Explore every episode of the podcast The Leadership Growth Podcast
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| Creating Mentally and Emotionally Strong Leaders | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
What if the same drive that built your career is quietly eroding your relationships at home? When leaders ignore how their behaviors at work are affecting their most important relationships, it leads to exhaustion and burnout, says Lisa Skeffington. “It’s that constant pushing through the whole time, and it’s depleting your physiology without you even realizing that it happens,” she says. Lisa is a multi-award winning psychotherapist, executive coach, and author with over 25 years in private practice. She joins Daniel and Peter to discuss emotional wealth and how to bring your best self to both work and home. Tune in to learn:
Lisa promotes a shift in mindset around success–away from “achieving more and having more” to “being fully present and connected to the life and the people we have around us so that we begin to regard emotional wealth as seriously as financial wealth.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. Sign up for Stewart Leadership's newsletter: https://stewartleadership.com/newsletter/ A weekly message from SL, sharing practical ways to grow your leadership. Resources and Links How to Connect with Lisa:
Lisa’s Free resources: https://welcome.empoweredmomentum.com/
Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: https://stewartleadership.com/6-ways-to-help-regulate-your-emotions-for-leadership-effectiveness/ https://stewartleadership.com/five-behaviors-to-help-develop-your-emotional-intelligence/ https://stewartleadership.com/increasing-your-emotional-intelligence-how-do-others-react-to-you-2/ https://stewartleadership.com/fight-flight-freeze-our-brains-on-feedback/ #leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #LeadershipGrowthPodcast If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| What NOT to Do During Your First 90 Days | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:37:35 | |
Whether it’s your first leadership role or one you’ve entered after decades of leading people, one thing is sure: your first 90 days in a new position can make or break your tenure. In today’s conversation, Daniel and Peter look at what leaders should and shouldn’t do during their first 90 days. “It’s not a standard checklist for everybody,” says Peter, “and not everybody’s going to come in and do it the exact same way.” Tune in to learn:
Plus, a fun conversation about the origins of some of the most iconic American companies–and the lessons a huge pivot can offer leaders. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. — Listen to The Leadership Growth Podcast New episodes every other Tuesday! https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341 — Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://stewartleadership.com/newsletter/ — Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: https://stewartleadership.com/ten-ways-to-successfully-launch-into-your-first-90-days/ https://stewartleadership.com/10-tips-to-maximize-your-impact-in-your-first-90-days/ https://stewartleadership.com/what-c-level-executives-need-for-their-first-100-days/ https://stewartleadership.com/how-to-win-over-the-team-when-replacing-a-beloved-manager-2/ https://stewartleadership.com/10-questions-to-help-you-manage-up/ https://stewartleadership.com/changing-your-approach-leading-different-processing-styles/ https://stewartleadership.com/the-power-of-imagination-in-planning/ https://stewartleadership.com/manage-your-energy-not-your-time/ — #leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #StewartLeadership #LeadershipGrowthPodcast #first90days If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Managing Generational Differences | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:34:22 | |
“Whys unite and whats divide,” says Haydn Shaw. Haydn is the founder of People Driven Results and the author of Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart. Hailed by Time Magazine as an expert on cultural differences in the workplace, Haydn focuses on helping generations work together better with a combination of clear insight, humor, and practical advice. In today’s conversation, Daniel, Peter, and Haydn discuss some of the most challenging aspects of having five generations in the workplace at the same time. Tune in to learn:
Leaders can bridge a lot of divides simply by being curious, says Haydn. “You go online and find a list of nine things to know about Gen Z–that’s a list of whats, and whats are good, but whats divide us. Whys lead to great conversations.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: :54 – Introduction: Haydn Shaw 4:04 – Life Stages vs. Generational Differences 7:37 – How to Improve Generational Relationships in the Workplace 11:04 – The Role of Empathy and Humility in Managing Generational Differences 19:10 – How to Implement “Co-Mentoring” 29:27 – How to Retain Millennial and GenZ Employees 32:30 – Lightning Round Resources: Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart “Why Half of What You Hear About Millennials is Wrong,” TEDx Talk, Haydn Shaw Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Executive Presence in Gen X Leaders 3 Tips in Working with Your Millennial New Hires 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills 5 Retention Metrics Every Leader Should Track 10 Tips to Level Up Your Mentor Relationships If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| AI's Impact on Leadership Assessment | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:34:32 | |
Imagine being “paid to judge people”! That’s how today’s guest jokingly describes his role. Tom Verboven is a Senior Director of Client Success at Mercer Talent Enterprise, where he advises clients on how to drive value through effective human capital strategies. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Tom offers his insights and advice for navigating a leadership assessment landscape that now includes artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Tune in to learn:
We need to embrace both the human and the technological, Tom says. “In the end, a leader is a human and needs to do good with other humans,” he concludes. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: :48 – Introduction: Tom Verboven 3:07 – Topic: AI’s Impact on Leadership Assessment 8:30 – The Changing World of Assessment 16:00 – The AI Avatar Experience 22:44 – Can AI Be Too Accurate? 25:03 – Steps for Leaders to Understand the Assessments of the Future 28:09 – Caution Around AI for Assessments 31:42 – The One Thing for a Leader to Establish an Accurate Standard of Success Resources: Kahneman, D., Rosenfield, A., et al (2016, October). Noise: How to Overcome the High, Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Decision Making. Harvard Business Review. What Are the Big 5 Personality Traits?, Very Well Mind Behind the Headline: Unpacking the Reported Drop in Conscientiousness Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 7 Principles for Character Driven Leadership The Advantages of an Online 360° Assessment Six Ways to Leverage the Power of 360° Assessments for Your Leaders When Should I Use a Lead Now! Assessment? The Leadership Self-Assessment Question You Need Stewart Leadership Assessment Services Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Have a Successful Team Offsite | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:39:49 | |
No one attends a team offsite wanting it to be a failure, says Daniel. Unsuccessful offsites are perceived as “a bad waste of time.” So what makes an offsite successful–and how can an offsite have a lasting, positive impact on your team or organization? In this episode, Daniel and Peter break down the elements of a successful team offsite and give suggestions for how to make your next one the best yet. Tune in to learn:
Plus, some reflections on an insightful quote from Robert Frost, including what it says about delegation and manager wellbeing. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: :50 – Insight of the Week 5:23 – Topic: How to Have a Successful Team Offsite 9:46 – The Right Preparation 17:10 – The Right People 20:11 – The Right Facilitator 28:43 – The Great Pivot 32:43 – Ground Rules 37:10 – Lightning Round Resources: Robert Frost Biography, The Poetry Foundation Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: How to Hold a Great Strategic Planning Offsite Meeting 6 Reasons Your Next Meeting Should Be an Offsite Why Your Offsite Needs an Outside Facilitator How Offsites Can Jumpstart Leadership Development 5 Ways Leaders Can Better Manage Feeling Overwhelmed The Manager Crisis: 3 Areas that Need Attention If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How Do You Measure Success as a Leader? | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:30:33 | |
As a consultant and coach, Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, has observed many leaders struggle to respond when she asks how they measure success. The first response, she says, “is just a blank stare.” Some leaders gauge success entirely on revenue numbers. And finally, many leaders give a “laundry list of things.” “It’s really important to start with what problem you’re trying to solve,” says Lorraine. “From there on, start creating that alignment through each layer” of the organization. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Lorraine discusses the elements of leadership success and offers practical advice on how to focus on, collect, and measure the right data. Tune in to learn:
Ultimately, says Lorraine, leaders need to focus on the things that are within their control. “At every level of the organization, you will have a different level of control,” she says. “Make sure you are focusing on that, because otherwise, it’ll just be frustrating for you.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: :34 – Introduction: Lorraine Armijos 3:25 – The Components of Leadership Success 8:35 – Measuring the Intangibles 16:51 – Gather the Right Data 28:40 – Lightning Round Resources: Lean Six Sigma, Wikipedia Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others 3 Questions to Measure the Morale of Your Team The 7 Critical Vital Signs of Organizational Health Are Your Learning Initiatives Working? 5 Ways to Build Trust Within Your Organization The Focused Collaboration Model Building Psychological Safety At Work: 6 Tips Whitepaper: The Need to Be Independent: Promoting and Supporting Employee Autonomy If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to NOT Lose Yourself as a Leader | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:34:49 | |
“If you’re not clear on who you are, then the people around you are not going to be clear on where they’re going,” says Dominic George. Dominic is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Vision Leadership for Life. He helps high-performing leaders rise into senior leadership without sacrificing their identity, values, or wellbeing. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Dominic offers advice for leaders on how to stay centered on their core “why” without losing themselves to other people’s expectations. Tune in to learn:
“Legacy starts when alignment becomes your leadership standard, not the expectation,” says Dominic. Recenter, find your voice, and take the next step in your leadership journey. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:20 – Introduction: Dominic George 4:54 – Center the Clay 11:39 – Self vs. Expectations 18:18 – “Fake It Till You Make It” 26:05 – What if You’re In the Wrong Place? 33:26 – Lightning Round Resources: The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself, by Dominic George (Amazon) Vision Leadership for Life LinkedIn Page Vision Leadership for Life Newsletter Vision Leadership for Life Podcast “71% of U.S. CEOs Experience Imposter Syndrome, New Korn Ferry Research Finds,” Korn Ferry, June 6, 2024 Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 6 Ways Leaders can Master Emotional Self-Control Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have 5 Behaviors that Build Emotional Intelligence 4 Truths about Being a Compassionate Leader How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter The Leadership Self-Assessment Q If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| All Things Delegation | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:35:57 | |
When you don’t delegate, you risk impairing the growth of your organization, says Daniel in today’s episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast. “That is a very limiting, very restrictive mindset,” he says. Choosing not to delegate will create bottlenecks in a system, and bottlenecks create inefficiencies. Delegating can be tough for many leaders. Personality traits, poor experiences, and even fears of micromanaging can interfere with efficient delegation. But as Daniel and Peter point out, delegation is an essential skill for all leaders to learn–for their own success and the success of their teams. Tune in to learn:
Plus, revisiting the origins of employee benefits, and why the employee experience matters even after someone leaves the organization. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:04 – Insight of the Week 7:55 – Topic: All Things Delegation 8:57 – The 4 Steps of Delegation 13:40 – Why Delegate? 23:52 – The Eisenhower Matrix 35:13 – Lightning Round Resources: A Brief History of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewart Leadership Employee Experience Model Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time The Difference Between Important and Urgent 4 Steps to Delegating for Development 3 Ways to Avoid Being a Micromanager 7 Mindset Shifts That Will Make You a Great Manager The Power of Why in Delegation The 10 Tenets of Calendar Management If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Show Self-Compassion as a Leader | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:31:02 | |
Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day. But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable. Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical advice to create sustainable, self-compassionate leadership. Tune in to learn:
“It’s the small things in the day” that help you stay on top of your energy, outlook, and performance, Amanda says. “Your best is good enough.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:20 – Introduction: Amanda Younts 3:04 – The Relationship Between Leaders and Self-Compassion 7:00 – How Leaders Can Practice Self-Compassion 13:10 – When is Our “Good Enough” Not Good Enough? 17:42 – How to Balance Self-Compassion and Development 20:52 – Managing the Inner Voice 23:28 – Tips for Exercising Self-Compassion 27:32 – The Dangers of Not Practicing Self-Compassion Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time 4 Ways “Green Therapy” Can Make You a Better Leader 9 Ways to Live Longer and Lead Better 5 Ways “Cloud Watching” Improves Your Leadership 6 Ways Leaders Can Master Emotional Self-Control 7 Steps to Lessen Your Frustration If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Leading Through Global Differences | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:34:45 | |
“Each person has their own story,” says Kerim Kfuri, author and host of “The Supply and Demand Show” and President and CEO of The Atlas Network, LLC. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Kerim shares insights gleaned from a lifetime of experiences in a multi-cultural and cross-border world. From growing up as a child of immigrants speaking multiple languages to leading a packing and logistics organization with over 2,000 suppliers around the world, Kerim has learned what works–and what doesn’t–when it comes to working together through global differences. Tune in to learn:
The great leveler in all leadership is communication, Kerim says. Communication helps you “connect the dots and know exactly who and how and what each person’s experiences are.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:33 – Introduction: Kerim Kfuri 3:18 – Topic: Leading Through Global Differences 5:53 – How to Balance Preconceived Notions with an Open Mind 10:15 – How Kerim’s Background Shaped his Career 19:44 – How to Efficiently Communicate, Understand, and Build Relationships 32:57 – Bringing Understanding to the Global Supply Chain Resources: “The Supply and Demand Show” (YouTube) Supply Chain Ups and Downs, by Kerim Kfuri Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills Please Help Me Communicate Better! The 2 Levels in Every Conversation 7 Ways to Become a People First Manager 6 Questions that Strengthen Company Connections Beyond Engagement Surveys: Creating a Compelling Employee Experience (Webinar) If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Survivor Guilt | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:37:40 | |
When uncertainty hits the marketplace and organizations are forced to lay off employees, there’s an under-discussed byproduct of the upheaval–namely, survivor guilt. How do those who keep their jobs cope with losing friends and colleagues to layoffs? In this episode, Daniel and Peter offer six clear steps to help layoff survivors deal with the shock, grief, and upheaval presented by keeping their jobs when others lose theirs. Tune in to learn:
“You are not alone,” says Daniel. “Try to not pretend like everything is normal. It’s not!” Layoffs are not easy for anyone, including survivors. Be patient, give yourself some grace, and employ these tools to help get yourself back on stable footing. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:54 – Memory Lane: The Simulation 6:24 – Topic: Survivor Guilt 7:49 – What is Survivor Guilt? 12:18 – Step #1: Acknowledge Your Feelings 16:15 – Step #2: Communicate Openly 20:19 – Step #3: Focus on Your Role 23:50 – Step #4: Support Your Colleagues 29:15 – Step #5: Focus on Self-Care 33:32 – Step #6: Reflect on What’s Important 36:34 – Lightning Round Resources: What is Workplace Survival Syndrome–and How to Cope (Indeed) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 5 Ways to Help Manage Your Team’s Change Exhaustion Leading Through Change: How to Future-Proof Your Team We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories 4 Truths About Being a Compassionate Leader The 4 Steps for Managing Constant Change in the Workplace 9 Practices to Boost Your Longevity–and Your Leadership Abilities Your Brain at Work: Four Strategies to Maximize Your Most Powerful Asset 5 Ways to Encourage a Strong Sense of Wellbeing on Your Team 5 Ways Leaders Can Better Manage Feeling Overwhelmed If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Executive Presence for Introverts | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:33:30 | |
It’s easy to think a strong executive presence requires an outgoing, gregarious personality. Not so, suggest Daniel and Peter in today’s episode. Introverts can “convey that sense of credibility and to be seen as influential, to be seen as a leader” just as well as extroverts, says Daniel. In this episode, Daniel and Peter explore the advantages and strengths introverted leaders can bring to their positions and offer some suggestions for developing skills to boost their executive presence. Tune in to learn:
Being a successful introverted leader is “less about changing who you are and more about highlighting what you’re bringing,” says Peter. Join Daniel and Peter to explore how introverted leaders can be exactly the type of leader any organization needs. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:00 – Memory Lane: 12 Angry Men (1957) 4:26 – Topic: Executive Presence for Introverts 8:29 – Extroversion vs. Introversion 12:37 – The Superpowers of Introverted Leaders 18:18 – Why Introverts May Appear More Authentic 21:40 – Emotional Intelligence and the “Pause Factor” 26:09 – Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication 31:44 – Lightning Round Resources: 12 Angry Men (1957), directed by Sidney Lumet Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication, by Vanessa Van Edwards Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Podcast: What is Executive Presence? Part 1 Podcast: What is Executive Presence? Part 2 5 Executive Presence “Superpowers” of Quiet Leaders The Importance of Body Language in Executive Presence Executive Presence vs. Executive Influence Internal vs. External Processing: What is Your Thinking Style? What Cheetahs Can Teach Us About Decision-Making How to Hit Your Leadership Recharge Button 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Become an AI-Native Organization | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:34:32 | |
When it comes to AI, just about everyone is experiencing some “fear of missing out” right now, says Melissa Reeve. “It’s not just executives. It’s not just your average individual. It’s even people who are writing the code.” Humans are “not equipped to absorb these changes so quickly,” she says. Melissa is the creator of the Hyperadaptive Model and author of Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native. She spent 25 years as an executive and Agile thought leader, which led to pioneering work in Agile marketing and her role as the first VP of Marketing at Scaled Agile. She also co-founded the Agile Marketing Alliance. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Melissa discusses how organizations can shift into a 21st Century model with AI integration. Tune in to learn:
Using examples like McDonald’s, Unilever, and Moderna, Melissa shows that AI isn’t just for programmers–it’s a leap forward that can improve organizational operations and work environments for everyone. Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. — Listen to The Leadership Growth Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341 — Resources and Links Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native (IT Revolution link) (Amazon link) “The Five Stages of Becoming AI-Native: The Hyperadaptive Model” (article) Hyperadaptive Solutions website “The Overlooked Key to Leading Through Chaos,” MIT Sloan Management Review “Sensemaking” Article #leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Manage Through Organizational Disfunction | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:35:59 | |
“Stress is like a bucket,” says Peter Stewart. As anyone who has worked in a dysfunctional organization can attest, that bucket can fill to overflowing very quickly when there are no spigots or holes to release the stress. In today’s conversation, Peter and Daniel discuss how to survive a dysfunctional work situation–what to track, how to deal with it when there are no immediate escapes, and when to leave. Tune in to learn:
Also, join Daniel for the 7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge–a transformative journey designed to help busy leaders build resilience and develop healthy strategies to cope with daily stress. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:15 – Insight of the Week: Bison vs. Cattle 6:44 – Topic: How to Manage Through Organizational Dysfunction 12:05 – 3 Variables to Track 20:22 – What Do You Value? 26:19 – Tips for Dealing with a Dysfunctional Workplace 32:16 – 7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge 35:31 – Lightning Round Resources: “The Bison Advantage,” National Bison Association “What the Yerkes-Dodson Law Says About Stress and Performance,” Healthline Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 7-Day Stress Less, Lead More Challenge The Dysfunctional Workplace Survival Guide 4 Ways to Survive a Dysfunctional Leader 8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well What if I Don’t Think That There is a Conflict, but Someone Else Does? 10 Questions to Help You Manage Up 10 Guaranteed Ways to be a Toxic Boss Toxic Work Culture: The (Not So) Surprising Factor Driving the Great Resignation 9 Practices to Boost Your Longevity–and Your Leadership Abilities If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Navigating Conflict | 20 May 2025 | 00:33:40 | |
How do you react to conflict? Even that simple question can provoke a variety of emotions and responses. Some people look forward to engaging in heated debate, while others walk away or acquiesce to avoid even a hint of discord. No matter how you feel about it, though, it’s guaranteed that you will inevitably run into disagreements in your workplace–and in all areas of life! In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter examine how to approach conflict in a healthy way. Tune in to learn:
Plus, lessons from a smart Little League coach, and Daniel’s sitcom pet peeve. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:45 – Insight of the Week: Life Lessons from Little League 8:24 – Topic: Navigating Conflict 11:35 – Tip #1: Learn from the Experience 13:35 – Tip #2: Listen to the Other Person 15:55 – Tip #3: Bring in a Mediator 18:33 – Tip #4: Clarify Behavior and Manage Expectations 28:40 – Tip #5: Find Common Ground 32:42 – Lightning Round Resources: The Decision Lab: The Recency Effect, explained The Decision Lab: The Halo Effect explained Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 3 Tips for Managing Conflict in a Virtual Environment 8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well What if I Don’t Think That There is a Conflict, but Someone Else Does? 4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure Culture You Are Not Perfect! Mistakes Are a Part of Life! 4 Vital Considerations for Your Team Charter 10 Questions to Help You Manage Up 5 Questions to Answer Before Your Next Hard Conversation If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| What is Executive Presence? Part 2 | 06 May 2025 | 00:38:06 | |
“Great inspirational leaders are able to connect the bigger picture, that clear vision of what the future may bring, with the actions of today,” says Peter Stewart. In this second part of a deep dive into Executive Presence, Daniel and Peter look at how good emotional management and an ability to inspire contribute to a strong executive presence. Tune in to learn:
Plus, leadership lessons from Disneyland, and what different kinds of knives have to do with leadership. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. To request a leadership presence self-assessment, e-mail us at info@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 2:35 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons from Disneyland 11:08 – Topic: What is Executive Presence? 14:17 – Quadrant III: How You Manage Emotions 27:25 – Quadrant IV: How You Inspire 37:13 – Lightning Round Resources: “80 Years Later: The Legacy of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, The Walt Disney Family Museum Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model Podcast: Episode 35: What is Executive Presence? (Part 1) Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have 5 Behaviors to Help Develop Your Emotional Intelligence 6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough The Power of Metaphor in Leadership Podcast: Episode 1: The Power of Metaphor 5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and Minds If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| What is Executive Presence? Part 1 | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:30:34 | |
Leaders “take up a lot of space,” says Peter Stewart. What leaders do in that space can be the difference between great business and people results–and bad ones. In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter tackle the topic of executive presence–how it’s evolved over the years, what it means today, and how leaders can develop and improve it so they show up with credibility and confidence. Tune in to learn:
Executive Presence is about more than just what a leader wears to work. “It’s how you show up as a leader,” says Daniel. Leaders of any age, gender, and personality can develop a well-rounded presence that gets business results and people results. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:59 – Insight of the Week 7:15 – Topic: What is Executive Presence? 11:03 – The Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model 15:13 – Quadrant I: How You Show up 22:52 – Quadrant II: How You Decide 29:23 – Lightning Round
People I (Mostly) Admire Podcast: Interview with Jonathan Levin, President, Stanford University (Freakonomics Radio Network) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model 5 Executive Presence Superpowers of Quiet Leaders The One Crucial Element that Can Boost Executive Presence for Women 5 Ways Your Decision-Making Impacts Your Executive Presence Develop a Strong Executive Presence by Focusing on These 4 Areas 10 Tips that Will Improve Your Presentation Skills 5 Characteristics of Leaders Who Show Up with Authority 4 Steps to Effective Decision-Making 5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and Mi If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How Leaders Leverage AI for Productivity and Development | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:38:20 | |
AI is “not special,” says Dr. Allen Badeau. “It’s just a bigger part of your technology strategy.” In today’s episode, Daniel, Peter, and Dr. Badeau discuss the latest developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and how leaders can best leverage this rapidly evolving technology for productivity and development. Dr. Badeau is an AI evangelist with over 20 years experience building AI systems. He is the Co-Founder of Harmonic AI and the host of NowMedia’s weekly broadcast “AI Today.” Dr. Badeau was also instrumental in developing Stewart Leadership’s newest offering, Stewy, an on-demand AI coach trained on over 40 years of Stewart Leadership insights, models, and expertise. Tune in to learn:
Join us for a realistic–and reassuring–look at the current AI landscape. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:53 – Introduction: Dr. Allen Badeau 2:45 – Topic: How Leaders Leverage AI for Productivity and Development 8:20 – How Business Leaders Should Approach AI 20:08 – Stewy: Your Customizable, On-Demand AI Leadership Coach 36:38 – Lightning Round Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach 10 Ways to Grow Your Career with Stewy, Your New AI Coach 10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do With an AI Coach 4 Ways to Develop a Strategy of Adaptation 7 Ways to Prepare Leaders for Disruption Planning for Disruption: Five Ways to Future-Proof Your Organization 5 Advantages of Becoming a Digitally Literate Change Leader 5 Misconceptions About Digital Transformation–and Why They Matter If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:37:05 | |
“You don’t know you need it till you need it,” says today’s guest, Chris Hare. Chris is the host of The Storied Future Podcast and founder of The Storied Future, where he helps midmarket and enterprise CEOs create narratives that unlock a future where they can be celebrated. In this deeply personal conversation with Daniel and Peter, Chris unpacks the process he uses to guide leaders through unearthing their own stories and crafting narratives that help them “make a dent in the universe.” Often, Chris says, leaders arrive at a moment that changes everything–one that requires a new personal narrative. Chris shares wisdom and insight gleaned from both business and personal experiences and offers guidance for leaders who need to rewrite their narratives. Tune in to learn:
Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. In this episode: 1:20 – Introduction: Chris Hare 2:22 – Topic: Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story 8:01 – Digging Deep: Identifying Stories You Haven’t Shared 12:30 – Becoming a Better Personal Storyteller 20:19 – Confronting Obstacles to Transformation Through Story 25:45 – Translating Storytelling Into Goals 30:15 – Internal vs. External Stories 35:12 – Lightning Round Resources: What Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard N. Bolles Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough The Power of Metaphor in Leadership We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories 5 Stories that Motivate Change Six Factors for Great In-the-Moment Coaching 6 Tips to Help Build Support for Your Next Change Effort How to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to Change If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:34:48 | |
“The cool thing about leadership is that your customers are right there,” says today’s guest, Phil Wilson. Tune in to learn:
Plus, Daniel, Peter, and Phil share some memories about growing up in the family business. In this episode: 2:09 – Memory Lane 5:26 – Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck 13:18 – Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect 16:10 – The Four Beliefs 20:28 – The View from Mt. Stupid 26:45 – The Hero Assumption 32:04 – Lightning Round The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Mount Stupid) Real-life “Batman” Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation (YouTube) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: How Most People Become Leaders (Video) Develop Your Managers by Focusing on These 8 Skillsets Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture 7 Mindset Shifts that Will Make You a Great Manager 6 Tips for Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace 3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee 52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Leadership Development and AI | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:37:12 | |
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is a game-changing technological advancement–one that has generated excitement, fear, nervousness, cautious optimism, and a fair amount of hype. But what are its implications for leadership development? Today’s guest has some answers. “AI, to me, is a power tool supreme,” says Frank Russell, CEO of the award-winning talent development consulting firm Prositions. Of course, as exciting and powerful as AI is, we still need to balance it with a healthy dose of humanity and wisdom–just as with any technological change. In this conversation, Daniel, Peter, and Frank discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how it can accelerate leadership development. Tune in to learn:
Plus, some reflections on technological change in leadership development over the last 40 years. In this episode: 1:52 – Introduction: Frank Russell, CEO, Prositions 4:15 – Memory Lane 8:06 – Topic: Leadership Development and AI 13:38 – How Leaders Can Leverage AI Technology 17:45 – How to Find Balance Between Technology and Humanity 21:44 – How to Balance Your Expectations of AI Tools 29:48 – How Leaders Can Leverage Nano-Learning 34:14 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach LEAD NOW! Leadership Development Model 10 Ways to Grow Your Career with Stewy, Your New AI Coach 10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do with an AI Coach How to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to Change 4 Questions to Help You Take Risks as a Leader 7 Things to Consider When Developing a Microlearning Experience If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| What to Expect During a Coaching Session | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:42:29 | |
A good coaching session is about more than just complaints or chit chat. “Coaching sessions are not just to have a feel-good moment,” says Daniel. “They are intended to focus on action and follow up.” In this week’s episode, Daniel and Peter demystify a typical coaching session. They discuss some of the questions they typically ask, the common way they begin many sessions, and the importance of both behavior change and mindset shift. Tune in to learn:
Through a typical structure that’s flexible enough to allow for the needs of the moment, great coaching can lead to sustained change and maximum leadership effectiveness. Plus, more insights from Gallup about common leader blind spots, and three tips on how to best recognize direct reports. In this episode: 2:20 – Insight of the Week 14:16 – Topic: What to Expect During a Coaching Session 15:55 – What a Typical Coaching Session Looks Like 20:49 – How to Balance a Long-Term Action Plan with Daily Challenges 34:03 – How to End a Coaching Session 40:56 – Lightning Round Gallup: “The Strengths, Weaknesses and Blind Spots of Managers” Harvard Business Review: “Do Compliments Make You Cringe? Here’s Why.” Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 5 Reasons to Encourage Compliments in the Workplace 6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness 8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan 6 Ways to Become Aware of Your Leadership Blind Spots Eight Skills of Great Coaching Managers 6 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success with an Executive Coach White Paper: Coaching for Organizational Growth: A Powerful Resource for Maximizing Human Capital Leadership Growth Podcast Episode 29: “The 5 Steps of Great Coaching” If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| The 5 Steps of Great Coaching | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:40:01 | |
Executive coaching is more than just a series of nice, but unconnected, conversations, says Peter Stewart. “It’s a development process with real teeth and traction in it” to help leaders meet goals. In this episode, Peter and Daniel demystify the coaching process with a look at their five-step approach to coaching. This approach identifies clear objectives, sets measurable and time-bound goals, and integrates feedback to help leaders course correct as they progress. Anyone can benefit from a coaching engagement. “It is not about the coach,” says Daniel. “It is about what you need, and for you to be confident and comfortable to be a self-advocate for your own development.” Tune in to learn:
Plus, insights from Gallup on the relationship between feedback and employee engagement, and a flashback to the struggles of owning a home sprinkler system. In this episode: 2:08 – Memory Lane 5:32 – Insight of the Week 11:20 – Topic: The 5 Steps of Great Coaching 13:49 – Step 1: Establishing the Objective 21:16 – Step 2: Understanding Through Assessment 24:20 – Step 3: Providing Feedback 28:47 – Step 4: Identifying Goals 32:52 – Step 5: Following Up with Support 36:48 – Lightning Round Gallup: “How Effective Feedback Fuels Performance” Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Podcast Episode 13: How to Create an Effective Action Plan for Development The Five Steps of Great Coaching How the Right Coach Can Ease a New Executive Transition 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan 6 Ways to Become Aware of Your Leadership Blind Spots Eight Skills of Great Coaching Managers 6 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success with an Executive Coach White Paper: Coaching for Organizational Growth: A Powerful Resource for Maximizing Human Capital If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Connecting Strategy with Talent Development, Part 2 | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:38:02 | |
Do you have 27 years of experience or one year repeated 27 times? Too many people find themselves stuck on repeat in their careers–doing the same thing over and over without new challenges or opportunities. While it’s true that everyone bears some responsibility for personal career development, organizations should be part of that process as well. In part two of their conversation about connecting strategy with talent development, Daniel and Peter look at how organizations can use the “3D” process to develop future-ready talent. This episode focuses on parts two and three of the process–Discuss and Develop. Tune in to learn:
As organizations look ahead to development conversations in 2026 and beyond, the 3D process can be an important tool to put into use. “We’ve seen this process work across organizations,” says Peter. “It makes a difference in both the short- and the long-term.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. Listen to The Leadership Growth Podcast New episodes drop every other Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/@stewartleadershipvideos/featured https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341 Resources and Links Nine-Box Performance Grid Template (Indeed): https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/nine-box-performance-grid Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| What to Expect From Your Executive Coach | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:35:19 | |
Over the last few decades, the attitude on leadership coaching has shifted dramatically. What was once considered necessary only when there was a performance issue is now a common piece of leadership development. “More and more leaders are seeing executive leadership coaching as actually a sign of investment and development,” says Daniel. “It’s a positive thing.” But being given a coaching opportunity can raise a lot of questions. Can you choose your coach, or will your company assign you a coach? How much will your boss know about your coaching sessions? And what does a coaching session even look like? In this episode, Daniel and Peter take a look at the value of coaching, what to look for in a coach, and how to make the most of a coaching experience. Tune in to learn:
Plus, what we can learn from Costco’s Code of Ethics, and the strategy you need to win (almost) every game of Risk (at least when you play against Daniel and Peter). In this episode: 1:42 – Insight of the Week 5:42 – Memory Lane 8:50 – Topic: What to Expect from Your Executive Coach 10:31 – Why Executive Coaching? 18:21 – How Do You Choose an Executive Coach? 31:56 – What Does a Coaching Session Look Like? 34:40 – Lightning Round The Ultimate Risk Strategy Guide Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Choosing a Coach: How the Right Coach Can Help You Get Unstuck The Five Steps of Great Coaching How Do You Know if You Are Choosing the Right Executive Coach? How the Right Coach Can Ease a New Executive Transition 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Using AI to Build Innovation | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:33:20 | |
What if AI were the key to innovation inside your company? Today’s guest suggests that AI puts innovation in the hands of people who aren’t necessarily scientists or programmers. Travis Hoppe is the Assistant Director of AI Research and Development at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He co-authored The Pile, a pioneering open source dataset used for training large language models that served as a catalyst for promoting open science within the field of AI, and he holds a PhD in physics. In this conversation, Daniel and Travis discuss everything AI–from the basics of machine learning and algorithms to implications for leaders to the most promising applications of AI. “Now, people can experiment with some really good idea,” Travis says. About 20% of your organization really wants to build stuff. “Oftentimes you just need to bring them together and you need to give them the freedom to do so.” Tune in to learn:
Join us for a fascinating conversation about the present–and future–of AI. In this episode: 1:35 – Introduction: Travis Hoppe 2:53 – What is AI? 9:25 – Algorithms: A Brief Review 13:05 – How Should Leaders Think About AI? 18:40 – AI Guidance for Teams and Businesses 28:00 – AI in Practice 32:40 – Lightning Round Travis Hoppe profiles: Memorandum M-24-10 (listed under “Memoranda 2024”) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| Elevating Your Ability to Influence | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:33:04 | |
How do other people see you? In a world where there’s more noise than ever before, many of us have lost our ability to communicate with empathy, says Stacey Hanke, executive mentor and author of Influence Elevated: Maximizing Your Connection Monday to Monday. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Stacey shares her insights about how leaders can learn–or relearn–how to connect with consistency across platforms and maximize their influence. “Every conversation is your opportunity to practice something,” says Stacey. Whether it’s improving meetings, asking for feedback, or even watching a recorded meeting to critique their own screen presence, leaders should increase their focus on how others perceive them to maximize their influence on their teams and across their organizations. Tune in to learn:
Join us for this practical and insightful discussion. In this episode: 1:40 – Introduction: Stacey Hanke 2:24 – Elevating Your Ability to Influence 10:38 – What Leaders Need to Be Influential Today 16:50 – Practical Tips to Strengthen Influence on Remote Teams 20:34 – Guidance for Coaching Team Members 32:05 – Lightning Round Influence Elevated: Maximizing Your Connection Monday to Monday Stacey Hanke Amazon Author Page Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| How Leaders Solve Problems | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
“We don't spend a lot of time thinking about how we breathe. We just do it,” says Jamie Flinchbaugh. “But then we find out, whether we're training for sports or meditation or other things, that there's more to learn about breathing. And when we are thoughtful about it, we can do it better, more usefully.” Solving problems as a leader is similar to breathing, says Flinchbaugh. Leaders take it for granted that they can solve problems in the usual way. They’re often on autopilot, and they forget to think about their roles–and the roles of others around them–in solving problems, which can lead to a “cascade of errors.” Jamie Flinchbaugh is author of the book People Solve Problems and the host of a podcast by the same name. He acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner for leaders through his firm, JFlinch. Jamie joins Daniel and Peter on this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast to talk about how leaders solve problems, some of the mistakes they can make, and how they can improve. Tune in to learn:
Join us for this practical and insightful discussion. In this episode: 0:55 – Introduction: Jamie Flinchbaugh 1:44 – What Do Leaders Get Wrong? 6:23 – Leader Role #1: System Architect 17:44 – Leader Role #2: Culture Builder 31:46 – Leader Role #3: Shaper 36:56 – Lightning Round People Solve Problems book on Amazon.com Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| Achieving Operational Success as a Leader | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:34:04 | |
“Imagine if Amazon was inefficient,” says Garrett Delph, Founder and CEO of Clarity Ops. An inefficient Amazon would never reign in the very area that allowed it to disrupt the marketplace–that is, rapid, low-cost product delivery. Operational inefficiencies are organizational kryptonite, says Delph in this conversation with Daniel and Peter. Garrett Delph is a serial entrepreneur who has founded three businesses, collectively generating over $40 million in revenue. Today, Garrett is an operating partner to business executive leadership in need of transformative solutions that extend business lifetime value, increase company profits, and improve employee well-being. Tune in to learn:
With wit, insight, and clear analogies, Garrett shares his own journeys and lessons learned and offers clarity for business leaders caught in operational chaos. In this episode: 1:35 – Introduction: Garrett Delph 2:40 – Topic: Achieving Operational Success as a Leader 6:40 – The Dangers of Inefficiencies 13:10 – Sea of Chaos? 18:10 – Architecting Order 22:06 – The QuadCore Management Framework 31:26 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| Empathetic Leadership | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:33:13 | |
“Empathy is not being soft,” says Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group and today’s guest on The Leadership Growth Podcast. Jevon is a sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and consultant specializing in empathetic leadership. His proven strategies have been featured in major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. In this episode, Daniel, Peter, and Jevon discuss in detail the role of empathy in leadership–and why, as Jevon says, empathy is key to managing any situation. Tune in to learn:
Bring empathy to your leadership with Jevon’s insights and tips, and watch engagement and results improve. In this episode: 1:21 – Introduction: Jevon Wooden 9:22 – Empathy as a Skill 17:40 – Improving Business Results and People Results with Empathy 24:52 – Misusing Empathy? 30:15 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| The Myth of Accountability | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
When it comes to accountability, the traditional approach has put leaders in charge of holding others accountable. Often this approach translates into a fear-based, command-and-control, “I have the authority, and I’m going to tell you what to do” approach to accountability. But does this approach work in the modern workplace? (And, we might ask, did it ever work?) In this episode, Daniel and Peter dive into the myth of accountability–the idea that leaders must hold their people accountable. This myth often leads to micromanaging, conflict, and a kind of “parent-child” approach to leadership. Daniel and Peter suggest a better path–one that encourages a culture of self-accountability where teams work together in a partnership to deliver results. Tune in to learn:
Plus, some thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, including a big announcement! And remembering leadership lessons on VHS (that’s “Video Home System” for those of you under 40). In this episode: 1:30 – Insight of the Week: Artificial Intelligence 8:52 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons on Video–Before YouTube! 14:20 – Topic: The Myth of Accountability 33:46 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| Ego Management | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
Are you “all that and a bag of chips”? We all need an ego. As Peter says, ego serves a function. But too much ego might translate into steamrolling over others. And too little ego can mean withdrawing and allowing others to steamroll over you. There’s a good balance between being secure in your own voice without stomping out the voice of others. Good ego management is really intentional humility. In this episode, Peter and Daniel take a deep dive into ego management–why it’s important, how to bounce back from hits to our egos, and why too little ego can be just as much a problem as too much. Tune in to learn:
Plus, how feedback has changed–and how it hasn’t–through the decades, and the balance between glory and work. In this episode: 2:42 – Memory Lane: Feedback Tools Through the Generations 5:58 – Insight of the Week 13:18 – Topic: Ego Management 32:47 – Lightning Round
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| Leadership Lessons from Astronauts | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:37:03 | |
“If you don’t find absolute joy in other people’s success, being a leader’s probably not going to float your boat,” says today’s guest, Laurie Labra. Daniel and Peter welcome Laurie to this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast for a fun and insightful conversation about leadership in a highly technical environment. Laurie is a vice president at KBR, Inc., leading the company’s Science & Space Human Exploration Division. Laurie brings great expertise to this conversation about leadership, and she shares some important insights about decision-making, developing new leaders, and communication. Tune in to learn:
Plus, the value of meeting new people, and how early career lessons can stick with you for the rest of your life. In this episode: 0:59 – Introduction and Background 4:28 – Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation 10:39 – Achieving Technical Excellence Without Damaging People 15:51 – Decision Making When You Don’t Have All the Info 21:08 – Communication Tips 27:51 – Lessons from Real Life 32:59 – Meeting People 35:29 – Lightning Round
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| How Nature Informs Strategy | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:34:32 | |
What can leaders learn from horseshoe crabs, cottonwood trees, and polar bears? This episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast takes a fascinating dive into the lessons that leaders and organizations can take from nature. Guest Ron Amodeo, Chief Strategy Officer at UC Davis Health, shares some examples and insights from nature that can inform the way leaders direct their organizations. Join us for this fresh and unique perspective that takes us out of the stale, gray conference room and into the lively and ever-changing world around us. Tune in to learn:
In this episode: 2:49 – Topic: How Nature Informs Strategy Resources: Ron Amodeo Bio, UC Davis Health Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History, by Stephen Jay Gould Great Expectations: The Saturn Cars Story
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| Iterative Leadership in the Digital Age | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:39:06 | |
What does it mean to be a “flawless” leader? And is “flawless” leadership even possible? Today’s guest believes it is. Christian “Boo” Boucousis is an author, keynote speaker, and CEO of Afterburner, an organization dedicated to building flawless leaders by applying principles and systems fighter pilots use to perform to their exacting standards. In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Boo outlines what flawless leadership looks like, how systems can relieve the pressures of leading an organization, and the power of a few small mindset shifts. Tune in to learn:
“If a leader can shift from saving the day into designing the wins, then all of a sudden we start to feel good,” says Boucousis. “My work is actually delivering results. This makes me feel good; it feels less like work now. It feels more like action.” Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewartleadership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartleadership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartleadership Website: https://www.stewartleadership.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341 Resources and Links Christian “Boo” Boucousis LinkedIn Page The Afterburner Advantage Amazon Page Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
https://stewartleadership.com/leading-in-the-age-of-ai/
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| How to Help Prepare People for Success in Their Roles | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
Why do people want to work for you? And perhaps more importantly, why do they want to continue to work for you? In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter look at how both external and internal onboarding can make or break the employee experience. As Peter points out, the talent market will continue to experience generational shifts for several years to come, and the number of people entering the workforce isn’t enough to fill all the gaps. Attracting and retaining talent is more important than ever, and a great onboarding process can help everyone avoid unmet expectations, uncertainties, and unknowns. Tune in to learn:
Plus, wisdom from an old proverb, and how skiing is like many onboarding experiences. In this episode: 2:11 – Insight of the Week 10:05 – Topic: Onboarding: How to Help Prepare People for Success In Their Roles 37:10 – Lightning Round Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| How to Not Assume People Understood You | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:35:41 | |
“I don’t know what I’ve said until I’ve learned what you heard.” Daniel kicks off a robust discussion about communication with this provocative insight. He and Peter are joined in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast by executive coach and communication expert Yosi Kossowsky. “That’s something I coach leaders on 80% of the time,” says Kossowsky. Leaders often believe communication has happened, but really, it’s only the illusion of communication. “We are often in the habit of talking, but not validating,” he says. Our three leadership experts discuss barriers to understanding and perception, the value of open-ended questions, and the most common leadership objection to clarifying communication. Tune in to learn:
Plus, how developing good communication skills is like brushing your teeth, why perceptions can change from day to day, and how Daniel and Peter really felt about childhood piano lessons. In this episode: 2:52 – Topic: How to Not Assume People Understand You 26:18 – Practical Guidance to Improve Communication 33:38 – Lightning Round Resources: Yosi Kossowsky LinkedIn Profile Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| How to Use Psychology to Achieve Success in Business | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:32:49 | |
What does psychology have to do with business? “Absolutely everything,” says Dr. Ernest Wayde, host of the Psych in Business Podcast. Dr. Wayde joins Daniel and Peter on this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast for a discussion about how psychology can impact leadership and the workplace. In this conversation, Dr. Wayde offers some insights on how leaders can use psychology to grow and develop their leadership skills. Tune in to learn:
With wide-ranging expertise in everything from psychology to systems management to artificial intelligence, Dr. Wayde applies his knowledge and insights to helping companies and leaders achieve their long-term goals. He is the founder and CEO of Wayde Consulting. In this episode: 3:34 – Insight of the Week 7:46 – Topic: How to Use Psychology to Achieve Success in Business 31:10 – Lightning Round Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| The Three Envelopes | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:37:38 | |
On this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter take a deep dive into one of the most popular videos on the Stewart Leadership website: The Tale of the Three Envelopes. In this story, a new CEO receives three envelopes from the previous CEOs. The new CEO tucks them away and forgets about them. As he struggles in his role, he takes out the first two envelopes every few months and finds a new tactic to try. Unfortunately, neither of these approaches work, and he is forced to read the third letter. The third letter says only, “write three new letters.” As Daniel and Peter break down what went wrong in the fictional CEO’s approach, they offer some tips and guidance about how leaders can succeed in their roles–and avoid that third letter. Tune in to learn:
Plus, a helpful productivity tool for busy people, and memories of John Parker Stewart’s office. In this episode: 2:05 – Insight of the Week 6:37 – Memory Lane: Dad’s Office 10:23 – Topic: The Three Envelopes 35:37 – Lightning Round Resources: “Virtual coworking spaces aim to offer best of remote productivity and in-person collaboration,” Fast Company, May 9, 2023 The 9 Natural Laws of Leadership, by Dr. Warren Blank, Amacom Press, 1995 Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| Tools to Build Strong Relationships | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:39:28 | |
“With every relationship, we make deposits into that trust account by the actions we take, the things we say, and the interest we show and display,” says Peter. Are you making good deposits into the trust accounts with your bosses, peers, and team members? Peter and Daniel get a little bit personal in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast with a discussion about the most important tools you need to build strong relationships at work–and in all areas of life. Tune in to learn:
Plus, some of the milestones in Daniel and Peter’s lives, and a valuable quote about the importance of connecting with other people. In this episode: 2:42 – Insight of the Week 8:18 – Memory Lane: Milestones 22:21 – Topic: Building Relationships in a Professional Setting 36:17 – Lightning Round Resources: Harvard Study of Adult Development An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life, CNBC Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| How to Create an Effective Action Plan for Development | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:43:59 | |
“Some of the best goals out there have a 50% or 60% chance of success,” says Daniel. How effective are your change efforts? If you only have a 20% chance of success, you may be sabotaging yourself. On the other hand, if you set a goal that has an 80% chance of success, are you really making a significant change? In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter offer some guidelines and tips for creating an effective action plan for sustained change. “The ceiling on strengths is a lot higher than the ceiling on our weaknesses,” says Peter. Tune in to learn:
Plus, how full is your tea cup? Peter shares a Zen parable that’s relevant to pursuing change. And Peter and Daniel reflect on hearing Colin Powell speak–and the unique team-building exercise developed by their dad. In this episode: 2:06 – Insight of the Week 8:30 – Memory Lane: Teaming Through Skiing 14:37 – Topic: Creating an Effective Action Plan for Development 40:40 – Lightning Round Resources: The enduring impact of Colin Powell (Washington Post) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
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| The 5 Steps of Personal Change | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:41:57 | |
We’ve all embarked on personal change efforts with great excitement and motivation–only to lose momentum and fall back on old habits or even crash and burn. Failing in our change efforts can result in frustration, discouragement, and disappointment. Is there any way to change in a truly sustainable way? In episode 12 of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter offer a proven method to create sustainable personal change. Tune in to learn:
Join our experts for a conversation about how to change–even when it’s tough! Plus, are you calling your employees by the right name? And remembering 1980s technology... In this episode: 1:44 – Insight of the Week 7:35 – Memory Lane: Plotting Along… 12:08 – Topic: The Five Steps of Personal Change 38:30 – Lightning Round Resources: HP ColorPro Pen Plotter Drawing the Mask of Tutankhamen Understanding Motivational Interviewing Stewart Leadership Insights:
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| How to Be Brave at Work, with Ed Evarts | 21 May 2024 | 00:34:02 | |
It’s an historic day over at The Leadership Growth Podcast as Daniel and Peter conduct their first podcast interview! Daniel and Peter interview Ed Evarts, founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development and author of the forthcoming book, The Bravery Trick: Four Easy Ways to Say Hard Things. In this interview, Ed shares some observations, tips, and suggestions for how to be braver in conversations with bosses, colleagues, and direct reports–while preserving psychological safety and remaining respectful. Tune in to learn:
Join Daniel, Peter, and Ed as they discuss why it’s so hard to be brave at work, how to become braver, and how to foster bravery on your team and in the workplace. In this episode: 1:33 – Introduction: Ed Evarts 2:51 – Insight of the Week: What is Bravery? 6:55 – How to Be Braver at Work 17:20 – On the Other Side of Bravery 23:00 – Creating a Brave Workplace 31:30 – Lightning Round
Resources: Excellius Leadership Development The Bravery Trick: Four Easy Ways to Say Hard Things page (release date: May 14, 2024) Stewart Leadership Insights:
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| Five Steps to Become a Great Coaching Leader | 07 May 2024 | 00:38:33 | |
Do you know the most important skill for a leader? A conversation with an old friend from high school led Daniel to think carefully about this question, and his answer? Coaching. In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter discuss the five most important steps to effectively coaching someone on your team. Tune in to learn:
Plus, why sleep is so important to our overall function as leaders (and people), and a brief peek into what trivia nights were like in the Stewart household (hint: fingers were sprained). In this episode: 1:57 – Insight of the Week 8:12 – Memory Lane: Lesson from a Choir Teacher 14:15 – Topic: The Five Steps of Great Coaching 35:53 – Lightning Round
Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights:
“Discovering the Brain’s Nightly Rinse Cycle,” NIH Director’s Blog, Mar 5, 2020 “Sleep Loss Encourages Spread of Toxic Alzheimer’s Protein,” NIH Director’s Blog, Feb 5, 2019 If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| What is Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership? | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:36:15 | |
What is your Personal Philosophy of Leadership? If you can’t answer that question, this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast is for you! Join Daniel and Peter as they coach you through a powerful exercise in self-reflection that can help you develop your own core philosophy. Tune in to learn:
Plus, the importance of letting go, a few “poorly chosen words from the past,” and some insight into the Stewarts’ personalities as they share their pet peeves (hint: one of them hates this common office supply!) In this episode:
7:41 – Memory Lane: “A Few Poorly Chosen Words From the Past” 11:20 – Topic: The Personal Philosophy of Leadership 34:22 – Lightning Round
Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights:
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| Connecting Strategy with Talent Development, Part 1 | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:33:24 | |
Complicated. Difficult. Overwhelming. These are some of the most common words leaders use when facing talent development and succession planning. What positions are most critical, important, or essential? Who are the best candidates for development? And how can you connect it all to an overall strategy? In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter break it down into a three-step process designed to give organizations a talent development framework that supports an overall strategy. Tune in to learn:
Plus, two tips to help you start your talent development journey, and a few insights about what to do–and what not to do–at a big offsite meeting. Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com. — Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 7 Ways Executives can Champion Learning and Development 5 Benefits of Investing in Leadership Development 6 Steps to Design a Leadership Development Strategy Why HR Needs to Be Included in Strategic Planning Elevating Your Role in Talent Strategy Planning How Offsites can Jumpstart Leadership Development 11 Tips for Successful Team Offsite Meetings Examples of Talent Philosophy Statements:
Typically, you can use the following as sentence starters:
Consider building statements on any or all of these talent topics:
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| Managing Critical Relationships as a Leader | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:36:34 | |
“What’s the value-add for each and every interaction?” According to Daniel, this is a critical question every leader should ask about interactions with customers. But it doesn’t just apply to customers. Leaders have four critical relationships to manage, and each one has different needs, concerns, and desired outcomes. Managing these four relationships can make leaders feel stretched in multiple directions at once. As Peter points out, a leader who is focused on addressing the boss’ needs will still feel pulled toward direct reports, peers, and customers. It is possible to successfully navigate the different needs of each relationship–without being pulled apart in the process! Tune in to learn:
Plus, insight into why we don’t remember everything, and memories about epic Koosh Ball battles. In this episode: 1:29 – Insight of the Week 8:36 – Memory Lane: Koosh Ball Mayhem 11:50 – Topic: Four Critical Relationships Every Leader Needs to Manage 32:40 – Lightning Round Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights:
Koosh Ball, Wikipedia Brain Facts, Cleveland Clinic The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| Creating Shared Meaning Through Conversation | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
“Are you going to be curious, or are you going to be judging?” This is the question Daniel asks in this conversation about how to create shared meaning through conversations. As Daniel points out, there’s a time and place for both, but in striving to understand each other in conversation, we need to emphasize curiosity over judgment. For leaders who want to create shared purpose and meaning with their teams, good conversation skills are vital. In this episode, Daniel and Peter review a number of conversational practices and principles that can improve relationships in the workplace–and in life. Tune in to learn:
Plus, lessons on customer experience from a Dutch supermarket, and a trip to Stewarts’ childhood living room. In this episode: 1:32 – Insight of the Week 6:57 – Memory Lane: The Podium 10:55 – Topic: How to Create Shared Meaning in Conversations 33:29 – Lightning Round Resources: Stewart Leadership Insights:
“Dutch supermarket introduces unique slow checkout lane for lonely seniors who want to have a chat,” Aditi Bora, Upworthy Solipsism, Wikipedia If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||
| How to Have Good 1:1 Meetings | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:37:13 | |
When deadlines loom and a time crunch hits, what's the first thing you or your direct reports reschedule?
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| Leadership Development Priorities in 2024 | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:36:48 | |
“Nothing is improved by accident,” says Peter Stewart. When it comes to leadership development, the need for intentional improvement is greater than ever, according to a recent report from Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, Peter and Daniel discuss the importance of behavior and emotional intelligence for leaders and warn against “boxology”--shifting organizational boxes and pursuing change for the sake of change. Daniel also shares his “spectrum of conscientiousness” theory–the observation that leaders have a spectrum of interest in pursuing behavior change. Tune in to learn:
Plus, some reflections on the value of reward–even just a peppermint candy! 1:38 – Insight of the Week 8:16 – Memory Lane: The “Candy Man” 12:37 – Topic: Business Challenges for 2024 33:57 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights:
Creating People Advantage 2023, Boston Consulting Group Carmen Simon - Memorable Message, BigSpeak Speaker’s Bureau If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. | |||