Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 84, Alex Tremble describes what a mentor told him that affected how he networks and builds relationships. He then explains the challenge of being a chief of staff in the government and how someone put his role into perspective. Next, Alex advises us in a way that aligns with the episode’s tit...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 85, Sonal Bahl offers practical insight worth hearing through amazing stories. She challenges us to rethink how we set expectations. Sonal then talks about the wrong way to talk publicly. Finally, she advises us in practical ways, including following the Platinum Rule. Prologue Sonal helps pe...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 083: George Gu explains how a professor introduced Human Resource Management to him. He then shares a story about how his manager supported him during a complex implementation. Finally, George shares some advice from a Chief Strategy Officer. Prologue George Gu resides in Shanghai City, China...

What happens when a senior executive leaves the organization? Succession planning is a way to answer this question. Executives use this process to identify employees who could potentially take over vacant roles that are critical to the continued success of an organization. While succession planning applies to the top-level, critical roles (typically the top three career levels), talent review is a...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 82, Angela Shaw talks about how someone helped inspired her to consider other viewpoints. She then discusses the effect one manager had on her with how they developed their relationship. Finally, Angela encourages us to consider some ways to connect with other employees in our organizations....

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 81, Barry Shore talks about how a friend influenced him while walking on the streets of Boston. He describes how a rabbi influenced thousands of people. He then links leadership with taking a journey and helping others along their journey. Prologue No short introduction to Barry Shore can jus...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 80, John Riordan shares five words that changed his outlook on life. He talks about his time in Uganda and how soccer helped unite children from diverse backgrounds. Finally, he advises us on how to rethink our life’s purpose, daily choices, and our life’s journey. Prologue For more than 20 y...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 79, Ivan Wanis Ruiz explains how someone persuaded Ivan to change a course design. He then shares three stories which the third is about how managers can tap into the team’s creativity. Finally, Ivan advises us on how to get to know someone. Prologue Ivan is a top-rated instructor on Coursera...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 78, David McKeown shares something that his stepmother said that affected how he makes choices. He then shares a story about a client experience during a executive coaching session. He then advises us on how we could improve our communications. Prologue If you and your teams want to achieve e...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 77, Enrique Rubio talks about something a previous manager says something that helps him reflect upon his work and direction. Then, Enrique explains his vision for how Human Resources can lead in organizations. Lastly, he advises us on how we can challenge our own thinking. Prologue Observing...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 76, David Wheatley describes a coaching experience in which a suggestion doesn’t work out as expected, but the experience helps shape David professionally. David then shares a story about leadership that involves crossing the Atlantic in a sailboat. Finally, and pulling from the first two sto...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 75, Phyllis Millikan explains the limitation to three harmful traditional leadership assumptions. These are leaders need authority, leaders are heroes who leave a legacy, and intimacy weakens leadership. 00:00 Prologue From an Arthur Andersen consultant to a SurePeople Executive Vice Presiden...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 74, Sejal Thakkar talks about something her father said that influenced her growth. She then explains Barry Shore’s story and how he practices leadership. Finally, Sejal advises us to practice the Platinum Rule. 00:00 Prologue Dubbing herself "Chief Civility Officer", Sejal is not your averag...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 73, Brendan Rogers describe a 360-degree feedback experience, talks about how his son gave feedback to a principal, and advises us to ask employees three foundational questions. 00:00 Prologue Brendan trains and consults with organizations to build cohesive teams that have cohesiveness, clari...

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I invite guests to share personal stories about small acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 72, Sara Troy shares an insight from her mother that has changed her perception. She talks about your personal journey and helping others with their journey. She then reminds us that we cannot help others until we help ourselves. 00:00 Prologue Sara gives mean...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 71, Mohamed Hammoud explains something a teacher told him that profoundly affected his life. He then shares his plans to expand the number of people he leads. Finally, Mohamed advises how we can strengthen our leadership. 00:00 Prologue What’s your purpose? Mohamed’s purpose is to empower oth...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 70, Amina Alami describes something that teacher said that influenced her. In another story, she then explains how she met the needs of her new class and how doing so increased engagement. Next, Amina advises us about some small changes to help us retain our experiences. 00:00 Prologue Living...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 69, Mark Clark talks about his motto. He then shares a story in which, through his chain of command, he is asked to do something unusual. Next, Mark advises us about job searching and using a cover letter. 00:00 Prologue As Mark might say, "Life is a gift and very short." He is an Ohio-born I...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 68, Mirko Maccarrone changes the atmosphere of a meeting and energizes the participants. He then describes how he connected with an executive board to gain their support for his company’s app, StorySign. Finally, Mirko advises us on how we can lead more effectively. 00:00 Prologue While Mirko...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 67, Kim Ruyle explains what a manager said that has affected his perspective. He shares a story about how his department built trust, and Kim advises how we can develop our leadership capabilities. 00:00 Prologue If he isn’t helping businesses build their leadership pipeline or overhaul their...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 66, Raul Hernandez Ochoa talks about a direct report who overcame performance challenges. He then explains that people are not the errors that they make. Lastly, Raul advises us to consider adopting his five pillars. 00:00 Prologue Even entrepreneurs need a strategy, and Raul can help! His mi...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 65, Dave Best responds to three traditional leadership assumptions: 1. Team members are the cause of unproductivity 2. Team members cannot be trusted 3. Team members are less important than revenue, profits, operational expenses, and leaders 00:00 Prologue Dave Best is not only a senior manag...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 64, Megan Edwards offers us a quotation about helping others. She then describes a personal story about how she found her voice. Finally, Megan advises us by sharing another quotation. 00:00 Prologue If you need help with brand communications, corporate video scripting, customer research, ser...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 63, Jacqueline Way explains what Harry Rosen taught her about working with customers. She then shares a personal story about her father and his influence on her leadership. Jacqueline also advises us about the Return of Investment of happiness. 00:00 Prologue Jacqueline Way is a true world ch...

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 62, Kevin P. Jordan describes two events that had a positive effect on his life. He then explains how an internship helped multiple stakeholders. He ends the episode with some advice about listening and making a small change to generate a cumulative, positive effect. 00:00 Prologue Kevin is a...