosevelt

Transformed, Remi Adeleke

Roman Honor, Carlin Barton

After Virtue, Alasdair MacIntyre

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Being thankful is one of the greatest tools we have to loving ourselves and those around us. We are so thankful we get to be on this journey with you together.

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In this episode, Dustin interviews former hockey player and entrepreneur Paul Kolbylarz. 

Kolbylarz shares some incredible stories of his times playing hockey, traveling the world, and becoming the man he is today.  

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We've all had an idea, that we don't know what exactly to do with it. There's both fear and excitement about what that idea could become. 

In this episode, Dustin reads us a book called "What Do You Do With An Idea" by Kobi Yamada that may help give us that little push to see where an idea could take us. 

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Part of being a good leader is knowing how to engage conflict and reach goals while continuing to see and empathetically engage the human in front of you.

In part 2 of this episode, Dustin gives leaders practical tips on how to engage their co-workers in a way that helps them feel that they matter without sacrificing the overall goal. 

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Being a leader requires having the ability to know how to engage and work through difficult conversations in a way that values everyone who is involved and still moves the ball forward. 

In this episode, Dustin talks through different ways leaders can beneficially engage tough conversations in the work space.

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Learn more about Empathy coach, Leisel Mertes by visiting lieselmertes.com.

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View the animated 10-minute version of Bob’s TED talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wR7fLOK_MM

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Learn more about Mark at www.marksanborn.com.

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LearnLoft CEO John Eades talks leadership and growth. www.learnloft.com

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Learn more about Shawn by following him on Instagram (@shawnvandyke).

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President and CEO of Lippert Components joins the podcast to share his journey of culture and the challenges of leading a 10,000-person organization through the long journey of cultural change. You can watch the Tedx Talk by Bob Chapman that Jason mentions here: https://youtu.be/njn-lIEv1LU

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This week the host becomes the guest! Dustin Kaehr is interviewed by LearnLoft CEO John Eades. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and if you want to reach out, email us! academy@lci1.com

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What happens when your plan doesn’t quite work the way you had planned? How do you respond and what can you learn from Plan B? That’s the starting point for our conversation today with former Notre Dame all American football player Braxston Cave.

Join us for a conversation around transitioning from the NFL to the business world and the lessons learned along the way!

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Join host Dustin Kaehr and his guest Bill Coughlin, as they have a broad conversation about leadership, developing leaders, and life.

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Creativity. The word evokes lots of different meanings. Ask someone if they are they’re creative, and most would say “no”.

Join Dustin Kaehr and his guest, Trace Rorie as they have a conversation about what creativity is and what it isn’t. Also, as a leader how do you foster creativity in your people and your teams. Turns out, it may not be as hard as you think!