Timeless Leadership

We’ve always been taught that power corrupts. But lots of people have power and aren’t corrupt. What corrupts is pressure . When you’re given responsibility for managing other people, often there aren’t resources to help you manage yourself. And the pressure that any new or even seasoned manager can feel in their role can be crippling. Sabina Nawaz discovered this firsthand in her executive leader...

During the pandemic, the way we work fundamentally changed. And yet, now we see many businesses trying to reclaim the world as we knew it before, demanding employees return to the office and attempting to put the genie back in the bottle. Rishad Tobaccowala knows better. Through his weekly thought letter The Future Does Not Fit In the Containers of the Past , he offers insights and advice on how t...

I tend to focus on other people in the interviews on Timeless Leadership . That’s important! There are so many things to learn from other people. But I’ve realized that being a leader isn’t only about lifting other people up, it’s about being a teacher and sharing your own insights as well. So in this episode, you get a little bit more of me than I typically put out there, as I share an episode fr...

There are certain instances in life when we take our responsibilities so seriously that we swear an oath. Where did this tradition come from? Who do we owe it to? And why are oaths necessary, anyway? It comes down to accountability. You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts . Links * Duty Bound ( Timeless & Timely ) * Scott’s speaking page Leave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts ,...

The second in command in any job gets neither the attention nor the respect that the chief does. By virtue of their timing, the founders and those who came first tend to command the spotlight. And yet, those who follow them do more than continue a legacy; they need to forge their own path and determine how to create something sustainable. Lindsay M. Chervinsky , in her new book Making the Presiden...

Humans live for stories. Our entire lives, we're surrounded by stories. And they can be immensely powerful at communicating ideas and inspiring those around us. In this episode, I’ve got a story that may move you in some way. You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts . Links * Episode 82: Story Time with Neal Foard * Scott’s speaking page Leave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts ,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.timelesstimely.com I had so much fun listening to Neal Foard in Episode 82 . If you did too, then you’ll want to sign up to get the additional stories he told. If you’re already a member of the Ampersand Guild , our premium subscription tier, you’ll have instant access. If not, it’s just a quick click away. And because it deserves r...

Telling stories is a form of love. As Neal Foard shared in this episode, “It helps when a leader is able to communicate to the people that work for them, that they care about them. This is the power of stories. I don’t have to literally say to you I care about you…because of the stories I choose to tell, I am the type of person that cares about the fate of others.” Neal ignites the storytelling ab...

It’s been a minute. Season 5 is here and we’ve got a shiny new logo, a new theme song, and more of the timelessness you’re here for. So as not to jar you with too much on the first episode back, this episode explores a bit of what many leaders struggle with — recurring themes we’ll keep coming back to here. And I geek out a bit on music. In the links below you’ll not only find links to the music,...

Leaders are lifelong learners. Without curiosity and a desire for self-awareness, we stagnate. Being insatiable learners, leaders also become teachers of others, passing down the traits and skills to help the next generation of leaders achieve their potential. But it all starts with committing to learning more, every day. In this episode, we’ll identify nine characteristics of lifelong learners, a...

Most leadership books are written by one expert, intended for an audience of many. UnLeadership: Make Building Relationships Your Business flips that concept on its head. Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten set out to capture the wisdom and insights of more than 50 leaders, highlighting their stories and their lessons for the benefit of all of us. The book is filled with stories from leaders of all...

This is the third in our series of core leadership skills. In this episode, you’ll learn how influence is a key element of leadership. We’ll cover four key influencing skills that transcend every level of the organization and three tactics for influencing others that you can apply when appropriate with different groups. And here’s your chance to influence someone else: Timeless Leadership has been...

Joe Pulizzi knows content. He also knows how to think about the business of content. As if hosting the podcasts This Old Marketing and Content Inc. aren’t enough, he established Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World. And now, Joe has a new book and a new business model, The Content Entrepreneur , to help you make a business out of your content. Timeless Leadership has been named...

If you want to build accountability in other people, you need to start with yourself. What’s the best way to begin? With a process. In this episode, we’ll talk bout consistency, transparency, and trust — and how they lead to accountability in yourself and others. Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods . Links * The Secret to Changing a Habit * Ep...

Leadership requires care. Care that extends to the people around you, for whom leaders are responsible. But also care for the practice of leadership itself. Ideas about this extend back to Plato, who engaged in many conversations about the responsibilities of leaders, the dangers of too much power, and considering the good of others. Princeton professor Melissa Lane , whose book Of Rule and Office...

Life is filled with busyness. When something or someone comes along to smooth the way and make life a little easier, we’re more than willing to give them our attention and our money. In an attention-starved world, we look for people who make it easier for us to consume information and make decisions. Pay attention to these curators. They care. Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in...

The web can be a complicated place. And for almost as long as it has existed, Mike McCue’s mission has been to make the content of the internet more easily accessible. From Netscape in the 1990s to TellMe in the 2000s to Flipboard in the 2010s, Mike’s entrepreneurial spirit has guided him, and society has been the beneficiary. And now, with the advent of the Fediverse, Mike is at it again, helping...

Often in our careers, we’re focused on our destinations — the job title, the salary, the external symbols that notch our success, and the associated reputational wealth in the eyes of those who see us. We’re fixated on being when we should be intent on becoming . What are we doing, enjoying, and sharing that inform who we are? Whether it’s personal or professional, learning is the key to our growt...

At times, work can dominate our lives, taking up our thoughts and energy, making any outside activities seem impossible. But Kate Volman believes in the power of outside passions to help make us better at what we do and who we are. As the CEO of Floyd Consulting and author of Do What You Love: A Guide to Living Your Creative Life without Leaving Your Job , Kate's mission is to help people become b...

This is the second in our four-part series on core leadership skills. In 1831 Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “It is a luxury to be understood,” and it is still a luxury in the modern day. Perhaps even more so, given the number of modes of communication and fractured attention. Communication is at the very core of your leadership. Without it, you have nothing. Which is why working on your communication...

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has worked with hundreds of very high achievers throughout his career as an executive coach. And in doing so, he noticed something: happiness does not come from achievement. So he wrote his latest book, The Earned Life , to address that. It will start you on a fresh journey that goes beyond your last achievement and helps you minimize your regrets, allowing you to live the l...

Join us as we embark on a four-part series on core leadership skills. Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in the 5th century B.C., the phrase “ Know thyself ” is considered a universal truth. So it’s appropriate that the first leadership skill we’re exploring is self-awareness . Too many leaders are tone-deaf or ego-driven to be self-aware. And yet, it’s probably the single most important leadership...

There are many resources out there for self-employed business owners. But when it comes to Jeffrey Shaw’s approach, it’s resonant with Timeless Leadership . Jeffrey’s book The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success helps business owners focus on the values that are important to them and develop their own ecosystem for success. Built on the...

When we’re busy with [waves hands around] life, we can miss out on things that are essential for us to see. Or not see, as the case may be. Who we are is reflected in how we show up (or don’t) and what we choose to say (or not). Those things that aren’t seen can send some of the most powerful messages. And we can learn a lot about other people by paying attention to those details. Links * The Gift...

Leaders, by their very nature, tend to see things differently than other people. One of the terms we’re hearing more about, particularly in the workplace, is neurodiversity. And Peter Shankman is helping companies understand what that means and how they can benefit from it, through his speaking, his books Faster Than Normal and The Boy with the Faster Brain , and his podcast Faster Than Normal . H...