The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time

Ever wonder why some leaders make tough calls that everyone still rallies behind? It’s not luck. It’s because they lead from the center , not just the front. Meet entrepreneur and author Laura Gassner Otting (LGO) who left law school to join the Clinton campaign, had a whirlwind experiences in the White House before founding her executive search firm. In this episode you'll learn: Why leading from...

In this episode of Partnership+ , Phil talks with Georgie Holt , co-founder of Flight Studio and former media powerhouse at Cosmopolitan UK and Stylist. Here's what you'll learn: Urgency Drives Impact : When you sense an opportunity, act immediately to validate your idea. Urgent steps can lead to life-changing partnerships. Relationship Nurturing : Small gestures, like a personalized playlist or a...

In this episode, Phil speaks with John Lee Dumas, a veteran and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire , about the essential role partnerships play in building a successful entrepreneurial journey. With over 175 million listens of his 4000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire. What does JLD look for in a partner: productivity, discipline, and focus. Key Takeaways: Trust is Cr...

Building trust with larger brands requires an intimate understanding of your audience. In this dynamic conversation, Phil talks with Kinsey Grant, a former journalist at Morning Brew and co-founder of Smooth Media, about the evolution of brand partnerships and creating impactful media. Kinsey shares insights from her journey with Morning Brew and her vision for fostering authentic partnerships tha...

This is THE episode for creatives. In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Todd Henry, author, speaker, and founder of The Accidental Creative . Three big ideas for you: Amplify through partnership : Effective partnerships are about multiplying effort and sharing perspectives. Todd explains how successful collaborations allow for growth and innovation. Stability and cha...

Sales is about being authentic and human. In this episode, Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown share how you can build better partnerships by focusing on transformation, authenticity, and vulnerability. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Think Transformational, Not Transactional Instead of asking, "What can I get?" focus on "How can I help others?" Partnerships that transform people’s lives last longer...

Dr. Julie Gurner, a Doctor of Psychology and high-performance executive coach, delves into the psychology behind leadership success and the role of partnership in driving growth. In this episode you'll learn: The Power of Reinvention : Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success. Building High-Trust Partnerships : Understand how creat...

Listen first, speak last. Julian Treasure is an expert in sound and listening. By the numbers, he has delivered the #6 TED talk of all time (150M views across 5 TED talks) and has over 100,000 online students. In this conversation, Phil and Julian explore the impact of noise and overwhelm on our ability to listen, and the consequences of not listening in personal and professional relationship...

Partnerships in healthcare require long-term commitment and investment.  This conversation between Phil and David Simpson explores the topic of partnerships in healthcare. They highlight the complexity of the healthcare industry and the need for partnerships to navigate this complexity.  They also discuss the core ingredients of a successful partnership, including values alignment, share...

Why partnerships and trust are crucial in high-stakes environments. Meet Kim 'Killer Chick' Campbell, a former fighter pilot, who shares her extraordinary backstory and the pivotal moment that inspired her to become a pilot. Kim also recounts a harrowing experience during a mission in Baghdad, where her aircraft was hit and she had to rely on emergency backup systems to get home safely. She emphas...

In this conversation, Phil and Greg discuss the importance of trust in partnerships, how to build it, and why: ✅ Rushing into partnerships without a clear strategy can lead to damage ✅ The evolution of partnerships has led to a complex ecosystem with many opportunities and challenges ✅ Partnerships require patience and a long-term view, as they often take time to develop and yield results. To l...

Meet Mark Wales . If you haven't met Mark, he is a leadership expert, husband, father, author of two incredible books (Survivor and Outrider), reality television star, founder at Kill Kapture , and former Australian Special Air Service officer. In the episode of Partnership+, Mark shares his life as a special forces operator, father, author, and reality television star. We also talk about the part...

You're going to love this conversation. Phil and Guy Kawasaki talk about how remarkable people use growth, grit, and grace to change the world, and how you can change the world too. Guy was the Chief Evangelist at Apple working with Steve Jobs, and today is the Chief Evangelist at Canva. You're about the hear a remarkable journey that includes brilliant advice when it comes to business partnership...

Chris Vaughan, co-founder of Sequence Consulting , shares his journey from being a philosopher to becoming a partner at a successful consulting firm. He discusses the early days of forging partnerships in the tech industry and the challenges they faced. Chris emphasizes the importance of trust, shared language, and alignment in successful partnerships. He also highlights the role of associations i...

Ryan Hawk, a leadership expert and host of the Learning Leader Podcast , shares his backstory and journey to becoming a leader. He emphasizes the power of belief and support from others in shaping leadership skills. Hawk discusses how he transitioned from sales to podcasting and interviews as a way to continue his education in leadership. He also highlights the importance of defining one's purpose...

Today my guest is Dave Blakely at Mach 49. We cover the importance of partnerships and how they can drive growth and innovation in large organizations. He emphasizes the need for true partnerships that involve shared generative activity and the ability to co-create solutions to difficult problems. Blakely also highlights the value of design thinking and the role it plays in helping organizations t...

Cath Stone, Executive Director of Donor Experience at Lifeblood , discusses the importance of partnerships in the organization and the impact they have on the donor experience. She highlights the role of partnerships in expanding the reach of Lifeblood's mission and creating a movement of donors. Cath shares examples of successful partnerships, such as the collaboration with Movember and Cancer Co...

In this conversation, Phil interviews Asher Mathew, the co-founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders, about the importance of business partnerships. They cover: ✅ Future of modern business partnerships ✅ Emergence of the Chief Partner Officer role ✅ Opportunity that partnerships present. Asher also shares advice for his 20-year-old self and explains who Partnership Leaders is for and who it is not...

Meet Tom Gleeson and Chris Huet, two former F-18 fighter pilots turned businessmen. In this episode, we cover: ✅ How partnerships are built and play out in the cockpit ✅ The importance of communication, trust, planning and coordination ✅ How lessons in flight have been applied in successful business careers CONNECT Connect with Tom Gleeson , CEO, Kepler Analytics Connect with Chris Huet , Found...

If you tune in regularly to Partnership Plus you know that Phil talks about business and enterprise partnerships. From time to time he also talks about a different type of partnership: How we, both men and women, partner better together on women’s health. EPISODE LINKS   Here is a link to the important video Phil mentioned for men about perimenopause and menopause. Email Phil to add to the li...

In this conversation, High-Performance Coach Andy Williams and Phil discuss the power of partnerships in business and life. Phil shares his background and journey into entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of partnerships in building successful businesses. They discuss the mindset shift required to embrace partnerships and the value of finding shared language and defining success in partn...

This episode of Partnership+ is a little different. Today, we’re going to take a step towards breaking a taboo and if you have a female partner, strengthening one of your most important partnerships. Because today, we’re talking about menopause . This is all in service of helping you as a man feel confident to say the following words to your female partner, “ I’d like to learn more about menopause...

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Phil and Melissa discuss various aspects of partnerships. They provide recommendations for a first meeting with a potential partner, emphasising the importance of gathering knowledge and understanding the partner's perspective. They also discuss the balance between passion and curiosity in a meeting, and the importance of confidence and vulnerability. The conversat...

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE Hello and welcome! Let’s dive in because today we will cover: 1. The #1 reason partnerships fail 2. How to avoid this risk by creating a shared language with any new partner 3. How to start building the perfect business partnership using my FREE presentation template that helps create shared language between you and your business partners Download your FREE copy here > htt...

In this AMA Melissa Rosenthal and Phil Hayes-St Clair cover three key partnership concepts including the definition of a partnership and why they are important, how they differ from supplier relationships, and how to know if pursuing a partnership is worth it. To learn more about Melissa's work in executive coaching visit melissajrosenthal.com You can level up your partnership skills by signing up...