The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we start the conversation about building an Ownership Mindset. An Ownership Mindset is one of the three mindsets every leader needs to cultivate to be the leader your people deserve. Listen in to understand why an Ownership Mindset is crucial for you as a leader.

In this episode, we share the secret ingredient of a growth mindset. If you choose to embrace this, it will accelerate your growth mindset development and be a catalyst for your overall growth.

In this episode, we share 5 ways you can develop a growth mindset in yourself and in others. Embrace and act on these 5 ways and you'll be on your way to building a growth mindset.

In this episode, we continue the discussion about the 3 Leadership Mindsets by answering the question, "What is a growth mindset?" Listen in to learn what it means to have a growth mindset and how this will directly impact your business results as a leader.

In this episode, we kickoff a series of discussions focused on the 3 Leadership Mindsets every leader needs to embrace and continuously develop. Your leadership will rise and fall based on your mindset! Listen in to learn why.

In this episode, we unpack one thing every leader needs to be OK with. You need to be OK with others getting the credit, even if you're the one who orchestrated it behind the scenes.

In this episode, we discuss a common leadership mistake leaders make without knowing it. Listen in to learn and prevent this mistake from happening for you.

In this episode, we talk about why it's hard to build a relationship when you need it and how you can drive action to have the relationships you need as a leader.

In this episode, we share a common mistake leaders make that impact their leadership credibility. You never want to lose your people, so pay attention and apply what you learn today.

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

In this episode, we share five questions you can ask to assess your leadership culture. Is it what you want? Do you need to do something different? Be courageous and ask yourself these questions.

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of creating a memorable moment when new people join your team. We share an example from John Deere and why it's important to create a great first day for new people!

In this episode, we discuss a controversial topic of how leaders often lie to themselves.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of peer feedback and why leaders need this perspective to grow. We share what we learned from Google's Project Oxygen and their quest to define the perfect leader.

In this episode, we unpack a strategy that 90% of leaders miss. Based on learnings from John Maxwell, we introduce this big idea regarding what 90% of leaders miss and share three ways you can ensure you don't miss it.

In this episode, we unpack the top 4 characteristics of admired leaders. Listen in and think about how you can continue to develop these in your life as a leader.

In this episode, we revisit the idea of More Yoda, Less Superman and discuss there are times when you, the leader, need to be Superman and save the day for your team.

In this episode, we wrap up sharing insights we learned from leadership guru Mark Miller. Today we talk about the business case for investing in building a healthy culture.

In this episode, we share insights we learned from leadership guru Mark Miller.

In this episode, we introduce an idea from Colin Powell that reminds us there is no golden elevator to the top in leadership. Leadership is hard, which means leaders always take the stairs.

In this episode, we ask an important question every leader needs to be able to answer, "Who is your swim buddy?" Listen in to learn an important leadership lesson we all can learn from the Navy Seals.

In this episode, we tackle the need for leaders to be inwardly sound and others focused. If you want to be a leader other people WANT to follow, then focus on building these two qualities in your life.

In this episode, we share two growth techniques from leaders of Kinkos and Sleepy's. Never heard of them, no problem! Listen in and learn ways you can drive innovation on your team that will fuel growth.

In this episode, we share a little love for all the middle managers out there. Listen in to feel seen and heard as the people who have the hardest job in your organization.

In this episode, we wrap up the eight essential qualities of successful leaders that we learned from a recent Harvard Business Review article. Listen in to learn the last four of the eight essential qualities.