Lead In 30 Podcast

#56: The level of motivation, energy, and optimism demonstrated by a team is often a reflection of what they see in their leader. So, how do you show up full of energy and optimism when there's so much uncertainty about future results and so much pressure to deliver them? That's what I dig into in this episode as part of our series Accelerate Through Disruption. To view this episode on Y...

Is being a leader worth it? COVID-19 has made the job of being a leader so much more difficult. That begs the question... is all this added pain and stress worth it? That's what I wanted to dig into in this episode as part of our series Accelerate Through Disruption. To view this episode on YouTube tap here: https://youtu.be/Dj0UlxDnq7c Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily videos and stories...

So much time is wasted trying to make decisions in organizations. It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode I share something we call the Leadership Alignment Process at our firm. It's pure gold. I use it every day in making decisions and coaching leaders. It's six simple steps that will help you make better and faster decisions and get more ownership of them. This is the firs...

Disruption demands decisions at incredible speed. Those decisions have to be made without much visibility to the future. So, what are you leaning into as you make decisions: emotion or data? This topic came up in our family discussion last night.  Here are some of the links from this week's show: Register for FREE Live Online Event : https://lnkd.in/gwyJ4S8 Link to Leading During Uncertainty...

Which of these two are you spending more time in right now: preservation or transformation? Those who transition their time and energy from preservation mode into transformation mode will emerge from this disruption with much larger market share and opportunity. Here are some of the links from this week's show: Register for FREE Live Online Event : https://lnkd.in/gwyJ4S8 Link to Leading Duri...

We're getting insight into how severe and long this economic disruption could get. Plus, it's becoming clear that organizations are falling into one of two groups in how they're impacted by the uncertainty of the coronavirus. I dig into those two topics and a couple more things on my mind as we enter month two of this disruption in the U.S. Here are some of the links from this week&...

It's becoming clear what the most important skills are for leaders during this period of disruption caused by the coronavirus. In this episode I dig into what those five competencies are and share the moment I thought I had Covid-19! Here are some of the links from this week's show: Register for FREE Live Online Event : https://lnkd.in/gwyJ4S8 Link to Leading During Uncertainty podcast :...

In this episode I take you inside one of our live events with more than 800 participants. It's all about focusing on what you control in the midst of all the uncertainty and disruption happening around us. Jared Jones and I hosted this Live Online event as the closures and impact of coronavirus continue to spread. Here are some of the links from this week's show: Register for FREE Live O...

This moment provides an incredible opportunity. Hang on! I know our health is our biggest concern right now. And, some are also very stressed about financial survival. Those are huge issues and after you acknowledge them it's interesting to zoom out and look at the bigger picture and where this moment fits into it. That's what I'm thinking about this week. Here are some of the links...

Suddenly the world has changed! In this special edition of the Decide to Lead podcast I talk about leading in a time of uncertainty. How we show up in a moment like this can have a profound impact on the organizations, teams, and families we lead.  Here are some of the links from this week's show: Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily Culture Hack videos and stories Visit my website or learn...

I ask these two questions in every meeting I attend and every time I'm onsite with an organization we're consulting. I've found them to be critically important to uncovering where engagement and the culture might be slipping. I've also found these questions to be important to ask when interacting with family and the people we love. Here are some of the links from this week&apos...

This week I want to talk about three things that are on my mind after leaving a meeting with 200 healthcare leaders in Florida. Those three are alignment, your radar, and balancing empathy and urgency. I often find myself coaching senior leaders about these topics and in this episode I share what I've learned and share with them. Here are some of the links from this week's show: Connect...

Why does working on some teams highly motivate and inspire you while being on another team deflates and demoralizes you? Lindsay McGregor wanted to know. So, she left her job at McKinsey and dug into the science. On this week's show she shares what she discovered. You'll find huge value in the data and leadership tips she shares in our interview. Here are some of the links from this week...

Empathy is a word I'm hearing increasingly coming up in organizations. Initially it felt soft to me. But, now I'm convinced it's a difference maker. In this week's episode a story of how I first realized the price you have to pay to earn empathy and then a couple examples of the impact I've seen it have on organizations and teams.  Here are some of the links from this week...

What's your brand inside your company? What parts of your brand are working for you and what parts of it aren't? How do you discover what your brand is? And how do you manage it? In this week's episode I share the experience we had helping parts of a major automobile manufacturer discover their brands in the company and then what happened when we revealed our findings to the CEO. Ho...

How do you manage the culture of a family? Maybe that sounds crazy. In this week's episode I share the process our family went through to define our current and desired culture. I know you might be thinking I've lost my mind, but listen to what we came up with and I think you might end up trying this in your own home! Here are some of the links from this week's show: Connect with me...

On this week's show Silicon Valley legend John Doerr helps me make the case for why your team and organization need Key Results. John wrote the highly-insightful book Measure What Matters. In this week's show I use a few clips from John and my own experience with organizations to help explain why some teams execute and others don't. It all begins with clarity and alignment around R2...

The two biggest trends I saw in organizations in 2019. The two biggest trends I think we'll see in companies in 2020. And, the most insightful, impactful books I read this past year. That's what you'll get in this week's episode of the Decide To Lead podcast. Here are some of the links from this week's show: Connect with me on LinkedIn or follow me there. I'm posting...

On this week's show a valuable lesson I learned as a very young manager about the need to speak up! I wanted to share it because of an experience I had in Austin, Texas recently with the leadership team of a global energy company. The lesson I learned was about how you bring and show value to an organization and how being quiet lowers your personal stock price. It doesn't mean everyone h...

If you took James Clear and his 2019 best-selling book Atomic Habits and you mixed it with something I've heard Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos say several times then you end up with this week's podcast episode. And, it all came together while I was in deep thought during a workout at the gym! This week's show is about defining yourself and having patience to see the change. So often when...

A colleague of mine surprised me with what he listed as the #1 most important quality in a successful leader. I'm interested in your reaction to what he chose. For me, I think it's... well, listen to the episode to see what I think might be the most important quality in a leader. If you haven't connected with me yet on LinkedIn, I'd love for you to do so. I'm putting conte...

Time is running out! I've had two powerful and emotional experiences in my personal life that have really driven home for me how our time to impact others is limited. The clock is ticking. Whether you own the company, lead a small team, are trying to lead your family at home, or positively impact the lives of people at church or wherever, it's easy to become complacent and think we'...

A rare look at how Amazon leaders think and act on this week’s show from a former leader at the company. John Rossman has written the book, Think Like Amazon, and shares his most important leadership lessons and insights in our interview.  Amazon is far from perfect. But they are one of the best examples of how to effectively manage culture so that it becomes a competitive advantage that can be sc...

On this week's show a one-on-one interview with Netflix's former Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord . Patty is an unapologetic disruptor. She thinks most of us need to change the way we run our teams and she's more than happy to tell us what we're doing all wrong. Patty worked side-by-side with Reed Hastings for 14 years to build Netflix into a place of radical honesty. You&apos...

In this week's show I dive into the power of letting go of whatever is holding you back. This episode is more about the personal side of life but it has a huge impact on our ability to succeed professionally. People who spend their energy holding onto baggage from something negative that happened to them in a relationship, at home, or at work have limited ability to achieve success. In this e...