Podcasts about leadership strategies

Strong leadership communication isn't just about knowing what to say. It's also largely about knowing how to say what you need to say. It's about building the habits that help you communicate well when you're frustrated, under pressure, or navigating tension. In this episode, I'm breaking down four communication skills every leader needs to practice: Checking your assumptions before reacting and responding Addressing tension immediately, directly, and transparently Stating the WHY behind the WHAT Strategically tailoring communication to meet your audience where they're at We'll talk about what happens when you assume you know why someone is underperforming, why an email sounded snarky, or why someone missed the mark, and how quickly your reaction to those assumptions can undermine your leadership. We will explore what happens when you don't share enough information with those you lead. We will address how to assess different people's communication needs and how to best serve different kinds of people, even in tough and tense moments. Whether you're working on team communication, giving feedback to employees in a way they can actually hear and integrate, navigating difficult conversations as you manage up or manage down, or simply trying to become a more thoughtful and emotionally intelligent leader, these are skills that will strengthen your leadership while also making your work significantly more rewarding. Links Mentioned: [1 Spot Left] Join my Aligned Leadership Incubator: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Take my Leadership Archetype Quiz: saradean.com/quiz [UNTIL 10/31] Thank you to our sponsor, Ironwall. Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/SHAMELESS and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Everyone has a strategy until chaos hits, then people revert to their default training." In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and US Army infantry veteran Ed Brzychcy to explore how leaders can close the gap between having a plan and executing when everything is on the line. Drawing from 12 years in the US Army, including three combat deployments to Iraq, Ed breaks down why business strategy taught in boardrooms breaks down under pressure, how centralizing command creates operational bottlenecks, and how to build a resilient execution culture that thrives through ambiguity, crisis, and change. In this masterclass on modern leadership execution, you'll discover: ✅ The Intent-to-Execution Gap: Why knowing strategy on paper fails during high-pressure chaos and how to build trained operational reflexes. ✅ Military vs. Business Training: Shifting from an "execute always" mindset to baking deliberate practice and scenario playgrounds into daily operations. ✅ The PACE Planning Framework: Implementing Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency plans to navigate unexpected operational friction. ✅ Eliminating the Bottleneck Trap: How over-centralizing decisions drives executive burnout, limits team autonomy, and slows growth. ✅ Leading vs. Lagging Metrics: How to read early warning indicators before operational breakdowns show up on lagging dashboards. ✅ Diagnosing System Breakdowns: Differentiating between process failures, people challenges, and structural misalignment to fix root causes. TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome Ed Brzychcy to Leadership in Quarters 01:10 - The Intent-to-Execution Gap: Why Good Plans Fail Under Chaos 03:00 - Military vs. Business: Training for Mayhem vs. Just Executing 05:15 - Building "Playgrounds" for Safe Failure & Developing True EQ 07:40 - Leading Indicators & Early Warnings: Cultivating Open Communication 10:20 - Eliminating the Bottleneck: Why Centralized Command Drives Burnout 12:50 - Interview Red Flags: Assessing an Organization's Execution Culture 15:15 - Leading vs. Lagging Metrics: Shifting from Reactive to Proactive 17:30 - Leadership Comfort Zones & Adapting Styles in Times of Crisis 20:45 - The PACE Framework: Primary, Alternate, Contingency & Emergency Planning 24:10 - Leveraging Peer Networks & Breaking Down Cross-Functional Silos 26:50 - Diagnosing Operational Failure: Is it People, Process, or Strategy? 30:15 - Aligning Organizational Incentives for Sustainable Execution

Today, Janice is joined by Stuart Levine, Chairman and CEO of Stuart Levine & Associates. Stuart reflects on what led him to public service at a young age and how those early experiences shaped his leadership philosophy. He then shares insights from his career in helping global organizations, boards, and CEOs strengthen governance, communication, and values.Tags: janice, ellig, leadership, ceo, chairman, stuart, levine, associates, service, board, governance, values

In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares the story of how one question—“How do people actually do this?”—helped her go from improv workshop facilitator with zero keynote bookings to speaking on stages at Amazon, LinkedIn, and major association conferences. Along the way, she discovered that curiosity is a career-building practice. Erin breaks down the five curiosity practices she used to build her speaking career from scratch and how she applied those same practices to help team member Cristy von create her first keynote. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, developing your leadership skills, or wondering what your next move should be, this episode will help you stop waiting for the perfect plan and start pulling the thread. Inside This Episode: Curiosity Is a Practice, Not a Personality Trait: Discover why curiosity can be intentionally practiced and how asking better questions can fuel career growth, leadership, adaptability, and collaboration. Study People Who've Already Done It: Erin shares why researching people who are already where you want to go can reveal the path, shortcuts, and questions you didn't know to ask. Learn Before You Hire: Before investing in a coach, mentor, or course, Erin explains how free content can help you do your homework, find the right fit, and make smarter career development decisions. Borrow the Room Before You Build Your Own: From free speaking gigs to the “rubber chicken circuit,” Erin shares why small stages can become your curiosity lab for practicing, gathering feedback, and refining your skills. Get Curious About the Community: You don't have to figure everything out alone. Learn how finding the right professional community can expand your perspective, strengthen your network, and help you understand where you fit. What to Do Now: Name Your Next Move: Identify one career move, skill, opportunity, or goal you want to pursue next. Don't worry about the whole plan yet. Start with the question: How do people actually do this? Find the People Who Know: Identify two or three people who have already done the thing you want to do. Study their paths, content, and choices—and ask what you can learn from them. Learn Before You Invest: If you're considering a coach, mentor, course, or program, start with their free content. Get curious before you get out your credit card. Your Freebie The Confident Leader's Toolkit: Want to show up as a more confident, authentic leader without feeling like you have to perform? Download this practical 4-step guide to craft an intentional professional persona, so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and presence without burning yourself out. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

Send us Fan MailIf your team is working hard but results feel chaotic, the problem usually is not effort. It's direction. We dig into the second part of our leadership pillar in the Five to Thrive series by pairing two fundamentals that determine whether your strategy actually turns into growth: influence and alignment. Think of influence as the engine of leadership and alignment as the directions. A powerful engine with bad directions still wastes time, burns people out, and creates frustration.Click here to watch Part 3 of this leadership seriesClick here to watch Part 1 of this leadership seriesClick here to watch Part 1 of this leadership series on YouTubeClick here to Schedule a Free Business ConsultationSend us Fan MailWelcome to The Brian Wright Show:Brian Wright works closely with executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and executives in five areas essential to thrive in the new economy: Leadership, Culture, Sales, Hospitality & Marketing. He calls it, "The Five to Thrive." You have come to the right place If you want to grow your business and surpass goals unlike ever beforeIn this video you'll learn powerful business growth and efficiency strategies broken down into five categories that transform:✔ Leadership✔ Culture ✔ Sales ✔ Hospitality✔ MarketingThanks to our Sponsors:New Patient GroupWrightChatThrive Consulting GroupClick here to Schedule a Free Business ConsultationToday's EpisodeWe unpack the three mechanisms of influence that help people move willingly instead of being pushed by rank or title. That starts with relational trust built through consistent behavior, active listening, and transparent communication. From there we move into contextual clarity, communicating the why behind decisions so change management does not turn into resistance, confusion, or passive compliance. We also talk reciprocal value, aligning organizational goals with individual aspirations by knowing your people as real humans, not just numbers on a dashboard.Then we get tactical about organizational alignment: set non-negotiables while giving autonomy, stop micromanagement from killing confidence, and fix your meetings by focusing on lead measures that people can control instead of only lag measures that shame them after the fact. We also cover feedback loops like one-on-ones, team roundtables, and cross-training to improve coordination and customer experience, plus the “disagree and commit” standard so debate does not become drift. If you want a team that executes fast without taking 55 wrong turns, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a leader on your team, and leave a review with your biggest alignment challenge.

Great leadership isn't about being harsh or overly soft. It's about practicing empathetic leadership: caring about people while holding them accountable to the standards required by the mission. In this conversation, I share how keeping the wrong person on the team for too long damaged morale, created toxicity, and cost the company great employees. You'll learn: -Why being unclear is unkind -How to coach employees with empathy -When accountability must become non-negotiable -Why toxic behavior can't be ignored -How to know when someone is "firing themselves" -When immediate termination is necessary -How to communicate a firing without creating gossip -Why culture must be actively protected -How strong leaders develop people beyond their job title -Empathy doesn't mean avoiding hard conversations. It means having them respectfully, clearly, and early. Care about the person. But separate them from the behavior. Give them a genuine opportunity to improve. But if they refuse to grow, protect the team and move forward. 00:00 Empathetic Leadership and the Cost of Keeping the Wrong People 01:01 The Hard Decision to Fire a Long-Term Employee 03:50 How Avoiding the Problem Damaged the Team 04:38 The Breaking Point and Final Decision 05:34 The Relief That Came After the Firing 06:42 Why Leaders Must Protect the Team and Mission 08:16 The Right Way to Coach Employees 10:00 "It's Unkind to Be Unclear" 12:40 When an Employee Isn't Willing to Grow 14:56 Why Leaders Must Follow Through 17:27 When Immediate Termination Is Necessary 18:57 Strategic Empathy in Leadership 22:10 Why Culture and People Drive Business Growth 27:17 Balancing Kindness, Boundaries, and Accountability 32:17 How to Communicate After Someone Is Fired 38:00 Advice for Leaders Avoiding a Difficult Conversation 41:00 Be Kind, Set Standards, and Follow Through Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, in over 52 difference countries :

: Building High-Performing Teams and Leadership Strategies with Andre Martin In this episode, Andre Martin, author of *Wrong Fit, Right Fit* and upcoming *The Collective Confidence*, shares insights on creating cohesive, motivated teams, empowering employees at all levels, and fostering leadership from within. Whether you're leading a small business or a large organization, learn practical strategies for enhancing team confidence, aligning roles with strengths, and nurturing future leaders through behavioral recognition and trust. Key Topics: Collective confidence and small wins Empowerment and autonomy Recognizing positive behaviors Trust, stress, and pessimism at work Role clarity and zone of genius Hiring and onboarding well Giving feedback that drives growth. #RightFit #WrongFit #Dr.Martin #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailYour business does not rise and fall on your spreadsheets, it rises and falls on what your people do every day. We're kicking off a new era of The Brian Wright Show with a fresh format and a clear promise: simplify growth without shrinking your ambition. The foundation is Five To Thrive, our five essential transformations for dominating the new economy: leadership, culture, sales, hospitality, and marketing.Part 2: Leadership Influence & Alignment: Five Essentials for Business GrowthWelcome to The Brian Wright Show:Brian Wright works closely with executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and executives in five areas essential to thrive in the new economy: Leadership, Culture, Sales, Hospitality & Marketing. He calls it, "The Five to Thrive." You have come to the right place If you want to grow your business and surpass goals unlike ever beforeIn this video you'll learn powerful business growth and efficiency strategies broken down into five categories that transform:✔ Leadership✔ Culture ✔ Sales ✔ Hospitality✔ MarketingThanks to our Sponsors:New Patient GroupWrightChatThrive Consulting GroupClick here to Schedule a Free Business ConsultationToday's EpisodeWe start where most companies leak the most: leadership. I lay out a practical definition that has nothing to do with title, rank, or authority, and I tell a story from my childhood that proves it. Then we get into the shift that changes how you run meetings, set goals, and coach your team: stop chasing finite outcomes you cannot control and start mastering the controllables that create them. If you've been living and dying by dashboards, this will feel like a reset in the best way.From there, we dive into the first core dimension of leadership: vision and strategy. I break down why vision is future-focused and never fully “accomplished,” why it should not be a number, and why it should not just describe what you sell. We also talk strategy as execution, not ideas, including why “quick fixes” backfire, how change management really works, and how to protect your long-term vision with short-term, actionable, controllable goals.If you want a leadership framework you can actually apply, subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a quick review so more leaders can find the Five To Thrive series. What's one controllable you can improve this week?

Unlock insights into leadership, strategy, and the future of business with Perry Atwal, Full-Time Instructor at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.In this engaging episode of The Brand Called You, Perry reflects on his journey from the high-stakes world of investment banking at Morgan Stanley to academia and the life-changing lessons he learned along the way.Discover insights into building high-performing teams, mastering strategy formulation and execution, developing negotiation skills, and cultivating collaborative cultures. Perry also explores how business schools can prepare students for a rapidly evolving world shaped by AI and technology.He shares why uniquely human qualities such as curiosity, empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence will remain essential as technology continues to transform the workplace.Whether you're an aspiring leader, student, educator, or seasoned executive, this conversation offers powerful takeaways on success, balance, leadership, strategy, and making a meaningful difference.

Every leader has a plan — until the road closes. The question isn't whether you'll hit a detour. It's whether you've been honest enough about which ones you could have seen coming. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Matt Stobb, CEO of Your Health, for a candid conversation on what detours really cost healthcare leaders — and what they can teach us. Drawing on real moments from the frontlines of healthcare leadership, Jamie and Matt explore the difference between detours we create and detours we inherit, and what we owe our teams when we hit either one. Key topics covered: The critical difference between avoidable and unavoidable detours — and how leaders confuse the two Why "there's no lesson in the second kick of a mule" is the most underrated leadership principle in healthcare A leader's real job when the detour hits: take responsibility, communicate openly, and run toward the fire — not away from it How navigating hard moments together is one of the most powerful team-building forces in healthcare Why the detour sometimes becomes a better route than the one you originally planned If you're in the middle of a detour right now — or just past one you're still processing — this episode will meet you there.

Great hospital results rarely come from a single initiative. They come from leaders who get clear about what matters, align their teams around those priorities, and then have the discipline to follow through consistently. In this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike Harbour sits down with Tracey Carson, CNO at UNC Health Johnston, for a practical conversation about the leadership practices behind strong patient experience, employee retention, accountability, and organizational performance. Tracey and her team have moved patient satisfaction into the top 10th percentile nationally, earned Leapfrog A ratings at both hospitals, achieved a CMS four-star rating, and maintained employee turnover under 14%. Throughout the conversation, Tracey shares what is happening behind those results. Mike and Tracey explore how UNC Health Johnston has aligned nursing leaders around a clear set of priorities, created transparency through scorecards and daily measurement, and built accountability into the everyday rhythm of the organization. Tracey also explains why knowing the “why behind the what” is critical when leaders are trying to turn expectations into behaviors that last. They also discuss one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare leaders today: protecting leaders' time so they can actually lead. Tracey shares why her nurse leaders have permission to say no to meetings that don't support their priorities, allowing them to spend more time on their units, rounding with patients, connecting with staff, coaching their people, and removing barriers. This conversation is a reminder that improving patient experience and building a high-performing culture doesn't always require another new initiative. Often, it requires greater clarity, alignment, accountability, and consistency around the practices we already know matter. In this episode, you'll learn: How UNC Health Johnston moved patient satisfaction into the top 10th percentile nationally—and the leadership practices behind those results. How aligning leaders around a small number of priorities creates greater accountability, consistency, and organizational focus. Why protecting leaders' time from unnecessary meetings allows them to spend more time with patients, employees, and developing their teams. How using data, rounding, and clear expectations helps leaders identify barriers, improve performance, and build a culture where people want to stay. About Tracey Carson Tracey Carson is Chief Nursing Officer at UNC Health Johnston in North Carolina, where she has spent more than 18 years helping advance patient care, nursing leadership, and organizational performance. Under her leadership, nursing teams have developed a disciplined approach to patient safety, patient experience, leadership rounding, accountability, and continuous improvement. UNC Health Johnston has achieved top-decile patient satisfaction results, Leapfrog A ratings at both hospitals, a CMS four-star rating, and employee turnover below industry norms. Tracey is passionate about developing healthcare leaders, creating clear expectations, removing barriers for frontline teams, and building a culture where patients remain at the center of care. Connect with Tracey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-carson-ba784b37/ UNC Health Johnston If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Lead Up Podcast, leave a review, and share it with another healthcare leader who is working to improve patient experience, strengthen accountability, and build a culture where both patients and employees can thrive.

Want to improve team communication, training retention, and workplace culture without losing your credibility? This episode breaks down how humor builds psychological safety, strengthens leadership, and makes mandatory training actually stick.In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with commercial pilot, comedian, and Highbrow Safety Werks co-founder Robb Patton to explore how intentional humor transforms serious industries like aviation into environments where people learn faster and speak up more.You'll learn:✔️ How humor builds psychological safety on any team✔️ Why baking levity into training beats hiring a funny facilitator✔️ The rule of three and the callback, two easy tools anyone can use✔️ How emotional intelligence and radical candor work together with humor✔️ Why AI is opening new doors for leaders who aren't naturally funnyThis episode is for leaders, trainers, and HR professionals who want to build a stronger organizational culture and make learning stick.Topics covered include work culture, psychological safety, leadership development, team communication, and training and development.Connect with Robb Patton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robb-patton-49a3b310 And on his website, Highbrow Safety Werks: https://www.highbrowsafety.com/teamThe Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast helps leaders improve work culture, communication, and business performance through real-world leadership strategies and practical insights. Click here to view the episode transcript. Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.com

Change is inevitable and, these days, seemingly constant. The responsibility to manage change effectively is a large one that can weigh heavily on the shoulders of a conscientious leader. There are many ways to get it right and many ways to get it wrong when it comes to guiding your team or organization through change.  What I see too often is leaders announcing a new direction, initiative, or process without helping employees understand the larger context (what I call “the why behind the what”), or recognizing and honoring the impact the change will have on the people closest to the work. When leaders aren't intentional and strategic in leading change, employees can be left carrying confusion, frustration, and an ever-growing workload. Over time, the costs of poorly managed change can undermine trust and organizational integrity, resulting in anything from decreased morale to a mass exodus of high-performing employees.  In this episode, I'm breaking down five common change-management mistakes that may be exhausting your team. I'll talk about the key and critical difference between communicating change and managing change, what leaders miss when they underestimate the frontline experience, and why resistance isn't necessarily a sign that employees are unwilling to adapt. Sometimes, what looks like resistance is actually a request for more information, more involvement, or more time to process what is being lost. I'll also share how leaders can create more thoughtful and sustainable change by communicating the bigger “why,” involving employees earlier, making space for questions and grief, and honestly assessing the team's capacity before introducing another initiative. If your organization is navigating ongoing change - or your employees seem increasingly disengaged, cynical, or depleted - this episode will help you lead the transition with greater clarity, empathy, and intention. Links Mentioned: Early Bird Enrollment is open for my Aligned Leadership Incubator! Save $500 if you apply by June 30th: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Thank you to our sponsor, Ironwall. Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/SHAMELESS and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leadership strategy is the foundation of this episode, and the conversation is built for professionals who are ready to stop reacting and start leading deliberately. Many executives spend years executing without ever designing a clear direction for themselves or their teams. You will walk away with a new way of thinking about what it takes to grow, lead well, and bring people with you.Our host Porschia, alongside guest Kyle Pertuis, get into what it actually means to develop a leadership strategy as opposed to just a plan, and why understanding the difference changes how you lead every day. Kyle shares his 3-pillar formula of awareness, connection, and engagement, and explains how each one shapes the energy and effectiveness of the leader you are becoming. Expect a grounded conversation with real examples and ideas you can bring into your next leadership decision.They also tackle the biggest mistakes executives make when developing leadership strategies for their teams, including why disengaged leaders and a constant search for external solutions quietly cost organizations more than they realize. Kyle challenges leaders to stop overlooking the development resource already sitting inside their own organizations, and explains why leveraging internal talent is one of the most underused and most powerful moves a leader can make.Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/leadership-strategyCheck out the master class Career 911: Solving the Top 5 Challenges Executives and Professionals Have: https://go.fly-highcoaching.com/offer-c911 

In this raw, unpolished conversation, Mark brings back best‑selling author, ultra‑runner, and "billion‑dollar strategist" Dan Waldschmidt for a deep dive into what he calls the "not yet zone" – the liminal hallway between who you were and who you're becoming. They go way past highlight reels and talk honestly about divorce, losing a parent, sleepless nights, and the heavy responsibility of leading people when you feel completely lost yourself. Dan shares what it's really like to step off the stage, go dark on social, buy a near‑bankrupt company, run it for years as CEO, and then hand the keys to someone else so he can face the question, "What's after Edgy?" He unpacks Misogi – choosing a seemingly impossible challenge on purpose and walks through his brutal 100‑mile race in the Florida Keys, where heat, dehydration, and a 7‑mile bridge turned finishing into a full-on spiritual battle. Together, Mark and Dan build a practical playbook for surviving the "in‑between": why you can't trust your 2 a.m. emotions, how movement changes your brain chemistry, where post‑traumatic growth comes from, the power of reaching out instead of isolating, and why small acts of generosity and sharing your story might be the very things that pull you through the forge. If you feel like you're stuck in a long hallway with no doors, this episode will remind you you're not crazy, you're not alone, and you're not done. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwaldschmidt/ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Mark, Dan & 10+ Years of Friendship Who Dan is, "Edgy Conversations" selling ~700k copies, billion‑dollar strategy work, and why he disappeared from the spotlight to build his own company. 07:10 – The Liminal "Not Yet" Zone & The Long Hallway Defining liminality, the "not yet zone," foggy seasons, and why most of life is spent between what was and what will be. 14:55 – Misogi & Ultra‑Running: Choosing Hard Things on Purpose Dan's 38,000 miles, 200‑mile races, 3,100‑mile goals, Misogi explained, and how his son's first half‑marathon changed his identity. 24:20 – Grief, Fog, and Not Trusting 2 A.M. Emotions Mark on losing his mom, supporting his dad, running a growing business, and learning to stop believing every catastrophic thought in the dark. 33:50 – Impostor Feelings, Healthy Paranoia & Leadership Anxiety Balancing high standards with self‑doubt, over‑forecasting worst‑case scenarios, and catching yourself when fear turns irrational. 47:30 – Movement as Medicine: Fit45, Running & "Something Is Better Than Nothing" Why exercise is a chemical reset, doing 20 minutes instead of zero, and using small wins to pull yourself out of emotional spirals. 52:50 – Inside the Keys 100: Heat, Vomiting & Finishing Third Dan's full 100‑mile race story: goals, 7‑mile bridge, kidneys and nausea, his crew, missing his time target but finishing as first American & what that did to his mindset. 1:06:50 – Post‑Traumatic Growth vs. PTSD & Helping Others While You're Hurting Mark's jail story, owning your part, veterans, mentoring others, and how serving people in their pain rewires your own. 1:15:40 – Generosity, Presence & Reframing Scarcity TD Jakes' "spontaneous generosity," giving time in the middle of a busy day, and how giving convinces your brain you actually have enough. 1:24:20 – The Forge, The Roof, and Doing Everything You Can The blacksmith/forge metaphor, "quit tomorrow," and the Gospel story of friends tearing off a roof to get their friend to Jesus – faith plus insane action. 1:32:30 – Dan's 6‑Step Playbook for the Not‑Yet Zone & Where to Find Him Recap (don't trust wild emotions, don't quit, move your body, reach out, be generous, learn from others' stories), plus Dan's newsletter at fyra.co and how to help push "Edgy Conversations" past 1 million copies. Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , and In over 52 difference countries :

Today we're going behind one of the most viral success stories on the planet. You know Dr. Eric Thomas (ET the Hip Hop Preacher) as the motivational voice in your ear at 4 a.m. telling you to "rise and grind." But before the stages, books, and PhD… there was a 16‑year‑old kid who walked out of his house and a mom left heartbroken. In this never‑before‑seen full video from the vault, I sit down in their home with Eric Thomas and his mom, Vanessa "ET Moms" Thomas, to talk about: • What really happened when Eric left home at 16 • How his mom processed the pain, fear, and "tough love" behind that moment • Pursuing your God‑given purpose when your parents want you to "play it safe" • How family secrets and unspoken expectations quietly destroy relationships • What forgiveness actually looks like when both sides have a story • Rebuilding trust, respect, and love after years of distance If you've ever: • Felt called to something bigger but your family didn't understand • Struggled with a broken relationship with a parent or child • Wondered when to persevere and when to pivot • Asked if reconciliation is even possible …this conversation is for you. Chapters:  0:00 – Intro: Why this story from the vault matters now 2:47 – ET: "My journey really started at 16" (leaving home) 6:05 – Mom's perspective: watching her son walk out & choosing sanity 8:59 – Detroit, drugs & the path ET didn't take 12:40 – Calling vs security: baby‑boomer mindset, insurance & entrepreneurship 19:06 – How to know when to quit vs persevere (the "heart test") 22:04 – "You don't get to give up": God, emails & the ripple effect 23:55 – Raising vs enabling: animal kingdom analogy & 32‑year‑old at home 26:00 – Leaving the village to become a man (Lion King analogy & homelessness) 29:50 – ET's forgiveness framework: ownership, expectations & letting go 35:36 – Mom: therapy, family choosing sides & the danger of secrets 41:19 – Why they put the messy truth in their books (and why it's not about them) 50:45 – Empowering women & single moms: shame, late college & refusing victimhood 1:01:00 – Expectations in relationships: parents, spouses, kids & shared reality 1:17:00 – Rebuilding: olive branches, boundaries & a stronger relationship Check out ET Moms here: https://www.etabooking.com/mamat  Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , and In over 52 difference countries :

If you're a woman leader looking to grow your career, build executive presence, increase your visibility at work, or develop your leadership skills, this episode is for you. I'm sharing four strategies my executive coaching clients are using right now to create career opportunities, establish thought leadership, strengthen their personal brand, and advance their careers—even in today's challenging environment. It's easy to find things that AREN'T working right now. And, to be fair, a lot of things truly are not working right now. However, navigating the world with a "nothing is working, why bother trying" attitude is going to harm you far more than help you. One of my most important jobs with my executive coaching clients is to help them determine and tap into what IS working. Right now, a number of my clients are exploring big questions like, "How do you find your power when it's easy to find evidence that power is systematically being taken away at every turn?" and "How do you maintain hope when you have so much evidence that people are deeply struggling right now?" As they dig into these questions, my clients are taking action and seeing results! In a sea of “everything is horrible and broken” voices, here are a few things my clients are doing that ARE working: Thinking and strategizing at a level above their current title Investing in their learning and growth for their long-term career trajectory Establishing their voice and expertise Creating visibility opportunities outside their current roles and teams You're not wrong that it's TOUGH out there right now. And… you still have the power to be seen, create opportunities, and open doors for yourself. In this episode, I'll share what's actually working, the real-life results my clients are getting, and what you can do today to feel a stronger sense of power and hope.  Links Mentioned: Early Bird Enrollment is open for my Aligned Leadership Incubator! Save $500 if you apply by July 31st: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller about the role of empathy in modern leadership and why it is no longer optional. Drawing from Melissa's research and Michael's real-world leadership experience, this conversation reframes empathy from a soft skill into a measurable leadership strategy that directly impacts retention, performance, and organizational outcomes. The Empathy Gap in Leadership A consistent issue across organizations: Leaders feel pressure from above and disconnect below Middle managers report feeling unheard and unsupported Communication breakdowns create disengagement Melissa's research highlights this gap as a root cause of: Leadership burnout Workplace dissatisfaction Breakdown in team cohesion The pandemic accelerated this shift, forcing employees to reassess what they will tolerate in leadership and culture. Empathy Is a Strategic Tool, Not a Soft Skill Empathy is often misunderstood. It is not about emotional reaction. It is about perspective-taking and informed decision-making. Melissa defines this as a structured leadership capability, not a personality trait. Research shows the impact clearly: Productivity increases by 87% Innovation increases by 86% Profitability increases by 84% Empathy, when applied intentionally, becomes a competitive advantage. Case Study: Listening as a High-ROI Leadership Move Michael shares a practical example of transforming a toxic workplace. Approach: Conducted one-on-one conversations with team members Asked for their perspective Asked what they would change if they were leading Outcome: Turnover reduced from 90% to 6% annually No financial incentives were introduced. The shift came from: Being heard Being included Being respected Listening is not passive. It is a leadership system. Why Listening Works Listening creates: Trust Psychological safety Better decision-making It also reduces: Misalignment Rework Internal friction The investment is time. The return is stability and performance. The Real Cost of Attrition Turnover is not just an HR issue. It is a financial and operational risk. Key reality: Replacing an employee costs 90% to 200% of their annual salary Additional hidden costs: Loss of institutional knowledge Disruption to team performance Increased workload for remaining staff Retention is not a cultural initiative. It is a business decision. The Failure of Command-and-Control Leadership Traditional leadership models are breaking down. Old approach: Authority-driven Compliance-based Top-down decision making Modern workforce response: Disengagement Exit Loss of trust As Melissa highlights, today's workforce no longer tolerates environments where their voice is ignored. Leadership Evolution: From Control to Connection Effective leaders today: Seek input before making decisions Create space for dialogue Build systems that incorporate team feedback This is not about consensus. It is about informed leadership. Key Takeaways Empathy drives measurable business outcomes Listening is one of the highest ROI leadership actions Turnover is more expensive than most leaders realize Command-and-control leadership is no longer viable Perspective-taking improves decision quality and team performance Action Steps Schedule one-on-one conversations Ask: “What would you change if you were in my role?” Audit your leadership communication Are you informing or engaging? Identify friction points Where are employees not being heard? Track turnover costs Quantify the financial impact Implement feedback loops Make listening part of your operating system Closing If your team does not feel heard, your leadership system is broken. Empathy is not optional. It is a strategic requirement for performance and retention. https://eqviaempathy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-speaker-trainer   Book your Leadership Operating System review: https://BreakfastLeadership.com/LeadershipOS  

In this episode, Anna Singh, Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, Heartland Dental, discusses the evolving dental landscape, from workforce sustainability and organic growth to the role of AI, data, and technology in improving care delivery. She shares how dental leaders can drive meaningful transformation while preserving clinical judgment, culture, and patient relationships.

In this episode, Anna Singh, Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, Heartland Dental, discusses the evolving dental landscape, from workforce sustainability and organic growth to the role of AI, data, and technology in improving care delivery. She shares how dental leaders can drive meaningful transformation while preserving clinical judgment, culture, and patient relationships.

What if the biggest risk in marketing isn't failing, it's being too afraid to?In this episode of the FINITE Podcast, Jodi Norris sits down with Amanda Cole, CMO at Bloomreach, to unpack why building a culture that tolerates, and even expects, failure has never mattered more. As AI reshapes how marketing teams operate, Amanda argues the old playbook no longer applies. Instead, the marketers who thrive will be the ones comfortable saying "that didn't work" and moving on fast.The conversation explores what happens when decision-making shifts from humans to AI agents, why scale changes the stakes of every mistake, and why Amanda believes the real risk isn't moving too fast, but forgetting to bring your whole organisation along with you.Amanda Cole has spent over 20 years building B2B marketing functions from the ground up, starting in direct mail and rising to CMO at Bloomreach, where she leads global marketing, technology partnerships and pipeline generation. Known for her candour and appetite for risk, she's built a reputation for pairing bold experimentation with hard-won lessons on leadership and change.Inside you'll find…Why Amanda believes 80% of marketing doesn't work as intended, and why that's exactly the pointHow AI agents change the scale and speed of failure, and what "human in the loop" really means in practiceThe sunk cost trap every marketing leader falls into, and the discipline it takes to walk back before the finish line

Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down or anxious when your schedule isn't full? In this episode of Coffee with Crystal, we'll explore why rest can feel so difficult and how God invites us to exchange striving for trust, reminding us that our worth is found in who we are in Christ not in how much we accomplish. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join me as we discover how embracing God's rhythm of rest brings renewed peace, restored joy, and lasting resilience.

We talk a lot about joy on this show. But what if joy wasn't just a feeling to chase, but a tool you could use to build something — a business, a career, a team, a life?Bose Akadiri, known as the Joy Amplifier, joins us to talk about something she's spent her career building a case for: that joy belongs in the boardroom, not just the wellness journal. Bose is the CEO of Goal and Grind LLC, the author of The Stay Joyful Method, and a former Fortune 500 leader who walked away from corporate life to teach people how to use joy as their compass.Bose shares her two-part framework, the joy bubble and the accomplishments journal, and how together they help you find the overlap between what you love and what you're good at. We get into the data behind joy and retention, what it looks like to lead a team from alignment instead of friction, and why joy in your finances might be the missing piece you didn't know you needed.This is a conversation for the woman who has been told that joy is frivolous, that there isn't room for it in a serious career or a serious budget. Bose makes the case, backed by both research and her own story, that joy isn't the reward you get after you've done the work. It's how you do the work.In this episode, you'll discover:How to build a "joy bubble" that protects what fuels you and your businessWhy an accomplishments journal can change how you see your own leadership capacityThe data connecting joy at work to employee retention and long-term business healthHow to lead teams from alignment instead of frictionWhat it means to make financial and business decisions from a place of joyWhy having multiple mentors, and being a good one in return, matters for women in businessThe difference between happiness and joy, and why it matters for how you buildJoy shows up in this conversation in the most literal way it could, but it's also the thread running through every part of our Well Woman framework. Here's how this episode connects back to it:✨ Ease shows up in Bose's reminder that the most sustainable businesses aren't built on hustle. They're built on alignment, knowing what fuels you and building your work around that truth.✨ Joy is, quite literally, the center of this episode. Bose makes the case that joy isn't fluff. For women in business, it's data-backed, it's strategic, and it's one of the most powerful tools you're probably underusing.✨ Impact comes through in the way Bose talks about leading teams: when the people doing the work are rooted in joy, what they produce ripples outward to the organizations they build and the communities they serve.✨ Self-trust is woven through Bose's own story, from the nos she said to roles that weren't right for her, to the practice of becoming her own cheerleader, one Friday reflection at a time.----------------✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this insightful interview, Matt Davis, a law enforcement leader and founder of True Bold Leadership, shares his expertise on trauma-informed leadership, effective communication during crises, and building trust within organizations. Discover practical strategies to enhance public safety communication, foster internal trust, and uncover true boldness in leadership.LinkedInSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

I've worked with high-achieving women for over two decades. I think I attract high-achieving women because this is an attribute I deeply relate to - sometimes to my own detriment.  One of the things I've noticed my clients and I can struggle with is FUN. High achievers tend to take things seriously. Like, very seriously. We are intense and motivated to make everything great, if not perfect. This drive can suck the life right out of what otherwise might have been a footloose and fancy-free experience.  Rather than embracing fun as a birthright, high-achieving women in leadership have a tendency to treat fun only as a reward - which must be earned after a remarkable and noteworthy win. It's as if somewhere along the way, we convinced ourselves that fun belongs to others but not to us. But here's what I've learned: when you connect fun only to rewards and achievement, you aren't just flirting with leadership burnout; you're leaving one of the most underrated leadership skills on the table. Fun isn't a reward or a distraction from the work of female leadership — it's an essential emotional intelligence practice that sharpens decision-making, deepens connection, and builds sustainable leadership. In this episode, I break down the essential elements that make something truly fun (hint: it's not just scheduling a happy hour), why high-achieving women are particularly prone to forgetting how to access it, and why reframing fun as a leadership strategy — not self-care, not a luxury, not an afterthought — changes everything. We will also walk through a simple 5-step process for reconnecting to your version of fun — not the Instagram version, not what your team thinks sounds good, but the kind of fun and joy that actually replenishes you. Because the most powerful leadership development tool often isn't another productivity system or another personal development book - it's remembering how to be fully alive and in your joy while you lead. Links Mentioned: Early Bird Enrollment is open for my Aligned Leadership Incubator! Save $500 if you apply by June 30th: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Directness is prized in some organizations and penalized in others. But the gap between direct and rude isn't personality. It's a choice. In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down: What actually happens when communication gets misreadHow to calibrate if you've been told you're too directLearn to separate content from deliveryWhat to do if someone's communication style is triggering you Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what's nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical

The Leadership Operating System Every leader develops an internal operating system. It's built from experience, reinforced by success, and often becomes invisible to the person running it. In this episode, Allison explores: Why the habits that created success may eventually create limitations How early-stage leadership instincts differ from scaling-stage leadership needs The hidden ways leaders become organizational bottlenecks Why recurring problems are often systemic rather than isolated The challenge of recognizing your own leadership patterns How authority limits honest feedback Why perspective is often more valuable than advice The role trusted peers play in helping leaders see blind spots How leaders can upgrade their operating system as they grow Key Question: What recurring pattern in your organization might be connected to how you operate as a leader? Resources: Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers Deliberate Directions Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Think First

Why Your Team Stops Telling You the Truth As companies grow, leaders often face an invisible challenge: they hear less of what's really happening. This isn't because employees are dishonest. It's because people naturally filter information when speaking to someone who holds authority over their career, compensation, and future opportunities. In this episode, Allison explores: How growth changes a leader's information environment Why teams begin filtering information The role power plays in workplace communication How leadership blind spots are created Why people stop raising concerns The hidden cost of operating on incomplete information Why asking for honesty isn't enough How to create psychological safety inside organizations The importance of trusted peers outside your business Key Question: When your team gives you an update, do you believe you're getting the full picture? If not, what have you done to make honesty truly safe? Resources: Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers Deliberate Directions Leadership Development & Executive Coaching Think First

The Loneliness That Grows With Success Success often brings opportunities, influence, and growth. It can also bring something leaders rarely discuss openly: loneliness. In this episode, Allison explores: Why leadership often becomes more isolating as organizations scale How the gap between leaders and their teams naturally widens over time Why people stop telling leaders the full truth The hidden cost of carrying leadership challenges alone How isolation impacts decision-making and strategic thinking The role of trusted peers in preventing leadership blind spots Why honest feedback becomes harder to access as your authority increases How to create relationships where truth can be shared without fear The importance of building support systems outside your organization Key Question: When was the last time someone told you something genuinely difficult to hear? If you're struggling to answer that question, it may reveal more about your leadership environment than you realize. Resources: Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck, Start Building Thinkers by Allison Dunn Learn more: Deliberate Directions Think First

Leadership is easy to talk about when everything is calm. But what about when the system feels stretched? When the team is tired. When the pressure is high. When the old ways of leading are no longer working… but the new way forward still feels unclear. That's where people-first leadership becomes more than a nice idea. It becomes a strategy. Because if leaders want to build strong teams, close skill gaps, make better decisions, and create cultures where people can actually do their best work, they have to start with the humans in the room. Including themselves. My special guest today is Christy Honeycutt and she's simplifying how to create a people-first leadership strategy. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Where leaders should begin when they are assessing where their team is now, identifying skill gaps, and clarifying where they want the team to go next. What it means to "hold space" for C-suite leaders and founders as they elevate, especially in high-pressure seasons of transition. How self-awareness, CliftonStrengths, and meditation can help leaders understand their strengths, regulate their emotions, and make better decisions under pressure. A sneak peek inside her upcoming book, The Inner Work of Leading in a Broken System, and the core ideas leaders need right now to reclaim agency, alignment, and purpose. And there's a moment where we totally geek out about a reality TV show on Netflix called "Outlast: the Jungle" that teaches you a lot about good (and bad!) leadership styles that (totally) translate to Corporate America. Q: Are you wanting to create a people-first leadership strategy? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/425-how-to-create-a-people-first-leadership-strategy---with-christy-honeycutt

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original - literally one in eight billion… I want you to be strutting your stuff like that means something to you. Because if it means something to you, it will mean something to those around you, too.  AI cannot replicate you. No version of AI can create the unique overlap of your lived experiences, trained skills, innate talents, professional judgment, values, and unique points of view to create another you. While AI can generate endless information, it cannot replace the wisdom you've gained throughout your career or the way you connect ideas, solve problems, and influence others.  This episode will help you solidly step into your unique expertise, experiences, and insights that contribute to your personal leadership brand and make your contributions uniquely valuable in the future of work. It is time for you to define what you want to be known for. You have an opportunity to decide how you will be seen and how you will be valued as someone who is irreplaceable and indispensable.  In this episode, I will walk you through my thought leadership formula: (Knowledge x Lived Experience x Unique POV) + Communication = Thought Leadership. Understanding how to leverage this formula will become increasingly important in the age of AI. This will help you future-proof your career and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.  I also tackle the often uncomfortable topic of visibility and why leadership visibility matters more than ever. For many women in leadership, being seen can feel vulnerable, yet visibility is often the bridge between expertise and influence. Whether you're focused on building your leadership legacy, increasing your impact, or becoming more intentional about how you show up professionally, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you choose to be seen, what you want to be known for, and how your thought leadership can create meaningful influence for years to come. Links Mentioned: June 24th Free Workshop: The Future-Proof Leader: Why Your Thought Leadership Matters Significantly More in the Age of AI: https://saradean.com/future/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 4Sight Group celebrates its 10th anniversary and Jenni Catron marks a personal milestone year, she shares why she is stepping away for a four-week sabbatical for the first time in her career.In this honest conversation, Jenni reflects on nearly three decades of nonstop work, the lessons she has learned about burnout, and the importance of creating margin before exhaustion forces it. She discusses what led her to make this decision, what she hopes to gain from the experience, and how intentional rest can help leaders gain perspective, renew their energy, and lead well for the long haul.Whether a month-long sabbatical feels possible or not, this episode offers a challenge for every leader: What would intentional rest look like for you this summer? From disconnecting on vacation to stepping away from social media or simply creating space to slow down, Jenni encourages listeners to prioritize rhythms of rest that support healthy leadership and thriving organizations.We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us:Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts.Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

A podcast host who'd seen me speak in Dallas told me what she remembered most: "This woman is so free to be who she is." That word — free — cracked something open. In this Pride episode, I dig into what I've come to believe after 20 years in this work: almost everything that goes wrong on teams traces back to self-worth. The person who won't speak up and the one who won't stop talking have the same root cause. This episode is about what happens when people finally feel worthy of taking up space — and how leaders can create that. Takeaways: Freedom vs. confidence: What Deidra noticed wasn't polish or charisma. It was freedom — and that's actually what inclusive leadership is trying to build. The self-worth root: Almost every leadership failure — the wallflower, the bulldozer, the micromanager — traces back to the same place. It goes both ways: Playing small and playing insufferably big are the same problem with different looks. Both are worth examining. The ARC in action: Ask. Respect. Connect. A simple practice that makes people feel worthy of being heard — which is the precondition for everything else. Connect with Me The Newsletter: This week in the newsletter, I wrote about LGBTQ+ leaders breaking barriers in the Catholic church, a dementia village that puts dignity first, and more. Subscribe to the 5 Things Newsletter here. Work with Me: Let's talk. Watch 5 Things on YouTube.Watch Deidra's Show. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

What you'll learn in this episode: ● How to handle stress before it happens ● Why caring proactively strengthens trust and loyalty ● The difference between excuses and habits ● How to lead people who resist change ● The secret to consistency when motivation fades ● Why respecting challenges doesn't mean giving them power ● How to build a “pre-decision compass” for when life gets bumpy

What you'll learn in this episode: ● The key difference between leading and managing ● How your words can carry more weight than you realize ● Why great leaders attract people seeking guidance ● How to empower your team through influence, not authority ● The mindset shift that transforms management into leadership

What if the lowest-risk, highest-return leadership strategy isn't tighter control but creating more win-win relationships?   Many leaders find themselves navigating employee challenges, supplier negotiations, and business decisions from a defensive or transactional mindset. But what if those situations could be approached differently? In this episode, Bradley Hartmann shares a powerful keynote clip from Peter Kaufman that challenges conventional leadership thinking and reveals why long-term success is built on trust, reciprocity, and understanding how others see the world.    By listening to this episode, you'll discover: How win-win relationships create superior long-term outcomes while reducing leadership risk. Why understanding how others view the world is the key to influencing behavior and building trust. The practical leadership mindset of "going positive and going first" when facing difficult decisions and employee situations.   Press play to learn a timeless leadership framework that can help you build stronger relationships, make better decisions, and create lasting success in business and life.   Full Peter Kaufman Keynote and transcript Listen to Peter Kaufman on The Knowledge Project Podcast   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

What does it actually look like to lead people through a crisis — not just manage operations, but truly show up for the humans involved? In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, host Céline Williams sits down with Tracy Nolan, a Fortune 50 Senior Executive and global Board Leader with deep expertise in regulated industries, including healthcare and telecommunications. Tracy has led through it all: the closure of 27 retail stores as the last executive standing, being on a plane landing at Newark on the morning of 9/11 while working for Verizon, and managing 14,000 Sprint employees through both COVID-19 and a simultaneous merger with T-Mobile. Her philosophy? Jump in (beyond the operational checklist, beyond what the job description says), and treat your people the way you'd want to be treated. In this conversation, Tracy shares: - Why most leaders fail at crisis communication (and what to do instead) - How she ran "no-canned-questions" listening sessions that changed the way her teams trusted her - The "CEO for a day" roundtable method she uses to stay connected to frontline reality - Why feedback is a gift, regardless of your title - A powerful trust exercise every leader should do with their team today If you're a leader, executive, or manager who wants to build an organization that can not only survive a crisis but thrive through one, this episode is essential listening. — Tracy Nolan is a Fortune 50 senior executive and global board leader with deep experience in regulated industries, including healthcare and telecommunications. She has overseen $6B+ in P&L's, led multi-billion dollar revenue transformations, and delivered sustainable value through M&A integrations, operating models redesigns, and risk-managed expansion.  Tracy currently serves as Senior Vice President, where she leads the Insurance sales organization and distribution strategy. Tracy has recently been named to the 50/50 Women to Watch for Boards list and serves as the Board Secretary for Dress for Success Worldwide. She is an advocate dedicated to "Inspiring Leaders to Lift while they Climb." Connect with Tracy: tracynolan.com | LinkedIn: Tracy E. Nolan

In this episode, Pastor Q discusses why so many leaders feel overwhelmed by urgency and constant demands. He explains the difference between what is truly urgent and what simply feels urgent, emphasizing the importance of setting priorities before the day begins. Leaders who lack clarity often live in reaction mode, allowing interruptions to control their focus and energy. Pastor Q encourages leaders to replace panic with clarity by identifying their top priorities and focusing on the next right thing. While you can't control everything that comes at you, you can control what gets your attention. Effective leadership isn't about doing everything—it's about focusing on what matters most.

Sage Hobbs is an author, facilitator, and coach whose work combines her background in counseling psychology with a passion for helping people communicate with clarity, courage, and compassion. She empowers leaders and teams to navigate challenges, build trust, and strengthen the relationships that drive personal and professional success. Sage began her career as a school counselor. This experience shaped her understanding of complex communication and reinforced her belief that our happiness and success are tied to the quality of our relationships. She has since worked with schools, districts, nonprofits, and global organizations to foster emotional intelligence, positive culture, and effective leadership. Sage is the author of Naked Communication: Courageously Create the Relationships You Really Want and the host of the Principal Pep Talks podcast, bringing candid conversation to the real challenges of leadership. With a master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Sage is also a proud mom of two, a cancer survivor, and a lover of humor, books, and the occasional kitchen dance party. Listen in to hear Sage share: Why facilitating connection is a critical leadership skill How rewarding leaders for having all the “right” answers has undermined connection in leadership What missed opportunities for connection cost leaders and organizations Why people avoid hard conversations and why moments of discomfort in communication are imperative for leadership growth The distinction between leadership and management when it comes to communication How to leverage curiosity, clarity, and compassion in communication as a pathway to connection Four things you can do today to improve your communication and ability to connect in a meaningful way Links: Connect with Sage: https://sagebhobbs.com/ Get Sage's Book: Naked Communication: Courageously Create the Relationships You Really Want  Sage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagebhobbs/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a continuation of the Academy Series of Transforming Healthcare, and we're honored to welcome Katherine Truppi. Katherine is the President of Joint Replacement at Stryker, where she leads one of the company's largest business units. She has spent more than 20 years at Stryker, building deep experience across endoscopy, marketing, sales, and general management, including leadership roles in the U.S. and Europe.    Katherine joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, culture, and the future of healthcare. She shares a candid look at leadership, growth, and the realities of driving innovation inside a major healthcare organization. The conversation focuses on building strong teams and making decisions that drive real impact. Stay tuned for more from our Academy Series.

Michael Wilkinson is Founder and Manager of Leadership Strategies, the largest provider of professional facilitators in the country. He has helped tens of thousands of people find their way to success through collaboration, discernment, and a proven process.  His Website is" https://www.leadstrat.com/ In this podcast, Michael and I share a personal conversation that spans our two-decade-old relationship in the United Church of God. He first helped us formulate a major Strategic Planning overhaul in 2008, which I used as President of UCG for nine years. In this podcast Michael Wilkinson speaks about the DRIVERS MODEL and the Three Reasons People Disagree and how to solve them.  More information here https://www.leadstrat.com/leadership-strategy-resources/executive-guide-to-facilitating-strategy-sample-chapter/ - The Drivers Model Explained (first chapter of The Executive Guide to Facilitating Strategy) https://www.leadstrat.com/the-three-reasons-people-disagree/ - The three reasons people disagree Here are more resources: www.leadstrat.com - Leadership Strategies - The Facilitation Company, training and other resources www.MichaeltheFacilitator.com - Michael's speaker website for keynote addresses and other presentations

Why “easy to work with” can become a leadership liability How small acts of avoidance create cultural drift The hidden relationship between accountability and trust Why high performers notice inconsistent standards first How unclear expectations frustrate teams over time The concept of “autopilot leadership” from Think First Learned helplessness and what it does to workplace culture The difference between Firefighter leadership and Architect leadership Why avoiding hard conversations creates bigger problems later A practical question leaders should ask themselves regularly:“Am I protecting this relationship, or avoiding discomfort?” How deliberate leaders create clarity without sacrificing compassion Why strong cultures are built through consistency, honesty, and accountability Think First

Leadership strategies project managers use are critical to overcoming challenges in influencing teams and delivering projects successfully. This episode explores how project managers can develop the hardest skills — interpersonal and leadership behaviors — to lead through influence and improve outcomes. Listeners will gain insights into bridging the gap between technical expertise and effective people management. The post Leadership Strategies for Effective Project Managers – Ep 102 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

What happens to workplace culture during the summer? In this episode, Jenni Catron explores how leaders can work with the rhythms of summer instead of fighting against them. Learn practical ways to improve employee engagement, prevent team disengagement, and strengthen organizational culture through intentional leadership. Jenni shares five simple but powerful strategies including flexible schedules, smarter meetings, summer team activities, and prioritizing high-impact work that can help leaders boost morale and maintain momentum during the busiest vacation season of the year.Download the Summer Engagement Conversation GuideWe need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us:Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts.Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

Why the most damaging leadership problems are rarely the loudest How small tolerated behaviors become cultural standards The hidden cost of waiting too long to address issues Understanding “thinking debt” and how it compounds over time Why reactive leadership narrows long-term vision The difference between Firefighter mode and Architect mode How disengagement and resentment quietly build inside organizations A powerful leadership reframe: “What happens if this pattern continues for another year?” Why systems, not isolated incidents, shape organizational culture How deliberate leaders identify and address problems early before they escalate Reflection questions to help leaders identify their own “slow burn” issues Why resilient cultures are built through consistent, intentional leadership Think First

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Madeline Kipperman, Human Resource Leader at Gorilla Glue, about the importance of leading with humanity in the workplace. They discuss how compassion and transparency can enhance leadership effectiveness, especially in high-pressure environments. Listeners will learn practical strategies for fostering trust and psychological safety among team members. • Understand the role of metrics in fostering conversations rather than just evaluating performance. • Recognize the importance of having difficult conversations with clarity and compassion. • Learn how to model humane leadership behaviors on the production floor. • Discover actionable steps to build trust when it is low among team members. • Identify the key elements that the next generation of employees seek in leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 -- Introduction to the episode and guest 00:52 -- The importance of leading with humanity 01:54 -- Metrics: helpful or harmful in leadership? 03:14 -- Example of leading with humanity vs. without 08:08 -- Coaching managers for difficult conversations 10:01 -- Leadership in high-pressure environments 12:09 -- Building trust and psychological safety 15:09 -- Transparency in communication with employees 18:02 -- What the next generation wants from leaders 19:17 -- Actionable steps for humane leadership Guest(s): Madeline Kipperman is a Human Resource Leader at Gorilla Glue. She specializes in HR strategy, workforce development, and leadership, bringing a frontline perspective to her role. Madeline has a strong commitment to fostering human potential in the workplace. Keywords: human leadership, workplace compassion, HR strategies, building trust, difficult conversations, employee engagement, metrics in HR, psychological safety, next generation workforce, leadership transparency

Difficult conversations are something most of us avoid, delay, or overthink. I get it. Who wants to get super uncomfortable - on purpose?!  But what if you could reframe difficult conversations as a massive opportunity to grow your leadership skills? In this episode, I share how I approach these conversations through a simple 5-question framework that centers on emotional intelligence, intentionality, care, and self-leadership. In this episode, we explore how quickly our assumptions can shape a conversation before it even begins, and why separating fact from story is such a powerful communication skill for leaders. I also talk about what it looks like to create common ground intentionally, even when tension exists, and how that changes the trajectory of conflict resolution. One of the most important parts of having hard conversations is not just what you say, but how you show up. I walk through how to ground yourself before speaking, how to choose your tone and energy, and how to anchor into the leader you want to be in the moment. This is how we start to shift from reacting to leading. If you've ever wondered how to speak up at work or in your leadership without overexplaining, shutting down, or escalating tension, this episode will help you. These five questions are a practical tool you can return to again and again to strengthen your communication skills and build more trusting relationships through honest dialogue in your personal and professional life. Links Mentioned: Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com About: Maribel R. Diz is the Head of People for Latin America and the Caribbean Region at Visa. She is responsible for developing and executing people strategies in support of the overall business plan and direction in the region. She is also a strategic business advisor to the Visa Latin America and Caribbean leadership team regarding talent needs and plans for the region, including Miami, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. She has also served as the global People Champion, serving as the Chief People Officer's advisor, enabling her to work closely with the global People community in meeting the strategic priorities of the function. Maribel has more than 25 years of experience with Visa, and has a proven track record of working very closely across functions and geographies, providing leadership and driving change in the organization, while also promoting the Visa culture and leadership principles with diversity and inclusion across the region. She specializes in transformational work focusing on creating high performing leadership teams. Maribel has a Masters of Science in Human Resources Management from Florida International University and an undergraduate degree in Business from Nova Southeastern University. She also holds a Doctoral in Business Administration with distinction at Florida International University. She sits on the Center of International Business Education and Research, and Masters in Human Resources advisory boards at FIU, and was recently appointed as a Co-chairperson of the Doctoral in Business Administration Advisory Council. She is an active role model for HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Student's Performance and Achievement) speaking to high school students inspiring them to stay in school and follow their dreams. She is a published author and accomplished speaker on all things leadership and gender inclusion, and is also specialized in the different workplace generations. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening + final interview from UNLEASH01:00 Intro to Maribel Diz (Visa HR Leader)02:30 30-year career at Visa: why she stayed04:30 Career growth, promotions & confidence06:00 Generational shifts in the workforce08:30 Gen X vs Millennials vs Gen Z dynamics10:30 Why Gen Z is misunderstood12:00 What Gen Z actually needs from leaders14:00 Leadership strategies for younger talent16:00 Remote work vs in-office debate18:00 “If you want a career, come into the office”20:00 The value of proximity, visibility & relationships22:00 Hybrid work realities across global teams24:00 HR tech & AI: what's actually exciting26:00 Using AI to remove tactical work28:00 The future of HR as a strategic function30:00 Leading with personalization (not one-size-fits-all)32:00 What truly motivates Gen Z and millennials34:00 Research insights: how Gen Z processes information36:00 Attention myths vs reality38:00 Motivation vs inspiration in leadership40:00 Preparing for the future workforce42:00 Final advice for leaders and organizations43:30 Closing + where to connect KEY TAKEAWAYS Gen Z is not entitled—they are highly capable but require guidance and context Leadership must shift from one-size-fits-all to personalized development Remote work offers flexibility, but in-person work accelerates career growth Relationship building and visibility remain critical for long-term success AI will remove tactical HR work and elevate the importance of strategic leadership Motivation is internal—but inspiration must come from leadership Generational differences are less about conflict and more about understanding The future of work requires meeting employees halfway while maintaining standards

What you say and how you say it can build or break your team. In this episode, TJ and Sam unpack coaching soundbites from press conferences about calling players out publicly and what it reveals about leadership, accountability, and team trust. They also dive into practice philosophies – do longer practices always mean better? From locker room language to weekly planning, this conversation highlights critical elements to consider in your leadership. Hit that play button if you want to sharpen your mindset, messaging, and impact as a leader.Show Notes:Why a coach's words shape team belief and culture The impact of saying “they” vs. “we” Balancing accountability with ownership How public criticism affects trust and chemistry Why mindset often determines outcomes early The danger of copying without understanding why Practice length vs. effectiveness Designing practices around player needs and context Adjusting for team age and experience Catching unintended messages as a coach Why elite coaches prioritize mindset The value of intentional season planningSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Register for a PGC Basketball camp today and register to be a PGC Partner Program to receive exclusive discounts: https://pgcbasketball.com/partner 

Andy Stumpf - former Navy SEAL with a 17-year career, including time on SEAL Team 6. He is also a public speaker, podcast host ("Cleared Hot"), and entrepreneur. He was medically retired in 2013 but continues to be active in the military community and various sports like jiu-jitsu and hunting. This episode with Andy Stumpf explores discipline, leadership, and navigating uncertainty - from his book Drownproof and SEAL training mindset to broader conversations about war, leadership, and information overload. Andy and Cam also touch on modern habits like screen time, personal standards, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking, ultimately focusing on growth through doing hard things and living with purpose. Follow Andy:  https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Andy Stumpf's New Book: Drownproof 00:14:27 – Recruitment Process & SEAL vs Team Guys  00:21:09 – AUMF: Is the Country at War or Heading Towards it? 00:32:04 – Humanitarianism of the President and Our Country 00:37:20 – The Effect of LESS Screen Time 00:42:20 – Paralysis Through Lack of Reasonable Information 00:48:51 – Our Current Countries Candidates  00:57:40 – Andy Frisella, Leadership Strategies, and Real Life Standards 01:03:16 – Running a Coffee Shop and Podcasting 01:09:29 – Andy's Book Tour and Success of the Book 01:14:16 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Jiu Jitsu, Wingsuiting, and Andy's Helicopter 01:16:17 – Risk and Danger for Growth 01:19:20 – Andy's Goals in Life Now 01:21:44 – BUD/S & Doing Hard Things 01:23:40 – Who Inspires Andy 01:25:36 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ use code CAMERON for $25 off your first order Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off