The Leadership Sparq

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.

In this episode, we share why your team needs you to be more like Yoda and less like a superhero.

Trust is non-negotiable if you want to be a great leader and lead a high-performing team. BUT, trust can sometime be ambiguous. In this episode, we share the 3 key ingredients in trust and equip you with a way you can think about building trust on your team.

In this episode, we share a strategy you can implement that will increase the effectiveness of your leadership. We often get this backwards, so listen in to learn the importance of listening, learning, then leading.

In this episode, we share a quote from Maya Angelou every leader needs to hear. There is ONE THING your team will never forget, so tune in to learn how to lead well regardless of the situation.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about the essential ingredients needed if you want to grow.

In this episode, we unpack the essential ingredients needed if you want to grow.

In this episode, we unpack the 2nd job of a leader.

In this episode, we share how a simple principle from elementary math can make you a great leader.

In this episode, we go back to the beginning and share why we do this podcast. We share a couple convictions about what we believe every leader deserves.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a "leadership why." Leadership is hard and you'll need this to get your through those tough days.

There are two outcomes you always get as a leader. There is no finger pointing! In this episode, we share the two outcomes you get as a leader and how to frame this up in your experience.

In this episode, we unpack an assumption leaders make that slow down their impact as a leader. Listen in and make sure you fight against this assumption.

In this episode, we talk about two things you DO control as a leader. There are many things you can't control as a leader, but these two you 100% can.

In this episode, we share ways you can discern if people on your team are embracing a growth mindset.

In this episode, we share practical ways you can build an environment where people on your team feel psychologically safe.

Are people on your team feel psychologically safe? You need it if you want high-performance. In this episode, we talk about how psychologically safe is not about being nice. Listen in to learn what it is.

In this episode, we wrap up our conversation on a leader and listening. Today we share 5 listening fails that can sabotage trust.

In this episode, we continue our conversation about a leader and listening. Today we unpack how a lack of follow up might be eroding trust on your team.

In this episode, we kick off a 3-day focus on a leader and listening. Today we talk about how your energy impacts your ability to actively listen.

In this episode, we share a quote you should consider embracing and share stories from the world of sports to make it stick.

In this episode, we unpack the ONE ratio every leader needs to pay attention to and get right.

In this episode, we challenge you to stop listening to this podcast... If you fit into this category!

In this episode, we unpack a lesson learned about leadership from Dave Ramsey.

In this episode, we discuss how every leader is always one dumb move from blowing it.

In this episode, we share 6-steps you can take to build a talent factory within your team and your organization. Every leader wants a great team, but it's take work to get that result. Tune in to learn a framework you can use to make this happen on your team.

In this episode, we wrap up a 3-part series focused on the 10 things bad bosses do that make them bad. Tune in and prevent these from happening to you.

In this episode, we continue a 3-part series focused on the 10 things bad bosses do that make them bad. Tune in and prevent these from happening to you.

Ever had a bad boss? Most of us have. In this episode, we kickoff a 3-part series focused on the 10 things bad bosses do that make them bad. Tune in and prevent these from happening to you.

In this episode, we share an equation you can embrace that will set you up for long-term success.