Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation.

Sparking Leadership

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Sparking Leadership dives into what it truly takes to lead in today’s complex world. Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership: Cultivating Psychological Safety to Retain Top Talent, Boost Engagement, and Ignite Innovation, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation. Hear from experts and executives who are transforming teams through engagement, connection, and purpose-driven leadership. executivecore.substack.com

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Measuring What Matters: Tracking Leadership Fluency and Psychological Safety 19.03.2026 8:50

In this episode of Sparking Leadership , the Executive Core team unpacks how top-performing organizations measure what truly drives success—leadership fluency, culture, and psychological safety. From Fortune 500s to nonprofits, learn why tracking these “languages of influence” predicts engagement, retention, and performance. Discover how data reveals hidden talent, reduces attrition, and helps lea...

Success Indicators for Senior Leaders 10.03.2026 3:06

In this episode of Sparking Leadership, we explore “the buzz” — the subtle signals that reveal whether a leader’s influence is creating engagement or quiet resistance. Executive Core’s team discusses early indicators that show when leadership strategies are working: balanced feedback, cross-functional collaboration, and team optimism. Learn how to listen beneath the surface and measure what truly...

360 Assessments 21.12.2025 3:52

Barbara and Matt break down the 360 assessment—a key tool for understanding how others perceive your leadership. Learn how self-ratings compare with peer, team, and leadership evaluations, why discrepancies reveal growth opportunities, and how cultural and organizational norms can influence results. Discover why embracing feedback is essential for self-awareness and accelerating your leadership po...

Don't Be Afraid To Measure! 21.12.2025 3:52

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