The Leadership Sparq

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Get your daily spark of leadership insights and inspiration with The Leadership Sparq podcast. We equip managers with tactics and tools to help you navigate the modern workplace and grow as a leader. Tune in each day for a 5-minute discussion of a relevant leadership topic you can apply in your life.

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    Latest episodes from The Leadership Sparq

    Crushing Communication! Making Your Message Stick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 4:17


    In this episode, we wrap up a focus on communication by sharing a model you can use to make your message stick.

    Crushing Communication! This Will Kill Your Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 3:02


    In this episode, we share one thing that will kill your communication effectiveness.

    Crushing Communication! The Impact Of Bad Communication On Your Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 3:46


    In this episode, we share 4 impacts on teams when leaders are bad at communication.

    Crushing Communication! Biggest Lies Leaders Believe About Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 5:05


    In this episode, we share bad assumptions we can buy into as leaders that hurt our ability to communicate effectively.

    Crushing Communication! Do These 4 Things Every Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:27


    In this episode, we kickoff a focus on being a great communicator. Today we share a framework you can use every time to increase the effectiveness of your communication.

    2 Must Have Skills For Leaders In The New Age Of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 4:00


    In this episode, we share 2 emerging and important skills every leader needs as we navigate through this new age of work.

    A Better Question To Ask When Things Go Sideways

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 2:56


    In this episode, we unpack a better question you can ask when things don't go the way you planned..

    2 Questions To Ask As You Start A New Quarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:06


    In this episode, we share 2 questions you can ask as you enter a new quarter. Asking and answering these questions will help you drive alignment, priorities, and drive more focused results over the next 90 days.

    Your Team Needs This From You Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 3:31


    In this episode, we share one thing you can do today that will positively impact your team. It costs you nothing to do but has a big ROI.

    Letting Your Team Behind The Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 5:17


    In this episode, we share how letting your team "behind the curtain" can help you build trust with your team and align them around a common goal.

    Conflict Without The Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 5:31


    In this episode, we share ways you can have healthy conflict and eliminate the drama that sometimes comes with conflict.

    Use AI As Your Chief Of Staff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 5:12


    In this episode, we unpack on AI can speed you up and be your "chief of staff."

    Leading When Your Team Knows More Than You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:44


    In this episode, we lean into a situation all leaders will find themselves in at some point - leading a team that knows more than you do. Listen in for practical ways to excel in this situation.

    Build Psychological Safety In 5 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:54


    In this episode, we talk about how to build trust on your team and create a space where others feels safe being on your team.

    Make The Decision! In 2 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 4:52


    In this episode, we unpack how to make quick decisions and questions you can ask to speed up your decisions.

    4 Leadership Lessons Every Leaders Needs To Know About Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 4:55


    In this episode, we wrap up a focus on power by unpacking 4 leadership lessons every leader needs to learn about power. You can leverage your power for the good of those around you!

    5 Undeniable Truths About Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 4:48


    In this episode, we unpack 5 truths about power all leaders need to understand.

    Don't Lose This When You Gain Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 4:31


    In this episode, we kickoff a 3-day focus on power. Today we unpack what you don't want to lose as you gain power.

    Two Team Antidotes - Trust & Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 5:20


    In this episode, we unpack two antidotes you can use to diminish the impact of politics and confusion on your team and in your organization.

    Two Team Poisons - Politics & Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 4:37


    In this episode, we unpack two poisons that could derail your team and your leadership influence.

    Which One Wins? Expectations Or Effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 3:20


    In this episode, we talk about whether expectations or effort is more important for you as a leader.

    Which One Wins? Trust Or Autonomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 4:03


    In this episode, we talk about whether trust or autonomy is more important for you as a leader.

    Which One Wins? Consistency Or Intensity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:11


    In this episode, we talk about whether consistency or intensity is more important for you as a leader.

    Which One Wins? Alignment Or Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:30


    In this episode, we talk about whether alignment or agreement is more important for you as a leader.

    Which One Wins? Clarity Or Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 4:39


    In this episode, we unpack if it's more important to give your team clarity or motivation.

    Does It Really Matter If You Have Friends At Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 3:15


    In this episode, we talk about the impact having friends at work has on team performance. You might be surprised by the answer.

    No Commitment Without This One Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 3:21


    Do you want commitment from your team? In this episode, we unpack one thing you absolutely need if you want to build a committed team.

    Identity Shift - Common Bottlenecks To Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 5:59


    In this episode, we wrap up a focus on the identity shift leaders need to make if you want to build a high-performing team. Today we share common bottlenecks you want to avoid so things don't get stuck with you as the leader.

    Identity Shift - How To Get Things Done Through Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 4:50


    In this episode, we unpack how to get things done through others and introduce a model you can use to empower your team.

    Identity Shift - What "Hero" Leadership Creates Dependence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 4:55


    In this episode, we continue to unpack the identity shift leaders need to make., Today we unpack the dependency loop that could be slowing your team down.

    Identity Shift - Your Team Doesn't Need A Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 4:43


    In this episode, we continue to unpack the identity shift every leader needs to make. Today we share an illustration that can change how you think about what your team needs from you as their leader.

    A Shift Every Leader Needs To Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:49


    In this episode, we kickoff a focus on the identity shift every leader needs to make if you want to be a great leader.

    A Question Every Leader Needs To Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 4:04


    What do you do when you realize you're the most powerful person in the room? That's a question every leader needs to answer. In this episode, we unpack why this is a powerful question and the best way to answer it!

    What Simon Sinek Says About Delegation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:21


    In this episode, we close out the focus on delegation by sharing quotes from Simon Sinek.

    Want To Develop Your Team? Delegate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:39


    In this episode, we share another framework you can use to leverage delegation as a powerful people development strategy.

    The Five Levels Of Delegation Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 6:58


    In this episode, we share a framework you can use to help you activate and build the delegation skill.

    Delegation - Top 3 Reasons We Don't Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 4:32


    In this episode, we share the Top 3 reasons we don't delegate. These are fair, but most likely holding you back as a leader.

    Delegation - You Can't Do It All As The Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:18


    In this episode, we kickoff a focus on the skill of delegation. This one skill could be the skill that unlocks your ability to scale as a leader.

    The #1 Thing You Need To Keep Going When Leading Gets Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 3:26


    Leadership is hard! In this episode, we unpack the "ONE THING" you need to compel you to keep going when leadership gets hard.

    Alignment #6 - A Blueprint To Drive Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 4:26


    In this episode, we wrap up the focus on alignment by sharing another framework you can use to help you lead your team to alignment.

    Alignment #5 - The Alignment Cascade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 6:39


    In this episode, we share a framework you can use to help you activate the right actions that lead to alignment.

    Alignment #4 - The Four Common Alignment Gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 4:58


    In this episode, we unpack the four common alignment gaps that you want to protect against happening on your team.

    Alignment #3 - What Alignment is NOT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 5:04


    In this episode, we talk about what alignment is NOT. We can easily misunderstand alignment and think we have it when we really don't.

    Alignment #2 - Let's Define It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 4:13


    In this episode, we continue to unpack alignment by defining what alignment is.

    Alignment #1 - Why It Matters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 6:02


    In this episode, we kickoff a series focused on alignment. We'll spend the next few days unpacking why alignment matters, what happens when you don't have it, and pragmatic tools you can use to help you drive alignment.

    3 Costs Every Leader Needs To Understand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 5:20


    In this episode, we share the 3 costs of leadership. At some point, if you lead long enough, you'll run into these 3 costs, so listen in to learn more.

    The #1 Question I Need To Answer When Making Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 4:47


    In this episode, we tackle a listener question regarding how to make hard decisions. We share the one question you need to ask and answer for every decision you make.

    How To Impress Your Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 5:27


    In this episode, we share tips on how you can impress your boss and help yourself by doing so. Listen in a learn specific ways you can show up to work today and be a hero for your boss.

    You Probably Need Skull Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 4:18


    In this episode, we wrap up a short focus on the power of story. We wrap up today sharing how the University of Georgia Football team implemented Skull Sessions. Bottom line is we all need Skull Sessions.

    Steal This From The New England Patriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 4:34


    In this episode, we continue talking about the power of story and how it can unlock your team's performance. Today we share something the New England Patriots implemented that completely changed their team (and team performance!).

    This One Thing Could Unlock Team Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 4:30


    In this episode, we share one thing you can implement with your team that WILL unlock the performance of your team. Guaranteed!!

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