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Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper

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Becoming a good leader requires a decision, a plan for honing your skills, and a relentless focus on getting better and better. Listen as my guests share their wisdom and lessons about leading and creating a high-performance inclusive culture. Connect with me on Twitter @Coachhr

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Episode 57: How to handle grief at work.

July 22, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

As we return to work after a year-long quarantine, leaders, employees, and HR professionals are finding it's not business as usual. So much was lost for so many. Too many leaders haven't been taught how to deal with grief in the workplace. What boundaries and expectations should we have for how people handle and express grief? What if you're struggling with being with co-workers who are in a depression because they lost someone near and dear to them. We all tend to hold on to grief. It’s awkw...

Episode 56: How to handle grief at work.

July 22, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

As we return to work after a year-long quarantine, leaders, employees, and HR professionals are finding it's not business as usual. So much was lost for so many. Too many leaders haven't been taught how to deal with grief in the workplace. What boundaries and expectations should we have for how people handle and express grief? What if you're struggling with being with co-workers who are in a depression because they lost someone near and dear to them. We all tend to hold on to grief. It’s awkw...

Episode 56: Downside of Being a High Achiever

July 16, 2021 16:47 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Do you consider yourself a high achiever? Do you manage high achievers? High achievers - those who are always striving for perfection versus excellence - are motivated differently and if you're not aware of their differences you can burn them out. Surprisingly, most people believe they are high achievers because they work hard. However, hard work doesn't always equal a high achievement. Terry McDougall is an Executive and Career Coach and author of Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness a...

Episode 55: Downside of Being a High Achiever

July 16, 2021 16:47 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Do you consider yourself a high achiever? Do you manage high achievers? High achievers - those who are always striving for perfection versus excellence - are motivated differently and if you're not aware of their differences you can burn them out. Surprisingly, most people believe they are high achievers because they work hard. However, hard work doesn't always equal a high achievement. Terry McDougall is an Executive and Career Coach and author of Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness a...

Dave Molenda: A CEOs Perspective On Business Transformation

July 02, 2021 04:54 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

The role of CEO (and CHRO) are probably the two loneliest positions in a company. Both roles rarely have someone they can share their concerns with and explore transforming a business or culture without stirring things up. My guest today Dave Molenda is a self-made man who faced a serious downturn in his business. To survive, he had to convince his employees to embrace the business transformation. What he built was a new community both inside and with his customers. In this episode, ...

Episode 54: Dave Molenda, IA CEOs Perspective On Business Transformation

July 02, 2021 04:54 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

The role of CEO (and CHRO) are probably the two loneliest positions in a company. Both roles rarely have someone they can share their concerns with and explore transforming a business or culture without stirring things up. My guest today Dave Molenda is a self-made man who faced a serious downturn in his business. To survive, he had to convince his employees to embrace the business transformation. What he built was a new community both inside and with his customers. In this episode, listen as...

Episode 53: Credibility vs Likability: How performance is really measured

June 24, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

What do you think you would find if you asked the question "When being considered for a raise, promotion, or love what matters more your credibility or your likability? The answer might surprise you. Mitchell Levy interview 100 CEO's to find out what they would say. In his new book Credibility Nation, he found most people, especially leaders have a credibility problem. One that is at the root cause of us working harder, achieving less, and killing our spirit for fun. Listen in as Mi...

Episode 52: 61% are burned out. What can leaders do now?

June 17, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MB

Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet the constant demands at work?. 61% of workers are suffering burnout according to Michael Levitte the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. Everyone is experiences burnout including you. Leaders, managers, and executives are role models. They set the tone for how employees handle feelings of overwhelm and how to stay focused on what's ...

Episode 51: The Question of Being Authentic at Work with Dr. Steve Yacovelli The Gay Leadership Dude

June 10, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

Should I be myself at work? When we second guess ourselves trying to show up as others think we should, the effort of holding back, thinking, and rethinking our ideas, work even our presences diminishes us. It not only harms us but deprives others of our most precious gifts... our unique perspective. Brilliance comes from a lifetime of experiences, and they help us solve problems, be creative, and convince others to follow our lead. Listen as Dr. Steve Yacovelli and I discuss what it...

Episode 50: Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap with Nanci Appleman-Vassil

June 03, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Imagine telling your team about upgrading your technology. Everyone is excited and the discussion leads you to believe they know about and can use the upgraded system. However, to know better doesn't mean we do better. The Knowing-Doing Gap means a person can talk about something but can't actually do it. The term was first coined by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert Sutton, in their book called The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge Into Action. This phenomenon is one o...

Turn Adversity into Resilient, FIERCE, and Remarkable skills with Appreciative Inquiry with Dr. Carolyn Colleen

May 27, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

If you live, you will face tough times. Before they happen, you think you'll be able to overcome any adversity, and then it happens. There are hundreds of self-help books telling you how to get back up after falling, but as a leader, how to help your team in simple ways that help. Listen to learn how; as a leader, you can ask one question to refocus your team to deal with and overcome adversity. Listen, if you are faced with a setback that has you stuck to learn what you can do to ge...

Reimagining Leadership for the 21st Century Workplace

May 20, 2021 17:30 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

You want to be a remarkable leader. It's a tall order given today we are faced with a divided nation and workforce. Employees have more choices - to work or not. More and more they want a say in the business, the culture, and career choices. Executives and HR professionals are looking for answers on how to maintain a productive workplace in the face of political and social unrest. What if we defined great leadership as one who is a skilled mentor? How would that change your view of a...

Is your HR strategy propelling the business or adding to the cost of business

May 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Miriam Senft, or "Mim," as she's known to all, is a force of nature and is on a mission to change the way most people envision the value of HR. 2020 has taught everyone - management and employees - a company's workplace policies and culture matter. Work enables our lives. It doesn't define it, and 2021 is seeing employees find other options. Mim and I talk offer several proven ideas on how to measure the performance of your benefits, wellness, and engagement efforts. leaders. Mim Sen...

Zainab Ali: Second act career success: A journey of faith, reinvention and great storytelling

April 29, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Thinking about changing careers? Ever wonder how an interviewer decides who a good candidate is? What does it mean when a hiring manager says, "I know it when I see it?" It's estimated that most people will have 4 career changes over their lifetime. Zainab Ali shared her lessons when she decided it was time to pivot from corporate recruiting to award-winning film producer. It's easy to tell someone to get another job, but it is harder to change or pivot away from a successful career....

Eliza VanCort: Women Amplify Your Presence, Power and Performance by Simply Claiming Space

April 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

We can't be heard, seen, or be relevant if our voices and presences are too small. Unfortunately, too many women leaders were taught how to amplify their presence, power, and performance at work without being labeled as bossy. Too often, we are waiting to be invited in. Eliza VanCort says, "Claim Your Space, Raise Your Voice." Eliza shares what she's learned as a teacher, actor, and mentor about being an unapologetic Space Claimer. In her new book, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space. ...

Colin D Ellis: Stop talking about culture change and just do it

April 15, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MB

The topic of changing a culture is all over the place. It seems to be on the agenda of every executive, CEO, HR, and DEI professional. It's a $500 Billion industry and we've been talking about a leader's role and impact on culture. So what's missing? How do we help people change and what's does the leadership development industry need to do that will make a measurable impact. Colin D Ellis is the author of Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work and Culture Hacks: 26 Ideas t...

Nicole Greer Talks about best practices for leading and living in virtual work spaces

April 08, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MB

Working virtually has challenged everyone. What lessons can we all take away from 2020 that will keep us motivated and inspired in virtual spaces? How have recruiting, on-boarding, and running meetings been affected? Nicole Greer shares with us the best practices for motivating your team, engaging people virtually and answers the question "how can we connect and strengthen relationships when we don't meet?" Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-greer-b...

Tony Chatman: Leading during disruptive times

April 01, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MB

So much talk is about getting past the quarantine and embracing the new normal. If you're an executive or manager then you know part of your job is to help your team navigate the effects of disruption all with an eye to keeping productivity as high as possible. In times where disruption from our normal way of doing things is the norm what do you need to do to be successful. Hear the conversation and learn 3 things you can do to lead well, be well and close the gap. As is a subject ma...

Listening: An essential skill of leadership Cyndi Krupp

March 25, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

There are three skills every great leader practices regularly. Connecting, Communicating Trust, and Collaborating to Co-Create. The foundation for all of these skills is listening. Cyndi Krupp is leaning to be a master influencer by honing her ability to listen deeply to others, especially those who have different beliefs and life experiences. After 20 years in new product development and Project Management, Cyndi left it all 16 years ago to dive deep into exploration, examination, a...

Dion Johnson The Womanologist speaks frankly about a woman's place

March 18, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MB

Dion Johnson, also known as the Womanologist, is an ex-midwife and Director in public services, where she pioneered, co-ordinated, and led special services serving highly vulnerable and marginalized client groups. Her recently released book The Influential Woman: A Fresh Approach to Tackling Inequality and Leading Change At Work calls into question what will it take for women - who are 50% of the workforce - to enjoy the benefits of equity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...

Episode 39: Measure What Matters: Using Data, Insight and Understanding to Bring Vitality to Your Business Culture

February 18, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MB

Most organizational cultures just happen with little forethought or guidance. But what if there was a way for leaders to see data, pinpoint what matters, and understand what needs to be done in real-time to achieve their performance goals? The next question is would you use it? Robert Brown, CEO, and Alexis Vrotsos, Chief People Officer at Olumo, believe that what leaders need is actionable, timely data that tells the story of what matters and delivers the benefits of having great le...

I Launch of My First Book

February 16, 2021 02:05 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MB

It's here! I've published my first book called Remarkable Leadership Lessons: Change Results One Conversation at a Time. In this short podcast, I share a story that's not in the book but will give you a taste of the lessons learned. You can get a copy at denisecooperonamazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Episode 38: Val Boston, III How Coaching Can Quickly reduce the Risk of Strategic Failures

February 04, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.4 MB

If you haven't heard it you know someone who thought of it. "I'm was hired to deliver results. I'm a leader, not a coach!" In this episode, Val Boston breaks down into simple easy to understand what every leader, employee, and organizational strategist needs to know, do and say to have a vibrant team, career, and organization. Val Boston has seen it all. His career as a general and sales manager, employee transition coach and now DE,&I coach how resistance to embracing coaching skill...

Episode 37: Empowered...What Can Be Done To Ensure Mental Well-Being At Work

January 25, 2021 17:21 - 19 minutes - 36 MB

For many HR and executives, what's top of mind is getting back to work. Getting back to work also means having a physically and mentally healthy workforce. What employees want is to be EMPOWERED. My guests today are Dr. Karla Lever and Joey Prather from Atrium Health EAP. Dr. Lever, Ph.D. is a behavioral health specialist, licensed therapist, and director of Atrium Health Employee Assistance Programs offered to external employers and internal Atrium Health teammates, covering more th...

Episode 36: Jennifer Brown: All leaders must first ask do I have the will to change

January 21, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 99 MB

It's time we all step back and take a breath. For anything, maybe we need to ask, "do we have the will to change?" Change is hard, and it can be exhausting, and that's why dieting is so darn hard. Building and sustaining high-performance inclusive cultures takes more than a plan on how and what to change. It takes a strong, enduring will to change. If 2020 hasn't taught us anything, it should have taught us about fatigue and what it does to our ability to do what's right. Jennifer B...

Episode 35: James Kelly PhD Technology that puts vulnerable moments the palm of your hand

January 14, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

We are clearly facing a shortage of leaders capable of responding in real-time to change. From Brene' Brown to Marshall Goldsmith to Mary Frances Winters all say being open to and embrace those vulnerable moments forges stronger leaders, better teams, and allows organizations to use conversation in a productive way to achieve better results. The success of D,E & I work is dependent on a leader's ability to receive feedback in real-time. In the past that has been a challenge for emplo...

Episode 34: Dr. D. Kirk Beatty: How Our Experiences Keep Us from Getting Equity Right

January 07, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 82.6 MB

What keeps us from making great strides in the area of equity and inclusion is how we embrace our lived experiences. Dr. D. Kirk Beatty is the CEO of Data Tech IS. Is from the south and decided to step out of his comfort zone to find out why DE&I is so hard. His thesis Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Boardroom examines what are the issues and solutions to increasing the number of Black Women in the Boardroom. You can read his work at https://www.datatechis.net/leadership Learn ...

Episode 33: Kearn Cherry Phenomenal Leaders are Resilient

November 19, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MB

Kerry Crockett-Cherry runs two thriving businesses but it wasn't always that way. In 2001 she was named the Comeback Queen by Essence Magazine because of her resilience and a passion for sharing with other women business owners her secrets to making it as a business owner, community activist and mentor for women's success. Her leadership and business skills are universal and the choices she's made are similar to anyone running a growing and thriving business. You can reach her at htt...

Episode 32: Andrea Molberg: The Keys To Finding Common Ground In A World of Diversity

November 05, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.44 MB

What does it take to change someone's mind, to motivate them to work together when our differences divide us? How does a leaders character, competence, conversational skills and wisdom impacts performance? Just a couple of questions Dr. Andrea Molberg, an organizational psychologist, and author of the book Emergency Kit for Finding Common Ground: Helping Americans Get Along is my guest today as we go through a few tips and ideas on how to give disappointing news and maintain producti...

Episode 31: Navigating EEOC laws during and after the pandemic

October 29, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MB

The EEOC was established to ensure businesses complied with the laws regarding discrimination and equal access. The pandemic has complicated everything and Teri Peters is offering guidance on how you can do more than be legally compliant with the law. In this episode we dispel myths and offer idea on how you can make it all work as we get back to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Episode 30: Creating a brand that takes the industry by storm

October 22, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MB

In its first three years, Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 125 awards and accolades, including “World’s Best” by World Whiskies Awards two years in a row, “Top 5 Whiskies in the World,” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, “Chairman’s Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold” by SIP Awards and “Best American Whiskey,” as well as “Double Gold” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. To achieve all of this, she's honed her natural leadership skills to hi...

Season 3: What you'll get in season 3

October 15, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MB

It's a new season, and we're all looking forward to the year 2020 ending. Along with moving on from 2020, as executives, professionals, and anyone who wants to make something happen, we all need to rethink what it means to be a leader. In this episode, I'll call out 10 ideas I've heard people hold onto that are holding them back. It's time to move forward and grow into being better leaders, and season 3 is filled with people sharing their extraordinary story of what they've learned, ...

Episode 28: Planning for better meetings, better decision making using Mindfulness Leadership strategies

July 30, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MB

Are you wondering how you're going to "reboot" your success? Do you want to find a way to lead better in times of change and chaos? Holly Duckworth, CEO, Leadership Solutions Intl and I discuss the importance of being a mindful leader. What's a mindful leader? One who is able to turn a vision into action using deliberate strategies to engage others in the decision making process at every level and in every interaction in your company. You can learn more about Holly and her work at ht...

Episode 27: Mastering The Ask:

July 09, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MB

Ever wonder why some people can ask for something and get it while others struggle? What if there's a formula that could improve your odds of getting a raise, increasing donor giving, or getting a promotion or job? Laura Fredricks, based in New York City, is the Billion-Dollar ASK-Maker Powerhouse. As an attorney-turned-philanthropic advisor, Laura Fredricks knows how to ask. She comes from a seasoned career in industries best known for making the most high-profile asks—law and phila...

Episode 26: HR's role as a force for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

July 02, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 55 MB

This is part two of a conversation with Eric Torigian, Global HR VP, Chief Human Resources Officer. In this episode we talk candidly about why and what it takes to create an inclusive high performing culture, the unspoken reasons why it seems so hard and the lessons learned in trying to change the behaviors that make it so hard to capture the opportunities and promises around diversity, inclusion and belonging. Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change...

Episode 25: The New HR mandate: leading conversations that change results

June 25, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MB

Too often, we assume that creating a strategy and a goal will lead to the right results. Sadly to say that's a myth that doesn't recognize a business strategy doesn't fail because it's not a good one. In part one of a two part interview, you hear why we believe a business fails or struggles to succeed is because our approach to managing people hasn't keep up with today's challenges. Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change management skills that allow ...

Episode 24: Neil Thompson: What to do when your workplace culture isn't working?

June 18, 2020 18:43 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

Cultures are more powerful than any one person especially a leader. If you think your managers are not achieving the results you need or are too complacent with the status quo can you do anything besides firing everyone? Dr. Neil Thompson says shares how you can, in a relatively short time, create a powerful culture where people feel committed and have a vested interest in changing. Neil has extensive experience in helping organizations achieve optimize results by investing wisely in...

Episode 23: A Leader's Moral Duty to Tell Stories that Create Change

June 11, 2020 23:18 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MB

Dontaye Carter, CEO Carter Media Group and I talk about the newest skills leaders, movers and shakers and those charged with transforming the hearts and minds of others must possess. The ability to tell stories that make us all accountable, responsible and held to a higher level of transparency than ever before. The unrest we are experiencing is asking each of us who are we listening to and do they motivate us to take the kinds of risks that leads to better outcomes? To connect with ...

Episode 22: When A Personality Assessment Goes Wrong and How to Use It Correctly

June 04, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 38.9 MB

Google Personality Assessments and you'll get over 130M results. Most promote the value of using them to help select, promote and develop leaders. Few will tell you the secret to getting the most out of them. My guest Caryn Lee, Founder of Narrative is in the business of peeling back the complex layers of human behavior to help her clients increase engagement and improve collaboration which allows a company to react faster to volatile changes in the marketplace. You can reach Caryn L...

Episode 19: When A Personality Assessment Goes Wrong and How to Use It Correctly

June 04, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes

Google Personality Assessments and you'll get over 130M results. Most promote the value of using them to help select, promote and develop leaders. Few will tell you the secret to getting the most out of them. My guest Caryn Lee, Founder of Narrative is in the business of peeling back the complex layers of human behavior to help her clients increase engagement and improve collaboration which allows a company to react faster to volatile changes in the marketplace. You can reach Caryn Lee on Lin...

Episode 21: 7 Keys to Making and Maintaining A High Growth Great Place To Work

May 28, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MB

It's the dynamic dual. Nearly 30% growth year over year and 10 years on the Best Company To Work for List. Profits and Purpose Driven Culture. Many executives talk about it but few have achieved that status for the long haul. My guest is Tithee Paal, Head HR for Aspire Systems which has over 2800 employees in 9 countries. Tithee says there are 8 principles used to select, coach employee including people managers. It is hiring the right people, then on-boarding them introducing them t...

Episode 18: 7 Keys to Making and Maintaining A High Growth Great Place To Work

May 28, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes

It's the dynamic dual. Nearly 30% growth year over year and 10 years on the Best Company To Work for List. Profits and Purpose Driven Culture. Many executives talk about it but few have achieved that status for the long haul. My guest is Tithee Paal, Head HR for Aspire Systems which has over 2800 employees in 9 countries. Tithee says there are 8 principles used to select, coach employee including people managers. It is hiring the right people, then on-boarding them introducing them to the com...

Episode 20: Meditating to Restore Critical Thinking Skills with Dr. Zachery Berk

May 21, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MB

My conversation today is with Dr. Zachery Berk, CEO and Chief Meditation Officer for HappCo. Listen in as we discuss the value of meditation and how you as a leader can improve your ability as well as your team's ability to think logically and reduce reactive behaviors that are getting in the way of performing well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Episode 18: Meditating to Restore Critical Thinking Skills with Dr. Zachery Berk

May 21, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes

My conversation today is with Dr. Zachery Berk, CEO and Chief Meditation Officer for HappCo. Listen in as we discuss the value of meditation and how you as a leader can improve your ability as well as your team's ability to think logically and reduce reactive behaviors that are getting in the way of performing well.

Episode 19: Advice on Making Mergers/Acquisitions Work with Don Myhan

May 14, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MB

Even in these times, opportunities are everywhere. Mergers, acquisitions and partnership may be the best way for you to keep your business alive. An often overlooked question is outside of products, services and sales what other questions should you be asking to decide whether merging with another is right for your company? One company didn't ask that question and it cost them $2.5M in direct costs. Don Myhan has 20 years advising executives, venture capitalist and other investors on...

Episode 18: Advice on Making Mergers/Acquisitions Work with Don Myhan

May 14, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes

Even in these times, opportunities are everywhere. Mergers, acquisitions and partnership may be the best way for you to keep your business alive. An often overlooked question is outside of products, services and sales what other questions should you be asking to decide whether merging with another is right for your company? One company didn't ask that question and it cost them $2.5M in direct costs. Don Myhan has 20 years advising executives, venture capitalist and other investors on what to ...

Episode 18: Restarting Your Business, How To Successfully Re-engage Employees

May 07, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MB

You may have opened the doors but are your employees ready to comeback. Listen in on my conversation with Chris Powell, CEO Talmetrix on what are business owners, executives and managers facing when the doors open and customers show up. Most of the tips available are focused on physical safety. However engaging employees and getting their head back in the game means you have to re-engage their minds. Key ideas: How to create the psychological safety necessary for problem solving to o...

Episode 17: Restarting Your Business, How To Successfully Re-engage Employees

May 07, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes

You may have opened the doors but are your employees ready to comeback. Listen in on my conversation with Chris Powell, CEO Talmetrix on what are business owners, executives and managers facing when the doors open and customers show up. Most of the tips available are focused on physical safety. However engaging employees and getting their head back in the game means you have to re-engage their minds. Key ideas: How to create the psychological safety necessary for problem solving to occur. W...

Episode 17: Upgrading Leadership Development: Learning on the fly in the midst of chaos

April 30, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MB

Pam Brooks, Senior Organizational Development Consultant and CEO of Cornerstone Consulting is a returning guest. In this episode, we do a quick and dirty dive into personality and behavioral assessments and why they often go wrong, how to take the focus off the theory of leadership development to applying the principles in the midst of chaos. Pam shares how she gets current and emerging leaders working together to reflect and expand on what actually works given our each unique situat...

Episode 16: Debbie Allen Success Is Easy... Even in the Midst of a Crisis

April 21, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

Debbie Allen, is a fellow advisor on the C-Suite Network and all I can say is she is a dynamo! Today, she shares her thoughts on why small to mid sized business leaders struggle to achieve success, what are a few practical things you can do to move forward. We also talk about the #imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it. Debbie has been a successful business owner several times over so she has the proven track record to offer sound advice on what it takes to successfully build,...