In this week's episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, Tracy and Michelle delve into adaptive leadership, a crucial concept in our rapidly changing world. They emphasize diagnosing organizational challenges, experimenting, and embracing continuous learning to improve performance and relationships across industries, advocating for a shift towards adaptable decision-making approaches. Particularly relevant to healthcare, the discussion stresses the need to avoid rigid thinking, engage in dialogue, and ...
Aug 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 265
In this week's episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, special guest Dr. Chris Fuzie, a former law enforcement officer turned leadership expert, shares his journey from poor leadership experiences to earning organizational leadership degrees and teaching nationally post-retirement. He emphasizes preparing individuals for leadership and criticizes promotions solely based on technical skills. His book aims to redefine leadership and followership, advocating for collaborative efforts toward common goals...
Jul 31, 2024•46 min•Ep. 264
In this episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, Tracy and Michelle emphasize the importance of aligning different work styles within teams by recognizing and harmonizing approaches, preferences, goals, and personalities. They advocate for leaders to build foundational relationships. Embracing diverse perspectives is seen as a growth opportunity, and conflicts should be reframed as natural tensions for understanding rather than resolving through conflict management. Tools like DISC, Enneagram, and the...
Jul 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 263
In this week's episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, hosts Tracy and Michelle are joined by guest Lizzy Cangro where she discusses her book “Reclaiming the Witch”. Lizzy's book aims to empower women by redefining the term “witch” as a symbol of personal power. She highlights the importance of intuition, manifestation, and balancing feminine and masculine energies in leadership roles. The conversation underscores personal empowerment, authenticity, and the significance of aligning beliefs with actio...
Jul 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 262
In this episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, Tracy and Michelle discuss the critical nature of maintaining effective relationships with superiors, or “one-up” relationships, drawing from personal experiences of reporting to different individuals. They underscore the importance of mutual understanding and shared purpose in these relationships to ensure smooth workflows and success. They critique and challenge common leadership norms, such as emotional restraint and maintaining professional distance...
Jul 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 261
Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, hosts of The TRU Leader Podcast, dissect the challenges of time management in today's volatile, unpredictable, complex, and ambiguous world. They delve into the concept of micro-stressors and their cumulative impact on feelings of overwhelm, emphasizing the role of ingrained beliefs about time in shaping emotions, behaviors, and decisions. By mastering time and priority management, individuals can conquer the illusion of time scarcity and bolster produc...
Jul 03, 2024•33 min•Ep. 260
In The TRU Leader Podcast, Matt Hollingsworth, co-founder of Carta Healthcare, shares his journey and insights into leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare processes, inspired by his mother’s cancer battle. With an MBA from Stanford, Hollingsworth aims to improve healthcare data practices and patient care efficiency, drawing from personal experiences, including enhancing outcomes for congenital heart patients. The discussion also covers the significance of registries and the challenges in docu...
Jun 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 259
The TRU Leader Podcast, hosted by Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, delves into the evolving nature of leadership, work, and life, advocating for breaking through traditional norms to boost productivity, effectiveness, and overall well-being. With nearly four decades of combined experience, the hosts explore how the pandemic has shifted perceptions of work-life balance and discuss findings from the HP Work Relationship Index survey, revealing a concerning disconnect between knowledg...
Jun 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 258
In this TRU Leader Podcast episode, guest Dr. Tracy Brower, along with hosts Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, explore the concept of work-life fulfillment and the pursuit of happiness. The conversation addresses the delicate balance between work and personal life, underscoring the need for effective management of passion and energy to prevent overextension while remaining energized by our pursuits. The hosts advocate for organizational support in achieving this balance through mean...
Jun 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 257
The TRU Leader Podcast episode, featuring Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, tackles the critical issue of CEO burnout and the essential pursuit of work-life balance for high-achieving leaders. It sheds light on the rising trend of CEO turnover due to burnout, emphasizing the negative effects on both individuals and their organizations. The hosts offer practical strategies for enhancing productivity and well-being, such as setting priorities, learning to decline unnecessary commitmen...
Jun 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 256
On The TRU Leader Podcast, former professional baseball player and leadership coach Matt Phillips shares insights into leadership development and mental toughness with hosts Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth. Phillips emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, mindset, and self-motivation for sales leaders to overcome personal and professional challenges and achieve high performance. He discusses the necessity of understanding customer motivations, risk tolerances, and learning styl...
May 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 255
Karen Seltz shares her transformative journey on The TRU Leader Podcast, from experiencing spiritual shame and personal challenges, including her child’s health issues and her own struggles with addiction, to finding solace in spirituality after a period of atheism. She emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance, inner strength, and the continuous evolution of one’s spiritual journey for personal and leadership growth. Seltz discusses the importance of addressing unresolved trauma as a root ...
May 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 254
In this podcast episode from the TRU leader Series hosted by Dr. Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, the discussion centers on the critical role of personal alignment in becoming a TRU Leader, especially during challenging times. The hosts aim to guide high achieving leaders towards breaking conventional norms that lead to suffering at work and home, providing new ways of thinking and strategies for thriving both professionally and personally. They emphasize the importance of resilience, empowe...
May 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 253
In their podcast episode, Tracy and Michelle explore the essence of TRU leadership, highlighting the significance of resilience, empowerment, living intentionally, and strategic foresight. They stress that authentic leaders are deeply rooted in their values, capable of making mindful decisions with ease, and operate from a position of strength. A critical aspect of leadership discussed is the shift from limiting to empowering beliefs. The conversation delves into the detrimental mindset of waiti...
May 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 252
The TRU Leader Podcast, hosted by Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, explores the challenges of leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. The hosts emphasize the need for adaptability and mindful decision-making, focusing on the development of resilience and self-awareness. Key traits of true leaders such as persistence, boldness, courage, and mindfulness are discussed, with the aim to provide listeners with innovative thinking and actionable strategie...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 251
Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth host The TRU Leader Podcast to assist leaders in overcoming norms that cause suffering at work and home. They invited guest Jimmy Burroughes, author of “Beat Burnout,” who shared his insights on preventing and recovering from burnout in leadership roles. Burroughes, an ex-British army officer and now a leadership coach, discussed his transition from military service in Iraq post-9/11 to combating burnout. He emphasized the link between imposter syndr...
Apr 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 250
On the TRU Leader podcast, Rosalie Audoin, an executive coach and senior leadership consultant, discussed the evolving responsibilities of managers in the context of remote work and cross-cultural teams. Hosted by leadership coaches Tracy and Michelle, the episode focuses on practical leadership strategies and personal development. Ros highlights the importance of managers understanding their employees as individuals, the necessity of self-awareness for leaders, and utilizing strengths assessmen...
Apr 17, 2024•57 min•Ep. 249
On The TRU Leader Podcast, hosts Michelle and Tracy engage in a dialogue with Susan Ireland, an entrepreneur and leadership coach with a background at Boeing, on the topic of leadership success. Susan shares her journey from a 30-year career at Boeing to co-founding Seasoned Leadership, emphasizing the unplanned nature of her transition and the swift establishment of their leadership development program. The discussion covers essential leadership principles, the risks of promoting leaders solely...
Apr 10, 2024•39 min•Ep. 248
In this episode, Dr. David Norris joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of financial and emotional intelligence in the healthcare industry. Dr. Norris, a practicing anesthesiologist and business consultant, shares insights into the importance of understanding financial reports, managing expenses, and embracing emotional intelligence to foster better patient care and professional relationships. Dr. David Norris is a seasoned anesthesiologist dedicated to enhancing healthcare providers' bu...
Apr 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 247
In this episode, we highlight the importance managers engaging in meaningful conversations and fostering healthy relationships in the workplace. Drawing from insights and research, we explore how managers can improve engagement and foster healthier connections with their teams. We also discuss the value of silence and reflection during one-on-one conversations, recognizing them as essential components for meaningful dialogue. Additionally, we introduce the Healthy Relationship Partnership Agreem...
Mar 27, 2024•36 min•Ep. 246
We are back for another enlightening episode! In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of workforce education and upskilling with a remarkable guest, Molly Ellenberg Friedland. As the Group Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at InStride, Molly's career has been dedicated to expanding access to quality education and transforming the workforce landscape. We explore the critical importance of upskilling, the integration of soft skills into professional development, and the future ...
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 245
In the ever-evolving landscape of work, the concept of the office has undergone a remarkable transformation. No longer confined to physical spaces, our work environments now span the digital realm, blurring the lines between office and home. In today’s podcast, we dive into the intricacies of navigating hybrid work environments, a topic as timely as it is transformative. We explore the essence of fostering a thriving culture in hybrid work environments. From setting intentions to cultivating psy...
Mar 13, 2024•45 min•Ep. 244
We are so excited to be joined by a very special guest on this episode, Dr. Hannah Brandt, founder of HLB Lifestyle, a virtual nutrition and fitness coaching company. Dr. Brandt's journey of losing and maintaining a weight loss of over 60 pounds has inspired her to redefine weight management norms, shifting the focus from fad diets to sustainable health and joy. Dr. Hannah Brandt is the visionary behind HLB Lifestyle, a coaching platform dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace sustainable...
Mar 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, we delve into the critical theme of trust in leadership. Amidst today's volatile landscape, Tracy and Michelle explore polarities such as Stability and Change and Directive and Participative Decision-making, emphasizing the need for balance to foster trust and achieve shared goals. Highlighting the importance of organizational culture and healthy relationships, they stress the value of trustworthiness, meaningful dialogue, and embracing diverse perspectives. The conversation und...
Feb 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 242
In today’s insightful episode, we delve into the core of perseverance and human-to-human warriorship with the esteemed Dr. Margaret Wheatley, a distinguished author and leadership expert. With decades of experience and wisdom, Margaret shares profound insights into the challenges and opportunities of leadership in today's dynamic world. As the author of "Perseverance" and the upcoming "Restoring Sanity," she provides practical strategies and empowering practices to help leaders navigate complexi...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 241
In this episode, tune in for an engaging discussion with our special guest, Ovell Barbee, a renowned visionary Human Resources leader, consultant, and speaker with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Ovell shares insights from his book, "The Big House," which explores a human-centered and progressive approach to DEI and positive workplace engagement. The conversation delves into overcoming challenges, fostering meaningful dialogue, and advocating for systemic change to create a...
Feb 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 240
In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you a distinguished guest who needs no introduction in the world of leadership development and team building. Join us in welcoming Tim Arnold, an expert with over two decades of experience guiding leaders through the complexities of managing teams effectively. Tim Arnold is not only a seasoned author, having penned his best-selling book "The Power of Healthy Tension," but also a practitioner who has applied his insights in organizations such as the Unite...
Feb 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 239
Today's episode is not just a discussion; it's a journey into the future – a future where Artificial Intelligence intersects with Human Intelligence, unlocking unprecedented possibilities. Join us as we discuss the disrupter and promise of Artificial Intelligence, and why it's paramount to balance it with our innate human capabilities. We talk about how combining these two intelligences, the challenges that lie ahead, and the thrilling potential awaiting those who embrace this paradigm shift. If...
Jan 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 238
The episode provides valuable insights as we engage into a meaningful dialogue with our special guest, Toria (Tori) Shaw Morawski. We talk about overcoming Impostor Syndrome, embracing vulnerability, and building community that celebrates successes, ultimately contributing to personal and professional empowerment. Tori is a clinical social worker, certified diversity practitioner, and CEO of Globally Empowered, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing workforce development through diversity, equ...
Jan 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 237
In this episode, we’re excited to share that our book is finally out, “Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership." Unravel the profound insights from our newly released book and join us as we dive deep into the crucial aspects of understanding polarities, the skills to leverage them and why it's a game-changer for leaders in both personal and professional realms. For full show notes and links, visit https://www.missinglogic.com/truleader If you found value in this episode, please su...
Jan 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 236
