Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

The power of S is most notably the connection with others and concern for them. There is no substitute for being able to engage others in a warm and caring way. In today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by a physician leader who has held the position of Section Chief, Department Chairman, Chief Medical Officer, and Executive Vice President of a regional health system. There is no end to his succes...

Having natural enthusiasm and currency for influencing people are just a few of the common benefits of i power. In today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by colleague and friend Sandria Simmons who spent most of her career in the banking world. This industry tends to attract more D type people, yet Sandria had a very successful career in both lending and senior management with her primary style be...

Having natural energy and or currency for getting big things done and pushing yourself to the limit is just a few of the common benefits of D power. In today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by two entrepreneurial type D leaders, Tim Mohns and Andy Williames, who speak candidly about their natural energy. This energy is often misunderstood as being negative or used to seek power over others. Don’t...

Today, Dr. McKinley will introduce you to the DiSC tool he has used for over 20 years. DiSC is a behavioral assessment that categorizes your preferences into four quadrants and 12 priorities. By understanding your preferences & priorities of those with whom you work you can leverage this tool to radically improve your workplace relationships. This podcast is the first of a 6 part series that c...

There are many executives who still shy away from hiring a coach. Some think that coaches are for people with problems or those who aren’t performing. Regardless of your position on the field of coaching, the reality is that almost no one achieves their highest potential on their own. Not even the most successful people do it by themselves. So, what is all the tension around this topic of being co...

While we all agree it’s absolutely essential to continually learn and grow… All the knowledge in the world means NOTHING if you don’t act on it. If you’re not turning lessons you learn into actions, the lessons are worthless. Dr. McKinley will discuss various thought leaders perspective as well as some personal insight he has on this topic based on his research done to complete his doctoral thesis...

Do leaders really understand the value of managing people well? On today’s podcast, Doug will be interviewing Kevin Williamson, an entrepreneur and leader who has spent years honing his skills in operations and effective management. Never before has management been so overlooked and undervalued. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen in and sharpen your commitment to being an effective manager.

This is part 2 of the podcast as a follow up to discuss boundaries for the resilient leader! Today we will be discussing one way leaders can become more resilient. It is in part dependent on the ability for leaders to set and keep personal boundaries. This is one of those topics that is not frequently discussed but create daily demands on your time if not managed effectively.

Today we will be discussing one way leaders can become more resilient. It is in part dependent on the ability for leaders to set and keep personal boundaries. This is one of those topics that is not frequently discussed but create daily demands on your time if not managed effectively.

Today’s podcast is about the overlooked need to execute well. Leaders have strategy and results responsibility and neither can be overlooked. Join this discussion to learn about a proven process any leader can be successful at!

Today Dr McKinley will be the guest of his own podcast. Using one of his team building exercises, Doug will answer questions about himself from a guest host. This is a way for our listeners to get to know Doug on a deeper level.

During this Pandemic year we have seen an increase in workplace burnout, loneliness, and remote working social limitations. Dr. McKinley discusses one of the most powerful antidotes to social isolation that leaders can start practicing immediately. Playing off the proverbial Japanese principles, The 3 Wise Monkeys method will empower you to help your coworkers overcome social isolation and enhance...

This podcast, Doug and Steven Crooke, his guest from last week’s podcast wrap up their lively discussion on employee engagement. The focus on this discussion is focused on principles that assist people in leading their employees into engagement. These principles are part of a larger training program that Dr. McKinley was a co-author, called Go Positive: Lead to Engage published by Wiley in 2012.

Most know that its people are an organization’s greatest asset. The conundrum is how to enroll them to leverage their talent and skills toward the organization’s mission, vision, and purpose. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Steven Crooke, managing partner at Reveal USA. Steven is a principled and passionate supply chain and leadership development professional. Listen in to a very vulnerable and ho...

Today’s podcast will address the value of leadership and will feature our first guest. Dr. McKinley will be interviewing a seasoned executive leader and discussing the ROI of investing in leadership development for yourself and the organization you serve.

During this podcast Dr. McKinley will provide you with compelling evidence that telling people what to do is usually a waste of time and rarely, if ever, works. He will follow that with a couple of tips in how to get people to do their work without having to force them.

Have you watched the 21 year old movie starring, Tom Hanks, called Cast Away? Leveraging the role that an inanimate object played in that movie, Dr. McKinley will discuss the importance that relationships play in the psychology of change. Leadership is all mostly about facilitating change. Sometimes in others but for sure in yourself. Join this discussion and learn the 3 principles that illustrate...

Life is very much like a river. In this reflective podcast Dr. McKinley explains how real life happens “in the river” where the current is constantly flowing. Sometimes we deny, avoid, or opt out of that reality and choose to be stuck on the riverbank. Listen and learn how to stay in the current.

How often have you found yourself in a tense conversation and did not know what to say or do? Join us for this discussion on the upside of conflict. If you open your mind to the possibility, conflict can be a leader’s opportunity to add real value.

Do you think trust is earned or given? What role does trust play at work? These two questions and the psychology of trust will be discussed by Dr. McKinley in this 2 part serie

Do you think trust is earned or given? What role does trust play at work? These two questions and the psychology of trust will be discussed by Dr. McKinley in this 2 part series.

It is important to realize that your life matters to someone. Inspired by a movie called Simon Birch, this podcast from Doug reminds leaders that purpose can guide life decisions, shape goals, and offer a sense of direction and meaning. Purpose provides the motivation to get up every day and embrace the work.

In this podcast Dr. McKinley explains how leaders can overcome the natural tendency toward perfectionism by practicing vulnerability and focusing on others.

This podcast addresses the leader’s self-awareness gap between personal mastery and actual behavior.

This podcast name was chosen on purpose. Learn the reason why. If you want to increase your leadership impact, then listen to this discussion about the key ingredients that make up your leadership currency.