Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease Overwhelm

348 4 Leadership Steps to Respect Confidentiality, Build Trust, and Improve Your Performance Management

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:45:00 -0600

What would it mean for your business's worth if every tough conversation you handled helped you build trust instead of quietly eroding it?

You’ve been there—someone puts you on the spot, asking about promotions, performance, or sensitive decisions, and suddenly you’re walking a tightrope between transparency and confidentiality. Handle it wrong, and trust slips. Handle it right, and you create a culture where people actually speak up early, solve problems faster, and respect your leadership. This episode shows you how to navigate those exact moments with confidence—without oversharing or shutting people down.

Learn a simple 4-step framework to handle awkward, high-stakes questions without damaging credibility
Discover how to protect confidentiality while still being seen as fair, transparent, and trustworthy
Build a team culture where people feel safe sharing concerns early—before problems spiral

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Check out:

00:56 – Why confidentiality isn’t just about keeping secrets—it’s the foundation for building trust and psychological safety on your team
01:51 – The 4-step framework you can use immediately to handle sensitive questions without losing credibility
03:17 – A real-world scenario: how to handle the classic “what about them?” performance conversation without breaking trust

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

347 This 1 Leadership Communication Skill Helps You Get Results Without Burning Out Your Team—or Yourself

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:21:00 -0600

What if one simple leadership habit could help you get results faster—without burning out your team or yourself?

You’re juggling competing priorities, endless conversations, and a workload that never seems to shrink. Maybe you’ve said things like “ASAP” or “soon,” only to be frustrated when nothing actually gets done on time. This episode tackles that exact problem—showing you how to turn vague intentions into clear, actionable outcomes so you and your team can finally follow through consistently.

By listening, you’ll gain:

A practical communication technique that ensures work gets completed on time—every time
A way to reduce overwhelm and prevent burnout by aligning priorities upfront
A repeatable system to eliminate miscommunication and those frustrating “we talked about this already” conversations

Press play now to learn the simple shift that will help you get results faster while creating a more focused, less stressful work environment.

Check out:

00:01:04 – Introduction to the core concept of “schedule the finish” and why it’s critical if you want to consistently get results
00:04:19 – Clear breakdown of what “scheduling the finish” actually means (and how it’s different from just assigning a due date)
00:08:31 – Real-world examples of how to apply this method in delegation, performance conversations, and everyday leadership situations

346 6 Leadership Skills That Make Meetings Worth Attending (and Get Real Results)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:22:00 -0600

Are your meetings actually meetings worth attending—or are they quietly draining your team’s time, energy, and trust?

You already know the frustration: meetings that go nowhere, drag on too long, or end with zero follow-through. And when that happens, it’s not just productivity that takes a hit—your leadership credibility does too. This episode shows you how to fix that by turning every meeting into a focused, results-driven experience your team actually values.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Practical ways to run meetings that create real action instead of endless discussion
Proven techniques to increase buy-in and engagement from every participant
A simple framework to turn ideas into clear accountability and follow-through

Hit play now to learn the six leadership techniques that will transform your meetings into high-impact moments your team actually looks forward to.

Check out:

01:52 – Why most meetings fail (and how wasting time destroys engagement and credibility)
11:43 – The 3 ways to make decisions in meetings—and how clarity drives real buy-in
19:09 – The 3 critical questions that turn meetings into action and accountability

345 1 Overlooked Leadership Skill that Will Transform your Culture, your Influence, and Team Morale

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:32:00 -0600

What if boosting your team morale didn’t require more pressure—but a simple shift in how you see and celebrate your people?

If you’ve ever felt like your team is disengaged, stressed, or just going through the motions, this episode hits close to home. You’re trying to lead well, hit goals, and keep people motivated—but traditional approaches aren’t always moving the needle. What if the real unlock isn’t another strategy, but a new leadership lens—one that helps you connect more deeply with what actually drives your people?

In this episode, you’ll walk away with:

A practical way to increase engagement by tapping into what truly motivates each person on your team
A simple but powerful question that can transform relationships and strengthen trust almost immediately
A fresh leadership perspective that helps you build a more positive, energized culture without adding more to your plate

Hit play now to discover how a small shift in how you lead can dramatically improve your team morale—and make your work feel lighter and more impactful at the same time.

Check out:

02:00 – A powerful reframe of celebration as a leadership lens—and how it directly impacts team morale and performance
07:00 – The “perfect world” question you can ask your team that instantly deepens trust and engagement
21:30 – A real story that shows how investing in people’s potential can transform lives—and how that mindset applies to your leadership

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About Scott Friedman

Scott Friedman is the author of "Celebrate! Lessons Learned from the World's Most Admired Organizations” and "A Celebration a Day! 365 ways to a Happier, Healthier Workplace." His mission as a Professional Speaker and Chief Celebration Officer is to help organizations engage employees, create meaningful customer experiences, and improve organizational performance and productivity through the power of celebration.

You can find Scott speaking around the globe, revealing how leading businesses create a culture of celebration and innovation... and how they profit through the effort.

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344 7 Common Communication Habits That Destroy Trust and Teamwork (and What Strong Leaders Do Instead)

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:49:00 -0600

Are your everyday communication habits quietly undermining your team’s trust—and your leadership influence?

If you lead people, your communication habits shape how your team performs, collaborates, and trusts you. But many leaders unknowingly fall into patterns—like avoiding tough conversations, being unclear, or moving too fast—that create confusion, anxiety, and disengagement. The good news? Once you develop a radar for these trust-busting habits, you can turn them into communication strengths that boost accountability, clarity, and team confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Spot seven common leadership communication habits that quietly erode trust and damage team performance.
Replace vague messages and missed conversations with clear, confidence-building communication techniques.
Build stronger trust and engagement so your team solves problems independently and performs at a higher level.

Press play now to discover the communication habits that may be holding your leadership back—and the simple shifts that can instantly strengthen trust with your team.

Check out:

00:58 – The #1 trust-busting communication habit: Why avoiding difficult conversations sends the message that problems—and people—don’t matter, and how addressing issues early actually builds trust.
07:53 – When your words and actions don’t match: How breaking commitments or failing to follow through damages credibility and what leaders can do to improve reliability.
17:08 – Moving too fast and missing great ideas: How rushing to results shuts down team contributions and a simple framework to respond to ideas while encouraging innovation.

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343 The Seemingly Harmless Phrase that Erodes Team Trust, Undermines Your Leadership, and Kills Collaboration

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:57:00 -0600

Have you ever said “agree to disagree” to keep the peace—only to realize later it quietly damaged team trust and shut down real collaboration?

If you lead a team, you’ve probably used that phrase to move past a disagreement quickly. It feels respectful in the moment, but it often ends the conversation instead of solving the problem. The result? Frustration lingers, misunderstandings grow, and trust between team members slowly erodes. In this episode, you’ll learn why “agree to disagree” is one of the most damaging phrases in workplace conflict—and how a few simple communication shifts can turn disagreements into opportunities to strengthen relationships, solve problems faster, and build stronger team trust.

By listening to this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Replace “agree to disagree” with powerful phrases that keep conversations open and strengthen team trust.
Turn conflict into productive dialogue using four simple communication dimensions: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment.
Guide disagreements toward real solutions so your team collaborates better and avoids recurring conflict.

Press play now to learn the exact phrases that transform tense disagreements into trust-building conversations your team will actually thank you for.

Check out:

1:02 – Why the phrase “agree to disagree” is actually dismissive and how it quietly shuts down collaboration and problem solving.
3:18 – The four dimensions of productive conflict—connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment—that help build team trust during disagreements.
11:11 – Real workplace scenarios showing exactly what to say instead of “agree to disagree” when conflicts arise on your team.

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342 8 Leadership Communication Skills to Use When Your Boss is Micromanaging

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:11:00 -0600

Are you being micromanaged—or is there something else really going on behind your boss’s constant check-ins?

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, second-guessed, or slowed down by a boss who keeps hovering over your work, you’re not alone. But here’s the twist: sometimes what feels like micromanaging is actually stress, pressure, or performance concerns you may not see. In this episode, you’ll learn how to step back, assess what’s really happening, and use specific phrases to shift the dynamic—so you can reduce overwhelm, build trust, and create a more collaborative relationship with your manager.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

Diagnose whether you’re truly being micromanaged or if performance gaps or external pressures are driving the behavior
Start a calm, productive conversation using practical phrases that lower defensiveness and increase influence
Propose clear solutions that give your boss confidence while giving you the autonomy you need to do your best work

Press play now to get the exact words you can use this week to stop feeling micromanaged and start building the trust and freedom you’ve been wanting at work.

Check out:

02:44 – The three powerful self-reflection questions to ask before confronting a micromanaging boss (this changes the entire tone of the conversation).
07:12 – The first conversation-starting phrase: how to open the discussion in a way that builds trust instead of triggering defensiveness.
10:10 – The “I’m hearing… Can I commit to…” framework that helps you propose a solution meeting both your needs and your manager’s.

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341 How the Right Communication Skills Help Leaders Restore Productivity and Resolve Team Conflict

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:01:00 -0600

Are your team’s petty conflicts quietly draining productivity—and costing you business worth—because the right communication isn’t happening?

You don’t have time to play referee. You’ve got goals to hit, deadlines looming, and a team that should be rowing in the same direction. But when tension flares up, complaints pile in, or personalities clash, it’s easy to feel stuck in the middle. This episode shows you how right communication turns everyday conflict into forward momentum—so you can reduce drama, refocus your team, and get back to what actually matters.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

Use simple, powerful phrases to defuse conflict without taking sides
Diagnose whether someone needs to vent, needs clarity, or is facing a truly toxic issue
Refocus your team on shared goals and the bigger picture so small issues don’t derail performance

Hit play now to get the exact words you can use today to turn team conflict into stronger collaboration and measurable results.

Check out:

03:37 – The “reflect to connect” and clarity phrases that form the foundation of right communication during conflict.
05:09 – Three powerful diagnostic questions (“What do you want me to know?” etc.) to quickly uncover what’s really going on.
09:26 – How to refocus your team on the bigger picture when petty conflict is distracting from what truly matters.

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340 Hidden Leadership Communication Skills That Stop Unclear Expectations From Killing Productivity

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:26:00 -0600

What if the real thing killing productivity on your team isn’t laziness, workload, or attitude—but unspoken expectations no one ever clarified?

You know the frustration. A meeting goes sideways. A teammate feels disrespected. You’re stuck in a circular debate about something that “should be obvious.” Meanwhile, resentment builds and momentum stalls. Whether it’s camera-on norms, unclear directives from your boss, or two people interpreting the same instruction differently, the lack of clarity quietly drains morale and performance. If you’ve ever felt like you missed the company-issued “secret decoder ring,” this episode shows you how to decode expectations, reduce conflict, and lead with confidence instead of walking on eggshells.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Spot when unclear norms—not bad intentions—are killing productivity and causing unnecessary conflict
Use practical, powerful phrases to turn tension into alignment and shared agreement
Lead clarity conversations with confidence so you build influence, trust, and stronger team performance

Press play now and walk away with specific words you can use this week to eliminate confusion and reclaim the productivity your team deserves.

Check out:

(04:33) – The first powerful phrase: “It seems to me we see this differently.” Learn how simply naming the difference can immediately de-escalate conflict and surface hidden expectations.
(06:34) – “Let’s decide how to decide.” A practical framework for preventing circular arguments and creating clear, shared agreements—especially when no formal authority is defined.
(08:24) – How to handle conflicting interpretations with a colleague without “going around” them—plus the respectful phrase that protects trust while getting the clarity you need.

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339 How to Say No: Leadership Communication Skills to Beat Overwhelm and Enhance Productivity

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:41:00 -0600

What if saying no at work could actually increase your business worth—even when the request comes straight from your boss?

If your plate is already overflowing, you know the tension: you want to be seen as collaborative and capable, but every “yes” pulls you further from what really matters. This episode speaks directly to that daily struggle, giving you practical language to protect your priorities, reduce stress, and still strengthen your influence at work.

By listening, you’ll walk away with:

Clear, respectful phrases to say no without damaging relationships or credibility
A simple framework that helps you balance priorities while staying human-centered
Confidence to handle high-stakes conversations—including how to say no to your boss—without second-guessing yourself

Hit play now and steal the exact words you can use today to say no in a way that builds trust, focus, and long-term impact.

Check out:

00:50 – Why learning to say no is a leadership skill that boosts focus, influence, and results
02:28 – The mindset shift that reframes every “yes” as a hidden “no” (and why this changes everything)
08:54 – Exactly how to say no to your boss using connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment

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338 12 GOAT Communication Skills That Transform Leadership, Productivity, and Teamwork

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:10:00 -0600

Have you ever wished you had the exact right words to transform leadership moments of conflict into calm, productive conversations?

When tensions rise at work, it’s easy to feel stuck, defensive, or unsure of what to say next. This episode meets you right where you are—giving you simple, powerful phrases you can use immediately to deescalate conflict, improve problem solving, and build stronger collaboration. If you want to communicate with more confidence and transform leadership challenges into opportunities for connection, this one’s for you.

By listening, you’ll walk away with:

Practical “go-to” phrases that help you stay calm, clear, and influential in tough workplace conversations
Tools to create stronger connection, curiosity, and shared understanding—even when emotions run high
A step-by-step way to turn conflict into commitment, so agreements actually lead to real results

Press play now and grab these 12 greatest-of-all-time phrases so you can start transforming leadership conversations into smoother, more collaborative wins today.

Check out:

03:10 — The first “GOAT” connection phrase that instantly lowers defensiveness: “I care about you… and I’m confident we can find a solution.”
10:45 — The curiosity shift that can transform leadership conflict in seconds: “I’m curious how this looks from your perspective.”
18:30 — The powerful commitment closer that prevents repeat arguments: “Let’s schedule time to talk about this again and see how our solution is working.”

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337 4 Leadership Communication Skills and an Essential Mindset that Turn Conflict Into Collaboration

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:43:00 -0600

Are you staying silent in tough workplace moments—and quietly diminishing your business worth because you haven’t adopted the essential mindset for healthy conflict?

If workplace conflict drains your energy, keeps you up at night, or makes collaboration feel harder than it should be, this episode speaks directly to you. You’ll learn how shifting your essential mindset—and approaching disagreement with more intention—can turn tension into trust, reduce stress, and help you lead with confidence instead of second-guessing yourself.

After listening, you’ll walk away with:

A practical mindset shift that helps you stop avoiding conflict and start seeing it as an opportunity for growth
A simple, four-part framework to turn toxic disagreements into productive, collaborative conversations
Clear ways to build trust, clarity, and follow-through so conflicts actually lead to better outcomes

Press play now to learn how one essential mindset shift can transform the way you handle conflict—and make your workdays lighter, calmer, and far more effective.

Check out:

00:43–03:48 – The powerful conversation with yourself and the essential mindset shift that turns silence into constructive leadership
06:53–07:57 – The introduction of the four dimensions of constructive conflict that transform disagreement into collaboration
15:55–18:15 – Why commitment is the missing link in most conflict conversations—and how to move from good intentions to real follow-through

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336 You’re Leading the Team — But Quietly Wondering If You Still Belong at the Table

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:13:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered—while everyone’s looking to you for answers—if your team might actually be better off with someone else as team leader?

If you’ve been feeling unusually hesitant, second-guessing your decisions, or replaying conversations long after the day ends, you’re not alone—and you’re not “losing it.” This episode speaks directly to that quiet, exhausting leadership spiral where you’re still performing on the outside… but inside you feel like your confidence is slowly eroding. You’ll hear why self-doubt isn’t a sign you’re unqualified—it’s often a sign you care deeply—and how to rebuild your clarity and steadiness without working longer hours or carrying everything alone.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:

A more grounded way to interpret self-doubt so it stops feeling like proof you’re failing—and starts becoming a signal you can work with
Practical structure to lead with calm confidence again instead of white-knuckling through decisions and overthinking every conversation
A clear path to reduce the emotional load of leadership by creating support systems that help your team take more responsibility (so you’re not carrying it all)

Press play now—and head to https://letsgrowleaders.com/stacks/ to get your 20% listener discount mentioned in the episode so you can start rebuilding your confidence and your team’s momentum faster.

Check out:

00:00 — “If you're the one everyone looks to…”
The instant hook that nails the hidden reality of leadership self-doubt and makes you feel seen right away.
02:03 — How your internal doubt quietly affects your team
This is where the episode connects the inner spiral to real external consequences like unclear direction, inconsistent feedback, and stalled momentum.
03:05 — “Self-doubt doesn’t mean disqualification…”
The key mindset shift: why doubt can actually mean you care—and how confidence can be rebuilt with structure and support.

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335 How Leadership Frustration Undermines Your Team’s Productivity and Communication Skills to Use Instead

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:46:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered—while everyone’s looking to you for answers—if your team might actually be better off with someone else as team leader?

If you’ve been feeling unusually hesitant, second-guessing your decisions, or replaying conversations long after the day ends, you’re not alone. And you’re not “losing it.” This episode speaks directly to that quiet, exhausting leadership spiral where you’re still performing on the outside… but inside you feel like your confidence is slowly eroding. You’ll hear why self-doubt isn’t a sign you’re unqualified—it’s often a sign you care deeply—and how to rebuild your clarity and steadiness without working longer hours or carrying everything alone.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:

A more grounded way to interpret self-doubt so it stops feeling like proof you’re failing—and starts becoming a signal you can work with
Practical structure to lead with calm confidence again, instead of white-knuckling through decisions and overthinking every conversation
A clear path to reduce the emotional load of leadership by creating support systems that help your team take more responsibility (so you’re not carrying it all)

Press play now—and grab the 20% listener discount mentioned in the episode so you can start rebuilding your confidence and your team’s momentum faster.

Check out:

00:42 — Why smart leaders still slip into fear-based leadership
You’ll hear the “why” behind the behavior—how pressure makes even human-centered leaders revert to intimidation.
04:44 — The “Lightning Rod Mindset” (the core reset tool)
This is the key mindset shift that helps you absorb stress from above without letting fear roll downhill onto your team.
07:03 — How to have a productive performance conversation (instead of using fear)
A clear, practical walkthrough of the coaching cadence: expectations → connection → curiosity → commitment → follow-up.

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334 The Calm Leadership Mindset for Consistent Productivity and Less Overwhelm

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:54:00 -0600

When you’re overwhelmed and thinking, “What am I doing here—can I really do this?”, how do you tap into a calm leadership mindset that keeps you moving (and protects your business worth)?

You’ve probably had days where the workload feels too heavy, the path forward feels unclear, and your brain starts spinning worst-case scenarios. That’s exactly when your leadership matters most—and when stress can quietly hijack your ability to communicate clearly, stay steady, and help your team perform. This episode gives you a calm leadership mindset you can lean on when you’re stretched thin, so you can regain focus, reduce stress, and lead with intention even when the summit feels out of reach.

By listening, you’ll gain:

A calm leadership mindset you can use in real time to stop spiraling and focus on the next small step instead of the whole impossible climb.

A simple way to rebuild momentum during high-stress seasons so you and your team don’t stall out when the pressure is on.

A practical method for helping your team break down big work into doable chunks, creating confidence, follow-through, and less overwhelm.

Press play now to steal this calm leadership mindset and walk away with a one-step-at-a-time strategy you can use today to feel steadier—and help your team do the same.

Check out:

00:00 — The “What am I doing here?” moment

David opens with the exact kind of overwhelm you’ve probably felt before—when doubt hits hard and your confidence starts slipping.

05:18 — When the stress gets real (and encouragement isn’t helping)

The climb turns into a mental battle, Avery hits her limit, and you hear what leadership feels like when you’re exhausted and still have to keep going.

06:13 — The turning point: “Poco a poco”

This is the key lesson—how “little by little” becomes a calm leadership mindset you can use to move forward when the work feels too big.

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333 4 Reasons You Have a Negative Team Member (Plus Leadership and Communication Skills to Help)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:38:00 -0600

Ever feel like one negative team member can drain the energy out of an entire meeting before it even starts?

If you’re trying to lead with clarity and momentum, persistent negativity can make you second-guess your strategy, waste hours in emotional cleanup, and quietly stall your team’s progress. This episode helps you stop treating “negativity” like a personality flaw you have to fight—and start figuring out what’s actually driving it, so you can respond in a way that protects your team, your time, and your leadership confidence.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:

A simple way to diagnose what’s really behind the negativity—so you don’t coach the wrong problem or miss something important.
Practical tools to turn negative energy into productive insight without letting it hijack team morale or momentum.
Clear next steps for what to do when it won’t improve—including how to address performance, protect the team, and decide if it’s time for a change.

Hit play now so you can stop getting pulled into the negativity spiral and start leading your team with more calm, clarity, and control—starting today.

00:52 — “What negativity looks like in real life”

Quick examples of how negativity shows up (eye rolls, sarcasm, constant criticism) and why your first instinct to “coach it out” can backfire.

02:13 — “Start with a leadership self-audit”

The episode lays out common leadership patterns that unintentionally create negativity—like lack of appreciation, poor follow-through, or leading with fear—and how to fix them.

13:19 — “The ‘plus one’ reason: mental health”

A thoughtful section on how burnout, life circumstances, or depression can fuel negativity—and what supportive (but appropriate) leadership looks like here.

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332 Why Negativity Kills Your Leadership and the Communication Skills to Master for More Influence, Better Feedback, and Promotion

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:04:00 -0600

Have you ever shared a smart concern at work—only to be told you’re being “too negative”?

If you’re someone who spots risks early and genuinely wants more influence over your team's success, this episode speaks directly to you. You’ll learn why your helpful analysis might be landing the wrong way—and how a few simple shifts can help your ideas be welcomed, not avoided, so you’re included in the conversations that matter most.

By listening, you’ll gain:

Practical ways to share concerns so people hear you as supportive, not critical
Simple language shifts that increase your influence without changing who you are
Tools to protect your reputation, strengthen relationships, and improve your chances for recognition and promotion

Press play now and learn three easy shifts you can start using today to turn your insight into influence and help your ideas actually move forward.

Check out:

01:00 – Why being perceived as “negative” quietly limits your influence, recognition, and promotion opportunities

05:53 – The first two mindset shifts that transform objections into ideas people want to build on

09:02 – How to manage your tone and timing so great ideas don’t get dismissed when you’re tired or overwhelmed

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331 4 Overlooked Leadership Communication Skills Guaranteed to Attract Mentors and Build Your Career

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:04:00 -0600

Ever wonder why some people seem to attract amazing mentors who go above and beyond for them… while you’re stuck hoping your last “thank you” email was enough?

If you’re working hard to grow your leadership career, you already know you can’t do it alone—but most rising leaders quietly sabotage their mentoring relationships without even realizing it. You might be getting great advice, but if you’re not showing your mentors how you’re using it, or making them feel their time really mattered, you’re blending into the crowd. This episode shows you how to become the kind of mentee mentors love to invest in, so you can accelerate your growth, deepen your relationships, and build a reputation that opens doors long after the conversation ends.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

Turn your mentors’ advice into visible action so they see their time with you is genuinely worth it.

Use specific, personalized gratitude to strengthen trust, deepen connection, and stand out from every other mentee they work with.

Build a long-term reputation as a world-class mentee—the kind people talk about positively in rooms you’re not in, leading to more support, opportunities, and mentorship.

Hit play now to learn the four simple gratitude moves that will make your mentors excited to keep helping you and quietly fast-track your leadership career.

Check out:

01:55 — The “Secret Ingredient” Most Mentees Miss

This is where David reveals the often-overlooked factor that instantly sets standout mentees apart: specific, strategic gratitude.

04:18 — How to Give the Kind of Thank You That Actually Matters

David breaks down the first three steps—use the advice, share how you used it, and tailor your thank-you—showing exactly how to communicate with mentors in a way that deepens the relationship.

06:41 — The Long-Game Strategy That Builds Your Reputation

Here he explains why reflecting on long-term results back to your mentor transforms you into the kind of mentee mentors recommend to others, opening unexpected opportunities.

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330 How to Stop a Hidden Cancer Eating Away at Your Team's Productivity, Morale, and Your Leadership Career

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:07:00 -0600

What’s the hidden habit that silently sabotages your team’s productivity—and are you accidentally feeding it?

If you’ve ever sensed tension in the room, watched projects slow down for no clear reason, or noticed morale slipping even though no one is talking about the real issue, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. You’ll discover how conflict avoidance—what the host calls “Diaper Genie syndrome”—quietly derails the team’s productivity and holds you back from the influence, clarity, and results you’re striving for.

Understand exactly how conflict avoidance erodes trust, clarity, and your team’s productivity—and learn the early signs so you can stop it before it compounds.
Get practical phrases and simple conversation openers that help you address tension directly and respectfully.
Walk away with four small weekly experiments that make it easier to break the habit of avoidance and lead with more confidence and impact.

Play the episode now to learn the mindset shifts and everyday techniques that can immediately boost your team’s productivity and your influence as a leader.

Check out:

01:57 — The Origin of “Diaper Genie Syndrome”

This is where David explains the metaphor in a way that instantly clicks. You’ll hear why conflict avoidance feels tidy on the surface but turns into a long, plastic-wrapped chain of unresolved issues that quietly drags down your team’s productivity.

04:19 — The Hidden Consequences of Avoidance

A powerful breakdown of how avoiding tough conversations erodes trust, fuels resentment, and creates sideways conflict. If you want to understand why your team’s productivity stalls despite “everyone getting along,” this section is a must-listen.

09:54 — Four Mini Experiments to Break the Habit

This is the most actionable part of the episode. David shares simple weekly habits—like “say the thing once a week” and “invite the unsaid”—that help you shift from avoidance to clarity and boost your team’s productivity in real, practical ways.

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329 4 Leadership Skills to Help Your Team Make Better Decisions and Improve Productivity and Teamwork

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:24:00 -0600

Do your team’s decisions ever feel stuck in endless meetings—or worse, made too quickly without the right input?

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your team make better decisions faster without sacrificing buy-in or clarity, this episode is for you. David Dye breaks down the simple decision-making skills that separate chaotic leadership from confident, empowered teams—so you can finally move projects forward with less friction and more trust.

You’ll discover:

How to engage your team in the right way—so decisions get made efficiently and everyone knows their role.
The easiest way to clarify ownership and prevent the dreaded “meeting after the meeting.”
What to say (and not say) when you need to cascade a decision your team didn’t love—without losing credibility.

Hit play now to learn how to make better decisions, lead with clarity, and empower your team to take confident action that sticks.

02:00 — Separate the “where” from the “how.”

David explains how most teams get bogged down by mixing goal-setting with planning—and how keeping them separate can instantly make better decisions.

06:53 — Who really owns the decision?

A practical breakdown of the three ways to make a decision (vote, consensus, or single decision-maker) and how clarifying this upfront saves time and frustration.

11:08 — How to cascade unpopular decisions.

Learn the exact language to use when sharing a decision your team disagrees with—so you protect your credibility and keep morale high.

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328 Stop Making These 4 Communication Mistakes If You Want Influence with Your CEO

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:27:00 -0600

Do you walk out of a meeting with your CEO, wondering if you just tanked your credibility instead of strengthening it?

If you ever feel your conversations with senior leaders don’t land quite right—or worse, stall your projects instead of moving them forward—you’re not alone. This episode dives into the subtle communication mistakes that quietly kill your influence and shows you how to turn every CEO interaction into an opportunity to showcase your strategic value and leadership presence.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

How to shift from reporting activity to communicating impact that earns executive trust.
Simple language strategies that keep your CEO engaged and aligned with your priorities.
Proven phrases that help you bring clarity, confidence, and focus to every high-stakes conversation.

Press play now to learn how to master CEO conversations and walk into your next one with confidence, clarity, and influence.

Check out:

[03:12] – Mistake #2: Using Internal Jargon

Hear how technical shortcuts can derail your CEO conversations and what plain-language swaps keep your message clear and strategic.

[04:19] – Mistake #3: Seeking a Counselor Instead of a CEO

Learn how to bring problems with perspective and options, not open-ended vent sessions that erode credibility.

[11:13] – Phrases That Elevate Your Executive Presence

Discover practical, ready-to-use lines that help you speak with clarity, tie your message to strategic priorities, and earn influence in the room.

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327 4 Leadership Communication Skills to Keep Your Team's Trust when They Hate the Decision

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:33:00 -0600

Ever had to break news your team didn’t want to hear—especially when you didn’t agree with it yourself?

If you’ve ever found yourself caught between upper management and your team, you know how tricky it can be to share an unpopular decision without losing credibility. This episode gives you practical language and a proven approach to keep your team’s trust intact while still honoring your leadership role—so you can lead through frustration instead of fueling it.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

Communicate tough decisions without damaging your credibility or your team’s morale.
Turn emotional reactions into meaningful conversations that restore trust and engagement.
Use four simple communication skills—connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment—to transform disappointment into renewed motivation.

Hit play now to learn how to lead through tough decisions with confidence—and come out with a stronger, more trusting team.

Check out:

(00:45) How to deliver an unpopular decision without losing your team’s trust.
(04:20) Why acknowledging emotions first builds credibility and connection.
(07:15) The four communication skills—connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment—that turn frustration into teamwork.

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326 3 Leadership Mindset Shifts to Overcome Overwhelm, Burnout, and Lead a Calm, Productive Team

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:04:00 -0600

Do you feel overwhelmed and burned out?

If you’ve been leading under constant pressure, juggling fires, and wondering why your team dynamics still feel off, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how simple shifts in your thinking can change how you lead, help your team thrive, and bring more calm and purpose to your day-to-day leadership.

You’ll discover how to:

Lead through alignment instead of force so your team follows with trust and energy.
Spot and dissolve emotional bottlenecks that silently drain productivity.
Build the self-trust and presence that let you respond instead of react in any situation.

Listen now to uncover the leadership mindset shifts that will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.

Check out:

04:00 — Managing from Pressure vs. Leading with Purpose

Mario explains how most leaders unintentionally operate from self-imposed pressure rather than true purpose—and how recognizing your choices changes everything.

13:45 — Getting Out of Survival Mode

Discover practical ways to calm a “loud mind,” reduce reactivity, and reconnect with your body so you can lead from clarity instead of chaos.

32:40 — Shifting from Control to Service

Hear the powerful story of a leader who stopped micromanaging and started serving his team—unlocking higher performance and peace in the process.

About Mario Lanzarotti

Mario Lanzarotti is a leadership coach and TEDx speaker who helps high-performing founders and leaders overcome the bottlenecks that strategy can’t fix — by realigning how they lead, decide, and grow.

After scaling and exiting his NYC-based startup, Mario realized that true leadership isn’t built on more tactics — it’s built on alignment. Since then, he’s coached over 2,000 entrepreneurs and executives across 15+ countries and delivered a TEDx talk with nearly 3 million views.

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325 4 Communication Skills Leaders Use to Turn "No" into "Let's Go" for Better Problem Solving and Productivity

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:57:00 -0600

What if the secret to better problem-solving on your team isn’t having all the answers—but knowing how to handle their resistance to change?

When new ideas stall or your team hesitates to move forward, it’s not a lack of skill—it’s a signal. In today’s fast-changing workplace, great leaders know how to turn pushback into curiosity and collaboration. This episode gives you the tools to transform resistance into energy that drives results.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

How to build genuine trust so your team feels ready to engage with new ideas.
A strategy for creating curiosity that fuels better problem-solving and innovation.
Four proven steps to turn resistance into ownership, motivation, and momentum.

Press play now to learn how to inspire better problem-solving and make change something your team embraces—not avoids.

Check out:

00:55 – The moment resistance hits: David sets the stage with a familiar scenario—when your great new idea meets silence and crossed arms—and reveals the key mindset shift that changes everything.

04:38 – How to create curiosity instead of conflict: Learn how to use tension strategically to spark engagement and better problem-solving instead of compliance.

09:27 – Turning discussion into action: Discover how to move from ideas to commitment with clear next steps that keep your team accountable and motivated.

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324 How One Common Leadership Mistake Undermines Conflict Resolution, Keeps Your Team Stuck, and Fuels Burnout

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:21:00 -0600

Have you ever felt like your team’s stuck in the mud—spinning their wheels because you’re too “nice” to push back or have the hard conversations that would get things moving again?

If you’ve ever tried to keep the peace only to realize you’re losing authority, clarity, or trust, this episode is for you. You’ll discover why empathy without boundaries can actually keep your team stuck in the A—avoidance, anxiety, and ambiguity—and how pairing kindness with clarity can help you lead with confidence and credibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Recognize when empathy turns into enabling and what it’s really costing your leadership.
Use three simple questions to bring clarity before every tough conversation.
Transform “keeping the peace” into creating genuine trust and progress.

Hit play now to learn how to stop keeping your team stuck in the A and start leading with the kind of clarity that earns respect—and real results.

Show Notes: Head to https://letsgrowleaders.com/beclear for your free Courageous Clarity Workbook mentioned in this episode.

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323 1 Critical Leadership Skill You Need to Help You and Your Team Avoid Burnout

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:50:00 -0600

How can you, as a leader, stay grounded and avoid burnout when the pressure never seems to let up?

If you’re tired of the constant pressure, the never-ending uncertainty, and the feeling that sheer grit is the only way forward, you’re not alone. This episode is for you. Together with emotional resilience expert Molly Claire, you’ll discover a healthier, more effective path to lead with calm, clarity, and influence while avoiding the burnout trap.

By listening, you’ll gain:

Practical ways to reset your nervous system so you can remain calm and effective in high-stakes situations.
Tools to reduce burnout, increase self-awareness, and sustain long-term leadership energy.
Strategies for modeling well-being and resilience that your team will naturally follow.

Press play now to learn how to build the emotional resilience that helps you thrive as a leader while inspiring your team to do the same.

Check out:

07:02 — Breaking the burnout cycle

Molly explains why the old “just push harder” model doesn’t work anymore, especially in today’s tech-driven, high-input world—and what leaders must do differently to avoid burnout.

13:02 — Making resilience habits stick

Practical strategies for starting small, building habits like sleep, movement, and mindfulness, and ensuring changes last instead of fizzling out.

20:17 — Finding certainty in uncertainty

A powerful reframe: focusing on the traits and values within yourself that stay constant, even when everything around you feels unpredictable.

About Molly Claire

Molly brings 10 years of experience training coaches, Master Coaches, and designing high-level curricula that are effective in creating lasting change in others. She has worked personally with moms through coaching and her best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset. Molly has worked with thousands of coaches and consultants to help them build their businesses and find the balance they crave, enabling them to create a satisfying life. Coach Certification and Leadership Training is a great first step! Suppose you're already running your coaching business. In that case, Master Coach Training will teach you how to dive deep with your clients in cognitive approaches, emotion-focused modalities, and the most effective action-focused strategies to create change.

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, and conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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322 7 Leadership Skills That Transform Risk-Adverse Teams into Problem-Solving Champions

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:49:00 -0600

Does your risk-averse team stall out at the edge of progress—hesitating, overanalyzing, or waiting for one more approval?

If you’ve seen promising ideas grind to a halt because your people equate safety with smart, this episode is for you. In today’s fast-moving world, too much caution can cost more than the risks ever would. You’ll learn how to reframe risk so your team feels safe to experiment, adapt, and move forward with confidence.

By listening, you’ll discover how to:

Reframe risk as a learning tool so your team builds confidence while taking action.
Use language and boundaries that reduce fear and create psychological safety.
Build momentum through small, practical experiments that turn hesitation into progress.

Press play now to uncover practical tools that will help your risk-adverse team get unstuck and accelerate results.

Check out:

[02:39] – Why teams become risk-averse: past punishments, cultural norms, and the illusion that hesitation equals diligence.
[04:42] – A practical team exercise: reframing risk by sharing stories of failures and lessons learned to normalize experimentation.
[07:17] – How to define boundaries upfront so risks feel safe and measurable, with clear success criteria and pivot points.

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321 7 Crisis Leadership Skills: Communication Strategies to Help You and Your Team Navigate the Storm

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:52:00 -0600

When chaos hits, do you have the crisis leadership skills to keep yourself—and your team—steady?

As a leader, you can’t always control the storm, but you can control how you show up. In today’s episode, you’ll learn practical ways to navigate upheaval with confidence. These crisis leadership skills will help you stay grounded, support your team’s morale, and keep everyone moving forward when uncertainty is at its peak.

In this conversation, you’ll discover how to:

Strengthen your resilience with two powerful mindsets that every leader needs in a crisis.
Apply seven crisis leadership skills that bring clarity, focus, and stability to your team.
Communicate with honesty and empathy to build trust and loyalty—even when delivering tough news.

Hit play now to master the crisis leadership skills that will help you inspire confidence and guide your team through the toughest challenges.

Check out:

[02:48] — Learn the Stockdale Paradox and how realistic hope can anchor your crisis leadership skills.
[07:29] — Discover why doubling down on values gives your team stability when everything else feels uncertain.
[10:37] — See how clear, frequent communication prevents fear and builds trust in times of upheaval.

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320 5 Leadership Communication Skills to Use When You're Angry, Frustrated, or Overwhelmed

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:09:00 -0600

When frustration hits, how strong are your leadership communication skills—do they help you build trust, or do they risk tearing your culture down?

As a leader, those heated moments can make or break your team’s culture. What you say in frustration can either reinforce accountability and trust—or unravel morale and push your best people away. This episode gives you a way forward, so you can respond with clarity and confidence without losing your cool.

By listening, you’ll discover how to:

Ask yourself five quick questions that reset your emotions and keep you steady under pressure.
Use simple, direct language that addresses the issue without burying the truth or crushing morale.
Model healthy accountability so your team learns how to navigate tough situations the right way.

Hit play now to learn how to turn frustrating moments into culture-building opportunities that strengthen your leadership and your team.

Check out:

[04:06] – The first gut-check question: Learn how asking “What’s my intent right now?” can immediately shift your mindset away from venting and toward constructive leadership.
[07:53] – Real-world example with messy data: Hear the difference between a “Diaper Genie” response, a blow-up, and the third way of giving clear, steady feedback.
[10:09] – Addressing public missteps: Discover how to turn an awkward or unprofessional moment into a coaching opportunity without shaming or shutting down your team member.

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319 One Leadership Mindset Shift to Stop Burnout, Avoid Overwhelm, and Improve Your Work Life Balance

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:59:00 -0600

Are you the leader everyone turns to for help—yet secretly running on empty? What feels like generosity today can quietly drain your energy and keep your team from growing tomorrow. It’s time for a mindset shift.

If you’ve ever felt torn between being the “go-to helper” and protecting your own energy, this episode is for you. Over-helping might feel like the right thing in the moment, but it can quietly drain your well-being and hold your team back from growing. By exploring the hidden traps of “Super Helper Syndrome,” you’ll learn how to set boundaries without losing your empathy—and discover how to lead with both heart and strategy.

In this conversation with psychologist and leadership coach Jess Baker, you’ll discover:

How to spot the hidden costs of compulsive helping and prevent exhaustion, resentment, and self-criticism.
Practical ways to set healthy boundaries that actually empower your team instead of disempowering them.
Mindset tools you can use to quiet the inner critic and lead with empathy while protecting your own well-being.

Hit play now and learn how to make one powerful shift that frees you from over-helping and helps your team thrive.

Check Out:

[02:00] – What is “Super Helper Syndrome”?

Jess Baker defines the term, explains how over-helping works, and describes the emotional toll it can take on leaders.

[08:26] – The role of boundaries in leadership.

A practical discussion about setting limits, communicating expectations with your team, and modeling healthy boundaries.

[17:15] – The decentering technique.

Jess introduces a simple but powerful mindset tool to manage the inner critic and shift harmful “should” thoughts.

About Jess Baker

Jess is a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (CPsychol AFBSsS). She began her career in public healthcare and has been practising as a Business Psychologist and leadership coach for twenty years.

Her award-winning book, The Super-Helper Syndrome, has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Turkish and will shortly come out in Polish.

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318 One Incredible Leadership Communication Skill That Will Transform Your Relationships, Energize Your Team, and Change Your Life

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:18:00 -0600

What if one leadership communication skill could instantly energize your relationships and boost your impact?

In this episode, you’ll discover a communication tool that goes far beyond a quick “thank you.” It’s about tapping into genuine gratitude in a way that not only uplifts others but also transforms how you show up as a leader. If you’ve ever wanted your team to feel more valued and engaged—or you’ve been searching for a way to feel more grounded and joyful yourself—this conversation is exactly what you need.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with when you listen:

How writing letters of gratitude benefits not just the recipient, but you as the writer.
Seven proven ways gratitude strengthens leadership, builds loyalty, and elevates morale.
Practical, easy-to-use frameworks to express meaningful appreciation—even if writing isn’t your thing.

Press play now to learn how gratitude can become your secret leadership advantage—and start practicing a skill that will transform both your career and your life.

Check out:

[02:59] – The First Letter of Gratitude
Joel Zuckerman shares how a single unexpected letter sparked an ongoing practice that transformed both his life and his relationships.
[08:35] – The Seven Pillars of Expressive Gratitude
A rapid-fire breakdown of the seven powerful benefits of writing letters of gratitude, from personal growth to creating a ripple effect.
[17:28] – Seven Paragraphs, Seven Sentences, Seven Words
Joel explains his simple framework for making gratitude practical—whether you want to write a full letter or just offer a quick but powerful acknowledgment.

About Joel Zuckerman:

Joel has written for decades about golf, travel, and sports for all sorts of different publications, and this year, he released a book that we are very excited to share with you in this episode. The book is called Gratitude Tiger, and it's all about a specific practice that's going to create more joy for you and for others.

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317 The Secret Delegation Communication Skill to Improve Productivity, Teamwork, and Time Management

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Do you try to delegate, only to have the team run off in fourteen different directions and waste time?

Empowering your team shouldn’t mean more interruptions, rework, or missed deadlines. If you’ve tried handing off responsibility only to end up with more stress, this episode gives you a practical way to fix that without becoming a micromanager.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A proven method to delegate effectively while improving everyone’s time management
A clear way to define what decisions your team can make—and which ones still need your input
Tools to boost creativity and accountability without sacrificing control
Press play now to learn how to delegate with clarity and finally take time management off your list of leadership headaches.

Check out:

[01:43] — Real-world frustrations leaders face when delegation goes wrong, from overstepping boundaries to constant hand-holding.

[03:25] — The “hard lines, soft lines, your lines” framework explained with clear examples to apply immediately.

[09:36] — How to delegate a project using strategic empowerment without losing accountability or control.

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316 5 Surprising Reasons Your Team Won't Do What They're Supposed To-and the Leadership Communication Skills to Fix It

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:42:00 -0600

Are you frustrated your team isn’t performing the way you hoped?

If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why your team isn’t delivering—despite clear expectations and solid training—this episode is for you. Learn how five often-overlooked leadership missteps could be silently derailing your team's success, and what you can do to fix them fast.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

The five most common leadership mistakes that sabotage performance—and how to avoid them.
Actionable tools like “5x5 communication” and “schedule the finish” that create clarity and momentum.
A roadmap for follow-through that builds trust, improves morale, and keeps your team on track.
Press play now to uncover which leadership mistakes are holding your team back—and what to do instead.

Check out:

01:00 – The First Leadership Mistake: Your Team Doesn’t Know What to Do - Learn why clarity isn't as obvious as it seems, and how “5x5 communication” helps eliminate confusion and boost alignment.
04:25 – The Third Mistake: Assuming They Know How - Discover how vague feedback like “show more empathy” leads to missed expectations—and how to replace it with specific, trainable behaviors.
10:42 – The Fifth Mistake: Lack of Follow-Through - Explore how inconsistency in celebration or accountability sends the message that the work doesn’t matter—and how to fix it with simple habits.

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315 The 1 Word Leaders Overlook that Fuels Burnout, Kills Productivity, and Multiplies Problems

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:58:00 -0600

What’s the one word leaders overlook that’s quietly draining your team’s motivation?

If you’ve ever noticed your team going through the motions—or worse, burning out—you’re not alone. In this episode, you'll uncover why even well-intentioned leaders unintentionally create meaningless work, and how reconnecting your team to a deeper sense of purpose can transform morale, trust, and results.

By listening, you’ll learn:

How to prevent meaningless tasks from turning into morale-killers.
The overlooked communication skill that boosts productivity and trust.
A mindset shift that helps your team stay engaged—even during tough conversations.
Tune in now to discover the overlooked word that can turn disengagement into purpose and performance.

Check out:

[03:52] — The Real Reason Motivation Fails - David contrasts his short-lived teenage attempt at vegetarianism with his daughter's long-term commitment—unpacking how the depth and clarity of your “why” determine whether motivation lasts or fizzles.
[05:48] — Prison Labor & Meaningless Work - Through a reference to Cool Hand Luke, David paints a vivid picture of how tasks without purpose feel like spirit-breaking labor, and why failing to link tasks to meaning can silently erode your team’s engagement.
[08:33] — The Hardware Store Story - A real-world example from an engineer named Matt reveals how explaining the “why” behind a policy could’ve completely changed his view of leadership—and how missing that moment cost more than just a summer job.

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314 How Leaders Master Managing Up: A 4-Step Communication Framework to Get Your Ideas Heard and Address Overwhelm

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:40:00 -0600

What if one simple communication framework could help your boss actually listen to—and act on—your ideas?

If you've ever felt ignored, dismissed, or unsure how to speak up effectively, you're not alone. This episode gives you a practical approach to managing up, so you can confidently share ideas, advocate for your team, and build credibility as a strategic thinker.

Here’s what you’ll take away when you tune in:

A four-step communication framework to make your ideas more compelling and actionable
Insight into why well-meaning messages often fall flat—and how to fix them
Real examples of how others used this framework to gain support and momentum

Listen now to start getting the traction your ideas deserve with the people who can say yes.

Check out:

[02:00] – Hear two real-world stories of frustrated leaders whose ideas fell flat—and why their approach didn’t work.
[04:34] – Learn the IDEA framework and how each step helps you communicate with strategic impact.
[14:02] – Discover how a tiny, specific ask turned one idea into an organization-wide movement—starting with just $50.

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313 The Missing 5-Minute Leadership Communication Skill that Will Transform Your Team's Productivity

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:32:00 -0600

What if one overlooked communication skill could be the difference between unfinished work and unstoppable team progress?

If you've ever walked out of a productive meeting only to find that no one followed through, you're not alone. This episode is your shortcut to fixing that—using just five minutes and three powerful questions that build clarity, accountability, and action into every conversation.

Listen in and walk away with:

A simple communication habit that ensures your team always knows what to do next.
A low-effort way to prevent dropped balls, delays, and confusion.
A practical technique to build your influence and get noticed—whether or not you’re leading the meeting.

Press play now to master the communication skill that transforms talk into action—starting with your very next meeting.

Check out:

2:48 — The 3 critical questions that create clarity and real follow-through
6:12 — A step-by-step example of the questions in action with a real team scenario
9:52 — How asking these questions helped the lowest-ranking person in the room lead the room

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312 10 Ways Fear Undermines Your Leadership Skills and What to Do to Reclaim Your Courage and Fight Burnout

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:29:00 -0600

What if the secret to becoming a more confident leader and fighting burnout is simply learning to recognize how fear is running the show?

Fear doesn’t just sit in the background—it hijacks your leadership, clouds your judgment, and quietly fuels burnout. If you’ve ever avoided a tough conversation, felt isolated at the top, or found yourself paralyzed when the stakes are high, this episode is for you. David unpacks how fear disguises itself as caution, control, and perfectionism—and what to do instead.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The 10 subtle leadership mistakes fear causes—and how to stop them before they cost you credibility.
Simple mindset shifts and behaviors that restore your courage and re-energize your leadership.
Practical tools to lead with clarity, stay connected to your team, and stop fear from driving your decisions.

Hit play now to break free from fear-based habits and start leading with the confidence that fights burnout and builds lasting influence.

Check out:

[01:44] – The scratched car metaphor: A powerful story that reveals how fear of “scratches” in leadership holds you back—and why courage means getting out of the garage.
[04:09] – Mistake #2: Fear kills your credibility: Learn how silence and hesitation erode trust with your team—and what to say instead when you’re unsure.
[12:47] – The two questions that re-empower you: David shares a simple but transformative mindset shift that helps you move from victimhood to intentional leadership.

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311 How to Reduce Overwhelm and Improve Your Productivity by Mastering 1 Critical Leadership Communication Skill

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Want to master a leadership communication skill that helps you be more productive, avoid overwhelm - without hurting relationships or your reputation?

If you're feeling overwhelmed by meetings, projects, and endless to-do lists, you're not alone. This episode dives into one of the most underrated leadership superpowers: saying no. Whether it’s your boss, a colleague, or your own inner voice piling on more than you can handle, mastering the art of a thoughtful no can dramatically reduce stress, sharpen your focus, and elevate your effectiveness.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with from this episode:

Practical, non-confrontational phrases you can use immediately to say no—without guilt or conflict.
A powerful framework using the four C’s—connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment—to guide your no’s with purpose and professionalism.
Strategies for saying no to your boss (yes, really!) that actually build trust, respect, and credibility.
Press play now to unlock the confidence and language you need to say no with grace—and yes to what truly matters.

Check out:

04:42 – Saying Yes to Say No: Learn how to connect with the other person first before delivering a respectful and productive no.
12:28 – How to Say No to Your Boss: A step-by-step example using connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment to handle one of the toughest workplace conversations.
18:24 – Why Saying No is a Leadership Skill: Understand how clarity helps others make better decisions—and why your team, your boss, and your well-being depend on it.

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310 4 Leadership Assumptions that Limit Your Confidence, Influence, and Your Team's Productivity

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:09:00 -0600

Which leadership assumptions are quietly sabotaging your team—and what if you don’t even know you’re making them?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your role—spending too much time on the wrong problems, struggling to connect with your team, or unsure how to level up your influence—this episode is a must. You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your leadership... and how to rewrite them for better results.

In this conversation with coach and author Sean Glaze, you’ll discover:

The four most common leadership assumptions and how they silently hold you back.
A clear, relatable model for moving from confusion to clarity—from unaware to solutions.
How to build a culture that values feedback, clarity, and courageous conversations (without becoming the “nice but ineffective” boss).

Tune in now to learn how questioning your assumptions can unlock greater confidence, impact, and performance in your leadership journey.

Check out:

[03:24] – The Awareness Ladder:
Learn the four stages of leadership awareness—why most leaders get stuck at the symptom level and how to move toward real solutions.
[08:37] – Challenging Assumptions About Purpose:
Discover the #1 assumption that trips up emerging leaders: misunderstanding what their job really is now that they’re in charge.
[23:34] – Why Niceness Can Hurt Your Team:
Sean breaks down the difference between being nice and being polite, and why avoiding tough conversations can destroy performance.

About Sean Glaze

As a workplace culture and leadership speaker for over 15 years, Sean has been customizing event experiences to help leaders build "Sticky Cultures". As a team building facilitator and teamwork speaker, he has found that most organizations struggle with one of four areas of culture:

1 - Do You Wish Your Employees Were More Like Winning Teammates?
2 - Are You Frustrated by People Who Are Just Not Staying Coachable?
3 - Would Your Managers Benefit From Becoming More Effective Leaders?
4 - Have You Struggled to Discover What Really Drives GREAT Teamwork?
Those areas are the four areas he focuses on to build STICKY CULTURES!

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309 The Surprising Leadership Communication Skill Undermining Your Team's Productivity

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:35:00 -0600

Could a surprising communication skill be the hidden reason your hard-working team still struggles with productivity?

You're not imagining it. The real culprit behind missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, and lackluster performance often comes down to one overlooked issue: unclear expectations. In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, you'll learn how mastering just one leadership skill—clarity—can instantly shift your team from confusion to momentum.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

Simple, actionable habits to clarify expectations and eliminate the frustration of "Why didn’t they do that?"
A smarter approach to communication that turns meetings and one-on-ones into alignment powerhouses.
Pro-level leadership practices that help you uncover blind spots and drive better team results—with less stress.

Tune in now and discover how a few clarity habits can transform your team's productivity and your own leadership impact—starting today.

Check out:

01:44 – Discover how unmet expectations are at the root of most productivity issues and conflicts.
04:53 – Learn a powerful way to uncover the "why" behind any task so your team stays aligned and motivated.
09:38 – Hear the game-changing habit of “check for understanding” that can instantly boost clarity and performance.

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308 Your Team's Urgency Problem Isn’t Motivation—It’s Poor Communication Skills, Management, and Leadership

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:10:00 -0600

Is your leadership strategy unintentionally killing the urgency your team needs to succeed?

If you’re leading a team in the middle of a big change or a multi-year strategy rollout, you already know how hard it is to get people moving faster without burning them out or coming off like a micromanaging jerk. This episode is your guide to solving that leadership dilemma—so your team follows through with energy, clarity, and momentum.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why saying “we need more urgency” usually backfires—and what to say instead
Five communication habits that instantly create clarity, reduce friction, and build sustainable speed
How to remove hidden roadblocks (like risk-aversion, false urgency, and burnout) that quietly kill follow-through

If you’re ready to lead your team with focus, urgency, and humanity, hit play and grab five powerful skills you can use today.

Check out:

04:41 – Why “urgent” means five different things to five different people—and how to get everyone aligned on what matters most.

05:59 – The #1 communication habit that transforms vague follow-through into concrete results: “Schedule the Finish.”

16:30 – The top roadblocks killing urgency (and what to do instead—especially if you’re the one unintentionally creating them).

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, and conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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307 The Leadership Mindset that Traps You in Overwhelm, Undermines Work Life Balance, and Time Management will Never Solve

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:34:00 -0600

Struggling to find real work-life balance while juggling endless to-dos and leadership demands?

If you're burning out from chasing productivity hacks, working overtime, and still not finding peace or fulfillment, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover why your internal dialogue—not just your workload—is the real source of stress and how to reset your leadership mindset before it costs you your energy, your team, or your purpose.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with after listening:

A powerful mindset shift to help you break free from the myth of “doing it all”
A practical framework for identifying and acting on what matters most each day
Clear strategies to lead both yourself and your team with intention, balance, and focus

🎧 Hit play now to escape overwhelm and reclaim your work-life balance by focusing on what matters most.

Check out:

02:19 – The “No Limits Mindset” Trap: A relatable and humorous example that reveals how easily we fall into the illusion of limitless capacity—and why that’s so dangerous for leaders.
06:02 – Infinite Need, Finite Me: David breaks down this eye-opening concept to help you recognize your human limits and make smarter, more intentional choices.
16:17 – Leading a Culture That Respects Limits: Practical advice on how to build systems within your team or organization that support balance, prioritize what matters, and reduce overwhelm for everyone.

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306 1 Surprising Way to Ensure You Grow Your Leadership Skills, Build Trust, and Get the Feedback You Need to be Your Best

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:54:00 -0600

What if the most powerful feedback tool to grow your leadership skills isn’t in your manager’s hands—but yours?

Let’s face it—leaders often struggle to get the kind of feedback they actually need to grow. Either it’s anonymous, vague, or just too expensive to implement consistently. But what if you could skip the formalities and get real, useful insights directly from the people you work with every day—without spending a dime? This episode introduces a game-changing approach that puts your growth squarely in your own hands while deepening trust across your team.

By listening to this episode, you’ll walk away with:

A step-by-step method for conducting your own DIY 360 feedback tour to get precise, actionable insights from your team, peers, and manager.
A repeatable framework that strengthens trust and credibility with your colleagues by showing that you truly listen—and follow through.
A simple, no-cost way to spark a culture of feedback and growth across your team by role-modeling humility and continuous improvement.

Hit play now to discover the DIY 360 strategy that will accelerate your leadership growth and transform your team’s trust—starting today.

Check out:

[02:37] – Choosing the Right Topic for Feedback Learn why getting ultra-specific with your feedback focus (like narrowing "communication" down to how you deliver feedback or lead meetings) makes all the difference in what you get back.
[10:33] – How to Show Up for These Conversations Discover the essential mindset shift—humility, not defense—that turns these interviews into powerful connection and growth moments.
[14:46] – The Critical Follow-Through Step Understand how choosing one actionable insight and circling back builds credibility, trust, and momentum for ongoing feedback.

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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305 7 Poor Communication Skills that Destroy Trust and Teamwork (and the Leadership Skills to Transform these Mistakes)

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:26:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered if the way you communicate as a leader could destroy trust with your team?

Even well-meaning leaders unintentionally send the wrong message through avoidable communication missteps—and when trust slips, so does performance, engagement, and morale. This episode is your radar check: a chance to spot the subtle mistakes that may be holding your leadership back and start making the small shifts that lead to powerful change.

By tuning in, you’ll discover:

The seven most common communication habits that destroy trust—and how to fix them.
Simple, actionable tools like “scheduling the finish” and “responding with regard” to immediately boost clarity and follow-through.
Powerful listening and feedback strategies that help your team feel heard, valued, and motivated to perform at their best.

Listen now to catch the trust-breaking mistakes you might be missing—and learn exactly how to turn them into connection, clarity, and credibility.

Check out:

[02:13] – Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Learn how silence can sabotage trust—and get a practical framework (“put the fish on the table”) to address accountability issues with care and clarity.

[06:47] – Listening with Curiosity Discover game-changing curiosity questions like “What would a successful outcome do for you?” that help you hear your team fully before jumping to conclusions.

[17:41] – Moving Too Fast and Missing Ideas Explore how to “respond with regard” and invite quiet voices and fresh ideas into the conversation without slowing your momentum.

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304 How Great Leaders Escalate Accountability Communication to Get Everyone the Feedback and Productivity They Need

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:35:00 -0600

What do great leaders do when a team member says they'll change… but nothing changes?

You’ve had the first accountability talk. Maybe even a second. And still—you're stuck in a frustrating loop, repeating yourself while performance stalls. This episode is your next step. Learn how to confidently navigate those tough follow-up conversations without sounding like a broken record—or burning bridges.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A practical 3-step model (A.R.T.) to escalate accountability conversations while preserving trust and connection.
Exact language to use when behavior doesn’t change—even after promises have been made.
A clearer path forward, whether it’s coaching improvement or helping someone realize they’re not in the right role.

Hit play now to master the next-level skills that make sure your people follow through—without you losing your soul (or your patience).

Check out:

[02:43] – “The ART of Accountability: Escalating Without Escalating”

Discover the three-phase framework—Action, Repetition, Trust—for taking accountability conversations to the next level while preserving the relationship.

[07:24] – “Is That a Promise?”

Learn how one simple question shifts the tone of the conversation and uncovers hidden barriers to follow through—without turning up the pressure.

[09:32] – “Trust is on the Line: What Happens When Commitments Are Broken”

David walks through how to lead with concern, not frustration when someone breaks their word—and why it’s your most powerful move as a leader.

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303 The Four Accountability Feedback Communication Skills Every Leader Must Master for Productivity and Conflict Resolution

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:41:00 -0600

Are your accountability feedback conversations falling flat—or worse, backfiring—because you're not sure what to say?

If you’ve ever avoided giving tough feedback or struggled to hold someone accountable without damaging the relationship, you’re not alone. This episode unpacks why most accountability issues stem not from performance—but from a lack of clarity—and how to fix that with confidence and compassion. It’s all about creating a workplace where expectations are clear, growth is encouraged, and everyone knows where they stand.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A 4-word phrase that simplifies even the hardest accountability conversations.
A powerful framework—clarity, connection, curiosity, commitment—that helps you get results and build trust.
The exact steps and phrases to use so your team knows you care and that you mean business.

Play this episode now and learn how to handle accountability conversations like the kind of leader everyone wants to work with.

Check out:

02:06 — The Real Root of Accountability Problems

David breaks down why 90% of accountability issues aren’t really about performance—they’re about lack of clarity. This section reframes how to think about your role in setting expectations and gives you the first “aha” moment of the episode.

04:56 — The First Step in the Conversation: Connection

Here, David introduces how to start accountability conversations by connecting with intent and care. If you've ever worried about sounding harsh or cold, this is where you’ll learn how to balance honesty with compassion.

12:49 — The Missing Step That Makes Accountability Stick

Most managers skip this—scheduling the finish—and it’s a game-changer. This part explains why setting a follow-up meeting increases follow-through and how it helps you recognize improvements or escalate when needed.

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302 1 Incredible Leadership Skill to Improve Productivity, Prevent Overwhelm and Burnout, and Manage Work Life Balance

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:54:00 -0600

Tired of vague deadlines and Groundhog Day conversations that wreck your productivity—and your work-life balance?

If you’re a leader trying to stay on top of competing priorities while also protecting your team’s time and energy, this episode is your shortcut to clarity. You’ll discover a practical, people-centered communication tool that replaces fuzzy follow-ups with real results—without tipping you or your team into burnout.

Here’s what you’ll take away when you hit play:

A concrete strategy to turn “we should” into “we did” without relying on willpower.
A team-tested method to reduce stress, avoid missed deadlines, and deliver with consistency.
A reliable way to align expectations and make space for a sustainable work-life balance.

Hit play now to learn how to Schedule the Finish and become the leader whose team gets things done—without the overwhelm.

Check out:

[01:40] Why “soon” means something different to everyone - Discover how vague deadlines lead to missed expectations—and how to fix it with a shared understanding.
[04:42] What it really means to "Schedule the Finish" - Learn the step-by-step process that turns ideas into action and sets your team up for reliable follow-through.
[08:30] Real-world examples for performance, delegation, and meetings - See how to apply this tool in common leadership situations—from accountability conversations to project planning.

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301 3 Delegation Leadership Skills that Improve Productivity and Reduce Overwhelm

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:53:00 -0600

What if the key to improving productivity is simply learning how to delegate without anything falling through the cracks?

Delegation is supposed to free up your time and build your team—but if you're constantly chasing updates or getting back subpar work, it can feel more like a trap than a tool. This episode tackles that head-on, giving you the exact steps to make sure delegation actually works the way it should—clear, clean, and effective.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A simple mindset shift to prevent micromanaging while still ensuring success
A foolproof way to make sure your team meets deadlines without you chasing them
One underrated but powerful technique to close the loop and guarantee follow-through

Hit play now and learn the three must-have delegation skills that’ll save you time, reduce stress, and finally make delegation work the way it’s meant to.

Check out:

[05:16] – "Delegate the outcome, not the process" Learn how focusing on the what, not the how, empowers your team and prevents micromanagement.

[09:32] – "Set a clear finish line" Discover why specifying when a task is due can make or break its successful completion—and how the word “finish line” changes the game.

[11:37] – "Schedule the finish" This underrated move—setting a meeting to receive the task—builds accountability and ensures follow-through every time.

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300 3 Overlooked Communication Skills to Energize Your Team, Boost Productivity, and Be a Leader People Want to Follow

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:37:00 -0600

What separates a leader people want to follow from one they just tolerate—and could it be as simple as how you say, "Great job"?

If you're like most leaders, you're juggling tasks, solving problems, and keeping your team afloat—but somewhere in the chaos, encouragement gets overlooked. And yet, your team is craving it. This episode dives into a surprisingly powerful leadership skill that could be the key to unlocking energy, productivity, and loyalty: meaningful encouragement.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A simple framework to deliver praise that actually fuels performance (no fluff or empty cheerleading).
Smart ways to tailor encouragement so it lands personally and powerfully with each team member.
The one critical mistake most leaders make when trying to recognize effort—and how to avoid it.

Press play now to learn how to become the kind of leader people don’t just work for—but want to follow.

Check out:

⏱️ [03:25] — Why Talented Employees Leave

Hear the eye-opening story of Jennifer, a high-potential manager who quit because she never heard a word of encouragement—only criticism. It’s a powerful example of how silence can sabotage retention.

⏱️ [07:34] — What Makes Encouragement Meaningful

Discover how one leader personalized his approach to recognition—and why a plaque or public shout-out might backfire for some team members. This segment teaches you how to actually make people feel seen.

⏱️ [12:34] — Encouraging the Right Things the Right Way

Learn the critical mistake leaders make when they praise outcomes but ignore how the results were achieved. This section explains how to align encouragement with your values and team culture.

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299 How to Disagree with Your Boss without Damaging Your Career Using These Problem Solving, Communication, and Leadership Skills

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:22:00 -0600

How do you use your problem-solving skills to tell your boss “no”... without risking your job?

We’ve all been there—your boss makes a decision that feels wrong, risky, or just totally off. But speaking up? That feels like walking a tightrope over a pit of career-ending lava.

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environments, staying silent when you disagree with leadership can hurt your integrity, your team, and even your performance. But pushing back doesn’t have to mean burning bridges—it can actually boost your influence and credibility. This episode gives you the exact words to say and the approach to take.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A powerful mindset shift to move from emotional reactivity to strategic influence
Specific, non-threatening phrases to open tough conversations with senior leaders
A step-by-step approach to disagreeing without drama—and maybe even strengthening your relationship

Press play now and learn how to speak your truth and protect your career at the same time.

Check out:

00:57 – The real-life moment that sparked this episode

David shares a vulnerable story about a time he radically disagreed with his CEO—and what he wished he had done differently. A powerful reminder that disagreement, done well, can build respect.

03:19 – The first (and most important) conversation

Before you say a word to your boss, you need to talk to yourself. Learn the key self-reflection question that sets you up for confidence, clarity, and a constructive outcome.

06:28 – The phrase that opens tough conversations without creating tension

Get the exact words to say to create connection, invite perspective, and lower defensiveness—even in high-stakes conversations.

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298 7 Critical Communication Skills for First-Time Managers to Reduce Conflict and Boost Teamwork and Problem Solving

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Are you a new manager struggling to boost teamwork and communicate in ways that truly move your team forward?

This episode explores seven essential communication skills every first-time manager needs to reduce conflict, earn respect, and build a more collaborative, high-performing team.

You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, navigate the shift from peer to leader, and have the right conversations to inspire trust, productivity, and accountability. These are real-world strategies from an expert who's helped countless leaders make the transition with confidence.

🎧 Tune in now to discover the communication skills that will help you lead with clarity, unlock your team’s potential, and create a culture of connection and results.

Check out:

🔹 [06:14] — Lead Before You're Promoted

Discover why the foundation for effective leadership starts before you get the title, and how modeling leadership behaviors early makes the transition smoother and earns respect.

🔹 [08:07] — How to Set Expectations Without Damaging Relationships

Learn the exact conversation framework to use when stepping into a leadership role with former peers—plus a powerful phrase to open the dialogue with trust and clarity.

🔹 [13:50] — The Real Talk About “Weeding” Your Team (and Friendships)

David shares a hard truth about leadership: sometimes, people aren’t willing to grow with you. Hear how to handle it with both compassion and accountability.

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297 How to Influence Your Boss-Leadership and Communication Skills to Avoid Overwhelm Burnout and Share Critical Feedback

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:24:00 -0600

How do you give critical feedback to your boss without risking the relationship, overstepping, stressing out, or burning bridges?

You’re juggling priorities, managing a team, and trying to meet expectations from above. But what happens when your manager’s decisions create more chaos than clarity? In this episode, you’ll get practical tools to shift that dynamic and build a stronger, more strategic relationship with your boss—no drama required.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

A mindset shift and strategy to understand what really drives your manager (and their manager).
Communication techniques to present ideas that actually get traction—backed by data and story.
A smart, respectful way to say no or share feedback without damaging the relationship.

Hit play now and learn four proven communication tactics that will help you influence up and take more control of your work life.

Check out:

⏱ 2:00 – Why you can’t change your boss, but you can influence them

David breaks down the mindset shift that unlocks more control over your work reality without needing your manager to be someone they’re not.

⏱ 5:45 – The overlooked mistake people make when pitching ideas to their manager

Learn how to avoid falling flat by anticipating questions and pairing your data with a clear point of view.

⏱ 11:35 – The only approach that works for giving critical feedback to your boss

A step-by-step breakdown of how to ask permission, share your perspective, and preserve the relationship.

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296 6 Overlooked Leadership Skills To Run Meetings That People WANT To Attend, Improve Communication & Actually Get Results

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:17:00 -0600

Are you running meetings that drive real results—or just draining everyone's time and energy?

People don't hate meetings—they hate pointless meetings. Those soul-sucking wastes of time. If your team’s meetings often end with vague action items, low engagement, or zero follow-through, it’s not just frustrating—it’s hurting your leadership credibility. This episode gives you the tools to turn that around and lead meetings your team actually wants to attend.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Six practical techniques to lead meetings that drive action, boost morale, and build trust.
A foolproof framework to clarify purpose, decision-making, and outcomes—every single time.
Simple, powerful questions that guarantee your meeting ends with real commitments and momentum.

Press play now to start running meetings that energize your team and elevate your leadership.

Check out:

[03:59] – “Meetings should produce action.”

A powerful reminder that every meeting should move your mission forward—not just fill time.

[11:39] – “Clarify who owns the decision.”

This section breaks down the four decision-making styles and how to avoid the frustration of ignored input.

[19:04] – “Think of meetings as commitment creators.”

The mindset shift that transforms meetings from talk-fests into engines of accountability and momentum.

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295 3 Key Leadership Communication Skills to Build a High Trust Culture that Solves Problems Faster

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:48:00 -0600

Episode 295: How can you build a high trust culture that empowers your team to solve problems faster, innovate more, and reduce stress?

In this episode, we explore the power of a high trust culture and how it can completely transform your team’s ability to collaborate and solve problems effectively. If you’ve been facing challenges with getting your team to share ideas, open up, or work together seamlessly, this episode will give you proven strategies to overcome those hurdles and build the trust your team needs to thrive.

By tuning in, you’ll learn:

The #1 skill for building trust: how to model the behaviors you want to see in your team.
How to communicate your vision consistently to reinforce the culture you're building.
The importance of follow-through: using celebration and accountability to reinforce trust and keep momentum.

Press play now and start building the trust culture that will accelerate your team’s performance today!

Check out:

(02:57) – The power of modeling – Learn how setting the right example can be the key to building a high-trust culture that drives collaboration and problem-solving.

(05:36) – The five-by-five communication plan – Discover how consistent and clear communication can reinforce your trust culture and keep your team aligned.

(10:35) – Celebration and accountability – Find out how to actively reinforce trust with follow-through, celebrating early wins and holding your team accountable for maintaining the culture.

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294 Flexible Leadership: Increase Your Confidence, Lower Stress, Reduce Overwhelm, and Make Better Decisions

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:58:00 -0600

What if being a more flexible leader could help you make better decisions and lead with more confidence?

The world is moving faster than ever, and leading through uncertainty can feel overwhelming. The same leadership habits that worked before might not be enough now. What if you had a framework to adapt, lead with confidence, and reduce stress—all while staying true to your values?

In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, Kevin Eikenberry shares how to become a more flexible leader and navigate change effectively. You’ll learn:

✔️ How to recognize when your default leadership approach isn’t serving you—and what to do instead

✔️ The four types of leadership contexts and how to adapt your decision-making for each

✔️ Practical strategies to shift from "knowing" to "doing"—so you can lead with confidence and clarity

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start leading with intentionality, hit play now and discover the roadmap to flexible leadership!

Check out:

04:29 – Why your leadership approach may not be working like it used to

25:03 – The four types of leadership contexts and how to adjust your style

47:28 – The #1 habit flexible leaders use to reduce stress and make better decisions

Connect with Kevin Eikenberry:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/

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293 One Leadership Mindset Shift That Will Immediately Improve Your Communication Skills, Team Productivity, and Influence

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:03:00 -0600

Is your leadership mindset getting in your way?

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your team isn’t responding to your ideas the way you expect, this episode is for you.

As a leader, you work hard to make good decisions. But have you ever noticed that simply proving you’re right doesn’t always get the results you want? This episode dives into a powerful mindset shift that can instantly improve your communication, influence, and leadership impact.

Listen in to discover:

Why insisting on being “right” can actually reduce your influence as a leader.
How shifting your mindset can unlock better ideas, faster problem-solving, and higher team performance.
A practical approach to getting your team fully engaged and invested in success.

Don’t let the wrong leadership mindset hold you back—hit play now and start leading with greater effectiveness today!

Check out:

[02:28] – The critical leadership mindset shift: Why choosing to be effective over right makes all the difference.

[06:43] – The question that helps leaders break free from the need to be right and refocus on real results.

[09:20] – Common leadership traps: Why “I already told them once” and “they’re just doing their job” can backfire.

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292 Four Critical Communication Skills to Solve 90% of your Leadership Challenges, Improve Productivity, and Build a Stronger Team

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:55:00 -0600

Are leadership challenges making your job harder than it should be?

90% of leadership challenges come down to just four things. If your team is struggling with unclear priorities, missed expectations, or low morale, you might be overlooking these critical foundations. The good news? Small shifts can make a big impact.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

Clarify expectations so your team knows exactly what success looks like.
Equip your people with the right tools, training, and habits to perform at their best.
Reinforce success through consistent messaging, accountability, and celebration.

Tune in now to start eliminating 90% of your leadership challenges today! Plus, get 20% off the Synergy Stack System—use code SOUL at checkout.

Check out:

[01:48] - The #1 Reason Teams Struggle

Most leadership challenges start with misaligned expectations. Learn how to quickly check if your team is on the same page about success.

[06:27] - The Simple Fix That Solved a Major Productivity Problem

A small training gap was causing missed deadlines and frustration. Hear how a 10-minute solution changed everything.

[09:47] - Why Reinforcement is the Secret to High-Performing Teams

Great leaders don’t just set expectations—they repeat, reinforce, and celebrate them. Find out how to keep your team focused and motivated.

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291 Leading Gen Z - Critical Communication Skills for Less Conflict, More Productivity, and Better Morale

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:00 -0600

Are You Struggling to Lead and Retain Gen Z Employees?

Gen Z isn’t lazy—and they’re not inflexible or stuck in their ways. But there are specific ways you can help your Gen Z team members succeed and make your work even more attractive to this huge pool of employees. Many Gen Zs want work to fit into their lives, not the other way around. But for many leaders, this mindset shift creates tension, leading to high turnover and frustration on both sides. How can you bridge the gap and turn Gen Z into one of your biggest workplace assets instead of a management challenge?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why Gen Z values work-life balance differently—and how that benefits your team.
The simple mindset shifts that make coaching and retaining Gen Z easier.
Five essential questions to ask your Gen Z employees to foster trust and productivity.

Don't risk losing your best young talent—tune in now and start leading Gen Z with confidence!

Check out:

[06:08] – The Truth About Gen Z in the Workforce

Learn why Gen Z’s approach to work-life balance isn’t laziness—it’s a mindset shaped by major life events like the pandemic.

[23:06] – How to Handle the “Why Do I Need to Be on Time?” Conversation

Struggling with Gen Z’s approach to timeliness? This section breaks down how to explain expectations without frustration.

[31:16] – The 5 Questions Every Manager Should Ask Their Gen Z Employees

Unlock the key to better communication, motivation, and retention with five essential leadership questions.

More about Christine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecruzvergara/

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290 Reduce Stress, Solve Problems, And Have More Influence With The Power of Improv

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:38:00 -0600

What if the secret to reducing stress at work wasn’t in planning more but in responding better?

Unexpected changes and challenges are inevitable in leadership. How you respond to them can either add to your stress or unlock new levels of creativity, influence, and problem-solving. This episode reveals how the principles of improv can help you embrace uncertainty and lead with confidence.

Learn how to shift from resistance to adaptability using the power of "Yes, and."
Discover practical techniques to build better workplace relationships and increase your influence.
Gain strategies to make faster, more effective decisions—without feeling out of control.

Listen now to discover how a simple mindset shift can help you reduce stress, make better decisions, and lead with confidence!

Check out:

[05:38] - Identifying Resistance and Overcoming "Yes, But" Thinking

Learn why resistance—both from your team and within yourself—creates stress and how shifting to a "Yes and" mindset can unlock creativity and better solutions.

[14:37] - How to Use "Yes, And" to Encourage Innovation Without Losing Control

Discover a simple leadership technique to explore new ideas, foster collaboration, and drive better decision-making without getting overwhelmed.

[32:14] - The Power of Saying "Yes, And" to Yourself

Uncover how your inner dialogue shapes your success and how to reframe self-doubt into action that moves you forward.

Connect with Avish:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/avishparashar/

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289 How to Build Culture That Unites Inspires And Gets Results

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:22:00 -0600

How can you build a culture that unites your team, inspires action, and drives real results?

In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye speaks with culture expert Laura Hamill, an organizational psychologist and author of The Power of Culture. They discuss why culture is not just about values on a wall but about shaping everyday behaviors, decisions, and team dynamics. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, your culture exists—so how can you shape it to work for you rather than against you?

By tuning in, you’ll discover:

Why culture exists whether you define it or not—and how to take control of it.
The “Intentional Culture Circle” framework for building and sustaining a culture that aligns with your business goals.
How to balance hearts and minds at work—bringing emotion into leadership to foster connection, belonging, and engagement.

If you're ready to build a culture that unites, inspires, and fuels performance, hit play now and start transforming the way your team works together!

Check out:

[05:22] – What culture really is and why many leaders fail to recognize its impact.

[16:45] – The biggest mistake organizations make that causes culture to go wrong.

[33:04] – A simple yet powerful exercise to assess whether your team’s real culture aligns with company values.

Connect with Laura:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahamill/

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288 A Leadership Communication Strategy to Ensure Your Team Knows Where to Focus, Prevent Overwhelm and Improve Productivity

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:25:00 -0600

How can you ensure your leadership communication strategy cuts through the noise and actually sticks with your team?

In today’s workplace, competing priorities and constant digital distractions make it easy for key messages to get lost. Without a clear communication strategy, your team may struggle to stay focused on what truly matters. This episode reveals how to make your messages memorable and actionable.

The brain science behind how people retain and internalize key messages.
How the Five by Five Communication Method ensures clarity and focus.
Creative ways to reinforce messages so they become second nature to your team.

Hit play now to master a strategy that keeps your team aligned, engaged, and focused on success.

Check out:

[02:16] – The Four Key Principles of Memory

Discover the science behind how people retain and recall information—essential for making your communication stick.

[05:54] – The Five by Five Communication Method

Learn how communicating key messages five times in five different ways ensures your team truly internalizes what matters most.

[10:39] – Creative Ways to Reinforce Your Messages

From gamification to visual cues, explore unique strategies to keep your messages top of mind for your team.

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287 One Easy Active Listening Skill Leaders Can Use for More Connection, Influence, and Better Conflict Resolution

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:07:00 -0600

Do you know how to use active listening to turn workplace conflicts into meaningful connections?

We’ve all been in tense conversations where emotions run high and communication breaks down. This episode teaches you a simple strategy for using active listening to transform conflict into connection and collaboration, improving your relationships at work and beyond.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How active listening helps others feel seen and heard.
A simple, powerful tool to de-escalate tension in any conversation.
Practical tips to apply this skill in low-stakes and high-stakes situations alike.

Listen now to discover how "Reflect to Connect" can elevate your leadership and build stronger relationships today!

Check out:

[01:31] - The Key to Transforming Conflict

Discover why "Reflect to Connect" is one of the most powerful communication tools for building trust and de-escalating tension.

[04:50] - The Science Behind Connection

Learn how acknowledging emotions can address the deeper undercurrents of workplace conflicts and foster better understanding.

[13:55] - The Ripple Effects of Reflecting

See how practicing "Reflect to Connect" reduces unnecessary conflicts and builds a workplace culture of empathy, trust, and psychological safety.

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286 5 Communication Skills Leaders Can Use Now to Promote Productivity and Teamwork in the New Year

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:44:58 -0600

What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long?

Imagine leading a team that’s not only aligned and motivated but also laser-focused on building habits that drive consistent results. Whether it’s the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership skills to make it happen.

Why this episode matters to you:

Productivity doesn’t happen by chance—it’s cultivated through clarity, communication, and habits that stick. If you’re a leader looking to promote productivity while reducing stress and creating purpose, this episode will show you how.

What you'll gain from tuning in:

Actionable ways to connect your team’s work to your company’s mission and priorities, fostering a shared sense of purpose.
Key strategies to define and reinforce role-specific metrics and habits that promote productivity and high performance.
A proven feedback and accountability system to celebrate wins, improve teamwork, and sustain momentum over time.

Don’t wait—start promoting productivity today!

Click play now to uncover five practical leadership insights that will energize your team and set them up for lasting success.

Check out:

[00:01:27] - The Secret to Empowering Your Team

Discover why knowing your company’s mission and priorities—and connecting them to your team’s work—is essential for promoting productivity and engagement. Plus, learn a fun “movie trailer” exercise to inspire your team’s sense of purpose.

[08:29] - Metrics That Matter

Understand how sharing key performance indicators (KPIs) with your team fosters strategic thinking and focus. Learn why tying individual roles to measurable goals is the key to sustainable productivity.

[16:01] - Accountability Meets Celebration

Find out how combining honest feedback, accountability, and celebrating small wins can energize your team. These strategies not only promote productivity but also create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

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285 8 Ways Busy Leaders Can Resolve Conflict, Get Everyone Back to Work, and Improve Productivity

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:22:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama?

As a leader, navigating team dynamics can feel overwhelming, especially when conflict arises. But what if resolving conflict didn’t have to mean sacrificing productivity—or your sanity? This episode tackles the exact steps you can take to turn those squabbles into opportunities for trust, growth, and collaboration.

By listening to this episode, you’ll discover:

Eight practical steps to resolve conflict and foster healthy team relationships.
How to de-escalate even the most heated situations with confidence and clarity.
Tools to equip your team to handle future disagreements productively and independently.

Listen now to gain the tools and strategies you need to resolve conflict effectively and keep your team focused on what matters most.

Check out:

[03:11] - The Reality of Conflict: A crucial lesson about why conflict is unavoidable and how leaders can approach it as an opportunity for growth instead of a distraction.

[07:15] - Deescalating Heated Situations: Practical techniques to calm intense moments and set the stage for productive conversations.

[13:07] - Diagnosing and Solving Conflict Types: Insights into identifying different types of team conflict and how to address each effectively for long-term solutions.

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284 Five Communication Skills to Motivate Your Team at Work to Have More Urgency, Increase Productivity, and Have Less Overwhelm

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:27:00 -0600

Are your communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager?

Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

By listening, you’ll gain:

Five communication habits to motivate urgency and eliminate confusion.
Four common roadblocks to urgency and how to remove them.
Strategies to balance urgency with sustainable, human-centered leadership.

Listen now to discover leadership communication tools that inspire urgency, build trust, and reduce your stress as a leader!

Check out:

[03:44] - "Schedule the Finish": Discover a game-changing leadership communication habit that ensures clarity, follow-through, and urgency without micromanaging.

[08:09] - "Check for Understanding": Learn how to eliminate misunderstandings by aligning your team on goals and next steps with this simple yet powerful technique.

[19:03] - "Urgency at Human Scale": Explore how to balance urgency with sustainable workloads to avoid burnout while motivating your team.

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283 One Common Leadership Communication Mistake to Avoid for More Influence, Teamwork, and Better Conflict Resolution

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:50:00 -0600

Is your approach to conflict resolution unintentionally shutting down collaboration with phrases like "let's agree to disagree"?

This episode tackles one of the most common but damaging phrases leaders use in the workplace. Whether you're navigating team conflicts, resolving disagreements, or fostering innovation, learning what to say instead can help you avoid stalling progress and build trust instead of tension.

Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in:

Discover why "agree to disagree" creates more harm than good—and what to say instead.
Learn four key dimensions of productive conflict (connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment) that can transform team dynamics.
Get actionable phrases to resolve disagreements constructively while maintaining strong work relationships.

Don’t let unresolved disagreements hold your team back—press play now to uncover the leadership tools that can build trust, innovation, and collaboration.

Check out:

[01:13]: Understand why "agree to disagree" is a damaging leadership communication mistake and how it shuts down collaboration.

[03:38]: Learn powerful alternative phrases rooted in connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment to resolve disagreements effectively.

[11:30]: Hear real-world scenarios and actionable phrases to handle workplace conflicts constructively and maintain trust.

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282 Leadership Skills for More Teamwork, Less Overwhelm, and Better Problem Solving

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:49:00 -0600

What if mastering your leadership potential and fostering more teamwork started with mastering yourself? Are you ready to discover how self-mastery can transform your team’s performance and spark creativity?

In today’s fast-paced world, leaders struggle to juggle endless demands while inspiring their teams. This episode dives into the three dimensions of power—power over, power with, and personal power—helping you become a more mindful and purpose-driven leader. Whether you're seeking to build stronger teamwork, co-create with your team, or tap into your intuition, this episode equips you with actionable strategies to stay ahead.

Here’s what you’ll gain from listening:

A clear framework for understanding and applying the three dimensions of power in your leadership.
Techniques to frame problems creatively and unlock your team’s collective genius.
Strategies to master your mind and emotions, enabling you to lead authentically and foster trust.

Don’t miss this episode—press play now to uncover the secrets to leading with clarity, connection, and creativity and become the leader your team deserves.

Check out:

[02:12] - Early Leadership Lessons: Lisa shares a personal story about discovering self-leadership at a young age, offering insight into how self-awareness and emotional clarity form the foundation of effective leadership.

[18:39] - The Three Types of Power: A deep dive into "power over," "power with," and "personal power," and how integrating these concepts can enhance teamwork, trust, and collaboration within your team.

[33:11] - Framing Problems for Co-Creation: Learn how to set the stage for team innovation by framing problems effectively, breaking assumptions, and fostering collective creativity.

Connect with Lisa Danels:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadanels/?originalSubdomain=ch

https://human-edge.com/

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281 The Busy Leader's Guide to Promotion and Career Development Conversations

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600

What if mastering career development conversations could be the key to transforming your team’s performance and keeping your best people engaged—no matter where they work?

If you’re a leader, you’ve likely faced the challenge of balancing results with investing in your people. In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, having meaningful career development conversations isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to retaining talent and driving success. This episode unpacks how you can make career development a natural part of your leadership style, even with a packed schedule.

Powerful Conversation Starters: Learn practical, curiosity-driven questions to unlock your team members’ growth potential.
Effortless Integration: Discover how to weave career development into your everyday interactions, even when time is tight.
Remote Growth Strategies: Get actionable tips to ensure your remote and hybrid employees have equal opportunities to grow and thrive.

Hit play now to master career development conversations that empower your team to grow, keep them engaged, and help you become the leader they need!

Check out:

[05:35] - Why Career Development Conversations Are Critical

[17:23] - Making Career Development Work in a Time-Starved World

[32:15] - Career Development for Remote and Hybrid Teams

Connect with Julie Winkle Giulioni:

Website: https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/

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280 Why Humility is the Leadership Path to Productivity and Problem Solving

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:02:00 -0600

Do you think mastering your leadership path means always having the answers? What if embracing humility could make you a more effective and respected leader?

In a world where leadership demands more empathy, adaptability, and connection than ever before, this episode dives into how you can lead with confidence while staying human. Learn how to shift from a traditional, bottleneck leadership style to one that inspires trust, builds resilience, and drives high performance.

Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in:

Practical strategies for shifting from a "heroic" to a "humble" leadership model.
Insights into building psychological safety and trust within your team.
Techniques for leading with clarity and empowering others without micromanaging.

Don’t miss this episode—unlock your full leadership potential and learn how to lead with radical humility. Hit play now to start transforming your leadership style!

Check Out:

[04:24] Heroic vs. Humble Leadership

[08:02] Five Shifts to Transform Your Leadership

[27:25] Lessons from Ultra-Endurance

Connect with Urs:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-koenig-ab3828/

urskoenig.com

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279 Building Resiliency, Work Life Balance, and Preventing Overwelm: How to Become Your Own Coach

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:32:00 -0600

How do great leaders turn setbacks into comebacks?

They cultivate resilience—and so can you. In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, it's not enough to lead with purpose alone; resilience, your ability to bounce back and find a way through the toughest circumstances, is what truly makes a difference.

This episode dives into the essentials of resilience at work, exploring how you can inspire it within yourself and your team. Learn from leadership expert Simon T. Bailey as he shares insights that will help you boost productivity, reduce stress, and stay grounded—even when facing challenges head-on.

In this episode, you’ll gain:

Practical self-coaching questions to cultivate resilience and self-awareness every day.
Tools to create meaningful connections and build a human-centered leadership style.
Strategies to set boundaries and protect your energy, allowing you to lead with clarity and focus.

Take a few minutes for yourself—press play and uncover the steps to becoming a resilient leader today!

Check out:

[00:02:18] - "The Disney Lesson on Leadership"

[00:05:14] - "Inspiring Resilience: More Than Just Teaching"

[00:16:27] - "The Power of Self-Coaching Questions"

Connect with Simon:

https://www.simontbailey.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/)

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonTBaileyIntl)

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278 Leadership Practices for Creating a Human-Centered, Problem Solving Work Culture

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:03:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to succeed in business while building a human-centered work culture and staying true to your values?

In today’s episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye dives into a profound conversation with Mark Silver, author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from a Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive. Whether you’re part of a small or large business, Mark’s insights on fostering a healthier workplace culture and practicing human-centered marketing will resonate with anyone looking to make a positive impact through their work.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The five qualities every heart-centered leader needs to succeed and thrive in business
Practical ways to approach marketing that honor both the business and the customer’s dignity
How to balance different types of work for sustainable productivity and growth

Take a moment to tune in to this episode and learn how to bring more compassion, patience, and authenticity into your business journey!

Check out:

[00:38] Discover how human-centered leadership can help you build a career filled with respect and influence.

[09:07] Learn why vulnerability is a core quality for leaders and how to practice it effectively with your team.

[28:15] Explore Mark’s approach to heart-centered marketing that prioritizes empathy and respect for customers.

Connect with Mark:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksilverhob/

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277 Unlocking Creativity, Productivity, and Teamwork: How to Cultivate a Fun Work Culture

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:18:00 -0600

Are your employees enjoying their work—or just going through the motions? What if a fun work culture could boost both morale and performance?

In this episode, leadership expert Phil Geldart shares how bringing genuine, meaningful fun into the workplace can transform team dynamics, engagement, and productivity. For leaders facing resistance or a need for change, this episode offers actionable insights to create a more engaging and motivated environment.

Listen in to discover:

Practical ways to incorporate fun that enhances learning and productivity.
The four essential steps to inspire lasting behavioral change in the workplace.
How respecting employees as adults can unlock higher performance and genuine enjoyment.

Don't wait—hit play now to start building a workplace where people truly enjoy bringing their best selves to work!

Check out:

00:00 - 01:12 - "Resistance to Change"

10:49 - 12:11 - "The Power of Experiential Learning"

22:30 - 24:21 - "Leadership Reflection Exercise"

41:13 - 42:18 - "The Importance of Genuinely Caring"

Connect with Phil:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-geldart-760687b/

www.eaglesflight.com

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276 3 Vital Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Manage Up, Reduce Overwhelm, and Have More Influence with Your Boss

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:34:00 -0600

Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you've ever just answered their question without adding your perspective, you might be missing a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress.

As a leader, your ability to communicate and manage up directly impacts your success and your team's performance. In this episode, we dive into the four common mistakes leaders make when managing up and how these simple missteps can lead to frustration, missed opportunities, and micromanagement.

Listen to this episode to:

Discover the three critical questions that will help you build trust, save time, and increase your influence with your manager.
Learn practical strategies to present information that adds value instead of confusion.
Understand how to align your communication style with your manager’s needs to avoid miscommunication and frustration.

Ready to transform your communication with your manager? Press play now and learn how to master managing up for better results and less stress!

Check out:

[01:27] – The most common mistakes people make when managing up.

[05:32] – Three vital questions you need to answer to add value and avoid frustration.

[11:44] – How to master the art of managing up and increasing your influence with your boss.

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275 One Critical Communication Skill Every Busy Leader Needs to Master for Better Teamwork, Delegation, and Less Stress

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:24:00 -0600

Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good?

Even the best leaders face communication challenges in today's fast-moving work environment. This episode offers a practical solution to help you ensure your messages are clear, reduce frustration, and boost your team's performance.

Here’s what you’ll gain from listening:

Learn why asking “Do you understand?” is ineffective and what to ask instead.
Find out how to eliminate communication gaps that slow down progress and create stress.
Gain advanced techniques to strengthen your leadership communication at all levels.

Now, discover the communication skills that will transform your leadership and improve team cohesion!

Check out:

[02:51] Why "Do you understand?" leads to unclear communication and mistakes.
[04:06] Master the "Check for Understanding" to ensure message clarity.
[06:45] Use open-ended questions to verify accurate team comprehension.
[09:31] Cascading communication: How to ensure your message reaches everyone.

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274 Ready for a Leadership Success Boost? The Key to Peak Performance: Avoiding Overwelm and Burnout

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:50:00 -0600

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by burnout and looking for a success boost in your leadership role? What if you could achieve your goals without sacrificing your well-being? In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye and guest Chazz Scott discuss the powerful ways leaders can transcend negative thinking, regain focus, and build stronger relationships. Whether you're leading a team or looking to better manage your personal well-being, these tools will help you create lasting success without burning out.

Here’s what you’ll gain from listening:

Practical strategies for fighting burnout and achieving sustainable success through "radical self-care"
Insights on how daily habits can transform both your professional and personal life
Simple, actionable tips to boost focus and confidence as a leader

Start transforming your leadership and personal well-being today—hit play and discover how small changes can lead to big results!

Check out:

[06:25] Chaz shares his personal story of burnout and how radical self-care—through daily habits like a morning routine—can be the foundation for sustained success.

[19:06] Chaz emphasizes the importance of guarding your mind from negative influences, especially in the morning, to set a positive tone for your day and boost your overall success.

[23:53] Sometimes, slowing down helps you be more productive. By prioritizing your tasks and taking a mindful pause during the day, you can clear your mind and work more efficiently.

Connect with Chazz:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazzcscott/
www.chazzscott.com

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273 Human-Centered Leadership Through Open Communication, Innovation and Engagement in the Workplace

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:05:00 -0600

Are you leading in a way that truly taps into your team's potential for innovation, engagement, and open communication, or are you inadvertently stifling it? In today’s episode, Drew Jones, PhD, discusses how traditional management techniques often shut down culture and engagement from the start. With a focus on anthropology, Drew explains how you can create a work environment where employees thrive by sharing knowledge, taking risks, and holding themselves accountable—without the fear of failure.

By listening to this episode, you will:

Learn how to create the conditions for employees to engage, innovate, and grow naturally.
Discover the science behind building a more open, trust-filled culture that encourages peer-to-peer accountability.
Find out how leading with empathy and listening can unlock more potential in your team.

Hit play now to learn how to cultivate a culture that drives engagement, innovation, and accountability—starting today!

[00:00] – "Unlocking Employee Potential"

Learn how to create a culture where employees can share information, experiment, and take risks.

[05:36] – "The Anthropology of Workplace Culture"

Discover how evolutionary anthropology can inform business culture and drive innovation.

[11:17] – "Why Traditional Culture Programs Fail"

Understand why many corporate change efforts fail and how to create more open, engaging environments.

Connect with Drew

LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amjonesphd/

Website: https://drewjones.co

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272 Sustainable Leadership: A Blueprint for Delegation, Conflict Resolution, and Teamwork

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:15:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered how businesses can foster leadership sustainability, creating real, lasting change without sacrificing profitability? What if you could learn the secret formula for making an environmental or social impact while also standing out in your industry?

In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to create meaningful strategic change that matters in today’s world. Whether you're leading a team or managing a company, sustainability is a crucial challenge. Learn how the food industry has led the way and how the lessons shared here can help you create a sustainable impact in your field without sacrificing competitive advantage.

You’ll gain insights into:

Defining sustainability in a business context and why it's essential.
Picking the right battles for creating change while maintaining profitability.
Leveraging relationship capital to collaborate with advocates and drive results.

Don't miss out on these actionable strategies that will transform the way you lead. Hit play and discover how to lead with purpose and sustainability!

Check out:

[07:09] - What is Leadership Sustainability?
[15:17] - Raising the Bar with Cage-Free Eggs
[43:40] - Can Middle Managers Drive Leadership Sustainability?

Connect with Maisie Ganzler:

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271 Mental Toughness in Leadership: Mastering Delegation, Time Management, and Conflict Resolution for Success

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:31:00 -0600

How do you remain calm under pressure while still achieving extraordinary results?

Whether managing a team or striving to become a more resilient leader, mental toughness is the cornerstone of your leadership journey.

This episode will help you identify key habits that build mental toughness, enabling you to become a leader who inspires greatness without burning out.

Here’s what you’ll gain by tuning in:

Discover specific, actionable habits to build resilience and grit.
Learn how to master self-regulation, especially in high-stress situations.
Understand how to cultivate an executive presence that inspires trust and confidence in your team.

Ready to become the mentally strong leader your team needs? Press play and start building your mental toughness today!

Check out:

00:22 - Learn how building simple, repeatable habits can train your brain for success and make you a more resilient leader.

02:20 - Discover what mental strength really means: the ability to regulate your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors productively, especially during adversity.

19:01 - Find out how to shift your perspective on setbacks and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth and learning.

Connect with Scott Mautz:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/
https://scottmautz.com/

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270 Boost Productivity with a Human-Centered Work Culture

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:23:00 -0600

In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul podcast with David Dye, Chris Dyer is joining us to discuss how improving your company culture can also boost productivity. A great place to start? Pinpoint the pillar that’s most lacking in your organization. Is it transparency, positivity, measurement, acknowledgment, uniqueness, listening, or how you handle mistakes? Once you've identified the gap, it's time to take action.

Say transparency is the issue—how can you boost communication and ensure information flows more freely? Or, if listening is the weak spot, think about creating opportunities for open and honest dialogue. Maybe it’s as simple as hosting weekly question sessions or opening up new feedback channels. By focusing on that one key pillar, you'll start to see real, practical changes in your culture. And trust us, it’s worth it.

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269 The Change Challenge: Empowering Your Team for Success and Productivity

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:23:00 -0600

In this episode of The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, hosted by David Dye, you'll dive the into change challenge and the fascinating world of behavioral economics with guest Melina Palmer. Behavioral economics is all about understanding how people really make decisions—not always in the logical, rational ways you might expect. By blending economics with psychology, this field gives you powerful insights into why people behave the way they do, which is incredibly useful when you're leading and driving change.

Imagine you're leading a team through a major change. Understanding behavioral economics helps you communicate more effectively and really connect with your team. Melina shares practical strategies you can use right away, like reducing cognitive overload on your team, really listening to what they need, and framing your messages in a way that truly resonates. Remember, change can be tough, and your team might feel stressed. But by taking the time to understand and address their concerns, you’ll create a more supportive environment and lead to better outcomes.

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268 Uncovering Bias: How to Identify and Mitigate Systemic Issues for Better Teamwork and Work Culture

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:17:00 -0600

In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, David Dye sits down with Binna Kandola to explore the impact of bias on our thinking and decision-making. Bias can lead to snap judgments and stereotypes. Unconscious bias is even trickier because it's the bias you're not even aware of. In the workplace, this can show up in all sorts of ways—like favoritism, self-serving decisions, or even age bias.

So, what can you do about it? Recognizing and addressing unconscious bias is key to building a more inclusive, human-centered workplace. Start by pausing and reflecting before you make judgments. Make it a habit to seek out diverse perspectives and be open to feedback from others. While it's tough to completely eliminate bias, raising your awareness and actively working to minimize its effects can lead to more inclusive and effective leadership.

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267 Genius Leadership: Strategies for Success and Sustainability

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:12:00 -0600

In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul podcast, you’ll dive into an engaging conversation with your host, David Dye, and special guest Melanie van de Velde, author of Lead Like a Genius. You'll explore how justice should play a role in the way rewards are distributed in business—whether based on talent, effort, or risk. Melanie shares her insights on the power of staying true to your purpose, even drawing from childhood memories that shape who you are as a leader.

As you listen, you'll learn about the natural human instinct to care for one another and why businesses should never lose sight of this. Melanie also introduces the concept of "just payments" and emphasizes the significance of fair compensation in the workplace.

You'll discover the "impact wheel," a tool Melanie uses to break down the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into four key focus areas that can help companies address root causes effectively: empowerment, just payments, health and wellbeing, and climate action. The episode wraps up with a thought-provoking discussion on the difference between good and bad profit and how merging profit with impact can pave the way for a better future.

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266 Leading with Purpose: How to Cultivate an Aliveness Mindset

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:48:00 -0600

In this episode of "Leadership Without Losing Your Soul," David talks with Jack Craven, a trial lawyer turned CEO mindset author and executive coach. Jack shares his journey of leading business leaders toward more fulfilling lives, emphasizing the importance of feeling alive professionally and personally. They delve into the "aliveness mindset," which focuses on bringing passion, purpose, and joy into everyday experiences. Jack introduces the idea of anchoring mindsets and the significance of practices like self-awareness, authenticity, and courage. They discuss the role of tenacity in achieving goals and the importance of love and connection in leadership. This episode encourages leaders to reflect on moments when they felt most alive and to integrate practices that foster continuous personal and professional growth.

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265 Going Beyond Leadership Skill Training to Unlock Potential

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:59:00 -0600

In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, David Dye and Lori Mazan invite you to rethink the way you approach leadership. Skill training is just the beginning; true leadership goes beyond that. They emphasize the importance of integrity, individuality, and personal development, encouraging you to break free from outdated beliefs that there's only one right way to lead.

You'll learn why relying on your internal compass and enhancing your thinking are crucial steps to elevate your leadership. David and Lori highlight the need for more personalized and contextual development, stressing the importance of aligning your thoughts and engaging in open, honest conversations.

By the end of the episode, you'll discover the concept of finding the "third right answer" and how to break out of habitual thinking patterns, ultimately unlocking your full potential as a leader.

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264 The Ultimate Guide to Having Brave Conversations at Work: Communication Skills to Address Overwhelm, Build Teamwork, and Improve Conflict Resolution

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:48:00 -0600

In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, you'll dive into the importance of brave conversations at work and tackling those tough conversations head-on. Have you ever wondered how to make those difficult chats a little easier? Ed Evarts joins us to share his insights and experiences navigating these tricky waters.

You'll learn about the key elements that can make a big difference: being helpful, practicing regularly, staying present in the moment, focusing on future outcomes, and maintaining flexibility. Plus, don't miss out on Ed's book, "The Bravery Trick for Easy Ways to Say Hard Things," which is packed with practical tips and is available now. Tune in to get inspired and become more courageous in your leadership journey!

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263 Leading with Kindness: Communication Skills to Create a Positive Work Culture, Improve Teamwork, and Productivity

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:15:00 -0600

Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. He emphasizes hiring for kindness and creating a positive and supportive author environment. Courtright shares that his company has 24 guiding principles, including a good sense of humor, and prioritizes the author's experience. He also discusses the importance of accountability, taking responsibility for mistakes, and the value of employee development and growth. Courtright encourages you as leaders to remember the meaningfulness of your work and to show care and respect to your customers.

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262 How Coaching Can Elevate Your Leadership Skills

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:43:00 -0600

In this Leadership Without Losing Your Soul episode, you'll hear from Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, as she dives into the challenges leaders face and the significance of uncovering hidden limiting beliefs. Ades emphasizes leaders' need to prioritize self-care, ensuring that critical aspects of your life don't get neglected. Journaling, she points out, is an invaluable tool for gaining clarity and understanding your thinking patterns. When facing difficult situations or challenges, Ades encourages you to ask how these experiences can serve you and to find the hidden gifts in them. According to Ades, seeking coaching can be transformative, helping you change your thinking and build greater resilience and success.

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261 Conflict Resolution Communication Skills: Knowing When to Quit a Conflict

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:56:00 -0600

In this episode, you'll explore when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You'll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it's time to walk away. Host David Dye shares personal stories and examples, illustrating the importance of speaking up and considering the impact of the conflict on your life. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt thanks for your support and promotion of their book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict."

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260 Helpful Communication Skills for Dealing with a Passive Aggressive Coworker: leadership skills to improve conflict resolution

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:48:00 -0600

This episode will share effective ways to handle passive-aggressive behavior at work. Dealing with this type of conflict can be incredibly frustrating, but don't worry—we’ve got you covered with some powerful phrases to address it.

Throughout the podcast, we’ll share examples of passive-aggressive behavior and teach you phrases to address it effectively. You’ll learn to describe what happened calmly, ask for clarification, and focus on specific goals or facts. It's crucial to stay calm and not react emotionally to the behavior.

We’ll also advise you on what not to do—like directly telling someone they're being passive-aggressive. Instead, we'll suggest phrases to help you constructively address the behavior.

We’ll also tell you about our book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict." If you find this podcast helpful, we’d love for you to leave a review or consider buying the book. There's a special offer for organizations, too—if you purchase 50 or more copies, you can get a virtual live online program tailored for your team.

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259 Effective Communication Skills for Problem Solving with Chronic Complainers

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:31:00 -0600

In this episode, David Dye breaks down strategies for dealing with those chronic complainers at work. You know the types: "Mr. Whiny," who loves to complain for the sake of it, and the "Caring Complainer," who genuinely cares but shows it through constant griping and cynicism.

For Mr. Whiny, it's all about addressing the behavior and not getting sucked into unproductive conversations. But with the Caring Complainer, you can use powerful phrases to shift your energy towards positive outcomes and solutions.

David shares a personal story about how he successfully handled a chronic complainer. He also reminds us to use the strategies from his book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," and gives us a sneak peek of what's coming up in future episodes.

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258 Helpful Tips for Working with an Indecisive Manager

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:12:00 -0600

In this episode, David Dye explores the all-too-common frustration of working with an indecisive boss. He shares practical strategies that you can use to navigate this challenging situation. David suggests using powerful phrases to pinpoint where your boss is getting stuck and to gain clarity on the decision-making process. He also advises demonstrating to your boss that acting is often easier than remaining in the status quo. He suggests making decisions feel less permanent by proposing a trial or pilot run.

David highlights the importance of prioritizing what's best for the organization and its stakeholders. He encourages you to persist in your conversations with your indecisive boss. Additionally, David announces the launch of the new book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," and encourages you to leave a review to help spread the word.

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257 Expert Strategies for Handling Vague Feedback from Your Boss

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:31:00 -0600

In this episode, you'll learn how to handle a manager who gives lazy, frustrating, and vague feedback. Drawing from the insights in his recent book, David offers practical phrases to navigate various feedback scenarios. Here's what you can do when you're faced with vague feedback, ask for specifics. Try saying, "Could you give me an example of what you're referring to?" If you're dealing with unfair ratings and feeling frustrated, express your concerns and seek a constructive solution. You might say, "I’m concerned about this rating and would like to understand how I can improve." To avoid surprise feedback, set up regular feedback sessions. This helps ensure you always know where you stand and can address any issues proactively. And when feedback is unclear, don't hesitate to ask for concrete examples. This will help you get the clarity you need to succeed. As a leader, giving meaningful feedback is crucial. Aim to be the kind of leader you would want your boss to be. By improving your feedback conversations, you can make your work environment better for everyone.

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256 Breaking Free from Micromanagement Through Effective Communication

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:06:00 -0600

Do you have a micromanager as a boss—what do you do? Tune in to this episode for some go-to phrases you can use to smooth things over and keep the interactions at work positive. Host, David Dye, also gives you a sneak peek at their new book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict." If your whole team needs a copy, there's a sweet deal waiting for you. Plus, don’t miss the part David tackles a listener's tough question about leading a team through supervisor changes. You'll get some solid advice on fostering trust and nailing communication within your team.

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255 Simple Communication Skills and Problem Solving Strategies for Conflict Resolution And Unlocking Team Potential

Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, you'll dive into the challenges of unlocking team potential when leading a team tangled in conflict. Imagine having a handbook of exactly what to say to calm the storm—that's what the book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," offers you. You'll hear why it's crucial to tackle these conflicts head-on, transforming them into opportunities for growth and improved team dynamics. Picture yourself mastering the art of dealing with vents, misunderstandings, and even toxic situations using targeted phrases and strategies. Host, David Dye, also reminds you to keep your eyes on the big picture and not let minor squabbles cloud the team’s goals. Feel free to send in your tricky conflict scenarios for discussion in future episodes and check out the book for more in-depth advice on smoothing over workplace tensions.

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254 From Confusion to Clarity: Addressing Unclear Expectations

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:50:00 -0600

In this episode, host David Dye delves into the pervasive challenge of unclear expectations in the workplace. David unpacks how such ambiguity can be the root of workplace conflict and offers precise language to help you articulate concerns and seek mutual understanding. For instance, in situations like deciding if turning on the camera during virtual meetings is necessary, phrases like "It appears we have different perspectives on this" can pave the way for open dialogue. David also highlights the importance of establishing decision-making processes within teams, whether by majority vote or reaching a consensus. Tune in for insightful strategies on transforming confusion into clarity and don't hesitate to reach out to David with your questions or specific situations for future discussions.

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253 Setting Healthy Boundaries: What to Say When You Need to Say No - Communication Skills to Address Overwhelm, Time management, and Work-Life Balance

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:14:00 -0600

In this episode of "Leadership Without Losing Your Soul," you're diving into the art of setting healthy boundaries and saying no at work. Imagine you're in a sticky situation: a colleague wants you on a new project, but you’re swamped. Or maybe your boss is pushing you towards something that doesn’t align with your values. How do you push back without burning bridges? This podcast episode explores the importance of maintaining connection, being clear and curious, and staying committed to your boundaries. Host, David Dye, will share some practical phrases and strategies you can use, whether you're turning down an invitation or standing up for your principles. And if you’re hungry for more, you can check out, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," packed with over 300 phrases to handle these tough situations.

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252 12 G.O.A.T. Powerful Phrases to Instantly Boost Your Communication Skills

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:57:00 -0600

In this episode of "Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast," David introduces you to 12 effective phrases to help you improve your communication skills and effectively navigate workplace conflict. He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. You'll learn to express care and investment through phrases like, "I care about you, this team, this project." He also encourages you to seek understanding with questions such as, "What would a successful outcome do for you?" and "I'm curious how this looks from your perspective." To keep the dialogue productive, he suggests planning follow-ups with, "Let's schedule time to talk about this again and see how our solution is working." These phrases are tools for deescalating tension, fostering trust, and improving decision-making. They're also featured in David’s new book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," which offers over 300 phrases to address various workplace challenges.

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251 How to Successfully Transform Your Team's Conflict to Collaboration

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:26:00 -0600

In this episode, David Dye discusses transforming workplace conflict to collaboration. He introduces four dimensions that can help alleviate and deescalate conflicts. The four dimensions are: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. David emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with oneself before engaging in conflict resolution and provides phrases and strategies for each dimension. David shares, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," which offers over 300 phrases to deescalate conflicts and build trust. This episode will cover specific scenarios and provide practical tools for dealing with workplace conflict.

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250 Strategies to Lead Your Company Forward to the Future of Work

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:21:00 -0600

In this episode, you'll hear David catching up with Dan Michelson, the author of "Holy Shift: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work." They tackle how critical trust is among leaders and the pivotal mindset shift needed to adeptly maneuver through the evolving work environment. Dan highlights the key elements like fostering community, opening doors for growth, cementing solid connections, and enriching employee experiences. He advocates for a transition from traditional management to a coaching approach, emphasizing personal growth and a culture of belonging. Dan shares actionable advice for leaders aiming to nurture community and connection in their teams.

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249 Discover the Power of Meaningful Work in the Era of AI

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:10:00 -0600

In this episode, you'll join David Dye as he hosts Ed Hess, author of "Own Your Work Journey," in a deep dive into discovering the power of meaningful work in the era of Ai. Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and trade jobs in the era of smart technology. Throughout the conversation, David and Ed stress the importance of individuals taking ownership of their thinking, listening, and collaboration skills to thrive amidst technological advancements.

Ed emphasizes the value of humility and encourages listeners to actively seek out conflicting information to challenge their beliefs. He recommends finding an accountability partner and engaging in deliberate practice to continuously improve and adapt to the changing landscape.

As the episode wraps up, Ed inspires listeners to embrace smart principles and take control of their ego, emotions, and behaviors to truly stand out in the workplace. So, if you're looking to navigate the modern professional world while maintaining your integrity, tune in to this insightful discussion.

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247 Unlock Team Success with Proven Strategies to Build a Better Team

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:29:00 -0600

In this episode, Tania Luna discusses the principles of power with and how to build better teams. She emphasizes the importance of following a purpose rather than a person, relying on context instead of control, being a cultivator rather than a collector, and building a community rather than a crowd. Luna suggests implementing these principles by providing clear context and purpose for roles, allowing individuals to self-evaluate their progress, and creating opportunities for feedback and collaboration. She also advises starting small and gradually expanding these practices throughout the organization.

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248 Culture, Fit, and Employee Motivation Strategies for Your Team

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:11:00 -0600

In this podcast episode, Andre Martin discusses the importance of finding the right fit in your career and building a culture that supports employee motivation, engagement, and satisfaction. He emphasizes the need for individuals to reflect on their values, goals, and ideal work environment before making career decisions. Martin also suggests that leaders should focus on re-recruiting their existing employees by answering four key questions: (1) why the world is better with their company in it, (2) how the company makes money and has an impact, (3) how work gets done at its best, and (4) what the company’s promise to its employees is. By addressing these questions and creating a culture that aligns with employees' values and goals, organizations can improve employee motivation and productivity.

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246 Putting People First: The Promise of Human Centered Capitalism

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:49:00 -0600

Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO & Owner of TRInternational, Inc. and owner of ChemBlend of America, discusses human centered capital, and the importance of compassion, empathy, and resilience in leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be authentic and honest about their own experiences and to create a culture that values and supports the growth of individuals. Megan believes in hiring based on potential and drive rather than solely focusing on past achievements. She also emphasizes the importance of accountability and recovery when mistakes are made, encouraging leaders to acknowledge the mistake, apologize, and then focus on finding a solution. Megan believes that leaders should prioritize self-care and personal growth in order to be effective in their roles. She also highlights the challenges of finding and retaining talent in today's workforce and the need for leaders to balance accountability with empathy.

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245 Optimize Leadership Potential While Navigating the Complexities of a Hybrid Work Environment

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:54:00 -0600

In this podcast episode, Felice Eckelman and Julie Cantor discuss the challenges and strategies for leading in a hybrid workplace. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team members. They also address the need for training leaders to recognize and address bias, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and managing zoom fatigue. The speakers provide practical suggestions for building connections, establishing policies, and promoting mental health and wellness in a hybrid work environment. They also highlight the potential legal risks and the need for consistency in policy implementation. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for leaders to be proactive and intentional in navigating the complexities of a hybrid workplace.

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244 Leaders Prioritizing Mental Health for Organizational Success

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:27:00 -0600

In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul Podcast, our guest, Chinazom Nwabueze, discusses the importance of mental fitness and its connection to overall wellbeing and performance. He emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health and shares practical tips for maintaining mental fitness, such as filling up one's emotional energy tank with activities that bring joy, practicing mindfulness, getting enough rest, and setting boundaries. Nwabueze also highlights the importance of leaders modeling mental fitness and creating a culture that supports and encourages it. He suggests that leaders take breaks for mental fitness activities and show their teams that mental health is a priority. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to prioritize mental fitness for sustainable high performance.

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243 Proven Strategies To Resolve Conflict In The Workplace

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Ralph Kilman, the co-creator of the Thomas Kilman conflict mode instrument (TKI), discusses his lifelong work on conflict management and collaboration. Kilman explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. He and his colleague developed the TKI assessment to measure the different ways people approach conflict, and it has become a widely used tool in organizations. Kilman emphasizes that conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. He also discusses the importance of addressing inner conflicts and the role of systems in conflict management. Kilman suggests that leaders can create a positive conflict culture by modeling effective conflict management behaviors and working to change the systems that support conflict resolution. He also shares some powerful phrases for addressing conflict and highlights the need to address conflicts at both the interpersonal and organizational levels.

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242 Expert Insights on Leading with Laughter with Steve Cody & Clayton Fletcher

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:12:00 -0600

In this episode, Steve Cody and Clayton Fletcher discuss the role of humor in the workplace and how it can be used strategically to improve communication, build relationships, and create a healthy workplace culture. They explain the different forms of comedy, including improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy, and how each can be applied to leadership and business. They emphasize the importance of being authentic and vulnerable, and how humor can help leaders connect with their teams and build trust. They also discuss the potential pitfalls of using humor in the workplace and offer advice on how to avoid them. Overall, they stress the value of laughter in creating a positive and productive work environment.

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241 Be Human Lead Human with Dr. Jennifer Nash

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:58:00 -0600

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Nash discusses the concept of human-centered leadership and the challenges that leaders face in prioritizing people while also driving performance. She emphasizes the importance of leaders having the skillset to lead people effectively, as many leaders are trained in functional areas but lack the necessary tools to lead individuals. Nash also highlights the need for leaders to see employees as whole human beings with multiple identities and values, rather than just as assets or resources. She suggests that leaders start by leading themselves first and aligning their own values with the organization's values. Finally, Nash also addresses the challenges of compassion fatigue and burnout among leaders and offers strategies for managing these issues, such as setting boundaries and finding activities that recharge and renew energy.

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240 Busy but Balanced: The #1 Leadership Skill Smart Leaders Use to Avoid Burnout and Maximize Productivity

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:19:00 -0600

In this episode, we are replaying the most popular episode from 2020, which focuses on the importance of taking care of yourself as a leader. Host, David Dye, confesses to not practicing what he preaches and shares his struggles with mental health. He emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize their emotional, mental, and physical well-being to be effective. David encourages listeners to reflect on their own needs and find ways to invest in their health. Also shared, is a listening technique called "reflect to connect" for leaders to use when supporting their team members who may be struggling. David invites everyone on a journey towards becoming the leader one wants their boss to be.

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239 Leading a Fast Growing Remote Culture with Antonella Pisani

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:21:00 -0600

Antonella Pisani, the CEO and founder of Eiffel Media, a digital marketing and consulting firm, joins host David Dye and discusses the importance of culture, values, and remote work in leadership. She emphasizes the need to hire experienced talent and create an intellectually stimulating environment. Pisani also highlights the significance of transparency, humility, and social responsibility in building a strong company culture. She shares insights on remote work practices, such as using communication platforms like Slack, organizing shared drives, and implementing project management tools. Pisani encourages leaders to prioritize creativity and innovation by hiring the right people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and testing. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of adding value and building trust with clients and team members.

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238 For Team Leaders Who Want a Promotion

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:31:00 -0600

In this episode, David Dye discusses practical ways for team leaders eager for promotion to prepare themselves for more responsibility. He emphasizes investing in knowledge and wisdom, achieving results, building relationships, and speaking up. The podcast provides specific tips and strategies for each area, such as getting to know the business, asking for feedback, prioritizing peers, and attending conferences. David also addresses what to do when positions are not available, suggesting looking for different assignments or exploring opportunities outside of the current organization. Overall, David encourages team leaders to consistently invest in their skills and qualifications to increase their chances of promotion.

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237 Top Communication Skills to Help Your Boss Delegate Better, Improve Time Management, Reduce Your Overwhelm and Burnout

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:11:00 -0600

Do you ever get frustrated that your manager wastes time with bad delegation? They ask for something to be redone over and over, never seeming to know what they want? Or they change their mind after you've already finished what you thought they asked for? In this episode, David gives you practical tools to help avoid these frustrating moments and build a far more effective, collaborative relationship with your leader.

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236 Stop the Burnout Cycle: How Simple Communication Skills at Work Will Improve Your Time Management, Ease the Overwhelm, and Get Your Work-Life Balance in Sync

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:30:00 -0600

Episode #236: When you find yourself frustrated, yelling to yourself or the world, "Don't they understand?" the answer is likely "no, they don't." But you do understand - and these moments of frustration are an opportunity for you to lead and make things better. In this episode David shares severals ways to meet these frustrating moments with leadership, whether that's leading up, down, or sideways.

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235 Your Leadership Journey with Tim Lupinacci

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:58:00 -0600

Episode 235: If you want to be an effective human-centered leader, you've got to keep learning and growing. In this heartfelt episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donaldson Law Firm shares his leadership journey and how you can invest in continuous learning and personal growth. We discuss the value of learning from leaders in different industries and applying their insights to your work. Tim also shares his experience starting a nonprofit called Everybody Leads, which focuses on empowering individuals and underserved communities with leadership skills. He discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the need for leaders to prioritize their own well-being and resilience. Tim encourages you to invest in yourself, seek feedback, and be open to making mistakes and learning from them. You'll get practical tools for a leadership journey of continuous growth, resilience, and empathy.

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234 Your Greatest Leadership Opportunity with Germaine Hunter

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:21:00 -0600

Episode 234: Leaders and managers face an ever-expanding level of complexity and demands on their time and skills. At the same time, there's more of a need than ever before for managers to truly connect with their people - often across geography and time zones. These are big challenges, but they also present a leadership opportunity for leaders who can show up with transparency and vulnerability. In this episode, Germaine Hunter, Chief Diversity Officer for GE Aerospace, gives you the tools to lead well, serve your team, and do meaningful work.

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233 Ready or Reactive with Josefine Campbell

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:46:00 -0600

Episode 233: Is your team ready or reactive? To be ready, deal with change, and be flexible, people need energy. Meanwhile, stress, anxiety, and loss of engagement at work are major factors in modern work life and statistics are staggering in a negative direction. In many corporate workplaces, the brains of the people working there are the biggest asset of the business. The brain runs on energy, but most organizations treat people as though their personal energy is an infinite resource

In this episode, leadership coach and jiu-jitsu champion, Josefine Campbell gives you steps on how to increase awareness and navigate between different states of mind-agile, mellow, narrow, fragile-to improve your personal, your team's, and your organization's mental agility. Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive.

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232 Stop Reacting Start Responding with Susan Freeman

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 232: When issues or conversations come up in the workplace do you want to be able to respond not react? Despite having a desire to succeed, we are so accustomed to working hard to reach our goals and produce results in the workplace, that many of us sacrifice our deeper humanity. In this episode, Susan Freeman, Author of Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership, lays out a transformational path for mainstream Western business leaders through ancient yogic wisdom, and guides leaders to become better versions of themselves to create positive change in their organizations.

The principles and practices shared in this conversation will transform working relationships from conflict-creating, stress-inducing, goal-oriented, reactive struggles into harmonious, effective, and responsive partnerships. The result will be deeper fulfillment and joy from work, and enable people to see opportunities that were previously hidden.

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231 Where to Focus for Peak Performance with Sunjay Nath

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:33:00 -0600

Episode 231: Do you want to bring peak performance to your organization, but do not have the time or resources to develop everyone? You're not alone. According to the 10-80-10 principle, any group or organization can be divided into three groups based on their behavior. For leaders, the key is to focus on the 10% already supporting the organization or you, as they can be your champions to influence the 80% who are looking for direction.

In today's episode Sunjay Nath, author of The 10-80-10 Principle: Unlocking Dynamic Performance, gives you insight on who to focus on to unlock peak performance and how to identify your top 10%.

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Free Your Voice with Hortense le Gentil

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:08:00 -0600

How do you free your voice to lead effectively as a human leader leading with empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity, and break away from the outdated myth that leaders must be superhero leaders: infallible, unflappable, and fearless? The journey from superhero leader to human leader not only transforms the lives of leaders themselves - both at work and beyond. It also makes a profound and lasting difference in the lives of people around them and the organizations they lead. This is how human leaders make an impact and shine their light in the world: by changing the way they connect with themselves and other people.

In this episode Hortense le Gentil, veteran executive leadership coach and Author of The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World gives you practical tools to explain how superhero leaders can become effective human leaders and practical strategies to better connect with yourself and others.

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Help Your Team Shift from Busy to Productive

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:58:00 -0600

What do you do to help your team shift from busy to productive? Is your team doing what you asked, but they're focused on counting the metrics, and how busy they are as opposed to the quality metrics of how well they're accomplishing those tasks? In this episode, we look at three busy day examples and what was preventing each team from being productive, even though they were busy.

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Help Your Team Solve the Right Problem

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:40:00 -0600

How do we solve the right problem quickly and get ourselves and our team back to work? When someone walks up to you and says, can I talk to you for a minute? We've got a problem. How do you respond? When people are confronted with problems, a lot of times you get one or two reactions from managers. In this episode, David uses a real-life situation to walk through the steps of how we take responsibility for solving problems, solving the right problems, determining the best person to own the problem, and working to resolve it.

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Present like a Pro with Jacqueline Farrington

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:57:00 -0600

Better presentations aren’t a luxury. Connecting online or in person is an essential skill for anyone driven to make an impact. Whether you’re presenting to a group of 17 or 70,000, live or virtually, present like a confident change-maker, without fear or imposter syndrome, no matter your experience level.

In this episode Jacqueline Farrington, Author of Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro, provides proven insights on presentation skills that will build confidence and mastery, elevate your presentation, and provoke positive change. Jacqueline's methods reach beyond the podium to help you build trust, create rapport, and have more influence in any situation. You’ll learn to make the most of your voice, body, and language; incorporate stories for emotional impact; build connection and rapport; work with visuals; deal with questions; present with others; and cope with the unexpected.

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How to be Unmessable With featuring Josselyne Herman-Saccio

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:03:00 -0600

Being unmessable with is not about having perfect circumstances but rather, who you are in the face of the real circumstances life throws at you. Being able to create possibility and make a difference under any circumstance, with anyone at any time, and never lose who you are is what Josselyne Herman-Saccio calls being unmessable with.

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Leading Yourself with Clarity and Accountability with Marc Lesser

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:04:00 -0600

Clarity and accountability are key to healthy relationships and effective workplaces. This can look like prioritizing long-term benefits by facing conflicts rather than avoiding them, working with and through difficult emotions with clarity, care, and connection, understanding the stories we live by and evaluating whether they're serving us, or learning to listen and lead in ways that align with our mission and values.

In this episode Marc Lesser, Author of Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives, works from the premise that problems are inevitable and that the success of an enterprise or relationship relies on how they are resolved. This applies to any joint effort — in a workplace, a family, a civic organization, a community, a country, or the world. Tune in to hear more about using compassionate accountability and get a practical and trainable way to clarify and achieve shared visions of success.

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Time Management and Delegation Strategies for Overwhelmed Leaders

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:26:00 -0600

Ever feel like you’re drowning under your own workload while trying to be the kind of leader your team deserves? You’re not alone—every Overwhelmed Leader knows that tug-of-war between getting your own work done and being fully present for your team.

If you’re juggling your own individual responsibilities while leading a team, you’re not alone. This episode tackles one of the biggest leadership pain points out there—how to balance doing the work yourself while supporting and empowering others to succeed. When everything feels urgent, how do you prioritize, communicate clearly, and avoid burning out?

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Practical ways to set clear expectations and boundaries so your team can thrive without constant hand-holding.

• How to prioritize what really matters and delegate effectively to lighten your load.

• Strategies to communicate clearly, lead up with confidence, and take care of yourself without guilt.

Hit play now to learn eight actionable strategies that will help you stay effective, reduce overwhelm, and lead your team with confidence.

Be sure to check out:

00:41 – A question every working manager asks
David introduces a real-life leadership dilemma: balancing personal workload with leading a team effectively.

03:26 – “If your door is always open, you’ll never finish your work”
A game-changing perspective on setting boundaries and expectations with your team.

09:47 – The delegation myth
David challenges the belief that some things “can’t be delegated” and explains how to free up your time without losing quality.

14:02 – Leading up without burning out
Learn how to say “yes” to what matters most and communicate clearly with your own leaders.

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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223 Is This Overlooked Management Skill Holding Back Your Team's Productivity

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:01:00 -0600

What if the thing holding your team back isn’t a lack of innovation—but a lack of maintenance?

You’re under constant pressure to move fast, build what’s next, and chase the shiny new idea. But if your team feels exhausted, misaligned, or stuck cleaning up the same problems over and over, this episode speaks directly to you. It reframes maintenance—not as “treading water,” but as the leadership discipline that keeps your people, culture, and results healthy over time.

By listening, you’ll gain:

• A mindset shift that helps you see everyday leadership practices as the foundation for long-term success, not distractions from it

• Practical examples of what “maintenance” actually looks like for team communication, culture, accountability, and energy

• A clearer way to balance forward momentum with care so you don’t burn out yourself or your people

Hit play now to discover how paying attention to maintenance can make you a stronger, more sustainable leader—and help your team thrive without losing their soul.

02:10 – Why We Even Have to Talk About Maintenance

A surprising look at the infrastructure debate that leads to a bigger leadership insight: we know things will deteriorate, yet we consistently fail to plan for maintenance—and that mindset shows up at work, too.

04:56 – When “Just Maintaining” Became a Bad Thing

An exploration of how our culture glorifies the new and shiny while quietly devaluing the everyday work that keeps teams, systems, and people healthy.

06:18 – The Bread Story That Changes How You See Leadership

A vivid, memorable metaphor that shows how growth actually depends on slow, intentional care—and why maintenance is what makes the future possible.

07:45 – The Real Maintenance Work of Leaders

A practical breakdown of what leaders must regularly reinforce—communication, values, accountability, rest—if they want their teams to succeed long-term.

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Your Leadership Brand Authority with Deb Gabor

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:24:00 -0600

What does your Leadership Brand Authority say? We look to brands for what to do, what to think, and how to feel. We want to know what to support and what to stand against. Brands are the new voice of authority and now is the perfect time to reveal the humanity behind the brand. Consumers want to connect with the brands they support. Business leaders want to create purposeful, passionate companies. At this intersection of shared values is where a brand’s authority is established and humanity shines through.

How do you ensure a meaningful connection? How do you make it last? How do you establish an authoritative footprint that encourages growth wherever you are and follows you throughout your career? In this episode, brand impresario Deb Gabor shares the secrets to differentiating yourself and your company by exposing the humans behind the business. Get one-of-a-kind strategies, inspiring stories, and key exercises to point you in the right direction.

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Leadership Decisions with Richard Moran

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:43:00 -0600

The numerous daily leadership decisions we make, both at work and in life, are small chances to make a big impact. In this episode Richard Moran, author of Never Say Whenever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference, offers a blueprint to help everyone understand why and how the choices we make, even the minor ones, are pivotal to professional development and career trajectory. For young graduates just starting out to seasoned professionals seeking ways to reenergize their careers, it's a timely call to get on track and stay on track with boosted productivity and an impressive personal brand.

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220 Culture Change Not Working? These Leadership Skills Make the Difference

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:21:00 -0600

Have you ever rolled out new values, talked about them nonstop… and still wondered why nothing actually changed?

If you’re frustrated that your culture change stalled after an initial burst of enthusiasm, this episode speaks directly to you. You’ll hear why even well-designed values fail when leaders ignore the conflicts hiding beneath the surface—and how facing those tensions head-on can unlock real, lasting behavior change on your team.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

• Spot the invisible value clashes that quietly sabotage culture change and leave people feeling stuck

• Navigate real-world tradeoffs like speed vs. quality or work-life balance vs. “do what it takes” without losing credibility

• Turn uncomfortable conversations about misaligned systems and leadership behavior into trust-building momentum

Press play now to learn how naming and working through value conflicts can finally move your culture from words on the wall to actions people believe in.

Be sure to check out:

00:00 – “You don’t want to be scared of the conflicts.”

A bold opening that reframes conflict as essential to real culture change, not something leaders should avoid.

02:14 – Why values fail even when everyone agrees on them

The invisible barrier is named: culture stalls not because people don’t care, but because value conflicts are ignored.

03:18 – When your values compete with each other

Real-world examples like speed vs. quality and work-life balance vs. “do what it takes” reveal why people feel trapped in no-win situations.

09:10 – When leaders say one thing but reward another

A powerful look at how incentives and leadership behavior quietly undermine values and erode trust.

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The Productivity Paradox: Why Great Leaders Embrace Mistakes

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0600

When was the last time you were absolutely sure about something… and then discovered you were wrong?

As a leader, it’s easy to feel like you have to have all the answers. But the truth is, leadership skills that grow when you admit mistakes are the ones that build trust, resilience, and real connection with your team. Holding too tightly to what you think you know can keep you and your team from growing. This episode is your reminder that some of the best leadership breakthroughs start with three simple words: “I was wrong.”

By listening, you’ll discover:

• How admitting you were wrong can strengthen—not weaken—your leadership.

• A practical mindset shift that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.

• Simple ways to model curiosity and humility so your team feels empowered to grow.

Hit play now and uncover how embracing “I was wrong” can make you a more trusted, effective, and human leader.

Be sure to check out:

00:28 – The Confession: David opens up with a personal story that sets the tone for a powerful leadership lesson.

03:55 – “How do you know?”: A single question sparks a mindset shift—and a surprising realization.

06:20 – The Leadership Pivot: David connects his toe sock epiphany to the dangers of needing to be “right” as a leader.

07:35 – The Challenge: A direct, thought-provoking question invites listeners to reflect on when they last changed their mind.

Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success.

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Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Compassion and accountability are too often in tension - leaders feel they have to pick one or the other when in fact, practicing compassionate accountability can lead to a thriving organizational culture. Solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity.

The solution is recognizing that compassion and accountability are not opposites. In fact, accountability is an element of compassion. In this episode, Nate Regier, Author of Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, gives you areas to focus on the start building a culture of compassionate accountability and the common barriers for leaders and how to overcome them.

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How Leaders Listen with Oscar Trimboli

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:46:00 -0600

If you want to be heard, you need to know how to listen. Communication isn’t all about what you say. It’s about what you hear, what you notice, and how you respond. In short: it’s about how you listen. And despite leaders spending eighty-three percent of their day listening, only two percent of them have ever been trained in how to listen effectively. At a time when we are more technologically linked than ever, our conversations have never been more distracted and disconnected―because most don’t know how to truly listen.

When you understand the art and science of listening, you’ll master the missing half of communication―and create a more powerful impact in your workplace and beyond. In this episode Oscar Trimboli, author of How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication, and host of the Apple-award-winning podcast Deep Listening, shows you how to unlock your listening superpowers. Oscar shares practical and pragmatic insights to help you notice when you aren’t listening―and what to do about it.

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Question Your Leadership Assumptions with Melissa Swift

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:37:00 -0600

If you change your leadership assumptions, can you create a powerhouse with the organization or team you already have? The COVID-19 pandemic and an ever-changing array of new ways of working seem to have all of us asking, “Does work really have to suck this bad?” It looks like a small taste of flexibility and freedom has made many of us rethink the nature of the work we do and how we do it.

In this episode Melissa Swift, author of Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace, gives you a roadmap to better work that generates wins for companies and employees alike. Learn different ways to improve the growth-impeding, borderline inhumane people management practices we’ve created and endured over time. And start with a simple framework questioning your own leadership assumptions to help you make people-centered decisions.

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Leading Through Fear with Kim Campbell

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell gives practical and inspirational ways of leading through fear and decision-making in high-stress situations. You'll get lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your employees, students, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. Kim offers specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk, methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments, and ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid simultaneously is both normal and necessary.

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214 What Great Leadership Gets Right About Problem Solving

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:55:00 -0600

How can you be the kind of leader who turns challenges into opportunities, instead of getting stuck in problems? The secret often lies in how they use their leadership and communication skills to guide what their teams focus on.

In the middle of a busy schedule, it’s easy to slip into problem spotting instead of problem solving. This episode shows you how a simple shift in focus can improve your leadership style, strengthen your team’s mindset, and boost overall productivity. You’ll learn how what you choose to look for as a leader shapes the way your team responds and performs.

You’ll discover:

• How your brain’s filters influence what you and your team see as possible.

• A simple mindset shift that transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth.

• Practical ways to apply better problem solving and communication skills to build stronger teamwork and results.

Press play now and learn how to sharpen your leadership focus so you and your team can uncover solutions that lead to real productivity and success.

Be sure to check out:

[00:57] The moment of realization: why your brain misses what’s right in front of you and how that affects your leadership decisions.

[03:24] What birds can teach you about focus, energy, and leadership attention in a busy world.

[07:51] The city council story that turned “this won’t work” into a breakthrough moment of teamwork and problem solving.

[09:09] The leadership question that changes everything: what are you training your team’s minds to look for?

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What Desert Island Donkeys Teach About Leadership and Conflict Resolution

Thu, 25 May 2023 19:21:00 -0600

Have you ever been absolutely certain your solution was the right one, only to realize no one else saw the “obvious” problem you were solving?

As a leader, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing your facts are clear and your fixes are right. But what if those “obvious truths” are actually blinding you to the perspectives, experiences, and values of the people you lead? This episode explores how curiosity and the willingness to question what feels obvious can transform not just your leadership but your relationships and results.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• How to recognize when your “obvious” solutions might actually be blocking collaboration and innovation.

• Simple ways to invite other perspectives that make your leadership more human and more effective.

• A mindset shift that helps you move from arguing your point to building understanding and trust.

Hit play now to discover how a few curious questions and a herd of Caribbean donkeys can make you a wiser, more empathetic leader.

Be sure to check out:

(00:58) The power of “obvious facts” — David introduces the idea that what seems clear to one person might be completely invisible to another.

(03:40) The donkey dilemma on a Caribbean island — A fascinating real-world story that reveals how perspective shapes what we see as problems and solutions.

(07:15) When your “perfect solution” backfires — David shares the frustration every leader knows: solving a problem no one else thinks exists.

(09:20) How curiosity transforms leadership — A practical takeaway on replacing arguments with questions to build trust, connection, and better results.

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Leading with Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan

Sun, 21 May 2023 13:39:00 -0600

Have you wondered how your past experiences impact your present success and future opportunities? Experiential Intelligence—the mindsets and abilities gained from your personal and professional life experiences-- helps uncover just that. While you can't change what's happened to you or how you've responded to it, within your unique stories are hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Your Experiential Intelligence (XQ) isn't only what you've learned over time. It's how you perceive challenges, view opportunities, and tackle goals.

In this episode with Soren Kaplan, author of Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs, learn how to use your experiential intelligence to become a better leader, increase collaboration, innovation, and results, hire and develop talent using more strategic criteria and transform your organization's culture. Experiential Intelligence reveals the psychological, sociological, and neurological forces that make us tick. Learn how to uncover your hidden assets, remove invisible barriers limiting peak performance, and amplify strengths to achieve breakthroughs for yourself, your team, and your organization.

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Leading with the Enneagram with Karl Hebestreit

Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Do you want to gain insight and understanding in both yourself and your organization? The ability to take on another person’s point of view is a vital part of getting anything done successfully, and the Enneagram offers a unique and effective route to open people up to other ways of thinking. In this episode Karl Hebenstreit, Ph.D., author of The How and Why: Taking Care of Business with the Enneagram, provides an overview of Organization Development tools and frameworks traditionally associated with solving typical business challenges—infusing and enhancing them with insight from the Enneagram.

Pulling from over twenty-five years of Human Resources and Organization Development experience, Hebenstreit provides a practical guide to applying the Enneagram to a variety of business challenges and initiatives. Get easy-to-understand insights into the Enneagram model designed to be put to immediate use with existing Organization Development best practices to help create more robust solutions.

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Authenticity, Love and Legacy with Rani Puranik

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:04:00 -0600

Showing up with authenticity and love creates a legacy. In today's episode, Rani Puranik shares lessons of life, love, and leadership from her book, 7 Letters to My Daughters: Light Lessons of Love, Leadership, and Legacy. Rani provides a roadmap to equip not only her daughters but the daughters of the world.

From growing up in a country foreign to her family to finding strength during a tumultuous and scarring divorce to finally understanding a greater purpose and independence in spite of cultural norms, Rani knows adaptability, authenticity, and how to remain a leader through turmoil. If you want to grow through adversity, move forward no matter the circumstance, and define who you are and what you want, this episode is for you.

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Making Time for Strategy with Richard Medcalf

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:30:00 -0600

If you find yourself caught in the day-to-day demands wondering how do I find time for strategy that allows me to invest in myself, be more effective, or invest in building my business, you don't need a new productivity trick. The first step is to begin a deeper leadership journey and address four core factors – Tactics, Influence, Mindset, and Environment (T.I.M.E.).

In this episode, Richard Medcalf gives you a roadmap to becoming a more strategic leader and offers a complete set of strategies to help you elevate your focus. Learn how to clarify your most important strategic activities, build a plan to quickly free up time for strategy, win over your key stakeholders, address the beliefs that are keeping you in busy work, and create a culture of focus across your entire team.

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Leading with Genuine Concern with Virg Palumbo

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:59:00 -0600

Do you experience genuine concern in your leadership? Do you lead by example and does your team know they are in the V.A.U.L.T? In this episode, David talks with Virg Palumbo, President of Organizational Efficiency for Kforce Inc. on what leadership is, how to handle high-pressure, high-stress situations, and how every person on your team can make a difference.

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Anytime Coaching for Leaders with Wendy Swire

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:46:00 -0600

Leaders know how valuable coaching conversations can be but it's not always easy to find the time. In this episode, Wendy Swire, author of Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Performance, gives us effective and impactful coaching skills to use at any time. The Anytime Coaching model equips managers (from first-time supervisors to senior executives) with tools they can use immediately to transform the way they work with employees and colleagues unleashing their best thinking and developing their overall competence.

Tune in to learn how the anytime coaching approach enables you to understand the importance of both self-awareness and organizational awareness, view your employees and the work you do in fresh and positive ways, know how to respond once you have observed, inquired, and listened, recognize how to share feedback and realign when coaching conversations get off track. Whether you lead a temporary, cross-functional team on a short-term project or formally manage large groups of people on a daily basis, Wendy's practical tips and insights will help you improve performance and achieve results.

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Building Rapport with Michael Reddington

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:04:00 -0600

Building rapport doesn't always come easy when we're dealing with different personality types, time constraints, or being forced to create relationships online where trust and connection are naturally more difficult to cultivate. This is why we had to have Michael Redding back on the podcast to continue the discussions on excellent conversation and rapport-building skills.

The first time Michael Reddington joined the podcast we discussed his book, The Disciplined Listening Method, How a Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation and that conversation turned into one of the most powerful episodes of 2022. A large part of successful leadership, listening, and conversations are based on building rapport with the people you're interacting with, and who better to learn from than a Certified Forensic Interviewer? In this episode, get insights that will make a difference in how you show up in conversations at work, at home, and in life.

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Leadership Discipline Connection with Dre Baldwin

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:35:00 -0600

Have you ever thought, if I just had more discipline I could achieve that goal? If you're looking to master your discipline then this episode with Dre Baldwin, Author of Work on Your Game, is for you. Whether you’re just starting out in business or looking to take your career to the next level, Dre has the strategy you need to succeed from the inside out, including a four-part model for achieving any goal, based on discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative.

Dre takes you through the steps of identifying what’s expected of you, preparing for what's coming, and conditioning your mind for the competitive world of business―and everything is a business. Dre's personal story of beating the odds is inspiring and a great opportunity to learn from. Learn how to play the mental game in a way that launches you toward unparalleled achievement.

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Essential Leadership Emotions with Reiner Lomb

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:16:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered what the most essential leadership competencies are and how they can be learned without taking up too much time? Whether you are in a formal leadership role or are a rising leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker driven by a desire to use your voice to create change, in this conversation with Reiner Lomb, you will get tips on how to positively influence key stakeholders, build trust, lead with optimism, ride the waves of negative emotions, mobilize people to take action and choose resiliency in the face of setbacks.

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Authentic Leadership with Sean Georges and John Buford

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:06:00 -0600

If you aspire to embody authentic leadership across all spectrums of your life, this episode is for you. Sean Georges and John Buford, are two former marine officers with a combined 80 years of leadership experience in the military, business, nonprofit, and education. Sean and John share a simple but powerful servant leadership model with a focus on mission, and practical, fundamental, and timeless leadership concepts designed to help you understand what it means to lead in an authentic way. Get the tools and perspective needed to navigate and shape your individual and unique developmental journey.

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Risk of Human Connection with Chad Littlefield

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:24:00 -0600

What's the risk involved in creating stronger human connections? Great leaders know that deeper human connection fosters more engagement and better performance and that investing in people boosts results and increases retention. Leaders accomplish more by asking powerful questions than by commanding and controlling. In this episode, Chad Littlefield gives you practical tools and questions to use to help you connect with your team more effectively, build better relationships and results, have more influence, and work better together.

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Leading from Gratitude with Dan Ram

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:46:00 -0600

Leading with gratitude and mastering connection have been keys to driving the success of event MC & Speaker, Dan Ram. Dan has hosted changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, Grammy-winning artists, and celebrities. In this episode, you get practical ways to posture your mentality for gratitude, create connections, and find ways to invest in others to help build a future we all want to live in.

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Leading for Courage and Hope 200th Episode

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:15:00 -0600

Hey, it's David, and you're listening to Leadership Without Losing your Soul, your source for practical leadership, inspirational tools, and strategies you can use to achieve transformational results without sacrificing your humanity or your mind in the process. Well, here we are. I have been looking forward to this episode for months, seeing it on the editorial calendar. Why? Because it is the 200th episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul! In this episode, we highlight several guests who have really inspired courage and hope by sharing their practices, insights, and practical tools that we can use in our everyday work life.

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Change Your Questions with Dr. Marilee Adams

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:30:00 -0600

When we’re looking for answers, why is changing your questions so important? Intentionally using questions helps us make wiser choices, find solutions, and transform our personal and professional lives. In this episode, Dr. Marilee Adams gives you powerful tools of Question Thinking, and how to apply the same information and practical skills in our own lives. Tune in to change your questions and mindsets for the most rewarding outcomes.

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Leading Your DEI Journey with Dr. Ella F. Washington

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:29:00 -0600

What does the DEI journey look like to achieve your idea of a workplace utopia? When Dr. Ella F. Washington asks company leaders what a workplace utopia looks like to them she often hears about an ideal vision of an organization that values diversity and inclusion and wants employees to bring their whole selves to work. A truly inclusive workplace requires invention and reinvention, mistakes and humility, adaptation to a changing world, constant reflection, and sometimes significant sacrifice. In this episode, Dr. Washington provides a framework for thinking about where you are on the journey and where your company may be too.

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Fueling Human Centered Performance with Jeannie Diefenderfer

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:47:00 -0600

What does it take to fuel human centered performance? In this episode, Jeannie Diefenderfer gives you what she found after conducting the Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance 2022 Study on How Human-Centered CEOs Fuel Performance. As a business leader who turns the challenges of modern corporations into profitable opportunities and with extensive experience as a senior executive in a Fortune 20 environment, Jeannie understands how to transform operations to focus on fueling human centered performance within organizations.

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Leading for All of Us with Dr. Christopher Gilbert

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:55:00 -0600

Leading with an ethical compass may seem to be challenging in this time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. More and more people find themselves driven to overcome the personal, professional, and social pressures of ignoring what is right in favor of what passes for ‘success.’ But what people want is truth in their decisions, authenticity in their relationships, and solid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life.

In this episode, Chris Gilbert, Ph.D. gives you the tools individually and collectively to achieve what he calls moral progress and bring better ethics into your organization, your family, and your communities.

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Obsessed for Good with Amy Pyles

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:48:00 -0600

Obsessed for good surfaced naturally as a truth for how this organization operates and it has remained their mantra since. In this episode, David talks with Amy Pyles, President of Saxum, about what obsessed for good means for their company and the five pillars they use to guide clients as well as themselves.

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Told You’re Too Negative? Critical Leadership Communication Skills to Have More Influence

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:23:00 -0600

Do you ever get labeled as “too negative,” even when you are genuinely trying to help?

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overlooked for promotion, or frustrated that your well-intended problem solving is interpreted as pessimism, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. You will learn simple shifts that help you show up with more influence, clarity, and leadership presence without changing your personality or silencing your strengths.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

• Shift how others perceive you so your ideas land with more impact and less unintended negativity.

• Present challenges in a way that builds collaboration instead of friction and strengthens your leadership skills.

• Manage your energy and tone so you can show up as your most constructive and confident self, even when you feel tired or overwhelmed.

Press play now to start using these three simple shifts today and immediately increase your influence in every conversation.

Be sure to check out:

00:42 Why being labeled "negative" hurts your influence, opportunities, and even your chances of promotion

03:15 The real reason your helpful problem solving gets misunderstood by your boss and teammates

05:55 The surprising shift that instantly changes how others perceive your ideas

07:48 How to present problems as solutions so people lean in instead of shutting down

09:23 The self-management move that keeps your tone constructive even when you're overwhelmed

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How Great Leadership Styles Prevent Overwhelm and Burnout

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:10:00 -0600

Ever feel caught between leadership and management, trying to keep your team productive without getting lost in busy, overwhelming work?

What if the real key to avoiding burnout and conflict is knowing when to focus on strategy and when to stay grounded in tactics? If you’ve ever wrestled with too much to do, too many directions, or the frustration of misalignment on your team, this episode speaks directly to you.

You’ll discover why balancing the big-picture vision with day-to-day execution is one of the most important leadership skills you can master and how getting it wrong leads to conflict, confusion, and unnecessary overwhelm.

Hit play now to learn how to balance strategy and tactics so you and your team can do meaningful, energizing work without tripping over unnecessary frustration.

Be sure to check out:

00:54 Why leaders get lost when they over-focus on vision or drown in day-to-day tactics
03:42 The trail-running story that reveals the hidden danger of strategic tunnel vision
06:07 Tactical questions every leader should ask to prevent conflict, confusion, and missed expectations
08:54 How teams drift into meaningless busyness when strategy is missing
12:57 A powerful listener question about managing an employee your boss wants gone and how to respond with principled leadership

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Relatable Leadership with Marisa and Simon Cleveland

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:02:00 -0600

Have you ever wondered how the most admired leaders live? In this episode, Marisa Cleveland and Simon Cleveland draw on their combined forty years of experience in corporate, government, and higher education leadership to answer this question. Through anecdotes and interviews paired with actionable takeaways, they investigated where leaders start, how they become boxed in upon entering the workforce, and finally how they can break through those boundaries to become a culturally agile leader and a meaningful contributor to our global society.

This episode offers a practical guide for leaders who recognize how critical it is to draw outside the lines of typical guidance in order to rethink leadership development and gain competencies that make them more inclusive, culturally aware, and empowered to facilitate collaboration. Get the tools you need to make leadership part of your lifestyle.

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Leading Step by Step

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:52:00 -0600

I fell asleep at 1:00 AM sandwiched between strangers on my right and my daughter to my left. Whatever challenge you may face, leading step by step, little by little, or poco a poco will help. You don't have to know all the answers or how everything's going to turn out. And you don't have to know how to do everything you'll be called upon to do. Just find the tracks of the people who've gone before and take the next few steps, poco a poco.

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Getting Small

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:54:00 -0600

A small habit repeated daily will transform your life, your team, and your outcomes. This principle holds true and it holds true for your leadership and your work. Where can you get small and be the leader you'd want your boss to be?

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Breakthrough Execution with Patrick Thean

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:24:00 -0600

What does it take to break through ceiling after ceiling and innovate during growth? All growing companies encounter ceilings of complexity, usually when they hit certain employee or revenue milestones. How can you achieve breakthrough execution?

In this episode, Patrick Thean, author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, equips you with the tools to identify the signs of setbacks before they occur, track those signs, and make adjustments to keep your plan on track and accelerate growth. Get Patrick's simple system to empower everyone in your company to be focused, aligned, and accountable—a three-step rhythm for effective execution.

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How Leaders Use Failure To Thrive with Olakunle Soriyan

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:21:00 -0600

How do great leaders use failure to thrive? Too many efforts with potential game-changing outcomes are short circuited by the fear of failing; people with huge ideas become paralyzed by “what ifs,” unable to see past the challenges of today. Get several ways to shift your perspective and use failure to thrive.

Olakunle Soriyan, known by most as PK, author of A Love Affair With Failure: When Hitting Bottom Becomes A Launchpad To Success, paints "failure" and "failing" as two different realities and mindset. Failure is a destination, a windowless prison that does not exist unless you accept that it does. However, failing is a journey, a launchpad into new knowledge and new beginnings and the key to successful innovation and entrepreneurship. PK builds up emerging entrepreneurs be prepared for the inevitable challenges ahead and urges them to be resilient in pursuing their dreams, embracing the idea of failing not only as a prerequisite for achieving success, but also a victory in itself because it signifies having had the courage to take action.

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How People Are Like Trees and Why That Will Help Your Leadership

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:42:00 -0600

People are a lot like trees. You can't make a tree do something, and the same holds true for people. No person brings the entire package to their work, just like no tree brings everything for every environment. Part of leadership is being able to embrace, and recognize the strengths that people bring and invest in that.

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Standing Still

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:47:00 -0600

What does it feel like to move at 58,000 miles per hour? Well, it turns out we all know the answer and that even when we're standing still, so much more is happening than what meets the eye.

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How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:02:00 -0600

What does it mean, practically, to be an inclusive leader? And what happens to your business, team, and leadership when you embark on the journey?

In this thoughtful episode, Jennifer Brown takes a deeper dive into what it takes to be an inclusive leader and examines the challenges and mindsets that continue to hold many leaders back. Combining nearly two decades of professional DEI expertise with personal experience and reflection, she tackles complex topics such as identity, privilege, and systemic inequities. Brown makes the journey to becoming an inclusive leader accessible and actionable.

Whether you are well on your inclusive leadership journey or just beginning, Jennifer meets you where you are and equips you to take action.

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What Do You Want?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0600

Do you ever feel, out of control, off balance, or reactive when you're trying to get the results you want, but it's just not happening for you? Often the difference between confusion and clarity is simply to change focus from what you don't want to what you do want.

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Leadership and Selling Your Expertise with Robert Chen

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:52:00 -0600

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you're in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? It’s not just knowledge, experience, and unique services that set people apart. Success is achieved by adopting the mindset, mastering the strategies, and employing the tactics at the heart of rainmaking - selling your expertise.

In this episode veteran communications, sales, and leadership consultant Robert Chen provides a practical guide to selling knowledge-based services in a market that demands credibility and subject-matter authority. Chen and his colleagues at Exec|Comm have helped hundreds of thousands of professionals learn to sell, influence, and negotiate more effectively. Tap into the tools we discuss to improve your influence, sales and overall perspective on selling your expertise.

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Leading in Complexity and Uncertainty with Anu Rathninde

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:13:00 -0600

Your organization is a Complex Adaptive System—and so are the people you lead. Many leaders expect an organization to operate like a machine, but that leads to failure. Complexity and uncertainty mean unpredictable business outcomes, yet decisions are made based on assumptions of certainty that don’t include the interdependence and emergence of your employees, customers, supply chain, and eventually, success.

In this episode, Anu Rathninde, president of Aptiv Electrical Distribution Systems-Asia Pacific, shares his practical strategy for tackling complexity in the Knowledge Era. Bridging ancient Asian wisdom and modern science, this guide leverages the best leadership philosophies with the right mindset to help you tackle complexity, manage yourself as you manage others, and transform your organization by putting people, decisions, and interactions first. Learn how to make complexity an advantage and how to embrace it.

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Get Things Done in a Bureaucracy with Marina Nitze & Nick Sinai

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:30:00 -0600

Does it feel like you're jumping through hoops to get things done? From local government to the White House, Harvard to the world of venture capital, Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai have taken on some of the world’s most challenging bureaucracies—and won. In this episode, they bring their years of experience to you, teaching you strategies anyone can use to improve your organization through their own stories and those of fellow bureaucracy hackers.

Change doesn’t happen just because the person in charge declares it should. Regardless of your industry, role, or team, learn how to get started, take initiative on your own, and transform your ideas into impact. You don't want to miss this episode and the incredible hope (and wisdom) Marina and Nick share!

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Loveable Leadership with Jeff Gibbard

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:34:00 -0600

Have ever felt like the culture of work is broken? For too long leadership has been defined by the bottom line, at the expense of the humans leading and being led. Obviously, results matter but now more than ever, leaders need to be more than a boss wielding the authority of a title to produce results.

The lovable leader knows that all people are capable of extraordinary things, that obstacles can empower you instead of limit you, and that your abilities combined with your choices give everyone you lead opportunities for greatness. In this episode author, speaker, and strategist Jeff Gibbard offers an invaluable set of practical skills that will inspire people to follow you, make your organization a better place to work, and might just change the broken culture of work.

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What Leaders Need to Know About AI with Kavita Ganesan

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:11:00 -0600

Do you want to take advantage of artificial intelligence but are not sure where to start? The process can feel overwhelming—from analyzing existing processes and software systems and choosing where to apply AI automation, to preparing every tier of the organization for the transition.

In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case For AI, takes the mystery out of implementing AI, sharing how to launch AI initiatives that get results. With real-world AI examples to spark your own ideas, you’ll learn how to identify high-impact AI opportunities, prepare for AI transitions, and measure your AI performance.

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Confidence vs Arrogance

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:19:00 -0600

What's the difference between confidence and arrogance? When I was young, a mountain trail gave me an early lesson about the differences between these two. Here is another story from Tomorrow Together: Essays of Hope, Healing, and Humanity.

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Changing Your Mind

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:16:00 -0600

When you think about changing perception when was the last time that you changed your mind about something? Have you seen the images that have been coming from the new James Webb telescope? Changing our perceptions of outer space and what's millions and billions of light years away from us.

As my known world expands, there's always another perspective, and as strange, unsettling, and foreign, as it may seem, how important it is to remember that this is the only normal another person has ever known.

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Leadership Pause with Chris Johnson

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:20:00 -0600

Navigating the current environmental, economic, and political realities is challenging (yet essential). This is where The Leadership Pause can help.

In this episode, Chris Johnson, author of The Leadership Pause gives you tools to sharpen a skill that leads to clarity of mind and heart, reduces stress, and increases resilience. It starts by accurately discerning your position, strategizing a plan, and only then moving forward steering through life's challenges. Find out how a leadership pause can create a deeper connection to self and a clearer vision of the natural leader resting just beneath the surface.

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Connect to Purpose with Revelation with Steve Curtin

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:55:00 -0600

We've all worked in organizations where employees don't connect to a purpose. Where everyone understands what to do and how to do it, but not why they do it.

In this episode, Steve Curtin, Author of The Revelation Conversation, gives you a road map to create an environment for employees to connect with the work they do, instead of going through the motions or checking boxes. Reap the benefits of higher levels of employee engagement, productivity, and customer satisfaction through revelation conversations.

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Cultivating Infectious Energy with Keith Smith

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:06:00 -0600

Do you remember the last time you felt infectious energy? If you struggle to maintain higher energy and infectious leadership, this week's guest can help.

In this episode, Keith Smith, CEO of Vonoco Products, shares his insights on how to tap into the infectious energy we have deep down, and take steps to identify drains, imbalances, and be the energizing leader you want to be.

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An Age of Miracles

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:45:00 -0600

We live in an age of miracles. In this episode, we continue with the theme in Season 11 focusing on more humanity aspects of human-centered leadership. Your life is the product of millions of decisions made by millions of people. Without interdependence, nothing could exist. And I don't think that has ever been more true than now.

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Leading Gen Z with Josh Packard, Ph.D.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:07:00 -0600

Generation Z is entering the workforce right now and their perspective, needs, talents, and abilities will transform the workplace. In this episode, Gen-Z expert Josh Packard, Ph.D. shares his latest research on how you can attract, retain, and lead Gen Z. Leading Gen Z well will improve your team's performance, relevance, and credibility.

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How Leaders Can Find the Win in No Win Scenarios

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:22:00 -0600

How do you lead through situations when it feels like everything is a no-win scenario? No-win scenarios are tough, sure, but they're also a chance to distinguish yourself, learn people's trust, and for innovation.

In today's episode, you get seven steps you can use to approach these circumstances that will help you build your credibility and sleep well at night.

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Tomorrow Together with David Dye

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:14:00 -0600

Tomorrow Together: Essays of Hope, Healing, and Humanity is a collection of essays. The 21st century hasn't started the way that many of us expected it would. We're looking at a potent mix of a global pandemic, global warming, the resurgence of authoritarianism, white nationalism, and war that again threatens to consume the planet. It can feel frustrating and hopeless. And those are just a few of the issues that are pervasive and in people's consciousness regularly.

Still, with all of that going on, there's hope. We've got the resources, the wisdom, and most importantly, we have one another. The essays highlight moments of wonder, beauty, connection, and friendship. It's about hope, healing, and humanity. That's the through line, the thread that runs through all of them. These essays are really meant to be read and reflected on but are also opportunities to start conversations.

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Mt. Everest and Leading with Vulnerability with Vivian Rigney

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:07:00 -0600

Would you ever think that the lessons learned in the corporate world could be applied to summiting mountains? In this episode, Vivian James Rigney’s compelling and often harrowing true account of summiting Everest offers a unique window into lessons on leadership and what it takes to succeed in any circumstance. As an executive coach and globally recognized authority on leadership and teamwork in business, Rigney relied on skills learned in the corporate world in addition to physical training to attempt these summits.

Tune in as Rigney reveals critical wisdom for individuals and leaders in any circumstance, including how to:

Overcome the ego trap and get out of your head
Triage what you can and cannot control
Harness your intuition
Create shared purpose and real followership
Tap into the power of vulnerability and authenticity

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Leading with Humility and Ambition with Amer Kaissi

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:35:00 -0600

Many people associate successful leadership with the arrogance, charisma, or narcissism that comes with a big ego. In this episode, Amer Kaissi shatters these common myths about ego-driven leadership and gives you practical tools to lead with humility and ambition. Humility actually requires ambition, courage, and fierce determination - and the most successful leaders have these characteristics. It’s what Kaissi calls Humbitious.

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Leading Through Complexity with Everett Harper

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:53:00 -0600

Have you faced complex problems that require quick decisions in the face of uncertain outcomes? In this episode, CEO, entrepreneur, and strategist Everett Harper delivers a pragmatic take on solving complex problems by making decisions through uncertainty. Harper discusses a set of practices, processes, and infrastructure that addresses complex problems alongside a set of methods to systematize, scale, and share best practices throughout an organization.

You’ll learn to discover insights quickly by experimenting, iterating, then building infrastructure to sustain your innovations in your teams and organizations. You’ll also get effective ways to make decisions in situations without complete information, strategies for sustaining your team through highly uncertain times, and techniques for managing personal anxiety—a key leadership skill for the next decade.

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Compassionate Leadership with Donato Tramuto

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:18:00 -0600

Compassionate leaders are not weak. They are tough leaders who understand that they can be good to their people and deliver stronger results. In fact, taking care of your people actually leads to better results and creates sustainable commitment to an organization’s mission and values.

In this episode, Donato Tramuto, recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that powerfully drives trust, success, and innovation while raising morale, building stronger teams, and improving overall performance. Most leaders have an innate desire to be compassionate, but many don't know how to put it into practice. Tune in to get actionable examples of how proven leaders have accomplished this and how you can too. The bottom line on bottom lines: compassionate leadership is about better people and better business.

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Leading with the Psychology of Belonging with DDS Dobson-Smith

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:37:00 -0600

Does your company or organization have trouble attracting and retaining people from diverse and underrepresented communities? Does your organizational culture suffer from low morale, exclusive cliques, or microaggressions you don’t know how to address?

In this episode, DDS Dobson-Smith lays out the deep psychology of our need to belong, its critical impact on workplace performance, and the practical steps any organization can take to make everyone feel welcome and included. Learn how diversity and representation can lead to a greater experience of belonging for everyone. Discover how to facilitate a culture of belonging, with practical tips for creating inclusive workplaces where people can show up as themselves.

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Lead Skillful, Connected, Adaptive Teams with Gerald Leonard

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:53:00 -0600

How can you lead more connected, adaptive teams that think critically, and adapt to change? In this episode, conservatory-trained jazz musician, author, and CEO Gerald Leonard gives you leadership approaches to help you build teams that operate like a jazz ensemble. Teams that connect with one another, respond to each other's talents, and work together under pressure with less defensiveness. That's the gift of workplace jazz.

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From Conflict to Courage with Marlene Chism

Fri, 27 May 2022 19:11:00 -0600

When leaders can see conflict as a teacher, face it with courage, and continually work on transforming themselves, they can get the resolution they are seeking. Unresolved workplace conflict wastes time increases stress, and negatively affects business outcomes.

But conflict isn’t the problem, mismanagement is. Leaders unintentionally mismanage conflict when they fall into patterns of “the Three As:” aggression, avoidance, and appeasing. In this episode, Marlene Chism, author of From Conflict to Courage gives you exercises, examples, and expert guidance on developing all three elements needed to improve your capacity for conflict and address conflict head-on.

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The Disciplined Listening Method with Michael Reddington

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:30:00 -0600

Do you know the value of your listening skills? The cornerstone of any leader's personal brand is how people perceive their listening skills. Distractions, biases, unhealthy expectations, and misaligned perceptions make it difficult for leaders to truly understand and influence their audiences. An important skill in reducing missed opportunities and increasing commitments to action is recognizing the value of the clues people display during every interaction.

In this episode, Michael Reddington, Certified Forensic Interviewer and author of The Disciplined Listening Method, provides leaders with the skills, techniques, and perspectives necessary to identify hidden value in every conversation. Michael shares the seven core behaviors of the Disciplined Listening Method that position leaders to discover the truth often hidden in plain sight by leveraging a learning mentality and a goal-oriented approach to encourage their audiences to save face, commit to sharing sensitive information, and change their behavior.

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Building Psychologically Safe Relationships with LaTonya Wilkins

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:23:00 -0600

Real connections within teams can create a culture shift for an entire company. In this episode, LaTonya Wilkins gives you practical ways to lead below the "surface-ness" of traditional corporate culture, and how to build R.E.A.L. relationships with your team. Psychologically safe relationships with people who are different from you are the cornerstone for creating truly innovative, productive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures of belonging.

Inspired by organizational culture research, social psychology, and neuroscience frameworks, this episode is a compass for the purpose-driven and forward-thinking leader. It merges true stories from the lived experiences of Wilkins with actionable insights backed by dynamic interdisciplinary research. If you're ready to disrupt the way we think about traditional leadership standards and the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that have failed to make lasting change, this episode is for you.

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The Earned Life with Marshall Goldsmith

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:04:00 -0600

The Earned Life is a road map for ambitious people seeking a higher purpose. An earned life means living in a way where the choices, risks, and efforts we make moment to moment line up with our bigger purpose, regardless of the outcome. But for many of us, that pesky final phrase is a stumbling block: “regardless of the eventual outcome.” Not being attached to the outcome goes against everything we’re taught about achievement and fulfillment in modern society.

In this episode, Goldsmith shares a wealth of insights about how to live with purpose, joy, and freedom now while working for the difference you want to make in the world. We talk about how to overcome common barriers that keep us from being our full selves, how to build trust and credibility with other people as we grow and change, why being happy now is one of the most important choices you can make, and much more.

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Leading from the Jumpseat with Peter Docker

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:10:00 -0600

Do you believe you're capable of accomplishing extraordinary things? How about your team? In this episode, Peter Docker, author of Leading from the Jumpseat, talks about leadership that lifts people up and gives them the space they need so that, when the time is right, they can take the lead.

In business and in life, handing over the reins to others is inevitable. Everyone will eventually leave their team, retire from being the CEO, or see their kids leave home and lead their own lives. Leading from the Jumpseat enables us to embrace this inevitability and is a metaphor for how we can choose to lead. It's about the journey we take so we can hand over control to others, who are then equipped to continue forward. Jumpseat Leadership is a way of interacting with people that will enhance performance in any given situation - during normal business, times of crisis, and life in general. Becoming a Jumpseat Leader takes practice and Peter gives you a practical guide to handing over control.

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Building Corporate Soul with Ralf Specht

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:52:00 -0600

Have you checked the Soul Index? One of the most pressing questions for corporate leaders today is how do I build and sustain a human-centric performance culture? At a time when 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, 79% of employees quit their jobs because they don't feel appreciated at their workplace, and 69% of millennials see a lack of potential for leadership development in their companies, Building Corporate Soul sets out to transform the performance and value of organizations―and to make soulless companies a thing of the past.

In this episode, Ralf Specht shares his unique framework, The Soul System™, that aligns value-creating employee behaviors with corporate strategy through shared understanding and shared purpose and how every leader, no matter the industry, can ignite (or re-ignite) the corporate soul in their firm. Based on the latest research and real-life cases, this actionable framework shows how to build a culture at the workplace that is both human centric and success driven.

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Connectable with Ryan Jenkins

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:26:00 -0600

Have you experienced a desire for connection, or feelings of loneliness, over the past few years? Feelings of loneliness among employees are on the rise with 72% of global workers suffering from it. This sense of isolation is contributing to a real and growing mental health problem that affects both individuals and organizations.

In this episode, Ryan Jenkins author of Connectable shows how tackling the issue of worker loneliness head-on can transform an isolated workforce into one that’s happier, more engaged, and more productive. Ryan sheds light on what's causing today’s loneliness, the role inclusion plays in solving it, and how you can decrease loneliness and increase belonging, engagement, and performance with employees at every level―including yourself.

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Diversity and Inclusion for Leaders with Cynthia Owyoung

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:26:00 -0600

Did you know that companies with more diversity in their ranks are more innovative, expand their markets, and perform better financially? Why, then, has so little progress been made, especially when it comes to corporate leadership? Most companies have yet to develop and implement effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.

In this episode, DEIB expert, Cynthia Owyoung explains what DEIB is and why it matters. Cynthia delivers the information and insights you need to seize the competitive edge and increase innovation―while doing right by people―with a strong culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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Leadership and a Culture of Feedback with Neil Khaund

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:44:00 -0600

How do you build a culture of feedback? In this episode, Neil Khaund, President and CEO of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the largest accredited leadership honor society in the United States, explains why creating a culture of feedback is imperative and gives you specific techniques you can use to get all the information you need to build an effective team, department, and organization.

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Human Centered Communication with Lizabeth Wesely-Casella

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:06:00 -0600

Ready for some brilliant approaches to human-centered communication? In this episode, David talks with Lizabeth Wesely-Casella, founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications, organizational development, and human-centered leadership. Lizabeth shares her insights on how you can improve workflow, processes, and culture by leveraging communication and the institutional knowledge of existing team members.

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Business of Ambiguity with Dr. Debbie Sutherland

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:52:00 -0600

Have you ever been faced with a puzzling pattern of events, been stuck in a confusing situation, or felt trapped by your own routine thinking patterns? Or have you wondered about how you think and make decisions during messy and unexpected situations? Then you're familiar with the business of ambiguity.

In this episode, Dr. Debbie Southerland gives you five key thinking and behavior strategies to explore business uncertainties and build an ambiguity mindset. Using research and powerful real-life stories from dozens of executives whose roles involve a high degree of ambiguity, Dr. Sutherland provides tools, resources, and insights to help you increase your comfort with the unknowns. If you are a business leader who wants to expand your thinking and leadership capacity, someone who wants to explore a knowing gap in life or business, this episode is for you.

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Making Virtual Work with Betty Johnson, Ph.D.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:54:00 -0600

Have you or your team felt the drain from virtual work? In this episode, author Betty Johnson reveals the voices of real virtual workers. They say it’s people, not cameras, that create “Zoom fatigue.” Through their verbatim words, Dr. Johnson illuminates how you can stop doing the things that wear down virtual work and what you can start doing—right now—so that virtual meetings cease to be an exhausting, time-consuming pain. So that virtual work works. For everyone.

Learn precisely how to do what virtual workers implore you to do. How to get more done in less time. How to enable the sorts of relationship-building they need to carry them through tough times. How to enable authenticity, inclusion, agency, and equity. How to maximize their talents and wisdom so you and they become more successful.

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The Manager's Playbook with Alicia Thrasher & Joel Trammell

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:49:00 -0600

Have you worked in an organization that suffers from a crisis of management and leadership? Then you know how important it is to have a Manager's Playbook. Under-trained and under-equipped, many great people have turned out to be not-great bosses and their employees and companies' bottom lines are suffering the consequences.

In this episode, David talks with Joel Trammell and Alicia Thrasher, co-authors of The Manager's Playbook, about the massive difference that simple management and leadership competency makes—for employees, for bosses, and for companies at large. Tune in and get the five fundamental skills all great managers and leaders master, from motivating people to developing self-awareness.

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Audience, Influence, and Impact: Reach with Becky Robinson

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:53:00 -0600

Whether you want more influence and to make a bigger difference within your organization or the world beyond, Weaving Influence CEO and author Becky Robinson gives you the roadmap. Too many think it’s a question of numbers—the more people you can get in front of, the better. But true reach is about expanding your audience while making a meaningful and enduring difference that has lasting a impact. In this episode, Robinson shares an incredibly refreshing and human-centered approach to achieving more REACH. Her approach will serve you both online and in person.

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Promotions are So Yesterday with Julie Winkle Giulioni

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:35:00 -0600

How do you support your employees' career development when promotions aren't immediately available - or they're not interested in a promotion? There are so many other ways that employees what to grow. In this episode, Julie Winkle Giulioni helps you navigate the many ways you can support your team's career development - and how it will make leadership and management more enjoyable for you.

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Being a Human-Centered Leader When You're Stressed or Anxious

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:34:00 -0600

Many leaders find that it's easier to be a human-centered leader when everything is going well. When you're stressed or anxious, it's easy to snap at your team, lose your temper and undermine the culture that you've worked so hard to build.

Getting stressed out or anxious from time to time is unavoidable, but you can lead through these challenging times to build a stronger and more productive team. In this episode, you get 5 steps to use when the stress or anxiety at work starts to impact your ability to be a human-centered leader.

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Leading a More Resourceful Team

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:08:00 -0600

During times of stress and change, when you need your team to be the most resourceful, some managers clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down.

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” It’s tough for teams to be quick and clever in those circumstances. Like other skills, resourcefulness needs to be taught and nurtured and in this episode, you'll get some ways to cultivate a more resourceful team.

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Does Your Team Ignore Your Feedback

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:01:00 -0600

Have you heard this from your managers? "My people aren't coachable. They're defensive, it's like they have a wall up. They just won't listen." Sometimes people can't grow because they're not in the right position or they are actually incapable.

Leaders take responsibility for the legitimate reasons people might ignore feedback. In today's episode, you get seven reasons people ignore your feedback (and solutions to match).

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How to Quickly Build Team Commitment

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:09:00 -0600

Trust takes time, but sometimes you need to get everyone working together quickly. If you're going to succeed, you have to build a team that's able to work well together and get results, and you need to be able to do that quickly.

In this episode you'll get four activities to speed up the process and improve your team's commitment to outcomes and to one another.

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Meaningful Leadership Conversations with Jessica Pettitt

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:23:00 -0600

This episode has it all - poignant wisdom, 6th graders influencing billionaires, mason jar soup, even Darth Vader jokes. Above all, you'll get practical wisdom to help you show up with grace and dignity for some of the conversations that many leaders find most challenging. These can be the most meaningful leadership conversations you'll ever have - when you learn how to acknowledge your story, listen deeply to others, and take responsibility for your communication. Jessica Pettitt gives you all this and more in this heartfelt episode.

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3 Overused Strengths that Will Limit Your Leadership

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:15:00 -0600

You work hard to set a positive example for your team. You care about success, and you want your people to succeed. You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. You’re intentional about your culture. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for.

What’s happening?

Committed, caring, hard-working leaders often have one of three problems interfere with their influence. If any of these issues sound familiar, you can readily overcome them with a few straightforward solutions you'll get in this episode.

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Addressing Problems with Your Peers

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:33:00 -0600

What do you do when you see a problem and you want to bring it to your colleagues' attention, but you're worried it might create problems? This topic came in as a question from a member of the Let's Grow Leaders community and it's a fantastic opportunity to address some leadership challenges that everyone can empathize with. In this episode, you get three steps to use to address problems with your peers.

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Appreciative Inquiry with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:47:00 -0600

Conversations are the soul of leadership. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. The art of Appreciative Inquiry gives you the ability to have conversations that truly matter, build better relationships, and achieve more together.

In this episode, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres give you 2 practices and 5 principles to create great conversations. And show how Appreciative Inquiry (AI)--one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities--can help you communicate better and flourish in all areas of your life.

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Unfear with Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:19:00 -0600

Most of us have seen fear drive short-term results, but it does so at the cost of high employee burnout and turnover. Winning organizations aren’t fear-free; they know how to reframe fear into opportunities for learning and growth. They create resilient cultures of unfear.

In this episode, Gaurav and Mark, authors of Unfear, give you the rundown about the impact and archetypes of fear in the workplace and provide strategies, techniques, and actions you need to bring about an unfear transformation.

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Make It, Don't Fake It with Sabrina Horn

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:39:00 -0600

It's a cliche you've undoubtedly heard more than once: Fake it until you make it. The problem is that the pressure to succeed can drive leaders to exaggerate their strengths, minimize weaknesses, bend the truth, and sacrifice the very authenticity that would help them succeed. In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth.

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How to Lead a Team That Lacks Urgency

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:23:00 -0600

"My people lack a sense of urgency. I've got to follow up on everything or we miss deadlines. I'm tired of babysitting. How can I ensure things get done on time?" Sound familiar?

In this episode, you'll get five ways to help get things moving. Paradoxically, sometimes leaders with a high internal sense of urgency can struggle with this the most. But the good news is that there are just a few straightforward tools you can use to help everyone work effectively and meet those deadlines.

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The Long Game with Dorie Clark

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:23:00 -0600

Do you feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind? How can you break out of this endless cycle and create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek? In this engaging episode, Dorie Clark gives you unique principles and frameworks to help you reorient yourself, see the big picture, and tap into the power of small changes. It's not an overnight process, but the long-term payoff is immense: to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life, leadership, and your career. That's playing The Long Game.

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Leading Through Disruption with David Giersdorf

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0600

Is there any industry that's been disrupted more at a global level over the past twenty years than the cruise lines? In this episode, David Giersdorf, a former senior executive in the global cruise, travel, and marketing services industry, gives the roadmap for leading through disruption. It's optimistic, encouraging, and full of opportunities to help you navigate your company, career, team, and life through the fog of disruption.

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Humanity Works Better with Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:09:00 -0600

Humanity. It works - and it works better. In this heartfelt and moving conversation, Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer help you chart a path that brings humanity (yours and your teams) to work through awareness, choice, and courage. They'll help you build a healthier, more productive work environment that draws the best—rather than squeezes the most—out of people.

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Staying Coachable with Sean Glaze

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:01:00 -0600

Change is challenging for most of us. But the most effective leaders continually learn and grow. Former basketball coach and leadership consultant Sean Glaze gives you the path to stay coachable and avoid the complacency that can undermine your influence. If you're ever frustrated by a personal or professional plateau, this episode's for you.

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Good Comes First with Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbit

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:37:00 -0600

As a business leader, how do you create a purposeful, positive, and productive work environment for you employees and customers while improving your bottom line? In short, "good" comes first. In this episode, culture experts Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbit give you a practical roadmap to building the culture you want (hint - it takes commitment and accountability equal to your focus on results).

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Leading Through Invisible Dissent with Kelly Beattie

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:07:00 -0600

Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? In this episode, Kelly Beattie shares practical steps you can take to help every team member engage.

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Inspired to Inspire with Lance Tanaka

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:30:00 -0600

Leaders who want to inspire others need inspiration themselves. That inspiration is your purpose. Join us for a conversation with former Pepsi Cola and Cole Haan executive Lance Tanaka to learn how you can identify your gifting, find your passion, and build the discipline to take the steps that will help you achieve your dream. Get inspired to inspire in this heartfelt episode.

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A Culture of Integrity with CEO Brittany Burns

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:13:00 -0600

How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that's not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading's CEO Brittany Burns and I for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction and focus on the bottom line.

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Leadership Development that Works with Jennifer Mackin

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:42:00 -0600

Leadership development is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization's success. Unfortunately, there are many ways to do it poorly. The results are lost time, money, credibility - and worst of all, poorly trained leaders. In this episode, Jennifer Mackin, author of Leaders Deserve Better, gives you the roadmap to effective leadership development. There are a handful of principles you can use right now to build a better leadership development strategy (and partner effectively with leadership development experts who can help transform your business).

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Love it. Own it. Your Dream Job with Carson Tate

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:54:00 -0600

In this episode, Carson Tate, one of America’s top productivity consultants talks about why you don’t have to rely on your company or your boss for your professional fulfillment. Instead, you can take ownership of your career, your life, and your happiness―right now.

Carson's premise is that “it takes two” to cultivate engagement―that both you and your employer need to have an equal voice in the process. And she outlines five fundamental strategies and tools to make your job work for you.

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Fiercely Loyal with Dov Baron

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:49:00 -0600

The world has changed, and so has everything we know about becoming and remaining an effective leader particularly when it comes to keeping your top talent! Effective leaders of tomorrow will do one thing - Keep Top Talent. In this episode, Dov Baron lays out the strategies for not only keeping your top talent but how to build fiercely loyal teams.

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Leading for Justice with Rita Sever

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:44:00 -0600

When your cause is important and you're working to build a better world, leadership matters more than ever - but it often takes a back seat to the scramble to achieve today's results. The unfortunate consequence in many mission-driven organizations is a toxic or hypocritical culture that doesn't embrace the same values the organization works to build. This leadership paradox isn't limited to nonprofit or social justice organizations. The same thing can happen in mission-driven companies. In this episode, Rita Sever gives you practical tools you can use to ensure you are living out your human-centered leadership values while also pursuing the valuable mission your organization exists to achieve.

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How Leaders Make The Most of Complaints

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:39:00 -0600

You've got a clear focus on what matters most, and your team seems to work well together, but then you get a call. Hey, I need to talk to you about a conflict, a disagreement, a clash of personalities. What you do next will reinforce your leadership and influence or erode your credibility.

Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it can also be an excellent opportunity for your team to grow.

In this episode, learn how leaders make the most of complaints with six steps while building healthy professional relationships and helping your team maintain focus on what matters most.

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Mastery Under Pressure with Tina Greenbaum

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:21:00 -0600

As a leader do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Keep running into the same limiting mindset or patterns, but don't know how to fix them? In this episode, you'll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence, achieve transformational results, and overcome their limiting mindsets. Performance mastery specialist Tina Greenbaum will give you practical tools to do all this and more.

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A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:41:00 -0600

If you feel like you're constantly reacting and don't have a moment to think about what you're doing, much less why you're doing it, this episode is for you. Juliet Funt gives you practical suggestions (as well as the permission) to regain control of your workday, create the space you need in order to do your best work and lead your team well.

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12 Inch Rule of Leadership with Dr. Kaliym Islam

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:41:00 -0600

In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. This is practical, research-based, (and hard-won) leadership wisdom that will help you have more influence, achieve better results with your teams, and achieve the career recognition you desire. There are no shortcuts to leadership success, but the principles Dr. Kaliym shares truly help you to be the leader you want your boss to be.

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How to Choose Who You Promote into Leadership

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:10:00 -0600

Who you promote into leadership sends a clear message of what matters most in your culture and business. Promote leaders aligned with your culture and you build momentum. Get this wrong and you'll undo all the good you’ve done. In this episode, you'll get two essential criteria to examine when considering who you promote into a leadership role.

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Leading from the Middle with Scott Mautz

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:22:00 -0600

If you have a boss and are a boss, you'll be very familiar with the messy middle. Leading from the middle requires a special mindset and specific leadership skills. In this episode, former P&G senior executive and author Scott Mautz, gives you practical skills and the mindset to thrive and transform your organization. Have something ready to write with - you'll want to take notes!

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Lead Your Team to Make Better Decisions, Faster

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:32:00 -0600

When decision-making or problem-solving meetings bog down and become a waste of time, there are usually two problems causing the stagnation. In this episode, you'll get the tools to overcome both of these problems before they derail your team.

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Leading When - Not If - Things Break

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:03:00 -0600

Are you blindsided when things break down, problems happen, or conflict occurs? Great leaders anticipate these breakdowns and know that it's a matter of when - not if- they'll happen. Lead your team by equipping them with the skills to overcome these setbacks.

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How to Calm the Chaos and Help Your Team Regain Their Focus

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:18:00 -0600

Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. In this episode, you'll receive practical steps you can take to calm the chaos and help your team get back on track.

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Leading Performance Conversations without Losing Your Cool

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:44:00 -0600

Leaders play a vital role in employee development and that includes sharing developmental feedback. But an effective performance conversation requires an even keel. Keep these five principles in mind to help you keep your cool.

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How to Ensure High ROI Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:02:00 -0600

Nothing burns time, energy, and leadership credibility like wasted training. In this episode, we'll take a look at three specific mistakes that can undermine your return on investment and the positive impact training ought to have on the people who participate. You'll also get eight practical ways to overcome these mistakes and ensure high ROI training to help your people and your business - all by incorporating your leaders at every level.

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One Super Power Every Great Middle Manager Masters

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:29:00 -0600

If you are (or have been) a middle manager, you know how tough this role can be. You don’t set the strategic priorities, but you are accountable to make it happen—often without the influence to get all the resources you would like (or need) to get the job done.

And every day, your team looks to you for support and a voice, which you may or may not able to provide. In this episode, you'll get practical steps you can take to master one transformational role the best middle managers do better than anyone else in an organization. It's also a vital middle management skill that most middle managers struggle to do well.

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Drive Your Career Success - featuring Ed Evarts

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:08:00 -0600

If you're ambitious, talented, and ready to take your career to the next level, this episode is for you. Ed Evarts shares several principles of taking responsibility for your career. You'll get practical ways to build a positive relationship with your boss, vital questions to ask yourself, the power of curiosity to advance your career, and more.

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How to Ask for What You Need (and Get It) featuring Heather Hansen

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:59:00 -0600

Life is full of trials, and sometimes you need a warrior spirit to overcome them. Award-winning attorney Heather Hansen has spent over twenty years fighting on the battlefields of the courts—but even in her fiercest clashes, she’s remained true to herself and her principles. She shares her journey to becoming an Elegant Warrior, and imparts the wisdom she’s learned from her decades on the bar.

In this episode, Hansen shares the tools and techniques she’s honed in the courtroom and makes the case that anyone can become an Elegant Warrior: someone who fights adversity with grace and compassion; and battles without losing respect for themselves and their adversaries.

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Unlock Your Team's Best Thinking

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:25:00 -0600

Have you ever watched a team member do something clever, solve a problem, or creatively improve a process, then ask them why they hadn’t shared it with the team?

Their answer holds the key to unlocking your team’s best ideas and building a team of micro-innovators, problem-solvers, and customer advocates.

If your quiet problem-solver is like most people, she probably told you “I guess it's just that no one ever asked.”

But realistically, we also work with many leaders who ask for ideas, but don’t get the insights they want.

So how do you unlock your team's best thinking, draw out their creative ideas, and solve more problems?

It takes more than a generic “How can we improve?” to draw out your team’s best ideas.

Your team has questions of their own. Chief among them: can I trust you? Do you really want to hear what I have to say?

In this episode you'll get a proven strategy to unlock your team's best thinking (and a bonus follow-up in the answer to a participant's question about how and when to respond to the ideas you receive.)

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The Power in a Powerful Thank You

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:02:00 -0600

A specific, relevant thank you has the power to energize and keep people moving. In this episode, David shares a meaningful thank you and how you can encourage your people - even when you haven't had a recent "win."

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Why We Lead

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:28:00 -0600

As we celebrate 100 episodes of Leadership without Losing Your Soul, it's a good time to reflect: Your leadership extends far beyond your team and the work you do. Every day, you build the world we all will live in. As you commit to human-centered leadership, achieving results, and building relationships - who can you invite on the journey with you to build a better world?

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Inclusive Leadership - Get comfortable with discomfort

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Building inclusive leadership requires getting comfortable with discomfort, taking daily small steps, and being selective with the feedback you listen to. The first time you presented to the executive team—you stuttered a bit, but you got through it. Discomfort doesn’t mean anything’s wrong. It means you’re growing. As you do the work to lead inclusively, you’ll return again to these moments of discomfort. It’s not a one-time deal. I invite you to join me in stepping into them and building a better future for all of us. That’s confident humility in action.

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On Being a Trusted Leader with David Horsager

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:33:00 -0600

Without trust, people and businesses fail. Trust is the currency of your influence. The foundation of your results. Trust is the air your culture breathes. In this fast-paced interview, David Horsager, CEO of the Trust Edge gives you a crash course in the 8 Pillars of trust (backed by research!) and how they will transform your leadership. Be sure to take notes (and pick up a copy of Trusted Leader - it gives you a framework for building trust so that you and your organizations can perform at your best and I highly recommend it.

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Transform Your HR Relationships and Your Leadership

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:06:00 -0600

In this inspiring conversation with Elle Marc-Charles, Director of Inclusive Culture for Belden Corporation you'll get practical insights into how to guard yourself and your leaders from losing their humanity, how your human resource professionals can help you achieve your strategic results, and insights into the benefits (and challenges) of diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership domestically vs globally and how you can be a more inclusive leader.

Grab a pencil and get ready to take notes!

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How to Partner with Your Learning and Development Team

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:43:00 -0600

Training and development are a vital part of every team member's growth and success (including yours!) But there are common mistakes leaders make that undermine that success. In this episode with Director of Learning and Development from UFHealth Jacksonville, Dan Kurmaskie, you'll get specific mistakes to avoid and how you can help your team get the most from their work with learning and development professionals - whether you have an internal L&D team or are working with external partners like us at Let's Grow Leaders.

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How to Partner with Your HR Teams

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:38:00 -0600

Your human resource, organizational development, and learning professionals can be wonderful strategic partners and collaborate with you to achieve amazing results - but it takes trust and a solid relationship to get there. In this episode, Jessica Schwaller shares some secrets and opportunities available to you when you build a transformational relationship with your HR pros. This is the first of three episodes in a series on how to partner with your HR, OD, and L&D teams to achieve transformational results.

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How to Be a More Influential Communicator with John Bates

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:18:00 -0600

You’ve got something awesome inside of you and John Bates is in business to bring that out so it can live in the world and make a real difference. Join David and John for this dynamic and energizing discussion about the heart of leadership and how to make your leadership communication more dynamic and influential. John has trained hundreds of TED/TEDx speakers all over the world and works with C-level executives at top companies to make their communications "TED-Worthy" so grab something to take notes and take your communication to the next level!

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Building a Human Centered Culture - with Charlie Bailes IV

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:11:00 -0600

You build your culture one decision at a time - but how do you ensure that the decisions you make build the culture you want? In this episode, Charlie Bailes, VP of Human Resources and Distribution for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits shares practical ways you can build a human-centered culture in your organization, team, or department.

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A Tough Leadership Lesson

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:34:00 -0600

If you've ever worried about losing someone from your team or organization because you reinforce expectations, this episode's for you. Early in my career, I learned a tough leadership lesson from a retired English teacher named Joan. In a few succinct words, she gave me one of the most important leadership lessons I would ever learn: about what it meant to lead, to truly value people, and the importance of accountability.

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What to Learn from a Frustrating Boss

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:14:00 -0600

There's no better leadership textbook than a frustrating boss. And often, the world looks very different from their side of the conversation. In this episode, you'll get valuable questions to ask and ways to work through your frustration to become a better leader - the leader you'd want your boss to be.

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Leadership Doesn't Have to Be Lonely

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:16:00 -0600

You know the cliches: it's lonely at the top. Leadership is a lonely business. In this episode, David shares a challenging situation where he felt very alone - and what happened that convinced him you're never as alone as you might feel.

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4 Ways to Energize Your Leadership and Your Team

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:31:00 -0600

Life will always include some level of the mundane and routine. As a leader, you can give your team energy to meet these challenges. In this episode, David shares some people who have inspired him to keep it fresh and four practical ways you can deliver the energy your team needs.

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You Lead - Interview with Minter Dial

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:55:00 -0600

There is a need for a new kind of leadership; one that bleeds personality and rings true to employees and customers alike who crave authenticity. Former Loreal Executive and entrepreneur, Minter Dial, argues that business leaders deliver superior results, communities of engagement both inside and outside of the company, and true values-driven success when they are themselves and come across as genuine. In this episode, you'll get practical ways to stop pretending, be who you are, and play to your uniqueness and strengths, allow people to do the same, and develop a culture of authenticity and purpose.

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Love 'Em or Lose 'Em - Interview with Beverly Kaye

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0600

People are your number one asset, so how do you ensure your best people stay? In short: you love 'em! In this episode, we talk with Beverly Kaye, author of the #1 book ever written on talent retention. You'll get simple, practical strategies that work to create a supportive workplace culture so you can fight burnout and keep the people you can least afford to lose.

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Leading through Conflicting Priorities

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:03:00 -0600

Conflicting priorities are a fact of life. Growing businesses naturally have tensions and they only become problems when they’re not addressed. In this episode, you'll get practical approaches to use when there’s a clash in priorities. These moments are a fantastic opportunity for you to lead and make a more strategic impact.

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Overcoming Adversity - an Interview with Jason Redman

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:53:00 -0600

Whether affected by the pandemic or some other unforeseen and monumental setback, to lead, you have to find a way to move beyond anger, guilt, emptiness or pain. It’s not only possible to overcome adversity, but it’s imperative. In this episode, retired Navy Seal and severely Wounded Warrior Jason Redman will give you the tools to adopt an overcoming mindset to learn acceptance, choose action over inaction, and triumph over adversity.

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4 Ways to Bring Back Some Fun and Fight the Slog

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:14:00 -0600

The days blend in to one another and morale begins to drop... If you and your team are facing an endless horizon...of stressful work, of remote work with the family just off camera, or and endless project, it's vital that you are able to fight the slog and bring back the fun. In this episode, you'll get four ways to reconnect and energize your team.

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Take Care of You

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:35:00 -0600

It's easy to talk about taking care of yourself so you can lead your team effectively, but it's something else to actually do it. So, it's confession time. In this episode David talks about the challenges caring for his physical, emotional, and social health over the past few months and how you can show up for yourself and your team in a healthier way.

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Leading While Green - Interview with Pierre Quinn

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:17:00 -0600

Your new leaders - the 'green' ones, are an incredible resource and the literal future of your business. If you are a new leader, the lessons to learn and the natural influence you see from more senior leaders can feel overwhelming. In this inspiring episode, join David and new-leader expert Pierre Quinn for a discussion about how you can help yourself grow quickly...and how you can set up your new leaders to thrive and experience breakthrough success.

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Creating Introvert Friendly Workplaces - Interview with Jennifer Kahnweiler

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:34:00 -0600

In this episode, Jennifer Kahnwieler, a "champion for introverts" gives you practical tools to build an environment that brings out the best from every employee - particularly your introverts. We discuss what exactly that means, why it matters so much, common mistakes leaders make, and how to overcome them to an inclusive leader who achieves awesome results.

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You're Building Our Future

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:35:00 -0600

Your leadership goes far beyond the work you and your team do. You and your team likely spend more time with one another than with anyone else. That time, those discussions, and those relationships add up. Moment by moment, with each decision and interaction, you build the future. Our future. What are you building?

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Heartbeat Leadership - Interview with Dawn Kirk

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:37:00 -0600

In this wisdom-packed episode, executive coach and author Dawn Kirk gives you practical tools she developed throughout her career to help your team navigate the challenges of our times while remaining focused on the results the team exists to achieve. Listen to the end for a powerful way to grow your career and get the feedback you need - even when you feel ignored.

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Now Lead the Change - Interview with Nick Jankel

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:56:00 -0600

Three unprecedented sources of change in the outside world are putting intense pressure on every organization and leader to adapt quickly. Enterprises that don't transform what they do and how they do it (repeatedly) will inevitably fail. In this information-packed episode with Nick Jankel you'll get practical solutions to help you thrive as a transformational leader. With brilliant insight into the neuroscience of teams and leadership, Nick breaks it down and helps you face reality and lead with confidence.

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Two Decision-Making Actions that Will Save You Months of Frustration

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:37:00 -0600

Too many decision-making meetings devolve into frustrating, passive wastes of time. In this episode you'll get two actions you can take to ensure you make smarter, faster decisions that energize your team.

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Positive Influence - Interview with Glenn Parker

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:22:00 -0600

Be ready to take notes as Glenn Parker shares the four ways you can help people to become their best self, why this is such a critical leadership skill, and a master-class in leading through any crisis.

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How to Make Your Leadership Message Stick

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:34:00 -0600

When it comes to critical messages, communicating once is never enough. In this episode, get practical (and creative) ways you can master 5x5 communication and ensure your team understands what matters most.

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Advanced Guide to Leading Online Meetings that Don't Suck

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:18:00 -0600

You've covered the basics. People can hear you and see you and you've got a clear agenda, but online meeting fatigue is real and it can suck the life out of your team. In this episode, get practical ways you can lead more engaging online meetings that don't suck - or steal away your team's energy and motivation.

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Creative Mindset - Interview with Jeff DeGraff

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:11:00 -0600

In this incredibly practical and inspiring episode, Jeff DeGraff, the "Dean of Innovation" gives you practical ways to cultivate a creative mindset for yourself and with your team.

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How to Avoid Micromanaging Remote Employees

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:42:00 -0600

In this episode, get the tools you need to ensure your teams achieve the results you need to keep the business moving forward while creating space for the realities of working remotely - and all without micromanaging your remote employees.

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Burnout to Breakthrough - Interview with Eileen McDargh

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0600

If you've felt burned out over the past few months, you're not alone. In this practical and hopeful episode, Hall of Fame Speaker and esteemed author Eileen McDargh gives you the tools to identify and overcome the main causes of burnout for you and your team. You'll want to take notes and be ready to play back sections as Eileen helps you move from Burnout to Breakthrough!

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Leadership and Gratitude - Interview with Kerry Wekelo

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:09:00 -0600

Gratitude, real gratitude, not the saccharine "too blessed to be stressed" meme mantra, has the power to revolutionize your leadership and your influence. In this interview with Chief Operating Officer Kerry Wekelo, you'll get practical ways you can cultivate gratitude in your own life, inspire your team, and even your customers. In the last segments, we get down to the grit of gratitude and how it can change your life and the lives you touch every day.

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How to Draw Out Your Team's Best Thinking

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:33:00 -0600

Your team may have vital information, solutions, or ideas that would make a tremendous difference – if you only knew what they were thinking. In this episode, you’ll get a powerful tool to draw out your team’s best ideas.

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Your Leadership Promise - Interview with Jason Hewlett

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0600

What is it you give to your team and customers that’s uniquely you? In this episode, master showman Jason Hewlett shares what it means to keep the promise to your team, but more importantly, to yourself. That promise might not be what you think. Listen or watch and then check out Jason’s book: The Promise to the One.

Connect with Jason:

JasonHewlett.com

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Leading when "What We're They Thinking?"

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:58:00 -0600

It can be frustrating when your team’s behavior doesn’t make any sense. But those moments where you wonder “What were they thinking?” are also opportunities. In this episode, you’ll get a way forward for the next time you wonder “What were they thinking?” that helps you find out. The answer will always help you move your team forward.

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Courageous Cultures - an interview with Karin Hurt

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Karin Hurt joins us in-studio for the first time ever to talk about Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. In this episode, find out why business leaders are responding passionately to Courageous Cultures, why courageous cultures are more important now than ever and how to get started – with practical tools – today.

You can download a FREE chapter of our new book Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates here.

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What to Do when You Can't Use a Team Member's Idea

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:06:00 -0600

When you get an idea you can’t use, it’s an opportunity to help people think more deeply and to get even better thoughts. In this episode, you’ll get specific leadership techniques you can use to build more strategic thinking and relevant problem-solving skills in every member of your team.

You can download a FREE chapter of our new book Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates here.

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Leading with Your Full Self - Interview with Ellen Robinson

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:09:00 -0600

In this episode, you’ll meet Ellen Robinson, former General Manager for Denver Pepsi Cola and President of Ascent Sports (owners of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche). She will help you look at your leadership through a different lens and give you tools to have more influence and avoid stress and burn-out by integrating your entire self into your leadership.

Connect with Ellen here:

Robinson Coaching Group: www.robinsoncoaching.com

The PersonPuzzle Company: www.personpuzzle.com

LinkedIn – Ellen’s Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-robinson-703922b/

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Seeing People Through – Interview with Nate Regier

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

How can understanding yourself help you be more influential with your team? In this episode, Dr. Nate Regier will help you understand, connect with, and lead your team members more effectively by understanding yourself. They may seem different, but look a little closer and you’ll find them – in you.

Connect with Nate Regier, PhD

Get Nate’s Book: Seeing People Through

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Helping Everyone Contribute Game-Changing Ideas

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0600

It can be tempting to write people off and assume they don’t have creativity or innovative solutions to offer. Many times, however, there’s something blocking their contribution. In this episode, you’ll get strategies to help you bring in your reluctant team members and help them contribute their game-changing ideas.

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Make Space and Listen

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0600

So many people are hurting, frustrated, traumatized, scared, or, at the very least, uncertain. That includes your team – and they’re looking at you. In this episode, we talk about fundamental ways to make space and listen. Your team needs you. Be there, even if it’s awkward or uncomfortable.

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Don't Waste Your Team's Courage

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:09:00 -0600

If it takes courage to show up for work every day, your people won’t have the energy, creativity, or courage they need to solve bigger problems or better serve your customer. This episode challenges leaders to find their own courage to build cultures where people can bring their best selves to their work.

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Ask for What You Need and Other Leadership Essentials - Interview with Jane Miller

Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Jane Miller has an incredible track-record of business leadership success including roles as CEO for a variety of food businesses making nutritious (and tasty) products. She’s served as President for the UK & Ireland Division of HJ Heinz and is currently CEO of Lily’s Sweets. All that, and she’s an incredible mentor to leaders. In this episode, Jane shares some of the hard-won experiences that shaped her leadership, mistakes she made that you don’t have to, and practical leadership fundamentals to help you be more influential, grow your career, and live a life that you’ll be proud of and celebrate.

Connect with Jane:

On LinkedIn

At her career advice website: JaneKnows.com

And order some delicious (and low sugar) sweets at Lilys.com

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When Being Right Frustrates Your Leadership

Fri, 22 May 2020 12:49:00 -0600

You’re smart, informed, and know your work backward and forward. But sometimes, being “right” stops you from being effective. In this episode, you’ll discover challenges leaders face when they’re overly focused on being right and how to let go of being “right” and focus on being effective.

Available for preorder now! Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates.

You can take our FREE Courageous Cultures quiz and receive a free chapter here, as well as learn about our pre-order bonuses.

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Why Your Open Door Policy Doesn't Work (and What to Do Instead)

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

The intent behind your open-door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to bring you issues that affect them or their work. But relying on an open-door policy to give you what you need to lead creates several problems and can undermine the culture you want to create. In this episode you’ll get specific strategies you can use to move beyond the open-door and lead with intention.

Courageous Cultures is now available for preorder. Learn more and get your pre-order bonuses!

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Supporting and Building on Your Team's Discoveries

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:51:00 -0600

Disruptions like the recent crisis also create opportunities. Your team gets scrappy. They figure out different ways to serve your customer or solve problems you didn’t know existed. As you move through these times and establish a new cadence, you don’t want to lose all this innovation and insight. In today’s episode, Karin and David share questions you can ask to take the best of your team and carry it through to a brighter, bolder future.

Preorder Courageous Cultures and register for IDEA Day

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Leading Beyond Ego - Interview with David Meltzer

Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

In this wide-ranging interview, David and David discuss how to rapidly make effective leadership decisions, how to keep your ego from derailing your influence and effectiveness, a three-step process to quickly work through strong emotions and find a productive response, techniques to ensure a productive day, a five-step regimen to ensure your leadership effectiveness – and much more. Be ready to take notes and enjoy this interview with David Meltzer.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He’s written several #1 books and, among his many achievements, Variety Magazine recognized David as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year.

Connect with David:

LinkedIn (Be sure to check out David’s weekly Friday LinkedIn broadcast)

Twitter

YouTube

Facebook

David’s Podcast: The Playbook

Check out David’s latest book:

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10 Ways to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Leadership Burnout

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:39:00 -0600

Feeling tired, burned out, or listless? You might just need a good night’s sleep – or you may need to make some changes to how you manage your energy as a leader. In this episode, you’ll get ten ways to manage your energy and be more productive with the time you do have.

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How to Build Your Team's Confidence

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0600

You’re in a unique position to develop your team’s confidence (or erode it). In this episode, we discuss one of the most important ways leaders help teams to develop confidence and belief in themselves.

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Leading Teams When Everyone Works from Home

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0600

For many leaders, the challenge of keeping your team focused, productive, and connected when everyone works from home can feel overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll get practical strategies you can use to lead well, even when everyone’s working from home.

Links from this episode:

Lead Remote Meetings that Get Results and Build Relationships

7 Icebreaker Questions to Melt Frustration and Build Trust

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Leading the New Normal - Interview with John Register

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0600

John Register was a decorated athlete when one misstep changed his life forever. How do you find that positive new normal and lead well when your world has turned upside down? Join us for a discussion of how to keep the past from holding you back and move into your full confidence and courage as you lead in the new normal.

Connect with John on LinkedIn

Order John’s Book:

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Lead Remote Meetings That Get Results and Build Relationships

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Even after social distancing ends, remote meetings are here to stay. In this episode you’ll get several ways to ensure that your remote meetings are the best use of everyone’s time – including how to take advantage of technology to do things you can’t do in a face-to-face meeting. Every meeting should lead to results and build relationships – and remote meetings are no exception.

In this time of extraordinary uncertainty and change, your team has learned to adapt quickly and do the best they can, with what they have, from where they are.

You’ve seen what can be done, despite constraints, as you worked to find creative, sometimes even Herculean solutions to serve your customers while keeping everyone safe.

As we look beyond this immediate crisis to establish a new normal, how will you leverage this spirit of micro-innovation, problem-solving, and customer advocacy on your team? Join us for a free IDEA Inspiration Rally to unleash your team’s best ideas for a better, bolder future.

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Leading Through Crisis and Rapid Change

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Coronavirus has turned the world upside down. When you’re called on to lead your team through crisis and rapid change, focus on clear, concise, calm communication. In this episode, get a practical example and more ways you can lead your team through crisis and change.

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An Easy Way to Check on Your Culture

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:32:00 -0600

Culture can be tricky to measure. How can you assess how well people look out for one another and commit to one another’s success? It turns out that there are places you can look to get a sense of your culture. Shared resources (both physical, like breakroom microwaves, and intangible, like your meetings) are a great way to assess your culture and practice your leadership.

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What To Do when Your Peer's Team is Struggling

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0600

You start to hear concerns from your team. Or your colleague’s team, who you rely on for your own performance, isn’t getting it done. Or maybe you’ve observed the dysfunction firsthand. No matter how you became aware, it’s clear that your peer’s team is struggling.

Now what?

In this episode, you’ll find out what not to do – and how you can be most helpful in these tough situations.

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Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring – Interview with Lisa Fain

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Be ready to take notes as you listen to this powerful interview with Lisa Fain, co-author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. You’ll get practical ways to be a fantastic mentor, a great mentee, and more inclusive leader including:

* The three whys leaders need to know and communicate.

* How leaders create more inclusive teams.

* Why being a mentor will make you a better leader.

* How to be an awesome mentor.

* Why noticing differences is a vital leadership skill.

* The biggest predictor of a mentee’s success.

* The difference between mentoring and coaching.

* How to find the right mentor for you.

* How to be an excellent mentee.

* Pro tips to end a mentoring relationship gracefully.

Learn more about Lisa and her work at CenterforMentoring.com

Get Lisa’s book:

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Why 'Just Do Your Job' Doesn't Work

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:29:00 -0600

When you’re frustrated with a team member who seems to be doing everything but the work you hired them to do, it can feel tempting to bark “Just do your job.” Or perhaps you’ve got a team member who responds, “I don’t care about the big picture, just let me do my job.” In either case, you’ve got a leadership and performance challenge. The world is changing and your team’s success takes more than a “just do your job” attitude. In this episode, you get ways to move out of this attitude and bring out the best from every team member.

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The Leadership Problem with Passion

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Passion is good. Passion for your customers, passion for excellence, and the team’s passion to support one another all lead to great results. But there’s a dangerous problem with passion that can undermine your culture and ruin your leadership. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify this trap, how to prevent it, and ensure that passion drives healthy results and team relationships in your team.

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How to Disagree with Your Boss

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600

You see it differently. You’re concerned about a missed opportunity or a strategic mistake. Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career. In this episode, you’ll get the tools you need to disagree with your boss in a way that gets results and builds your relationship.

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Leading in a Caustic Culture

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600

How do you lead well when the culture around you is negative, apathetic, or abusive? In this episode David discusses how you can lead and create a positive experience for your team – and even have a chance at transforming a caustic culture.

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How to Get the Most Out of Tough Feedback

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600

You’re working hard, but then a team member, customer, or colleague gives you some harsh criticism. Should you take it in? Ignore it? In this episode, you’ll get specific tools you can use to get the most out of tough feedback without letting it derail you.

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Developing People When You Don't Have the Time

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600

You’ve got 37 tasks that needed to be done yesterday and somewhere in the back of your mind you know that you should be investing in your people and helping them to grow. You’re right, of course – but you don’t have time not to develop your people. In this episode you’ll get practical ways you can invest in and develop your team members in minutes each day.

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