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At the Jorgensen Learning Center, we believe that the quality of your leadership is revealed in your everyday conversations. The Everyday Leadership Conversations podcast teaches leaders how to optimize these conversations, and use them to achieve desired outcomes, higher-quality relationships, and better results.

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    • Jan 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Update and 2024 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 14:55


    Happy 2025, and thanks to all the colleagues and leaders we worked with in 2024! In this short episode, we wrap up 2024 with an update of what we've been working on, what we'll continue to focus on in 2025, and some of the highlights and "best moments" of the last 12 months -- with a special up-close look at the fantastic work we continue to do with Navy Medicine (NAVMED). The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Choosing and Using Inclusive Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 16:14


    In your leadership role, using inclusive language builds stronger teams. Inclusive language makes people feel more connected and more involved. Small changes in the way we use our language as leaders can have a big impact on the performance of those around us. Join the JLC team for this short podcast on what kinds of inclusive language make the biggest difference, and listen in on a roleplay illustrating how inclusive language can strengthen your conversations. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Sharper Focus - Each Agenda Item

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 27:40


    Happy Holidays, friends! In our previous podcast episode, we discussed the importance of Context, Purpose, and Outcome (CPO) for establishing focus and intent for the meetings and conversations we have… In this installment, Dr. Ray and coaches Colleen Sullivan and retired Navy Captain Lena Hartzel continue their discussion, sharing tactics on how to apply CPO to each agenda item in that meeting… The JLC team discusses specific examples of meeting agenda items, illustrating how to use CPO strategies to elicit focus, input, and collaboration from each team member throughout any meeting or conversation. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: What Are You Talking About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 23:02


    “What are you talking about?” While we may not ask that literal question at the beginning of every conversation, it's certainly a question that should be answered before that conversation takes place. In this episode of the Everyday Leadership Conversations podcast, Colleen and Dr. Ray visit with retired Navy Captain Lena Hartzel for a discussion about how best to prepare and “set the stage” for a particular conversation – even one we may not be looking forward to having. Listen for  the Context, Purpose, Outcome (CPO) strategies we've discussed in earlier podcast episodes. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Purpose, Roles & Responsibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 21:23


    A common question our clients ask is, “Why do we seem so busy in our work, yet not actually accomplish anything?” It may be a feeling you're familiar with as well. In this episode of the Everyday Leadership Conversations podcast, the JLC coaches discuss how clarifying purpose, and defining roles and responsibilities across your team can lead to better alignment, improved collaboration, and more efficient meetings. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Context, Purpose, Outcome to Open Meetings (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 35:41


    Have you ever thought about your meeting as something that should be “designed?” Design implies purpose and intent, and meetings should have both. In this episode, Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide continue their discussion around the “Context, Purpose, Outcome” process in meetings. They'll show you how to use the method in reverse, so you can better design your meetings and establish focus around your meetings' agenda items. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Context, Purpose, Outcome to Open Meetings (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 21:55


    “Why do you start your meetings like that?” It's a question we get asked frequently by our clients, and it's the subject of our latest podcast episode.  Join Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide for a discussion about using the “Context, Purpose, Outcome” protocol to open your meetings and define the intent and focus for that meeting. The team will also talk about why that process works, and why it's important.    The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Using "Plan Do Study Act" to Enhance Meeting Effectiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 31:45


    “Plan Do Study Act” is a great framework to use for creating… well, anything! It's a tool we at JLC believe in and use frequently. In this episode of the JLC podcast, Dr. Ray and Colleen Sullivan will show you how to use the “PDSA” method to construct, organize, and enhance the effectiveness of your meetings. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: How to Attract Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 28:43


    Most people focus on enhancing their work capabilities to become successful, however have you ever considered working on yourself? Join Team JLC as they discuss how they have worked harder on themselves to attract success. By the end of the discussion, you'll take away a few key ideas you can use to not only make sure you find success – but also that success finds YOU. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Bring Your Best Self to Every Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 13:39


    Want to make a difference in the outcome of your meetings? Start with how you show up to them. Are you prepared? Ready to listen? Engaged? How you show up in a meeting can impact the quality of the conversations and the results achieved.  Join Team JLC in this short podcast episode as we share how you can use essential questions to ensure you are showing up as your best self and influencing others to do the same. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Drama IS Everywhere!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 22:26


    Drama is constantly in our lives, and yet how can we ensure we are not contributing to it? Join JLC teammates Colleen, Terry, and Dr. Ray as they provide several real life stories and examples of how drama can easily sway public opinion and have devastating unintended consequences. By the end of the episode, you'll learn some ways to help keep drama in your life managed and in perspective. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Trust and Trustworthiness, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 29:52


    In Part 2 of our discussion on Trust and Trustworthiness, the JLC team helps you to identify the trustworthy people in your life. You'll hear stories filled with examples (and NON-examples) of trustworthy people… Among the stories you'll hear: an amazing sea story about how our JLC Associate Joe Marshall, in his prior life in the Navy, demonstrated trust and trustworthiness with those within his care.  This story is not to be missed – and sparks a great discussion afterwards! The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Trust and Trustworthiness, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 25:43


    Much of our professional relationships are based in trust of our colleagues and teammates. How do you develop trust within a team?  How do you demonstrate trustworthiness to your team?  Listen in on Part 1 of this two-part conversation with Dr. Ray, Vince, Colleen, and Joe as they discuss Trust and Trustworthiness in the workplace. You'll learn key leadership language and behaviors that enable you to quickly develop trust and produce trustworthiness. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: The Impact of Engaging with JLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:57


    Why bother? Why does all the stuff we talk about in our podcasts and our client work matter to so many? Join Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Joe Marshall in a conversation about the impact and meaning surrounding the work we do. Key takeaways: You'll learn how quality relationships create high-performing teams, and how more effective, more efficient meetings can impact your organization's bottom line. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Data Conversations: Telling the Story Behind the Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 20:29


    Welcome to Part 4 in our podcast series on Data Literacy and Fluency. Leaders share data frequently with those they lead, with the intention of producing a change in current processes or behaviors to enhance results. In this episode, Vince, Colleen, and Dr. Ray will help you learn ways to engage in data conversations that use story as a way to convey key messages that focus on the desired state and outcomes you want to achieve. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Mind Your Ladder: don't React to the Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 22:55


    Welcome to Part 3 our podcast series on Data Literacy and Fluency. So many times we look at a data set and immediately react…. During this conversation, Vince, Colleen, and Dr. Ray help you learn ways to shift from reaction to responding… You'll learn about how a tool called the Ladder of Inference can support curiosity and confirmation of assumptions and conclusions, and how it all ties into our approach toward leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Data Literacy vs Fluency... Say WHAT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 34:02


    Welcome to Part 2 our podcast series on Data Literacy and Fluency. As we move forward in the Information Age, data comes at us almost constantly. With SO much data in our professional and personal world, how do we make sense of it, and how do we use it more effectively? In this installment, Vince, Colleen and Dr. Ray talk about how to recognize actionable, meaningful  data, so that we can first be data “literate,” before moving on to being data “fluent.” The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Matching Data to Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 24:56


    Welcome to our podcast series on Data Literacy and Fluency. As we move forward in the Information Age, data comes at us almost constantly. With SO much data in our professional and personal world, how do we make sense of it, and how do we use it more effectively? In Part 1, Vince, Colleen and Dr. Ray help you learn ways to match data to the outcomes you are trying to achieve, personally or with a team. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Purposeful and Persuasive Presentations: Part 2 - Examples and non-Examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 24:26


    Have you ever sat through a presentation and thought, “When will this END?” We all have. In Part 2 of our podcast series on Persuasive Presentations, the JLC team shares some stories and examples of good presentation tactics, and MANY examples of not-so-good presentations. This series of podcasts supports our May 2022 webinar on purposeful, persuasive presentations. View the original webinar here: https://youtu.be/IH8pJ_rilL0 The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Purposeful and Persuasive Presentations: Part 1 - P3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 30:17


    Inside JLC: Becoming a Learning Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 27:10


    At JLC, we believe there's an art and practice to leadership. That the best leaders are those of us who are always in a state of learning. Listen in as Dr. Ray, Colleen, Vince and Terry talk about the traits and tactics of a “Learning Leader.” We're sure you'll find useful tips you can take away in your leadership journey… and we're liable to learn a thing or two before the end of the episode, too! Key themes: Vulnerability, teamwork The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events Subscribe to our podcast: https://jlclearning.libsyn.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership-conversations/id1547081372?ls=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/5CSbmrM7wS6CHUiPjXYGqW

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership 6: Protecting the Voices of Leadership from Below

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 22:04


    Welcome to the final piece of our six-part look at Adaptive Leadership, and its connection to Conversational Leadership… The sixth tenet is Protecting the Voices of Leadership from Below. Listen as the JLC team discusses team alignment, and the importance of keeping the vision, voice, and authority of leadership intact. Key themes: teamwork, undermining authority, staying in the present moment. View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events Subscribe to our podcast: https://jlclearning.libsyn.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership-conversations/id1547081372?ls=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/5CSbmrM7wS6CHUiPjXYGqW

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership 5: Giving Work Back to the People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 23:33


    Welcome to Part 5 in our podcast series on Adaptive Leadership, where the JLC team furthers their discussion about recognizing the difference between Technical  Challenges, which can be solved via authority, and Adaptive Challenges, which require team participation from those doing the work. Key themes: disequilibrium, empowerment, experimentation View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership Part 4: Maintain Disciplined Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 43:03


    Welcome to Part 4 in our podcast series on Adaptive Leadership. Once you the Leader have identified the challenge before you, assessed your situation from “the balcony,” and managed any distress among your teammates, the next step is to maintain disciplined attention to our situation and challenge to ensure our solution is executed the way we intend. Listen in as Dr. Ray and the JLC team unpack these concepts in their next conversation. View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership Part 3: Regulate Distress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 32:50


    Welcome to part 3 in our podcast series on Adaptive Challenges in leadership. After taking a look at our situation from “the balcony,” and next identifying those adaptive challenges, comes our next step. In this week's episode, Dr. Ray and the JLC team talk about how to regulate any distress that comes during the process of adapting to these new changes and challenges. Key themes: creating a safe space, adhering to values, self-leadership View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership Part 2: Identify the Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 23:40


    Welcome to Part 2 in our podcast series on Adaptive Leadership. In part 1, we learned how to get the “balcony” view of our situation. Now it's time to actually identify those Adaptive challenges. Listen as Vince, Colleen, and Dr. Ray give you tactics on how to practice using that balcony view to pin down those specific Adaptive problems.   View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Adaptive Leadership 1 - Look from the Balcony

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 23:56


    The next series of podcasts deals with Adaptive versus Technical challenges in leadership, following up on a webinar we produced in March of 2022... In this episode, we'll look at the differences between those Adaptive and Technical challenges we face as leaders, as well as the 6 behaviors we can take as leaders to help us identify and tackle those Adaptive challenges. View the original webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOKc5vEszQ The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Reinventing Your Leadership Team, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 30:46


    Today, the JLC coaches continue their discussion surrounding a recent article that discusses how you can successfully transform your Leadership team. Join Dr. Ray, Colleen, and Joe as the three talk about the importance of leaders taking ownership of their behaviors, and those of the team. Key topics: Conduct in meetings and creating safe space for collaborative input… The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Developing Trust with the Learning Conversation Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 30:45


    As a leader, how do you develop trust among your colleagues? Ray and the JLC coaches talk in this episode about establishing and defining the Learning Conversation Guidelines…  These 5 guidelines are part of the fundamental action leaders must take with their team and colleagues to grow and manage change effectively… Key themes: Listening, Respect, Intent, Understanding The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Reinventing Your Leadership Team, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 31:40


    Today, the JLC coaches continue their discussion surrounding a recent article that discusses how you can successfully transform your Leadership team. In Part 3, we discuss how you can take ownership of your team's behavior, and how to keep your team Focused on the end goal of team growth and success. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: What's the Problem? Technical vs Adaptive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 34:19


    Sit in with the Jorgensen Learning Center insiders as Ray, Colleen, Julie and Vince discuss problem-solving in the workplace… What's the difference between a technical problem and an adaptive challenge? In this episode, you'll learn how to identify that difference, you'll hear stories from the team about how they've handled these issues in the past, and you'll learn how to develop your own practical knowledge to help solve those problems in the future. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Reinventing Your Leadership Team, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 29:38


    Check out what JLC coaches Ray, Colleen and Joe have to say about reinventing your leadership team. Joe and Ray do a deep dive on the urgent need to improve collective leadership. Beyond Roles and Responsibilities, a crucial component of reinventing your leadership team involves putting the right people in place. Listen in to find out how! The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Enhancing Your Virtual Meeting Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 31:39


    In an increasingly virtual business world, what can we do to improve the quality of our online or virtual presence when communicating with our colleagues and teammates? In this episode, go Inside JLC, and join coaches Colleen, Julie, Terry, and Dr. Ray as they call out common virtual communication challenges, while offering practical, actionable tips to make your virtual meetings more engaging, and make your virtual presence more dynamic. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Virtual Meetings: Check-In and Check-Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 24:17


    Want more engagement and more follow-through from colleagues during meetings? Have your team do a “check-in” and “check-out” of each meeting to get everyone engaged, and get the conversation flowing! Dr. Ray and the team do this as part of every meeting – including THIS podcast episode. Listen in, and try doing a check-in or check out when leading your next meeting. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Reinventing Your Leadership Team, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 31:26


    Welcome to Episode 7 of our Inside JLC podcast series, where we look at the subjects our coaches most often in our work with clients. In this episode, Dr. Ray, Colleen, and Joe talk about how we acquire knowledge in our leadership journey… But more importantly, you'll learn how to use that knowledge in a practical, helpful way so you can turn that knowledge into actions that lead to measurable change. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Taking Care of Yourself in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 26:59


    Take a deeper look inside the Jorgensen Learning Center as the JLC coaches discuss the importance of taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually (PEIS). How does focus on these areas help you improve the quality of your leadership? Listen in as Ray, Colleen, Terry, and Julie share tips and insights they use to stay PEIS healthy, and why that's important to a leader.   The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Mindfulness and Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 29:28


    “If you focus on the people, the results will come.” A quote from this week's guest, Louise Perrin, who spent her career in leadership in the insurance industry. Join us as we talk with Louise about how to focus on the important aspects of your leadership role, and what it means to be a mindful leader. Key themes: Being people-focused in leadership, self-awareness, and trust The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Staying the Course: Firmness in Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 38:38


    What does it mean to be a “firm” leader? Go Inside JLC with executive coaches Colleen Sullivan and Joe Marshall as they and Dr. Ray share insights and strategies about how leaders can help their teammates stay focused and aligned. Key topics include clarity of communication, and closing the loop on team commitments. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Establishing a Quality Coaching Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 28:45


    If you're in a position of leadership – manager, C-suite denizen, team leader, etc. -- you're also in a position of coaching. Join the JLC team for a conversation about specific actions you can take in your leadership role to become a more impactful and supportive coach to your teammates. Key themes include setting clear expectations, creating safe space, and self-reflection… The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Stop Micromanaging and Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 36:58


    No one likes to be micromanaged. However, a person new to a leadership position sometimes may rely on micromanagement as their people-leading skills develop… In this episode, Colleen and Dr. Ray talk with Jim Solberg about how you can get beyond micromanagement to actions of true leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Lean Six Sigma with Jim Solberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 44:55


    In our latest Leader to Leader podcast episode, a conversation with guest Jim Solberg, who talks with us about micromanagement, and how the “Lean Six Sigma” process of identifying and solving problems can help you grow in your leadership role The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Resolutions/How to Lose 5 Pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 24:53


    Colleen Sullivan leads the conversation in this episode, where she, Dr. Ray, and Joe Marshall discuss Resolutions – setting goals, setting intentions – and sticking to them. You'll get tips on staying focused and consistent as you strive to attain those goals. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Sustaining Change Through Story and Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 32:10


    What is Change really all about? In this episode, Dr. Ray and the JLC team discuss how the best leaders embrace change in their organizations. You'll learn how to help your teammates understand the changes you initiate, and how to use Story and Vision to enact forward-thinking change in your organization that is positive and strengthening. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Inside JLC: Language and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 30:47


    Welcome to the first episode in a NEW podcast series called “Inside JLC,” where you'll have a chance to learn from some of the communications challenges our clients face regularly. This particular episode will focus on the powerful connection between the language we use and its impact on workplace culture. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Louise Perrin (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 32:53


    In this episode of JLC's “Leader to Leader” podcast series, Dr. Ray and Colleen continue their conversation with retired insurance executive Louise Perrin. Listen as Louise shares stories of leadership challenges she's faced, how she responded, and how you can apply those tactics to your own challenges. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Jim Solberg, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 29:46


    In the next episode of our Leader to Leader podcast series, Dr. Ray and Colleen continue their conversation with Jim Solberg. 30-plus years in the automotive industry have given him ample leadership experience across his career. Themes in today's discussion include Listening to Understand, Aligning a Team, and getting beyond micromanagement to true leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Jim Solberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 30:03


    Meet Jim Solberg. Jim's 30-plus years in the automotive industry have given him ample leadership experience across his career. Jim joins Dr. Ray and Colleen in this episode of the Leader to Leader podcast series to talk about what he's learned in his leadership journey. Themes include leading through cultural differences,  and striving to be in a safe space of learning. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Joe Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 35:29


    In this episode of the JLC podcast, Dr. Ray and Colleen join their friend and colleague Joe Marshall for a conversation about the leadership insights he's gained throughout his naval career. Key themes include the importance of constant learning, awareness,  and reflection as part of results-driven leadership The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Don Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 35:20


    Welcome to the next in our Leader to Leader podcast series of conversations between and among leaders. Today, Don Tucker joins Dr. Ray for a conversation to share his leadership experience throughout his career in politics. In this interview, topics include ambiguity In leadership, and the importance of creating safe space for open discussion. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Von Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 46:32


    Welcome to the next in our Leader to Leader podcast series of conversations between and among leaders. Von Washinton is the Executive Director of the Kalamazoo Promise, and has years of experience as a principal, coach, and leader in Michigan schools and communities. Listen as Von talks with Dr. Ray and Colleen Sullivan about the important difference and the connection between Standards and Values in their approaches to leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

    Leader to Leader: Chip Boyle, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 34:35


    Continuing our Leader to Leader podcast Series, Vince Starks and Dr. Ray continue their conversation with Chip Boyle about the characteristics great leaders all share. Accountability, empathy, trust, integrity… What ties it all together? Listen in to find out! The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

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