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KL124 Clint Pulver Emmy Award-Winning Keynote Speaker | Author | Professional Drummer Mentorship vs. Management Episode Summary In the leadership development profession, there is often a fierce debate over leadership vs. management. Which is better? Which is needed? Which one is more sustainable? Clint Pulver argues it's about Mentorship vs. Management. We discuss what mentorship is and why it mat...

KL123 Ayse Birsel Designer | Author | Recognized as Fast Company Most Creative People in Business Design the Work You Love Episode Summary On Episode 123 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I interviewed the amazing Ayse Birsel! She is a gifted designer who explains that we shouldn’t just work, we should do the work we love! She also reveals her new book and why she is known as the “Queen of Toilet Sea...

KL122 Oleg Konovalov Global Thought Leader and Trusted Advisor Visionary Leadership Episode Summary On Episode 122 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I interviewed Dr. Oleg Konovalov! Dr. Konovalov is on the Thinkers50 Leadership Shortlist for 2021 and is the #1 Global Leading Coach.  Having been named 'the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership' by many leading authorities, I seized the opportunity to get...

KL121 Dorie Clark HBR Author and #1 Communication Coach The Long Game Episode Summary I enjoyed interviewing Dorie Clark, one of the world’s “leading thinkers,” on Keep Leading LIVE!™ We discussed her new book: “The Long Game,” her thoughts on creating a personal portfolio, and post-pandemic career strategies for women returning to the workforce. Bio Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get...

KL120 Manbir Kaur Executive Coach and Conversational Intelligence Enhanced Skills Practitioner Human Leadership Episode Summary Are you the leader you want to be? On Episode 120 of the Keep Leading!® podcast Manbir Kaur explains her framework to help leaders answer that question in the affirmative. She also explains the need to develop our humanity and bring that to our leadership. Bio Manbir Kaur...

KL119 Rhett Power Co-Founder Courageous Leadership and Season 2 Cast Member/Co-Captain 4 Days to Save the World (TV Series) Courageous Leadership Episode Summary The world needs more courageous leaders! On Episode 119 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, Rhett Power, Co-Founder Courageous Leadership and Season 2 Cast Member on the 4 Days to Save the World TV Series explains how to develop courage as a l...

KL118 Lisa Nirell Founder at EnergizeGrowth LLC Marketing for Leaders Episode Summary This week on Episode 118 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I share my interview with Lisa Nirell! Lisa is a marketing expert and shared how customers act and buy differently and the implications this has on how leaders market and sell. Bio Lisa Nirell, the founder of EnergizeGrowth® LLC, helps marketers and CEOs acc...

KL117 Dr. Jeffrey Magee CEO / Human Capital Developer / Practice Management Leader-Advisor / Virtual CLO The Trajectory Code for Leaders Episode Summary I enjoyed interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Magee on Episode 117 of the Keep Leading!® podcast. He explained that his new book, "Your Trajectory Code," guides you to understand why you are where you are and how to change it. Bio Dr. Jeffrey Magee has been...

KL116 Lisa Spinelli Senior Content Manager for the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Communicating Like a Leader Episode Summary Some leaders think leadership is about communicating in a top-down manner. Is that the most effective way to communicate like a leader? In Episode 116 of the Keep Leading!® Podcast, Communications Expert Lisa Spinelli explains that leaders are more effective when...

KL115 Amii Barnard-Bahn Former Fortune Global 50 Executive and  Author of the Promotability Index® How to Develop Promotable Leaders Episode Summary On Episode 115 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I explored what makes a leader promotable and defines an ethical workplace with former Fortune Global 50 executive Amii Barnard-Bahn! Bio A former Fortune Global 50 executive, Amii Barnard-Bahn is a coach,...

KL114 David Cohen Thought Leader on Corporate Culture & Behavioral Competencies and Contrarian Consultant The Value of Values Episode Summary On Episode 114 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I discussed the value of values in organizations with David Cohen. We see values in company mission statements and employee placards. What do they really mean? How can organizations improve in the application? Li...

KL113 Beverly Kaye Founder and CEO - BevKaye&Co. Love 'Em or Lose 'Em Episode Summary I had a fascinating conversation with Bev Kaye, the author of the number one bestselling employee retention book in the world—Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em (over 800,000 copies sold)! We talked about the newly released sixth edition of her book and lessons from her award-winning career. Bio Dr. Beverly Kaye's name is reco...

KL112 Melody Wilding Executive Coach to Sensitive Strivers® and HBR Contributor Trust Yourself as a Leader Episode Summary Brene Brown gave readers the courage to be vulnerable. Susan Cain reminded introverts of the power of being quiet. In 2021, Melody Wilding has emerged as the expert reframing the intersection of ambition and sensitivity as a strength! Listen to this episode to learn how to Tru...

KL111 John DeMato Photographer & Visual Story Expert Leading Behind the Lens Episode Summary When I signed a copy of my book for John DeMato, I said: "You make moments matter with your amazing work!" I later realized John displays a form of leadership I had not considered before—leadership behind his camera lens. I sat down with John to discuss why this often-overlooked form of leadership matters....

KL110 Nankhonde Van Den Broek Top 30 Coach in the World – Global Gurus and Founder & CEO at Zanga African Metrics Collaborative Global Leadership Development Episode Summary I enjoyed discussing leadership development in the land of Zambia and the continent of Africa with one of the Top 30 coaches in the world—Nankhonde Kasonde-van den Broek! Listen to this episode to understand how she helps deve...

KL109 Alex Fasulo Freelance Expert who made $1 Million on Fiverr How to Make 6-Figures as a Freelancer Episode Summary Uber ushered in the "gig economy." The "gig economy is fueled by freelancers working when they want on what they want. In this episode, I interview Alex Fasulo, who made over $1 Million as a freelancer on Fiverr.com. She explains how to lead as a freelancer! Bio Alex Fasulo is a f...

KL108 Bill Humbert The Recruiter Guy Attracting Top Leadership Talent Episode Summary How do you get the best leaders in an organization? Sometimes they are developed internally. At other times you have to look outside. When you look outside your organization, how can you know what to look for so you’re not just throwing a dart? How can you attract, acquire, and retain great leaders?  Bill Humbert...

KL107 Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler CEO, Executive Coach, and Author of Optimal Outcomes Handling Conflict as a Leader Episode Summary Conflict is part of our lives. As leaders, it can derail our success at work and Home. In this episode, Dr. Jen Goldman-Wetzler explains how to deal with conflict more effectively and achieve conflict resolution or conflict freedom. Bio Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is t...

KL106 Diane Hamilton and Maja Zelihic Authors of “The Perception of Perception” The Power of Perception Episode Summary Dr. Diane Hamilton and Dr. Maja Zelihic discuss their new book and explain that how we perceive (not what we perceive) influences what we think and believe. In turn, this affects our behaviors. To engage others, we must become more self-aware of our perceptions and those of other...

KL105 Paul Epstein Former NFL and NBA Executive, bestselling author of "The Power of Playing Offense", and Founder of Purpose Labs Playing Offense as a Leader Episode Summary I had a fascinating conversation about “The Power of Playing Offense” with Paul Epstein, a former NFL, and NBA executive. Listen to this episode to understand how lessons from the world of professional sports apply equally to...

KL104 Howard Prager Executive Coach and President at Advance Learning Group Make Someone's Day as a Leader Episode Summary In this episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast Howard Prager shares his tips and stories on how making someone's day helps you too! Bio Executive coach, author, and consultant Howard Prager helps organizations create and strengthen their leaders through programs designed to dev...

KL103 Eileen Dowse, Ph. D. Certified Master Facilitator® and Chair of INIFAC Becoming a Certified Virtual Facilitator™ Episode Summary Dr. Eileen Dowse is the Chair of the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC). She explains the importance of the newly created Certified Virtual Facilitator™ credential and how to achieve it. Bio Eileen Dowse Ph. D. is an insightful, global leader special...

KL102 Dr. Terry Jackson C-Suite Advisor and Thought Leader Transformational Leadership Episode Summary MG100 Coaches Eddie Turner and Dr. Terry Jackson discuss Transformational Leadership on Keep Leading LIVE!™ Bio Dr. Terry Jackson is an Executive Advisor and TEDx Speaker. He is one of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. Terry is also a Thinkers50 Top 50 World Leader in Coaching. He was named by Th...

KL101 Laura Gates Executive Coach | CEO Coach | Team Facilitator | Speaker and Author Leading with Purpose in Chaotic Times Episode Summary Laura is an expert coach who explains how we can lead with purpose in chaotic times. We explore the unique framework she created and its application to coaching and team facilitation. Bio Laura Gates is a sought-after executive coach, team facilitator, and adv...

KL100 Guest Host Lou Diamond Interviews Host Eddie Turner Celebrating 100 Episodes! Episode Summary I’m excited about the 100th episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast! Guest Host Lou Diamond interviewed me on Keep Leading LIVE!™ for this milestone episode. Listen in as I share the incredible journey from 1-100!  Guest Host Bio Lou Diamond is an energetic, humorous, and inspirational speaker, busine...