Leadership Genius

In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast, JasonDiamond Arnold discusses the ultimatum given to federal employees on February 22, 2025, when Elon Musk demanded that all employees list five things they had completed the previous week or face the threat of losing their jobs. This bold move sparked controversy and conversations across the political landscape.While such a request is not uncommon in commercial environments, how it is delivered significantly impacts the culture of the organization, and in this case, it resonates across the cultural divide of the United Statesof America.*NOTE: This podcast is NOT a political commentary podcast.We analyze only the leadership behaviors and the lessons learned from those behaviors. This is not intended to promote or criticize any political ideology related to the incidents or individuals we discuss on the podcast. Please leave respectful comments that reflect a leadership perspective. Thank you!

In this episode of The Leadership Genius Podcast, Jason Diamond Arnold explores the leadership genius of Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is attempting to make history this week by becoming the first coach in the modern era to win three consecutive world championships in professional American football. Find out what leadership traits you can glean from his leadership in the arena or American football.

In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast, we compare and contrast the power to make and implement "executive decisions" versus the challenges of collaborating and achieving consensus to inspire and influence people toward a vision or objective.

In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast, we compare and contrast the power to make and implement "executive decisions" versus the challenges of collaborating and achieving consensus to inspire and influence people toward a vision or objective.

In this episode, Jason Diamond Arnold reveals the crucial significance of pursuing a career in leadership - a skill that has become increasingly valuable in today's fast-paced world. Explore how to learn about the immense benefits of honing your leadership abilities and how they can help you influence others for the greater good of your organization, nation, community, and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-diamond-arnold/message

The Golden Age of Leadership with Dr. Drea Zigarmi | The Leadership Genius Podcast Summary: Welcome to another enriching episode of The Leadership Genius Podcast, your premier destination for leadership insights and transformative ideas. This compelling segment delves into the Golden Age of Leadership with the renowned expert Dr. Drea Zigarmi. As someone who's profoundly influenced the landscape of leadership development, Dr. Zigarmi brings a treasure trove of knowledge and historical perspectives that are pivotal for current and aspiring leaders. Dr. Zigarmi explained the evolution of leadership theories, emphasizing the revolutionary impact of behavioral scientific methods. These methodologies identify and replicate quality leadership traits, shaping contemporary leadership development strategies. Key Takeaways from this episode include: 1. An exploration of the era termed the "Golden Age" of leadership theory provides listeners with a robust understanding of its historical significance. 2. Insightful analysis of the transition from innate leadership attributes to behavior-centric models, highlighting the scientific rigor introduced to leadership behavior studies. 3. Practical strategies based on behavioral science that professionals can employ to hone their leadership skills, enhancing team dynamics and organizational success. Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review for our podcast. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on leadership featuring industry luminaries and trailblazers like Dr. Drea Zigarmi. Join host ⁠Jason Diamond Arnold⁠, Director of ⁠Leadership Solutions ⁠at ⁠Inspire Software⁠ , as we continue to uncover the keys to effective leadership in the 21st century and beyond. Keywords: Leadership Development, Behavioral Science, Dr. Drea Zigarmi, Golden Age of Leadership, Jason Diamond Arnold, Leadership Excellence, Transformational Ideas, Leadership Theories, Leadership Skills. Optimizing your leadership skills is now a software solution through Inspire Software. Lead Higher! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Overview Dive deep into the annals of leadership theory in this inaugural episode of our series dedicated to Situational Leadership Theory. Leadership, often considered an art and a science, has captured human imagination and scholarly attention for centuries. From the early emergence of the Contingency Theory of Leadership to the best-selling leadership books in the commercial marketplace, our quest to understand effective leadership has evolved dramatically. As we chart this riveting journey, we're honored to have Dr. Drea Zigarmi, our esteemed guest and coauthor of Situational Leadership 2.0 (SL II), as our special guest. Join us in understanding the foundations of leadership theory that paved the way for one of the world's most recognized leadership models. Works Cited Aurelius, M. (2003). Meditations. Penguin Classics. (Original work published [180] Blanchard, K. (2018). Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations. FT Press. Fowler S., Lyles D., Zigarmi D. (2007) Achieve Leadership Genius: How You Lead Depends on Who, What, Where, and When You Lead. [Financial Times Press]. Inspire Software. Leadership Genius through Inspire Software. Retrieved from www.inspiresoftware.com Machiavelli, N. (2003). The Prince. Penguin Classics. (Original work published [Original work published 1513] Plato. (2003). The Republic. Penguin Classics. (Original work published [360 B.C.E.]) Rost, J. C. (1991). Leadership for the 21st Century. Praeger. Taylor, F. W. (2003). The Principles of Scientific Management. Routledge. (Original work published [1911]) Wheatley, M. J. (2006). Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Note: The publication years for “Meditations”, “The Prince”, and “The Republic” are for the Penguin Classics editions, not the original works. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of The Leadership Genius podcast, we explore the four tragedies of leadership that plague organizations and communities. For more information on the Leadership Genius curriculum, check out how we have built the world's first, Leadership as a Subscription at Inspire Software.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of The Leadership Genius podcast, we review some resent research we've done around the impact of how connected individuals are with leaders within organizations. It's one of the key indicators of employee engagement, or what we call "Employee Work Passion", and is having a significant (or not in some circumstances) impact on the Retention Crisis in a 21st Century, post pandemic, Work Experience (WX). Join me, your host, Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions at Inspire Software, as we discuss the impact of how leaders create connectedness in an a rapidly evolving work flow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of the Leadership Genius, we take a deep dive into Leadership in an Organizational context. There are many misconceptions about how to be an effective "Executive Leader." Too often executive leadership is seen as an high level endeavor for only for an elite few. While leading an organization is not for everyone, there are some basic fundamentals every organizational leader would do well to practice in order to get the most our of their role in influencing an entire company and the culture of people that are (should be) pursuing one common vision. In this episode we interview best-selling business author, Dr. Drea Zigarmi to get a better understanding of what it means to be an effective leader in an organizational context. For more information on how we at Inspire Software help executive leaders execute strategy more effectively and manage the vision, values, and performance of an organization, visit our RESOURCES page at www.inspiresoftware.com. For more information on Dr. Zigarmi's books on leadership, please visit his landing page on Amazon.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of The Leadership Genius podcast we are reviewing the book, The New Psychology of Leadership. Leadership is evolving and to be an effective leader in today's Knowledge Workforce, you need to evolve with these changes. Please feel to reach out to me, Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions at Inspire Software, if you have any questions, thoughts to add, or concerns expressed about the ideas in this podcast. If you're looking for more information on the topic of leadership, please visit our Resource Page at Inspiresoftware.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In the first episode of Season 3 of the Leadership Genius podcast, we honor the leadership legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was a monumental leader in American and Global history. In this episode we analyze three core leadership traits that Dr. King demonstrated as he influenced the world to become a better place during his lifetime and beyond. For more on Leadership Genius, please visit our resources page at Inspire Software. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Today's special episode of the Leadership Genius focuses on the Leadership Genius of Santa Claus, with special guest, 9 Year Old YouTuber, and future leader, Crazy Colt Diamond. I interview him on some of the ways that the Jolly Old Elf, St. Nick, prepares for the big night, December 24th. How does he influence his elves, parents, and children all around the word to do something that even Amazon couldn't do, deliver millions of presents globally in one night. Thanks to Inspire Software for supporting this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this special Leadership Genius podcast, we interview best-selling business author, Susan Fowler, discussing her expertise on Motivation Science and the positive it is having on the world of work and beyond. This is part one of a two part series on the topic of motivation science and its impact on self leadership. You can find out more about Susan Fowler at her personal website www.susanfowler.com. You can also check out her organization, MoJo Moments, and explore her many resources on Motivation Science and other leadership concepts. To request any of the materials Susan referenced in this podcast, email her team: info@mojomoments.com. And to find out more about Leadership Genius and how we apply motivation science through Inspire Software's Continuous Performance process, please visit Inspire Software Resources. We hope you enjoy this special episode of the Leadership Genius podcast. The world needs more effective leaders! Join us in developing a better world through effective leadership practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this special Leadership Genius podcast, we interview best-selling business author, Susan Fowler, discussing her expertise on Motivation Science and the positive it is having on the world of work and beyond. This is part one of a two part series on the topic of motivation science and its impact on self leadership. You can find out more about Susan Fowler at her personal website www.susanfowler.com. You can also check out her organization, MoJo Moments, and explore her many resources on Motivation Science and other leadership concepts. To find out more about Leadership Genius and how we apply motivation science through Inspire Software's Continuous Performance process, please visit Inspire Software Resources. We hope you enjoy this special episode of the Leadership Genius podcast. The world needs more effective leaders! Join us in developing a better world through effective leadership practices.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

We often promote the importance of developing leadership skills within organizations and communities, but have little to no evidence to quantify the value of leadership development programs or the performance of leaders who have been developed. In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast we address the challenge of measuring, not only the effectiveness of Leadership Development programs, but leadership performance in general. How do you measure the success of training leadership development programs and the impact they have on leadership performance, as well as the health and vitality of the organization. For more information on how we measure and analyze leadership performance through Inspire Software, check out our resources page and the different ways we address this issue through our continuous performance platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Becoming a more effective leader often requires behavioral change in a leader. But many leaders and organizations have entrenched mindsets about what leadership is. They doubt that you can actually develop leaders or become a better leader yourself. Underestimating these mindsets, and the unspoken truths about leadership, can have a dramatic impact on your ability to implement and sustain an effective leadership development program. But the world is rapidly changing and what we know about effective leadership is evolving. Are you and your organization evolving with these changing tides? Even worse, do you think you are evolving, but in reality, stuck in old and ineffective leadership behaviors that are effecting turnover and engagement? This week's episode of the Leadership Genius podcast addresses one of the key killers of an effective leadership development program--underestimating the mindset of leadership as you know it today. For more resources and information on how to implement an effective leadership development program, in the flow of real work, please check out Inspire Software's resource page HERE! The world needs more effective leaders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this special episode of the Leadership Genius podcast we experience Part Two of our interview Strategic Execution and OKR expert, Paul Niven on the art of leading through setting specific and clear Objectives and Key Results. Paul is the President of OKRstraining.com and is a best-selling business author, OKR coach, management consultant, and noted speaker on the subjects of strategy, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, and strategy execution. He is also a strategic advisor for Inspire Software, a leading provider of OKR software that is integrated with best practices in leadership and performance management theory. He is joined by this week's special host, Tim Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of Inspire Software. Setting effective goals is a foundational leadership skill. This episode explores how to effectively implement OKRs into the DNA of an organization. Paul is also featured in our upcoming live Webinar, Maximizing Execution while Enhancing Culture in a Hybrid Environment, we he explores ways to be effective in the new norms of work with Chris Wollerman, CoFounder and CEO of Inspire Software. REGISTER HERE! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this special episode of the Leadership Genius podcast we interview Strategic Execution and OKR expert, Paul Niven on the art of leading through setting specific and clear Objectives and Key Results. He is the President of OKRstraining.com and is a best-selling business author, OKR coach, management consultant, and noted speaker on the subjects of strategy, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, and strategy execution. He is also a strategic advisor for Inspire Software, a leading provider of OKR software that is integrated with best practices in leadership and performance management theory. He is joined by this week's special host, Tim Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of Inspire Software. Setting effective goals is a foundational leadership skill. This episode explores the benefits and challenges leaders face when implementing and practicing an effective OKR approach to goal setting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

This week's Leadership Genius podcasts focusing on addressing the problem of developing leaders through stand alone classroom on online learning programs. Episode 3 of a 5 part series on Why Leadership Development Programs Fail, is based on a watershed article published by McKinsey. Learn how we are disrupting traditional approaches to leadership development at Inspire Software, the world's first Leadership as a Service solution for developing more effective leaders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Many organizations take a one-size-fits-all approach to developing leaders. But leadership happens in the context of which you are trying to lead others in. This week's episode of the Leadership Podcast explores what it means to lead in context and how you and your organization can develop leaders more effectively when you have a process of helping leaders become more effective within the context of which they are trying to lead. This is part two of a five part podcast series on how to develop leaders more effectively. It is based on a watershed report done by McKinsey, entitled Why Leadership Development Programs Fail. For more resources on how to develop leaders more effectively, within the context they are leading, please visit our resource page at Inspire Software. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In Episode One of Season Two of the Leadership Genius podcast, we explore the challenges facing leadership development programs in organizations today. Based on a watershed article by McKinsey Quarterly, Why Leadership Development Programs Fail, we overview a four part podcast series on the challenges to created an effective leadership development program in your organization. Please check out our approach to leadership development at Inspire Software for more information and resources on topics from leadership, strategy, performance, or feedback and recognition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Catching people doing things right is one of the most important practices a leader can engage in when influencing others toward a common goal. Too many employees feel like the only time they get feedback is when something gets wrong. The leadership practice of Continuous Recognition isn't about handing out awards or money as means of motivating those you lead, but rather showing a deep appreciation for the work people do when pursuing common, vision, values, or goals. This week's podcast is the final podcast in a series that looks into the art of having effective, ongoing Conversations, Feedback, and Recognition as a means of elevating performance and bringing out the best in people who are doing meaningful work. We interviewed Recognition thought leader and expert, Beth Thornton of Inspire Software about her insights on how leaders can more effectively influence others through regular recognition of employee performance. This podcast was based on the eBook, The Leaders Formula for Turning Strategy into Action, published by Inspire Software. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Feedback shouldn't be delivered only when things go sideways. It also shouldn't be delivered only once a year during a performance review. When leaders effectively give continuous feedback, they build a culture of continual growth and development toward critical business strategy. Leaders can also build skills and optimize motivation when delivering consistent feedback to the people they are influencing toward common goals. In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast, we take explore the concept of Continuous Feedback, through the recent eBook, The Leaders Formula for Turning Strategy Into Action, we wrote for Inspire Software. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of The Leadership Genius podcast we take a deeper dive into the positive impact regular, one to one, leadership conversations have on individuals, organizations, and communities. We explore important concepts from our latest eBook through Inspire Software on how to have quality conversations that develop and engage the needs of the people you are leading.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Leadership is difficult. But Gallup has found one critical practice that sets great leaders apart from other leaders--and it's pretty simple. Discover what Gallup calls, The Silver Bullet of Leadership practice in this week's episode of the Leadership Genius podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Leadership Development programs were broken before the chaos of 2020; now they have been shattered. How do you effectively develop leaders throughout your entire organization without taking them away from the pursuit of their objectives to learn a leadership theory? You don't! Today, leadership development happens through the regular rhythms and flow of critical work. The old model of sending leaders to workshops, or even sending them to an online course is not an effective 21st century learning and development model. Through the partnership with Inspire Software, this Leadership Genius podcast discusses how we are taking time tested leadership theory and putting it into practice through Continuous Performance Management. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Leadership is often thought of as a noun. When you think of leadership, who or what comes to mind? Often we think about a particular leader that has influenced or shaped history or an organization though her or his time in a leadership role. You may think of leadership as a title, such as an executive or a manager. But leadership, good leadership, isn't a person, a place, or a role; it is a verb. It's something that you practice regularly as you inspire and influence others toward a common purpose. This week's Leadership Genius podcast is about understanding leadership as a verb; putting knowledge in to action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In this episode of the Leadership Genius podcast we explore our definition of leadership, which sets the foundation for our approach to leadership. We explore the art & science of leadership as well as leading yourself and others toward a common purpose. We encourage you to reach out to us and share your definition of leadership, or comment on this week's Leadership Genius podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

In the words of 80s icon, Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast." This week, the Leadership Genius podcast attempts to glean wisdom from this mischievous, but clever character by identifying four critical leadership traits leaders need to consider in the fast paced, rapidly changing world of the 21st century. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

One of the greatest leadership challenges, throughout history, and particularly in our world of uncertainty today, is turning strategy into action. How do great leaders move out of a strategic mindset and into an operational mindset where you and your people are fluidly and effectively executing strategy? Explore how One to One Conversations can be your secret weapon as a leader when it comes to effectively implementing strategy, whether you're in a small team or international company. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

One of the most significant leadership challenges is to influence others toward a common objective. The practical skill of effectively setting and pursuing goals is one of the most overlooked leadership practices. Too often leaders assume everyone knows the goal and what it will take to get to the objective we are pursuing. What's more we fail to focus on the key results that help us effectively move toward our goals. Join us in a conversation about the critical role effective goal setting plays in the pursuit and achievement of critical business objectives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

How are leaders dealing with employee and organizational burnout in a pandemic/post-pandemic world. Today's leaders need to think about work as a process; not a place, in order to effectively engage and retain employees throughout the organization. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

One of the questions we most often get when supporting organizations in the leadership development initiatives is, "aren't leaders just born leaders?" So we often pose the question back to those in our workshops, webinars, and coaching services, "Are leaders born, or are they made." Join us on this week's Leadership Genius podcast as we address one of the fundamental questions facing those who are in pursuit of better leadership in organizations, communities, and families around the world--can we develop better leaders? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

This episode explores the premise of Jason Diamond Arnold's Latest eBook, The Leadership Advantage, and how leadership is impacting evolving performance practices in organizations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

Today's special Leadership Genius podcast focuses on the Leadership Genius of George Washington. Washington practiced leadership genius when he developed powerful positions in the new nation of The United States of America, giving up that power for a greater good and demonstrating that great leaders don't need to influence others with power, but rather using their leadership skills to collaborate and have quality conversations with the people they are leading. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-diamond-arnold/message

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