Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 61, Ahmed El Hamamsy describes how he overcame difficult circumstances with a job loss. He then talks about a manager who demonstrated effective leadership. Lastly, Ahmed advises us to become bolder and build our confidence in particular ways. 00:00 Prologue If you need supply chain productiv...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 60, Nicole Jones explains how a CEO’s belief in her enabled her to excel. She then shares a story of how she coached and enabled a direct report who was promoted to a senior-level role. To help us, Nicole advises how we can become more effective in our communications. 00:00 Prologue From achi...

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about acts of leadership. In Episode 59, Will Thalheimer discusses the role of feedback in leadership development. He explains how a company could operate without bosses, and he describes LTEM, his Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model. Will then explains the relationship between models...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 58, Kon Apostolopoulos shares a personal story that explains an expanded definition of customer. Next, he shares a story from his childhood that explains how his circumstances helped him value learning. He then shares a coaching story and advises us to attend to when we ought to be coaching i...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 57, Matt Suksi describes a difficult manager who went beyond micromanaging to creating a toxic work environment. In contrast, Matt shares a positive story in which the manager empowers the team. Finally, Matt advises us on how we can make small changes to create a safe working environment. 00...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 56, Dave Burgher talks about what inspired him to invest in his professional development. He shares a story about how he helped a client by removing some barriers that interfered with their focus. Also, Dave advises us about using active listening and provides some additional advice. 00:00 Pr...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 55, Elia Gourgouris talks about, when at the age of five, his grandfather explained something that affected his life. He shares a coaching experience that illustrates how he elevated a team’s performance. He then advises how we can strengthen how we develop ourselves. 00:00 Prologue Elia beli...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 54, Terrell Turner shares how he unexpectedly influenced someone, explains how an admission led to a healthier and more productive team, and describes how he helped transform the perception of the Accounting department from being a commodity to a trusted business partner. 00:00 Prologue Terre...

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership. In Episode 53, Ronald Graves discusses traditional leadership assumptions that are misguided and harmful. In Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership, you can read about thirteen of such assumptions. Ronald Takes on assumptions 11-13. 00:00 Pro...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 52, Patrick Ward recalls some insight from a colleague, discusses how he handled the challenge of remote work during a pandemic and advises us to allow employee autonomy. He then provides some examples to illustrate how employee autonomy could affect revenue. 00:00 Prologue If you are in the...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 51, Chip Baker shares six traits and then a story about his mother, who helped define one of his guiding principles. He then advises us about making better choices that can help us live healthier and more productive life. 00:00 Prologue Chip Baker is a fourth-generation educator. He is a best...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 50, Virginie Lemay shares a powerful story about choices and attitudes. She then describes a situation in which an employee’s opinion changes because of how she led. Virginie also advises us on how we can frame our leadership practices in practical terms. 00:00 Prologue In addition to being a...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 49, Johnette Karpeh explains what Purpose means to her and illustrates the concept through her stories. Next, Johnette describes her first fundraising event and how volunteering to help her community. Lastly, she advises us to be intentional with how we live our lives. 00:00 Prologue While I...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 48, Anthony Vaughan shares how his upbringing contributed to his professional career. He describes how he retained the COO at his company and, at the same time, met the COO’s unique needs. Lastly, Anthony advises us on how we can improve our adaptability. 00:00 Prologue Anthony is the quintes...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 47, Dino Ferrari explains how our words reflect upon our character, how a president valued him, and how his being a lifelong learner evolved. 00:00 Prologue: To be an effective project manager, you need patience, calmness, influence, systemic thinking, healthy relationships with your peers an...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 46, Mary Raddant describes two moments that have helped her become more effective at leadership. She then describes what she did to develop one of her high-performing teams. Finally, Mary advises us on what we can do in our roles to lead more effectively. 00:00 Prologue If you are going to le...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 45, Randy McNeely uses storytelling to illustrate the power of words spoken in the right way and at the right time, to convey a guiding principle, and to advise us in how we act. 00:00 Prologue These titles understate what Randy contributes to our society: Chief Kindness Officer, Licensed Cul...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 44, Bob Mosher’s storytelling helps us deliver the truth to executives, hiring smart professionals, and encourages us to remove barriers that limit capabilities. 00:00 Prologue From public school teaching to consulting with McDonald’s, Bank of America, Herman Miller, Hitachi, Disney Universit...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 43, David Koster describes one of his guiding principles, shares a personal story about how a small business owner provided some career opportunities, and advises us to be more open about our challenges that we struggle with during uncertain times. 00:00 Prologue From being a mechanic, teachi...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 31, Matt Crump shares a story about how a U.S. Army soldier influenced him to radically change his life – without ever asking him to change. Matt also talks about how he was affected when someone believed in him. Matt then advises us to FLIP, which is an acronym of four guiding principles. 00...

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership. In Episode 41, Don Kirkey and Ajay Pangarkar explore the leadership principle, Encourage Growth. They discuss three leadership beliefs: Helping others figure out their development enhances their ability to contribute, encouraging people to grow...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 40, Shonia Brown explains a decisive question that became one of her guiding principles. She then shares a leadership story that illustrates her applying the guiding principle. Next, Shonia offers advice that has become her motto. 00:00 Prologue: Shonia Is A Lifelong Learner From technical wr...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 39, Elaine Jacques explains one of her guiding principles, shares a story that inspired her to perform at her best, and advises us to ask questions that could build trust. 00:00 Prologue: Evidence-based Practice Elaine is a Leadership Presence and Leadership Development Coach who has multiple...

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership. In Episode 38, Ajay Pangarkar explains the principle, give up control, by discussing three leadership beliefs. He discusses how control can erode relationships, leading well empowers others, and how you can become indispensable by making yoursel...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 37, LeRoy Dennison discusses how crucial first impressions are, how we should show value to the people in our organizations, and shares advice about supporting direct reports with the annual performance review process. 01:23 Prologue: A Lifelong Learner and Steward After more than 22 years se...