Make the most of your 480 minutes, days, and months. As a leader, time is the limit you can’t control. You have 480 minutes every day to make an impact, 480 work days to achieve your business goals for the next two years, and 480 months to chart the arc of your career. The Leadership 480 Podcast from DDI is about making the most of it all—with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you spend your time more wisely. Topics covered range from leadership skills, busine ...
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Listen in as Dr. Tacy Byham shares what to expect as you dive into a first-time manager role and why investing in your team's growth is crucial to success.By DDI
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Find out why Justin Jones-Fosu says modeling behavior and discovering the power of your voice are essential to respectfully disagreeing in the workplace.By DDI
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Communication, coaching, and decision-making are just a few behaviors that make leadership a developable skill. Discover why Joseph Fetzer says defining leadership competencies can help shape more effective and efficient leaders, contributing to overall organizational success.By DDI
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Curious about how leaders drive innovation? It can shift your team in a positive direction, says Danny Gandara, who explains the benefits of an innovation mindset, how to identify roadblocks, and why embracing failure is key.By DDI
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Are one-on-one meetings the first to go when your calendar gets busy? Big mistake, says Dr. Steven Rogelberg, who explains why these meetings are critical to employee retention and connectivity.By DDI
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How to Have Better Coaching Conversations
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Coaching is both challenging and deeply rewarding for leaders. But there's more to having valuable coaching conversations than you may think.By DDI
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The Secret to Getting Vulnerability Right in Leadership
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There's a right way and a wrong way to show vulnerability in leadership. Do it right and you see incredible results in your team. Do it wrong and you look incompetent. Jacob Morgan shows how to get it right.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 Podcast we interview learning expert, keynote speaker, and author, Eduardo Briceño. Listen in as Eduardo explains how leaders can improve performance by shifting their mindsets.By DDI
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Managers: Rethink Your Retention Strategy
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview workplace strategist, talk show speaker, and author, Erica Keswin. Listen in as Erica explains why and how managers should reimagine their retention strategy as the workplace shifts.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Ash Beckham, speaker and self-dubbed accidental advocate for the LGBTQ community. Ash joins us to discuss how to step up as an inclusive leader today, so everyone can be their authentic selves at work.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Dr. Geri Puleo, the owner of Change Management Solutions, Inc. Dr. Puleo is an expert on workplace and job burnout, and she joins us to talk about her extensive research on this topic, and how leadership comes into play. You can also learn more about our leadership development courses that…
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How to Hold People Accountable With Compassion
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview workplace strategist, talk show speaker, and author, Erica Keswin. Listen in as Erica explains why and how managers should reimagine their retention strategy as the workplace shifts.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview leadership expert Tanveer Naseer. He joins us to talk about why finding passion and purpose in leadership is so important for leaders.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 Podcast, Eric Hanson, an executive consultant at DDI, joins us to discuss navigating organizational politics in the workplace. Learn how to develop healthy relationships and build your influence strategy, even in the most difficult political office environments.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Celeste Headlee, a bestselling author, radio journalist, and former TED Talk speaker, joins us to discuss how to have better conversations as leaders inside and outside of your organizations. Learn how to approach any given conversation thoughtfully, purposefully, and with confidence.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Dr. Josh Wymore, an executive coach at WYMORE and author of Humbler Leadership, joins us to discuss how and why leaders should embrace humbler versions of themselves. Learn why being a humble leader is not a sign of weakness, but a strength to manifest throughout your career.…
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Why We Lead: Moments of Leadership That Matter
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we draw your attention to the most impactful leadership stories of our past speakers. We hope that hearing these leaders reflect on the pivotal moments in their career encourages you to do the same.By DDI
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The Invisible Thread Between Inclusion, Wellness, and Performance
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Dr. Courtney McCluney, award-winning educator, researcher, consultant, and founder of EquiWell Partners, joins DDI to discuss the invisible thread connecting inclusion, wellness, and performance in the workplace. Understand why it's so important to create and support mentally healthy environments for e…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Julia Wolfendale, founder and director of On the Up Consulting and author of Five Ways to Focus, joins DDI to discuss finding focus as leaders. With their busy schedules and shifting priorities, leaders often find themselves caught up in their workday. Learn the ways leaders can take a step back and fo…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Bill Treasurer, the founder of Giant Leap Consulting, joins DDI to discuss the best ways to go about self-leadership. Learn how leaders must shift and adapt as they step into mid-level and executive level leadership roles, particularly how to cope with the burden of leading others and leading yourself …
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, industrial organizational psychologist, leadership coach, and mid-level leadership expert, Andrew Gill, joins DDI to discuss tips for learning to lead from the middle. Learn what you need to know before you step into middle management, including what you might not see coming as a new middle manager. Ad…
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How to Create Psychological Safety on Your Team
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, organizational talent and community development expert, Jennifer Davis-Allison, joins DDI to discuss how to create psychological safety on your team. Get the definition of psychological safety, learn why it's so important in the workplace, and get practical tips to help you reinforce psychological safe…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, professor of organizational behavior, Laurie Weingart, author of "The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work," joins DDI to discuss why saying no at work is such a crucial skill for leaders, especially woman leaders. See what the latest research says about the risks women face when saying no …
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The Intersection of Humility and Confidence in Leadership
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, organizational psychologist, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of 10 books on leadership, including "Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?", joins DDI to discuss humility and confidence in leadership. Learn about the relationship between competence and confidence for leaders, how feedback ca…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Jacob Morgan, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist, joins DDI to discuss authentic leadership and why it's so important in this new era of work. He also shares the benefits of being an authentic leader, tips to help leaders be vulnerable at work, and how to prompt ot…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Verity Creedy, DDI leadership expert, shares tips for how leaders can drive change effectively. Learn the first thing leaders need to do to communicate change, how to get teams on board with changes quickly, how to build energy around change when everyone is working remotely, and more.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Meagan Aaron, DDI leadership expert, discusses how leaders can use personality tests to improve in their roles. She shares information about the different types of personality tests, tips for taking them, and how to interpret the results to help accelerate your success as a leader.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Chris Helm, DDI leadership expert, discusses how to resolve conflict in the workplace and specifically, strategies you can use as a leader to diffuse conflict on your team.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Alexander Schwall, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Rhabit Analytics, joins us to discuss why feedback matters for leaders, including tips for asking for feedback and not taking it personally, and when it's best to ask for feedback and who to ask.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, David Kessler, grief expert, author, and founder of Grief.com shares how you can handle grief at work, including how to talk to your team about the loss of an employee and have other emotional conversations.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Erin Diehl, founder and CEO of professional development company Improve It, answers the question we all have: "How do you engage a hybrid team?" She also discusses tips for guiding, coaching, and connecting with members of your hybrid or fully remote team.…
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Leader Connectedness: Why It's Crucial for Teams
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Emily Shaffer, Director of Research at global nonprofit Catalyst, and Stephanie Neal, leader of DDI's Global Leadership Forecast research, discuss leader connectedness in the workplace. Learn what it means to be a connected leader, how you can get better at it, and why it matters so much to your team, …
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How to Handle Toxic Relationships in the Workplace
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, keynote speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and attorney Lynn Catalano joins us to discuss how leaders can best handle toxic relationships in the workplace. She describes how to recognize the signs of toxic relationships at work and how to deal with them.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Kelli Buczynski, vice president of global people services at DDI, joins us to discuss what you can do to help stop employees leaving in waves. Learn how to conduct powerful retention conversations with your employees.By DDI
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How to Use Great Leadership for a Better Customer Experience
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, leadership expert, facilitator, and coach Alain Hunkins joins us to discuss how to use great leadership for a better customer experience. He describes how the most effective leaders put their people first, and why leading this way is key to building a customer-focused company culture.…
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Leadership Lessons from the Great British Baking Show
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Hermine, DDI associate and baker, shares leadership lessons from her time on the Great British Baking Show.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, Dr. Geri Puleo joins us again to discuss the workplace burnout epidemic that's only been made worse by the pandemic. But this time she shares new research specifically on women and burnout at work. Learn the burnout signs leaders and companies need to watch for and how to help women who are struggling.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Tyler Ludlow, an expert in the field of decision science. He joins us to share the science-driven process for how leaders can make better decisions, best practices for decision making, pitfalls to avoid, and more.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Greta Permann, a leadership consultant and psychologist based out of DDI's London office. She joins us to share best practices for how to lead virtual meetings, including tips for how leaders can develop stronger virtual leadership skills.By DDI
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Laurence Pintenat, a leadership expert based out of DDI's Paris office. She joins us to discuss the skills leaders need to empower their teams and what can sometimes stand in the way.By DDI
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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Nathan Calland, a leadership consultant based out of DDI's London office. He joins us to discuss difficult conversations in the workplace, and specifically, tips for how leaders can most effectively tackle those really tough conversations with their teams…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview a diverse panel of women to share their experiences and best practices for how to build inclusive teams in the workplace.By DDI
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Workplace and job burnout expert Dr. Geri Puleo joins DDI for a discussion on what leads to employee burnout, how to avoid it, and what role leadership plays.By DDI
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Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace in Trying Times
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Dr. Kevin Fleming, the founder of neuroleadership consulting and coaching firm Grey Matters International. Dr. Fleming talks about mental health in the workplace—a topic that has exploded as people are more stressed and overwhelmed with work due to the global pandemic.…
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In this episode of the Leadership 480 podcast, we interview Ryan Berman on showing courage in leadership. Ryan is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseba…
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How the Future of Work Will Transform Leadership
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Bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist Jacob Morgan joins DDI for a powerful discussion on how the future of work will radically change the future of leadership.By DDI
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Difficult Conversations in Difficult Times
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In tough times, we're forced to have the difficult conversations we don't want to have. But how leaders handle them makes a dramatic difference.By DDI
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Empathy is the number one leadership skill. Marketing Insider Group CEO Michael Brenner shares how empathy can help drive profits and improve employees’ day-to-day life.By DDI
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The stress of a crisis quickly reveals the true strengths and weaknesses of executives. Kevin Kabat, former CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp and current board member of NiSource and Unum Group, discusses how executive reactions in a crisis shape the future of the company.By DDI
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Many leaders are now faced with leading a virtual team for the first time. In this episode a panel of DDI leadership experts share practical advice for leading virtually, keeping a team engaged, and dealing with technology.By DDI
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