Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease Overwhelm

Is there any industry that's been disrupted more at a global level over the past twenty years than the cruise lines? In this episode, David Giersdorf, a former senior executive in the global cruise, travel, and marketing services industry, gives the roadmap for leading through disruption. It's optimistic, encouraging, and full of opportunities to help you navigate your company, career, team, and l...

Humanity. It works - and it works better. In this heartfelt and moving conversation, Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer help you chart a path that brings humanity (yours and your teams) to work through awareness, choice, and courage. They'll help you build a healthier, more productive work environment that draws the best—rather than squeezes the most—out of people. Leadership Without Using Your S...

Change is challenging for most of us. But the most effective leaders continually learn and grow. Former basketball coach and leadership consultant Sean Glaze gives you the path to stay coachable and avoid the complacency that can undermine your influence. If you're ever frustrated by a personal or professional plateau, this episode's for you. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insi...

As a business leader, how do you create a purposeful, positive, and productive work environment for you employees and customers while improving your bottom line? In short, "good" comes first. In this episode, culture experts Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbit give you a practical roadmap to building the culture you want (hint - it takes commitment and accountability equal to your focus on results). Lea...

Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? In this episode, Kelly Beattie shares practical steps you can take to help every team member engage. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and manageme...

Leaders who want to inspire others need inspiration themselves. That inspiration is your purpose. Join us for a conversation with former Pepsi Cola and Cole Haan executive Lance Tanaka to learn how you can identify your gifting, find your passion, and build the discipline to take the steps that will help you achieve your dream. Get inspired to inspire in this heartfelt episode. Leadership Without...

How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that's not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading's CEO Brittany Burns and I for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction and focus on the bottom line. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential commu...

Leadership development is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization's success. Unfortunately, there are many ways to do it poorly. The results are lost time, money, credibility - and worst of all, poorly trained leaders. In this episode, Jennifer Mackin, author of Leaders Deserve Better, gives you the roadmap to effective leadership development. There are a handful of...

In this episode, Carson Tate, one of America’s top productivity consultants talks about why you don’t have to rely on your company or your boss for your professional fulfillment. Instead, you can take ownership of your career, your life, and your happiness―right now. Carson's premise is that “it takes two” to cultivate engagement―that both you and your employer need to have an equal voice in the p...

The world has changed, and so has everything we know about becoming and remaining an effective leader particularly when it comes to keeping your top talent! Effective leaders of tomorrow will do one thing - Keep Top Talent. In this episode, Dov Baron lays out the strategies for not only keeping your top talent but how to build fiercely loyal teams. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offer...

When your cause is important and you're working to build a better world, leadership matters more than ever - but it often takes a back seat to the scramble to achieve today's results. The unfortunate consequence in many mission-driven organizations is a toxic or hypocritical culture that doesn't embrace the same values the organization works to build. This leadership paradox isn't limited to nonpr...

You've got a clear focus on what matters most, and your team seems to work well together, but then you get a call. Hey, I need to talk to you about a conflict, a disagreement, a clash of personalities. What you do next will reinforce your leadership and influence or erode your credibility.  Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it can also be an excellent oppo...

As a leader do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Keep running into the same limiting mindset or patterns, but don't know how to fix them? In this episode, you'll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence, achieve transformational results, and overcome their limiting mindsets. Performance mastery specialist Tina Greenbaum will give you prac...

If you feel like you're constantly reacting and don't have a moment to think about what you're doing, much less why you're doing it, this episode is for you. Juliet Funt gives you practical suggestions (as well as the permission) to regain control of your workday, create the space you need in order to do your best work and lead your team well. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers ins...

In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. This is practical, research-based, (and hard-won) leadership wisdom that will help you have more influence, achieve better results with your teams, and achieve the career recognition you desire. There are no shortcuts to leadership success, but the principle...

Who you promote into leadership sends a clear message of what matters most in your culture and business. Promote leaders aligned with your culture and you build momentum. Get this wrong and you'll undo all the good you’ve done. In this episode, you'll get two essential criteria to examine when considering who you promote into a leadership role. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers in...

If you have a boss and are a boss, you'll be very familiar with the messy middle. Leading from the middle requires a special mindset and specific leadership skills. In this episode, former P&G senior executive and author Scott Mautz, gives you practical skills and the mindset to thrive and transform your organization. Have something ready to write with - you'll want to take notes! Leadership W...

When decision-making or problem-solving meetings bog down and become a waste of time, there are usually two problems causing the stagnation. In this episode, you'll get the tools to overcome both of these problems before they derail your team. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, producti...

Are you blindsided when things break down, problems happen, or conflict occurs? Great leaders anticipate these breakdowns and know that it's a matter of when - not if- they'll happen. Lead your team by equipping them with the skills to overcome these setbacks. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication...

Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. In this episode, you'll receive practical steps you can take to calm the chaos and help your team get back on track. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, a...

Leaders play a vital role in employee development and that includes sharing developmental feedback. But an effective performance conversation requires an even keel. Keep these five principles in mind to help you keep your cool. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork,...

Nothing burns time, energy, and leadership credibility like wasted training. In this episode, we'll take a look at three specific mistakes that can undermine your return on investment and the positive impact training ought to have on the people who participate. You'll also get eight practical ways to overcome these mistakes and ensure high ROI training to help your people and your business - all b...

If you are (or have been) a middle manager, you know how tough this role can be. You don’t set the strategic priorities, but you are accountable to make it happen—often without the influence to get all the resources you would like (or need) to get the job done. And every day, your team looks to you for support and a voice, which you may or may not able to provide. In this episode, you'll get pract...

If you're ambitious, talented, and ready to take your career to the next level, this episode is for you. Ed Evarts shares several principles of taking responsibility for your career. You'll get practical ways to build a positive relationship with your boss, vital questions to ask yourself, the power of curiosity to advance your career, and more. Leadership Without Using Your Soul  podcast offers i...

Life is full of trials, and sometimes you need a warrior spirit to overcome them. Award-winning attorney Heather Hansen has spent over twenty years fighting on the battlefields of the courts—but even in her fiercest clashes, she’s remained true to herself and her principles. She shares her journey to becoming an Elegant Warrior, and imparts the wisdom she’s learned from her decades on the bar. In...