The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast

Since we do not walk around with a mirror in front of us all day long, we don't always know how we look to other people, how we sound, or how we act or react to different situation. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn about self-awareness and how to connect it to leadership. Happy listening! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I am sharing an unconventional story where I had to think on my feet as a leader. We will examine what it means to think on our feet as leaders, and how we can get better at it. Happy listening and thank you for tuning in! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

Have you ever worked for a bad leader? The answer is probably yes. However, it doesn't have to be this way! Bad leadership can change, and you are the change! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will look at why there's so much bad leadership out there and what can we do to change it. Thank you for tuning in! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

Bystander Leadership is education for leaders aimed to increase inclusion among all employees of your organization as well as identifying when we need to say something. The idea for this episode was born from an outstanding workshop I have attended at Florida International University (FIU). Here is a helpful link to this workshop to supplement the information shared in this episode of The 10 Minut...

Social media in all of its forms is a huge part of pop culture worldwide. It is important to keep a watchful eye on what's happening on our company's / business unit's social media pages(s). We will learn some good tips on how to monitor and interact on social media from a leadership perspective in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, and happy ind...

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will gain some knowledge on how to interact with your team if you were promoted from within. I have experienced it a couple of times in my career. I have learned some valuable lessons and I am sharing them in this episode. Happy learning! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

The idea for this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast was born after some people asked me for advice on how to get their teams back in office. Have a listen and hopefully you will be able to gather some strategic methods to get your team back together in office. Happy listening! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

At some point in our lives we lost someone dear to us. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will explore how leaders in grief can continue functioning at work and the importance of communicating what we are going through to the extent we feel comfortable sharing. Dedicated to my beloved cat Willy (June 3, 2004 - May 30, 2023). Thank you for tuning in!

What is the process of our decision making? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how we make decisions and what it takes for us to make good decisions for our teams and organization. The idea for this episode was born from Dr. Dan Ariely's work on the process of decision making. I made the connection between his work and leadership. Learn more about Dr. Dan Ariely...

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will break down where "stupid questions" come from and how we should properly respond to them in a constructive and coachable manner. Happy listening!

That's right my friends - you heard it first, you heard it here: the customer is NOT always right! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will explain the importance of protecting our internal customers (our employees) and why the customer is not always right. Thank you for tuning in! Instagram: @The10MinuteLeadershipPodcast

There is tremendous value in asking questions as well as asking for help. The fact that we are leaders doesn't mean we do not need help from time to time. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will share stories that will lead to the value of asking questions as well as asking for help. Happy listening! Instagram: @The10MinuteLeadershipPodcast

Fun title for this episode, isn't it?! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the importance of connecting with your teams as you engage in a new strategy for your company, during implementation, and evaluating the strategy once implemented. The focus is on our human asset. Happy learning! Instagram: @The10MinuteLeadershipPodcast

Do you hire or select your team members? What is the difference? Who lasts longer, the hired or selected ones? Many questions to answer in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Thank you for tuning in! Instagram: @The10MinuteLeadershipPodcast

Employee: I need to take a personal day tomorrow. Manager: Why? What do you have to do? This is a prime example of what we should never ask our team members. Personal days are meant for personal use. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to balance what we can and cannot ask our team members, as this is our part of being respectful leaders. Thank you for tuning in!...

Humility and Ego are polar opposites. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will find the middle ground between ego and humility, learn how to exercise humility, and the connection between humility and leadership. Thank you for tuning in! Instagram: @The10MinuteLeadershipPodcast

Social responsibility is not new to business but it is definitely important in 2023. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to be socially responsible and how it is connected to leadership. Here's a good example of a socially responsible company: https://www.toms.com/us/impact.html I am not advertising them, just using TOMS as an example. Thank you for tuning in...

Most of us have been told at some point in our lives that we are not good, or not good enough, or not bright enough. Someone crushed our spirit with their own insecurity. Unfortunately, we may have been affected by it and it inhibits our potential to be great leaders. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I am sharing a personal story that I believe will resonate with you. Join me o...

Social media influencers are popular in this day and age of technology. Leader-influencers are a bit different: it is not about the instant fame, or popularity, or money. It is about the ripple effect of positive change that starts with you - the influential leader. Learn how to influence others in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! Instagram: @the10minuteleadershippodcast

Have you ever just looked at someone and knew you should stay away since they appear very unapproachable? Clearly, this is not the kind of leader we want to be. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to be approachable and the connection between approachability and body language. Please don't forget to like the new Instagram page @the10minuteleadershippodcast Ha...

Anxiety and mental health issues had been on the rise since the pandemic. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to pay close attention to our own anxiety level and how to reduce anxiety in the workplace, keeping in mind anxiety can be crippling to some people, so this is important!  In case you haven't done so yet, please follow my new Instagram page: @the10mi...

Our attitude is a form of energy and people around us can feel it. A positive attitude is contagious, which is a beautiful trait of a great leader. But how do we maintain a positive attitude at all times? Hard to achieve, but there are some tips I am going to share with you in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. And.. in case you missed it: @the10minuteleadershippodcast Instagram pag...

Most of us have to set goals at work. It is a common practice in all areas of business. But what about our own personal goals? Do you write down your goals? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn about goal setting and why it is important to write down our SMART goals. SMART stands for: Specific | Measurable | Attainable (or Achievable) | Relevant | Time Bound.  Al...

In honor of Black History Month, I selected the topic of authentic equality in the workplace. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review what real equality in the workplace looks like, and how to authentically select employees as opposed to checking a box to "show" diversity. Authenticity is key! Thank you for tuning in. Quick side note: I started a new Instagram page for...

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will focus on how to differentiate our top-performing employees from the ones who simply skate by and expect high praises, rewards, and even pay raises. In a culture where "participation awards" are sometimes expected, we will learn how to reward our super star employees whilst creating and maintaining an equitable workplace environment. Than...