Equipping Leaders

Welcome to the Leaders Show Up podcast! In this short, introduction episode, I share the foundation of this podcast - talking about great leaders across history and fiction and their leadership archetype. As we examine these leaders, we will look at how their characteristics and skills are still applicable today and guide us to better daily actions. 

In this episode, I share a conversation with Recruiter Jason Yuan on recruiting leaders, understanding your why, and ongoing professional development. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Annelise Austill on positive psychology, inclusion, and feedback. 

Today's episode is a solocast on preparing to give feedback, specifically a framework for giving great feedback and some filters to consider before you give someone feedback. 

In this episode, I share a book review of Insider's Guide to Culture Change by Siobhan McHale. I share the Culture Disruptor framework and my five main takeaways from the book. 

In today's episode, I share a mini leader study on the Trung Sisters of Vietnam, two women who took on the Chinese Han dynasty in 40AD, and even though they were only in power for about three years, they left a legacy that lives on and empowers leaders and women to this day. 

In today's episode, I talk about leading effective meetings, the mindset we need to make our meetings effective, reflection questions for better meetings, and what people should get out of every meeting. 

In today's episode, I share a conversation with Ryan Nickell on his inspiration behind learning about all things introversion, how energy is managed by introverts, cancel culture, and how leaders can support their introverted teammates. 

Today's episode of Equipping Leaders is a solocast on toxic and dysfunctional cultures. As leaders, it is important to recognize a toxic culture and then take action. There are things that we can do as individuals to create psychologically safe environments for those we lead - even if we do not run the company. 

In today's episode, I share a conversation with Dr. Andy Hall on leaders who build consensus, early leadership experiences, advocating as a leader, building the US Army's cyber branch, how to navigate lots of different ideas when starting something new, agile leadership, personality management and preferences, what is needed to listen with true interest, and the fluidity of leadership roles.

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share the final part of my series on my self development guide, which covers the reflection portion of the guide. You can download the guide for free on my website at www.natashasheyenne.com. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, Kon-Mari Consultant Linda Vergo shares perspective on how leaders can keep their digital lives and workspaces organized, the importance of organization, the Kon-Mari method, and great insight and inspiration on the value that organization has across all areas of our lives. 

In today's episode, I share part 4 of my self-development guide. This episode covers goal setting, action steps, and realigning goals. You can download the free resource on my website at www.natashasheyenne.com. 

In today's episode, I share a conversation with Ken Killingsworth on building trust, developing leaders of character, and the value of storytelling. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share part three of a series on my self-development guide. This episode focuses on cognitive biases and how they impact us personally and professionally. You can download my Self Development Guide at www.natashasheyenne.com under Podcast, then Podcast Resources. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Jane Munagian, a Senior Director and Leader Development Expert, on building leaders, things that leaders struggle with at every level, and a mindset on how to build a strong team. 

In this solocast, I share part 2 of a five-part series on my self development guide. This episode focuses on emotional intelligence and how we can assess and reflect on how we are developing and growing in this area. You can download my 50-page Self Development Guide on my website, natashasheyenne.com, under Podcast, then Podcast Resources. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with US Army Command Sergeant Major David Astorga on servant leadership, defining your leadership philosophy, and ongoing leader development. 

In this solocast, I share part one of a five part series on self-development. This series follows the self-development guide that I created, which can be found on my website, natashasheyenne.com, under Podcast, then Podcast resources. 

In this episode, I share a discussion with Leader Jorge Alzate on the journey of leadership, finding leadership in the middle of your career, courageous conversations, accountability in leadership development groups, and ongoing leader development. 

In today's solocast, I talk about mindfulness in leadership and how we can cultivate it, starting from scratch. 

In this episode, I share a discussion with Executive Coach and Change Leader Larissa Thomas on building high performing leaders and teams, servant leadership, empowering others, energy management, and leader self-care. Larissa's recommended resources are: The Guided Journey by Mike Lee; Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf; Who's Holding Your Ladder? By Samuel Chand; and Change Intelligence by Barbara Trautlein. You can find Larissa on LinkedIn as “Larissa Thomas” and across social media as @letcoaches 

In today's solocast, I share how to structure a basic character study and why it is valuable for leader development. 

In this episode, I share a discussion with speaker, author, and leadership sherpa, Seth Greenwald, on thinking about leadership from a new perspective, introversion, and how we communicate as leaders. To join Seth's Bold Explorers, or sign up for his Muse-letter, go to CreativeWarriorSecrets.com.Seth's Facebook Group: Creatively SpeakingSeth has a FREE gift for Equipping Leaders listeners – download his new book “An Engineer's Guide to Public Speaking Excellence” from his website at https://CreativeWarriorSecrets.com/Books

Today's episode is a solocast on the impact of workplace layout. Whether you are back in the office, hybrid, or work from home, there are ways to set up your workspace for maximum productivity. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Executive Coach Dwayne Dwyer and Leadership Coach Shawn Perry as we answer questions submitted by listeners!To connect with Dwayne Dwyer, visit www.dwaynedwyer.com and listen to his podcast, Empowering Perspectives, on Spotify.To connect with Shawn Perry, visit www.valuedleaders.com. 

This episode is a solocast that discusses Liz Wiseman's accidental diminishers - what they are, how they show up, and how you can identify them to create the most psychologically safe environment where people can thrive. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Entrepreneur and US Army Veteran Jon Harmeling on understanding risk, different ways to be an entrepreneur, and how to keep the most important things in mind. Resources mentioned:Book: E Myth by Michael Gerber

This episode is a solocast on a tool that I developed for leaders called The Self Leadership Compass (C), which emphasizes how we need to develop and care for ourselves on our leadership journey. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Energy Facilitator and Coach Mari Roberts on trusting your inner knowing, how to understand your own intuition, and why intuition and trusting your gut is valuable for leaders. 

 In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Kristen Tusor on classic leadership styles, how they have changed and are emerging, and the qualities of great leaders. In this episode, Kristen recommends the book Impact Players by Liz Wiseman.  

This episode of Equipping Leaders is a solocast on building trust. I share Charles Feltman's four distinctions of trust and how we build trust as leaders. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share part two of a two-part solocast on courageous conversations, specifically covering the emotional toll and some practical tips for leading them. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Leadership Director and Consultant Kenny Simon on the human side of change initiatives, the spectrum of change mindsets, our inner saboteurs, and the skills leaders need to cultivate to be agents of change.  

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders podcast, I share a solocast on courageous conversations. This is part one of a two-part series, and in this episode, I define courageous conversations, the relationships we need to build around them, and the mindset required to make them successful. 

In this episode of Equipping Leaders, I share a conversation with Executive Coach and Leadership Facilitator Shawn Perry on defining team status, how to navigate team dysfunction, the pros and cons of using assessments in groups, and overcoming team conflict.  Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniBook: Group Dynamics by Donelson ForsytheBook: Creating Effective Teams by Susan A. WheelanBook: The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanBook: Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a conversation with Business Consultant and Leadership Coach Ahli Moore on listening, how mentorship starts in family groups, qualities of a mentorship relationship, finding a great mentor, and when to bid farewell to a mentoring relationship. This is an updated episode with the audio fixed ;) Original release date was January 3, 2022. 

In this solocast of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I talk about the role of love in leadership - why it is often misunderstood, why it is important, and how you can make love part of your leadership signature. 

In this solocast of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share my top ten favorite leadership books of 2021. The list includes:1. Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman 2.  Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant 3.  The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace by Tim Elmore4.  Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Today's Leaders  by Joel Manby5.  Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott 6.  TEDTalk: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson 7.  Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For by Jonathan Raymond 8.  Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein 9.  Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success by Cassandra Worthy 10.  Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love by Josh Levine 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a conversation with Business Consultant and Coach Katherine Lambert on generalists, specialists, and diversity of thought. Katherine has diverse experience in human resources and consulting and shares great insight, as well as resources that empower different leadership perspectives. 

In this SoloCast of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share information on the role that leaders play in social justice issue, specifically in the workplace. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a conversation with US Army Leader David Lora on accountability, ownership, feedback, and trust in an organization. The following resources were referenced in the episode:Book: The Speed of Trust by Stephen CoveyBook: Good to Great by Jim CollinsBook: Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins

In this solocast of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share some information and research on accountability and ownership, with anecdotes from Dwight Eisenhower and David Marquet's experience as leaders. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a conversation with US Army acquisitions officer, Robert Massey, on making decisions as leaders, maintaining inclusivity on our teams and in our organizations, and what courageous leadership looks like today. Rob Massey recommended the books "Quiet" by Susan Cain and "Thinking Fast & Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

In this solocast episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I talk about the mindset that leaders must have when making decisions. From big decisions like Dwight Eisenhower's decisions around D-Day, to Jack Welch's investment into Crotonville, leaders make all kinds of decisions that have lasting impact on the environment and people of their organizations. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a conversation with Consultant Christopher Hartley on personality management and actions to show your team members that you care. Christopher recommends the resource of a Harvard Business Review magazine subscription. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders Podcast, I share a short solocast on Eisenhower and the mindset that he leveraged to manage the many different strong personalities around him. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders podcast, I share a conversation with Executive Coach Dwayne Dwyer on optimism in leadership, social responsibility, building relationships, and life-long learning. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders podcast, I share part 2 of my Dwight Eisenhower leadership study, and this episode focuses on optimism. Optimism can have a lot of different meanings, and it can evolve and emerge in different ways. This episode covers facets of optimism and the role that optimism played in Eisenhower's leadership journey. 

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders podcast, I share a conversation with Retired US Army Major General Mark Stammer on what morale looks like today in both the military and commercial workforce, the importance of listening, why civility matters, and the role of leaders in empowering others to do their jobs.  

In this episode of the Equipping Leaders podcast, I start a character study on the leadership of Dwight Eisenhower. The focus of this episode is on how he impacted the morale of those around him and how he acknowledged the individuals that he worked with and led. To read the blog associated with this episode, visit my website here: https://natashasheyenne.com/leadership-journal