Out of the Comfort Zone

Send us Fan Mail Leaders do need to understand their core values because these values drive behavior, relationships and decisions. Having clear values gives a bottom line for making tough decisions. Clear values help you know when to say no and stand your ground, rather than getting swept along with the tide of whatever is happening at their company. And clear values help leaders maintain their au...

Send us Fan Mail Good management is one of the hardest skills to master. In over thirty years of coaching experience, host Dr. Wanda Wallace has seen many leaders – and their team members – struggle. What is the team really motivated by? Which task will create the greatest value for the organization? What does my boss really want to know and how do they want it communicated? Why is my boss draggin...

Send us Fan Mail Too many report feeling that they are barely surviving between workload, pressure to lead well, push for more from above and just the general chaos of like these days. Most leaders say that can’t find time to think or plan even a few months out. In that state thriving seems like a pipedream. By thriving we mean feeling connected, creative, calm, able to develop clever solutions, t...

Send us Fan Mail Tribes exist at work and in our communities and they have existed throughout human history. Sometimes they are positive forces and sometimes not. What drives tribes? How does that knowledge help us lead change and create the kinds of organizations that are a constructive force?  ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasth...

Send us Fan Mail Disruption feels like it just around the corner in every aspect of business whether that is driven by customer demands, shareholder demands, new competitiors or AI. How should we think about disruption? How does it really work? What do we need to know to lead through or into disruption and out the other side?  ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-walla...

Send us Fan Mail As soon as any leadership discussion mentions younger generations at work, the complaints start pouring in. It doesn’t have to be so hard. What is it about Gen Z that makes them so unique, valuable and frustrating all at the same time? What do you need to do as a leader to get the best from the youngest generation? Listen in for great insights and advice.  ⬇️ Connect with me! ► Li...

Send us Fan Mail Being able to influence people, to persuade them of your point of view, to convince them to take an action you want them to take is an essential skill to lead people and to get anything done. Anything that inches your skill forward is worth noting. Listen in for a refresher on key principles of influence (up, out and down) as well as an important discussion about ethical practices...

Send us Fan Mail If you want a team that’s motivated, engaged, committed, and accountable, you need to make sure each member knows they matter both to you and to the outcome. But how do you actually do that?  And more importantly, why should you even bother? Listen in to find out. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for the next level of promotion but can’t seem to get there, and not sure what’s holding you back? There are six key blind spots that might be the source of your challenges. But what are they? How can you identify which one applies to you? And most importantly, what can you do about each of them? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-walla...

Send us Fan Mail Getting out of your comfort zone is all about recognizing that what got you to this point in your career, is not necessarily what will make you successful and effective in the next stages. Leadership is a continuous growth journey and doing it well requires awareness and courage to evolve. Because leadership is not a destination — it’s a constant journey of awareness, courage, and...

Send us Fan Mail Being busy. Always on the move. Constantly advancing. Taking on more and more. At what point does our drive to achieve become toxic?  Why are we so focused on doing more, more, and more?  And most importantly — what can we do about it? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have an ambition or a goal—say, speaking eloquently at a public event—only to hear a voice in your head telling you it isn’t going to go well? It might whisper things like: “What if you trip and fall when you walk on stage?” or “Why would people listen to you?” or even “Do you really deserve to be here on stage?” We all have that inner voice that undermines our confidence a...

Send us Fan Mail IQ will no doubt help you succeed; however, at some point, IQ alone won’t take you where you want to go. In fact, the higher you rise in an organization, the more you’ll need strong relationship skills. Listen in to learn how to develop these essential skills and how to keep your IQ from becoming a barrier to your success. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Send us Fan Mail  The percentage of your workforce that is disengaged has likely remained flat or even worsened over the past several years. Chances are, you’ve already tried different strategies to raise engagement scores, yet the results still aren’t showing meaningful improvement.  What if you’re measuring the wrong thing? What can you do instead? What will actually make a real difference in pr...

Send us Fan Mail What if being a super performer and creating a super performing team was not what you thought? Interested in knowing how to super charge yourself and your team? Listen in for what the best leaders do differently from the rest of us. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wan...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional intelligence is an essential ingredient for great leadership and there is nothing new in that statement. What is new is recent study showing a steady global decline in emotional intelligence – across generations, cultures and industries. If you are leading people, this has big implications for how you manage people, particularly younger talent. And, it has big implicatio...

Send us Fan Mail Your senior executives are expecting innovation, but you and your team are stretched thin.  How do you think about and drive innovation? What are the elements of creating an environment where new ideas thrive and generate real growth? Listen in for the 5 Cs and what you can do, whether you are in sales, products, or any other function.  ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail Every once in a while, a presentation—or even a simple question posed by a book cover—captures my attention and pushes me to think in a new way. This episode explores one such moment, sparked by the question: “What does it mean to be human in an age of AI?” Perhaps it is the most important question we can ponder at this point in time. It’s also a critical question for leaders acro...

Send us Fan Mail Ask yourself: are you settling for what’s in front of you, what’s easy to do, what is demanded, getting by, maybe even being successful but not so fulfilled? Are you ready to think differently about the impact you can have on your company, your team, your industry and your life? If you are just a tiny bit curious how that is even possible, listen in for a game changing perspective...

Send us Fan Mail When a business leader takes a deep dive into psychology and sports psychology, you will usually find well thought-out, tried and tested practices that can make a difference in your leadership. You might be surprised to learn that sometimes you should not make fast decisions and that goals don’t always work in your favor. Want to know more? Listen in? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedI...

Send us Fan Mail Mid-career leaders have the hardest leadership role in the entire organization. They have enormous pressure from above to deliver fast and excellent results and they are challenged by younger employees who expect to be led in a very different way than in the past. These leaders are still trying to prove themselves in some ways, they are still partially in execution roles and they...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn’t want to be a “great” leader that accomplishes exceptional results, inspires their team and leaves a powerful legacy! If you share this aspiration and are wondering what to do in a time starved environment, then we have answers. Listen in for applicable tips and a clear strategy to inspire. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-public...

Send us Fan Mail Managing up is a critical leadership skill, especially as responsibilities grow and expectations become less clear. In this episode, we explore how leaders can build visibility, take ownership, set boundaries, and influence effectively without damaging relationships. In this podcast we level the playing field. Regardless of your skill level thus far, we are going to review the cri...

Send us Fan Mail Getting the commitment, engagement and enthusiasm of your team should be top priority for every leader hoping to make a substantive contribution. However, as any experienced leader will quickly report – it is easier said than done. What can you do to build real buy-in? Listen in for tips and more. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspea...

Send us Fan Mail Accountability, authenticity and autonomy – that is what leaders want and what team members want as well. All three define the feel of any organization – the culture. How can you capitalize on these three to create the kind of culture you want? Listen in for how to strike the right balance on all three. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publ...