The Leading on Purpose Podcast

Doug and John explore one of the most challenging aspects of change leadership and the change experience.  The middle phase of change is where emotions, productivity, morale, and acceptance can really take a hit and struggle to recover.

John and Doug explore the important distinctions between the process side vs. the human side of change...the management vs. the leadership of change.  Additionally, they cover the first phase of the change curve and what emotions and reactions you can expect.

Doug and John kick off a series of conversations related to Change Leadership.  In this first change episode, they explore the importance of setting the right stage for change and being choosey about what you implement.

John and Doug explore the leadership challenges associated with operating in an environment where delivering results and building culture are at odds with each other.

Our actions and behaviors are shaped by the beliefs we hold.  These beliefs play out personally & professionally and include what we believe about ourselves, what we believe about others, and what others believe about us.  Tune in as Doug and John explore beliefs through multiple perspectives.

John and Doug discuss the different ways you can develop your Emotional Intelligence through feedback and assessment tools.

Doug and John take on the broad topic of Emotional Intelligence.  During the conversation they explore the definition, the role of EI as a leader, and their own experiences of EI through the years.

Doug and John take on the broad topic of Emotional Intelligence.  During the conversation they explore the definition, the role of EI as a leader, and their own experiences of EI through the years.

Doug and John review the final 2 phases of the coaching framework.

Your success as a Coaching Leader is partly dependent upon your ability to commit to and leverage a framework for having coaching conversations with your team.  Tune in as Doug and I explore a framework that has helped thousands of leaders hone their coaching skills!

Doug and John continue their conversation around the definition and application of the Coaching Leadership Style.

John welcomes cohost Doug Waltman to the podcast.  Doug and John define the Coaching Leadership Style both in theory and through their personal experiences with the style.  

On your team, who is driving the conversation, the agenda, and the solutions to problems!? If it's YOU, you might be using the Directive Leadership Style.  Keep leading this way and you may cripple your team's ability to think, solve, and act on their own! 

Shari and I explore the impact of cohort-style, long-term development programs as well as the importance of being agile as a leader!

In this episode, I continue my conversation with colleague and friend; Susan Spero.  In this part of our conversation, we zoom in on the Affiliative leadership style and the connections to her book; Harmony at Work.

Tune in as I invite my first guest to the podcast; Susan Spero.  This 1st of 2 parts, introduces you to Susan and the work she does and, together, we take a look at the importance of intention versus perception in the leadership of people and in relationships in general.

Ownership as a leader is critical to success and effectiveness.  We have to own the results of our team AND we have to own the perception our team has of us as a leader.  Explore your ownership and more as season 2 gets kicked off!

There's hardly anything we desire more...yet hardly anything we waste more.  Time is precious and in short supply.  Find out some tips and tricks for better maximizing your time.

Your boss plays a critical role in shaping the environment you experience at work and the way you feel overall.  Providing effective feedback to anyone can be challenging...providing this to your boss can be downright overwhelming.  Explore a simple framework for delivering a constructive message to your boss about what you need to be at your best!

Having a strong sense of personal clarity is not enough...we have to be engaged in activities that truly fulfill us.

Discover why establishing a higher level of personal clarity is worth doing NOW as well as how to do it.

Explore why a healthy degree of selfishness is essential for our well-being and our leadership of others.