LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)

The night before our 5th Global Gestalt Leadership Conference our keynote speaker - Jonno Hanafin - popped into studio to discuss this idea. He shares that  1/ After the pandemic, workers are choosing themselves 2 It's not a problem to show up being different  3. Love exists in organisations, we don't call it that  and much more 

Liz Kislik explains the difference between management consulting and leadership coaching.   She explains the similarity and the differences  between the two disciplines . And then, things take a turn...

Dr Elena Paweta is a teacher who does.  She is a University lecturer, and a not for profit leader. In this episode she shares that there is little difference between leaders and entrepreneurs and some wonderful tips to keep you going. She also shares how calm and optimism are a leader's best tools 

Our podcast resumes Saturday June 11 with out first guest Dr. Elena Paweta.  She discusses Leadership and Entrepreneurship 

The 5th Global Gestalt Leadership Conference is on April 28th 2022.  This online conference is themed Leading with Love. In this episode Surren Maharaj shares some of the benefits of attending the conference. I also share the thoughts that led to the selection of the theme - Leading With Love. Join me and Jonno Hannifin, Barbara Perkins, Janice Sutherland and Surren Maharaj as we explore this...

In this episode Janice Sutherland, the host of the 5th Global gestalt Leadership Conference on April 28th 2022, shares her ideas on the conference topic 0- Leading with Love. Some of the themes that she shares are: We are calling out Love  The evolution of Leadership over the pandemic leads to three aspects of love  Employees Loving their leader Loving the act of Leadership  Loving...

Bryan Clayton CEO and Cofounder of Green Pal shares his leadership journey. He explains The difference between a decent leader and a decent manager Working in the the business vs working on the business That was the business matures we need to mature or hire talent. What did you have to let go of on your leadership Journey?

In this episode we share about the upcoming Global Gestalt Leadership Conference - Leading with Love. This online Conference will be held on April 28 2022. as we lead up to conference we will be offering free conference passes to our listeners on social media and on the live call in programs. Follow us on ww.maxineattong.com for more information and an opportunity to win free conference passes.

Welcome back to our new season of Leadership Unlearned We are setting intentions for 2022 and beyond. Goals are fine. they limit us to what we already know.  Intentions allow us to explore even what we dont know and so they open us up to the magic of the universe. Listen in set an intention and tell me what is you intention for 2022 - for your family, Foy your community, for your country or f...

In this episode I chat with Richard Downie, Managing Director of RBC, Royal Bank, shares his #actsofkindness He shares how his he and his DiegoSec Crew, come together all throughout the year to donate and assist others. Whats your act of kindness?  

We pattered with RBC - Royal Bank to celebrate their Caribbean Acts of Kindness Initiative. During the pandemic we took care of each other, as we donated to food banks, helped persons who lost their jobs and had compassion for the sick. This is nothing new for some of its as we often look to give a helping hand within our families our communities  our churches and our workplaces. RBC and its...

On April 28th 2022, we will host the fifth edition of the fgolabl Gestalt Leadership conference.  the theme for the 2022 conference is :Leading with love. In this podcast I explain why Leading with Love is the appropriate title for the 2022 online conference. ( I also explain why its global)

In this episode Tracy Hutchinson Wallace - Communications Specialist and Disabilities advocate - shares her journey with cancer.. October is Cancer Awareness Month and Tracy shares how her cancer journey is all; about self Leadership and leading others so that they can assist her.  .

Dr Nsombi Jaja joins me to talk about #customerservice. She shares that customer service is not about just about training. It needs to start at the very top.  Leaders need to be walk the talk. Dr Jaja shares all about ladders and how we can hold the ladder for each other whether at work or in our families or in our communities. Let me know your thoughts  

In her now infamous tweet we learned that Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend suffered with swollen testicles  after being vaccinated. T At the end of the week,Trevor Noah was claimed  an honorary Trini as he did much needed damage control.  Trevor showcased morning host Jason Williams' excellent parody of the situation and invited Jason  on the Daily Show to read a Cialis ad.  ...

The R. Kelly trial is now on.  I'm not surprised at his behavior or what he did. It has been his pattern for many years.   What amazes me in the number of people who are complicit In his behavior.  He had a tribe of enablers who supported and protected his toxic behavior.   In this episode I share  What enabling means 5 questions to ask yourself to check if you are an enab...

This episode is in commemoration of the 59th year that Trinidad and Tobago is Independent of British rule. In this episode I encourage leaders to be independent. 1. Don't compare your leadership with others 2. Make your own decisions I also define independence and offer 5 signs that leaders can use to check how independent they are. 

As our economies reopen the discussion continues - Can employers request staff to be vaccinated? In this episode Courtney A McNish joins me to give his opinion and perspective on this question. Courtney shares 1. We live in a vaccinated society 2. The difference between expressed and implied terns of conditions of employment contracts 3. The difference between a workplace instruction and the terms...

To vax or not to max has become a real question. There are strong arguments on both sides for and against the Covid -19 vaccines. In this episode I reframe cover -19 as a paradigm shift and make some predictions for business. I also share that I love the language and some of the reasons that are bing put forward for the and against the vaccine  Tell me what you think?

The Emancipation Act was passed and came into effect on 1 August 1834  in the English Parliament. On that day, thousands of enslaved Africans in the British West Indies became free men and women. One hundred and fifty one years later, on 1 August 1985 the government of Trinidad and Tobago declared Emancipation Day a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery. What does emancipat...

Ashish Uttamchandani shares some tips for young adults who want to step into leadership. He shares that 1. Technical skills are important and people skills make the difference 2. The things that bring you success today may not bring you success tomorrow 3. The value of patience and may other tips. Have a listen and send me some feedback 

There have been signals that we will return to work.  Some of us want to return to the workplace, others welcome a hybrid model while others are happy to remain working from home. Whatever the model you choose to adopt I am sharing five tips and one bonus feature for leaders about what we can do going forward. The consideration if for leaders to have  Compassion Trust Flexibility. What e...

In this episode we chat with Lou Lyons.  Lou is the founder of Full Disclosure Radio - a project that offers to demystify information and provide equal access to the truth for all. Lou shares how the examination of his life moved him to accept his purpose and how that decision guides this project. Most people know Lou as a founding partner of the band - Freetown Collective. Lou shares what's...

Don Schmincke is the founder of Saga Leadership and a best selling author. In this episode Don shares with us how the ancient ways of the Samurai provide lessons for modern leaders.   Leaders don't need any more tools.  Leaders need to create a belief system that takes the organsaition away from the selfish fear that skews decision making. Don also shares that failure holds lessons for t...

The Alzeimher's Association of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates its 21st years of providing services to its members.  Its membership is comprised of  caregivers as well as some of the patients who are in early stages of the diseases. It takes compassion and empathy to lead organizations such as these. Michele Clavery President and June Holdip. Vice President. share about the discuss and th...