Magic In The Room

Recurring guest "Dr. Bob" shares with Hannah and Luke the five practices of exemplary leadership based on the research and book by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Starting with his personal experience of meeting Kouzes and Posner as a young professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Bob goes on to describe each of the five practices and how we can apply them in our lives to become the best leader...

When people are engaged, they do their best work. They are more productive because they feel energized, focused and aligned to the purpose of the organization. Team members stick around longer because they feel challenged yet supported, appreciated and valued by their team. In this episode, Luke, Chris and Hannah explore what it takes to create an environment that fosters engagement and high perfo...

After a brief hiatus, Hannah, Luke and Chris are returning for Season 2 of the Magic In The Room Podcast. They have big plans for the show and invite you to join them once again.

Chris and Hannah announce a brief break as the Magic in the Room podcast prepares to come back strong for its second season.

Change is inevitable, and lately, it seems turbulent change has been the norm. As big and often unsettling changes have been thrust upon us as individuals and on the organizations we lead, becoming aware of the stages of change, which take on a similar form to how we process grief and loss, is helpful. In this episode, Luke, Chris, and Hannah walk through the Kubler-Ross Change Curve (also known a...

As old routines and ways of conducting business have been turned upside-down in this turbulent COVID-19 world, it is time to take inventory of how we spend our time and energy. In this episode, Luke, Chris and Hannah demonstrate in real-time ways to take inventory – and it starts with managing our energy so the relationships and activities that deserve our full attention and presence can thrive an...

In Part 2 of this conversation about action orientation, Luke, Chris and Hannah share the benefits of being action oriented, and specific tactics to ensure action default.

In Part 1 of this conversation about action orientation, Luke, Chris and Hannah each share examples from their lives of when they activated on a specific initiative, and the impact it had.

Storytelling coach, podcast host and author Sarah Elkins joins Luke and Hannah to discuss how the stories of our lives provide clues to finding purpose. A big takeaway is how the stories we tell ourselves and others impact the way we show up in the world, and how we lead ourselves and our teams.

Trust takes courage. Accountability takes courage. Leadership, by its very nature, is a courageous act. In this episode, Chris, Hannah  and Luke share personal examples of courageous moments, and discuss what it means to have the courage to step out beyond the comfort zone so we can get into the growth zone.

To ensure the type of accountability needed to execute successfully, we should focus both on how accountable we ourselves are, and on inviting accountability from others. In this episode, Luke, Chris, and Hannah explore what accountability is, and how to achieve higher levels of accountability for ourselves and our teams.

In this episode, Hannah, Chris and Luke explore the question "what is service?" and outline the three elements of an exceptional service experience. Stay tuned to the end for a special bonus: personal experiences with brands providing the best, and not-so-great service experiences!

"Mindfulness" has become a buzzword in recent years, but what exactly is it and how can it help us perform better as individuals and as leaders? In this episode, mindfulness & meditation coach, mental health practitioner, speaker and best-selling author Oksana Esberard joins Hannah and Luke to discuss mindfulness as a high-performance practice, and the benefits of a holistic approach to mental hea...

Trust is fundamental to every human relationship. It is our first discovery along the EQ spectrum because it is the most important element of high-performance teams and effective organizations. In this episode, Chris, Luke and Hannah explore what trust is and how it shows up, and provide specific tactics for how to instill trust with those we lead.

In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Licata, International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified master coach and Purpose & Performance Group's VP of Executive Coaching Practice, joins Luke and Hannah to talk about what coaching is, what it isn't and when is a good time to consider hiring a professional coach for yourself or your team.

One critical discovery along the EQ spectrum is unlocking our ability to communicate effectively. In this episode, you will learn important communication strategies, and three areas of mastery for effective communicators.

In this Episode, Luke and Chris are joined by Dr. Bob Schooley,  SVP, Organizational Effectiveness Practice at Purpose & Performance Group to discuss the causes and effects of employee engagement, and what leaders can do to foster greater engagement by enhancing the employee experience.

The gap between our intent and our behavior, or the way others consistently perceive our behavior, is a blind spot. In this episode, Chris, Luke and Hannah share personal examples of blindspots and how they may show up for individuals, what impact they might have on an organization and how leaders can mitigate their own blindspots.

Reaching the next level – moving from point A to point B – requires leaving the comfort zone and entering the growth zone. Through reflecting on the truth in our story we are constantly becoming who we were meant to be. In this engaging conversation, Executive Coach Steve Laswell joins Chris and Hannah to chart the journey of becoming.

In this episode, Luke, Chris and Hannah discuss what it means to lead from strengths. Rather than focusing on fixing what is "wrong" with people, when we focus on what is "right" with people, when we focus energy and effort on strengthening what is strong in each individual and leverage individual strengths across teams and organizations, we can accelerate performance and create well-rounded, high...

We find ourselves in unprecedented times where stress levels run high for most individuals and organizations. With unhealthy levels of stress for a long time, we risk burnout. Even highly engaged, high-performing teams and individuals are at risk. In this episode, Luke and Hannah explore the early warning signs and how we can lead ourselves and others to prevent burnout.

What happens in our brains and bodies when we experience unprecedented levels of stress? In a world where our day-to-day lives have been turned upside down in many and unforeseen ways, we are all at risk for the performance-limiting effects of high stress. This episode explores strategies for leading through stress.

In this evolving conversation about change in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, you will hear from Chris, Hannah, and Luke about what is required for business transformation. Businesses that focus on developing and perfecting its human systems will continue to evolve and find a better path forward.

While working from home, Luke, Chris, and Hannah discuss disruption and how disrupting the status quo provides an opportunity to fight for what really matters – the heart of it – and to have the courage to have the difficult conversations that make room for productive conflict and growth. As we face massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a chance to reinvent ourselves and how...

Magic is found in every room where people connect over a shared purpose. In this weekly podcast, Luke, Hannah, and Chris explore the role of purpose, courage, mindset, and culture in every leaders quest for transformational performance. Do you think your way into being a leader? Do you have to have the right beliefs and the right thoughts? Is that what will prompt you to act like a leader? Or will...