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Timely, relevant leadership topics to help you grow your ability to lead effectively.
New episodes every other Tuesday since January 30, 2024.
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When most people say they want to “be authentic,” what they really mean is they want to be comfortable, says Dr. Laura Sicola. But “comfort zones and authenticity have nothing to do with each other when it comes to real performance,” she says. Laura Sicola is a cognitive linguist, communication expert, speaker, and coach who helps leaders become master influencers. Her TEDx presentation, “Want to Sound Like a Leader?” has been viewed approximately 7 million times. Laura joins Daniel and Peter...
“Whys unite and whats divide,” says Haydn Shaw. Haydn is the founder of People Driven Results and the author of Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart. Hailed by Time Magazine as an expert on cultural differences in the workplace, Haydn focuses on helping generations work together better with a combination of clear insight, humor, and practical advice. In today’s conversation, Daniel, Peter, and Haydn discuss some of the most challenging as...
Imagine being “paid to judge people”! That’s how today’s guest jokingly describes his role. Tom Verboven is a Senior Director of Client Success at Mercer Talent Enterprise, where he advises clients on how to drive value through effective human capital strategies. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Tom offers his insights and advice for navigating a leadership assessment landscape that now includes artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Tune in to learn: Three shifts in leadership assess...
No one attends a team offsite wanting it to be a failure, says Daniel. Unsuccessful offsites are perceived as “a bad waste of time.” So what makes an offsite successful–and how can an offsite have a lasting, positive impact on your team or organization? In this episode, Daniel and Peter break down the elements of a successful team offsite and give suggestions for how to make your next one the best yet. Tune in to learn: The value of including all participants in the planning processWhat an of...
As a consultant and coach, Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, has observed many leaders struggle to respond when she asks how they measure success. The first response, she says, “is just a blank stare.” Some leaders gauge success entirely on revenue numbers. And finally, many leaders give a “laundry list of things.” “It’s really important to start with what problem you’re trying to solve,” says Lorraine. “From there on, start creating that alignment through each layer” of the organiza...
“If you’re not clear on who you are, then the people around you are not going to be clear on where they’re going,” says Dominic George. Dominic is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Vision Leadership for Life. He helps high-performing leaders rise into senior leadership without sacrificing their identity, values, or wellbeing. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Dominic offers advice for leaders on how to stay centered on their core “why” without losing themselve...
When you don’t delegate, you risk impairing the growth of your organization, says Daniel in today’s episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast. “That is a very limiting, very restrictive mindset,” he says. Choosing not to delegate will create bottlenecks in a system, and bottlenecks create inefficiencies. Delegating can be tough for many leaders. Personality traits, poor experiences, and even fears of micromanaging can interfere with efficient delegation. But as Daniel and Peter point out, dele...
Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day. But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable. Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical adv...
“Each person has their own story,” says Kerim Kfuri, author and host of “The Supply and Demand Show” and President and CEO of The Atlas Network, LLC. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Kerim shares insights gleaned from a lifetime of experiences in a multi-cultural and cross-border world. From growing up as a child of immigrants speaking multiple languages to leading a packing and logistics organization with over 2,000 suppliers around the world, Kerim has learned what works–and what...
When uncertainty hits the marketplace and organizations are forced to lay off employees, there’s an under-discussed byproduct of the upheaval–namely, survivor guilt. How do those who keep their jobs cope with losing friends and colleagues to layoffs? In this episode, Daniel and Peter offer six clear steps to help layoff survivors deal with the shock, grief, and upheaval presented by keeping their jobs when others lose theirs. Tune in to learn: The one small change you should make to your lang...
It’s easy to think a strong executive presence requires an outgoing, gregarious personality. Not so, suggest Daniel and Peter in today’s episode. Introverts can “convey that sense of credibility and to be seen as influential, to be seen as a leader” just as well as extroverts, says Daniel. In this episode, Daniel and Peter explore the advantages and strengths introverted leaders can bring to their positions and offer some suggestions for developing skills to boost their executive presence. Tu...
“Stress is like a bucket,” says Peter Stewart. As anyone who has worked in a dysfunctional organization can attest, that bucket can fill to overflowing very quickly when there are no spigots or holes to release the stress. In today’s conversation, Peter and Daniel discuss how to survive a dysfunctional work situation–what to track, how to deal with it when there are no immediate escapes, and when to leave. Tune in to learn: Three variables to track to help evaluate a dysfunctional situa...
How do you react to conflict? Even that simple question can provoke a variety of emotions and responses. Some people look forward to engaging in heated debate, while others walk away or acquiesce to avoid even a hint of discord. No matter how you feel about it, though, it’s guaranteed that you will inevitably run into disagreements in your workplace–and in all areas of life! In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter examine how to approach conflict in a healthy way. T...
“Great inspirational leaders are able to connect the bigger picture, that clear vision of what the future may bring, with the actions of today,” says Peter Stewart. In this second part of a deep dive into Executive Presence, Daniel and Peter look at how good emotional management and an ability to inspire contribute to a strong executive presence. Tune in to learn: Why it’s important to balance authenticity and awareness of othersHow storytelling and metaphor contribute to Executive PresenceTh...
Leaders “take up a lot of space,” says Peter Stewart. What leaders do in that space can be the difference between great business and people results–and bad ones. In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter tackle the topic of executive presence–how it’s evolved over the years, what it means today, and how leaders can develop and improve it so they show up with credibility and confidence. Tune in to learn: What a modern model of Executive Presence looks likeHow decision-making impacts Executive Prese...
AI is “not special,” says Dr. Allen Badeau. “It’s just a bigger part of your technology strategy.” In today’s episode, Daniel, Peter, and Dr. Badeau discuss the latest developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and how leaders can best leverage this rapidly evolving technology for productivity and development. Dr. Badeau is an AI evangelist with over 20 years experience building AI systems. He is the Co-Founder of Harmonic AI and the host of NowMedia’s weekly broadcast “AI Tod...
“You don’t know you need it till you need it,” says today’s guest, Chris Hare. Chris is the host of The Storied Future Podcast and founder of The Storied Future, where he helps midmarket and enterprise CEOs create narratives that unlock a future where they can be celebrated. In this deeply personal conversation with Daniel and Peter, Chris unpacks the process he uses to guide leaders through unearthing their own stories and crafting narratives that help them “make a dent in the universe.” Oft...
“The cool thing about leadership is that your customers are right there,” says today’s guest, Phil Wilson. Phil is the CEO of LRI Consulting Services, Inc., and founder of Approachable Leadership. He’s the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Phil shares some powerful insights about leadership from the perspective of a consultant and a leader–in...
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is a game-changing technological advancement–one that has generated excitement, fear, nervousness, cautious optimism, and a fair amount of hype. But what are its implications for leadership development? Today’s guest has some answers. “AI, to me, is a power tool supreme,” says Frank Russell, CEO of the award-winning talent development consulting firm Prositions. Of course, as exciting and powerful as AI is, we still need to balance it with a heal...
A good coaching session is about more than just complaints or chit chat. “Coaching sessions are not just to have a feel-good moment,” says Daniel. “They are intended to focus on action and follow up.” In this week’s episode, Daniel and Peter demystify a typical coaching session. They discuss some of the questions they typically ask, the common way they begin many sessions, and the importance of both behavior change and mindset shift. Tune in to learn: The one thing a coachee should do to opti...
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