Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

How much are you paying attention to cultural differences in your business? Leaders fail when they assume that business “here” is the same as business “there”. Things are different across regions and understanding these and making the right moves can make all the difference in your leadership and business. I host Luciano Parola, EVP & Chief Information Officer of Cirion Technologies, who share...

Artificial Intelligence must become an important part of your leadership strategy.  It’s rapidly changing leadership as we know it, yet too many leaders and their businesses are behind the curve. AI represents enormous opportunities for every organization plus potential dangers that many miss.  It must be addressed in your company vision and a consideration for the future of your career....

Real leadership starts from within. Are you leading based on someone else's playbook?  A lot of people believe that leadership is something that you learn from books or just pick up from other people. While these can be helpful, you may be leaving your best, authentic leadership potential on the sidelines. It’s vitally important to realize that leadership comes from within and must be unleash...

Don't let industry disruptions ruin your business. Seize the opportunity. Fast, rapid change requires a different set of leadership skills. At the very foundation is handling the stress of accelerated change and equipping your team to “seize the day” in the midst of chaos. I host Kathryn Guarini, IBM’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). She shares her positive strategy to leading in times of acceler...

Some leaders are predicting the future. You can anticipate disruptions and seize new opportunities with information that’s already available. Your competition has access to it too and the big difference comes down to the decisions you make from it. I host Ajit Sivadasan, Lenovo’s President and Global Head of DTC (2C to 2B) who shares the top 3 macro trends he’s using to create a leadership advanta...

Is your team making your vision a reality? Are they getting there fast enough? It is essential to have a leadership vision, AND you need to create the team to get there. This is where many inspiring visions fail. I host Matt Cooper, CEO of Skillshare, who shares how leaders are tapping into new strategies to leverage the best talent around the world to accelerate their leadership vision and make t...

When you lose perspective, you lose your team. This common mistake decreases morale and increases turnover. The long-term results can be catastrophic. There’s a real art to pushing your team without going too far and many leaders never learn how to strike the balance. Yes, achieving their goals is important, but if they burn out, along with damaged health and a broken family life then you’re not r...

Don’t flinch in your big leadership moment. Your crucible moment is when everything you know and everything you are is put to the test. The future of your organization, your team, or even career is uncertain.  You can learn to thrive during this tough time and be transformed into something even stronger. I host Steve Colburn, Chief Operating Officer at Assemblers Incorporated, who has 30 year...

Your personal tone and demeanor can work against you. Too often leaders focus on perfecting their message but completely miss the attention that is essential for how it’s being delivered and heard. If you’re not focused on how you’re “coming across”, then you’re weakening your message. Worse, this disconnection causes confusion, disengagement, and pessimism throughout the organization. It’s vital...

Getting frustrated because your team doesn't care? You're finding too many errors in their work, slow response times, and missed deadline with no explanation. I once hired someone with amazing credentials. They were highly recommended by multiple leaders that I still trust today. They nailed the interview and their brilliance and potential were so obvious to me that I knew I needed this person on...

Did you know that the most important leadership skill also happens to be the one that leaders shun the most? It’s unfortunate that so many leaders avoid it because it increases your success in any job, field, or economy.  I host CEO, Ryan Northington, of Simplus who shares why leaders must develop this skill and how you can do it quickly. Ryan Northington is CEO of Simplus, the North America...

Delivering great results doesn't mean that you’re a great leader, especially if you’re doing too much of the work yourself. So how can you tell? Answering this question is vital for your own leadership development and growth, but it can be a difficult one to consider. I host Sean Burke, COO of Prometric, where he shares one powerful way to tell if you’re a great leader. He leads a team of 2,000 em...

Your employees can’t follow your leadership if you’re missing this essential ingredient. Your business becomes directionless, loses key talent, and gets overwhelmed by disengagement. And, you can forget ever cracking the “Best to Work For” list. That’s where my interview today with Sam D’Arc, who is COO at Zeigler Automotive Group, comes in.  He shares his personal story of how a compelling l...

Do you have the right mentor for your career and business?  A great mentor can accelerate your success and save you a lot of frustration; yet, most leaders I talk to aren’t really satisfied with the mentors they have in their life. Regardless if you’ve outgrown the mentors you have or you don’t have one at all, you can benefit from my interview with Chairperson of three companies and host of...

Your team is unmotivated, disengaged, and burning out. You're noticing them showing up late to meetings and taking more time off...without fully having a plan for their responsibilities while they're out of the office. They are getting distracted by kid's soccer practice, grocery shopping, recruiters...leaders at other companies! It's beginning to damage business results...less proactive/more reac...

Does your team collaborate effectively when you're not there? Sure they probably work together when leading the meeting, but what happens when you're on an extended business trip or vacation. Do you trust that they will pull together in a crisis, swiftly address a customer issue, or reply to a senior level request? When your team works has SYNERGY, it makes them more effective and makes your job e...

You're missing out on the most powerful way to communicate your leadership message, and your company is wasting thousands of dollars trying to build its brand and reach your customers. You and your team are putting in the time and effort and could be leveraging THE tool to effectively work smarter, not harder. ----- Podcasting isn't just for sports, comedians, star trek fans, and personal developm...

What's the most important element of leadership? If you haven't answered this question for yourself it's too easy to get distracted. Leaders are the busiest people on the planet, and it's not realistic to chase every new leadership theory out there. Instead prioritize developing the one that will get you the furthest in your leadership journey and drive your success. You can’t be a great leader if...

Leaders need to think beyond their biases and see the opportunities that can make a huge impact on the organization’s bottom line. Don’t jeopardize the significant benefits that diversity and inclusion can have on your organization! Leaders think it’s just the right thing to do, but it's absolutely crucial in order for businesses to thrive in the diverse world we live and operate in. I host Theres...

Get this right and your top performers and customers won't leave. The easiest way to establish loyalty with employees and customers is also the most overlooked. Gone are the days of the "all-business leader" who leaves all personal aspects at the door. Leaders make a much bigger impact when they humanize themselves with their teams and put their people first. This drives a culture of mutual respec...

There's one leadership skill that determines how focused and motivated you and your team become. Without it, teams get distracted, off task, and burnout. I host Obed Louissaint, SVP of Transformation and Culture at IBM, where he defines this ledership skill and shares a powerful strategy for how to define success. Obed leads the areas of Leadership, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion and Transfor...

Is the vision for your company and team being realized? Isn't that what leadership is all about? Or, have you hit a roadblock getting your vision or your project moving forward? This happens too often when stakeholders aren’t buying in. Leaders must navigate these obstacles and communicate what they are contributing to further the bigger picture of the organization. I host Jonathan Xavier Ozovek,...

Great learners make great leaders! Just like a student, a leader is always asking questions, always gathering data, and using that information to execute action items that impact the bigger picture. No matter what your field or industry is, learning never stops and being a lifelong learner is the key to success. I host Viral Tripathi , Global CIO of Ascendion , where he shares his aha moment when...

Are you knocking your presentations out of the park and getting ahead of the competition? One of the most important skills a leader has is their ability to present. Finding your voice, connecting with your audience, and getting your message across will help you make a strong impression. I host Nicolas Chidiac, Chief Strategy Officer of Razorfish North America, where he shares his insight and techn...

Ideas are the lifeblood of any business, but how often do you get them from your team? Your team likely knows the ins and outs of your business and has helpful ideas, but do they feel comfortable sharing them with you? Leaders should create an atmosphere where everyone feels they can contribute and work together. This results in strong employee buy-in as well as continued innovation. I host Courtn...