Unleashed - Elevate Your Leadership Impact

Have you ever wondered how to truly understand what someone else is thinking and feeling? Research shows there's one effective way: ask them. But here's the catch - asking the right questions is a skill, and it's one that can be learned.   In this episode of Unleashed, host Jeff Tetz is joined by author and accomplished leader Jeff Wetzler, who shares common-sense leadership ideas to help you make...

In this episode of Unleashed, host Jeff Tetz welcomes Laurie Ann Munzer to the studio for an in-person interview.   Laurie Ann shares pivotal moments, emphasizing the importance of embracing challenges and pushing beyond perceived limits. Her message resonates deeply as she encourages listeners to believe in themselves, trust their instincts, and pursue their dreams relentlessly.   As the episode...

In this insightful episode of the Unleash Results Podcast, host Jeff Tetz delves into the transformative power of authentic leadership with Karina Birch, the mastermind behind turning a small soap company in a quaint Rocky Mountain town into a nationwide success story. Learn how Karina's journey of self-leadership and recognizing successes propelled her business from its humble beginnings to becom...

In this enlightening Unleashed episode, dive deep into the art of navigating hard conversations with compassion and empathy. Join host Jeff Tetz as he unpacks insights from a seasoned crisis negotiator, Scott Tillima. From facing audiences of hundreds to managing high-stress situations, Scott shares invaluable lessons learned through his experiences. Gain a fresh perspective on humanity, understan...

In this episode, join host Jeff Tetz as he delves into the art of re-invention with the remarkable Erica Ehm. From her groundbreaking days at Much Music to her current role empowering women in the media, Erica shares invaluable insights on resilience and seizing new opportunities. Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating career transitions or simply craving a dose of motivation, this episode...

Join host Jeff Tetz for an eye-opening continuation of his conversation with workplace culture expert, Christopher Littlefield. In this second part, they delve deeper into the intricacies of navigating difficult conversations and fostering understanding in high-stakes environments. Christopher shares insightful anecdotes from his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the power of empathy a...

In this episode of Unleashed, host Jeff welcomes Christopher Littlefield, an expert in employee appreciation and workplace culture to delve into the transformative power of appreciation in both personal and professional relationships. Together, Jeff and Christopher explore the misconception that recognition requires grand gestures or deep conversations. Instead, they emphasize the importance of sm...

In this episode of Unleashed, join Jeff Tetz as he has an insightful conversation with Judy Riege, an expert in emotional intelligence and leadership development. In this engaging discussion, Judy delves into the critical importance of nurturing leadership energy and harnessing the power of emotional intelligence in today's fast-paced business world. Judy captivates viewers with her wealth of know...

In this episode, host Jeff Tetz is joined by renowned expert Elizabeth Dunn from the University of British Columbia for an eye-opening discussion. Dive into the fascinating world of happiness economics as Elizabeth shares groundbreaking research on how to maximize the joy derived from our purchases. Learn practical strategies for allocating your resources in ways that promote lasting satisfaction...

Embark on a journey at the crossroads of music, business, and leadership with host Jeff Tetz in this dynamic episode of Unleashed. Join Jeff as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Jones, exploring the striking parallels between rock 'n' roll and entrepreneurship. Dive into captivating anecdotes about legendary rock bands like Foo Fighters and visionary leaders such as Amazon'...

In this episode, Jeff sits down with renowned author and expert in influence, Zoe Chance, to discuss the pivotal role of influence in business success. Zoe shares practical insights and strategies from her book "Influence is Your Superpower," offering valuable tips on leveraging influence for professional growth. From navigating negotiations to building strong professional networks, Zoe's expertis...

Most employees want to do a good job, be valuable, and have an impact. Yet in many companies leaders don't foster Impact-Player traits. This leads to disengagement and poor results. Leaders must recognize, develop, and support their Impact-Players. Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with Liz Wiseman a world-renowned expert in organizational leadership about what it means to be a impact player.

Champions live in a state of Wonderhell, constantly bouncing between feeling wonderful and being overwhelmed and uncertain. Recognizing these feelings, leaning into the emotions, and developing loving critics are the keys to ongoing success. Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with best-selling author Laura Gassner Otting about her upcoming book.  Wonderhell explores the traits and strategies of succes...

At times leading our companies is like walking through a minefield. One wrong step could be disastrous. Being able to first recognize and then step around these mines is essential for getting to reaching our destination.   Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with Nick Thompson, the former CEO of North America’s largest promotional products conglomerate.   Instead of focusing on what we should do in lea...

Recruiting the best talent doesn’t drive performance. Only 40% of a team’s performance is linked to the skills and knowledge of the individuals. The rest comes from how the team functions.   Listen as host Jeff Tetz speaks with David Burkus, a global expert on team dynamics and performance.

Today we overvalue security and comfort. If we stay in our comfort-zones too much, we won’t grow, learn, and progress. Our organizations won’t innovate. We must get comfortable with discomfort. Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with Tom Morris who is known as the World’s Happiest Philosopher. In this episode, Tom describes how our society has swung too far towards security and comfort, and how we mus...

Avoiding all risk is a path to failure. If we never take risks, we stay in a comfort zone and never grow, change, or learn. But approaching uncertainty and risk in the right way ensures that we maximize the benefits. Join host Jeff Tetz as he talks with adventure athlete Will Gadd about his philosophies and process for operating in uncertainty.

Most first-time managers fail. This is costly for organizations. However, with the right playbook, managers can improve their chances of success, and better recruit, engage, and develop their people.   Listen as host Jeff Tetz as he talks with Dave Kline about his management playbook and how it can improve the odds of having successful managers and leaders in your organization.

Remaining in the status quo is dangerous for both individuals and organizations. If you don’t drive change, you are likely to be changed by some kind of disruption.   Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with author and innovation expert Shawn Kanungo about how innovation and adaptation need to be part of every healthy culture.

Lack of self-awareness could be costing you time, money, and relationships. 95% believe they are self-aware, but the research shows that only 10-15% of us truly are. But the good news is we can train ourselves to be more self-aware and help those around us do the same.  Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with Dr. Tasha Erich, a researcher, author, and organizational psychologist who’s passionate about...

The best vision, strategy or talent will fall short if people in your organization don’t get along. Could incivility, friction and conflict be holding you back? Listen as host Jeff Tetz talks with Amy Gallo, an expert in human interactions and workplace dynamics, about how a lack of harmonious relationships can hold people and organizations back, and what to do to address this problem.

Have you set a worthy goal for your development? Join host Jeff Tetz as he talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about his research into what makes a goal worthy, how to set one, and why it’s important we have one.

Misinformation is all around us. It can create tension and polarization in the workplace, in our homes, and in our social circles. The good news is if we can learn how to debunk it right out of the gate, it can't take a foothold in our work culture or our relationships.    Listen to host Jeff Tetz's conversation with Tim Caufield to learn how to spot it, how to debunk it, and how to help others do...

Is persisting always the best decision? How do we decide when to stick and when to quit?  In this episode, host Jeff Tetz talks with former world poker champion turned leadership scientist Annie Duke about Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.

Lise Vesterlund’s research has uncovered that organizations are wasting precious skills and knowledge by assigning a disproportionate amount of non-promotable work to women. For women, this leads to working longer hours leading to burnout, stress, and disengagement. Are you underutilizing the skills and knowledge of the women in your organization? Listen now as host Jeff Tetz talks with Lise Veste...