Winning Teams

In the military, it was all about the details for today's guest, Charlie Gilkey. And when it comes to teams in a business, the same is true. Charlie's military background sets him up very well to talk about team habits and what habits benefit teams in any environment.  What are the habits that impact the quality of work? In today's episode, Charlie shares the 8 categories of team habits and how finding the one that is broken, could solve a world of problems.  It's time to start talking about the things that are broken instead of accepting that they'll stay that way. You don't have to wait and it doesn't matter the size of the team. As the author of a process book called Team Habits, Charlie helps readers grab onto these ideas to make sure that their team's habits serve them well. What We Talked About in This Episode: Charlie's background in the military The best of the individual, the best of the team, and how to lead “The broken printer” Teammates are not victims, but active participants The collective habits that we can change Different types of power Don't wait till the whole organization is ready to change It's all about the details High-belonging and high-performing teams set goals together No agenda? No meeting. Never let a crisis go to waste New generation entering the workforce Find the “broken printer” and fix it The 8 categories of team habits Charlie's book recommendations and daily rituals About Our Guest: Charlie Gilkey is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a website that helps changemakers (creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs) start finishing the stuff that matters. Productive Flourishing is routinely placed in the Top 50 websites for planning, productivity, creativity, and team development for creative folks. Charlie's work is widely cited across media outlets and is routinely featured, showcased, or highlighted in places like Inc., BNET, Time, Forbes, the Guardian, Lifehacker, and more. Charlie is the author of several books including Team Habits and Start Finishing. Connect with Charlie Gilkey:  Productive Flourishing Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Your thoughts shape your reality, but if those thoughts are negative or undermining, they suck your energy and shift your focus from strength and self-confidence to worry and fear. As a leader, this is something we need to change so we can lead a successful team. Renie Cavallari is today's podcast guest and she is a source of unbelievable energy. She has a strong background in the corporate world but has been running her own consulting business where she focuses on team performance. Renie is also a best selling author of several books, but today we're honing in on her most recent publication: HeadTrash: The Leading Killer of Human Potential.  So what is HeadTrash? HeadTrash are those thoughts and that negative voice in our heads that hold us back and destroy our mindset. With Renie's guidance, we can understand the voice in our head, ask the right questions, and reframe our mindset to get unstuck from this cycle of negativity and disconnect. What We Talked About in This Episode: What happens when we talk to others the way we talk to ourselves The steps to take to “take out the trash” Owning our head trash The importance of this tool for leaders Is your mindset serving you? How head trash robs us of our potential The habits that decrease your emotional stress Changing the habits that do not serve you The impact of the questions we ask Becoming clear about the motivation behind a desire Shifting by changing the question Teams create their own lies The difference between a mediocre and successful performer The gap in onboarding Questions to ask yourself every morning to get yourself in the right mindset Renie's book recommendations and daily rituals About Our Guest: Renie Cavallari is the founder, CEO, and Chief Instigator of Aspire and an award-winning international marketing and leadership expert. Her inimitable grasp of business and its challenges, along with her proven, innovative solutions set Renie apart as a captivating speaker, author, leader, coach, and strategist who has driven measurable results for businesses around the world for over 30 years. Since founding Powered By Aspire in 1995, Cavallari has worked with hundreds of clients around the globe to challenge the status quo and effectively ignite change. Known for creative collaboration with customers to optimize revenues through strategic marketing & consulting, cultural alignment, and training, Aspire is recognized as an innovative change organization with revolutionary programming and research-based, field-tested, and protected processes that improve financial performance. Cavallari raises the bar. Connect with Renie Cavallari:  LinkedIn Powered by Renie Aspire Website RCI Institute Website HeadTrash: The Leading Killer of Human Potential by Renie Cavallari Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

What exactly is performance management? It's a term we hear thrown around but what does it entail for an organization? Well, there's the traditional outlook and then there are the ideas of today's guest who is reimagining performance management as we know it. Projjal Ghatak is the CEO and founder of OnLoop, the mobile-first feedback and goal sharing platform purposely built for the modern team. This tool is habit-forming and provides feedback as a stream of consciousness. This innovative strategy is helping managers and employees work together on their own development and in a time when organizations are struggling with attracting and maintaining talent, this is a massively important topic. Listen to this episode about this amazing tool and be sure to reach out to Projjal and his team because what he is doing is something you can do, too. And you will see results. What We Talked About in This Episode: What performance management actually means The institutions that shaped Projjal's outlook Habit-forming technology Generative AI and its many uses Shifting the mindset and the behavior of the manager The impact of feedback Biases and why they exist Making decisions with scalable data Making sure the process isn't complicated Feedback as a stream of consciousness The five things that need to be done to drive rhythm Projjal's book recommendations and daily routines About Our Guest: Projjal Ghatak is the CEO and co-founder of OnLoop, a pre-launch VC-backed seed stage SaaS start-up in a new category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to reinvent how individuals and teams of knowledge workers develop in a new hybrid future. Prior to founding OnLoop in 2020, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy for Business Development globally, leading Strategy for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. A lot of his personal pain as a leader in high-growth, high-functioning orgs led to the founding of OnLoop. Projjal has also spent time in finance raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrial conglomerate, in strategy consulting in Southeast Asia, and in early-stage companies in Latin America. He has an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Business Management from the Singapore Management University. Connect with Projjal Ghatak:  OnLoop Home Page Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

For this episode, I am thrilled to have the author of one of my favorite books, Chris DeSantis. Chris is the author of the phenomenal Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work. In addition to being a great author, Chris is an expert in his field with so much experience with global brands in understanding the changes we're currently seeing in the workplace. Now, more than ever, there are more generations working at the same time. It is such an interesting topic and very timely. In our conversation today, Chris shares the differences between people of different generations, what they expect from the workplace and the changes we will continue to see over time. What We Talked About in This Episode: Chris's background and expertise The timeliness of his book's topic Bringing clarity to a complex issue The differences between the upbringing of each generation The impact of Gen Z on the workplace The mistakes we make regarding the judgment of generations The pitfalls of a hierarchy business model for younger employees What we need to offer to attract a new workforce Chris's advice for a leader in this situation right now Chris's book recommendations and daily rituals About Our Guest: Chris De Santis is a speaker, author, consultant, and most recently podcaster specializing in Management and Organizational Development issues and interventions. He specializes in assisting individuals or groups in identifying and overcoming obstacles to effectiveness. He brings with him thirty-eight years of experience in training and development. He has an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Notre Dame, a graduate degree in Organizational Development from Loyola University in Chicago, an MBA from the University of Denver, and previous work experience in manufacturing, professional services, and not-for-profit environments. Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work is the culmination of speaking on or about this topic over the past fifteen years. You can also listen to his advice podcast, “Cubicle Confidential” along with his co-host, Mary Abbajay. Connect with Chris Desantis:  Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work by Chris DeSantis Chris DeSantis Home Page Chris DeSantis on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Every organization it seems is facing enormous change right now and today's guest is an expert. An international expert in leading and accelerating change, Jeff Skipper guides leaders to plan and implement successful initiatives. His recent book Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation outlines his 12 steps to successful change and can literally be used as a checklist. In our conversation today, Jeff dives into the role of the leader in these times of change. We know that the leader needs to organize and implement, but Jeff proves that the leader is much more impactful when they show up as a coach, motivator, and an inspiration. He has an interesting take on not just starting well, but finishing well, too. What We Talked About in This Episode: How Jeff became the international expert he is The number one thing to get right The complex role of the leader Inspiring a large team to be engaged in change Tailoring the message one on one Building connectivity in a team through a common “enemy” Investing time in engaging stakeholders The lessons learned through the pandemic Hybrid is here to stay Starting strong and finishing well Jeff's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: An expert in accelerating change, Jeff guides corporate leaders to plan and implement successful change initiatives. Based in Canada, Jeff is an international change leadership consultant, speaker, and author of Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change during Global Transformation. He works with organizations in energy, finance, technology, and other industries to develop the strategy that precedes effective change. Clients, such as Bayer, BP, and The Salvation Army, have engaged him to achieve dramatic results during strategic transformation. Backed by deep expertise in leading change, Jeff guides leaders to develop effective change plans based on the twelve proven strategies he presents in his book. This empowers leaders to reach their goals faster with greater buy-in throughout the entire organization.  For more than twenty-five years, beginning with a twelve-year career at IBM, Jeff has guided change projects by focusing on the people's side of change. He holds a master's degree in organizational psychology and is a Certified Change Management Professional. As CEO of a transformation services company, he grew it to seven figures in just five years. Connect with Jeff Skipper:  Jeff Skipper Consulting Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation by Jeff Skipper Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

The thing that separates the organizations that are good at delivering plans and successful projects and those that are not may come as a surprise to you. Today's guest is Greg Spira and in this episode, we talk about just that. Greg is the author of Trust the Plan: Demand Management for Business Leaders and he is in the business of helping organizations plan and roll out projects. He has worked with some of the biggest and most successful organizations worldwide and through his experience, he has learned exactly what sets these successful organizations apart. In the interview, Greg discusses how to build an atmosphere of trust, the behavior patterns to create to ensure that trust is maintained and built upon, and how to manage cross functional teams with alignment.  What We Talked About in This Episode: The act of planning and getting the team together to prepare The difference between simple and easy Autonomy and self sufficiency Trust as the key quality that separates successful organizations Wasted energy in low-trust atmospheres Creating patterns of behavior The characteristics that build trust Create interdependence Cross functional collaborations Start with defining the language to use Where am I today and where do I want to get to? Creating solid plans Greg's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Greg Spira, a business advisor with Oliver Wight, is an expert in Demand Management and Integrated Business Planning. He has written and co-authored many whitepapers on the subject of Demand Management and is an instructor of the Oliver Wight Americas Demand Management course. Greg has particularly deep experience in the consumer goods industry, having helped many well-known large food companies improve their planning processes. He has also supported companies in a wide range of other industries, including packaging, chemicals, healthcare, medical devices, and fashion. Greg received his MBA and CPA, CMA from McMaster University where he has since been a sessional lecturer. Connect with Greg Spira:  Greg Spira Home Page Trust the Plan: Demand Management for Business Leaders by Greg Spira Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

For this episode, you will certainly want to take notes, because today's guest has so many pearls of wisdom from his years of experience on how leaders should look at their business. Zain Raj joins us today to talk about his approach to building a business and solving the many problems leaders face in maintaining the growth and success of the organization. Zain's take on the topic is wonderful and fascinating. Zain is the founder and CEO of an ideas incubator called ZedNext which he talks about in our conversation today. Through ZedNext, Zain takes an objective and disruptive look at issues and trends to help marketers and business leaders realize their full potential in a data-driven, digitally led, and insights-driven world. He takes something very complex and makes it, not easy, but simple. What We Talked About in This Episode: Zain's drive to solve problems The evolution of business in a more complex world Respect as the foundation of knowledge The problems of large companies in sales Zain's most recent published book The right things to focus on when solving a problem The questions to ask when you are experiencing a problem Why is trust important but misunderstood? Doing the smaller things right every time Philosophy's connection to business The work Zain does with clients to improve problem solving Understanding your customer and building around them How to future proof your business Zain's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: A visionary leader, entrepreneur, business accelerator, investor, philanthropist and industry futurist, Zain Raj is considered a global leader in finding new and different ways to grow brands. His unique ability to unearth surprising insights and incite inspired ideas has created billions of dollars of value for his clients and investors. Currently, Zain is the Chairman and CEO of Shapiro+Raj, a top-ten independent insights and inspiration company in North America. He is also the founder and CEO of ZedNext, an ideas incubator that takes an objective and disruptive look at trends to help marketers and business leaders realize their full potential in this data-driven, digitally-led and insights-driven world. His theories and methodologies provide clear and actionable ways to help companies deliver sustainable growth through these times of significant economic and cultural change. He has also authored two Amazon marketing and sales bestsellers, Brand Rituals: How Successful Brands Bond with Customers for Life and Marketing For Tomorrow, Not Yesterday: Surviving and Thriving in the Insight Economy™. Connect with Zain Raj:  LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Sports and business have a surprising amount of things in common and today's guest is no stranger to either field. David Lindsay has a varied and exciting background in multiple sports and has made the connection between the sports industry and successfully running a business. Now, David spends his time working with companies on improving performance as a coach and motivational speaker. In our conversation today, David shares the process he has developed that is a surefire way to improve your vitality as a leader and team member. He gives actionable day-to-day things you can do right now that will help you become a more effective team member and will build the foundation of binding a team together for a common purpose. The major takeaways from this discussion will have your team motivated, engaged, and performing at a high level. What We Talked About in This Episode: David's varied and exciting background in sports The connection David has made between sports and business The importance of every skill set and position Managing goal clarity What does winning mean? Keeping up the motivation The 5 Steps to Improved Vitality System Open lines of communication and feedback Things you can do to recharge and rebuild The importance of sleep patterns How to bring a team together David's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: David Lindsay is a personal trainer and professional speaker from Sydney, Australia. David played Rugby League for many years up to NSW Cup, trained as a Professional Arm Wrestler, and then pursued Martial Arts. In the last ten years David has studied many successful teams and individual athletes, from The All Blacks (Rugby Union), to Rafael Nadal (Tennis), Ronda Rousey (MMA, UFC) and many other successful teams and individuals. They all, in their own way, follow a similar structure to the "5 Step System Towards Improved Vitality in the Workplace" that David has come up with to improve workplace relations, morale and profitability of your business. Connect with David Lindsay:  David Lindsay Home Page Dynamic Company Culture Spotlight Podcast Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest is known as being the king of scaling businesses which is certainly a skillset not everybody has. Kurt Uhlir joins the podcast today with a very interesting background in serial entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, and of course scaling businesses. His experience covers all different types of markets and industries and he has worked with organizations across the globe. Kurt can talk about many things, but today we're leaning into his biggest passion - servant leadership. In this episode, you'll learn what servant leadership is, how to embrace it, and the incredible impact it has on not only you as an individual, but your business or organization as a whole. What We Talked About in This Episode: Kurt's background in entrepreneurship, technology, and marketing The skills needed to successfully scale businesses What high achievement servant leadership is Being wrong and being right The facade of control The Eastern and Western approaches to innovation The difference between servant leadership and authoritative leadership Discovering your purpose through helping others accomplish theirs Intentional rest as part of the success equation Kurt's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Kurt Uhlir is a globally-recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. He's built and run businesses from start-up to over $500M annual revenue, assembled teams across six continents, been part of the small team leading an IPO ($880M), and participated in dozens of acquisitions. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt's speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events. Kurt is a popular and entertaining commentator and has appeared on national television shows and periodicals including the Wired, TechCrunch, Thrive Global, USA Today, Business 2 Community, WGN Radio, NBC, and ABC. Reach out to him for a guest on marketing, real estate, or growing American based businesses. Connect with Kurt Uhlir:  Kurt Uhlir Home Page Kurt Uhlir on LinkedIn Kurt Uhlir on Twitter Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

What is pay justice and pay equity? And why do they matter? Sally Loftis has dedicated her career to helping organizations through the minefield of this topic and helps them overcome the growing distrust of institutions through systemic work. She is the founder and Managing Director of Loftis Partners in North Carolina and comes to us with a background in HR and consulting. Now she specializes in the area of pay justice and is a real expert in her space. In our conversation today, Sally discusses what exactly pay justice and pay equity are and gives insight on how to manage this issue, especially in the United States. It's not a one-size-fits-all approach and it is a challenge. But the work Sally does not only helps organizations understand pay justice and pay equity but also helps them systemically change their approach to it altogether.  What We Talked About in This Episode: What led Sally to the area of pay justice and pay equity Pay justice is the systemic work required to pay people in a meaningful way Getting ahead of any sort of mistrust The difference between wage and cost of living across different locations What is pay transparency and why is it such a big deal? The importance of pay equity Where organizations fail in this area The impact on legal action in the United States Intention and more conversations Team agreements The history of trust in organizations and institutions What Sally's goals are for Loftis Partners Sally's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Sally Loftis is the Managing Director of Loftis Partners. Loftis Partners approaches every project as a co-creation process with participants and stakeholders. Their pedagogy is grounded in the work of organization development, human resources, and social justice. The firm is also rooted in a racial equity framework by education, lived experience, and training. Sally is the primary consultant for all projects at Loftis Partners and they add more consultants as needed. Sally completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources at Freed-Hardeman University and received a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Duke University. She also completed a Master of Science in Organization Development at Pepperdine University where she finished her thesis on pay equity in nonprofits of all sizes. Connect with Sally Loftis:  Loftis Partners Home Page How to Conduct a Pay Equity Assessment Fully Human Resources LinkedIn Newsletter Subscribe to Loftis Partners Email Newsletter Sally Loftis on LinkedIn Loftis Partners Blog Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

What is your truth? Today's guest is on a mission to help fast-moving founders discover who they really are and what they genuinely stand for in order to empower them to break through obstacles, create new outcomes, and “take new ground” in their lives.  Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and co-founder of Take New Ground, is passionate about empowering founders to scale their businesses and cultivate unstoppable leadership teams. With a diverse background, Adrian thrives in challenging environments and embraces difficult conversations.  In our conversation today, we delve into Adrian's approach to leadership development, scaling businesses, and creating unprecedented results for executives and entrepreneurs. What We Talked About in This Episode: Adrian shares the concept of "busting up the bullshit" and being authentic about your inauthenticity How rigorous honesty, taking personal responsibility, and being authentic about one's inauthenticity can help you create something new Perceived problems are often just symptoms—how Adrian helps individuals uncover the core issues by stripping back the layers Adrian's background in intense environments and how it informs his commitment to helping people transform their lives The need for entrepreneurial thinking in large organizations and the shift happening toward embracing that mindset The indicators of fearless and strong self-leadership, such as living one's word and addressing issues openly and honestly Acknowledging and addressing missed commitments The importance of embracing and integrating all aspects of oneself Playing to win instead of playing not to lose The role of founders in generating new possibilities and maintaining alignment How Adrian's coaching approach focuses on helping leaders become fearless self-leaders through casting clear visions and being "at stake" The value of listening generously and seeking feedback, even in difficult conversations The importance of developing emotional skills and establishing daily rituals for self-connection for personal growth and leadership About Our Guest: Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and co-founder of Take New Ground, dedicated to empowering founders and cultivating unstoppable leadership teams. With a background spanning philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in challenging environments and embraces difficult conversations. His expertise in human performance has allowed him to serve individuals during personal crises and cultural tragedies worldwide. With a passion for busting up the bullshit and creating new outcomes, Adrian's expertise spans Fortune 500 organizations, multinationals, higher education, startups, and healthcare, including NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Oprah Winfrey Network, and UCLA, training and coaching entrepreneurial leaders to create new results and experience fulfillment in their work.  Connect with Adrian Koehler:  Take New Ground Website The Revenant Process  Adrian on Instagram Adrian on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, renowned financial planner and Strategic Coach® David Braithwaite joins us. With his extensive experience in both fields, David reveals how he leverages the power of empathy to help his clients.   David Braithwaite has crafted a distinctive coaching model fueled by empathy that empowers individuals to achieve their entrepreneurial goals and help their businesses thrive while positively impacting their personal lives and families.  What We Talked About in This Episode: How becoming a coach transformed David's approach to business and his personal life The importance of creating a self-managing company that allows for growth without sacrificing freedom and quality time with loved ones The significance of breaking down goals into manageable, bite-sized pieces AND aligning them with your personal aspirations David shares a powerful concept from the book "Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?" which focuses on making decisions that propel you closer to your goals Why it's crucial to focus on your "unique ability" and then build a team with complementary skills The significance of empathy as a valuable skill The concept of the "dos" (dangers, opportunities, strengths) and its role in effectively addressing a client's needs  Using Dan Sullivan's R factor question to foster deep listening and uncover a client's desires and goals The four freedoms in the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment. How Dan helps clients crystallize their reality to define their vision of success The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, or "balcony people," to elevate (and challenge) your thinking The significance of daily rituals and habits in maintaining personal and professional growth The impact of mindset mastery on achieving success  How David's insights, strategies, and coaching principles help his clients build successful businesses About Our Guest: David Braithwaite knows empathy is the secret to helping people achieve the life they've always wanted. A master at putting himself in his client's shoes and a Strategic Coach® veteran of 10 years, David has experienced first-hand how the combination of Coach thinking tools, strategic concepts, and guided discussions allows people to become the best versions of themselves at work and at home. Connect with David Braithwaite:  David Braithwaite Homepage Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Returning to the podcast today is Mark Monchek. Mark joined us for a conversation about the culture of opportunity about a year ago and we have the chance to hear his insight again. Mark is the founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on company growth through conscious business. Opportunity Lab applies models of growth to companies navigating through disruptive change and finds opportunity for sustained growth even in the most difficult situations. Mark is also the author of Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption, a fascinating book on this very topic. Mark has a fascinating take on business and how business should be. His view is refreshing but also challenging as he talks expertly on what types of businesses will thrive in the coming years post-Covid. It is definitely a different and unique approach to business today, but a conversation that needs to be had. What We Talked About in This Episode: Mark's updates since his last appearance on the Winning Teams Podcast Looking back on the radical change of the last few years Business in a time of radical disruption Organizational and leadership challenges with change The reality of AI's change on business What a conscious business is The purpose of a conscious business Shared Success The tipping point from useful and beneficial to dangerous The use of psychedelics The basics of awareness and beliefs Unconscious beliefs that don't align with your values Mark's book recommendations and daily rituals About Our Guest: Mark Monchek is the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on conscious growth. Mark has worked with leaders from Google, Apple, JPMorgan Chase, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Adorama, TerraCycle, Feltsberg, The New York Times, Wharton School of Business, New York University, Columbia University, NBC, Time Warner, and the United Nations. He's the author of the Amazon nonfiction bestseller Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption. He's been featured in Real Leaders, The Better Business Book, the Organization Development Review Journal, Lifetime Network, WPLJ, WCBS, Newsday, Working Women Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Connect with Mark Monchek:  Opportunity Lab Website Mark Monchek on LinkedIn Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption by Mark Monchek Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

It has been a while, but we are welcoming back speaker and author, Joey Coleman. A few years ago, Joey became the bestselling author of the book Never Lose a Customer Again, but today he joins the podcast with his follow up book Never Lose an Employee Again. Joey Coleman is an extraordinary communicator with 20 years of experience helping organizations retain their best customers and employees. In our conversation today, he shares so many things that you can take away immediately to ensure that you are attracting, acquiring, and retaining the people you want on your team. This award-winning speaker will inspire you and light a fire under you with this discussion. What We Talked About in This Episode: Joey's hopes for his book and the change that can come for readers The common lament Joey hears from business owners The 8 phases to the employee journey New hire's remorse The Acclimate phase for employees and customers This methodology as a philosophy The highest statistics ever on employee disengagement The realization employees had post-Covid When ego is the motivation Where the smartest companies will win in the future The kind of organization that top employees want to work for What companies get wrong when it comes to attracting employees The distinction between co-workers and colleagues About Our Guest: For almost twenty years, Joey has helped organizations retain their best customers and employees - turning them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. He has a long history of energizing and motivating audiences to enhance their customers' experiences and employees' experiences. He is an award-winning speaker at both national and international conferences – competing against New York Times bestselling authors, business leaders, and internet sensations/celebrities. He is the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose a Customer Again and the recently released Never Lose an Employee Again. Connect with Joey Coleman:  Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman Never Lose an Employee Again by Joey Coleman Joey Coleman Home Page Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

The topic of today's episode of the Winning Teams Podcast is so important and very relevant. Today we're discussing the need for shifts in behavior and let's face it, every organization has a whole realm of change programs going on. But today's guest breaks it down to communication and persuasion. Stephen McGarvey is the founder of Solutions in Mind, a consulting group that uses a proven process of persuading and influencing to help clients achieve success. He is certainly a real world authority on conscious communication, persuasion, and influence and a true expert in the field.  In our conversation, Stephen explains the impact of unconscious communication and that things that get in the way of behavior shifts. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of having multiple generations in the workforce simultaneously. And the tools that effective leaders use to motivate themselves and how to go about motivating somebody else, which is not a logical straight line. What We Talked About in This Episode: What unconscious communication is Reflecting on the impact of communication The process of valuing something The different meanings of integrity The steps needed to take in order to shift behavior Getting plugged in to each generation and understanding their values Framing communication to impact specific types of behavior Preframes and Reframes The importance of rapport The ecology of persuasion Developing the skill of persuasion End result imagery tying into values to trigger motivation Setting goals in alignment with values Stephen's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Stephen McGarvey is a world-leading authority on unconscious communication, persuasion, and influence. He assists corporations and audiences around the world in solving difficult communications problems by guiding them on an engaging, fast-paced, fascinating journey inside the unconscious mind. For more than 20 years, Stephen has helped individuals better understand motivation, persuasion, and influence with a focus on achieving results by leveraging unconscious communication in a range of personal and business contexts. He is passionate about creating practical, ethical resources that are easy to learn and apply, and which produce extraordinary and sustainable results. Connect with Stephen:  Solutions in Mind Website Stephen McGarvey on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

“For Marc Lesser, the key to healthy relationships and effective workplaces is compassionate accountability - a practical and trainable way to clarify and achieve visions of success.” We often discuss accountability, but what is compassionate accountability? Those words do not typically belong together, but today's guest shows up just how important the distinction is. Marc Lesser has an extensive and absolutely fascinating background. From a zen teacher and mindfulness coach to CEO, Marc is also an author and has been involved with Google through his Search Inside Yourself program. In our conversation today, we discuss a lot about his interesting background and experiences, but we focus a lot on his newly released book Finding Clarity. What We Talked About in This Episode: Marc's interesting background and experience The Search Inside Yourself program Self awareness practices and mindfulness integrating into leadership The benefits of emotional intelligence in business Marc's new book Finding Clarity Compassionate accountability The impact on success with a lack of accountability Clarity's involvement in all aspects “Be Curious, Not Furious” and “Drop the Story” Why we should be leaning into mindfulness What needs to be in place for psychological safety Balancing conflict and safety Marc's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Marc Lesser is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader, and executive coach. He is known for his engaging, experiential presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and training. He is the CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company. Marc has led mindfulness and emotional intelligence programs at many of the world's leading businesses and organizations including Google, SAP, Genentech, and Kaiser Permanente, and has coached executives and led trainings in Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, health care, and government. He helped develop the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program within Google - a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders which teaches the art of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and business savvy for creating great corporate cultures and a better world. Marc is also an author of several books including the recently released Finding Clarity. Connect with Marc Lesser:  Marc Lesser's Website Marc Lesser on LinkedIn Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives by Marc Lesser Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Your expertise as a leader is impactful, but today's guest proves that you just can't know it all. You do not have to be nor are you expected to be the expert in all areas. But how can you leverage your own expertise and the expertise of those you lead and work with? Today's guest is Wanda Wallace and she has a book published on this exact topic, You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise. Wanda is the managing partner of an organization called Leadership forum and in addition to being a published author, she is also the host of the podcast Out of the Comfort Zone. She was formerly in the academia space and now as an entrepreneur, Wanda works internationally with huge and significant companies, combining her knowledge in both areas and sharing her knowledge globally. In our conversation today, we not only talk about the content of her book, but we discuss human behavior, relationships, and the interesting take she has on the challenges faced by women and minorities in leadership. She dives into the concept of being an expert and when it's important to lean into our own expertise. What We Talked About in This Episode: Wanda's background and current roles Her fascination in how people see the world and make meaning out of everything Your conclusions impact your behavior and relationships How to stop yourself from jumping to conclusions The companies that are good at dealing with conflict The topics addressed in Wanda's book (linked below) Why you can't be a generalist The difference between an expert and a spanning leader What to do if you don't have expertise in an important area Creating leverage when in a spanning role When to lean in to your expertise Why this is particularly challenging for women and minorities When to stay safe and take risks out of your comfort zone How to show that you can lead out of your zone of expertise Wanda's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: As Managing Partner of Leadership Forum, Wanda helps organizations improve the quality of their conversations. Better conversations result in better relationships and better performance in every aspect from strategic insight, to talent, teams and individual capability. Wanda is passionate about helping people, particularly in under-represented groups, take control of their careers and make great contributions to their organizations. Wanda is also the host of the Out of the Comfort Zone podcast and author of You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise.   Connect with Wanda Wallace:  WandaWallace.com Out of the Comfort Zone Podcast LinkedIn You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise by Wanda Wallace Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Remote work has been a buzzword since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and it has absolutely changed the landscape of business management across the entire world. But it isn't a new concept. Working remotely has been a part of many organizations' work model for quite a long time, which happens to be true for today's guest, Tamara Sanderson. Tamara Sanderson is the co-founder of Remote Works, an organizational design and consulting firm with a mission to liberate teams from the 9-5 and teach them to do their best work, anytime, anywhere. She is also the co-author of a book by the same name, which sounds like something that has just been written because of Covid-19, but her work predates Covid by quite some time.  In our conversation today, we talk a lot about the issues and concerns organizations have about remote work and how to find the right balance. Leaders need to adapt their style when going into remote work and managers need to find the right balance when giving employees the autonomy they need to be successful. So many timely topics feed into this discussion about remote work, like burnout, fatigue, leadership style, and technology.   What We Talked About in This Episode: The promise of liberating people from 9-5 work Different ways for organizations to unlock this possibility The great debate about remote and hybrid work Forcing a transition after Covid-19 Becoming thoughtful about documentation Remote work is all about behavior change Remote Works book by Tamara Sanderson and co-author Ali Green Forming and Performing Remote culture and internet culture The benefits of team meetups for all-remote companies Adapting leadership style The impact of modeling desired behavior Training employees to be their own manager Identifying burnout The normalcy of burnout The three M's of taking breaks Tamara's book recommendations and daily rituals About Our Guest: Tamara Sanderson is the co-founder of Remote Works, an organizational design and consulting firm with a mission to liberate teams from the 9-5 and teach them to do their best work, anytime, anywhere. She is also the co-author of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus, recently released in February of 2023. Tamara was a remote worker before she knew it had a name. She began her career as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman (where she took any international project that came her way) and as a private equity analyst at Audax Group. Later, she cut her teeth on tech and design at Google, Automattic (WordPress.com), and IDEO. Connect with Tamara Sanderson:  Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus by Tamara Sanderson and Ali Green Tamara Sanderson's Website Tamara Sanderson on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest is a passionate founder and CEO of Purpose Brand, an award-winning PR, brand and digital marketing firm in Chicago. Diane Primo builds on a groundbreaking 30 year career leading some of the top marketing organizations in the country and she has set up her agency based on her own extensive experience in the corporate world. Diane is also the author of a book series that explores business culture, consumer attitudes, communication strategy, and workforce diversity. In today's episode, we talk a lot about her book ADAPT: Scaling Purpose in a Divisive World and what exactly the meaning is behind its title. Through this conversation, you'll learn the importance of purpose in a business, how to develop it over time, and the sad lack of women in color in the corporate world. And you'll hear it all from the organizational, team, and individual perspectives. What We Talked About in This Episode: Diane's background as the only African American CEO of a purpose driven organization The work done in Chicago for the homeless Scaling purpose in a divisive world Finding purpose and making it come alive Diane's book ADAPT and what the acronym means Alignment ESG and its importance Demographics in the corporate world The impact of Covid on the organization's purpose Going out of your way to connect employees Purpose makes you adaptable You have to have branding. It should be a brand you like. Becoming a catalyst for others in the industry Giving people opportunity Diversity and Inclusion Officers Looking at processes to restructure them with equity Training marketing and communications team members The importance of building a diverse network Diane's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Diane Primo is the CEO of the Purpose Brand agency, an award-winning, Chicago-based public relations, branding and digital marketing firm. She is a best selling author of an award-winning book and the only African American female CEO of a purpose-driven communications agency. Diane's focus on impact marketing stems from the belief that brands must be relevant, purpose-driven and committed to consumers to be successful today.  Consumers' demand for meaning, transparency and authenticity has changed the nature and raised the stakes in all communications. Connect with Diane Primo:  Purpose Brand Website ADAPT: Scaling Purpose in a Divisive World by Diane Primo Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

While thinking about hiring people to the team, we need to consider their potential in becoming a leader. It may not be for everyone and it's not necessary for everyone to fill a leadership role, but we have to consider the qualities that give someone an advantage when it comes to leadership. What are those qualities? Today's guest is the CEO and President of Janson Associates, Dr. Kim Janson. She is also the author of the book Determining Leadership Potential which is both a broad and deep look at how and what to look for in potential leaders. In addition to her experience with Janson Associates, Dr. Janson also has experience as the Chief Talent Officer for Heinz and has done similar work with Bank of America.  In our conversation today, we of course dig into the topic of leadership but more specifically, what we should look for when hiring future leaders. What are the must-haves and what are things that can be taught? What We Talked About in This Episode: The evolution of leadership and viewing it as a science Learning how to maximize your people Dr. Janson's research findings Indicators of potential leaders Research shows that personalities don't change Learning agility and motivation Areas where you can compensate The challenge for introverts in leadership The causes of the leadership crisis The skills that can be taught versus the things that cannot Emotional Intelligence The books that Dr. Janson has written Key ingredients that make up a high performing leader Has leadership changed with remote work? Values and culture Good judgment and how it's formed Dr. Janson's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: Kim Janson is the President and CEO of Janson Associates, a firm dedicated to “unleashing people's potential globally." Kim has been on the ground working with leadership teams in over 40 countries for more than 25 years. She has hosted and successfully conducted leadership programs in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Russia, New Zealand, England, France, Canada, Holland, Italy, Mexico, Chile, Spain, Dubai, Australia and the United States.  Janson Associates works with firms from start-up level to Fortune 100 companies in all industries. Kim is considered a premier executive coach, is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and serves as an executive coach and instructor at the Harvard Business School. Kim is the author of Demystifying Talent Management. Connect with Dr. Janson:  Janson Associates Website Determining Leadership Potential by Dr. Kim Janson Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest says it best in his book when he says “You can grow your revenue and scale your business without sacrificing your whole personal life.” Simon Severino is the CEO and founder of Strategy Sprints and using his Sprints method, he transformed his own business model and designed the life he wanted. Simon Severino built a fascinating consulting business focused around these Strategy Sprints he has mastered and even has a franchise model for coaches who want to advise under its umbrella. He is the author of Strategy Sprints that challenges entrepreneurs to get out of their own way and drive business to the next level. In our conversation today, Simon introduces us to the Strategy Sprints process. He explains what we should do first and later on, where we should spend money first and later on, and how we can set up systems for automation. What We Talked About in This Episode: How do we enter the market, crush it, and stay relevant? Simon's experience over 21 years The drive Simon had to change the way he lives Deep Work and coming up with a solution to big problems Bringing in more clients The promise Strategy Sprints makes for clients What a 90 day Strategy Sprint looks like and what the commitment is The importance of customizing the strategy The realization and panic from crisis Digital agencies at Strategy Sprints Who are you here to serve? And how do you serve? Coping with change Turn attention into a client with purposeful marketing Baby steps in the Strategy Sprints Having a clear vision of what you are building Building systems for automation Simon's book recommendation and habits About Our Guest: As the CEO of Strategy Sprints, Simon Severino helps business owners double their revenue in 90 days. He created the Strategy Sprints™ Method, the blueprint to run an agile company. Growth Advisor trusted by Google, Amgen, BMW, Roche, AbbVie. His global team of certified Strategy Sprints™ Coaches doubles revenue in 90 days.  Connect with Simon Severino:  Simon Severino on LinkedIn Strategy Sprints Website Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In her unique journey to executive coach, today's guest started in the medical field. This different experience than most coaches has led her to apply science to leadership, strategy, and high performance. Carla Fowler, MD PhD is the founder and CEO of THAXA, a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. In our conversation today, Carla explains the intersection between strategy, productivity, and psychology which is an interesting grouping. She beautifully articulates her message to help us understand the thinking and psychology around high performance and more importantly, how to sustain high performance. She lists the principles she has that can help us all perform better and continue on our journey to high performance. What We Talked About in This Episode: Carla's nontraditional journey to executive coaching The intersection between strategy, productivity, and psychology The importance of mental clarity The difficulty of communication without mental clarity Translating lofty priorities Role of clarity in lack of engagement Building a sense of momentum and progress What separates the average performers from the high performers What we accomplish over time How to sustain momentum Brutal Focus Protect your time to think and practice thinking Carla's learning experience and thoughts about value Carla's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: The Founder and Managing Director of THAXA is Carla Fowler, MD PhD. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Outside of THAXA, Carla is an angel investor specializing in medtech and biotech with a portfolio of over a dozen investments. She is also an active member of Social Venture Partners, Rotary, Washington Women's Foundation, Alliance of Angels, and Keiretsu. Connect with Carla Fowler:  Thaxa Executive Coaching LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way the world works. Whether temporarily or something more permanent, everyone experienced some sort of remote work with their organization. Many organizations discovered that it was a great new flexibility to offer employees and some organizations resisted the change. But like it or not, this new way of work is here to stay and today's guest shares with us just how beneficial it can be. Gustavo Razzetti is a business consultant based out of Chicago and he spends his time helping organizations intentionally design their culture. What he has found is that organizations are not short of talented people and resources, but oftentimes don't create a culture open to innovation. In our conversation today, Gustavo explains how to go about creating the culture you want by first understanding the one you currently have. Gustavo is an author of recent release Your People's Work is Remote, Not Distant and the message is clear and so relevant. Listen on to find ways you can support the flexibility of your team and make the mindset shifts necessary to develop the culture you want within your organization. What We Talked About in This Episode: Gustavo's role as a culture designer The misconception of what culture is What caused the shift in the connection between culture and work The difference between the culture a leader has and what they want Culture as a result of psychology and safety The Covid-19 pandemic's impact on workplace culture Surprising effects of remote and hybrid models of work Basing your model on the work and not the person Common mistakes in designing workplace culture Mindset shifts that are key to culture change The message of Gustavo's recent book Gustavo's book recommendation and daily rituals About Our Guest: One of the world's leading workplace culture thinkers, Gustavo Razzetti's forward-thinking ideas, tools, and books are helping leaders and teams do the best work of their lives. His purpose is to help people and organizations overcome limitations and become the best versions of themselves.Gustavo Razzetti is the author of four business books on culture and teamwork. His insights on workplace culture and remote teams have been featured in The New York Times, the BBC, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fortune. Over his 30-plus year career, Razzetti has worked directly with leaders and organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to startups, nonprofits, and everything in between – on every continent but Antarctica. Connect with Gustavo Razzetti:  Gustavo Razzetti's Website LinkedIn Books by Gustavo Razzetti Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Business advice is abundant, but today's guest takes a completely different approach that focuses on the individual's life purpose rather than the business itself. Paul Davis joins me today to talk about his unique approach and how it impacts his clients. Paul is an old friend of mine who started his career in accounting. In today's episode he shares why he shifted from accounting to consulting and how his approach was developed from a standard coaching perspective to working with clients to find their life's purpose. From there, clients can apply the learning of their life's purpose to their career. This allows them to discover many things and could change the business or the trajectory of their career altogether. Paul's professional and clear minded way of explaining this approach will leave you curious about your own life's purpose and how to find your own inner genius. He is confident that everyone's life purpose can and should be found so we can build better relationships, better businesses, and a better world. What We Talked About in This Episode: Paul's background and shift out of accounting The recent realization people have made about their job Making decisions through conscious thought A unique approach to finding unconscious thought and intuition The four elements to your full life purpose Purpose will not change over time Jeff's unique journey to finding his own purpose A pilot's manual What happens when you design your life around your purpose Very few businesses taking this approach Mental fitness vs. mental health Breathing exercises that allow you to respond rather than react Paul's book recommendations About Our Guest: Paul Davis an intuitive mentor, an entrepreneur, a best selling author, an award-winning business growth consultant and international speaker. In addition to being a member of the International Coach Federation, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors, an NLP Business Practitioner, Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association, a University approved trainer, a mentor with the Irish Stock Exchange for companies proceeding to Initial Public Offering (IPO), a business mentor for Enterprise Ireland, and a trained facilitator with the Dr Demartini Institute, and has studied a plethora of areas including electrical engineering, computer programming, taxation, human behavior, and philosophy. Paul is the founder of Davis Business Consultants where he works with organizations and business owners to build better businesses, better lives, and a better world so they can live the best and truest expression of themselves in all areas of life, lead in their field, build their businesses, make a real difference, and gain more freedom, more recognition, and more reward. Connect with Paul:  Find Your Life's Purpose Davis Business Consultant Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Everyone has mindless behaviors - the things we do without thinking about it. A lot of times, these behaviors have no impact on others and are typically part of our individuality. But what about the behaviors that get in our way? Today's guest is author and marketing guru, Beatrice Adenodi. Beatrice has a lovely mix of commercial business experience, but takes almost an artistic and philosophical approach to this topic which is the focus of her book Mindless Behaviors. Her perspective is relatable and through her guidance, we can recognize these mindless behaviors, determine which ones are holding us back, and have the awareness to see the issues to turn it all around. Her concept of The Invisible Book is one that will have you looking for the chapters of your own Invisible Book everywhere you go. And you may just find yourself confronting behaviors and becoming more proactive. Lovely mix of commercial business exp artistic and philosophical What We Talked About in This Episode: Beatrice's Background and Extensive Experience Seeing the Patterns in Other People The Purpose Behind Mindless Behaviors Breaking the Cycle of Reactivity The Catalyst to Stopping Repetitive Mistakes How to Create New Behavior The Difference Between Knowing and Understanding Hiding Behind a Mask The Invisible Book Culture and Social Norms How to Know if Mindless Behaviors are Holding You Back Beatrice's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Beatrice Adenodi is a marketing guru, awareness advocate, and founder/CEO of Mirror Ink, a full-service business consulting firm based in Minneapolis. As a first-generation Nigerian-American immigrant, Beatrice had to figure everything out on her own. Over the years she built her own set of tools to overcome the challenges of life. Through her unique perspective, she has been able to help many people get out of unfortunate situations by guiding them from being reactive to reflective in their setting. A sought-after speaker, she was invited to speak on stage at Unveiled Beauty 2019 and has also been a featured guest on podcasts such as Humanship, The Eulogy, and Wild Ones. Connect with Beatrice:  Mirror Ink Website   Mindless Behaviors: Breaking Through Unseen Barriers by Beatrice Adenodi   Instagram LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

When it comes to leadership, we know all about growth mindset and why it's important. But what about vulnerability? There's a negative connotation to the word for many people who think that being vulnerable is a bad thing. But today's guest shows how being vulnerable is courageous and absolutely necessary in strong leadership. Salomé Trambach is today's guest and her background is very interesting. She has quite diverse experience in the commercial world, non-profit world, and in her own successful coaching business through which she works with several international companies. In our conversation today, Salomé not only talks about vulnerability, but also how to cultivate a growth mindset into the entire team. What We Talked About in This Episode: Salomé's Background and Journey to Current Role Leading While Being Consciously Aware What Salomé Learned in Leadership at a Young Age How to Create Trust and Empowerment Vulnerability in Leadership Being Who You Are at All Times The Negative Reaction to the Word Vulnerability Helping People Develop a Growth Mindset Awareness and Taking Action Creating a Space of Psychological Safety NLP Strategies Balancing the Roles of a Coach Talking About Change Management Managing Your Visibility Inclusion in Remote and Hybrid Work Salomé's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Salomé Trambach is a certified coach and passionate leader. She has worked all over the world and led her first team at the age of 19. As a leader, she fell in love with people and the powerful impact leadership can have. Salomé is the founder of her own personal growth and leadership coaching business and is an NLP practitioner. Through her coaching, she empowers clients to turn their failures into opportunities for deeper insights and growth.  Connect with Salomé:  Salomé Trambach Website LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

To be epic means something different for everyone, but what happens more often than not is when we don't even take the first step.  Today's guest is Zander Sprague, in-demand public speaker and author of Epic Begins with 1 Step Forward: How to Plan, Achieve, and Enjoy the Journey. He joins the Winning Teams Podcast today to discuss what it means to have an epic idea and more importantly how you go about achieving what epic means to you. There is a difference between an intention, a goal, and a dream and knowing how to trust your process could get you exactly where you dream to be. What We Talked About in This Episode: Zander's Corporate and Mental Health Background The Epic Dreams Everyone Has Zander's Definition of Epic The Difference Between an Intention, a Goal, and a Dream How to Take the Step Towards Achieving the Dream Trust and Stick with the Process Creating Structure The 97/3 Rule How to Shift Focus to the 97% Making a Team Epic Zander's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Zander Sprague is an award-winning public speaker, best-selling author, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). His mission is to help millions of people make the EPIC choices that create an EPIC life. Drawing on his decades of work experience with companies of all sizes, his education, and events in his own life, Zander guides people to achieve EPIC. With his talks, books, and courses, he helps fulfill their potential and achieve their dreams. Zander has a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Psychology from Pitzer College. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, American Counseling Association, and California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. Connect with Zander Sprague:  Zander Sprague's Website Epic_Begins on Instagram Zander Sprague on LinkedIn Epic Begins with 1 Step Forward on YouTube Links and Resources: Epic Begins with 1 Step Forward: How to Plan, Achieve, and Enjoy the Journey by Zander Sprague Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest on The Winning Teams Podcast is Carol Schultz. Carol is the founder and CEO of an organization called Vertical Elevation. Vertical Elevation is a talent equity and leadership and coaching advisory firm specializing in strategic business planning, leadership development, and career coaching. By tackling the root causes of high employee turnover and low workplace morale, Vertical Elevation motivates and inspires their clients to create and sustain a healthy talent-centric company that runs at maximum efficiency. In a nutshell, that's what this episode is about. What does it mean to be a talent-centric company? And if you're talent-centric, what about being customer-centric. Carol believes you can't be customer-centric without the focus on talent. In this episode she also explains how to align talent and business strategy and how to adjust this strategy based on the context of your business. And of course, she discusses mindset and how to embed this thinking into the organization. Carol is also the author of a fascinating book which she discusses in this episode as well and the founder of the Women Ascending Group. What We Talked About in This Episode: Carol's Work in Vertical Elevation and Women Ascending Group The Structure of Women Ascending Group The Difference Between Men and Women in Supporting Each Other Customer Centric vs. Talent Centric The Three Hallmarks of Talent Centric Strategies Adjusting Talent Strategy to Align with a Business Strategy The Problem with Recruiters Why HR Isn't Talent Centric Looking at Recruiting as Retained Talent Searching Making an Organizational Mindset Shift How to Give and Take Feedback Accountability Carol's Book Powered by People Carol's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Carol Schultz, founder and chief executive officer of Vertical Elevation, is a talent equity and leadership advisory expert. Recognized for her proficiency in corporate leadership, Carol has spent nearly three decades helping executives gain clarity in their careers and create a culture of performance for their teams through being empowered to make bold leadership moves. A firm believer in supporting executives to become more confident leaders, she has advised countless individuals and companies from seed stage pre-initial public offering to publicly traded companies. Carol has honed her industry expertise through developing an intrinsic understanding of successful recruiting and coaching processes. For many years, the industry standard began with a strong resume. While an individual's background is an element of recruitment, Carol believes the candidate's fit with company strategy and culture is the key building stone to impacting company performance. Connect with Carol Schultz:  Carol Schultz on LinkedIn Vertical Elevation Website Links and Resources: Powered by People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention, and Revenue (and How to Build One) by Carol Schultz Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

We have two guests joining the leadership conversation this week and their work is so valuable. Authors Carol Kauffman and David Noble have written the book Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High and it is easy to see that the stakes are high for quite a lot of us right now. Both Carol and David are two of the world's top coaches and their work is profound. In this episode, we discuss the importance of leadership in today's world but we take an even closer look at making sure the leaders we have are making the right decisions and the winning moves in real time. They share a lot of tools that will help you do just that and to use and validate your instinct. What We Talked About in This Episode: Why This Book and Why This Book Now? Leadership is Hard and the World Keeps Changing Mindful Alertness Be an Options Generator Vantage Points Engage and Effect Change as a Leader Forgetting is Failure Create a Fellowship Around the Leader's Intent Coach by Numbers Small Steps to Take to Show Progress Trust but Verify Your Instinct What is Your Reflex? The Power of What You Can Emanate Psychology Safety Carol and David's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guests: Carol is known globally as one of the top leaders in the field of coaching. She has been named the #1 Leadership coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith group. Thinkers 50 shortlisted her as one of the top 8 coaches for her contribution as a thought leader and coach. She is on the faculty at Harvard where she is the Founder of the Institute of Coaching. In addition, she supervises an international fleet of leadership coaches and has created a Coach Approach training program with a global footprint. Strategist and leadership advisor, David Noble supports the personal growth of senior executives and helps leaders and their teams align strategy, risk and execution. Known for long-term relationships, David partners with his clients to rapidly assess and address their most pressing issues. In addition to his private client work in the corporate and non-for-profit world, David currently serves as Senior Advisor to Egon Zehnder and Oliver Wyman Group, and he is on the New Markets Advisory Board for Credit Suisse. Prior to this, David spent nearly a decade as managing partner at Oliver Wyman in financial services, and the global leader of AT Kearney's financial services group. He also has 15 years of industry experience as a managing director at Morgan Stanley, and was senior vice president at Royal Bank of Canada, where he held many jobs, from Assistant Chief Economist to leading the world's first Internet bank. Connect with Carol and David:  Carol on LinkedIn David on Linkedin Links and Resources: Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High by Carol Kauffman and David Noble Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In a world where we focus primarily on failure, how can we shift focus to success and opportunity? Mark Monchek has taken his own opportunity and developed a process for organizations to develop a culture of opportunity for individual team members and for the greater good of the whole team.  Mark is the founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on company growth through conscious business. Opportunity Lab applies models of growth to companies navigating through disruptive change and finds opportunity for sustained growth even in the most difficult situations. Mark is also the author of Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption, a fascinating book on this very topic. In today's episode, Mark explains how to create a culture of opportunity and what that could mean for your organization. He helps us understand the Success DNA, how to bring it into your organization, and most importantly, how to sustain it. You can become an expert in opportunity as well. What We Talked About in This Episode: Mark's Background and Current Role as Chief Opportunity Officer The Culture of Opportunity Identifying Success DNA Studying Success Over Failure Noticing the Pattern of Success Past Successes to Help Plan for the Future Becoming an Expert in Opportunity Balancing the Needs of Each Team Member with the Needs of the Team as a Whole The Challenges of Creating a Culture of Opportunity Non Dominant Hand Journaling Filtering Opportunities Through Specific Criteria to Determine Priority The Principles of Conscious Leaders Mark's Daily Rituals and Book Recommendation About Our Guest: Mark Monchek is the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on conscious growth. Mark has worked with leaders from Google, Apple, JPMorgan Chase, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Adorama, TerraCycle, Feltsberg, The New York Times, Wharton School of Business, New York University, Columbia University, NBC, Time Warner, and the United Nations. He's the author of the Amazon nonfiction bestseller Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption. He's been featured in Real Leaders, The Better Business Book, the Organization Development Review Journal, Lifetime Network, WPLJ, WCBS, Newsday, Working Women Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Connect with Mark Monchek:  https://opplab.com/ Links and Resources: Opportunity Lab Website Mark Monchek on LinkedIn Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption by Mark Monchek Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

What does it take to build trust? Do we even really know what trust means? There's a lot that goes into truly understanding the idea of trust and today's guest is an absolute expert on the subject. He studied it, wrote his thesis on it, has written a book about it, and has now dedicated his business and life's work to building trust. Darryl Stickel is the author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World and the founder of Trust Unlimited. Through Trust Unlimited, Darryl teaches leaders how to find and use their most powerful tool. A tool that is always in a leader's control, how to effectively build trust in their relationships. In this episode with Darryl, we discuss what it takes to build trust, how fragile it can be, and how easy it is to break it. He shares how to be in a place where you can be trusted and can trust others. In a world where we are seeking and hoping we can trust our world leaders, this conversation is very timely. What We Talked About in This Episode: Darryl's Background, Upbringing, and Interest in the Idea of Trust Why Trust is an Important Topic What If There Were No Villains? How Trust Actually Works The Definition of Trust Practical Steps to Take to Build Trust Understanding Trusting Contexts Having a Shared Understanding in a Team Resetting Emotional States Short Term Problems that Can be Resolved with Trust How Trust Differentiates Us Darryl's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Darryl holds a Ph.D. in Business from Duke University and completed his doctoral thesis on building trust in hostile environments. Upon completing his studies Darryl served as a consultant for Mckinsey & Company prior to founding his own consulting firm, Trust Unlimited. As the founder of Trust Unlimited he has advised organizations and individuals on what trust is, how it works, and how to build it. The experience of helping organizations actually solve trust problems has provided a blend of deep theoretical knowledge and practical applied experience. Darryl has worked with a broad range of organizations over the past 15 years with Trust Unlimited. Darryl serves as a coach and advisor for CEO's and other senior executives across a broad range of organizations and industries. He helps senior executives with business related issues but also helps them focus on the people problems that can be among the most challenging they face. Connect with Darryl Stickel: https://www.trustunlimited.com/ Links and Resources: Trust Unlimited Website Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World by Darryl Stickel Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Accessibility is not only an important consideration for organizations, but in today's world, it is absolutely necessary. Did you know that 1 in 4 people have a disability? This population may not be interacting with your business due to lack of accessibility. Today's guest brings to light a lot of staggering statistics and the challenges people may have engaging with a business's online presence. Mike Iannelli is the co-founder and CRO of Ablr, a Disability Inclusion and Digital Accessibility company. Their mission is to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. They do this by eliminating the digital divide, changing the mindsets of people and organizations, and creating pathways for employment. Their team is composed of professionals with disabilities and their mission-based company shows organizations how much they are excluding a large portion of the population from their services.  The process of making your business more accessible is not only a compliance issue or even a revenue opportunity. Yes, you'll mitigate legal risk and increase revenue, but it is also the right thing to do. What We Talked About in This Episode: The Reason Behind Abler and Mike's Background Equality and Why it is Important and Necessary Missing a Huge Market Through Exclusion It's Not Malintent, It's Awareness and Education Changing Culture and Mindset of an Organization How Ablr Works with Companies to Ensure Equality Kindness as the Bottom Line The Process of Making an Online Presence Accessible Ablr's Accessibility Scorecard Guidelines and Validation for Organizations Percentage of Websites That are Not Accessible Human Testing to Ensure Usability The Significant Business and Reputation Loss as a Result of Exclusion The Future of Ablr's Mission-Based Work About Our Guest: Mike is a hybrid executive with a blend of creative and analytical intelligence. His tenure ranges from developing and leading Digital Marketing Agencies, to holding Executive level positions with multiple firms. Mike spent half of his career on the client side, leading Digital Marketing, Creative & Analytics as Vice President of Marketing at the largest operator of for-profit post-secondary educational institutions in the United States and Canada (formerly known as EDMC). A highly effective and passionate leader, Mike has been part of the digital ecosystem for over 20 years, leading marketing strategy for brands like Hanes, Dick's Sporting Goods, Johnston & Murphy and The Body Shop. His dynamic background allows for unique and creative thinking for clients, companies and partnerships alike. At Ablr, Mike will once again be in hybrid formation: leading business/brand strategy, business development & marketing operations, and developing the Ablr Partnership Program; extending our footprint across the US & beyond bringing digital accessibility, inclusion and compliance to everyone. Connect with Mike Ianelli: https://ablr360.com/ Links and Resources: Ablr's Website Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

We hear the word innovation quite often in the business world, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, are we making space for innovation? Today's guest helps us hone in on what innovation really means and what amazing things are possible when we cultivate a culture for innovators. Liz Varones is the founder and managing director of Anthos Consulting with prior experience in the corporate world. Anthos is an organization that really focuses on helping leaders and their teams to be innovative and to actually act on it. She helps organizations not only see the what and why, but helps them implement the how to bring something to life. She discusses how to be sure that innovation is business as usual rather than a one-time event and how we can balance new ideas with day-to-day expectations in the workplace. This is a big challenge and a big topic, but Liz is passionate about bringing new ideas to life and it's certainly a huge benefit to organizations that give their teams the creative space to do so. What We Talked About in This Episode: Liz's Background and Path to Anthos Consulting The Common Thread of Innovation Meaningful Change Rooted in Service Why Innovation is Important The Reasons Innovation is a Challenge in Many Organizations Realizing Your Power Over Your Calendar Creating Space for Innovation What Leaders Can Do to Boost Innovation Focusing on Using a Process to Bring Something to Life Managing a New Generation of Innovators Cultivating a Culture of Innovation Celebrating Learning Over Failure Liz's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Liz Varones is a transformation consultant and coach with over 17 years of experience. She founded Anthos Consulting in 2019 and through it she helps business leaders to create transformation by cultivating their best ideas and providing a clear path to turn their vision into a reality. Liz's past efforts and experience marketing blockbuster brands with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has led her to drive change and innovation, even amid shifting market dynamics or ambiguity. As an independent consultant and coach, she provides services in enabling transformation and fostering professional development for both businesses and individuals. Connect with Liz Varones: https://www.anthosglobal.com/ Links and Resources: Anthos Consulting Website Liz Varones on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In a time when talent acquisition and retention is a huge stressor for many organizations, leaders are looking for creative strategies to handle finding the right people and keeping them onboard. Today's guest is an expert in this area and uses assessment tools to do just that. David Jones is the founder and CEO of The Talent Enterprise and the author of the book The Future of Assessments: Are You Ready for 3rd Generation Talent Management? The Talent Enterprise partners with governments, employers, and educators to enable people and communities to thrive by advancing the application of behavioral science and neuroscience. They call this the Science of Behaviourmetrics and it blends contemporary psychometric tools and assessment solutions with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and data science. It sounds complicated, but David breaks it down in today's episode and shares that the data derived from these assessments do not need a third party to interpret. He also discusses the right way to use assessment tools to not only manage talent acquisition but to also allow candidates to experience the very clear employer brand. What We Talked About in This Episode: What The Talent Enterprise Provides to Organizations Making the Assessment Process Enjoyable for Both Parties The Structure of and Changes in the Assessment Industry The Science of Behavior Metrics Intuitive Reports Without the Need for a Third Party to Interpret The Use of Assessments in Interviews Supporting an Employer Brand Through an Assessment Process Good Candidates Assessing Employers The New Frontier in Balancing Work and Wellbeing The Fragility of Relationships Managing Talent Acquisition and Retention with a Coaching Culture The New Idea of Being Both Introverted and Extraverted David's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: David Jones is the Founder and CEO at The Talent Enterprise. With a background in labor market economics, David is a senior advisor to policy makers and organizational leaders on their most pressing human capital priorities. With over 28 years of work experience, including living in Dubai for over two decades, David has worked with clients across 25+ countries on a broad range of talent, leadership, assessment, performance, transformation and inclusion projects. David is experienced in using a wide variety of psychometric instruments and is qualified with the British Psychological  Society at both Level A and Level B David leads business growth and expansion efforts across global markets at The Talent Enterprise, along with leading key client relationships. He heads our research and innovation efforts to identify future human capital priorities. David was previously the Chief Consulting Officer at Aon Hewitt MENA. Prior to this, he held senior HR leadership roles at Emirates Group, Dubai Civil Aviation and KPMG. Connect with David Jones: https://thetalententerprise.com/ Links and Resources: The Talent Enterprise Website David Jones on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

We've discussed the differences between the generations in the workplace and how we are experiencing the phenomenon of multi-generational teams. But now it's time to hear from a Gen Z-er herself, and a remarkable one at that.  Hannah Williams is today's guest and at the young age of 24, she has accomplished so much. In this episode, she shares her story and how she managed to become such a high achiever in a short time. She is highly articulate in her ability to describe what organizations should and shouldn't be doing to embrace and develop her generation. This includes what she calls Radical Empathy and the Gen Z Trinity.  In addition to being a young leader in this space, Hannah is also the host of an interesting podcast called Native Digital + Native Analog to further discuss the shift we are seeing across the world in Generation Z's natural ability to use and rely on technology. She also shares an exclusive link for Winning Teams listeners to find your Native Digital Relevance Score and ways to find her book A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Gen Z. What We Talked About in This Episode: How Hannah Managed to Achieve So Much by a Young Age The Impact of Trust and Mistrust The Concept of Radical Empathy Culture Clashes Across the World in the Workplace Empathically Discussing Local and Global Issues Tolerance vs. Empathy The Stumbling Blocks for Gen Z-ers Native Digital and Native Analog - How They Live The Gen Z Trinity The Importance of Authenticity Managing Gen Z to Get the Best Experience for Everyone Native Digital Relevance Score Hannah's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Hannah Grady Williams was only 12-years-old and in middle school when her dad took her to work at his start-up one day per week. Before long, Hannah was devouring business books. She enrolled in college at age 14 and graduated with a degree in international business by 18. Her efforts to hone her skills during her school years resulted in numerous accolades, including North Carolina Public Speaker of the Year. Hannah was invited onto the board of the Honduras Fountain of Life to provide a Gen Z perspective on Central American missions. Over the last decade, Hannah has consulted Fortune 500 companies and boutique luxury brands and has had the pleasure of working with some of the best and brightest leaders across the globe. Her young introduction to the world of real estate led her to continue investing as an adult. Now, with the help of her recently published book A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Gen Z., Hannah is on a mission to help companies connect with her generation. In a time when the world is increasingly divided, Hannah has made it her mission to foster #RadicalEmpathy in the workplace—helping people of all generations gain a voice. Her work provides a bridge of connection between different generations and helps businesses positively engage Gen Z, the newest members of the workforce. Connect with Hannah Williams: https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/winningteams Links and Resources: Website LinkedIn The Native Digital + Native Analog Podcast A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Gen Z by Hannah Grady Williams Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

John Feloni joins me today in this episode which includes a wealth of inspiration. Whether you are in the corporate world or an entrepreneur, this conversation offers so much wisdom inside and outside of business. John got his start as a young investor on Wall Street, but is now a successful author and consultant. He offers a wealth of experience and expertise and in this episode, he shares the 7 keys to wisdom and wealth. He outlines these keys in his best selling book The Covenant Secret which is a highly recommended read for anyone no matter your career. The principles we discuss are important to build any business on and oftentimes they are obvious but passed over. Listen to find out how you can implement these keys into your business and life on your own journey to wealth.   What We Talked About in This Episode: John's Current Endeavors in Business His Wall Street and Investment Background Stakeholder Capitalism The Human Commonality Between All Stakeholders Each of the 7 Keys The Golden Rule and Gratitude Building Trust Through Honesty What You Believe Impacts Your Decisions and Outcomes Pulling Back and Reflecting What Gets in the Way of Entrepreneurs Building Sustainable Businesses Constantly Evaluating Where You Put Your Focus Fostering Entrepreneurs in the Corporate World The New Generation's Appeal to Authenticity John's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: John's Wall Street background as a stockbroker, manager and CEO of a small investment bank, his shareholder rights activism, his experience in running a college loyalty/rewards and payments technology company, and his college marketing experience, uniquely prepared him for success as the founder and CEO of StockSquirrel. His expertise and experience comprise all the moving parts of what he and his team are creating and executing at StockSquirrel. Through his own investment company, John invested, partnered with, operated, and consulted to many ventures targeting the college market. This includes serving the Boston Phoenix media group in management of all its media divisions, releasing Windows 7 for Microsoft on 200 campuses and launching a college checking product for Citizens Bank on 50 campuses, among other product campaigns through his college marketing company. As a bestselling author, John addressed the hubris of misguided leadership and explores inspired leadership, as well individual motivation, personal inspiration and the seeking and developing of individual and organization purpose. Whether on Wall Street or a college campus, John uses his lifelong entrepreneurial spirit to act resourcefully and effectively and build extraordinary teams. He considers himself blessed with a spectacular team at StockSquirrel, where he intends on executing a vision that will make a dent in the Universe and expand the social consciousness of society. Connect with John Feloni:  https://johnfeloni.com/ Links and Resources: Website LinkedIn The Covenant Secret by John Feloni Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Joining the podcast today is Sophie Wade, an expert on the future of work. We dive into the topic in great detail and the most impactful message she provides is the importance of empathy in the workplace. Her most recent book Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work is a fascinating and highly recommended read for leaders in any type or organization. As we continue to feel the impact of “The Great Resignation,” organizations are faced with the opportunity to change their rules and their models. In this interview, Sophie and I also discuss the reasons we are experiencing this era of resignation, how to embrace multiple careers in a lifetime, and how to navigate multi-generational teams. Most importantly, Sophie also tells us how we can make these necessary shifts happen. What We Talked About in This Episode: Sophie's Background and Experience as an Author The Growing Interest in Work Flexibility Connecting with Multiple Generations in the Workplace Through Empathy Considering the “How” of Work Empathy Creates a Safe Work Environment Having a Consistent Culture Throughout the Organization Articulating Culture The Connection Between Trust, Empathy, and Employee Engagement The Opportunity to Redesign Work Due to The Great Resignation Sophie's View of the Future of Work Gen Z's Contribution to Workplace Changes The Minefield of Multiple Careers in a Lifetime The Need for an Upgrade in Education The Concept of Retirement and Non-Retirement Moving On From the Idea of Suffering at Work Sophie's Book Recommendation and Daily Ritual About Our Guest: Sophie Wade is an acclaimed work futurist, speaker, and author. A Workforce Innovation Specialist with Future-of-Work consultancy Flexcel Network, Sophie's advisory work and transformative workshops enable executives and managers to adapt for evolving business conditions, and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational distributed workforce. A graduate of Oxford University (BA) and INSEAD (MBA), she is the author of the Executive MBA textbook Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, and a popular LinkedIn Instructor on Empathy and Gen Z. Sophie lives in New York City. Connect with Sophie Wade: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Links and Resources: Website LinkedIn Twitter Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work by Sophie Wade Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Overwhelm is a fact of life and in some ways we can look at it like a disease with no cure. But today's guest proves that while things can feel overwhelming, especially in the business world, that overwhelm can be managed and is all in your head. Mark Silverman is today's guest and shares his extraordinary background story. He went from rags to riches and then rags to riches a second time and in this motivational conversation he explains why it took him two tries to get it right. It all came down to a shift in thinking that was sustainable. Mark is the author of Only 10s: Confront Your To-Do List, Transform Your Life and as an author with ADHD, he has learned ways that help manage overwhelm and make sure you are not cluttering your brain with things that are low-priority or things that don't even need to be done in the first place. He brings to the conversation a lot of great actionable tips and an exclusive link for Winning Teams listeners to access video content about this strategy. What We Talked About in This Episode: Mark's Interesting Backstory and How He Found Success on a Crooked Road How Midlife Catches the Things That are Not Sustainable Mark's Journey Back to Success The Current State of Stress Everyone is Experiencing Right Now The Key to Making This Shift Sustainable How Reading, Learning, and Meditating Helped Begin This Shift Looking for thing Things “Behind” Your To-Do List Following Your Intuition and Focusing First on “The 10s” Overwhelm as a Disease and How to Find the Cure Where Overwhelm Really Is: Your Mind Mastering Difficult Conversations and Delegating The Importance of Holding People Accountable Things Leaders Do to Create Overwhelm How to Deprioritize to Lesson Overwhelm Mark's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Mark Silverman is no stranger to overcoming adversity and mastering his own overwhelm. When he was 27, he was homeless, 135lbs, and living in his truck. 10 years later he was a millionaire. Mark is on a mission to take the lessons learned along the way, paired with his business acumen, to help others define and achieve their own successes. Mark came to coaching after a successful career in technology, where he generated over $90,000,000 for fast-growing startups by bringing together executives, technical leaders and stakeholders to close complex multimillion-dollar sales. He brings his leadership experience, together with his coach and facilitation training, to his clients helping them achieve sustainable success in all areas of their business and lives. He is the author of the Bestselling “Only 10s 2.0 – Confront Your To- Do List, Transform Your Life” which has sold over 75,000 copies to date. Mark helps CEOs and Senior Leadership teams focus on making sure the right work gets done in their organizations. To reach Mark, go to his website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/ Links and Resources: Exclusive Link for Winning Teams Listeners Website Linkedin Twitter Only 10s: Confront Your To-Do List, Transform Your Life by Mark Silverman   Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Here to discuss her highly recommended book The Good Fight, Liane Davey shares her expertise in the area of conflict and conflict resolution. Liane is a very successful author, keynote speaker, and business consultant and an expert in the space of building high performance teams. Creating a winning team is what this podcast is all about and I am delighted to have this conversation with Liane.  In today's episode, we discuss the things that hold teams back from growth and the concept of conflict debt. Why is talking about conflict so uncomfortable? Why are we so slow to have conflict? Liane shares the psychology behind this and also discloses how healthy conflict can benefit leaders and all team members. As leaders, how we deal with conflict can make or break the organization, so listen to find ways to improve your skills in this area and find ways to keep your business moving forward. What We Talked About in This Episode: Liane's Background and John's Praise for Her Work Experience Working Alongside Her Husband Why We Avoid Conflict Organizations Don't Tend to Know How to Deal with Conflict How to Have Healthy Conflict The Ways Conflict Can Be Healthy For Organizations Exercises Liane Uses as a Consultant The Good Fight Starts Long Before the Conversation Digging Into More Conflict Through Lack of Communication Expedience is Rewarded Rather Than Effective Strategies The Distinction Between Workload and Thought Load How Leaders Are Failing Out of Fear The Effect of Selfishness Among Leaders The Topic of Neurodiversity Creating Understanding Environments Teams Tuning Into Each Other's Emotional State Liane's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: For the past 25 years, Liane has researched and advised teams on how to achieve high performance. Known as the “teamwork doctor,” she's worked with teams from the frontlines to the boardroom, across a variety of industries, and around the globe from Boston to Bangkok. In working with hundreds of teams, including 26 Global Fortune 500 companies (and counting), she has developed a unique perspective on the challenges that teams face – and how to solve them. Beyond her work in the boardroom, Liane is a New York Times Bestselling author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done and The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track. She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and has been sought by several media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, The Globe & Mail and Forbes, for her expertise on increasing productivity, enhancing engagement, and developing leaders. Connect with Liane Davey: Liane Davey's Website The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track by Liane Davey Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

With the rollercoaster of movements across the globe in recent years, today's guest brings more support to the table with his recent book Showing Up. It is a timely book and a timely episode as Ray Arata helps men become advocates and allies for women in the workplace.  Ray Arata is an author of several books and the founder of the Better Man Conference, a program designed to guide the development of more inclusive, supportive leaders, managers, and colleagues to show up as advocates and allies who use their power and privilege to transform corporate culture. Better Man Leadership takes the fears and misconceptions surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, involvement, and leverages them into creating sustainable change. In this episode, Ray shares how he came to this realization and how he came forward to help others become allies. He calls out for courage in speaking up and makes it clear that the impact of not honoring women is damaging. The approach is through close self-examination and his book is highly recommended. What We Talked About in This Episode: How Ray Came Into Doing This Work The Eye Opening Experience That Changed Ray's Life The Impact of Jobs Lost in 2020 and the Staggering Divide Between Those of Women and Those of Men Making the Conscious Effort to Be Better Why Men Are Reluctant to Become Allies When Men Use Power to Control Confronting Fear and Myth Humanizing Privilege Instead of Demonizing It How Do You Want to Be Experienced By Other People? Coaching Men to Challenge Behaviors and Fear Crawl, Walk, Run The Impact on the Retention of Talent Ray's Optimism Regarding Men as Allies Ray's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals   About Our Guest: Ray Arata is the author of two books, Wake Up Man Up, Step Up: Transforming Your Wake Up Call to Emotional Health and Happiness, and Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace. As an expert in leadership, inclusion, allyship, and emotional literacy, professionals connect with Ray because he leads from his heart and practices what he teaches in his own businesses and personal life. He brings an extensive business background and more than 15,000 hours in leading men to develop emotional literacy. Through his keynote presentations, workshops, executive coaching and management training, he applies the same heart-based principles that have helped him to lead a thriving business and fulfilling personal life. Connect with Ray Arata: https://www.rayarata.com/ Links and Resources: Ray Arata Website Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace by Ray Arata LinkedIn The Better Man Conference Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Based in Japan and an expert in business, today's guest is very clear and direct on how to get things done at a rapid pace. Steven Bleistein has a multicultural background and his experiences living and working globally have created a fascinating approach to organisational change. Currently, Steven works with senior leaders in the Japanese market but proves in this episode that change and culture is defined by the leaders, not their location. Listen to this episode to learn what gets in the way of executing change and getting things done at a pace that makes sense. There are several things that a leader has to face when it comes to organisational change and Steven is very concise in his communication of his tried-and-true approach. What We Talked About in This Episode: Steven's Background, Career, and Expertise in Japanese Business The Universal Language of Value Being Persistent and Avoid Fear of Failure What Separates Successful and Unsuccessful Leaders Distinct Corporate Cultures The Importance of Pace Change Your Mindset Through Behavior Professionalism and Discipline Success Determine Mindset Steven's Approach to Creating Change Fast The Bottleneck of Success The Refraction Layer The Problems Causing Performance Deficit How We Approach Performance Deficit The Reason Behind Lack of Progress Never Take No For An Answer Steven's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Steven Bleistein, CEO and founder of Relansa, Inc., and author of Rapid Organizational Change is one of those rare international experts who bridges Western and Japanese business thinking. Fluent in Japanese and French, Steve has attracted clients from businesses such as Adidas, Michelin, AIG Group and Barilla. Working with leaders and their teams, Steve helps both Japanese and international companies create their own new realities. Prior to Relansa, Steve represented the Balanced Scorecard Institute in Japan. Steve helped companies achieve new heights with his expertise in strategy and strategy management. Steve serves as Vice Chair of the Independent Business Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, where he takes an active role in supporting entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities inside Japanese companies. In addition, Steve serves on the board of Tsukuba International School, supporting the school's leadership on the path toward full International Baccalaureate certification. Steve holds a PhD in computer science and an International MBA. He is a U.S. citizen by birth, and an Australian citizen by naturalization. Connect with Steven Bleistein: https://www.relansa.co.jp/ Links and Resources: Relansa Website Steven Bleistein on LinkedIn Rapid Organizational Change by Steven Bleistein Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Author of Who Saw This Coming? Robert Mixon joins the Winning Teams Podcast today to talk about something so relevant to today's current world climate: leadership during major changes. Robert has an extensive background in the military as a now retired major general in the US army for 30+ successful years. He left that environment and became involved in the senior level of high level businesses. Now he owns a consulting business that focuses on the strategies and operations in business and is based in Florida. He is the author of several books, but today we focus on his most recent, Who Saw This Coming? and dive into the six principles that he refers to as fundamentally important. He offers practical action steps to take to improve your leadership skills in this ever-changing world of business and shares what it truly takes to build winning teams. What We Talked About in This Episode: Robert's Background in the Military, Entrepreneurship, and Business Leading People the Way They Deserve to be Led Adapting and Overcoming the Fear Factor Learning to Live and Communicate in a Virtual World The Leadership Challenges for an In-Person and Virtual Hybrid Workplace The Need for Authenticity Establishing Your Vision and Intent The Core Element of the Organization Acceptable and Unacceptable Behavior Developing Strong Listening Skills Creating and Committing to a Team Covenant Mutual Accountability and Balance Robert's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Major General Robert Mixon is a retired officer of the United States Army, public speaker, author, and co-founder of Level Five Associates. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1974 and retired from active duty in 2007 after more than 33 years of commissioned service. At that time, he took over as president of Magnatag Visible Systems and later served as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Leadership Development at CDS Monarch. While with CDS Monarch, Mixon helped to found the Warrior Salute Program for veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Mixon is also the co-founder of Level Five Associates, a leadership consulting company specializing in change management. He is also the co-author of the best selling book Cows in the Living Room: Developing an Effective Strategic Plan and Sustaining It in 2014 and more recently Who Saw This Coming? Connect with John Murphy: https://www.levelfiveassociates.com/ Links and Resources: Level Five Associates Website Robert Mixon on LinkedIn Who Saw This Coming? Now What Do We Do? By Robert Mixon Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In his most recent book Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong, author Jim Wetrich explores the topic of good and bad leadership. A leader recognizes a person's potential and more often than not, many leaders are unknowingly stifling their team.  Jim Wetrich is the founder and CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies. He now focuses on coaching and mentorship and spreading his leadership lessons to help individuals become better leaders and organizations create great leaders. With 40 years of experience, his expertise is highly sought after. In today's episode, we dig into the big and small challenges leaders face in today's world and the importance of cultivating new leaders. There are several misconceptions that Jim shares with us and reveals that transparency is crucial. Listen on to find out more. What We Talked About in This Episode: Jim's Background and Career Experience Stifling Employees from Growth Having Strong Leaders in the Right Positions Building Engagement with Every Team Member Nobody is Managing the Managers Leading Different in Cultures and Environments The Importance of Transparency Letting People Do the Work Their Way Jim's Advice in Avoiding Stifling Others Admit When You Don't Know Something Common Mistakes of Executives Jim's Definition of Good Leadership Helping People Find Their Passion Jim's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: James G. Wetrich, LFACHE is a best selling USA Today and WSJ author. He is the CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies, through which he has consulted with over 100 companies in the past twenty years. He has been in the healthcare industry for forty years and has worked in senior positions at Abbott Laboratories and Mölnlycke Health Care. Jim has extensive international experience having responsibilities in Europe as well as Latin America. Jim has a bachelor of science from the University of Southern California, a master of health administration from Tulane University, and a master of business administration from Emory University where he was number one in his class. Jim has served on numerous boards and advisory boards in both nonprofit and for-profit corporations. Jim is an adjunct instructor at Texas Wesleyan University, where he teaches Principles of Marketing to business students. He received a certificate in executive coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas and now coaches senior executives in the healthcare industry. Jim received the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award from the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. Connect with Jim Wetrich: https://jimwetrich.com/ Links and Resources: Jim Wetrich Website Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong by Jim Wetrich James G. Wetrich on LinkedIn Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's interview was a true honor for me with Dr. Jim Loehr. He is the author of several extraordinary books that have impacted my life and career, but today we focus on his most recent Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy. He is a prolific author and does fantastic work in the area of high performance as a Performance Psychologist and worldwide expert in this space. In this conversation with Dr. Loehr, we discuss what it means to win, the work that goes into developing character, and understanding how our brain filters information. All these things can help us or get in our way. He strongly brings the message home on how to leave a legacy including the process to follow to ensure you leave the legacy you want to leave. You will certainly want to take notes on this episode of Winning Teams as this is one of the most transformational interviews I've ever done. What We Talked About in This Episode: Dr. Loehr's Background, Education, and Career Performance Psychology and High Performance Teams The Difference Between Top Performers and Everyone Else The Science of Recovery From Stress Biomechanics of Performance Playing and Working for the Right Reasons Dr. Loehr's Definition of Legacy Leading with Character and the Accompanying Journal Health Ignites Performance Nurture, Nature, and Choice Reflective Consciousness is our Super Power The Brain as a Fiction-Creating Machine How the Brain Responds to Conflicting Information Showing Up as the Best Version of Yourself Exercises From Leading with Character The Power of Purpose and the Chase About Our Guest: Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, Co-Founder of the Human Performance Institute, and author of 17 books including his most recent, Leading with Character. From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment and life satisfaction is the strength of one's character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built through energy investment.Jim Loehr is also well known for his individual work with top-flight athletes and Olympians. Dr. Loehr has a masters and doctorate in psychology, serves on several scientific boards, and is a full member of the American Psychological Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology. Connect with Dr. Jim Loehr: https://www.jim-loehr.com/ Links and Resources: Dr. Jim Loehr on LinkedIn Books by Dr. Jim Loehr Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Joining the podcast today is Andy Binns, co-author of the book Corporate Explorer. This book and Andy's perspective goes against much of what we have learned as the right way to retain talent. What Andy brings to the table today is how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to large corporate organizations. In his experience, large organizations are great to incubate and nurture this entrepreneurial attitude and skill set. Why is this important and why aren't more organizations implementing this? In addition, Andy and I discuss the challenges this current generation of talent is experiencing and what organizations can do to manage constant change. Developing an environment to retain people longer is different than it used to be and in this episode, you'll discover that it is entirely different than you might think. This topic is very timely in the current climate that we are in and I know you will find great value in Andy's perspective. His book Corporate Explorer is highly recommended. Enjoy listening to this conversation! What We Talked About in This Episode: Andy's Background and Experience Corporate Life and Entrepreneurship Can Go Together What is a Corporate Explorer? Large Companies Have Opportunities for Innovation What Companies Do to Foster Entrepreneurial Culture The Type of Culture for this Approach to Exist Cultural Incubators Within the Company Examples of Large Organizations That Use This Model Current Challenges in Business and Startups Things to Master and Managing Change Common Challenges for the Corporate Explorer Andy's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Andrew Binns is a co-founder of Change Logic, a Boston-based strategic advisory firm. He works with CEOs, boards, and senior teams as they lead significant business change. His goal is to help organizations liberate their potential to excite the world with innovation. Andy has 25 years of consulting experience as both an external and internal consultant for McKinsey & Co., the IBM Corporation, and Change Logic. At IBM, Andy was deeply involved in the Emerging Business Opportunity program, for which he received an award from IBM's vice chairman. Andy is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer at companies and business schools. His article, “Three Disciplines of Innovation,” co-authored with Professor Charles O'Reilly, was named Best Article in the California Management Review for 2020. He also co-authored the “Ambidextrous CEO” in the Harvard Business Review, “The Art of Strategic Renewal” in the MIT Sloan Management Review, and a book chapter on “Getting Started with Ambidexterity.” He is an executive fellow at the Center for Future Organization at the Drucker School of Management and a member of the Fast Company Executive Board. Andy attended the University of Sussex, New York University, and the Quinlan Business School at Loyola University Chicago. He holds degrees in political science, marketing, and organizational development. Connect with Andy Binns: https://thecorporateexplorer.com/ Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

With a very unique and expansive background, today's guest brings a totally different perspective to the topic of leadership. Peter Docker, author of the book Leading From the Jumpseat, joins the podcast today and how his experience in multiple and vastly different career fields have prepared him to be a successful leader and keynote speaker. In this episode, Peter discusses the whole concept of leadership, what it means, and what it doesn't mean. He explains what his non-negotiables are and why they are crucial to leading successfully, the role of personal commitment in your leadership style, and being very clear on what success looks like. This is a fascinating conversation and through his use of personal anecdotes and sense of humor, Peter will have you hooked on every word. What We Talked About in This Episode: Peter's Background and Interesting Career Journey How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Giving Up Control What Brings Us Together Non-Negotiables in Life Applied to Business Being Comfortable in Leading Without Knowing the Answer The Four Stages in Leadership Embracing the Inevitable and Preparing Others to Lead Relationships as the Foundation Letting Others Take Control The Only Thing You Can Truly Control is Your Commitment Clarity of Success Focusing on the Big Picture Peter's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: A keynote speaker and facilitator, Peter presents around the world offering workshops and bespoke leadership programmes. He draws from his life experiences that range from being the pilot faced with crash landing a passenger jet with 140 people on board; being 'hunted' in the Borneo jungle while trying to survive; and many other leadership situations in which, at the time, he felt largely out of his depth. Peter's commercial and industry experience has been at the most senior levels in sectors including oil & gas, construction, mining, pharmaceuticals, banking, television, film, media, manufacturing and services - across more than 90 countries. His career has spanned professional pilot; leading an aviation training and standards organization; teaching postgraduates at an international college; and running multi-billion dollar procurement projects. A former Royal Air Force senior officer, he has been a Force Commander during combat flying operations and has seen service across the world. He is a seasoned crisis manager, a former international negotiator for the UK Government and executive coach. To reach Peter, visit his website: https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/ Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest, Abdallah Aljurf, is a consultant working with leaders in the Middle East. His extensive background has given him the experience necessary to guide organizations and companies to leadership success and his passion for coaching is evident in this interview. In this episode, we focus on the skills needed in leadership, the pitfalls of new leaders, and integrity. What is integrity and why is it important in business leadership? How can you demonstrate integrity in everything you do? Abdallah provides a fascinating insight in terms of business growth and development in his current role as a consultant. And although this episode will certainly be helpful to those new to a leadership role, the interview is a good guide and reminder for those already leading a team. What We Talked About in This Episode: Abdallah's Background and Current Work Observing and Understanding Culture and Work Environment Agreeing on What Success Looks Like Early On The Pitfalls of New Leaders Always Know and Communicate a Clear Vision Ask for Clarification and Avoid Assumptions What Is Leadership Integrity? Optimizing People for Peak Performance Abdallah's Personal Drive as a Leader Abdallah's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Abdallah's experience is in Leadership Development Professional focusing on high performance and Human Resources Development (HRD) applications, including coaching, training, career development, designing career paths, competency profiling, talent management, and improving recruitment practices. Abdallah is a unique guest for podcasts that talk about leadership development and coaching. He brings fresh perspectives to these podcasts as he was a guest on famous radio stations such as MBC FM and Panorama FM. Abdallah delivered training as a Professional Trainer for many organizations in Saudi Arabia. As a Coach, Abdallah delivers Coaching Services, including Executive, Leadership, and Career transition coaching. His coaching niche is coaching executives to deliver results in the 1'st 100 days in a new executive leadership role. Connect with Abdallah Aljurf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aljurf Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

According to today's guest, everyone has a leadership voice, whether they know it or not. But unfortunately, most people don't know their leadership voice or how to use it. Not only that, but most people don't understand the voices of others and thus creates a communication conundrum. That's where the 5 Voices comes in. Jeremie Kubicek joins me today as we talk about the design of the 5 Voices and its impact on organizations. 5 Voices helps teams communicate effectively and helps everyone understand the voices of others which is arguably just as important as knowing oneself. The premise of the program is that you've got within the organization different variations of these voices and several that might be lost in the noise. As Jeremie demonstrates in this interview, the ones that get lost in the noise might be the one with the most important thing to say.  What We Talked About in This Episode: Jeremie's Background and Work with GiANT Worldwide The 21st Century Learning Style The Concept of The 5 Voices Variations on Personality to Determine Different Voices Big Organizations Like Google Using the Model Avoiding Being Put in Boxes Knowing Yourself and Valuing Your Different Voices Speaking to the Dominant Voices of Others The Ease of Learning the 5 Voices Taking Conflict into Consideration John's Personal Experience with Voices The Success of the Team on the Shoulders of the Leader Common Language in the Program Building the Bridge Giving Everyone the Chance to Communicate Jeremie's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Jeremie Kubicek is co-founder of GiANT Worldwide and the GiANT companies. He is a bestselling author of Making Your Leadership Come Alive and speaker to organizations throughout the world on transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.  Connect with Jeremie Kubicek: https://www.giantworldwide.com/ Links and Resources: GiANT Worldwide Website Jeremie Kubicek on LinkedIn 5 Voices Website Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's guest is Dr. Bob Nelson who is an expert on the subject of employee recognition and engagement. He is the author of several books, but today we hone in on the topic of making work fun and his most recent publication Work Made Fun Gets Done: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale, and Results. This topic is badly needed right now during the “great resignation” which Dr. Nelson discusses in this interview. Morale is incredibly important in talent retention and in attracting new talent. While it is so crucial, it is also lacking in many workspaces. Why is that? In this episode, Dr. Nelson gives many real examples from his book as well as from organizations he has worked with personally. The best part about this concept is that it is based on science. So take a step back, loosen up, and bring fun to the workplace. What We Talked About in This Episode: Bob's Background and Impressive Experience Taking Employee Morale Seriously Dr. Nelson's Most Recent Book Retaining Current Talent Before Hiring More The Benefits of Remote Work Bob's Use of Real Examples in His Books Bringing Out the Best in the Team You Can't Legislate Fun The Differences Internationally Generational Differences Being Open to Other People's Ideas of Fun Fun as a Core Value Dr. Nelson's Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Bob Nelson, Ph.D. is president of Nelson Motivation, Inc. and the world's leading authority on Employee Recognition and Engagement. He has published over 30 books that have sold over 5 million copies that have been translated into over 30 languages. He has presented on six continents and worked with thousands of organizations including over 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a Senior Fellow for The Conference Board, a Top Thought Leader for The Best Practices Institute, and has been named a Leading Global Employee Engagement Influencer by EE Awards, and a Top Five Management Guru by Global Gurus. He received an MBA in organizational behavior from UC Berkeley and a PhD in management education Connect with Dr. Bob Nelson: https://drbobnelson.com/ Links and Resources: Dr. Bob Nelson Website LinkedIn Books by Dr. Bob Nelson Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In her most recent book, Drinking From a Different Well, author Annette Simmons looks at the “genius of women's narratives about power.” After reading the book myself, I highly recommend it to both women and men in leadership. It is both challenging and fascinating, helpful and informative, because whatever we say about progress, there's more to be done for equality in this space. Annette is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author of several books. In this episode, we focus on Drinking From a Different Well and the topic of women's stories changing what power means in action. She tackles huge problems and how there are different perspectives not only on the problem but the solution as well. Listen to this episode with Annette to learn more as she is highly articulate about this topic and although she says the book was primarily written for women, I found it extremely helpful as a male reader to see how we can bring the best out of everyone in an organization. What We Talked About in This Episode: Anette's Background and Lessons Learned About Equality The Books Annette Has Written The Stages of Changing a Habit Empathy as a Woman's Superpower The Catalysts Needed to Push Progress Further The Difference Between Avoiding Harm and Avoiding Risk Shifting Narratives in the Moment The Danger of Only Having the Competitive Narrative The Price of Efficiency Different Perceptions of the Same Problem Moral Distress The Results of Having Women in Leadership Striking a Balance and Avoiding the Extremes Annette's Book Recommendations and Daily Rituals About Our Guest: Annette Simmons is a vibrant keynote speaker, consultant and author of several books: The Story Factor, Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins, A Safe Place for Dangerous Truth, Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work, and her most recent publication Drinking From a Different Well. Annette started with a business degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, spent ten years in Australia in international business, attained a M.Ed. from NC State in 1994 and started Group Process Consulting in 1996. Annette is surprisingly honest, ferrets out hidden opportunities, joyfully takes risks and tells a good story.   Connect with Annette Simmons: https://annettesimmons.com/ Links and Resources: Annette Simmons Website Books by Annette Simmons Annette Simmons @TheStoryFactor on Twitter Annette Simmons on LinkedIn   Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In this unique episode, my invited guest turned the tables and decided that he would be interviewing me. Although not at all what was planned, ultimately this experience was a fun way to discuss today's topic of developing a successful coaching business. How do you start? What are the most important components? When is the right time? There is a lot to consider and learn in this endeavor. Listen to this episode to learn what is important in growing your business and leadership as well as how to create and maintain strong client relationships. The key is authenticity in adding value to the lives and organizations of your clients and that is something I strive to do daily.   What We Talked About in This Episode: How John Started in the Corporate World and Coaching The Timing in Setting Up a Coaching Business Having an Expertise in Coaching and Finding Clients Creating Very Specific Offers and Propositions Understanding and Implementing the Sales Process How John Tackled Discomfort It's All About Relationships What Happens When You Drift From Your Business's Focus Finding Your Niche The Gap Between Strategy and Execution Branding Yourself and Staying Front of Mind Using Social Media Clearly and Consistently Providing Value to Clients and Not Only Your Content Investing Time in Your Own Evolution and Relevance   Links and Resources: John Murphy International Website John Murphy on LinkedIn