Engaging Leader: Leadership communication principles with Jesse Lahey
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratingsEngaging Leader is a show that shares principles to communicate, engage, and lead with greater impact. This podcast helps you inspire trust, passion, and action.
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221: Simple Visual Story (SVS) Model for Effective Communication | with Matthew Pierce
August 25, 2021 21:50 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThis is a special episode of Engaging Leader, featuring part 2 of an excerpt of Jesse’s live interview on TechSmith’s Visual Lounge with Matt Pierce. While part 1 focused on the 5M framework as a comprehensive planning tool for communication, Simple Visual Story (SVS) is a great model for executing the components of the […]
220: Engaging a Remote Workforce | with Matthew Pierce
July 29, 2021 19:33 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBThis is a special episode of Engaging Leader, featuring part 1 of an excerpt of Jesse’s live interview on TechSmith’s Visual Lounge with Matt Pierce to share tips for engaging a remote workforce. How effectively are you communicating with your remote workforce? Remote communication is more widespread than it’s ever been. Many people now have […]
219: How Women Leaders Can Master a Remote Work Environment | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD
March 01, 2021 15:53 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBWe’ve entered a new era with more people than ever working remotely, especially from home. This past year, according to author Charlene Walters, women have made up 80% of the people who left the on-site workforce during the pandemic. In this second of a two-part interview, Jesse is joined again by Charlene to discuss […]
218: Overcoming the Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD
February 16, 2021 17:52 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMany people say that entrepreneurship is often still a man’s world ― despite the fact that 42 percent of all small business or franchise owners are women, and there are 13 million female-owned businesses contributing to $1.9 trillion in revenue in the US. According to author Charlene Walters, a multitude of research has shown […]
217: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 2 | with Laura Kriska
January 26, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBUs versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […]
216: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 1 | with Laura Kriska
January 26, 2021 15:15 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBUs versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […]
217: How Women Leaders Can Master a Remote Work Environment | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD
January 23, 2021 00:02 - 26.2 MBWe’ve entered a new era with more people than ever working remotely, especially from home. This past year, according to author Charlene Walters, women have made up 80% of the people who left the on-site workforce during the pandemic. In this second of a two-part interview, Jesse is joined again by Charlene to discuss […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.EngagingLeader.com
216: Overcoming the Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD
January 22, 2021 23:57 - 39.4 MBMany people say that entrepreneurship is often still a man’s world ― despite the fact that 42 percent of all small business or franchise owners are women, and there are 13 million female-owned businesses contributing to $1.9 trillion in revenue in the US. According to author Charlene Walters, a multitude of research has shown […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.EngagingLeader.com
215: The Long-Distance Teammate | with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel
January 15, 2021 21:17 - 35 minutes - 49.8 MBWorking remotely isn’t just a new normal that we must learn to live with. It’s an opportunity to work and lead in ways that provide great operational and productivity results for the organization, as well as to be a part of a great team while finding individual meaning and purpose too. But there is […]
214: 4 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire | with Paul Falcone
October 05, 2020 21:10 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBInterviewing job candidates can feel like wading through a foggy swamp. You’re attempting to discern whether candidates would be successful on your team, while struggling to prevent the massive headache and wasted resources of a poor decision. Asking the right questions during interviews can bring clarity to the process by giving you a […]
213: Dealing with Challenging Employees when Building Courageous Culture | with Karin Hurt
July 29, 2020 23:26 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MBSome leaders look at their people, shake their heads, and say, “They can’t get there from here.” Sometimes that’s true. But often the solution is creating a stronger culture, where employees are encouraged and coached to contribute their best thinking. People are different, and these differences can add value. As a leader, you need to […]
212: Building a Courageous Culture that Facilitates Innovation and Problem-Solving | with Karin Hurt
July 18, 2020 16:54 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB“Why am I the only one who finds these issues? What’s wrong with my people? Why can’t they see this stuff and fix it?” If these frustrations sound familiar, you’ll love this conversation with Karin Hurt about her newest book, Courageous Cultures. We talk about building teams of micro-innovators, problem-solvers, and customer-advocates working together. In […]
211: Breaking Through Barriers | with Dave Shurna
June 23, 2020 00:40 - 59 MBWhat barriers do you face? Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. And the same is true for those you lead. Dave Shurna joins me to discuss tips from his new book about breaking through barriers of all […] For additional content and links, visit http://www.EngagingLeader.com
211: Breaking Through Barriers as a Servant Leader| with Dave Shurna
June 23, 2020 00:40 - 42 minutes - 59 MBWhat barriers do you face? Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. And the same is true for those you lead. Dave Shurna joins me to discuss tips from his new book about breaking through barriers of all […]
210: Practicing Antiracist Leadership
June 19, 2020 19:15 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBToday I share some reflections about what I’ve been reading, learning, thinking, and practicing over the past few weeks. How can we as imperfect leaders and human beings contribute to helpful solutions, rather than to ongoing conditions of inequality, discrimination, and fear … including the fear of talking honestly about topics like racism? Resources Mentioned […]
209: Giving Feedback Without Hurting Psychological Safety | with Maya Hu-Chan
June 09, 2020 17:21 - 28 minutes - 40 MBPsychological safety is a team member’s sense of confidence that the leader and the rest of the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish them for speaking up. They feel safe to take risks, fully contribute, share ideas, and raise concerns – all of which are necessary for an organization to innovate, solve problems, survive, […]
208: Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust | with Maya Hu-Chan
May 26, 2020 17:42 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBTo be a leader who truly engages the hearts, minds, and behaviors of people, you have to authentically connect with them on a human level. You’ve heard the phrase, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” In today’s age of connection, in order for people to trust you, […]
207: Helping Your Team Contribute More to the World | with Tom Rath
May 04, 2020 15:43 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MBAt most organizations today, the work people do tends to hurt their wellbeing, when it should be making them happier and healthier. A major key to turning this around is helping employees make their work more meaningful … which is all about discovering how they can best contribute. And of course, it’s simply smart business. […]
206: Coronavirus – Supporting Employee Mental Health During a Pandemic | with William Kassler from IBM
April 15, 2020 16:09 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin my conversation with the Deputy Chief Health Officer at IBM, with a 350,000-person global workforce, about measures that major companies are taking during the COVID-19 pandemic, including recommendations for employee mental health. The world’s population is facing considerable social and economic disruption. Millions of employees and employers are adjusting to circumstances not seen for […]
205: Coronavirus – 13 Ways to Stay Sane and Productive During a Pandemic
April 09, 2020 15:46 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBAre you able to stay happy, energized, and productive during all the distractions, changes, and uncertainties of COVID-19? It’s not easy! And it’s hard to be an effective leader for your team if you aren’t maintaining your own mental and physical wellbeing. Our team at Workforce recently shared with each other what’s been helping us […]
204: The Role of Men in Tackling Gender Inequality at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion
April 01, 2020 14:59 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWhen men are actively involved in gender diversity efforts, 96% of organizations report progress, compared to only 30% when men are not involved. However, many men don’t feel equipped to play any role in inclusion and equity. For some men, the traditional model of masculinity steers men away from talking about emotional topics (except to […]
203: 4 Ways to Keep Work Fulfilling for Remote Workers | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP
March 17, 2020 17:28 - 20 minutes - 29 MBDue to the coronavirus, the number of people working from home is skyrocketing. Even without a pandemic, working remotely has become a very common arrangement, allowing companies to access top talent without worrying about geography, while offering greater flexibility for workers to do great work on their own terms. And yet over time, dissatisfaction, disconnection, […]
202: Overcome the Invisible Barriers Holding Women Back at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion
March 04, 2020 18:46 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn recent years, most companies have been trying to advance the representation of women and minorities in leadership positions. For example, most organizations have diversity recruitment targets as well as Diversity & Inclusion programs, including initiatives like mentoring, networking groups, and unconscious bias training. But despite these efforts, women account for only 4.6% of Fortune […]
201: 4 Hacks for Bringing Joy to the Workplace | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP
February 26, 2020 18:06 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBBurnout and unhappiness at work are a reality for the vast majority of workers. Fortunately, leaders — and employees themselves — can make work better. In his new book, Bruce Daisley shares hacks from science and his previous experience as Twitter’s VP of Europe to transform work from stressful and soul-sucking to fulfilling and fun. […]
200: Discover How You Contribute to the World | with Tom Rath
February 10, 2020 18:18 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBGreat jobs are MADE, not FOUND. If you aren’t loving your current job, how can you turn it into a job you want? Finding fulfillment in our life’s work requires contributing meaningfully to the world around us. We’re pleased to welcome Tom Rath back to the show. Tom is a bestselling author and research scientist […]
199: How to Tackle the 3 Toughest Conversations with Employees | with CHRO Paul Falcone
January 24, 2020 19:39 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBHave you ever put off a conversation with an employee for too long because just thinking about it made you cringe? Most leaders know how agonizing it can feel to address inappropriate behavior or communicate other uncomfortable messages. The good news is that you can acquire the tools and skills that help you not only […]
198: Want More Collaboration & Team Accountability? | with Kim Nugent
December 18, 2019 22:10 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBOrganizations need more collaboration and teamwork, but how? Particularly when facing large initiatives or other challenges, stress can lead to problems such as burnout, finger-pointing, and project failures. As a leader, how can you troubleshoot the situation and improve the team’s collaboration, accountability, and overall effectiveness? In this episode, Kim Nugent joins us to discuss: […]
197: Leading a Healing Organization | with Michael Gelb
November 27, 2019 17:08 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBOn the Engaging Leader podcast, we’ve often discussed why an organization needs to have a compelling purpose and vision, beyond just making money. There are so many reasons why it’s not only the right thing to do but also smart business – for example, having a purpose that excites people leads to strong employee engagement […]
196: How to Win Like Forbes 100 Most Innovative Leaders | with Jeff Dyer
November 06, 2019 20:12 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBHow do you win the support needed from bosses, colleagues, and investors to bring to life you and your team’s ideas? Great leaders of innovation know that creativity is not enough. They succeed not only on the basis of their ideas, but because they have the vision, reputation, and networks to win the backing needed […]
195: Engaging Generations part 2 — How to Communicate with Millennials and Gen Z | with JJ Lahey
August 19, 2019 20:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIn case you didn’t already realize it, the people who are graduating college now and entering your workforce are not considered Millennials … they are the next generation, Gen Z (sometimes called Post-Millennials). And even though Millennials have already driven a significant shift in how people communicate in the workplace, it looks like Generation Z […]
194: Engaging Generations part 1 — How Millennials and Gen Z Are Reshaping Workforce Communications | with JJ Lahey
August 19, 2019 19:53 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWith four very different generations making up today’s workforce, how do you effectively engage them all? In particular, a frequent question we receive is how to communicate with younger employees. Today’s workforce is made up primarily of four generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y (also known as Millennials), and Gen Z (sometimes called Post-Millenials). […]
193: Research Techniques for Identifying a Compelling EVP | with Matt O’Connor, PhD
July 14, 2019 23:42 - 15 minutes - 22 MBWhen you identify the reasons why high-performing employees choose your organization, it serves as a compass in guiding your ongoing development of the employee experience. Furthermore, if you use those insights to craft an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that resonates with both current and prospective talent, it becomes a strong foundation of your employer brand […]
192: How to Discover Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) | with Matt O’Connor, PhD
July 14, 2019 23:38 - 20 minutes - 28 MBWhat makes your company different from your competitors in the talent marketplace? Can you articulate the reasons in a message that is unique, authentic, and compelling? A strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is key to recruiting, retaining, and fully engaging top talent. Your EVP is a clear message about why people choose to join your […]
191: 3 Hacks for Emotional Transparency That Cultivates Accountability | with Jonathan Raymond
June 05, 2019 01:56 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBIf it seems like you can’t trust your team to own projects and results, how can you improve accountability? This is the final episode in a four-part series of interviews with Jonathan Raymond about how to practice emotional transparency to cultivate accountability within your team. This time, we discuss three hacks — the most important […]
190: 4 Steps of Emotional Transparency That Cultivates Accountability | with Jonathan Raymond
May 07, 2019 01:53 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBMany leaders feel frustrated by what seems like a low level of personal ownership among people in their organization. Things don’t get done on time, problems don’t get solved, and issues get ignored rather than proactively addressed before they become problems. Sound familiar? This episode is part 3 of a four-part series of interviews with […]
189: Dos and Don’ts of Emotional Transparency | with Jonathan Raymond
April 08, 2019 11:53 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBA couple days ago, the CEO of a small business complained to me that one of his managers has been displaying some of the classic signs of a lack of accountability — brushing off the severity of a mistake, letting tensions build with his own direct reports instead of asking for advice on how to […]
188: Emotional Transparency — The Secret to Accountability | with Jonathan Raymond
March 04, 2019 15:38 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBAccountability. Many organizations name it one of their top corporate values. And yet no matter how much they talk about accountability, leaders often feel frustrated by what seems like a low level of personal ownership among their employees. Things don’t get done on time, problems don’t get solved, and issues get ignored rather than proactively […]
187: 3 Strategies for Achieving Your Goals
February 04, 2019 15:12 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBDid you set any New Year resolutions for yourself this year … or goals for your team? If so, are you still on track, or have you given up? According to U.S. News, about 80% of New Year resolutions fail by the second week of February. Does that mean you shouldn’t set goals to improve […]
186: 4 Tips from Brain Science for Communications That Boost Attention and Learning from Your Workforce | with Jamie Barnes
January 08, 2019 03:12 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWith so many things competing for attention, leaders at many organizations struggle to get their people to pay enough attention to important communications — such as for change initiatives. And it’s an even bigger struggle to get them to take the messages/information to heart, remember them, and put them into action. Fortunately, neuroscience has provided […]
185: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation | with Dan Schawbel
December 20, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBThe relationships between your team members make a big difference — both in terms of business results and each person’s wellbeing. As tempting as it is to rely on virtual communication and collaboration, technology too often contributes to workplace isolation and even loneliness. In today’s technology-driven workplace, particularly if some team members are working remotely, how can you cultivate a sense of community?
184: Using Storytelling to Lead a Transformation at Lowe’s (and Your Company) | with Kyle Nel
November 01, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 5 MBThe home improvement store chain Lowe’s was named #1 among Fast Company’s 2018 Most Innovative Companies, for augmented and virtual reality, as well as #1 for innovation among specialty retailers on Fortune’s 2018 World’s Most Admired Companies. How did a company in a dusty, old-hat industry (hardware stores) suddenly become known as an innovator? As […]
183: Using the Fogg Behavior Model to Drive Change | with Jamie Barnes
September 11, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBWhen developing a communication strategy to drive change within an organization, we use various models and frameworks to help ensure we create a strategy that actually works. The Fogg Behavioral Model is a powerful framework for driving change. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist and the founder of Stanford University’s Behavior Design Lab. Fogg is […]
182: The Power of an Authentic Employer Brand and EVP | with Laurie Barnes
August 29, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBA strong, authentic employer brand is key to recruiting, retaining, and fully engaging top talent. The most effective companies build a differentiated employee value proposition (EVP). Many people think of an employer brand only in terms of recruiting new employees, but to be effective, it should be comprehensive and authentic as relates to the overall […]
181: The Art and Science of Workforce Communication | with Laurie Barnes
August 21, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBYou can’t achieve your potential as a leader or an organization without practicing effective communication. Organizations that communicate effectively with their workforce deliver better results. According to a study by Willis Towers Watson, companies with high effectiveness in communication and change management are 3.5 times more likely to significantly outperform their less effective peers. They: […]
180: Performance Management Truth & Lies | with Michael Bungay Stanier
July 24, 2018 15:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBBoom! That’s the sound of performance appraisal processes being blown up across the country. There’s been a collective lightning flash of realization that the old way of doing it just isn’t doing it. But what’s really happening? In a new piece of research, The Truth & Lies of Performance Management, Michael Bungay Stanier and his […]
179: Leading with Emotional Courage | with Peter Bregman
July 10, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBYou have the opportunity to lead: to show up with confidence, connected to others, and committed to a purpose in a way that inspires others to follow. But great leadership — leadership that aligns teams, inspires action, and achieves results — is hard. And what makes it hard isn’t theoretical, it’s practical. It’s not about […]
178: How to Succeed at Work/Life Balance (Without Going Crazy)
June 19, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBImagine life is a game where you are juggling five balls. Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls — family, health, friends, integrity — are made of glass. ~ James Patterson The first secret to work/life balance is recognizing that it’s not about balance. It […]
177: Meaningful Work: How to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your (and Your Employees’) Soul | with Shawn Askinosie, CEO of Askinosie Chocolate
May 22, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis episode is about a true story that is interesting and well told — a story that is important for all leaders and entrepreneurs … especially those of us who aspire to use business not only to make a living for ourselves but to help make the world a better place. Everyone wants to be […]
176: Stop Networking — Start Applying Network Science to Transform Your Career and Leadership | with David Burkus
May 01, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis is a conversation about a book that’s not like any networking book you have read (or ignored) before. In fact, it’s not about networking; it’s about how networks actually work. Networking seems to many of us to be an insincere way to manipulate relationships for personal gain. And yet there is a significant body […]
175: The Excellence Dividend | with Tom Peters
April 25, 2018 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn the next two decades, nearly 50% of white-collar jobs are at risk, either to automation or artificial intelligence (AI), according to analysis by Oxford University. Every leader and every worker need to ask: What will be left for people to do that machines can’t do better or cheaper? If you don’t figure this out, […]