Brilliance: Leadership Learning

Remote work has been emerging as a trend for the modern workplace, along with the question of what impacts it has for employees and organizations alike. We spoke with Yann Toutant, CEO of Econocom Netherlands and avid believer in remote work, to get his insights on how companies can become remote friendly to both improve the quality of employees' lives and as a key strategy for organization innovation. Connect with Yann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-toutant/

Do you separate your problems from your solutions? In this episode, John Sassatelli (GE Power), Michael Sander (GE Renewable Energy), and Gregory Thomas (GE Renewable Energy) discuss how they achieved meaningful, incremental, and efficient change through design thinking to make the most impact on products and processes.

Danielle Merfeld, Chief Technology Officer for GE Renewable Energy, visited the Crotonville campus and spent some time with us to talk about change, trends, and innovation in the energy industry. Hear about one of the digitalization trends she's most excited about and how behavioral design can be used to help better engineer processes to manage the rapid pace of change more effectively. Twitter: @DWMerfeld Danielle was recently named "Woman of the Year" as part of the Cleanie Awards. Learn more: https://www.apnews.com/37c050cd27cb45a5b0f8544117e5fc35 https://cleanieawards.secure-platform.com/a/page/Winner-Gallery She Can STEM video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVxRM5ga61I

In this episode, guest Derrick Rumenapp talks about his journey into coaching: how he got started, what it means to him, and how others can get started. Read more of Derrick's reflections on his site: https://rumenapp.com/ Twitter: @DerrickRumenapp

You've heard it before: Storytelling is a key skill for leaders. It's one of the oldest ways to share information and instill a culture. Yet, it's not always easy for us to bring stories into the workplace. Karen Eber has used stories across a global population to develop leaders and shape culture.  In this episode, she talks about her approach to storytelling, how to leverage stories, where to find them, and of course, she shares some stories along the way. Find Karen on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter @KarenEber1

We caught up with an old friend in today's episode! Julian Stodd, explorer of the social age(you'll remember him from episodes 1-3), gives us more food for thought from his work over the past year on organizational trust, change, and culture. Hear how formal power is no longer enough to be effective, insightful anecdotes from organizations Julian has worked with, and how organizations need to earn creative investment and trust from their people. References: - seasaltlearning.com - https://julianstodd.wordpress.com - @SeaSaltLearning and @JulianStodd on Twitter - Social Leadership Handbook: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0957319975/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_lkJXBb7ENXHZJ Related getAbstract Summary: https://www.getabstract.com/en/summary/leadership-and-management/leadershift/12652

In his 2012 TEDxSanJoseCA Talk, Doug Dietz (Principal Design Thinker from GE Healthcare) talked about his "failed" MR scanner project and what he did to develop a more human-centered design through what became known as "The Adventure Series". We talked with him to learn more about the work that went on behind the scenes of this project and what we can all learn by "falling in love with who you design for". TEDx Talk by Doug Dietz: https://youtu.be/jajduxPD6H4 Additional Reference (Photo and Video within): http://thisisdesignthinking.net/2014/12/changing-experiences-through-empathy-ge-healthcares-adventure-series/ Also check out this related summary from getAbstract, "The Road to Reinvention”: https://www.getabstract.com/en/summary/leadership-and-management/the-road-to-reinvention/22668

Jennifer A. Garrett, an internationally recognized author, life coach, and motivational speaker, joined us to talk about her book, Move the Ball: How the Game of American Football Can Help You Achieve Your Life Goals. We cover topics like: - Ensuring "you are with you" - How to move forward when you don't have all the information you need - The importance of managing our reactions - Handling blitzes (people trying to inhibit your path forward) Website: www.jenniferagarrett.com Instagram: @MoveTheBall Purchase the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Move-Ball-American-Football-Achieve/dp/0988786923

Mila Clarke Buckley is a digital storyteller who started her food blog, "The Hangry Woman", after being diagnosed with diabetes and struggling to find "real" resources to help her manage it. We talk about how she got started in blogging, what it's like to be an Influencer (she has over 27k Instagram followers), experimentation and failing, and how she is creating a community to inspire others to build their online presence in meaningful ways. Resources: https://hangrywoman.com/ http://milabeeee.com/ Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest: TheHangryWoman Voyage Houston Interview: http://voyagehouston.com/interview/life-work-mila-clarke-buckley/

Ellen Cooperperson - a dynamic coach, trainer, and communicator who won a precedent-setting name change case on the basis of the importance of language - chats with us about the power of language in transformation, the ability to have courageous conversations, and her top three characteristics of great leaders. Websites: www.cooperperson.com www.connectcpc.com

For our first episode after a short hiatus, we're bringing the energy in this chat with Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons - a company that helps organizations do less good work and more great work - and author of The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work. Listen to hear how anyone can coach in 10 minutes or less and why that doesn't mean you need to become "A" coach. Also, learn whether you have an advice monster living inside of you! :/ - More on Box of Crayons coaching programs: https://boxofcrayons.com/michael-bungay-stanier/ - Book: www.thecoachinghabit.com - Twitter: @boxofcrayons

Tom Westrick, VP, Chief Quality Officer and Head of Regulatory Affairs at GE Healthcare, talks about the key traits that influence a leader's brand.

Denise Hamilton is a Speaker, Coach, Social Entrepreneur, and CEO and Founder of WatchHerWork - a multimedia digital platform that is helping capture, curate, and communicate female brilliance to help close the achievement gap for professional women by providing professional advice for critical moments of need. Listen as we discuss what led her to create WatchHerWork, her passion for democratizing access to important information on critical topics, making sure there's a place for your purse, and how YOU can contribute to the community, too. Website: www.WatchHerWork.com Twitter: @OfficialDHam and @WatchHerWorkTV Instagram: watchherworktv Facebook: WatchHerWork Watch for Denise's book in 2018 - When Sleeping Women Wake: Moving Mountains in Life and Work

Anup Sharma, VP of GE Digital, joins us to discuss topics like the Digital Thread and Digital Twin during his time as Leader in Residence on the Crotonville campus. Anup also shared how preparing for and completing a triathlon this year helped him grow as a leader.

Vic Abate, GE's Chief Technology Officer, discusses having a sense of "N+1", what he thinks is the most disruptive technology of our time, and - of course - how he learns!

How important is company culture? For John T. Meyer of Lemonly, a visual storytelling firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it's about more than just keeping employees productive and happy - it's about raising the standard. From publicly stating company benefits on their website to providing "adventure bonuses" that employee are required to spend on an international trip of their choice, John tells us more about how and why he approaches Lemonly's policies the way he does.

Rich Laxer, CEO of GE Capital, shares his thoughts on bridging strategy and application of digital industrial, facing into your fears, and exponential vs. incremental growth.

Katrina Collier is a social recruiting trainer, speaker, and founder of The Searchologist. She teaches companies how to get candidates' attention and the benefits that follow - like increased engagement. It got us wondering: what if we apply some of the same principles for engaging employees we already have? In this episode, we discuss how recruitment and retention has become one and the importance of adopting social collaborative skills to encourage authentic, diverse interaction within an organization toward creating a culture that helps employees feel like they belong. You can follow Katrina on Twitter @KatrinaMCollier and check out her website: www.thesearchologist.com

Deirdre Latour was the Leader in Residence at Crotonville last week. As the Chief Communications Officer for GE, we spent some time getting her advice on how to best communicate - especially in challenging times - while keeping factors in mind like your stakeholders and self-awareness. Follow Deirdre on Twitter @DeirdreLatour

Equality in the workplace is critical for innovation, so how can we make sure we're not excluding others as a result of specific inclusion efforts? Sangita Kasturi, a diversity and inclusion expert and founder/CEO of Action Inclusion, discusses gender diversity while helping us remember the importance of including men in the conversation. We chat about perceptions of both men and women, why recognizing bias in all directions is critical to truly achieving equality in the workplace AND at home, and what truly inclusive behavior looks like. For more information or to contact Sangita, please visit www.ActionInclusion.org, follow her on Twitter @ SangitaInSight, or email her at skasturi@actioninclusion.org Additional references: > 15:29 - Take the social attitudes test at https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ > 10:45 - Article from The Atlantic: "America, Home of the Transactional Marriage" - http://tinyurl.com/y7h9fj75 > 19:44 - Stanford Research: http://gender.stanford.edu/news/2014/why-does-john-get-stem-job-rather-jennifer

This episode marks ONE YEAR of the Brilliance: Leadership Learning podcast! What better way to celebrate than having some time with Susan Peters, GE's Chief HR Officer, to talk about leadership development. Hear how Susan builds in time for personal growth, what questions she asks other leaders, and her thoughts on the "hardware and software" of the company.

Our latest Leader in Residence at Crotonville was a real treat to work with. Ana Lucia Caltabiano provided us with great insights on how she started writing to better share deeply moving experiences, how she senses the company has changed (or not), and what she has learned from her reverse mentor. We also learn what she does in her free time (hint: it involves 350 large animals!)

Deborah Streeter, Sr. Professor of Personal Enterprise and Small Business Management at Cornell, joins us on this episode to cover a few key topics from eCornell's Women in Leadership courses (an online series which she authored and developed). Among them are gender bias, negotiation, and work-life balance/flow. Find Deborah's Women in Leadership program at the following link: https://www.ecornell.com/certificates/leadership-and-strategic-management/women-in-leadership/ Sound Advice - clips from Deborah on entrepreneurship: http://deborahstreeter.com/soundadvice/ GE Employees can discover additional eCornell offerings on BrilliantYOU.

21: VP Supply Chain Europe, Melissa Twiningdavis - Leader in Residence by GE Crotonville

Linda Boff, GE's CMO and our first Leader in Residence at GE Crotonville this year, arrived on campus within minutes of Jeff Immelt's announcement a few weeks ago. Listen in to hear Linda's initial observations and insights on other impactful topics, like separating the urgent from the important, what digital industrial means to her, and the importance of "Balance the Equation".

Anyone can produce content, but how do we produce content that matters? Focus on purpose! Melanie Fawcett, a creative director and storyteller, spent some time with us to discuss the era of "mobile thought leadership", how to connect with users who are at the point of choice, and shifting our perspective from "creating" per se to "documenting". One major takeaway we had: Vanity stats = numbers while engagement = people. Preach! You can connect with Melanie on Facebook under her name, Melanie Fawcett.

Sarah Ellis, Director of Digital Development for the Royal Shakespeare Company, graciously gave us some of her time to talk about the mind-blowing work done in collaboration with Intel and Imaginarium Studios on their production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest". We discussed how technology can be used to help enhance the message in storytelling, the importance of collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, and why she thinks art informs technology and technology informs art. You can follow Sarah on Twitter @scarahnellis and learn more about the RSC at RSC.org.uk Full video mentioned and sampled in this episode available here: http://tinyurl.com/IntelRSCTempest

The power of community cannot be understated, especially when it comes to minority communities. In this discussion with Rick Rodriguez, hear how his community both challenged and inspired him to make a career change and become an advocate for other minorities, specifically those in the Hispanic and LGBTQ populations.

Is executive presence something everyone should have? How can you be more confident when you are presenting? Harrison Monarth, an executive coach, leadership consultant, and New York Times best-selling author of Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO and Breakthrough Communication, gives us valuable insights based on his extensive executive coaching experience. You can find Harrison at www.Gurumaker.com

How we communicate with others has a big influence on our success in many areas of life. In this episode, hear how Megan Parker, Director of Culture Communications, prepares senior leaders across GE to deliver messages with impact - and what advice she has for anyone looking to improve this skill.

Learning is critical to growth, and there are always things we wish we learned earlier in life. Hear the 10 things Eric Dirst, President of Online Services at DeVry Education Group, wishes he knew earlier in his career.

Crotonville's resident Mindfulness expert, Debbie Jeremiah, joins us to discuss exactly what mindfulness is, its benefits, and why organizations should care (along with things both individuals and organizations can do to practice mindfulness. Referenced Links: - American Institute of Stress: https://www.stress.org/ - 2017 Global Stress Summit (Online for FREE April 24 - May 1, 2017): http://ebrain.heidihanna.com/p/globalstresssummit

From advancements in technology to new generations entering the workforce, the way we lead and the way organizations enable leadership is evolving. Listen to our conversation with one of GE's recent leadership program graduates as we discuss GE's approach to recruiting future leaders, the millennial experience, and exploring the broader concept of a "multipotential" workforce.

Positivity is a powerful tool. From practicing gratitude to the power of believing in oneself, even small acts of positivity can have a big impact. Laura Schmidt knew this power of the subconscious mind and started her company "Notes to Self" by creating wearable items stamped with positive affirmations. Listen to her story about the road trip that inspired her to create her first product - socks - and the impact that she's seen positive affirmations have on others.

If you're a sports fan you've likely seen many examples of how team leadership works (or doesn't) in real time. Erick Anderson, a former NFL linebacker who started his career at the University of Michigan, shares how athletes often influence without power, the role of confidence and believing in oneself, and how effective leaders help their teams through modeling and "surrounding leaders with leaders". Authenticity emerges as a theme throughout the discussion, and - of course - we asked about the Michigan and Ohio State rivalry.

Ram Castillo, an award winning Design Director, Blogger, top ranking Podcaster, Speaker, CreativeLive.com Instructor and Author joins us to discuss his growth journey from Graphic Designer to everything you see here, and how anyone can apply design thinking to their everyday lives. From the importance of goal setting, thinking in terms of minimums to help you take action, and dissecting how all ideas start with a thought, this episode is packed with information and inspiration. You can learn more about Ram via his site, http://giantthinkers.com/, including the latest episodes from his podcast (also titled Giant Thinkers) and information on his 2 books. Connect with Ram via Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat(@TheGiantThinker).

Alex Dimitrief, GE's Sr. VP & General Counsel, discusses the importance of teams, constructive conflict, and one of his biggest early leadership mistakes during his visit to Crotonville as Leader in Residence.

Are you passionate about what you do? Meet Nicole Buergers, a burnout B2B internet marketer turned entrepreneur who found happiness through beekeeping after a long (and interesting) professional development journey. Listen as she talks about the value of staying open to new experiences and what others who are looking for a change can do to help fulfill their passions. Visit Nicole's website at www.bee2beehoney.com

Harry Elsinga, Senior HRM of GE Oil & Gas, spent some time on the Crotonville campus as Leader in Residence and shared his thoughts on the value of ongoing learning, scaling your skills up, digital impacts in the HR space, and how the scope of leadership and what it means to means to be a leader is expanding.

After taking up kickboxing classes and shopping around for boxing gloves, we discovered Society Nine - a premium women's boxing gear and sportswear startup founded by Lynn Le. Pleasantly surprised and inspired by the company's ethos (not to mention their awesome gloves), we asked Lynn to join us and discuss her startup journey, what she's learned along the way, the strength of women leaders in sport and life, and the importance of simply respecting the journey. Visit their website - www.societynine.com - follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; and subscribe to the Society Nine podcast on iTunes.

Jim Fowler, CIO at GE, chats with us during his visit to the Crotonville campus about his personal leadership development experiences and how technology is changing leadership.

Becoming a socially dynamic organization is complex. Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, emphasizes critical leadership skills in the midst of a technology-driven world and the value of relinquishing control.

Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, discusses social characteristics of communities and how to support creation of shared value and effectively manage change.

What is The Social Age? Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, joins us in the first of three episodes to explain how the changing world affects the way we learn and work.