Leadership Excellence Podcast

Trust is the currency of leadership and it is the foundation of high performing teams. This week, I sat down with Forbes Leadership Columnist Tony Gambill and he shared the 5 Characteristics of High Trust Teams. Tony did a great job of breaking down environmental and behavioral factors impacting each characteristic and practical ways to bring each to life. Looking for a speaker for your next event? Danny Langloss's featured keynotes are: 1. Empathy: The Heartbeat of Leadership 2. OwnerShift: 7 Pillars to Unleash the Champions in Your Organization For more information and speaker video: https://danny-langloss.mykajabi.com/videos For more articles and research on today's topic, check out the following links: A Leader's Challenge: Demonstrating Empathy While Establishing Clear Accountability (forbes.com) 3 Leadership Myths About Empathy (forbes.com) How To Lead With Empathy Through Higher-Quality Questions | LinkedIn 4 Leadership Practices to Establish Healthy Accountability with a Fatigued Workforce | LinkedIn Connect with Tony Gambill: LinkedIn FORBES Contributor Home Page ClearView Leadership Book: Getting It Right When It Matters Most: Self-Leadership For Work & Life Please consider leaving us a rating or review on Apple, so we can reach more people organically.

Very early in Mike Thorne's childhood, he learned that he was adopted. This news devastated him and shattered his sense of belonging. For many years, Mike worked harder than everyone around him and only counted on himself. While this created success, he was unfulfilled and alone. It also left him struggling to be an effective leader. Later in life, a mentor of his gave him some life-changing advice that has changed the course of his personal and professional life. Mike learned, "Life is a team sport". Mike made a complete overhaul of his leadership style and created what he calls, “Personal Trust Communities”. They are transformational. Now, Mike is not only successful, but he is fulfilled and helping others do the same. In this episode, Mike Thorne takes a deep dive into personal trust communities and shares some incredible leadership advice. Interested in the 12 Laws of Leadership Excellence? Go to www.dannylangloss.com and scroll to the bottom of the page to download them. Are you looking for a keynote speaker for your next event? Check out Danny's presentation, "OwnerShift: 7 Pillars to Unleash the Champions in Your Organization." Connect with Danny Langloss: Website: https://www.dannylangloss.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannylangloss/ Connect with Mike Thorne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbthorne/ Website: https://mikethorne.co/

Is there anything more important than the brand of your organization? Building trust in your brand can take a long time to create and an instant to lose. In today's environment, we can reach people very quickly through numerous digital mediums. This can be an incredible advantage, but when things go wrong or appear to have gone wrong, it can be very damaging to our brand. This is a significant challenge 21st Century Leaders face. In this episode, crisis and brand expert Melissa Agnes how to be "Crisis Ready (TM)", how to proactively increase trust in our brand, and how to make it invincible. Interested in the 12 Laws of Leadership Excellence? Go to www.dannylangloss.com and scroll to the bottom of the page to download them. Additional Crisis Ready (TM) Resources: Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World Crisis Ready Issue Management Flowchart Crisis Ready Formula for Detecting Emotional Escalation Crisis Ready Formula for Responding to Emotional Escalation Crisis Ready Formula for Responding to Controversial Issues Connect with Melissa Agnes: Website: https://melissaagnes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ Are you looking for a keynote speaker for your next event? Check out Danny's presentation, "OwnerShift: 7 Pillars to Unleash the Champions in Your Organization." Connect with Danny Langloss: Website: www.dannylangloss.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannylangloss/

21st Century leaders recognize the important role female leaders play in their organization and intentionally create coaching and development opportunities to leverage their strengths. This week, we sat down with Molly Gimmel, and she shared key leadership strategies and concepts in her new book, “Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up.” While this is an important book for female leaders and aspiring leaders to read, it is equally important for male leaders, as it gives a depth of understanding in to help develop and support our female leaders. It also gives us many strategies to enhance our own mindset and our leadership of others. This episode focuses on two specific topics: How to connect with yourself as a leader and how to connect with those you lead. When connecting with ourselves it is important to overcome our inner critic, create a growth mindset, and put imposter syndrome behind us. When leading others, we must create meaningful relationships founded in true connection. Free Giveaway!!! Go to www.dannylangloss.com to download your free pdf of, “The 12 Laws of Leadership Excellence” Click here to purchase Molly's book, which is being released on April 12, 2022: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Mindset-Women-Leaders/dp/1544529007/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3INM9XIQCZN2X&keywords=master+your+mindset+how+women+leaders+step+up&qid=1649178386&sprefix=master+your+mindset%3A+how+women%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1 Connect with Molly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollygimmel/ Website: https://mollygimmel.com/ Connect with Danny Langloss: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannylangloss/ Website: https://www.dannylangloss.com/

In the face of the Great Resignation, it has never been more important for leaders to create purpose-driven, values-based, inclusive cultures. In this episode, Danny Langloss shares his vision for 21st Century Leadership and breaks down the 9 critical components of the 21st Century Leadership framework. Interested in Danny's 12 Laws of Leadership Excellence? Go to www.dannylangloss.com and scroll to the bottom of the home page to download them. About Danny Langloss: Danny Langloss is the City Manager and Police Chief (Ret.) of Dixon, Illinois. Danny is a national keynote speaker and leadership consultant. If you are looking for a keynote presentation for an upcoming conference, check out, "OwnerShift: 7 Pillars to Unleash the Champions in Your Organization." More information on this keynote and Danny's other keynotes can be found here: https://danny-langloss.mykajabi.com/videos Connect with and follow Danny on LinkedIn for leadership, mindset, and motivation content.

Welcome back, Leadership Excellence Community! In this trailer, your host, Danny Langloss, lets you know what you can expect from Season 3 of the Leadership Excellence Podcast. This season will focus on helping leaders solve the critical leadership issues they are facing from, "The Great Resignation". The season will be a blend of short episodes dialing in on specific leadership frameworks and concepts and feature guests from across the world. If you haven't already, check out Seasons 1 and 2. There are 71 incredible episodes with leadership experts from across the world. You can find these episodes wherever you listen to podcasts or directly at https://danny-langloss.mykajabi.com/podcasts/leadership-excellence-podcast If we aren't connected already, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-langloss-a1bb6b17a/ We are sharing free leadership, mindset, and motivation content there nearly daily. We are also starting a blog that will be released monthly. If you are interested, join our mailing list at www.dannylangloss.com We promise not to inundate you with emails. We will be launching, "The Academy of Leadership Excellence" through an on-line format later this year. Special discounts will be offered for our Leadership Excellence Community. In the mean time, if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to email me at danny.langloss@gmail.com Thank you for stopping by, and remember, always be committed to excellence!

Some people let life happen to them, while others happen to life. No matter what kind of organization you're in, there are universal leadership principles you can follow to drive your career forward.In Ed's 25 years of innovative leadership and management experience, he has identified nine factors of career success, which he discusses in detail in his new book, Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success.In this episode, Ed Evarts, Founder and President of Excellius Leadership Development, takes a deep dive into four of the nine factors of career success – empathy, curiosity, building a relationship with your boss, and playing the hand you're dealt with – and explains how these factors can lead you to career success. [05:07]  The nine factors of career success[06:13]  How to have a positive relationship with your boss[13:05]  It's okay to ask for help[14:26]  Curiosity and how it helps you succeed[18:33]  How to be more curious[21:26]  Play the hand you're dealt with[24:38]  How to overcome the ‘victim mindset'[28:53]  Why empathy is important in leadershipFollow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Ed Evarts:Ed Evarts is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a Boston-based coaching organization. He works with successful leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can manage themselves more productively; with successful teams to ensure their time together is as productive as possible; and with smaller organizations, at a pivot point in their evolution, to help them plan strategically and purposefully.Ed recently released his new book, Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success. He is the host of Be Brave at Work, a weekly podcast in which leaders share stories about bravery—or the lack of it—in their careers, and the impact their choices have had on their career progression.Connect with Ed:LinkedInExcellius Website

Some people let life happen to them, while others happen to life. No matter what kind of organization you're in, there are universal leadership principles you can follow to drive your career forward.In Ed's 25 years of innovative leadership and management experience, he has identified nine factors of career success, which he discusses in detail in his new book, Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success.In this episode, Ed Evarts, Founder and President of Excellius Leadership Development, takes a deep dive into four of the nine factors of career success – empathy, curiosity, building a relationship with your boss, and playing the hand you're dealt with – and explains how these factors can lead you to career success. [05:07] The nine factors of career success[06:13] How to have a positive relationship with your boss[13:05] It's okay to ask for help[14:26] Curiosity and how it helps you succeed[18:33] How to be more curious[21:26] Play the hand you're dealt with[24:38] How to overcome the ‘victim mindset'[28:53] Why empathy is important in leadershipFollow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Ed Evarts:Ed Evarts is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a Boston-based coaching organization. He works with successful leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can manage themselves more productively; with successful teams to ensure their time together is as productive as possible; and with smaller organizations, at a pivot point in their evolution, to help them plan strategically and purposefully.Ed recently released his new book, Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success. He is the host of Be Brave at Work, a weekly podcast in which leaders share stories about bravery—or the lack of it—in their careers, and the impact their choices have had on their career progression.Connect with Ed:LinkedInExcellius Website

Do you lack energy and passion in your career and life? Are you fully aligned with your purpose? In a recent Gallop survey, 60% of people said they were rethinking their meaning and purpose at work. To fight the impacts of “The Great Resignation” leaders must be in-tune to what their people need from their work experience. Meaning and purpose are at the top.In this episode, former Vice President of Pespi Lance Tanaka shares his “Dream and Achieve” framework to identify, create, and live your purpose. Our hope is for leaders to actively engage their people in the 3 pillars that allow us to be happy, fulfilled, and aligned in purpose.In this episode, we discuss:[03:20]  What is the purpose of the Dream and Achieve Framework?[05:12]  Finding your element – what sets you on fire?[11:55]  Approach to identifying your elements[14:54]  The who, what, where, when of your elements[20:13]  Setting the right environment for people to do amazing things[21:56]  The importance of working towards a purpose[28:08]  Setting realistic goals[31:01]  Don't worry about the money, worry about the peopleThe downloadable transcript for this episode is linked here.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Lance Tanaka:Lance Tanaka is the Founder and Managing Director of The Lance Tanaka Group and has held top posts in the US and Asia with Pepsi-Cola Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan; he also was Vice President of International for Nike-Cole Haan in Hong Kong.In his 20 years of coaching, Lance has worked with more than 800 executives from the top global organizations on finding authenticity and purpose.He is the author of several books, including His 2019 book, “Stories from the Top: The 8 Core Leadership Challenges and How the Best Executive Overcame Them”, and his new book, “Dream and Achieve—Authenticity: Be the Leader You Were Designed to Be.”Connect with Lance:LinkedInWebsite

Do you lack energy and passion in your career and life? Are you fully aligned with your purpose? In a recent Gallop survey, 60% of people said they were rethinking their meaning and purpose at work. To fight the impacts of “The Great Resignation” leaders must be in-tune to what their people need from their work experience. Meaning and purpose are at the top.In this episode, former Vice President of Pespi Lance Tanaka shares his “Dream and Achieve” framework to identify, create, and live your purpose. Our hope is for leaders to actively engage their people in the 3 pillars that allow us to be happy, fulfilled, and aligned in purpose.In this episode, we discuss:[03:20] What is the purpose of the Dream and Achieve Framework?[05:12] Finding your element – what sets you on fire?[11:55] Approach to identifying your elements[14:54] The who, what, where, when of your elements[20:13] Setting the right environment for people to do amazing things[21:56] The importance of working towards a purpose[28:08] Setting realistic goals[31:01] Don't worry about the money, worry about the peopleThe downloadable transcript for this episode is linked here.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Lance Tanaka:Lance Tanaka is the Founder and Managing Director of The Lance Tanaka Group and has held top posts in the US and Asia with Pepsi-Cola Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan; he also was Vice President of International for Nike-Cole Haan in Hong Kong.In his 20 years of coaching, Lance has worked with more than 800 executives from the top global organizations on finding authenticity and purpose.He is the author of several books, including His 2019 book, “Stories from the Top: The 8 Core Leadership Challenges and How the Best Executive Overcame Them”, and his new book, “Dream and Achieve—Authenticity: Be the Leader You Were Designed to Be.”Connect with Lance:LinkedInWebsite

Are you paying attention to your leadership bank account? The leadership bank account is an account you have with every single member of your team. It is really a relationship account. This account is what creates or destroys trust. Every day we make deposits, and at times, every leader will make withdrawals. In this episode, I outline 8 deposits, 4 "super deposits", and 11 withdrawals and talk about how to ensure we always keep our account full, trust high, and our relationships and influence strong.I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Email me at danny.langloss@gmail.com or interact with our post on LinkedIn that will publish on 11/23/2021. This is such an important component of our leadership success.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.

Are you paying attention to your leadership bank account? The leadership bank account is an account you have with every single member of your team. It is really a relationship account. This account is what creates or destroys trust. Every day we make deposits, and at times, every leader will make withdrawals. In this episode, I outline 8 deposits, 4 "super deposits", and 11 withdrawals and talk about how to ensure how we always keep our account full, trust high, and our relationships and influence strong.I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Email me at danny.langloss@gmail.com or interact with our post on LinkedIn that will publish on 11/23/2021.  This is such an important component of our leadership success.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.

The human element is central to the future of leadership in today's diverse and evolving workplace. Natalie Schrogl comes to us from Munich, Germany. She is a leadership and culture expert, founder of The Interface Leadership, and Branch Manager at Targo Bank. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of reflection for so many people. People are re-thinking what is important to them, personally and professionally. With this re-think, people are trying to find their "why" and want to make sure their work is meaningful and impactful. They also want to make sure they work in an environment where they are cared for and appreciated.Leaders  must re-think their approach to leadership, place importance on their people and intentionally create cultures where their team members feel cared for and appreciated. In this episode, Natalie Schrogl shares the 6 Pillars of what she calls, "The ARMOUR of Leadership". These pillars will help us unlock the human element of leadership and help our team members and organizations thrive.In this episode, we discuss:[09:16]  The “Armour” of Leadership[10:24]  Finding the Leadership Anchor[12:20]  Practicing and modeling vulnerability and resilience as leaders[15:14]  Mastery of the mindset[19:41]  Creating a culture of ownership[23:31]  Leading in today's diverse workplace[32:21]  The Leadership TriangleFollow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Natalie Schrogl:Natalie Schrogl is the Branch Manager at TargoBank and Founder of Interface Leadership. Natalie helps C-Suite leaders with a focus on cultivating sustainable leadership cultures to improve employee retention and productivity.To unlock the human element in leadership, Natalie has created “The Armour of Leadership”, 6 principles that create a practical, actionable framework in their pursuit of leadership excellence.Connect with Natalie:LinkedIn Website

The human element is central to the future of leadership in today's diverse and evolving workplace. Natalie Schrogl comes to us from Munich, Germany. She is a leadership and culture expert, founder of The Interface Leadership, and Branch Manager at Targo Bank. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of reflection for so many people. People are re-thinking what is important to them, personally and professionally. With this re-think, people are trying to find their "why" and want to make sure their work is meaningful and impactful. They also want to make sure they work in an environment where they are cared for and appreciated.Leaders must re-think their approach to leadership, place importance on their people and intentionally create cultures where their team members feel cared for and appreciated. In this episode, Natalie Schrogl shares the 6 Pillars of what she calls, "The ARMOUR of Leadership". These pillars will help us unlock the human element of leadership and help our team members and organizations thrive.In this episode, we discuss:[09:16] The “Armour” of Leadership[10:24] Finding the Leadership Anchor[12:20] Practicing and modeling vulnerability and resilience as leaders[15:14] Mastery of the mindset[19:41] Creating a culture of ownership[23:31] Leading in today's diverse workplace[32:21] The Leadership TriangleFollow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Natalie Schrogl:Natalie Schrogl is the Branch Manager at TargoBank and Founder of Interface Leadership. Natalie helps C-Suite leaders with a focus on cultivating sustainable leadership cultures to improve employee retention and productivity.To unlock the human element in leadership, Natalie has created “The Armour of Leadership”, 6 principles that create a practical, actionable framework in their pursuit of leadership excellence.Connect with Natalie:LinkedIn Website

The Great Resignation has companies scrambling to figure out how to retain and recruit talent. While many companies have been significantly impacted, the highest performing companies have not. What is the difference?   CULTUREPeter Drucker's famous quote, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" has never rang more true. In this week's episode, CEO Julie Hruska  reveals the 6 pillars of high performance cultures and shares strategies on how to implement them in your organization. In this episode, we discuss:[03:01]  Why is culture important and how does it tie up to the great resignation?[06:44]  Research findings from the High Performance Institute on high-performing individuals[11:12]  Seeking clarity[14:14]  What effective communication looks like[19:52]  Generating Energy[25:48]  Raising Necessity[29:40]  Maximizing Productivity[34:48]  Develop influence[40:36]  Demonstrating courageClick here for more information on the MagicMind Productivity Drink. I have been using the drink for a week now and have seen good results in focus and increased energy. Use the code "leadership20" for 20% off.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Want to listen to another great episode on culture? Click here to listen to S.1/E.6 – "Creating High Performing Cultures with Jeff Mariola"Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Julie HruskaJulie Hruska is the CEO of Powerful Leaders and a certified coach through the High Performance Institute. She specializes in developing legendary leaders and creating high performance cultures. Julie works with CEO's of Fortune 50 companies across the country to optimize performance, accelerate innovation, and achieve the highest levels of success.Julie has created a prominent presence on LinkedIn generating more than 60,000 followers in one year. She creates and shares high performance content nearly daily and generates incredible conversation and interaction through her thought leadership.Connect with Julie:LinkedInWebsite

The Great Resignation has companies scrambling to figure out how to retain and recruit talent. While many companies have been significantly impacted, the highest performing companies have not. What is the difference? CULTUREPeter Drucker's famous quote, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" has never rang more true. In this week's episode, CEO Julie Hruska reveals the 6 pillars of high performance cultures and shares strategies on how to implement them in your organization. In this episode, we discuss:[03:01] Why is culture important and how does it tie up to the great resignation?[06:44] Research findings from the High Performance Institute on high-performing individuals[11:12] Seeking clarity[14:14] What effective communication looks like[19:52] Generating Energy[25:48] Raising Necessity[29:40] Maximizing Productivity[34:48] Develop influence[40:36] Demonstrating courageClick here for more information on the MagicMind Productivity Drink. I have been using the drink for a week now and have seen good results in focus and increased energy. Use the code "leadership20" for 20% off.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Want to listen to another great episode on culture? Click here to listen to S.1/E.6 – "Creating High Performing Cultures with Jeff Mariola"Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.About Julie HruskaJulie Hruska is the CEO of Powerful Leaders and a certified coach through the High Performance Institute. She specializes in developing legendary leaders and creating high performance cultures. Julie works with CEO's of Fortune 50 companies across the country to optimize performance, accelerate innovation, and achieve the highest levels of success.Julie has created a prominent presence on LinkedIn generating more than 60,000 followers in one year. She creates and shares high performance content nearly daily and generates incredible conversation and interaction through her thought leadership.Connect with Julie:LinkedInWebsite

Jim Collins talks about the importance of getting the right people on the bus, but more importantly, he talks about getting these people on the right seat on the bus. In episode 34, Melanie Pump talked about how insecurity fuels defensiveness, envy, stress, and anxiety, and in general, decreased feelings of psychological safety in the workplace.In this week's episode, Melanie Pump shares the devastating impacts of having the wrong people in the wrong role, why this happens so frequently, and how to ensure we get the right people in the right role the first time.In this episode, we discuss:[03:50]  How insecurity impacts workplace culture[05:36]  How skilled people may end up in the wrong role[08:50]  Picking out the right candidate for promotion[10:36]  What to do if you promoted a person to the wrong role[15:07]  How to manage employees as your company evolves[21:02]  Creating systems that put the right people in the right rolesClick here for the transcript of this episode.Click here to listen to Episode 34 – "Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace with Melanie Pump" Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT MELANIEMelanie Pump grew up in a family that went bankrupt soon after she was born. By fifteen, she was a high school dropout. Today, she is Chief Financial Officer of Plank Ventures, a public investment firm that supports entrepreneurs.During her more than 20 years of progressive corporate experience, Melanie has studied the impact leaders and workplace cultures have on employee security and performance.Through her work, Melanie learned how to shape a corporate environment to create powerful teamwork, authentic communication, diverse creativity, and heartfelt loyalty. Melanie currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brane in Vancouver, Canada.She wrote her book, “Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace” to help leaders and employees everywhere to learn how to truly thrive.Connect with Melanie Pump:LinkedInWebsite

Jim Collins talks about the importance of getting the right people on the bus, but more importantly, he talks about getting these people on the right seat on the bus. In episode 34, Melanie Pump talked about how insecurity fuels defensiveness, envy, stress, and anxiety, and in general, decreased feelings of psychological safety in the workplace.In this week's episode, Melanie Pump shares the devastating impacts of having the wrong people in the wrong role, why this happens so frequently, and how to ensure we get the right people in the right role the first time.In this episode, we discuss:[03:50] How insecurity impacts workplace culture[05:36] How skilled people may end up in the wrong role[08:50] Picking out the right candidate for promotion[10:36] What to do if you promoted a person to the wrong role[15:07] How to manage employees as your company evolves[21:02] Creating systems that put the right people in the right rolesClick here for the transcript of this episode.Click here to listen to Episode 34 – "Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace with Melanie Pump" Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT MELANIEMelanie Pump grew up in a family that went bankrupt soon after she was born. By fifteen, she was a high school dropout. Today, she is Chief Financial Officer of Plank Ventures, a public investment firm that supports entrepreneurs.During her more than 20 years of progressive corporate experience, Melanie has studied the impact leaders and workplace cultures have on employee security and performance.Through her work, Melanie learned how to shape a corporate environment to create powerful teamwork, authentic communication, diverse creativity, and heartfelt loyalty. Melanie currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brane in Vancouver, Canada.She wrote her book, “Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace” to help leaders and employees everywhere to learn how to truly thrive.Connect with Melanie Pump:LinkedInWebsite

As leaders we are always pulled in so many different directions. In this episode, Genesis Hey Krick is going to share As leaders, we are always pulled in so many different directions. But it's not just leaders; it's also the people on our team.There's so much going on in our lives that we sometimes just get dragged along by our day instead of us running our day. Filling in multiple roles can be a lot, so finding a system that makes it work is so important.Today on the podcast, Genesis Hey Krick is going to share her 7 Step Strategy on how to create a time freedom lifestyle that can help you achieve a work-life balance and put your energy into the things that matter.Topics covered in this episode:[05:52] Overview of the seven steps to time freedom lifestyle[07:39] What does a ‘time freedom lifestyle' mean?[08:52] Preparing the mind for change and success[15:32] Developing a self-care routine[19:18] Creating the right priorities[25:51] Managing your time effectively[35:14] Establishing new habits[37:26] Strengthening your relationshipsClick here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT GENESISGenesis Hey Krick has been involved in the personal growth and development industry for over ten years and prides herself on helping individuals create successful lives through “time focus” and “prioritizing strategies”. She thrives on helping others achieve a balance of their personal and professional life and is diligent about encouraging busy working professionals to share their gifts and message with the world.She is also a certified life and career coach and has worked across the spectrum with a focus on career development and setting life goals for her clients. She currently works one-on-one with individuals helping them to get clarity, create goals, strategic plans, and time management skills and provides group coaching. Her deepest passion is her speaking and she has inspired 1000's of individuals through her motivational engagements.Links:Pomodoro TechniquePareto AnalysisTime Freedom Lifestyle MasterclassConnect with Genesis:LinkedInWebsiteInstagram

As leaders we are always pulled in so many different directions.  In this episode, Genesis Hey Krick is going to share As leaders, we are always pulled in so many different directions. But it's not just leaders; it's also the people on our team.There's so much going on in our lives that we sometimes just get dragged along by our day instead of us running our day. Filling in multiple roles can be a lot, so finding a system that makes it work is so important.Today on the podcast, Genesis Hey Krick is going to share her 7 Step Strategy on how to create a time freedom lifestyle that can help you achieve a work-life balance and put your energy into the things that matter.Topics covered in this episode:[05:52]  Overview of the seven steps to time freedom lifestyle[07:39]  What does a ‘time freedom lifestyle' mean?[08:52]  Preparing the mind for change and success[15:32]  Developing a self-care routine[19:18]  Creating the right priorities[25:51]  Managing your time effectively[35:14]  Establishing new habits[37:26]  Strengthening your relationshipsClick here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT GENESISGenesis Hey Krick has been involved in the personal growth and development industry for over ten years and prides herself on helping individuals create successful lives through “time focus” and “prioritizing strategies”. She thrives on helping others achieve a balance of their personal and professional life and is diligent about encouraging busy working professionals to share their gifts and message with the world.She is also a certified life and career coach and has worked across the spectrum with a focus on career development and setting life goals for her clients. She currently works one-on-one with individuals helping them to get clarity, create goals, strategic plans, and time management skills and provides group coaching. Her deepest passion is her speaking and she has inspired 1000's of individuals through her motivational engagements.Links:Pomodoro TechniquePareto AnalysisTime Freedom Lifestyle MasterclassConnect with Genesis:LinkedInWebsiteInstagram

What would you do if you couldn't fail? Who might you become? What might you lead? How might you help your team members become unstoppable? In this episode, we talk about how to be unstoppable with five-time TEDx Speaker and American Ninja Warrior, Alex Weber.Alex talks about the six-step system to becoming the unstoppable you, which he also shares in his upcoming book, “Fool Proof: Become the Unstoppable You”. He also talks about his journey towards becoming an American Ninja Warrior, how he motivates himself to stick to his goals, how to manage your emotions and be more confident, and more!Topics covered in this episode:In this episode, we discuss:[08:46] 6-Step System to Becoming the Unstoppable You[13:24] Two obstacles to fulfilling your dreams and goals[15:09] Claiming the goal…[16:44] …and making it real[29:07] Finding the boldness to achieve your goals[31:26] Learning to manage your emotions[36:03] Identifying areas where we can do better[39:30] How to be more confident[42:46] What true positivity isClick here for the transcript.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT ALEXAlex Weber is an in-demand keynote speaker, five-time TEDx Speaker, and award-winning host, competing alongside elite athletes on American Ninja Warrior. Alex has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world.But he also knows what it feels like to hit setbacks, self-doubt, pressures, uncertainty, and failures — and overcome them. It's his sincere understanding of peak performance and peak challenges, mixed with unforgettable stories and actionable strategies that make Alex connect so well with audiences.Alex knows what it takes to summon the best of ourselves in the moments we need it most – for ourselves, and for the people who need us to lead the way forward.His new upcoming book, “Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You” is set to be released on October 26, 2021. A direct link to pre-order the book will be linked in the podcast description.To purchase the book, click here.Connect with Alex Weber:WebsiteLinkedIn

What would you do if you couldn't fail? Who might you become? What might you lead? How might you help your team members become unstoppable? In this episode, we talk about how to be unstoppable with five-time TEDx Speaker and American Ninja Warrior, Alex Weber.Alex talks about the six-step system to becoming the unstoppable you, which he also shares in his upcoming book, “Fool Proof: Become the Unstoppable You”. He also talks about his journey towards becoming an American Ninja Warrior, how he motivates himself to stick to his goals, how to manage your emotions and be more confident, and more!Topics covered in this episode:In this episode, we discuss:[08:46]  6-Step System to Becoming the Unstoppable You[13:24]  Two obstacles to fulfilling your dreams and goals[15:09]  Claiming the goal…[16:44]  …and making it real[29:07]  Finding the boldness to achieve your goals[31:26]  Learning to manage your emotions[36:03]  Identifying areas where we can do better[39:30]  How to be more confident[42:46]  What true positivity isClick here for the transcript.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT ALEXAlex Weber is an in-demand keynote speaker, five-time TEDx Speaker, and award-winning host, competing alongside elite athletes on American Ninja Warrior. Alex has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world.But he also knows what it feels like to hit setbacks, self-doubt, pressures, uncertainty, and failures — and overcome them.  It's his sincere understanding of peak performance and peak challenges, mixed with unforgettable stories and actionable strategies that make Alex connect so well with audiences.Alex knows what it takes to summon the best of ourselves in the moments we need it most – for ourselves, and for the people who need us to lead the way forward.His new upcoming book, “Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You” is set to be released on October 26, 2021. A direct link to pre-order the book will be linked in the podcast description.To purchase the book, click here.Connect with Alex Weber:WebsiteLinkedIn

Passive-aggressive behavior and lack of transparency are some of the things that can foster insecurity in the workplace. If insecurity is not resolved, over time, it creates a toxic work culture that can hinder collaboration and individual and team growth.So how do we manage insecurity and create a work culture that gives people confidence and encourages collaboration?Today we're joined by Melanie Pump, and we're going to be talking about the devastating impacts of toxic work culture, and how to eliminate the natural insecurities and fear within our teams.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT MELANIEMelanie Pump grew up in a family that went bankrupt soon after she was born. By fifteen, she was a high school dropout. Today, she is Chief Financial Officer of Plank Ventures, a public investment firm that supports entrepreneurs.During her more than 20 years of progressive corporate experience, Melanie has studied the impact leaders and workplace cultures have on employee security and performance.Through her work, Melanie learned how to shape a corporate environment to create powerful teamwork, authentic communication, diverse creativity, and heartfelt loyalty. Melanie currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brane in Vancouver, Canada.She wrote her book, “Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace” to help leaders and employees everywhere to learn how to truly thrive. Click here to purchase.Connect with Melanie Pump:LinkedInWebsite

Passive-aggressive behavior and lack of transparency are some of the things that can foster insecurity in the workplace. If insecurity is not resolved, over time, it creates a toxic work culture that can hinder collaboration and individual and team growth.So how do we manage insecurity and create a work culture that gives people confidence and encourages collaboration?Today we're joined by Melanie Pump, and we're going to be talking about the devastating impacts of toxic work culture, and how to eliminate the natural insecurities and fear within our teams.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT MELANIEMelanie Pump grew up in a family that went bankrupt soon after she was born. By fifteen, she was a high school dropout. Today, she is Chief Financial Officer of Plank Ventures, a public investment firm that supports entrepreneurs.During her more than 20 years of progressive corporate experience, Melanie has studied the impact leaders and workplace cultures have on employee security and performance.Through her work, Melanie learned how to shape a corporate environment to create powerful teamwork, authentic communication, diverse creativity, and heartfelt loyalty. Melanie currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brane in Vancouver, Canada.She wrote her book, “Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace” to help leaders and employees everywhere to learn how to truly thrive. Click here to purchase.Connect with Melanie Pump:LinkedInWebsite

Positional leadership says that to be a good leader, all you need is to be strategic and smart. But if you want to be a great leader, you must be committed to growing people as well.In this episode, Jeff Nischwitz, Founder and Chief Story Debunker at The Nischwitz Group, talks about the ways of a 21st-century leader and why some fail at being good leaders.We also talk about the power of vulnerability, building trust in people, and being responsible for the impact that you make as a leader. Topics covered in this episode:In this episode, we discuss:[07:33] What does great leadership look like?[14:17] Why some leaders fail[19:22] Taking responsibility for the impact you make[21:43] What vulnerability is and is not[23:15] Being aware of your tolerance factor[24:36] Giving and receiving trust[35:11] Leaders are role models[36:36]  “Great outcomes are always preceded by great discomfort”Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT JEFFJeff Nischwitz is the Founder and Chief Story Debunker of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company that transforms people and organizations one story at a time!  Jeff helps businesses accelerate revenue, develop effective leaders, nurture high performing teams, and execute on their objectives.Jeff is a speaker, author, accelerator, relationship builder, master storyteller, chief inquisitor, motivator, and story debunker. Jeff is the host of the Leadership Junkies Podcast.Direct Links to Jeff:LinkedInWebsiteJeff's Books

Positional leadership says that to be a good leader, all you need is to be strategic and smart. But if you want to be a great leader, you must be committed to growing people as well.In this episode, Jeff Nischwitz, Founder and Chief Story Debunker at The Nischwitz Group, talks about the essential elements of 21st-century leader and why some people fail at leadership.We also talk about the power of vulnerability, building trust in people, and being responsible for the impact that you make as a leader. Topics covered in this episode:In this episode, we discuss:[07:33] What does great leadership look like?[14:17] Why some leaders fail[19:22] Taking responsibility for the impact you make[21:43] What vulnerability is and is not[23:15] Being aware of your tolerance factor[24:36] Giving and receiving trust[35:11] Leaders are role models[36:36] “Great outcomes are always preceded by great discomfort”Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.ABOUT JEFFJeff Nischwitz is the Founder and Chief Story Debunker of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting and coaching company that transforms people and organizations one story at a time! Jeff helps businesses accelerate revenue, develop effective leaders, nurture high performing teams, and execute on their objectives.Jeff is a speaker, author, accelerator, relationship builder, master storyteller, chief inquisitor, motivator, and story debunker. Jeff is the host of the Leadership Junkies Podcast.Direct Links to Jeff:LinkedInWebsiteJeff's Books

We've heard of IQ and EQ before, but there's another type of intelligence that's rarely put in the spotlight and that's SQ or ‘spiritual quotient'.We all have SQ within us. SQ is reflected in our ability to “make wise and compassionate decisions while maintaining inner and outer peace, regardless of the situation”.Today on the podcast, Amy Lynn Durham and I are going to dive deep into SQ, why this is an important aspect in leadership development, and how this translates to better company results.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Amy by clicking on the following:WebsiteLinkedInBuy the Book

We've heard of IQ and EQ before, but there's another type of intelligence that's rarely put in the spotlight and that's SQ or ‘spiritual quotient'.We all have SQ within us. SQ is reflected in our ability to “make wise and compassionate decisions while maintaining inner and outer peace, regardless of the situation”.Today on the podcast, Amy Lynn Durham and I are going to dive deep into SQ, why this is an important aspect in leadership development, and how this translates to better company results.Click here for the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Amy by clicking on the following:WebsiteLinkedInBuy the Book

Are you ready to learn how to think, act, and inspire your way to greatness? In this conversation, Wendy Ryan shares several  concepts and strategies around leadership mindset, skill set, and behaviors from her first book titled Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.In this episode, we discuss:[03:42] Wendy's passion for diversity and inclusion[08:08] How diversity affects profits and productivity[12:54] What differentiates great leaders from others[20:03] Understanding privilege and how it affects people's chances of succeeding in life[30:39] Important leadership skill sets[33:15] The dynamics between allyship and privilege[37:34] Giving confidence to people by listening[40:16] Leadership behaviorsClick here for the transcript.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about  Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Wendy by clicking on the following:WebsiteLinkedInBuy the Book

Are you ready to learn how to think, act, and inspire your way to greatness? In this conversation, Wendy Ryan shares several concepts and strategies around leadership mindset, skill set, and behaviors from her first book titled Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.In this episode, we discuss:[03:42] Wendy's passion for diversity and inclusion[08:08] How diversity affects profits and productivity[12:54] What differentiates great leaders from others[20:03] Understanding privilege and how it affects people's chances of succeeding in life[30:39] Important leadership skill sets[33:15] The dynamics between allyship and privilege[37:34] Giving confidence to people by listening[40:16] Leadership behaviorsClick here for the transcript.If you've listened to the episode and want to download a free copy of Wendy"s Privilege Quotient guide and other Learn Lead Lift related tools, visit https://www.wearekadabra.com/learn-lead-lift/ . Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you heard about Danny's "Ownership" concept?Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership and the 7 Pillars leaders can use to create it.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Wendy by clicking on the following:WebsiteLinkedInBuy the Book

Belonging matters. It is not a "nice" to have in the workplace. It is "essential" to have. In this episode, Senior Forbes Leadership Columnist Rebecca Fraser-Thill helps us take a deep dive into belonging. We talk about what it means to belong, what the research says about the impact of belonging, and actionable strategies to create belonging in the workplace. This episode is one of a series of episodes we will be releasing over the next couple months on our 7 Pillars of Ownership framework. Sense of Belonging is Pillar II. In case you missed it, we broke down this framework in S.2 / E. 27.The 7 Pillars:Pillar I - Psychological SafetyPillar II - Sense of BelongingPillar III - Aligning PurposePillar IV - ConfidencePillar V - EmpowermentPillar VI - InnovationPillar VII - CommitmentPlease follow along and contribute to the discussion of belonging on LinkedIn. We will be breaking down key elements of this discussion the week the podcast is released.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Rebecca Fraser-Thill:Click here to connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn.Click here to go to Rebecca's website.

Belonging matters. It is not a "nice" to have in the workplace. It is "essential" to have. In this episode, Senior Forbes Leadership Columnist Rebecca Fraser-Thill helps us take a deep dive into belonging. We talk about what it means to belong, what the research says about the impact of belonging, and actionable strategies to create belonging in the workplace. This episode is one of a series of episodes we will be releasing over the next couple months on our 7 Pillars of Ownership framework. Sense of Belonging is Pillar II. In case you missed it, we broke down this framework in S.2 / E. 27.The 7 Pillars:Pillar I - Psychological SafetyPillar II - Sense of BelongingPillar III - Aligning PurposePillar IV - ConfidencePillar V - EmpowermentPillar VI - InnovationPillar VII - CommitmentPlease follow along and contribute to the discussion of belonging on LinkedIn. We will be breaking down key elements of this discussion the week the podcast is released.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Rebecca Fraser-Thill:Click here to connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn.Click here to go to Rebecca's website.

The best way to predict the future is to create it. In this episode, Danny Langloss talks about why clear expectations are the foundation of team and organizational success. Danny talks about expectations statements, how to create them, how to implement them across the organization, and the importance of accountability. An example of expectations statements will be available on Danny Langloss' LinkedIn Page in the "documents" section.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you hear Danny's "Ownership" concept? Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it.  Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

The best way to predict the future is to create it. In this episode, Danny Langloss talks about why clear expectations are the foundation of team and organizational success. Danny talks about expectations statements, how to create them, how to implement them across the organization, and the importance of accountability. An example of expectations statements will be available on Danny Langloss' LinkedIn Page in the "documents" section.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Have you hear Danny's "Ownership" concept? Ownership is a team members extreme emotional and psychological connection to the goals of the organization, their team and the organization as a whole. Owners do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it. Owners are constantly looking to get 1% better every day, always looking for ways to add layers of greatness to the organization, and proactive solve problems as they arise.In Season 2, Episode 27, Danny breaks down Ownership.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

Jealousy, envy, gossiping, backstabbing, undermining and speaking with bad intentions are detrimental to teams and cultures. In this episode, Danny Langloss takes a deep dive into the causes of these toxic behaviors and emotions and shares strategies on how to eliminate them from your organization. Please follow along and contribute to the discussion of belonging on LinkedIn. We will be breaking down key elements of this discussion the week the podcast is released.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

Jealousy, envy, gossiping, backstabbing, undermining and speaking with bad intentions are detrimental to teams and cultures. In this episode, Danny Langloss takes a deep dive into the causes of these toxic behaviors and emotions and shares strategies on how to eliminate them from your organization. Please follow along and contribute to the discussion of belonging on LinkedIn. We will be breaking down key elements of this discussion the week the podcast is released.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

Ownership is the extreme emotional and psychological commitment of your team member to the vision, purpose, and goals of the organization. When people have ownership, they do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it by their boss. Owners are always looking for ways to improve themselves, the team, and the organization. Owners consistently challenge the status quo through creativity and innovation. Owners step up an lead when they see a need, whether or not they are a formal or informal leader.In this episode, we break down the 7 Pillars of Ownership and provide strategies to help you create purpose-driven owners across your entire organization.1:07 - The 3 Types of Employees3:18 - Hannah's Story8:33 - Leadership Cultures10:50 - The 7 Pillars of Ownership12:02 - Pillar 1 - Psychological Safety15:24 - Pillar 2 - Sense of Belonging19:29 - Pillar 4 - Confidence28:01 - Pillar 5 - Empowerment29:54 - Pillar 6 - Innovation33:09 - Pillar 7 - CommitmentClick here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

Ownership is the extreme emotional and psychological commitment of your team member to the vision, purpose, and goals of the organization. When people have ownership, they do things because it is important to them, not because they are told to do it by their boss. Owners are always looking for ways to improve themselves, the team, and the organization. Owners consistently challenge the status quo through creativity and innovation. Owners step up an lead when they see a need, whether or not they are a formal or informal leader.In this episode, we break down the 7 Pillars of Ownership and provide strategies to help you create purpose-driven owners across your entire organization.1:07 - The 3 Types of Employees3:18 - Hannah's Story8:33 - Leadership Cultures10:50 - The 7 Pillars of Ownership12:02 - Pillar 1 - Psychological Safety15:24 - Pillar 2 - Sense of Belonging19:29 - Pillar 4 - Confidence28:01 - Pillar 5 - Empowerment29:54 - Pillar 6 - Innovation33:09 - Pillar 7 - CommitmentClick here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.

There is one constant in life and business, Change. The difference between companies that thrive and those that struggle to succeed is how they manage change. This week, I sat down with UNLV Leadership Instructor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and organizational consultant Sam Palazzolo and we took a deep dive into leading organizational change. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Sam is the Founder and Managing Director of Tip of the Spear Ventures, which is a private equity firm that provides early stage entrepreneurs with venture capital has a holding portfolio from mergers and acquisitions, and conducts business funding services. Sam's an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, leadership professor, speaker and nonprofit philanthropist. He's published five books to them, "The Influential Leader", "Leading at the Tip of the Spear: The Leader". He's also an adjunct professor teaching leadership at UNLV.  Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Sam Palazzolo:Click here to connect with Sam on LinkedIn.Click here to go to the Tip of the Spear websiteClick here to go to the Zeroing Agency website.Click here for the People Success Questions within the next couple days.

There is one constant in life and business, Change. The difference between companies that thrive and those that struggle to succeed is how they manage change. This week, I sat down with UNLV Leadership Instructor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and organizational consultant Sam Palazzolo and we took a deep dive into leading organizational change. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Sam is the Founder and Managing Director of Tip of the Spear Ventures, which is a private equity firm that provides early stage entrepreneurs with venture capital has a holding portfolio from mergers and acquisitions, and conducts business funding services. Sam's an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, leadership professor, speaker and nonprofit philanthropist. He's published five books to them, "The Influential Leader", "Leading at the Tip of the Spear: The Leader". He's also an adjunct professor teaching leadership at UNLV. Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.Connect with Sam Palazzolo:Click here to connect with Sam on LinkedIn.Click here to go to the Tip of the Spear websiteClick here to go to the Zeroing Agency website.Click here for the People Success Questions within the next couple days.

The most successful leaders get it right when it matters the most. These leaders possess strong self-leadership skills.  Self-leadership is how we express our abilities, knowledge, skills, values, passions, and positions. In this episode, Forbes Leadership Contributor Tony Gambill shares his research-based self-leadership SOAR model, the top two reasons leaders fail, and how to be successful in the most important, complex, and relational situations.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.About Tony Gambill:Tony Gambill is the President and Founder of ClearView Leadership. Tony and his team help executives and managers bring their best leadership self to their most challenging situations. Tony provides executive coaching, leadership development and organizational effectiveness consulting services for leaders and organizations.  Tony is also a Forbes Leadership contributor and coauthor of the newly released book, Getting It Right When It Matters Most. In previous roles, Tony served as the Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning at RTI International and the director of leadership development services at Virginia Tech and Conservation International. Click here to go to Tony Gambill's Forbes Columnist Page.Click here to connect with Tony on LinkedInClick here to go to Tony's website.Click here to go to the book website. 

The most successful leaders get it right when it matters the most. These leaders possess strong self-leadership skills. Self-leadership is how we express our abilities, knowledge, skills, values, passions, and positions. In this episode, Forbes Leadership Contributor Tony Gambill shares his research-based self-leadership SOAR model, the top two reasons leaders fail, and how to be successful in the most important, complex, and relational situations.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Click here to read the article, "Employee Engagement 10X: The 7 Pillars of Ownership".Sign up for our mailing list click here.About Tony Gambill:Tony Gambill is the President and Founder of ClearView Leadership. Tony and his team help executives and managers bring their best leadership self to their most challenging situations. Tony provides executive coaching, leadership development and organizational effectiveness consulting services for leaders and organizations. Tony is also a Forbes Leadership contributor and coauthor of the newly released book, Getting It Right When It Matters Most. In previous roles, Tony served as the Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning at RTI International and the director of leadership development services at Virginia Tech and Conservation International. Click here to go to Tony Gambill's Forbes Columnist Page.Click here to connect with Tony on LinkedInClick here to go to Tony's website.Click here to go to the book website.

This week, we take a deep dive into the neuroscience of leadership. In the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget the way you make them feel." In this episode, Jennifer Thornton talks about the two basic emotions we feel as human beings, how to create new neuropathways and responses in our brains, actionable steps to create trust and positive relationships, how we as leaders can overcome fear, and so much more.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode. Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Sign up for our mailing list click here.About Jennifer Thornton:Jennifer has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy & Leadership Professional Development over her exciting 20+ year career as an HR Professional.  She's led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand into new markets, managing franchise retailers, and developing key strategic partnerships - all while exceeding business objectives and financial results. The rapid growth of her consulting firm 304 Coaching has been largely due to Jennifer's unconventional approach to building innovative workforce development solutions for companies who are facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns. She is a sought-after business strategist, specializing in startups and large value-based organizations. She assists her clients in building talent strategies that complement their business strategies to ensure exponential growth.Click here to connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.Connect here to go to 304 Coaching.

This week, we take a deep dive into the neuroscience of leadership. In the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget the way you make them feel." In this episode, Jennifer Thornton talks about the two basic emotions we feel as human beings, how to create new neuropathways and responses in our brains, actionable steps to create trust and positive relationships, how we as leaders can overcome fear, and so much more.Click here to check out the transcript of this episode. Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.Sign up for our mailing list click here.About Jennifer Thornton:Jennifer has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy & Leadership Professional Development over her exciting 20+ year career as an HR Professional. She's led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand into new markets, managing franchise retailers, and developing key strategic partnerships - all while exceeding business objectives and financial results. The rapid growth of her consulting firm 304 Coaching has been largely due to Jennifer's unconventional approach to building innovative workforce development solutions for companies who are facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns. She is a sought-after business strategist, specializing in startups and large value-based organizations. She assists her clients in building talent strategies that complement their business strategies to ensure exponential growth.Click here to connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.Connect here to go to 304 Coaching.

If we want to solve conflict, we have to start digging. In this episode, Liz Kislik shares her 5 step approach to solving conflict in the workplace and takes a deep dive into strategies that will make us all better leaders.Liz's TedX Talk, "Why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it." has reached more than 285,000 people. Click here to check it out. Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Liz Kislik:For 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Guthy-Renker, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces for organizations, from the Fortune 500 and national non-profits to family-run businesses. Liz has coached and mentored employees from the C-suite to the contact center — vice presidents, human resource professionals, and department supervisors — motivating them with her wit, wisdom, and humanity.Click here to connect with Liz on LinkedIn.Click here to check out Liz's blog.Click here to check out Liz's website.

If we want to solve conflict, we have to start digging. In this episode, Liz Kislik shares her 5 step approach to solving conflict in the workplace and takes a deep dive into strategies that will make us all better leaders.Liz's TedX Talk, "Why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it." has reached more than 285,000 people. Click here to check it out. Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Liz Kislik:For 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Guthy-Renker, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces for organizations, from the Fortune 500 and national non-profits to family-run businesses. Liz has coached and mentored employees from the C-suite to the contact center — vice presidents, human resource professionals, and department supervisors — motivating them with her wit, wisdom, and humanity.Click here to connect with Liz on LinkedIn.Click here to check out Liz's blog.Click here to check out Liz's website.

Throughout our careers, many of us will find ourselves in tough  situations at work that conflict with our values.  What we do in these moments defines us as people and leaders and sets a course for our future thoughts, actions, and behaviors.  These moments set the tone for honesty, personal dignity, fairness, justice, character, and integrity, and the set the organizational culture for all of these virtues.Richard Shell is the Chairperson of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the highly esteemed Wharton School.  In this episode, Richard provides a roadmap to help good people step up and do the right thing when the pressure is on. He shares actionable and practical tools to help us meet these conflicts.His book, "The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values, Advance Your Career" outlines his OODA Loop system founded on his 10 rules to act in good conscious. This was a great interview with so many key takeaways.Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About G. Richard Shell:G. Richard Shell is an award-winning scholar, teacher, and author at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This school is one of the premier business schools in the country.  Richard is currently the Chairperson of Legal Studies and Business Ethics.  His book is being released June 8, 2021.Click here to connect with Richard on LinkedIn.Click here to go to Richard's Website.

Throughout our careers, many of us will find ourselves in tough situations at work that conflict with our values. What we do in these moments defines us as people and leaders and sets a course for our future thoughts, actions, and behaviors. These moments set the tone for honesty, personal dignity, fairness, justice, character, and integrity, and the set the organizational culture for all of these virtues.Richard Shell is the Chairperson of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the highly esteemed Wharton School. In this episode, Richard provides a roadmap to help good people step up and do the right thing when the pressure is on. He shares actionable and practical tools to help us meet these conflicts.His book, "The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values, Advance Your Career" outlines his OODA Loop system founded on his 10 rules to act in good conscious. This was a great interview with so many key takeaways.Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About G. Richard Shell:G. Richard Shell is an award-winning scholar, teacher, and author at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This school is one of the premier business schools in the country. Richard is currently the Chairperson of Legal Studies and Business Ethics. His book is being released June 8, 2021.Click here to connect with Richard on LinkedIn.Click here to go to Richard's Website.

When leaders show up authentically and with integrity, it allows our people to show up as their authentic selves and live and work with integrity. In this episode, Mike Horne teaches us how to lead as our authentic selves and shares strategies and concepts from his 20+ years of leadership experience and from his new book, "Integrity by Design: Living and Working Authentically."Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Mike Horne:Mike Horne is a people and culture change-maker.  He helps smart people to develop and sustain authentic and rewarding relationships with colleagues and customers. Mike has built a successful career in human resources, guiding businesses and teams at Gilead Sciences, Brocade Communications, Genentech (a member of the Roche Group), Nortel Networks, Marriott International, and Willis Towers Watson.Dedicated and loyal, Mike combines experience as a global executive with a one-of-a-kind perspective that helps leaders move their personal and professional goals forward. He is the author of Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically.Click here to go to Mike Horne's Blog.Click here to connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

When leaders show up authentically and with integrity, it allows our people to show up as their authentic selves and live and work with integrity. In this episode, Mike Horne teaches us how to lead as our authentic selves and shares strategies and concepts from his 20+ years of leadership experience and from his new book, "Integrity by Design: Living and Working Authentically."Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Mike Horne:Mike Horne is a people and culture change-maker. He helps smart people to develop and sustain authentic and rewarding relationships with colleagues and customers. Mike has built a successful career in human resources, guiding businesses and teams at Gilead Sciences, Brocade Communications, Genentech (a member of the Roche Group), Nortel Networks, Marriott International, and Willis Towers Watson.Dedicated and loyal, Mike combines experience as a global executive with a one-of-a-kind perspective that helps leaders move their personal and professional goals forward. He is the author of Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically.Click here to go to Mike Horne's Blog.Click here to connect with Mike on LinkedIn.

The modern-day father of Employee Engagement, Forbes Columnist, Keynote Speaker, and New York Times Best Selling Author Kevin Kruse shares how to create massive emotional commitment, loyalty and employee engagement.When we create great work cultures with high levels of employee engagement, we reduce turnover, we reduce the recruiting costs, we reduce lost productivity because you are always training people, and we increase creativity, innovation, teamwork, customer service, productivity, results, and profits.There are links below to connect with and follow Kevin Kruse across all his social media platforms and make sure to download the free LEADx app today.Click here for a full transcript of the podcast.Follow Danny Langloss on LinkedIn as he breaks down leadership tools, strategies, and concepts throughout the week.To sign up for our mailing list click here.About Kevin Kruse:In pursuit of the American Dream, Kevin Kruse started his first company when he was just 22 years old. He worked around the clock, literally living out of his one-room office and showering each day at the YMCA, before giving up a year later deeply in debt.But after discovering the power of Wholehearted Leadership and Extreme Productivity, Kevin went on to build and sell several, multimillion dollar technology companies, winning both Inc 500 and Best Place to Work awards along the way. Kevin is also the author of several books including the NY Times bestseller, "We: How to Increase Performance and Profits through Full Engagement", "Employee Engagement 2.0", and "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management." He is a Forbes Leadership columnist and was named to the top 100 thought leaders by Trust Across America.Kevin currently serves as Founder & CEO of LEADx, an online learning platform that provides free leadership development for millions of people around the world. Connect with and follow Kevin Kruse on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.Click here to go to Kevin's website.