Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert J Thomas

John Syzemanski is now retired and reports on tasks for his own projects, participating in ops sessions, and visiting a few layouts in the area. Tom and John discuss the steam proto-throttle development. Martin Coombs has several updates from a game-changing laser cutter upgrade, to new fox-proof ballasting techniques, to the latest on upcoming layout exhibits. Martin describes a successful Christmas season at Bredgar. Tom asks about 16mm modeling, when Martin describes a smoke generator technique with "ultrasonic chuff generation". Martin is happy to be back on a role with several projects and colleagues in the hobby. Martin goes on to describe Light Burn software and use with Illustrator files. Dave Barraza is building a staging yard where no one should build a staging yard. He continues to challenge operators, and signal installation looks a bit too much like his day job. John Gardiner IV is back from the Springfield show and is feeling like a real podcaster. John is working on a layout set in the 2040s with a fine back story. Tom hopes to record more frequently. Thanks to Robert J. Thomas for editing the recording and providing the show notes.

John Szymanski discusses operating on Bob Hayden's layout and how having phones can reduce the noise level (or maybe not). John has a friend David on the call, and they discuss current (including Breaking Bad diorama) projects with Tom. They discuss operating on layouts in the area. John discusses simplifying aspects of his layout to make it user-friendly for operators. Linton Towell calls in while fishing in Australia. He has been working on a 7mm truck for the layout. He laments missing Tom when in Las Vegas. Dave Barazza describes the latest Bay Rails experience an operating on David Park's layout. Dave discusses "Signals and Ops is what's been happening," the current update on his own layout, now known as "The Simulator" by prototype operators. Martin Coombs discusses plug-in modules, 30 wagons to paint, an update on several garden layout projects, an update on Bredgar later, and seems a bit of an understatement. Martin laments downsizing 7mm collection. Tom and Martin discuss overseas travel with little ones. Malcolm Johnson has a home but alas, no model railroad. Malcolm discusses a potential move to modeling in On30, and the possibility of selling off the remnants of his old layout. Thanks to Robert J. Thomas for producing this recording.

The last two years have tested leaders, pushing us to operate under intense pressure at an unprecedented pace. And while these Crucible Leadership Moments can be incredibly challenging, they are also opportunities for accelerated growth and transformation. In fact, Suzanne Coonan suggests that intentionally putting ourselves in circumstances of ‘desirable difficulty' helps leaders develop the resilience we need to thrive in these complex and uncertain times. Suzanne is an accomplished leadership development expert and executive coach who partners with high-performing, high-achieving leaders to navigate challenging and complex environments, advance their careers, manage their energy and find more meaning and balance in work and in life. Suzanne has 20-plus years of experience, most recently serving as Senior Executive Coach for one of the world's largest global technology companies, and she is passionate about helping leaders embrace the opportunity in these evolving times. On this episode of Workplace Forward, Suzanne joins me to explore how navigating challenges brings out the best in leaders and share her top strategies for building resilience in uncertain times. She offers insight on navigating Crucible Leadership Moments, encouraging leaders to share these transformative experiences with their teams and make time to reflect on both planned, positive challenges and unplanned, negative ones. Listen in for advice embracing novelty as an opportunity for growth and engage in Suzanne's challenge to take on a ‘desirable difficulty' of your own in 2022! Themes explored in this week's episode: Suzanne's top 2 values (connection and possibility) and how they influence her work How navigating challenges has brought out the best in leaders over the last 2 years Suzanne's top strategies for building resilience in leaders How Suzanne defines Crucible Leadership Moments and how she coaches leaders through negative, unplanned experiences The benefit of intentionally giving yourself ‘desirable difficulty' during these complex and uncertain times How to navigate a ‘desirable difficulty' without letting it take you under Why Suzanne encourages leaders to share their Crucible Moments out loud with their teams and offer their team members desirable difficulties to support their growth How to create a process for reflecting on your Crucible Moments and why it's important Suzanne's challenge to put yourself in a situation of ‘desirable difficulty' in 2022 and the criteria for choosing it (mastery, mindfulness and meaning) Suzanne's take on how leaders of the future will embrace novelty as an opportunity Resources from this episode: Follow Suzanne Coonan on LinkedIn Listen to Jim Collins' conversation with Brene Brown on the Dare to Lead Podcast Read Jim Collins' book Good to Great Get Suzanne's insight on resilience on The Life & Leadership Podcast S2EP5 Explore David Cooperrider's work on language and leadership Access Warren Bennis and Robert J. Thomas' 2002 article ‘Crucibles of Leadership' in the Harvard Business Review Learn more about David Peterson's take on ‘desirable difficulty' Find out more about languishing in Adam Grant's New York Times article or TED Talk I would love to hear from you! Have an idea for a podcast or a question you want me to address? Interested in additional support, resources and workshops? Here are all the ways you can interact with me! Tweet me @TeganTrovato Email tegan@brightarrowcoaching.com Follow me on Facebook @BrightArrowCoaching Follow me on Instagram @TeganTrovato Connect with me on LinkedIn: Tegan Trovato Download free tools and sign up for my newsletter, coaching and workshops at https://www.brightarrowcoaching.com/

Mike Slater discovered a Lionel tunnel at an estate sale - questions ensue. Jim Gifford has still been mopping up from his disastrous 2020. Roscoe's layout has released some gremlins which seems to require pulling wire out. Jim as been doing modeling to bring his crew together. Tom welcomes on Lawrence Eggering to talk about how things have changed in the hobby for him. Tom calls out Lawrence RPO cars as being important in the legal problems for his layout's OC family. This podcast is here in the feed thanks to Robert J. Thomas who has been taking shows and editing them down for posting while I have been in Southern California waiting for the girls to arrive. Many thanks Robert for all your efforts here. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#202

In this episode of 12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership, Richard Lummis and myself consider how leaders grew and evolved during crucible crisis in their professional careers. This podcast is based on the Harvard Business Review article, Crucibles of Leadership by Warren Bennis and Robert J. Thomas, where the authors posited that “a crucible is, by definition, a transformative experience through which an individual comes to a new or an altered sense of identity. It can often involve the experience of prejudice, as “it forces an individual to confront a distorted picture of him- or herself, and it often unleashes profound feelings of anger, bewilderment, and even withdrawal. For all its trauma, however, the experience of prejudice is for some a clarifying event. Through it, they gain a clearer vision of who they are, the role they play, and their place in the world.” The key is how individuals deal with such or even any similar adversity. You can and indeed must learn from negative events. This is not simply learning from your mistakes but forces you into a deep self-reflection where you examine a wide set of core beliefs, including your own judgment. A successful leader will emerge from such a personal trauma stronger, more confident, with more purpose and indeed more committed to your values and work.  Some of the highlights include: 1.     What a “Crucible of Leadership”? 2.     Some examples of crucibles of leadership. a.     Sidney Harman-Richard b.     Vernon Jordan-Tom  3.     Four Essential Leadership Skills a.     Engage Others in Shared Meaning b.     Distinctive, Compelling Voice c.     Integrity d.     Adaptive Capacity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom starts chatting with Neil Erickson about whether the end of year holds anything special for Neil about model railroading. When that topic fails, they explore American Flyer in contrast to that other big(her) manufacturer. Mike O'Dorney provides some advice about the hobby and as a parent in the hobby. Mike Slater has some serious opinions about Lionel and American Flyer. Ralph Renzetti has been exploring new techniques with AK Interactive Pencils. John Garaty has a few updates including one from the Prof remotely. This podcast is here in the feed thanks to Robert J. Thomas who has been taking shows and editing them down for posting. Many thanks Robert for all your efforts here. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#199

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Tom and Simon Hill share a very particular locomotive. What's Simon doing for the new normal? Martin Coombs has a historical question which is important with Tom's news. Clark Kooning could create a podcasting empire with his address book. They explore two building spaces for the one layout. This podcast is here in the feed thanks to Robert J. Thomas who has been taking shows and editing them down for posting while I have been in Southern California waiting for the girls to arrive. Many thanks Robert for all your efforts here. http://www.modelrailradio.com/archive.html#197

Robert J. Thomas is Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business based in Boston, Massachusetts and the John R. Galvin Professor of Leadership at the Fletcher School of International Affairs at Tufts University. He writes, teaches and consults in the areas of leadership, organization design and transformational change. In 2002, he co-authored with Warren Bennis a book, Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders that explores the motivations and aspiration of leaders under the age of 35 and over the age of 70. His newest book, Crucibles of Leadership: How to Learn from Experience to Be a Great Leader, was released early this year. Bob has also published articles on leadership and change in the Harvard Business Review, Harvard Management Update, and Fortune magazine. He is the co-author of The Talent Powered Organization, one of the first systematic efforts to chart a strategy for talent management.

Robert J. Thomas is Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business based in Boston, Massachusetts and the John R. Galvin Professor of Leadership at the Fletcher School of International Affairs at Tufts University. He writes, teaches and consults in the areas of leadership, organization design and transformational change. In 2002, he co-authored with Warren Bennis a book, Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders that explores the motivations and aspiration of leaders under the age of 35 and over the age of 70. His newest book, Crucibles of Leadership: How to Learn from Experience to Be a Great Leader, was released early this year. Bob has also published articles on leadership and change in the Harvard Business Review, Harvard Management Update, and Fortune magazine. He is the co-author of The Talent Powered Organization, one of the first systematic efforts to chart a strategy for talent management.