The Leadership Growth Podcast

Most people–and most businesses–try to avoid uncertainty, says today’s guest, Cary Sparrow. “They want to create predictability and they want to manage risk out.” But in today’s world, uncertainty has become the houseguest that shows no signs of leaving–and that has deep implications for leaders who are trying to manage their careers. In this episode, Cary joins Daniel and Peter to talk about how today’s leaders can successfully build careers in an uncertain marketplace. Cary is the founder a...

Making decisions is more than just one aspect of leadership. It’s “the unit of analysis for leaders,” says Daniel. Leadership is “based upon how we make decisions, because leadership equates with decision-making rights.” No matter where you are in your leadership journey, making effective decisions can be the thing that separates you from leaders who are growing, developing, and becoming more influential and leaders who get stuck. In this episode, Daniel and Peter take a closer look at decisi...

Is imposter syndrome misunderstood–and can it actually be helpful to your career? Originally called a “phenomenon,” imposter syndrome is very common. At some point, everyone experiences that sensation of self-doubt–of wondering, “what if someone discovers that I don’t know what I’m doing?” But those sensations of self-doubt aren’t always bad–and in fact, they can be evidence of personal growth! In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter take a closer look at imposter syndrome–what it is, what it’s ...

When it comes to leadership assessments, there’s never a “one-size-fits-all” approach, says Peter Stewart. “There are some key questions we need to think about before you begin the assessment process so that you are selecting the right method, you're selecting the right resources or formal assessments or whatever you're doing, to help get the results you want,” he says. In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter take a deep dive into leadership assessments, examining the purpose of assessments, the...

In an ever-changing marketplace, career currency won’t be job titles or resumes, says Angela Finlay. “It’s the skills we bring to the table that will be the most critical piece” of career development and growth. Angela is a Chief Human Capital Strategist, Fractional and Interim Chief HR Officer with over 25 years leading talent strategy inside Fortune 150 enterprises, global organizations, and growth stage companies. She is the author of Skill Stacking: Taking Ownership of Your Career in Chan...