Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

I am frequently asked if empathy is innate or learned. The good news for leaders is that it can be learned. The not so good news is that there is an empathy deficit in most workplace cultures. That deficiency can be turned around. Adam Mock joins the podcast today to have a raw conversation about the currency of empathy. A skilled coach, Adam experiences profound shifts in his clients lives as he...

Knowing the difference between being assertive and being aggressive is essential for all leaders. While often used in a state of conflict, assertiveness is also a skill that helps leaders ask for and get what they want without exploiting others. In this way, assertiveness can actually help leaders to avoid conflict. Joining Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast is Dan Yunker. Known for being a strategic...

Emotions. Leaders often keep this powerful asset under wraps. Withholding or hiding emotions will impact your interactions with other people. If you are a leader and have not learned to express your emotions in appropriate ways, you may be stumbling in your relationships and not even know why. Join Dr. McKinley and his co-host Steven Crooke as they discuss the currency of emotional self-expression...

There are situations that call for exercising dependence and those for leveraging independence. Many times leaders get confused about which one to lean into. We have all experienced the intimidating power of peer pressure. The trick is in knowing when to be independent and when to trust someone else’s judgment. On today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by leader and influencer, Andy Williames, who...

Emotional self-awareness is a skill set that leaders can leverage by exploring the importance of understanding and recognizing one's own emotions. Dr. Cher Geiger, today’s podcast guest, is a clinical psychologist and routinely leverages emotional intelligence skill building into her psychotherapy practice. This discussion provides practical tips and tools for developing emotional intelligenc...

Self-actualization is the internal full realization of one’s creative, intellectual, and social potential rather than the search for external rewards like money, status, or power. My guest today is Dr. Pat Williams. He has a vast background in human development and is an author and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. Are you motivated to grow and improve? This podcast offers some gre...

Self-regard is an essential part of your mental and emotional well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. In this podcast, we explore what self-regard means, why it is important, and how to cultivate it for a healthier and happier life. My guest, Dr. Jim Shalley, has extensive experience and success with empowering people to find and accept their authentic self. Join me as we explore...

Emotional intelligence is being discussed in a variety of industries. The one question that seems to be overlooked is: can it be learned? Today Dr. McKinley is joined by his mentor and colleague, Dr. Dana Ackley who is the founder and CEO of EQ Leader, Inc. Together they explore the many ways emotional intelligence can be useful in the workplace and at home. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Q...

It is important for leaders to acknowledge their fears, find ways to work through them, and avoid being paralyzed by them. Seeking guidance from mentors or colleagues and developing strong problem-solving skills can help leaders navigate these fears and make effective decisions. Listen in to this podcast as Dr. McKinley addresses three common fears that leaders face. To Order Doug’s Books: The Res...

On today’s podcast, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, a Table Group Consultant. The Table Group specializes in organizational health and creating psychologically safe workplaces. Keith advises organizations and facilitates the concepts outlined by Patrick Lencioni, founder of the Table Group, in his book, The Advantage . Keith is energetic and insightful in understanding the way organization...

On the podcast today Dr. McKinley is joined by Dr. Scott Leuchter, an Industrial Organizational psychologist and emerging expert in all things regarding employee experience. They discuss the unique difference between Employee Engagement and Employee Experience. If you need better ways to uncover your employees needs and expectations, tune into this interview. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency...

The ability to lead yourself in both work and personal life is a rare but valuable trait to posess. In this podcast Dr. McKinley will share a simple but proven path toward elevated self-leadership. The goal of self-leadership is to align your values through your daily actions. These actions then bring you closer to your best self. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Quest Mad About Us Visit Doug...

If the Beatles hit song released in 1967 is right, then why do so many of us struggle to navigate our human needs? Perhaps it is not as easy as their song suggests. Of course, the basic needs of hunger and thirst are obvious, however there are so many other needs that our associates, clients, and customers express. Dr. McKinley is joined by Hendre Coetzee in this raw and beautiful conversation abo...

Our podcast guest today is Dr. Gary Desir, Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Vice Provost for faculty development and diversity. Healthcare inequities in the US remain a significant issue with disparities existing in access, quality, and outcomes. These disparities are often linked to socioeconomic factors such as income, race, ethnicity, and geographic lo...

Thinking like an artist can help leaders to be more creative, flexible, visionary, and empathetic, all of which are important traits for effective leadership. Scott Hodge, founder and CEO of Society 57, is this type of leader. He joins Dr. McKinley on the podcast today and shares how having an “artist’s mind” has been essential for the transformation he led his organization through in an industry...

Emotions play a significant role in our daily lives. They can influence how we interact with others, make decisions, and even impact our physical health. Positive emotions, such as happiness and excitement, can boost our mood and energy levels, while negative emotions, such as sadness and anger, can reduce our motivation and overall well-being. Learning to manage our emotions effectively can be he...

The culture of any organization is always evolving. Having healthy habits that create a unique employee and customer experience doesn’t happen by accident. Although there are no right or wrong way to build your culture there are some intentional habits you can practice to get and maintain a desirable Vibe. Today’s guest is Caleb Luper, founder of Triple Threat Mentoring has done a great job and do...

We’re all given the same number of minutes in a day. How do you spend yours? One of the most significant things you can do with your life is to give it away—to be generous with what you’ve been given, including your money, resources, time, and talent. Ray and Michelle McElroy are doing just that. They both left their staff positions to serve an under-resourced community in Chicago, Illinois. They...

As a professional, what activity helps you relieve stress and tension? Many leaders confuse hobbies with interests, which are not synonymous. Hobbies are those things you do frequently that renew your passions, energy, and perhaps even your soul. Dr. McKinley invited Dr. Kim Furry, an orthopedic surgeon, to join him on the podcast today. The conversation weaves between her work as a surgeon, her h...

Accountability reflects an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions. When a person accepts responsibility, that person is committed to generating positive forward motion, or “taking ownership.” Sometimes responsibility is expected by assuming a pre-determined role within an organization. In this podcast, Dr. McKinley discusses the dance between the two motivators of obl...

What would our world look like if the next generation became leaders in kindness? Research has demonstrated that small gestures of kindness matter even more than we may think. Dr. McKinley is joined on the podcast today by Dr. Ben Doolittle, a Yale Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) in Pediatrics and Divinity. They discuss how showing and receiving intentional kindness may be a way forward f...

In addition to being with family, the workplace offers individuals a way to experience and express that they are not an island unto themselves. Without work, or a way to contribute, people often feel excluded from society. Lucy Zielinski, a trusted colleague and friend, joins Dr. McKinley on the podcast today. Lucy shares her views on the true nature of work and reminds us that there is something...

Dale Carnegie says, “Most important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Being unstoppable simply means you never give up, despite the adversity you face. Listen in to this podcast with Dr. McKinley who shares some insight on how to be an unshakeable force for change and growth. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Ques...

Shared leadership is the sharing of power and influence, with one person remaining in charge. Shared leadership is developed by being transparent, encouraging autonomy and being open to others' ideas. Guests on the podcast today, Max and Juliet Lyons not only share leadership responsibility in work but also over their young family of three small children. Dr. McKinley explores with them how d...

Being a professional means much more than wearing a coat and tie, possessing a college degree, or having a noted title. Professionalism also has to do with your workplace behavior during your business interactions. On the podcast today, Dr. McKinley has an insightful conversation with Dr. Hugh Taylor, a Department Chair in an academic medical center, who routinely shepherds this much debated but i...