Podcasts about lou quinto

It's been a while since we did a mailbag episode to answer questions from our avid listeners. Lou and Craig answer questions about maximizing in-person collaboration, meetings, maintaining productivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

This week Lou and Craig explore a new leadership topic - ESG - Environment, Social, and Governance with author and ESG Strategist Dora Lutz. Dora introduces us to how and WHY companies should become more aware of their activities and initiatives in these three areas to be more profitable and attract the next generation of leaders to their ranks.

This week, Craig and Lou revisit with Kevin King, CEO of Transformation Point and discuss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a post COVID corporate culture.

This week, Lou and Craig revisit with Donna Markus, COO of Kopek Pinkus Dolin. Shortly after the start of the Pandemic in May of 2020 Donna shared what her law firm was doing to adjust to the new working culture. Today she gives us a recap of how things worked out and what the future looks like.

In this episode, Craig and Lou interview Peter Dunn, CEO of Your Money Line and Hey Money about creative ways to help employees understand their finances and lead them through times of adversity.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig discuss Lou's least favorite subject: Meetings. With more people starting to return to offices, so are bad meetings habits. Don't let the least productive office  activity bring your productivity numbers down.

In this week's episode, Craig and Lou pick up where they left off last week in their discussion on 2022 business trends. This week they look at some "Management-Centric Trends."

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig discuss "Employee-Centric Trends for 2022." From "The Great Resignation," to the popularity of  remote work since the onset of COVID things are changing. We take a look at some of those trends in our "new abnormal."

In this week's episode, Craig and Lou give some advice on how to keep your 2022 business plans and strategies on track. January is almost over. The time to focus on those plans is NOW!

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig discuss their thoughts on three business strategies that business leaders and owners should consider in 2022.

In this first episode of 2022, Craig and Lou each select a "word" that they believe will be an crucial to your success in 2022.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership Lou and Craig have an informal discussion regarding their Thoughts for 2022. This is the last original episode of 2021. The guys will be back with their first episode of 2022 on Jan 6. Have a great Holiday Season!

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig interview Thomas Feindt, CEO of Grow Financial Federal Credit Union to discuss the value of focusing and aligning your people to bring your organization through difficult times. 

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou interview Simon Kardynal, host of the podcast Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front. They discuss how merging leaders are navigating the Great Resignation.

In this week's episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson - Leadership Confidence Coach interview Jon Rosser of Platinum Recruiting to get the recruiter's perspective on the Great Resignation. How is this impacting job searches? And how should companies position themselves in today's market?

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou interview Career Coach, Mauri Schwartz. Mauri helps look at the Great Resignation from the perspective of employees who may be looking to leave their current job and look elsewhere.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig went "Live" to celebrate the 101st Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership. In this episode they begin a discussion on "The Great Resignation." This will be the first look at The Great Resignation as they plan to spend the next three weeks looking at it from different perspectives.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig answer questions they have received from emails from their listeners and viewers. Topics include Change Management, Process Improvement, The Great Resignation, and Business Planning.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig ad Lou talk with Vanessa Tennyson of Capitalize Your Humanity. Vanessa shares her thoughts on developing leadership with Behavioral Authenticity.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou discuss how to handle  Difficult Conversations in the workplace.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou and Craig interview Linda Comerford of Comerford Consulting about Emotional Intelligence and its role in leadership development.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou wrap up their interview with Ben Papa and their discussion on Enneagram Assessments for leadership and team development.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou interview Ben Papa of Enneagram Solutions. Ben shares an insight into the Enneagram Assessment as a tool for leadership development. This is the first part of a two part episode. Tune in next week to learn more about the Enneagram Assessment.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou interview Dr. Shira Bush, of The Book Creator. Dr. Bush shares her insights of writing a book and how she assists leaders in bringing their book to fruition.

During this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou discuss the "soft skills" necessary to be a strong leader that are not taught in college. Specifically, they talk about leaders needing to Grow Their People, Be Accepting of Feedback, and How to Lead With Empathy.

Corporate America and the Workforce are increasingly at odds over remote work. One of the corporate arguments to get people back to the office is that proximity boosts innovation. But is that true? Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson - Leadership Confidence Coach debate it in this episode.

In this week's episode, Craig and Lou go after the traditional job description and point out how they have become a relic of business models past. Our co-hosts describe how they are not conducive to the current business objectives of collaboration, employee engagement, and ownership. They make recommendations on how the new job description can provide a business benefits including attracting the best candidates to fill job openings.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig talk about a recent Microsoft survey which reveals some interesting facts about the state of Remote Work as COVID restrictions are lifted.

This week, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson - Leadership Confidence Coach ask Traci Miller, Self-Worth Coach and Wealth Strategist, about Imposter Syndrome.How do you overcome the imposter syndrome? What advice do you have for other people who are struggling with it? Everyone has their own journey, and what works for one person might not work for another. But it is important to first understand it, then how it impacts you, so you know how to best manage it and move forward successfully in your career.

New leaders often struggle with their first few months on the job. They are eager to make a splash and prove themselves, but they don't know where to start.In this week's episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson - Leadership Confidence Coach will share what you need to do to be successful as a new leader. We'll address common problems that new leaders face, like setting priorities and delegating effectively. 

New leaders struggle and it is costing companies millions of dollars.Nearly 60% of new leaders fail within 18 months, which costs millions per year in lost productivity. It's not just the cost to replace them that hurts, but also the impact their failure has on other employees' performance. In this week's episode, Craig and Lou discuss some of the primary reasons why so many new leaders struggle in their new position.

In this week's episode, we revisit highlights from three interviews we conducted during the last year. The first is our interview with Bonnie Hagemann about her book "Leading With Vision." The second interview is with Croft Edwards about his book "Perfectly Square." And, the last is with Walter Nusbaum about his book "Do You Have What It Takes?"

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig answer listener and viewer mail. The questions focus on accountability and post learning and development; replacing a controversial leader; assuring consistent communication as leaders return to work on a hybrid schedule; and effective, ineffective and missing conversations.

In this week's episode, Craig and Lou discuss the challenge of when a controversial leader leaves, the new one has to deal with the outgoing leader's legacy. This is especially true when there are scandals or poor decisions that need to be addressed. The challenge is how do you move forward and still acknowledge past leadership? How do you make it clear that you will not repeat mistakes of the past but at the same time let people know that they can trust your leadership?

A large number of employees are disengaged at work, and it costs billions in lost productivity.The traditional leadership style is not working anymore. It's time for a new approach to leadership that focuses on the overall wellbeing of your organization, including its people, culture, and direction. This inclusive style of leadership will help you create an environment where everyone can thrive.Inclusive Leadership is the topic of this week's episode. Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson explain how to lead teams using this new way of thinking about management practices. By applying their ideas, you'll be able to build stronger relationships with your team members and increase employee engagement across your company, as well as improve business results from increased employee performance or reduced turnover rates, among other benefits.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou discuss the need to implement a post learning and development program to maximize your company's ROI and to ensure actual employee development. Each year companies invest billions of dollars to train their employees. Despite the investment, both leaders and employees view learning and development as a "check the box" activity. Tune in and discover what you can do to make learning and development more effective to both the organization and the individual employee.

Engagement with employees is key to company success. Research shows that when leaders are connected with their employees and teams, employee engagement and retention increase, and turnover decreases. In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto discuss Connective Leadership and what leaders can do to connect better with their employees and teams.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou discuss the state of remote work in 2021, a year since so many started to work remotely and just over a year since our first podcast on remote work. You might say we saw it coming, we just didn't know why.

This week on the podcast Lou and Craig interview Kristine Glein about the value of Soul Intelligence in leaders. Kristine is a conscious leadership coach who works with leaders to align their purpose and passion, where Soul Intelligence comes together. 

In this episode, Craig P. Anderson - Executive Coach, and Louis Quinto interview Lynn Zettler PCC (she/her/hers) on building a culture of accountability. Lynn is an expert in the field with more than fifteen years of experience working with her clients to help them hold their teams accountable without destroying morale or team dynamics along the way!

In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership" Lou and Craig discuss the topic of "Cultural Fit, The Employee and Employer Perspective."

In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership" Craig and Lou interview Kevin King, the founder and CEO of Transformation Point, about the topic "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace."

In this week's episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership," Lou and Craig dive into the mailbag and answer questions from viewers and listeners. The topics they cover include; Restarting a  Business Post Covid, Preparing Your Business In the New Normal, Using Time Wisely When Coaching Direct Reports, and Providing Leadership Training on  Limited Budget. 

In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership," Craig and Lou talk with Leading With Vision author Bonnie Hagemann. Bonnie discusses the importance of "vision" and how COVID is presenting companies with a unique opportunity to revisit and revise their vision as we head into the "new normal." Bonnie is also the CEO of EDA a learning, development, and executive coaching firm out of Oklahoma City.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou and Craig interview Joe Jordan. Joe is the author of Sharpen Your Life - 52 Strategic Moments To Create a Lifetime To Success. In times of stress and uncertainty it's easy for leaders to feel stuck. Joe talks about ways for leaders to look at their career and personal life through a different lens to achieve success.

In this episode, Craig and Lou interview Glenn Pasch, the CEO of PCG Digital about the essentials required in future leadership development.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig sit down for an interview with Croft Edwards, the author of LeadershipFlow Perfectly Square. Croft discusses several of the leadership concepts he writes about in his book. These include; effective, ineffective and missing, conversations; LeadershipFlow; creating a culture that fosters success; and the need for self-mastery.

In this week's episode, Craig and Lou discuss the role of "empathy" as an important leadership competency in a post-COVID era. There are plenty of articles that have been written in the past few months that focus on the need for leaders to be more empathetic than ever in order to be successful. Listen as Craig and Lou have a spirited discussion about he issue.

In this week's episode, Lou and Craig interview Rachel Lamb, CEO of Results with Rachel. Rachel works with companies helping improve their business processes. She is an expert in Lean, Six Sigma and Agile. She discusses the trends of process improvement that businesses are adopting during COVID and her predictions for a post-COVID era.

In the week's episodes of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou discuss tips on increasing employee retention. The topics they discuss include providing employees growth opportunities; recognizing a job well done; and standardizing flexible work schedules.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou talk with Donna Markus, COO at the law firm of Kopka Pinkus Dolin  about how she and her firm "Built a Culture of Engagement" during COVID. Donna discusses the planning and implementation of remote workforce and the success the firm has had.

In this week's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou  discuss how to Become a Company for Which Employees Want to Work. There are three key areas of discussion coming out of 2020.1) Reexamine the workplace culture.2) Invest in the well being and development of your employees3) Prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

This is the  final episode of our three-part series on Leadership Lessons from the COVID Era. Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson focus on how leaders can grow and develop within a network of peers who truly understand leadership challenges and opportunities. We break the discussion down into three areas:1) How to invest in building relationships with other leaders.2) How to show up with humility and a learning mindset.3) How to find opportunities for synergies with other leaders.

In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership,"  Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson talk with Scott Dannemiller, the Chief Learning Officer for Executive Development Associates. Scott shares his insights into the changes and future trends of corporate learning and development due to COVID restrictions.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou undertake Part Two of a three-part series that explores the leadership lessons learned during the COVID Era. The title of this episode is "The Evolving Expectations of Leaders in This New Era."The areas the Craig and Lou discuss include, CEOs As A Human, CEOs Leading from Empathy and Proving It With Their Decisions, and What Will CEOs Look For In New Leaders.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou go "live" for the first time and share their prognostications for 2021. They do a deep dive into areas such as the future of remote work; hiring in 2021; leadership attributes necessary in 2021; and they share their words of the year.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou undertake Part One of a three-part series that explores the leadership lessons learned during the COVID Era. The title of this episode is "Rethink What's Possible and Go Faster."

Lou and Craig have another installment of answering viewer/listener mail. In this episode, they provide answers to; Craig's use of the word "intentional," getting budget items through by justifying ROI, using "one-page business plans," and making fast and accurate decisions.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership Lou and Craig discuss some of the ways that companies are creating "intentional" unstructured collisions for their remote workforce to increase collaboration and teamwork.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou interview Robert Sher, author of Mighty Midsized Companies and founding principal of CEO to CEO, Inc. about company culture.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou and Craig discuss how to deliberately create a leadership team for your company, your department, or project.

In this week's episode, Craig and I interview Walter Nusbaum, author of "Do You Have What It Takes."  about Intrinsic Leadership Values. 

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig and Lou select some questions from their mailbag. Listeners ask about Coaching, Webinar Training, Zoom Meeting Efficiencies, and 2021 Business Planning.

How do you deal with underperforming employees? Is it effective or do you wish you could do it better? In this week's episode of Q & A on Breakthrough Leadership, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson will provide some tips on how to make these difficult conversations successful.

In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership" Craig and Lou interview Darla Hall, the author of "Matters of a Positive Mindset." Darla shares her views on developing and maintaining a positive mindset during these trying COVID-times.

Glenn Pasch speaks with Lou Quinto, a top Executive Coach and Training Consultant for Fortune 500 companies regarding employee training and development . He share how to make sure any training and development you create for your team is implemented correctly. Too often there is not an implementation plan and so training and development is delivered or installed and then left for employees to figure out on their own. This is a great video with step by step strategies to help your employees succeed. Great conversation.   About Glenn Pasch: "My goal is to help you learn the skills to build and lead high performing teams. I want to help you generate success both personally & professionally." Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, an Inc 5000 agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver a modern retail experience to get customers raving, recommending & returning for more, then leverage it with digital marketing to connect with consumers of all ages and increase sales opportunities. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally. FOLLOW ALONG: Subscribe to my channel for free offers, tips and resources! YouTube: https://bit.ly/inchargenowwhat Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEOPCGDigital Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennPasch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gpasch/ Blog: https://pcgdigital.com/blog/category/glenn_pasch/ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

After 8 months of COVID-induced remote work, how are leaders holding up? If leaders had solid policies and practices in place pre-COVID, they probably extended those into remote work. If they didn't, it's even worse now. There is still hope! Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson share tips for all leaders to improve as work from home looks like it will be with us for quite a while yet. It starts with creating clear goals, prioritizing timely and accurate feedback, and then engaging with employees often.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto interview Adam Weber, the author of "Lead Like  A Human: Practical Steps to Building Highly Engaged Teams." Adam has made it his life's mission to help people become their best selves and discover how their careers can become the answer to their purpose. As a thought leader on people solutions, he shows leaders how to get the best out of their staff and he's seen how, when employees bring their full selves to work, they unleash their true potential and do great things―both for themselves and for the organizations that employ them. How? Through a new approach to leadership that requires businesspeople to be authentic, to be vulnerable, to be themselves―to be human. In Lead Like a Human, Adam shares his unique perspective on leadership as well as practical tips on building and leading engaged teams of empowered employees.

Companies with positive work environments drive long term success. High-stress companies experience higher turnover, more days lost to illness, and have lower engagement. Where would you rather work? Creating a positive work environment is essential and doable when the leader focuses on it. In this episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson discuss three things a leader can do right now to create a positive workplace. The first is to foster social connections. Second, as a leader, show empathy. And finally, help people get their job done.

On this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig P. Anderson and Louis Quinto interview Jacqueline Martinez, PHR, SHRM-CP, host of the Coffee to Wine Podcast and the Director of Search and People Consultant with HRD Advisory Group. Over 50 episodes, Lou and Craig, have said a lot about what qualities are essential for leaders. They thought it was time to bring in a professional who can help them to really dig into the issue and learn what companies are really looking for today. One big takeaway is that soft skills are solid skills for any leader.

In this episode, Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson interview John Bowe about his recent book "I Have Something To Say: Mastering The Art of Public Speaking In An Age Of Disconnection" (Random House.)John discusses his motivation for writing the book and talks about the benefits of honing your public speaking for both professional and personal success.John is an American author. He is a contributing writer for The New York Times. He has also written for The New Yorker, The American Prospect, GQ, McSweeney's, and This American Life. He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Basquiat with Julian Schnabel. John is a recipient of the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award the Sydney Hillman Award for journalists, writers, and public figures who pursue social justice and public policy for the common good, the Richard J. Margolis Award, dedicated to journalism that combines social concern and humor, and the Harry Chapin Media Award for reporting on hunger- and poverty-related issues.

How do leaders create a culture of inclusion? In all our discussions of culture and engagement, we find that team members want to feel part of a larger whole. So how do we create that environment as leaders? That's the topic of today's episode. As always, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson will discuss this topic in three areas. First, we start by listening to new ideas. Second, we accept the environment as we find it. And three, we take the time to know what makes your team members tick.

Many so-called strategies are in fact goals. “We want to be the number one in our industry” is one of those. It does not tell you what you are going to do; all it does is tell you what you hope the outcome will be. But you'll still need a strategy to achieve it.In this episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership" Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson discuss the difference between your business' goals and strategies. They also discuss the importance of sharing your business' "why" with employees and team members; and how creating a culture that embraces "change" can propel your business.

Remote work isn't going away anytime soon. And, let's admit it, most of us are OK with it. We're several months into it now and it's time to take a hard look at the habits we've developed... Can you be more proactive in the work you're doing? In this episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson discuss what you can do to improve your work at home productivity in three areas. First, be sure to make your workspace effective. Second, hold yourself accountable for productivity. And, third, prioritize your daily tasks.  

This episode is our second discussion of Google's Project Oxygen, a study that identified the traits of effective leaders and managers. Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson talk about not only the characteristics but also both how obvious they are and the importance of organizations intentionally developing these traits in their employees. Specifically, we discuss the importance of leaders having the ability to coach, provide effective feedback, and make solid decisions.

The leadership team meeting is the most expensive meeting in your organization and so much of business success relies on those meetings being effective. How do you define the purpose of the meeting? How do you keep it focused? Finally, how do you make it effective and efficient for all the attendees? Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto will answer all these questions in this episode.

The global corporate training market is valued at 367 billion dollars. What is the ROI on that investment? In this episode, Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto break down how to maximize the return of the corporate training budget. Business owners will learn how to increase employee awareness of training, positioning employees for training success, and how to incorporate accountability in your training programs.

Business leaders and owners work to solve problems. Solving business problems is a process and like any other process, it can be done more or less effectively depending on your approach. In this episode Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto discuss how executives and teams can be more effective at problem-solving by defining the problem, asking the right questions, and separating the problem into smaller issues.

Making better business decisions is crucial to the success of small and large businesses. Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson break down the keys to improving your company's decision making. Start with developing and prioritizing the criteria you will use for the decision, then gather the facts that align with your criteria and finally make sure you involve the right stakeholders.

In this episode, Lou and Craig discuss Google's Project Oxygen which identified six attributes that were important for managers to be successful in the organization. It is a revealing list in that it seems common sense and logical. Yet, if it must be trained and developed the skills are not as commonplace as one might think. In previous episodes, Lou and Craig have discussed key qualities for great leaders, but we have not spent much time on how to develop leaders in your organization. This is Part One of a two-part series where they break down the first three attributes identified by Google on how you might develop rising leaders. 

Why do business decisions go wrong? Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson break down the mistakes business executives make that drives poor decision making, In this episode, you will learn what drives poor business decisions and what processes leaders can put in place to avoid them.

In this episode, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson discuss how leaders and owners can hold themselves accountable.Many business owners have an idea; they know the kind of work they want to do. Maybe it is an accounting business; perhaps it's a printing company or a marketing company. So, they begin the task of “doing” that business. The question that goes unanswered, though, is, “what are they building?” What do they want their company to look like in three to five years? How many customers? How much revenue? How many employees?When you have a vision for what your business will become, accountability begins. Now that you know how much revenue you want, you can start to think about what you will need to do to achieve it. And with that thinking, you begin to create objectives. Many business objectives are annual, and rightly so. Those annual objectives drive your monthly activities, which propel your weekly tasks and your daily activities. And, with those in mind, you must look at them every day, week, and month to see if you are meeting them. And if you're not, why? What needs to change? Perhaps you were too aggressive and needed to reset expectations. Maybe though you didn't do the work, or you were distracted by something else. By writing down your vision and objectives, you create something to hold yourself accountable to. And, if your business is going to succeed, you need to keep yourself accountable. Because, at this point, no one else is.

In this episode, Craig P Anderson and Lou Quinto discuss how business owners should contemplate getting their business to the next level. It's a common question we hear from many business owners. Typically they have spent several years working hard to achieve their goals for the company. At some point, they want the business to become something even more. Maybe they want to expand geographic reach, increase margins, or help more people solve their problems with their service. But often they find that what go them here, won't get them there. The irony of successful business growth is that your hard work and dedication only go so far. Soon enough, you have to replicate that effort in others. In his book, “What Got You Here, Won't Get You There,” Marshall Goldsmith said it well: “Successful leaders become great leaders when they learn to shift the focus from themselves to others.” But how can you do that in your business?

COVID-19 has caused many organizations to remove boundaries and break down silos in ways no one thought was possible. They have streamlined decisions and processes, empowered frontline leaders, and suspended slow-moving hierarchies and bureaucracies.An organization designed for speed will see powerful outcomes, including greater customer responsiveness, enhanced capabilities, and better performance, in terms of cost-efficiency, revenues, and return on capital. The speedy company might also find it has a higher sense of purpose and improved organizational health. These outcomes are possible, but not inevitable. Organizational successes forged during the crisis need to be hardwired into the new operating model; and leaders must ensure their organizations do not revert to old behaviors and processes. That requires making permanent structural changes that can sustain speed in ways that will inspire and engage employees.The three areas Lou and Craig discuss are:Speed up and delegate decision making;Step up execution excellence; andCultivate partnerships.

In this episode, Lou and Craig interview best selling author Dr. Daren Martin ("A Company of Owners") about company culture and the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many companies' cultures. Through his many books and seminars, Dr. Martinhas become regarded as the "Architect of Company Culture." Lou and Craig address three specific areas with Dr. Martin.1. How has company culture been affected by the pandemic?2. Has the pandemic "aired out" companies giving them the opportunity to improve culture?3. Does the pandemic provide a "reset" on the culture that will affect companies moving forward in the new business normal?Daren shares the answers to these questions and others in this 21-minute episode.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto discuss Leadership in Times of Crisis.The roles and responsibilities of business leaders have dramatically changed in the past few months. Before COVID-19, leaders focused on fostering innovation, driving revenue, and gaining market share. Today, leaders must make rapid decisions about controlling costs and maintaining stability. They may encounter unforeseen roadblocks — supply chain issues, team shortages, and operational challenges — that drastically alter the scope of their roles and priorities. All the while, they and their teams are navigating health and safety concerns, working remotely, and supporting their families through the pandemic.Listen to Lou and Craig discuss three topics:1. Making decisions quicker2. Adapting with confidence3. Training team members for leadership in a crisis.

Gallup has been polling workers on their thoughts and opinions on remote work. Their most recent analysis found that nearly 7 in 10 employees are still working at least part-time remotely, one in four want to return to the workplace, and half cite a preference for working from home as a reason not to return. So what will this mean for employee attitudes to remote work as we return to "normal." In this episode, Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto will cover three areas. First, how many workers are reporting, they work from home and how has that changed over time? Second, what does this mean for employee engagement? Third, when businesses reopen, will workers return?

Agile Leadership is essential if an organization is to effect real business change. An agile leader is a person who fosters agile ways of thinking and working, creates an environment where teams can do their best work and champion agile throughout their organization.The Agile Leader can look at situations from different perspectives and react to them flexibly. The growth and cooperation of teams are of central importance. Agile Leadership is characterized by a flexibility that is applied continuously. The leader adjusts and reacts to their environment. The type of leadership varies per situation. In this episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson discuss how traditional leaders can transform into agile leaders, by paying attention to the following aspects: Qualitative and Critical Thinking, Collaboration Around Common Goals, and Taking Action. 

By fostering a growth mindset, leaders allow individuals and teams' mindsets which don't limit actions, productivity, and success. Leaders have to instill a belief in people that they can grow and do things differently from how they have done it before. “That's the way I always do things” represent a fixed mindset.Companies are now starting to realize that the difference between fixed and growth mindsets in employees can significantly impact workplace performance. In addition to the personal development benefits, a growth mindset also makes employees better team players.With a growth mindset, people are:• Motivated to learn and improve with feedback• Able to change and adapt skills, behaviors, and attitudes faster• Inspired by their teammates' achievements• Willing to share knowledge and help others succeedIn today's episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson discuss the benefits of a growth mindset in three areas: cultivating a growth mindset; providing formative feedback, and creating space for a new idea.

Remote work is going through an incredibly fast-paced revolution as a result of COVID 19. Many anecdotal stories have been shared about how people and companies are adapting, but the data is still coming in. In today's episode, Louis Quinto and Craig P. Anderson will discuss the results of a study by Upwork, which analyzed their Upwork Future Workforce Report, one completed in November 2019 and the other in April of 2020. This polled 1500 hiring managers, including mostly C-Suite executives. The study looked at three areas: 1) The Rise of Remote Work 2) The Remote Work Experiment 3) The Future of Remote Work.#remotework #workfromhome #futureworkforce

In this week's episode of "Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership," Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto tackle the "Status Update Meeting." During these COVID-19 times of "Zoom Fatigue," it is important to shake up your status update meetings and break the mold so they don't continue to be the boring "data dump" sessions that they can be. Expand the purpose of these meetings from the traditional "Where are we?" mindset by asking questions that will increase motivation and make your projects more efficient and productive.

In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Craig P. Anderson and Lou Quinto discuss the importance of leaders keeping an open mind. Prejudices and preconceived notions can dramatically impact a leader's effectiveness. In an ever-changing business environment and world, leaders must take in new information and use critical thinking skills to process that information to the best advantage of the company, the team, and their customers.Lou and Craig break down how you can keep and maintain an open mind by focusing on three areas. The first is to think positive before negative. It's harder than you think because our brains are wired to protect us. The second is to keep learning. The worst thing you can do is succumb to the "I've seen it all" fallacy. Chances are, you haven't. And finally, third, why it's so important to start listening. Don't make up your mind until you have heard the input you need to make the best decision possible.

Successful virtual meetings require three things: planning, technology, and etiquette. In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson lay out everything you need to know to make your virtual meetings successful, productive, and worth it in the Corona era and beyond.

For many leaders, this is the first time remote workers has been the rule, not the exception. The acceptance of remote work has grown dramatically over the last ten years, but it is still not the norm. The COVID 19 crisis has shown that the technical barriers of work from home are few. What remains are the cultural and leadership issues it creates. In this episode, we're going to discuss how a leader can think through a new world of remote work when this crisis has passed. The issue of remote work isn't going away. A recent study from Upwork projects that over a third of full-time employees will work remotely in the next ten years. And 63% of companies have at least some remote workers but no unifying policy around it.Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson break the issue down in three areas: 1) Leadership Mindset; 2) Employee Mindset; and 3) How to get started working through the question.

Great leaders find ways to get things done through other people and that process begins early in your tenure as a leader. To grow your business faster and not exhaust yourself, it's crucial to get the right people on your team, get comfortable with delegation, and be intentional about follow up praise and correction. Proactive leaders have this in place, and, as a result, crucial projects will stay on track during this time of increased remote work. In this episode, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson discuss how leaders can improve in this area or how to make that pivot if you are already behind.

A key role of every leader or manager is to coach their team to success. Unfortunately, leaders rarely get the training they need to help them be an effective coach to their team. In this episode of Q&A on Breakthrough Leadership, Lou Quinto and Craig P. Anderson give you what you need to be an effective coach for your team. They clarify what effective coaching is, by defining what it is not. They explain how to have a coaching conversation with your employees. And, they share that in a coaching conversation, you should control the flow of the discussion, not the outcome.

In this episode, Lou Quinto and Craig P Anderson discuss critical thinking and why it's so important for business owners, executives and other leaders. As always we break it down into three key areas:1) What is Critical Thinking?2) Why it is a much-needed competency in business3) What are the benefits of critical thinking? We will also provide key takeaways you can use to grow your business faster and more effectively.

As the millennial workforce grows, remote work has increasingly become the norm in business. How can CEOs and Business Owners communicate more effectively with their remote workforce? In this episode, Craig Anderson and Lou Quinto identify three critical tips for engaging a  remote workforce.