Podcasts about inside out leadership

I've come to realize that some of the greatest miracles don't happen in big, dramatic ways—they show up in the quiet, present moments we often overlook. In this episode, I share a recent and very personal story that reminded me just how powerful it is to simply be present. Through the lens of my Inside Out Leadership philosophy, I open up about how real, heart-level presence can spark healing, deeper connection, and even the kind of breakthroughs we didn't know we needed. Whether you're leading others, navigating a challenging season, or just longing to slow down, I hope this episode encourages you to pause, listen, and rediscover the beauty of the now.

Our podcast guest today is Dr. Gary Desir who holds an extensive leadership role in one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. By his own choice, Dr. Desir is stepping down from this role to continue doing what he believes he was born to do. He is at peace with this change and in fact feels very positive about his future. This interview was conducted in the final months of his tenure. A fascinating connection was made between his origin story and why he does not seem to be negatively impacted by leaving this role, unlike many leaders who may struggle with similar career transitions. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About UsVisit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/To Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership GuideTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast

In this insightful episode of Entrepreneurial Impact, hosts Joe Martin and David Donaldson welcome Theresa Flood, a powerhouse leader known for her optimism and authentic leadership style. Theresa, the team leader at a brokerage with over 600 agents, shares her journey from a young entrant in real estate to becoming a leader who uses positivity as a guiding force. Her unique approach to leadership—grounded in faith, accountability, and the belief in an "inside-out" approach—offers invaluable lessons for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership and mindset in real estate or beyond.Theresa Flood embodies resilience and positivity in leadership. Growing up in a real estate family and later joining Keller Williams, Theresa leveraged her faith, dedication, and commitment to self-improvement to rise through the ranks. She speaks candidly about the importance of authenticity, how to manage limiting beliefs, and why positivity is more than a facade—it's a daily commitment to growth and renewal. Join us as she shares her strategies for nurturing a positive mindset and the inner work needed to inspire others.Main Talking Points:

SPECIAL REWIND EDITION (FROM SEASON 2: EP2) - I welcome my good friend and wheelchair basketball legend, Dave Kiley! As a 9-time Paralympic gold medalist with 8 NWBA championships and 6 MVPs, it seems like Dave is on top of the world. But his story reveals so much more—offering a powerful reflection we can all relate to. This is one of the most popular Inside Out Leadership episodes of all time, and we're highlighting it as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games continue, with the Paralympic Games kicking off on August 28.

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Steve Scanlon about his concept of "inside-out leadership" and how he applies neuroscience principles in his coaching practice. Key Takeaways Inside-out leadership focuses on internal motivation and self-awareness rather than external factors Metacognition (thinking about one's thinking patterns) is a key practice for developing self-awareness and agency over mindset Naming emotions without judgment allows you to "tame" them rather than resist them The Pixar film "Inside Out" provides insightful metaphors for understanding emotions and the mind Topics Inside-Out Leadership Contrasts internal vs. external motivation - leadership should come from within, not just external rewards Despite much research on leadership, many leaders struggle to embody leadership principles internally Requires the hard "work" of self-reflection and change from the inside-out Metacognition Awareness and understanding of one's thought patterns A practice of non-judgmentally observing thoughts and emotions as they arise Allows you to "name" and therefore "tame" emotions rather than resist them Curiosity about thoughts/emotions is key, not judgment Neuroscience Insights Pixar's "Inside Out" provides apt metaphors for the mind and emotions "If you can name it, you can tame it" - naming emotions defuses their power "What you resist, persists" - resisting emotions makes them cling longer In this conversation Steve explains the practice of metacognition - being aware of one's own thought patterns without judgment. He discusses how this can give people more agency over their mindset and emotional responses, using examples like noticing feelings of anxiety.  Judith and Steve discuss how they each apply neuroscience principles, like understanding brain chemistry and neuroplasticity, to help people improve their self-awareness and mindset. They emphasise the importance of making neuroscience concepts practical and actionable. Steve Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Rewire, Inc an a self-proclaimed neuroscience geek. His goal is to help leaders in transform themselves and their teams through a greater understanding of the science behind how the brain manages change. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.  

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Step into the extraordinary life of Ryan Vaughn, a former aspiring NBA player turned tech CEO, as he unfolds his transformative journey with Matt Edmundson. From basketball courts to tech innovation and the power of meditation, explore how Ryan reshaped his identity and leadership style.In this captivating episode, Matt Edmundson converses with Ryan Vaughn of Inside Out Leadership, exploring Ryan's unique life story. From pursuing NBA dreams to leading a tech company, Ryan's narrative is a compelling tale of self-discovery, confronting fears, and embracing change. Join us as we delve into the pivotal moments of his life, including an extended sabbatical that redefined his approach to life and leadership.Key Takeaways:1. The Power of Transition: Ryan Vaughn's journey from an aspiring basketball player to a tech founder highlights the fluidity of life paths. His story emphasizes the importance of embracing change and finding new passions, showing how our dreams and goals can evolve over time.2. Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership: Ryan's experience underlines the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership. His battles with imposter syndrome and the realization that showing vulnerability can be a strength provide valuable insights into the essence of modern leadership.3. The Role of Self-Reflection: Ryan's 18-month sabbatical, dedicated to meditation and introspection, illustrates the transformative power of self-reflection. This period was crucial in helping him confront personal fears and beliefs, significantly impacting his relationships and professional life, and offering a compelling testament to the value of dedicating time for inner growth.

Welcome to Season 4 of Inside Out Leadership! In this season, we explore the often-overlooked power of receiving. While the adage "it is better to give than to receive" is deeply ingrained in our cultural psyche, we rarely discuss the importance of being open to receiving help, praise, and diverse perspectives. In my upcoming book, "Lessons from Abdul: The Hidden Power of Receiving from Anyone, Anytime," I uncover the seven key obstacles that hinder leaders from embracing receptivity. Drawing from my experiences with my mentor, Abdul, I share ten transformative insights to help you become a more genuine and open receiver. Join me for monthly episodes where we delve into these valuable lessons, unlocking deeper self-discovery, purpose, and the ability to inspire others. Together, let's cultivate the capacity to learn from anyone, anytime, and become purposeful and selfless givers in the process.

How you end one year, is how you begin the next! During this episode of Inside Out Leadership, Robb Holman shares a purposeful approach to the new year, advocating for reflective practices, fostering a grateful perspective, and cultivating anticipation for the future.

If there is one thing that we need right now, our teams and workplaces alike, it's more compassion in the workplace. This requires Grief-Informed Leadership. As leaders and team members spend a significant portion of their time in the workplace, cultivating understanding of grief becomes a powerful way to foster connection and trust among colleagues. During this episode of Inside Out Leadership, I engage in a conversation with grief literacy coach, speaker, trainer, Kathi Balasek. Together, we explore various facets of grief, addressing both the personal considerations individuals face while grieving and the important insights leaders should be mindful of when a team member is going through a period of grief.

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** SPECIAL EDITION: INSIDE OUT LEADERSHIP TESTIMONIAL** I've known Chris Cavaliere for over eight years. During this time, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact Inside Out Leadership principles have had on his life. It's a privilege to call Chris my close friend. His inward journey of self-discovery, where he gained a profound understanding of his values, strengths, and purpose, and seamlessly integrated them into every aspect of his life, has proven to be more effective than any traditional self-help approach or attempt to mend broken pieces. In this special edition episode of Inside Out Leadership, we're treated to a life-transformative testimonial. In our engaging, inspiring, and practical conversation, I asked Chris about his life before experiencing Inside Out Leadership, how it has transformed, and the legacy he aspires to leave.

In the most recent episode of the Inside Out Leadership podcast, I recount an encounter with an old friend who was grappling with distressing news. This encounter prompted me to reflect on my immediate response and what I gained from the experience. These insights can be harnessed to ensure that those within our sphere of influence are not just noticed, but genuinely seen and heard. This is from my upcoming book, "Lessons from Abdul: The Hidden Power in Receiving from Anyone, Anytime", which will be globally released in early 2024.

"Organisations have to recognise that leadership comes in various forms, and both feminine and masculine traits contribute to effective leadership. Not just recognise it, but create opportunities to highlight and celebrate leaders who embody both feminine and masculine qualities." ~ Rochelle Marie Navigating leadership roles as a woman often feels like walking a tightrope, balancing between being too assertive and too nurturing, with judgments waiting on either side. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the tightrope bias and its significant impacts on women's careers and leadership opportunities. If you've ever felt that delicate balance, this episode is a must-listen, filled with insights, strategies, and empathy tailored for quietly determined career women like you. In this week's episode, you will learn: 1. Understanding the Tightrope Bias: Tightrope bias is the delicate balance women must navigate between being perceived as too soft or too assertive in leadership roles. This theme unravels the complexity of this bias, showcasing real-world examples and highlighting the common societal judgments that women leaders face. Learn how to recognise this bias within yourself and others, and begin the journey to overcoming it. 2. Psychological Impact on Women Leaders: The mental toll of tightrope bias can be profound, leading to constant tension, self-doubt, and hindrance in career progression. Explore the emotional challenges and strategies for self-awareness and resilience, all supported by the principles and mindset shifts in the Her Leadership Way manifesto. 3. Impact on Chances of Getting Promoted: This theme dives deep into how tightrope bias affects women's chances of promotion. From perception challenges to limited opportunities for visibility and networking, the tightrope bias can create significant barriers in women's careers. Understand the intricacies and find empowerment through awareness, empathy, and proactive strategies. 4. Becoming a Leader from the Inside Out: Leadership isn't just about titles or outward appearances; it's about authenticity and internal growth. This segment discusses the work required to become a leader from the inside out, embracing self-love, taking 100% responsibility, and giving grace to yourself and others. It's a heartening call to action for every woman aspiring to make a bigger, more positive difference. Tune in and find inspiration, encouragement, and practical insights to help you navigate the leadership tightrope with confidence and grace. Become the leader you're meant to be, not confined by biases but empowered to thrive in your unique way. Resources:Women in Leadership Private Facebook group Her Leadership Way Manifesto Other episodes you'll enjoy: S2E18 Future-Proof Your Career and Thrive as a Leader S2E10 Breaking Free from Judgment: Embracing Empathy for Better Leadership S2E4 How well do you really know yourself?Connect with me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/ Website: www.herleadershipway.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating - we would really appreciate it.

E45:  Ryan Vaughn - Executive Coach/Founder of Inside Out Leadership Today Todd Sullivan is joined by Ryan Vaughn, the founder of VNN Sports, one of the largest marketing platforms in the U.S. for high school sports.Ryan caught the entrepreneurial bug at an early age when he started selling Pogs to his classmates in the fourth grade. Through the following years of self-discovery, as well as trial and error, Ryan raised capital and willed VNN to life. Ryan made the decision to personally exit his business in 2020 and now coaches, executives and founders through their entrepreneurial journeys at his latest company, Inside Out Leadership.Today, Ryan and I talk about the resiliency and optimism required for entrepreneurs to build a company against serious headwinds that are often hard to anticipate. We talk about how lonely it can be in the CEO seat when making major decisions that can seriously affect the lives of your family, partners and employees. And finally, we debate when a founder should personally exit the business to focus on his or her next stage of life and leave part of their entrepreneurial legacy in the hands of others.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ryan Vaughn.Episode 45 Show Notes & References:The Midlife Unraveling - https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/What Is Bootstrapping In Entrepreneurship – https://exitwise.com/blog/what-is-bootstrapping-in-entrepreneurship Beyond Venture Capital: Exploring Funding Options For Entrepreneurs in 2023 - https://exitwise.com/blog/beyond-venture-capital-exploring-funding-options-for-entrepreneurs-in-2023Where To Find Ryan Vaughn:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhvaughn/Twitter - https://twitter.com/RyanHVaughn Inside Out Leadership - https://www.leadinsideout.io/ Where To Find Todd Sullivan (Host, M&A Expert, and CEO of Exitwise):LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddfsullivan/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Todd_SullivanExitwise - https://exitwise.com/Email - todd@exitwise.com

In this episode, Tim Spiker engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jay Rudman, CEO of Size Stream exploring effective leadership and the importance of investing in employees and customers. Jay shares his personal leadership journey, drawing from experience as a hired CEO, and introduces the concept of inside-out management. Feedback and listening are emphasized as crucial elements of effective leadership, creating an environment where individuals feel valued. Listen in for invaluable takeaways on effective leadership and gain practical wisdom and actionable insights to make a lasting impact as a leader. Additional Resources Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Learn more about The Aperio Connect with Jay on LinkedIn Learn more about Size Stream Learn more about PeopleForward Network

The guest speaker in this episode is Terry Tillman, who has a recovery background and years of international experience working with people and organizations. His specialties include leadership, team building, communication, lifestyle balance, health and healing, stress reduction, and more. Terry's message is to live life boldly, find peace within yourself, push your boundaries, and believe in yourself always. Terry gives us a look into how he supports and mentors people with inside-out leadership. He helps people discover their value and focus their intention to become the best version of themselves. In this episode of the Live Boldly podcast, Sara Shulting Kranz discusses the importance of measuring success in a way that aligns with our intuition and inner guidance rather than solely relying on our brain. She highlights the fact that intuition is often dismissed in Western culture and discusses the growing understanding that there may be more intelligence in the gut and heart than in the brain. Sara introduces her podcast and mission to inspire others to live their life boldly. The listener will learn about measuring success and the importance of intuition, as well as hear an interview with Terry Tillman about his work in helping people develop leadership and a sense of belonging. They will also hear about the speaker's background in seminars, public speaking, coaching, leadership, team building, communication, lifestyle balance, health and healing, stress reduction, culture, integration, and spiritual foundation, as well as personal stories and experiences related to personal growth, overcoming fear, and experiential learning. The episode emphasizes the importance of inner work, alignment, and pushing oneself out of their comfort zone for growth and success. [00:00:13] Measuring success. [00:06:46] Aging and getting younger. [00:09:29] Experiential learning. [00:10:58] Balancing inner experiences with reality. [00:15:33] Inside Out Leadership. [00:21:11] Becoming a good human. [00:33:56] Aha moments in life. [00:44:48] Focus and creating reality. [00:56:53] Limitations are created by beliefs. [01:03:47] Fear is imagined. [01:16:45] Spreading the word.   Links Mentioned: Connect with Terry: LinkedIn:       Terry Tillman Email:           ttillman@227company.com   Website:                      http://227company.com   Message Sara! Instagram:       @saraschultingkranz Facebook:       Sara Schulting-Kranz Email:              sara@saraschultingkranz.com Website:                      saraschultingkranz.com

Your legacy depends on the presence you bring to your relationships. This is about having influence that matters. In this episode of Inside Out Leadership, Robb shares a recent story about coaching his 12-year daughter in basketball - what he was trying wasn't working until something magical happened. What does his life and leadership epiphany have to do with you? Others?

How do you effectively unlock the power of teams?Bernard Desmidt is a renowned coach, leadership trainer and facilitator whose expertise is in unlocking the power in teams so that they can access the collective capacity and capability to achieve the greatest things possible. He's also the author of two books: Team Better Together and Inside Out Leadership. In this episode, Bernard starts off the discussion how the three African expressions - Sawabona (I see you) Ubuntu (I am because we are), and Hamba Gashle (Go in Peace), have deeply shaped the work he does in helping leaders and teams to become their best selves.He then takes us through a discussion of three of the six linguistic acts, the first being assessments. We assess ourselves 24/7 based on an unconscious bias - a set of beliefs, assumptions and judgments we have of ourselves and what we think others have of us. Second, are assertions or statements of truth. Third, are declarations, a statement of truth that has a significant orientation to where you are heading. Applying this insight from individuals to teams, where a group of individuals start collectively learning together, collaborating to the point of interdependence, where they realize that the sum of the result is bigger than the sum of the parts.We then conclude this discussion with the 5 disciplines of High-Performing Teams as shared in his book, Team Better Together:1. Discipline to discover the mandate2. Discipline to declare the purpose of the team for why they exist3. Discipline to design the culture and way of doing things4. Discipline to deliver the collective goal5. Discipline to develop responsibility for their own learning, growth and successDownload this episode and learn more about the significance of having a clearly articulated purpose, collaboration, and emotional intelligence to transform the organization.Bernard Desmidt's Social Media: Website: https://www.bernarddesmidt.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernarddesmidtTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/bernarddesmidtJoin us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here. https://linktr.ee/mickspiers You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? EPISODE SUMMARY:This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes the Author and Speaker, Robb Holman.Robb is a Global Keynote Speaker and 3x Leadership Author of Lead the Way, All In, and Move the Needle.In 2022 he was named one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Thought Leaders and his Inside Out Leadership philosophy has been featured in publications like Inc, Forbes, and Fast Company.Join Sam and Robb as they discuss the challenges in being a leader in modern times.https://amzn.to/3DNyAI0https://amzn.to/3DLU4VBhttps://amzn.to/3WessPX Tune in for this enlightening conversation at TalkRadio.nycSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does "purpose" mean for your company, your employees, and yourself? This is important as purpose is a necessary component of inside-out leadership. This purpose-driven leadership style can only occur when leaders understand and leverage their personal purpose and passions to guide their team and organization. By recognizing and aligning with their values, leaders can see great benefits for their organizations. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres talks about inside-out leadership and how leaders can embrace their true purpose to improve their organizations, attract engaged staff members, and reach personal fulfillment. Jennifer shares her journey with personal fulfillment and explains how aligning with one's purpose can benefit not only themselves but also their team and business success.

The pursuit and fulfillment of one's life purpose can significantly impact many areas of their life, especially for those in leadership roles. So how does such a personal aspect affect the success of leaders in business and organizational settings? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres is joined by guest Robb Holman, CEO of global leadership consultancy Holman International. Robb has leadership expertise as an executive coach, global keynote speaker, best-selling author of three leadership books, and host of his podcast "Inside Out Leadership." Together, Robb and Jennifer share their thoughts on transformational leadership and the importance of purpose for leaders in the workplace. How Does Leader's Purpose Affect the Organization?Introducing Robb Holman (00:21) Our host Jen introduces guest speaker Robb Holman, an internationally recognized and sought-after leadership professional. Robb has honed his skills in developing authentic relationships and supporting people in their paths to success by applying his Inside Out leadership philosophy and principles. Leader's Purpose and the Organization (5:55) How does the leader's purpose impact the organization? Jen and Robb discuss ways that leaders aligning with their purpose can help them find a sense of direction and positively affect the individuals they lead. Things to Consider to Determine Personal Purpose (7:28) Robb believes that when we truly understand or awaken to embrace our uniqueness and individual identity, we can better understand our purpose. Robb lists five practical areas that he believes leaders should consider to help them determine their purpose and embrace who they are. Purpose Before Goals and Accomplishments (10:34) People often prioritize their goals and accomplishments over their life purpose to achieve a sense of success and fulfillment. However, Robb explains why he believes that pursuing one's purpose should supersede everything else in life. Where to Start? (18:26) The first step in the journey toward aligning with your purpose is ensuring that your personal core values, strengths, passions, life, milestones, and gifts match how you live your life. Consistency, Intentionality, and Gratitude (22:21) According to Robb, consistency and intentionality are critical to leading others with passion, purpose, and enthusiasm. Additionally, living authentically and developing an attitude of gratitude can positively impact yourself, your team, and your organization. Meditation and Other Lifestyle Techniques (27:52) Robb and Jen speak on the many ways that people can work on rewiring their brains to adopt a more grateful and healthy perspective, which can lead to greater productivity. Human Beings Not Human Doings (30:07) So how can leaders implement these practices to help their team and organizations not just survive but also thrive? Robb and Jen discuss the importance of connecting with, valuing, and encouraging their team members. Links mentioned:https://www.concinnityus.com/ (Concinnity - Website)

June 20 is World Refugee Day - an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. During this episode of Inside Out Leadership, I welcome Global Human Rights Advocate, Ifrah Faiz. She's advocated for female Afghan refugees and female internally displaced people in camps, especially gender-based violence victims, women-headed households, and unaccompanied minors.

This week's guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Robb talked about Robb's most recent book, Move the Needle. Robb also shared some of the most powerful stories we've had on the podcast to date. Don't skip this one. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Robb (2:36) Robb's background (3:46) About "Inside Out Leadership" (6:30) How to bring out the best in someone (7:37) A profound story that changed Robb's life (12:13) The reason Robb starts with people (16:53) The importance of first impressions (19:23) Efficiency through effectiveness (22:28) Leaving a legacy (25:43) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 305 | Building Trust and Leveraging Conflict with Robb Holman Robb on LinkedIn Robb's Website Move the Needle on Amazon Move the Needle Website What Do You Think? Which of Robb's stories moved you the most? Why?

In this episode of Inside Out Leadership with Robb Holman we have a surprise guest and host for that matter, and we officially launch Robb's latest book - Move the Needle. This much anticipated third book of Robb's Inside Out Leadership trilogy focuses on how inside out leaders influence organizational culture. Tune in for this special episode full of surprises and energetic inspiration.

People are not a means to an end and aren't fulfilled being cogs in the wheel achieving some stated objective for the business and the Great Resignation is stating that loud and clear.  In this episode, Cy had a great conversation with Robb Holman, Founder of Inside Out Leadership about how to use these times as a great wake up call for leaders - a call to do the inner work, to  radically simplify, and put people over procedures to build something beyond engagement - true devotion, to the leader, the team and the purposed of the organization.  www.MoveTheNeedleBook.com

In this episode of Inside Out Leadership with Robb Holman, we welcome Marcel Schwantes to the stage for a conversation about how he helps organizations transform their leaders and work cultures through the business principles of servant leadership and positive psychology. Marcel believes that there is a human need for more connection, belonging, and trust at work. That's why he founded Leadership from the Core with one defining mission: to end suffering in the workplace so that employees and businesses thrive.

Welcome back, Aligned Entrepreneurs! In this episode, I spoke with Erin Thorp -- author of ‘Inside Out Empathy,' keynote speaker, and coach for leaders who struggle with conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress times. Erin spoke about her experience working in a male-dominated industry as a woman and mother, and how this led her to start her own business teaching others how to be empathetic leaders. She shares tips on navigating difficult conversations, building powerful teams, using our emotions as an internal compass, and discerning between sympathy and empathy to create emotional understanding and safety. Enjoy! Connect with Erin: Website: ​​https://www.erinthorp.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elthorp/ Get Erin's book: https://insideoutempathy.com/ Overview: 05:49 - Erin's journey to becoming an entrepreneur. 06:50 - Erin's old leadership style versus the new. 08:21 - How disempowered Erin felt as a working mother in her industry. 11:31 - Overcoming beliefs about empathy and how it's a skill that can be learned. 13:37 - Leading with empathy in business. 14:30 - The difference between empathy and sympathy. 16:54 - Communicating from a space of trying to understand others. 17:59 - How coaching is about guiding people to see what was once invisible to them. 19:00 - Why we're meant to feel the fullness of our emotions, and how to do so. 20:18 - Emotions as our GPS system. 22:45 - How to be with others' emotions, and how this drives connection. 24:42 - How when we don't feel safe we become emotionally guarded. 27:03 - Intention versus impact. 29:58 - The power of different thinking, and how this impacts success. 32:28 - Erin's definition of vulnerability and trust. 33:17 - The difference between vulnerability and over-sharing. 36:58 - How everything comes back to our relationship with ourselves. 37:50 - The power of noticing where you judge other people. 40:19 - How our external relationships reflect back to us parts about ourselves. 41:18 - Erin's relationship with rest. 44:20 - How a lack of acceptance keeps people from moving forward. 45:35 - Erin's toolbox of practices that are available for her. 46:37 - Letting go of the rules we place on ourselves. 47:36 - How when we place blame on others, it's an invitation to go deeper inside of ourselves. 49:00 - Erin's ‘Inside Out Leadership' program. 50:42 - Erin's process of writing her book.

Welcome back, Aligned Entrepreneurs! In this episode, I spoke with Erin Thorpe -- author of ‘Inside Out Empathy,' keynote speaker, and coach for leaders who struggle with conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress times. Erin spoke about her experience working in a male-dominated industry as a woman and mother, and how this led her to start her own business teaching others how to be empathetic leaders. She shares tips on navigating difficult conversations, building powerful teams, using our emotions as an internal compass, and discerning between sympathy and empathy to create emotional understanding and safety. Enjoy!   Connect with Erin:   Website: ​​https://www.erinthorp.ca/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elthorp/  Get Erin's book: https://insideoutempathy.com/    Overview:   05:49 - Erin's journey to becoming an entrepreneur. 06:50 - Erin's old leadership style versus the new. 08:21 - How disempowered Erin felt as a working mother in her industry.  11:31 - Overcoming beliefs about empathy and how it's a skill that can be learned. 13:37 - Leading with empathy in business. 14:30 - The difference between empathy and sympathy. 16:54 - Communicating from a space of trying to understand others.  17:59 - How coaching is about guiding people to see what was once invisible to them. 19:00 - Why we're meant to feel the fullness of our emotions, and how to do so. 20:18 - Emotions as our GPS system. 22:45 - How to be with others' emotions, and how this drives connection. 24:42 - How when we don't feel safe we become emotionally guarded. 27:03 - Intention versus impact. 29:58 - The power of different thinking, and how this impacts success. 32:28 - Erin's definition of vulnerability and trust. 33:17 - The difference between vulnerability and over-sharing. 36:58 - How everything comes back to our relationship with ourselves.  37:50 - The power of noticing where you judge other people. 40:19 - How our external relationships reflect back to us parts about ourselves. 41:18 - Erin's relationship with rest.  44:20 - How a lack of acceptance keeps people from moving forward. 45:35 - Erin's toolbox of practices that are available for her.  46:37 - Letting go of the rules we place on ourselves.  47:36 - How when we place blame on others, it's an invitation to go deeper inside of ourselves. 49:00 - Erin's ‘Inside Out Leadership' program. 50:42 - Erin's process of writing her book.

Dr. Laura Gallaher is a keynote speaker, a leadership coach and Organizational Psychologist. She is also the CEO at GALLAHER EDGE. In this super interesting conversation, you can learn about: How she leads culture change using a blend of org' psychology and industrial engineering. Learn about the “inside out” model and that is all starts with self. Why changing culture, you can influence positive outcomes and performance. How to recognise if you have imposter syndrome, how you can go about dealing with that.   Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courtesy of the Free Music Archive FMA Transcript: Thanks to Jermaine Pinto at JRP Transcribing for being our Partner. Contact Jermaine via LinkedIn or via his site JRP Transcribing Services Find out more about Laura below: Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/ Gallaher Edge Website: https://www.gallaheredge.com Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlauragallaher Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauragallaher/ You can get Laura's new book here   Full Transcript Below: ----more----  Steve Rush: Some call me Steve, dad, husband or friend. Others might call me boss, coach or mentor. Today you can call me The Leadership Hacker.   Thanks for listening in. I really appreciate it. My job as the leadership hacker is to hack into the minds, experiences, habits and learning of great leaders, C-Suite executives, authors and development experts so that I can assist you developing your understanding and awareness of leadership. I am Steve Rush and I am your host today. I am the author of Leadership Cake. I am a transformation consultant and leadership coach. I cannot wait to start sharing all things leadership with you   Our special guest on today's show is Dr. Laura Gallaher. She's an Organizational Psychologist. Who's worked with Walt Disney and NASA to help transform culture. She's now a speaker and the CEO of GALLAHER EDGE, but before we get a chance to speak with Laura, it's The Leadership Hacker News. The Leadership Hacker News Steve Rush: If you're a regular listener of the show, you will know that we love diversity and difference on this show. One the news today we explore what leaders can learn about mindfulness and entrepreneurship from Bhutan of all places. So where is Bhutan? Well, it's a small kingdom located deep in the Himalayas and native of Bhutan Dr. Karma Phuntsho who's an Oxford educated founder of the Loden Foundation believes that leadership lessons from Bhutan can lead anyone to success in life and in business. Dr. Phuntsho first discovered the benefits of mindful leadership after studying as a Buddhist monk for over 10 years, he then obtained his PhD at Oxford, completed some research at Cambridge and was the first Bhutanese Oxbridge fellow. As self-described go-between linking Western business philosophies with Buddhist traditions, Dr. Phuntsho contains fascinating insights on humanity, culture, business, and how leadership ties it all together. Perhaps nothing demonstrates this more than the Loden Foundation. His non-for-profit organization for aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs built on mindfulness, innovation and tradition. At the Lowden Foundation, Dr. Phuntsho, whose mission isn't only to create a thriving network of Bhutanese businesses, but it's also to shape tomorrow's entrepreneurs as a force of good within their communities throughout the world. In 2008, Dr. Phuntsho, along with a small group of colleagues launched the Lowden Foundation to face the growing challenge of high unemployment in Bhutan, along with a lack of entrepreneurial spirit, largely caused by the tradition of hand-me-down farming, the non-for-profits supports entrepreneurship in Bhutan through education, inspiration, and outreach. They also offer interest free collateral free loans through the Lowden Entrepreneurship Program, which ties the repayment plans to the businesses strategy and structure. To date they've supported over 5,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and funded over 200 businesses in Bhutan, 72 which are run by women, the Lowden Foundations dedicated to preservation of Bhutan's culture and deeply rooted in its Buddha beliefs. And with this comes the intrinsic tie to being mindful, compassionate business leaders. And of course, demonstrating those mindful and compassionate leadership practices, cornerstones of course of the Buddhist philosophy. What Dr Phuntsho believes should be the cornerstones of every leader's philosophy, no matter where they live on the planet, he says it's important for us to bring prosperity, to improve people's ordinary standard of living, but we have to seek that without losing the overall meaning of life. And one wonderful way to never forget the joys of life is, been remembered that every human, every organization is somehow interconnected. And there's a great leadership lesson here. Of course, mindfulness and compassion are given these days, but the role that habits, rituals and mindsets play in communities is still rife and it sometimes takes a bold leader to disrupt that status quo. So, the next time you notice rituals or habits that may be holding your community or team back, will you be that disruptor? That's been The Leadership Hacker News. We'd love to hear your stories, insights from wherever you are in the world. Bring difference to our difference. So please get in touch with us. Start of Podcast Steve Rush: Our special guest on today's show is Dr. Laura Gallaher. She is a keynote speaker, a leadership coach and Organizational Psychologist, is also the CEO at GALLAHER EDGE. Laura, welcome to the leadership hacker podcast. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Thank you so much for having me, Steve. Steve Rush: So, I'm really keen to find out how you ended up leading GALLAHER EDGE and what happened beforehand. So just give us a bit of a potted history of your kind of early career and some of the passions that led you to do what you do? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely, I started looking at psychology in college and thought I would go the route of being a therapist, something kind of, you know, traditional psychology starter type. And then I realized how interested I was in social psychology. What happens when we get groups of people together? And what are the ways that we form impressions and how does that affect the way we treat each other? And then I realized there's this whole field called Industrial Organizational Psychology, where we can look at those kinds of dynamics in the context of the workplace. So, I came from Phoenix, Arizona over to Orlando, Florida, and I studied Organizational Psychology for another five or six years after undergrad and got the chance to work for NASA. So, I was working for NASA while I was finishing up my PhD. And after about seven years there, I started this business GALLAHER EDGE on the side of the NASA job. And after about 10 months of that, I was like, you know what? Let me try this full time. And after about six months of that, I was like, Ooh, I don't know about this. And I went back to a nine to five role with Disney and 10 months later, I was like, you know what, I'm going to try this again. And so ever since 2015, I have been running GALLAHER EDGE as my full-time role. Steve Rush: Excellent, and it was really interesting from the notes I made when we spoke first, you joined NASA at a real kind of pivotal moment in their history, and it was not long after the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy back in 2003. And you were called in to help transform and enhance the culture at the space center in Kennedy Space Center. What was it you noticed about what was happening at NASA at the time and what did you learn from that time? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, so it was a really somber way to get things started my in my career, you know, and I obviously believed in the importance of psychology and organizational psychology, but to have the chance to come in and work for NASA. When they did the investigation about the accident, the investigation board report said that NASA's culture was as much to blame for the accident is the actual piece of foam that struck the orbiter during the launch. Steve Rush: Wow. Dr. Laura Gallaher: So, yeah, it was a pretty strong indictment of the culture and what I find so incredibly remarkable about this. And you know, I worked very closely with my now business partner, Dr. Phillip Meade. He had been out at the Space Center. He was working there for many years before the accident occurred. Was that just months before the accident happened, NASA was rated the number one place in the Federal Government by its employees. So, when they surveyed all of the employees and every agency of the Federal Government about their workplace and how engaged they were and how motivated they were and how much they had job satisfaction, NASA was number one. So, I don't know about you use Steve, but when I hear like, oh, culture was to blame for this tragedy, I'm like, Ooh, man, that must've been a, what a mess, you know. Steve Rush: That's right, not aligned is it? Dr. Laura Gallaher: It must've been just awful, people not getting along, like overbearing managers. Like this must be a terrible place to work and that wasn't the case. And so, what evolved in the work? I mean, I learned so much in my time there was understanding that there's a difference between having a quote, good culture and a quote, effective culture. So, it's really important to be able to say, what is it that we're actually wanting to achieve and accomplish in terms of results and how we truly designed the culture in a way that we will get those results versus just, hey, do people like working here? Steve Rush: That's a really interesting dichotomy, isn't it? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah. Steve Rush: As you're saying it, I'm trying to kind of frame it almost as in so much as good cultures don't necessarily give you great performance. So, what was the gap if you like between the two? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Of course, as you can imagine, you know, culture. So, we described cultures as emergent property. It's based on the interactions of the common behaviors and beliefs with the employees and organizations are complex adaptive systems. So, I definitely won't have time during our conversation today to get into all of the details about it, right. And the reason I qualify it so much is because I think it's really easy for anybody to be outside of a situation and look in and go, how could they be so stupid? So, some of what I want to describe an point out, it's easy for somebody to fall into altruism and go, oh, well, I would never do that, right? Or that would never happen here. And when you do that, that's a deep form of defensiveness that stops us from learning from the mistakes of other people. Steve Rush: It does, yeah. Dr. Laura Gallaher: So, my invitation to everybody listening is, you know, see how you can actually take some lessons away from some of what I can share about NASA history and find out when might that also be true for me, right. Rather than going like, man, how did they miss that or whatever. So, there's really three levels that I can talk about when I explain what was happening in NASA culture, leading up to the accident. This is based on our inside out model. We have self at the core, everything comes back to self, and then we have team as the middle layer. And then we have the organizational level at the broadest layer. So, these like three concentric circles. So, at the organizational layer, one of the biggest challenges is they had the program manager for shuttle in charge of everything from safety and technical concerns, but also programmatic concerns like budget and schedule. So, when it comes down to it, you're looking to one person to try to effectively balance all of those things at the same time, that's just an organizational design flaw. You don't have people sitting around the table with an equal level of leadership, voicing their opinions when it comes to, well, what does technical say? What does safety say? Okay, what does the program say? It was all falling on one person. And so, they were essentially unknowingly creating a virtually impossible situation for this person to actually make good decisions, right? So, a big piece of what we looked at was how can we design the organization differently so that we're not asking people to fight against the system and ask an engineer who's two or three or four or five levels down from the program manager and say, yeah, stand up in a meeting and say, hey, I don't have a lot of data, but I'm really worried about the shuttle. Even though y'all have made a bunch of decisions in the past to say that we don't need to worry about this during flight, like, wow, like that's really challenging. So, at the org level, work design matters a ton, you really want to pay attention to how the design of the organization affects the culture. Steve Rush: My experience, having worked in lots of different organizations is often they try to fit org design to fit the team and the individual into the organization and not the other way around. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, we work with our clients and organizational design, it's so funny because I'm a psychologist and more so human centric. And when we go into that process, we're like, okay, we really want you to not think about people. Like don't think about human beings. Don't think about who you have right now. We really want you to think about the organization as a system, the organization as a machine. And we want to design it optimally to get the results you want to get and not design it around the specific humans, right. Because then you kind of end up like duct taping things together. Like, oh, well this person, I don't know if we have right now a right person to play a chief revenue officer role. So, let's not do that. Let's just go ahead and, you know, keep this kind of biz-dev over here and this kind of sales here, or like, oh, you know what? I don't know if these two people really get along very well. So even though it makes sense for them to be in the same department, let's just break those up. They're doing the best they can, and sometimes they make very flawed decisions for org design because they're trying to base it around those specific people. Steve Rush: Yeah, I can see that. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, so that was the org design, one of the biggest org design pieces. And that was one of the biggest initiatives that I supported when I first started my work there. At the team level, there were some things happening with communication. So, one of the findings that just, it actually got a lot of attention at the time was the phone strike. And so, for anybody who doesn't know, just briefly during the final launch of Columbia, a piece of foam fell off of the external tank, which is the large orange structure on the shuttle system. And it struck the orbiter, which is the part that looks like the plane. And they didn't know exactly where it hit. They could see that it hit, they could see it and make contact. They could estimate the general size of the foam, but they just weren't sure. And foam had been hitting the orbiter. Unfortunately, it happened numerous times before and it had never been dangerous. It was always something that they had to deal with when they check the orbiter back and processed it to get ready for the next flight. They would need to change out some of the tiles for the heat shield, you know, so they previously made a decision like, hey, when foam strikes happen, we don't have to worry about it in flight. It's something that we'll deal with during processing. So, this was something that they thought they decide and the foam strike, and because they didn't know exactly where it hit. And it looked quite large. It was some conversation, but it was like a third sub bullet, on a PowerPoint slide or something like that. And, you know, a presentation to the decision makers. And so that was one of the things that got a lot of attention was, hey, like what's happening with our team communication here and are we over-relying on trying to make things really brief and succinct and not giving things enough airtime to really understand what it is that we're deciding. So that's one of the things that I really invite leaders to do is, we're all so busy, right? And we all feel so stretched for time. And it's so tempting to just want to push through decisions really quickly and not give them enough airtime. But, in some cases, unfortunately in this case potentially catastrophic. Steve Rush: Yeah, sometimes you just got to go slow to go fast, haven't you? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely, I slow down to speed up is one of our favorite mantras. We're always inviting our clients to do it. And do you know what? We work on it too. It's something that we feel is vital, so I can understand the difficulty. And the other piece that I want to share, it just always stood out the most to me as a psychologist, was that the self-level. So, at the self-level, when it comes to culture, there were numerous people, numerous little groups, little teams, actually around NASA that were looking deeply into this issue of the foam hitting the orbiter, and they were really concerned. They were really concerned, but they didn't have a lot of data. And NASA is very data-driven. And so, like I was starting to allude to earlier, it's really difficult. It was difficult to NASA culture at the time to say, hey, I know we've made a decision in the past. That foam is not something to worry about in flight, but let's just pretend that's not true. And also, I don't have any data to actually tell me that this is going to be a catastrophe, but it might be. So can we talk about it and spend some more money to get some imagery so we can just determine better. That was a request that actually was made, but it was being made in all of these indirect ways, all these indirect channels and because of the interrupt, personal fear to like really stand up and say, you know, hey, I'm actually terrified about this. And I don't have data to back me up. Every time the request to get more imagery, was shut down. It wasn't well understood. And at a certain point, people stopped fighting for it because they just didn't know. Steve Rush: Yeah, and as a result, a catastrophic event happened, it could have been prevented. Had somebody been a bit more forthright or had communicated more effectively? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, I mean, there's probably numerous conversations, right? That could have gone differently. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Laura Gallaher: And one of the additional challenges is, if they did in fact get the imagery and discover, oh no, this is quite a large hole that the foam has created in the orbiters wing. They actually didn't know what they would do about it. There was no clear path or plan to fix that problem. And so, part of what we believe is that, if I don't think that I know how to solve a problem, or if I don't think that there's anything that I can do about it, then subconsciously I might actually convince myself that it's not really a problem. And then not even allow myself to be fully aware of it. And that's a big part of what we think was happening when it came to the decision making of the shuttle program manager at the time, just, you know what, it's not an issue. There's nothing we can do about it, so it's not an issue. There's actually a quote in the Columbia accident, investigation board, almost exactly to that effect. Steve Rush: That's really fascinating. We could spend loads more time on that, I'm sure. But culturally, that kind of three layers that inside out model you just described, all played out here, you can still have a good culture, but that's where performance problems can happen. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, it's, you know, there are so many things that unfortunately ended up working against the intention. Like one of the key things that was also happening for the agency was there was a lot of pressure, mean the shuttle program at this point was over 20 years old, it was constantly considered to be on the chopping block in terms of budget. Maybe they were afraid the program could be canceled. Everything that they were doing to build a space station would potentially be canceled. They had huge schedule pressure to get the international space station finished by a certain date. So, this whole like save the program mentality, led people to subconsciously make much more risky decisions than they would have otherwise. And we equate it to, you know, if there's a large beam, just going 50 feet off of, you know, the Sears Tower and I put a hundred-dollar bill at the end, are you going to walk out and get it? Most people would say, no, I'm going to pass. But if I put your child out at the end of that beam, are you going to go and get your child? Steve Rush: Yeah, it changes the dynamic somewhat, doesn't it? Yeah. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely, so when it's like save the program, saves the baby. Because that's how the program, the shuttle program felt for a lot of people, they would subconsciously start making riskier and riskier decisions to save the program. So riskier decisions to try to maintain schedule, riskier decisions to say, oh, we don't have to worry about that right now because we need to keep moving forward. And so those were a lot of the things that we helped leaders pay attention to and take a look into. Steve Rush: Some great lessons too. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely. Steve Rush: So, you were then hired by Walt Disney to help with their brand. And this is another interesting dynamic in so much as that when people think of Walt Disney they think of this high energy, positive culture. Tell us a little bit about what your experience was like with Walt Disney and then how that might have changed their perspectives around what culture meant for them? Dr. Laura Gallaher: When, I was working for Disney. I was really excited about what they were focusing on because the big culture change, they were wanting to bring was around changing how I did performance management. And if you think about performance management in any organization, if you ask people like, hey, how do you like it your performance management process and system? It tends to just get met with groans, right? Leaders start to look at those conversations as like performance rating, justification conversations, employees tend to feel, you know, demoralized and frustrated and judged. They feel like they ended up trying to defend their own performance. Like almost nobody likes them. And the worst part is they don't actually tend to improve performance, which is the whole point. They're supposed to help improve performance. And so, what I loved about what they were doing was they wanted to get away from this whole idea of, you know, judging the people and saying, here's your rating, right? We're going to grade you now to say, no, we want to train leaders how to coach. It's a totally different part of the brain. It's a different way to show up, it requires growth mindset, right? And not just for oneself, but a belief that this person I'm talking to can and absolutely will grow. And we're in it together kind of thing. And so, I thought that was a really exciting project that they were doing and huge because it changes so much of what people are comfortable with. This idea of like, it's so much, we just kind of give people a grade and then move forward. And so, I was working with them primarily on that project. And it was actually still an ongoing project when I made the decision to leave and focus full-time with GALLAHER EDGE. Steve Rush: It's a massive mindset shift though, isn't it? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes. Steve Rush: Moving away from self-justification of here's what I've done versus here's how I'm helping the future evolve, which is what that coaching culture will create, right? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, absolutely. And you know, part of what I took from that, and I have continued to build on with the clients I work with now is a paradigm chapter, I mention model chapter around, what does it mean to look at your employee's performance? Stop thinking about your employee's performance as a result of, you know, your employee's competence, right? It's their performance is actually a result of their performance and your performance and the relationship the two of you have together. And when you start to think about your employee's performance in that way, then it really makes it feel in these conversations like this is you and me on the same side, working toward a solution together versus that you versus me thing that happens with those performance justification conversations, right? Of the more traditional style. Steve Rush: Exactly, and the other really strange notion I've found is that you actually can't manage performance when it's done, it's done. When you have achieved a result, it's done, it's locked in time and history from that point onwards and therefore spending time over analyzing that is almost counter-intuitive, isn't it? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, it can take people backwards. You may remember where this came from Steve. I can't remember the attribution, but feed forward instead of feedback. Steve Rush: Yeah, it's something I deployed all the time, Dr. Laura Gallaher: Love it. It's such a powerful concept and it starts to become like we use this communication framework. It's an acronym, Fric. It's FRIC. And so, you know, useful, especially when you think about this whole paradigm is shifting performance management away from rating and judging and more into just regular coaching conversations. We want it to be regular. We want it to be timely. We want it to happen in the moment. And so sometimes that it's hard. People are like, Ooh, these are hard conversations. So go ahead and start with the fear of the feeling. Get that out of the way, acknowledge if there is any emotion that you're noticing within yourself as your parts of the conversation, just lead with vulnerability. The R is for request, what do you want? And this is an example of feed forward. So, I'm not harping on somebody for something that like you've said, Steve is done. It's in the past, it's over, it cannot be managed, but I can make a request of what I would like from you in the future. And it's not a demand, it's a request. And then the, I is for inquiry, which is essentially, you know, what can I do to make it easier for you to honor my request? And this is recognizing that whole co-creation idea, this recognizes like, hey, whatever's happening with us, whatever's happening with the performance. We're both creating it. We're both contributing to it. And I think I see something that I'd like from you, that's my request. What do you see within me? What would you like for me? How can I also participate and move together with you towards a solution? And then you want to get to at least one commitment, maybe two. And sometimes it's more, sometimes people have some communication debt and they don't really talk openly for a while. And so, they actually want to go back and forth to make multiple requests. And what they're doing is they're designing how they want to work together. And it's very, very effective at getting people past some of these conversations that they normally avoid, whether it comes to improving performance or improving team dynamics or anything like that. Steve Rush: I love the simplicity of that little model and you can actually help just frame the conversation as well if you use that simple process as well. And one of the other things I also noticed that kind of is aligned to that almost is the principle. When people talk about performance, I get people to talk about the performer rather than performance, because the performer drags their performance, between better and different. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes, very true. Yeah, I keep the focus on the person. Steve Rush: Love it. What are the things that you're working on with GALLAHER EDGE and blending that psychology and industrial psychology together? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, so this is really fun. So, I mentioned Dr. Phillip Meade is my business partner and he and I worked at a closely at NASA following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. So, we've worked together now for, I guess, about maybe 15, 16 years, something like that. And so, he's got this industrial engineering background and I've got this industrial organizational psychology background. And so, when we bring that together, it's been for me at least, it's been really cool because I get to stay really focused on the psychological elements. I get to stay deep within the human issues that are going on because humans within ourselves, we are these complex adaptive systems, right. But then at the organizational level, there's this whole macro, you know, systems, theory, systems thinking, and how can we really make sure that we're fully designing everything, so we use metaphors of like, you know, designing a car, like, what are the design requirements of a vehicle? Are you trying to create like a dump truck that can carry heavy loads? Are you trying to design a race car that can turn really quickly around a corner? Like there's no good or bad, but let's just be really intentional. So, he's brought so much of that macro, like organizational level thinking and allowing me to stay really focused on the human side. And we've built this model that really connects all of that, where we focus on these cultural traits, these things that emerge, you know, maturity, diversity, community, and unity, but we tie it deep into human motivation, like fundamental human motivation. We cause that there are four key drivers within us. And this gets you away from carrots and sticks, right? This is just human staff. We are all driven for growth, for belonging, for connection and for identity. And so, you know, these are like the missing links. We talk about linking the human beings together in a way that we can tap into these drivers, these fundamental motivations, and then what we get are these emergent traits. And so that's been a really exciting process. We've writing a book about that and tying in all the work that we did with NASA's culture, following the accident, what we've learned and how we've continued to apply that throughout working with different clients throughout different industries over the years. Steve Rush: It'd be great to get you and Phillip back on a later show when the books out and really get into some of that together. Dr. Laura Gallaher: That will be fantastic. Steve Rush: So, from the last time we met, which is you present as a really confident, successful individual, who's got a huge track record of success and cultural shifting and changing behind you, but it hasn't always been that way for you. And I remember from the last time we met; you had this real problem with imposter syndrome for some time until you had this aha moment. And I wonder if he might be able to tell us a little bit about that. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah absolutely. Gosh, imposter syndrome. Well, I mean the first time, the first time that I really felt imposter syndrome was certainly when I began my work with NASA, I was actually 24 years old when I was hired. And I was asked to consult directly with the senior executive service director of engineering, which was this new organization that was being formed, right. As we were reorganizing the space center. I'm like, okay. Now what is it you're going to be able to share with him that he's going to look at me as this 24-year-old kid and go, okay, great, thanks so much. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Laura Gallaher: So, I really struggled with that when I very first started and I noticed that in this technique, this took me many years to figure out. That it really came down to a lack of genuine self-acceptance, right. Which means being fully okay with myself. Exactly as I was in the moment, all my flaws, all my imperfections, all the things I didn't know, and also being okay with my talents and my strengths. So, in the beginning, the imposter syndrome hit me super hard and it would result in a lot of like, I would end up being rigid sometimes, right. So instead of being more flexible and co-creating with the people that I was working with, I was really just wanting to be right. And what that meant is I was focusing too much of my energy on trying to prove that I was right, rather than focusing on getting it right. And, you know, working with them and where I really saw that affect my performance was actually with my peers. So, the crazy irony about my early career, you know, I was brought in to NASA to really help them focus on psychological safety. How can we help leaders create psychological safety so that people are no longer afraid to say, hey, I don't have any data, but I'm really afraid about this. Can we please have an open conversation or whatever it is, raise a dissenting opinion, champion a dissenting opinion. And so that's what I was working on with my internal customers and that was working out reasonably well. But I went through this experience. It was a five-day workshop called the Human Element just a couple of years into my career. Threw out that week, I got all kinds of feedback just as we were going through. And it was a lot of stuff that felt really weird at the time. But the short version is, I found out that I was actually engaging in a lot of the same exact behaviors with my team, that I was asking the leaders in my personal organizations to not do. So, I wasn't creating psychological safety within my team. I was shutting people down without realizing it. And that realization like shook me to my core. I mean, I didn't even realize up to that point that I had low self-acceptance or lower self-acceptance. I mean, it's not dichotomous obviously, but it really made me take a much deeper look at things. And so, it took me still a couple more years to really figure it out and recognize that, you know, being competent isn't about knowing stuff. That's a very, you know, like grade school kind of mentality that children are taught, you know, learn this stuff, memorize it, take a test and then it's right or wrong. It's very binary, very black and white, but competence isn't knowing stuff. Competence is the ability to learn, grow, adapt, figure things out. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Laura Gallaher: And I can do that with other people and I don't have to be right. And so, I understood my own defense mechanisms to a much greater degree. And once I got there, I realized that this idea of imposter syndrome, Steve, it's actually very like arrogant and judgmental because if I have imposter syndrome, part of what I'm saying is, oh my gosh, these people around me are so stupid. I have fooled all of them into thinking that I actually know what I'm doing. And I was like, whoa, like I thought imposter syndrome was kind of this like internally, like, oh, you know, I'm just, I'm insecure. And yes, it is. And insecurity leads us to not only judge ourselves, but judge other people. And so, it just started to completely shift my whole lens as I looked at what this meant. It's like, you know what, do I know everything? Not even close, right. The more I learned, the more I realized, I don't know, but my value isn't just in knowing stuff. My value is in being able to work with other people and continue to learn and grow and adapt and even whatever it is that I think, I know, I don't know anything, like were all wrong all the time. And so, if we can just shift the lens and get away from binary thinking, I think a lot of imposter syndrome will start to fall away from people. Steve Rush: Yeah, and by asking more questions and learning more things, not only do we get richer, but we actually create more aha moments in other people as well. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely, yeah. Asking questions and really listening are two of the most powerful and sometimes underutilized behaviors and skills. Steve Rush: Yeah, so I if our listeners are listening to us talk about imposter syndrome and they have a perception that that could be them. What would be your counsel to them to maybe go about dealing with that? Dr. Laura Gallaher: So anytime we can develop a practice of self-acceptance, it's going to significantly reduce this feeling of imposter syndrome. And so, I define self-acceptance as being fully okay with yourself. Exactly as you are right now, that includes your flaws and imperfections as well as your talents and strengths. So, I'll give you a couple really tangible things that listeners can do to develop a practice of self-acceptance. And it's a practice you can think about it, like something you want to do on a daily basis, brushing your teeth, for example, or, you know, moving your body, some kind of physical exercise. It's not a light switch you just get to flip on and off. Okay, I've accepted myself. It's a practice, it's a rewiring of your brain. So, one way to practice higher self-acceptance is, we call it taking credit. Another way to frame it is like, what am I proud of myself for? So, let's say for example, I want to start running. And I'm like, I'm going to run three miles and I get all my gear on and I go out there and I run and maybe I'm like not quite a mile in, and I'm starting to cram and I can hardly breathe and my legs are on fire. And I'm like, oh my gosh, I don't think I can do this. And so, I might have this raging imposter syndrome in the moment and I'm like, oh my God, like, I want to be a runner. Who am I kidding? I can't possibly be a runner. So, taking credit would be, instead of focusing on the gap of, oh my gosh, I wanted to run three miles. I only ran one. What is wrong with me? So, embarrassing. Like I'm an idiot, why did I think I could do that? Right. All that really negative self-talk the inner critic. Taking credit is saying, you know what? I am proud of myself for getting out there and running a mile because that was a mile more than I ran yesterday, or I'm proud of myself for getting out there and giving it a shot because that was a kind of a tough step for me. And I want to allow myself to feel good about that as an incremental step. So, taking credit or being proud of yourself for things that represent courage, represent progress, doing that regularly will actually accelerate your whole journey of growth and make it much easier for you to get over this whole idea of like, oh my gosh, I'm a phony and they're all going to figure me out. Steve Rush: I love that. Dr. Laura Gallaher: So that's one tip. And then I'll give one more tip too, which is around forgiving yourself. So, we're really trying to quiet the inner critic with a lot of these and like give more volume to the champion voice. So, forgiving yourself, it's so easy for us to fall into a pattern of beating ourselves up. Most people actually, at some point in their lives, they believed that they have to beat themselves up or they won't learn, grow, improve. They think that they need that really mean voice in order to actually get their button gear. And until you can truly experiment with quieting that voice and leaning just in the champion voice, you'll never learn that there are so many other things that still motivate you to move forward because it's something that we're just fundamentally wired to do is grow as humans. So, find the things that you want to forgive yourself for and forgive yourself as quickly as you can, even if it doesn't feel totally real, like let's say that I miss a meeting with a client, you know, something happened with my schedule or just, I don't know, I dropped the ball and I missed a meeting with a client. I could beat myself up. I could get all mired down in all of the ways that you know, oh my gosh, who are thinking, I'm kidding. Trying to, run this business, trying to be a consultant. I can't even show up to a meeting on time. That's my inner critic, right? And she can be really brutal or I can say, okay, you know what? You actually did have a lot going on. And you know, that you would never intentionally miss a meeting. So, let's make sure that we learned from this and, you know, whatever it was that caused me to miss the meeting, I'm going to make sure that I always have a reminder set for myself. So that doesn't happen again. And it's okay. And so, it's this combination of having self-compassion while also recognizing that, you know, I'm not living up to my current standard. And so, when you can bring in that balance of holding a boundary for yourself while also having self-compassion, when you fail to meet it, that's you forgiving yourself. And these are practices that when you do them every day, your self-acceptance will get higher and higher and higher. And not only will you end up defeating these imposter syndrome moments, but you'll just be able to work so much better with other people. You'll be able to laugh at yourself. You'll be more attentive to other people, and you'll be able to emphasize more easily. You're going to basically have a deeper trust in your underlying ability to cope with whatever the world throws at you, because it's always going to throw things at you. Steve Rush: Exactly, right. And what you've just described is almost a rewiring of that neurological pathways that we've created those previously bad habits. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes. Steve Rush: With replacing them with positive rituals and positive behaviors. And I love the fact that you call it self-acceptance practice because exactly that's what it is. You'll continually have the practice at it until it becomes second nature, right? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes, absolutely. It's a practice and it gets really metta to Steve because if I find myself falling away from my self-acceptance practice, I can actually practice self-acceptance around that. Steve Rush: Yeah, your right. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yeah, so, you know what, I have actually been really hard on myself lately and I haven't been using some of these tools and that's okay. It's a lot of wiring I'm working against and I am committed to bringing in that practice back. Steve Rush: Excellent, brilliant. Okay, so this part show, we close out on three things, and the first thing we're going to close out on is to tap into the leadership aspects of your work in your career. And I'll ask you to narrow down some of those things that you've been working on, but to call that, perhaps your top three leadership hacks or your top tips or ideas, what would the top three be? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Top three, okay. The first one we've alluded to a little bit when we talked about slow down to speed up, so, pause. The power of pause, you know, I think that when leaders are really struggling, it's usually because things are moving so fast and in the moment their energy is not leaving enough space, for other people to truly be who they are and sort of this angsty energy can spread throughout. And it ends up stifling conversation and decreasing the effectiveness of decision making. So, taking more moments of pause in conversation, I think significantly improves the quality of those conversations. And that's another practice that leaders can bring into their daily lives. I invite my clients to do like an eight second pause between every meeting, between sending an email, literally just eight seconds of breath in and out, and then onto the next task. And it just sort of brings a calmer energy to the whole thing, which I believe is much needed. Steve Rush: Yeah, it's almost a little bit of a reboot, isn't it? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes, oh, I love that framing of it. Yeah, that's really good. Another one is listening, listening, listening, listening, and I know that Steve, you do a lot of working in change and I'm sure you've heard this too. I work with so many leaders who, when they're wanting to bring about a change and they're feeling resistance, either passive or active, but the people just aren't, they're not doing it. They're not stepping in line. They tend to focus on, I guess I have to tell them again, I guess I have to tell them differently. I guess I have to tell them louder, right. And what I want them to do instead is, like you were saying, ask questions and listen, listen, they may not even know themselves. Why they're resisting the change or whatever it is that you're asking them to do. They may not be self-aware enough, but when you can ask those questions and really hold space and truly listen, not only to what they're saying, but listen for how they're feeling. Listened to the things they're not actually saying out loud, you will increase their self-awareness as well as your own. And then you're going to actually know, oh, okay, this is the true problem for us to solve here so that we can get back on the same page. So, listening, very powerful. And then the third one I would say is openness, which another way you can talk about that is vulnerability, I think. I think this is becoming something that leaders are understanding more and more, but too many leaders I think still believe that they're supposed to know, or they're supposed to be able to figure things out. And their lack of vulnerability in conversation leads them to actually show up with more rigidity, which again, stifles communication, it can shut down conversation and it can harm trust actually. So, when leaders can go first with vulnerability, go first with being open about what they're really thinking and feeling, being open about you know, what they'd liked. We use that Fric acronym again, here to invite leaders to be more open, then others tend to also be more open. And that's where we get more information flowing back and forth. Trust increases, collaboration increases and performance, super Steve Rush: Super lessons. Thank you. Next part of the show we call it Hack to Attack. So, this is typically where something in your work or your life hasn't worked out. Could even screwed up, but as a result of the experience you've learned from it, and it's now serving you well, what would your Hack to Attack be? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Hmm, well, I think, you know, the biggest one for me for sure, was what I had described earlier with, you know, my experience finding out that I was actually stifling the people that I worked with without even realizing it. But I'll go a little bit deeper into that whole recovery process because once I became more self-aware and I realized that I was not actually creating psychological safety within my team, my immediate go-to response was to try to imitate other people who seemed like they were doing it well. And it seemed, you know, I think I was still like mid-twenties at that point. So, I was like, oh, this is great, you know, I can just watch behavior and I can model that behavior. I even had like acting experience as a kid. I was like, oh, I can totally nailed this. I can behave like this. I can act this way. And I came to learn, unfortunately in the first several months of trying this approach, that trying to only shift my behavior only shift how I was showing up on the outside without actually believing anything differently about the world, or really just sort of being in a lot of inner turmoil. I was actually still hurting trust. So, people were noticing that I was showing up differently, so totally know how to be around me because they could feel that I wasn't being myself. And so, you know, I think the Hack to Attack would be to don't think that you can just focus on shifting behavior and think that all the rest will follow, really see what the belief is underneath. How can you rewire your brain? That's driving the behavior. So, the behavior changes is a more natural, more emergent reality. So, focus on what is it that I believe about myself and the people around me, because that's, what's driving my behavior. How can I shift those beliefs around? Because you know that at least some of those beliefs are wrong, right? So much of what we believe is wrong. So, if I can shift my beliefs and allow the behavior change to follow, that's going to be a much more genuine way to approach growth. Steve Rush: And ironically, you know, from a psychology perspective, you know, this more than most being an organizational psychologist, we have as human beings in innate BS monitor through our neuro transmitters. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes. Steve Rush: Whereas we listing and smelling it and sussing this out straight away that it's not congruent. And then straight away we can recognize that it doesn't feel right. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Absolutely. Even if we're not totally sure what it is, we're like that conversation did not feel good. Steve Rush: Exactly, exactly. And the last thing we're going to do is ask you to do a bit of time travel bump into Laura at 21. And you now get to give us some advice, what would it be? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Oh, I would want her to recognize as early as possible that she does have very strong perfectionist tendencies and that this drive with perfectionist tendencies is actually working against her. So, I would want her to lean into being messy and recognize that, you know, you go forward even five or six years in your life and nobody gives a crap about your grades. So, like there were so many things that I was so focused on that just didn't matter. And of course, you know, getting good grades in college helped me get into grad school and that's great, but I literally will tell students now, especially those who are in grad school and like, you know what, just learn, focus on learning. I'm like, I don't know if I would've listened to this advice myself, but I was so focused on the evaluative component of it. And any advice that I could have given to Laura at 21 to encourage her to instead focus on the journey and focus on the learning and growth that's occurring rather than this sort of, how do I look to other people? Steve Rush: Fantastic advice, really good stuff. So, we're going to have to find some way of working together, you and I, because we've got lots of parallels and lots of commonalities in terms of the work that we do. Dr. Laura Gallaher: I would love that. Steve Rush: We have to do that. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Yes. Steve Rush: But outside of today, our listeners are probably wanting to learn how they can get to know a bit more about you, GALLAHER EDGE, when the book comes out, how can they find him? Where's the best place for us to send them? Dr. Laura Gallaher: Best place to find me is at gallaheredge.com. I know a lot of people think it's Gallagher, because that's way more common, but it's actually GALLAHER. So, gallaheredge.com and there you can you can email me and you can see our phone number there, or you can just see the different ways that we work with people. Steve Rush: We will make also, they're in our show notes so that people can go straight away from listening to this and connect with you. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Thank you. Steve Rush: Laura, I love talking with you. It's been a few months since we met last and every time, I do speak with you, I get this real sense of desire for more learning. You spark things in me. So that's been great and I hope our listeners have got that out of our show today. And I just want to say thank you for coming on and being part of our community and wish you every success with the book launch. And we'll have to get you back on the show in the future. Dr. Laura Gallaher: Thank you so much, Steve. Steve Rush: Thank you, Laura.   Closing   Steve Rush: I genuinely want to say heartfelt thanks for taking time out of your day to listen in too. We do this in the service of helping others, and spreading the word of leadership. Without you listening in, there would be no show. So please subscribe now if you have not done so already. 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A really frank and open conversation about the many highs and lows that Sean has faced, overcome and taken valuable lessons from that truly enrich the work he does today. Sean's vulnerability makes this a really heart-warming episodeSean ‘The EQ Commando' is a dedicated coach and trainer with 30 years of real-world experience forged from Combat Operations with The Royal Marine Commandos, 3rd world Leadership Development Expeditions to Management and Executive Training and Development for multi-million-dollar companies and SMEs alike. His breadth and depth of experience coupled with his passion for helping others succeed in extreme environments underpins his proven ability to understand, engage and empower teams, managers and leaders to get the results they need. He helps to develop you into the kind of leader that high performing teams would follow into battle.He believes that:“The Most Important Assets In Any Venture Are You, Your People, Your Influence.Emotional Intelligence IS Your Influence!When You Develop Your EQ You Can Engage, Influence And Inspire Your People To Achieve More Than Ever Before” Whether your team is under fire or under-performing The EQ Commando helps you turn the team around and win. www.linkedin.com/in/seantheeqcommando/ twitter.com/EQ2LeadUK www.facebook.com/CommandEQ www.instagram.com/eq2lead www.eq2lead.ukM: +44 (0) 7964 725688Office: 0800 206 1916UK, USA, Singapore, Sydney.Book your next appointment here: Book OnlineBest Selling Book: Fit For Purpose Leadership #1  *                             *                                  *                                  *Sylvia Baldock has been transforming lives from the tender age of 13 when she ran a youth group for deprived teenagers in Glasgow, Scotland.Throughout her varied career from Theatre Sister in Open heart Surgery to a Masterclass Facilitator, Speaker, Business Mentor/Coach and Author, Sylvia has inspired and motivated thousands of people to recognise the unique value they bring to the workplace and to live a life of purpose and impact by Becoming More Significant.Sylvia works with Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, Teams and Individuals who want to increase visibility, confidence, focus, clarity, communication, collaboration, motivation, productivity and growth.If you would like to know how you can Become More Significant right now, book a 20 minute free coaching call by emailing  sylvia@sylviabaldock.com

In this first Inside Out Leadership with Robb Holman - a conversation with retired Starbucks International President Howard Behar and author of the classic It's Not About the Coffee, a guide to leading by putting people first, and The Magic Cup, a parable about the power of personal values.

As leaders launch into 2021 after an exhausting 2020, how do we equip ourselves to lead most effectively? Trent and Chuck talk about practical ways you can transform your leadership in the midst of high demands and constant pressure.

When you’re better and bigger on the inside, you will become greater on the outside.

Our next guest on Simply Feedback, Robb Holman, CEO of Holman International and best-selling author of Lead the Way and All In, shares what inspired his Inside Out philosophy and the five areas you can delve into so you can discover your personal purpose.For more info regarding feedback and how you can develop yourself or your team, email contact@learningbridge.com.Brought to you by the LearningBridge Team

Ruth is one of only two women with a book in the Bible named after her and one of only four women who have the distinction of being named in Jesus' genealogy. Author and speaker, Nancy Gavilanes helps us glean from Ruth's life, exploring the defining decisions she made throughout that shaped her character. Her decisions to receive and serve the God of Israel, work diligently, and remain teachable remind us that our decisions impact future generations. Even with an unknown future, what is the 'next right thing' God is calling you to at this time? Nancy has a heart for encouraging people as they walk by faith and live their God-given dreams. Find her books and more at AboundingFaith.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenofwonder/support

When you’re better and bigger on the inside, you will become greater on the outside. That’s what this lesson is all about. John Maxwell teaches how the inside influences the outside, and what the life of an inside-out leader looks like. In the application portion of the episode Mark Cole and Jason Brooks define what John means by “inside” and “outside,” what makes inside out leadership so powerful, and how they’re applying John’s principles in the John Maxwell Enterprise. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Inside Out Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/InsideOut and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You Online Course Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Winning With People by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell The Blind Spot Podcast Series

In this episode, we interview Hamza Khan. Hamza is a multi-award winning marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times. He is a top-ranked university educator, serial entrepreneur, and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He empowers youth and early talent through his work as Managing Director of Student Life Network, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive education resource platform, which reaches over 2.7 million students. From TEDx stages and international conferences to MBA classrooms and Fortune 500 boardrooms, Hamza is invited regularly to deliver keynotes and workshops around the world. His clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Trivago, and over 100 colleges and universities. Learn more at hamzakhan.ca. In this episode, we talk about his leadership experiences, challenging the status quo, as well as his take on burnout being a leadership issue. We hope you enjoy this episode of Leading the Rounds. If you want to learn more about the various topics we covered, listen to this episode or view are social media pages for a more detailed breakdown of our discussion. If you enjoy what we're doing at Leading the Rounds, subscribe and give us a positive rating. You can also connect with us at leadingtherounds.com and on social media.

As a growing part of the healthcare team, we have seen it first hand. The medical students who gather in the cafeteria over lunch to complain about their instructors, but don’t take action to improve the curriculum. The surgeons who congregate in the lounge to grumble about how the scrub nurse wouldn’t hand them their instruments in the correct direction, but don’t work with the scrub nurse so that she can improve for the next surgery. The nurses who continually chat about the patients and physicians who are rude. As a community of healthcare workers, complaining is not just common, it’s endemic. Medicine is difficult and we’re not perfect, but that doesn’t mean that a culture of complaining should be the only way we share our dissatisfaction and identify problems in the healthcare system. These tendencies may be perceived as positive coping strategies to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare, but we believe this has unintentional negative consequences on the professional culture in medicine. In the first of our two part series on Tragic Optimism, we dissect the culture of complaining in medicine, and try to make the case for tragic optimism as a mindset that can improve your satisfaction as a member of the healthcare team.

As medical students and physicians, we are constantly pushed to take on more responsibilities, add more things to our CV, do more research, and see more patients. While this constant pressure to add additional responsibilities to our lives may seem like the road to success, the disciplined pursuit of less can actually allow us to make a more substantial impact and lead fulfilled lives. In this episode, we take a look at Greg Mckeown's book Essentialism, take a dive into the culture of “more” in medical training, and work to convince you that the disciplined pursuit of less may actually allow you to contribute more in your medical training and practice.If you want more information about us or our podcast, visit leadingtherounds.com

In our inaugural episode, we spend a few moments discussing the goal of this podcast and our vision for the future. This introduction will discuss our three episode types: Inside-Out-Leadership, The Main Course, and Healthcare 101. We hope you will take this journey with us. We look forward to challenging ourselves and our ideas to improve our leadership abilities. If you like our mission and vision, please subscribe and give us a positive rating. You can also reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at leadingtherounds or you can email us at leadingtherounds@gmail.com

While often overlooked as a leadership and personal development tool, our mind holds the key to how we see the world. With the myriad of troubles and challenges that we will face as physicians, a strong mind imperative to our success. In this episode, we discuss the growth mindset and how it is able to move the needle both for our personal development and ultimately our ability to lead others.

This week's guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Rob discussed the importance of building trust in the workplace, the concept of Inside Out Leadership, and why conflict can be a powerful tool.  A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Robb's words of wisdom (3:43) Robb's background (5:11) His thoughts on Kobe Bryant's passing (8:38) About Inside Out Leadership (11:28) Why trust is so important (15:59) What's necessary to create a learning organization (24:17) What happens when a team has conflict (26:16) How to leverage healthy conflict (28:29) Using trust to get things done (31:43) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Robb's Website Robb's Book, All In Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How do you build trust with your coworkers, managers, direct reports, etc?

I've known Robb Holman for years and we're both out there speaking and training to change hearts and minds! I fell in love with Robb's first book, Lead the Way, which helps leaders self-reflect on their value from the inside, and now in his new book coming out this week, All In, he teaches us how to build trust, bring out the best in each other and proactively connect with our teams. Learn more at GetAllInBook.com Join me on the Ditch the Drama Tour: RealityBasedLeadership.com/DTD2020

Episode 2 features special guest Robb Holman. Robb and the guys discuss being proactive with your business financials, what is means to be a steward of money and the way Robb trains leaders through his propriety method of Inside Out Leadership.Robb Holman is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, podcast co-host and bestselling author. He is the CEO of Holman International, a global leadership consultancy revolutionizing the way business leaders operate. With passion and exuberance, Robb's dynamic teaching style has successfully led thousands of business owners, executives and leaders. Robb's books, Lead the Way and All In, guide readers into their hearts to lead both themselves and their teams from a place of authenticity.

The premise of this show was to talk about passion and purpose in your career. It was inspired by a conversation Ryan had with a colleague, which Ryan shares during the show. This is also one of Robb’s primary “Inside Out Leadership” teachings, which he writes about in his book Lead the Way. During the conversation, Ryan challenges Robb to make these ideas practical and tangible, which prompts Robb to lay out 5 foundational areas in everyone’s lives that we can each focus on to define a sense of purpose in our lives. View the full video replay on YouTube.

Robb Holman has been a lifelong serial entrepreneur who founded numerous for-profit and non-profit organizations. He is currently the founder and CEO of Holman International, a global leadership consultancy and his new book is Lead the Way: Inside Out Leadership Principles For Business Owners & Leaders. Resources: * http://www.robbholman.com/ – Website * @robbholman – Twitter * Buy his book, Lead the Way: Inside Out Leadership Principles For Business Owners & Leaders Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a quick rating. Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. After you subscribe and leave a review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we'll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it's a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Kruse? Imagine if you could have the world's best executive coaches and leadership mentors whispering into your ear every morning on your way to work. Every weekday, there will be a new episode of The LEADx Leadership Show with an interview from a different thought leadership or business expert. Many of these guests are thought leaders, famous authors or high-profile CEOs from innovative startup companies. Others are creatives, artists, entrepreneurs or corporate career leaders. They have all achieved extreme success and they are willing to share practical advice on how to advance your career and develop your leadership and management skills by offering daily career tips on time management, productivity, marketing, personal branding, communication, sales, leadership, team building, talent management and other personal development and career development topics. There will be a new episode waiting for you every day just in time for your morning commute, morning treadmill session or whatever else it is you do to start your day. LEADx isn't just the name of this new podcast, it's the name of a digital media and online learning company that is re-imagining professional development for millennials and career driven professionals looking to break into manager roles or excel in current leadership and management roles. If you're looking for management training or professional development that is delivered in a fun and engaging way, sign up for our daily newsletter at LEADx.org. It's packed with life hacks, daily career tips and leadership challenges that will turn you into a high potential leader in no time. What does LEADx stand for? We are exploring leadership. We are about NEXT GENERATION leadership. We believe that professional training and workplace education has not kept up with advances in digital media. Today's emerging leaders and management professionals just don't find 5 day workshops or eLearning modules to be very compelling. Today's talent is mobile and social. LEADx wants to help those that want to make an impact. Leadership is not a choice. You don't need a title to lead.

Welcome to the show! Today you are in for a treat.  I’m taking a break from my series on Effective Communication to share with you an amazing interview that I recently had the pleasure of doing. With me on the show, today is Robb Holman and we had an extraordinary conversation both on record and off.  Robb’s leadership philosophy and work line up so nicely with the voice work I do and I know you are going to love hearing from him.  Talk about vocal energy! Today Robb and I talk about: Why voice is key in leadership, What it means to be inside out, Why it’s essential that we work on the inside to succeed on the outside, And so much more! If you are interested in getting your voice ready for 2018 so you can speak your truth beautifully, please reach out.  I’d love to hear where your challenges are so I can do episodes just for you. www.captivatetheroom.com tracy@captivatetheroom.com   Guest Bio Robb Holman is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author who has a heart for authentic relationships and a true talent for equipping people with the skills and the knowledge necessary for their success. With passion and exuberance, Robb’s dynamic teaching style has successfully led countless business owners, executives, and leaders through his exclusive and proprietary method of Inside Out Leadership™ Coaching. In helping his clients learn how to connect with their unique life’s purpose, they are finding success in a way they never expected – from the inside out! As a lifelong serial entrepreneur, Robb has founded numerous, highly influential organizations, both for-profit, as well as non-profit. His current endeavor is as founder and CEO of Holman International, a global leadership consultancy revolutionizing the way business leaders operate. Robb lives in West Chester, PA with his wife, Karen, and their three children, RJ, Kayla, and Zach. Fun fact: Robb used to be a professional basketball player! Connect with Robb: • Personal Website: www.robbholman.com •Lead the Way Book Website: www.leadthewaybook.com • Twitter: @robbholman

Would you believe it if I told you that recent surveys suggest 90% of workers are ‘disengaged from their work?’ My friend, and guest on the podcast this week, Robb Holman, started with this alarming statistic, and has used it to inform his philosophies at Inside Out Leadership. Join us as we discuss the inherent problems facing today's leaders, and our ideas on how we can fix them.