The Leadership Forge

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The Leadership Forge is a must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities. Each episode has actionable advice, real-life examples, and expert insights to help you become a more effective and inspiring leader. Whether you are new to a leadership role or a seasoned executive, this podcast provides valuable guidance to help you succeed and make a positive impact in your organization.

Dustin Parham and Brooks Patton


    • Sep 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Leadership Essentials: Part 3 – Leadership at Large and Addressing Cost Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 19:38


    In the seventeenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts conclude their insightful three-part series on Leadership Essentials. This final episode explores the broader scope of leadership within large organizations and addresses the often challenging topic of managing cost centers. The discussion provides a comprehensive view of how effective leadership can influence large-scale operations and financial management.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Leadership Essentials: Part 2 – Making Everyone a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 13:01


    In the sixteenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts continue their three-part series on Leadership Essentials. This second episode focuses on making everyone a leader within an organization. The discussion highlights the benefits of distributed leadership and practical strategies for empowering all employees to take on leadership roles, regardless of their position.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Leadership Essentials: Part 1 – The Relationship Between Culture and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 17:16


    In the fifteenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts begin a new three-part series focused on Leadership Essentials. This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between culture and leadership, exploring how leaders shape organizational culture and how culture, in turn, influences leadership effectiveness.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    The MBA Dilemma: Weighing the Pros and Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 17:50


    In the fourteenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts tackle the highly debated topic of pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. This episode provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining an MBA, helping leaders and aspiring leaders make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Overcoming the Fear of Accountability: Part 3 – Combatting Accountability Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 19:35


    In the thirteenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts conclude their impactful three-part series on the Fear of Accountability. This final episode focuses on practical strategies and techniques for combatting organizational accountability fears. By addressing these fears head-on, leaders can create an environment where accountability is embraced and valued.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Overcoming the Fear of Accountability: Part 2 – Creating self-led leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 11:55


    In the twelfth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts continue their three-part series on the Fear of Accountability. This second episode focuses on empowering individuals to become self-led leaders who own their actions and responsibilities. By fostering self-leadership, organizations can overcome accountability fears and cultivate a proactive and accountable behavior culture.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Overcoming the Fear of Accountability: Part 1 – Understanding the Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 19:08


    In the eleventh episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts begin a compelling three-part series on the Fear of Accountability. This first episode focuses on understanding the roots and implications of accountability fears within organizations and individuals. By delving into the psychological and cultural aspects, listeners will gain a deeper awareness of how this fear manifests and its impact on performance and leadership.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Strategic Decisions: How to Know When to Hire a Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 29:57


    In the tenth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts delve into the strategic decision-making process of hiring a consultant. This episode provides leaders with the insights and criteria needed to determine when bringing in external expertise is the right move for their organization.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Unlocking Workplace High Performance: Part 3 – Complexity Thinking and Change Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 29:47


    In the ninth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts conclude their three-part series on workplace high performance by discussing how complexity thinking and change management can lead to sustained high performance in both personal and professional contexts. This episode explores advanced strategies for navigating complexity and managing change effectively to drive high performance.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Episode is scheduled Unlocking Workplace High Performance: Part 2 – Balancing High Performance in Personal Life and Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 13:42


    In the eighth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts continue their three-part series on workplace high performance by exploring the intersection between personal and professional high performance. This episode discusses whether being a high performer in your personal life is required for achieving high performance at work and how the two areas influence each other.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Unlocking Workplace High Performance: Part 1 – Foundations of a High-Performing Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 14:37


    In the seventh episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts kick off an exciting three-part series focused on workplace high performance. This first episode lays the groundwork by exploring the foundational elements necessary to build and sustain a high-performing team.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Navigating Performance Improvement Plans: A Leader's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 19:22


    In the sixth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts tackle the often challenging but crucial topic of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). This episode provides leaders with practical advice on how to implement PIPs effectively to support struggling employees, improve performance, and foster a positive workplace environment.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Mastering Leadership: Introducing EOS and the "How to Be a Great Boss" Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 19:39


    In the fifth episode of The Leadership Forge, the hosts introduce listeners to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and delve into the transformative “How to Be a Great Boss” workshop. This episode is packed with insights on how EOS can help leaders enhance their management skills and build stronger, more effective teams.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Creating a Strong Organizational Culture: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 16:11


    In this third episode of a special three-part series on organizational culture, The Leadership Forge hosts explore in depth what it takes to build and sustain a strong, positive culture within a business. In this episode, we discuss strategies for successfully incorporating culture into our organizations. You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Creating a Strong Organizational Culture: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 22:06


    In this second part of a special three-part series on organizational culture, The Leadership Forge hosts embark on an in-depth exploration of what it takes to build and sustain a strong, positive culture within a business. This episode continues the conversation by discussing how a strong culture improves your workplace and how a bad culture negatively impacts it.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Creating a Strong Organizational Culture: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 13:50


    In this inaugural episode of a special three-part series on organizational culture, The Leadership Forge hosts embark on an in-depth exploration of what it takes to build and sustain a strong, positive culture within a business. This episode sets the stage by explaining what culture is, why it's important, and some different types.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

    Welcome to the Leadership Forge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 21:12


    Welcome to the very first episode of The Leadership Forge! In this introductory episode, the hosts provide an overview of the podcast's mission and what listeners can expect from future episodes. This episode is designed to give you a taste of the valuable insights and actionable advice that will help you become a stronger, more effective leader.You can tune in to The Leadership Forge on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the podcast and benefit from its insights.

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