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In this episode we talk with Deborah Coviello about how executives can effectively respond to the all the pressures of operating at the C-level and how to navigate through crisis, and get themselves and their organizations back on track if things start moving out of control. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The most common causes leaders and executives get off track.
• How you can assess the severity of a crisis and how to immediately begin to counteract it.
• How leaders create calm when chaos is present or building.
• How to determine who to ask for help and who to trust.
• How top CEOs get the information and feedback they need to develop their people and avoid corporate destabilization.
• The "little secret" CEOs don't want to share on the subject of coaching employees.
• How the best leaders maintain their personal wellness and balance all aspects of their personal and professional lives.  

If you are interested in learning more from Deb:

• pick up a copy of her book, The CEO’s Compass – Your Guide to Get Back on Track
• visit her website for a copy of the first chapter of her book for free along with other free items
• listen to the Drop in CEO Podcast
• connect via:
  • Linkedin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter: @DropinCEO
  • Instagram: dropinceo
  • YouTube

In this episode we talk with Carly Pepin how human behavior is crucial to business growth.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why human behavior is so important for growth.
• The most common blind spots leaders have.
• How leaders can overcome common blind spots.
• Keys to building high performance teams that can drive success during good times and challenging ones.
• Navigating difficult decisions with clarity and confidence.
• How great leaders can break through growth barriers their organization will face.  
• Ways to overcome burnout and regain their balance and renew their passion for their business.

If you are interested in learning more from Carly:

• Visit her website and take two free assessments 
  1. Business Assessment - provides  a focused snapshot of how your business is performing across the Four Decisions: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. Uncover where your strengths are and where the real friction is, so you can take the right next steps to grow your business with clarity and confidence.
  2. Values Assessment - Get clear on what truly drives you, refine decision making and fuel inspiration. Uncover what’s truly meaningful, so you can lead and live with greater clarity, fulfillment, and momentum.

In this episode we talk with Chris Gillen about the erosion of accountability and self-reflection in the workplace and how to not let it happen to you and your organization.  

During our time together we discuss:

• What "The Villain Trap" is and now it manifests itself.
• Indicators that the villain trap is opening.
• The impact of the villain trap on you, your relationships and your business.
• Ways to prevent from falling into the villain trap, personally and profesionally.

If you are interested in learning more from Chris.....

• Read The Villain Trap 
• Visit his website and consider joining the No Villains Club 

In this episode we talk with Courtney Intersimone about what it takes to be successful in C-Suite roles. 

During our time together we discuss:

• Common misperceptions people who aspire to the C-level have about what it takes to be successful in those roles.
• The importance of mindset and understanding "what is your value add".
• The prevalence of imposter syndrome and self-doubt in the C-Suite and advice for overcoming it.
•  Skills needed to master organizational politics.
• Why you need to be a cultivator (or exporter) of talent.
• Advice for successfully managing and integrating all aspects of your personal and professional life. 

If you are interested in learning more from Courtney, reach out to her via LinkedIN or email her directly at courtney@courneyintersimone.com

In this episode we talk with Stephen Sopko about about the benefits of using opportunity driven approaches to leadership instead of fear-based leadership. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The difference between opportunity driven leadership and fear-based leadership.
• How can leaders be successful in driving accountability and communicating potential consequences without leaning too heavily on a fear-based approach or falling into that mode?
• With opportunity driven leadership centering around communication and relationship building, how can leaders continuously improve their skills in these areas?
• Maintaining morale during crisis or times of uncertainty.

If you are interested in learning more from Stephen, reach out to him via LinkedIN or visit his website. 

In this episode we talk with Rod Collins about self-managed organizations and the transformational power of collective intelligence. 

During our time together we discuss:

• What self managed teams and organizations are all about. 
• Compelling reasons for moving towards becoming a self-managed organization.
• Real life examples of organizations that have unleashed the power of collective intelligence.
• What to say to skeptics about how self-managed organizations "get things done". 

If you are interested in learning more from Rod Collins and/or want to pick up a copy of his book - visit his website.

In this episode we talk with the honorable Dr. John Hillen about what separates the best strategists from the rest and how you can continue to improve in this important aspect of leadership. 

During our time together we discuss:

• Why only 4% of executives naturally think strategically.
• Common mistakes and excuses leaders and organizations make when it comes to strategy.
• What separates the best strategists from the rest, and how to improve your ability to think strategically.
• How strategists leverage tools to help them (including where to find them).
• How leaders should be thinking about AI when it comes to strategic planning.
• How leaders in high-pressure roles find and maintain their personal wellness and balance.

If you are interested in learning more from Dr. John Hillen,

• visit his website
• pick up a copy of his new book The Strategy Dialogues

In this episode we talk with Wendy Brand about how leaders can create and operationalize the culture they envision.

During our time together we discuss:

• The relationship between culture and dysfunction.
• How you as a leader can begin to define and create a culture that prevents dysfunction and burnout.
• Advice for leaders who inherit an existing team or culture that is well-established but needs to change.
• How to define your "culture compass" and operationalize it.
• The six elements of a THRIVE Culture.
• How a THRIVE Culture prevents burnout of employees.
• The necessary behaviors for building and maintaining a high-performance team?
• How long can a team maintain high performance status?

If you are interested in learning more from Wendy,  visit her website.

In this episode we talk with Tom Collins about about techniques you can use to build an authentic connection with any audience and keep them engaged.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Four pillars of leadership and how leaders struggle with one or more of them.
• How you as a leader can maintain your character and values when under intense stress.
• Advice for leaders who want to empower their teams but find themselves tempted to micromanage.
• Strategies to reduce burnout.
• How to make giving and receiving feedback more impactful.
• The importance of mentorship in everyone's leadership journey.

If you are interested in learning more from Tom, visit his website and pick up a copy of his book The Four Stars of Leadership.

In this episode we talk with Danny Brassell about about techniques you can use to build an authentic connection with any audience and keep them engaged.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Common mistakes leaders are making when trying to communicate impactfully whether they are trying to sell their ideas, products, and/or services.
• Foundational things you can do to resonate better with your audiences (aka the five C's to increase the number of people you affect when you deliver a presentation.)
• How should you be practicing, and how often?
• Advice for overcoming stagefright?
• How to regain your audience's engagement if you lose it part way through your presentation or pitch.

If you are interested in learning more from Danny, visit freestoryguide.com to obtain a guide to create a blueprint, using Danny's 5 Cs, for your next presentation.

In this episode we talk with Philip Hilt about some of the biggest misconceptions that hold back mid-career professionals and how you can effectively move forward on your leadership journey without burning out.  

During our time together we discuss:

• The biggest misconceptions that hold mid-career leaders back. 
• Why so many professionals think an advanced degree is necessary to lead effectively.
• Why so many professionals believe they need to job job to get ahead.
• The essential mindshifts that enable leaders to excel without additional credentials. 
• How to determine if you should pursue additional credentials.
• How "action bias" helps professionals build authority.
• Effective strategies for gaining visibility in an organization and building genuine support from senior management regardless of your title or formal education credentials.
• The importance of creating a Leadership Development Plan for yourself.

If you are interested in learning more from Philip,

• visit his website 
• pick up a copy of his book - EARN A $25K+ PROMOTION IN 6 MONTHS: Advancement Playbook for Purpose-Driven Leaders.   

In this episode we talk with Robert Hunt, aka "The Accountability Guy", about the top similarities that CEOs have.

During our time together we discuss:

• The top traits of great CEOs. 
• What does it mean to be "accountable in life".
• Why aren't people accountable.
• How leaders can help people in their organizations be more accountable. 
• The impact of leaders getting too involved in the work of their organization on accountability.
• How leaders find balance and decrease the chances of them burning out.

If you are interested in learning more from Robert,

• reach out to him directly
• request a free copy of his book - Nobody Cares Until You Do
• visit Robert's website and take his free satisfaction assessment

In this episode we talk with Sho Ishikura about ways you and your team can overcome all of the distractions present in our everyday lives so you can accomplish more…. all while reducing anxiety.

During our time together we discuss:

• How we have arrived at this point in human history where there are so many distractions. 
• How leaders can identify if their workforce is suffering from low productivity due to distractions.
• Practical steps to help yourself and your team to improve focus and productivity.
• The relationship between anxiety and distraction. 
• Techniques and exercises to reduce anxiety and boost focus and work efficiency?

If you are interested in learning more from Sho, reach out to take advantage of a free customized 5-day challenge to help you reduce distractions and improve focus.

In this episode we sit down with Marty Strong to talk about ways you can lead yourself and your team during crisis events.

During our time together we discuss:

• What leaders can do to prepare themselves and their teams to address unexpected challenges effectively. 
• How to respond when everything around you seems chaotic so your mission or goals aren't derailed.
• Overcoming your "inner critic".
• Advice for leaders for putting a failure or setback behind them so they can be better the next time. 
• How risk can be viewed as an opportunity for accelerated outcomes?

If you are interested in learning more from Marty, please visit his website.

In this episode we sit down with Isabelle Fortin to talk about Human Centered Leadership  

During our time together we discuss:

• What Human Centered Leadership is and the key traits and skills leaders should be developing. 
• The key traits and skills to develop and incorporate to be a more Human Centric leader.
• How leaders can maintain a human-centric approach in high-pressure environments and situations. 
• How to overcome a culture that is isn't human centered.
• Ways to stay grounded and avoid burnout. 

If you are interested in learning more from Isabelle, 

• reach out to her via LinkedIN
• visit her website  

In this episode we sit down with David Roche to talk about what it takes to be successful as a C-Level Executive.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Why a large percentage of new CEOs fail.
• How new senior executives can increase their chances of success and address some of the things that will lead to failure.
• How prevalent "imposter syndrome" is in the C-Suite and how to work through it.
• The benefits of having a coach when you are an executive (and during all stages in your career).
• Advice and tips on to land an executive role in the future.

If you are interested in learning more from David:

• visit his website
• Pick up a copy of his book - Become a Successful First-Time CEO: Master the confidence, relationships and strategies you need to succeed 

In this episode we sit down with Ray Martin about creating and maintaining resilience and inner peace so you can be an even more impactful leader.

During our time together we discuss:

• What it's like to be trapped in a life that others expect of you.
• How to find your path despite all of the noise, chaos, and pressure to conform.
• Ray's "6 rules for happiness".
• How to craft your own rules for happiness.
• How to view failure and respond to it when it occurs.
• Advice and tips on relationship building.
• How to empower and support others.

If you are interested in learning more from Ray:

• check out his website.
• pick a copy of his book Life Without a Tie.

In this episode we talk with Conor Cuneen about ways to make your presentations more memorable and impactful with the help of well-placed humor.   

During our time together we discuss:

• The difference between humor and comedy.
• You don't have to be funny to be funny.
• The importance of planning your presentation and understanding your audience.
• When to use humor and how much is too much.
• Techniques for using humor in your presentations.
• Creating and protecting your personal brand through the gift of G.A.B.

If you are interested in learning more from Conor, 

• Visit Conor's website.
• Visit Conor's YouTube Channel.

In this episode we talk with Geoff Weinstein about how to articulate your thoughts better and eliminate communication voids to boost productivity.   

During our time together we discuss:

• What leaders can learn from the history of communication.
• Why communication is so important as a leader AND why it tends to be a challenge for many.
• The danger of "communication voids".
• How to lean principles to "cut the fluff" and streamline your communication.
• Thoughts on the future of communication.

If you are interested in learning more from Geoff, 

• Visit Geoff's website.
• Pick up a copy of his book Buried Alive: Digging Your Way Out To Clear Communication

In this episode we talk with Jurriaan Kamer about applying modern methods to accelerate your organization’s strategy and improve outcomes.   

During our time together we discuss:

• Is speeding up your organization always a good idea?
• Lessons leaders can learn from Formula 1 racing to help speed up your organization effectively.
• Ways to save time by revisiting how your organization collaborates and uses meetings.
• The importance of creating psychological safety within your team.
• How to keep moving forward implementing your strategy when it gets bogged down.
• Things leaders can do to get people taking more ownership of things and be accountable to them.

If you are interested in learning more from Jurriaan, 

• Visit Jurriaan's website.
• Obtain a free copy of his audiobook. 

In this episode we talk with Richard Walsh about how entrepreneurs can scale their business to new heights while also maintaining a healthy level of balance and freedom in their personal lives.   

During our time together we discuss:

• What is "The Owner's Prison" and how you can get out of it and regain some control and freedom.
• The five F's of work life balance and how to increase and preserve balance.
• The one thing you need to get right before you can find success with the five F's of work life balance.
• How to deal with setbacks and challenging times as an entrepreneur.
• Why having an exit strategy is so important even if you just starting your business.
• Why giving back is such a powerful part of your growth strategy.

If you are interested in learning more from Richard, 

• Visit Richard's website 
• Email Richard to receive a free copy of his audiobook 

In this episode we talk with John Hannum about he importance of selecting the right CFO for your growing business.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Why so many entrepreneurs think they have to wear all the hats (CEO, CFO, Head of Sales, Marketing, etc.)
• The first role that an enterpreneur should look to fill in their organization.
• When considering to hire a CFO, what should you be looking for?
• If you can't afford a full time CFO what can you do to get some help?
• Once you hire a CFO, how can you best put that expertise to use right away to maximize that investment?

If you are interested in learning more from John, 

• Visit John's website 
• Email John

In this episode, we have Russel Lolacher back on the show to dive deeper into some of his Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership.  Russel is international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work, a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures. 

During our time together we discuss:

• Why people confuse responsibility with accountability.
• The ramifications when there is a lack of accountability.
• The impact of cognitive dissonance on your workforce.
• The concept of doing what you say you will do. 
• How to get past reluctance or anxiety around having accountability conversations.  

If you are interested in learning more from Russel, please visit his podcast - Relationships at Work

In this episode we talk with Captain George Dom, USN (ret), a former naval officer, Blue Angels flight leader, Topgun instructor, and combat strike leader, about how leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The five "C"s of trust.
• How as a leader do you show up as your best self each day when you don't feel like it.
• How to manage a team of "Type A" personalities effectively and keep them performing at their best.
• How to respond when trust is broken and/or mistakes are made.
• How leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization. 

If you are interested in learning more from George, 

• Pick up a copy of his book 

In this episode we talk with Scott Mautz about building and maintaining your mental strength as a leader.

During our time together we discuss:

• why mental strength is the leadership superpower of our time.
• the six mental muscles and the habits that build them.
• how to determine which mental muscles you have strength in and which ones you can benefit from strengthening.
• helpful techniques to build habits and strengthen your mental muscles.
• how you as a leader can help others build mental strength.

If you are interested in learning more from Scott, 

• Visit Scott's website and take the free Mental Strength assessment - https://scottmautz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Mental-Strength-Self-Assessment.pdf
• Pick up a copy of his book
• Connect with Scott directly

In this episode we talk with Anna Hislop about what motivates and engages the next generation of workers and how to close the gap between expectations and workplace experiences.

During our time together we discuss:

• why Gen Z seems to be getting top billing when it comes to having multiple generations in the workplace.
• what research and statistics reveal about what truly matters to workers.
• what to say to leaders who think Gen Z is reluctant to go the extra mile, prone to anxiety, have short attention spans, are easily distracted, and readily offended.
• what to say to members of Gen Z that think they are being unfairly labeled.
• key questions employers should consider to be able to future proof their business, their employee engagement levels and wellbeing.
• How employers can close the gap between employees' expectations and workplace experiences and better foster a sense of purpose and meaning in the work environment.

If you are interested in learning more from Anna, 

• Visit her website
• Pick up a copy of her book - You Only Have to Ask!: How to Realise the Full Potential of Gen Z at Work
• Connect with Anna

In this episode we talk with Kevin Wayne Johnson about ways we can all improve as leaders, and help build the next generation of leaders in the process.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the difference between leadership and management
• the one major ingredient leaders are missing or neglecting
• how to build stronger interpersonal relationships by focusing on better communication
• How to begin a difficult conversation when you need to hold someone accountable
• The role of leaders in creating the next generation of leaders.

If you are interested in learning more from Kevin visit The Johnson Leadership Group online, or email Kevin directly at kevin@thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com

In this episode we talk with Terry Ziemniak, about what you should be doing to make sure your organization is prepared properly for cybersecurity attacks and how to manage one if (or when) it occurs.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the mindset all leaders should have when it comes to cybersecurity.
• how to determine the "right" level of security for your organization and if you are secure enough.
• steps leaders should be taking to be as ready as you can for a cybersecurity incident
• cybersecurity for small and medium size businesses.
• how organizations can use their cybersecurity preparedness as a differentiator and value-add to clients and partners.

If you are interested in learning more from Terry visit his webpage at Techcxo.

In this episode we talk with Erin Andrea Craske, about living and leading effortlessly.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the three "cardio states" that leaders tend to operate in
• common mistakes that keep leaders in one of the three "cardio states"
• the three stages of freedom how to begin the transformation to leading and living effortlessly
• how to maintain one's mental health and resilience

If you are interested in learning more from Erin visit her website for the following offers and freebies: 

• A gift of two full coaching sessions for listeners of this episode
• A 50% discount on the strategy guide - all-in-one marketing toolbox - use EFFORTLESS code at the TGBBS checkout
• Freebies: business surveys, marketing frameworks, quotes, and strategy guide materials

In this episode we talk with Andrea Johnson, Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, about how you can continue to shape and evolve your leadership style so you can lead with unwavering authenticity, conviction and confidence.

During our time together we discuss:

• How you can determine what your core values really are.
• How to align your core values with your leadership style.  
• How to navigate a situation where your organization isn't honoring your core values. 
• Using "deconstruction" as a way to reframe our values as we grow by understanding our ABCs (Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning)

If you are interested in learning more from Andrea

• Visit theintentionaloptimist.com
  • take the free core values exercise
  • listen to her podcast 
  • consider taking her digital course and/or booking a coaching engagement

In this episode we talk with Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects, about the stages of the "Founders Journey" and how you can navigate the necessary transitions to continue growing your business as well as finding joy in each and every step along the way.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why businesses stall while trying to scale.
• How to determine with stage of growth you are in and what to do NOW.  
• Finding the right talent for your organization so you can work on the business instead of in the business. 
• Making the shift from reluctant manager to adept manager when you have grown to the point where you have a team.
• Why it's important to find and experience joy in each stage of the founder's journey.

If you are interested in learning more from Scott

• Visit Scale Architects website. 
• Download Scott's free book on the seven stages of the founders journey.

In this episode we talk with Tyler Mount, Founder & CEO of Henry Street Creative, about the power of leveraging personal branding and how it can be used to benefit not only a person, but the organization they are a part of.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why the concept of a personal brand is so important
• How to go about creating your personal brand.  
• Validating and measuring the impact of your personal brand. 
• Ways to better leverage the personal brand of leaders in your organization and integrate it into their traditional marketing. 
• Challenges to expect and common mistakes?

If you are interested in learning more from Tyler

• Visit Tyler's website 
• Setup a free, no obligation, 1:1 private consultancy  with Tyler to help you define action items to elevate, leverage, and grow your personal brand.

In this episode we talk with Russel Lolacher, international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work - a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures, about the impact leaders have on workplace culture and what you can do to make sure you are making your team and organization’s culture stronger every day.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Why organizations have bad cultures.
• What leaders need to understand about how their actions (and inactions) impact workplace culture.
• The 7 deadly sins of leadership, and how to avoid them.
• Creating an atmosphere people want to stay working in for the long term.
• What you can do if you feel like you aren't high enough in the hierarchy to make a difference or don't have the time to make a difference.
• What to look for during the interview process to make better hiring decisions.
• How your organization can protect its brand but not inhibit the ability to change.  

If you are interested in learning more from Russel, please visit his podcast - Relationships at Work

You can also visit his website or Youtube Channel.  

In this episode we talk with Mark Phillips, Founder and Board Chair of HireEducation, about a common challenge many leaders face - how to maintain good health when working really hard to find and drive success in an ever changing and complex world. 

During our time together we discuss:

• Common traits, behavior, and mindsets that can cause health challenges while pursuing success.
• How to find that delicate balance of being successful and healthy at the same time.
• How to get yourself back on track if you fall out of balance being healthy and successful.
• The responsibility of a leader in helping others around them be healthy while pursuing success. 

If you are interested in learning more from Mark, please visit his company's website and his personal page to connect with him directly -  hireedu.com/Mark

In this episode we talk with Alan Lazaros, CEO and Founder of Next Level University about how you can unleash your full potential, and the full potential of your team, by focusing on creating life that is fulfilling. 

During our time together we discuss:

• What prevents us from living a fulfilling life?
• The things to focus on to have a more fulfilling life.
• How you as a leader can get to individual peak performance as well as peak performance for your team.
• How to maintain peak performance over long periods of time. 
• When expanding your team, what traits and qualities should you be looking for?

If you are interested in learning more from Robert, 

• Visit Next Level Universe
• Check out Alan's podcast
• Reach out to Alan directly via email  

In this episode we talk with Robert Brill about ways to grow your business with the help of advertising. 

During our time together we discuss:

• What leaders get wrong about investing in advertising.
• How leaders should be thinking about marketing and advertising.
• How social media and paid media can be leveraged together to help an organization.
• How can you get started scaling growth through advertising if you are starting or running a small business. 
• Lessons and advice for entrepreneurs on leadership and leading a small business.

If you are interested in learning more from Robert, 

• Visit his website or reach out via email

In this episode we talk with Julian Hayes II about taking sovereignty over your health so you and your team can ascend to new heights. 

During our time together we discuss:

• Why so many leaders struggle with their health and resiliency.
• Why prioritizing personal health crucial for one to be an effective leader.
• How taking sovereignty over your health aligns with pursuit of personal and professional goals.
• The critical principles from business management that can be applied to optimize individual health outcomes. 
• Strategies to foster a culture of health and well-being in your organization.
• The role of technology in improving overall health and individual and team performance.

If you are interested in learning more from Julian, 

• Visit his website  

In this episode we talk with Craig Cooke, author of Business Kung Fu, about how you can lead a rewarding lifelong existence, both as the owner or leader of a business and a human being.

During our time together we discuss:

• The five levels of entrepreneurship.
• How an organization has the potential to take a major toll on your health.
• Things you can do if you find yourself experiencing health challenges as a result of being too focused on your company.
• The benefits of using energetic practices ground in business concepts to remain healthy and in balance. 

If you are interested in learning more from Craig, 

• Visit his website 
• Pick up a copy of his book, Business Kung Fu

In this episode we talk with Adam Danyleyko about how business leaders should be thinking about using AI to benefit their organization. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The origins of AI (it's been around longer than you may have thought).
• How to be thinking about AI for your organization
• Addressing hesitancy or fears leaders have about AI
• Who you should get involved from your organization
• The thought process around which AI tools to try or adopt
• Considerations about bringing on an AI partner

If you are interested in learning more about AI or connecting with Adam, take a look at the resources and opportunities below mentioned at the end of the episode.

• Amii - https://www.amii.ca/
• Upper Bound AI Conference - https://www.upperbound.ai/
• Executive AI Summit - https://www.amii.ca/ai-literacy/executive-AI-summit/

In this episode we talk with Michael Levitt about ways to establish boundaries and manage stress, to prevent you and others around you from burning out.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why so many people fall victim to burnout.
• How to tell if you are more susceptible to burnout than others.
• Techniques and tips to combat chronic workplace stress.
• How you as a leader can help others around you from burning out.

If you are interested in learning more from Michael, 

• Visit Michael's website 
• Obtain a free PDF copy of Michael's book - Burnout Proof
• Listen to the Breakfast Leadership Show podcast

In this episode we talk with Beate Chelette about ways to grow your authority in your industry.

During our time together we discuss:

• How to get started being a thought leader in your industry by figuring out what you are good at.
• Overcoming imposter syndrome by embracing the fact that you aren't great at everything (nobody is).
• The importance of mindset when it comes to being successful.
• Failing to success
• The five star success blueprint. 

If you are interested in learning more from Beate, 

• Take the 60-second What's Your Talent Worth quiz 
• Reach out to her on LinkedIN
• Visit her website and subscribe to the Growth Architect Newsletter

In this episode we talk with Deb Crowe about the benefits of Heart Centered Leadership.

During our time together we discuss:

• What heart centered leadership is and how it compares and contrasts to other leadership styles.
• The business case for being a heart-centered leader.
• The link between heart centered leadership and emotional intelligence
• Best practices for becoming more of a heart-centered leader. 

If you are interested in learning more from Deb, 

• Visit her website
• Pick up a copy of her book  
• Listen to her podcast

In this episode we talk with Hesha Abrams about ways to embrace conflict and defuse tension when situations get tense at work and in our personal lives.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why arguing and persuading doesn't work.
• Why we should embrace conflict instead of avoiding it.
• Best practices for dealing with "difficult" people.
• How to calm yourself down when you are triggered or find yourself in a difficult situation.
• What to do if you feel you are powerless and don't have any options, or that finding a solution seems impossible.
• Tips for leaders to help people around them embrace conflict and defuse tension.

If you are interested in learning more from Hesha, 

• Visit Hesha's website 
• Reach out to Hesha on LinkedIN  

In this episode we talk with Kelly Charles-Collins about ways to create a culture in your organization where people feel psychologically safe to engage in difficult conversations resulting in a more vibrant, respectful, and accountable workplace.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Why there is so much fear around having conversations about accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement and more. 
• How people can manage their fear and gain confidence/skill to engage more in conversations on sensitive topics.
• The role of the leader in proactively addressing issues in their organizations related to diversity, unconscious bias, and employee engagement to keep their organization out of the courtroom and newsroom.
• Steps leaders can take to help their workforce increase its capability to have better conversations and how long it realistically takes to see some results. 

If you are interested in learning more from Kelly, 

• Visit Kelly's website - kellycharlescollins.com
• reach out Kelly on LinkedIN

In this episode we talk with Kelly Risse about the effects of unmanaged stress, ways leaders can have a better awareness of their stress, strategies to help reduce and manage it.

During our time together we discuss:

• Common misconceptions or myths about stress-management and mindset. 
• What stress personalities are and how they manifest themselves in people.
• Techniques to manage you stress personality.
• Ways to achieve more balance in your life and guard against burnout. 
• How leaders can help those around them reduce stress so everyone can be the best version of themselves all the time.

If you are interested in learning more from Kelli, 

• reach out to her on LinkedIN
• listen to her Podcast - Winning in Business.
• visit her website for a complimentary 30-minute strategy call.  

In this episode we talk with Clint Rusch about ways you can increase your chances of making good decisions consistently in a complex and unpredictable world.

During our time together we discuss:

• What leaders can do to consistently make good high stakes decisions in an optimal way regardless of how much information you have (or don't have). 
• A repeatable process/algorithm for making decisions under stress and maximizing your decision making power each day.
• How to deal with and overcome the times when you make a poor decision.
• The key to getting your hiring decisions correct. 
• How to build trust within your team and maintain it over time.

If you are interested in learning more from Clint, reach out to him on LinkedIN or visit his website.

In this episode we talk with Avi Wolfson about how you as a leader can achieve success, and help others achieve success by working through challenges and failure.

During our time together we discuss:

• What "Champion Based Leadership" is, and the importance of finding your inner champion. 
• Setting your strategy to reaching your goals and achieve success.
• How to deal with failure and overcome it.
• Advice for people struggling with a mental health crisis or challenge, regardless of the magnitude of it, in your personal or professional life. 
• Avoiding the most common mistakes when planning and executing your career strategy.

If you are interested in learning more from Avi, reach out to him on LinkedIN or visit his website.

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Watson about ways leaders and their teams can sustain high-performance as their organization experiences growth, change, and challenges. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The "next level" leadership traits needed in the post-pandemic world..
• Why communication is so important  and a key driver of a leader's success.
• What true wellness and vitality are. 
• How leaders sustain high-performance personally through growth, change, and challenges . 

If you are interested in learning more from Jennifer:

• visit 

In this episode we talk with Dan Freehling about driving their career and leadership development 

During our time together we discuss:

• Why "old school" industrial era advice about career strategy is no longer working.
• The importance of combining what you want personally and professionally with what you can do well.
• The four meaningful career types.
• Understanding what "dangerous seas" are and how to navigate them. 
• Avoiding the most common mistakes when planning and executing your career strategy.

If you are interested in learning more from Dan:

• visit contempusleadership.com and take the free Career Design Quiz
• check out Dan's book The Career Design Map 
• Inquire about coaching sessions for yourself or organization.

In this episode we talk with Seven Turner about ways to resolve employee disengagement so you can have a happier and more productive workforce all while slashing turnover costs.  .

During our time together we discuss:

• How long employee disengagement has been an issue.
• Ways leaders who are serious about improving employee engagement can get started.
• Keys to success in improving employee engagement.
• How much time it realistically takes to change your organization and the benefits you can attain by working to improve employee engagement. 

If you are interested in learning more from Steve,  visit  https://www.flow-business-solution.com/

Email Steve at - steve@flow-business-solution.com
Call Steve at 267-753-5568