The Navigating Leadership Podcast

David's post this week was titled "Courage Today." In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss four areas where leaders need to show courage and help change our world. A great podcast that every leader needs to listen to.   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  

Dave recently finished reading Bret Baier's "Three Days in Moscow." In this episode, Marisa and David discuss four key characteristics of courage he learned from this book. A great podcast that illuminates the greatness of our 40th president.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Ma...

We all know what it feels like to enter a room that has been drained of its energy. Like a candle deprived of oxygen, purpose, hope, and vision are snuffed out. Low morale is killing organizations, but a good leader can correct the situation. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss the four steps a leader needs to take to improve morale.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communication...

In this week's post, Dave shared that he is leadership sad. Too many "leaders" are trying to create a brand that will attract people, and very few actually work to become the person they need to be. In this podcast, Marisa and Dave discuss what it takes to be a great leader. When you become a great leader, the branding takes care of itself.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communication...

Dave has been watching baseball, and wouldn't you know he found something in common with leadership and growth. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss why missing the mark is actually a key to growth. Each time we try, we get closer, we learn, and before long, we succeed. They also discuss when we should forget the miss. A great episode that you will not want to miss.   Marisa is Manager of Memb...

Continuing with the theme from last week, Dave wrote about the power of being in a room where new ideas and training are offered. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss three specific ideas he learned in Orlando. Move to the Center of the Wheel, Skills & Giftedness, and Building, not Branding.   Simple yet powerful teachings that any leader can use.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and C...

After spending three days training with the John Maxwell Team, Dave came back with new experiences and learnings. In this week's post, Dave shared a teaching he learned from Dave Ramsey. Marisa and Dave discuss Dave Ramsey's Momentum Theorem and the story of the Tortoise on the Fence Post. A great podcast filled with leadership insights.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications f...

In this week's post, David wrote about Four Outs. We all know that in baseball you only get three outs, but in leadership there are actually four outs. Four types of “leaders.” In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the four types and the effect they have on their teams.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Execu...

In this week's post, David challenged us to evaluate our Vision. He shared five things that Vision does for the leader and their team. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss each of the five and how they can be applied. They also share which of the five is their favorite and why.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and...

Last week David asked us if we cared enough about our teams and gave us five tips that help us handle tough conversations. This week, David leads us through the last five tips. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss these five tips and how we can apply them in our work life and at home.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MA...

Do you care about your team? Do you really care? Do you care enough to have difficult conversations? This week, David started a two-part series on how we can have these conversations. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss ten tips that will help you hold tough conversations in positive ways.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

Attending a live symphony concert is one of the greatest pleasures in life. In this episode, Marisa and David build on last week's podcast, and they discuss the similarities between conducting an orchestra to leading a high-performing team. They share key insights that will help you lead more effectively. You may also feel an urge to listen to a live symphony concert.   Marisa is Manager of Member...

In this week's post, David shared an experience he had with the Orlando Symphony Orchestra. In this episode, Marisa and David unpack what this experience taught him about leadership.   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

Perhaps one of the most familiar Psalms is Psalm 23. It is often found in cards or read at funerals. The Psalm is made up of six short verses but is packed with ten leadership insights. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss these powerful leadership insights. A new look at something so familiar.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership O...

Believe it or not, you have an untapped resource within your organization. A resource that, when fully utilized, has the potential to transform your organization and perhaps much more. The tool you need to leverage to unleash this potential is empowerment. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss what empowerment is, how it works and how it can transform your organization. You won't want to miss...

In this week's post, David took a look back at the last year and realized things did not go as well as we had planned. Yes, we adapted to the realities of a virtual world, but something was missing. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why community is so critical. They discuss the need for connecting and how we can still make the best of virtual gatherings while making sure we don't forget t...

You have heard me say many times leadership is influence. If you want to be a better leader, increase your influence. It sounds simple, and it really is. You just need to work on it. This week, Marisa and David give us six keys to building influence. This is a must-listen-to podcast for anyone who wants to lead successfully.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. D...

Do you ever feel like you are running from meeting to meeting and activity to activity? At the end of the day, you feel like you spent hours on the proverbial hamster wheel with little to show for your efforts? What if there were a tool that you could use to slow down your day and capture the details that are vital to your success. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the power of The 10-Minu...

In a world filled with competition, many spend small fortunes and countless hours trying to get a competitive edge. This week David wrote about what he feels is The Greatest Edge. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the four key components to this competitive advantage and how you can develop them. A great podcast you won't want to miss.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communic...

In this week's post, David became very open and shared that as he reflected on the question," Am I Teachable," he discovered an uncomfortable truth. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss his new awareness and what he will do to address it. They also share tips on how all of us need to approach the question "Am I Teachable?"   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY....

In this week's post, David shares advice from professional golfer Richard Lee. Lee's mother had told him to welcome the ball, regardless of where the ball was lying. If it was in the rough or the sand trap, just welcome it. By welcoming the ball rather than being frustrated by it, he was in a better frame of mind to make a good shot. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how welcoming the ball...

This week David found himself in an uncomfortable place. His blood pressure was up, and he was irritable and anxious about a myriad of things. After some reflection time, he realized the issue; he was over-committing. In this episode, Marisa and David talk about how he got into this mess and what he can do to stop over-committing. A critical episode that you won't want to miss.   Marisa is Manager...

Graduation time is upon us, and countless long-robed orators will be giving advice to newly minted graduates. How much of that advice will bring about lifelong results? In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the power of building an inner circle. This advice, if heeded, will definitely position the graduate for a bright and long future. A timely message for all of us.   Marisa is Manager of Mem...

We have long been told that we should be content with what we have, and there is a lot of truth in that advice. But what if there was a level of discontent that was actually a good thing? In this week's post, David shared how contentment can kill our dreams. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how to cultivate healthy discontent. Your read that right; how we can cultivate a healthy level of...

Do you have an underlying condition that is hampering your leadership? David did, and in this episode, Marisa and David discuss why having a need to be liked can cripple a leader's effectiveness. This podcast is a very honest discussion where David commits to growing in this area of his leadership.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Offi...