Leadership Meets Life – Details, episodes & analysis

In my 13th episode of the Leadership Meets Life Podcast, I dig into the neuroscience behind creativity and problem-solving and cover the five stages of insight and innovation.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

Primary Source: The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Podcast Episode: Leadership Meets Life on technical and adaptive challenges, by Phil Bergey: Technically Speaking, It’s Adaptive - Tackling Challenges in a Changing World

Blog Post: Leadership Meets Life on technical problems and adaptive challenges, by Phil Bergey: Leadership Fruit Bowl: Navigating Technical & Adaptive Challenges With Your Team

Book: The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World, by Ronald Heifetz

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

In this episode, we’ll look at how to make progress every day in our leadership and life. We'll cover the Progress Principle and provide helpful tips to make meaningful progress.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

Primary Source: The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Book: James Clear, Atomic Habits

Nutritionist: Chelsea Gloeckner, owner of Victae.

Video: James Clear, Atomic Habits: How to Get 1% Better Every Day

Video: Carol Dweck, The Power of Believing that You Can Improve

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at two types of leadership difficulties. Using the work of Ronald Heifetz, we’ll look at the differences between what he calls technical problems and how they are different from adaptive challenges.

• The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World, Ronald Heifetz, Marty Linsky & Alexander Grashow, Harvard Business Press, 2009
• Leadership Without Easy Answers, Ronald Heifetz, Harvard University Press, 1998
• A Survival Guide for Leaders, Harvard Business Review
• Ronald Heifetz - On Leadership (Video)

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. A little theory, some humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Access all of the Episodes and more resources: http://leadershipmeetslifepodcast.com/

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He grew up and was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, facilitator, and educator.  Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their eight grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddle boarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

Today, we’re going to take a look at navigating polarities and looking at how polarities in work and life can drive us apart and make us less productive, or how they can help us overcome significant obstacles and allow us to function at our best.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

• Navigating Polarities: Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation, by Brian Emerson and Kelly Lewis.
• Breathing Polarity Example - Click here to access a diagram provided by the Navigating Polarities: Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation, by Brian Emerson and Kelly Lewis.
• 6 Leadership Paradoxes for the Post-Pandemic Era (Harvard Business Review), by Paul Leinwand, Mahadeva Matt Mani, & Blair Sheppard

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. A little theory, some humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Access all of the Episodes and more resources: http://leadershipmeetslifepodcast.com/

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He grew up and was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, facilitator, and educator.  Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their eight grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddle boarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Leadership Meets Life Podcast. Today, we’re going to take a look at systems, and how being aware of the many systems you are participating in can help you make more intentional decisions and strengthen relationships with those around you.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

• How the Coronavirus Created a Toilet Paper Shortage by Andrew Moore
• What Does It Mean to Be a Manager Today? by Brian Kropp, Alexia Cambon, & Sara Clark
• Check out Phil's short stack of books for leaders looking for practical reading resources.

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. A little theory, some humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Access all of the Episodes and more resources: http://leadershipmeetslifepodcast.com/

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He grew up and was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, facilitator, and educator.

Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their eight grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

Grab a sneak peek with this trailer episode of my new Podcast launching on May 4th.

Find out more about Leadership Meets Life Podcast at: https://www.designgroupinternational.com/leadership-meets-life-podcast

Meet your podcast host:

Phil Bergey is an executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He grew up and was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, facilitator, and educator.

Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their eight grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

Find out more about Phil Bergey here: https://philipcbergey.com/

This episode looks at the current understanding of willpower and motivation. We'll learn about the progress principle and fixed and growth mindsets and make some valuable connections to leadership and life.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

Primary Source: The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Book: Lisa Feldman Barrett, Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain

Book: David Rock, Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long.

Video: James Clear, Atomic Habits: How to Get 1% Better Every Day

Video: Carol Dweck, The Power of Believing that You Can Improve

Web Article: James Clear, Procrastination

Diagram: Progress Loop

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

In this episode, we look at the neuroscience behind focus, what it means to pay attention, and what’s going on in our brain when we’re multitasking. Lastly, we'll discuss the three distinct networks of our brain, Central Executive Network, Default Mode Network, and Salience Network.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

Primary Source: The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Book: Lisa Feldman Barrett, Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain

Article: Multicosts of Multitasking

Article: Who Multi-Tasks and Why? Multi-Tasking Ability, Perceived Multi-Tasking Ability, Impulsivity, and Sensation Seeking

Phone App: Ten Percent Happier: Meditation and Sleep

• Apple
• Google

Video: What multitasking does to your brain | BBC Ideas

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

This episode will define and provide an overview of neuroplasticity and make valuable connections to leadership and life.  We'll discuss the two principles of neuroplasticity, the first being neurons that fire together wire together and the second being we either use it or lose it.

A few resources to go along with this episode:

Primary Source: The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Document: Select Brain Myths with links

Book: Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett 

Book: Neuro: The New Brain Sciences and the Management of the Mind, by Nikolas Rose and Joelle M. Abi-Rached.

Article: “The Impact of Studying Brain Plasticity”

Article: “Neuroplasticity 101,” by BrainFutures

Article: “The Neuroplasticity of Phineas Gage”

Video: What Actually Happened to Phineas Gage?

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.

In this episode, we take our first dive into the application of neuroscience to leadership and life. We'll unpack some of the complexities and capabilities of our brain and discuss its purposes that keep us alive and well. 

A few resources to go along with this episode:

The Neuroscience School, led by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett

If I Only Had a Brain – Video Clip

Wizard of Oz Script

Leadership Meets Life Podcast is for leaders who want to grow both professionally and personally. It’s practical and focused on helping leaders make meaning of their work, lives, and relationships while exploring the head, heart, and soul of leadership. Each podcast features a leadership tool or approach to apply immediately to your work and life, drawing from my experiences as an executive, process consultant, executive coach, business owner, and professor. Some theory, a little humor, and tons of results-oriented wisdom served up in about 20 mindful minutes.

Meet Your Host, Philip C. Bergey - An executive leadership coach who builds on 30 years of diverse leadership experience in business and non-profit roles to form trusted relationships and deliver results with humor, flexibility, and depth. He was a partner in what is now a three-generation-led family business and has led both start-ups and 300-year-old organizations. Phil has served hundreds of leaders, boards, businesses, and organizations as an executive leadership coach, process consultant, and facilitator. Phil is married to Evon, and in addition to enjoying their 8 grandchildren, he loves walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, birding, and fishing. His formal education includes an MA in human development and a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. His coaching is focused on helping executives and other senior leaders live with greater effectiveness, more meaning, and increased health as they grow personally and professionally. He has held a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coaching Federation since 2009 and is certified to use multiple psychometric assessments.