Leadership School

What does it mean to be a truly diverse organization? In this episode of our college tour, I get to chat with Dr. Corbette Doyle from Vanderbilt University on this very topic. We talk about What it means to be a diverse organization Recommendations for small businesses What's happening at Vanderbilt with Leadership Dr. Corbette Doyle is a Senior Lecturer of Leadership and Organizational Perfo...

Leadership and ambition should be celebrated and supported. We're here for it, and want to make sure you know all of the ways we can be on your leadership team. In addition to the podcast, Kyla is a coach and a keynote speaker. She'd love to work with you as your coach, or bringing inspiration and motivation to your event. Announcing: Podcaster School   If you enjoy podcasts and have an...

On this episode of our college tour, I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Nisha Manikoth and Dr. Katie Robiadek about the Doctoral and Undergraduate Leadership programs at Hood College. Dr. Nisha Manikoth is Director of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership at Hood College, an independent liberal arts college in the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. The Doctoral Program in Organizatio...

In this episode of our college tour we're talking with Dr Prairie Burgess from Concordia University.   what's the difference between "big L" and "little l" What's happening at Concordia Ins and Outs of Leadership Theory Dr Prairie Burgess has been in the higher education field for over 20 years, working as a Student Affairs professional, an adjunct instructor of...

Every once in a while we come across a situation that seems way too big to face. Sometimes our intuition will guide us, other times we need to check our motives. In this episode I'm going to share some of what I have seen when it comes to the importance of intuition. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For more leadership tools, c...

What is DEI? What is Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion all about? This week, we continue our conversation with Dar Mayweather and we begin that conversation about what DEI is. In this episode we will talk about  how do we assess ourselves the importance of awkward conversations the differences between diversity, equality, and inclusion and so much more! Dar Mayweather is a faculty member at Unive...

Welcome to our college series kickoff! Have you ever wondered what is being taught about leadership at the collegiate level? That's something that this series is going to explore. Our first guest is Dar Mayweather. In our kickoff to this series we will be discussing: what leadership studies are different traits in leadership styles who takes leadership classes and much more! Dar Mayweather is...

As the year is picking back up, resolutions are being made, work plans being made, and calendars being filled, it is easy to forget how to take care of ourselves. So here is a throwback episode to remind you of the value of self care.  Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCo...

Have you ever stopped to think about the power of meaning in your leadership? In this episode we do exactly that be exploring the importance of meaning, or logotherapy, and how it applies to leadership. Specifically we will be discussing: the importance of logotherapy and what it is how to support those we lead while they find meaning how to lead using logotherapy skills and so much more! Dr. Dan...

Today's episode is unlike any other I have done! Back in November I had the privilege of presenting at the National Conference on Student Leadership in Orlando, FL.  While I was there, I interviewed some students who courageously opened up and shared with me some of their dreams, struggles, and inspirations in leadership.  Thank you to the following students, in no particular order: Adrianna...

Have you ever worked with a leader who wasn't confident? It's hard to trust them, tough to follow their lead. Confident leaders, on the other hand, build trust and create momentum. If you've wanted to feel more confident in your leadership roles, this episode makes it really clear how to do just that.  We're talking with Minna Taylor, and she tells us how confidence is actually...

Sometimes it is easy to communicate our boundaries. Other times it is not. In this episode, I share my insights on how to effectively communicate boundaries. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to speak at your event here , or to connect furth...

Milestones deserve to be celebrated. I'm so grateful I get to celebrate 50 episodes with you!  I am honored to have the return of previous guests, Dilip Ramachandran and Laura Lewis-Barr.  This episode is a conversation between friends.  It's raw, it's vulnerable, it's real. We talk about The Secret About Growth The Power of Vulnerability The Importance of Believing in yourself...

We all experience moments of worry on occasion. What can you do when those moments become hours or days and start to rob you of the present? In this episode, I'm going to share how I have hacked my own levels of worry and transform them into being present in the moment while being able to prepare for the future.  Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please suppo...

Every once in a while you come across a trailblazer, a pot stirrer, a person who challenges the current methodology.  My guest, Carol Sanford, is one of those people.  My conversation today challenged my thinking and helped me to see things differently.  In this episode, some topics we talk about are Different Levels of Authority The Importance of Intermezzo The Difference Between Being a Leader a...

How can you be flexible in a busy world? We all have moments where things pop up and change what we thought was going to happen. How does one manage that and be flexible? In today's episode, we are going to talk about that exact thing as I share an experience that taught me the importance of flexibility. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on...

How do you communicate effectively in a global society with different accents? In this episode, my guest Heather Hansen and I discuss this very topic. We will address  the impact of media on language bias what to do when you don't understand what is said, and how to make the best conversation happen Heather Hansen helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion a...

Is it really important to show compassion towards yourself? There is a lot of talk about having compassion for others. In this episode, we take a few moments to explore the need of compassion towards ourselves.  Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book...

What does it look like to lead through a crisis? On this episode of Leadership School, my guest Beth Rashleigh is going to take us through this topic. We are going to discuss  The role of values in a crisis Different ways to lead through a crisis And the principles of prepared leadership Beth Rashleigh is the author of Crisis Proof Leadership . With almost two decades of experience helping leaders...

On this episode, we are going to get personal about the importance of doing your self work. We are all constantly evolving. It's important to make sure that our journey includes developing a sense of self worth and confidence in yourself and what you do. Stick around for this episode to find out more on why it's important to do your self work.  Support the show Thanks for listening! If y...

We make numerous decisions every single day. Some choices are simple, others are high stake decisions. Today, Nicole Coustier and I discuss how to make these decisions using the DART Method.  In this episode we are going to learn: What is a high stakes decision? What contributes to a decision feeling high stakes? How to make a decision using the DART Method Nicole Coustier is the creator of The D....

Sometimes projects are daunting. What is the most important key to completing these tasks? People.  In today's episode, I'm going to share with you some keys to finding the right people while also giving you some guidelines on doing your part in maintaining those healthy relationships. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For...

Conflict Happens. Big Emotions Happen. In this episode, Doug Noll shares with us how to quickly deescalate a conflict by "listening people into existence." In this episode, you will learn what kind of statements to use what statements to avoid the power of discernment Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humani...

Deciding to change something or develop a new habit is difficult. Today, I'm going to tell you how you can get started on that.  I'm going to share with you the key to changing your actions. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon . For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to spe...

What is trust? How do you build it? Why is it important to leadership? On this episode, I get the privilege of talking with Marie-Claire Ross on the topic of trust.  In this episode you will learn: What trust is How to build trust Why trust is important How to apply it to your leadership for the best results Marie-Claire Ross , BA (Hons), is a speaker, facilitator and mentor. She helps organizatio...