Discover the art of leading with heart and science! On this episode of Do Good to Lead Well, we’re honored to host Dr. Janet Patti and Dr. Robin Stern, who bring their profound expertise on the science and practice of emotionally intelligent leadership. Post-pandemic stress and burnout have taken a toll, but our guests emphasize the power of emotional intelligence and positive relationships in fostering resilience and happiness. They also address the growing issue of loneliness, despite our digi...
Dec 07, 2023•56 min
Today, we unwrap the science behind gift giving. With the holiday season just around the corner, Craig critically analyzes the internal conflict that many of us face, between choosing a gift that the recipient will appreciate and one that we, as gift givers, would want to give. Drawing upon several factors including cost, sentimental value, experience and practicality of the gift, Craig enlightens us on how best we can make our choices. Furthermore, gift-giving, according to Craig, isn't just ab...
Nov 30, 2023•22 min
How can I involve creativity in my work? What can I do when things go wrong? In this episode, Christina Dove answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The importance of remembering your roots and sharing that through your art. 2. How to involve your community in your business, and make it matter. 3. We are all creative! 4. How to involve your team in the creative process. 5. Creating a culture of open communication. 6. Leading is a process of learning. Who is Christina? Christina i...
Nov 23, 2023•48 min
Everyone knows empathy is a vital skill to master when it comes to leadership, but what tactics do established leaders use to balance humanity and expectation? What are the 3 H’s to grounding your leadership skills. In this episode, Dr. Danika Goosney answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Using data to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the STEM field. 2. The 3 grounding H’s of leadership: humanity, humility and humor. 3. Linking the connection between empathy and ...
Nov 16, 2023•51 min
If you have ever wanted to raise your negotiation skills to the next level, then this is the episode for you! Join me as I sit down with Alexandra Carter, a renowned author and the director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. In this episode, we journey through Alexandra's fascinating life—from her Long Island upbringing to her pivotal discoveries in mediation at Columbia Law School as well as her ongoing work with the United Nations. With wisdom drawn from her book, "Ask for More: 1...
Nov 09, 2023•53 min
What truly drives creativity and innovation in the workplace? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Teresa Amabile from Harvard University, the brilliant and visionary author and researcher behind "The Progress Principle." Dr. Amabile's groundbreaking study, which involved analyzing over 12,000 diary entries, reveals the critical factors that influence employee creativity. We dive into the pivotal role of organizational culture, supervisory support, and team dynamics in fostering an environment where ...
Nov 02, 2023•52 min
In order for us to be effective leaders on the outside, we must be self-aware within. In a recent study of over half a million people, Travis Bradberry narrowed success down to one factor, self-awareness. Awareness is a vital skill to master in which your values, beliefs and behaviors have to be in alignment. Tasha Eurich illustrates the four ways all people embody this trait by examining their internal vs external loci of awareness. She breaks self-awareness down into four quadrants: seekers, i...
Oct 26, 2023•13 min
How can a positive leadership and company culture lead to massive success? How can this culture be spread throughout all offices in a company? In this episode, Roheel Ahmad answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why Roheel gave his employees a 10% raise, across the board. 2. When your people do well, the business will do well. 3. How experiences can mean more than earnings. 4. How to be close with employees, but have high expectations. 5. How to make sure your positive company c...
Oct 19, 2023•56 min
How can we get more women in leadership positions? How can collaboration foster growth in all of us? In this episode, Lindsay Glassco answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The qualities needed for a leader in the modern world. 2. How collaboration and consultation are an investment in outcomes. 3. How impact will follow a culture of authenticity and diversity. 4. How youth working with executives has improved the lives of both. 5. The importance of having diverse role models. 6...
Oct 12, 2023•41 min
Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of the digital mindset? Join me as I engage in an enlightening discussion with Dr. Paul Leonardi, a renowned digital thought-leader and author of the compelling book, Digital Mindset: What It Really Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms and AI. We'll peel back the layers on the crucial role of technology in driving organizational change, and how a deft grasp on data, A.I. and algorithms can fuel performance and innovation in today's ever-...
Oct 05, 2023•56 min
Today you’ll meet the visionary, Jan Ryde, a remarkable CEO, whose leadership has catapulted Hästens’ growth by an astounding 50,000%. Yes, you read that right! His unique philosophy explores how love serves as the foundation for Hästens’ entire organization, from its approach to craftsmanship to the way employees interact. We take you behind the scenes of Hästens, a 170-year-old family-owned business renowned for crafting the world's highest-quality beds and mattresses. Unlike the noisy, dusty ...
Sep 28, 2023•17 min
Imagine stepping into a high-profile leadership role, just as a global pandemic hits. This was the reality for Tracey Black, President and CEO of Payments Canada. In our deeply insightful conversation, Tracey offers a candid look into her leadership style, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned. Have you ever considered the power of authenticity and empathy in leadership, especially in the face of adversity? Tracey emphasizes how these traits have not only shaped her as a leader, ...
Sep 21, 2023•50 min
How can you energize your team, drive accountability, and foster a positive work environment as a remote leader? How can a leader harness the power of transparency to ignite a sense of ownership and empowerment within their team? In this episode, Shaun Kindopp answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. When to practice the trial by fire method 2. Encouraging the right conflict within your team dynamic 3. Holding your team accountable from afar 4. The 4-day work week 5. Creating tran...
Sep 14, 2023•50 min
Microstresses are small, almost unnoticeable stresses that can build up and keep us from our best selves. So, how can you find your microstressors and remove them? In this episode, Rob Cross answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Your mind may not register microstress, but your body does. 2. How building a diverse community around you will make you more resilient to stress. 3. How to stop persisting through the system and start shaping it. 4. Creating better (and diverse) relation...
Sep 07, 2023•57 min
Feedback has famously been coined “The Breakfast of Champions” by bestselling author Ken Blanchard. Yet, why are so many people willing to sit down and have the meal? What’s the best method for delivering feedback? Why are people often resistant to receiving feedback? In this episode, Craig answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The definition of feedback 2. The deck of cards feedback framework 3. When positive feedback because disingenuous 4. Vague vs specific communication for...
Aug 31, 2023•14 min
How can we trust and apply the information, statistics, and data we find online? Once we have data we can trust, how do we use it to improve? In this episode, Anil Arora answers these and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The biggest challenges and opportunities of our day and how we can face them. 2. Why data literacy is vital to existing in (and making sense of) today’s world. 3. How data can be used to improve ourselves and our organizations. 4. How AI can be applied responsibly. Who is Anil? Anil ...
Aug 24, 2023•51 min
How does one navigate leadership in a world that can be best described as VUCA - volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? That's the question we tackle with our special guest, Doug Conant, bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and former CEO of Campbell Soup Company. Doug draws from his extensive 45-year career to provide insights on how proactive and intentional leadership paves the way through this VUCA terrain. He walks us through mastering our personal stories and the power ...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min
We hear the word “gaslight” a lot… but what does that mean and what does it look like? How can we avoid being gaslighted? And how can we help others when they’re being manipulated? In this episode, Robin Stern answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. What is (and is not) gaslighting, and how to recognize it. 2. How gaslighting is used in the workplace. 3. Who can fall victim to gaslighting. 4. How to help friends who are being gaslighted. 5. How to react when you notice you are be...
Aug 10, 2023•50 min
What’re the three most important skills a leader can possess? How can you prompt your organization to destigmatize failure? How do you embrace your imposter syndrome? In this episode, Heather Tulk answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. 3 traits of every successful leader and how to apply them 2. The scarcest asset all leaders possess 3. The secret to destigmatizing failure within your organization 4. Premortem vs postmortem visualization 5. The absence of fear as an authentic le...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min
Surprise! The podcast is one year old. To celebrate, we decided to do something a little different today. In episode 50, Craig posted a sneak peak into his CEO Mastermind forum where Dr. Robert Waldinger spoke about his long running scientific study into human happiness. In this episode, Craig recaps his favorite findings from the past year of interviewing some of the most successful CEOs in the world. What You’ll Learn: 1. Approach life like a scientist: Embrace scientific investigation, update...
Jul 27, 2023•20 min
How can reframing challenges as opportunities help you achieve your goals? How can you develop an organizational culture that will flourish through tough times? In this episode, Omar Salaymeh answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Learning on the job will teach you skills you didn’t know you needed (or could have) 2. What Omar learned about himself on his way to becoming CEO 3. Focus is the most important skill needed to scale 4. The importance of removing obstacles from your empl...
Jul 20, 2023•49 min
What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In celebration of the podcast’s one year anniversary, I'm very excited to share with you a special CEO Mastermind. In this conversation, Dr. Waldinger summarizes the key results from his extraordinary research. You'll also hear from top CEOs in this private session who ask compelling questions around applying these key insights to their personal and professional lives. What You’ll Learn: 1. The key to happiness 2. The foundation to bei...
Jul 13, 2023•49 min
Why should you put social good at the center of your organization? How do you choose the right mentors? In this episode, Tracy Folkes Hanson answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why you should put social good at the forefront of your career 2. How to measure your social good 3. How to explore you “why” deeper than ever 4. “We have to live by our values in order to deliver them.” 5. Taking care of your mental health will help you increase your impact 6. Ongoing learning, from a...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min
Not surprisingly, when you talk to most leaders, there is a profound reluctance to show vulnerability. Leaders are afraid vulnerability will be perceived as weakness or undermine their confidence. So, what is the role of vulnerability in strong leadership? In this episode, Craig answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Vulnerability is courage, not weakness 2. The Beautiful Mess Effect 3. What is construal level theory and how does it apply to leadership? 4. Tips for demonstrating v...
Jun 29, 2023•12 min
Ever wondered how a major crisis could be turned into an extraordinary success story? Tune into this highly engaging conversation with Yousry Bissada, CEO of Home Capital Group. Yousry candidly shares his extraordinary journey of managing a company amidst a significant financial and reputational crisis. Yousry opens up about his people-first approach to rebuilding trust and morale within the company and how he was able to not only retain employees, but also inspire them to become champions of ch...
Jun 22, 2023•52 min
It’s important to be able to assess any situation as a leader, but how do you mitigate risk? What are some exclusions to some of the time tested principles we all adhere by? In this episode, Scott Tessier answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. A framework for open communication between multiple stakeholders 2. What to prioritize in a time of crisis 3. Why you should make yourself visible as a leader 4. How to avoid working from home becoming living at work 5. Why is it important...
Jun 15, 2023•49 min
As the magnetic force behind Wajax, Iggy Domogalski joins us to unravel the threads of positive leadership and their undeniable influence on his corporate culture. Bringing with him a storied career that weaves through executive roles and philanthropic endeavors, Iggy imparts the must-have leadership skills that allow today's movers and shakers to not only adapt to change but to lead it. Our dialogue spans the spectrum from strategic vision to the art of inspiration, all anchored by real-world e...
Jun 08, 2023•52 min
How do you establish a positive work culture? Where does an organization’s values arise from? In this episode, Garry answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The Petri dish analogy of growing culture at your company 2. Addressing toxic behavior from high performers 3. Five lessons from tribal communities 4. Identifying if you’re an accidental soul sucking CEO 5. Replacing your managers with coaches 6. Defining your organization’s values and distributing authority 7. The three most...
Jun 01, 2023•55 min
Craig discusses his key learnings from the North American Business Summit that he recently attended. The summit brought together CEOs and business leaders from Canada, the US, and Mexico to discuss pressing issues in North American businesses. First, it is essential to test our assumptions in today's fast-paced world. As things change rapidly, it is important to evaluate our beliefs and hypotheses to determine their validity and whether they serve us well. Continuous learning is crucial to updat...
May 25, 2023•12 min
When it comes to driving successful projects across the finish line, how can leaders ensure their team is motivated and equipped? In this episode, Clint Padgett answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The three steps along the worry curve 2. How to make a plan that creates commitment and accountability 3. The difference between communication and conversation 4. How to work and hire effectively in a remote environment 5. The key ingredients of management by commitment Who is Clint? ...
May 18, 2023•54 min
