The Leadership Code

Emotional intelligence isn’t just a personal skill; it’s a powerful asset that shapes entire cultures, fuels resilience, and boosts productivity across teams. In this episode, we’ll uncover the secrets that make these organizations thrive. Whether you’re a leader, team member, or just passionate about creating positive workplace environments, there’s something here for you.  With me to discuss thi...

What does AI have to do with leadership? Everything! Have you ever wondered how AI is transforming the role of executives, allowing leaders to focus more on big-picture strategy and less on routine tasks? Or perhaps you’re curious about how AI enhances decision-making at the highest levels and what skills today’s leaders need to keep pace with these changes. In this episode of the All Things Leade...

Welcome to this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast! Did you know that 75% of teams fail? So, what makes team building so challenging, and how can we turn that around?   Joining me today is James Scouller, who brings a wealth of experience as a former CEO of three international companies for 11 years. In 2004, he founded The Scouller Partnership, an executive coaching practice in the UK d...

On this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast, my guest, Tammy Alvarez, unpacks what it means for leaders and organizations to fail forward. We explore how leaders can shift their perspective on failure, why it’s necessary to embrace it, and how to realign team strengths to bring out the best in them. Tammy Alvarez is the CEO of Career Winners Circle, an organization that empowers leaders t...

This episode explores the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance, particularly for busy entrepreneurs. Is it possible to balance the demands of your business and your personal life? Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, experts in entrepreneurial success, provide insights and practical strategies to help you achieve a harmonious balance. They share their journey and the principles they've developed to ensu...

Joining us is Thomas Gelmi, a distinguished executive coach and facilitator known for his insightful approach to leadership development. Thomas has worked with leaders across diverse cultures and industries, emphasizing the human aspects that truly amplify leadership impact. In this episode, we'll uncover why soft skills matter in leadership, why leadership development goes beyond just acquiring s...

In this podcast, Norman Wolfe, CEO of Quantum Leaders, explores coaching's essence and its critical role in leadership. Coaching, as Norman explains, is a collaborative process that empowers individuals and enhances team dynamics, crucial for achieving organizational goals. He dispels misconceptions about coaching, emphasizing it involves active listening and powerful questioning rather than givin...

In this edition of the All Things Leadership Podcast, we're diving deep into Amber Carlson-Hays's wisdom as she unveils key insights from her eBook, Torch! Join us as we explore central leadership themes, including succession planning, the essence of leadership legacy, the significance of titles in leadership, trust-building, and embracing vulnerability, among a myriad of other engaging topics. Am...

In this podcast, my guest, Shelmina Abji, discusses the value of a personal leadership brand based on lessons from her book Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina became one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. ...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the essence of leadership with Ditu Kasuyi, President and CEO of Kasuyi and Associates, LLC, a prominent leadership coaching firm in Richmond, Virginia. Together, we explore fundamental questions including: What truly defines leadership? Are leaders a product of nature or nurture? Why is it crucial for leaders to disrupt the status quo and drive change? Lis...

On this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast,  'The Resilience Coach,' Russell Harvey and I discussed: VUCA - what it is, and why it is important What it takes to thrive in a VUCA world What role does vulnerability play in a VUCA world The power of the phrase, "I don't know." We concluded by discussing strengths-based leadership and why it is important to harness your strengths instead of...

In this podcast, my guest, Fabrice Desmarescaux, shared great insights on Contemplative Leadership. Key takeaways include: 1. Building coherence between our inner wisdom and our actions in the world. 2. Developing greater presence, balance, and clarity about why and how we lead. 3. We don’t only use our head to track performance indicators. We engage our whole self—mind, body, and heart—to tap int...

With a background spanning several continents and industries, my guest, Aneace Haddad, brings a global perspective, combining leadership models from experts like Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, Robert Kegan, and Richard Barrett with real-world, cross-cultural experiences. Aneace is a McKinsey-certified transformational leadership facilitator with over 1,800 hours of certified coaching, impacting ov...

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of the All Things Leadership podcast! I'm thrilled to have John R Miles as our guest today, and he's here to share some invaluable lessons from his upcoming book, 'Passion Struck.' John is a podcast host, international keynote speaker, Navy veteran, and accomplished author. Throughout this episode, he delves into mindset and intentionality and shares profound leade...

In this episode of the All Things Leadership Podcast, I am pleased to be joined by Bodhi Aldridge for part of our conversation, where we discussed Bodhi's take on: Why leadership is important 3 Keys of leadership The current landscape of leadership How to balance leadership The communication conundrum The importance of 'sharpening the axe' when it comes to leadership Emotional Intelligence Mental...

In this new All Things Leadership series, my guest, Bodhi Aldridge and I discuss leadership from a variety of perspectives. We talked about: Background and Bodhi’s Journey into Leadership - 01:50-02:50 Why is leadership important? - 03:17-04:00 Self, Relational, Systemic leadership - 04:50-05:50 Other leadership competencies - 05:50-06:20 Importance of being present - 06:30-08:40 Communication in...

Who are you spending your time with? What stories are you telling yourself? What do you see around you? What are you going to do about it? These questions sum up what is discussed in this interview with my guest, Jeremy Lang. Jeremy is the Founder and Vice President of Sustainability at Pela, an organization known for their biodegradable phone cases and more recently, their countertop composter -...

In this episode, Sara concludes her story about her transition to America after surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia. Listen to part 1 of this interview, if you haven't.  To learn more about Sara, visit www.saraim.com

**Listener discretion advised** In this episode, my guest, Sara Im shares her harrowing experience when the Khmer Rouge regime took over Cambodia. For 4 years she was held captive and endured very harsh working conditions. She worked long hours in the rice fields under the intensely hot sun. She lived with very little food or sleep which made her very sick.  When she got too ill to work, she was s...

In this episode, my guest, Ron Story, Jr., shares his experience collecting cans and recycling them for success from the young age of 6, and how these lessons helped him develop the mindset required for success later in life. We discuss: Borrowing from other people’s experiences Goal setting Myths of success Having the right people around you Writing down your vision Working your plan How you can...

In this podcast, I chat with MK Stahl, mom, wife, and multi-location owner of Fit Body Boot Camp about daily habits for success in health and business. 1:15 - 4:12 Balancing competing priorities 4:26 - 6:15 Work/Life Balance 6:52 -7:45 Finding purpose in the work you do 8:08 - 12:12 Success traits 12:20 - 14:22 Finding your why 14:25 - 17:12 The three types of people you will encounter in your lif...

At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed, was emergency brain surgery. On June 21, 2014, Dan's reality was shattered by a devastating brain hemorrhage. With no map to guide him on the grueling path to recovery...

What is Purpose? How do you find it? Why do some find it hard to discover? Desire and will - two important ingredients in helping discover purpose Why it is important to develop our true selves?   These are a few of the topics that my guest, Mary Henderson, and I discuss on this very insightful podcast. To learn more about Mary Henderson, visit her website at https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com

Life changed for Marie with just one unexpected phone call. She lost her husband and father to their two boys in June 2018. She shared her experience in a book called “Loving Life after Loss." When it ranked in the top 100 list in Australia on day 1, she realized she had something the world needed. In this episode, she shares her powerful story and the lessons she continues to learn on this journe...

In this podcast, my guest, Joey Drolshagen and I discuss the power paradigms, awareness, and the subconscious mind.  Using his 28+ years of experience in Corporate, and knowing how it feels to want out, Joey has paved the way for others in the same position to step past their fears and hang-ups and step into entrepreneurship.   To learn more about Joey, visit: https://www.josephadrolshagen.com/