The Unleashing Leaders Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Key Takeaways:

Adversity is often the source of our strengths.
Resilience is navigating the long-term journey; not a quick "bounce-back."
Your career is a portfolio; curate it wisely.
Self-care includes pausing, speaking to yourself with love, and asking, "What do I need?"
Co-regulation with others is what makes us human.

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Ep 27: Aligning Personal Values to Create Psychological Safety with Andrew Adeniyi

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 • Duration 47:30

Lee is joined by Andrew Adeniyi, founder of AAA Solutions and author of The Circle of Leadership and The Building Blocks of Belonging, to share how leaders can build psychologically safe teams by aligning personal and company values.

Drawing from his own experiences with both healthy and toxic cultures, Andrew offers practical steps for transforming dysfunctional environments, especially those leaders inherit. His insights highlight the power of self-awareness and value-driven leadership in creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

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Key Takeaways:

Accessing both shared Company values and unique Personal values are important for creating a positive workplace culture.

Ep 21: Shattering Silos and Unifying Leaders with Stephanie Clendenin

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 39:25

Stephanie Clendenin, Director of the California Department of State Hospitals, joins Lee to share her journey from accounting to leading one of the nation’s largest forensic mental health systems.

With 34+ years in public service, she reflects on unifying siloed teams, navigating political sensitivities, and driving impact through strategic planning and shared goals. Stephanie’s story is a powerful example of people-first leadership in complex, high-stakes environments.

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Key Takeaways:

Overcoming departmental silos for organizational unity
Strategic planning amidst health care system evolution

Ep 20: Cultivating a Culture of Leadership and Trust with Sheriff Matt Clifford

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 • Duration 46:52

Sheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho’s largest law enforcement agency shares powerful leadership lessons from his 23-year career in public service.

In this conversation with Lee, he explores how empowering teams, adapting to change, and building strong community relationships are key to maintaining public trust. From his start at Boise State to shaping safety policies in the Treasure Valley, Sheriff Clifford reflects on service culture, learning from mistakes, and leading with respect through adversity.

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Key Takeaways:

Cultivating a supportive internal culture amidst a growing community
Embracing diverse community expectations in Ada County
Navigating leadership challenges in adapting to shifting police cultures
Balancing firmness and respect in correctional environment interactions

Ep 19: Encouraging Unity and Teamwork in the Workplace with Randie Dial

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 • Duration 35:46

With a background of breaking down silos and fostering unity within professional services, Randie Dial discusses the transformative journey from a culture of isolated microcultures to one where collaboration reigns supreme.

Randie and Lee uncover the story behind CliftonLarsonAllen's (CLA) pivotal shift that led to securing a game-changing $4 billion client and sparked a shift towards a client-centered strategy. They delve into practical tactics like the "happy Friday email" for celebrating team wins and networking with a focus on giving rather than taking.

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Ep 18: Reshaping Leadership and Well-being with Tria Deibert

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 • Duration 34:50

Tria Deibert, SVP of Culture and Team Member Well-being at Hackensack Meridian Health, brings a fresh perspective from her marketing roots to leading cultural transformation in a 35,000+ employee organization.

In her conversation with Lee, Tria highlights the power of appreciative inquiry, positive storytelling, and peer mentoring to strengthen leadership and equity. She also shares her return to academia and the innovative strategies she uses to foster authentic, people-first leadership.

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Key Takeaways:

Navigating boundaries for creative leadership
Fostering equity and capacity in leadership roles

Ep 17: Creating a Culture of Agile Leadership with Kevin Gearheart

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • Duration 44:05

Kevin Gearheart, the president of Rehab Medical, demonstrates the potency of leader alignment and a growth mindset.

In this episode, he delves into the evolution of strategic planning and the disciplined execution that drove nearly 30% yearly growth over eight years alongside Lee. Addressing the complexities of infrastructure enhancement and the strategic gamble of product focus shifts, Kevin shares insights on constructing an environment of trust within the company and the pivotal role of structured communication. Together, they unravel the essence of a "micro speed, macro patience" approach in unfolding leadership and success.

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Key Takeaways:

Overcoming business growth challenges through shared values

Ep 16: The Language of Leaders: Building Trust and Solutions with Estrella Parker

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 • Duration 31:41

In this episode, Estrella Parker illuminates the importance of asking the right questions.

As the chief people officer at Cupertino Electric, her role extends far beyond the conventional boundaries, delving into the challenges of productivity, skilled labor shortages, and the digital revolution in construction.

Engaging in a thought-provoking dialogue with Lee, Estrella unveils her personal mantra of leadership as a service, the value of understanding problems in context to forge effective solutions, and the art of speaking the language of varied teams to build trust and rapport.

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Key Takeaways:

Overcoming business growth challenges through shared values

Ep 15: Embracing Adaptability and Lattice Leadership Paths with John Brown

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 37:35

John Brown, COO of GEHA Health, shares his journey from engineering to executive leadership, shaped by a lattice-style career across diverse roles.

Now serving nearly 2 million members, John joins Lee Scott to discuss the value of ditching rigid rulebooks in favor of a culture of innovation. He highlights the impact of unscripted conversations, authentic connection, and turning insight into action to drive meaningful results for both teams and customers.

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