Out of the Comfort Zone
468 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThere is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.
For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling.
The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone?
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Building Loyalty with Sandy Rogers
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBLoyal customers generate greater returns and even more powerful word-of-mouth advertising. Loyal employees drive customer loyalty. Regardless what industry you are in, loyalty should be on your radar screen. How do you measure loyalty, why should you, and what can you do to foster it in your customers and in your employees, even in millennials? Tune in to hear this and more.
Your Image and Your Success with Erin Mathis
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBHow much is your image and appearance holding back your career? As much as you may want your knowledge and expertise to drive your career, you may be limiting your impact. Human beings decide to listen, trust and perhaps believe based in part on the image of the presenter. Whether you identify as male or female, tune in to learn what matters most and what you can do about it.
Change with Campbell Macpherson
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBThe job of the leader is to lead change; otherwise the leader is managing the status quo. But leading change is not about running a change process, it’s about winning over hearts and minds. Tune in to hear how to do this as a leader as well as how to get more comfortable with changing yourself.
Persuasion and Marketing Success with Scott Miller
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBBeing able to persuade others to buy your products and services as well as to buy you; meaning to trust you, back your idea or promote you has never been more important regardless what role you are in. So what do we often get wrong? Hear about the big mistakes and the best fixes.
Leadership in Lockdown with Atholl Duncan
May 07, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 4.51 MBDuring the pandemic, some leaders have excelled and changed what they do. Who are those leaders? What did they learn after reflection? What does it say for all of us leading teams and organizations? Tune in to hear more.
Obsessive Personalities with Robert Shaw
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBObsessive personalities are those people who pursue excellence at all costs; sometimes to the detriment of relationships on the team and in the organization. When is this obesssiveness helpful and when is harmful? If you are working with or leading such a personality, how do you get the best of that person and avoid the worst?
Workplace Trends and the Future with Jeff Schwartz
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBThere is no doubt that work has changed – the way we work, the actual work we do and the pace of work to name a few. Three significant trends should be in the foreground for everyone from employees to leaders. Those are humans working with machines in new ways, multiple models of what it means to be employed and the rise of the super-team. Those trends have significant implications for the capabilities each of us needs to thrive as well as for how leadership needs to shift and how the cult...
The New Workspace with Chris Kane
April 16, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBWhat will be the future of our office work? Some miss the office and some don’t. Some have been more productive at home, some think they haven’t been as productive. Will we return to a central office and presentee-ism culture? If not, what will we do? What are the implications for work, location, hours and connections? Tune in for a lively debate.
How Peace Fuels Performance with Amy Balog
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBDuring times of uncertainty, keeping ourselves and our teams motivated, healthy and less stressed is essential work for leaders. We talk a lot about mindfulness and sleep. But we miss the importance of our sense of identity – who we are, what value we bring to our work and why work matters. Most people are hungry for a better sense of meaning and identity. Why does this boost performance, why should you care as a leader, and what can you do about it? Tune in to see how to have a better se...
Coaching the John Wooden Way with Lynn Guerin
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 4.51 MBLeaders need to be great coaches. What do the best sports coaches have to teach business leaders about coaching for performance, to win and to build a strong team? Tune in to hear what John Wooden believed and practiced as one of the all time best college basketball coaches.
Trust and Leadership with Stephen M.R. Covey
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBAs a leader you know that trust is essential. How do you lead from a basis of trust versus a basis of control? How do you increase trust? And how does trust tie to inspiration and a sense of purpose. Tune in to hear more.
Communication and Technical Experts with Aman Y Agarwal
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBRegardless of the type of business you are in or lead, you are probably finding that you interact more and more with technical people – engineers, programmers, data scientists, artificial intelligence experts. How well equipped are to ask the right questions, bridge the gaps in communication and have confidence in your understanding? And as a technical specialist, how effective are you in communicating key decisions to business leaders? Tune in for advice for both.
Peak Performance with Andrew Macdonald
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBHaving a team that performs consistently requires having people that are maximizing their performance every day – they achieve peak performance. Olympic class athletes are obsessed by sustaining peak performance. They measure it and they monitor what impacts it from sleep to food to mediation. But as leaders, we expect to perform like an Olympic class atheletes every day but we do nothing to assess our “peak” and to understand how to sustain it. Plus we spend little time assessing what our ...
Do Great Things with Jenn Donahue
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBDrawing on her military experience, her engineering projects and her broad leadership experience, Jenn shows what it takes to truly do great things. Three steps make all the difference: Getting to know the team, building trust, and taking it to the next level. Easy to say, tune in to hear how.
Reboot Your Career with Fawn Germer
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBIf you think your career is stalled or you think you have been sidelined for whatever reason, this episode is for you. What are the signals that you have been sidelined? How can you turbocharge your career? How should you network? What if you can’t get another role?
Fathers and Careers with Josh Levs
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBAs a parent or as a leader, you have probably thought carefully about the maternal leave policies at your company. But have you stopped to consider the impact on working fathers? Tune in to challenge the mythology around fathers and to consider why a full parenting policy benefits everyone and your bottom line.
Uncertainty, Adapting and Agency with Paul Napper
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBAgency is an unusual word for business and we are not talking about hiring an “Agency”. For our purposes, agency is the ability for an individual to act independently and make their own choices. It turns out this concept is central to our ability to manage uncertainty, to adapt and probably to inspire others. What is it, how does it work, why does it matter for uncertain times and, most importantly, how can you have more of it? Tune in to hear more and learn what you can do for yourself and...
Compassionate Conflict with Nate Regier
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBCompassion and accountability are secret ingredients for leaders. How can you be compassionate and hold accountability particularly in the face of disagreement, contention, conflict and drama. Tune in for more wisdom on managing drama, navigating conflict and having an amazing team.
Unstoppable Teams with Alden Mills
January 29, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBBeing part of an unstoppable team sounds like an amazing place to work. The question is how to create that environment – how to build a team that is unstoppable. Tune in to hear the key ingredients.
What’s Gone Wrong with Margaret Heffernan
January 22, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to hear the perspective and wisdom of one of the great thinkers, observers and leaders. What are we missing today? Why does it seem that we have so little leadership today? What do we need to think about for the future?
Humility with Marilyn Gist
January 15, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIf you stop to think about the leaders you respect the most, the ones you have enjoyed working with and for, you will probably find that they are less about ego and more about integrity and openness. They probably leave you with a sense of dignity. They probably saw you as a human being not just as an output machine. There are three key questions we want leaders to answer. And it all takes humility. What is it? Why does it matter? And, how can you do more of it?
Learning and Change with Mike Malefakis
January 08, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn a climate of change and uncertainty, the ability to personally adapt and to get your team to adapt is central to success. Adapting means learning a new way. In fact, getting out of your comfort zone is ultimately about learning – learning a new way to lead. We often say that the ability to learn and stay curious is a core competency. What makes for a great learning culture? What works and what doesn’t? How do you develop this competency in yourself and in your team?
Encore Teams That Succeed with Amy Edmondson
January 01, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTeams in which people are not afraid to speak up, to challenge, to risk saying a wild idea are teams with the best performance. Google has found that psychological safety is a key component of their best teams. Yet, people are afraid of causing trouble, looking foolish, not being promoted and more. How do you create a team, and an organization, that is not afraid?
Encore Leadership Experiences
December 25, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to hear how one leader has managed several big transitions: The tactics used and the surprises along the way. We’ll talk about mistakes, globally dispersed teams, personal brand, building networks, confidence, trust and much more.
Culture with David G. White
December 18, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBCulture is what every leader aspires to change or create. Yet, it is very elusive. We are going to de-bunk some common myths about changing culture such as “culture starts at the top” or “one company, one culture”. Want to know how to change the culture – or the habits and routines of your organization? Tune in for practical tactics.
Grief and Work with Guy Casablanca
December 11, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBGrief is something all of us deal with – whether it’s expected or unexpected loss of a loved one or the loss of a job or a relationship. Sometimes it’s the loss that comes with getting out of your comfort zone. By some accounts 5% of the workforce is experiencing grief at any one time. Do you know how to recognize grief? Or what to do if an employee is grieving? And, how well prepared are you for the grief in your own life? Tune to learn more about this taboo, but highly relevant topic.
Grit and Resilience with Shannon Polson
December 04, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWe need more resilience – more adaptability, agility and grit. But how? Tune in to hear from the experiences of one of the first female helicopter pilots in the US Army and the experiences of people she has worked with plus how to develop more grit in your own career and in your life.
Encore Collaborating When Theres Little Trust with Adam Kahane
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWhat does it really take to get people with radically different perspectives and beliefs to collaborate? Hear from someone who has spent years getting people to collaborate when they don’t like or trust each other.
Humans, Technology and Work with Alexandra Levit
November 20, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWork is changing in ways we know and in ways we haven’t even begun to appreciate. What are the key trends? What will be the role of humans given the upcoming technological advances? What generational changes do we need to make? What does it mean leaders, companies and you as an employee should be doing now?
Virtual Presence and Confidence with Suzanne Sena
November 13, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBWith virtual meetings as the new reality, what can you do to increase your presence, impact and confidence? Learn tips from someone who has mastered being in front of the camera.
Strategy to Culture and Execution with Dan Bruder
November 06, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBStrategies rarely work as planned. However, strategies that are thorough, constantly evolving to changes and that are intricately tied to the culture and expected behaviors can and will get executed. Sound impossible? It’s not. There is a system to accomplishing exactly that. And, it requires a leader who has intelligence in systems and in emotions. Tune in to hear more.
Neuroscience for Communication with Laura McHale
October 30, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBNeuroscience is increasingly popular when it comes to understanding how humans behave, react and lead. And, there is increasingly good evidence from neuroscience as well. What does all of this work say about how to communicate more effectively? Tune in to find out.
Introverts with Jennifer Kahnweiler
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBIf you are an introvert, you may feel challenged by some expectations of you as a leader like speaking up. If you have introverts on your team, you may wonder how to get the best out of them. Introverts have real strengths if all of us learn to tap them. Tune in to learn more.
Thriving with Jenny Brockis
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBMost people say they are overwhelmed by all the things they have to do. Regardless how much progress is made, there is always more, more and then still more. The impact is seen in our health, our emotions and our sense of satisfaction with life. There is a way to thrive but we have to be intentional about our choices. What does that mean? Tune in to learn how to thrive.
The Courage to Speak Up with Karin Hurt and David Dye
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBMost leaders encourage their teams to speak up, to give feedback and to offer new ideas. They have open door policies and at every presentation they will say they want to hear from people. Yet very few of the team have the courage to speak up. Why? What are you doing to kill the courageous culture in your organization? What can you do to change the culture?
The Membership Economy with Robbie Kellman Baxter
October 02, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBHave you stopped to notice how many subscriptions you have for things like news, music, entertainment, photography and digital services? In fact, it seems that the membership economy is everywhere – and it is. Tune in to hear what this is about, how it works and how you can apply the concepts to your business.
Curiosity with Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBCuriosity seems to be the buzzword of the year. We are told that curiosity is the seed of innovation and well being. Why is there an increased emphasis now? Why is curiosity good for business? And, most importantly, how can you encourage curiosity in yourself and in your team? Tune in to find out.
How to Sell with Stacy Sherman
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen you think of selling – a product, a service or yourself – you probably conjure up unflattering images and conclude “that’s just not who you are”. However, in this day and age, sales is really nothing like the image you have in your mind. It’s time to unsell selling. Tune in to learn more and how you can be more effective at “selling” your ideas or yourself.
Multipliers with Liz Wiseman
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIf you have worked for a manager who seems to elevate your intelligence and bring out the best in you and others, then you were probably working for a multiplier. These leaders attract talent, challenge people to do more, encourage debate and ultimately make everyone smarter. Tune in to hear how you can be more of a multiplier as opposed to a diminisher.
Talking About Race at Work with Mary-Frances Winters
September 04, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBRace is a important topic. Many people are reading, watching movies and trying to understand something they may not have considered before. There are important conversations to have in life and at work. We are going to talk about how to talk about race (and other challenging topics) at work.
How Vigilant Organizations Thrive in Uncertainty with George Day
August 28, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWith so much uncertainty around us, how does a leader create an organization that can thrive. The answer lies in understanding how to be vigilant so you can see soon and act faster. Sound impossible? Tune in to hear practices that enable you and your organization to survive and even thrive in uncertain times.
Winning Performance with Mark Gallagher
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBIf you want to know what it takes to create and sustain a high performance team a winning culture, tune in to learn how some of the best in sports, Formula One racing, achieve exactly that. How do they keep the entire staff committed, engaged and innovating? How do they think about change and transformation? The solutions will surprise you.
Grace Under Pressure with Zoe Routh
August 14, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn leading and influencing people, having a better language to describe individual styles helps get the best out of yourself and others. Better understanding leads to better conversations and better conversations ultimately drive performance. Tune in to hear the 5 leadership archetypes, the 4 devils of people stuff and how to keep your composure under pressure.
Staying Motivated in Tough Times with Brad Borkan
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBIn challenging times right now and in months ahead, leaders need better insight on keeping motivation within their teams. What better example than Antarctic explorers who faced enormous adversity, kept the team moving and lived to tell the story. You may think you know these stories, but do you know the secrets to their team spirit? Tune in to learn how their tactics might apply to you.
All Things Remote with Kevin Eikenberry
July 31, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MB80% of managers have at least one person who works in a remote location. Tune in to hear the best tactics for managing remote team members as well as learn what to do if you are working remotely.
Leadership without Ego with Bob Davids
July 24, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBIt is easy to say that you should give power back to your employees, that is until things turn upside down. If you are like most leaders, the tendency is to take back control and try to direct things to a productive outcome – all with the best of intention. What else should you do instead? Tune in to find out.
Narratives, Persuasion and Power with Annette Simmons
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBStories are compelling. They are memorable. They are far more persuasive than facts. They capture culture. The power of story and narrative is all around yet we don’t know enough about what stories to tell and when to tell them, neither do we understand enough about own narratives. Tune in to hear more about how to raise your influence game.
Redefining Confidence with Suzanne Doyle-Morris
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBDo you struggle with “imposter syndrome”? Have you been told you need to increase your confidence? Do you dislike faking it? Maybe the problem isn’t your confidence as much as it is your definition of confidence. Tune in for a new perspective and new practices.
Incompetent, Over Confident Leaders with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
July 03, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBWhy do so many incompetent people become leaders? Why are charisma and confidence so highly valued? What’s broken in our selection processes? How can we better manage the dark sides of our personality to be better leaders? Tune in to hear more.
Experiences Leading Across Culture and with Uncertainty with Zoë Layden
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBRather than talking about the concept of multicultural teams and managing chaos and complexity, we are going to talk instead about one leader’s experiences and lessons learned.