The volatility of today's business environment requires radical acceleration of speed, agility, and bolder ideas than ever before. Yet most executive and team collaboration remains meeting-based and mediocre. It's time to reinvent leadership and the way teams work and collaborate—shifting from traditional command-and-control approaches to what Keith Ferrazzi calls "teamship." Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Never-Lead-Alone-Shifting-from-Leadership-to-Teamship-with-Keith-Fer...
Jun 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 260
Sometimes leadership lessons come from the most unexpected places. For Gayle Lantz, it was a massive 70,000-pound oak tree crashing through her home during a recent storm. Fortunately she was out of town. Rather than dwelling on "what if," Gayle transforms this difficult experience into powerful insights about resilience, perspective, and leading through crisis—whether it's your own life or your organization. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/A-Huge-Tree-Fell-on-My-House-and-1...
Jun 19, 2025•17 min•Ep. 259
Do you ever feel like good enough is never quite enough? Like you're chasing a moving target called perfect and it's always just one step ahead? Many leaders struggle with perfectionism quietly, while others wear it proudly like a badge of honor. Either way, it can be both a motivator and a mental trap that leaves high achievers feeling depleted despite their success. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Discover-Inner-Peace-Break-Free-from-Perfectionism-with-Dr-Tara-Cousineau...
Jun 12, 2025•27 min•Ep. 258
Even the most accomplished leaders can struggle with anxiety when speaking in front of groups. Many brilliant professionals excel in their fields but find themselves nervous, shaky, or unable to fully express themselves when presenting to audiences. But with the right techniques and mindset, you can learn to manage this anxiety and communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and presence. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Fear-Less-Speak-More-Conquering-Performance-Anxiety-w...
Jun 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 257
Many high-achieving leaders find themselves constantly pushing toward the next goal, perpetually feeling like they're "not enough yet" and delaying enjoyment or fulfillment until they reach some future milestone. This creates a never-ending hamster wheel of striving without satisfaction. Gayle Lantz speaks with Dr. Laura Gallaher, a professional speaker, organizational psychologist, and best-selling author who helps driven self-starters transform their relationship with themselves. Laura inspire...
May 29, 2025•26 min•Ep. 256
Adaptability is now a top most desirable leadership skill. Leaders who aren't building the skills needed to navigate change are the ones getting stuck or left behind. As uncertainty continues to rise, it's crucial for leaders to not just understand why they need to adapt, but how to lead with adaptability when everything's moving so fast. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-Adaptable-Are-You-Master-Adaptability-Intelligence-with-Ross-Thornley
May 22, 2025•34 min•Ep. 255
Uncertainty isn't going away. I's not a season or a storm, it's the climate. In this episode, Gayle Lantz addresses how leaders can navigate uncertainty with clarity, calm, and confidence. Inspired by her recent TV interview, Gayle dives deeper into three critical shifts that enable leaders to stay grounded while guiding others through ambiguity. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/3-Critical-Shifts-for-Leading-in-Uncertain-Times...
May 15, 2025•16 min•Ep. 254
What happens when passion and impact meet financial integrity? In this episode, we discover it's not just a nice idea, it's a business strategy you can't afford to ignore. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/When-Passion-Fuels-Impact--Leadership-Lessons-from-CEO-Kelly-Todd
May 08, 2025•27 min•Ep. 253
Leaders excel at solving problems and making decisions, but many struggle with one simple yet powerful action: asking for help. This reluctance can transform them into organizational bottlenecks and set a problematic example for their teams. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-Power-Move-Leaders-Often-Avoid-Asking-for-Help
May 01, 2025•15 min•Ep. 252
This episode is a wake-up call. AI is no longer just a buzzword—it's a competitive necessity. Yet many leaders remain hesitant to fully embrace this technology revolution. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-You-Need-to-Embrace-AI-Today-with-Susan-Frew
Apr 24, 2025•29 min•Ep. 251
Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and organizations of all sizes are vulnerable. While leaders are already navigating countless uncertainties, cyber threats represent a unique challenge that can bring business operations to a halt, causing significant financial damage and operational chaos. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-Cyber-Threat-Intelligence-Can-Protect-Your-Organization-with-Mary-DAngelo
Apr 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 250
With today’s disruptions like organizational restructuring, role changes, and budget cuts, leaders face increasing stress and challenges. Gayle Lantz discusses how relationships become your roots to keep you grounded during tumultuous periods. But it requires planting “relationship seeds” in advance. Now is the time! Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Sow-Now-Reap-Later--The-Leadership-Practice-Youll-Never-Regret
Apr 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 249
In business, you often align strategies and goals, aiming for that perfect path to success. But what happens when a leader responsible for the goals begins to feel restless, disconnected, or even outdated? Gayle Lantz dives into a critical realization that strategic alignment is not enough. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Beyond-Strategy-How-Personal-Alignment-Drives-True-Leadership-Success
Apr 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 248
Leaders often find themselves stuck in cycles of frustration—unable to solve problems fast enough, facing the same people issues repeatedly, or struggling to adapt to change. But what if the solution isn't about fixing everything "out there" but upgrading something more fundamental: yourself? Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/7-Steps-to-Upgrade-Your-Leadership-Now--Reboot-and-Refresh-to-Stay-Ahead
Mar 27, 2025•17 min•Ep. 247
In times of relentless change and high uncertainty, many leaders feel control slipping away. Decision-making becomes difficult as circumstances constantly shift and the path forward seems unclear. Gayle Lantz reminds listeners that even when the road bends unexpectedly, or detours force you onto unfamiliar paths, you remain in the driver's seat. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Take-Back-the-Wheel--Leading-Through-Uncertainty-with-Confidence
Mar 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 246
If you've ever found yourself thinking that success depends on luck or circumstances beyond your control, this episode will challenge that belief. The truth is, luck isn't something you find—it's something you create. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stop-Waiting-for-Luck---Heres-How-to-Create-It-Instead
Mar 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 245
If you've ever worked on a jigsaw puzzle, you know that feeling of searching for a missing piece that seems to have disappeared—only to discover it was right in front of you all along. Leadership challenges often mirror this experience. In this episode, Gayle Lantz explores the interesting parallels between puzzling and leadership, revealing how the skills you use to complete a complex puzzle directly translate to leading teams and organizations effectively. Find the full show notes at: https://...
Mar 06, 2025•18 min•Ep. 244
Ever feel like your own mind is working against you? Our brains, which we rely on every day, have sneaky ways of complicating leadership. This episode of CEO On The Go dives deep into brain health, revealing how our cognitive habits might be hampering our leadership effectiveness and what we can do to steer our brains back on track. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Your-Leadership-Brainpower-10-Essential-Ways-to-Stay-Sharp--Lead-Strong
Feb 27, 2025•19 min•Ep. 243
There's a fine line between being a supportive leader and falling into the trap of people-pleasing. While maintaining harmony is valuable, when it comes at the cost of effective leadership and personal wellbeing, it's time to reassess your approach. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-People-Pleasing-to-Powerful-Leadership-Confidently-Lead-Without-Losing-Yourself
Feb 20, 2025•21 min•Ep. 242
What if being a great leader isn't about working harder or having all the answers, but about leading with more heart? While some may dismiss heart-centered leadership as "soft," Gayle Lantz makes the case that it's actually the smart approach to creating sustainable results and a thriving workplace culture. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Lead-with-HEART-Uplift-Your-Team-Elevate-Results
Feb 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 241
Leaders often focus intensely on doing great work, but struggle with making sure that work is visible to others. Being "the best kept secret" might sound nice, but it can limit opportunities for both you and your team. Gayle Lantz explores why increasing visibility matters and explains that it's not about bragging—it's about ensuring the right people understand your impact so you can unlock more opportunities and gain momentum. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Dont-be-a-Best-...
Feb 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 240
Confidence can be a powerful trait, but it doesn't always translate to genuine ability. Have you ever been dazzled by someone's pitch, only to discover a stark gap between their claims and actual skills? Leaders face a critical challenge: distinguishing between true competence and mere confidence. In this episode, Gayle Lantz breaks down the nuanced relationship between these two essential qualities. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Confidence-vs-Competence-The-Leadership-Bal...
Jan 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 239
In leadership, it's easy to feel constrained by seemingly limited options, often hearing the self-defeating mantra, "I have no choice." But this episode is your guide to reclaiming your power by unveiling the choices you didn't know you had. Gayle Lantz invites you to shift your mindset, explore unseen alternatives, and embrace a more empowering perspective. It's not just about decision-making; it's about leading with clarity and confidence, even when circumstances seem insurmountable. By embrac...
Jan 23, 2025•13 min•Ep. 238
Do you feel pressure to have everything figured out in your work or life? You're not alone. Many leaders and professionals struggle with the expectation to have detailed plans for their future, especially during times of transition or uncertainty. Gayle Lantz challenges the notion that you need to have everything mapped out to move forward. She suggests that sometimes the best approach is to simply identify and take your next small step. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-P...
Jan 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 237
Leadership in healthcare extends far beyond formal titles and organizational hierarchies. Many physicians don't see themselves as leaders, yet they influence behavior and outcomes every day. Gayle Lantz speaks with Dr. Leon Moores, a neurosurgeon and seasoned healthcare leader who literally wrote the book on physician leadership for the US Army. As a West Point graduate who became an officer and surgeon in the Army, Dr. Moores recognized how the lack of formal leadership training for doctors imp...
Jan 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 236
As we step into a new year, many leaders default to familiar routines and predictable plans. But what if this year could be different? What if we could truly embrace "things that have never been"? Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Welcome-the-New-Year-Full-of-Things-That-Have-Never-Been
Jan 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 235
Those unfinished tasks, unresolved conversations, and pending decisions – they're all "open loops" quietly draining your energy and focus. As the year comes to a close, these loops can feel especially heavy. But what if you could close these loops and create space for what's next? Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Close-Your-Open-Loops-to-End-Strong-and-Start-Fresh
Dec 26, 2024•14 min•Ep. 234
What if you could literally rise above your perceived limitations and see possibilities you've been missing? As a leader, you have to keep an expansive view. In this episode, Gayle Lantz shares a unique experience from the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere—a metaphorical and literal journey to "the edge" that offers tremendous lessons about leadership, courage, and personal growth. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Finding-Your-New-Leadership-Edge--Stepping-Bo...
Dec 19, 2024•13 min•Ep. 233
As the year draws to a close, you are likely setting ambitious goals with dreams of what the new year will bring. But as Gayle Lantz highlights in this episode of "CEO On The Go," it's equally crucial to anticipate and address the obstacles that could hinder your progress. How you respond to these challenges can either block your path or build your strength—ultimately shaping your journey. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Whats-in-Your-Way-Clear-Your-Path...
Dec 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 232
Leadership isn't reserved for those with fancy titles or corner offices. What if every person in an organization could see themselves as a leader, regardless of their role? Gayle Lantz speaks with Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson , a top 100 law firm, and author of "Everybody Leads". Tim advocates that leadership is not about position, but about influence and impact. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Everybody-Leads--Tim-Lupinacci-on-Inspiring-Leadership-at-Every-Level...
Dec 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 231
