Lubar Executive Education Podcast
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -A curated collection of tools, concepts, and ideas to help all leaders make a larger impact and move forward on their personal leadership journey.
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Tips For Growing Your Business Through Advertising
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Robert Brill about ways to grow your business with the help of advertising. During our time together we discuss: What leaders get wrong about investing in advertising. How leaders should be thinking about marketing and advertising. How social media and paid media can be leveraged together to help an organization. How can you get started scaling growth through advertising if you are starting or running a small business. Lessons and advice for entrepreneurs...
Your Team's Unfair Advantage: How Health Drives Company Success
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Julian Hayes II about taking sovereignty over your health so you and your team can ascend to new heights. During our time together we discuss: Why so many leaders struggle with their health and resiliency. Why prioritizing personal health crucial for one to be an effective leader. How taking sovereignty over your health aligns with pursuit of personal and professional goals. The critical principles from business management that can be applied to optimize in...
Business Kung Fu
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Craig Cooke, author of Business Kung Fu, about how you can lead a rewarding lifelong existence, both as the owner or leader of a business and a human being. During our time together we discuss: The five levels of entrepreneurship. How an organization has the potential to take a major toll on your health. Things you can do if you find yourself experiencing health challenges as a result of being too focused on your company. The benefits of using energetic prac...
How Businesses (existing and startups) Should Be Looking at AI
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Adam Danyleyko about how business leaders should be thinking about using AI to benefit their organization. During our time together we discuss: The origins of AI (it's been around longer than you may have thought). How to be thinking about AI for your organization Addressing hesitancy or fears leaders have about AI Who you should get involved from your organization The thought process around which AI tools to try or adopt Considerations about bringing on ...
Preventing Burnout
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode we talk with Michael Levitt about ways to establish boundaries and manage stress, to prevent you and others around you from burning out. During our time together we discuss: Why so many people fall victim to burnout. How to tell if you are more susceptible to burnout than others. Techniques and tips to combat chronic workplace stress. How you as a leader can help others around you from burning out. If you are interested in learning more from Michael, Visit Michael's w...
Growing Your Authority In Your Industry
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Beate Chelette about ways to grow your authority in your industry. During our time together we discuss: How to get started being a thought leader in your industry by figuring out what you are good at. Overcoming imposter syndrome by embracing the fact that you aren't great at everything (nobody is). The importance of mindset when it comes to being successful. Failing to success The five star success blueprint. If you are interested in learning more from B...
Why You Should Be a Heart-Centered Leader
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Deb Crowe about the benefits of Heart Centered Leadership. During our time together we discuss: What heart centered leadership is and how it compares and contrasts to other leadership styles. The business case for being a heart-centered leader. The link between heart centered leadership and emotional intelligence Best practices for becoming more of a heart-centered leader. If you are interested in learning more from Deb, Visit her website Pick up a copy...
Dealing With Conflict Personally And Professionally By "Holding The Calm"
January 25, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode we talk with Hesha Abrams about ways to embrace conflict and defuse tension when situations get tense at work and in our personal lives. During our time together we discuss: Why arguing and persuading doesn't work. Why we should embrace conflict instead of avoiding it. Best practices for dealing with "difficult" people. How to calm yourself down when you are triggered or find yourself in a difficult situation. What to do if you feel you are powerless and don't have any ...
Cultivating safe, inclusive and accountable cultures through better conversations
January 11, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Kelly Charles-Collins about ways to create a culture in your organization where people feel psychologically safe to engage in difficult conversations resulting in a more vibrant, respectful, and accountable workplace. During our time together we discuss: Why there is so much fear around having conversations about accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement and more. How people can manage their fear and gain confidence/skill to enga...
What’s Your Stress Personality?
December 14, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Kelly Risse about the effects of unmanaged stress, ways leaders can have a better awareness of their stress, strategies to help reduce and manage it. During our time together we discuss: Common misconceptions or myths about stress-management and mindset. What stress personalities are and how they manifest themselves in people. Techniques to manage you stress personality. Ways to achieve more balance in your life and guard against burnout. How leaders can ...
Making High-Quality Decisions Consistently Under Stress
November 30, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode we talk with Clint Rusch about ways you can increase your chances of making good decisions consistently in a complex and unpredictable world. During our time together we discuss: What leaders can do to consistently make good high stakes decisions in an optimal way regardless of how much information you have (or don't have). A repeatable process/algorithm for making decisions under stress and maximizing your decision making power each day. How to deal with and overcome th...
Finding Your Inner Champion - Achieving Success Through Overcoming Adversity
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we talk with Avi Wolfson about how you as a leader can achieve success, and help others achieve success by working through challenges and failure. During our time together we discuss: What "Champion Based Leadership" is, and the importance of finding your inner champion. Setting your strategy to reaching your goals and achieve success. How to deal with failure and overcome it. Advice for people struggling with a mental health crisis or challenge, regardless of the magni...
Next Level Leadership Traits For the Post-Pandemic World
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Jennifer Watson about ways leaders and their teams can sustain high-performance as their organization experiences growth, change, and challenges. During our time together we discuss: The "next level" leadership traits needed in the post-pandemic world.. Why communication is so important and a key driver of a leader's success. What true wellness and vitality are. How leaders sustain high-performance personally through growth, change, and challenges . If ...
Career Strategy For A Rapidly Changing World
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBIn this episode we talk with Dan Freehling about driving their career and leadership development During our time together we discuss: Why "old school" industrial era advice about career strategy is no longer working. The importance of combining what you want personally and professionally with what you can do well. The four meaningful career types. Understanding what "dangerous seas" are and how to navigate them. Avoiding the most common mistakes when planning and executing your caree...
The Overall Solution To Resolving Employee Disengagement
October 06, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode we talk with Seven Turner about ways to resolve employee disengagement so you can have a happier and more productive workforce all while slashing turnover costs. . During our time together we discuss: How long employee disengagement has been an issue. Ways leaders who are serious about improving employee engagement can get started. Keys to success in improving employee engagement. How much time it realistically takes to change your organization and the benefits you can ...
How To Manage A Range Of Performers On Your Team
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode we talk with John Myrna about about how to manage and lead the different types of performers on your team. During our time together we discuss: What should a leader’s mindset be when it comes to the fact that even on a high performing team, you have different levels of performance? Ways to determine which type of performer someone is, then tips for leading and managing them. How to handle a situation where an employee was perfect for the job at first but due to changes in...
How Entrepreneurs Grow and Expand Their Business.
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Deb Curtis about about how entrepreneurs who have a business that is past the startup stage, can continue to grow and possibly expand or diversify into new areas. During our time together we discuss: The key things to think about when creating a growth strategy. Advice for finding funding sources for your growth. How to avoid the trap of working "in your business" instead of "on your business". Getting involved in entrepreneurship by becoming a part owner ...
Staking Out Your Leadership Tent
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Jerry Dugan about principles of servant leadership to create more impact as a leader. During our time together we discuss: What servant leadership is and why it is a great way to lead teams. The four "stakes" of your leadership tent (Trust Building, Empowering, Navigating, and Thriving Together) How to pull yourself out of personal and/or professional rut and into a life worth living (aka "living beyond the rut"). If you are interested in learning more fro...
The Leader's Role in Compliance
August 10, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBCompliance is more than just an annual "check the box" type training event. In this episode, we talk with Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, and host of the Compliance Podcast Network about what all leaders need to know about compliance to protect themselves and their organization, all while fostering a stronger culture of trust and psychological safety. During our time together we discuss: Why it's dangerous to view compliance as just an annual training activity. Examples of executive...
Five Specific Practices For Profitable Innovation
July 27, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, I talk with Bruno Pesec co-founder of the Norwegian Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, about five specific practices for profitable innovation. During our time together we discuss, Despite the current global economic challenges and headwinds, is it still worth investing in innovation? Five specific practices leaders can leverage to innovate properly in your business. Pitfalls to watch out for when investing in inn...
Expanding Your Emotional Intelligence
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Tiffany Barnard about about the importance of continuously expanding your emotional intelligence. During our time together we discuss: Why one emotional intelligence workshop isn't enough. Common challenges workers are facing as a result of the pandemic. How different generations view work and burnout. The importance and benefits of having a coach. How to assess your energy levels to better understand who you are. If you are interested in learning more fr...
The Power Of Mindset And Healthy Habits As A Leader
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Rahul Sharma about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Common areas of opportunity for growing as a leader. How leaders can take some control back into their days. The importance of mindset and how to change it. How great leaders use "self-talk". Ways to develop habits that create "miracles". If you are interested in learning more from Rahul, visit hi...
Mastering Vocal Techniques: Tips and Tricks for Powerful Public Speaking
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode we talk with John Henny about about strategies to help speakers and leaders better engage their listeners. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Why confident speakers captivate us. Commonalities between great speakers and singers. How you can overcome the fear of public speaking and imposter syndrome. Common challenges speakers and leaders face when trying to connect (or re-connect) with their audience. The importance of non-verbal communica...
The Benefits of Positive Influence Leadership During a Crisis
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode we talk with Glenn Parker about about positive influence leadership and how it can help you lead during a crisis. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: What positive influence leadership is. Common challenges leaders faced during COVID-19. What was effective in addressing needs of employees and customers during COVID that can be applied during future times of crisis. How positive influence leadership can be used to make their organization bett...
Why You Should Be Focusing On Your Strengths Instead Of Weaknesses.
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Alec Pearson about about the importance of focusing on your strengths as a leader. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: What is strength and core energy coaching? What common things are influencing today's leaders and holding them back? Why should you NOT focus only on building weaknesses? When to focus on building an area of weakness. Key things leaders should be doing regularly in order to have success maximizing their strengths...
How Women Leaders Achieve Personal and Professional Success
May 18, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about about how women leaders achieve personal and professional success. During our time together we discuss these questions and topics: Is it possible for women leaders to have personal and professional success? Despite knowing that it's possible to have personal and professional success, why are so many modern day women burned out? What are the most common fears that women leaders have and are sometimes reluctant to talk about? Techniques...
Management: Is it a job or a calling?
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we talk with Derrick Van Mell about whether or not being a manager is “a calling” or a job. During our time together we discuss: Is leadership a calling? How does someone know if they really should be a manager? The impact of "Management as a Calling" outside the workplace. How leaders can join the movement of building better managers. If you are interested in learning more from Derrick, visit the Center for Management Terms and Practices, and pick up a copy of his lat...
Getting to Your Next Level - Personally and Professionally
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Sunitha Sandeep about improving your wellness so you can get to your next level personally and professionally. During our time together we discuss: The impact of personal trauma. How it manifests itself and how to people can work through it . How to overcome fear of burnout, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed. How past success can hinder getting to your next level. Measuring progress and success along your personal transformaion. If you are intereste...
Transitioning from Manager to Adaptive Change Leader
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Karuna Ramanathan about making the transition from being a manger to an adaptive team leader to help your organization truly transform. During our time together we discuss: What has fundamentally changed over the last 3-5 years when it comes to planning and executing change. Top issues confronting leaders at this time and how to approach them. The importance of using influence instead of relying control all the time. Making a personal transformation as a...
Planning The Third Act Of Your Life
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Ken Stearns about ways to plan out and make your transition from working full time to the "third act of your career and life". During our time together we discuss: What it's like being an expatriate. Key learnings for leaders from working as a global executive and living in different parts of the world. The importance of being a good communicator, especially when working with a translator. The value of surrounding yourself with who are younger and less te...
Strengthening Your Personal Resilience And The Resilience Of Your Organization
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode we talk with Tyler Pigott, professional speaker, sought-after business coach and founder/CEO of Lone Fir Creative, about ways to strengthen not only yor personal resilience but the resilience of your organization. During our time together we discuss: Ways to start building your personal resilience. How you can show up as your best self when actively dealing with and processing challenges (worry, fear, anxiety). The importance of paying attention to what is causing stre...
Using Disruption To Set Your Organization Apart From The Competition
March 23, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Dennis Kelly, CEO of Postalytics, about setting your organization apart from the competition by causing disruption in your industry. During our time together we discuss : Where opportunities for disruption exist. How to set out to cause disruption in your industry and bring the idea to life. The importance of timing when it comes to causing disruption. Best practices and pitfalls to watch out for when attempting to disrupt your industry. If you are inter...
Differentiating Yourself and Helping Others Through Thought Leadership
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode we sit down with Ben Albert, founder of Real Business Connections, a network of podcasts containing real conversations with extraordinary business people making a noteworthy difference in our world! During our time together, we talk about ways you can build a strong personal brand, network, and differentiate yourself while helping others at the same time by becoming a thought leader. Highlights of our conversation include: Using the "CAN" approach to build out your netw...
Creating and Maintaining Psychological Safety in Your Organization
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Stephan Wiedner, psychological safety expert whose passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the global leader in delivering psychological safety-based coaching, helping small, medium and large companies that want to improve team and leader effectiveness, leveraging the latest in human performance based research. During our time together we discuss : What is psychological safety? Assessing the level of psycho...
Overcoming a Rock Bottom Moment And Getting Back On Track
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Erick Rheam, a professional speaker and author of Rise Above Chaos, The Five Principles To Discover Significance and Live in Peace During our time together we discuss : What is means to live a life of significance Why everyone should pursue a life of significance Finding your "Why" How busy leaders can take better control of their days and lives so they can prevent burnout How to respond to a "rock bottom moment" in your life. Addressing conflict in relat...
9 Leadership Tenets for Every Leader - Part 2
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThis is part 2 of our talk with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader During our time together we quickly revisit what we covered in part one and then discuss his remaining tenets of leadership: Being Beyond Reproach Trust Your Gut Actions Speak Louder Than Words Identify inequity and fix it Accountability Own It As a special thank you to our audience, click here to email Dan for information and a discount on an 8-week small group co...
Thriving, not just surviving, as a leader
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode we talk with Catherine Llewellyn, host of the Truth & Transcendence podcast, about principles and themes for Strategic Self-Mastery. During our time together we discuss : What is self-mastery and how do you build this capability? Overcoming imposter syndrome. Focusing your efforts to make a significant difference personally and professionally. The type of people leaders need to learn to work with. The most important thing leaders need to know about organizations. If yo...
9 Leadership Tenets for Every Leader - Part 1
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode we sit down with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader to discuss what "Me Leadership" is, along with some of Dan's thoughts about key aspects of authentic leadership which include: During our time together we discuss what it means to : Be the buffalo Take care of your people Lead like King Arthur As a special thank you to our audience, click here to email Dan for information and a discount on an 8-week small group coaching...
The Simplest and Most Important Skill a Leader Must Possess To Be Successful
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Lawrence Krubner, author of One on one meetings are underrated; Group meetings waste time about the simplest and most important skill a leader must possess to be successful, conducting a one-on-one meeting. During our time together we discuss : How to get the basics of communication right. (asking questions, drilling down into specifics, when to praise vs. criticize, when to be aggressive and when to back off, etc.) When should you schedule a group meeting? ...
Automating Marketing
November 10, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we talk with Michelle Nedelec, founder of Awareness Strategies about helping business owners and leaders understand digital marketing and automation so that they can regain the freedom and profits that they went into business to discover. During our time together we discuss : How marketing automation can help leaders who don't have the expertise or resources to support a marketing team. Identifying the types of marketing activities should you be looking to automate and wh...
Seeking Your Highest and Best Use As a Leader
October 27, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode we talk with Robert Jordan, co-founder and head of the leadership team at InterimExecs. Robert is also the author of the recently published book titled, RIGHT LEADER, RIGHT TIME: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career. During our time together we discuss : The most common mistakes leaders make regardless of the type of industry or organization. How to determine which of four leadership styles you default to and then how to make the most of that information. (...
Leveraging the Power of Servant Leadership
October 13, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode we talk with Irina Poddubnia, founder of TrackMage.com, a firm dedicated specializing in optimizing Operations and Processes to help organizations boost sales and simplify the customer experience, about the benefits of being a servant leader. During our time together we discuss : What servant leadership is. When to use servant leadership vs. command and control. How to respond to people that think servant leadership is too soft and fuzzy. How servant leadership can be us...
Embracing Failure
September 29, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and organizations navigate moments of transition big and small to reinforce the connections between people and create resilient and collaborative teams that continuously deliver sustainable and strategic impact. During our time together we discuss : How the best leaders view failure and use it as a way to learn and continuously improve. Assessing your organization's tolerance for ...
Creating Your Vision, Mission, Values And Aligning Everything Your Organization Does To Them
September 08, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode we talk with Ian Evenstar, founder of UNINCORPORATED, the nation's #1 higher education agency, about the importance of crafting your vision, mission, and values for your organization and aligning them in everything that takes place in the organization. During our time together we discuss : The difference between a Vision and a Mission Statement, and how to create them. Setting and selecting your organization's Values Techniques to ensure your Vision, Mission and Values,...
Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Anne Bachrach, jokingly nicknamed “The Accountability Pit-Bull”, about ways to make better choices personally and professionally so we can break down limiting beliefs, accomplish what we need and want to, and attain the balance we strive for. During our time together we discuss : How the choices we make impact our life and either move us forward or keep us where we are at. The importance of slowing down at times to speed up. Using the 4-D Formula (Drop, Del...
Growing As A Leader Through Self-Improvement
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we talk with Kevin Palmieri, founder and co-host of Next Level University a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 1000 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 125 countries. During our time together we discuss ways leaders can grow by concentrating on self-improvement: How to gain true clarity on who you are and where you want to go, regardless of you level of success in the past. The most common errors leaders make when they setting se...
Creating An "ONLY" Statement to Differentiate Your Organization and Yourself
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode we talk with returning guest on the podcast, Roy Osing, author of "Be Different or Be Dead" to go deeper into how to differentiate yourself and your organization through the use of an ONLY statement During our discussion we talk about: what an ONLY statement is how to go about creating one (along with some real life examples) pitfalls to avoid If anyone is interested in more from Roy, visit his website or send him an email ([email protected]).
Engaging Your Workforce Post-Pandemic
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Dustin Starling, a strategic human capital consultant, about ways to engage your workforce as we move out of the pandemic. During our time together we discuss: Trends around working remotely vs. returning to a company location each day. How to approach getting your workforce "back to the office". Legal implications to be aware of if mandating people to return to the office or central location each day. Recommendations on how to engage your workforce so the...
Making the Most of Your Boardroom Presentations
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of Master Talk, about how to become a better communicator and presenter so when you get the chance to be in front of senior leadership, the board of directors, or any group, you are successful. During our time together we discuss: Why so many people struggle with public speaking. How to plan and prepare for an executive level presentation (in-person and remote delivery too) Best practices for group presentations Three ways t...
How Leaders Work Through Conflict and Head It Off When Possible
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode Candice Gottlieb-Clark, author of the bestselling leadership book titled Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap shares ways leaders can work through conflict when it arises and even head it off before it occurs. During our time together we discuss: Three pillars of success for leaders How conflict can sometimes manifest itself without a leader knowing and grow to a boiling point How you can turn an arguments into productive conversations Moving forward after a bad interac...