Reality-Based Leadership

People are not a means to an end and aren't fulfilled being cogs in the wheel achieving some stated objective for the business and the Great Resignation is stating that loud and clear.  In this episode, Cy had a great conversation with Robb Holman, Founder of Inside Out Leadership about how to use these times as a great wake up call for leaders - a call to do the inner work, to  radically simplify...

Connections are the antidote to feeling burned out….   In this episode, Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS and Cy get together to chat about burnout, resiliency, and living big, peaceful lives in current times. Sasha is the founder of Brave Enough and a fantastic leader in the Department of Anesthesia at UNMC.  

Alli Myatt and Courtney Tungate, the co-founders of The Equity Practice join Cy in this episode of the No Ego Podcast to share what they have learned along the way to help others make equity work.  Alli and Courtney give concrete and pragmatic recommendations on how to move beyond conversations about race to actions that support racial equity .  https://www.theequitypractice. com/team-who-we-are

Richard Medcalf is Founder of Xquadrant and an executive coach to some of the world's most impressive and successful CEOs and their teams.  In this episode Richard shares four key insights that help his clients make real transformational progress in this area and become champions of transformational change.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/   Free course: "Freeing Yourself Up For Strat...

Cy is joined by her favorite IG licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Zuckerman to talk all about her observations on the pandemic 's effect on our mental health, ways to stop trying to fix and instead manage anxiety, suggestions for supporting others in ways that actually help, and avoiding toxic positivity all together.     IG  @Dr. Z_psychologist   https://www.drjaimezuckerman. co

The last year has revealed to many of us that the current state of our boundaries is disordered and in need of repair to avoid exhaustion and burnout.  Join Cy and guest Terri Cole , MSW LCSW as they talk about how to become a boundary boss so you can live an authentic and fulfilled life.     http://boundaryboss.me/noego

With the vaccine situation improving, you are likely thinking about, or in the process of returning to the office. Gleb and I cover helpful benchmarking and best practices to aid in your return plan.  Find the full white paper here: https://tinyurl.com/TheOfficeReturn

Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language, joins me this week to discuss her new book and building connection in the digital era. 

Frank Calderoni - Chief Executive Officer of Anaplan joins Cy on this episode to talk about how he has used company character to align brand, strategy and experience to build a foundation for success at Anaplan. Preorder Frank's new book, Upstanding , at https://www.amazon.com/Upstanding-Company-Character-Catalyzes-Hypergrowth/dp/1119746493

We are certainly heading towards some pleasure, some decadence.  Many predict something similar to the roaring 20's that followed the Spanish flu pandemic – pleasure does most certainly follow pain but the two are kindred spirits in the same cycle that is predictable and always returns to pain – why?

Feelings have good information – goal is to experience them completely. Important for leaders to develop the ability to hold space for people to share their experiences AND important for individuals to learn to self-regulate and take ownership for their own feelings and their own emotional experience.

This week we break down Projection and how it is showing up in our hybrid workplaces. We need to change the way in which we are having conversations and managing our energy to open up the opportunity for the BIG conversations that will determine how we move forward. Join me as we work through the Thinking Inside-The-Box Tool as well. Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/newsl...

Season 4 is in full swing! In this episode I break down ways to build your inner wisdom using some tools and tricks adapted to today's challenges. 

Today I have a short version of my most recent keynote addressing living Reality-Based in these challenging times!

In our culture we often try shoulder through adversity and difficulty with a focus on "mastery" - how can I figure it out, master the skills required, and move through what is happening in a way that limits my pain? In this episode, one of my suggestions is that a great counterbalance is to focus on building the emotional and mental muscle required to live in the mystery of the moment and the time...

I return to you all with a solo episode to respond to the many questions from leaders wondering if accountability is still relevant in times of crises.  The answer - absolutely - in fact fostering accountability is the key to growing teams and evolving people into high value talent today and in the future. Accountability and empathy are not mutually exclusive and accountability doesn't have to hur...

Recently I've been reminded of Post-Traumatic Growth and our ability to transform after some pretty difficult experiences. Many are wondering at this time in our history if we will recover, not just economically but as a team and as a nation. We have proven to be a resilient human race throughout history and studies. Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) suggest that not only we will recover, but we will de...

On this past weekend from the 4th of July, I reflected a lot on Freedom - the ultimate pursuit for many.  I recount how Independence Day  changed in meaning to me and my family to become Interdependence Day. I call on all of you to reflect on how the ego coopts our accomplishments meant to bring us freedom and uses it to "imprison" us. Join in and learn why we can become prisoners of our own minds...

As leaders, we are being stretched to use get fluent in a variety of new competencies and this week, I will be going deep into the art of "Holding Space" in order to maximize the impact our current world can have on the evolution of you and your team.  On this episode I deliver an advanced lesson in going beyond ego in response to a trend in the questions being sent in, "How should I handle the to...

I believe resilience is one of the most important competencies we can develop as individuals and businesses if we want success, peace, and happiness. For businesses, it's about keeping people ready for what's next, preparing them with the skills & mindsets to tackle challenging circumstances. For individuals, it's about how you curate your life, build your networks, how you respond to disruption a...

During stressful times or big change, have you noticed that it's easier to get our feelings hurt, and we are quickly triggered by the actions or words of others? This is your ego in play! In this episode, we're going to talk about how to respond when your feelings get hurt, which involves understanding our triggers, moving beyond judgment and setting boundaries. We'll also talk about how negative...

This week I am sharing a conversation I had on Facebook Live about resilience. I think many of us are learning a lot about ourselves since this pandemic started about our own resiliency and the resiliency of our team. I get asked all the time about how to teach teams how to be more resilient. I'll address all of this and more in this episode. Loving this podcast? I'd love to hear from you! Leave m...

This is a special episode I am reposting this week as it deserves to be heard again at this very difficult time in our country. It's a conversation with a great friend of mine in the HR world, Sarah Morgan of @thebuzzonhr . Her Leading in Color podcast, blog and #BlackBlogsMatter challenge are amazing and I appreciate her work to evolve HR practitioners and workplaces everywhere. The topic of our...

This week, we're going to a more vulnerable place. We're going to talk about things or people in your life you are feeling resentment towards, or are feeling a large degree of frustration or annoyance with. Have you noticed this in yourself lately? You'll hear real experiences from my fans both in work and personal settings, and I'll share how to reframe your thinking and move forward. Have a ques...

Let's talk about accountability. Do you think this is a taboo topic right now with your team or co-workers? Here's the secret folks. We can cultivate accountability with our people AND show a lot of empathy. This episode is all about how to call our teams and co-workers to greatness in spite of what is happening in our world now. Remember: Reality is tough; Leadership is love. Loving this podcast?...