The Talent Grow Show: Grow Your Leadership and Communication Skills
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAre you a leader who is always looking to take your game to the next level? Maybe you’re new to leadership or aspiring to become a leader? This podcast is for self-motivated and growth-oriented current and future leaders who want actionable, results-oriented insight and advice on how to take their leadership, communication, and people skills to the next level and become the kind of leader people *want* to follow.
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102: [Solo] Six Principles of Effective Communication on The TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
August 21, 2018 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBCommunication is hard! We all have relationships in which we communicate with ease, and others in which we feel like we’re “walking on eggshells” – always careful with our words, trying not to offend or create a defensive response. It’s natural to have different levels of communication chemistry with different personalities and there’s no way to fully level the playing field. Yet, it’s also possible to reduce the likelihood of defensiveness and to increase our success when we communicate wit...
101: Lead with a Story -- Motivational Leadership through Storytelling with Paul Smith on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
August 14, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBStorytelling is more than a fleeting marketing trend: it has been proven to be an incredibly effective motivator. Today, when motivation in the workplace is such a crucial topic, leaders need more than ever to cultivate the art and skill of storytelling. In this value-packed episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly has a conversation with Paul Smith, a leading expert in business storytelling, to get to the core of why narrative is so powerful and what elements make up a really good story. Fro...
100: Cultivating a Culture of Growth and Learning in the Workplace with Elliott Masie on The TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
August 07, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFor the 100th episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly interviews a very special guest with an interesting and multi-faceted career trajectory: Elliott Masie. A provocative speaker, expert in educational technology, and Broadway producer/investor, Elliott joins Halelly to share his best advice for leaders who strive to cultivate passionate, engaged, and high-performing teams. Elliott talks about learning processes in the workplace, important trends in talent development and technology, and se...
99: Selfish For Success -- Embracing Your Self-Interest as a Leader with Dr. Steve Orma on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
July 31, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSelfishness is a word that typically connotes serving oneself at the expense of others. But Dr. Steve Orma, clinical psychologist and host of the Selfish For Success podcast, explains why this definition is a dangerous package-deal that vilifies a healthy concern for one’s own self-interest. The result? Guilt and internal conflict. On this episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly and Steve discuss how leaders are negatively impacted by this cultural stigma against selfishness and what steps y...
98: [Ask Halelly] Leading Naysayers – How Should I Lead People Who Don't Want To Follow? on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
July 24, 2018 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.54 MBThey don’t want to follow. They resist. What should you do? It’s time for another super short and highly informative Ask Halelly episode of the TalentGrow Show, where Halelly answers a question from a listener, a learner in one of her corporate workshops, a member of the audience at one of her conference speaking events, or a member of the media. This week’s question is: “How Should I Lead People Who Don't Want To Follow?” Halelly’s Answer might surprise you: Thank them... What? Yep, Halelly...
97: Profiting from Conflict -- The Mindset and Skillset of a Master Negotiator with Real Estate Developer Rob Flitton on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
July 17, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBNegotiating with others to get what we want is an uncomfortable topic for many. The word itself can evoke the image of selfishly trying to profit at someone else’s expense. But real estate developer and upcoming author Rob Flitton wants to change our negative bias towards negotiation and encourage us to embrace self-interest and the idea of principled reciprocity. Redefining what is often meant by win-win and challenging us to feel ‘worthy of winning,’ Rob not only shares seven skills to upg...
96: Network like a Rockstar -- Advice for Authentic Networking from Rock Musician Sean Hurwitz on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
July 10, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBWe all know about the importance of networking for our careers. But many of us struggle with making authentic and truly valuable connections, and what’s more, not losing touch with them in the flow of our busy daily lives. On this episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly brings on a unique guest: musician and producer Sean Hurwitz, who succeeds in making time for seemingly everyone and maintaining truly authentic connections and relationships with people in his network. How does Sean think ab...
95: Leadership, Goal-Setting, and Free Will -- The Psychology of Motivating Your Team to Success with Dr. Edwin Locke on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
July 03, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 34 MBDr. Edwin Locke’s pioneering work in the field of goal-setting and job satisfaction has greatly enriched our understanding of motivation and changed the way many leaders think about their roles. For this episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly makes an exception to the format, allowing it to run over-time, so that we don’t miss a thing. Drawing from his renowned Goal-Setting Theory, Locke discusses questions such as how to set rational, achievable goals for your team, what many leaders misun...
94: [Solo] How to control your emotions during critical conversations and negotiations on The TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
June 26, 2018 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHave you ever had an emotional outburst during a really critical conversation? Or felt like you’re on the verge of losing control of your emotions? When the stakes are high and you have a vested interest in the outcome of a conversation, it’s actually very common to become emotional. These kinds of conversations are especially difficult because they involve conflict or differing perspectives. In today’s solo episode on the TalentGrow Show, Halelly teaches you how to develop greater self-awar...
93: The Best Place to Work – the Art and Science of Human Motivation with Ron Friedman on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
June 19, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat are the factors that lead to extraordinary workplace? Award-winning social psychologist and author Dr. Ron Friedman draws on cutting-edge research on human motivation to identify the systems and processes that leaders can use to optimize their workplace and bring out the best in their team. In this exciting episode of The TalentGrow Show, Ron shares how leaders can enable and inspire their team to flourish by fulfilling three basic psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedn...
92: Lessons from the Israeli Air Force: Fostering a Culture of Honesty, Accountability, and Improvement with Ofir Paldi on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
June 12, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBBy implementing a unique culture and methodology, the Israeli Air Force became one of the best in the world in terms of quality, safety, and training, effectively cutting accidents by 95%. According to businessman, social entrepreneur and former Israeli fighter pilot Ofir Paldi, there are lessons that every leader can learn from their proven success. In this episode of The TalentGrow Show, Ofir and Halelly discuss the unconventional aspects of the Israeli Air Force training program that Ofir...
91: The Art of Strategic Storytelling for Leaders with Ryan Williams on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
June 05, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBStorytelling isn’t just for marketers or creative types. It’s a dynamic tool that can be leveraged by leaders and professionals across the career spectrum. In this episode of The TalentGrow Show, author and international speaker Ryan Williams joins Halelly to talk about why leaders should learn to become storytellers and how you can start crafting and cultivating your stories today. Discover why strategic storytelling can make you a more effective leader and communicator, the three “anchor s...
90: [Ask Halelly] How to handle senior manager who plays favorites with my team on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
May 29, 2018 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.49 MBIt’s time for another super short and highly informative Ask Halelly episode of the TalentGrow Show, where Halelly answers a question from a listener, a learner in one of her corporate workshops, a member of the audience at one of her conference speaking events, or a member of the media. This week’s question is: “What should I do if my senior manager is playing favorites with my team?” Halelly’s Answer: Of course, it depends on the context such as your relationship with the senior manager. I...
89: The Invisible leader – Cultivating the power of authentic purpose with Zach Mercurio on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
May 22, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOrganizations with a strong, shared sense of purpose outperform their peers by an average of 6:1. How can we as leaders tap into this important motivator to bring out the best in our team? In this thought-provoking episode of The TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay, author, keynote speaker and consultant Zach Mercurio discusses the power of authentic purpose and how leaders can cultivate it to transform their lives, work, and organizations. Zach shares ideas grounded in cutting-edge research...
88: The Go-Giver Influencer – How to expand your influence as a leader with Bob Burg on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
May 15, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAs leaders, our success is directly tied to our ability to influence others. But where is the line drawn between influence and manipulation? How can you develop and use your influence to create win-win outcomes that will benefit everyone involved? In this episode of The TalentGrow Show, author and keynote speaker Bob Burg returns to the show to discuss the principles behind his newest book, The Go-Giver Influencer. Listen to discover the five secrets of genuine influence and how to prevent o...
87: [Solo] Why and How to say No (plus Halelly’s 5A Formula for Saying No Without Seeming Like an Unhelpful Jerk) on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
May 08, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIf you have a tendency to say Yes too much (we discussed why you shouldn’t in episode 82), or have a hard time saying No to requests from your boss, co-workers, employees, clients, or even in your personal life, then this solo episode is for you. Listen or read on to learn some of the typical reasons we are reluctant to say No, some totally legitimate reasons why you should be saying No, and how to do it in a way that protects your time, independence, integrity, and your relationships and tr...
86: Growing Your Network Based on the Science of Human Behavior with David Burkus on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThink networking is all about handing out business cards and having small-talk with strangers at networking events? Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and professor of leadership and innovation David Burkus explains why that’s not what truly beneficial networking is and shares two commonly-overlooked secrets to growing a truly beneficial network that can transform your life and career: diversity and multiplexity. (They’re especially key for leaders.) In this exciting episode of The Talent...
85: The Power of Perception – How to Leverage Gender Differences to Maximize your Leadership Effectiveness with Dr. Shawn Andrews on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
April 24, 2018 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMost of us have heard about the gender pay gap, but have you ever heard about the gender leadership gap? One surprising statistic shows that only 4.6% of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies are female. Organizational consultant and keynote speaker Dr. Shawn Andrews has studied leadership styles and emotional intelligence from a gendered perspective, and argues that perception plays the key role in perpetuating the gender leadership gap. In this episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly talks with Dr...
84: Do Big Things – Mobilize Hearts and Minds and Make an Epic Impact as a Leader with Craig Ross on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
April 17, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOne of the biggest reasons for divisiveness and lack of productivity in the workplace is a lack of true connection within the team. It’s not enough to ask questions like “what are we doing, how are we doing it, and who’s responsible?” As leaders, we need to be asking the deeper questions that relate to our ultimate purpose and vision if we want to foster true connectedness within our team. In this motivating episode of The TalentGrow Show, author and leadership expert Craig Ross talks about ...
83: Daniel Pink on the Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
April 10, 2018 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTiming, according to bestselling author Daniel Pink, is a crucial element of productivity and performance. In fact, research shows that our performance on cognitive tests is affected by up to 20 percent by the time of day alone. So how can we use this information to increase our own performance? In this exciting episode of The TalentGrow Show, Daniel Pink explains the big ideas behind his new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, and shares very actionable advice for arrangin...
82: [Ask Halelly] How might I be sabotaging myself at the office without even realizing it? on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
April 03, 2018 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBIt’s time for another super short and highly informative Ask Halelly episode of the TalentGrow Show, where Halelly answers a question from a listener, a learner in one of her corporate workshops, a member of the audience at one of her conference speaking events, or a member of the media. This week’s question is: “What’s a way that I may be sabotaging myself at the office without even realizing it?” Halelly’s Answer: Saying ‘Yes’ too much. If you’re guilty of this kind of behavior, you need t...
81: How to step outside your comfort zone and unlock your leadership potential with Andy Molinsky
March 27, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWhen you find yourself in a tough situation in the workplace, the most effective solution often lies outside of your comfort zone. Going against the grain of our regular routines and responses, however, can be incredibly difficult to do. That’s why author, professor, and consultant Andy Molinsky works to help people develop the insights and courage necessary to act outside their personal and cultural comfort zones when doing important, but challenging, tasks in work and life. In this energiz...
80: How to make your likeability your most lucrative asset with Michael Katz
March 20, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBWe’ve all heard the now cliché phrase, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” But how many hours have we spent networking and trying to impress the right people with no tangible results? Marketing consultant and author Michael Katz firmly believes that likeability has more upside than capability, and in this episode of The TalentGrow Show, he shares deliberate, actionable advice on how to effectively build and leverage your relationships and your reputation to propel your career. Learn...
79: Inside-out leadership -- How to overcome a lack of purpose and passion in the workplace with Robb Holman on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
March 13, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWho am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? According to leadership expert Robb Holman, answering these age-old questions is the key to infusing your career with the purpose and passion you need to be an exceptional leader. There is a major problem of disengagement in the workplace. Approximately 90% of workers and 80% of leaders lack purpose and passion. It’s turned into a $500 billion problem. But what can leaders do to improve our own performance – and then our team’s – if it’s suffering...
78: 3 leadership lessons as the TalentGrow Show turns 3!
March 06, 2018 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHappy birthday to The TalentGrow Show podcast! Three years in and going strong! In this celebratory 3rd anniversary solo episode, Halelly recaps the highlights of the first three years of the show, gives a taste of what’s to come, and draws three big leadership lessons that you can use, too! Plus, check out our gorgeous makeover – new logo and cover art, woot woot! Would love your feedback and requests, as always. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone! Listen now, subscribe, and shar...
77: How to cultivate 4 essential capabilities to catapult your leadership success with Ron Carucci on the TalentGrow Show podcast with Halelly Azulay
February 27, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBBased on their ten-year longitudinal study on executive transition, Ron Carucci and his team discovered why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment. Ron shares the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. On this information-packed episode of the TalentGrow Show, hear the theory and research behind the four capabilities along with actionable advice on how you can cultivate them to bolster your own leadership ability. Plus, learn t...
76: Learn from #metoo - why your sexual harassment prevention training is failing and what to do instead with leadership educators Dr. Larry Hiner and Lawrence Hiner on the TalentGrow Show
February 20, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBIs the culture in your workplace conducive to sexual harassment? With the recent spotlight on sexual harassment in workplaces --well beyond Hollywood-- Halelly has invited leadership educators Dr. Larry Hiner and Lawrence Hiner to discuss why sexual harassment prevention training is failing and how to fix it. In this first two-guest episode of the TalentGrow Show, learn why sexual harassment prevention training can be improved, what every leader can learn from the #MeToo movement, and how to...
75: Neuroscience and Leadership: Using Your Higher Brain To Become a Better Leader with Dan Radecki on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
February 13, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBDid you know that there is research being done today in the field of neuroscience that can greatly improve your leadership ability? In this fascinating episode of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly interviews neuroscientist Dan Radecki and they dig into some of the interesting correlations between our brain’s neurological makeup and the ways we respond to different daily situations and challenges as leaders. Learn about the Old Brain and the Higher Brain, how you can give your Higher Brain more co...
74: [Ask Halelly] What if I ask if I can give feedback and they say no? on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
February 06, 2018 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB“Should I ask first if it’s okay to give feedback, and what if they say ‘No’?” That’s the question I’m answering on this second-ever Ask Halelly episode of the TalentGrow Show podcast, and this time, it’s a voice-recorded question! Listen to my answer and the follow-up discussion that ensued via voicemail and email, and chime in via the comments in the shownotes – what do you think? Have you ever experienced this? And of course, don’t be shy and submit your own question that might be feature...
73: How to become a better leader by using Polarity Thinking with Laura Mendelow on the TalentGrow Show podcast with Halelly Azulay
January 30, 2018 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAs leaders we are sometimes stumped by seemingly opposing pulls and blind to the downsides of our actions and intentions. Leadership coach Laura Mendelow explains how the concept of Polarity Thinking along with a helpful Polarity Map can help us manage the conflicting goals we often feel tugging on us in opposite directions as leaders. Plus, polarity thinking gives us a positive and constructive way to boost our strengths and manage our weaknesses. On this fun and interesting episode of the ...
72: Why culture starts with YOU and this Creativity Doctor's prescription for out-innovating startups with Yoram Solomon on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
January 23, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBWhy don’t we typically find the fresh, exciting, and innovative culture of startups in larger corporations? “Creativity Doctor” Yoram Solomon has identified the major innovation- and productivity-killers in America’s corporate culture, and offers solutions that could make large corporations out-innovate even startups. In episode 72 of The TalentGrow Show, Halelly chats with Yoram about culture, what he thinks both employees and management can do to take control of it, and what practices (inc...
71: [Ask Halelly] How to develop and cultivate new managers and leaders on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
January 16, 2018 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWe’re experimenting with a new format – Ask Halelly – where Halelly responds to questions she is asked by audience members, workshop participants, members of the media and more. In this inaugural episode of the Ask Halelly format, Halelly answers a three-part question about developing and cultivating new managers and leaders, especially young ones. She suggests three specific non-training methods to support their skill development on the cheap, what to look for when deciding whom to promote,...
70: Creating White Space in the Workplace: Building Your Team’s Productivity with Juliet Funt on the TalentGrow Show
January 09, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs a leader, you should always be looking for ways to boost the productivity of your team. On this episode of the TalentGrow Show, Halelly Azulay interviews consultant and speaker Juliet Funt about productivity-enhancing ideas and techniques, especially the concept of “white space.” Did you know that the financial costs of not having white space are about a million dollars of annual waste per 50 people in a team? That’s right, which means you should be thinking about finding ways to create w...
69: Why all leaders should be speakers and how to find your "secret sauce" topic with Alexia Vernon on the TalentGrow Show
January 02, 2018 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHappy New Year! Today’s episode of the TalentGrow Show features thought-leader, speaker, coach and trainer, Alexia Vernon, with a ton of fresh and valuable insights for you to take with you into the new year! Alexia has been on the show once before, but this time around she shares some great tips for discovering your “secret sauce” as a speaker. Find out why improving your speaking can benefit you even if you’re not a speaker by trade, discover the best questions you can ask yourself to impr...
68: Understanding emotional intelligence and the “cocktail of behaviors” with Hile Rutledge on the TalentGrow Show
December 26, 2017 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBDid you know that EQ (emotional intelligence quotient) is actually a better predictor of workplace success than IQ? It’s true, and in today’s episode of the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay, the fascinating subject of emotional intelligence is brightly illuminated by one of the world’s foremost trainers in EQ assessment tools and models: Hile Rutledge. Our discussion centers around one of the best EQ models out there—The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i)—and how you can understand it to...
67: Unstoppable you – the 7 practices of lifelong learning with Pat McLagan on the TalentGrow Show
December 12, 2017 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn today’s stimulating episode of The TalentGrow Show, award-winning learning expert and author of Unstoppable You: Adopt The New 4.0 Mindset And Change Your Life Pat McLagan explains what the “learning 4.0” framework is all about and how you can use it to become a much better lifelong learner and leader. Listen to find out how learning 4.0 compares to “1.0”, “2.0”, and “3.0” learning techniques, what’s something that managers and supervisors can no longer afford to do, and most importantly ...
66: Successful culture and leadership advice from startup mentor and investor Carter Laren on the TalentGrow Show
November 28, 2017 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn order to be a good leader and discover and develop your company’s or team’s culture you really need to start with a good “why”. On this episode of The TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay, Carter Laren, co-founder of the Gateway startup accelerator, a director and mentor for the Founder Institute, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and former cryptologist and engineer, shares some of his best wisdom about company culture, startups, and successful leadership that yields top performance in...
65: Networking for quiet people with Lori Saitz on the TalentGrow Show
November 14, 2017 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBA lot of people think that the best leaders and the best networkers are extroverts. But according to networking strategy coach and professional speaker Lori Saitz, that’s not true at all. A networking maverick who describes herself as naturally quiet, Lori is firm about her central message that you don’t have to be different than you are to be good at networking. Rather than telling people that success at networking requires becoming more outgoing or gregarious, she prefers to share simple s...