The Navigating Leadership Podcast

Last week David wrote about what went wrong in the first quarter of 2022. Today we want to share with you what went well. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the positive learnings he had in the first quarter of 2022. Things that he can build upon in the months and years to come.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director...

Last week, Dave took some time to reflect on the year's first quarter. While many things were going well, an old nemesis crept back into his life. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss what happened and what he is doing to ensure that it doesn't happen again.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leade...

Have you noticed how negative the world is today? When was the last time you heard a positive news story? In 1952 Norman Vincent Peale published The Power of Positive Thinking. Norman didn't discover the power of mindset; he simply repackaged a teaching from the Apostle Paul written to an early Christian Church in Philippi. In this episode, Marisa and David talk about the "whatsoevers," why we nee...

In today's world, courage is one thing every leader needs. It separates the pretenders from the players. We are currently witnessing courage in action with Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine. Thankfully, we are not all called to put our lives on the line daily as President Zelenskyy is currently experiencing, but we are called to take stands, make decisions, and take risk...

Have you ever sat in an event, and time just flew by while a presenter talked? You actually were wishing she would have talked longer. What was it that set her apart from every other presenter you heard? She presenter knew how to connect with you. Successful leaders understand that communication is critical to their success. Whether you are leading a meeting, talking with a colleague, or speaking...

Last week we started our conversation with these words from President Eisenhower, "Leadership is the art of getting other people to do what you want done, but because they want to do it.". We shared some content from the new book by Dr. Zoe Chance, "Influence Is Your Superpower." This week, we touch on another tool for living a life of influence, charisma. This episode will give you an up-close lo...

"Leadership is the art of getting other people to do what you want done, but because they want to do it." President Eisenhower spoke those words when he was the Supreme Commander for the Allied Forces. How can we get people to do what we want them to and make it their idea? It's called Influence. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss a book he just read by Dr. Zoe Chance titled "Influence is Y...

You have a position that says you are a leader. How are you doing? Are you really a leader? You've been given a position with a title and have been invited to the leadership table. That's great news. The bad news is that leadership has very little to do with position, and if you stay at this level, you won't succeed in leadership. In This episode, Marisa and David discuss four key aspects of leade...

Last week we looked at a very unique and impressive leader, Bill Tindall. This week, David went back to the Apollo program and wrote about Dr. John C. Houbolt. Houbolt was the one person who believed that a Lunar Orbit Rendezvous was the only way to land on the moon successfully and return home. In the face of brutal opposition and personal attacks, he wrote a letter to Robert Seamans, the Associa...

Last week we spoke about being a Catalyst. This week Marisa and David discuss an amazing man who was an exceptional leader and catalyst in a most unusual way. Fortunately, we have the evidence of his actions preserved for generations to come. Join us as we discuss Tindallgrams and the man who wrote them.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an...

In chemistry, we learn that a catalyst is a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions than otherwise possible. People are also catalysts. We can be a catalyst for good or bad. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss seven characteristics that will make us a catalyst for good.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Ch...

With only one in three employees feeling engaged at work, how do we keep those we have recently hired? Yes, our employee engagement numbers are better than the rest of the world, but how can we drive those percentages up. How can we make them feel more like our team? It just might be time for us as leaders to get personal. This week, Marisa and David discuss how we can connect, engage and, yes, ge...

When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. Far too often, we stress the same sterile details just like 99 % of all organizations and never point out how we are different and why working with us matters. Because of this, one-third of our new hires will look for a new job within six months. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why onboarding and Re-Boarding are so impo...

As Dave reflected on last week's podcast, an underlying theme seemed to surface "in search of excellence." This week, Marisa and Dave discuss pursuing excellence as individuals. Are you in search of excellence? If so, this podcast is just what you need.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

If you have been reading David's emails for any length of time, you know that the week between Christmas and the New Year is his reflection time. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss some of the key things David learned in 2021.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Happy New Year! Have you ever wondered why we seem to love quotes so much? Why is it that if a certain person said something, we try to remember it, write it down, and share it with others? In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why David likes quotes so much and the science behind them. Marisa and David share some of their favorite quotes and why they are important to them. A great podcast to...

Family traditions help bring meaning to events and celebrations. They can create positive experiences which become memories that bind families together. Traditions help families understand who they are and where they came from. It makes people feel like they are part of something unique and helps foster healthy self-esteem. In this Podcast, Marisa and David discuss traditions and memories related...

Last week we talked about deciding who we should empower. We covered the three things you need to look for: Knowledge, Skill, and desire. You have done the hard work of choosing the right person, now to the hard work of following the steps that will make it a success. This week David and Marisa discus six steps that will help you be successful in empowering others.   Marisa is Chief Digital Office...

Empowerment is a great tool to develop people. It fuels employee engagement and helps your team members feel that they are moving forward in their careers. However, empowerment isn’t a secret weapon that solves all problems, and empowering the wrong person can be a disaster. In this episode Marisa and David look at three key areas you need to evaluate before empowering a person. A great episode th...

If you have listened to the Next Page in the past, you know that Dave feels we are entering the most wonderful time of the year. Dave also realizes that this time of the year can be stressful and filled with disappointments. In this episode Marisa and Dave discuss three things you can do to make sure this is The Most Wonderful Time of Year. You won't want to miss this episode.   Marisa is Chief Di...

As you think about Thanksgiving, what thoughts come to mind? Will your focus be on Black Friday and getting the best deals possible, or will it be on others? The science shows that by focusing on others, you will actually be happier, healthier, and live longer. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how having an abundance mindset increases your feelings of wellbeing and take your holiday seaso...

Are you and your team achieving your desired goals? Is your team getting better each year? Are you attracting the best and brightest talent to your company? If you answered no to any of these questions, you might need to raise your leadership lid. In the podcast, Marisa and David discuss the law of the lid and how we can become intentional in raising our lid.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at M...

In this week's post, David wrote about seven key things great communicators do. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss in detail these seven keys to becoming a great communicator. A great podcast that you won't want to miss.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

This week David wrote about a Redemption. An amazing story of a man who resigned from his position in disgrace but later had an incredible impact on our country. In this episode, Marisa and David take a deeper dive into the impact this amazing man had and how this lesson of redemption can play out in our lives today.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is...

In this week’s post David takes some time to honor General Colin Powell. In this podcast, Marisa and David review Powell’s thirteen rules of leadership. Powell served four United States Presidents and will be greatly missed.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team