Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 136, Mike Thorne shares his story about his own development. He illustrates how to work with employees to support them in their career development. He then recommends a book and advises us on how we can strengthen how we lead. Prologue Having served as the CEO of a Synthetic Turf company, Pre...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 135, Don Kirkey and Ajay Pangarkar discuss the leadership of President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy. Prologue Don and Ajay have appeared on previous episodes (see links below). 02:26 Part 1: Lead by Example 07:15 Part 2: The Courage to Do What’s Right 17:47 Part 3: Relatability ________...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 134, Richard Medcalf describes what someone said to inspire him to pursue an executive coaching career, shares a story about a new CHRO who he coached, and advises how to overcome our biggest bottleneck that holds us back. Prologue Richard Medcalf describes himself as “what you get if you wer...

Episode 133 is a one-off episode that doesn’t follow the standard format. The story that you will hear is about Catalina, a rescued kitten. In the narrative, Gary DePaul shares two insights that can help you strengthen your leadership capabilities and help the people you work with feel more appreciated, understood, and cared for. While the episode features the audio recording, you can access the v...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 100, Mike Bassett shares how his father influenced him, explains his almost career-ending experience, and shares three lessons from the ditch. He then advises us on how we can lead more effectively. Prologue How might someone describe Mike’s character? Hard-working, ambitious, and kind. For m...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 131, Jack Bucalo describes three softskill categories, explains why executives resist buying into softskill training, how to obtain buy-in to softskill training, and explains the advantages to this softskill training approach. Prologue Jack Bucalo has authored more than fifty detailed and act...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 130, Curtis Odom talks about a high school counselor, explains what he learned from the best manager he has ever worked with, and advises us on strengthening how we lead. Prologue Dr. Curtis Odom is an experienced entrepreneur, business owner, and former Fortune 100 executive. He is an author...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 129, Brad Smith shares a story about developing self-awareness, how a bus breaking down led to leadership, and how Brad, as a supervisor, led to increased productivity. Brad then advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership. Prologue Brad was an analytical and formulation chemist, a pro...

128: Diego Ugalde Explains that Mistakes Are the Pathway to Growth I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 127, Diego Ugalde shares a fable by Alan Watts, explains how walking among workers doesn’t give you the pulse of employees, and talks about a conversation that he had with his daughter. Prologue As a Navy SEAL, Diego Ugalde se...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 127, Scott Miller shares what Hyrum W. Smith said to him, talks about a story in which the president of his division showed courage and kindness, and advises us about retaining employees. Prologue Capping a 25-year career as a chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business d...

Episode 126 is a bonus episode in which I share an Episode 125 between-the-scenes conversation. Peri reflects on Part 2, which we just recorded. She makes some remarkable comments about the head and the heart. After the conversation, I close with a quotation from James C. Hunter. The quotation is from his book, The Servant . _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 125, Peri Chickering shares what a colleague said about how Peri helped her lead more effectively. She then shares a remarkable story about how an administrator forged new connections with faculty members. Next, Peri advises us on how we can strengthen our pause muscle. Prologue Peri Chickeri...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 124, Robin Stimson shares a memorable quotation from her mother, talks about the importance of valuing others, and represents those who cannot represent themselves. She advises us about strengthening our ability to be courageous. Prologue Robin Stimson is the owner of forward Bravely and is a...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 123, Nigel Paine tells a story about trust, shares three ideas that can help us lead, and advises us about pursuing interests and the Pomodoro Technique. Prologue Nigel has worked in learning and leadership for 25 years. He has produced learning software and award-winning multi-media material...

In Episode 122, I picked four parts from previous episodes about caring and giving. 01:53 Part 1: Angela Shaw, Feeling Safe, Respectful Dialogue, and Outreach 08:03 Part 2: John Riordan Connects with the People in Uganda 16:35 Part 3: Nicole Jones Gives Voice to an Assistant 24:22 Part 4: Joynicole Martinez and Humanity _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inacc...

In Episode 121, I picked three parts from previous episodes that clarify leadership beliefs and assumptions. 00:53 Part 1: Don Kirkey and Ajay Pangarkar Encourage Growth 06:57 Part 2: Dave Best and When Valuing People Is Legitimate 15:18 Part 3: Jack Bucalo and Action Plans _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Guest LinkedIn Profiles,...

In Episode 120, I share four parts from previous episodes about the Platinum Rule. 00:54 Part 1: Kon Apostolopoulos and the Voice of People Whom You Serve 09:39 Part 2: Sonal Bahl with Practical Advice 14:32 Part 3: Sejal Thakkar and Learning What People Need 16:30 Part 4: David Wheatley and A Father’s Expectations _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuraci...

In Episode 119, I picked three leadership stories and one about advice from stewards who have served in the U.S. armed forces. 01:07 Part 1: Guy W. Wallace (Navy) Your Mission and the Fantail Watch 17:12 Part 2: LeRoy Dennison (Coast Guard) Valuing Connections and Relationships at All Levels 25:09 Part 3: Kim Campbell (Air Force) on Connecting and being Human 31:18 Part 4: Kevin McNulty (Army) on...

In Episode 118, I share three leadership stories from episodes in 2021. 01:42 Part 1: Randy McNeely and Speaking from the Heart 10:28 Part 2: Dino Ferrari on Being Valued 18:34 Part 3: Terry Knickerbocker Innovates During the Pandemic _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Guest LinkedIn Profiles, Randy McNeely , Dino Ferrari , Terry Kn...

In Episode 117, I share segments from episodes in the first half of 2021. 01:03 Part 1: Judy Hale, Her Dad, Divergence, and Looking for the Brown Suit 07:01 Part 2: Patrick Ward, Pandemic, Mental Pressure, and the Daily Standup 17:28 Part 3: Chip Baker, Do Your Best, Transactional, and Transformational _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode l...

In Episode 116, I share some guests clips that did not make the final version of their episode. Sometimes between parts, guests share amazing leadership comments or advice. In this episode, I share outtakes with Enrique Rubio, Peter Popovich, Phyllis Millikan, Tim Brock, and Matt Donovan. 01:14 Part 1: Enrique Rubio and the Disservice to Yourself 03:11 Part 2: Peter Popovich and the Growth Acceler...

In Episode 115, Leadership Outtakes, I share some guests clips that did not make the final version of their episode. Sometimes between parts, guests share amazing leadership comments or advice. In this episode, I share outtakes with Phyllis Millikan, Tim Brock, Lisa Wicker, and Kevin Jordan. 01:01 Part 1: Phyllis Millikan, Trust, and Remote Work 05:36 Part 2: Tim Brock, Performance Reviews, and Se...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 114, Matt Schlegel describes his transition from individual contributor to manager. He talks about how he helped two teams with distinct cultures work together effectively. He then advises us on how to build the leadership muscle. Prologue Matt is the Managing partner at Schlegel Cascade, foc...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 113, Dustin DeVries talks about a manager who shared Parkinson’s Law to help Dustin resolve some scheduling issues. He then describes the upside-down pyramid and how the concept applies to a business context. Dustin ends with advice about how we can strengthen how we lead. Prologue When he is...

In Episode 112, I express my gratitude for all the listeners, supporters, and guests who enabled Unlabeled Leadership to continue. I share a blooper and an excerpt from Kim Ruyle’s episode about giving thanks. Prologue Unlabeled Leadership has listeners from 65 Countries, 44 States + the District of Columbia in the United States, and 603 cities or territories. 30 media platforms distribute episode...