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Mastering Your Awareness Quotient: Leading in Complex Environments with Brian Cunningham

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On his journey from a Parking Lot Attendant to CEO, Brian Cunningham has studied the leadership/followership dynamic at every level within a complex organization. As a life-long student of leadership and an explorer of numerous paths of expanded awareness, Brian has sought to uncover the larger possibilities of our service as a leader. Most importantly, we need to integrate these discoveries into the day-to-day practice of leading in our increasing complexity.

As a reflection of these many years of ongoing study, research, and real-life application, Brian has written three groundbreaking books that illuminate the keys to our developmental progression into the highest levels of leadership service. His most recent book, Leadership: The Universal Principles, details the two universal principles that are foundational to our growth in leadership and in life. This book provides a practical framework that can be used to create your unique path of leadership mastery.

A Few (Awesome) Quotes From This Episode

“Leaders and followers are just two sides of the same coin, and we cannot move through significant complexity without each other."
“Whatever I think or read pales in comparison to what reality teaches you.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Book: Leadership: The Universal Principles
Book: Mastering Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams
Book: Scaling Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams
Book: The Cosmic Hologram by Dr. Jude Currivan

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

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3. Pathways to Transformation and Development (00:28:59)

4. From Parking Lot Attendant to CEO (00:35:58)

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Mastering Your Awareness Quotient: Leading in Complex Environments with Brian Cunningham

Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

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A Few (Awesome) Quotes From This Episode

“Leaders and followers are just two sides of the same coin, and we cannot move through significant complexity without each other."
“Whatever I think or read pales in comparison to what reality teaches you.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Book: Leadership: The Universal Principles
Book: Mastering Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams
Book: Scaling Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams
Book: The Cosmic Hologram by Dr. Jude Currivan

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!

About Scott J. Allen

Website
Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
Blog

My Approach to Hosting

The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Chapters

1. Leadership Through Awareness and Complexity (00:00:00)

2. The Depth of Leadership Development (00:17:32)

3. Pathways to Transformation and Development (00:28:59)

4. From Parking Lot Attendant to CEO (00:35:58)

271 episodes

#Tech #MBA #Business #Podcasting Education #Scott J Allen #Leadership #Communication #Technology #IT Management #Higher Education

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Mastering Your Awareness Quotient: Leading in Complex Environments with Brian Cunningham 37:21

5 days ago37:21

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Send us a text On his journey from a Parking Lot Attendant to CEO, Brian Cunningham has studied the leadership/followership dynamic at every level within a complex organization. As a life-long student of leadership and an explorer of numerous paths of expanded awareness, Brian has sought to uncover the larger possibilities of our service as a leader. Most importantly, we need to integrate these discoveries into the day-to-day practice of leading in our increasing complexity. As a reflection of these many years of ongoing study, research, and real-life application, Brian has written three groundbreaking books that illuminate the keys to our developmental progression into the highest levels of leadership service. His most recent book, Leadership: The Universal Principles, details the two universal principles that are foundational to our growth in leadership and in life. This book provides a practical framework that can be used to create your unique path of leadership mastery. A Few (Awesome) Quotes From This Episode “Leaders and followers are just two sides of the same coin, and we cannot move through significant complexity without each other." “Whatever I think or read pales in comparison to what reality teaches you.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Leadership: The Universal Principles Book: Mastering Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams Book: Scaling Leadership by Bob Anderson and Bill Adams Book: The Cosmic Hologram by Dr. Jude Currivan About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025 ! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Leadership in Conflict: Insights from Northern Ireland with Dr. Joanne Murphy 32:55

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Send us a text Dr. Joanne Murphy is Chair of Inclusive Leadership at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. Her research explores leadership, change and organisational development in political volatility, including environments affected by ethno-political conflict. Her latest book is Management and War: How Organisations Navigate Conflict and Build Peace . A Few Quotes From This Episode “I grew up in Northern Ireland and was part of this ‘troubles generation.’ That has defined, to a very large extent, the work that I do, because conflict and violence became a big part of my reality.” “What I’m really interested in—and I suppose the connective tissue through my work—is leadership. How do we get people to understand conflict and then lead them out of it?” “When we talk about things like war or these intractable, wicked problems, they seem to be more prevalent rather than less. And that’s why understanding conflict—and how leaders can help resolve it—matters so much.” A Quote From Hume's Nobel Speech "All conflict is about difference, whether the difference is race, religion or nationality...Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace – respect for diversity." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Article: Leadership, liminality, and ‘wicked’ conflicts: John Hume and the untangling of the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ by Murphy Book: Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe Book: John Hume: A Biography by Paul Routledge Documentary: John Hume - Ireland's Greatest Book: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025 ! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, rese ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Crafting a ‘Yes/And’ Mindset: A Formula for Collaboration & Creativity with Bob Kulhan 37:37

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Send us a text Bob Kulhan is a professor at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business and an elite improv and sketch comedian. Bob is the Founder & CEO of Business Improv® – a 25-yr-old consultancy linking improvisation to business through behavioral sciences. His focus: People Skills. Human Connection. His clients include a who’s who of businesses (from pharma to manufacturing to aerospace), universities, organizations, and government institutions. He has also worked extensively with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs, as well as small and medium size businesses. He is the best-selling author of Getting to Yes And: The Art of Business Improv (Stanford University Press). Kulhan also created the dynamic online (asynchronous) program, Improvisational Communication in 2019, for those who want to study Business Improv in the comfort of their own homes, at their own pace. A Few (AWESOME) Quotes From This Episode ‘Yes, And’ does not mean I agree with you—it means I’m here, I’m listening, and I’m building thoughtfully on what you’ve said.” “Follow the follower: Great leaders pay close attention to those they lead, because those people are actively teaching you how to lead them.” “As a leader, my job isn’t to have the right answer; it’s to find the right answer by fostering real collaboration.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode Improvised Dialogues: Emergence and Creativity in Conversation by R. Keith Sawyer The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025 ! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Staying Relevant in Rapid Change: The Future of Building with Anthony Amunategui 35:07

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Send us a text Anthony Amunategui is the founder of CDO Group , a national commercial construction firm he started almost 25 years ago with a small group in his basement. Today CDO Group has worked with some of the world’s largest brands to build an estimated one million square feet of retail space per year. Anthony has a true passion for discovering what makes people successful in business and in life. He loves having conversations about what the future holds for us personally and professionally and the adventures that shape that journey. A Quote From This Episode "The entrepreneur of the future will be tasked with finding those still spaces to do the mental exercises - to find that mental fitness that's going to drive their success." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Anthony's Podcast - Future Factory Book - AA Big Book About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Personal Growth as a Catalyst for Leadership with Todd Bertsch 45:34

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Send us a text Todd Bertsch is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and life-optimization coach, best known as the host of The BOLT Podcast . His inspiring journey from overcoming early life challenges to experiencing a pivotal transformation in his 20s has established him as a respected figure in digital marketing, education, and leadership. In 2009, Todd founded Evolve Marketing, a successful digital agency. Passionate about inspiring others, Todd's mission is to encourage individuals to embrace change, cultivate a growth mindset, and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently the president of Leadership Akron Signature Class 39. A Few Quotes From This Episode “It took me a long time to get to where I am—truly fulfilled and happy—and I want more people to reach that place without having to fail so many times. You can start today.” "When you shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, you open yourself up to possibilities—you become more empathetic, self-aware, and ultimately a more effective leader.” “A lot of people love the idea of being a leader, but they don’t realize how much responsibility comes with it. It’s a privilege that shouldn’t be taken for granted.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Optical Emotions by Dr. Laura Aldape Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Be Water, My Friend by Shannon Lee About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Dr. Flo Falayi - Leadership Redefined: Balancing Performance and Transformation 35:19

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Send us a text Dr. Flo Falayi, a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, leads leadership and executive development within the Advisory practice, CEO/C-Suite Accelerator, and Succession team. He focuses on executive development, coaching, team effectiveness, and inclusive leadership programs to align with strategic priorities and enhance satisfaction, motivation, and retention. With 28 years of experience, Dr. Flo helps organizations execute strategy through effective leadership development and coaching. He has held P&L responsibilities across HR, Business Technology, L&D, and Training in global organizations. Dr. Flo Falayi brings a global perspective from working across North America, Europe, and West Africa. He applies psychological principles to solve leadership challenges and partners with senior leaders on assessments, 360 evaluations, and succession planning. Before Korn Ferry, he co-founded a boutique firm and was a principal at a global consultancy. A recognized thought leader, his insights appear in various publications, and he speaks frequently on inclusive leadership, hybrid leadership, and coaching strategies. Flo is married to his college sweetheart, Lande and they have three young men, two in college and a high school junior. Flo is a YALE scholar, holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership and an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. He holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Dr. Flo is an accredited coach (ACC) certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Change Management Professionals (ACMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), and the Forbes Coaches Council. A Quote From This Episode "Enterprise leaders have to be able to perform and transform the business at the same time." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Article: Top 5 Leadership Trends That Will Shape 2025 (Korn Ferry) Book: Calling Bullshit byCalling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World by Carl T. Bergstrom & Jevin D. West Book: The Trusted Advisor byThe Trusted Advisor by David H. Maister, Robert Galford, and Charles Green Book: Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading by Ronald A. Heifetz & Martin Linsky About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Pra ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Dr. Mary Crossan and Corey Crossan - Building Better Leaders: How Character Outshines Competence 39:03

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Send us a text Corey Crossan is a research and teaching fellow at The Oxford Character Project where she develops and facilitates character development programs for students and industry. She is also the co-founder of Virtuosity Character , a mobile software application created to support the daily, deliberate practice of character-based leadership development. Dr. Mary Crossan is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western University, Ontario. She is also a co-founder of Virtuosity Character and co-host of the “Question of Character” podcast. A Quote From This Episode "We discovered that it wasn’t a failure of competence, but largely this failure of character.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode App: Virtuosity Character Mary Crossan on Google Scholar Movie: Freud's Last Lessons Book: The Science of Motivating Young People by Yeager About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Jeffrey Beeson - Network Leadership: A New Paradigm 35:52

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Send us a text Jeffrey Beeson has a dual MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business and an MA in international business from the Lauder Institute. They set the foundation for Jeffrey's interest in business strategy, culture, and leadership. During his work in the European offices of Bain and McKinsey, he led projects in a broad spectrum of industries on a pan-European and worldwide basis. During his collaboration with clients, Jeffrey experienced firsthand that culture eats strategy for breakfast. Jeffrey expanded his expertise in culture transformation by joining Senn Delaney, the first firm to foster thriving organizational cultures worldwide. At Senn Delaney, he headed culture rollout initiatives for multinational corporations throughout Europe. Jeffrey continued his personal learning journey at the European Office of the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a prestigious worldwide leadership development practice. During his tenure at CCL he touched the lives of thousands of leaders throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and worldwide. From 2003 to 2011, Jeffrey served on the board of the International Leadership Association, the largest member-based organization dedicated to advancing leadership worldwide. A Quote From Beeson "The newly emerging science of networks opens an entirely new horizon on how to lead people, design organizations, and make sense of complex social environments." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Network Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks by Jeffrey Beeson Jeffrey's Blog Jeffrey's Newsletter Book: No Fit - My 1,700-Mile Walk from Apartheid by Nico de Klerk About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Ira Chaleff - The Power of Political Followers to Make Good Leaders and Brake Bad Ones 43:26

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Send us a text Ira Chaleff is an author, speaker, and executive coach in the greater Washington, DC, area. His extensive experience with the US federal government includes directing and chairing the nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation, where he is now Chair Emeritus. Ira co-authored the original handbook for newly elected Members of Congress, now in its fifteenth edition, and has facilitated over a hundred retreats for congressional offices. He has led and participated in Democracy strengthening programs in Asia and West Africa and consulted for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Eastern Europe. He has been an adjunct faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute and a visiting leadership scholar at Churchill College, Cambridge University in England. Ira served two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Leadership Association and is the founder of its Followership Community. His previous award-winning books include The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To and For Our Leaders and Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You’re Told To Do Is Wrong which has been published in translation in Beijing and Moscow. Ira speaks on courageous followership and intelligent disobedience at a wide variety of institutions, including the US Department of State, the US Naval Academy, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the European Commission of the EU, and many others. A Quote From Ira Chaleff "If you were a supporter of Kamala Harris, and are feeling frightened by the election results. That is how Trump supporters would be feeling if Harris had won. Each side feared tyranny if the other side won, and neither can imagine how the other side could feel that. The work now is to reduce the chasm between these lived world views and for both sides to be vigilant and protect the rights we cherish.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: To Stop a Tyrant by Chaleff Book: Intelligent Disobedience by Chaleff Book: The Courageous Follower by Chaleff About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Zuzana Čmelíková - Leadership in Slovakia 40:30

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Send us a text Zuzana Čmelíková has been teaching and coaching for more than 20 years, especially in the diagnosis and creation of organizational culture, leadership development, self-management, resilience, stress management, time management, managerial training, soft-skills training. Zuzana has completed the 3rd degree of university studies in the field of human management at Matej Bel University. She successfully completed professional internships abroad in Belgium and in the USA. In 2019, she became an internationally certified persolog® coach for increasing personal performance, organizational performance and streamlining communication and teamwork. In 2020, she received certification at the University of Pennsylvania in the specialization Positive Psychology and Resilience, directly from the creators of this concept. In 2024 she won the category Lecturer of the Year in Learning & Development Awards. She is a Leadership & Resilience Professional in Slovakia. A Quote From This Episode "We need to be aware of who we are and what we stand for, and it will create a cultural identity. And I believe that we can base it on our history. We have amazing role models who fought for freedom in our country." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Ethics: The Heart of Leadership by Joanne B. Ciulla About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Neal Foard - Shining a Light 41:30

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Send us a text Neal Foard has spent 30 years in advertising and marketing, creating award-winning campaigns for global power brands like Budweiser, Sony and Lexus. For his work on Toyota, Neal ranked among the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world in 2002. As the author of an innovative talent development series, Neal was named Worldwide Director of Creative Learning for global ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi. He has consulted on creative messaging for Fortune 500 companies, governments and universities and been a featured speaker at TEDx conferences. Most recently, Neal has gained a following on social media for his inspirational videos about the kindnesses of everyday people. A Quote From This Episode "Curiosity and humility. Boy, those are going to go a long way as a leader." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Youtube - Neal's YouTube Channel Website - Neal's Website TedTalk - Neal's TedTalk Empathy Video - Cleveland Clinic Book - The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky Poet - Charles Bukowski About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Josh Lindblom - Those Values Are Living and Breathing 41:42

12 weeks ago41:42

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Send us a text After a life of playing professional baseball, Josh Lindblom quickly realized he had nothing on his resume between "player here" and "player there." He felt a deep longing to discover who he had been created to be so that he could do what he had been designed to do. After being guided through retirement by a coach and having numerous discussions with friends and teammates, he realized that the longing he felt also resided deep and unsurfaced in the hearts of everyone he talked to. Congruency quickly changed from something he wanted to do to something he had to do. Josh is married to his high school sweetheart, Aurielle. They have four children. He enjoys getaway weekends with his wife, coaching his kids and their friends in any and every sport, and hosting friends for any and every reason—like a spontaneous Royal Rumble party. Josh has a Master’s in Biblical Studies (MABS), a personal and leadership development certification from Leader Breakthru, and an Associate Certified Coach certification (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation. Josh’s greatest passion is walking alongside others as they discover who they are and decide to make the courageous choice to align who they are with what they do each day of their lives. A Quote From Josh "We help you make your invisible life visible so you can break free from where you are and become who you were created to be." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Organization: Congruency Book: Garden City by John Mark Comer Book: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton Book: Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Carey Jaros - Providing Safe Sustainable Solutions 36:51

13 weeks ago36:51

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Send us a text Carey Jaros brings passion for our Purpose — Saving Lives and Making Life Better Through Well-Being Solutions — to her daily work at GOJO (the makers of Purell). Her focus is on continuously extending GOJO leadership as a market-making, growth-oriented Company that cares about the health and well-being of people worldwide and within its walls. Carey joined GOJO in 2014 as a board member, then held executive roles as Chief Strategy Officer – where she oversaw Marketing, Product Management, and Innovation – and as Chief Operating Officer before becoming President and CEO in January 2020. As an operator, investor, and board member, Carey has worked on and in more than 50 organizations— from established public and private companies, to startups and non-profits. Prior to GOJO, Carey was the President of Walnut Ridge Strategic Management Company, and was a Vice President at Dealer Tire, a large privately held tire distributor. She spent the first 12 years as a management consultant at Bain & Company. Carey is a Board Director of Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) and an Advisory Board Member of venture-backed menstrual products startup Aunt Flow. She also serves on the Boards of The Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals, and Laurel School. Carey received her A.B. in Public Policy from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She and her husband live in Northeast Ohio with their three children. A Quote "We have a whole-systems approach to social, environmental, and economic sustainability, including certification as a WBE, product certifications, and a vertically integrated supply chain. With our strong foundation in place, we're advancing our Sustainable Value strategy and action plan." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book - The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami Website - Frances Frei and Anne Morriss Book - Unleashed by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss Ted Talk - How to Build (and Rebuild) Trust by Frances Frei Podcast - Fixable About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025! About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Blog My Approach to Hosti ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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Dr. Ralph Gigliotti - Post-Crisis Leadership 39:08

14 weeks ago39:08

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Send us a text Ralph A. Gigliotti, Ph.D. , serves as Assistant Vice President for Organizational Leadership in University Academic Affairs at Rutgers University. In this role, he directs the Office of Organizational Leadership and provides executive leadership for a portfolio of signature leadership programs, consultation services, and research initiatives. Ralph regularly partners with campus leaders on projects of strategic importance, and he serves as an executive advisor for senior academic leaders across Rutgers in the areas of change leadership, crisis leadership, organizational strategy, and continuous improvement. He holds part-time faculty appointments in the Department of Communication (School of Communication and Information), Ph.D. Program in Higher Education (Graduate School of Education), Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), and Rutgers Business School. He is author and editor of 10 books and nearly 50 journal articles and book chapters on topics related to organizational communication and leadership in higher education. Ralph is president of the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation (NCCI) —an organization of nearly 100 colleges and universities from across North America who seek to advance sustainable excellence in higher education by promoting successful practices and approaches used to drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement across academic and administrative functions. We had two other guests toward the end of the episode who promoted some upcoming events with the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation (NCCI). Kim-Marie Jenkins, Senior Director for Organizational Change and Culture, University of Maine System Rick Wernoski, Associate Vice Chancellor for Operational Excellence, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill A Quote From This Episode "We find ourselves at a moment in time where individuals, organizations, and communities are responding to the waves of change." Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Post-Crisis Leadership: Resilience Renewal and Reinvention in the Aftermath of Disruption by Gigliotti Organization: Network for Change and Continuous Innovation (NCCI) Learning Opportunity: NCCI In-Person Institutes Book: Grant by Ron Chernow Book: Whatever It Is, I’m Against It: Resistance to Change in Higher Education by Rosenberg About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, a ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. 📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. 🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website .…

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GC Myers - You've Got To Be a Full Person 36:05

15 weeks ago36:05