Leading From the Back

It's been a while since we've been together! It's been quite a moment in our society and in all our lives. The hiatus was a way to reflect and connect with my loved ones. Now, we are back to discuss some of the challenges that certain styles of leadership create in our society, from the death of George Floyd to a sense of entitlement that ruins lives and careers. Join us for this brief chat!

Before listening to this episode, make sure to check out ESPN and Netflix’s docuseries “The Last Dance” about Michael Jordan, his overall greatness, and the final run by the Chicago Bulls in 1998 to win a sixth championship.This discussion looks at the style of leadership on display during the successful career of Michael Jordan displayed in the docuseries "The Last Dance." We compare that to what we now know of leadership and how a shift in some of his style can translate into a stronger leader in today's world. Among other things, we discuss: The need to increase the practice of stoicism, which was discussed in the final episode of the docuseries and promoted by Phil Jackson;Important topics discussed in Phil Jackson and Charley Rosen’s book “More than a Game”; and,Why phrases like “A Man’s Man” are counterproductive to discussions on leadership because it leaves out half of our leaders, women within the leadership ranks.

Follow us on Instagram @leadbackpodJoin us for an interview with Tanya, a teenager who is completing her junior year of high school in a few weeks. Tanya discusses the stress many teens are going through due to the current situation, some strategies for youth to improve their physical and mental health during this time, and her thoughts on the need for more effective leadership during a time of crisis.Resources to Help our Youth Manage the CrisisJohn Hopkins University: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on AdolescentsNYU Langone Health: Checking in on Your Teenager’s Mood During the Pandemic Harvard Health Publishing: Keeping Teens Home and Away from Friends During COVID-19World Health Organization: COVID-19: Resources for Adolescents and Youth

It's time to discuss how companies from varying styles of leadership are all acting the same way under the current crisis we are all facing. Gone are the times of strategic, innovative, and transformative leadership; and, in are the times for everyone to act like an authoritarian. Is that really healthy for our workers and society? In the episode, we discuss great points brought up by leadership guru and best-selling author Simon Sinek in two of his books, Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game. In the books, he discusses the failure of companies who only focus on short-results and the importance of understanding their Existential Flexibility.

Giving you some insight into why I chose the name "Leading from the Back" for the podcast. Discussing Dan Heath's new book, "Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen." Starting to move the podcast away from our humble beginnings and into a discussion on leadership in this time of crisis. Make sure to check out Dan Heath’s new book “Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen.”

Learn tips and strategies to stay mentally and physically healthy during a crisis from Mrs. Lady Jimenez.Lady talks about using the Insight Timer app for meditation and YouTube or Fitness Blender for workout videos.

I’ve been an open book through the process of creating this podcast. We’ve grown a lot between episode one and now. I am always looking to grow and learn. You will see how I am now editing the podcast more and learning transitions better. Thank you to all of our listeners for your comments, recommendations, and topic suggestions. Keep them coming.In this episode, we will discuss:Updates I’ve made to the podcast from the first episode to now;Issues I am having while going shopping for my family of five; and,Stupid decisions that make me question how we’ve been able to live effective lives through now.Let’s continue to learn and grow together. I look forward to your comments and suggestions.Stay safe and healthy everyone!

We continue to grow and learn from previous episodes. Thank you to all of our listeners for your comments, recommendations, and topic suggestions. Keep them coming.In this episode, we will discuss:The impact we human beings continue to have in our society;The reason we need to treat masks and gloves as hazardous materials after we use them; and,The need to have empathy for other humans and the importance of working through our feelings of fear and anxiety.Let’s continue to learn and grow together. I look forward to your comments and suggestions.Stay safe and healthy everyone!

If you or someone you know needs help or are anxious about the current situation, get professional support by calling the New Jersey Mental Health Association’s NJMentalHealthCares line at 1-866-202-HELP (4357) seven days a week between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.THANK YOU for your love for the first episode. I appreciate the feedback and recommendations. I look forward to the continued dialogue as we build this out. This episode was based on a request from a listener who wanted to find recommendations to support her children and their mental health during the pandemic. In the episode, we discuss the need to help and heal yourself before being able to help your children, which includes getting help to improve your mental health, limiting your media consumption, and developing self-care routines; creating a structured environment at home for your children throughout the day; and, talking with your children about the current situation, the best way to consume credible news stories, helping them express their feelings!

We're all trying to find ways to cope with our new #Quarantine lifestyle. I wanted to help everyone come up with realistic expectations as we look for a sense of normalcy or a timeline to "get back to normal." Leave a comment and let me know what else I can discuss with you to help us all find a sense of normalcy. FYI.. I explain about thirty seconds why I used the specific title. Can you count how many times I used "the current situation" in this video?