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307: Leading People Who Are Not Like You with ALLY Leadership17 Dec 202400:53:57

Leading people who aren’t like you can be challenging. In this episode, Stephanie Chung provides important insights and tips to help you be more effective in this critical area. You will love the passion and stories she brings to our conversation. 

For the past 30 years, Stephanie has been a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management.   

Stephanie blazed trails as the first African American to serve as President at a private jet company. Under her visionary leadership, JetSuite evolved from a mere service provider to a symbol of luxury and excellence. During her tenure, JetSuite was named one of the Best Places To Work by the Human Rights Campaign and one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies by the Dallas Business Journal. From there, she became Chief Growth Officer and Global Brand Ambassador at Wheels Up.  

Stephanie's impact extends far beyond the boardroom. She serves on the Make-A-Wish Board and the Advisory Council for the National Business Aviation Association. Stephanie is also a #1 international best-selling author with her excellent book, Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You.

 You’ll discover: 

  • What the acronym ALLY stands for
  • How to meet people where they are
  • What to do if you don’t like someone on your team 
  • Why the most effective leaders are “culturally intelligent”
  • The various kinds of privilege that exist and how to leverage yours

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306: How Parents Can Raise Future Leaders Today10 Dec 202400:51:20

Here’s a startling statistic. Harvard published the results of a survey of 17,000 managers, and one of the questions asked was this: When did you experience your first formal leadership training? The average age was 42.  

What would happen if we started with children instead of waiting until someone is so far into their career? You don’t have to wonder what would happen because our guest, Dr. Alan Nelson, has focused on teaching leadership to young people for almost 20 years.  

Alan is the Founder of KidLead Academy, the world’s first online course to train parents how to develop their child’s leadership potential. Alan has been passionate about leadership throughout his career. 

 Alan is the author of 40 books and over 200 articles on personal growth and leadership. He has a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego and has taught leadership courses at several universities, including USC’s Marshall School of Business and the Naval Postgraduate School. 

In this conversation, we focused on his book for parents, My Kid Leads! A How-to Book for Parents Wanting to Raise Future Leaders Today. Highly recommended!

 You’ll discover: 

  • The answer to the question of whether leaders are made or born
  • Why Alan says the sweet spot for teaching leadership to kids is ages 10-13
  • The 4 primary indicators of giftedness in leadership in both children and adults
  • What parents can do to help their children develop self-control and critical thinking skills
  • How Alan uses peer-led teams in his programs to teach leadership and followership

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297: Astonish Others with Unexpected Acts of Generosity08 Oct 202400:20:20

In this episode, I talk about different ways you can uplevel the way you serve others in your world. When you apply these ideas, you won’t just surprise or delight them, you’ll actually ASTONISH them.  

I share specific examples of things I’ve done. As you listen, consider how you can incorporate some of them in your own unique way with the people in your life. 

I’m the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders, a company that publishes software tools and books to help people build strong relationships at work and at home. 

You’ll discover: 

  • The one question to ask yourself before every conversation that’s important to you
  • What another person feels from you when you express genuine curiosity in them
  • How to make introductions that stand out 
  • Ways you can use social media to acknowledge people in your world
  • Why expressions of appreciation are so powerful

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207: Building Trust at Penn State Health03 Jan 202300:45:54

Have you ever gone on a Listening Tour? That’s what Hillary Miller did in her first 3 months at Penn State Health in her role as Chief Learning Officer. What she learned in her conversations with hundreds of people allowed her and her team to design programs that were relevant and well received.

Hillary has also set up a Learning Council across the organization that enables people in all types of positions to have a voice. You will love the types of questions Hillary shares throughout this conversation that encourage people to speak openly and build strong trust.

You’ll discover: 

  • The 4 questions Hillary asked each person she met with during your listening tour
  • What Hillary has done to build trust and high performance with her own team
  • The weekly Development Sessions Hillary and her team have…and how she’s expanding them to other parts of the organization
  • The growth she went through to make it easy for her to say “I’m not perfect” and “I made a mistake”
  • Why Hillary is a big believer in humor and laughter

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206: Lead from the Heart and Love Your People20 Dec 202200:54:17

Does “lead from the heart” imply touchy-feely or weakness? Not according to Mark C. Crowley, who used this approach successfully throughout his 25 years in the financial services industry, an industry known for being highly competitive. Mark shares the science and research that backs up the value of this approach. 

Mark is the author of what’s become one of Meredith’s favorite business books ever, Lead from the Heart, and he’s the host of a podcast of the same name. You’ll find out WHY Mark was so successful by leading from the heart in this riveting conversation. 

You’ll discover: 

  • Experiences Mark had early in life that shaped his purpose today
  • The science that shows that the heart is more than “a blood pump”
  • What Mark learned about the power of engaging both the minds and heart of others to achieve extraordinary results
  • How “Love Your People” became Mark’s mantra
  • The 4 Practices of leading from the heart 

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205: The Do-Be Approach for Business Owners & Leaders16 Dec 202200:46:32

How can we reconcile the different (and often conflicting) perspectives that employers and employees have? You’ll get important insights in the lively conversation I had with Tony Carnesi and Brian Gorman. They work closely with both groups, and they share important steps business owners and leaders can take to open the door to understanding and trust.  

Tony Carnesi and Brian Gorman are the co-founders of Do-Be Associates. Tony is the consultant who helps business owners and leaders focus on what they need to DO to get what they want from their Business. Brian is a certified Executive Coach, and his focus is how they "Show Up", or who they need to BE. Their combined objective is for the business owners and business leaders to fully realize the vision they have for their success.

You’ll discover: 

  • What Tony has learned in recent conversations with business owners and executives
  • The importance of understanding both employers’ and employees’ perspectives
  • Questions business leaders can ask to understand the needs of their employees
  • How Judith Glazer’s TRUST model can be applied to building strong relationships in the workplace
  • The powerful and effective combination of DOING and BEING to get the best results

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204: How Leaders Inspire, Connect, and Achieve at Ball Corporation13 Dec 202200:39:23

What happens if you refer to new initiatives in scientific terms like “experiment” and “test”? That’s exactly what Mark Kaestner, Ed.D., does at Ball Corporation. You’ll be fascinated to learn how that approach ensures success later, when scaling the program. Mark also explains why continuous feedback is a critical piece of the process. 

Mark is Vice President of Talent Development, Learning and Development, People Analytics and Transformation at Ball. He has more than twenty years of executive experience in these fields with companies like Coca-Cola and Graphic Packaging. Mark finds it exhilarating to have the opportunity to impact leaders and employees through talent solutions, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm come through in this conversation. 

You’ll discover: 

  • 3 core values that drive behavior and performance at Ball
  • Why Mark uses the words “experimenting” and “testing” with initial implementation of a new program instead of “pilot”
  • How continuous feedback is used by managers coaching employees and by employees giving upward feedback
  • The 3 power questions that managers are encouraged to ask employees in their monthly meetings
  • The key lessons Mark has learned in his own growth as a leader

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203: UofM Global’s LIFE Program: A Superb Benefit for FedEx Employees09 Dec 202200:47:01

What happens when a major university partners with a huge corporation to offer a program that helps employees earn college degrees? You get University of Memphis (UofM) Global’s LIFE: Learning Inspired by FedEx. 

Dr. Richard Irwin and Courtney Brafford, both of UofM Global, describe how the two organizations worked together to create a program that requires no out-of-pocket payments by employees and has resulted in high retention rates. 

Dr. Irwin is the Executive Dean, Academic Innovation and the College of Professional & Liberal Studies, and Courtney is Director of Student Success. They’ve created corporate partnerships that provide employees with opportunities for professional development that translate into college credit.

You’ll discover: 

  • The need FedEx had that caused them to approach UofM Global
  • Key elements of the LIFE program that have led to great results for participants
  • The PREP Academy that UofM Global created to ensure participants succeeded with their coursework
  • Benefits that both FedEx and their employees have experienced
  • Why the LIFE program now serves as an excellent recruitment tool for FedEx

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202: UC Berkeley’s Focus on People and Culture06 Dec 202200:32:02

What’s wrong with the term, Human Resources? In this enlightening conversation, Eugene Whitlock explains why he prefers People and Culture. He also describes the valuable work his DEI team has done to put in place an Equity Training Series and an Inclusive Leadership Academy for faculty and staff. 

Eugene is Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and the Chief People & Culture Officer at the University of California Berkeley. Eugene leads a 75-person human resources department including talent acquisition, people and organization development, employee and labor relations, total rewards, diversity equity, inclusion and belonging, and human resources information systems. During his time at UC Berkeley, Eugene has emphasized the creation of a workplace where everyone can be themselves and feel like they belong.

You’ll discover: 

  • What Eugene did when he became a leader for the first time
  • Why he’s a big believer in feedback
  • The reason for changing from Human Resources to People and Culture
  • Why Eugene set up a DEI team and the programs now offered to faculty and staff
  • Two research projects in the Psychology Department and the Haas School of Business that Eugene is involved with 

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201: WM’s Award-winning Program for Front-Line Leaders02 Dec 202200:41:34

In many organizations, those who supervise individual contributors are often neglected when it comes to development opportunities. Not at WM. Phil Rhodes describes how they are providing a transformative program for all 3,600 of these leaders, which has led to 90%+ retention rate for those who complete the program. You’ll want to take notes to capture all the fantastic strategies Phil shares.

Phil is Head of Learning and Leadership Development at WM, formerly Waste Management, a Fortune 250 company and North America’s largest environmental services company. Phil joined the People Organization at WM in 2021 and led the successful reorganization of WM’s learning organization. This effort supported the design and delivery of more consistent learning and leadership development solutions for the company’s 50,000+ employees. 

Phil and his team at WM were just named Bronze Winner of the Learning in Practice Award by Chief Learning Officer for their first-line leaders program.

You’ll discover: 

  • The “listening tour” Phil conducted before re-designing WM’s learning organization
  • How the CEO and the leadership team consider “People First” before making decisions that impact employees
  • What WM did to provide a virtual coach to every front-line leader
  • How Cohort Learning is used to support learners and ingrain skills
  • WM’s generous program for educational assistance

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200: How Moderna Attracts and Develops Top Talent29 Nov 202200:42:57

Do you know of a company that’s created 12 powerful mindsets that are used daily by all employees? You do now, because Moderna is that company. And in this powerful interview, the team of April Eldred (VP, Talent Acquisition) and Noah Rabinowitz (VP, Learning & Development) describe with great enthusiasm what the Moderna Mindset looks like in action. 

As VP and Global Head of Learning and Development, Noah leads Moderna University, the team responsible for providing world-class learning solutions for all segments of Moderna’s employee population. Noah has almost 25-years of experience in the HR and learning industry. 

As VP of Global Talent Acquisition, April has recently been focused on building Moderna’s AI-capabilities in talent acquisition. She has spent more than 20 years creating recruitment teams that are passionate about building diverse talent pipelines and ‘making the match’ in a differentiated way.


You’ll discover: 

  • Moderna’s mission statement and the unique culture that’s been created from it
  • A sampling of the 12 Moderna Mindsets and how they’re applied in everyday work situations
  • How April and Noah are using AI in talent acquisition and talent development
  • Why Moderna University is set up to serve those both internal and external to Moderna
  • The kind of data they’re using in their HR decision-making

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199: FLIPD Coaching – Leadership Development That Sticks18 Nov 202200:41:22

What does it take to create leadership training programs that result in real behavior change? Billy Martin has the answer because he’s done this successfully with sales leaders in two global companies—Salesforce and Dassault Systems. He describes all the elements built into their process, including teaching leaders how to ask powerful questions that draw out the native genius of their team members.

Billy is Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Leadership at Medidata Solutions, a Dassault Systems Company. He’s passionate about leading teams of professionals that create programs for onboarding new sales leaders and B2B sales reps around the world. His team builds and delivers various leadership business simulations, training programs, guided coaching activities and skill assessments --- all designed to scale globally across the leadership community.  

Billy is the co-author of One Thing: Focus on Sales Leadership: Insight from Top Business Executives on What It Takes to Be a Great Leader. He’s also been a basketball referee since 1978.

You’ll discover: 

  • The FLIPD model and what the acronym means
  • How Billy uses simulations to make learning relevant for learners
  • The follow-up components that help leaders ingrain skills
  • What Billy and his team do to help leaders become effective coaches
  • Ways that Bill has grown as a leader over the years

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198: Redfin’s Commitment to Creating a Coaching Culture15 Nov 202200:38:52

How do you help leaders take on the role of “coach” in addition to their other responsibilities? Arin Bryan is making that happen at Redfin with excellent results. You’ll love her enthusiasm for what she’s doing and the outstanding results they’re experiencing!

Arin is the Senior Director for Learning and Organizational Development with Redfin, and prior to that, she led Learning and Development teams in the travel tech industry for Expedia and Vrbo. With 12 years of experience leading learning and development teams, Arin is an industry expert in talent development. She is passionate about creating innovative learning and career experiences, cultivating learning cultures, and driving behavior and skill growth. She is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in career, executive, and life coaching.


You’ll discover: 

  • How Arin got “hooked” on coaching as a key skill for managers
  • The research and analysis she did to design the most effective training programs
  • Different ways employees said they wanted “coaching” without using that word
  • Why Arin—and Redfin’s CEO, Glenn Kelman—says it all starts with love
  • How effective coaching impacts attraction and retention of talent

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296: Leadership and Sales in a Post-Trust World01 Oct 202400:50:19

When you think about it, leadership and sales have a lot in common. For example, both require the ability to build trust quickly. In this value-packed episode, Larry Levine shares ideas from his new book, Selling In a Post-Trust World, that apply to leaders and salespeople alike. 

Larry is also the international best-selling author of Selling from the Heart and the co-host of the award-winning Selling from the Heart Podcast.  

In a world where it can be hard for salespeople to create trust, Larry helps sales teams leverage the power of authenticity to grow revenue, grow themselves, and enhance the lives of their clients. Larry has coached sales professionals across the world, from tenured reps to new millennials entering the salesforce.  

You’ll discover: 

  • The importance of identifying your WHY to have the greatest possible influence and impact
  • Why the ability to create authentic relationships must begin with being authentic with yourself
  • How you can create an inspirational experience for your team members and your clients
  • The power of learning what your unique “secret sauce” is and using it consistently
  • What you can learn when you’re curious and not making assumptions

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197: Hunting Discomfort No Matter What10 Nov 202200:46:25

Are you committed to achieving what you want in life #NoMatterWhat? Sterling Hawkins is on a mission to help more people do just that. In his interview, we talk about the five practices you can adopt to get results regardless of the circumstances you may be facing. 

Sterling serves as CEO and founder of the Sterling Hawkins Group, a research, training, and development company focused on unlocking human and organizational potential. He has been seen in publications like Inc., Fast Company, The New York Times and Forbes and recently released the best-selling book Hunting Discomfort: How to Get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business No Matter What. I highly recommend you pick up a copy ASAP, then study and apply the 5 practices.

You’ll discover: 

  • Why Sterling recommends hunting for discomfort instead of avoiding it
  • The 5 practices from his book that empower you to achieve greater success and joy
  • The impact of the “Get a Tattoo” practice on your commitment to a desired result
  • How “Building a Street Gang” can take your results to the next level
  • What Surrender really means when applied to all areas of your life

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196: How Merck Is Building a Culture of Learning08 Nov 202200:36:53

What does it take to transform learning and development in a big pharmaceutical company? Johann Laville shares the three gaps that existed at Merck and what they’re doing to build a powerful learning culture. You’ll love hearing Johann’s passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of this undertaking…and you’ll gain important insights about what’s possible when everyone from the executive suite on down is committed to making the transformation a reality.

Johann is the Chief Learning Officer in Global Learning & Development at Merck & Co., Inc. where he ensures that learning solutions and innovations are aligned with the company’s mission to save and improve lives. He has more than 20 years of experience leading large global teams with a focus on furthering business transformation as well as defining and launching innovative user experiences.   

You’ll discover: 

  • The 3 gaps Merck is addressing in its “transformation of learning”
  • What Johann and his team are doing to build a strong culture of learning
  • How Merck is resolving issues around the Journey of Leadership across all departments
  • The onboarding process in place for new hires to help them start their learning journey on Day 1
  • Key leadership lessons that Johann has learned in his own journey 

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195: Become the Person You Want to Network With04 Nov 202200:40:41

What thoughts come to mind when you hear the word “networking”? If any of them are negative—or if you wish you could build a stronger network yourself—this episode is for you. My guest Frank Agin is a masterful networker, and he has invested decades in showing others how to do it right. You’ll hear valuable tips around making introductions, the benefits of being a Giver and not a Taker, and what to do at networking events.

Frank is president of AmSpirit Business Connections, which empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to become successful through networking. He hosts the Networking Rx Podcast that’s packed with insights and interviews related to better business relationships. Frank is also the author of several books, including Foundational Networking, which I highly recommend if you’re interested in learning from a true thought leader around the importance of building professional relationships.

You’ll discover: 

  • What many people get wrong about networking
  • The elements of foundational networking
  • Why KNOW, LIKE and TRUST are the keys to building strong business relationships
  • The infinite power of making introductions
  • Steps you can take to become effective at networking events 

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194: How PEERNOVATION Builds High-Performing Teams01 Nov 202200:37:17

What do CEO peer advisory groups and high-performing teams in organizations have in common? Leo Bottary has worked closely with both, and he’s identified 5 Factors that are essential to their ultimate success. You’ll enjoy learning from his expertise combined with his passion to have a positive impact!

Leo is the founder and managing partner of Peernovation, LLC. He’s a sought-after thought leader, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator on leadership and maximizing the power of peers in the workplace. Leo is the author of three books, and we focused on his latest one, PEERNOVATION: What Peer Advisory Groups Can Teach Us about Building High-Performing Teams, in this conversation.

You’ll discover: 

  • Why CEO peer advisory groups are so effective
  • How the principles from those groups apply to teams in today’s organizations
  • What’s behind Leo’s saying, “The Power of WE begins with ME”
  • How the 5 Factors work together to create the right results
  • The importance of celebrating large and small wins as a team

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193: ZoomInfo’s Extraordinary Approach to Customer Onboarding & Education28 Oct 202200:36:47

Have you ever invested in technology, only to find yourself frustrated when trying to learn how to use it? Tom Studdert and his team at ZoomInfo have created a new customer experience that ensures their success. Tom shares lots of nuggets you can apply to the onboarding of new clients and employees.

Tom Studdert is the Vice President of Customer Onboarding & Education at ZoomInfo where he oversees the comprehensive onboarding program with a focus on early adoption of the ZoomInfo suite of products. Before joining ZoomInfo, Tom spent 20 years in Higher Education serving as an Assistant Dean of Student Development at Texas Christian University and a Director of New Student Orientation at the University of Southern California.

You’ll discover: 

  • The strengths Tom brought from his experiences in higher education to his role at ZoomInfo
  • How Tom and his team build scaffolding into all customer education programs
  • How Customer Education differs from Customer Training and Customer Service
  • What Tom and his team do to provide extraordinary experiences when onboarding new customers
  • The values that the CEO models and advocates for everyone in the company

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192: The Fearless Factor at Work25 Oct 202200:45:04

What if you could change the way you look at fear? Jacqueline Wales has a deep understanding of what’s behind fear…and the questions you can ask yourself to break through limiting beliefs and stories that may be causing you to play small in life. You’ll discover how to reframe your ideas about fear and failure so they serve you instead of hold you back. 

Jacqueline developed a fearless approach herself after enduring, and then breaking away from, a nightmarish family to establish new patterns and find peace. She is now an author, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor to successful, high-achieving women. And she is an unwavering champion for being fearless.  

In this conversation we talk about key ideas and questions from her latest book, The Fearless Factor @ Work, which I highly recommend, especially if you’ve ever allowed your fears to get in the way of speaking up or taking courageous action. 

You’ll discover: 

  • How Jacqueline defines fear and more specifically, fear in the workplace
  • The distinction Jacqueline makes between the stories we tell ourselves and the evidence for those beliefs
  • What she does to help clients play big when they’re used to playing small and holding back
  • Some of the messages that girls receive when growing up that don’t serve them as adults
  • The importance of self-compassion and self-love when you’re working to make a change

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191: Creating a Culture of Welcome21 Oct 202200:47:05

What would you predict the future to be for a boy who was the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare? If you answered “pretty bleak,” you would be wrong in the case of JeVon McCormick. JeVon took all the adversity he faced and turned it into a highly successful life and career. 

Today, JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million-dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon was recently named Best CEO in Austin, Texas. 

JeVon’s experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service at Scribe Media and is captured in his book, Modern Leader. You are likely to re-evaluate of your ideas and even some of the words you use as you listen to this thought-provoking conversation.

You’ll discover: 

  • The incident that made JeVon immune to criticism from others
  • Why the old corporate playbook is obsolete
  • The #1 behavior that modern leaders need to demonstrate
  • What JeVon learned from his biggest mistake 
  • Words that JeVon dislikes and the alternatives he prefers

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190: Stop Being the Answer-Person for Your Team18 Oct 202200:38:20

Have you ever been told, “You’re the best leader I’ve ever had”? Michelle Braden has. She lives and breathes every day the behaviors that both challenge and support the people on her team.

In this gold nugget-filled conversation, you’ll hear about the journey that led Michelle to learn about, adopt, and apply the key leadership skills that bring out the best in others. 

Michelle is the Vice President of Global Talent Development at WEX, a leading provider of corporate payment solutions. She has more than 25 years of successful management experience in companies like TELUS International, SAP and Xerox.

You’ll discover: 

  • Why Michelle Braden likes to describe herself as the Chief Learning Evangelist
  • How the Situational Leadership program became a turning point in Michelle’s career
  • What Michelle does to challenge team members and provide support at the same time
  • The behavior that consistently trips up the senior leaders Michelle has coached in her role
  • How application of The Fifth Agreement helps build critical thinking skills

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189: The Best Leaders Are Wildly Self-Aware at GoDaddy13 Oct 202200:36:57

How do you create a leadership development program from scratch? Will Leahy explains how he did just that at GoDaddy as Senior Director of Learning and Talent. You’ll feel his unbridled enthusiasm for his work, and you’ll learn how he’s still refining that program after two years.

Throughout Will’s career at companies like Virgin Orbit, Hulu, and LinkedIn, there’s a common thread that’s near and dear to my own heart. Will has a passion for developing strong leaders who help others thrive and realize their full potential. And in our conversation we talked about how he’s been doing that at GoDaddy.

You’ll discover: 

  • Will’s purpose and how he gets to fulfill it at GoDaddy
  • The key question Will asked that helped him develop a powerful leadership development program
  • The story behind The Everyday Leaders Program title
  • Why the program results in real changes in the way leaders lead
  • How Will utilizes the program’s Alumni Network to test new classes and get feedback

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188: How a Local Government Created Service Excellence through Lean Six Sigma11 Oct 202200:46:22

Did you know that Lean Six Sigma extends way beyond the world of manufacturing? Paul Stamper is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and he’s done a magnificent job bringing this process to the County of Ventura in California. You’ll enjoy Paul’s passion for this topic and the practical ways the principles are applied across all departments in the County. You’re sure to get ideas of how you can incorporate Lean Six Sigma into your own organization. 

Paul is the Deputy Executive Officer for the County of Ventura, California. He oversees multiple program areas including their continuous improvement program, called Service Excellence, which has documented over $40 million in savings. Paul leads Strategic Planning and Economic Vitality efforts to support the 850,000 residents and 22,000 businesses in the County.

You’ll discover: 

  • What Lean Six Sigma means and what it looks like in action
  • The natural strengths Paul brought with him when learning about Lean processes
  • How Ventura County has used the Service Excellence Program to improve services to its customers
  • Positive changes that have occurred at all levels in the organization since adopting Lead Six Sigma
  • Ways that Paul has grown as a leader and what he’s learned from his experience in this role



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295: Making the Most of Your Superpowers24 Sep 202400:50:22

Sometimes personality tests are used to put people in a box, which can be restrictive and limiting. Markey Read advocates a different approach, one that empowers you to discover your superpowers and use them more often. You’ll enjoy this lively conversation where Markey explains why it’s best to identify and focus on your superpowers and spend far less time on your bozopowers. She and Meredith share personal stories about themselves, revealing how they’ve each learned how to do this in their work and with their spouses.

 Markey Read is an internationally acclaimed trainer and consultant renowned for her innovative approach to Team and Project Leadership. Recognized as a thought leader in her field, Markey champions the belief that everyone possesses innate leadership qualities. However, mainstream corporate culture often obscures these talents by favoring certain styles over others. 

With over 30 years of experience in coaching, training, and developing dynamic leadership teams, Markey specializes in empowering emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to harness their unique superpowers while effectively delegating their bozopowers, allowing them to excel in their areas of expertise. 

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer in the US and UK, Markey has successfully guided entrepreneurial ventures and international corporations in transforming their organizational cultures. She is the author of two books, Leadership Styles and Launch, Grow & Prosper as a Woman Solopreneur, and she’s certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, FlexTalk, and Emotional Intelligence. Markey holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Group Dynamics from the University of Vermont. 

You’ll discover: 

  • What led Markey to do the work she does with leaders and teams
  • How learning about personality types can help you discover your superpowers
  • The distinctions she makes between skills, superpowers, and bozopowers
  • Why Markey uses rooms in a house to explain your natural tendencies and areas of stretch
  • Questions leaders can ask to discover the preferences of their team members

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187: How to Live a Legendary Life04 Oct 202200:41:08

What’s it like to be bullied and abused as a kid, end up in jail for beating up someone, and later decide to create a Legendary Life Movement? That’s just a slice of Tommy Breedlove’s life.

Tommy emerged from those early experiences stronger and determined to change his life. He went on to have a 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world. And then…at the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment that inspired him to walk away from the corporate world and follow his true calling…to empower others to build and live Legendary Lives.

Tommy is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author of the Book, Legendary. He’s also the Founder of the Legendary Life Movement… a movement that empowers driven people to be Pros in Leadership, Business, Mindset, & their Relationships. You’ll be inspired and motivated to take action as you hear him share specific steps you can take to build your own legendary life.

You’ll discover: 

  • What the word Legendary means to Tommy…and why he chose it
  • Why self-leadership is the starting point for all personal development
  • The question one of Tommy’s mentors asked him that became an ah-ha moment in his life
  • 3 things you can do every day to build a practice of gratitude in your life
  • 3 actions you can start taking today to become legendary at work, no matter what your title

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186: Leading from The Presidential Principles30 Sep 202200:46:59

What leaders in your life have had the greatest impact on your thinking and behavior? Anton Gunn can name five different U.S. Presidents who’ve personally influenced him.

These interactions form the basis of the seven principles in his bestselling book, The Presidential Principles. Anton served as a senior advisor for healthcare in the Obama Administration, and that President inspired him to find more ways to be of service to others. 

Anton is the CEO of 937 Strategy Group, a consulting firm focused on helping leaders build diverse, high-performing teams, and world-class workplace culture. Anton was recently named one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare by Fierce Healthcare, and he’s the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.

You’ll discover: 

  • The two leadership lessons Anton learned from his first boss that transformed his life
  • How Anton redirected his life purpose after the death of his brother 
  • What he discovered about the U.S. healthcare system that motivated him to become an advocate for change
  • How Anton became a senior advisor to President Barack Obama
  • The one Presidential Principle that serves as that foundation of all the others

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185: From College Professor to Developer of Leaders27 Sep 202200:40:37

What’s it like to discover your true calling? Laura Coons, Ph.D., began her career teaching at the college level and then transitioned to the corporate world…and that’s where she found true joy. Laura bubbles over with enthusiasm when talking about her work, and you’ll hear that in our conversation. 

Laura is the Senior Director of Learning at Frontdoor, a company that’s on a mission to make home ownership simple. Throughout her career there’s been the thread of servant leadership. She’s truly passionate about her role as a leader and committed to the development of future leaders.

You’ll discover: 

  • Why Laura made the transition from higher education to the corporate world
  • The adjustments she needed to make to be successful in that new environment
  • The most important aspect of a leader’s role with members of their team
  • Three pillars that are the foundation for a strong, effective leader
  • How Laura has grown as a leader over the years

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184: How We Show Up Changes Everything23 Sep 202200:41:03

What’s it like to hire, coach and fire based on your company’s Purpose, Values, and Mission? 

Clate Mask knows the answer because that’s exactly what he and his team at Keap are doing every day at Keap. And they’ve built a positive culture where everyone takes ownership and personal responsibility for their actions. 

Clate is the co-founder and CEO of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft), with the mission of simplifying growth for millions of small businesses worldwide. Clate’s passion for small business success stems from his personal experience taking his software company from a struggling startup to an eight-time Inc. 500/5000 winner. He’s received numerous awards over the years, including Business Leader of the Year from the Arizona Technology Council, and he was a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Clate is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy, a must-read for every business owner. 

You’ll discover: 

  • What Clate learned from his coach Steve Hardison about how to show up for important conversations
  • The importance of hiring people who are eager to grow as individuals and be owners of their lives
  • Why Caring is the #1 core value at Keap
  • The questions you’ll want to answer if you’re committed to creating a positive culture
  • Some of the most important lessons Clate has learned as a leader

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183: Living the Law of Giving and Receiving20 Sep 202200:44:31

Is there really a LAW of Giving and Receiving? Indeed there is, and Cynthia Kersey describes exactly how it’s worked in her own life…and how it can work in yours.

Cynthia shares the research and benefits around the power of giving. You’ll love the way she and her team live this every day at The Unstoppable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every child on the planet has access to the life-long gift of education. 

Cynthia embodies her message, and she’s integrated giving and contribution into her life and business for more than two decades. The Unstoppable Foundation has provided a daily education to over 100,000 children, and it also provides access to life-saving services such as clean water, health care, nutritious food, and income generation training to parents. The Foundation’s work has impacted the lives of more than 500,000 men, women, and children in Kenya alone!

You’ll discover: 

  • What Cynthia learned about the power of giving after publishing her two books
  • How to leave the impression of increase with everyone you encounter
  • What a culture with the spirit of service and giving looks like
  • Two questions you can ask yourself to develop the mindset of giving
  • Why individuals and organizations alike have been enthusiastic donors to The Honor Foundation since Day 1

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182: Use Ethical Hacking to Get into College or Land Your Dream Job16 Sep 202200:40:19

What can you do to stand out among 100s of applicants for college or a job? Anthony Berryhill shares brilliant insights for making sure your application is compelling. His strategies worked in his own life, helping him get admitted to prestigious universities like Stanford and Yale and land a high-level position in one of the country’s largest investment firms. 

This is a man who started life as a resident of New Orleans’ 9th Ward, a neighborhood wiped out by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll be inspired by the story of a first-generation, low-income student who figured out how to write his essay in such a moving way that members of the admissions committee cried.

Anthony is the owner of Elite College Hacker, a consulting firm that specializes in helping students of color (both in the US and in Asian countries) gain admission to America's top undergraduate, medical, and business schools. Anthony is also an award-winning competitive debate coach, and he’s coached 3 national champions, one at the college level and two at the high school level.

You’ll discover: 

  • How Anthony acquired a Hustle Mindset to move out of his adverse circumstances
  • The life experiences Anthony shared in his college admission essay that grabbed the attention and emotions of the committee
  • How job applicants can apply ethical hacking to land their ideal position
  • Thought-provoking questions Anthony asks his clients to draw out their unique experiences

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181: A Strong Sense of Belonging at Work13 Sep 202200:42:00

Imagine if your manager said this to you at your annual performance review: “I just don’t think you belong here.” Dr. Beth Kaplan heard those words, and that one sentence shattered her confidence in the moment. It also led her to pursue deep work in the area of belonging in the workplace. This conversation will give you a greater appreciation for the need that each of us have to belong, and what leaders can do to create that environment.

Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes. And through her Rebel Research Group, Beth works with organizations committed to building a culture that nurtures the sense of belonging in every employee.

You’ll discover: 

  • Beth’s unique definition of belonging
  • The person who has the greatest impact on a person's sense of belonging at work
  • The #1 thing people have told Beth they want at work
  • Why Beth recommends organizations focus on POLICIES first before designing and implementing PROGRAMS related to DEI and belonging
  • What leaders can do to minimize or eliminate workplace trauma

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180: A Leader Who Checks His Ego at the Door06 Sep 202200:30:30

What does it look like when you “Put People First?” My guest Mark McNally describes what how it works in his company, and it starts with listening to learn from the people around him. He’s a leader who isn’t afraid to say he loves the people he works with.

Mark is the Founder and Chief Nobody at Nobody Studios. He’s been involved in 15 start-ups over the course of his career, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. I love the emphasis he puts on the PEOPLE side, and during our conversation you’ll see why and how he does that.

You’ll discover: 

  • The story behind the founding and the name of Nobody Studios
  • Why Mark says communication is the key
  • The kind of culture Mark is creating in his company
  • The distinction Mark makes between leadership and culture
  • What he learned in the Army Special Ops that serves him well today

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179: The Role of Wellbeing in a Thriving Culture30 Aug 202200:38:20

What can an organization do to make sure Wellbeing is an integral part of the culture and not a stand-alone program? Mari Ryan describes exactly what she does with clients to help them achieve this goal. She shares important, practical strategies along with the “why” behind them. Mari’s definition of Wellbeing is the best, most inclusive I’ve ever heard. Our conversation is a “must listen” for any leader committed to creating a workplace where people thrive. 

Mari is a workplace well-being strategist, speaker, and author. She works with organizations to create workplaces where both the people and the business thrive. Mari is the author of the award-winning book, The Thriving Hive: How People-Centric Workplaces Ignite Engagement and Fuel Results. She’s also the President of the National Speakers Association New England Chapter. 

You’ll discover: 

  • How Mari defines “wellbeing” – and why it matters in the workplace
  • The biggest obstacles to creating a people-centric culture
  • Policies that organizations can put in place to support employee wellbeing
  • Why many leaders overlook taking care of themselves…and the downsides of neglecting to do so
  • Specific actions leaders can take to show they care about their team members


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178: Leadership Is Not about Position or Title26 Aug 202200:43:50

What does it take to become a truly effective leader, one people want to follow? Pat Lattore has thought deeply about this question and has been involved in developing strong leaders for the past 45 years. In this conversation, he shares brilliant insights about the roles that influence, emotional intelligence, and culture play in the shaping of leaders. 

Pat served in various leadership roles inside organizations and then founded his consulting company P.A.L. Leadership, LLC, in 1992 to: provide leadership development and executive coaching; improve collaboration and teamwork; and facilitate organizational change. His years of experience in so many fields have given him a unique perspective that you’re sure to enjoy and appreciate.

You’ll discover: 

  • How Pat defines leadership
  • Why Pat says real leadership is not positional
  • The skills and traits required to be an effective leader
  • What leaders must do to build currency in order to have influence 
  • Why Pat says the most profound leadership exchange happens between mother and child

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294: Creating an Award-Winning Workplace Culture17 Sep 202400:47:02

If you’ve ever wondered what’s involved in a company being named one of the best places to work, this episode’s guest Angie Redmon pulls back the curtain and reveals key elements. She also explains the commitment and alignment required to build a culture that’s worthy of being recognized. If you’d like to uplevel the culture of your team or entire organization, you’ll gain valuable insights from this conversation. 

Angie Redmon has invested more than two decades learning what makes good companies great, and it always comes back to the same thing: Companies who care about their people as much as they care about their bottom line are more likely to recruit and retain outstanding employees. Through her dedication to workplace culture and employee engagement, Angie has developed and led HR teams with multiple companies in diverse industries. 

Now, Angie is the President and Founder of striveHR, LLC, an organization focused on guiding aspirational companies through the process of pursuing a best workplace distinction. She channels her work into helping organizations develop their people strategies and guiding HR professionals to develop in their careers through her coaching and mentorship. Angie has an impressive track record of helping organizations uncover employee engagement challenges and guiding organizations to achieve an award-winning workplace culture. 

You’ll discover: 

  • What it takes to be an award-winning workplace
  • The most common issue that gets in the way of creating a positive culture
  • The steps a company can take before applying for an award
  • How an award can help you with recruitment and retention of the best talent
  • What needs to be done to sustain the progress after winning an award

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177: The Importance of Letting Go for a Leader23 Aug 202200:45:59

Would you have the courage to make the necessary changes if you realized your company or team was no longer working the way you’d hoped? Jonathan Keyser faced that challenge in his company, and he had the awareness and courage to tackle it head-on.  

In this riveting conversation, Jonathan shares the struggles he experienced in identifying the changes that were needed, acknowledging his contributions to the situation, and the three core lessons he learned. You’ll connect with his transparency and vulnerability as he shares the process of transitioning from Keyser 1.0 to Keyser 2.0.

Jonathan is the founder of Keyser, one of the most innovative and trustworthy commercial real estate firms in the country. Along with their international partners, they have more than 560 people on their team worldwide. Jonathan's efforts to change the business world through selfless service are reflected in his content, thought leadership, and the level of excellence he holds his team to within Keyser. 

You’ll discover: 

  • What caused Jonathan to realize he needed to make changes in his company
  • Why key problem areas were all based on misalignment
  • The key question he asked himself to determine which employees should stay…and which should move on
  • How Jonathan learned how to “do less and receive more.”

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176: How Michelin’s ICARE Model Creates Open Communication19 Aug 202200:44:55

How does a company with 100,000+ employees worldwide create a culture that everyone buys into…and more importantly, lives by? Marie-France Lechasseur explains how Michelin’s ICARE Model provides a common ground for the way people treat each other across the organization. You can feel her passion around these shared values and behaviors throughout our conversation! ICARE is an acronym for Inspiring, Create Trust, Awareness, Results, and Empowerment.

Marie-France is a Human Resources Business Partner and also a competency Director in Learning & Development at Michelin. She’s been on the team that’s helped bring ICARE to life within Michelin and with companies they’re acquired.

You’ll discover: 

  • The importance of customizing content delivery for training programs
  • Differences in the preferred learning modes of different generations
  • Why employees in an acquired company quickly embraced the ICARE model
  • How the ICARE model provides a common set of values for having more productive conversations
  • How Marie-France applied the model with her future boss

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175: FedEx: A Company Preparing Its People for the Future16 Aug 202200:39:43
What if a company prepared upcoming leaders for their new roles and set them up for success on Day 1? That’s just one of many ways FedEx takes care of its people. My guest Tamera Maresh-Carver describes with great enthusiasm the programs and benefits in place to ensure everyone has an opportunity to advance their career.

Tamera is the Managing Director of Employee Development, Innovation, and Organizational Strategy at FedEx Express. Her responsibilities include global leadership development, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.  She’s been with the company since 1998 when she started as a courier and advanced into leadership roles in 2003. Tamera has won the most prestigious award that FedEx bestows three times. She truly is a superstar as you’ll see in our conversation! 

You’ll discover: 

  • The alternative approach FedEx has taken to replace a Hustle Culture
  • What leaders are doing to create psychological safety for everyone
  • Why the On Deck Management Training includes mentoring and coaching
  • Benefits that reduce turnover and create opportunities for employee advancement
  • The partnership with University of Memphis that results in employee retention

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174: The Cost of Not Paying Attention 12 Aug 202200:45:14

Did you know that 91% of employees report that their manager doesn’t listen to them? Janine Hamner Holman shares this startling statistic along with many others in a conversation that will convince you why listening should be the #1 skill that’s taught, practiced, and mastered in the workplace.

Janine is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on conscious leadership, DE&I, organizational development, neurobiology, and what it takes to attract and retain world-class talent. As CEO of the J&J Consulting Group, she brings more than 30 years’ experience to her work with purpose driven CEOs and executive teams to help them create courageous, high-performance organizations. Janine is also the host of an outstanding podcast, The Cost of Not Paying Attention.

You’ll discover: 

  • How Janine helps clients integrate DEI into their culture so it’s not viewed or experienced as a “program”
  • The shared challenges that all organizations face, no matter what the size
  • What Janine has learned about brain science…and ways she applies that knowledge in her work with clients
  • The top 3 reasons people give for leaving their employer
  • Advice for attracting and retaining superior talent

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173: Hire the Right People and Reduce Turnover09 Aug 202200:46:12

What if you could reduce turnover to 5% or less? My guest Jaime Jay has done that in his own company because he makes sure he hires the right people. 

Jaime is the founder and managing director of Bottleneck Distant Assistants. Since 2006 his company has been sourcing Distant Assistants from the Philippines. They support entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, C-level executives, founders, and other professionals who are doing the wrong things so they can focus on their best work instead.

Jaime is a U.S. Army veteran and the author of the book, Quit Repeating Yourself. His life has been quite the adventure, and you’ll be inspired by the values he’s built into his company and that he and his team live by every day.

You’ll discover: 

  • How Jaime went from being homeless 3 times to running a successful multi-million dollar business
  • The #1 question Jaime asks a candidate and why he does it
  • The 4 questions Jaime asks people on his team that prepare them to make sound decisions
  • The one word Jaime’s team is studying this year…and what they’re doing to make it part of their culture
  • Why Jaime likes to create a Ripple Effect

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172: Empowering Women to Create Greater Impact05 Aug 202200:43:07

Did you know that women lost 36 years of progress in 2020 alone? That’s a startling statistic from the World Economic Forum, and Jane Finette is committed to reversing that trend.

Jane is the Founder and Executive Director of The Coaching Fellowship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of young women leaders in social and environmental change. Jane has dedicated her life to achieving equality for women — empowering them to create impact and build the world of tomorrow, today. She’s the author of Unlocked: How Empowered Women Empower Women, which is a must-read to understand the challenges women around the world have faced and are still facing today.

You’ll discover: 

  • Why Jane founded The Coaching Fellowship and what she wants to achieve with it
  • Why women lost 36 years of progress in 2020—what happened and what was lost
  • Why people should care about gender equality
  • Specific steps women can take individually to support other women
  • What men can do to support equality for women

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171: Leadership Is a Way of Life, Not a Position02 Aug 202200:45:06

What would your life look like if you were guided by these three leadership principles: Be present, stay conscious, act compassionately? My guest Teresa Roche lives those principles every day and guides others to do the same. You’ll love the important insights Teresa shares about her key learnings in her own journey as a leader…and as a human being.

Teresa is the leader of the Human Resources team for the City of Fort Collins, and she has more than thirty years of experience working as an executive in various high-tech companies. Teresa has a deep passion for collaboration and learning because she’s interested in how individuals and organizations develop the capability to interpret an evolving and complex environment in order to take effective action. 

You’ll discover: 

  • Why Teresa changed her title from Chief Human Resources Officer to Human Resources Executive
  • How Teresa has used the Enneagram over the past 40 years for her own growth and for the growth of those she works with
  • Why Teresa makes no distinction between work self and home self
  • How she defines “radical candor” and uses it to wake people up to their potential

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170: How UC Berkeley Transformed Performance Reviews and Built a Coaching Culture29 Jul 202200:47:17

What if you could turn your performance review process into a real development opportunity? Angela Stopper, Ph.D., describes exactly what she and her team at UC Berkeley did to accomplish this amazing transformation.

Angela is the Chief Learning Officer and Director of People and Organization Development at the University of California, Berkeley. She is responsible for the team that creates and delivers campus-wide learning initiatives supporting supervisory, management, functional, and technical learning efforts for the campus's 9,000 staff and faculty administrators.

You’ll discover: 

  • The You-Me-We Learning Model that forms the basis for all their development programs
  • Why the entire learning operation at UC Berkeley is branded as GROW
  • What they’ve done to empower learners to be self-driven
  • How coaching has been incorporated into their performance review system
  • What “Achieve Together” conversations between managers and employees sound like


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169: The Power of Compassion and Connection in Healthcare26 Jul 202200:42:25

What does powerful leadership in healthcare look and sound like? My guest Liz Bruno describes the qualities and behaviors that matter most when creating a culture where everyone thrives. You’ll want to catch every minute of this interview because Liz drops wisdom bombs throughout our entire conversation.

 Liz is the Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Health System in Jacksonville, Florida. She’s an advanced practice psychiatric nurse who’s held leadership positions in learning and development for a number of health systems in the Southeast. Since joining Baptist Health in 2015, Liz and her team have designed and implemented innovative programs in both the clinical and leadership development arenas.

 You’ll discover: 

  • The distinction Liz makes between empathy and compassion
  • The negative impact that fatigue has on a leader’s behavior
  • Why self-awareness is a critical component of effective leader
  • Why Liz says everyone needs a coach
  • How Baptist Health helps employees connect with each other and with patients

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Alain Hunkins22 Jul 202200:39:17

Did you know that only 23% of people think their leaders lead well? How did we get to the point that employees have such low confidence in their leaders? 

Alain Hunkins understands what people are looking for, and why the approach of previous generations of leaders is not the answer. He talks in a compelling way about the three C’s that are required—Connection, Communication, and Collaboration. They form the basis of his excellent book, Cracking the Leadership Code.

Alain is CEO of Hunkins Leadership Group, where he helps high achieving people become high achieving leaders.  Over his twenty-year career, Alain has worked with thousands of groups of leaders in 25 countries. Clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, General Electric, IBM, and Microsoft.

You’ll discover: 

  • The impact on Alain of growing up with two Holocaust survivors (mother and grandmother)
  • What younger workers are looking for—but not getting—from most leaders
  • Why leading with empathy is essential…and the benefits of doing so
  • What gets in the way of leaders communicating well
  • How to identify and acknowledge peak moments to create a positive workplace

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293: A Deeper Level of Appreciation10 Sep 202400:10:23

Think of a person who takes up more real estate in your mind than you’d like…someone whose words or behavior you find annoying, irritating or worse. 

What if you could transform your attitude towards that person into one of gratitude? 

In this episode, I describe a simple yet powerful way to help you appreciate the value of every person in your world. 

I kick things off by sharing a thought-provoking quote from Chapter 7, “Attitude,” in one of my all-time favorite books, The Power of Awareness by Neville Goddard. You can ponder those words for a long time when considering your own role in creating a positive relationship with someone important to you. 

I also talk about a simple process you can complete before a conversation to help you develop a greater appreciation for the person you’re about the meet with. 

I’m the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders, a company that publishes software tools and books to help people build strong relationships at work and at home. 

You’ll discover: 

  • Two definitions of appreciate that I learned from Dan Sullivan, CEO of Strategic Coach
  • An exercise you can complete before you meet with someone to ensure you bring a positive attitude
  • The positive impact of completing the exercise
  • What appreciation means for the other person

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167: How to Prioritize Civility in a Divisive World12 Jul 202200:44:16

What does it take to create a workplace where civility is a core value that’s lived every day? Sejal Thakkar tackles this topic head-on with clients, based on her experience as a former employment law attorney for corporations and as a human being who’s been on the receiving end of uncivil behavior. 

Sejal is on a mission to educate and empower people to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. She’s a 2x TEDx speaker shedding light on two vital topics: “The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias” and “How to Harness the Power of Exclusion and Go from Longing to Belonging.” 

Sejal is the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching.

She’s also responsible for cultivating a people-first culture at Nobody Studios.

You’ll discover: 

  • The distinction Sejal makes between “civility” and “respect”
  • How a company can make civility a core value and bring it to life
  • Why it’s important to become aware of your own unconscious biases 
  • The HAT strategy that encourages people to examine their biases
  • Subtle micro-aggression words and behaviors that undermine inclusion

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166: Know Better. Be Better.08 Jul 202200:36:34

Can you imagine what it’s like to grow up in a home with a famous father and travel the world meeting celebrities and leaders of other countries? As the son of Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, Ray Leonard Jr. doesn’t have to imagine it. He lived it.  

Ray Jr lives by a four-word creed taught to him by his grandfather: “Know better. Be better.” And he practices this every day as he strives to be 1% better than the day before. You’ll love the simple routine he follows each evening to assess his day and reinforce the positive things he’s done.

Ray Jr is a top motivational keynote speaker, radio host, actor, and award-winning business executive. He’s also a serial entrepreneur with experience in starting and running multiple businesses. He’s the CEO of Ovationz, a start-up company focused on matching virtual event planners with speakers who can serve their audiences.

You’ll discover: 

  • Life lessons Ray Jr learned from his father and still applies today
  • What he’s committed to teaching kids in his role as a youth sports coach
  • A sports figure Ray Jr has admired his entire life
  • Insights that can help you become a more effective leader at work and at home

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165: Your Relationships: Money and People05 Jul 202200:44:24

How would you describe your attitude about money…and how well you’re taking care of the people who matter in your life? Get ready for some radical ideas about these topics from my guests, husband-and-wife team Dr. Shawn Dill and Dr. Lacey Book.  

Chiropractors by profession, Shawn and Lacey are founders of The Black Diamond Club, a community of 600+ service professionals who have a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact while creating the lifestyle they dream of. 

You’ll discover: 

  • The very different mindsets about money that Lacey and Shawn each brought to their relationship and business
  • How to reframe “rejection” so you see it as a positive
  • The #1 book Lacey recommends to clients to help them get past limiting beliefs about money
  • How to use an Abundance Timer to rewire your brain for Abundance
  • Why Shawn recommends hiring the right person before defining the specific position they’ll fill in the company

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