Podcasts about leading without authority

Send us a textIn this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sat down with Stephen Lord, discuss the unique role of a Scrum Master, emphasizing the importance of kindness, empathy, and building trust within teams. He shares insights on treating developers as creative artists, fostering a positive team culture, and implementing gratitude practices to enhance team dynamics. The conversation offers actionable steps to improve workplace culture, highlighting the value of listening, authenticity, and recognition. The episode concludes with a heartfelt reflection on the power of appreciation in the workplace.We dive into:A Scrum Master serves as a guide rather than a director.Developers should be viewed as artists, requiring a creative environment to thrive.Humor can lighten the atmosphere and improve team dynamics.Culture is shaped through everyday interactions — not just policies.Tune in for Stephen's insights on leading with empathy, fostering creativity, and building truly amazing team.  Resources:Connect with Stephen on LinkedInLearn more about Point74What is Scrum Master?Ted talk: How to start a movement

Keith Ferrazzi is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other publications. He is also the author of a new book, which launches today, called Never Lead Alone. In his third appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Keith joined host Robert Glazer to discuss his new book, the move from leadership to teamship, and much more. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith's work has long pushed beyond traditional leadership models, and this conversation builds on that legacy with his fresh concept of “teamship.”We dig into how the book is structured like a workbook, intentionally concise but rich with practices, diagnostics, and stories from leaders who've made the shift. Keith shares not only what teamship is, but why it matters more than ever—especially in a world that's still grappling with how work actually works.Six Discussion PointsWhy the term “teamship” matters and how it reframes traditional leadership modelsThe power of practices like “stress testing” and “candor breaks” in elevating team dynamicsHow the book is structured for flexibility and immediate application—like a toolkit, not a textbookWhy teams should redefine who is on their “team” beyond the org chartThe myth of efficiency and how true growth emerges through inclusive co-creationWhy engineers—more than MBAs—are driving the future of how we collaborateThree Connection PointsKeithFerrazzi.comNever Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to TeamshipEpisode 306: Leading Without Authority with Keith FerrazziThis conversation reminded me why Keith's work continues to influence how I think about leadership, collaboration, and the future of work. Never Lead Alone isn't just a book title—it's a call to action for all of us to stop putting the weight of progress on a single set of shoulders. The path forward is teamship. I hope this conversation sparks that shift for you, too.I'm trying something new with A Productive Conversation...Starting in May 2025, you'll be able to support the podcast directly—and help keep it focused, ad-free, and sustainable. Just visit https://aproductiveconversation.transistor.fm/support-apc and help shape what's next.

Keith Ferrazzi, founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, is a pioneering executive coach, thought leader, and New York Times #1 bestselling author. For over two decades, he's transformed Fortune 500 companies, unicorn startups, and governments by challenging teams to break silos and embrace "teamship" over leadership. As the leader of the Greenlight Research Institute, Keith drives innovation in team performance and collaboration. His Radical Innovators Collaborative unites bold thinkers for groundbreaking ideas and best practices. A prolific writer featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and more, Keith's books include Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and the cutting-edge Never Lead Alone. In 2024, he received the prestigious Coaches 50 Award, honouring the world's top executive coaches. Beyond coaching, he's a philanthropist and strategic investor committed to driving meaningful social impact.In this episode, Dominic explores innovative collaboration methods such as co-elevation and constructive conflict, the need for a shift from individual resilience to collective team resilience and the potential of AI in shaping future team structures. Keith shares anecdotes from coaching executive teams and the insights gained from his research on high-performing teams, highlighting the importance of collaboration, feedback, and a culture of candour in achieving team success. Hear his thoughts about moving away from traditional hierarchical models to more fluid, self-managed teams, advocating for a culture of openness and shared responsibility.DiscoverShift from Leadership to Teamship - Leaders are encouraged to empower their teams to self-manage rather than controlling or micromanaging by transitioning from a traditional leadership model to "teamship" - where responsibility is shared across the team. This helps dismantle silos within organisations, fostering collective accountability and better performance.Candour Over Conflict Avoidance - Radical transparency and open feedback are critical for high-performing teams. Avoiding conflict often leads to mediocrity, while embracing candid and constructive feedback leads to innovation and trust. Practical tools like "candour breaks" and stress testing enable teams to comfortably critique ideas and improve collaboration.Asynchronous Collaboration and Agile Practices - Traditional meeting-centric collaboration methods are inefficient. Harnessing asynchronous collaboration (e.g., collecting input via shared documents) and agile sprints can make decision-making faster and more inclusive. This modern approach aligns team efforts around Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and prevents siloed working.Redefining Teams Beyond Org Charts - Teams aren't merely those on the organisational chart. Instead, they should be built dynamically around specific goals or KPIs. For example, solving a sales issue may require involvement from marketing, product, and finance—not just the sales department. This approach reduces finger-pointing and fosters cross-functional ownership.Practices for Building Resilient and Celebratory Teams - High-performing teams focus not only on achieving results but also on maintaining team well-being. Practices like monthly "energy checks" ensure team members support one another during challenging times. Additionally, celebrating successes creates a culture of positivity and enhances morale. Peer-to-peer recognition is particularly impactful and energising.Book recommendations:Andrew McAfee - The Geek Way

You've probably heard me talk about the “hub-and-spoke” model. Where the leader sits in the middle, doing all the heavy lifting and worrying that if they let go of any task, the whole machine breaks. I've lived it. It's exhausting. But my friend Keith Ferrazzi—legendary connector, best-selling author (Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority), and CEO whisperer—has a game-changing approach to fix this once and for all.In our latest Capability Amplifier conversation, Keith reveals the simple but powerful shifts that can transform any team from conflict-avoidant and siloed into a culture of true candor, co-elevation, and monthly “sprints” that deliver real results.If you've ever felt like you're juggling a thousand balls, terrified that even one fumble means disaster, this episode is for you. Trust me: learning to “expect more from your team” isn't just wishful thinking. It's the key to freedom, growth, and a whole new level of performance.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSFrom Conflict Avoidance to Radical CandorMost teams tiptoe around tough feedback, creating tension and stifling creativity. Keith's framework calls for mandated “stress testing” sessions where teammates challenge and support each other—because refusing to let each other fail is the highest form of respect.The End of Hub-and-Spoke LeadershipLeaders often feel trapped in the center, being the sole accountability hammer. Keith's model shifts the burden from “the boss” to “the team,” freeing leaders to innovate, strategize, or even launch a new venture.Monthly Sprints & TransparencyKeith's secret sauce: each team member outlines (1) what they achieved, (2) where they're struggling, and (3) what the next sprint looks like. Then everyone else digs in to offer fresh ideas, challenges, and collaboration. The result? Friction dissolves, and real breakthroughs happen on schedule.Embrace the Challenge CultureFeedback is no longer top-down. It's peer-to-peer and is given out of genuine commitment to each other's success. When you institutionalize candid advice—and do it with heart—you'll see your organization leap from “meh” to unstoppable.The “Co-Elevation” MindsetKeith coined the term “co-elevation” to describe teams that won't let anyone sink. This goes beyond teamwork. It's about building an environment where people actively lift each other up. Think radical accountability meets radical empathy.Super-Users for Change (Especially with AI)Instead of forcing top-down training, identify (or create) “black belts” or champions who love new tech, like AI or project management tools. Let them spread the fire from within, and watch adoption skyrocket.Beyond Connections – Keith's CommunityIf you loved Never Eat Alone, Keith's got a new community that teaches entrepreneurs, salespeople, and anyone seeking deeper relationships how to integrate authentic connection into all areas of business and life.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] High-Performing Shifts: Keith introduces the 10 critical shifts for building a high-performing team, starting with moving from conflict avoidance to candor.[00:01:16] “Never Lead Alone”: Why Keith's new book is all about real team success (not just individual heroics) and how it transforms the workplace.[00:02:21] From Blue-Collar Beginnings: Keith shares his origin story—how one relationship at a golf course (showing up 30 minutes early!) changed his life trajectory.[00:05:36] Candor and Vulnerability: Why the bravest thing a leader can do is create an environment where people speak the truth—even when it hurts.[00:07:59] Teams Owning Each Other's Success: How to shift from hierarchical “hub-and-spoke” management to true teamship, and the monthly “stress test” method that sets a new culture.[00:14:03] Agile Sprints & Accountability: The exact practice Keith recommends: 30-day cycles, open sharing of wins, struggles, and next moves, plus peer challenge.[00:20:18] The AI Integration Example: Turning friction points into opportunities by creating “super-users” who evangelize adoption from the inside, not via top-down mandates.[00:26:55] Open 360° & Coaching Culture: Turning performance reviews into empowering group sessions, where every individual gets supportive critique from the entire team.[00:34:41] Beyond Connections Program: Keith's return to his relationship-building roots—why “Never Eat Alone” fans will find a new home in this eight-week immersion.[00:38:29] Expect More, Achieve More: Keith's biggest revelation: leaders who ask for more from their teams create not just better results, but a culture of freedom and genuine growth for everyone.If you're ready to let go of the “hub-and-spoke” hamster wheel, build an unstoppable culture of accountability and authenticity, and still have a life…Then DO NOT MISS Keith's new book, Never Lead Alone – you can get it here on Amazon right now. If you want to master the art (and science) of deep relationship-building to fuel your business, check out his community at ConnectedSuccess.com.Additional Resources:Download your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Ai Accelerator”Download your FREE copy of "Your Next Act" hereSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Have you ever felt like leadership is a lonely road? Keith Ferrazzi is here to prove otherwise.In this episode of The Jasmine Star Show, I'm sitting down with Keith—executive team coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight—to uncover the secrets of high-performing teams, radical collaboration, and why leaders should never "eat alone." Oh, and did I mention that this conversation was so powerful that I restructured my team meetings at the start of 2024 because of Keith's work? Yeah, it's THAT good.Here's what we dive into:✔️ Why relationships are the key to long-term success in business✔️ The shift from leadership to "teamship" (and how it changes everything)✔️ How to build a culture of candor, trust, and accountability in your team✔️ The 3 biggest shifts you can make TODAY to improve collaboration✔️ How to connect with the right people—even if they're outside your current networkKeith's wisdom has shaped how Fortune 500 teams operate, and today, he's giving us an inside look at how small business owners and entrepreneurs can apply these strategies, too. Grab a pen (trust me, you'll need it!) and let's dig into this game-changing conversation.

In this episode, Brian Milner and Pete Behrens explore the difference between managing and leading, the critical role of middle management in transformation, and how anyone—at any level—can drive real change in their organization. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner sits down with leadership expert Pete Behrens to unpack what it truly means to be an Agile leader. They dive into the difference between leadership by authority and leadership by respect, the importance of competency in leadership roles, and why middle managers often hold the key to lasting organizational change. Pete shares insights on how leaders can navigate cultural shifts, manage organizational tensions, and empower teams to operate effectively in today’s fast-moving world. Whether you're a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or executive leader, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for leveling up your leadership impact. References and resources mentioned in the show: Pete Behrens Agile For Leaders Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Pete Behrens is a leadership coach and Agile pioneer, shaping organizational agility for over 20 years—long before scaling frameworks took center stage. As the creator of the Scrum Alliance® Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) and Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) programs, he continues to empower leaders worldwide through Agile Leadership Journey™, a global network dedicated to leadership growth and culture transformation. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian Milner (00:00) Well, welcome back Agile Mentors. We're back for another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. I'm with you as always, Brian Milner. And today I have the one and only Mr. Pete Barron's with us. Pete, welcome in. Pete Behrens (00:15) Thank you, Brian, for the invitation and happy to be here. Brian Milner (00:17) Very, very excited to have Pete with us. If you're not familiar with Pete's work, you're in for a treat. Pete has been doing this for a long time and he has been really a foundational person in some of the things that the Scrum Alliance has done over the years as far as being involved with the coaching program and the leadership program and helping to design and put that together. His main focus has been in leadership. for several years now. And that's why we wanted to have Pete on, is to have him talk a little bit about Agile leadership. Because in today's world, in the context of a lot of the things that are shifting and changing in our day and age, I know that there's just a lot to consider in the area of Agile leadership. why don't we start, and I know this is kind of a softball, you probably get this question a lot, how do you define that? How do you define, is Agile leadership different than leadership, or is it... Is it essentially the same thing? Pete Behrens (01:12) Yeah, good, good starting question. So think of leadership as, you know, the ability or capability of influencing others towards a common goal. Right. That's that's what we look at as a behavior, a capability. Some people confuse that with being a leader. And that's actually different. We think of that as being, you know, having a title of authority. Right. So if you think about influence, there's really two aspects. One is I actually have a title that gives me the authority or I have respect. that allows me to do that regardless of title. So we do that a lot with leaders to actually kind of reset some of that and think about, right, this is a capability anybody at any level, any title can do as somebody. Now, the agile, you know, part of that, obviously, you you and I live in an agile industry and world. Why? Because things are changing, right? Things are changing faster than we've seen. Things are more complex. software has created endless possibilities of paths. And we like to use the metaphor of fog. So think of your operating in the fog. You need to sense and respond to make appropriate decisions. It's no longer available to us to kind of leverage the plan, follow the plan. And so Agile is simply a capability of leadership to operate in that complex, fast-changing world. Brian Milner (02:31) Love that. Yeah, I love that analogy. mean, I think about like all the times I've done cross country road trips and you drive into a fog bank, you're a lot more alert. You have to be really on point the whole time versus, you know, driving out in middle of Arizona somewhere where you can see, you know, the next five miles ahead, maybe relax a little bit more behind the wheel. That's a great analogy. So if we have to be kind of There's a difference here between being, I'm a leader in the organization because they've given me a job title and I'm a leader because I'm recognized as a leader. I'm recognized as such. What kind of characteristics, qualities come with that recognition? How do people, what differentiates somebody who is a recognized leader in an organization from someone who's not? Pete Behrens (03:14) Yeah, you know, certainly title is a recognition, right? So it's one way, you know, people and it's in effect, probably the most desired way to become a leader is I want the title. you may have seen this. I know I did when I was, you know, I was a director of engineering, VP of engineering before I became, you know, a coach and consultants. And a lot of times I'd get people coming to me and say, Pete, I want that job. I want that leadership position. I want to be the tech lead. I want to be the development manager. I'm like, well, prove it to me. They're like, well, no, can't until you give me the title. And one of the things we've realized over time as we've been studying leadership and developing leadership programs is people who receive a title before they develop competency actually are worse leaders because they end up depending on the title to influence. And leaders who develop the capability and now where do you get this? You develop respect. How do you get respect? Brian Milner (03:47) Yeah. Pete Behrens (04:11) you develop respect through expertise, right? This is some combination of education and experience that people are willing and choosing to follow your lead. And this is the basis of where most people kind of get into leadership is they've developed a certain respect in the organization. Others are willing to follow them. And so that's a typical starting point, a typical entry into leadership. One of the things we also help leaders understand is that's also a trap. And I'll just pause there to let you reflect on it. We can go into that rabbit hole if you'd like to. Brian Milner (04:48) Yeah, no, let's talk about that because you're right. There's a lot of times when you see someone in an organization that they've been there, they don't necessarily have to have been there for a long time, but they've been there and they've developed the respect of their peers. They're the best programmer on the team. So the organization recognizes that, recognizes that others in the organization see them as being exceptional. So they elevate them. Now they're no longer just programmer where they did an exceptional job. Now they are manager of of the programming team and they've been elevated simply because they were the best among the bunch. Is that the right thing to do? Pete Behrens (05:22) Right. Well, it's definitely a common thing to do. And it's not it's not the wrong thing to do. I think the mistake a lot of organizations make and you know, you can go back to Marshall Goldsmith, who wrote the book What Got You Here Won't Get You There. And what he's alluding to is exactly that. The skills you need to get into leadership aren't the skills you need in leadership. And so the trap that that leaders fall into is, okay, and this is my path. And maybe your path as well is I'm the best engineer. I'm the best salesperson, marketing person, whatever that is. I'm now coming into leadership. What is your comfort? Well, your comfort is in the work itself. And so all this new stuff about working with people and projects and project management and people management culture and, and other things are very uncomfortable. So I go back to my comfort zone and that's when I start to micromanage. start to redo other people's work. I start to get too detailed into the weeds and I'm not doing the job of leadership, which is really influencing others down this path. And this is one of those traps that many leaders fall into is we get these steps up to leadership, but then we're not properly educated and provided the tools we need to do that job. I think the studies we've seen of only about a third of leaders get proper education, mentoring or coaching to be a leader. And the way we look at this is, is, you know, hiring anybody into an organization from the outside world. You would never hire somebody without a detailed resume that outlines every bit of education, every bit of experience. And then you're matching against 30 applicants or 100 applicants picking the best one. Yet every day. We're promoting people with zero expertise, zero education in leadership into those positions, and it's just It's really silly and it's really backwards. And yes, we want to give them opportunities, but we also need to help them. And that's what we're not seeing, is we're not seeing that help. Brian Milner (07:20) Yeah, yeah, I mean, I'm old enough. I know that I remember in my dad's day and age, you know, it was not uncommon for any large organization to have a leadership training program within the organization. You would be recognized as being exceptional. You would be put forward and then you'd enter the leadership training program of the organization that would help you to elevate and become an effective leader. And we don't see that. as much anymore. You just kind of are elevated and hey, kids, you're on your own. Pete Behrens (07:51) Well, and what they're teaching is management, not leadership. And I think one of things we differentiate with leadership is we manage things like projects. We manage programs. We manage technology. We can manage documents and even HR programs, things like that. We lead people. And so, yes, there are a number of things that organizations, HR programs, et cetera, do to kind of help. Oh, you need to do a one-on-one. or you need to do basic communication. Like there is some, but it's not the things we realize help elevate. You know, we separate this concept of vertical development from horizontal development. we often teach or organizations often teach the horizontal. That's the skills. OK, so you need to communicate. You need to delegate. You need to empower. But we're not teaching what we call the vertical development. And so what they're doing is their mindset is stuck in this kind of one stage. They got all this like this toolbox, but they don't know how to use the tools. And what we're trying to do is help them understand and give them a bigger toolbox to help them understand how to use these tools effectively to be better leaders. And that's a much different problem. It gets into self-awareness. gets into my focus as a leader from shifting in terms of the system and what I'm focused on and what my goals are. as well as just the time horizon I work in and how tactical, strategic or visionary am I. Those are harder things to teach, yet that's where leadership starts to emerge. Brian Milner (09:29) Yeah, well, it makes me think back to what you were saying about the person that would come to you and say, I want to be promoted. I want to be put into this next position. And your response of, me, kind of help me see that. I know you're right. There's a lot of times when people will look at things and say, I need the title or I'll be a leader when I am called this or when I'm put in this position. But what I'm hearing from you and what I hope everyone's hearing as well is, this starts far before that. If you're going to be on that road to being a leader, then it's actually something that you begin wherever you're at. And these are skills you can start to build over a lifetime to venture into that vertical area as you describe it. Does that sound correct? Pete Behrens (10:10) Exactly, exactly. And, you know, one of the things that, you know, I want to, you know, maybe warn the listener on here, we get a lot of people who come through and we work with a lot of, you know, agile coaches or leaders who want to become a coach or, you know, we have change agents, right? People who are, you know, their focus is change in the organization, right? This is where you see a lot of scrum coaches and things like that. And one of the things that we've realized over time is this notion of individual as change agent is incredibly challenging. And for the most part, we, the way we visualize or we talk about this to leaders is it's like, you know, you start singing a song and everybody looks at you like, okay, he's crazy. Like he went to like this evangelical school. He drank this Kool-Aid and he's coming back and he's like, yeah, yeah, that's just Tom or that's just Susie. And, and nobody listens to him. And we see this over and over again. And, and You know, one of the things we talk about is we've got to shift that solo into a chorus, right? So the construct of leadership, we think of often as an individual sport, but truly the only way change really starts to take hold in an organization, and that's where we're starting to shift from me to we, is how do we catalyze that choir to start singing? That's when organizations start to excel. And that's one of the things that when I'm starting to work with leadership teams, we start to understand this isn't just something we teach individuals. This is something we've got to collectively act on. mean, you think about any sports team and European football or US football or hockey or whatever that is. Those teams are are are awesome because of that choir element, because they all sing in the same tune, because they're all practicing all the time together. That's the other part of leadership that I want us to kind of focus on as we kind of take this journey. This isn't a solo sport. Brian Milner (12:07) That's such an important point. I can't agree with you more. just the concept there that I hope people kind of pick up on is, yeah, I mean, the Scrum Guide has for years talked about change agent and the Scrum Master being a change agent, but the kind of maybe indirect association from that was, you know, it's your job to take it on yourself to go and do this thing where You're right, it's too big of a job for one person to do this kind of thing by themselves. We have to have help, you have to have compatriots, you have to have someone who comes alongside you, because like you said, otherwise you're singing by yourself and everyone's looking at you like, what's that guy singing? Pete Behrens (12:48) Yeah, unless you're Satya Nadella, know, or somebody who has that capability on top of the org. And we actually see change happen, from people like Satya Nadella is kind of a rare example, I think, in our world and how he shaped Microsoft. But we actually see more change happening from the middle. You know, when we're teaching organizations and working with them, one of the things that I often Brian Milner (12:51) Yeah. Pete Behrens (13:15) I'm speaking to is the middle tier, you know, it's it's the frozen middle. It's the the between the rock and the hard place. They often feel the most pressure because it's the pressure from above, but the incapability of delivering below. But I try to help turn it around for them. And I say, you're the only one in the organization who feel the pain, but have access to the top layer for change. And and when it comes to organizational change. We actually find more change happening from the middle than we do from the top. Just because the top is so risky and they already have so much power, they don't really need or want change so much. They want to push it. But oftentimes that change happens from the middle. Brian Milner (13:54) Well, I know we've all seen the surveys and studies and things that talk about, you know, agile transformations and change movements and stuff and organizations that have identified leadership as being a kind of a ceiling or some kind of a blockage to real change taking place. So I guess what I'm hearing from you a little bit is don't let that become a blocker for us if we're not the top leadership, that doesn't need to be something that we need to look at and say, that's out of my hands. I can't do anything about it. We actually do have a role to play to that in the middle or other layers of our organization that we can affect the change through the leadership. Is that right? Pete Behrens (14:35) It's a perfect, perfect point. something we try to iterate all the time. Yes. You know, the number one thing we hear when we're working with organizations is I wish my manager could hear this, right? Because they are feeling constrained. They are feeling bound by certain rules and policies and governance and, you know, all the things that feel like our constraints. And that is true. And, you know, the only one who has access to these constraints is leaders. You know, we often describe, I call it the two games we play. You know, we get the agile and you get involved in a lot of these agile transformations. So we get the agile game played at the team layer. And maybe we get a little at the program layer, you know, if you've got some some cross team kind of coordination going on. And then we have the leaders and they play a different game, different rules, a different ruleset. And and then they've got the conflict, right? That's happening between these two layers. And I see this so often. right in the organization. Again, it's that middle tier who sees both games, has access to both games. And I think a lot of the problem we have in our agile community is we don't speak leadership. We don't speak the language leaders speak. I've been working, I worked with the organization and I talked to, know, this is like the CFO and the chief risk officer and, you know, the CIO. And I had a comment that came out and he said, Pete, For about three years, I've heard Agile blah, blah, blah. And I just didn't get it. And now I'm starting to understand the value because what we've learned how to do is speak leadership, risk, right? What is the risk in the approaches we're taking that are or aren't Agile? And what are the pros and cons of that risk? know, oftentimes our Agile evangelists. put agile on the good side and traditional on a bad side. And that's not true at all. Agile lives in kind of what I'd call a peak. Aristotle called this the golden mean, right? There's a peak. And on one side, there's a deficit of agility, and that is too much planning, too much rigidity, too much bureaucracy. But there's an excess agility. And this is where a lot of our coaches land. It's like hippie agile. Hey, man, what are you going to be done? I don't know, man. We're agile. Hang with us. hear that and they're like, I don't accept that. And so yeah, we've kind of swung right across this hillset down from deficit to excess and leaders aren't buying that. And I think that's been some of the downside of our agile community, our agile messaging. We've never broken through that ceiling of leadership. Brian Milner (17:12) Yeah, by the way, just I'm going to interject this a couple of times throughout, but if you like what you're hearing here from Pete, you can find out more from his site, agileleadershipjourney.com. Pete does a lot of classes and coaching and teaching and other things. And there's a lot that you can connect with Pete on through that site. And we'll put this in the show notes so you don't have to scramble to write this down. You can get back to this later. So I love that. that explanation, though. And it kind of resonates with me in a way, because I know one of the things I've talked about when I talk to product owners is the idea that product owners sort of serve as translators between the two worlds a little bit, right? Because they have to speak with developers who speak in very tech-speak kind of language. They have to speak to stakeholders who speak in very business-speak kind of language. Are product owners kind of that function? Are we losing the as product owners in doing that? Or is it not really a product owner thing? It's just more of an entire Scrum leadership thing. Pete Behrens (18:13) Well, yeah, take the word Scrum out. It is a leadership thing. Product owners are leaders, right? They are leading product. And again, the role of product ownership is a role of influencing others towards common goals. And I used to teach product ownership. was a certified Scrum teacher and taught product ownership, Scrum Mastership. I found product ownership to be the most challenging role ever because Brian Milner (18:16) Yeah. Pete Behrens (18:39) you're essentially optimizing for a solution that doesn't exist. So you have all these stakeholders who have all these needs and there's no possible way to meet the demand. And so the role of product ownership is how do I find the optimal across this dimension? so it kind of gets us into this world of, in business, there are often no right answers. Should we do strategy A or B? Well, it depends. You know, we're often as leaders chasing answers when there isn't one. I often talk about this as managing tension. And if we can kind of switch our mindset from there is an answer to this is a tension that will never go away and give you an example of this, like product owners struggle between tech debt and features. Well, that's something that will never go away. No matter how much we work on tech debt, no matter how much work on features, they will always be there. This is a tension that We simply need to learn how to manage. It's never a solution we can come up with. The same is true with strategy and tactics. Should a product owner be more tactical, live with the team, or should they be more strategic and sit with the stakeholders? Yes. The answer is yes. And again, this is not something a product owner will ever solve, but it is something that they can learn to manage. And you start to shift this mindset. And all of a sudden, my role as leader Brian Milner (19:50) Ha Pete Behrens (20:01) starts to change. We had one product owner speaking of that that I was working with years and years ago. And she said, Pete, I feel like a tennis ball getting whacked around the court by my stakeholders, you know, and she'd go talk to the state. I need this. Bam. You know, and she got to talk to the team. we can't do this. Bam. And another thing, bam. And she's like, just I can't survive this. And so we talked and we said, OK, let's let's think about your role different. And what she did, she ended up doing is she brought the stakeholders together and she said, OK, stakeholders, you guys can never agree. I'm forming a meeting that you must come to and you must fight each other for the feature prioritization. And if you don't come to the meeting, you're likely not to get prioritized. So that incents you to come. And number two, you got to convince your peers that that's more important than their need. And it just completely changed her association of her role from this. I'm the tennis ball to. Now I'm managing the court and they're all hitting balls back and forth at each other. And she's facilitating, you know, and that's just kind of one of those switch of mindsets where I can start to change my association, my work and get out of this, this sense of, there's an answer and I can figure it out to how do I manage this tension? Brian Milner (21:11) Yeah, 100%. Yeah. I mean, we believe in working in teams as a Scrum team. Why wouldn't we believe in working in a team of stakeholders as well? Right? Yeah, this is such great stuff. So I'll throw out another really loaded term at you because I know that whenever the term, whenever we talk about leadership, whenever we talk about agile leadership, or just leadership in general, you got to talk about culture. You got to talk about the idea of culture and changing culture and affecting culture and Pete Behrens (21:19) Yes, exactly. Brian Milner (21:38) You know, year people talk about, culture's a whole ball game, culture's everything. And other people who say, no, we focus too much on culture. It needs to be more about tactics and actually how we carry things out. And if you just do that, then the culture will follow. What's your take? Are we focused too much on culture? Is culture something that people care too much about? Or are we not focused enough on it? Pete Behrens (22:01) You know, I think as a as a word, just as like words like servant leadership or words like agile to get they get used and abused and people get tired of them. So I do agree culture as a word has is tired. But if you look underneath, what is culture representing? One of the terms we like to use is, you know, culture is like a shadow. It's simply reflecting something about us that we can't touch or change directly, but we can influence it. And people feel it like they feel the shadow of culture. They can sense it. And this is where, you know, again, we get into these tensions. You know, this culture is one of the things I use is culture's attention, not attention, but a tension like this, this fighting between sides. And, know, one of these is empowerment or alignment. You know, do we do things together like. Let's take a safe approach and everybody's in the same framework and the same process and the same RTE and the same rhythm. you we have the same rules and we use the same methods for estimating and that's alignment. But we know that taking alignment too far becomes routine and rigid and a death march and, all those negative sides of being in that heavy rhythm. But then we go the other way. Well, let's empower, let's Spotify, like everybody their own ruleset and they can just follow on principles and And then we know we take that too far and we've had this kind of wild chaos and people like, what's going on? And every team's different and we can't align. And this is like one of those elements of culture. You what we talk about is culture is that representation of that tension we're feeling. And it might be about speed and quality. You know, it might be about this empowerment alignment, but it's there. And whether we talk about it or not, it exists. And it influences. We like to use the metaphor of culture is the opposite side of the coin to leadership. And so we can choose to ignore it, but it is going to influence or it does influence us every day. I don't believe while the term is overused, I don't believe our focus on it is enough. And we've shown over and over again when we work with organizations that when leaders put a spotlight on some aspect, of that tension that's happening to your culture, they improve the system. And whether that's tension between leaders and employees, whether that's tension between quality and speed, whether that's tension between, you know, giving autonomy and freedom to doing things together, we can improve that system. And so what we try to help leaders understand is you need to make this part of your understanding and your focus, because if you don't, it will take care of you. Brian Milner (24:42) Yeah, yeah. Well, if I'm part of that, I mean, we talked about that, you know, people in the middle have kind of the biggest impact or you can have the biggest impact. That's where a lot of change takes place. If I'm in that middle and I recognize the culture of my organization is not what it should be, you know, we're not really in align with some of this stuff and we're definitely out of alignment with several of these things. What can I do? I can't make an edict across the organization, but how can I start to make that change if I'm in that middle section? Pete Behrens (25:13) Yeah, we had a leader that went through a number of our programs for a few years. you know, we have both educational programs, but we also have coaching programs and development programs that can kind of work on developing leaders. He moved to another company and for two years he sought to bring about what he knew to be a better way. Right. He saw the gaps. He saw the tension. He's like, I got it. I know this. But again, single voice. Everybody's looking at him crazy. He hires another person who's been through our programs to help him on his team as an agile coach. Now they got to. OK, now they're starting to sing together. It's a duet. And, know, from him for his perspective, simply it was these these conversation after conversation after conversation, the tenacity, you know, to to to say, give this a shot now. From that, we've been able to provide some more education to some of the HR, some of the senior leaders in this organization. And all of a sudden, the cascade, the dominoes start to fall. And they start to think, now I see what you've been saying all along. And so my message here is everybody can be a catalyst. Everybody can influence. But you're correct in the fact that it is not easy. What we try to help some of these catalysts, these one offs do is simply activate a second step, activate another voice that can help you bring about, you know, a message of change. And that's enough. And I think a lot of leaders get stuck because they like, I can't run a transformation. I can't get focused on this change of metrics or policies or governance. And you're right. You will never probably have access to some of those levers unless you move up the chain enough. But you can influence one other person. You can influence a few people. You can influence one class or, you know, bring someone in to help change our voice. So that's what we try to aim for some of these change agents. Brian Milner (27:12) Yeah, I love that. It's kind of the cascading effect, right? I mean, if you spark that one spark into something else, well, as long as that continues, that chain continues, it can spread. It's the old, if I tell two friends and they tell two friends, then this thing is going to work. Yeah, I love that. And that's a great practical thing too, right? mean, because I think a lot of people in that middle start to feel frozen and feel like, What can I do? I can't do anything. I think that's a great point. If you can just affect that cascade into one other area, one other person, one other department, then that's all it takes for it to start to get rolling. I love that. Well, this has been a great conversation. And it's never long enough. And this one, we could go on for another several hours on this one. If you really like this, I'm Pete Behrens (27:38) It's hard. Brian Milner (27:58) I'm going to encourage you again to visit Pete's site, agileleadershipjourney.com. There's a lot of resources for you there. You can get connected to Pete. And there's a lot of things you can move forward with in your agile leadership journey from Pete. So I can't thank you enough. Thanks, Pete, for taking the time out and sharing your wisdom with us. Pete Behrens (28:16) Thank you, Brian. Appreciate the conversation.

Keith Ferrazzi shares the simple but powerful shifts all teams can make to elevate performance. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What's holding most teams back 2) How to improve collaboration with fewer meetings 3) The practices that turn team members into co-leaders Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1034 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KEITH — Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other publications.• Book: Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time • Book: Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship • Article: “Culture change isn't about flowery rhetoric—it can be turned into a simple assignment” • LinkedIn: Keith Ferrazzi • Website: KeithFerrazzi.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to build a network that pushes you to be your best? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we dive deep with Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone" and "Leading Without Authority," to drop some serious wisdom on how to ditch the "lone wolf" mentality and create co-elevating relationships that fuel your life and business. Keith, who grew up believing people were the key to unlocking his dreams, shares his journey and tactical advice for building genuine connections that accelerate success. We'll explore his killer strategies for building high-performing teams, tackling challenges head-on, and crushing your goals. Whether you're flying solo or leading the pack, this episode is full of game-changing insights to help you forget about FOMO and thrive in a connected world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie Today's guest has had a profound impact on my life — first through his groundbreaking books, and later through his friendship.  Keith Ferrazzi is a world-renowned executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership visionary. As the founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith has spent over two decades guiding Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups to a new way of thinking: achieving more through deeper connection and collaboration. His revolutionary approach transforms traditional leadership into teamship — a powerful shift that's driving the future of work. Keith's expertise has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. He's also the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone (one of my all-time favorites), Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority.  His latest release, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship, is the ultimate guide to amplifying team performance. In this episode: • How to boldly be of service.  • Why relationships are the greatest amplifier in everything you do.  • How to build a high-performing team that can 10x your success.  • What you can do to manage the most important relationships in your life. Relationships are everything. If you want to know how to harness that power, this episode is for you…

Episode 25: Leading Without Authority: Building Influence Beyond Your Title Why do some leaders create massive impact regardless of their title, while others with significant authority struggle to drive real change? In this powerful episode, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs reveals the truth about building influence that transcends position. You'll discover: ✓ Why relying on positional power actually limits your influence ✓ The four key elements of building real influence ✓ How to create value that naturally extends your impact ✓ Practical strategies for building influence ecosystems ✓ The secret to scaling your influence as you grow Perfect for: Leaders looking to increase their impact Rising executives transitioning from authority to influence Professionals leading cross-functional initiatives Anyone seeking to create change without formal authority Learn why traditional power dynamics fail and discover how to build lasting influence that drives real results.

Welcome to an interview with an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, Keith Ferrazzi.   In this episode, Keith takes us through his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in a poor immigrant family to becoming a global leader in relationship-building and team performance.   Keith introduces us to the concept of teamship, a profound shift from today's hierarchical model to sharing the load among a team that elevates one another and the organization to achieve exponential results. He shared the 10 critical shifts to teamship and how to adopt these transformative practices to build high-performing teams.   Keith Ferrazzi, a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, Competing in the New World of Work, and his newest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith is an acclaimed global executive team coach, who stands at the forefront of transformative leadership having coached the transformation of Fortune 500 corporations, the World Bank, fast growth Unicorns and even governments of entire countries. The founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith spearheads behavioral shifts in leadership and high impact teams, empowering organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of business.   Keith's research can be found in prestigious publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, where his columns serve as valuable insights for business leaders.   Get Keith's new book here: https://shorturl.at/DNHur Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

In this conversation, Ronen Olshansky discusses the importance of intentional connections and networking strategies. We explore how to strategically invest in your network, and the importance of mindset and self-belief. This episode will be highly valuable to you if you want to learn how to strategically network to "get in the room" with those who will potentially change your life. It's all about giving value, reciprocity and being genuine. Ronen Olshansky Ronen Olshansky, partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight, and Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of the firm, co-lead the Beyond Connections networking program. Ronen, with his background in finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship, brings hands-on leadership expertise, while Keith, a global thought leader in relational leadership and author of bestsellers like Never Eat Alone and Leading Without Authority, offers decades of experience from his roles as CMO at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Together, they leverage their combined knowledge to help leaders build authentic, collaborative relationships that drive organisational success.Find out more about Ronen's programme Beyond Connections:https://www.connectedsuccess.com/beyond-connections Takeaways from the episodeIntentional connections are crucial for personal and professional growth.Networking should be viewed as investing in relationships, not transactions.Fear of rejection can hinder networking efforts.Authenticity is essential in building genuine connections.Generosity, vulnerability, and authenticity are foundational to effective networking.------We're Helen & Holly.Join our newsletter for free here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LRWe've combined our years of knowledge, & experience.We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry.Now we do this:- Manage & ghostwrite for legal company pages- Ghostwrite for individual lawyers to build their personal brands- Run a LinkedIn training academy designed for lawyers-Share our insights on More Than A Lawyer podcast.Find out more:- LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers:Ready to crack LinkedIn?We've completely SOLD OUT tickets for our autumn cohort.JOIN the waitlist to be notified about our next cohort here:https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/- LinkedIn Company Page Management & GhostwritingBuild a magnetising company brand.Be the go-to firm for your ideal clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Ferrazzi: Never Lead Alone Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. His newest book with Paul Hill is titled Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship*. Whenever I'm having a conversation with someone about getting better at coaching, it's almost always through the lens of, “How do I do it well?” In this conversation, Keith and I explore another perspective most of us miss: how does the team do coaching better for each other. Key Points Good leaders give feedback and hold people accountable. Great leaders ensure the team gives feedback and holds people accountable. Teamship starts right at the start. Organizations like e.l.f. Beauty begin these practices during onboarding. We over index on mindset. Starting with the right practices will shape the beliefs that helps teamship emerge. Use an open 360 where people share one thing they appreciate/admire/respect and one thing they suggest. The 5/5/5 Learning Roadmap invites team members to share a struggle, respond to questions, and receive feedback. We're used to feedback being directive. Feedback from peers is data. We can consider it without acting on it. Resources Mentioned Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship* by Keith Ferrazzi Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How Top Leaders Influence Great Teamwork, with Scott Keller (episode 585) Becoming More Coach-Like, with Michael Bungay Stanier (episode 680) Team Collaboration Supports Growth Mindset, with Mary Murphy (episode 695) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode stack as a highlight with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 047, 048, & 049 featuring Keith Ferrazzi and the following Aftercast & Solocast. https://richie.libsyn.com/keith-ferrazzi-leading-without-authority ====== Richie Norton interviews Keith Ferrazzi #1 NYT bestselling author, who wrote Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and most recently published Leading Without Authority. He's an entrepreneur, Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and an executive team coach to some of the most prominent organizations in the world. He's a thought leader and frequent contributor at publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, WSJ, and Fast Company. Recently, Keith has been at the forefront of remote team transitions since his published research in 2012-2015 appeared in Harvard Business Review. “Leading Without Authority is a radical new workplace operating system in which leadership no longer demands an office, an official title, or even a physical workplace.When external pressures are mounting, and employees are working from their homes, we can no longer afford to waste time navigating the complex chains of command or bureaucratic bottlenecks present in most companies. But when we choose the bold new methodology of  Co-Elevation  as our operating model, we unlock the potential to boost productivity, deepen commitment and engagement, and create a level of trust, mutual accountability, and purpose that exceeds what could have been accomplished under the status quo. Regardless of your title, position, or where or how you work, the ability to lead without authority is an essential workplace competency." Get the Book - Leading Without Authority:  https://amzn.to/3cml7pm Learn more:  http://keithferrazzi.com/ Co-Elevation at Ferrazzi Greenlight:  http://ferrazzigreenlight.com/ Never Go Back To Work...Go Forward:  https://www.virtualteamswin.com/ Continue the conversation here:   RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast   RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/   RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

Organizations rely on leaders to effectively direct action and inspire collaborative work even when they don't have direct authority over everyone they need to influence. Often, these are leaders a few rungs below senior leadership that are responsible for driving strategic priorities forward, influencing across a matrix, and doing so without relying on title or reporting structure. There are effective strategies for inspiring authentic commitment and engagement even when you can't demand compliance, and it's worthwhile for any leader to learn how to leverage this skillset. In this episode, Robin and Emma Rose are joined by Conversant consultant Roger Henderson to offer practical areas of focus to become an effective and purposeful leader, with or without authority. Now enrolling: The Purposeful Leader program, January 2025 Read: Standing in Purpose to Lead & Collaborate Without Authority

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 500, an interview with an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, Keith Ferrazzi.   In this episode, Keith takes us through his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in a poor immigrant family to becoming a global leader in relationship-building and team performance.   Keith introduces us to the concept of teamship, a profound shift from today's hierarchical model to sharing the load among a team that elevates one another and the organization to achieve exponential results. He shared the 10 critical shifts to teamship and how to adopt these transformative practices to build high-performing teams.   Keith Ferrazzi, a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, Competing in the New World of Work, and his newest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith is an acclaimed global executive team coach, who stands at the forefront of transformative leadership having coached the transformation of Fortune 500 corporations, the World Bank, fast growth Unicorns and even governments of entire countries. The founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith spearheads behavioral shifts in leadership and high impact teams, empowering organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of business.   Keith's research can be found in prestigious publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, where his columns serve as valuable insights for business leaders.   Get Keith's new book here: https://shorturl.at/DNHur Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

Keith Ferrazzi is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other publications. He is also the author of a new book, which launches today, called Never Lead Alone. In his third appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Keith joined host Robert Glazer to discuss his new book, the move from leadership to teamship, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out https://hercareerstudio.com for more resources. In this episode, host Lisa Virtue dives deep into the fascinating world of project management with her guest, Kayla Quijas. Kayla brings her unique journey to light, from her early days as a cake decorator with dreams of becoming the next "Cake Boss," to transitioning into the structured world of law as a receptionist, and finally finding her true calling in project management. With over three and a half years in the field and a recent promotion to Senior Project Manager, Kayla has a wealth of experience and insights to share. Lisa and Kayla discuss the key traits and skills that make a successful project manager, including the importance of building genuine working relationships, effective communication, and maintaining an efficiency-oriented mindset. Kayla will provide crucial tips for those looking to break into the field, such as the value of certifications like CAPM and PMP, and why mentorship played a crucial role in her career transition. Kayla also brings insightful advice on leading without authority, drawing from her favorite book "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi. Plus, she explores the evolving demand for project managers across various industries and what it means for professionals today. Whether you're an aspiring project manager or seeking to advance your current career, this episode is packed with actionable advice and motivating stories. Find Kayla on LinkedIn as "Kayla Quijas"

Keith Ferrazzi is a #1 NYT bestselling author, who wrote Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, Leading Without Authority, and his most recently published book Competing in the New World of Work. He's an entrepreneur, Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and an executive team coach to some of the most prominent organizations in the world. He's a thought leader and frequent contributor at publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company.

Are you tired of the same old leadership clichés that don't work in the real world? The Leadership BS Busters are back with another myth-busting episode of "No More Leadership BS"! This time, we're tackling a game-changing idea: leadership isn't about positions, it's about influence. Here's why this episode could be a turning point for you:

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, Ruth Thomas hosts a lively discussion on favorite summer reads that offer both professional insights and personal growth. Joined by Jennifer Ferris, Principal Solutions Consultant at Payscale, and Liz Sheffield, Manager of Content Marketing, they dive into books that range from leadership strategies to pay equity. The books they discuss include: "The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate" by Fran Hauser "Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration" by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel Weyrich "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster Tune in for their expert takes on titles that can enrich your understanding of compensation and inclusive leadership. Key Highlights: Ruth, Jen, and Liz share their summer book recommendations—perfect for both professional development and leisure reading. Jen Ferris discusses "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser and "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi, highlighting the importance of genuine leadership. Liz Sheffield reviews "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate, emphasizing the significance of inclusive leadership in today's workplace. Ruth Thomas recommends "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster, focusing on practical approaches to achieving pay equity. Quotes: "You can and you really should use your niceness as a strength." – Jen Ferris "This needs to be a company book that we all read because it is incredible." – Jen Ferris on "Leading Without Authority" "Every little thing that you're doing is having a ripple effect." – Liz Sheffield References: "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster  

For humans, the fear of change is so real and pervasive that there's a word for it: metathesiophobia. Even if you didn't know about this clinical term until now, you're probably aware that organizations and teams of all types suffer from a fear of change—especially because there's no shortage of examples of change being implemented ineffectively due to poor strategy or leadership.In today's episode, Joe and Jonathan are joined by Lindsey Joerger, Senior Director of Strategy Implementation at USP, who shares her insights on leading without authority and driving effective change management in the realm of strategy. Join us as we discuss:How to manage change while preserving core organizational values and practicesThe stages of change implementation: storming, forming, and normingCrucial elements for building trust within an organization to effectively implement change The need to crystallize a shared vision and goal among team members

So enjoyed this conversation with the incredible Keith Ferrazzi, Executive Team Coach, # 1 NYT Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight. Our topic is Co-Elevation - a new approach to collaboration. There are co-elevating traits that underpin building great teams, and we discuss some high-return practices that sustain these great traits in your company culture and more.  This conversation is for business leaders passionate about improving their organizations. Your contribution to the project has direct benefits to your business by helping unearth ideas and practices others can put to use right away. Keith explains the distinction between co-elevation and collaboration by identifying the developmental aspect as the unique factor of co-elevation. Serving, sharing, and caring are presented as three core principles to open oneself to co-elevation, thereby enhancing authentic connections. Keith also teases his upcoming book, focusing on radical adaptability following the curveballs of 2020 and the need to be greatly adaptable and resilient.  (00:00) - Intro (00:26) - Keith Ferrazzi's journey and vision (00:56) - The power of partnership and co-elevation (02:16) - The importance of co-elevating relationships (03:28) - Practical steps to co-elevation (04:48) - Co-elevation vs collaboration (05:37) - Leading without authority (08:01) - Serve, share, and care: the keys to co-elevation (11:56) - Radical adaptability and the future of work (14:50) - Expanding your co-elevation network

Today's topic is all about leading without authority. You can be a leader even if you don't think so! We are joined by special guest Angela Nielsen to talk about the subject. Stick around for today's segment to learn from cohosts Rachel and Brayton all about mental and physical wellness.

In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant Generals Corps (AGC, SPS) in 2001. He was then attached to the rifle companies of infantry regiments as a junior HR specialist and admin junior Non Commissioned Officer. As a corporal he administered Officer Cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before working with the Irish Guards and NATO in the Middle East. As a Sergeant Mo is now the systems coordinator at the Army Medical Service's support unit. Mo has deployed across the world on exercise and on operations and has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for value of service and the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Coin. He is also the founder of the Juwara Charity.

In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant Generals Corps (AGC, SPS) in 2001. He was then attached to the rifle companies of infantry regiments as a junior HR specialist and admin junior Non Commissioned Officer. As a corporal he administered Officer Cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before working with the Irish Guards and NATO in the Middle East. As a Sergeant Mo is now the systems coordinator at the Army Medical Service's support unit. Mo has deployed across the world on exercise and on operations and has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for value of service and the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Coin. He is also the founder of the Juwara Charity.

Bucks discuss listener inputs on last week's topic of a sedentary lifestyle.  Here's a link to more on the topic.  Bucks stress the importance of having friends in your life.A rocket was launched today for  16 Psyche, a metallic asteroid that may tell us more about the earth's core.  Get ready for a ring of fire tomorrow, Oct. 14 as an annular eclipse sweeps across parts of the US, including Roswell, NM.  Del sees this as landing time for the aliens.Back from Benno. Scientists got their first look at samples brought back from the asteroid Benno. Samples were found to contain water and carbon, building blocks for life.Then there was the Carrington Event in 1859, one big honkin' solar flare.Back on earth, there was another Bigfoot sighting. Del wonders about Bigfoot hide and seek.On a serious note, watch  Mary Meaney's 12-minute TedX talk, Leading Without Authority.  The Bucks interviewed her awhile ago about caring for Ukrainian refugees.Give us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM Find us on Twitter: @twooldbucks1Leave a Voice message - click HERE

Since the pandemic, organizations have been operating in a new environment, with altered cultural norms and without established practices. In his book, “Competing In the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,” Keith Ferrazzi offers his vision for successful organizations of the future. Keith joins the Gartner Talent Angle to share how some organizations are embracing these new realities and to outline the leadership practices he believes will define success in this new era of work. Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work, he works with some of the world's most prominent organizations to maximize team performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Formerly, he was the chief marketing officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Keith is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of “Who's Got Your Back,” “Never Eat Alone,” and “Leading Without Authority.” His 20-year history of coaching C-suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought-after coaches. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

Keith Ferrazzi is an influential business thinker, researcher and New York Times bestselling author. He has founded and sold two companies and now works with Fortune 100 companies and their executive teams worldwide as Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. Keith's books include Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, Leading Without Authority and his latest, Competing In The New World of Work. Keith joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how leaders can prepare their teams to excel in our new working world, and how to adapt to change as it arrives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode from the vault, I revisit my conversation with Keith Ferrazzi from May 2020. The discussion centers around leading without authority, breaking down silos, and transforming teams through collaboration. Keith explains the concept of leading without authority, highlighting the need for an agile and adaptable operating model within organizations. He shares insights into co-elevation and the two philosophies of leadership. The conversation also explores the challenges people face in shifting mindsets and adopting new ways of thinking, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. The attributes of a high-performing team and strategies for coaching co-ed teams are discussed. Key Discussion Points Leading without authority involves breaking down silos and reinventing collaboration The importance of adopting an agile and adaptable operating model Understanding the challenges of mindset shifting and its impact on success The attributes of a high-performing team and strategies for coaching co-ed teams Transforming a company through leadership without authority and redefining teams Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and taking responsibility for success The significance of having a framework to measure success and unleashing growth through empathy Balancing humility and ego for effective leadership Advice for those who prefer working alone and a simple action to start leading without authority During our discussion, Keith provides practical advice on how to lead without authority and redefine teams, emphasizing the role of responsibility and eliminating self-imposed limitations. The episode also delves into the importance of having a framework to measure success and the power of empathy in unleashing growth and development and addresses the concerns of individuals who feel they work better alone, offering advice on the importance of patience and taking small steps to start leading without authority. I'm glad I revisited this conversation "from the vault" and trust you'll enjoy it. Thanks for listening! Links Worth Exploring Connect with Keith: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Keith's Book: Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration Keith's Training: Ferrazzi Learning Check out this opportunity: Virtual Teams Win Related Conversation: A Very Special Episode: Liam Martin talks about Running Remote Related Blog Post: Why Reading Leadership Books will Boost Your Productivity Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode from the vault, I revisit my conversation with Keith Ferrazzi from May 2020. The discussion centers around leading without authority, breaking down silos, and transforming teams through collaboration. Keith explains the concept of leading without authority, highlighting the need for an agile and adaptable operating model within organizations. He shares insights into co-elevation and the two philosophies of leadership.The conversation also explores the challenges people face in shifting mindsets and adopting new ways of thinking, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. The attributes of a high-performing team and strategies for coaching co-ed teams are discussed.Key Discussion Points Leading without authority involves breaking down silos and reinventing collaboration The importance of adopting an agile and adaptable operating model Understanding the challenges of mindset shifting and its impact on success The attributes of a high-performing team and strategies for coaching co-ed teams Transforming a company through leadership without authority and redefining teams Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and taking responsibility for success The significance of having a framework to measure success and unleashing growth through empathy Balancing humility and ego for effective leadership Advice for those who prefer working alone and a simple action to start leading without authority During our discussion, Keith provides practical advice on how to lead without authority and redefine teams, emphasizing the role of responsibility and eliminating self-imposed limitations. The episode also delves into the importance of having a framework to measure success and the power of empathy in unleashing growth and development and addresses the concerns of individuals who feel they work better alone, offering advice on the importance of patience and taking small steps to start leading without authority. I'm glad I revisited this conversation "from the vault" and trust you'll enjoy it. Thanks for listening!Links Worth Exploring Connect with Keith: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Keith's Book: Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration Keith's Training: Ferrazzi Learning Check out this opportunity: Virtual Teams Win Related Conversation: A Very Special Episode: Liam Martin talks about Running Remote Related Blog Post: Why Reading Leadership Books will Boost Your Productivity Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone," joins Andrew to talk about the art of leadership through collaboration. Keith shares his secrets to creating a fulfilling career and provides insights into how thoughtfully structured virtual work can be just as effective as traditional office environments. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jj5I6d1KkYg Follow Keith Ferrazzi: https://keithferrazzi.com/books | https://twitter.com/ferrazzi Follow Andrew Yang: https://forwardparty.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since the pandemic, organizations have been operating in a new environment, with altered cultural norms and without established practices. In his book, “Competing In the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,” Keith Ferrazzi offers his vision for successful organizations of the future. Keith joins the Gartner Talent Angle to share how some organizations are embracing these new realities and to outline the leadership practices he believes will define success in this new era of work. Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work, he works with some of the world's most prominent organizations to maximize team performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Formerly, he was the chief marketing officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Keith is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of “Who's Got Your Back,” “Never Eat Alone,” and “Leading Without Authority.” His 20-year history of coaching C-suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought-after coaches.

Since the pandemic, organizations have been operating in a new environment, with altered cultural norms and without established practices. In his book, “Competing In the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,” Keith Ferrazzi offers his vision for successful organizations of the future. Keith joins the Gartner Talent Angle to share how some organizations are embracing these new realities and to outline the leadership practices he believes will define success in this new era of work. Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work, he works with some of the world's most prominent organizations to maximize team performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Formerly, he was the chief marketing officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Keith is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of “Who's Got Your Back,” “Never Eat Alone,” and “Leading Without Authority.” His 20-year history of coaching C-suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought-after coaches. *This episode was originally released in 2022.

On this episode of the On the Balcony podcast, Michael is joined by Julia Fabris McBride today to discuss the eighth chapter of Ron Heifetz's book, Leadership Without Easy Answers.  Today the pair reckon with the idea of leadership as it functions without authority.  McBride is an actor, author, and President and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC). In her work with KLC, McBride strives daily to foster civic leadership and create stronger and healthier Kansan communities.  In doing so, she must engage with different factions, their values, and opinions.  It can be hard fulfilling an authority role, especially when those you lead have differing versions of success.   But as McBride says, progress happens when we embrace diverse opinions, understand one another, and come to decisions for the common good.  It's also challenging when holding an authority role that confines you to an organization's code of conduct and job description.  Many people, though, go beyond those informal expectations and duties and do what they aren't authorized to do.  Take some of history's greatest changemakers for example:  Gandhi, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King acted without authority, asking the provocative questions, and influencing society to think differently.  They did, but only because these trail blazers had the courage to make waves in domains where they weren't always welcome. Thanks to their ability to practice leadership without authority, we all benefit greatly from the  progress they inspired. The Finer Details of This Episode:  The difference between self and role  Working across factions  The “risk” in practicing leadership without authority Working across factions in rural communities in Kansa  The value of diverse perspectives  Having the courage to fail Leadership case examples around abortion and LGBTQ rights Quotes:  “What I loved about this framework, from the very beginning, was the idea that there's a distinction between role and self.” ‘The Kansas Leadership Center's mission is to foster civic leadership for healthier, stronger, more prosperous Kansas communities. And our vision is a civic culture in Kansas and beyond that is healthy and prosperous.” “In fact, many people daily go beyond both their job description and the informal expectations they carry within their organization, and do what they are not authorized to do.” “He's just talked about how leadership without authority has been the domain of women for a long time. And he's starting to get into examples of people like Rachel Carson and Gandhi and Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King, who exercised leadership beyond the scope of their authority.” “Even if you're the board chair of a nonprofit, you're having to deal with governance issues and nominating the next slate of officers. But if you're, you know, if you really don't have any authority, you can ask the dumb question or the provocative question.” “Progress [happens] when we understand each other…Progress is a civic culture that's more able to make decisions for the common good.” “I encourage people to speak their mind, to ask hard questions, to stretch beyond their comfort zones. We need people who have the courage to say this is what I care about.” Links: On the Balcony on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-balcony/id1627073051 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast) Leadership Without Easy Answers on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Without-Answers-Ronald-Heifetz/dp/0674518586 ( https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Without-Answers) Julia Fabris McBride with KLC: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/team/julia-fabris-mcbride/ (https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/team)  The Kansas Leadership Center: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/team/julia-fabris-mcbride/ (https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/) Julia Fabris McBride on Twitter:...

Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and an enthusiastic team transformation coach committed to helping teams harness Radical Adaptability and Co-Elevation® to positively transform organizations in an unpredictable work world. Keith's mission for the past 20 years has been to serve extraordinary teams as they achieve great missions while building deep friendships along the way. In this episode of the Third Wave podcast, Keith talks with Paul F. Austin about the intersection of plant medicine, business, and effective leadership. Highlights include: Keith's experience with plant medicines. Building meaningful community. The two different awakenings with psychedelics. Leading Without Authority and Keith's newest book. Defining “co-elevation”. Creating “radical adaptability”. Psychedelics for Fortune 50 companies and executive teams. How plant medicines help develop soft skills for leadership. For a full summary and show links, go here. Episode links: Keith Ferrazz Tony Robbins Deepak Chopra Insight seminars Werner Erhard Davos Conference DLD Conference Sanjay Gupta These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is brought to you by Apollo Neuro. Sign up for our extensive microdosing course: https://thethirdwave.co/microdosing-course/   Want to grow your own medicine? Check out Third Wave's Mushroom Grow Kit: https://thethirdwave.co/mushroom-grow-kit/    Connect with Paul F. Austin:  Visit The Third Wave PODCAST: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/ Visit Paul's personal website: https://www.paulaustin.co/ Follow Paul F. Austin on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/paulaustin3w Follow Paul F. Austin on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/paulaustin3w

Willy welcomes Keith Ferrazzi. He is an entrepreneur, a global thought leader in relational and collaborative sciences, a sought-after public speaker and coach, and the Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, where he works to transform organizations with new behaviors that promote growth and shareholder value. In his successful 20-year career, he introduced co-elevation, a new transformational operating system that leads to exponential change and value. Previously the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood hotels, he is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and his latest book, Leading Without Authority. He writes for the Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes Inc, Fortune, and other publications. The podcast begins with Keith talking about his two introductions for a TEDx Talk and how people usually open up with their achievements to compensate for their insecurity. He brings up a friend, Zappos founder Tony Hsieh and how his humility and creativity showed in his work as an “evangelist of his mission.” He recalls meeting Donald Trump at a prestigious networking dinner at the Forbes Mansion and his parting words, “The number one driver of anybody's success is insecurity.” As a father of foster children and noting that 80% of the US prison population are from foster care, he acknowledges how trauma and distrust fuels insecurity, something he deeply relates to as an openly gay man. “I've always wondered why some people, when faced with that kind of insecurity, collapse and become very small. Some of us become very big, grandiose, and overcoming. I got lucky in some regards and went in the latter,” he says. He reminisces his experience of wanting “rich kid” jobs back then, so he lived out of his car and ate once a day for $2 to afford to live in the city. “You will never fully eradicate your insecurities, fears, and abhorrent natural reactions,” he adds. But he encourages becoming more grounded and elevated to transform in life. As a young boy, he once worked at a golf course where his dad encouraged him to show up an hour early. The best golf player in that country club introduced him to her son and the then-governor of Pennsylvania, Dick Thornburgh, who then coached him into winning the National Speech Debate Tournament. He emphasizes the importance of two lessons: valuing the people opening doors for you and how nepotism isn't always about family relations but cultivating relationships with people who bring you to success. He considers the foundation of an “elevating” relationship to be candor and accountability. He believes being “polite” is political and that terrible, pent-up frustrations will come out in passive-aggressive statements unless expressed respectfully. He shares that 50% of average Americans say that no one has their back, and 60% of that statistic is married.

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Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Given both of their superb networking skills, it's a wonder Tiffani hadn't met Keith Ferrazzi sooner for a collaboration project! On this week's episode, we highlight Keith who is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and to transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Keith has introduced a new transformational operating system he calls co-elevation that leads to exponential change and value. Formerly he was the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune and other publications. Keith's 20 year history of transforming C-Suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought after coaches.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…  workplace executives and leaders that want to learn how to remain competitive and impactful in a post-pandemic world.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…  As the world of work transformed over the most recent years, many workplaces struggled to adapt to work-from-home practices. But the reality is that we've been inching towards remote work as the “new-normal” which has been present for decades. If companies want to find success in a hybrid environment, they must go all-in on digital and embrace the human connection when workers do show up to the office.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…  Networking isn't about the glamour and the spotlight of social prowess – it's about making the time to build an authentic emotional connection and then co-creating a workplace experience together.     Running time: 27:18 Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Find Keith online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn   Keith's Book: Competing in the New World of Work

Since the pandemic, organizations have been operating in a new environment, with altered cultural norms and without established practices. In his book, “Competing In the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,” Keith Ferrazzi offers his vision for successful organizations of the future. Keith joins the Gartner Talent Angle to share how some organizations are embracing these new realities and to outline the leadership practices he believes will define success in this new era of work. Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work, he works with some of the world's most prominent organizations to maximize team performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Formerly, he was the chief marketing officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Keith is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of “Who's Got Your Back,” “Never Eat Alone,” and “Leading Without Authority.” His 20-year history of coaching C-suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought-after coaches.

Keith Ferrazzi: Competing in the New World of Work Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a management consulting and coaching company that works to transform many of the largest organizations and governments in the world. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Keith rose to become the youngest chief marketing officer of a Fortune 500 company during his career at Deloitte and later became CMO and head of sales at Starwood Hotels. He has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal and is The New York Times number one bestselling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and Leading Without Authority. He is the co-author with Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich of Competing in the New World of Work*. In this conversation, Keith and I discuss what his team and him have learned from the most resilient teams they've supported. We explore some of the most useful strategies to build a more resilient team and highlight key actions that will help leaders and teams through challenging times. Key Points Resilient teams have compassion and empathy for each other. They show care through both success and failure. Humility is the ability to ask for help. Resilient teams have a culture that supports and encourages this. Many leaders espouse candor for their teams, but far less actually have teams with candor. Resilient teams speak truth — and it's up to leaders to show them the way. Resourceful teams develop solutions at a higher velocity. They use systems and structures to move past challenges and doubts more quickly. Resources Mentioned Competing in the New World of Work* by Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar, and Noel Weyrich 7 Strategies to Build a More Resilient Team* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How Great Teams Find Purpose, with David Burkus (episode 481) Leadership Means You Go First, with Keith Ferrazzi (episode 488) How to Engage Remote Teams, with Tsedal Neeley (episode 537) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform enterprises. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its applied research institute, he coaches executive teams in top organizations to achieve transformative outcomes by harnessing Radical Adaptability. He is recognized as one of the world's most sought-after executive team coaches. Keith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in a New Work World. He formerly served as CMO and Head of Sales at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Fast Company Leadership Hall of Fame and Toastmaster's 2018 Golden Gavel Award Winner, Keith's is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers. In this podcast, he shares: Specific ways in which the COVID crisis is transforming the nature of work Why would should just be thinking of “remote” work but rather the much bigger opportunity represented by “asynchronous work” Ideas for leveraging the crowd in your company to design better strategies A simple, 5-minute exercise you can put in place to help ensure you don't get surprised by the next unexpected disruption __________________________________________________________________________________________"People think to think that reason to be in business is to make a profit. No, profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment for your people so they take good care of your customers."-Keith Ferrazzi __________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Keith + The topic of today's episode2:05—If you really know me, you know that....3:24—Having the courage to lean into "I don't know," and the value of crowdsourcing insights6:12—What's your definition of strategy?7:15—How the roles of (Chief Marketing Officer) CMOs and (Chief Strategy Officers) CSOs have changed over time8:27—In light of the pandemic, companies have had to adapt. What do you think of adapting "back"?9:39—5-Min Exercise: "The foresight Meeting"13:21—Moving from synchronous to asynchronous teamwork14:22—What are tools that work well for asynchronous collaboration?15:58—Resilience: Curating your team's energy to redesign your workforce17:29—Last thoughts and how to connect with Keith15:48—What are you working on now?16:55—How can people connect with you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://www.keithferrazzi.com/Newest publication: https://www.goforwardtowork.com/bookTwitter: https://twitter.com/ferrazziLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/?hl=en

Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform enterprises. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its applied research institute, he coaches executive teams in top organizations to achieve transformative outcomes by harnessing Radical Adaptability. He is recognized as one of the world's most sought-after executive team coaches. Keith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in a New Work World. He formerly served as CMO and Head of Sales at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Fast Company Leadership Hall of Fame and Toastmaster's 2018 Golden Gavel Award Winner, Keith's is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers. In this podcast, he shares: Specific ways in which the COVID crisis is transforming the nature of work Why would should just be thinking of “remote” work but rather the much bigger opportunity represented by “asynchronous work” Ideas for leveraging the crowd in your company to design better strategies A simple, 5-minute exercise you can put in place to help ensure you don't get surprised by the next unexpected disruption __________________________________________________________________________________________"People think to think that reason to be in business is to make a profit. No, profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment for your people so they take good care of your customers."-Keith Ferrazzi __________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Keith + The topic of today's episode2:05—If you really know me, you know that....3:24—Having the courage to lean into "I don't know," and the value of crowdsourcing insights6:12—What's your definition of strategy?7:15—How the roles of (Chief Marketing Officer) CMOs and (Chief Strategy Officers) CSOs have changed over time8:27—In light of the pandemic, companies have had to adapt. What do you think of adapting "back"?9:39—5-Min Exercise: "The foresight Meeting"13:21—Moving from synchronous to asynchronous teamwork14:22—What are tools that work well for asynchronous collaboration?15:58—Resilience: Curating your team's energy to redesign your workforce17:29—Last thoughts and how to connect with Keith15:48—What are you working on now?16:55—How can people connect with you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://www.keithferrazzi.com/Newest publication: https://www.goforwardtowork.com/bookTwitter: https://twitter.com/ferrazziLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/?hl=en

 Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform enterprises. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its applied research institute, he coaches executive teams in top organizations to achieve transformative outcomes by harnessing Radical Adaptability and Co-Elevation®. He is recognized as one of the world's most sought-after executive team coaches.  Ferrazzi is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of his new book COMPETING IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest. He's also the author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in a New Work World. He formerly served as CMO and Head of Sales at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels.   Fast Company Leadership Hall of Famer and Toastmaster's 2018 Golden Gavel Award Winner, Ferrazzi's keynotes tap into the hearts and minds of attendees and challenge them to welcome change and embrace inclusive collaboration. By deeply connecting everyone in the room, Ferrazzi facilitates risk-taking and candor to ignite action. You can find more about Keith Ferrazzi at: keithferrazzi.com Watch on YouTube Check out Brava now at www.brava.com and make sure to enter the code “whatgotyouthere” at checkout for $200 off! Clipboard Health is looking for great software engineers, product managers, and operations leaders to join them today. They're global and 100% remote. No matter where you live in the US or the world, they want to talk to you.   Check out opportunities at Clipboard at clipboardhealth.com/WGYT Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Sponsors Brava – www.brava.com and make sure to enter the code “whatgotyouthere” at checkout for $200 off! Clipboard at clipboardhealth.com/WGYT NuSkool Snacks Collagen Protein Bars https://nuskoolsnacks.com/

Keith Ferrazzi is an influential business thinker, researcher and New York Times bestselling author. He has founded and sold two companies and now works with Fortune 100 companies and their executive teams worldwide as Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. Keith's books include Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, Leading Without Authority and a brand new release, Competing In The New World of Work, which is available for purchase now. Keith joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how leaders can prepare their teams to excel in our new working world, and how to adapt to change as it arrives.

ABOUT KEITH FERRAZZI: Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work, he works with some of the world's most prominent organizations to maximize team performance and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Formerly, he was the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels.   Keith is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and Leading Without Authority. His 20-year history of coaching c-suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought-after coaches.    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  [02:35] Basic principle of the book “Never eat alone” and “Leading without Authority.” [03:44] About the new book – “Competing in the new world of work” [04:50] Synchronous collaboration in the new world of work [06:10] Effective collaboration with the team [06:55] What drives collaboration [09:14] Leading without authority [11:10] Adapting to the new ways of the post-pandemic world [12:33] Access for the free video series of the book: Competing in the new world of work [14:50] Bulletproofing: Idea of using breakout rooms [16:15] What characteristics do you see for those people to step up as a leader? [17:37] What would you do as a leader to encourage teams to step up? [19:25] Individuals who will thrive in the new world of work [20:50] Professional personal check in to create empathy among others [22:01] Rebooting assumptions of old myths of working [24:40] New habits of working differently [26:55 Attributes to successfully collaborate with the team [27:39] What is leadership? [28:17] Social contract assumptions [30:12] Advice to his 25-year-old self  [30:28] His First Entrepreneurial Endeavor  [31:02] Formal and Informal Training that shaped his journey [32:37] His biggest mistake and what he learned from it  [33:54] Keith's take on partnership in business and life      KEY QUOTES: [03:48] The biggest lesson that we didn't learn during the pandemic is that we took old ways of working, old ways of meeting and we just moved them over into this new technology. We never reinvented our assumptions about work, about meeting in the new world of work. We just put old ways of working into a new tool and that was a real miss.   [09:28] During the pandemic if somebody had a powerful idea that would solve a problem, nobody worried about where it came from. Whoever had the solution to the problem had the authority to fix it, and we need to keep that alive in our organization.  [27:35] Leadership is not about you leading individuals. It's about you getting a team of individuals to effectively work as the best co-elevating team possible.    Summary of Business: Ferrazzi Greenlight is a global consulting and coaching firm based in Los Angeles. We unleash unexpected growth and enable Radical Adaptability within Fortune 500, Middle Market, and fast-growth Unicorns. We have experience across all industries, and we specialize in creating shareholder value by leveraging teams as the engine for change and transformative growth.   ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.    The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to the real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host's AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.         #realestate #investment #realestateinvesting #realty #passiveincome #buildingateam #investing #realestateinvestor #investor #investments #properties #realestateinvestment #business #REinvesting #beyourownboss #entrepreneurlife #coaching #motivation #mindset #business #success #realestate #entrepreneur #motivation #success #mindset #inspiration #author #writers #books #writer #bookstagram #writing #writingcommunity #bestsellingauthor #authorlife #reading #booklover #bookworm #write #authorslife #collaboration #reinvention #co-elevate #newworldofwork #postpandemic #interdependency #leadership #coelevatingteam #oldmyths #leadingwithoutauthority #collaborate #co-elevating #breakoutrooms #bhfyp      CONNECT WITH KEITH: Email: Keith@ferrazzigreenlight.com  For marketing-related concerns:  mike@xyzmarketing.agency,  jmechoso@ferrazzigreenlight.com  Website: https://www.keithferrazzi.com/, https://www.ferrazzigreenlight.com/ Get free access of the video course if you buy the book  (Competing in the New world of work) here: http://www.radicallyadapt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazzi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithferrazzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ferrazzi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/keithferrazzi/featured   CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/      For information on Portland Property Management: ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties   Westside Investors Network ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork    

In this episode, Darren answers the question, "How do you lead people who don't directly report to you?" He shares his definition of leadership and how to step as a leader in any situation. Join the 2022 class of Hero's Journey mentioned in the episode --> HerosJourney.com

Connson Locke is a Professorial Lecturer at the world renowned London School of Economics, leadership expert and author of "Making Your Voice Heard." In this fast paced, informative and personal episode Connson shares what led her to dedicate her academic life to the pursuit of finding her voice and helping others do the same. Connson brilliantly outlines key tips for leaders in ensuring introverts and extroverts have equal space to contribute, and how the analogy of a metal ball inside a rubber ball can help us understand our own authenticity as regards the face we show the world. We chat about the need for our Inner Self to be allowed to thrive in complex cultural contexts and how we can can create positive change if we consider being 'the light and not the judge'. Don't miss this engaging episode. www.connsonlocke.com

Anyone can create meaningful change at work, even you. Yes, you! You don't need positional authority to practice leadership. The secret is learning how to wield influence. Spot the difference between authority and power, and learn how to use your new skill set for good, regardless of your job title.In this episode, we'll show you where to carve out your area of influence, how to make a difference from the bottom up, and why sponsorship is the ultimate win-win situation.Professor Tiziana Casciaro explains what power mapping is and how it will unlock your understanding of influence.Leadership coach Lara Hogan teaches you how to use three tools in the influence toolkit: coaching, mentorship, and sponsorship.Learn more about the podcast at fortheloveofwork.ca. Or rate or review the show here. We'd love to know what you think. 

In the episode 56 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am talking to Keith Ferrazzi about his new book “Competing in the New World of Work”. We discuss what are the characteristics of the organisations of the future and the emerging leadership practices that will redefine success. Keith Ferrazzi is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and to transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Keith has introduced a new transformational operating system he calls co-elevation that leads to exponential change and value. Formerly he was the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. ‍He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune and other publications. Keith's 20 year history of transforming C-Suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought after coaches. You can pre-order the book HERE Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/ideas-leaders/id1531433083

Keith Ferrazzi is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune and other publications. Tyler and Keith's discussion focused on how Keith's concepts of co-elevation and radical adaptability can fundamentally reset how your organization operates, and innovations in the post-pandemic world. Highlights include: Keith's concept of co-elevation, where leaders create an effective, sustainable team that enables them to enjoy life and leave work for extended periods of time Embracing the idea of, “You don't think your way into a new way of acting, you act your way into a new way of thinking.” The framework of radical adaptability and inclusion, and the leaders who utilized the pandemic to leap forward dozens of years Turning mental well-being into a competitive advantage How Keith envisions the organization of the future How networking has changed in the post-pandemic world Real estate investors, entrepreneurs and leaders: Tune in and learn how to make a bigger impact from a global thought leader. Connect with Keith: Website: keithferrazzi.com Co-Elevation Website: coelevation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazzi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithferrazzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/ The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: Pre-Order Keith's new book: Competing in the New World of Work by Keith Ferrazzi Leading Without Authority by Keith Ferrazzi Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Growing Young by Sergey Young Peter Diamandis' Books Adam Grant's Books Keith's HBR Article: 6 Ways to Turn Managers into Coaches Again - HBR Looking to further elevate your performance? Download our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, by joining Elevate's Insider Network! You will also be informed of real estate investing news, tips from Tyler, books Tyler's reading and more. Join today: https://elevatepod.com/insider This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com Follow us!  Website: elevatepod.com Twitter: twitter.com/elevatepod1 IG: instagram.com/elevatepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatepodcastcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatepodcast

Keith Ferrazzi is the bestselling author of multiple books including Leading Without Authority, Never Eat Alone, and his newest book, Competing in the New World of Work. He is also the Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and it's Research Institute. Keith and the co-authors of Competing in the New World of Work conducted a huge research project to find out how organizations around the world were reacting to changes happening because of the pandemic. He says, “What we were looking to capture was a methodology and a roadmap on how the best and brightest leaders and organizations were reinventing their companies, reinventing their leadership style, reinventing their workplace, during the pandemic, in a way that would be sustainable, to allow us to meet the incredibly new volatile world that we live in.” This research resulted in the book and a methodology, called radical adaptability, that looks at four elements of leadership that are crucial for this new world of work. The radical adaptability framework There are four attributes that make up the radical adaptability framework that Keith lays out in his book, they are: Foresight: You have to get everyone in your organization to see around corners and to see risks and opportunities. It's one thing for an organization to have risk management and strategic planning, but you have to be able to turn those ideas and information into action. You have to make risk and opportunity identification part of your everyday work process so that everyone inside the organization knows how to foresee and adapt. Agility: During the pandemic we saw a lot of organizations do things they couldn't have done in normal times. Things that normally take months or years had to be done in weeks. The formal process of agility that is used for software development, project management, program management is very seldom used across the entire organization, but that's what we should be doing. You come up with what your next week's sprint will be, you go do it, and then at the end you assess it candidly and repeat. Companies need to find a way to sustain that method for the long term. Inclusion: It is critical that everyone inside your organization has a voice as getting people involved leads to innovation. The key is to figure out how to include people without slowing the decision making process down. Keith says the solution is synchronous collaboration so that everyone has a shot at getting their idea to the table, no matter how big the group is. And technology has given us the tools to be able to do this. Resilience: Leaders inside of organizations have to radically redefine mental well being in the workplace. It is important to help your people out when things happen and times get tough, but it's also critical to have a system in place to support your people at all times. If everyone is at full mental strength and capacity you have a more productive and engaged workforce. How to lead without authority Anyone inside of an organization can be a leader, even if you don't have an official title or people reporting to you. When Keith was in his 20s he was working at Deloitte, he didn't have authority or a leadership title, but through hard work and a passion for the CEOs vision for the company, Keith made a huge impression on the CEO and ended up getting moved to a CMO position. The CEO of the company wanted the company to be one of the best brands in the world. Keith went out on his own and did a huge research project. He went out and interviewed the head of marketing at multiple companies and then turned his analysis into a white paper. He turned the paper over to the CEO of Deloitte and he was shocked. And because of that initiative he was given a leadership position. Keith also shares that he ended up messing up at his next job because he went in with the wrong mindset. Instead of having the same humility, curiosity, passion that he had at Deloitte before he got a leadership role, he let the role go to his head and he went into the job with pride and overconfidence. He says, “I look at that, and it was shameful. And I see it happening all the time. I see executives leaning on authority to get things done and not co-creating the future of the business with their peers.” Leaders can't just come up with a vision and steamroll everyone to get them to buy into the idea. They have to show up with humility and share their vision with people, a vision that's not fully cooked up, and say to them, “let's go co-create something extraordinary together”. Lessons Keith learned on the golf course as a 10-year old At the age of 10 Keith had to go out and get a job to help out his parents and he ended up working at a golf course at the local country club as a caddy. His father advised him to show up a half hour early, and while Keith thought it was a crazy idea at the time, it ended up being a huge advantage for him. Because he was at work early he was there walking around and he would see how the greens were cut, which allowed him to read putts better. It helped him give his golfers a unique vantage point and he was able to make suggestions using this inside knowledge. One of the top golfers at the club had Keith as a caddy one day and because he helped her improve her score, she started asking for him every time she golfed. She started asking Keith questions about his own life and wanted to know what he wanted to do in life. After trying to avoid the question for a while, he finally gave her an answer. He told her that her dad immigrated to the US and had told Keith that being in America meant Keith could do anything, he could even be President someday. The next time she came to golf she had a local congressman with her who coached Keith, gave him suggestions on what to work on, and suggested that he join speech and debate. Through that mentorship Keith ended up winning the national speech and debate tournament, which was his ticket into Yale University. And all of that came about because of the advice he got from his dad to show up early. Keith says, “I did things other caddies didn't do, because I showed up at the golf course a half of an hour early. And the simple principle, which is true of leading without authority, if you're a leader in an organization, you've got to show up a half an hour early for your people, and then define who your people are not by org structure, but by who you need to work with.” ------------ This episode is sponsored by my friends over at Perceptyx Perceptyx helps enterprises get a clear picture of their employee experience with a continuous listening and people analytics platform aligned to key business goals. With the industry's largest portfolio of survey types – including engagement, DE&I, lifecycle, 360 feedback, pulse, and more – now you can see not only what's going on today, but how to move forward tomorrow with insights and prescriptive actions for every level of the organization. Given our unique blend of technology, domain expertise, and ‘above and beyond' customer service, only Perceptyx makes all this possible. 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  Chasing the Vision of Tony Hsieh with The Tony Hseih Award. Keith Ferrazzi Chairman, Ferrazzi Greenlight, NYT #1 best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority is interviewed by David Cogan famous celebrity Host of the Eliances Heroes Radio Show and Founder of Eliances entrepreneur community broadcast am fm radio, internet syndication  www.eliances.com    

  Chasing the Vision of Tony Hsieh with The Tony Hseih Award. Keith Ferrazzi Chairman, Ferrazzi Greenlight, NYT #1 best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority is interviewed by David Cogan famous celebrity Host of the Eliances Heroes Radio Show and Founder of Eliances entrepreneur community broadcast am fm radio, internet syndication  www.eliances.com    

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block globalorganizations from reaching their goals and to transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Keith has introduced a new transformational operating system he calls co-elevation that leads to exponential change and value. Formerly he was the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels.He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author ofWho's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor toHarvard Business Review,WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes,Inc, Fortuneand other publications. Keith's 20 year history of transforming C-Suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought after coaches.In this episode, Keith opens the show by revealing the most significant takeaway he has had on his personal medicine journey. Plus, Keith explains why our most remarkable work is to soften self-critical questions in our lives. Then, the conversation turns to how we can find the ability to co-elevate others using positive influence, and Keith divulges the qualities of successful leaders.Tune in as we chat about dealing with financial insecurity, how to blend instead of balance, and the power of psychedelics.Master Your NutritionhereFollow Jeremy on Instagram hereApply for 1 on 1 CoachinghereGet your Ultimate ShroomshereGet your CBDhere (use code COACHJEREMY)Get your Purity Coffeehere (use code COACHJEREMY)Keith's Website: https://www.keithferrazzi.com/Keith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithferrazzi/Keith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ferrazziKeith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithferrazzi/Keith on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/keithferrazziDisclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Jeremy Abramson disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest inproducts or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Coming Clean Podcast, I am talking with Keith Ferrazzi. He is an entrepreneur and global thought leader in relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals. He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who’s Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other publications. Keith’s 20-year history of transforming C-Suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world’s greatest and most sought-after coaches. He’s passionate about leadership and philanthropy and it shows in all he does!You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...What does “Leading Without Authority” mean? [1:14]Recontracting. Moving away from top-down leadership to co-elevation. [2:43]Go Forward to Work research project [5:42]Moving forward in a remote working world or going back to the way things were [10:21]Why is Keith so passionate about leadership? [16:46]How being a caddy as a boy impacted Keith’s future [19:37]Psychedelics for medicinal purposes [25:34]Why were psychedelics banned? [33:52]A big heart for disadvantaged communities [38:29]Resources & People MentionedGo forward to work research project Rick DoblinThe Tony Hsieh AwardGreenlightgiving.orghttps://www.ferrazzigreenlight.com/ Connect with Keith FerrazziKeith’s websiteOn InstagramOn TwitterOn LinkedinOn FacebookOn YouTubeConnect With Peter O. Estévezhttps://comingcleanpodcast.com Follow on Facebook Follow Coming Clean on InstagramFollow Peter on InstagramSubscribe to Coming Clean on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google PodcastsAudio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com

The world celebrated the Life and times of the Duke of Edinburgh, the question is what lessons can we learn in our desire to create exceptional organizations

In this special episode, Bryce Watson joins Julian Alvarez, your host, to talk about their entrepreneurial journey and their startup Vize (short for Incentivizing Good). Vize's mission is to help billions of low skilled workers find a job that they love and empower them with the skills they need to advance in their professional lives. Vize launched its pilot in Tijuana, Mexico, where the current goal is to improve working conditions for factory workers in Tijuana. These factory workers are often overworked, made to work in unsafe and unsanitary working conditions, don't feel respected by their employers, and are sometimes made false promises prior to their employment that are never fulfilled once they start working. Vize aims to improve working conditions by allowing workers to anonymously write reviews about their work experiences so that the transparency of working conditions can help workers make better-informed decisions bout where to work and hold factories accountable for treating their workers better. Bryce Watson is a Co-Founder and the CEO at Vize. He has a Masters in Economics and International Development from Texas A&M University and has over 5 years of experience working in international development. Julian Alvarez is a Co-Founder and the CTO at Vize. He is the host of this podcast and will start working as a Software Engineer at Facebook in June 2021. Previously, Julian has interned as a Software Engineer at Facebook, LinkedIn, and Goldman Sachs. Learn more about Vize: https://www.vize.mx/acera-de-nosotros Bryce's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-watson/ Sign Up For The Inventing The Future Newsletter: www.bit.ly/itf-newsletter Inventing The Future Instagram: www.bit.ly/itf-ig Inventing The Future Facebook: www.bit.ly/itf-facebook Entrepreneurship Facebook Community: www.bit.ly/itf-community Julian's Personal Website: www.julianalvarez.me Julian's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julianjear/ Julian's Instagram: www.instagram.com/julian.alvarez42/ Julian's Facebook: www.facebook.com/juliann42/

Join our CEO Jenn Lim and  #1 NYT best-selling author and coach, Keith Ferrazzi, the leading expert in executive team transformation, to discover how teams can collaborate to “go higher together.” Learn distinct “Co-Elevation®” practices that you can use to connect people more deeply with your mission, and to their fellow team members. In this time of disruption, anyone can be a change agent in their career and life. Let's not go back to work; let's go forward.Learn more about Co-Elevation® in Keith's new book, Leading Without Authority. Visit us at GoForwardToWork to learn more about a community of business leaders who are dedicated to gathering and sharing the best ideas in the new world of work. Keith Ferrazzi is a #1 NYT bestselling author, who wrote Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and most recently published Leading Without Authority. He's an entrepreneur, Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and an executive team coach to some of the most prominent organizations in the world. He's a thought leader and frequent contributor at publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, WSJ, and Fast Company. Recently, Keith has been at the forefront of remote team transitions since his published research in 2012-2015 appeared in Harvard Business Review. 

In this episode, Mary talks with Keith Ferrazzi about his expertise and insights on Leading Without Authority. Throughout the episode, Mary and Keith discuss how the new concept of co-elevation can accelerate your career growth, the importance of building collaborative leadership skills, and how companies can leverage this to support a more collaborative workplace ofContinue reading "Episode 14: The Power of Co-Elevation to Accelerate Your Career with Keith Ferrazzi" The post Episode 14: The Power of Co-Elevation to Accelerate Your Career with Keith Ferrazzi appeared first on Modern Career.

What are the traits of a go-to person? You know, the person who gets the job done. Most likely, we all want to be a person who is reliable and great to work with. Bruce Tulgan cautions us though not to confuse go-to with a yes man. Bruce's latest book is THE ART OF BEING INDISPENSABLE WORK: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done. Kevin and Bruce discuss the importance of showing up and being valuable. When we play the long game and show others how we can help, they will want to reciprocate and help us. However, don't get caught always saying yes. There are other options to serve needs and provide value. You don't want to be remembered for the “yes” you didn't deliver. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done by Bruce Tulgan About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior by Colonel David H. Hackworth, and Julie Sherman The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson Connect with Bruce Tulgan: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Leading with (Real) Vision with Jesse Lyn Stoner. How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Where is your growth coming from? Keith Ferrazzi suggests you don't need a title, an office, or even a physical workspace to make a difference. However, you need to have a vision and get people behind that vision. Keith is the co-author, with Noel Weyrich, of Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration. Keith and Kevin discuss control, authority, and empowerment. Your organizations and teams suffer when we are fighting for resources. To be successful, you need to create an environment where the team lifts each other; co-elevation. And yes, this does take work. However, results come when you stay committed to the mission and committed to the people. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel Weyrich The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives (Exponential Technology Series) by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others by Robert Glazer Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Connect with Keith Ferrazzi: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes. The Outward Mindset with Jim Ferrell. Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In today's episode, we cover with Keith Ferrazzi what it means to lead without authority. Keith is an American entrepreneur, recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences, and NYT best selling author of Leading Without Authority and Never Eat Alone.There is more to leadership than telling other people what to do, so what does it mean to lead without authority, what can you do today to become a better leader, and how can you inspire vulnerability and empathy in the people around you?What to Listen ForWhat can you do as a leader to create a great space for people to be vulnerable, therefore allowing stronger bonds to form?Why are intimacy and empathy crucial to forming strong bonds with the people around you and what can you do to foster such an environment?How much vulnerability is too much when you're in a position of leadership?What does co-elevation mean and why is it important to have co-elevating relationships with the people around us?How do you set boundaries for your generosity so you don't get taken advantage of?What is the Blue Flame in all of us and why is it important to see it in others and nurture it so it can bloom?Being a leader doesn't mean you tell other people what to do. It means you inspire those around you who then choose to follow you. When you are a leader, people should trust you to provide guidance for them and make the best decisions given the circumstances. You do not need to have authority over other humans in order to do any of that - but you do need trust and respect. Work on building strong relationships with the people around you and you will become a better leader.A Word From Our SponsorsShare your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 17,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here!Resources from this EpisodeLeading Without Authority by Keith FerrazziNever Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziKeith Ferrazzi's websiteCheck in with AJ and Johnny!AJ on InstagramJohnny on InstagramThe Art of Charm on InstagramThe Art of Charm on YouTube

Co-elevation is used to lead, connect, and elevate ourselves and others — both powerfully and effectivelyHost Nick Nanton talks with http://ferrazzigreenlight.com/ (Keith Ferrazzi) about the term he coined, “co-elevation,” why networking begins with providing enough value to people, and serve, share, care — the inspiration behind his new book, https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Without-Authority-Co-Elevation-Collaboration/dp/0525575669 (Leading Without Authority.) Timestamps:3:20: Growing up Keith Ferrazzi 5:20: What Keith learned while caddying 9:02: Philosophy on the foster care system 13:45: Lessons learned from the transition from Deloitte to Starwood 18:17: Networking — and why we live in one 22:34: The key points of co-elevation 28:01: Who's your team in co-elevation  30:16: The concept that it's not all on you 31:49: Earning permission to lead 33:45: Share your story so that others can connect with you 34:43: How to stop commanding and start inviting 36:19: Keith's main takeaways Resources:https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Your-Back-Relationships-Success/dp/0385521332 (Who's Got Your Back) https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654 (Never Eat Alone) https://www.diamandis.com/ (Peter Diamandis) http://keithferrazzi.com/ (Go Forward to Work) https://www.virtualteamswin.com/ (VirtualTeamsWin.com) Connect With Nick Nanton:http://www.nicknanton.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton (Facebook) http://twitter.com/nicknanton (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOvnpNMTX4pKVIi234pOTg (YouTube)

#47 Richie Norton interviews Keith Ferrazzi #1 NYT bestselling author, who wrote Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and most recently published Leading Without Authority. He's an entrepreneur, Founder & Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and an executive team coach to some of the most prominent organizations in the world. He's a thought leader and frequent contributor at publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, WSJ, and Fast Company. Recently, Keith has been at the forefront of remote team transitions since his published research in 2012-2015 appeared in Harvard Business Review. “Leading Without Authority is a radical new workplace operating system in which leadership no longer demands an office, an official title, or even a physical workplace.When external pressures are mounting, and employees are working from their homes, we can no longer afford to waste time navigating the complex chains of command or bureaucratic bottlenecks present in most companies. But when we choose the bold new methodology of Co-Elevation as our operating model, we unlock the potential to boost productivity, deepen commitment and engagement, and create a level of trust, mutual accountability, and purpose that exceeds what could have been accomplished under the status quo. Regardless of your title, position, or where or how you work, the ability to lead without authority is an essential workplace competency." Get the Book - Leading Without Authority: https://amzn.to/3cml7pm Learn more: http://keithferrazzi.com/ Co-Elevation at Ferrazzi Greenlight: http://ferrazzigreenlight.com/ Never Go Back To Work...Go Forward: https://www.virtualteamswin.com/ Continue the conversation here: RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/ RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

If you're not currently in a leadership position, it can be challenging to get people to listen to you. But, if you believe that you must be in a position of authority to have influence, you don't understand leadership. Leadership is more than a position; it is the ability to cultivate influence where you are, regardless of your title. In this episode, Jeff will give you 4 ways that you can increase your influence in your position, regardless of if you have an official leadership title.

In this Focus Forty episode I speak with Jackie Bavaro, Head of PM at Asana, about Leading without Authority, success and more. The one thing we, as product makers, most often ignore is the relationships with our team members, customers and other stakeholders. Secondly, we miss the fact that a lot of our success needs […]The post Why Leading Without Authority Can Help You Succeed? appeared first on .

Whether you are part of an organization and want to advance your career, or your work requires you to produce results through people you don't supervise, the issues of power and influence are as relevant as ever. The good news is that there are many ways to influence people without having the position of authority. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff explores strategies for gaining influence in the workplace, citing research and some excellent resources to describe a variety of influence styles, including negotiating, inspiring, asserting, persuading, and consulting, among others. If you desire to improve your ability to influence people in your workplace, your volunteer roles, and even every day relationships, tune in to learn the latest on power and influence.

Whether you are part of an organization and want to advance your career, or your work requires you to produce results through people you don't supervise, the issues of power and influence are as relevant as ever. The good news is that there are many ways to influence people without having the position of authority. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff explores strategies for gaining influence in the workplace, citing research and some excellent resources to describe a variety of influence styles, including negotiating, inspiring, asserting, persuading, and consulting, among others. If you desire to improve your ability to influence people in your workplace, your volunteer roles, and even every day relationships, tune in to learn the latest on power and influence.