Send us a text The percentage of your workforce that is disengaged has likely remained flat or even worsened over the past several years. Chances are, you’ve already tried different strategies to raise engagement scores, yet the results still aren’t showing meaningful improvement. What if you’re measuring the wrong thing? What can you do instead? What will actually make a real difference in productivity and retention? Tune in as we explore fresh perspectives and practical so...
Send us a text What if being a super performer and creating a super performing team was not what you thought? Interested in knowing how to super charge yourself and your team? Listen in for what the best leaders do differently from the rest of us. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/ ► X: https://x.com/AskWanda ► We...
Send us a text Emotional intelligence is an essential ingredient for great leadership and there is nothing new in that statement. What is new is recent study showing a steady global decline in emotional intelligence – across generations, cultures and industries. If you are leading people, this has big implications for how you manage people, particularly younger talent. And, it has big implications for each of us in being our best selves for all the people that matter in our lives. Listen in t...
Send us a text Your senior executives are expecting innovation, but you and your team are stretched thin. How do you think about and drive innovation? What are the elements of creating an environment where new ideas thrive and generate real growth? Listen in for the 5 Cs and what you can do, whether you are in sales, products, or any other function. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www....
Send us a text Every once in a while, a presentation—or even a simple question posed by a book cover—captures my attention and pushes me to think in a new way. This episode explores one such moment, sparked by the question: “What does it mean to be human in an age of AI?” Perhaps it is the most important question we can ponder at this point in time. It’s also a critical question for leaders across organizations, institutions, and at every level of society. Tune in for one perspective on ...
Send us a text Ask yourself: are you settling for what’s in front of you, what’s easy to do, what is demanded, getting by, maybe even being successful but not so fulfilled? Are you ready to think differently about the impact you can have on your company, your team, your industry and your life? If you are just a tiny bit curious how that is even possible, listen in for a game changing perspective on how to think about your impact. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wan...
Send us a text When a business leader takes a deep dive into psychology and sports psychology, you will usually find well thought-out, tried and tested practices that can make a difference in your leadership. You might be surprised to learn that sometimes you should not make fast decisions and that goals don’t always work in your favor. Want to know more? Listen in? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https:/...
Send us a text Mid-career leaders have the hardest leadership role in the entire organization. They have enormous pressure from above to deliver fast and excellent results and they are challenged by younger employees who expect to be led in a very different way than in the past. These leaders are still trying to prove themselves in some ways, they are still partially in execution roles and they have zero capacity to spare. We do little to help them. Yes, we say they need to delegate, but we ...
Send us a text Who doesn’t want to be a “great” leader that accomplishes exceptional results, inspires their team and leaves a powerful legacy! If you share this aspiration and are wondering what to do in a time starved environment, then we have answers. Listen in for applicable tips and a clear strategy to inspire. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: h...
Send us a text Managing up is necessary for career progress and it’s an art form. Some do it better than others. In this podcast we level the playing field. Regardless of your skill level thus far, we are going to review the critical conversations that allow you to create visibility, take ownership, say no and more. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: h...
Send us a text Getting the commitment, engagement and enthusiasm of your team should be top priority for every leader hoping to make a substantive contribution. However, as any experienced leader will quickly report – it is easier said than done. What can you do to build real buy-in? Listen in for tips and more. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https...
Send us a text Accountability, authenticity and autonomy – that is what leaders want and what team members want as well. All three define the feel of any organization – the culture. How can you capitalize on these three to create the kind of culture you want? Listen in for how to strike the right balance on all three. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube:...
Send us a text Most companies measure engagement at least once a year and the more senior managers typically receive a report about how engaged their business area is. And, most worry about what to do to bring engagement up, seeing this as a proxy for how strong their culture is and how much effort people are putting into their work. What if we are measuring this all wrong? What if there is a better way to understand the strength of your team? Listen in for a different approach and one that I...
Send us a text Judging by the number of talks and books on culture, many people must be thinking about what defines an organization's culture, how to change it and what advantage culture really offers. If those are your questions, then listen in. Plus, we will talk about cultural betrayal and a few myths about culture such as hiring for cultural fit. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Send us a text In these times, so many people are seeking how to drive change – whether at work or in the community. Too often, while very well intentioned, too many of us approach change with too narrow an understanding of what it really takes to achieve and sustain meaningful change. What do you need to do to lead change? Who should you involve, why, when and how? Listen in for insights from real success stories about organizing for sustained impact. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://...
Send us a text It’s easy to feel you have no, or perhaps not enough, power. However, you have more power than you realize. How do you tap into your own power? That’s the topic of this conversation. Three strategies can make all the difference. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/ ► X: https://x.com/AskWanda ► Websit...
Send us a text Everything that happens in business is wrapped up in a conversation of one form or another. Therefore it seems wise to spend a bit more time understanding the types of conversations we have, our role in moving each type of conversation forward or backward along with what we can do to have better conversations. Listen in for practices that will elevate your conversations! ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ...
Send us a text Have you ever been asked to co-lead a business, a function or even a project? Did it work out as you had hoped? Most co-head structures fail to deliver on their potential. What can you do to make co-leading effective? Listen in for practical advice and a few examples. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawalla...
Send us a text Uncertainty is at an all time high or so it seems and senior leaders are encouraging their organizations to get more comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. Sounds great but what can you do for yourself and for your team? Who manages uncertainty, not knowing, experimenting better than artists and what can we learn from artists to inform our working lives? Listen in for great stories and a few tips. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-pu...
Send us a text Innovation or rather the habit of innovating is a key to sustained success in every organization. What does it take to truly create a culture of innovation that builds success upon success? What do you need to do to lead teams that innovate? We explore a few examples from Microsoft that highlight best practices you can use. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wan...