Best Rachel Dyal Podcasts (2024)

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"Comfort Kills More Dreams than Failure," w/ Art Turock 55:22

6M ago55:22

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We at The Introspective Leader Podcast know that there have been times in our lives when we have desired something big, something well beyond our current realities, but were hesitant to push beyond our self-imposed limitations to achieve it. Can you relate? We bet you can, because staying within our comfort zones, and avoiding pushing through the i…

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The Autocratic Style of Leadership and What you Should Know About it 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

Have you ever worked for a leader who had a high need for control? You know, the type of leader who holds all the power and is reluctant to share it? Perhaps even, you are that type of leader. Well, whether it be your style or the style of someone you worked for, it is what Kurt Lewin identified in the 1930’s as the autocratic style of leadership; …

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Leading with ADHD . . . More Common than you Might Think, w/Dez Rock 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

Having been diagnosed with ADHD, Dez Rock is a neurodivergent leader who knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career because her ability to see the world as a puzzle—and manage all of the pieces to that puzzle—has made her an exceptional leader. To help support our show, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/support F…

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The Agile Methodology of Process Management and Why you Should be Aware of it, w/Daniel Gagnon 48:09

6M ago48:09

48:09

At the risk of sounding like a brag, I have to say that by now there are few management and leadership concepts about which I don’t have at least a cursory knowledge. However, an exception is the Agile methodology of project management. Agile began in the IT field, but the success it has helped create through the years has propelled it beyond IT an…

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Putting the HUMAN Back into HUMAN Performance, w/ Culture Shaman, Vanessa Broers 55:24

7M ago55:24

55:24

We suspect that most of you are familiar with some version of the phrase, “As an employee, it is important to be able to separate home from work.” But just how accurate is that statement? Is it truly the standard for company professionalism that we think it is? And what if we told you that there is now a strong contingent of organizational and lead…

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Self-Determination Theory and Why it Matters 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

One of the more intriguing and relevant motivation theories we have come across is Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory. We can very much relate to its wholistic approach and its emphasis on an individual's fundamental need for autonomy and I suspect that you will too. LINKS Management Works Article Professor Deci Video Management Courses Vide…

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The Equity Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

To motivate our teams, we as leaders sometimes employ numerous and highly involved schemes. However, lack of motivation can often come down to something as fundamental to human existence as a sense of fairness. Luckily for us, we have the equity theory of motivation, which, as today's topic, Rachel and Stuart delve into to discover why employees ca…

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The Goal-Setting Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters (and Works!) 42:47

7M ago42:47

42:47

One of the most sure and organic means by which an organizational leader can motivate their team is through the setting and achievement of goals. And through goal-setting theory--our topic for the day--we can learn the best practices associated with setting and achieving those goals. LINKS Management Works Article Management Courses Video EPM VIDEO…

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The Incentive Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters 35:45

8M ago35:45

35:45

While a multitude of employee incentives are by now well entrenched within the U.S. workplace, not all incentives are created equal. Sometimes they do help increase performance and sometimes they do not. And through today's discussion of the incentive theory of motivation, Rachel and I--and you--uncover the reasons for such variability. LINKS: Mana…

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The ERG Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

While I suspect most of you are familiar with Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory, I am willing to bet that less of you are familiar with ERG theory, which, as a model built off of Maslow’s theory, is, we think, an even more accurate representation of how motivation works for most of us. However, fortunate for you, ERG is our topic for today…

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The Expectancy Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters 49:58

8M ago49:58

49:58

As an organizational leader attempting to motivate your team members, it is critical that you have a clear understanding of the internal process they go through when determining if what they get out of that performance personally is worth the effort that that reward requires. And we think today’s discussion of the expectancy theory of motivation ge…

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Esports (or The Professionalization of Gaming), w/ Liam Brown 52:57

8M ago52:57

52:57

And as an industry, esports is experiencing significant growth, and that growth is not expected to subside any time soon. In the U.S. market alone, 2022 saw esports grow to almost 30 million spectators, with that number expected to reach 34 million by 2026; and, globally, the esports market value is expected reach as high as $6.75 billion by 2030, …

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The 4 Ps of Delegation, Why Women Struggle with Saying "No," and the Easter Bunny, w/ Kelli Thompson 45:52

9M ago45:52

45:52

Kelli Thompson is a keynote speaker, writer, and award-winning leadership coach, who has been featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, HuffPost, Parents, and elsewhere. She has over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations and her newly-released book, Closing the Confidence Gap, was chosen as a Next Big Idea Clu…

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How to Master Your Mindset to Live a More Aligned and Powerful Life, w/ Vin Infante 47:30

9M ago47:30

47:30

Mr. Vin Infante is a psychotherapist, former firefighter, and master mindset coach who combines his own personal mental health struggles with his experience as a mental health professional to help people achieve mastery over their mindsets to live a more aligned and powerful life. He specializes in, and speaks on, the deeper psychological aspects o…

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Life Design, Nuance, and Social Programming, w/ Shana Francesca 47:21

9M ago47:21

47:21

I am sure most of us would agree that when a product or service has such a high level of quality for an extended period of time, it’s a manifestation of clear, well-thought-out design. Afterall, exceptional quality rarely happens by accident, but is instead the result of carefully considered effort. However, if we acknowledge this is case with the …

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Layoffs are Lazy and Why Employees Come and go, w/ Minal Joshi Jaeckli 50:40

9M ago50:40

50:40

Referred to as a “future leader” and “strategic capability hire”, Ms. Minal Joshi Jaeckli commenced her professional life as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning to corporate roles including project manager for a product-line with complex software and hardware in Silicon Valley, and investor relations expert for a listed we…

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The New Career Map for the Newer Generation of Workers, w/ Dan Freehling 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

Today’s guest—Dan Freehling—is a coach and the author of the new book, The Career Design Map, and he specializes in working with fellow purpose-driven Millennial leaders who know that the old school, step-by-step career advice they're surrounded by isn’t just limiting and unfulfilling—it’s clearly no longer working. LINK Guest's Website To help sup…

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Change, the Hero's Story, and the Science Behind Leading with the Heart, Gut, and Mind, w/ Brian Gorman 39:31

10M ago39:31

39:31

Since first trying to convince Syracuse University to change its mascot from that of a Native American stereotype, the common thread in Brian’s journey has been change. At the personal level, he has gone from an introverted Eagle Scout as a college freshman, to a public speaker (including TEDx), author, podcast host, and podcast guest. At the organ…

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Modernizing the Construction Industry Through Digitization, Diversification, and Dialogue, w/ April Moss 38:12

10M ago38:12

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For whatever reason, I have for many years had an outsider’s fascination with the construction industry, although I know very little about it. However, with today’s guest I hope to lessen my ignorance at least a smidge. April Moss is the COO and Co-founder of DigiBuild, a construction software company that streamlines and removes approximately 30% …

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The Culture of Nice, Presence, and RiverLogic, w/ Denise Blanc 47:21

10M ago47:21

47:21

Today’s guest is Denise Blanc, a Senior Organizational Development Consultant, Mediator, and Emotional Intelligence Coach. With over two decades contributing to the field of Organizational Development as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and internal Senior Leader, Denise teaches that leadership is about the ability to manage relationships, navigate…

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Evolving into the Leader your Followers Deserve, w/ Blue-Collar Leadership Coach Mack Story 54:05

10M ago54:05

54:05

Today’s guest is Mack Story, a long-established and highly respected leadership coach and a co-founder of Blue-Collar Leadership. Mack has an intriguing backstory and his insights into personal development and transformation are not something you want to miss. LINKS: Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading From the Front Lines (Book) The Blue-Collar Leader…

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Coaching: The Essential Leadership Tool for the Modern Workplace, w/ Mark Hayes 31:02

11M ago31:02

31:02

Mark Hayes is a sales coach and the author of Sales Coaching Essentials, described by Matt Dixon (Author of Challenger Sale) as “A Must-Read for any Sales Leader” and shortlisted as a Finalist at the 2023 UK Business Book Awards. Today, Mark and I will be discussing the difference between training and coaching, what happens when sales teams are not…

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“Five Steps to Improve Vitality” w/ David Lyndsay 39:21

11M ago39:21

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David Lyndsay's Five Steps to Improve Vitality: Snap Nap Tap Clap Recap LINKS: Linked In Website To help support our show, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/support For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com Support t…

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Natalie Catin: Imposter Syndrome, Women who Lead, and the Challenges Facing Educational Leaders 1:02:02

11M ago1:02:02

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Rachel and Stuart have an engaging, insightful, and entertaining conversation with Ms. Natalie Catin, who has spent the last 20+ years in education as a teacher, a principal, and now as an executive coach for Pennsylvania educational leaders. We discuss: Imposter Syndrome and how and why it manifests in black women Leadership presence And the value…

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Resumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn (oh my!), with Fatemah Mirza of Career Tuners 58:59

11M ago58:59

58:59

Stuart receives valuable expert advice on the process of getting a job (or a promotion) from Ms. Fatemah Mirza, CEO of Career Tuners. Fatemah and her company have helped over 2,000 job candidates be better equipped to land a rewarding position. and, today, she shares some of her expertise with us! LINKS: Career Tuners Website LinkedIn To help suppo…

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Rick Elmore: From Playing Football to Scaling the Intimacy (and Power) of Handwritten Notes 44:47

12M ago44:47

44:47

Stuart interviews Rick Elmore, who went from playing Division I college football to the NFL to corporate sales to founding Simply Noted, a company that leverages sophisticated technology (i.e., a writing robot) to create individualized handwritten notes for businesses. Rick's story is one of constant forward momentum, regardless of the setbacks he …

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Kevin Herring: The Turnaround Expert 47:51

12M ago47:51

47:51

In this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an informative conversation with Mr. Kevin Herring, who is a recognized expert in team and business unit turnarounds and creator of the 90-day Turnaround, a unique program for building great leaders and turning any workgroup into a highly engaged, high performing team in just 90 days. Links: Ascent Management…

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Feedback Ju Jitsu, w/ Glade Holman 50:26

12M ago50:26

50:26

In this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an enlightening conversation with Mr. Glade Holman, who introduces them to the art of "Feedback Ju Jitsu." Adherers to this approach can transform even the most ill-intended feedback into something that is not only constructive, but that can give them a type of power they did not have before. We think you wil…

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Jeannie Moravits Smith: The 9 Essentials for Building a Culture of Trust 39:37

1y ago39:37

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In this episode, Ms. Jeannie Moravits Smith discusses building a culture of trust, what she thinks can contribute to the divide between HR and management, and much more! Jeannie is an HR and organizational development expert with over 30 years of experience and is the CEO of Dynamism Leadership, a leadership mindset and organization development con…

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Psychological Capital and HERO 52:30

1y ago52:30

52:30

You want to be a HERO? Well, if you do, click the play button, because today we are discussing the concept of Psychological Capital and its four components, hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism–aka HERO. Source: PositivePsychology.com For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You c…

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Jeremy Doran: The Goal of Every Leader Should be . . . 30:50

1y ago30:50

30:50

In this episode, Stuart sits down with Mr. Jeremy Doran--leadership coach, author, and engineer--to discuss the role of a leader, employee empowerment, delegation, and much more. Stuart gained invaluable insight through Jermey's experiences and expertise and we believe you will too! LINKS: The Little Kid: Life Lessons From our Perspective LinkedIn …

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"Turn the Ship Around" Review & Riff 48:40

1y ago48:40

48:40

In this episode, Rachel and Stuart Review and Riff off of L. David Marquet's 2012 book, Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders. Mr. Marquet tells of his story as the Captain of the USS Santa Fe and how he and his crew used a Leader-Leader approach to turn the submarine from worst to first. This is an outstanding book a…

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Emily Sander: "Swizzle", the Failure Loop, and Self-Awareness 30:00

1y ago30:00

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. In this episode, Stuart has the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. Emily Sander, a dual-hatted Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach, to discuss the importance of adaptability, the advantage of fail…

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FREE Leadership Webinar, 30 March: 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Team! 1:05

1y ago1:05

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. Support the showBy Stuart Chappell & Rachel Dyal

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Arrogant People are Less Competent (And There is a Study That Proves it!) 29:10

1y ago29:10

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. In 2012, Stanley Silverman and colleagues released the results of a study that confirmed what a lot of us know intuitively–arrogant employees are like daily doses of poison that, left unchecked, …

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Terre Short: The Personal Podcast Playing Inside Our Heads 47:54

1y ago47:54

47:54

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. This week, Rachel and Stuart welcome Ms. Terre Short to the show. Terre is an accomplished executive, leadership coach, and the author of The Words we Choose: Your guide to How and Why Words Matt…

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Dr. Toby Travis: Trust, the Power Skill 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

In this episode, Stuart gets the opportunity to engage in a conversation about two of his greatest passions: education and leadership. Dr. Toby Travis joins our show to discuss how trust, safety, and vulnerability are the keys to great leadership in not only schools but in all organizations. Dr. Travis is a long-time leader in education, the develo…

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Situational Leadership (A "Retro Management Series" Release) 42:12

1y ago42:12

42:12

From Servant to transformational to transactional to leadership by objectives, there is a seemingly endless array of leadership styles, each with a cadre of champions making their case for why their particular style is the most preferred. Well, today we discuss Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership II Model, which makes the argument that instead o…

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Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership (a "Retro Management Series" Release) 41:33

1y ago41:33

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In this "Retro Management Series" release, Stuart and Rachel discuss Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership. Components of the Theory: Effective leadership depends on matching the right style with the right situation The two type of leadership styles are the task-oriented style and the relationship-oriented style The three workplace situation f…

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"The War to Define What Work Looks Like" Review & Riff 41:35

1y ago41:35

41:35

In this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of the Wall Street Journal article, "The War to Define What Work Looks Like." Has the last three years ushered in a new work paradigm or are conditions shifting back toward the 'norm'? Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on the matter. LINK TO ARTICLE For additional management resources…

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Dr. Merrylue Martin: The Big Quit and The New People Leader Mandate! 54:04

1y ago54:04

54:04

In this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an amazingly engaging and informative conversation with Dr. Merrylue Martin, a Fortune 50 senior executive, educational administrator, management consultant, business owner, and the author of The Big Quit Survival Guide. Merrylue brought an expert level of insight into such workplace quandaries as: how a lead…

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Julian Chapman: The Managerial Leadership Journey 37:50

1y ago37:50

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In this episode, Rachel and Stuart welcome Canadian Brigadier General (Ret.) and the President of Forrest & Company, Julian Chapman, to the show to discuss his new book, The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit. Both in his book and on this episode, Julian touches on concepts and notions that are not mentioned enough in…

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"The Managerial Leadership Journey" Review & Riff 34:11

1y ago34:11

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In this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit, written by Julian Chapman. Julian is a retired Canadian Brigadier General and the President of Forrest & Company, and in his book, Julian touches on ideas and concepts that are not stressed or expressed with such emphasis…

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Dr. Patricia Suggs: Women in Leadership, Conflict Resolution, and How to Say “No” 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

41:16

Stuart had a fascinating and enlightening conversation with Dr. Patricia Suggs, a leadership coach, ordained minister, and advocate for women in the workplace. They discussed how conflict can present unique challenges for women, the competitive advantage of demonstrating vulnerability, how to stop being a"Yes Person," and much more. Patricia was a …

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The Three Needs Theory of Motivation (A "Retro Management Series" Release) 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

In this "Retro Management Series" release, Rachel and Stuart take a deep-dive into McClelland's Three Needs Theory of Motivation, which emphasizes motivation at an individual level. The Three Needs (according to McClelland): Power Achievement Affiliation For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementwork…

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Michael T. Brown: Building Healthy Relationships 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

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In this episode, Stuart sits down with leadership consultant, Michael T. Brown, to do one of the things Stuart likes to do most: Talk about leadership! Mr. Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Principal of Brown's Leadership Consulting. Key Moments: Inspiration always trumps motivation! The first step to building healthy relationships…

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The Two-Factor Theory of Motivation (a "Retro Management Series" Release) 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

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In this "Retro Management Series" release, Rachel and Stuart take a deep-dive into Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation, which we believe to be as relevant and accurate now as it was in 1959. Link to Model For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: m…

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"The Essential Drucker" Review & Riff (The FINAL Episode of "The Essentials of Management" Book Review & Riff Series) 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

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Today we will be reviewing and riffing off of The Essential Drucker, which is a 350-page compilation of some of Peter F. Drucker’s most notable writings. And for those of you who may not know, Peter Drucker, referred to by some as the "Father of Modern Management," was a journalist-turned-management consultant who made it his life’s work to underst…

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Kyle Gillette: The SAGE Leadership Mindset 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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In this episode, Stuart talks self-awareness, accountability, and the importance of open-ended questions with Mr. Kyle Gillette, the founder and principal of the SAGE Leadership Mindset, which is one of the more comprehensive and accurate leadership frameworks we have come across. He is also the author of the recently released book, SAGE LEADERSHIP…

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Leadership: The 10/90 Rule? 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

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Rachel and Stuart use the Forbes article, "'Management Is 10% Work And 90% People'", as a jumping off point to discuss the importance of a leader's technical acumen vs. their people acumen, the prevalence of skills needed to be an effective leader, and how leader intelligence is not discussed enough. For additional management resources and informat…

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