The unCorporate Leader | Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Productivity, Strategy

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 10 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week, we're talking about showing up and maintaining Executive Presence in meetings. Whether we like it or not, people will judge you on a first impression. When you have limited time, you need to take control. Even if this is something you already do well, use these steps to teach others on your team ho...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 9 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we tackle one of the most misused phrases in leadership: culture fit. You know what it's like — something feels off with a team member, and you can't quite put your finger on it. So you call it a culture fit issue. But if that's all you've got, that's a problem — and a legal and bias risk you don't w...

Hey un-Corporate Leader,podc Welcome to Episode 8 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we tackle one of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders: What do I do when I have a talent problem? You know what it's like — someone on your team isn't delivering, and you're already mentally drafting the corrective action plan. But what if the issue isn't them? What if the real gap is...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 7 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we take a moment, as Leaders, to diagnose our organization when it isn't quite working. You know what it's like — you think you have all the pieces in place, and yet it still seems really hard to get things done. You assume you have the right talent, communication, and resources, but something is sti...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 6 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we're diving into 3 Steps to Influence Any Executive. You know the moment. You've laid out the perfect rollout plan for your project, program, or strategy — and then you're asked to have just one more conversation with that exec. You happily schedule a quick 30-minute chat, fully expecting it to wrap...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 5 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on Executive Presence. In a world where it is hard to determine what the "right" Leadership Qualities are, we explore the amorphous world of Executive Presence, what it is, and the 3 Leadership Strategies you need to execute against to be seen as a true leader. You can be the best at your job, but if...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 4 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on your number 1 Leadership Skill as a Leader. Even if you have done all the work to create the best Strategic Plan, it doesn't guarantee that your team will execute against the plan. Because of this you must focus on one thing and one thing only to ensure success. That said, this is something that is...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 3 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on the 5 questions that help create a best-in-class Strategic Plan. Here is the thing, if you are feeling pulled in all directions, asked to do more with less, while constantly putting out other people's fires, then you may have a problem with your Strategic Plan Process. There have been moments when...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 2 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on the 4 Behaviors to Implement for Strategic Leadership. I get it. You feel pulled in all directions, asked to do more with less, while constantly putting out other people's fires. I've been there — and I've helped hundreds of leaders just like you not only survive but thrive through Leadership Devel...

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 1 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on the key strategies you need to lead well and avoid burnout. I get it. You feel pulled in all directions, asked to do more with less, while constantly putting out other people's fires. I've been there — and I've helped hundreds of leaders just like you not only survive but thrive. In this week's epi...

Have you realized being promoted and being closer to the C-suite isn't actually easier, but you still want to be successful without the headaches?  Then join me, Silvia Johnson as we explore all things leadership in the un-Corporate Leader podcast.  You can achieve those next level results without the next level burnout. I know because I’ve been there. From Director level to C-Suite exec and Board...