Step into the world of leadership and personal development with Ellen Taaffe, celebrated author and clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Ellen pulls back the curtain on her journey from sales at Quaker Oats to her influential roles at PepsiCo and Whirlpool, sharing the wisdom she’s gathered along the way. Her latest book, "The Mi…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at different ways to track your progress as you set out to achieve boals. Together they look at: • Lee is a big fan of filling in bubbles to track progress • ellen discusses the genius of Star Charts and how they work for adults as well as children • Lee remembers S & H Green Stamps and why getting rewarded for a…

Dr. Julie Cooper, president of Trauma-Free World, joins us for a transformative conversation that promises to reshape how you view leadership and organizational success. Dr. Cooper's unique trajectory from biochemistry to trauma-informed care offers a profound understanding of how trauma influences behaviors and emotions. She shares personal anecdo…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at some basic ways that you can be more efficient in your life. Together they discuss: • Four ways to be more efficient at home • Why doggy doors help you to get more done • How finding the veggie chopper that you love, will save you time • What fake plants can do for your efficiency • When you need a bigger tras…

In this episode, Ellen looks at 4 ways you can bring focus back into your life. There's a lot going on in the world right now, which makes it hard to focus on the important things in our lives. But all is not lost! Ellen shares 4 simple things you can do to get focus back on your side. • Forget setting a timer to get things done (shocking! Especial…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at the most efficient way to make progress toward any goal you might be working on. Together they discuss: • The one thing adults think that stops them in their tracks when moving forward • Why accepting "Beginners Mind" will put you on the track to success • Ellen shares what she is going through with exercise a…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at how to be more focused by getting rid of distractions. Together they look at: • Why it's so easy to let our phones distract us • What we could be doing with the time we spend getting dopamine hits • Why urgent things crowd out the important things we want to do • Three easy ways to ignore your distractions (an…

How do you cultivate leadership that lasts? Join us as Nathan Tanner, an executive coach with a rich career spanning Lehman Brothers, LinkedIn, and DoorDash, reveals his secrets to becoming "The Unconquerable Leader." You'll learn about the vital dynamics between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and walk away with practical strategies to keep you…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss how money can multiply your efficiency. Together they discuss: • Money can make you more efficient by: - paying someone to do what you don't want to do - getting better equipment - opens you up to have the time and space to do you want • Think of ways to increase the money coming in • Lee discusses using money…

Can mastering job interviews really be the key to unlocking your dream career? Join us on Career Club Live as we welcome Sam Owens, founder of Sam's Career Talk and the current CMO of Freezing Point, the makers of Frazzle. Sam takes us through his remarkable career journey from ConAgra Foods to White Wave Foods and Danone, and onto smaller companie…

How do you conquer the corporate world while staying true to your emotional and empathetic self? Visionary leader Wagner Denuzzo, who transitioned from social work in Brazil to influential roles in major U.S. companies like IBM and Prudential Financial, shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Discover how Wagner's …

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at the efficiency of timers you can find in your environment. Together they look at: • Why brushing your teeth is a great way to time yourself • How music is specifically structured to be an excellent timer • The key thing you need to have for efficiency • What a playlist can help you do • One of Ellen's favorite…

What if your career path didn't have to be linear to be successful? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tracy Layney, EVP and Chief HR Officer at Levi Strauss Company. Tracy shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, to becoming a prominent advocate for mental health and employee well-being. Learn how her perso…

When life throws you curveballs, how do you find the strength to keep going? Meet Luis Velasquez, who transformed his journey from a small village in Guatemala to an executive coach in the U.S., despite facing a brain tumor and the loss of a spouse. His story isn't just about survival—it's about thriving through resilience and understanding the pow…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss the most efficient person that Lee knows, and what we can learn from them. Together they look at: • What steps his friend takes to get things done right away • Why lists and maps make this person efficient • How finding out what they love to do makes them more efficient • Ellen shares how she discovered what s…

Ever wondered how leadership and employee engagement can transform a company's culture and success? Tune in to Career Club Live, where we sit down with Cheryl Kish, a seasoned executive with over twenty years of experience in leadership and change management. Cheryl’s remarkable journey from the hospitality industry to her pivotal role at Hooters R…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at scheduling time for doing things that otherwise get pushed aside. Together they look at: • What building a wine rack has taught Lee about getting things done • Why important tasks get pushed aside • How to schedule tasks so they get done • Why hoping for things to get things done never works • How scheduling c…

Gena Smith, CHRO at LVMH North America, shares her extraordinary journey from Texas to Greece and eventually to the vibrant corporate world of New York. Learn how Gena’s international exposure and unique educational path shaped her career, offering invaluable lessons on adaptability and seizing opportunities. Listen in as she recounts her transitio…

Unlock the secrets of career growth and personal branding with Jenny Fernandez, a distinguished leadership and organizational coach, and professor at Columbia University and NYU. Hear her inspiring journey from her roots in the Dominican Republic to her impactful roles in consulting and brand management at global giants like Accenture and Kraft Foo…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at ways to make your wardrobe more efficient. Together, they discuss: • Picking out your clothes with efficiency in mind • Eliminating the time and money that go into clothes that need dry cleaning • Why Lee wants to bring back ABBA, the BeeGees, and Polyester • How the appliance industry is making washing clothe…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at one of the easiest ways to be efficient: putting things away immediately! Together they look at: • The pros and cons of leaving things out • Why having a place for items only works if you use it • Ellen and Lee compare various ways to be efficient with things when traveling • What Lee does with the tools in hi…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how trackers can make your life more efficient. Together they discuss: • What the loss of keys at Lee's house taught him about trackers • Recognizing when we do too little too late • Why it's important to do the thing you don't think you need to do (and when you need to do it) • How Lee ALMOST lost his suitcas…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at how the Carrot or the Stick can help you to be more efficient. Together they look at: • Knowing if you are motivated by rewards or by punishment - and why it matters • Lee uses this pleasure or pain system to get things done...and get rewards • Being award of where you have resistance to getting things done an…

in this episode, Ellen and Lee look at the Power of 15 Minutes to make you more efficient. Together they look at: • How a 15 minute session can help you get started • The easy way to beat procrastination • What happens after 15 minutes (and why it's so great) • Using 15 minutes to play "Beat the Clock" and cross things off your to-do list Edited at…