How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck

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LRI Consulting Services, Inc.

22:42

Bob Stobener , a seasoned leader celebrated for his adept communication skills, has a unique perspective on improving communication as a means to foster understanding and collaboration. Drawing from his creative background in cartooning and strategic advertising at a successful comedy club, Stobener believes that effective communication is essential not only for resolving conflicts but also for enhancing personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of listening and forming genuine connections, demonstrating how these practices can lead to positive outcomes, as seen in his ability to guide team members toward fulfilling career paths. By advocating for open and honest dialogue, Stobener illustrates how strong communication skills can support individual success and organizational excellence across various industries. (00:01:52) Communication Skills: Comedy Club to Corporate Success (00:14:21) Transparent Interactions: The Foundation of Leadership Success (00:14:21) Transformative Impact of Transparent Leadership Communication (00:19:41) Mastering Communication Skills for Multifaceted Success Hosted by Larry Wilson Produced by: Verbal Ninja Productions Producer: R. Scott Edwards Sponsored by: The Wilson Method **Check out NEW upgraded website with FREE offer !! Visit: https://theWilsonMethod.com Link: TheWilsonMethod.com…

15 days ago 34:48

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Tune in to learn:

Three signs of an approaching leadership trainwreck
Why imposter syndrome can be helpful for leadership growth
The four beliefs leaders need to deliver results

Plus, Daniel, Peter, and Phil share some memories about growing up in the family business.

In this episode:

2:09 – Memory Lane

5:26 – Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck

13:18 – Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect

16:10 – The Four Beliefs

20:28 – The View from Mt. Stupid

26:45 – The Hero Assumption

32:04 – Lightning Round

The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential

The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Mount Stupid)

Imposter Syndrome

Real-life “Batman” Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation (YouTube)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How Most People Become Leaders (Video)

Develop Your Managers by Focusing on These 8 Skillsets

Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers

4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture

7 Mindset Shifts that Will Make You a Great Manager

6 Tips for Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee

52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others

If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Chapters

1. How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck (00:00:00)

2. Memory Lane (00:02:09)

3. Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck (00:05:26)

4. Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect (00:13:18)

5. The Four Beliefs (00:16:10)

6. The View from Mt. Stupid (00:20:28)

7. The Hero Assumption (00:26:45)

8. Lightning Round (00:32:04)

34 episodes

#MBA #Business #Daniel & Peter Stewart #Peter Stewart

The Leadership Growth Podcast

How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck

The Leadership Growth Podcast

published 15 days ago

MP3•Episode home

Tune in to learn:

Three signs of an approaching leadership trainwreck
Why imposter syndrome can be helpful for leadership growth
The four beliefs leaders need to deliver results

Plus, Daniel, Peter, and Phil share some memories about growing up in the family business.

In this episode:

2:09 – Memory Lane

5:26 – Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck

13:18 – Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect

16:10 – The Four Beliefs

20:28 – The View from Mt. Stupid

26:45 – The Hero Assumption

32:04 – Lightning Round

LRI Consulting Services, Inc.

The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential

The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Mount Stupid)

Imposter Syndrome

Real-life “Batman” Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation (YouTube)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How Most People Become Leaders (Video)

Develop Your Managers by Focusing on These 8 Skillsets

Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers

4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture

7 Mindset Shifts that Will Make You a Great Manager

6 Tips for Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee

52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others

Chapters

1. How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck (00:00:00)

2. Memory Lane (00:02:09)

3. Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck (00:05:26)

4. Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect (00:13:18)

5. The Four Beliefs (00:16:10)

6. The View from Mt. Stupid (00:20:28)

7. The Hero Assumption (00:26:45)

8. Lightning Round (00:32:04)

34 episodes

#MBA #Business #Daniel & Peter Stewart #Peter Stewart

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Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story 37:05

1 day ago37:05

37:05

“You don’t know you need it till you need it,” says today’s guest, Chris Hare. Chris is the host of The Storied Future Podcast and founder of The Storied Future, where he helps midmarket and enterprise CEOs create narratives that unlock a future where they can be celebrated. In this deeply personal conversation with Daniel and Peter, Chris unpacks the process he uses to guide leaders through unearthing their own stories and crafting narratives that help them “make a dent in the universe.” Often, Chris says, leaders arrive at a moment that changes everything–one that requires a new personal narrative. Chris shares wisdom and insight gleaned from both business and personal experiences and offers guidance for leaders who need to rewrite their narratives. Tune in to learn: The relationship between leadership and storytelling Three steps to uncovering your stories The difference between story and narrative Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com . In this episode: 1:20 – Introduction: Chris Hare 2:22 – Topic: Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story 8:01 – Digging Deep: Identifying Stories You Haven’t Shared 12:30 – Becoming a Better Personal Storyteller 20:19 – Confronting Obstacles to Transformation Through Story 25:45 – Translating Storytelling Into Goals 30:15 – Internal vs. External Stories 35:12 – Lightning Round Resources: The Storied Future Website The Storied Future Podcast Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs What Color is Your Parachute? , by Richard N. Bolles Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough The Power of Metaphor in Leadership We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories 5 Stories that Motivate Change Six Factors for Great In-the-Moment Coaching 6 Tips to Help Build Support for Your Next Change Effort How to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to Change If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck 34:48

15 days ago34:48

34:48

“The cool thing about leadership is that your customers are right there,” says today’s guest, Phil Wilson. Phil is the CEO of LRI Consulting Services, Inc., and founder of Approachable Leadership. He’s the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential . In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Phil shares some powerful insights about leadership from the perspective of a consultant and a leader–including the lessons he learned from atop Mt. Stupid. Tune in to learn: Three signs of an approaching leadership trainwreck Why imposter syndrome can be helpful for leadership growth The four beliefs leaders need to deliver results Plus, Daniel, Peter, and Phil share some memories about growing up in the family business. In this episode: 2:09 – Memory Lane 5:26 – Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck 13:18 – Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect 16:10 – The Four Beliefs 20:28 – The View from Mt. Stupid 26:45 – The Hero Assumption 32:04 – Lightning Round LRI Consulting Services, Inc. The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Mount Stupid) Imposter Syndrome Real-life “Batman” Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation (YouTube) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: How Most People Become Leaders (Video) Develop Your Managers by Focusing on These 8 Skillsets Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture 7 Mindset Shifts that Will Make You a Great Manager 6 Tips for Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace 3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee 52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Leadership Development and AI 37:12

29 days ago37:12

37:12

There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is a game-changing technological advancement–one that has generated excitement, fear, nervousness, cautious optimism, and a fair amount of hype. But what are its implications for leadership development? Today’s guest has some answers. “AI, to me, is a power tool supreme,” says Frank Russell, CEO of the award-winning talent development consulting firm Prositions. Of course, as exciting and powerful as AI is, we still need to balance it with a healthy dose of humanity and wisdom–just as with any technological change. In this conversation, Daniel, Peter, and Frank discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how it can accelerate leadership development. Tune in to learn: The importance of safety and wisdom in implementing AI How leaders can put learning in the flow of work in as little as 45 seconds The one thing a leader can do to leverage technology for development Plus, some reflections on technological change in leadership development over the last 40 years. In this episode: 1:52 – Introduction: Frank Russell, CEO, Prositions 4:15 – Memory Lane 8:06 – Topic: Leadership Development and AI 13:38 – How Leaders Can Leverage AI Technology 17:45 – How to Find Balance Between Technology and Humanity 21:44 – How to Balance Your Expectations of AI Tools 29:48 – How Leaders Can Leverage Nano-Learning 34:14 – Lightning Round Prositions Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach LEAD NOW! Leadership Development Model 10 Ways to Grow Your Career with Stewy, Your New AI Coach 10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do with an AI Coach How to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to Change 4 Questions to Help You Take Risks as a Leader The AI Integration Roadmap 7 Things to Consider When Developing a Microlearning Experience If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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What to Expect During a Coaching Session 42:29

6 weeks ago42:29

42:29

A good coaching session is about more than just complaints or chit chat. “Coaching sessions are not just to have a feel-good moment,” says Daniel. “They are intended to focus on action and follow up.” In this week’s episode, Daniel and Peter demystify a typical coaching session. They discuss some of the questions they typically ask, the common way they begin many sessions, and the importance of both behavior change and mindset shift. Tune in to learn: The one thing a coachee should do to optimize a coaching session The one thing a coachee should do right after a coaching session The value of a retainer model in hiring an outside coach Through a typical structure that’s flexible enough to allow for the needs of the moment, great coaching can lead to sustained change and maximum leadership effectiveness. Plus, more insights from Gallup about common leader blind spots, and three tips on how to best recognize direct reports. In this episode: 2:20 – Insight of the Week 14:16 – Topic: What to Expect During a Coaching Session 15:55 – What a Typical Coaching Session Looks Like 20:49 – How to Balance a Long-Term Action Plan with Daily Challenges 34:03 – How to End a Coaching Session 40:56 – Lightning Round Gallup: “The Strengths, Weaknesses and Blind Spots of Managers” Harvard Business Review: “Do Compliments Make You Cringe? Here’s Why.” Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 5 Reasons to Encourage Compliments in the Workplace 6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness 8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan 6 Ways to Become Aware of Your Leadership Blind Spots Eight Skills of Great Coaching Managers 6 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success with an Executive Coach White Paper: Coaching for Organizational Growth: A Powerful Resource for Maximizing Human Capital Leadership Growth Podcast Episode 29: “The 5 Steps of Great Coaching” If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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The 5 Steps of Great Coaching 40:01

8 weeks ago40:01

40:01

Executive coaching is more than just a series of nice, but unconnected, conversations, says Peter Stewart. “It’s a development process with real teeth and traction in it” to help leaders meet goals. In this episode, Peter and Daniel demystify the coaching process with a look at their five-step approach to coaching. This approach identifies clear objectives, sets measurable and time-bound goals, and integrates feedback to help leaders course correct as they progress. Anyone can benefit from a coaching engagement. “It is not about the coach,” says Daniel. “It is about what you need, and for you to be confident and comfortable to be a self-advocate for your own development.” Tune in to learn: The most common objectives leaders have when working with a coach The value of feedback in coaching The one thing you should know to optimize your coaching experience Plus, insights from Gallup on the relationship between feedback and employee engagement, and a flashback to the struggles of owning a home sprinkler system. In this episode: 2:08 – Memory Lane 5:32 – Insight of the Week 11:20 – Topic: The 5 Steps of Great Coaching 13:49 – Step 1: Establishing the Objective 21:16 – Step 2: Understanding Through Assessment 24:20 – Step 3: Providing Feedback 28:47 – Step 4: Identifying Goals 32:52 – Step 5: Following Up with Support 36:48 – Lightning Round Gallup: “How Effective Feedback Fuels Performance” Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Podcast Episode 13: How to Create an Effective Action Plan for Development The Five Steps of Great Coaching How the Right Coach Can Ease a New Executive Transition 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan 6 Ways to Become Aware of Your Leadership Blind Spots Eight Skills of Great Coaching Managers 6 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success with an Executive Coach White Paper: Coaching for Organizational Growth: A Powerful Resource for Maximizing Human Capital If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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What to Expect From Your Executive Coach 35:19

10 weeks ago35:19

35:19

Over the last few decades, the attitude on leadership coaching has shifted dramatically. What was once considered necessary only when there was a performance issue is now a common piece of leadership development. “More and more leaders are seeing executive leadership coaching as actually a sign of investment and development,” says Daniel. “It’s a positive thing.” But being given a coaching opportunity can raise a lot of questions. Can you choose your coach, or will your company assign you a coach? How much will your boss know about your coaching sessions? And what does a coaching session even look like? In this episode, Daniel and Peter take a look at the value of coaching, what to look for in a coach, and how to make the most of a coaching experience. Tune in to learn: The difference between a coach and a mentor–and why both can be helpful to your career The importance of coaching as a “safe space” for leaders The one thing you should NOT do if you want to get the most out of your coaching experience Plus, what we can learn from Costco’s Code of Ethics, and the strategy you need to win (almost) every game of Risk (at least when you play against Daniel and Peter). In this episode: 1:42 – Insight of the Week 5:42 – Memory Lane 8:50 – Topic: What to Expect from Your Executive Coach 10:31 – Why Executive Coaching? 18:21 – How Do You Choose an Executive Coach? 31:56 – What Does a Coaching Session Look Like? 34:40 – Lightning Round Costco Code of Ethics The Ultimate Risk Strategy Guide Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Choosing a Coach: How the Right Coach Can Help You Get Unstuck The Five Steps of Great Coaching How Do You Know if You Are Choosing the Right Executive Coach? How the Right Coach Can Ease a New Executive Transition 10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Using AI to Build Innovation 33:20

12 weeks ago33:20

33:20

What if AI were the key to innovation inside your company? Today’s guest suggests that AI puts innovation in the hands of people who aren’t necessarily scientists or programmers. Travis Hoppe is the Assistant Director of AI Research and Development at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He co-authored The Pile, a pioneering open source dataset used for training large language models that served as a catalyst for promoting open science within the field of AI, and he holds a PhD in physics. In this conversation, Daniel and Travis discuss everything AI–from the basics of machine learning and algorithms to implications for leaders to the most promising applications of AI. “Now, people can experiment with some really good idea,” Travis says. About 20% of your organization really wants to build stuff. “Oftentimes you just need to bring them together and you need to give them the freedom to do so.” Tune in to learn: Why guardrails in AI innovation are so important Why leaders have a unique opportunity to be pioneers right now Why you don’t need to fear “the singularity” Join us for a fascinating conversation about the present–and future–of AI. In this episode: 1:35 – Introduction: Travis Hoppe 2:53 – What is AI? 9:25 – Algorithms: A Brief Review 13:05 – How Should Leaders Think About AI? 18:40 – AI Guidance for Teams and Businesses 28:00 – AI in Practice 32:40 – Lightning Round Travis Hoppe profiles: @metasemantic on X LinkedIn Google Scholar The Pile Memorandum M-24-10 (listed under “Memoranda 2024”) Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure Culture The Power of Imagination in Planning 7 Ways to Prepare Leaders for Disruption 5 Advantages of Becoming a Digitally Literate Change Leader 5 Ways to Help Manage Your Team’s Change Exhaustion AI-Powered Talent Retention Women and AI If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Elevating Your Ability to Influence 33:04

14 weeks ago33:04

33:04

How do other people see you? In a world where there’s more noise than ever before, many of us have lost our ability to communicate with empathy, says Stacey Hanke, executive mentor and author of Influence Elevated: Maximizing Your Connection Monday to Monday . In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Stacey shares her insights about how leaders can learn–or relearn–how to connect with consistency across platforms and maximize their influence. “Every conversation is your opportunity to practice something,” says Stacey. Whether it’s improving meetings, asking for feedback, or even watching a recorded meeting to critique their own screen presence, leaders should increase their focus on how others perceive them to maximize their influence on their teams and across their organizations. Tune in to learn: Three practical tips to improve remote meetings Two ways for leaders to coach their team members One valuable technique that can improve a leader’s influence Join us for this practical and insightful discussion. In this episode: 1:40 – Introduction: Stacey Hanke 2:24 – Elevating Your Ability to Influence 10:38 – What Leaders Need to Be Influential Today 16:50 – Practical Tips to Strengthen Influence on Remote Teams 20:34 – Guidance for Coaching Team Members 32:05 – Lightning Round Stacey Hanke’s Website Influence Elevated: Maximizing Your Connection Monday to Monday Stacey Hanke Amazon Author Page Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Ask This One Question to Evaluate Your Leadership Skills 3 Simple Words to Receive Actionable Feedback from Your Associates You Do Need an Ego! But How Much? Six Secrets to Your Leadership Growth 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture 4 Ways to Prime Your Brain to Receive Feedback 10 Tips for Effective Video Meetings 5 Characteristics of Leaders Who Show Up With Authority 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills The T If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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How Leaders Solve Problems 39:01

16 weeks ago39:01

39:01

“We don't spend a lot of time thinking about how we breathe. We just do it,” says Jamie Flinchbaugh. “But then we find out, whether we're training for sports or meditation or other things, that there's more to learn about breathing. And when we are thoughtful about it, we can do it better, more usefully.” Solving problems as a leader is similar to breathing, says Flinchbaugh. Leaders take it for granted that they can solve problems in the usual way. They’re often on autopilot, and they forget to think about their roles–and the roles of others around them–in solving problems, which can lead to a “cascade of errors.” Jamie Flinchbaugh is author of the book People Solve Problems and the host of a podcast by the same name. He acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner for leaders through his firm, JFlinch. Jamie joins Daniel and Peter on this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast to talk about how leaders solve problems, some of the mistakes they can make, and how they can improve. Tune in to learn: The three roles of leaders as they solve problems The importance of curiosity and uncomfortable learning in problem-solving Why designing for optimal circumstances is a bad strategy for problem-solving Join us for this practical and insightful discussion. In this episode: 0:55 – Introduction: Jamie Flinchbaugh 1:44 – What Do Leaders Get Wrong? 6:23 – Leader Role #1: System Architect 17:44 – Leader Role #2: Culture Builder 31:46 – Leader Role #3: Shaper 36:56 – Lightning Round Jamie Flinchbaugh’s Website People Solve Problems Podcast People Solve Problems book on Amazon.com Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: How to Prioritize Your Work The Difference Between Important and Urgent The 10 Tenets of Calendar Management The Accountability Scale Four Keys to Creating Accountability 4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture You Do Need an Ego! But How Much? If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Achieving Operational Success as a Leader 34:04

18 weeks ago34:04

34:04

“Imagine if Amazon was inefficient,” says Garrett Delph, Founder and CEO of Clarity Ops. An inefficient Amazon would never reign in the very area that allowed it to disrupt the marketplace–that is, rapid, low-cost product delivery. Operational inefficiencies are organizational kryptonite, says Delph in this conversation with Daniel and Peter. Garrett Delph is a serial entrepreneur who has founded three businesses, collectively generating over $40 million in revenue. Today, Garrett is an operating partner to business executive leadership in need of transformative solutions that extend business lifetime value, increase company profits, and improve employee well-being. Tune in to learn: How the four types of leaders contribute to operational success The most underrated tool to build a lasting business What Formula 1, icebergs, and architecture have to do with operational success With wit, insight, and clear analogies, Garrett shares his own journeys and lessons learned and offers clarity for business leaders caught in operational chaos. In this episode: 1:35 – Introduction: Garrett Delph 2:40 – Topic: Achieving Operational Success as a Leader 6:40 – The Dangers of Inefficiencies 13:10 – Sea of Chaos? 18:10 – Architecting Order 22:06 – The QuadCore Management Framework 31:26 – Lightning Round Clarity Ops Website Garrett Delph LinkedIn Formula 1: Drive to Survive Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers The 7 Critical Vital Signs of Organizational Health How to Identify and Develop a Core Process Taking a SPIN: A Simple Way to Serve Your Customers Better 5 Questions to Help With Your Process Flow Analysis 6 Ways to Drive Employee Retention If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Empathetic Leadership 33:13

20 weeks ago33:13

33:13

“Empathy is not being soft,” says Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group and today’s guest on The Leadership Growth Podcast. Jevon is a sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and consultant specializing in empathetic leadership. His proven strategies have been featured in major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. In this episode, Daniel, Peter, and Jevon discuss in detail the role of empathy in leadership–and why, as Jevon says, empathy is key to managing any situation. Tune in to learn: The difference between being empathetic and having empathy The role of humility in being an empathetic leader How people leaders can better understand technical leaders Bring empathy to your leadership with Jevon’s insights and tips, and watch engagement and results improve. In this episode: 1:21 – Introduction: Jevon Wooden 9:22 – Empathy as a Skill 17:40 – Improving Business Results and People Results with Empathy 24:52 – Misusing Empathy? 30:15 – Lightning Round BrightMind Consulting Group Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 4 Ways to Prime Your Brain to Receive Feedback Five Behaviors to Help Develop Your Emotional Intelligence 6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness 10 Questions to Help You Manage Up 5 Executive Presence “Superpowers” of Quiet Leaders 6 Keys to Working Well With Your Employees If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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The Myth of Accountability 38:22

22 weeks ago38:22

38:22

When it comes to accountability, the traditional approach has put leaders in charge of holding others accountable. Often this approach translates into a fear-based, command-and-control, “I have the authority, and I’m going to tell you what to do” approach to accountability. But does this approach work in the modern workplace? (And, we might ask, did it ever work?) In this episode, Daniel and Peter dive into the myth of accountability–the idea that leaders must hold their people accountable. This myth often leads to micromanaging, conflict, and a kind of “parent-child” approach to leadership. Daniel and Peter suggest a better path–one that encourages a culture of self-accountability where teams work together in a partnership to deliver results. Tune in to learn: What the CMC model of accountability is–and why it works How to encourage self-accountability as a leader What to do if your team resists an approach of self-accountability Plus, some thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, including a big announcement! And remembering leadership lessons on VHS (that’s “Video Home System” for those of you under 40). In this episode: 1:30 – Insight of the Week: Artificial Intelligence 8:52 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons on Video–Before YouTube! 14:20 – Topic: The Myth of Accountability 33:46 – Lightning Round Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Ask a Coach: How do I hold others accountable? (Video) Leadership Lesson: Employees are Like Turtles The Accountability Scale Four Keys to Creating Accountability 4 Ways to Create Layers of Accountability in a Virtual Environment How to Delegate Like a Pro Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Our Brains on Feedback Matching Managerial Oversight to Employee Competence 3 Ways to Avoid Being a Micromanager If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Ego Management 35:15

24 weeks ago35:15

35:15

Are you “all that and a bag of chips”? We all need an ego. As Peter says, ego serves a function. But too much ego might translate into steamrolling over others. And too little ego can mean withdrawing and allowing others to steamroll over you. There’s a good balance between being secure in your own voice without stomping out the voice of others. Good ego management is really intentional humility. In this episode, Peter and Daniel take a deep dive into ego management–why it’s important, how to bounce back from hits to our egos, and why too little ego can be just as much a problem as too much. Tune in to learn: The “antidote” to ego The one thing to keep in mind for ego management The value of “safe places” in managing ego Plus, how feedback has changed–and how it hasn’t–through the decades, and the balance between glory and work. In this episode: 2:42 – Memory Lane: Feedback Tools Through the Generations 5:58 – Insight of the Week 13:18 – Topic: Ego Management 32:47 – Lightning Round Resources: Freakonomics Podcast Episode 592: How to Make the Coolest Show on Broadway Gallup Q12 Engagement Survey Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: Lobsters and Egos The Lobster and the Ego (Video) Big Bear, Little Ego You Do Need an Ego! But How Much? Leadership: It’s Not About You Anymore If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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Leadership Lessons from Astronauts 37:03

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“If you don’t find absolute joy in other people’s success, being a leader’s probably not going to float your boat,” says today’s guest, Laurie Labra. Daniel and Peter welcome Laurie to this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast for a fun and insightful conversation about leadership in a highly technical environment. Laurie is a vice president at KBR, Inc., leading the company’s Science & Space Human Exploration Division. Laurie brings great expertise to this conversation about leadership, and she shares some important insights about decision-making, developing new leaders, and communication. Tune in to learn: How to balance the tension between delivering technical excellence and maintaining strong team relationships Why the mirror can be your best friend before a tough conversation The one test you can never ace Plus, the value of meeting new people, and how early career lessons can stick with you for the rest of your life. In this episode: 0:59 – Introduction and Background 4:28 – Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation 10:39 – Achieving Technical Excellence Without Damaging People 15:51 – Decision Making When You Don’t Have All the Info 21:08 – Communication Tips 27:51 – Lessons from Real Life 32:59 – Meeting People 35:29 – Lightning Round Resources: Laurie Labra LinkedIn Profile KBR, Inc. Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources: 4 Steps to Effective Decision Making What Cheetahs Can Teach Us About Decision-Making 5 Ways Your Decision-Making Impacts Your Leadership Presence 6 Traits of Leaders Who Deliver Excellence The 5 Phases of Teaming The Nine Dimensions of Successful Teaming The 10 Rules for Amazingly High Performing Teams The 2 Levels in Every Conversation 5 Questions to Answer Before Your Next Hard Conversation 6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills High-Performing Team Guide If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and YouTube .…

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