NeuroConversant Leadership

Have you ever gotten on a phone call with someone who was ready to have an argument? How did you handle that? In this episode, Jon talks about communicating with executives, employees, government employees and contractors. All of whom have different styles of communication, and he is able to adapt to all of them. One secret is to really listen to the other person in order to understand them. You c...

Moving to another country isn't easy. Neither are moving from individual contributor to a management role, or moving from management into an executive role. Mario Di Dio has done all three! Mario shares a lot of insights in his journey from being a programmer in Italy, to an executive with a PHD in the USA! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Innovative Networking with Cryptocurrency 04:13 Mario...

This episode has been a struggle! I am in Cancun Mexico and the internet where I am is terrible. I probably should have just used an interview that I have done, but the topic of Delegation has been so much on my mind this last week that I wanted the episode to be about that. Essentially, delegation is challenging. What I have found in my recent attempts to get better at using AI, is that the frame...

In this day of AI, how can people be sure their job will exist in 3 years. Studies show that people who don't feel secure are far less productive than those who do. How can you create Psychological safety for your team? Not just that their job is safe and they are safe from harm...but that they can feel safe stating unpopular opinions, coming up with ideas and trying new things? This interview...

Rest is not a reward, it should be used as a tool to be a more productive, more creative and more energetic leader. In this interview with Erin Wilson, she talks about the importance of rest, which is not just doing nothing. Rest can be active! Learn more about her and her book at linkedin.com/in/drerinwilson or designidealconsulting.com  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Communicatio...

The Covid pandemic was a challenge for all startups, and it made some of them stronger. In this interview, Kumar Emmarilli talks about what changes and commitments they had to make during the Pandemic. They weren't easy, but they made the company stronger. Learn more about Kumar at linkedin.com/in/kumar-erramilli-17782834 Chapters 00:00 Introduction of Kumar Emmarilli 01:51 Kumar's Journey...

Just because something works for one person, doesn't mean it will work for another. As a coach, Mila Bassett helps people to come up with their own strategies for being more effective. In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran interviews Mila Bassett, a neurodiversity coach, about her journey from project management to coaching, driven by personal experiences with neurodivers...

Many managers are introverted and need to spend time talking with others or are logical people who need to address emotional issues. Just because those things aren't your tendency, doesn't mean you can't do them. It just takes some extra thought and attention. Chapters 00:00 The 80-20 Rule in Leadership 02:33 Navigating Introversion and Logic in Management 03:10 Advice for introverted...

I have been thinking about self awareness and our ability to really accept feedback. This is a short episode on this topic. I am in my new studio which isn't quite there yet, and am getting over a chest cold, so my voice is a bit off...but, we march on! On the topic of feedback, I would love yours! reach out to me on linked in at JeremyDoranSpeaks and let me know what you think of both this ep...

Having been a TV news anchor, Eileen has a lot of experience and expertise in how to deliver a message well. Seek first to understand and then you can seek to be understood is one of the pieces of advice Eileen gives in this interview. You can learn more about eileen at thinkwixted.com or just send her an email at EWixted@ThingkWixted.com In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy inter...

When watching Michael Jordan at his best...Michael would call it the zone. Steven is focused on helping you achieve the same state. He calls it the flow. If you want to achieve the flow state, this is the episode for you. Reach out to Steven at linkedin.com/in/steven-puri or Steven@TheSukha.co Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Focus 10:34 Tools for Enhancing Focus and Productivity 16:0...

We think we are making important decisions all the time. But are they? Or are they inherited decisions ...or default decisions. What is the difference? Dr. Apollo Emeka , FBI Analyst, Green Beret...and a big decisions guy talks about 3 types of decisions and what they mean. He helps executives make decisions so bold, that the path becomes clear. You can find him on LinkedIn (he is on there so much...

If you don't embrace your discomfort...you will never achieve as much as you could! Jeremy Doran and Lisa Panarello discuss the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth and effective communication. Lisa shares insights on how to navigate feelings of fear and imposter syndrome, emphasizing the need to welcome discomfort as a pathway to greatness. The conversation then shifts to th...

From the Air Force, to Advertising to Technology. Scott's journey has helped him to find ways to communicate with just about anyone. He shares some of his key pieces of advice for people who need to translate what they would say, into something the other person can hear. Learn more about Scott on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/scottpuccinelli Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scott Puccinelli and Hi...

Harley has gone from intern, to computer engineer to entrepreneur. He shares some valuable leadership lessons, which he wishes he had learned 10 years earlier. Now his copmany, Workergenics, helps companies that want to hire virtual assistants and has generously offered a free guide for listeners of this podcast at www. Workergenix.com/NeuroConversantLeadership Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harle...

"Leadership isn't for the few...it's for everyone" In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran speaks with Jacob Niemeyer, founder of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, a nonprofit organization focused on providing clean water solutions to rural communities in Peru. Jacob discusses the importance of empowering communities through education and ownership. While it's importan...

Michael Collins is an audio engineer and leads a successful company. He also has ADHD. One of his secrets is to surround himself with people unlike himself, who's strengths compliment his. You can learn more about Michael at linkedin.com/in/michael-collins-0460417 or https://www.bluefoxproduction.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership in STEM 02:12 The Intersection of Music and Enginee...

When engineers have big ideas, they sometimes become entrepreneurs...but the journey is not an easy one. Andrew Haughian has worked with hundreds of engineers who have made that transition and has some advice to share! You can learn more about Andrew at http://www.pangaeaventures.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhaughian Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Andrew's Journey in Venture C...

Prathiba started her work life as a hardcore engineer in India, has helped multiple start-ups and is now the COO of a FinTech company based in San Francisco. She has learned many lessons along that journey. She owes much of her success to her understanding of interpersonal dynamics and her ability to ask the right questions to foster dialogue. You can learn more about Prathiba at https://www.linke...

The skills that make a great engineer don't naturally translate into being a great leader. Julia shows that with good mentors and coaches, it is very achievable! She has had great mentors and coaches, and makes a coach available to everyone on her team. Her team is now filled with creative and self-aware engineers who are great at building effective teams. Chapters 00:00 Journey from Engineer...

Do you have some things that you think of as a disabilities or challenges? Is it possible that those very challenges are what makes, or could make, you excellent? In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran interviews David Goyal, founder and CEO of Think.ai and Disabledpreneurs. They discuss David's journey as a disabled entrepreneur, the challenges and opportunities he faced, and...

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person wasn't really paying attention? How did that feel? Have you ever done it to others? Did you remember the details afterwards? Being truly present in conversations is so important, but can be difficult for many of us. This episode offers practical advice on how to be more present, appear more present and practice in order to be present....

Mark is a Chief Product Officer who successfully made the lead from programmer, to sales to leadership. He has a lot of insights about making that transition successfully. He also talks about story telling, the use of AI and the fact that the best strategy in the world won't succeed without excecution. Chapter s 00:00 Introduction to Leadership in STEM 03:07 The Role of a Chief Product Officer...

I am so grateful to all of the great guests I have had over the first 100 episodes. I always ask for one piece of communication advice we can all learn from. There were too many great ones for me to play them all...but there were themes! Appreciate the differences in communication. Stop assuming other people think the way you do. Communication is a two-way street. Stories connect us and teach us....

In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran speaks with Suraj Ethirajan, founder of GroUNow, about the challenges engineers face in becoming effective leaders. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, the need for emotional intelligence, and the balance between individualism and community in leadership. Suraj shares personal stories of resilience and emphasizes the sign...