Rise Above Your Best

No leader is self-made. Every leader has a mentor and this is what Scott Jeffrey Miller talks about in his book Master Mentor . In this book, Scott passes the spotlight to 30 of the greatest minds and mentors out there. They share insights and experiences so that you can become a better leader.  Join Patrick Veroneau as he talks to Scott Jeffrey Miller about why everyone needs a master mentor in t...

Culture is the bedrock that holds not only society but every organization. In today's episode, Al Curnow from CultureWise discusses how the best organizations create, drive, and sustain culture. He clears out the misconceptions that often cloud what culture really means and the changes happening that affect how people behave in the organization. Al then shares the systems in place to create a comp...

During your meetings, are you struggling to pay attention to the speaker? Or as a speaker, do you feel like people not listening to you? This happens because no one is listening to each other. All people do is communicate what they want to communicate. They are more focused on the content rather than the communication process. If everyone starts listening to each other, your meetings are going to...

While we are hearing so much about quiet quitting, I believe the greater damage occurs when people have quietly quit on themselves. This episode will explore where quiet quitting has shown up in many people's personal and professional lives and what they can do to help get them back on track

As the employment world experiences challenges such as the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and quick quitting to name a few,  the leaders and organizations that understand the root causes of these challenges and develop effective solutions will be the ones that win the war on talent retention.  This episode explores the fundamental social needs employees need to be satisfied as well as the beha...

Live Life in Crescendo is the inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Stephen Covey spent his long and storied career inspiring millions of individuals to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. Near the end of his life, Covey felt a final comp...

We're now living in a new world of work, and leaders need to catch up. Today's guest shares wisdom that helps leaders lead trust and inspire others that goes way beyond engagement. Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and Global Speed of Trust Practice Leader at FranklinCovey . He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Speed of Trust. In his newest and most...

Dealing with your reports can be tricky, especially when you don't know who you are. How do you become a better leader? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau , author of The Leadership Bridge: How to engage your employees and drive organizational excellenc e , shares the four models that could guide you to become a better leader. The discussion encompasses self-development to build a better relationsh...

When is the best time to start leadership development for new hires? That is the question we answer in today's episode. Patrick Veroneau discusses how organizations can attract, retain, and develop employees in this competitive market. He emphasizes that instead of focusing on concepts such as DEI, we should focus more on behaviors that breed that culture and environment. He boils down these behav...

Knowing what causes you to act the way you do is essential, whether you're a leader or an employee. When you understand the nature of human behavior, you can make informed decisions better because you get to know why you do things that are not so good for you. Join your host Patrick Veroneau as he sits down for a conversation with Luca Dellanna about the nature of human behavior. Luca shares compr...

There's no one formula for success in entrepreneurship and family life, but there are some qualities that successful people in both areas share. In this episode, Justin Breen, the Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications, reflects on what has changed since the pandemic two years ago and what top entrepreneurs in the world have in common. He also introduces his new book on how to succeed at home an...

Focusing on one's health and wellness is important, especially in this day and age. But wellness is more than just your diet and your fitness. Here to introduce a 360-degree approach to self-care are Tina Mundy and Erin Montgomery, creators of The Mundy Method . This mother-daughter duo emphasizes a focus on mindset on top of nutrition and exercise in their approach to holistic health. In this epi...

The recent pandemic has certainly changed our perspective, making us reflect on how we lived our lives, our goals, and what is important to us. If you are going through transitions in life and are in pursuit of financial freedom, you cannot miss this episode of Learning from Leaders!  Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder from  Aspiriant , a leading wealth management firm, join Patrick Veroneau to talk ab...

The past few years have been difficult for all of us. The pandemic has affected us both physically and mentally. Although it is slowly getting back to normal, we can't remove the fear of uncertainty and chaos just around the corner. This is why in this episode, Chris Littlefield of Beyond Thank You shares the importance of appreciation for people to move forward and overcome these difficult times....

When you read a phrase like "bossy girl" on a company name, you probably won't know what to make of it. This was how our host Patrick Veroneau felt when he heard about Bossy Girl Leadership , whose founder graces today's episode. Kristal Murren  will tell us today exactly why her business' name makes sense despite all the negative connotations of the phrase. For too long, society has equated the "...

What is your leadership formula? Former AstraZeneca executive, Larry Freedman, has recently developed a success strategy for leaders of different organizations; the Leadership Success Sequence. Larry talks to Patrick Veroneau about how this special sequence allows leaders to perform effectively and contribute greatly to their companies. Larry discusses why it's important to tap into employee engag...

The world is a crazy place right now, with the pandemic and violence. People really need to find ways to prevent these issues from rising. This is where the book, Strengths-Based Prevention  comes in handy. Join Patrick Veroneau as he talks to the authors of Strengths-Based Prevention, Dr. Sherry Hamby  and Dr. Victoria Banyard . Sherry is a research professor of psychology at the University of th...

Now more than ever, it has become salient that the way leaders have led before needs to change and adapt to the new environment forced onto the world by the ongoing pandemic. But how do we bridge the divide between employee disengagement and organizational excellence? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau breaks down the C.A.B.L.E.S. Model of Leadership. His model focuses on six "cables" to build a st...

Tom Dahlborg  wrote The Big Kid and Basketball  to tell the world how his son Tommy endured child bullying and what must be done to end such an attitude. Now, he releases a second edition to include brand new advice after learning that his son tried to commit suicide years ago because of being bullied. He joins Patrick Veroneau to discuss his new insights about addressing bullying, particularly th...

The level of isolation has been created because of Covid coupled with the idleness people experienced because of idleness limited our exposure to different people and views. There are behaviors that can reverse the curse of isolation.

How do you lead and inspire employees when working from home? Increase the quantity of face-to-face to help compensate for the lack of physical experience of working together. Patrick Veroneau's guest in this episode is  Rich Salon , the Employee Relations Consultant at  HR Sanity .   Rich talks with Patrick about how you should never underestimate the power of a little chat. Spend more time one-o...

The Stoics provide timeless perspectives and direction on how we can Rise Above Our Best. In this episode, we talk about Seneca and Epictetus and their perspectives on happiness and learning. Contact me at 207-650-4322.

The long-term impact of training could be improved if organizations do a better job of understanding the needs of those being trained, stick with the training over a long period of time, and abandon the strategy of providing one-off workshops. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Email patrick@emeryleadershipgroup.com

The SCARF Model identifies 5 domains that humans desire. When they are met, Employees are more engaged and when they are absent, employees will disengage or quit, This is the link to the research article that is referenced. https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/scarf-model-motivate-your-employees

The April US Labor Report showed more people quit their jobs than at any point since 2001. There is more to this that needs to be addressed if companies want to protect against losing their talent. This episode explores the leadership behaviors that will encourage employees to quit and those that will encourage them to stay.