The Heart & Science of Leadership

Send us Fan Mail In the episode, Dr. Nick Green and I dive into issues related to finding the right career, determining what success is, and effectively using data to improve and sustain organizational success. Email Nick: Nick@behaviorfit.com Find him on LinkedIn: Nick on LinkedIn Behaviorfit Website https://www.behaviorfit.com Learn about Business Intelligence: https://behaviorfit.com/business-i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Bruce Tinor and I talk shop about leadership in schools and organizations. We will be presenting on leadership in education at the sold-out BABACon 2023. Pick up a copy of the #1 bestseller: Adaptive Intelligence: The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence Through the Proven Power of Behavior Science The Behavioral Toolbox   equips those charged with su...

Send us Fan Mail Achieving results in any organization requires behavior. But too often, leaders do not know how to get critical behavior going and keep it moving to achieve desired outcomes. In this episode, Dr. John Austin lays out key approaches for reaching results using practical behavior science. If you are interested in getting a copy of Dr.  Austin's book RESULTS: The science-based ap...

Send us Fan Mail There have been a lot of concerns about the use of punishment regarding the appropriateness and effectiveness of it as a behavior-change tool. And rightfully so, as the use of punishment can have a number of unintended side effects like emotional distress, retaliation, R- of undesired behaviors, the suppression of other adaptive behaviors, and more. In addition, the use of punishm...

Send us Fan Mail In his book Beyond Freedom and Dignity, Skinner (1971) reminds us that “culture is the social environment that shapes and maintains the behavior of those who live in it. A given culture evolves as new practices arise, possibly for irrelevant reasons, and are selected by their contribution to the strength of the culture as it “competes” with the physical environment and with other...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of assent has garnered a lot of attention in recent years.  And rightfully so.  Engaging learners in their treatment is extremely important.  Like you, they don't want things done "to" them but done "with" them.  Behavior Analysts recognize they have assent when a learner verbally or non-verbally agrees to participate in treatment. But is assen...

Send us Fan Mail Organizational Justice refers to employee perceptions of fairness in the workplace.  But while the concept has been around for close to four decades, can it be explained behaviorally, and is the research sound?  In this episode, Behavior Analyst Rob Scalise takes a look at the concept of Organizational Justice through a Behavior Analytic lens.  Show notes: Rob's organization,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. John Austin and I talk behavior science, leadership, and practical approaches for improving climate, culture, and reaching results.  Dr. Austin is an internationally recognized expert in providing behavior-based solutions to organizational challenges. He is the founder of Reaching Results, a consultancy for management, motivation, leadership, and safety.   Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Some people talk the leadership talk.  But when you lift the hood, there is misalignment with their say-do as they aren't walking the walk.  In this episode, I interview my best friend of almost 50 years, Leigh Martin .  Leigh and I lived, traveled, struggled, partied, and even fought together (stories for another episode!).   An authentic leader and individual with high valu...

Send us Fan Mail In the episode, David Roth and I tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of punishment and CESS.  It is broken down into 3 sections: pre-show monologue, full episode, and post-show discussion about the ABC video that highlighted the unethical use of CESS at the Judge Rotenberg Center.   Please listen to the episode in its entirety as we spiral back to key points througho...

Send us Fan Mail If you follow me, you are likely aware that I make numerous posts.  Now, 99.9% of the time I receive positive feedback on them.  But somebody might take issue with a post every once in a while, which is OK because I'm not perfect, and everybody has their opinion.  And that's just what happened last week when I was accused of being "myopic" and "grandstandi...

Send us Fan Mail Poor performance happens.  Sometimes it might be related to skill, and other times, will.  Even in the greatest organization, people are bound to make mistakes.  When this happens, feedback must be provided to get performance back on track.  Unfortunately, people tend to avoid providing this type of feedback as it is often aversive to them and the recipient. But it doesn't ha...

Send us Fan Mail Want to develop, sustain, or repair any relationship? Some people seem to be engaged in happy relationships, the reciprocal nature of which might be described as magical as each person fulfills their significant other’s needs while simultaneously meeting their own.  Many people make earnest attempts at developing and maintaining these types of relationships.  And fail.  Unfortunat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Roth and Dr. Nic Weatherly chat about the principles of Skinner's  Walden Two as they relate to Organizational Behavior Management and the following four questions: Build a way of life in which people live together without quarreling, in a social climate of trust rather than suspicion, of love rather than jealousy, cooperation, rather than competition....

Send us Fan Mail I’d like to talk to you about one of the simplest yet most powerful approach for creating success. And in our personal or professional lives, the simpler things are, the better.   This approach has been instrumental in saving countless lives. It has also helped people and even the largest organizations achieve their most challenging goals. Pick up a copy of the #1 bestseller: Adap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Behavior Analyst  Dr. Bruce Tinor breaks down  then compares and contrasts racism from racist through a behavior analytic lens.  We also discuss systematic racism, being a black behavior analyst, and potential behavior analytic solutions for making a dent in issues associated with racism.  Links: Dr. Tinor's LinkedIn The Shame of American Education Video Blac...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there is an instructional approach that can accelerate student learning from 2 to 8 times faster than current instructional approaches?  Check out this episode to learn more about the largest research that was ever conducted in education to find out what this approach is, and why it's not being used everywhere.  Below are some links related to the content discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Communication is very complex. Even the slightest change in tone, volume, or cadence  can alter the communicative intent as experienced by the listener.   In this episode I discuss what you should be aware of, and what you can do instead.  Pick up a copy of the #1 bestseller: Adaptive Intelligence: The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence Through the Proven Power of Behavior Scienc...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with internal obstacles like fear and anxiety?  Well, you aren't alone.  Unfortunately, most of us have not been properly equipped with the tools for overcoming these obstacles.  This leads us to engage in behaviors that actually make things worse.  Check out this episode for practical tips rooted in behavior science for overcoming obstacles, living a more valued l...

Send us Fan Mail There are lots of well meaning people who give instructions and advice as a means of helping people; unfortunately their "telling" behavior falls far short of the desired result.  Why is this?  Because their "telling" behavior, regardless of how it is delivered, can actually be de-motivating and lead to a number of other issues. If you've already subscribe...

Send us Fan Mail If you are tired of people in leadership positions engaging in behaviors that leave you frustrated, downtrodden, and otherwise make you want to leave your current position, then this episode is definitely for you.  And if you are in a leadership position and struggling with retention, this episode also might be for you, too! Pick up a copy of the #1 bestseller: Adaptive Intelligen...