Greatness Podcast
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe podcast where the world's leading thinkers share their ideas about how to create greatness. Great leaders, great teams and great organizations. Why be good when you can be great!
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Greatness Podcast (Ep 82) | Jill Tietgen Discusses Her Book Over, Under, Around, and Through
September 16, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat doesn't kill you makes you stronger, or so the saying goes. A woman's resilience is one of her many admirable qualities. When we've been through adversity, we've strengthened ourselves for the next time something equally or more trying comes our way. I have invited my close friend, author, and engineer Jill Tietgen to discuss her most recent book, Over, Under, Around, and Through: How Hall of Famers Overcome Obstacles. A collection of uplifting stories about perseverance, hope, and zeal.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 81) | Carrington Smith Discusses Her Book Blooming - Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life
September 02, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHope heals.The pandemic created some level of trauma for most of us. But how effective are we at moving past trauma and developing resilience? I would argue that society in many ways trains us to suppress our feelings rather than dealing with trauma and building resilience. Author and speaker Carrington Smith joined the Greatness podcast to share her deeply personal stories of trauma and tremendously helpful tips on how to process trauma and build resilience.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 80) | Carrie Arnold Discusses Her Book Silence and Sidelined - How Women Leaders Find Their Voices and Break Barriers
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHelen Reddy performed the lyrics "I am a woman, hear me roar" in 1971. Decades later, are women being heard at work? We invited Carrie Arnold, Executive Coach and Principal of The Willow Group, and author of Silence and Sidelined, as a guest on the Greatness Podcast to discuss the topic. Her extensive research underlies her great suggestions for how to understand when your voice is being suppressed at work and what to do about it.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 79) | Alison Shamir Discusses Imposter Syndrome
August 05, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you ever had the feeling that what you're doing isn’t good enough? You might be suffering from Imposter Syndrome, an internal belief that you are not as capable as others believe you to be. Alison Shamir, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in imposter syndrome and confidence, joined the Greatness podcast to share her expertise. After 15 years of working in the tech and media industry, Alison decided to become a full-time coach and speaker after her own experiences of Imposter...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 79) | Alison Shamir Discusses Imposter Syndrome
August 05, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you ever had the feeling that what you're doing isn’t good enough? You might be suffering from Imposter Syndrome, an internal belief that you are not as capable as others believe you to be. Alison Shamir, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in imposter syndrome and confidence, joined the Greatness podcast to share her expertise. After 15 years of working in the tech and media industry, Alison decided to become a full-time coach and speaker after her own experiences of Imposter...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 78) | Kristine Munro Discusses Building Communities of Women Entrepreneurs
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBNetworking is great, but community building to create support, collaboration, mentorship, and accountability is incredibly valuable, especially if you are growing your own business. Kristine Monroe, founder of Business Bosses Who Brunch, joined the Greatness Podcast to talk about the organization she created to build community. I've come to realize the importance of these strong relationships.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 77) | Jackie Insinger Discusses Leadership and Her Book Spark Brilliance
June 24, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLeadership is not just a work thing, it's a life thing. I'm fascinated by the science of positive psychology and how to leverage it as a leader. Jackie Insinger joined the Greatness Podcast to discuss her new book, Spark Brilliance, and her extensive research on the topic. Jackie discusses her framework of "platinum leadership", treating other people how THEY want to be treated. And I love this quote - "brilliance is who you are and how you choose to show up".
Greatness Podcast (Ep 76) | Kate Osborn Discusses Leadership and Koko Matrix
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat would you do with your life if you weren't afraid? A question I've often pondered. Kate Osborne joined the Greatness podcast to discuss her viewpoints on this, shaped by her travel to 36 countries after university and her experience of being mentored by one of the first major Coca-Cola shareholders. Her point - we're here for 4,000 weeks - what are we going to do with these weeks? How do you stretch yourself to the growth zone by traversing the fear zone? Critical thinking skills, the a...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 75) | Sarah Treadway Discusses Leadership in the Hospitality and Construction Industries
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBFew industries exhibited as much agility during the pandemic as the hospitality industry. As a fifth-generation hospitality/construction leader, Sarah Treadway, President/CEO of Stout Street Hospitality, joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how they kept every hotel open after dropping from 600 to 86 employees in March 2020 in an effort to take care of as many of their employees as possible. Sarah shares amazing insights on leadership and how her organization maintains a "family culture";...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 74) | Barb Jackson Discusses Transformation in the Construction Industry
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBFew people are as focused upon transforming the leadership and culture of the construction industry as Barb Jackson (www.barbarajackson.com). Barb joined the Greatness podcast to share her observations on an industry that she describes as "full of noble, hardworking, well intended people" but that is at times "visionless", focusing upon management instead of leadership. Barb's Women Building Change Leadership Program, and her new podcast, Stirring Up Dust, are two excellent resources for tho...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 73) | Dr. Thomas Chermack Discusses His Book Using Scenarios
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen was the last time you asked yourself "where could I be wrong in my assumptions?" During my PhD course in Scenario Planning with Dr. Thomas Chermack I gained tremendous respect for scenario planning as a tool to imagine possible futures. But that's only half the story. Developing scenarios is critical, but what happens next and how you utilize these scenarios to drive decision making is critical to provide value. Dr. Chermack joined the Greatness podcast to share insights from his most r...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 72) | Gladys Simen Discusses Her Work Coaching Moms
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBHey working moms (and dads) - what are your superpowers?! I wrote my book, 8 Steps to Being a Great Working Mom, because I realized that many moms think "I don't have it together" and that they are the only ones feeling this way. Gladys Simen joined the Greatness podcast to share her work with moms. Her passion is driven by her own experience of feeling this way. Gladys shares amazing tips on how to have the courage to take "bold steps" to recharge yourself and claim your superpowers.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 71) | Jane Sydenham-Clarke Discusses Tradeswomen Australia
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWomen represent less than 3% of the trade population in Australia - such an opportunity to leverage this talent pool, especially given the trade shortages we are experiencing in the construction industry. Jane Sydenham-Clarke, Chair of the Board of Tradeswomen Australia, joined the Greatness podcast to share some of the unique strategies they are supporting to attract and retain women in our industry.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 70) | Rex Miller Discusses His Book The Genius Spark
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAre you a person that focuses upon your strengths or your deficits? While identifying our areas for improvement is an important exercise, Rex Miller, author of The Genius Spark, joined the Greatness podcast to discuss a strengths based approach to leadership. Our need to conform as we develop drives out our genius, our natural strengths that if leveraged will help us live a life of fulfillment. Rex has wonderful advice for finding your genius.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 69) | Jim Ellis Discusses Microsoft's Aggressive Construction Sustainability Goals
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat does brave leadership look like? Jim Ellis, VP Global Construction for Microsoft, joined the Greatness Podcast to discuss the organization's brave leadership related to sustainability in construction. What can we do, in our industry, to ensure the sustainability of our communities? It starts with passion, Jim described it as a "burning" passion. Jim's advice, "Get going, don't wait, move forward, make it work. Learn along the way, fail fast . . . ". We want to leave this world in a bett...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 68) | Dr. Paula Gerber Discusses Founding the National Association of Women in Construction Australia
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn 1995, Dr. Paula Gerber, renowned international legal scholar at Monash University in both human rights and construction, founded the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia. She exemplifies what it takes to say "Hey, we have a challenge here. I'm going to do something about it." Paula joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how both women and men can help us achieve greater gender diversity in the construction industry, and also shared some important insights for women ...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 68) | Dr. Paula Gerber Discusses Microsofts Aggressive Construction Sustainability Goals
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn 1995, Dr. Paula Gerber, renowned international legal scholar at Monash University in both human rights and construction, founded the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia. She exemplifies what it takes to say "Hey, we have a challenge here. I'm going to do something about it." Paula joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how both women and men can help us achieve greater gender diversity in the construction industry, and also shared some important insights for women ...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 67) | Jo Lynne Whiting and Barbara Bauer Discuss Boardbound by Womens Leadership Foundation
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBResearch demonstrates that Boards benefit from diversity, and it's been great to see the progress we've made in placing women on Boards. In Australia, a third of listed company Boards seats are held by women. Jo Lynne Whiting, Chair, and Barbara Bauer, Executive Director, of US-based Boardbound, joined the Greatness podcast to share more about their work to advance women on to Boards. Whether you are a woman hoping to join a Board, or a Board of Directors exploring how to expand Board divers...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 66) | Melanie Brown Discusses Integrating ESG Into Your Business Strategy
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAre you concerned that your organization might not be taking a strategic approach to ESG (environmental, social and governance)? You're not alone. This issue is critical from an investor perspective, an employee perspective, and a consumer perspective. And "greenwashing" doesn't work anymore. Melanie Brown with ERIAS Group visited the Greatness podcast with several strategic and tactical tips on how to ensure that your business strategy is effectively incorporating ESG.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 65) | Andre Noonan Discusses Gender Diversity in Construction
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHow does a construction project achieve 53% women on a project? This story, told by Andre Noonan, COO Australia & New Zealand for Acciona, is not just a story about diversity in construction. It's a story about having the courage as a leader to inspire your team to achieve the unthinkable. It's a story of how to think creatively about solutions when people say something can't be done.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 64) | Michael Beer Discusses Ethical Leadership
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMichael Beer, Harvard, is one of the most prolific writers on how to successfully executive business strategy. Michael joined the Greatness podcast to share his insights on how leaders can ensure that honest conversations are happening at every level of the organization, including how to create a safe environment where employees can share the truth.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 63) | Teresa Magnus Discusses Mental Wellness in Construction
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn Australia a construction worker commits suicide every two days. In the US, the suicide rate in construction is four times higher than the general population. That's a problem. Teresa Magnus has decided to do something about it, and joined the Greatness Podcast to share information on the wellbeing book and journal she's co-authored with Katheryn Ely that are being piloted with trade workers on two significant construction projects.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 62) | Edgar and Peter Schein Discuss Humble Inquiry
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAre you an "asking" leader or a "telling" leader? Edgar and Peter Schein, two of the greatest global thinkers on leadership, recently joined the Greatness podcast to discuss their book, Humble Inquiry, a longtime favorite of mine. The ability of a leader to ask genuine questions, to be authentically curious, is a tremendous skill, especially in cultures where "telling" has become overvalued. The complexity of today's business environment demands that we leverage the knowledge of those around...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 61) | Amy Jen Su Discusses Her Book The Leader You Want to Be
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Leader You Want to Be - I love this book and was so grateful that author Amy Jen Su joined the Greatness podcast to share her amazing insights on leadership. In the book, Amy discusses "Leader A" and "Leader B", a realistic discussion of the good and bad days we all have as leaders. When consulting with leaders, I have them describe the "great" leader they aspire to be, and articulate their intentional plan to grow and develop in a way that allows them to consistently show up as their b...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 60) | Lee Jourdan, Former Chief Diversity Officer at Chevron, Discusses Privilege, Diversity and Inclusion
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhy is it important to talk about privilege at work? That was the topic of the HBR article that prompted me to reach out to Lee Jourdan, retired Chevron executive who was most recently head of Diversity and Inclusion, to discuss the topic on the Greatness podcast. Lee shares his personal journey - as a black man growing up in a white community, as a West Point graduate, and as an energy executive - and how these experiences shaped his thinking on privilege. I especially appreciate Lee's stor...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 59) | Erika Anderson of AGC Colorado Discusses Construction Inclusion Week
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBErika Anderson, Culture of Care Manager for AGC Colorado, joined the Greatness podcast to help us understand the five daily themes of Construction Inclusion Week and how to lead conversations with your team throughout the week. The website is literally bursting with resources. Note: Please be aware that this episode contains a brief discussion of a suicide incident.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 58) | Karen Sherman Discusses Her Book Brick by Brick and the Akilah Institute in Rwanda
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe remarkable Karen Sherman, President of the Akilah Institute in Rwanda, joined the Greatness Podcast recently to discuss not only her fascinating book, Brick by Brick, but to share highlights from her work around the globe with survivors of war. Karen candidly discusses herself as a "work in progress", and shares the stories of the amazing women she has given voice and empowerment to throughout the world.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 57) | Alison Mirams Discusses Driving Innovation in The Construction Industry
September 17, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat does it mean to treat people in the construction industry with "decency"? This was one important topic discussed with Alison Mirams, CEO of Roberts Co, during her visit to the Greatness Podcast. Alison is achieving tremendous success in driving innovation in the construction industry in a big way here in Australia, including her well-documented five-day work week experiment. She is growing her own female leaders in the industry, and Alison is a tremendous role model to us all. One gre...
Greatness Podcast (Ep. 56) | Tucci Ivowi Discusses Imposter Syndrome
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBImposter syndrome - most of us experience at some point in our life, and as Greatness podcast guest Tucci Ivowi shares, a certain level of nervousness is good. It adds to our authenticity as leaders and contributes to our ability to show vulnerability. Tucci discusses many practical tips for dealing with imposter syndrome from her recent HBR article on the topic, and I loved connecting with her in Ghana.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 55) | Jeffery Tobias Halter Discusses Men Advancing Women
August 16, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIf you are a man wondering how to effectively advocate for women in your organization or industry, this is the podcast for you. Jeffery Tobias Halter, gender strategist and founder of YWomen, has dedicated the past decade to helping organizations create end-to-end strategies for advancing women. Jeffery also runs workshops for men to help them understand how to develop inclusion as a leadership competency.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 54) | Dr. Ovul Sezer Discusses Kindness at Work
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBI recently posted an HBR article on kindness in the workplace - wow, what a response! One of the authors, Dr. Ovul Sezer, joined the Greatness podcast to expand upon her research on how kindness translates to business performance. Ovul is fascinating. She arrived from Istanbul at Harvard at 18 years old to study math, and also received her PhD from Harvard. Ovul is not only a professor but a stand-up-comic. Her research into how leaders can be mindful of the importance of kindness at work is...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 53) | Jan Tuchman Discusses ENR Enterprises and the Global Construction Industry
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBConstruction industry icon and good friend Jan Tuchman, Editor in Chief of ENR Enterprises. joined the Greatness podcast to discuss her perspective on today's top industry topics, including technology, transformative change and diversity. We also had a chance to discuss our passion for Bridges to Prosperity as I pass the baton September 1 to Jan as the next Chairperson of the Board.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 52) | Sarah Makris Discusses Living to Your Full Potential
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHow do you find your dream job? How do you ensure that your personal brand aligns with your aspirations? What does it take to live to your full potential? These are some of the important questions that Sarah Makris, personal branding expert and coach, discussed during a visit to the Greatness podcast. Sarah's advice really resonated with me, and gave me an opportunity to reflect back upon my own personal career choices and changes.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 51) | Dr. Alyssa Westring Discusses Her Book Parents Who Lead
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBEvery once in a while we stumble across someone whose ideas are so compelling you simply must spend time with them. Dr. Alyssa Westring, co-author of Parents Who Lead is that person for me. She has studied the challenge of working parents for decades, but with a unique spin of applying leadership strategies to parenting. An example - in my book 8 Steps to Being a Great Working Mom, I talk about how we set unbelievably high expectations for ourselves as parents. Alyssa's thoughts on this - bo...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 50) | Gabrielle Trainor Discusses the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBEvery once in a while you meet someone that is such a tremendous leader, so incredibly gifted and respected that you really sit up and take notice. That was the case when I met Gabrielle Trainor, Chair of the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce among many additional positions of leadership. Gabrielle joined the Greatness podcast to discuss the critical work of the Taskforce in reshaping the construction industry here in Australia to improve the wellbeing of our employees. I'm grateful to...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 49) | Zoe Daniel Discusses Her Book Greetings from Trumpland
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBI was listening to the radio here in Australia just after the last US presidential election, and the radio announcer asked "How do 70 million Americans think four more years of Trump is a good idea?". Regardless of your political viewpoint, Zoe Daniels' new book, Greetings from Trumpland: How an Unprecedented Presidency Changed Everything, gives incredible insight into answering this question given her time living in the US and covering the prior election and three years of the Trump adminis...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 48) | Maja Rosenquist Discusses Diversity and Leadership in the Construction Industry
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBHow does a US general contractor achieve 35 female craft workers on their 140-person project team? Maja Rosenquist, Sr. VP with Mortenson, joined the Greatness podcast to talk about her company's "intentional strategy" to embrace diversity and inclusion in the construction industry and the successes they are experiencing as a result. I admire Maja as an incredible leader in our industry, and she discussed her vision of authentic leadership, grounded in "do the right thing".
Greatness Podcast (Ep 47) | Kelcey Henderson and Gretchen Gagel Discuss Women in Construction
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI've loved spending most of my career in the engineer/construction/energy industry, and I had the good fortune of passing the Presidency of Continuum Advisory Group on to Kelcey Henderson, another woman in our industry that I greatly admire. Kelcey and I connected on the Greatness Podcast to reflect on the history of women in the industry, discuss where we are today (about 10% of the industry globally), and explore the bold moves being taken across the globe to attract more women to the indu...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 46) | Karen Gately Discusses Corporate Dojo and Great Leadership
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOne of the most enjoyable aspects of moving to Australia has been the exciting journey of meeting fabulous people who share my passion for making the world a better place. Karen Gately, Founder of Corporate Dojo and acclaimed author, shares that passion. Karen draws upon her marshal arts experience to help leaders on their journey of self-mastery and personal accountability. Karen joined the Greatness podcast to share insightful, practical tips for how leaders use the "mirror of truth" and p...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 45) | Kristine Scheul Discusses How NAWIC Australia is Impacting the Construction Industry
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBFor 35 years I've been a pioneering woman in manufacturing and construction, starting in 1986 as the first female operations manager in the US for Ralston Purina and later as one of the first female shareholders/managing directors for FMI. It's time for us to fix the diversity issue in construction, and I applaud NAWIC Australia - the National Association of Women in Construction - for their work in progressing their vision, "an equitable construction industry where women fully participate"....
Greatness Podcast (Ep 44) | Stephen Mulva Discusses the Construction Industry Institute and OS2
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBCreating transformational change in an industry is a massive undertaking, and I applaud the Construction Industry Institute, CII, and its leader, Stephen Mulva, for the role they have played in driving change in capital program delivery. We are the industry that "builds the world" but research shows that 41% of the cost of any construction project is waste. I had the great pleasure of working with Stephen back in 2017 to help create a Manifest for Change for the industry which provides the o...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 43) | Jon Davies Discusses the Australian Constructors Association Industry Reform Agenda
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhen I moved to Australia, I found it fascinating that the construction industry here is facing similar challenges to those faced in the US - lagging productivity gains, lack of trust and collaboration, and image challenges. Last year I was thrilled to meet Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association, a fellow champion of change who is leading the charge for shifts in the industry here in Australia. Jon joined the Greatness podcast to discuss global efforts to shift the constr...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 42) | Gabrielle Dolan Discusses Her Book Magnetic Stories
February 01, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBSo thrilling to have Gabrielle Dolan on the Greatness podcast to discuss her latest book, Magnetic Stories. I have learned so much from Gabrielle about how to leverage stories to create connections, strengthen relationships, build brand, etc. Magnetic Stories focuses upon how to use brand storytelling to connect with customers and engage employees, and Gabrielle shares great tips for this on the podcast - enjoy!
Greatness Podcast (Ep 41) | Dr. Simon Longstaff Discusses Business Ethics
January 18, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBEthical behavior is not just the right thing to do, new research shows it's the profitable thing to do. Dr. Simon Longstaff of The Ethics Centre (www.ethics.org.au) joined the Greatness podcast to share his fascinating life journey, thoughts on how ethics is embedding in the day-to-day choices we make, and the new research study that demonstrates the concrete economic returns of ethical behavior to individuals, organization, and even societies. In fact, an increase in ethical behavior would ...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 40) | Gregg Vanourek Discusses his Books Life Entrepreneurs and Triple Crown Leadership
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHow deep is your relationships with yourself? Are you a “life entrepreneur”? Gregg Vanourek, co-author of Triple Crown Leadership and fellow lecturer at the University of Denver joined the Greatness podcast to share his insights on how leaders create cultures of excellence, ethics and endurance, in part by first deeply understanding questions such as “who am I? and “why am I here?”. Great suggestions on reflection as a leader to start the new year.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 39) | Michelle Sales Discusses Her Book The Power of Real Confidence
December 11, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBHow do we hold confidence and humility simultaneously? How can we act confidently without coming across as boastful or arrogant? Michelle Sales, Author of The Power of Real Confidence, joined the Greatness podcast to share her research and advice for being a confident, connected leader. Michelle’s four elements of confidence, and her ability to leverage the ideas of other researchers, really resonated with me.
Greatness Podcast (Ep 38) | Michael Chaskalson Discusses Team Mindfulness
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMindfulness – one of this century’s most popular buzzwords, yet do we really deeply understand what mindfulness means? How do leaders and teams go about developing mindfulness competencies? Michael Chaskalson is noted for being the first person in the world to receive a masters in the clinical application of mindfulness. Michael joined the Greatness podcast from Cambridge to share research on the three competencies of mindfulness and new work on how teams approach collective mindfulness. I l...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 37) | Cathy Oddie Discusses Her Leadership and Advocacy as a Family Violence Lived Experience Consultant
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBHello everyone, this is Gretchen Gagel with Greatness. Just a warning that today's episode deals with some sensitive topics, specifically domestic violence and abuse. This is different from our usual subject matter and may be difficult for some listeners, so I wanted to put include a warning up front. With that out of the way, I think everyone can learn something from today's episode. Thank you. Years ago I watched a speaker write “vict” on a flipchart, and then make the point that two lett...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 36) | Megan Reitz Discusses Team Mindfulness and Speaking Up
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you experience frustration that no matter how much you encourage people to speak up you still feel that you’re not hearing everything you need to hear? You’re not alone. Megan Reitz, author of “Speak Up”, visited the Greatness podcast to share her research about the conversational patters we become stuck within both as people and as organizations; and how power and labels, real and imagined, filter what we hear and what we say. Megan shares research-based tips for how to listen with curio...
Greatness Podcast (Ep 35) | Mickey Connolly Discusses Building Enduring Community
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBCommunity – what does that word mean to you? To our team, community is critical to the vitality of an organization. It’s about focusing our energy and our actions to achieve a mutually important purpose. It’s about aligning our strategies and tactics based upon our common values. It’s about looking out for one another on the way to extraordinary success. Conversant Founder and Chairman Mickey Connolly shares great tips for how “connected leaders” effectively build community and unleash brill...