Leadership Jam Session
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsRob Fonte is the host of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, where every other week you'll get to hear leaders at all levels of management share their practical solutions to the management challenges you face every day. On this podcast, Rob shares leadership experiences with listeners by bringing in leaders from all different levels to “Jam” on a variety of leadership topics. Some of the best insights are captured from just listening and learning from each other as they share their experiences. More importantly, we learn to see things through the lens of a different perspective and how to move forward with a different approach. With that concept in mind, the Leadership Jam Session podcast was born. Be sure to stay up to date at leadershipjamsession.com.
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093: Our People Finish First, with NASCAR L&D Leader, Rob Carman
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode, I sit with Rob Carman, Senior Director of L&D for NASCAR. Rob shares his insights on leadership, team development, and the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering a positive and productive work environment. He emphasizes the crucial role of trust, honesty, and passion in leadership, likening emotional intelligence to "the force" in Star Wars, highlighting its power to guide and influence. Rob shares personal anecdotes to illustrate his leadership journey, includin...
092: How Gen X Can Transform Leadership, with Dr. Robert DeFinis
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, I have a dynamic conversation with Dr. Robert DeFinis, exploring various aspects of leadership, generational dynamics, and the unique qualities of Generation X (Gen X) leaders. Dr. DeFinis, who has worked with children, athletes, coaches, leaders, and organizations for over 20 years has a diversified background with extensive experience in education, leadership, law enforcement, and behavioral analysis. We get into his book, Gen Exceptional, How the Unique Traits of Generati...
091: How Leaders Can Get to "The Point", with Steve Woodruff
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBIn episode 91 of the Leadership Jam Session, I sit with the King of Clarity, Steve Woodruff, to talk about his new book titled "The Point: How to Win with Clarity-Fueled Communications." The book is an expansion of Woodruff's previous work, "Clarity Wins," and it offers a practical and universal formula for clear communication applicable to any type of communication within an organization. The key focus is on overcoming common communication challenges, such as information overload and the ne...
090: How a People-Centric Approach changed everything, with Jonathan Cinelli
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBIn episode 90 of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, I sit with Jonathan Cinelli, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Jonathan is the host of the People First Then Construction podcast and is also the author of Kick Your Ego Aside and Put People First. He shares his leadership journey and transformation after adopting a people-centric approach as well as the importance of coaching, self-improvement, and setting clear boundaries and expectations. ...
089: Coaching to different generations, with Kim Catania
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, I sit with Kim Catania, a successful strategic and leadership development consultant, to discuss the challenges and nuances of coaching and leading the younger generations in the workforce, specifically Millennials and Generation Z. Kim is member of LTEN, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, and is a guest lecturer at Sacred Heart University. We dive into the distinct characteristics of each generation, emphasizing the impact of technology on Gen Z's learning style a...
088: The A to Z of being the best leader you can be, with Dr. Yvonne Bleam
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, I sit with Dr. Yvonne Bleam, Senior Director of Training and Development at Geron Corporation and author of "A to Z of being the best leader you can be, leading through the alphabet," discusses the importance of teaching leadership concepts to children. Yvonne emphasizes that adults have a responsibility to raise tomorrow's leaders and that her book is a valuable tool for this purpose. The book introduces leadership concepts in an easy-to-understand A to Z format, with colo...
087: Crafting a Personal Leadership Model, with Tim McElderry
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, I sit with Tim McElderry, a Director of Commercial Leadership Training in the biopharmaceutical industry. Tim shares his leadership journey, including the creation of his personal leadership model, and how he intends to apply his expertise in leadership in a bid for public office. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tim's leadership journey started with a transition from a successful commercial sales leader career to commercial leadership development He created a personal leadership model bas...
086: The art of knowing when training or coaching is the solution
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn today's fast paced and ever evolving world, the success of any organization hinges on the skills and expertise of its employees. But how can organizations ensure that their workforce is equipped with the right knowledge and abilities to thrive in a highly competitive landscape? That's where training and coaching come into play. Joining me today are two exceptional guests who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of learning and development and sales leadership. Mark Jar...
085: Developing Emerging Leaders, Part 2
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThis is part two of a two-part recording where I sit with several coaches that participated in a recent Emerging Leaders program that I create and facilitate. These are seasoned leaders, hand selected by the organization to help coach assigned participants throughout the entire duration of the program. You'll hear perspectives around the importance of people development, different approaches, timing, etc. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, episode 84, I would encourage you to ...
084: Developing Emerging Leaders, Part 1
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBFor many of my clients, I create and facilitate what's called an Emerging Leaders program. It's designed to prepare emerging leaders for their first management positions. Participants learn and apply foundational leadership skills throughout a multi-phased experiential journey. At the core of the program is the use of internal managers to serve as coaches and mentors. These are seasoned leaders, hand selected by the organization to help coach their assigned participant throughout the entire...
083: How to Turn Around a Failing Culture, with Rob DiTota
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, I sit with Rob DiTota, vice president of US commercial for a large medical device organization and has over 25 years of healthcare experience with 15 years of leadership experience. Rob has a unique background where you will hear him talk about his leadership experience as an officer in the fire services, as well as his leadership experience in the corporate world. I think you'll find tremendous value in hearing him talk about his thoughts on team culture and his approach to...
082: How Leadership Begets Followership, with Michael Lyons
April 10, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, I sit with Michael Lyons, who serves as president and general manager of oncology at Myriad Genetics, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the biotech, MedTech, and pharmaceutical space. Michael was recognized by PharmaVoice Magazine as one of the top 100 most inspiring global leaders, and Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine also named him as one of the top emerging leaders in the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS To have leadership, you need to have followership. And that does...
081: Seeking to Understand First, with Sandy Black
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, I sit with Sandy Black who’s Vice President of North America Commercial Operations at LivaNova, a global medical technology company. Sandy's responsible for several departments within the commercial side of the organization including commercial data and analytics, sales incentives, commercial excellence and training, customer service contracts and pricing, as well as case management and clinical nurse education. Sandy shares her journey how solving problems in R&D led her to...
080: The pouring, pulling, and pushing of Leadership
October 25, 2022 03:45 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, I sit with Edgar Butler Jr. Edgar is a seasoned leader with a background in the insurance industry. Edgar is also a leadership and employee development coach and author of Clarify, Construct, and Control Your Career. We discuss Edgar’s early days that shaped and molded his leadership style with great tips and a framework for leading your people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Manage process. Lead people Help your teams by putting them in the best position to create success for themselves ...
079: Tips for Mentors and Mentees
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, I sit with Dr. Calvin Lawrence. Dr. Calvin is a motivational speaker and a leadership consultant. He has over 40 years of experience teaching and leading in the educational system at the high school and collegiate level. He also has a doctorate in educational leadership and administration. We discuss the successes and mistakes learned and earned in mentor and mentee relationships. KEY TAKEAWAYS “Going across the room” – as a mentor, you shouldn’t wait for people to come ...
078: On Mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, I sit with co-authors Sean Georges and Dr. John Buford to talk about their recently published book titled, On mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership. The book serves as a resource for personal leadership development, crafted by Sean and John, two former marine officers with a combined 80 years of leadership experience in military, business, nonprofit, and education. KEY TAKEAWAYS Authentic leadership is both authenticity in the human being who is influencing anot...
077: How to Handle Employee Resignations
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, I sit with several leaders during a Leaders Jam Session monthly call. Our discussion focused on employees who tender their resignation because they’ve received an offer for another job that pays more. How would you handle this situation? KEY TAKEAWAYS Very rarely does someone leave a job strictly based on money. Ask good questions to understand motivations Keep in mind, while this is about them, it may also be about you, so take time to reflect when appropriate Conside...
076: Humility – The “H Factor” in Leadership, with Dr. Matt Sowcik
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode, I sit with Dr. Matt Sowcik, Assistant Professor of Leadership Education at the University of Florida, and author of a new book titled, “The H Factor: The intersection between humility and great leadership”. Dr. Matt and I talk about humility as key factor in leadership, some of its underpinnings, and how to overcome the widely felt notion that having humility in leadership is a sign of weakness. KEY TAKEAWAYS Three things can fly in the face of humility – our apprehension ...
075: Public and Private Sector: Common Leadership Principles, with Police Chief Joe Kelly
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, I sit with the Chief of Police for the Yardley Borough (Pennsylvania) police department, Joe Kelly. Prior to joining the Yardley police department, he spent 23 years with the New Jersey transit police retiring at the rank of a deputy. Chief Kelly and I talk about his leadership journey, his approach, and what leadership looks like within the police organization. I think you might be surprised to hear some of the similar approaches and challenges that we come up against in ...
074: The future of leadership is to be a Wayfinder
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, I sit with leadership expert and organizational psychologist, Dr. Ciela Hartanov, who was part of the founding team of the Google School for Leaders as well as Head of Next Practice, Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. Dr. Ciela currently runs humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of the forces, shaping the future and hel...
073: The Crossroads between Neuropsychology and Emotional Intelligence
May 30, 2022 15:48 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIn this episode, I sit with experienced neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi, who shows you how to expand the power of your nervous system to hold more emotional voltage. As a brain scientist, Dr. Julia knows that your nervous system is your portal to power. She will show you how to take the pain in your life - your stress, your struggle, your suffering - and transform it into your power. Dr. Julia brings tremendous expertise and decades of applied experience serving leaders at the highest ...
072: Best Practices for Team Meetings
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, I am in the middle of a Leaders Jam Session – a monthly group jam session that I host where participants get to share and learn from one another on how to tackle daily leadership challenges. Here, we’re talking about best practices for how to plan and run a successful team meeting, whether it’s a one or multi-day meeting. Key Takeaways Today, there’s even greater value in bringing everyone together Set Goals and Objectives, for example, 1) build team bonds, 2) learn fr...
071: Thoughts on the war in Ukraine
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, I sit with two-time guest Major General (ret.) Craig B. Whelden. General Whelden spent 30 years in the U.S. Army, followed by seven in the private sector, and another nine as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with the U.S. Marine Corps. General Whelden has had a very interesting military career including being present when the Berlin Wall fell. We spend some time talking about the war between Russia and Ukraine, where he provides an interesting perspective. Gen...
070: How to encourage work-life balance with your teams
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBThe topic of work-life balance is always top of mind for new and tenured leaders, and it means something different to all of us. In this episode, James and I tackle this topic which was inspired by some dialogue from a LinkedIn post I was tagged in. Tune in for a tips and advice on how to encourage work-life balance with your teams (and with yourself)! KEY TAKEAWAYS Lead by example and sending the right message to your people (2:14) We all think about work-life balance differently so d...
069: The DNA of a Winner with best selling author Brad Dalton
April 04, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode I sit with Brad Dalton. Brad is a motivational and inspirational speaker, an empowerment and success coach, and a lifelong educator. We discuss his best-selling book DNA of a winner, eight steps to building the soul print of a winner. Warning - Brad’s positivity and energy are contagious! KEY TAKEAWAYS Great leaders are great teachers (5:02) Stay out of the weeds and feed the P’s; positive people (11:46) Success is a choice (13:55) The importance of positive communic...
068: Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode, I sit with previous guests Kim Metcalf and Paul Catanzaro to discuss leadership lessons from the hit series, Ted Lasso. There are so many leadership learnings and awesome quotes from this show, we thought we should take the time to unpack a few. Key Takeaways: Know and respect your people (3:29) Trust and Accountability (5:17) Competence and Commitment (6:33) Optimism and Positivity (8:46) Don’t treat everyone the same (11:22) Why every leader needs a Coach Beard (12:...
067: The ABCs of DEI, with Martine Kalaw
February 22, 2022 10:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode I sit with Martine Kalaw, MPA. Martine is an Organizational Development expert, author, speaker, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and trainer for corporate executives with more than a decade of experience increasing the performance and productivity of fortune 500 companies and tech startups. We discuss her latest book, The ABCs of Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Challenges Human Reso...
066: How Creating Strong Bonds Creates High-Performing Teams, with Andrej Baranek
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBLooking to create a strong bond with your team? In this episode I sit with Andrej Baranek, a Vice President of Strategic manufacturing and tenured leader of global teams. We discuss Andrej’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for creating high-performing teams, including an initiative he launched during the pandemic called “Sparkles of Curiosity”. KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a Bond – how a simple carpool became the catalyst for building strong bonds (5:40) 'S...
065: Chasing the 'Why', with Aric Burkhart
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode I sit with Aric Burkhart, who is a senior national sales director, with over 16 years of healthcare industry experience and more than 12 years of leadership experience. We discuss Aric’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for leading teams, including an initiative he launched with his team called ‘Chase the Why’. Key Takeaways Learning from setbacks (9:58) Taking inventory – how are you investing your time and reflecting on the impact your h...
064: How to Communicate with Clarity
January 04, 2022 10:30 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBHow can leaders become better communicators? Steve Woodruff is a well-respected speaker and workshop facilitator, known as the 'king of clarity' throughout the business world. Steve has over 25 years of consulting experience in the life sciences training industry. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Clarity Wins. Get Heard. Get Referred". Steve joins me to discuss the challenges of good communication, how to network through ‘story-asking’, and the importance of personal ...
063: 2021 Year-End Wrap up & Lessons Learned
December 29, 2021 10:30 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBAs 2021 comes to an end, I wanted to thank my audience and guests for their support and valuable contributions. To discuss some of the essential leadership themes we covered on the podcast, I welcome James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our top leadership tips and lessons from 2021. We also discuss the challenges leaders will be facing in 2022 and the tools and skills required to tackle them. Key Takeaways - Leadership lessons from 2021 (00:00) - How to know if you’re a...
062: How to Keep Your Vision Alive with Your Team
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBHow can leaders keep their vision alive and consistent with their teams? In our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we discussed the best techniques and approaches to keep your vision alive throughout the year. Tune in to learn our tips on creating an impactful and purposeful message for your vision. We’ll also discuss the importance of understanding different learning styles and leveraging technology to reinforce your message. You’ll learn why a strong vision statement is the foundation that ult...
061– Ask Rob: Field-Based vs. Home Office Team Management with James Christie
December 07, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBWhat is the difference between managing field-based vs. home office teams? In our 'Ask Rob' series, people reach out to me through my website asking for leadership advice. To help me tackle this particular question, I sat down with James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our tips on how to manage teams in both scenarios successfully. We discuss why the fundamentals of leadership apply in both field and home office management. You'll also learn the tactical differences you'll ...
060: How to Keep Employees Engaged in a Hybrid Workplace
November 30, 2021 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBHow can leaders keep their employees engaged during extended COVID lockdowns? During our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we examined the challenges and benefits of working in a hybrid workplace. Tune in to learn how to keep your people motivated in times of uncertainty. We discuss the importance of developing a supportive leadership style and understanding your employee’s needs. You’ll also learn how to provide your people with a sense of belonging and foster professional growth. Key Takeaw...
059: How to Become More Efficient by Leveraging Your Productivity Style
November 23, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBHow can you be more effective and impactful in your work? Carson Tate is the Founder and Managing Partner of Working Simply. We discuss her Productivity Style Assessment, designed to help you learn your cognitive style and become more efficient at work. We'll also talk about her view on my scores after taking the assessment! Carson and her consulting firm work with business leaders and employees to enhance workplace productivity and engagement. She's also a best-selling author, and her n...
058 – Ask Rob: What Are the Advantages of Situational Leadership?
November 16, 2021 10:30 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat is situational leadership, and what are some of its benefits? I've always been a big fan of the situational leadership model. To me, it's the very backbone of leadership, and in today's 'Ask Rob' segment, I explain precisely why. I break down the model's four stages, and I share a few examples of how it works. I also explain why new managers should learn about the situational leadership concept. Tune in to learn how you can develop situational leadership skills to become a better le...
057: Four Attributes of Successful Leaders with Jon Macaskill, Retired Navy SEAL Commander
November 09, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBWhat are some attributes that successful leaders and teams share? Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL commander who served in the military for almost 24 years. He joins me to discuss four attributes of successful leaders he has witnessed throughout his career. Today, Jon uses his experience and personal stories to help organizations overcome some of their day-to-day challenges. He is also the host of the 'Men Talking Mindfulness Podcast,' where he brings mindfulness and meditation practi...
056 – Ask Rob: What’s the Fastest Way to Gain Your Employees’ Trust?
November 02, 2021 10:30 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBCan you reduce the amount of time it takes to build trust with your employees? This is a question that regularly comes up in my workshops. And in this new installment of our ‘Ask Rob’ series, that’s precisely what I’m discussing. I share a few techniques I use to reduce the timeline of building trust with my employees. I also examine some of the reasons the journey of building trust can be elusive. So, tune in to learn more about the art of building trust with your employees - the fast wa...
055: How to Assess Self-Awareness During a Job Interview
October 26, 2021 10:30 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBAs a manager, you'll often find yourself trying to hire for an open position. While this is a standard process, choosing the right applicant can sometimes get tricky. How do you determine who the person sitting down in front of you truly is? Moreover, how can you find out whether or not they have or lack self-awareness? Today's episode will consist of a discussion during one of my workshops called the Coach's Jam Session. We break down the best practices when assessing whether or not some...
054: Leadership Tips From Dave Forman, US Submarine Captain
October 19, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat are the fundamentals of good leadership? Today's guest is Captain Dave Forman, US Navy Submarine Captain and founder of Wolfpack Leadership. Dave provides his clients with practical training and the application of proven leadership methods from US submarines. He has over 20 years of experience at all leadership levels, from line manager to chief executive. Dave leverages his success and experience as a nuclear submarine Captain to accelerate his clients' leadership skills. In this L...
053: Top Challenges of Managing in a Matrix Environment
October 12, 2021 10:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe matrix environment: When you have employees reporting to you and reporting to other managers on a dotted line. Getting everyone on the same page with this type of team alignment can get a little confusing. Nevertheless, a matrix environment defined by sincerity, humility, and communication can yield impressive results. So, what are the most significant challenges and benefits of managing employees in this environment? In today's Leadership Jam Session Podcast episode, I welcome two ...
052: Sometimes It’s the Little Things That Matters Most
October 05, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBHow do great leaders approach team management? Today's guest is Scott Holmes, a good friend who used to work with me at a previous company. Scott is a great leader and has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is currently the vice president of the commercial business group at a startup biotech company. In this week's episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, Scott joins me to talk about his experiences as a leader, why trust is the key to team building, and the ...
051 - Ask Rob: How Do I Know If I’m a Good Leader?
September 28, 2021 10:30 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBMany of you reach out to me from time to time with a challenging management scenario, where you'd like to get guidance on how to approach that. Today's episode will feature a new format that we rolled out called ‘Ask Rob’. Today's question is from Doug, who is from Colorado: "Hi, Rob. I was recently promoted into a management position about eight months ago,and I often hear you talk about transition and the need to understand that there's a difference between managing a process and becomi...
050: How to Manage An Employee Who Lacks Self-Awareness
September 21, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBToday's episode will focus on a prevalent yet challenging scenario that plagues all of us: How do you deal with an employee who lacks self-awareness? As leaders, we've all been there, and I'm confident you've seen this scenario time and time again. However, objectively assessing the situation can get tricky. Sometimes, it may even boil down to a difference in communication styles or personal values and not necessarily a lack of self-awareness. But then, how do you know when you're genui...
049: Remembering 9/11: Part 2 – Our Personal Stories
September 10, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 74 MBEarlier this week we released the first part of our tribute to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, where I shared a bit about my time as an officer in the Fire Department of my hometown, Kenilworth, New Jersey. I talked about some of the leadership lessons I learned during those years and how I led a firefighters company into New York City on 9/11. So, today's episode is the second part of our tribute to 9/11. I'm joined by two of the firefighters that were part of that team on 9/11: Bobby Walke...
048: Remembering 9/11: Part 1- What My Time As A Firefighter Taught Me About Leadership
September 07, 2021 11:45 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBAs the Leadership Jam Session Podcast is approaching its 50th episode, I want to thank all of my listeners for investing your time to tune in and listen to my podcast. In this episode I share a little bit about my time as an officer in the Fire Department of my hometown, Kenilworth, New Jersey, and some of the valuable lessons on leadership I got to learn during those years. The fantastic people working in this department were all volunteers, from the firefighters up to the chief. It was ...
047 – Ask Rob: How to Handle Two Employees Who Are Not Getting Along
August 24, 2021 10:30 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBToday's episode will feature a new format we're launching called 'Ask Rob', where I answer questions I've received from listeners on how to handle challenging scenarios related to managing teams. This episode is based on a question I recently received asking me how to manage two employees who are not getting along but need to work together to achieve a common goal. To help me tackle this specific, challenging scenario, I brought in Eddie Dowling, a seasoned leader and a dear friend of min...
046: How to Deal With Decisions When You Disagree With Your Boss
August 17, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBHow do you handle getting directions passed down from your boss that you don't necessarily agree with? And how do you communicate these decisions to your team? There may be cases where these directions are coming from high up in the organization, and there's not much you can do about it. But you need to know that sometimes it's okay to push back, especially if you understand the environment you're operating in and assume positive intent on what the company is trying to accomplish. Situati...
045: What Is the Essence of Authentic Leadership?
August 10, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MBWhat does it mean to be an authentic leader? And how can you develop that mindset? Today's guest is Sean Georges, a former Marine Corps officer who graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and currently serves as a Senior Vice President and General Counsel for a publicly traded company. Sean's experiences during his years in the Marine Corps provided him with a vast repertoire of valuable leadership insights and team-building skills. However, one of the most profo...
044: How to Build and Maintain Your Team’s Trust in a Virtual Environment
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBThe COVID pandemic drastically changed the way we think about business and community-building. Virtual environments have practically become the new workspace for a significant part of the worldwide workforce. As a leader, building and maintaining your team's trust in such strange times can be challenging to get right. Perhaps your team doesn't get along too well virtually, or the strategies you have adopted to build this trust haven't worked at all. What can you do then? Fortunately, ther...