Best Rey Spadoni Podcasts (2024)

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18. Seeing the Invisible 5:04

2h ago5:04

5:04

Vision. Every organization should have one and every leader need to be able to articulate his or hers. But not all "visions" are the same. According to Jonathan Swift, “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” So, do you help others see the invisible?By Rey Spadoni

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17. The Era of the “Context Curious” 5:55

9h ago5:55

5:55

When I was starting out as a young and relatively low-in-the-chain-of-command employee, I was highly focused on the task at hand. I was clear about my responsibilities and how to be successful and I didn’t worry about a great deal more than that. If someone back then had asked me how the company I was working for was doing financially or what its m…

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16. When Conflict Avoidance IS the Elephant in the Room 5:09

4h ago5:09

5:09

"Conflict avoided is conflict multiplied." Most people don't relish having to make tough decisions but sometimes putting this off can cause more harm downstream. Organizational culture flows from the personality of the key leaders of the organizations, most notably the CEO's. If that CEO is conflict avoidant... then that may prove to be the biggest…

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15. Negative Budget Variances 5:22

6d ago5:22

5:22

Negative budget variances? Sounds like a boring and low level topic for a podcast such as this one... but how you handle them: (1) says a lot about you as a leader and (2) has the very real potential to positively transform your organization.By Rey Spadoni

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14. When Legacy Planning is Really Just Cashing Out 5:44

30d ago5:44

5:44

I go on and on about non-profit, mission driven organizations and sometimes receive friendly (usually) comments about how non-profits and for profits are much more alike than not. Sure, ok. But there are some critical ways they're different. Today, I talk about one of them.By Rey Spadoni

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13. Like a Drawer Full of Pens 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

For organizations in trouble and working to launch an improvement initiative, the diagnostic phase is critical. Sometimes, however, that is a very difficult task... partially due to the fact that neglect, conflict avoidance, politics, lack of clarity, or indecision created a mess that is difficult to sort through. I liken this to a "drawer full of …

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12. We'll Fix It With a Reorg! 4:51

1M ago4:51

4:51

Have you heard this expression: "We'll fix it with a reorg..."? Something this is a reasonable and effective strategy. But beware, sometimes it isn't.By Rey Spadoni

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11. When it's Time to BE MORE DIRECT! 5:19

2M ago5:19

5:19

Sometimes you have to walk lightly and sometimes you have to pound the table. This episode is for those times when you find yourself wondering whether it's time to pound the table.By Rey Spadoni

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10. Setting the Future Course Based on Who You Hire 5:19

2M ago5:19

5:19

What are you looking for in a new leadership hire? Do you prioritize and have clear selection criteria, established up front and before you even begin? If not, watch out... you may be making a more impactful decision for your organization than it may seem on the surface.By Rey Spadoni

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8. Making it Personal by Getting Closer 5:04

2M ago5:04

5:04

Bryan Stevenson, in his excellent book, "Just Mercy", describes the advice his grandmother once gave to him. She said: “You can’t understand most of the important things from a distance, Bryan. You have to get close...” And this relates to mission driven organizations how?By Rey Spadoni

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9. Calling All Cows and Elephants 3:45

2M ago3:45

3:45

Sacred Cows and Elephants in the Room. Everyone organization has them. But what happens when they diminish success and hamper positive change efforts?By Rey Spadoni

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7. All Change Agents Are Irritating, Right? 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Change is hard. Got it. Being a change agent is difficult. Yup. Bruising people along the way is just par for the course, can't be avoided, and is probably even necessary. Really?By Rey Spadoni

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5. Mission is the Way Out 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

In this episode, I discuss the perils of an inward focus at the expense of having an outward oriented one. Some organizations (and people) don't benefit from having too much of a heightened sense of self.By Rey Spadoni

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6. When New Leaders Encounter Toxic Cultures 7:00

2M ago7:00

7:00

You get the new job and you are psyched. This is going to be awesome! Until it isn't. This episode is about those situations when new leaders find themselves in a tough spot due to the toxicity of the culture they have just entered.By Rey Spadoni

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4. Interim vs. Transitional Leadership 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

Making an interim or transitional leadership hire. Is there a difference? And does that matter?By Rey Spadoni

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2. Scaling the High Wall 5:04

3M ago5:04

5:04

Classic scenario: you're at the fork in the road and up one side, it looks smooth and inviting. Up the other, challenging. But, wouldn't you know it, the more difficult side may well be the one for you. This week, I talk about making the harder... but better choice.By Rey Spadoni

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3. There is Always a Waterfall 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

In my book Saving Organizations That Matter, I use a waterfall metaphor to describe the challenges some organizations face as they feel the pull of the current toward danger. I read a brief excerpt this week to describe this imagery and its relevance to leaders of mission driven organizations.By Rey Spadoni

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1. Unprecedented Change and Other Signs of Urgency Fatigue 5:07

3M ago5:07

5:07

All is well. The sky is falling. Let's face it, we all have our tendencies and personality leanings when it comes to change and urgency. In this podcast, I offer a few thoughts on this topic and the leadership implications for organizations.By Rey Spadoni

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Leading Organizations That Matter Trailer 3:31

3M ago3:31

3:31

Introducing Leading Organizations That Matter, a weekly podcast dedicated to everyone who works for, leads, and cares about "organizations that matter". These include mission driven health care, social service, and community-based organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those who are vulnerable and face great challenge. Leading these type…

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18. Seeing the Invisible 5:04

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17. The Era of the “Context Curious” 5:55

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16. When Conflict Avoidance IS the Elephant in the Room 5:09

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15. Negative Budget Variances 5:22

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14. When Legacy Planning is Really Just Cashing Out 5:44

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13. Like a Drawer Full of Pens 11:35

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12. We'll Fix It With a Reorg! 4:51

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11. When it's Time to BE MORE DIRECT! 5:19

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10. Setting the Future Course Based on Who You Hire 5:19

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8. Making it Personal by Getting Closer 5:04

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9. Calling All Cows and Elephants 3:45

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7. All Change Agents Are Irritating, Right? 5:00

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5. Mission is the Way Out 5:06

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6. When New Leaders Encounter Toxic Cultures 7:00

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4. Interim vs. Transitional Leadership 6:18

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2. Scaling the High Wall 5:04

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3. There is Always a Waterfall 10:10

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1. Unprecedented Change and Other Signs of Urgency Fatigue 5:07

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Leading Organizations That Matter Trailer 3:31

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