The Leadercast Podcast

Let's just debunk the idea that anyone is “born” a leader and recognize that leadership grows out of our trustworthiness, values, behaviors, and goals. What's one of the best indicators? Taking joy in others' success. In this episode, we interview Scott Miller, former EVP of Franklin Covey, about how remote work should permanently shift our mindset about a leader's job. What we talked about: - Checking in, not checking on - Culture, relationships, and what an org's greatest asset really is - Top 3 leadership competencies - What humility really means and why it is so challenging Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Scott wrote Everyone Deserves a Great Manager and Management Mess to Leadership Success - Scott's podcast is On Leadership Check out the full podcast with Scott Miller by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Rituals are good for business. What they aren't: habits, rules, or protocols. So, how do rituals relate to your org? In this episode, we interview Erica Keswin, speaker, podcast host, and author of Bring Your Human to Work, about why businesses need rituals. What we talked about: The difference between rules and rituals 3 Ps in the equation of bringing rituals to work Struggles that leaders have to implement rituals Authenticity and how to be human at work Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Erica's book: Bring Your Human to Work Erica's podcast: Left to Our Own Devices If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

What's your biggest communication weakness as a leader?   We can all admit to communication flaws. Here are some tools and attitudes to help us to improve.   In this episode, we interview Luis Gonzáles, Global Business Communications Consultant at Fierce, Inc., about improving your communication style.   What we talked about:   - Cultivating an attitude of curiosity   - How & why to delegate   - Communications lessons from the hospitality industry   - 2 suggestions for improving remote work communication   Check out the full podcast with Luis Gonzáles by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Leaders are hungry.   Hungry to improve themselves, hungry to achieve recognition, hungry to have an impact on others.   In this episode, we interview Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, CEO at Product School, about how leaders can keep themselves hungry.   What we talked about:   - What entrepreneurs do & don't need to get started   - The origin story for Product School   - Intentionally creating a remote community    - Leaders should step up for causes they care about   Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast:   - Read Carlos's best selling Product Book for free   Check out the full podcast with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

You have unconscious biases.   But it doesn't make you a bad person. It actually just makes you a person.   In this episode, we interview Pamela Fuller, Global Managing Client Partner and Thought Leader, Inclusion & Bias at FranklinCovey, about recognizing unconscious bias.   What we talked about:   - Bias just means preference for or against something   - Our brains use shortcuts to process 11M+ bits of information per second   - We often underestimate how our biases limit ourselves   - We can choose to impact others positively by becoming aware of biases   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:   - Pamela's book is The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias   - The Person You Mean To Be by Dolly Chung   Check out the full podcast with Pamela Fuller by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Remote work will change leaders & employees forever.   Leaders will have to adapt in 3 ways: be more employee-centric, define new metrics for success, and develop a new style of rewarding employees.   In this episode, we interview Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-chief at Fast Company, about pros & cons of remote team leadership:   What we talked about:   - The exciting challenge of having no work routine   - Pros & cons of remote work life   - How leaders will have to adapt to new employee expectations   - Humility as an underrated leadership trait   Check out the full podcast with Stephanie Mehta by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

When we look at our proudest accomplishments, our lives didn't look well-balanced. They looked well-lopsided.   In this episode, I interview Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO at Zuckerberg Media, about living a lopsided life with her “pick 3” philosophy.   What we talked about:   - Being excellent at a few things is better than trying to do everything   - How COVID-19 has changed our relationship with technology   - Company leaders need authenticity even more than a clear mission   Check out the full podcast with Randi Zuckerberg by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

A good leader is humble.   A good leader takes responsibility for the losses and gives away credit for the wins.   In this episode, we interview Christopher O'Donnell, Chief Product Officer at HubSpot, about fostering his team's HEART:   What we talked about:   - Making diversity & inclusion a given among your teams   - What the “E” in HEART used to stand for   - Being generous with introductions & connections   - Product management insights from a humble industry leader   Check out the full podcast with Christopher O'Donnell by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

1 in 4 Americans have 0 friends to confide in. When we're all this lonely, community matters more than anything.   In this episode, we interview Radha Agrawal, Cofounder & CEO of Daybreaker, about why community is the backbone of entrepreneurship.   What we talked about:   - Radha's “aha” moment that she could pursue community   - The connection between story, brand, and community   - The impact of COVID-19 on our loneliness   - Tactics for building the community you want   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:   - Radha's book, Belong, about being connected   - Radha is one of the speakers at Ripple Effect    Check out the full podcast with Radha Agrawal by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can find every episode at this link.

What do great leaders and drug addicts have in common? Authenticity.   Today's Leadercast guest guides us in identifying the 4 masks leaders wear and learning how to surrender the outcome.   In this episode, we interview Michael Brody-Waite, author, speaker, and advisor, about why authenticity matters most.   What we talked about:   -Michael learned his first insights about masks in rehab   -What it means to surrender the outcome   -How he saved his house from flooding by recognizing what he could & couldn't control   -Strategies for leaders to use to face those difficult conversations   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:   -Michael's book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts   -Michael's TedxNashville Talk   -A free mask quiz for leaders: whatsmymask.com   Check out the full podcast with Michael Brody-Waite by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Respectful leadership unites the Golden Rule with the Platinum Rule. Treat others how you want to be treated and how they want to be treated. Is this an impossible goal?  In this episode, we interview Gregg Ward, speaker and author of The Respectful Leader, about the dos and don'ts of respectful leadership. What we talked about: Self-respect is about having self-confidence Nip disrespectful behaviors in the bud with the SBI strategy How to offer a full apology & the 1 word not to use (“but”) The problem with cell phones Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast: You definitely need to give Gregg's book a read Check out the full podcast with Gregg Ward by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

If you're talking to somebody and sense a constant power play, you don't feel safe. But if you feel connected, you'll be willing to have a tough conversation. In this episode, we interview AmyK Hutchens, keynote speaker and author of Get It!, about the art of conversation. What we talked about: How conversation & connection underlie nearly everything we do at work and in life Getting comfortable with getting uncomfortable Unlocking the secret of the “ego hook” The 4 things that must be present in every apology Check out the full podcast with AmyK Hutchens by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Did you know that an early idea for Netflix was a personalized shampoo company?   The story of how Netflix originated is steeped in the essential qualities of an entrepreneur.   In this episode, we interview Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix and author of That Will Never Work, about the qualities of an entrepreneurial spirit.   What we talked about: The entrepreneur's most essential tool: optimism How to learn from your mentor & how to be a good mentor Work/life balance when you're starting your 6th company Leadership doesn't come from books but from practice   Check out the full podcast with Marc Randolph by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

If your business was $600,000 in debt, what would you do?   If you're like most people, you'd probably figure out a way to throw in the towel, sell off assets and call it a day.    After all, they can't all be winners, right?   But if you ask Todd Palmer what he did, you'd get a totally different answer.    He found himself in a place where he was over $600,000 in debt.    He was depressed.   He wasn't sleeping.  The bank was about to foreclose on his house, leaving him and his son homeless.    What did he do? Todd was a guest on the Leadercast Podcast and talked all about:  - Hitting rock bottom and how it was the best thing to happen to his career   - When a company should and should not throw in the towel    - Why discovering your “why” is crucial to making it.    Check out the full podcast with Todd Palmer by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

How many leadership lessons can you learn from the circus?    You'd be surprised.   The circus actually teaches us about innovation, empathy, and adaptability.   In this episode, we interview Vital Germaine, President of ENGAGEteams360, author, speaker, and former circus performer, about leadership insights he gained from Cirque du Soleil.   What we talked about: What innovation means & how it's built on a foundation of creativity Cirque du Soleil leaders who demonstrated adaptability Finding, welcoming, and retaining talent for your teams A leader worth following is one who is vulnerable   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Vital's latest book, Innovation Mindset Learn more about Vital Germaine at his website   Check out the full podcast with Vital Germaine by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

She grew up in a Wyoming trailer park.  Now, she has more Twitter followers than people in her home state. How'd she do it? By becoming a renegade. We interviewed Amy Jo Martin, NYT bestselling author and podcast host, about how to be a renegade. What we talked about: What it means to be a renegade Embracing uncertainty, fear, and change The “Why Not Now?” philosophy of making decisions Amy Jo's advice for self-leadership: time is finite   Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast: Renegade Brand Bootcamp for female leaders and entrepreneurs   Check out the full podcast with Amy Jo Martin by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Imagine joining the Marine Corps just a few months before September 11, 2001. Now take those invaluable lessons and start a custom footwear company based in Spain. We had the privilege of talking with Sarah Ford, Founder and Creative Director of Ranch Road Boots, about her leadership journey.   What we talked about: Lessons from the Marine Corps Lessons from her family (and her cowboy inspiration, Daddy Tom) 3 tips for new entrepreneurs, including what Kickstarter is good for   Check out the full podcast with Sarah Ford by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

From janitor to marketer.   This is the unforgettable story about an uneducated man who became a global influencer for leadership and diversity… using Cheetos.   In today's episode, I get to talk with Richard Montañez, a marketing and sales executive for 35 years at PepsiCo, about his personal leadership story.   What we talked about: Richard's source of motivation is his legacy How Richard broke rank at FritoLay Promoting diversity & leadership   Check out the full podcast with Richard Montañez by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Fear can keep us from asking questions to better ourselves.  Fear can also keep us from listening to the wisdom that other people have to share. Leaders who can overcome this fear can unlock the power of relational leadership. In this episode, we hear from Marilyn Tam, for a second time on the Leadercast Podcast. Marilyn is a phenomenal speaker, author, and is the Founder and CEO of Marilyn Tam & Company. What we talked about: How to learn from everyone What it means to be hungry Overcoming fear to ask for help 4 ways leaders can improve in relational leadership   Check out the full podcast with Marilyn Tam by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

A work environment that stifles ideas and inhibits people from asking for help or sharing problems is a symptom of fear-based leadership.   Psychological safety, on the other hand, is a sense of permission for candor at work.   In this episode, I interview Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization. What we talked about: What a psychologically safe workplace looks like Examples of fear-based leadership versus asking good questions How to create a climate of psychological safety Emotional intelligence helps leaders promote psychological safety   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team   Check out the full podcast with Amy C. Edmondson by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Right now, a 5-year-old in Ghana is working 16 hours a day fishing on Lake Volta. When we're talking about positive disruption, child trafficking should be one of the first things that comes to mind. In this episode, I interview Chris Field, Founder and Executive Director of Mercy Project and author of Disrupting for Good, about the traits of positive disruption in leaders. What we talked about: Asking himself “why not me?” His realization that his tears wouldn't free any children What positive disruption means for leaders 3 key traits of disruptors The importance of community and resilience   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Chris's book, Disrupting for Good Check out the full podcast with Chris Field by clicking here.If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Being a firebrand goes beyond being a bit of a rabble rouser and speaks to a commitment to fight for positive change.   On this episode, I interview Mikaela Kiner, Founder and CEO of Reverb and author of Female Firebrands:   What we talked about: What Mikaela learned in interviewing 13 leaders for her book The importance of diversity from a business standpoint — and an altruistic one 3 lessons for everyday leaders (including how to speak up)   Check out this resource we mentioned during the podcast:   Female Firebrands by Mikaela Kiner   Download a chapter here   Check out the full podcast with Mikaela Kiner by clicking here.   If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

The journey to a gold medal starts with the right mindset.   I'm so excited to bring onto the Leadercast podcast a gold medal winner in women's ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics — Meghan Duggan. As captain of the team, Duggan has a valuable perspective on leadership and the joy of being a team member.   What we talked about: The struggle to victory and how heartbreak helped the team return stronger than ever Journaling for success The importance of mentorship What the best part of being on a team is   Check out the full podcast with Meghan Duggan by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

When your social issues film is canceled, the next logical step is to start a jewelry company to benefit female victims of genocide, right?   It was for Francine LeFrak, a producer who has changed thousands of lives with her entrepreneurship and social justice leadership.   On this episode, Angela Raub, CEO and President at Leadercast, launches the inaugural edition of Leadercast Legacy by interviewing one of the most influential people she knows: Francine LeFrak, Founder at Same Sky and Francine A. LeFrak Foundation. What we talked about: Francine's legacy of social advocacy for women The earliest influencers in Francine's life Stories that make Francine proud and what inspires her   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Same Sky The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Check out the full podcast with Francine LeFrak by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can find every episode of the Leadercast Podcast at this link.

You're stuck in a middle seat on a long flight... with no wifi. So you take your conference notes and literally flip them upside down.   That's what Sangram Vajre did five years ago, and his idea of flipping the funnel has exploded, to say the least. Terminus has grown from a 3-person company to 200 employees and has reached thousands with the Flip My Funnel conference.   On this episode, I interview Sangram Vajre, Accidental Evangelist and Co-Founder at Terminus, about completely flipping his perspective on what matters in work, relationships, and life.   What we talked about: All leaders are learners — but not pleasers Sangram's definition of positive disruption (plus a sneak peek of what you'll hear at Leadercast 2020) Using one-on-ones to create incredible transparency Check out the full podcast with Sangram Vajre by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Wow.    Sitting down with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, is like sitting underneath a waterfall of leadership wisdom.    Michael joined us for this week's episode of the Leadercast podcast where he poured out knowledge and wisdom from years of experience leading sales teams in the hospitality industry.    He shared a fresh and honest perspective on sales leadership: “We tend to promote our best salespeople into leadership roles, but just because you're good at sales doesn't mean you're going to be a great leader.”    We talked about: Why organizations struggle when they promote performers, not servant leaders Where you spend your team, determines where you place your value The 8 Rules Every Leader Should Live By Check out the full podcast with Michael Dominguez by clicking here, and you can find every episode of The Leadercast Podcast at this link.

A person's thinking has a greater impact on their outcomes than any other contributing factor.   Emotional resilience makes someone much more likely to succeed — no matter what industry, no matter what job.   On this episode, I interview Kim Ades, president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, about our topic of the month — exploration:   What we talked about: Emotional resilience equals success How our thinking impacts others (only 7% of communication is verbal) Ways to change our thinking 2 questions to ask yourself to challenge your beliefs Check out the full podcast with Kim Ades by clicking here, and you can find every episode of The Leadercast Podcast at this link.

Successful entrepreneurs just have to make it work.    It's the belief that there's no alternative that makes leaders who think like entrepreneurs commit to making a team, organization, or company successful.   On this episode, we hear from Jeff Hilimire, CEO of Dragon Army:   What we talked about: The 5 days of The 5-Day Turnaround Why you should stand during meetings What it means to lead like an entrepreneur Why some startups fail and how long startups really take Empathy is the most important leadership quality   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: The 5-Day Turnaround (Jeff's book) Books by Patrick Lindsay Check out the full podcast with Jeff Hilimire by clicking here and you can find every episode of The Leadercast Podcast at this link.

Leaders have so much influence in the lives of those they lead, which is why they should always pay attention to the legacy that they're leaving.   On this episode, I interview Dale Brown, former LSU Basketball Coach and owner of Dale Brown Enterprises:   What we talked about: Dale's role models — his mom and his coach How to build players up with respect and love The letter Dale wrote to Shaquille O'Neal How he led LSU to 17 winning seasons in a row   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Dale quotes from Booker T. Washington, Oscar Wilde, and Einstein! How Democracies Die by Levitsky and Ziblatt   Check out the full podcast with Dale Brown by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

It's hard for leaders to challenge the status quo.   It takes authenticity, risk, and a thick skin — and it can be even harder to drive innovation in government leadership.   On this episode, I interview Cathilea Robinett, President of e.Republic:   What we talked about: 7 identifiers of innovation in state and local government Why authenticity, integrity, and fearlessness are necessary in government leadership Leaders who protect the status quo vs. challenge the status quo 3 leadership qualities in public service   Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: In the Arena, Cathilea's podcast Women in Government Leadership Program   Check out the full podcast with Cathilea Robinett by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Authenticity in communication is very important for leaders who represent a brand or a team.    As much as you want to write a script and as much as you rehearse, at some point you have to be able to put the script down and speak authentically.   On this episode, I got to talk about this month's theme of authenticity with Blake Woolsey, President of Blake Communications, Inc..   What we talked about: Giving a speech vs. telling a story Understanding 1) who you are, 2) other people, and 3) how others perceive you Asking for and receiving feedback and assessment Delivering bad news and dealing with a PR disaster   Checkout these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Leadercast Women XNA All. the. Assessments. — Harrison, Birkman, Myers-Brigg, Hogan, DiSC, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram

Courage, authenticity, vulnerability, and... introversion?   This combination of traits does make a great leader, even though it's probably not the first association most of us have with leadership.   We talked to Luvvie Ajayi--writer, speaker, self-described “professional troublemaker”, and upcoming speaker at Leadercast Women, about how she stays authentic while keeping aligned with her social media persona.   What we talked about: What it means to be courageous Why you can't control people's opinion of her Being an introverted leader The need for more people to be vulnerable publicly   Check out the full podcast with Luvvie Ajayi by clicking here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or you're aspiring leader, you're in the business of making decisions.  Wouldn't you love a guidebook for decision-making? I was excited to bring onto the Leadercast podcast an insightful leadership coach and author, Greg Bustin. (He wrote our book of the month for July, How Leaders Decide!)  Greg's book is 52 vignettes intended to be read weekly, which feature decisions made by leaders during some of the biggest moments in history, from Julius Caesar to George Washington. We talked about leadership, decision-making, evaluating decisions, and how accountability is essential to leadership success.

If you'd interviewed over 16,000 people, you'd learn something, too. Leadership lessons from world-renowned athletes, like what it really means to be tenacious. And how to leverage mentors and not rest on your laurels. We got to interview a professional interviewer, Kate Delaney, sports radio broadcaster, speaker, and author of most recently Deal Your Own Destiny. She shared with us the challenges she overcame in sports radio and how to find (and embrace) your wow. “It took 500 rejections for me to get my first show as a sports talk show host,” Kate said.

Being a captain in the United States Army Reserve prepares you more than you might think to become Miss USA.   Whether you're an experienced leader in a new leadership role or brand new to leading others, you may be feeling a little uncertain.   The wrong way to go into a new leadership role is not to listen at all and change everything all of a sudden.   The right way...? It's nuanced, but you can do it.   That's why we sat down with Naphtali Hoff about his transition from education leadership to leadership coaching--to hear the lessons from his book, Becoming the New Boss, that he wishes he had when he was a new leader.   “The challenges to a large degree are universal,” Naphtali said. “The idea of understanding what you're getting into and building relationships is frankly what leadership is all about.”

Being a captain in the United States Army Reserve prepares you more than you might think to become Miss USA. Both require conquering your fears, and both teach leadership lessons. Today we're joined by Deshauna Barber, the first Miss USA currently to serve in the United States military, who will give us a preview of some of her wisdom for the Leadercast Women event on October 18th in Atlanta. “It was two sides of Deshauna. You have Captain Deshauna Barber, and then you have Miss USA Deshauna Barber. So it's good to show that women are diverse, and we have so many elements to us,” Deshauna said.

Two things can happen when you play basketball. You can win, or you can lose. Nancy Lieberman, one of the biggest names in U.S. basketball and the first female head coach in a men's professional league, has gained insight on fearless leadership from her decades of playing and coaching basketball. “I'm a basketball player,” Nancy said. “I'm wired to win, and I'm wired to compete.” Nancy has essential tips for leaders about how to handle fear, how to trust your team, and how to balance work and life.

In the U.S., about 70% of people are overweight, and about 40% are obese. Over the last 30 years, there's been a threefold increase in overweight children. This isn't healthy for us, our families, or our teams. In this episode of the Leadercast podcast, David Nico, a peak performance strategist, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of Diet Diagnosis, will explain how health optimization can positively influence work culture. “A poor diet, the drug culture--I want to emphasize--this is not normal,” David said.

Leaders don't live on islands. They grow best in communities of leaders who invest in them. Susan Packard, the cofounder of Scripps Network Interactive (and speaker at our upcoming Leadercast Women event in October), attributes her success to examples she could follow, tools she could use, and people she could inspire. She isn't an interior designer or a gardener, but was instrumental in establishing HGTV. She isn't a financial guru, but was the backbone of the growth of CNBC. For Susan, it wasn't about what organization she was leading, but the people she could lead. “You get a team of people together that can help you to make something successful,” she said.

Andy Stanley is the Founder of North Point Ministries, which has grown from one church in 1995 to seven now in the Atlanta area, plus a network of more than 90 churches around the globe. The natural next question is, How in the world did it happen? In this episode, Andy shares the leadership principles that have guided North Point's growth, including his thoughts on how to hire well, creating a brand that people want to be aligned with, and how to establish flourishing teams.

Dysfunction has the power to derail leaders, their teams, and their organizations. But leaders have the power to derail dysfunction. Brandon Smith, the Workplace Therapist, who has spent nearly 20 years committed to improving the health and functioning of the workplace, coaches executives and organizations on how to overcome some of the biggest challenges facing the workplace. Brandon is here with us on the Leadercast Podcast to talk about how inconsistent leadership is the most dysfunctional leadership style--and how leaders can combat it.

Everybody wants to address team dysfunction, but nobody really wants to talk about it. It's uncomfortable. And where do you even start? Our guest on today's episode of the Leadercast  podcast is Patrick Lencioni, a team health expert. Patrick literally wrote the best-selling book on the subject, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. He's also the Founder and President of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in team health. Patrick walks us through how to be a leader who recognizes and addresses team dysfunction confidently and from a place of vulnerability.

Communication is the lifeblood of leadership. If you can't communicate, you simply can't lead. Good communication starts with good conversations. Conversations that are real. Conversations that matter. In this episode, we're joined by Celeste Headlee, an award winning journalist, professional speaker, and author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter. Celeste tells us about how a failed conversation spurred her to learn about how leaders should communicate. Celeste tells us what's wrong with communication, how to set it right, and how leaders can start having better conversations.

As humans, we are wired for community. But isolation is reaching epidemic levels in the United States. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist.  She has authored numerous books and travels the world as a speaker encouraging people to seek community to improve their mental health. In this episode of the Leadercast Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Leaf about how we can control our thoughts, the mind/brain connection, the importance of self-regulation, and the power of a community mindset.

White space. Even the sound of it is rather refreshing. It immediately signals there is a blank canvass, ready for your creativity. That's exactly what many companies strive for: creative concepts that lead to innovative products and services. So … How do we get more white space in our workplaces? How do we create an environment that allows creativity and innovation to flow freely? That's exactly what guru of white space at work, Juliet Funt, shared with us on this episode. (Technically, she's the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, whose clients include brands such as Nike, Sysco, P&G, and Anthem.) She's dedicated her life's work to enhancing productivity and creativity in workplace environments.

Seven out of ten employees are not actively engaged, which means the majority of employees aren't feeling fulfilled by meaningful work. On this episode of Leadercast podcast, we hear from Dr. Randy Ross, author of Remarkable and Relationomics, about how harnessing the power of relationships enables teams to thrive.

With a new year, leaders around the globe have set new goals for themselves, their teams, organizations, or communities. Sometimes new goals require drastic changes. How do we leaders implement change without causing panic or confusion among our followers? We chatted with Craig Springer, executive director at Alpha USA, to discuss change management and how to provide effective leadership to help followers thrive in the midst of change. Craig shared with us on Leadercast Podcast his insights about how to thrive - and what to avoid! - during times of change.

If you have a life purpose - a life mission - you can easily adapt to the unexpected and get right back on track. On this episode of the Leadercast Podcast, we chat with Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda group, president of Reebok, vice president of Nike, and current speaker and entrepreneur, about finding your life purpose. Marilyn shares that serving and helping others has been her goal since age eleven and brought her many fulfilling business and humanitarian opportunities. “When we have purpose, when we know what our life mission is, everything else falls into place,” Marilyn said.

Self-awareness is the key predictor of success for leaders. No, really. It can be hard for leaders to focus on themselves--their mentality, behaviors, actions--and to really understand why they're doing what they do. On this episode of the Leadercast podcast, we hear from Ian Cron, author, speaker, and Enneagram teacher, about how personality types can grow leaders' self-awareness.

Most leadership training target c-suite executives and other team leaders to help them improve their skills. But how can you be a leader when you're not in charge? Clay Scroggins, the lead pastor at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA and author of the book How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, joined the podcast to answer that question.

On this episode of the Leadercast Podcast, host Bart Keeler chats with the Founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, Jess Ekstrom. Jess talks us through her decision making process and how entrepreneurship has helped her be intentional in making decisions that affect both her business and her personal life.