Growing As Grown-Ups
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJust because you’re a grown-up, it doesn’t mean you’re done growing. We want to demystify the ways we keep growing as grown-ups by sharing with you what both science and experience has taught us.
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Episode 38: Understanding Emotional Intelligence with Kedren Crosby
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 93.9 MBEmotions are information that help us learn something about ourselves – what is going on inside of us, and what we feel really matters. ‘Emotional Intelligence’ is thrown around a lot but few people know what it means or why it really matters in the workplace. In today’s episode, Sara sits down with Kedren Crosby, President at Work Wisdom and co-host of The Behaviorist podcast, to talk about Emotional Intelligence. Kedren’s focus is on conflict resolution, burnout, work-life integration, au...
Episode 37: The Hard Work of Equity and Belonging with Duane Reynolds
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBWhen COVID raised healthcare disparities to a national level, it ignited the work that Duane Reynolds puts his heart and soul into - creating a more just, equitable, and fair healthcare system. This conversation is relevant to all of us, not just those in healthcare. You’ve heard us say before that growth happens through challenges that contradict our current lens, and in this way, the work of social justice provides a rich source of growth if we will lean into it. So join Sara as she sits...
Episode 36: Growing Up is Serious Business with Ambassador Andrew Young
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBHi friends! In the decades since Andrew Young helped change the course of history as a leader in the Civil Rights movement, he has built a remarkable legacy as a civic activist, elected official, groundbreaking ambassador, social entrepreneur, and adviser to presidents. In this episode, Ambassador Young sits down with Keith to discuss how to deal with internal conflicts in external reality, how reconciliation is coming together 'in spite of', determining the kind of legacy you want to leav...
Episode 35: Growing (our Faith) as Grown-Ups with Andy Stanley
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIf you’ve been with us for any amount of time, you may know that one of our taglines here at The Leaders Lyceum and the work we do is ‘developing the whole person’. We talk a lot about leadership, family, parenting, what to do with your direct reports, friend groups, etc but rarely do we talk about faith. In this episode, Andy Stanley, Founder and Senior Pastor of North Point Ministries sits down with Keith to discuss what it means to have faith as an anchor (when it grows and matures with ...
Episode 34: Vertical Development in Review
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBHi friends! Vertical Development, if you’re willing to live into it, gives you insight into the world around you AND insight into yourself. In today’s episode, we are not only wrapping up 2021 (say what?!), but also our current series on Vertical Development. Dr. Sara Musgrove, Dr. Keith Eigel, and guest, Dr. Karl Kuhnert sit down to discuss their thoughts on the last few episodes, their take on vertical development, and how the curriculum for our growth is all around us in every-day life.
Episode 33: Everyone’s Experience Matters with Dr. Nancy Popp
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBDo the people around you know that their experience matters to you? Do they feel known, seen, and understood by you? This is the value of understand the developmental road map and learning how to identify where you and others are on the journey. While there is a great deal of commonality among all people, the way each person makes sense of our world is fundamentally different. When we recognize that we are more effective in influencing others when we meet them where they are, and not tryin...
Episode 32: Finding Your Center of Gravity with Dr. Nancy Popp
November 23, 2021 15:02 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIn this episode, Dr. Nancy Popp goes deep on vertical development based on her 35+ years of studying and assessing where people are on the journey. She is one of the foremost experts on the subject-object interview method, which is how we assess Leader Levels. You will feel like you're sitting in on a college developmental psychology class as Keith and Nancy paint a picture of the vertical development journey in language different to the way we have spoken about it so far. Nancy Popp earn...
Episode 31: The Evolving Self with Dr. Robert Kegan
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBn this episode, Dr. Robert Kegan shares wisdom and personal stories drawn from his more than forty years of research and writing on adult development. From caterpillars to poker to faith, Robert addresses the gift of our potential to grow, and ultimately our endeavor not to die. Dr. Kegan is the William and Miriam Meehan Research Professor of Adult Learning and Professional Development at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. The recipient of numerous honorary degrees and a...
Episode 30: Success Mindsets w. Dr. Ryan Gottfredson
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBYou've no doubt asked the question (or at least thought about it!) - what do leaders need to do to be effective? The thing is, leadership isn't just about doing the right thing, it's also being someone people want to follow. So how do we successfully tap into the 'being' side of leadership? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson shares his work in the realm of mindsets, neuroscience, and vertical development. His Success Mindsets help us grow beyond a self-protective mindset and move into a...
Episode 29: Work-Life Balance with Dr. Julie Wayne
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 97.5 MBWhen it comes to work-life balance - do you think of ‘balance’ as a noun or a verb? In this episode, our guest, Dr. Julie Wayne shares wisdom on what a healthy work-life balance looks like, and offers practical ways to actually achieve it. Dr. Julie Holliday Wayne earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at Furman University in 1993 and her Masters and PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia. In her research, she studies sexual harassment, work-life ba...
Episode 28: Living a Productive (& Soul-Focused) Life with Theresa Ward
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 90.6 MBThis week, Dr. Sara Musgrove sits down with Theresa Ward to unpack the question...Theresa loves to find the balance between creative concepts and diligent details – it is encoded in her DNA! She has dedicated her career to bridging gaps from brainstorms to finish lines. She embraces work that involves both big-picture strategies and rigorous roll-up-the-sleeves tasks. Don't miss out on this great episode! Connect with Theresa on LinkedIn, Instagram, and at The Fiery Feather. Did you know w...
Episode 28: Soulful Productivity with Theresa Ward
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 90.6 MBToday, we speak with Theresa Ward on how to manage time and be productive in a soulful way. We would love to hear your feedback on any ways we can improve! If there is anything that “you like…”, “you wish…”, or “you wonder…” about our content, our guests, our hosts(!), please reach out via [email protected]
Episode 27: Fuel for Growth: Values
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBHave you ever taken the time to consider what your life’s legacy will be? Have you put down on paper the values that are important to you and been honest with yourself about how well you are living into them? In this episode, the fourth and final in our ‘Fuel for Growth’ summer series, Keith & Sara continue the conversation about unpacking the power and importance of being intentional in naming your values and using them as the True North on your journey toward growing into the person you ...
Episode 26: Fuel for Growth: Responsibility
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 81.1 MBIn this episode, the third in our ‘Fuel for Growth’ summer series, Keith & Sara continue the conversation and focus on moving from a position of blame to a position of responsibility. When we allow others to define who we are, we lose sight of the things that matter to us and we aren’t able to make the difference we want to make. Moving from an outside-in definition of who we are to an inside-out understanding is challenging, but the reward is living into your authentic self. Stay with us ...
Episode 25: Fuel for Growth: Feedback
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBIn today's episode, the second in our ‘Fuel for Growth’ summer series, Keith & Sara focus on how we can introduce challenge and contradiction into our development equation by actively seeking out and embracing...*cue scary music*...Feedback! No one likes to receive criticism, or be told what their perceived weaknesses are, but if your goal is to keep growing, why would you not want to learn how you can continue to improve? The value of embracing (and encouraging!) feedback can’t be oversta...
Episode 24: Fuel for Growth: Personality
July 20, 2021 05:02 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIn this episode, Keith & Sara pick up where we left off with Dr. John Golden to dig deeper into understanding our own personality and explore utilizing personality assessments can fuel our growth. Keith & Sara have been helping people become better versions of themselves for over 50 years (combined) and have found the impact of understanding both how you are like other people and how you are different to be a powerful element of continued growth.
Episode 24: Personality Pt. 2
July 20, 2021 05:02 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIn this episode, Keith & Sara pick up where we left off with Dr. John Golden to dig deeper into understanding our own personality and explore utilizing personality assessments can fuel our growth. Keith & Sara have been helping people become better versions of themselves for over 50 years (combined) and have found the impact of understanding both how you are like other people and how you are different to be a powerful element of continued growth.
Episode 23: Understanding Personality (and why we're all a little bit weird!) with John Golden
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 95.3 MBHave you ever wondered why you did something? Or why someone else is the way they are? Does your personality change as you grow? These are all questions we discuss with this week’s guest, Dr. John Golden. If you have had any interaction with The Leaders Lyceum and have taken the Golden Personality Profiler – John is the man behind it! Hear his take on personality and the role it plays in our growth. John is the President & Founder of Golden LLC, a psychological assessment publishing compa...
Episode 22: Defy Drift with Todd Sandel
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 98.7 MBIf we are not careful, we can easily become victims of drift- the unintentional disconnect between who you are and how you live. Many leaders find themselves sacrificing physical and relational health in order to achieve the highest levels of professional success, waking up one day to realize that this is not who they want to be. In today’s episode, executive coach and marriage and family therapist, Todd Sandel, joins us to share how to defy drift. Todd is the Founder and CEO of The SouthC...
Episode 21: Innovating yourself with Dr. Sara Musgrove
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 73.6 MBIn Pt 2 of our Leadership & Design Thinking series, Dr. Keith Eigel interviews our own Dr. Sara Musgrove, to discuss Innovation and Design Thinking, and further unpack the idea that leadership isn't just about having the right answer, but knowing how to get to the right answer. Sara received her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the University of Georgia. In addition to her studies in I-O Psychology, Sara also has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her ex...
Episode 20: Leading Innovation with Scott Sanchez
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWhat does innovation have to do with leadership? In this episode, Dr. Sara Musgrove and our guest, Scott Sanchez, unpack how the key methods and mindsets of innovation can transform your leadership. The secret - keep people at the center. If you're a leader, spouse, parent, human - this episode is for you! Scott is a human-driven product innovation leader, with expertise in innovation, product management and design, and a history of turning deep human insights into simple, yet impactful, p...
Episode 19: The Volunteer Effect with Jason Young
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIf a follower replicates what they have experienced from their leader, are you creating an experience worth replicating? In this episode, our guest, Jason Young shares wisdom on how to influence people to not just to do what you want them to do, but to help them see the more they can become. While Jason’s expertise is in leading volunteers and hospitality, the leadership truths he shares are extremely relevant to anyone leading anyone. Jason is an author, speaker, and volunteer expert with...
Episode 18: Living & Leading with Purpose with John Ramstead
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBDo you want to live a life more fully alive? What does it mean to live on purpose, with purpose? In this episode our guest, John Ramstead, shares wisdom on how to discover your core values, clarify your mission and leave a Legacy you will be proud of. John is an author, podcaster, speaker, and leadership expert with an approach to leadership that creates measurable results and is a catalyst for creating significance and success.
Episode 17: Leading Remotely with Kevin Eikenberry
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBKevin Eikenberry is a business leader, author, podcaster, and leadership expert with a focus on leading (Remarkably) well while working remotely. In this episode, Kevin shares wisdom around how we can continue to build relationships with colleagues, lead with empathy, and become an effective long distance teammate. For more information about Kevin's book, go to www.longdistanceteammate.com Listen the Remarkable Podcast at www.remarkablepodcast.com.
Episode 17: Leading Remotely
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBKevin Eikenberry is a business leader, author, podcaster, and leadership expert with a focus on leading (Remarkably) well while working remotely. In this episode, Kevin shares wisdom around how we can continue to build relationships with colleagues, lead with empathy, and become an effective long distance teammate. For more information about Kevin's book, go to www.longdistanceteammate.com Listen the Remarkable Podcast at www.remarkablepodcast.com.
Episode 16: Growing Well Pt. 2
March 30, 2021 10:29 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBLeadership maturity isn't the natural byproduct of aging. It requires wisdom, courage, and effort. Having influence requires us to grow into - and take ownership of - who we are and what we stand for. In this episode, Dr. Keith Eigel explains the levels of development, and shares how we can take control of our growth to accelerate progress in leadership, life, and legacy. Download our Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/ggt
Episode 15: Growing Well.
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBWhat are the best practices of those who have grown well? Keith and Sara unpack the themes that came up over and over again in their conversations with amazing leaders. All of us can employ these practices to accelerate growth to have the influence we desire in areas that matter to us. We just have to learn to lean in. Download our Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/ggt
Episode 14: Follow-Centered Leadership with Kevin Riley
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBAs the editor for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kevin Riley knows what it’s like to have all eyes on him, and yet he recognizes that leaders need to pay careful attention to their followers and work for their betterment. Through moving memories of his father and learning the importance of tough feedback, Kevin's story helps us remember to focus on what’s most important in work and life. Download our Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/ggt
Episode 13: It’s Worth It with Dr. Stuart Rayfield
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBLife is often a series of unexpected challenges, both big and small. Today’s guest encourages us that when we keep our eyes focused on what really matters, the rollercoaster of life is worth it. Through a series of identity shaking challenges in college, to being tasked with leading the COVID response for the entire University System of George, Dr. Stuart Rayfield has learned the importance of being a perpetual student, being vulnerable, and pushing through the struggle.
Episode 12: The Power of Perseverance with Bill Renje
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBFormer Paralympic gold medalist, Bill Renje, shares his story of how a crippling gunshot at 18 turned his world upside down and possibly saved his life. Through the power of perseverance, a positive attitude and a grounding faith, Bill has become an inspirational leader committed to investing in the lives of others. Download our Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/ggt Learn more about the Leaders Lyceum: https://leaderslyceum.com/
Episode 11: Growing Ourselves to Grow Others with Dr. Kyle Marrero
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThe leadership lessons that can be learned from this opera singer turned university president are so powerful that we don’t want anyone to miss them. Dr. Kyle Marrero from Georgia Southern University shares stories of facing challenges that taught him the importance of always leading from your values, being willing to try and fail, and investing in others becoming the best versions of themselves. Download our Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/ggt
Episode 10: Making the Most of the New Year with Keith Eigel and Sara Musgrove
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBAt the start of any new year, many people take the time to reflect on where they’ve been and what they’d like to be different. Sadly, too often these goals and resolutions fail, often after just a few days. Today, your hosts share what they’ve learned about how to make transformative life changes more effectively. Our hope for you is that you will continue to grow into the person you want to be over this coming year and beyond. Download the Growth Gap Tool: https://www.growinggrownups.com/g...
Episode 09: Don’t Run from the Crucible of Suffering with Dale Jones
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIf anyone knows anything about leadership, it’s today’s guest. Dale Jones is the CEO of Diversified Search Group, one of the best executive search firms in the world. Dale shares his story of building resilience and finding purpose from an early age and how even today he continues to confront challenges, both internal and external, in order to keep making the difference he wants to make. Stay with us through the end. His concluding exhortation to listeners is absolutely invaluable.
Episode 08: Living a Life of Purpose with C.J. Stewart
December 01, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBFrom a young age, CJ Stewart knew he wanted to play baseball for the Chicago Cubs. Against all odds, growing up in poverty in Atlanta, CJ’s dream came true. Now, baseball has moved beyond his profession to become the pathway to fulfill his purpose— rescuing the counted-out boys of Atlanta and teaching them that they are significant. Join us for this week’s podcast as CJ shares his story of growing into himself and living a life grounded in purpose. Follow C.J. on social media: Facebook: ht...
Episode 07: Listen, Learn and Lead with Mike Lauderdale
November 17, 2020 11:35 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWhere’s the balance between confident and humility? How do you lead with confidence without missing out on the obvious because of your arrogance? Mike Lauderdale brings a new perspective as our first guest working in a large corporation. Mike is a VP of Human Resources for FedEx and is someone we have come to know as a leader that is truly respected and admired by those around him. Throughout this conversation, you’ll hear stories that demonstrate a maturity of perspective from someone who...
Episode 06: Finding Commonality in a Divided Country with Dr. Karl Kuhnert
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBToday is a divisive day in America as people cast their votes for one side or another. Yet as Abraham Lincoln said, “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” Dr. Karl Kuhnert shares his wisdom and insight on what is needed from each of us to build an enduring community by focusing more on what we have in common rather than what sets us apart. He shares how outgrowing his need to be right has helped him on his own journey of growth and leadership and encourages us to do the same. Close...
Episode 05: Know what you’re FOR with Jeff Henderson
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWhen making difficult choices, even ones that people think are crazy, it’s important that you are grounded in the knowledge of your calling and your passion. Author, speaker, and leader Jeff Henderson shares with us his story of leading through difficult times by acknowledging that “anything worth pursuing is going to be difficult.” Like all of us, even renowned leaders like Jeff face doubts, but we can be encouraged by hearing how he has learned how to lean in and lead in an effective and i...
Episode 04: Leading as Your Authentic Self with Christi Gordy
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBHow do you lead effectively as a ninja acrobat when the world keeps telling you to be a linebacker? Christi shares her story of learning to embrace her authentic self as a leader, recognizing that her creativity and feelings are her superpower, not a weakness. Rather then being paralyzed by the overwhelming unknowns that characterize the world today, she is asking herself what part she can play in the history that is being told right now, working towards a better future rather than waiting f...
Episode 03: Leading through Three Global Pandemics– with Dr. Stuart Gulley
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBHow do you lead when three global pandemics converge at one time? Dr. Stuart Gulley, president of the largest independent school in the continental United States, shares his journey of learning to lead through challenges. He has learned that we grow best as individuals when we can experience the world through the eyes of someone different than ourselves, and that truth seems more important now than ever. Dr. Gulley brings a wisdom and maturity to his leadership that serves as a model for us ...
Episode 02: Rising Above Your Circumstances with Mohamed Massaquoi
September 22, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBWhen faced with incredible loss, former NFL wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi did not become a victim of his circumstances but rather chose to take ownership of his life. His powerful story inspires us all to believe that with preparation and perseverance, we can face challenges and come out better on the other side. Links and resources: Learn more about The VESSOL: thevessol.com/ Connect with Mohamed on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohamedmassaquoi Download the Growing as Grown-Ups Growth Ga...
Episode 01: Growing As Grown-Ups
September 21, 2020 19:52 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBJust because you’re a grown-up, it doesn’t mean you’re done growing. We want to demystify the ways we keep growing as grown-ups by sharing with you what both science and experience has taught us. In this episode, we want to introduce ourselves to you and explain the formula for growth that you will hear referenced throughout the coming episodes. Links and resources: Download your free copy of the Growth Gap Tool and the supporting chapter from Dr. Eigel’s book. Connect with us on LinkedIn...