The Complete Leader Podcast

Our guest today is Ron Price, who is an executive advisor, author, speaker and the CEO of Price Associates. Today Ron introduces the axiology concept--giving us the definition and telling us how it relates to developing leaders. Ron also outlines the three dimensions of value, ideas for discovering more about who you are and who you want to be, and ways to use these techniques to help transform yo...

Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Aldisert, who is an executive advisor, business trend expert, author, speaker and the president of Pharos Alliance. Lisa tells us about the five generations that are alive today, the benefits of understanding generational values as a leader, and how leaders can be more effective in reaching the different generations that they manage. Follow Lisa @LisaAldisert

Our guest today is Andy Johnson, who is an executive coach and team health specialist with Price Associates who specializes in preventing and resolving conflict in the workplace. Andy is the author of Pushing Back Entropy: Moving Teams from Conflict to Health. Andy tells us how and where conflict develops in an organization, and what we can do to prevent and repair it. He also talks about the wast...

Our guest is Dr. Ranjit Nair, who is a leadership, people, and talent management expert; author; and executive coach with Price Associates. Dr. Nair talks about the changing workforce, the emerging need to motivate multiple generations, and learning to manage virtual workers. He also shares what he thinks is one of the most important leadership skill—the power of empathy--and how to measure and de...

Today our guest is Rick Stott, CEO of Superior Farms, an American lamb company. Rick talks about the branding challenges that his company has faced, and how his team redeveloped the brand and messaging. He gives his thoughts on creating new products, leading employees through a brand change, and ideas to get them to buy into a new direction. superiorfarms.com

Today our guest is Bill Tom, managing partner of Infoquest, certified Exit Planning Advisor, and faculty member for The Complete Leader. Bill talks about the nuances of succession planning. He gives tips for identifying the next generation of leadership in your company, uncovering their values and skillsets, and why it’s critical to align Millennial values with the values of your organization. Fol...

This week our guest is Nkosana Mazibisa, founder of Mazibisa Inc., a brand strategy firm. Nkosana is a visiting fellow at Dartmouth under the Young African Leadership Initiative and was recently featured on Forbes Africa 30 under 30. He talks today about the importance of being able to see beyond the present, the role of Millennial leaders in shaping the future, and why he has made it a personal g...

Our guest today is Ron Price, who is an international business advisor, speaker and the author of six books, the most recent of which is The Complete Leader. He is also the President and CEO of Price Associates. Ron defines the leadership crisis, and tells us why leadership means something different to Millennials than it does to older generations of leaders. He explains how to transform the learn...

Today our guest is Justin Foster, who is an Austin-based brand strategist and the cofounder of Root + River. Justin tells us how growing up on a ranch shaped his business life, and why creating a focused brand is the best way to grow your company. Learn how to determine what your brand should be, three things to do to get there, and the power of creating a heart-based message to reach your audienc...

Today our guest is Whit Mitchell, executive coach and team dynamics specialist with Price Associates, and the author of Working In Sync. Whit talks about how identifying your blind spots can help you grow as a leader, and how those closest to you are the ideal group to help you see your blind spots—both good and bad. He details the most effective methods to get feedback, how to encourage open and...

Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Aldisert, who is a NYC-based leadership advisor, speaker and author, and the President of Pharos Alliance. Lisa tells us the ways that leaders can leave a legacy with their teams. She outlines the five key competencies necessary for an influential leader, and how leaders can master these skills over time (and gives us a free worksheet to get the process started). She al...

Our guest is Dr. Ranjit Nair, a leadership and talent management advisor with Price Associates, speaker and author. Dr. Nair is a former HR executive who helps companies build talent strategies that are aligned to company goals. Today he tells us why hiring is more challenging than ever, and shares his tips for hiring the right fit, opportunities for improvement in the interview process, and the f...

Today our guest is Skip Hall, who is a recruiting specialist, senior executive coach and speaker. Skip spent his career as a college football coach and translates lessons from the field into business lessons for his clients. Skip gives us the key to identifying your culture, hiring to fit that culture, and why recruiting should be more about attracting than convincing.

Today we talk with Mindy Bortness, who is a leadership advisor, hiring guru, and the CEO of Communication Works. Mindy has been called The Turnover Doctor and her work referred to as eHarmony for Jobs. Today she shares the history of assessments in workplace, and why they have become such mainstream practice with companies of all sizes. Mindy gives us three assessments that get great results, and...

This week our guest is Andy Johnson, who is an executive coach and team health specialist with Price Associates, a speaker, and the author of several books, including Pushing Back Entropy: Moving Teams from Conflict to Health. Andy tells us about his life-changing work with teams, and the revolution that is occurring around emotional intelligence in the workplace. He also shares the five measurabl...

This week we talk with Courtney Feider, who is a creative disruption strategist, speaker and leadership adviser with Price Associates. Courtney tells us how creativity can help companies grow, and why creativity should be supported from the top down. She shares three ways leaders can help employees be more creative and which employees should participate. Follow Courtney @courtneyfeider

Our guest this week is Steve Camkin, adventurer and Founder of Three Peaks Consulting. Steve has transformed a lifetime worth of extreme outdoor adventure into business strategies and success. Through colorful stories of mountaineering and outdoor exploits, Steve shares his tips for creating greater adaptability and agility, building a systems approach, and encouraging continuous learning in your...

This week we chat with Valerie Alexander, who is a corporate trainer, keynote speaker and author of several books. Valerie’s colorful career path—as a former securities lawyer, investment banker and screenwriter—gives her a unique approach to company culture. Valerie talks to us about the cost of unhappy employees, the biggest cause of workplace unhappiness, the #1 factor that motivates employees,...

This week we talk with Dr. David Pate, President & CEO of St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Pate discusses the importance of clarity in writing, especially as a leader. He makes the case that poor writing demonstrates a general lack of care, which can be hazardous when people are forming opinions in your absence. Dr. Pate shares common writing mistakes that cause a lack of credibility,...

This week we talk with Greg Mayes, financial advisor and owner of Mayes Financial, about his special brand of customer focus. Greg has formed his business around building customer relationships, and he shares his three tips for creating customer focus within your own company. He discusses the importance of being genuine and making decisions in line with your own guiding principles. Learn more abou...

Today we talk with Stacy Ennis, a book coach and creative consultant who has helped celebrities, Nobel prize winners and other thought leaders write books. A self-proclaimed pen aficionado, Stacy gives us tips for creating quality content and ways to beat writer’s block. She also shares her theories on content in the age of social media, and the power of writing rituals. Follow Stacy @StacyEnnis....

Today we talk with Ron Price, executive advisor, speaker, author and CEO of Price Associates about the power of self-awareness. Ron tells us why self-awareness is the most important leadership skill, and gives some practical ways to develop self-awareness. He discusses why self-awareness can sometimes be challenging, but how great leaders must understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to...

Today our guest is Brent Patmos, CEO of Perpetual Development. Brent talks with us about the challenges that family businesses face, and why incoming leaders often have to be responsible for developing themselves. Brent shares the traits that separate thriving companies, as well as the four components needed to prepare for crisis in family business. Follow Brent @brentpatmos

Today we chat with Bill Tom, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Managing Partner of Infoquest, about common mistakes in that business owners make around exit planning. Bill tells us how to begin to plan your exit strategy, why planning strategically is a must, and how to create a self-healing organization for maximum value. Follow Bill @info_quest_info

In this week’s podcast, we talk with Justin Foster, cofounder of Root + River, author, speaker, and TCL Faculty Member. Justin tells us about the paradigm shift in the way companies think about branding and leadership. We learn why every positive and negative brand decision can be traced back to a leadership decision, and why everyone in an organization has a responsibility for its brand. Justin a...