Best Brian Gorman, Host Podcasts (2024)

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090: Learning in Today's Work Environment 33:40

2d ago33:40

33:40

Author JD Dillon (The Modern Learning Ecosystem) and host Brian Gorman explore ways in which the shifting workforce requires changes in how learning is approached in the workplace. While the role of the Learning and Development (Training and Development) function isn’t diminished, how their services are delivered requires significant recalibration.…

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089: Well Being in the Workplace 25:24

11d ago25:24

25:24

It turns out that well being in the workplace is not about gym memberships and yoga breaks. It is about the organizational culture and the relationships that leaders have with those they are leading. In this episode, Scott Taylor, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Babson College, joins host Brian Gorman to shed light on the role leaders play …

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088: Change That Inspires a Better Future 26:47

18d ago26:47

26:47

Discovery is a process, not an event. In her book "The Untapped Power of Discovery: How to Create Change that Inspires a Better Future," Karen Golden-Biddle shares her research on the discovery process as well as case studies on how to successfully make it an integral part of the change process. Karen and host Brian Gorman explore the discovery pro…

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087: Gen Z in the Workplace 27:47

26d ago27:47

27:47

40% of Gen Z leave their jobs within 2 years, whether or not they have another job offer. As a leader, you can significantly beat these odds with your Gen Z employees. In this episode, Future of Work Expert Luke Goetting joins host Brian Gorman to share significant insights on Gen Z in the workplace, the unique value they bring, and what leaders ca…

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086: Mental Health at Work 28:42

1M ago28:42

28:42

One in five people in North America is living with a mental health issue. These are family members, friends, co-workers, team members, leaders. Mental health is a significant challenge in the workplace. And yet it is a challenge that too often goes unaddressed. In this episode, Christine Burych, founder of StarlingBrook, joins host Brian Gorman to …

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085: The Power of Choice 21:27

1M ago21:27

21:27

Born to a drug-addicted teenage mother, Victoria Pelletier's life could have turned out very differently. In this conversation with host Brian Gorman, she shares stories of the adversities she has faced and the choices she has made. As she learned early in life, sometimes our choices serve as well and sometimes they don't. But there is always choic…

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084: The Power of Differentiation 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

How do you differentiate your business from the competition? In this episode, Barry LaBov, Founder and CEO of LaBov and author of "The Power of Differentiation" joins host Brian Gorman to explore why differentiation is important, who it is important to, how to discover (not create) your differentiation, and how to leverage it. Whether you are a CEO…

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083: Mind Traps 17:37

2M ago17:37

17:37

Whether you call them mind traps, gremlins, saboteurs, or imposter syndrome, we all experience this. And we all can move beyond it. In this episode, Quantuvos coach Paula Halewski joins host Brian Gorman to explore the origins of mind traps, their impact on us and those in our lives, and how to move from the reactive path they put us on to a more i…

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082: Mastering Adaptability 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

"Is your external environment moving faster than your internal environment?" With this question, Rich Alderton of High Performance Change makes the case for moving beyond change management and agility to create a culture of adaptability. Rich, the author of "Mastering Adaptability," joins host Brian Gorman to examine the importance of adaptability …

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081: A First Generation Journey 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

When you are an immigrant and your parents are factory workers, your journey to a professional career is not assured. In this episode, Juan Taveres joins host Brian Gorman to tell the story of his journey from the Dominican community in Washington Heights (New York City) to Syracuse University, the hospitality and non-profit industries, and now to …

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080: Leader as Coach 26:13

3M ago26:13

26:13

If it's important for those you work with to do good thinking, bringing coaching skills into your conversations is key. In this episode, Claire Pedrick, Master Certified Coach, Founder of 3D Coaching, and author of "Simplifying Coaching" joins host Brian Gorman to explore the role that coaching skills can play in leadership, how and why to have coa…

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079: Art. Science. Leadership 29:22

3M ago29:22

29:22

On this episode, guests Fred Mandell and Harvey Seifter, Founders of Creating Futures That Work, bring to life the relationship between art, science, and leadership. While leadership literature often cites research, it rarely links leadership to art. Yet, in their work, Harvey and Fred connect the three. Great artists are scientists as well; great …

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078: Leadership and Neuroscience 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

Burnout. Multi-tasking. Ongoing, long-term stress. Running on autopilot. More and more, these are norms that leaders and their teams experience. In this episode, neurosurgeon Gary Simonds joins host Brian Gorman to discuss the neuroscience behind these leadership challenges, their impacts on our brains, and what we can do to address them.…

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077: Interior Design of You 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

We are not just products of nature and nurture. We all have the capability of redesigning ourselves not to be someone else, but to become more fully ourselves. In this episode, Shana Francesca joins host Brian Gorman to share her journey from growing up in a cult to becoming an interior designer to becoming a speaker, consultant, workshop facilitat…

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076: A Guide to High Performance 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

In his book "The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High Performance," author Aaron Salko provides insights that everyone from the frontline to the C-suite can benefit from. During this episode, Aaron and host Brian Gorman examine the importance of being personal growth driven, disciplined in self-evaluation, altruism motivated, and goal driven in achievin…

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075: Character 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

"To be effective, leaders need to draw on the C's: competencies, commitment, and character." Bill Furlong, co-author of "The Character Compass: Transforming Leadership for the 21st Century," joins host Brian Gorman to discuss what is meant by "character," what makes character so important in today's organizations, and the elements that comprise it.…

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074: Three Outs for the Win 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

How do you avoid plateauing out as a leader? Aaron Trahan, Founder of Mindset Performance coaching, spent more than a decade researching that question. In this episode of Qonversations, Aaron and host Brian Gorman discuss the three "outs" Aaron has identified and how any leader can apply each of these in raising their performance: out-prepare, out-…

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073: Leadership Is About People 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

Relationships at work advocate Russel Lolacher joins host Brian Gorman to explore leadership through the lens of relationships. Successfully moving from industrial age leadership to the digital/post-Covid environment requires leaders who understand, leadership is about people. #motivationaiBy Brian Gorman, Host

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072: DEI. Why? 25:52

4M ago25:52

25:52

In today's environment, DEI has once again become a topic of focus for business. Some organizations are cutting back or totally eliminating their DEI programs as others re-commit to building an environment in which every employee feels that they belong and that they have a voice. In this episode, Steve Yacovelli, author of "Pride Leadership: Strate…

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071: Working with Resilience 23:35

5M ago23:35

23:35

Challenge is a constant in our lives. Resilience is the force that moves us through it. In this episode, Linda Hoopes, author of "Prosilience: Building Your Resilience for a Turbulent World," CEO of Resilience Alliance, and Quantuvos Advisor, joins host Brian Gorman for a practical discussion of resilience. Among the topics explored are the impact …

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070: Accounting for People 21:45

5M ago21:45

21:45

"People are our most valuable asset." Yet the only place people show up in an organization's financial statements is in expenses. Dave Bookbinder, Executive Director of Valuation Services for Haefele Flanagan, is working to change that. In this episode, Dave joins host Brian Gorman to discuss the challenges of accounting for people as well as the i…

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069: Rising Above What's Holding You Back 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

Don't judge a book by its cover. While "Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back" sounds like a book for entrepreneurs, it is so much more. Co-author Lara Hodgson, who wrote "Level Up" with Stacey Abrams, joins host Brian Gorman to discuss those aspects of leveling up that might be called "the hidden forces holding you back…

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068: Team Habits 39:07

5M ago39:07

39:07

In his book Team Habits: How Small Habits Lead to Extraordinary Results, Charlie Gilkey writes, "No matter your role in the company, you have the power to change your team's habits." Charlie joins host Brian Gorman to explore several of the habits that, if changed, will make a significant difference in the lives of those on your team, the impact of…

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067: Blending Life and Work 21:14

6M ago21:14

21:14

Kayla Ihrig, author of "How to Be a Digital Nomad," shares some important life lessons for all of us in this episode. In this far-ranging conversation with host Brian Gorman, Kayla moves beyond talking about "work-life balance" to discuss how each of us, whether in the workplace, working remotely, in a hybrid work environment, or working from anywh…

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066: Intelligent Innovation 28:16

6M ago28:16

28:16

As the world around us continues to change, if you are not innovating, at best you are struggling to keep up. In this episode of Qonversations, Bruno Pesec, Pesec Global, joins host Brian Gorman to discuss the leader's role in innovation along with what contributes to, and what hinders, innovation in the workplace.…

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065: Tell Your Stories in Your Outside Voice 24:24

6M ago24:24

24:24

Sara Lohse, Founder, Favorite Daughter Media, and host Brian Gorman share stories as they explore the power of story to connect us and the misuse of stories to pull us apart. We all have stories, and we are all powerful storytellers, but so often we limit ourselves and our ability to connect by thinking that our stories aren't worthy of sharing. As…

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064: Women. Leadership. Success 30:43

6M ago30:43

30:43

In too many organizations, the playing field still disadvantages women. Quantuvos coach Daphne Jefferson, Half-Managed Mind CEO Charlotte Rooney, and host Brian Gorman explore the career challenges that women face. From advancing to that first "broken rung" in their careers, to senior-level positions, there are steps that women can take to claim th…

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063: Leveraging Belonging Rules 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

As a leader, how do you cultivate belonging in your organization? Brad Deutser, our guest for Episode 52, returns to discuss the second part of his book "Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions that Build Unity and Foster Performance." Brad and host Brian Gorman dig into the practical value of belonging and how you as a leader (even if you are only t…

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062: Positive Communication 34:35

7M ago34:35

34:35

In this episode, Julien C. Mirivel and Alexander Lyon, authors of "Positive Communication for Leaders: Proven Strategies for Inspiring Unity and Effecting Change," join host Brian Gorman to discuss the importance of leadership communication and its impact on both individuals and the organization. Both the book and this conversation take a practical…

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061: Your Brand at Work 23:30

7M ago23:30

23:30

You have a brand at work. Whether intentionally crafted or not, when people hear your name, receive an email or digital message from you, or see you on the screen or in person, your brand comes to mind. Quantuvos coach Rei Perovic joins host Brian Gorman to explore this often-overlooked topic. What goes into a personal brand? How do you shape it? W…

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060: The Next Leadership Team 32:05

7M ago32:05

32:05

There is no single solution for the best leadership team. That said, the extensive research of Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo has resulted in important models for leadership teams that are best fitted for different types of organizations and different situations the organization is facing. Host Brian Gorman, Thomas, and Marianna explore several…

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059: Turning Points 31:21

7M ago31:21

31:21

We’ve all heard the saying, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” And we all encounter those forks; sometimes we see them coming, and sometimes we don’t. Janet Redwine, Olympic athlete and Director of Program Success for Executive Education in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, joins host Brian Gorman for this in…

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058: Dancing with Disruption 31:14

8M ago31:14

31:14

The global impact of Covid serves as the backdrop for Jeff Skipper's "Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation." Jeff uses the pandemic and responses to it as a case study of twelve strategies for moving through change. In this conversation, Jeff and host Brian Gorman dive into several of those strategies and wh…

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057: Leadership Development Vertically 30:48

8M ago30:48

30:48

When we think of leadership development, our attention turns to the skills that leaders need. But as important as those skills are, their value is limited if they are not applied with an appropriate level of leadership maturity. In this episode, Jessica Bronzert, Founder and CEO of Sparks Group, joins host Brian Gorman to discuss horizontal (skills…

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056: Design Your Life Your Way 27:08

8M ago27:08

27:08

We all have choice in how we live our lives; while the choices may not always be what we want, there still is choice. In this episode, Rahul Karan Sharma, author of Habits 4 Miracles: Design Your Life Your Way joins host Brian Gorman in an often-personal conversation about the choices we have and the habits we can develop to foster positive choices…

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055: The Power of Trust 27:11

8M ago27:11

27:11

At the heart of business success is trust: trust with those who work for the organization, with vendors, and with customers. In The Pyramid Puzzle, Zain Raj, Co-Founder of Shapiro, Raj, writes an engaging business novel about a long-term business that has lost trust. Raj and host Brian Gorman use The Pyramid Puzzle to discuss how trust can be lost …

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054: What's Success for You 37:11

9M ago37:11

37:11

What are you seeking in your life? Grant Muller, author of Top of Heart left high school with the ambition and drive to achieve significance. By his late 20s, he was a tech industry millionaire, an alcoholic, and a junkie. As Grant says of that time in his life, "The success we achieve may not give us the fulfillment we are seeking." In this deeply…

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053: Stories and Storytelling 36:15

9M ago36:15

36:15

You are an incredible storyteller! Every one of us is. And our brains are story processors, not logic processors. Richard Rosser is a filmmaker, author, and master storyteller. You probably know his work as a writer for 24, This is Us, Gray's Anatomy, the reboot of MacGyver, or elsewhere. Richard and host Brian Gorman explore why stories are so pow…

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052: Belonging Rules 41:28

9M ago41:28

41:28

In his recently published book, Brad Deutser, founder and CEO of Deutser, asks leaders to "make cultivating belonging a personal leadership imperative across the world." In discussing "Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions that Build Unity and Foster Performance," Brad and host Brian Gorman explore human-centric leadership and the five rules for fo…

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051: Fixing Work 33:50

9M ago33:50

33:50

It's no fiction. Work is broken. We knew this before Covid, especially with low employee engagement. Coming out of Covid, workers told us even more strongly as they left their workplaces in unprecedented numbers. "Fixing Work" by David Henkin and Thomas Bertels is a recently published fictional account of very real problems that permeate today's wo…

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050: Giving Voice to Women 25:29

10M ago25:29

25:29

Helping women grow their leadership presence is the mission of Sue Reynolds, owner of Carmine Media. Even today, both women and men are receiving messaging about “women’s place in the world.” Sue and host Brian Gorman reflect on the history of this messaging over the last four decades, how pervasive it continues to be, and how great an impact it ha…

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049: Jenga Culture 26:22

10M ago26:22

26:22

According to Alicia Howard, Founder of The People Scale, “Culture is like Jenga.” As leaders, every single move we make regarding our people is important. In this episode, Alicia and host Brian Gorman explore the important role of leaders in everything from hiring for the culture you are seeking to build or sustain to scaling your people, growing t…

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048: Intergenerational Conflict at Work 35:24

10M ago35:24

35:24

Everyone experiences friction in the workplace. Often, that friction is generated by the different lenses that different generations bring to work. Chris DeSantis, author of Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work, joins host Brian Gorman to explore the realities and the myths about generational differences. Each generat…

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047: Speak Like the Leader You Are 27:07

10M ago27:07

27:07

What we are thinking affects our body posture, the words that we say, and the tone of our voice. All of these are elements of our speaking! In this episode, Emma Wainer, founder and CEO of Speaking at Work, joins host Brian Gorman in an exploration of what gets in the way of leaders who feel “other than” speaking as the leaders that they are. The c…

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046: Unlocking Potential and Inspiring Greatness 28:05

10M ago28:05

28:05

According to Ben Grimes, Founder of BKG Leadership Coaching, leaders take care of their people, help them see their potential, and guide their growth. Ben and host Brian Gorman draw from their early military careers to discuss the impact a leader can have on the future of even the youngest of people they are leading and those whose lives those youn…

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045: Controlling Your Success at Work 27:43

11M ago27:43

27:43

This timely conversation begins with a focus on stress at work, the causes of that stress, and what serves to release it. Carole Stizza, Founder, Owner, and Executive Coach for Relevant Insight, joins host Brian Gorman to explore ways that we can support others in strengthening the control that they have over their success in the workplace. Along t…

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044: Culture Virtually 30:45

11M ago30:45

30:45

Since Covid, leaders have wrestled with how to sustain, build, and/or redefine a culture that is now either hybrid or fully virtual. Ron Ross, owner of Avant HR Solutions, joins host Brian Gorman to discuss this challenge. Intention, robust connection, listening, effective communication, and coaching are all important elements of leading in virtual…

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043: Trauma and the Workplace 31:02

11M ago31:02

31:02

Trauma is a real part of the human experience. Whether it happened in our youth or as an adult, in our personal life or our professional life, doesn’t really matter. Whether large or small, we carry our trauma inside us; its impact can be triggered at any time and by anyone. Founder and CEO for the Institute of Trauma and Psychological Safety Dr. L…

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042: Turning Any Workgroup into a High-Performing Team 28:16

11M ago28:16

28:16

Kevin Herring, Founder and President of Ascent Management Consulting, joins host Brian Gorman to discuss how to tap into the inherent desire people have to do a good job, generate a great result, and find meaning and purpose at work. While extrinsic motivation varies by individual and generation, intrinsic motivation remains constant. Kevin introdu…

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041: Success on Your Own Terms 24:57

12M ago24:57

24:57

This episode is an invitation for self-reflection. Quantuvos coach Emily Pasnak-Lapchick joins host Brian Gorman, asking listeners to consider the narratives that guide their lives. We all have narratives about career, education, relationship, family, and even where we live. Whether they are narratives of your own choosing or not, they may well be …

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