Surfacing Inclusive Leadership

Michael Eisner is the latest older leader being asked to suit up and go back into the game. What exactly is this saying about the business environment and the political environment? It appears we will have two presidential candidates in their 80s, speakers of the house and senate in their 80s, and this list of Fortune 500 executives who left 65 behind, normal retirement, a long time ago. Are we finally shifting from age being a hard line, "It's been a good run" to performance and results mattering NOT age? Some examples of "Seasoned" successes:· Warren Buffett—CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, 85.-Michael Eisner - CEO of Disney, 80· Sheldon Adelson—CEO, Chairman, and Treasurer of Las Vegas Sands, 82. · Roger Penske—CEO and Chairman of Penske Automotive Group, 79.· Leslie Wexner—CEO and Chairman of L Brands, 78.So what is going on? Listen and learn and as always take away tools you can apply for yourself and within your organization no matter what age you are!

Thanksgiving isn't just about a big meal, and the pilgrims, but about gratitude for what we have. I'm trying to be very intentional about my gratitude these days, not just for one day a year, but everyday. In fact I have a wallet that I have taped one word, gratitude. Every time I pull it out and spend money I want to be conscious to be thankful I have money to spend.

There are so many examples of firsts, and for every first there is an adjustment. In a way, they set the stage and create credibility for those that follow. It is a lot to accept…and even a burden. The firsts are the standard bearers for all those to follow. There is so much leaders at all levels can learn for those that are..."the first". This episode will delve deep into people who are the first and how you can learn from their examples.

Elon Musk is either a leader you admire or he is used as an example of a leader you don't want to follow. With every word out of his mouth, he creates controversy. Does a leader who makes good decisions without regard for the impact on people, really a leader? Is he or she a leader, just not a good leader? As is the case with all areas of leadership, it takes more than a cursory look to form an informed opinion. Dive in with us.

This is a must listen and must listen for the entire episode, to really grab the full meaning of one of the most powerful and inspiring stories to come out of one of our greatest tragedies, the Uvalde School Shooting. Listen more than once and please share it with at least one friend or family member....

Fear, distrust, anger SELLS and gathers followers, likes reposts bla bla bla. Our guest this week Deke Copenhaver is the former 9 year Mayor of Augusta GA and a strong believer we can and will work together again. He should know he took a massively divided "house" in Augusta and got more done for the community and business in 9 years than the 20 years before and the 10 years since...combined. He is a cofounder of a great organization to unite us. Check it out and join us at startswith.us. Also check our sponsors site for super unique and powerful workouts www.fightcamp.com/leadership

Integrity and effective leadership. Let's explore it from the practical, applicable approach we at The Submarine Way approach all our work. The political battles abound but this podcast isn't about the politics but about leadership. Can a flawed leader like Walker effectively become a Senator of the US, or a President/ CEO of a company, or any kind of leader? We believe the answer is NO. I am not a perfect leader, Deb recalls a number of bad calls, but the trajectory is positive and our only leadership quality is not on the sports field. We can articulate a clear leadership message, and show integrity in our message and in our overall leadership.  Remember to check out our sponsors website, super cool workouts are found at fightcamp.com/leadership

There are a number of articles and news stories on the remarks made by the then President of the City Council, Nury Martinez. She stepped down after a public outcry of her remarks about a number of groups, from darker skinned Mexican people living in Koreatown to the black 2 year old son of another Councilmember. As distasteful as her remarks are, is this really Latino prejudice with the root being it's us against everyone else? Like most things it is not that simple nor is it that simple in your organization. Dig deeper leave with tools and tips you can actually use. Jump in and be sure to check out our killer sponsors sight ww.fightcamp.com/leadership Thank you for your support. We appreciate you and your reviews. - Be WELL - John

Conflict is never great and never completely avoidable. There is however one crucial part of tempering the effects of conflict that this episode tackles in classic Submarine Way form. All relationships have their ups and downs, especially in Hollywood, but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship timeline is especially a subject of fascination for many. It was a scandal when the couple got together (Pitt was still married to https://www.glamour.com/about/jennifer-aniston#intcid=inline_amp (Jennifer) https://www.glamour.com/about/jennifer-aniston#intcid=inline_amp (Aniston) when he met Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith), but they seemed like a solid unit for over a decade…at least on the outside. When Jolie http://www.glamour.com/story/angelina-jolie-has-filed-for-divorce-from-brad-pitt#intcid=inline_amp (filed) http://www.glamour.com/story/angelina-jolie-has-filed-for-divorce-from-brad-pitt#intcid=inline_amp (for divorce) from Pitt in 2016, the news instantly sent shockwaves through Hollywood—

There is nothing funny about a Hurricane I was at ground zero for Hurricane Hugo when it destroyed Charleston SC. There are however lesson learned not just in emergency response and preparation but in agile leadership. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things translates directly to you and your organization. There is a process these people have followed that "wired "them to step up when most do not or can not. Enjoy this episode and keep the people of Florida in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you! 33 episodes and 6 months since we started and Listennotes.com has us in the top 2% for downloads and listeners in the world now, THANK YOU. Please review us, follow us, and keep on sharing. How does a monarch stay on the throne for 70 years without diminishing her influence. How can the leadership qualities the queen brought consistently for 70 years be important to your business. Here are leadership qualities important to Queen Elizabeth's success. Things like embracing change, giving respect not expecting respect, on and on it goes and of course a sub story!

Practical leadership thoughts, tools and tips you can apply immediately, that, is what us different. O.K. the submarine/ Navy stories don't hurt..... Leadership can be tricky. It contains many forms, leading a team and leading yourself. Is a sports hero like Serena Williams a hero leader, even if she's a leader of one. Did the times make her, or did she make the times? She was a young girl when she started to play publicly. If you are a role model for so many, does that make you a leader? We believe every person leads even if it is just that person. If every person did a better job of leading themselves, we could avoid a lot of drama. This episode will explore the risk takers and also how the best leaders shine in the worst of times. More importantly, as we always do, we will provide you the tips and tools to apply what you hear.

If you like what you hear please leave us a review and please invite others to check us out. We are so grateful for the great response, thank you. Welcome back to our nothing more certain than uncertainty episode part II. We are using the Furr's book The Upside of Uncertainty as a backdrop for our discussion. Deb Fortin, my business partner and wife is here again for the part II of this discussion. We live in super uncertain times but the best leaders embrace it. To do that you need a plan listen and go!

Our 30th episode since our launch and closing in on 200,000 downloads and listens. THANK YOU. Why does it seem like these are uncertain times? Deb has joined me today to have a lively discussion about uncertainty. Are things as uncertain as they seem? Russia is threatening and saber rattling about nuclear war, and bombing close to a nuclear power plant. Relations with China are strained, and a new disease, Monkey Pox is moving through the U.S. how do we get used to so much change and all if it feels bad. A while back our Deb was reading a book called, The Upside of Uncertainty. It's by a couple like us, Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr. When she heard about this book, and simultaneously was feeling oh my god, would the world just slow down, she bought it immediately and read it. Because of news,24/7, social media, satellite communication, cell phones. News comes at us from all sides. Is it faster that it was or is that we are so in the know now. Or does it matter? Check this cool episode out and also check out our sponsor "Organize Chaos". A great podcast in its own right https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organize-chaos/id1478413578

So, first of all it's easy to get your hackles up over China's remark, then echoed by CEO of Chase Jamie Dimon. Are we lazy? Has the latest generation disappointed us abroad and in the United States? The answer to that based on the facts is an emphatic no! Gen Z has different expectations and tolerances of the workplace, but lazy no.  Since Gallup is part of my background, and they have the best data in the world on workplace performance this episode will use there date to support our conclusion. ALSO remember to check out ours sponsors podcast "Organize Chaos" Just click on this link https://spoti.fi/3dAOomo (https://spoti.fi/3dAOomo)

Our President Deb Cake Fortin is joining us this week so I have adult supervision! We are going to chat about one of my favorite books today, mainly because for me it's been a roadmap to better leadership and for me, it speaks to the importance of being grounded. If you are grounded nothing too bad, or too good can happen to you. Most people don't realize that the scariest place to be is having too much success. When do celebrities fail the most, meaning drugs, alcohol, morality issues and such, it's right when they are most successful. The same often happens to very senior leaders or those "on their way". Welcome aboard. We welcome your reviews and ask you to spread the word if you like what you hear.

This special episode (we almost never have a guest) features an innovative and courageous Chief of Police who's views on leadership apply far beyond law enforcement. Regardless of your industry, experience or seniority you will enjoy this rare "long play" episode. As always you will leave with specific thoughts and tools you can use immediately apply. Treat your listen, subscribe, and share.

THANK YOU. We just passed 100,000 downloads/listeners since our launch 5 months and 25 episodes ago. We deeply appreciate the welcome you have given us. According to Reuters, The loss of chips from Taiwan would crush Chinese industry. China accounts for 60% of world semiconductor demand, according to an October 2020 report from the Congressional Research Service. More than 90% of semiconductors used in China are imported or manufactured locally by foreign suppliers, the report said. So how interdependent, diversified is your company? Are you thinking as a strategic leader? Listen and grab some thoughts you can use immediately. Taiwan's contract chipmakers will expand their global market share to 66% by revenue this year, cementing the island's dominant position in the chip supply chain, a new industry forecast shows. 

North Korea has been suffering even more than usual with cases of Covid rising and the countries economic woes. Kim Jong un is an authoritarian leader but is he an effective one? Let's look at the facts, the economy has been in shambles for years, information leaking out of North Korea speak of his cruelty and self-absorbed personality. So this leads to another question does authoritarian leadership always look like Putin or Kim Jong Un? Do they always rule with an iron fist and/or always moving only to increase their power? Listen, you will likely be surprised by our view.

According to Reuters, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co has used child labor at a plant that supplies parts for the Korean carmaker's assembly line in nearby Montgomery, Alabama, according to area police, the family of three underage workers, and eight former and current employees of the factory. The subsidiary Smart says SMART, in a statement, said it follows federal, state and local laws and "denies" any allegation that it knowingly employed anyone who is ineligible for employment." The company said it relies on temporary work agencies to fill jobs and expects "these agencies to follow the law in recruiting, hiring, and placing workers on its premises.".

Our podcast today discusses Dr Henry Cloud's book Necessary Endings. So what does that have to do with Bill Gates? Bill and Melinda Gates have set some incredible goals for their foundation from eliminating polio to building waste water treatment and toilets in remote areas. Their success at getting close to their goals is impressive, but as is the case with difficult goals, getting to 100% is nearly impossible. What does that mean in the context of Dr Cloud's book? Dr Cloud says endings are a natural part of business and life, but that we can experience them with sadness and hesitation when faced with an event that should force a change, an ending. You see, in order to have a beginning often there needs to be an ending.

Interesting question. I've known a lot of leaders, bad and good. But can you actually be a good leader and have bad character? Can you achieve all your commitments, be compassionate, be brave, accountable (although I believe accountability and character go hand in hand) and still be a good leader.. can you be a good leader if you are harassing a subordinate, cheating the company, or lying to shareholders? The answer is yes (listen we will explain), for a while at least, and then like Boris Johnson, whose governing body gave him a vote of “no confidence”, often get to an unpleasant crossroad. If you have character issues in your organization, one of the primary indicators is turnover. Look beneath the obvious here and determine why. Employee's will vote "no confidence" like many in the British Parliament did, by resigning. In this talent war market can you afford to lose high talent because of low character?

A simple podcast this week with a simple but powerful message. Three leaders with one critically important characteristic that very few leaders have to the depths these three do. I could have turned this into a much longer podcast to include other great leaders such as Mother Theresa, Jeanette Rankin, Winston Churchill to name a few but I chose three that I know best. Take 10 minutes and listen to this episode whether you are in the United States or one of the 20 countries around the world we now have followers. I think you might find a bit of inspiration in it. Happy 4th of July to the crew of Surfacing Inclusive Leadership

We know the what but there is a tragic but important why that you can learn from and apply to your organization in this powerful episode. Failure as a leader can be small and not noticeable, and then it can be epic. This one's epic and tragic if you look at loss of life, these families will suffer forever. If you consider the generations impacted, the children of the children who will not be here, the teachers who died now with motherless children. Then the mourning of the community, the cost of re-building a school. This failure was epic and tragic. We're there signs? There had to be! It's my position and experience  epic failures in leadership don't just happen. There are key indicators like not handling a past issue well, not stepping up to take responsibility when he should, blaming others for failures where ownership isn't the issue, where the objective should be to fix the problem.

If you've been following business trends on LinkedIn, CNBC or Fox business, then you know companies are considering this prime time to sell. Twitter is one example, but we have personal evidence. Our business has increased with the private equity or venture capital crowd, either the company wanting and preparing for investment, or the private equity companies wanting their business investment to improve their culture and organizational development. So, what does that mean? It means you need to build or further development your management team. Listen up this is a good one!

So in the last episode we learned that survival from a forest fire depended on thinking outside the box. Isn't a forest fire a good metaphor for where we are with gun safety? Is so, why aren't we coming up with innovative ways to address the issue? And what does the lack of action have to do with your business? Well, if you are looking for solutions in all the same places with the same people, the solutions will be limited. Suspending disbelief about finding solutions to turnover, manufacturing challenges or quality issues will help you get to better solutions. Approach these topics with an open mind. Start planning sessions with an openness to all ideas, not just yours and your favorite people. You will be pleasantly surprised by the ideas that get surfaced. One of those could be the answer.

In the US there is no topic more polarizing. Other countries shake their proverbial heads every time there's another mass shooting, and we continue with our lack of action. One extreme camp is to take any national gun safety action as a slippery slope. Soon they will be coming for our guns and our ammo. The other extreme camp, the only good gun is a pop gun, get rid of them all. Our lack of willingness to put ideas on the table, and objectively seek the root cause leads to absolutely no progress. The same can happen with critical issues in your company. I intimated in the subject line there is a way to get ideas on the table and negotiate the best solutions. Like all our episodes this one will leave you with specific tools you can use immediately.

How can a completely modern nation, with the infrastructure to produce almost anything our hearts desire, allow a crisis of this impact? Simply put, it's failure at multiple levels. First big picture, 4 companies are responsible for 90% of baby formula. You can significantly reduce that number when you ask how many produce specialty baby formula? With 48% of the market share being Abbott, when they recalled their supply in February the shelves soon began to empty out. How does an open market have 48% of one product produced by one company? Where was the over site and how do you avoid this issue? Listen, learn and enjoy a sub story or two. We are proud to have this episode sponsored by MEL Science. You will learn more about them and their super cool products during our podcast! You will want this link and BIG discount code once you know more, trust me. https://melscience.com/sBHJ/ (https://melscience.com/sBHJ/) discount code: SIL

Here's the reason the mayor wants Jamie Dimon to lead workers back to NYC-it's economic. Workers in the office have lunch out, their companies rent space, workers get tired of the commute and they rent or buy in the city and they don't go home right away and they meet friends for drinks or go to the theatre. Some companies that are insisting their workforce come back to the office because of an arbitrary “people need to be in the office,” are finding it difficult to keep or hire talent. Listen and learn the right answer (hint, it's not "the good old days")

As our subscribers know guests on the show are as rare as hens teeth, whatever that means. In other words we almost never have them. Well this week we do and this is one solid dude. Derek Distenfield (gsdvs.com) is a former Army officer, serial tech entrepreneur & incubator visionary. He has very powerful views on leadership, business success with insights you will enjoy. Check it out!

In this week's podcast we will talk about three very different people. One a former leader of a G6 country, another an actor by profession and another an actor, director and now humanitarian. Why is this view interesting and even important? You will learn that these leaders share a critical leadership skill that the demonstrate consistently, situational leadership. The idea that you follow the rules until you don't. That you are decisive but not rigid. Why were these individuals uniquely suited for situational leadership? Listen and learn.

We know that they're is a formal government hierarchy should something happen to the President and the Vice President and we've all watched the movies where the Speaker of the House is sworn in, but the pertinent question is what kind of preparation goes on so that the succession is smooth? In this podcast you will walk away with the importance of succession planning and the impact of not looking into the future.

Sometimes a relationship is so toxic, that the individuals in that relationship aren't individually toxic, but the individual ingredients not combustible, when combined, are a bomb ready to go off. All of that is true but our focus in this podcast is “what is accountability” and what happens when no one is accountable. You will walk away with a better understanding of what accountability is and the repercussions of a lack of accountability.

In this podcast, you will learn the three key points of our methodology. You will also learn why these three points are at the root of Tiger Woods comebacks. No matter how you might feel about Tiger woods, the man, there's no doubt that he is a phenom, second to no one, on par with Michael Jordon. Now was he a phenom in Augusta the other day? From a pure winning point, surely not but from the perspective of coming back from an injury that in most cases may have cost someone their leg, yes. How did he do it? Our methodology, the methodology we build all of our client programs are based on is this, talent focused, inclusion oriented and mission focused. Why does this simple methodology drive Tiger and keep him as one of the greatest talents of all time?

Rumor has it Putin does not know his conscripted Army is failing in Ukraine. That they don't have competent non-commissioned officers, that the communication and mission focus has completely broken down between field leaders and soldiers. Why? Listen to this podcast and learn, and most importantly understand how you can apply a winning approach to your organization.

Rumor has it Putin does not know his conscripted Army is failing in Ukraine. That they don't have competent non-commissioned officers, that the communication and mission focus has completely broken down between field leaders and soldiers. Why? Listen to this podcast and learn, and most importantly understand how you can apply a winning approach to your organization.

Conflict isn't always bad, but it is really about how you handle it. Why is a slap such a big deal, and how did it get here? Listen to this very unique view of why this happened at all.

Ukraine is demonstrating what every organization SHOULD know, your middle managers are the spine of your organization and contribute in immeasurable ways to your success. Hear the three tips that will make your middle managers more successful, and a little hint here, Ukraine knows them and is using them to their advantage.

Professional development focuses on a couple things, being a good manager or performance management.. where workplace development focuses you on the roles you will play in the business world. Roles like leader, manager, P&L manager, Chief people or compassion manager…all of these roles can take place in a single needed moment. If you aren't prepared for the moment, you will miss the moment and maybe create an issue or disaster. Todays leader knows that being good is much more than knowing a task. In this podcast, you will learn the 3 things you or your people need to deliver workplace development that keeps key people, makes your workplace an inclusive culture, and sets you up to recruit the best and brightest people. Come on down the hatch!

Have you ever thought of getting a coach? Have you wondered whether they could help you? Maybe you've wondered whether they would make a difference with your high potentials. This podcast answers a lot of questions about a successful approach to coaching, how to make your coach is a fit for you, and the importance of continuous learning. Get coached about coaching, in this podcast!

Have you ever thought about diversity or inclusion as increasing the productivity, even the profitability of your business? It's what we are helping our clients realize. It's not just the right thing to do, it's profitable. Learn the three critical factors your organization needs to understand to realize profitability you never thought possible.

No, not the popular movie. Mission Impossible exists if your leaders don't know what the mission is and how they fit into it. This fun, but also serious content, provides tips on how to define your mission, how to tie roles to the mission, and why if you don't have clear mission it is unlikely you will achieve it. From Napolean Hill's, Think and Grow Rich, to The Secret, everyone agrees, envisioning and defining the future is a necessary step for achieving it. Listen and learn how your organization can benefit from developing a clear mission.

In this podcast I'm joined by the President of the Submarine Way, Deb Cake Fortin. We cover the differences between positive and high conflict. How to embrace positive conflict (it's a GOOD thing) and avoid High conflict (it's a VERY bad thing) Some stories, some laughs and as always some practical tools you can use for yourself and others. Come on down the hatch.

Welcome! This is our first of many episodes and years to help you become the best you and your teams and organizations become their best as well. FOREVER we have been told the key to success is being "well rounded". That is crap! The key to lasting success, fulfillment and just plain satisfaction is being pointy, not, well rounded. What the heck is pointy? Good question listen, learn and start sharpening your point.