The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we share why using a velvet brick when engaging in a challenging context is the most effective approach.

In this episode, we're adding a "L" to the Listen, Learn, Lead model. Listen in to learn why!

In this episode, we double-down on why great leaders always "lead ME first."

In this episode, we unpack why the people you lead need to know they matter.

How do you increase capacity? In this episode, we unpack an emerging leadership currency than can unlock and increase your leadership impact. If you have more of this, you'll be able to go further, faster!

In this episode, we share practical ways you can "lead up" when you have a bad boss. Navigating a bad boss is challenging but there are ways to navigate and lead up when you find yourself in this situation.

In this episode, we share seven signs of a bad boss. These are definitely behaviors you want to stay away from if you want to be a great leader.

In this episode, we share four words you can embrace today that will make every meeting you are in better.

Ever been to a bad meeting? Silly question, right? Today we provide two pragmatic things every meeting needs. You should include these in all your meetings and require those creating meetings to include these in all their meetings.

In this episode, we share another lesson learned from a first time manager. Great leaders always prepare! An unprepared leader is an ineffective leader.

In this episode, Hampton share a lesson he learned from a recent engagement with his 16 year old cousin.

Information without action is just entertainment! In this episode, we talk about how leaders need to drive learning to action if you want to achieve the goals you have for yourself and your team.

In this episode, we wrap up our 3-day focus on the state of leadership. We close this out by talking about ways you can drive engagement and increase your impact as a leader.

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the research findings from Gallup's engagement survey report. Listen in as we unpack some key factors driving disengagement and what you can do about it as a leader.

Gallup released their latest research regarding employee engagement and we have a big leadership problem. In this episode, we kickoff a 3-day focus on the "state of leadership" as we enter 2025.

Ever communicate with the assumption that people just "get it?" We all do! In this episode, Hampton shares insights as a first time manager and what he is learning about communication.

In this episode, we wrap up our 3-day focus on the PLAN Framework by unpacking the four key elements of the framework. Listen in then carve out time to draft your PLAN. We all end up somewhere, we just all don't end up there on purpose!

In this episode, we continue unpacking the PLAN Framework and how you can design your way to your desired destination vs. drifting to some destination that might not be where you want to end up.

Ever felt stuck in your job or in your life? In this episode, we kickoff a 3-part series focused on the PLAN Framework, a Framework you can use to lead yourself to your desired destination in your career and your life.

As a leader, you really only see 10% what's going on in the lives of those you lead. In this episode, we share why it's important to understand this and approach those you lead with empathy.

Go ahead and turn your org chart upside down! In this episode, we share why we should think about our roles as leader in an "upside down" way.

Mr. Beast finally makes his way into our conversation on The Leadership Sparq podcast. In this episode, we share a lesson learned from The Beast Games and how you can be a leader with integrity.

Do this one thing consistently with your team in 2025 and you'll increase your opportunity for success. Neglect this at your own peril!

The questions you ask as leaders determine the culture you create on your team. In this episode, we share four attributes of great questions. Use these attributes to elevate your team and engage at a level that allows everyone to focus on the right things.

In this episode, we share five ways high-performing teams build trust. If you don't have trust on your team, you'll have a long road ahead of you trying to drive performance.