The Navigating Leadership Podcast

Have you ever taken the time to see where you are? Where you are will have a profound impact on where you want to go. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss what Ken Coleman calls the Proximity Principle. Where you are and who you are with determines your future. This is a must listen to podcast.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Off...

Many have heard of the Law of the Lid. In this episode, David and Marisa take a look at this law from another angle. The Law of the Lid also applies to our self-image. If we are a three in self-image on a scale of one to ten, we will never rise above our self-limiting belief. A great podcast that will have you thinking deeper into this timely topic.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Comm...

This is the 200th episode of The Next Page Podcast. Marisa and David share the journey they have been on for nearly four years. This incredible milestone was possible because they recognized The Value of Consistency.  They laid out plans to stay consistent through all the challenges that popped up. In this light-hearted conversation, they share the ups and downs of 200 episodes.     Marisa is Mana...

In this week's post, David continued with his focus on Leaders and Followers. He shared seven characteristics of great followers and leaders.  In this episode, Marisa and  David discuss how great followers and great leaders share these seven characteristics. Great leaders are also following while they are leading.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief...

In this week's post, David shared a risk that every leader needs to be aware of. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss three key steps to neutralize our Ticking Time Bomb. If we are intentional, we can leverage these activities and attract the best and brightest talent available.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY an...

Have you ever felt that things were just a bit off? Maybe you seemed overly stressed, and you thought, I just need a vacation. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how time away from his daily work had a powerful impact on his life, and he didn't go on vacation. A great podcast that might surprise you.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leader...

Last week David and Marisa discussed the first two phases of leadership ladders. This podcast takes us deeper into the subject as they discuss how leaders move into Ladder Extending and, finally, Ladder Building. Remember, if you and your team want to truly reach your maximum potential, you will need to use ladders.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chi...

Ladders are wonderful things. They allow us to attain heights that would otherwise be out of our reach. In this podcast, David and Marisa discuss a new way of looking at ladders and how leaders make the most of them. This episode is part 1 of a two-part series.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director...

Throughout Syracuse's history, immigrants have played a significant role in the city's success. In this episode, Marisa and David share personal experiences and specific details about immigration past and present. A great episode that reminds us why our country is so special. Here is the link to the interview David mentioned in the podcast.  https://youtu.be/q_w1OhnClWQ     Marisa is Manager of Me...

What if the information you were taught in school wasn't correct? In this episode, David and Marisa look at the truth behind the American Flag. Who really sewed the first Flag, where did it fly first, and who designed the Flag we are using today. A fact-filled, fun episode that you won't want to miss.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership O...

In this week's post, David shared a monument that was created to remember nine firefighters who lost their lives back in 1939. In this episode, Marisa and David talk about those heroes among us who serve as first responders and health care workers. Make sure you take some time and thank them.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at...

Was it a little short of madness, as Thomas Jefferson said, or was it more? It was much more. This week David continues in his series related to Monuments. This week's post is titled " A Most Unusual Monument." Marisa and David help us discover the amazing triumph of the American Spirit that is found in the design, construction, and operation of the Erie Canal.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relati...

This week David continues in his series related to Monuments. This week's post is titled " A Time for Mercy." In this podcast, David shares about a little known monument in the middle of downtown Syracuse that recalls a time when great mercy and compassion were shared with the early settlers of the city. Marisa and David explain the details behind the monument and the lessons we all need to learn....

This week David continues in his series related to Monuments. This week's post is titled " His Name Was William." So much about Central New York is very special. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss a very special monument that commemorates a day when Syracuse's citizens took a profound stand for what they knew to be right.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY....

This week David starts a new series related to Monuments. This week's post is titled "It Was Bitter Cold." David and Marisa share lessons learned from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the monument in his honor in Washington DC. An informative podcast about this inspirational visionary that will give leave you with much to think about.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MAC...

This week is Step four of David's Four Steps to Meaningful Change. This week David shares why everything rests on whether we have the courage to take the first step. All of the awareness, vision, and strategies are useless unless we act. In this podcast, Marisa and David walk us through tools and tips we can use to increase our courage to act. A podcast you won't want to miss.   Marisa is Manager...

This week is Step Three of David's Four Steps to Meaningful Change. This week David shares why we need a strategy to accomplish the change we desire. Step three can sound complex and daunting, but the magic of step three is found when we can keep it simple. In this podcast, Marisa and David share examples of some simple strategies you can start today.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Co...

This week is Step Two of David's Four Steps to Meaningful Change. The ancient Hebrew proverb says it so well, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss why vision is so critical to achieving the change we want. They describe in detail how clear our vision needs to be. A great podcast to set us up for the New Year.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relatio...

Each year David always shares tips that can help us prepare for the new year with greater intentionality. This year he is offering  Four Steps to Meaningful Change. This week he started with Step One – Awareness. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why awareness is so important and offer tips on how we can grow in self-awareness. This episode is a bit shorter, so you can get back to those Ch...

Are you stressed out this Holiday season? Are you rushing to get things wrapped up before year-end? In this week’s post, David encourages us to see the world through The Eyes of a Child. He reminds us that being childlike and childish are two very different things. Marisa and David reminisce about their favorite Christmas memories in this podcast and share how they are more intentional than ever t...

Dave has always said his favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Carol. In this podcast, David and Marisa discuss a new book Dave is reading titled 52 Lessons from a Christmas Carol. You won’t ever think of uneasiness the same way again.     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...

This is certainly a strange Holiday season. With all of our social distancing, small group gatherings, and events all going virtual, can this still be the season of Hope? In his weekly post, David addressed this topic, and in this episode, Marisa and David discuss how we can, with just a bit of thought and effort, move from hopeless to hopeful.     If you would like to attend Live2Lead 2020 on Dec...

Are you thinking enough? Are you making time for thinking? In this week’s post, David shared a lesson he learned from Live2Lead. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how we can become much better thinkers. No more than ever, we need to be thinking and thinking deeply—a great podcast with simple tools to elevate your thinking. There is still time to sign up for the December 11th Live2Lead broa...

Have you ever thought about why some people win, and others don’t? This week David wrote about Winners and Losers. As it turns out, it's an inside job. In this episode, Marisa and David share the difference in the mindsets of those who win and those who don’t. A fun podcast you won’t want to miss.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Offic...

Are you able to focus? Are distractions keeping you from accomplishing the important goals and objectives in your life? In this week’s post, David wrote about why we need to over-prepare. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss different tools each of us can use to stay focused in this time of great distraction and achieve what we really value.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communi...