The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast

Thank you for tuning in to this extra content episode in honor of Dr. Alan Seidman, a good friend who was my leader in academia for many years. I am sharing this episode in his honor since Alan was an amazing leader and we can all learn from him. Alan passed on suddenly and unexpectedly. He was in his 60s. Rest well, my good friend and excellent leader. 

Firing people is one of the most difficult tasks you have to do as a leader at any level of leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we are going to learn about the process and how to let people go effectively. It is not an easy task, but it is a part of the job. Thank you for tuning in. 

If you are in a situation where you are getting promoted from a team mate to leading the same team, this episode is for you! I will share some past experiences of getting promoted and the importance of establishing boundaries in a situation like this. Not always easy, but most definitely necessary and helpful in the long run. Thank you for tuning in! 

Do you know how you gain respect? By giving respect! You probably already know that, but in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will focus on cultivating a respectful workplace environment by sharing some examples of how we can do just that. Thank you for tuning in, and happy listening! 

Have you ever heard a story from someone you might know that simply shocked you? If you are an inquisitive person (or even if you're not), the answer is probably.. yes! You see, we all view and make sense of the world differently. We can elevate our leadership style by making an effort to not only learn about the people on our teams, but also enter their existence by imagining what it would be lik...

Our energy is limited. Although energy is intangible, we can definitely feel when we are drained of it. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to protect our energy from being depleted and what we can do to recharge our energy for the benefit of our teams and those around us. Thank you for tuning in! 

According to research, Generation Z are the main drivers for inclusivity in our society. Following their predecessors - the Millenials, Gen Z are the most inclusive generation we've seen in history. This is a good thing! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will discuss how to remain current in our culture and how to address groups in an inclusive way, which is different than be...

"Forgiveness is for you - not the other person. It's something you do inside yourself that you feel in your body and heart that releases you from your past and frees you to live life fully." Barbara J Hunt. Yes, forgiveness is THAT powerful! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between forgiveness and leadership, and how the practice of forgiveness can i...

I have yet to meet a person who would say that being treated unfairly sits well with them. Most of us desire to be treated with fairness. Being fair to everyone in every situation goes a very long way. Favoritism is one of the last perceptions you want as a leader. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the connection between fairness and leadership. Thank you for tuni...

We all have to make compromising decisions at times in order to achieve a desired goal. But do we over-compromise and leave the situation feeling like we were taken advantage of, or did we under-compromise and did not achieve a win-win situation? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between the power of balanced compromise and leadership. Happy listening...

We all know how we felt when someone broke our trust. At times, it is nearly impossible to repair. Therefore, leadership and trust go hand in hand! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will discuss the importance of being a trustworthy leader and what happens psychologically when you break other people's trust in you. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the learning! 

Collaboration is essential to good leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will look at the advantages of collaboration to the organization as a whole as well as the leader as an individual. Thank you for tuning in! 

Do you have a practice of reflection? Do you reflect on your actions? Do you hold yourself accountable? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will share with you the advantages self-reflection brings and how it can improve your leadership style as well as your life in general. Thank you for tuning in! 

You are your own brand. As a leader, how do you protect your image? Your brand? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review what it means to be your own brand and how to protect it on social media and outside of it. Happy listening! 

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between your internal environment, external environment, and the greater good. We will have an understanding of what the greater good is, and how simple it is to contribute to it. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy! 

Were you ever micromanaged at work? How did it make you feel? What did you think about your "leader" micromanaging you? Obviously, micromanaging people is not a good practice. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will understand why micromanaging people is counterproductive, how to avoid it, and how important it is to trust your team members to do their job. Happy listening!&nbs...

Who inspires you? What makes a leader inspirational? In this 70th episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will gain an understanding of where inspiration comes from and how we can all become inspiring leaders! Thank you for tuning in and happy listening.  

Have you ever gone off on someone? How did it make you feel? How do you think the other person felt? We are human, and every now and then we blow up and completely lose our temper. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how damaging this behavior can be to leadership, and how to control ourselves and prevent a blow up. Happy (and calm) listening! 

Welcome to part 2 of the problem-solving leader! In this episode, we will learn about sustainable solutions to address the problem(s) you have identified as we have learned in part 1 last week. No surprise, the focus is on the human asset, which is the most valuable asset in your organization! Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy!  

Having problems is part of being a human. No one is exempt! In this 2-part series of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will first review how to identify that we actually do have a problem. This is part 1. Part 2 will focus on the solution-oriented leader: how to solve problems once we have identified them. Thank you for tuning in, and happy learning! 

We all carry around emotional pain. At some point in our lives, we were wronged. But it's not about what happened to us. It's all about how we deal with it!  In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will explore how unaddressed emotional trauma will cripple our leadership style and how we can overcome it.  Happy listening! 

Welcome to chapter 65 of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we will discuss the connection between leadership, power, and misconduct. We will discuss good power versus bad power and how we can always exercise good power. As you will learn in this episode, a lot of it has to do with the ego.  Thank you for tuning in and happy listening!

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the spectrum of harassment and discuss the importance of avoiding making anyone feel uncomfortable around us. This was a tough episode to record as I am sharing a personal story of one leader I looked up to, and how this person derailed his career and reputation by crossing a line that should never be crossed. Apologies for the so...

Generation Z: the digital natives! In this last episode of the mini-series "Leadership Across Generations" we will learn about Generation Z and what makes them tick. No surprise.. the digital world influences this generation as this is what is familiar to them. This generation is also diverse-minded and politically correct compared to prior generations. Learn how to lead members of Generation Z in...

The Millenials are approximately 36% of the U.S. population! They are the second baby boom. In comparison, Gen X is only about 18%. They are influencers, trend setters, civic and community minded, and love to collaborate. As we continue our journey across the generations, we will learn more about the Millenials and leadership in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast.  Thank you for...