Reality-Based Leadership
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 318 ratingsReality-Based Leadership, hosted by NY Times best-selling author Cy Wakeman and her VP of People Evolution Alex Dorr, will give you the tools you need as a leader to ditch the drama, end entitlement, and drive big results in your workplace and worldplace. It is time to modernize your leadership approach. In each episode, you will learn practical ways to evolve yourself, lead your teams with love AND call them up to greatness each and every day.
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Hope Needs A Comeback in Healthcare
April 18, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBCy and Alex got looking ahead at their schedules and couldn't believe we're already a month away from National Nurse's day, National Nurse's week, National Hospital week, and they had healthcare on their mind for this week's podcast. They wanted to talk about some of the trends they're seeing in healthcare and with the healthcare professionals they're working with in their sessions and in their coaching and wanted to share some ideas and tips on getting back to the basics, getting back to ...
Over-functioning or Helping Too Much with Reality-Based Leadership?
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBOne of the core philosophies of living Reality-Based Leadership at work is to stop judging, start helping. People love this as a way to get started and dive right in, but sometimes their helping becomes doing everyone else's work, or jumping in to fix a lot of things. This creates the risk of becoming an over-functioner or an enabler in your workplace. So many people that just start reality-based leadership say that I started to say how can I help and next thing you know I was busier than e...
Keeping the humanness at work when using Reality-Based Leadership
March 21, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBEver thought that doing Reality-Based Leadership might take the humanness out of work? What Alex and Cy cover in this session is that RBL actually brings the true humanness back to work. We don't try to bring our whole self to work but instead, we invite you to bring your most evolved self to work. This means that we're not trying to take the humanness out of work we're trying to limit the effect of the human condition on us doing our best work, or at least the lack of the human condition th...
What's IN and what's OUT in leadership this year?
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin Cy and Alex on this episode as they're diving into the latest trends for 2024, inspired by the fun ideas they've seen on TikTok and social media. Listen along as they explore leadership and work trends that are in and out for the year. With minimal preparation, they're taking a fresh look at what's shaping the future of work. First, they're talking about the importance of clarity in leadership. Forget the fancy tools and strategies—what's in is getting back to basics. They're discuss...
Toxic geniuses and high-performers that are high-drama
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBJoin Cy and Alex in this thought-provoking episode where they answer the challenging question of what to do with a 'toxic genius' or a high-perfomer that happens to be high-drama? Inspired by an episode that Alex heard in which Brene Brown, Simon Sinek and Adam Grant brought up the concept and the challenge in handling these scenarios, Cy and Alex discuss the impact of this type of employee on the workplace and how leaders can navigate the situation. Cy and Alex dive deep into research fr...
Loud drama or silent drama at work? Here's the difference.
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MBJoin Cy and Alex on this episode as they chat through the times someones shares, "But, we don't really have drama here." This is often where the loud drama (venting, complaining, gossip around the water cooler) isn't a big issue, but silent drama is out to play. Curious about the difference? You're not going to want to miss this episode. Just a hint, silent drama often shows up as subtle lack of alignment to the strategies your organization is laying out or chronic resistance to change. Th...
Speak Up Culture?...Tell me more!
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBJoin Cy and Alex as they have a fascinating conversation with Stephen Shedletzky (Shed) on how to Create a Speak Up Culture. Listen along as they dive into this topic and what it looks like when leaders in the workplace manage and nurture a safe space to empower others to speak up. You can find more on Shed by visiting his website here
[NEW SEASON] Trust at Work and How It Fits With Reality-Based Leadership
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBBack by popular demand, Cy and Alex sit down to talk about the latest topics in leadership as they are out speaking on the circuit with the top leaders across the globe. The hottest topic that is coming up is all around trust and how it fits with leading in a Reality-Based way. How does trust fit in? Can you use the tools and principles you are talking about if trust isn't there? Trust is absolutely important on a team and in a leadership moment when you are calling teams to greatness. How...
[NEW SEASON] Trust at work and how it fits with Reality-Based Leadership
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBBack by popular demand, Cy and Alex sit down to talk about the latest topics in leadership as they are out speaking on the circuit with the top leaders across the globe. The hottest topic that is coming up is all around trust and how it fits with leading in a Reality-Based way. How does trust fit in? Can you use the tools and principles you are talking about if trust isn't there? Trust is absolutely important on a team and in a leadership moment when you are calling teams to greatness. How...
Me & We...The Best of Both Worlds
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 89.8 MBJoin Cy in her interview with the amazing Dr. Laura, an Industrial/Organizational and Career Psychologist who has over 20+ years experience in the field. She is also a keynote speaker, thought leader, author and hosts her own podcast Where Work Meets Life. In this episode, they discuss how to lead your team effectively and efficiently while working remote. How to create a workplace, that supports people's mental well being. You can find Dr. Laura's work on her website at DrLaura.live
The Great Midlife Edit
November 02, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MB VideoJoin Cy in her interview with Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy where they discuss his transition from being a boutique hotelier for 24yrs to opening up the first midlife wisdom school in Baja, Mexico. Listen as he talks about what the school has to offer and what it means to say no to the narratives and the limits of past generations. You can learn more about him and his academy at Chipconley.com or by visiting the link above where you can also read his blog.
Moving Through Fear
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBJoin Cy in her interview with Adrian Koehler, host of The Naked Leadership Podcast where they discuss his transition from pediatric intensive care to running his own consulting company, being comfortable with what you don't know, managing your own needs, narrating your own story, and pushing through sources of fear. Find him on Instagram @adrian.k or his website takenewground.com
Normalizing the Mess
August 24, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBJoin Cy in her discussion with Tim Davisson, former #1 consultant at Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) as they dive into the reality of imposter syndrome and finding your career path, the importance of inner work and staying present and curious. Want more? You can find Tim at www.thehigherimpactgroup.com
Moving Beyond “Hustle Culture”
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Cy chats with Henry Albrecht, founder of Limeade, an industry-leading SaaS employee well-being company about the lessons he has gleaned from mining the data on the contributors to disease and well-being as well as how he moved beyond the “hustle” culture to create a life well-lived.
Transcending Polarized Thinking and Other New Leadership Competencies
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode, Cy is joined by Mike Robbins, an expert in bringing humans together to do great work, to talk about the new leadership competencies of “holding space” “doing your inner work” and “tapping into the genius of the collective”. Discussions range from invitations to gather together to decide how and where we will work together to the fact that leaders can’t lead anyone where they aren’t themselves willing to go emotionally. Check out Mike and his work at Mike-Robbins.com.
Love Belongs In the Workplace
June 02, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBRenee Smith, founder and CEO of A Human Workplace joins Cy on this episode to make the case for LOVE and why it belongs in the workplace. A great conversation on how to move from fear to love in your leadership. Check out Renee’s work at www.MakeWorkMoreHuman.com
Mindfulness Belongs in the Workplace
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBDo you ever assume that mindfulness is what we do outside of the workplace to try and deal with the stress inside the workplace? That practices like meditation and gratitude are personal and that work is well all about achieving results? Then join me for a great paradigm-shifting conversation with Eric Holesapple, successful developer and entrepreneur and author of Profit with Presence and hear about how he has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the s...
Helping Hope Make a Comeback in Healthcare
November 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIn this episode, Cy Wakeman is joined by Tad Worku, songwriter, singer, Nurse Practitioner, ER / Trauma nurse, and Mission Coach at Inland Empire Health Plan, who not only shares his story of finding the intersection of purpose, gifts, and passion but also provides strategies for keeping the focus on humanity of our patients in order to keep hope alive and love always remaining. AND - at the end - Tad gives us all a special gift - he performs one of his songs live, heart touching and a wonde...
Overcoming Burnout and Thriving at Work-Life Control with Brave Boundaries
November 10, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBBestselling Author Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins Cy in this episode to offer guidance and practical tools to help us all set boundaries to protect our physical and mental health and to live an empowered and peaceful life. This episode is full of great content as both Cy and Sasha share their personal and professional expertise on how we can overcome burnout and take back control of our time and our life by learning to set clear work-life boundaries.
Closing the Confidence Gap - Own Who You Are, Trust Yourself and Take Your Next Brave Step
November 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBKelli Thompson, Women’s Leadership Coach and Speaker joins Cy on this episode to talk all things confidence. Her new book: Closing the Confidence Gap is hitting bookshelves on November 1st. Kelli and Cy talk about ways to close the confidence gap that will boost your peace, your potential and maybe even your paycheck. They also chat about their takes on imposter syndrome, quiet quitting and the difference between ego and confidence. This episode will help you.
Finding Genius in the Collective - Healthcare Edition
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIf there is one thing we have learned in recent times, it's that we do not have to do it alone! Resiliency is not about being the toughest in the room, it's about finding the genius in the collective. In this interview, Cy talks with social workers Lori Gunther and Melissa Gehl, co-owners of Synova, whose mission is to create rewarding programs for Nurse Leaders. Listen in for tips to help hope make a comeback, lead a revolution of recovery, and succeed in spite of the facts. You will also l...
The Power of Self-Reflection
October 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this episode, Cy talks with Robert Pardi, Transformational Life Coach, Author, Speaker about the power that self-reflection plays in healing ourselves and curating the life that fuels happiness in this messy world. Robert shares from experience how his wife’s death fueled both deep despair and also an incredible redesign of his current life. He shares the path he took to reconnect to his personal power and to the wonder of life and the power of questioning limiting beliefs while challeng...
S4,E19: Radical Adaptability - Competing int he New World of Work
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBKeith Ferrazzi, the networking guru and author of “Never Eat Alone” joins Cy on this episode to share the findings and very practical high value practices for succeeding in the new world of work that resulted from his intensive research conducted during the pandemic. Keith’s new book, “Competing in the New World of Work” is HBR’s top pick in post pandemic books and Keith shares highlights for transforming your business models, redesigning you workforce and going forward to work in this new...
S4,E19: Radical Adaptability - Competing in the New World of Work
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBKeith Ferrazzi, the networking guru and author of “Never Eat Alone” joins Cy on this episode to share the findings and very practical high value practices for succeeding in the new world of work that resulted from his intensive research conducted during the pandemic. Keith’s new book, “Competing in the New World of Work” is HBR’s top pick in post pandemic books and Keith shares highlights for transforming your business models, redesigning you workforce and going forward to work in this new...
S4E18: Enough - Improving Your Life by Doing Less
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBAli Novitsky, M.D. joins Cy on her last podcast of 2021 with counter intuitive strategies to optimize your well-being. As a life coach and health enthusiast, Dr. Ali encourages us all to learn to relax and overcome perfectionism with a whole new take on your To Do list, preaches planning for and celebrating 10% performances on the daily, and ways to enhance your life by doing a whole lot less! You got to listen before you make any New Year’s Resolutions.
S4E17: Creating Peak Performance In the Midst of Disruption
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJessica Tietjen, author of Exceptional Life R-Evolution and founder of Evolving to Exceptional joins Cy to talk about strategies to not only reach peak performance levels in your life and the life of your teams, but to call for a Revolution founded in each person’s evolution. Join us as Jessica shares the innovative techniques she used at her organization for building personal accountability in all aspects of life, even in your engagement efforts at work as well as how the Great Resignation...
S4E16: Best Retention Strategy Ever - Go Deep to Build Devotion on Teams
December 02, 2021 17:53 - 42 minutes - 39 MBPeople are not a means to an end and aren’t fulfilled being cogs in the wheel achieving some stated objective for the business and the Great Resignation is stating that loud and clear. In this episode, Cy had a great conversation with Robb Holman, Founder of Inside Out Leadership about how to use these times as a great wake up call for leaders - a call to do the inner work, to radically simplify, and put people over procedures to build something beyond engagement - true devotion, to the le...
S4E15: Connections are the Antidote to Feeling Burned Out
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBConnections are the antidote to feeling burned out…. In this episode, Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS and Cy get together to chat about burnout, resiliency, and living big, peaceful lives in current times. Sasha is the founder of Brave Enough and a fantastic leader in the Department of Anesthesia at UNMC.
S4E14: Moving Beyond Conversations to Action in Equity
September 15, 2021 17:17 - 59 minutes - 146 MB VideoAlli Myatt and Courtney Tungate, the co-founders of The Equity Practice join Cy in this episode of the No Ego Podcast to share what they have learned along the way to help others make equity work. Alli and Courtney give concrete and pragmatic recommendations on how to move beyond conversations about race to actions that support racial equity. https://www.theequitypractice.com/team-who-we-are
S4E13: The Executive's Productivity Paradigm, with Richard Medcalf
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBRichard Medcalf is Founder of Xquadrant and an executive coach to some of the world's most impressive and successful CEOs and their teams. In this episode Richard shares four key insights that help his clients make real transformational progress in this area and become champions of transformational change. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/ Free course: "Freeing Yourself Up For Strategic Activity: An Executive's Productivity Paradigm" https://xquadrant.com/go/productivi...
S4E12: Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBJared Narlock, Speaker and Talent Development Coach, and author of Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader, joins Cy in this episode to share the habits and dedications one needs to practice to be a peaceful powered leader - one transcends their own ego to build team members who can meet the challenges at hand in a state of contentment. https://www.peacefulpoweredleadership.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-narlock/ https://twitter.com/JaredNarlock?s=20 https://www.instagram...
S4E11: Tending to Your Mental Health with Jamie Zuckerman
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCy is joined by her favorite IG licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Zuckerman to talk all about her observations on the pandemic ’s effect on our mental health, ways to stop trying to fix and instead manage anxiety, suggestions for supporting others in ways that actually help, and avoiding toxic positivity all together. IG @Dr.Z_psychologist https://www.drjaimezuckerman.co
S4E10: Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole, MSW, LCSW
July 21, 2021 19:37 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBThe last year has revealed to many of us that the current state of our boundaries is disordered and in need of repair to avoid exhaustion and burnout. Join Cy and guest Terri Cole, MSW LCSW as they talk about how to become a boundary boss so you can live an authentic and fulfilled life. http://boundaryboss.me/noego
S4E9: Gleb Tsipursky, Returning to the Office
July 07, 2021 15:16 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBWith the vaccine situation improving, you are likely thinking about, or in the process of returning to the office. Gleb and I cover helpful benchmarking and best practices to aid in your return plan. Find the full white paper here: https://tinyurl.com/TheOfficeReturn
S4E8: Erica Dhawan, Digital Body Language
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBErica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language, joins me this week to discuss her new book and building connection in the digital era.
S4E7: Company Character - The Foundation for Building Resilience and Agility in Times of Constant Change ft. Frank Calderoni
June 04, 2021 16:17 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFrank Calderoni - Chief Executive Officer of Anaplan joins Cy on this episode to talk about how he has used company character to align brand, strategy and experience to build a foundation for success at Anaplan. Preorder Frank's new book, Upstanding, at https://www.amazon.com/Upstanding-Company-Character-Catalyzes-Hypergrowth/dp/1119746493
S4E6: Hope Makes A Comeback
April 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWe are certainly heading towards some pleasure, some decadence. Many predict something similar to the roaring 20’s that followed the Spanish flu pandemic – pleasure does most certainly follow pain but the two are kindred spirits in the same cycle that is predictable and always returns to pain – why?
S4:E5 Self Reflection
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBFeelings have good information – goal is to experience them completely. Important for leaders to develop the ability to hold space for people to share their experiences AND important for individuals to learn to self-regulate and take ownership for their own feelings and their own emotional experience.
S4E3: Breaking Projection
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week we break down Projection and how it is showing up in our hybrid workplaces. We need to change the way in which we are having conversations and managing our energy to open up the opportunity for the BIG conversations that will determine how we move forward. Join me as we work through the Thinking Inside-The-Box Tool as well. Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/newsletter/ Thinking Inside-The-Box Tool: https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/wp-content/uplo...
S4E2: Evolve Yourself
March 15, 2021 18:18 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSeason 4 is in full swing! In this episode I break down ways to build your inner wisdom using some tools and tricks adapted to today's challenges.
S4E3: Evolve Yourself
March 15, 2021 18:18 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSeason 4 is in full swing! In this episode I break down ways to build your inner wisdom using some tools and tricks adapted to today's challenges.
S4E1: Modern Leadership in Challenging Times
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBToday I have a short version of my most recent keynote addressing living Reality-Based in these challenging times!
S4E2: Energage Keynote
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBToday I have a short version of my most recent keynote addressing living Reality-Based in these challenging times!
Challenges and Coping with Covid ft. Jacqueline Anderegg, LCMSW
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBUncertainty and ambiguity are universally difficult mind states for all human beings that inevitably produce stress, anxiety, and fear. If this is pervasive in the culture, we are all affected. It is pervasive now. Join me as I discuss these challenges and more with Jacqueline Anderegg, LCMSW.
What We Mean When We Talk About "Trust"
February 08, 2021 21:38 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBWhen I hear people talk about trust in the workplace, I get concerned because we make it sound like something we can create for another. But that leaves us dependent on other people and creates situations where people end up waiting to be offered something. When you say there is a lack of trust in your organization, is it due to leadership or due to your own choices? That's what I want to get into today. Whether or not you trust someone has a lot to do with you.
What We Mean When We Talk About "Trust" (Rebroadcast)
February 08, 2021 21:38 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBWhen I hear people talk about trust in the workplace, I get concerned because we make it sound like something we can create for another. But that leaves us dependent on other people, and creates situations where people end up waiting to be offered something. When you say there is a lack of trust in your organization, is it due to leadership or due to your own choices? That's what I want to get into today. Whether or not you trust someone has a lot to do with you. Episode Originally Air...
How Learned Helplessness Affects You Daily (Rebroadcast)
February 02, 2021 19:59 - 26 minutes - 49 MBWhen you are blaming others for your circumstances and not taking control of your own actions, that is when your ego really comes out swinging. And I want to get into today one of the major factors of blame, something I like to call learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is the opposite of accountability, and personal accountability is the death of the ego. And we all know that when you ditch your ego, it allows for growth and collaboration. Episode originally aired: February 21, 2...
How Learned Helplessness Affects You Daily
February 02, 2021 19:59 - 26 minutes - 49 MBWhen you are blaming others for your circumstances and not taking control of your own actions, that is when your ego really comes out swinging. And I want to get into today one of the major factors of blame, something I like to call learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is the opposite of accountability, and personal accountability is the death of the ego. And we all know that when you ditch your ego, it allows for growth and collaboration.
This is Where Conflict Comes From
January 18, 2021 22:14 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn today's episode, I want to talk about conflict. As a researcher, I've spent so many hours dissecting and trying to understand conflict and why it happens. What I've found is this: so much of the time, the root cause of conflict is ambiguity. And a leader's job is to facilitate clarifying conversations. Listen in for more on this and what else I've discovered are the best ways to fix it.
This is Where Conflict Comes From (Rebroadcast)
January 18, 2021 22:14 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn today's episode I want to talk about conflict. As a researcher, I've spent so many hours dissecting and trying to understand conflict and why it happens. What I've found is this: so much of the time, the root cause of conflict is ambiguity. And a leader's job is to facilitate clarifying conversations. Listen in for more on this and what else I've discovered are the best ways to fix it. Episode: Jan 31, 2018