The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we kickoff a 3-day focus on the imposter syndrome. Today we discuss whether we should "lean in" or "give in" when confronted with the feeling of being an imposter.

In this episode, we share a key principle Tory Aikman (former HOF Dallas Cowboy's quarterback) reminded us of recently during a football telecast. If you lead, you'll want to listen in to make sure you are doing this for your team.

In this episode, we wrap up a focus on defeating burnout. Today you'll learn the 3rd strategy you can implement-Expectations!

In this episode, we unpack the 2nd strategy you can implement to help you defeat burnout. This starts by committing to a community.

In this episode, we start unpacking the three strategies you can implement to help you defeat burnout. This starts by creating boundaries.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about burnout and how to defeat the dark side of leadership. Today you'll learn common root causes that could lead to burnout.

In this episode, we kickoff a series focused on burnout and how to defeat the dark side of leadership. Today you'll learn why you need to pay attention to this as a leader.

Leaders need to comfortable challenging the status quo. In this episode, we unpack the need for leaders to challenge what "is" for what "could be" and "should be."

The iceberg of ignorance? Yes, you want to avoid it! In this episode, we unpack the iceberg of ignorance and how to avoid running into it and derailing your leadership impact.

In this episode, we share the 2 things you want to avoid as a leader. These 2 things are what we call a "leader's kryptonite."

In this episode, we unpack where accountability starts.

In this episode, we unpack how you truly only see a small % of what's going on in the lives of those around you. Never forget this!

In this episode, learn how other people judge you as a leader. Spoiler Alert! It's different than how you judge yourself.

In this episode, we share the 3 words every leader needs to learn to say. Saying these 3 words could unlock how fast your team moves and the ideas that surface that change the game.

In this episode, we wrap up the 3-day focus on feedback by introducing the FAST Feedback model you can use to develop elite feedback skills.

In this episode, learn the way to NOT give feedback. This is a common approach, but likely the worst way to give feedback if you want to get the outcome you desire from giving feedback.

In this episode, we kickoff a 3-day focus on helping you become elite at feedback.

In this episode, we share a strategy we have at Wildsparq that could unlock your leadership impact.

What's your job as a leader? In this episode, we tackle that question and share how your job as a leader is to empty your cup not fill the cup of those around you.

In this episode, we wrap up the Trust Equation. The last component of the Trust Equation is consistency. Listen in to learn why consistency is critical if you want to build a culture of trust.

In this episode, we continue unpacking the Trust Equation. The next component of the Trust Equation is empathy. Listen in to learn why empathy is critical if you want to build a culture of trust.

In this episode, we share a mistake made recently that impacted transparency and trust.

In this episode, we start the unpacking of the Trust Equation. The first component of the Trust Equation is transparency. Listen in to learn why transparency is critical if you want to build a culture of trust.

Does your team trust you? Really? In this episode, learn about the power of trust and why trust is the future of leadership. You'll learn the Trust Equation and the key elements needed to build a culture of trust.

In this episode, we talk about a practical way you can leverage gratitude to attack the stress you feel as a leader. Listen for pragmatic ways you can activate this idea to action. It's hard to be stressed when you reflect on how much you are blessed.

In this episode, we unpack why all leaders need to choose to be a buffalo vs. a cow. Listen in to learn why!

In this episode, we talk about how implementing skull sessions changed the UGA football program. What's a skull session? Listen in to find out.

REPLAY (as college football approaches). In this episode, we discuss great leadership content we recently heard from Kirby Smart, the University of Georgia head football coach. Whether you're a Bulldog or not, the leadership principles will challenge you to be a better leader.

In this episode, we unpack five practical steps you can take today to make your next communication stick.

Here's a sobering fact for leaders— your people forget most of what you say! In this episode, we unpack the importance of using story when communicating and how using story will help you communicate in a way that moves people.

We introduce the 4 C's of communication. Implementing the 4 C's will help you communicate in a way that moves people to action.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about how to process failure as a leader. Failure is a good thing for you if you process it in a healthy way, so listen in to see how failure can actually be a powerful teacher

In this episode, we share ideas on how to frame up failure when you face adversity. Failure is not a matter of "if" but "when", so listen it for some ideas on how you can process failure when it comes your way.

If you confuse, you lose! In the episode, we share what happens when your team is unclear about performance expectations. If these exist, you'll have a tough time leading a high-performance team.

In this episode, we talk about the power of creating shared experiences and how this impact team productivity. You'll be a better leader if you intentionally create shared experiences.

Caring is not optional as a leader. It's a non-negotiable. In this episode, we talk about why caring is not optional and introduce the CARE acronym to help you put caring into action.

In this episode, we unpack a strategy that 90% of leaders miss. Based on learnings from John Maxwell, we introduce this big idea regarding what 90% of leaders miss and share three ways you can ensure you don't miss it.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of leaders committing to becoming a life-long learner and provide a system you can implement to drive your learning.

In this episode, we remind you of the most powerful tool in your leadership toolbox.

In this episode, we discuss how sometimes the best thing a leader can do is keep their mouth shut. We share a question you can ask yourself that will help you discern when to speak and when to say nothing at all.

In this episode, we share the importance of leaders taking out the trash.

In this episode, we share an idea that could unlock your leadership impact. If you do this more, you'll see the impact on those around you.

In this episode, we share some skills you need to build if you want to make the jump from frontline manager to executive.

In this episode, we share a tool that will revolutionize how you lead change. We discuss this idea in the context of leading change around AI.

In this episode, we discuss a recent research project from UKG that exposes Gen Z gets AI—and they think their bosses don't.

In this episode, we wrap up on focus on how to build an extraordinary team. Great leaders learn how to harness the brilliance of everyone on your team.

In this episode, we share the next pillar you need if you want to build an extraordinary team. Great teams turn excellence into a habit and not just a value.

Great teams don't avoid conflict, they pursue health conflict. In this episode, we continue our conversation on how to build an extraordinary team with a focus on the next pillar - Pursue Healthy Conflict.

In this episode, we discuss how getting your team to commit to a common goal is a critical pillar if you want to build an extraordinary team.

In this episode, we continue our conversation about how to build an extraordinary team by focusing on the first pillar - Develop Authentic Relationships.

In this episode, we kickoff a focus on how to build an extraordinary team. We start by giving you a working definition of what a team really is. Listen in to take your team from ordinary to extraordinary.