Evolve Reinventing Leadership - Building Freedom Cultures
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsEvolve invites leaders to explore, create, and sustain a freedom culture in your organization.
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From "Me" to "We" with Joan Underwood
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBYvette Bethel interviews Joan Underwood, award-winning, co-founder of Underwood Talent Development Services, subject matter expert at the Cave Hill School of Business, and Ambassador to a number of Latin American Countries. They explore how leaders can integrate their own values and goals with the values and goals of their team members so they can inspire and build increasingly successful teams.
Diagnosing Team Performance Gaps with Bobby Ogilvie
May 13, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 89.8 MBYvette's guest, Bobby Ogilvie, is an emotional intelligence coach based in Canada who coaches leaders and facilitates team transformation helping these teams to achieve agility, and develop strategic insights. He recruits and analyses performance so he can support improved capacity and business value. In this episode, Bobby will share tools, methods, and strategies you can use to diagnose performance and enhance team capacity by improving the collective emotional quotient.
Sandpaper People with Maria Jackson
April 29, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBMaria Jackson is an author and writer for Six Seconds, the largest global emotional intelligence organization. Her noble goal is to nurture inner illumination and she is grateful to work and live in a world where she can practice her noble goal. In this episode, Maria and Yvette discuss sandpaper people and attachment styles. Listen in to learn more about who they are and how to navigate different attachment styles.
Creating a Vital Corporate Culture with Daphne Bernicker
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBMy guest for this episode is Daphne Bernicker, founder of Human Aim, a coaching and consulting company and Six Seconds Preferred Partner. She is joining me on Evolve to talk about her recently released white paper, "Vital Corporate Culture at Vega Energy Partners." Join us as we explore how to vitalize your culture using emotional intelligence.
Balance, Flow, and Quantum Leadership Part 2
April 01, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBEvolve: Reinventing Leadership – Building Freedom Cultures with CEO and award-winning author, Yvette Bethel. This podcast provides leaders with solutions to build trust, inspire authentic transformation, and improve engagement. Learn about new and tested ways you can revitalize your culture, empower people, and transform your results. This episode is part two of a two part conversation between Yvette Bethel and Edwin Clamp. Edwin is a Quantum Innovator, Foresight Consultant, and Adjunct Pro...
Balance, Flow, and Quantum Leadership Part 1
March 18, 2019 12:21 - 22 minutes - 50.6 MBEvolve: Reinventing Leadership – Building Freedom Cultures with CEO and award-winning author, Yvette Bethel. This podcast provides leaders with solutions to build trust, inspire authentic transformation, and improve engagement. Learn about new and tested ways you can revitalize your culture, empower people, and transform your results. This episode is part one of a two part conversation between Yvette Bethel and Edwin Clamp. Edwin is a Quantum Innovator, Foresight Consultant and Adjunct Pro...
Power in the Pool: An Exploration of Power in the Workplace
February 18, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBYvette interviews Joel Mitchell, a developer of educational programmes for international business schools and the convener of the International Peaceful Prosperity Games that gathers visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, facilitators, and coaches to propose playful processes and games. Yvette and Joel explore power, where true power originates and how to tap into it to enhance your success. Evolve: Reinventing Leadership – Building Freedom Cultures with CEO and award-winning author,...
Introducing Evolve 2.0 - Reinventing Leadership - Building Freedom Cultures
February 04, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 50 MBHello and welcome. I'm Shann Vander Leek, Producer and Founder of Podcast Bath. I enjoy supporting & interviewing bright minds and successful entrepreneurs about there new podcasts. Today's it's my pleasure to speak with the founder of this podcast, Yvette Bethel, to discuss the rebirth of her podcast, Evolve: Reinventing Leadership – Building Freedom Cultures. As a consultant, advisor, author, speaker, and trainer, Yvette understands the people side of organizations and how to effective...
Confronting the Personality of Your Organization
December 03, 2017 11:00 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MBSome authors describe the personality of the organization as the culture. In psychology, a personality is the combination of individual characteristics embodies in the patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving. Leaders who can perceive these patterns can identify dysfunction that can impact the bottom line.
Workplace Burnout
October 16, 2017 12:55 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the modern workplace stress levels can run high. Especially in organizations that place an overwhelming burden on staff, imposing extreme targets. Burnout, to some, means constantly working, for long hours, making every effort to exceed sometimes seemingly impossible targets. In this context, it can mean being pushed to the limits, and for some, this means being in a sustained state of anxiety or fear. Listen in for ideas you can use to support your team…
Knowing When to Let Go
October 08, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MBIn life and business there are three points-in-time you should develop the skills to identify. There is the point of no return. This is a time when it is best to keep moving forward because the cost of returning to the starting point is too great. A second point in time leaders can develop the skill to recognize is knowing when to hold onto a position despite external pressures to fall in line. Then there is knowing when to let go.
A Freedom Culture
September 17, 2017 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBAre you feeling stifled in a highly controlled culture? I often encounter various cultures that exhibit control in various ways. In some of these cultures, employees are exposed to autocratic leaders whose leadership style ensures these employees will not take initiative. In fact, in some highly controlled cultures, I have encountered leaders who go as far as saying “I don’t pay you to think, just do as you are told”. I invite you to listen in to learn more about freedom cultures.
Trusting HR Employees but not the Department
September 10, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MBThis is an awkward dynamic that happens when persons within the HR department are liked or even admired and trusted as individuals, but for multiple reasons, the department they represent is not trusted. Listen in to learn more…
Functional Incompetence
September 03, 2017 10:00 - 11 minutes - 27.4 MBThere are different types of functional incompetents in the workplace. They try to give the impression they are in control, but they dedicate hours and hours each day to staying ahead of the game. Survival drives their behaviours and they create a tense workplace. Tune in to learn more…
Team Change from the Inside Out
July 23, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 20.6 MBThere are leaders who decide on a change, plan for it, then execute the plan without giving thought to how they will develop the skills they need to execute their plans. Building your capacity as a leader to effect change from the inside out is one way you can ensure your change projects are successful, while at the same time, building team cohesion. Listen in to learn more…
Positive Psychology at Work
July 16, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.8 MBIn modern workplaces where engagement levels are low, it can be almost too easy to slip into a state of frustration. With constantly growing work demands, increasingly low tolerance for mistakes, some workplaces can be quite difficult to navigate. Listen in to learn more about how positive psychology can help you as a leader…
Cultural Change Masters
July 09, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 20.7 MBCulture is a living breathing ecosystem. It shifts or it can remain static. Aware leaders are tapped into culture and they realize cultural change is not an initiative, it is a perpetual state. Multiple factors contribute to this perpetual change both internally and externally. Tune in to learn more…
Destabilizing for Stability
July 02, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 19.8 MBDestabilizing for stability may sound counterintuitive but the status quo is being challenged around the world. Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election; Brexit shook up the European Union, and the Russians allegedly hacked multiple international elections.
Growth Through Decision Making
June 25, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MBDecision making cannot happen in a vacuum. Leaders should possess effective communication skills, ensuring decisions are clear and received at the right time. The decisions should be presented in a way that is mindful of the equilibrium of the team, sustaining engagement and possibilities for growth. Listen in to learn more… The episode is uploaded to Drop Box. Have a great day!
How to Build Successful Networks
June 18, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MBThere are different types of networks that exist. Some of them are built by arbitrary action and others are built deliberately through planning and focused effort. In this episode, Yvette provides you with practical strategies you can use to build networks successfully.
Straight Shooters
June 11, 2017 10:00 - 7 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others who use it to destroy. Some are consistently straight shooters because they value integrity and others use it as a deliberate strategy to hurt or manipulate their coworkers. Some persons who consider themselves as straight sho...
Expand Your Leadership By Developing Others
May 30, 2017 12:53 - 9 minutes - 22.1 MBDeveloping others is no longer an option because of an ever changing external environment. There is pressure to grow team capacity and a one size fits all approach cannot work. Tune in to learn more…
From a Culture of Control to One of Empowerment
May 28, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 19.6 MBThere are businesses that are extreme with controls. Whenever these organizations encounter a new challenge the solution is memorialized in a policy. Sometime the policies are so granular, they take away the discretion of managers and executives, disallowing the evolution of their critical thinking skills. Tune in for ideas that can help you build an empowered team…
Building Trust When There is No Appetite for Truth
May 15, 2017 16:41 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MBIncreasingly, leaders are seeking ways to stimulate improved levels of engagement and performance. This need can emerge when performance of the team has plateaued and leaders want to stimulate growth through engagement, innovation and collaboration. Tune in to learn more about strategies you can use…
Down with Political Correctness
May 08, 2017 13:08 - 8 minutes - 19.8 MBIn an era where the authenticity of news and facts are coming under constant scrutiny, it is important to also take a look at political correctness. Political correctness is supposed to be a system of behaviour that requires persons to express themselves or act in a way that is inclusive and respectful toward persons who are being discriminated against.
As Good as Your Last Act
March 26, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 18.8 MBIt can be discouraging when the only way you are perceived is through the lens of your last mistake. It is easier when your last act was something you are proud of. Unfortunately, if the positive act wasn’t memorable enough it can be forgotten. This podcast provides you with strategies you can use to build your brand in a way that can overcome a weakened brand. Listen in for more information.
Tips for Inexperienced Leaders
March 19, 2017 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.8 MBInexperienced leaders sometimes have a tough time gaining the trust of their new team members. This episode provides tips that can not only benefit new leaders but it provides great reminders for existing leaders. Listen in for ideas you can use to build engagement within your team…
Seize the Opportunity to Mentor!
March 14, 2017 20:30 - 6 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode Yvette shares the value and purpose of mentoring. What distinguishes good mentors from great ones is that great mentors don't aim to create clones of themselves, they focus on the individual's inherent strengths and seek to bring out their unique qualities.
Moving From Me to We
March 06, 2017 13:07 - 8 minutes - 20.1 MBSome leaders speak about themselves, profusely, using words like “I” or “we” whenever they speak about their teams. Others use “we” language because they attuned to their team members and are able to demonstrate inclusive behaviours that align with their language. Then there are those who are somewhere between these two extremes. “We” language is important for leaders who would like to build trust levels and team engagement. Listen in for Yvette’s tips…
Modelling as a Leadership Behaviour
February 27, 2017 13:59 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MBWhether you are aware you are modelling behaviours as a leader or not, you are. This episode provides you with tips you can use to consciously model behaviours and manage your expectations so you don’t put pressure on members of your team to be just like you. Listen in for more details…
Multi-Person Communication
February 13, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 20.4 MBAre you looking for a new way to improve team performance? Check out Multi-Person Communication for ideas you can use to shift from an “I” perspective to a “we” perspective and strengthen the engagement of your team through improved communication. Listen in for helpful tips…
Why Change Matters
February 06, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.3 MBYvette shares the importance of change in your organization.
Goal Based Networking
January 30, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 20.7 MBThere are different types of networks that exist. Some of them are built by arbitrary action and others are built deliberately through planning and focused effort. In this episode, Yvette provides you with practical strategies you can use to build networks successfully.
Reinventing Feedback
January 23, 2017 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you received feedback from a coworker that triggered something deep within you, causing you to defend yourself or worse, to become angry? Have you provided what you thought was reasonable feedback to a member of your team and you received an unexpected response? Listen in for ideas you can use to reinvent how you provide feedback.
From Power to Empowerment
January 16, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 19.8 MBAre you overlooked because your coworkers are play power games that keep you in the shadows? Have you been thrown under the bus by your coworkers? In the modern workplace culture, engagement, and people are becoming increasingly important to the sustainability of your organization. Listen in to learn how to shift from power to empowerment…
Is it Time for Something New?
January 09, 2017 10:00 - 8 minutes - 19.6 MBAre you waiting for your employer to notice the value you bring to the team? Are you living up to your fullest potential in your career? Is your supervisor dangling the carrot, telling you there are plans for you yet you are never privy to those plans. I invite you to listen in to learn how you can take control of the direction of your career and achieve your goals.
Six Tips for Improving Your Value with Your Employer
January 02, 2017 10:00 - 7 minutes - 17.3 MBThere are persons who link their value to their compensation of position. There are others who are valued because of their ability to play power games at work. These tips provide your with strategies you can use to improve your value to your employer and more importantly improve your value so you can achieve your career goals.
Neutralizing Bias When Making Decisions
December 26, 2016 11:00 - 8 minutes - 3.84 MBRegardless of how vigilant you are when making decisions, sometimes we allow known or indiscernible biases to penetrate our decision making process, coloring it with assumptions, misinterpretations and opinions. In this episode you will learn how to neutralize bias when making important decisions.
Who's Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf?
December 19, 2016 11:00 - 11 minutes - 18.3 MBAre you working in a hostile environment? Is going to work difficult because you are being bullied? There are no limits to the tactics that bullies can employ. They negate everything you say, tell lies, or ignore you. They practice unethical behaviour or harass you. Whatever the case, you are invited to listen in to learn more about bullying and what can be done about it.
A Freedom Culture
December 12, 2016 11:00 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBAre you feeling stifled in a highly controlled culture? I often encounter various cultures that exhibit control in various ways. In some of these cultures, employees are exposed to autocratic leaders whose leadership style ensures these employees will not take initiative. In fact, in some highly controlled cultures, I have encountered leaders who go as far as saying “I don’t pay you to think, just do as you are told”. I invite you to listen in to learn more about freedom cultures.
Transforming Yourself As A Leader
December 05, 2016 11:00 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBHave you been putting off your development as a leader because you just don’t have the time? Or do you feel you would like to sacrifice your development so members of your team can get the limited training funds? Whatever the reason for delaying your development, this episode will show you the risks of making yourself a secondary priority and what you can do to enhance your leadership skills.
A Constructive Tone
November 28, 2016 11:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBHave you ever said something to someone and you were surprised by their reaction? Tone is a powerful communicative tool. It can support a conversation and connection or completely derail them without self-awareness. Listen in to learn how you can master the art of using tone to build a strong, cohesive team.
Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MBAre you struggling with managing your boundaries at work? Are there persons who just don’t respect your boundaries and want you to respect theirs? Are you stressed by frequent interruptions when you have deadline pressures? Whatever your boundary challenge, Yvette provides you with practical strategies you can use to immediately establish boundaries at work and decrease your stress levels.
Passionate Leadership
November 14, 2016 14:00 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBDo you describe yourself as a passionate leader and you are struggling to build an engaged team? Do you have team members who do not share their views with you? Tune in for tips you can use to build your brand as a passionate leader.
How to Approach Unrealistic Goals
November 07, 2016 13:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBAre you stressed or overwhelmed because unrealistic goals have been set for you and your team without your input? Do you review your goals and feel a deep sense of dread because it is impossible to meet them? Are you anxious about going to work because your coworkers are willing to undermine you in order to achieve their unrealistic goals? Listen in for tips you can use to decrease your stress.
Tips for Leading with Resourcefulness
October 31, 2016 13:30 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBIn the modern workplace, leaders are expected to do more and more with less resources. This is a stressful proposition because in some organizations this means the team complement gets reduced. In other organizations there are insufficient tools available, and in others, employees are not properly trained. As the ever changing external environment drives deeper and deeper cost cutting, resource availability can become an ongoing challenge. Listen in to learn how you can improve your res...
Perceiving Your Performance Accurately
October 24, 2016 13:00 - 11 minutes - 19.9 MBAre you tired of feeling stuck at the same level in your career and you have no clear path for growth? Are you working hard and you can’t understand why you are not being recognized for your contribution? This podcast provides you with practical steps you can use to transform your performance and take your career to the next level.
Is it the Culture or Employees? That is the Question
October 17, 2016 13:08 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBThe Wells Fargo case study is an interesting one that presents the question, “Did the employees cause it or was it the Culture?” On one hand, the CEO indicated the scandal happened because of unethical employees. On the other hand, whistleblowers claimed employees responsible for sales were under extreme duress.
How You Relate Creates
October 10, 2016 14:00 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBIt is not clear which comes first. Is it that your relationship quality drives outcomes and experiences in your environment? Or does your experience of culture influence the quality of your relationships? I think both perspectives are true…
Holding a Higher Vision of Members of Your Team
October 04, 2016 20:57 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBHolding a higher vision of members of your team helps them to perceive themselves as they haven’t before. It helps them to trust you and each other, strengthening their willingness to go the extra mile. This is not about projecting your ideas about their potential, it is about being curious and allowing their potential to emerge.