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Where Are You? | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: [email protected] There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forwa...

Surviving the Leader Impostor Syndrome | Episode 76

As leaders we all feel it from time to time; the idea that we do not belong where we are, that we are fakes, frauds, or simply not good enough. The idea of being an impostor can be so ingrained into some individuals that they second guess themselves, make poor or late decisions, and even sometimes leave their roles and organizations. Impostor syndrome is real and affects even the best leaders. To lead effectively, you need to overcome this all too common false idea. You need to be awar...

Surviving the Leader Impostor Syndrome

As leaders we all feel it from time to time; the idea that we do not belong where we are, that we are fakes, frauds, or simply not good enough. The idea of being an impostor can be so ingrained into some individuals that they second guess themselves, make poor or late decisions, and even sometimes leave their roles and organizations. Impostor syndrome is real and affects even the best leaders. To lead effectively, you need to overcome this all too common false idea. You need to be awar...

When Leadership Fails... A Bell Canada Example | Monday Leadership Minute

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: [email protected] There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forwa...

In Great Company through Emotionally Connected Workplaces with Louis Carter | Episode 75

Leaders are constantly trying to get their teams to perform at their peak. In order to do so, the best leaders create an emotionally connected culture between their people, the organization, and them the leader. My guest today has written one of the best book I have ever read on the topic and joins to share his wisdom. Louis Carter is one of the top 10 Global Gurus in Organizational Culture around the world voted by Global Top Gurus. He is the author of 11 books in leadership and manag...

In Great Company through Emotionally Connected Workplaces with Louis Carter - Episode 75

Leaders are constantly trying to get their teams to perform at their peak. In order to do so, the best leaders create an emotionally connected culture between their people, the organization, and them the leader. My guest today has written one of the best book I have ever read on the topic and joins to share his wisdom. Louis Carter is one of the top 10 Global Gurus in Organizational Culture around the world voted by Global Top Gurus. He is the author of 11 books in leadership and mana...

In Great Company through Emotionally Connected Workplaces | Louis Carter | Episode 75

Leaders are constantly trying to get their teams to perform at their peak. In order to do so, the best leaders create an emotionally connected culture between their people, the organization, and them the leader. My guest today has written one of the best book I have ever read on the topic and joins to share his wisdom. Louis Carter is one of the top 10 Global Gurus in Organizational Culture around the world voted by Global Top Gurus. He is the author of 11 books in leadership and manag...

Balance | Monday Leadership Minute

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop...

The Leadership Style Spectrum – Episode 74

I often receive the questions of what are the different leadership styles, or what is the best leadership style, how do I know what leadership style to use during a particular incident. These questions are common for all new leaders or those who lack experience in a wide-range of situations. Often people become "bosses" because they stick to one particular leadership style which authoritarian in its base which leads to a negative perception. The Leadership Style Spectrum Topics During...

The Leadership Style Spectrum | Episode 74

I often receive the questions of what are the different leadership styles, or what is the best leadership style, how do I know what leadership style to use during a particular incident. These questions are common for all new leaders or those who lack experience in a wide-range of situations. Often people become "bosses" because they stick to one particular leadership style which authoritarian in its base which leads to a negative perception. The Leadership Style Spectrum Topics During...

The Leadership Style Spectrum

I often receive the questions of what are the different leadership styles, or what is the best leadership style, how do I know what leadership style to use during a particular incident. These questions are common for all new leaders or those who lack experience in a wide-range of situations. Often people become "bosses" because they stick to one particular leadership style which authoritarian in its base which leads to a negative perception. POWER Goals Program I am happy to announce ...

Exercise Your Public Speaking | Monday Leadership Minute

Welcome to Leadership Thought Monday. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop co...

The Power of Teams with Curtis Webster Jr.

The Power of Teams with Curtis Webster Jr. – Episode 73

Leaders can be found anywhere and everywhere. They do not necessarily have to run multi-billion dollar corporations, lead multi-location nonprofit, or troops into combat. Leaders can be found in our communities, online and offline, within our schools, and within our families. The one common thing among all those leadership scenarios is the requirement of teams. Leaders quickly understand and harness the power of teams to achieve great results. They lead teams to achieve great things and...

The Power of Teams | Curtis Webster Jr. | Episode 73

Leaders can be found anywhere and everywhere. They do not necessarily have to run multi-billion dollar corporations, lead multi-location nonprofit, or troops into combat. Leaders can be found in our communities, online and offline, within our schools, and within our families. The one common thing among all those leadership scenarios is the requirement of teams. Leaders quickly understand and harness the power of teams to achieve great results. They lead teams to achieve great things and...

Sometimes You Need to Rip Off The Band-Aid | Monday Leadership Thought

Welcome to Leadership Thought Monday. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop co...

Raise Your Game with Alan Stein Jr.

As leaders we always need to be looking for ways to improve our performance. We need to be always trying to be better than we were yesterday. It is not easy trying to improve yourself as a leader and sometimes you need help to raise your game. Raising your game is about self-improvement and most importantly being more effective. Today's guest has just the tools to help you with those goals. Alan Stein, Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15 years worki...

Raise Your Game | Alan Stein Jr. | Episode 72

As leaders we always need to be looking for ways to improve our performance. We need to be always trying to be better than we were yesterday. It is not easy trying to improve yourself as a leader and sometimes you need help to raise your game. Raising your game is about self-improvement and most importantly being more effective. Today's guest has just the tools to help you with those goals. Alan Stein, Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15 years workin...

Raise Your Game with Alan Stein Jr. – Episode 72

As leaders we always need to be looking for ways to improve our performance. We need to be always trying to be better than we were yesterday. It is not easy trying to improve yourself as a leader and sometimes you need help to raise your game. Raising your game is about self-improvement and most importantly being more effective. Today's guest has just the tools to help you with those goals. Alan Stein, Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15 years workin...

Chicken Fingers and Morale | Leadership Thought Monday

Welcome to Leadership Thought Monday. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop co...

Top 5 Leadership Qualities - Episode 71

There are good leaders and then there are great leaders. Often we wonder what separates the good ones from the great. What leadership qualities do these great leader have which in fact makes them great. And finally, how do they employ these qualities to ensure they achieve success for their organization, their team, and themselves. Top 5 Leadership Qualities Topics During this solo episode I discuss my top five leadership qualities and how you can employ these with practical examples....

Top 5 Leadership Qualities | Episode 71

There are good leaders and then there are great leaders. Often we wonder what separates the good ones from the great. What leadership qualities do these great leader have which in fact makes them great. And finally, how do they employ these qualities to ensure they achieve success for their organization, their team, and themselves. Top 5 Leadership Qualities Topics During this solo episode I discuss my top five leadership qualities and how you can employ these with practical examples....

Top 5 Leadership Qualities

There are good leaders and then there are great leaders. Often we wonder what separates the good ones from the great. What leadership qualities do these great leader have which in fact makes them great. And finally, how do they employ these qualities to ensure they achieve success for their organization, their team, and themselves. During this solo episode I discuss my top five leadership qualities and how you can employ these with practical examples. These qualities include: Hone...

Teams Don't Start from Work | Leadership Thought Monday

Welcome to Leadership Thought Monday. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop co...

Developing Cultural Brilliance | Claudette Rowley | Episode 70

Culture is said to be the cornerstone of any organization. Without a culture where employees feel secure, valued, and respected an organization will crumble. Yet we hear so many horror stories of bosses running their organizations to the ground, or employees who do not feel apart of a team and ultimately only care for themselves. It's time leaders step forward and develop an organizational culture where everyone matters, where everyone is valued, and where everyone can thrive. CLAUDETT...

Developing Cultural Brilliance with Claudette Rowley – Episode 70

Culture is said to be the cornerstone of any organization. Without a culture where employees feel secure, valued, and respected an organization will crumble. Yet we hear so many horror stories of bosses running their organizations to the ground, or employees who do not feel apart of a team and ultimately only care for themselves. It's time leaders step forward and develop an organizational culture where everyone matters, where everyone is valued, and where everyone can thrive. CLAUDETT...

Developing Cultural Brilliance with Claudette Rowley

Culture is said to be the cornerstone of any organization. Without a culture where employees feel secure, valued, and respected an organization will crumble. Yet we hear so many horror stories of bosses running their organizations to the ground, or employees who do not feel apart of a team and ultimately only care for themselves. It's time leaders step forward and develop an organizational culture where everyone matters, where everyone is valued, and where everyone can thrive. CLAUDET...

Teams Start from the Top | Leadership Thought Monday

Welcome to Leadership Thought Monday. This audio is an extraction of a live video which I do weekly in the Moving Forward Leadership Mastermind. There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the mastermind, then join us at: https://movingforwardleadership.com/mastermind Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop co...

Rising Through the Leadership Ladder with Ron Carucci - Episode 69

Climbing the organizational leadership ladder is in the back of the mind of most leaders. Most leaders aim to be promoted in order to impact more people around them. However, the problem which they face is how to be promoted without coming across as self-centered and egotistical. My guest Ron Carucci has the experience which can help leaders with just this problem and rise through the leadership ladder. Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and e...

Rising Through the Leadership Ladder | Ron Carucci | Episode 69

Climbing the organizational leadership ladder is in the back of the mind of most leaders. Most leaders aim to be promoted in order to impact more people around them. However, the problem which they face is how to be promoted without coming across as self-centered and egotistical. My guest Ron Carucci has the experience which can help leaders with just this problem and rise through the leadership ladder. Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and e...

Leading by Advising President Obama | Anton Gunn | Episode 68

When we think of leadership, we do not necessarily think of the highest political levels. However, this is where leadership can have its greatest impacts. Instead of leading tens, hundreds, or even thousands. A head of state leads millions. This is a level of leadership which is not seen by many. However, my guest today reveals some of the mystery of what it was like to advise President Barack Obama. For more than 20 years, Anton has been a leadership advisor to some of the biggest bra...

Leading by Advising President Obama With Anton Gunn - Episode 68

When we think of leadership, we do not necessarily think of the highest political levels. However, this is where leadership can have its greatest impacts. Instead of leading tens, hundreds, or even thousands. A head of state leads millions. This is a level of leadership which is not seen by many. However, my guest today reveals some of the mystery of what it was like to advise President Barack Obama. For more than 20 years, Anton has been a leadership advisor to some of the biggest bra...

How to Battle Decision Fatigue - Episode 67

Decision fatigue effects all leaders at all levels. No matter how much experience you gain as a leader, you cannot avoid decision fatigue completely. It can have an impact on our ability to lead our people and organizations and in the worst-case scenarios it can have consequences at home. How to Battle Decision Fatigue Topics During this solo episode I discuss the following topics: What decision Fatigue is How decision fatigue affects home life How decision fatigue affects your wor...

How to Battle Decision Fatigue | Episode 67

Decision fatigue effects all leaders at all levels. No matter how much experience you gain as a leader, you cannot avoid decision fatigue completely. It can have an impact on our ability to lead our people and organizations and in the worst-case scenarios it can have consequences at home. How to Battle Decision Fatigue Topics During this solo episode I discuss the following topics: What decision Fatigue is How decision fatigue affects home life How decision fatigue affects your wor...

Worry about What you Control | Leadership Thoughts

This is the third of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. During this thought I discuss about why you should only worry about what you can control. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start ach...

Leading Change with Jen McFarland - Episode 66

Change is ever present. If you are not changing, then you are not growing and if you are not growing then you are dying. In order to lead successful organizations, we as leaders need to master the art of change management. This is where my guest Jen McFarland is an expert in. Jen McFarland is a business systems expert, podcaster, and blogger. She’s helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of podcast listeners make better business decisions. Jen’s passion is helping women-owned busin...

Leading Change | Jen McFarland | Episode 66

Change is ever present. If you are not changing, then you are not growing and if you are not growing then you are dying. In order to lead successful organizations, we as leaders need to master the art of change management. This is where my guest Jen McFarland is an expert in. Jen McFarland is a business systems expert, podcaster, and blogger. She’s helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of podcast listeners make better business decisions. Jen’s passion is helping women-owned busin...

Why Lead? | TUESDAY LEADERSHIP THOUGHTS

This is the second of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. In addition, I have thrown out a Question of the month - what is your first leadership failure? During this thought I discuss why we lead. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - ...

My first Leadership Failure | LEADERSHIP THOUGHTS

This is the first of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. In addition, I have thrown out a Question of the month - what is your first leadership failure? I run you through my first failure. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you a...

Unlocking Your Leadership Potential | George Penyak | Episode 65

Regardless if you believe it or not, we all have leadership potential in us. In some form or another we all can be leaders. Some people naturally are able to unlock it themselves while others need someone to show them the way to unlock it. During this interview, I bring back for a third time George Penyak. George is a younger leader, like myself who has seen a lot of success in his journey. I felt compelled to bring George back on the show to catch up and for us to have a discussion re...

Unlocking Your Leadership Potential with George Penyak - Episode 65

Regardless if you believe it or not, we all have leadership potential in us. In some form or another we all can be leaders. Some people naturally are able to unlock it themselves while others need someone to show them the way to unlock it. During this interview, I bring back for a third time George Penyak. George is a younger leader, like myself who has seen a lot of success in his journey. I felt compelled to bring George back on the show to catch up and for us to have a discussion re...

Dumbing Down Organizational Growth | Karen Walker | Episode 64

As an organization you are either flying or you are dying and this holds true whether you are for-profit or not-for-profit. Organizations grow over time to meet their increasing demands are requirements. However, there are ways to fail at growing. Organizations can actually set themselves up for failure when they grow too fast with little or no vision to what this growth actually means. This is where my guest Karen Walker comes into play. Karen is a consultant, author, and advisor to C...

Dumbing Down Organizational Growth with Karen Walker - Episode 64

As an organization you are either flying or you are dying and this holds true whether you are for-profit or not-for-profit. Organizations grow over time to meet their increasing demands are requirements. However, there are ways to fail at growing. Organizations can actually set themselves up for failure when they grow too fast with little or no vision to what this growth actually means. This is where my guest Karen Walker comes into play. Karen is a consultant, author, and advisor to C...

Lead a Badass Agile Organization | Chris Williams | Episode 63

Change, it is the ever consent in our world. Since forever, the world has been changing. Organizations are no different. Organizations at times need to be steady like an rock and others they need to be adaptive and nimble like a cat. This is where "agile" comes into play. Agile allows organizations to change, morph, and become more effective in a short period of time. However, to employ it properly it has to be respected and executed by the team and not one lone individual. Chris Willi...

Lead a Badass Agile Organization with Chris Williams - Episode 63

Change, it is the ever consent in our world. Since forever, the world has been changing. Organizations are no different. Organizations at times need to be steady like an rock and others they need to be adaptive and nimble like a cat. This is where "agile" comes into play. Agile allows organizations to change, morph, and become more effective in a short period of time. However, to employ it properly it has to be respected and executed by the team and not one lone individual. Chris Willi...

Leadership Force Multipliers | Episode 62

In today's modern and fast-paced world we need all the help that we can get. Frankly, keeping our heads above water is often a difficult task, let alone driving our organizations forward and creating real-lasting change. Only if there was something which could help us exponentially. Something which would take our efforts right now and turn them into something even more powerful. This is where leadership force multipliers come into play. First off, what the heck is a force multiplier an...

Leadership Force Multipliers - Episode 62

In today's modern and fast-paced world we need all the help that we can get. Frankly, keeping our heads above water is often a difficult task, let alone driving our organizations forward and creating real-lasting change. Only if there was something which could help us exponentially. Something which would take our efforts right now and turn them into something even more powerful. This is where leadership force multipliers come into play. First off, what the heck is a force multiplier an...

Ditch the SMART Goals for POWER Goals – Episode 61

It's the beginning of 2019 and there is a sense of new beginnings in the air. People across the world have made goals to make themselves better in some form or another. Whether they are looking for personal or professional growth goal setting is crucial process to develop oneself. However, within the next few weeks most people will begin to slowly fail on their goals to the point of complete catastrophic failure. In fact, only 8% of all people who set new goals for themselves at the be...

Ditch the SMART Goals for POWER Goals | Episode 61

It's the beginning of 2019 and there is a sense of new beginnings in the air. People across the world have made goals to make themselves better in some form or another. Whether they are looking for personal or professional growth goal setting is crucial process to develop oneself. However, within the next few weeks most people will begin to slowly fail on their goals to the point of complete catastrophic failure. In fact, only 8% of all people who set new goals for themselves at the be...

Company Transformation Through Alignment | Alex Vorobieff | Episode 60

All organizations will go through this during their life cycle at some point... misalignment. Organizations go through misalignment because of many factors - size, age, poor leadership, etc - but all have one thing in common a transformation is required. Alex Vorobieff has helped countless businesses eliminate the source of their frustration and stunted growth by selecting the proper Business Alignment Tools for their specific needs. Alex started his financial clean-up firm in 2003 and...