WiLD Conversation

In this eye-opening episode of the WiLD Conversation Podcast, Dr. Ellen Ensher delves into the myths surrounding mentorship. She challenges the belief that simply having a mentor is a one-way ticket to career success. Dr. Ensher and Dr. McKenna discuss the importance of realistic expectations, the limitations of traditional mentorship structures, and the essential role of self-awareness in career...

Trust isn’t just a value—it’s an opportunity for leaders to invest in others and create environments where people and performance thrive.  "You can’t give what you don’t have. Leaders who feel supported can lead with generosity and trust." We’re excited to share that Dr. Daniel Hallak’s TEDx talk, “Networking doesn't have to feel gross,” is now featured by TED!  Watch it here: go.ted.com/danielhal...

In this episode, #1 New York Times best-selling author Dr. Les Parrott reveals the shocking truth about empathy: it’s not just about feelings—it’s about being a HERO! Discover how true empathy can push you to risk it all for others and why this rare skill sets real leaders apart.    While inspiration is important, real transformation requires a combination of motivation and the right nudge at the...

"Thank You for Saying the Hard Thing Now" – on Lifelong Learning and Leadership. In this must-listen episode, the art of life long learning and leadership takes center stage as President Deana Porterfield and Dr. Rob McKenna dive into leadership lessons that everyone needs to hear. Here are just three of many takeaways: Mastering Tough Conversations: Learn the secret to surviving a challenging con...

Laura Gardner dives into her journey of servant leadership, the growth of Joni and Friends, and the powerful impact of their mission in serving people with disabilities across the globe. You won’t want to miss her insights on organizational health and performance, and how they drive success. For more on Joni and Friends click this link: https://joniandfriends.org/ _________________________________...

We work with others every day on moments that matter personally and professionally. Dive deeper into the foundation of trust with this episode of the WiLD Conversation Podcast. Dr. McKenna explores the critical connection between knowing yourself, knowing others, and building trust in your organization. Learn how to cultivate a workplace where trust is the foundation for effectiveness. This is the...

Every person you know has a story occurring at the center of their identity and their progress that is too often expressed as an unanswered question: How do I connect my driving purpose to what I am doing every day? We ask it in different ways, but at the core of who we are as human beings is the question that connects the invisible pieces of our hearts with the visible pieces of our actions.   Jo...

Join Chris Shaffer, former Director of Learning and Insights at Microsoft and newest member to WiLD along with Dr. Rob McKenna in this WiLD Conversation podcast connecting data, learning and humanity.  Learn what mindset, time, and reinforcement have to do with technology innovation and thriving learning cultures. Dive into the insights we get to process through our benchmark of trust at the indiv...

Join Glen Prior of Eden People + Planet and Dr. Rob McKenna for this WiLD Conversation Podcast connecting the invisible pieces inside of a person to the systems pieces of communities and organizations. When honest and courageous shared experiences become organizational culture, flourishing systems take root and transformational change occurs. Glen Prior has two decades of building economic engines...

Join Dr. McKenna and Dr. Paul Yost for this WiLD Conversation about the research, experiences, and moments together that make work meaningful. Discover the variables of our humanity playing strong roles in our ability to do our jobs with motivation and intention.  Dr. Paul Yost is the Chair and Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. He was recent...

Rob McKenna and Tom Nelson, from Made to Flourish dive into learning to know what we see vs. seeing what we know. This podcast connects the heart of the people running the systems to the operational realities, and carves a pathway into how to flourish and build trust in your communities, teams, and organizations. What we have experienced over and over again is that people are used to trainers, tea...

Who Will Lead Next? Succession Planning Done Right.   Trust is playing a huge role in the processes that leaders know they have to dial in on a daily basis. Most organizations get to a level of scale and they not only have to prepare their next President, they need to prepare their entire bench. Succession is happening all across the business we work with and we have found that as people are under...

You Are A Beast Builder | The WiLD Conversation   

Trusting Your Gut | Desperate For Trust For Yourself

Knowing Your Blindspots | Desperate For Trust For Yourself

Leadership = Trust | Desperate For Trust For Yourself

Building Trust Between Generations | Desperate For Trust For Your Team

Courageous Transparency Builds Trust | Desperate For Trust

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Trusting A Team That Fights Well | Desperate For Trust

The Trusted Leader | Desperate For Trust

Gaining Employee Trust | Desperate For Trust

Dealing with Entitlement | Desperate for Trust

A Trusted Mission | Desperate For Trust

The Foundation of Trust | Desperate for Trust | The WiLD Conversation