Q&A: Leadership and Integrity in the Digital Age

Many people describe their favorite leaders as "approachable." They aren't afraid to come to them with questions, ideas or concerns. That's a real advantage for leaders. But how do you get that reputation? In this podcast, Loyola's expert, Jill Geisler, offers a checklist of behaviors that you can adopt - or abandon - to become more approachable.

We'd like to think that collaboration and morale go hand in hand, but often organizations and managers get in the way of both. In this podcast episode, Jill Geisler looks at the intersection of information, empathy, collaboration, morale, and silo-busting.

Jill Geisler continues sharing her list of insights from her work leading The Power Shift Project, the Newseum Freedom Forum Institute's initiative created in response to sexual misconduct scandals in media. The lessons apply to all workplaces.

When the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct stories broke in 2017, other women in other workplaces became emboldened to speak out. The silence was broken - at least for some. Loyola's Jill Geisler was asked to help lead a groundbreaking meeting a the Newseum in Washington, DC to examine the systems that led to the silence about sexual misconduct in media organizations. She's now leading the Power Shift Project - which the Newseum's Freedom Forum has established to create better, safer workplaces. Jill shares lessons for managers in all fields from the Power Shift Summit's detail and disturbing report.

Good managers strive for open communication with staff -- and often claim their door is always open. They may be surprised to find out the reasons why that generous offer doesn't work for all their employees. Loyola University's expert on leadership and management, Jill Geisler, explains and shares tips for better connections.

Jill Geisler shares two types of solutions for workplace stress - structural and personal. Leaders need to work on both areas to keep the workplace culture healthy.

Change is constant; communication is critical. We'll help you improve yours!

We have finally come to a moment of reckoning about the pervasiveness of sexual harassment in workplaces. In this moment, your own organization may be uncovering serious misconduct, because women are now speaking out. How do you handle the many complexities of sexual harassment scandals? Jill Geisler shares her "reality chack."

We're often asked to volunteer for something at work. Sometimes it's our own idea. How do you know when doing something extra - possibly something uncompensated - is good for everyone involved? How can you tell if you are actually devaluing your own work? Jill Geisler walks you through that tricky territory -- from persona experience.

In this podcast, Loyola leadership expert Jill Geisler reveals the reasons for the disconnect between staff and managers when it comes to defining high quality feedback. She shows you how to raise your game.

in the workplace and in life, we develop loyalties. They're measured by choices we make. What choices should leaders expect loyal employees to make? What does that look like in everyday actions? Jill Geisler provides definitions and examples of what should - and shouldn't be done in the name of loyalty.

In this podcast, Jill Geisler reviews several of her key "20 Questions about Your Boss" from her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know." When you can answer those questions, you can more effectively navigate your relationship with your supervisor.

How should journalists handle leaks and whistleblowers? There's an ethical way and Jill Geisler walks us through it.

The concern about "fake news" - stories created to intentionally deceive on sites that exist only for that purpose - is real and important. Let's look at what smart news consumers can do to protect themselves - - with the help of the News Literacy Project.

Jill Geisler's January 2017 column for the Columbia Journalism Review offers "Ten Resolutions for News Managers" - with special attention to the challenges of covering a new President who has been disdainful of journalism and journalists. This situation calls for rigorous, courageous and ethical reporting - and she outlines how to accomplish it. She begins her list...

Jill Geisler continues sharing her call to action for tough, responsible, ethical journalism -- with resolutions 5 through 7. You can read her full column on the Columbia Journalism Review's site: http://bit.ly/2iWe0ZI

Jill Geisler wraps up her list of ten resolutions for news managers in 2017. You can read her complete column on the Columbia Journalism Review site: http://bit.ly/2iWe0ZI

Jill Geisler calls it "deception for fun and profit" - and it can poison our decision-making process. In this episode, you'll learn how easily fake news is produced and shared, what's being done to fight it - and how even smart people can be fooled.

When an organization wanted to improve the feedback it provided its employees, it turned to Jill Geisler for help. She introduced them to a 3-level approach - which she shares with you.

When you take over a brand new team, you have a short time to make a strong impression, build trust and get results. Jill Geisler provides tips on how to make it happen.

How serious is the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace? Loyola's Jill Geisler shares some startling results from a major study done in 2016. She shares tips for combatting the problem.

Jill Geisler shares four situations in which you need to push back against extra work - and she explains how to do that pushing without harming yourself in the process!

In a world of dynamic and interactive media, why are conferences still plagued by monotonous panel discussions? Jill Geisler offers tips for breaking the mold and truly engaging with everyone in the room!

Credit is important in the workplace - both giving it and getting it. When someone is getting credit for your idea, you can reclaim it with a few skillfully crafted phrases. Jill Geisler shares that advice in this podcast.

Some managers fear social media use by their employees and try to regulate their online use. But there's a better way to approach social media, for the benefit of your employees as well as your business. Jill Geisler explains.

Well-intentioned managers sometimes give up on training when people who've asked for it don't attend. But as Jill Geisler explains, there's more to the story than you might think. She offers three reasons for their apparent contradictory behavior and advice on how managers can remedy the situation.

Sadly, sexual harassment, unethical and illegal conduct by managers is a reality. Dealing with it can be a nightmare. Jill Geisler offers practical advice for tackling this toughest of work challenges.

Whether its the whole organization or just your team - you'd like to help change the culture. Where to start? Jill Geisler gives you five practical tools to assess and change your culture.

Good for you for wanting to make certain you are living up to your potential as a good - maybe even great - manager. Jill Geisler helps by sharing a list of 12 key indicators. How do you measure up to these?

Research says we're missing opportunities to keep good employees and improve morale when we fail to show appreciation. But even when managers do, they sometimes express it effectively. Jill Geisler offers practical tips.

Supervisors may vary in countless ways - but most will tell you they don't like to be surprised - especially by bad news. Jill Geisler helps explain the rationale behind the "no surprises" concept and how to tell what your manager's threshold for surprise might be.

Jill Geisler recorded this podcast in response to a wave of tragedies in the news. There are specific things those who are in charge can do to help employees navigate the most tragic times. She offers ten practical thoughts on how to lead when people need it most.

Jill Geisler files this podcast from Europe - to make the point about the value of vacation time. And no, she doesn't consider recording a podcast to be violating her vacation time - but rather, an example of how vacations trigger creative thinking. She hadn't planned to do a podcast but got inspired while taking it easy!

If you want to be better connected to your customers, clients or audience, you need to reach them where they are. Leaders can set the tone for social media use in their organizations. Jill Geisler offers tips for doing it right.

For the right employees, nothing is more motivating than a stretch assignment - a project or task that takes them out of their daily routine and comfort zone. Jill Geisler talks about the benefits of stretch assignments, which she loves - and how to tell when someone's up for the challenge.

Speaking before a group - large or small - comes with the territory for many leaders and managers. If you dread public speaking (or even if you just want to get better at it), listen to these tips from Jill Geisler.

If you feel you're ready to move from a staff to a management role, Jill Geisler suggests you ask yourself a few questions and take some specific steps, all of which she outlines in this episode.

Interested in writing a blog? It can be a great way to communicate with your team or your customers. It can also pose some challenges. Jill Geisler shares practical tips for would-be bloggers.

The term "critical thinking" gets tossed around a lot. To understand it better, and apply it at work, Jill Geisler offers some sound advice.

What's the best way to respond to managers who send you messages when you're not officially on duty? Jill Geisler has discovered that many managers don't recognize the impact those off-hours emails have - and provides suggestions on how to clear up the situation.

No one wants to bore people with PowerPoint. But they do. Few people get training, or even good tips on how to make it as effective and interesting as possible for the audience. Jill Geisler, who teaches with -- and without -- PowerPoint in her classes and workshops, shares tips on how to do it right.

Sometimes we discover -- through formal evaluations or through the workplace grapevine -- that people say we micromanage. If it comes as a surprise to you, I'm not surprised. Most micromanagers don't think they're acting in an overly-directive way. They have other intentions, and some are actually positive. In this episode, we look at the why of micromanagement and how to get out of the habit.

In some organizations, there's tension between the technical staff and those on other teams. It may be built on stereotypes, bad past experiences and flawed assumptions. Great leaders break down those barriers - to everyone's benefit. Jill Geisler offers some practical tips for building essential collaboration - and makes it personal.

You get a chain email, see a video on Facebook, or hear a candidate make a claim. How do you know what to believe or where to double-check ? In this episode, Jill Geisler points us to some reliable sites for checking out assertions - and perhaps settling a debate or two.

You'd like to think that your organization is immune from plagiarism, and that people would never copy and paste the work of others, then present it as their own. But it happens, especially in today's mashup culture where works of art build on others and songs contain samples of others. But when it comes to speeches, reports and memos, originality and attribution and critical. In this episode, Jill Geisler explains how to build an environment where everyone knows what plagiarism is, how it happens and how to avoid it.

Why is it that some people seem to know the right thing to say at the right moment, and have people pay closer attention to what they share? The key is emotional intelligence. Jill Geisler explains why it is essential to effective communication and how to improve your EQ.

Ever wonder why some people look great while others look like vampires on video chats? Jill Geisler may be a university professor and leadership coach, but for this lesson, she draws on her first career as a television reporter and anchor to help you deliver like an on-camera pro!

Leading a cross-functional team can lead to self-doubt and dumb mistakes. But it doesn't have to. Jill Geisler offers tips for building credibility and performance.

Listening comes more easily to some people than others. Personality type and listening style all play a part. Whatever your style, if it isn't working well, there are some immediate and practical remedies. Jill Geisler shares tips to help you tune in better to others.

Diverse teams perform better across a variety of tasks - and benefit the bottom line. Here's what leaders can do to reap those benefits.

The traditional approach to brainstorming can be counterproductive. Jill Geisler shares some new approaches you can take to get better ideas from your team.