Lead with Levity

Send us a text “It's the responsibility of leaders to help people connect to what it is they want, and it is in harmony with what you want, then you succeed." -David Ibarra What might you be able to accomplish if you shift your mindset and see your team as equally important as your capital? Today I connect with David Ibarra, a renowned business leader in Utah and author of “Stop Drifting...

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you are facing an impossible task? Join me today for a conversation with Kimberly Wiefling about ways to stretch your mind and grow your capability so you and your team can turn the impossible into “barely an inconvenience”! In this episode, we cover: Tips to turn individuals into leaders and to turn groups into high performing teams Cross pollination technique...

Send us a text Feeling stuck at work and in life is no fun. Tune in today for practical ways to enjoy this journey we call ‘life’ with daily practices to guide your way. In this episode, we cover: How to turn your situation around If you're feeling stuck. What does Firefly mean? Is following your Firefly a conduit for hope? How following your Firefly can increase your creative capacity. How t...

Send us a text Sometimes when you're on the journey to your own personal pursuit of happiness or trying to get things done at work, there are going to naturally be some obstacles in your way.  Sometimes those obstacles are circumstances. Sometimes those obstacles are other people. Sometimes those obstacles are even closer to home. Sometimes they're within us. No matter where those obstac...

Send us a text Our guest today (Stephen Wiedner) is someone who has worked with Dr. Amy Edmondson, a leading expert in the area of psychological safety. What does psychological safety really mean in a workplace setting? What does it look like? How would you know if it's there and if it's not there, what's missing? In this episode, we cover: What is psychological safety at work?  Psy...

Send us a text We’re going to talk about this concept of overwhelm today. If you’re the type of person who says yes to all of the opportunities and is carrying more weight than one person can handle, then this episode is for you. Join me and Elayne Fluker, host of the Support is Sexy podcast as we unpack how burnout starts from within and what you can do to get out from under the weight of everyth...

Send us a text How do you stay connected in a very disconnected world? Our guest this week is Paul Osincup. I’ve known Paul for a couple of years through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Paul is a comedian at heart, and his mission is to create happy, healthy, and connected workplaces. He shares tools and tips with people to help them do that.  About today’s guest: Paul Osincup Pa...

Send us a text Did your employees jump ship and leave you with some gaping holes to fill? Never fear. We have you covered. Check out today’s episode to find out how you can find your next team of rockstars. Key Takeaways: Real-life experiences from her American Airlines transition to working at an advertising agency Danielle’s hiring strategy was behind making a million dollars in revenue in the f...

Send us a text How much courage does it take for you to “be you” at work? I have the pleasure of speaking to Jeremy Ryan Slate today. Jeremy is the founder of Create Your Own Life podcast. It's ranked number one on iTunes. Jeremy interviews some of the highest performers in the world and finds out how their approach to life contributes to their ultimate success.  I'm happy to have Jeremy...

Send us a text Do you feel like you can be honest, open, transparent, confident, and vulnerable at work, honest, open, transparent, confident, and vulnerable at work? Well. These are the top five qualities of authenticity bringing authenticity into the workplace. If you want employees who are going to be more committed and ready and willing to go above and beyond, then you’re in the right place to...

Send us a text Is it dangerous to joke at work? Let’s hear from a corporate comedian about the perils of using humor at work…and how you can overcome them.   Key Takeaways: What sets Greg apart from other corporate entertainers? Greg Schwem makes Fortune 500 Companies laugh at themselves Greg Schwem is not your typical comedian Greg rules as a comedian The different definitions of what is funny Ro...

Send us a text Have you ever felt like… It's 7:30.The coffee hasn't kicked in yet. The to-do list is a mile long. Your phone just reminded you that it's still only Tuesday. And, there's no relief in sight? If you’re feeling so stressed out that you don’t know what to do with yourself, then this episode is for you.  Key Takeaways: -How to bring more Levity and Humor in play into...

Send us a text In our last episode with Christie Buchele, we learned the mechanics of comedy and received a crash course in how to construct a joke. We're going to continue to celebrate Humor Appreciation Month with our next guest, Maria Ross, marketing maven. Our focus today is not so much on how to be funny, but how to appreciate the humorous aspects of what's going on in your life rig...

Send us a text Y'all sit down and get ready, because it’s Humor Appreciation Month! We are showcasing comedians this month so if you are interested in learning more about that, please check out the website.  Because it is Humor Appreciation Month, we better learn about some humor. Right? Today’s guest is Christie Buchele, a comedy instructor who has agreed to teach us how we can be at least 1...

Send us a text We are still in the month of March and it is still Appreciation Month! In honor of appreciation month, I just finished the Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White. Excellent book. They argue that appreciation –showing you value the person, is more important than recognition. I agree that recognition programs these days have diminishing returns....

Send us a text Gratitude is sort of the gateway drug to wellbeing. One thing that's really, really important for you to know about gratitude is that it gives you an opportunity to take a step back and to see the value in others, to see the value in your situation, and to reframe what you're going through. I have the pleasure of revisiting with a past guest. He’s an amazing person with so...

Send us a text What if you could buy insurance for every new hire in your organization that would guarantee retention or your money back? What a concept! A coaching and employee engagement firm called LeggUP® claims that it is the first company to insure employee productivity, wellbeing and retention for their clients. I wanted to speak to the CEO of LeggUP® to find out what this means, how it wor...

Send us a text Do you have a plan to navigate work when all hell is breaking loose at home? It’s pretty unrealistic to think that you can fully compartmentalize your work life and your personal life. Stress is stress–whether it’s happening during work hours or after hours doesn’t make a difference. It will eventually spill over into other parts of your life.  I spoke to Theadora Vosse, a relations...

Send us a text Dr. Brené Brown says that trust is choosing to risk making something you value vulnerable to another person's actions…distrust is deciding that what is important to me is not safe with this person in this situation. If I were to ask you to speak at an event, tell some jokes, and get naked in the process, how would you prepare for that level of courage and vulnerability? Our gue...

Send us a text  It's 2022, and the focus is on checking in with people who are actually out there promoting levity,  humor, and positive applications of laughter and play in the workplace for adults.  I had the pleasure of speaking to the lovely Kay Ross. She's an applied improvisation trainer, a personal development coach, a storyteller extraordinaire, and she will even help you explore...

Send us a text Let's welcome 2022 with a bang of levity! Here's a brand new episode with Dutch Martin, Roberta Gold, Ron Gagliardi, and Nancy Norton! Support the show Did you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Send us a text There's a card game that draws colleagues together and brings levity in the workplace? We're in! About Jason Treu " CEOs, senior-level executives, managers, and employees call me their strategic advantage. I’m a combination of a team building expert, Chief People Officer, organizational psychologist, and a high-performance trainer. I’m highly effective at maximizing p...

Send us a text In this episode, we revisit productivity and priorities, and the implications of pursuing productivity amidst the pressure in the workplace. About Mayo Oshin Mayo Oshin writes about proven science and the habits of highly successful people for stress-free productivity and improved mental performance. He is a trusted source on strong work ethics, killing procrastination and time mana...

Send us a text Tune in as we provide an alternative perspective to historical workplace norms, and the challenges we face in society today. About Dr. LaTonya Jackson A dynamic, forward-thinking leader who contributes to a company's ongoing growth, given extensive experience in talent and workforce development, thought leadership, talent and change management, instructional design and strategy...

Send us a text Let's delve into storytelling as a way to nurture your business. In this episode, master storyteller Jerome DeRoy shares with us his storytelling strategies. About Jerome DeRoy Jerome Deroy is the CEO of Narativ. He met Narativ's co-founders, Murray Nossel, Ph. D., and Dr. Paul Browde, after responding to an ad for a production assistant. Soon after, they presented him wit...