The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast

Episode 15: Operator-to-Leader: Engineering a Middle-Management Pipeline That Doesn't Derail  "Being great at the work and being great at leading people who do the work are completely different skill sets. It's like expecting someone who's great at playing the violin to automatically conduct the orchestra." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  In this episode, you'll discover why six out of ten fir...

Episode 14: Finding Your X Factor: Where Leadership Awareness Meets Strategic Action in the Transit Industry with Paul Comfort  "Leadership isn't just about being in charge, it's about understanding how to lead and manage people." ~ Paul Comfort  Paul Comfort has a panoramic view of the transit industry, having worked as a CEO, consultant, author, and host of the leading industry podcast...

Episode 13: The Leadership Equation: Why Executive Presence Multiplies Your Influence  "Leadership isn't just about being in the room. It's about moving the room. It's about creating the kind of presence that authenticates your message and the type of influence that transforms organizations from the inside out." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  In this episode, you’ll explore the critical relat...

Episode 12: Inspiring Greatness: Stepping into Your Purpose as a Leader  "What is the primary job of a leader? And the primary job of a leader is to inspire greatness in her team or his team, by serving as a coach who helps people to thrive." - Matt Tenney  In this episode, we welcome leadership and mindset expert Matt Tenney, author of "Inspire Greatness.” Matt shares how his journey fr...

Episode 11: People-Forward Leadership Podcast: Creating Your Team's Shared Vision & Unique Promise To Fuel Success  "Without a clear promise, you're just gathering bodies, not hearts and minds passionate about your mission.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  Summary  In this episode of the People-Forward Leadership™ podcast, you’ll discover how creating a shared vision for your team can...

Episode 10: "Think Different, Lead Different: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Leadership Legacy"  "The greatest leaders understand that leadership isn't just about what you do – it's about who you become and help others become through the power of belief and expectation." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  In this season finale episode, our host explores the powerful connection between leadership th...

Episode 9: Generational Leadership: Bridging Divides for a People-Forward Workplace  "People-Forward Leadership means putting people at the center – all people, across all generations. When you do that well, you unlock engagement, innovation, and performance levels that would otherwise remain untapped." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  This episode of the People-Forward Leadership™ podcast expl...

Episode 8: From New to Great: Mastering the Fundamentals of Exceptional People-Forward Leadership™  “You don't have to be the smartest person in the room to be a good leader and to become a multiplier.” ~Mick Spiers  In this episode of The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast, Mick Spiers, bestselling author of "You're A Leader, Now What?: The Proven Path to High Performance Leadership,” j...

Episode 7: Fostering Collective Learning - Creating a Culture Where Innovation Flourishes  Want your team to innovate more? The secret might surprise you – it's not about hiring more creative people; it's about making it safe for them to actually share their ideas! In this episode, the People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast continues its tour of the people-forward leadership™ framework by diving...

Episode 6: Building an Empowered Ecosystem - How to Develop a Team That Thrives Without You "Great leadership isn't about having all the answers – it's about empowering others to find them.” ~Dr. Carol Parker Walsh  Ever feel like you're the bottleneck in your organization? Like nothing gets done unless you're involved? In this episode, we unpack the second pillar of People-Forward Leade...

Episode 5: BRIDGING THE LEADERSHIP “GAPS” IN THE TRANSIT INDUSTRY  "Emotional intelligence is the linchpin... If you can't manage self, then you won't be able to handle that $10,000 worth of stress that's coming your way.” ~Billy Terry  This week on the People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast, I talk with the former Executive Director of the National Transit Institute about the critical leade...

Episode 4: ELEVATING LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC TRANSIT: A CHIEF ’ S PEOPLE-FORWARD JOURNEY  “ People-forward leadership™ creates freedom—for your team to grow, for you to delegate effectively, and for the organization to thrive beyond any single leader's tenure.” – Tomika Monterville In this powerful episode, Tomika Monterville shares her transformative 30-year journey to the executive level...

Episode 3: Driving Change: How a Transit CEO Became a People-Forward Catalyst “We’ve been conditioned to think leaders must be heavy-handed and have all the answers. That’s not me.” – Leann Caver In this illuminating episode, we sit down with a transit CEO who is working on blending operational excellence with a people-first mindset. She shares her remarkable journey into the CEO role, reflecting...

Episode #2:  Leader Awareness: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Vulnerability This episode focuses on the first pillar of People-Forward Leadership™ and the heart of effective leadership--leader awareness or self-leadership. Learn how embracing vulnerability and authenticity isn't a sign of weakness but a powerful tool for growth. Some game-changing tools can help you understand...

Episode #1: Introducing People-Forward Leadership™: Why Managing People Matters More Than Ever This first episode of The People-Forward Leadership™ Podcast explores why human capital management is more critical than ever in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable workplace.   This episode introduces People-Forward Leadership™, a research-based, action-oriented appro...