Check out what JLC coaches Ray, Colleen and Joe have to say about reinventing your leadership team. Joe and Ray do a deep dive on the urgent need to improve collective leadership. Beyond Roles and Responsibilities, a crucial component of reinventing your leadership team involves putting the right people in place. Listen in to find out how! The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out...
Mar 18, 2022•30 min•Season 7Ep. 10
In an increasingly virtual business world, what can we do to improve the quality of our online or virtual presence when communicating with our colleagues and teammates? In this episode, go Inside JLC, and join coaches Colleen, Julie, Terry, and Dr. Ray as they call out common virtual communication challenges, while offering practical, actionable tips to make your virtual meetings more engaging, and make your virtual presence more dynamic. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of program...
Mar 11, 2022•32 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Want more engagement and more follow-through from colleagues during meetings? Have your team do a “check-in” and “check-out” of each meeting to get everyone engaged, and get the conversation flowing! Dr. Ray and the team do this as part of every meeting – including THIS podcast episode. Listen in, and try doing a check-in or check out when leading your next meeting. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and lea...
Mar 04, 2022•24 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode 7 of our Inside JLC podcast series, where we look at the subjects our coaches most often in our work with clients. In this episode, Dr. Ray, Colleen, and Joe talk about how we acquire knowledge in our leadership journey… But more importantly, you’ll learn how to use that knowledge in a practical, helpful way so you can turn that knowledge into actions that lead to measurable change. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Take a deeper look inside the Jorgensen Learning Center as the JLC coaches discuss the importance of taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually (PEIS). How does focus on these areas help you improve the quality of your leadership? Listen in as Ray, Colleen, Terry, and Julie share tips and insights they use to stay PEIS healthy, and why that’s important to a leader. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations t...
Feb 18, 2022•27 min•Season 7Ep. 6
“If you focus on the people, the results will come.” A quote from this week’s guest, Louise Perrin, who spent her career in leadership in the insurance industry. Join us as we talk with Louise about how to focus on the important aspects of your leadership role, and what it means to be a mindful leader. Key themes: Being people-focused in leadership, self-awareness, and trust The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communicatio...
Feb 11, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 13
What does it mean to be a “firm” leader? Go Inside JLC with executive coaches Colleen Sullivan and Joe Marshall as they and Dr. Ray share insights and strategies about how leaders can help their teammates stay focused and aligned. Key topics include clarity of communication, and closing the loop on team commitments. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events ...
Feb 04, 2022•39 min•Season 7Ep. 5
If you’re in a position of leadership – manager, C-suite denizen, team leader, etc. -- you’re also in a position of coaching. Join the JLC team for a conversation about specific actions you can take in your leadership role to become a more impactful and supportive coach to your teammates. Key themes include setting clear expectations, creating safe space, and self-reflection… The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communicati...
Jan 28, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 4
No one likes to be micromanaged. However, a person new to a leadership position sometimes may rely on micromanagement as their people-leading skills develop… In this episode, Colleen and Dr. Ray talk with Jim Solberg about how you can get beyond micromanagement to actions of true leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc...
Jan 21, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 12
In our latest Leader to Leader podcast episode, a conversation with guest Jim Solberg, who talks with us about micromanagement, and how the “Lean Six Sigma” process of identifying and solving problems can help you grow in your leadership role The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events
Jan 14, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Colleen Sullivan leads the conversation in this episode, where she, Dr. Ray, and Joe Marshall discuss Resolutions – setting goals, setting intentions – and sticking to them. You’ll get tips on staying focused and consistent as you strive to attain those goals. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events...
Jan 07, 2022•25 min•Season 7Ep. 3
What is Change really all about? In this episode, Dr. Ray and the JLC team discuss how the best leaders embrace change in their organizations. You’ll learn how to help your teammates understand the changes you initiate, and how to use Story and Vision to enact forward-thinking change in your organization that is positive and strengthening. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out...
Dec 31, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode in a NEW podcast series called “Inside JLC,” where you’ll have a chance to learn from some of the communications challenges our clients face regularly. This particular episode will focus on the powerful connection between the language we use and its impact on workplace culture. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at ht...
Dec 24, 2021•31 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode of JLC’s “Leader to Leader” podcast series, Dr. Ray and Colleen continue their conversation with retired insurance executive Louise Perrin. Listen as Louise shares stories of leadership challenges she’s faced, how she responded, and how you can apply those tactics to your own challenges. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https...
Dec 17, 2021•33 min•Season 6Ep. 10
In the next episode of our Leader to Leader podcast series, Dr. Ray and Colleen continue their conversation with Jim Solberg. 30-plus years in the automotive industry have given him ample leadership experience across his career. Themes in today’s discussion include Listening to Understand, Aligning a Team, and getting beyond micromanagement to true leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadershi...
Dec 10, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Meet Jim Solberg. Jim’s 30-plus years in the automotive industry have given him ample leadership experience across his career. Jim joins Dr. Ray and Colleen in this episode of the Leader to Leader podcast series to talk about what he’s learned in his leadership journey. Themes include leading through cultural differences, and striving to be in a safe space of learning. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and ...
Dec 03, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In this episode of the JLC podcast, Dr. Ray and Colleen join their friend and colleague Joe Marshall for a conversation about the leadership insights he’s gained throughout his naval career. Key themes include the importance of constant learning, awareness, and reflection as part of results-driven leadership The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at ...
Nov 26, 2021•35 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Welcome to the next in our Leader to Leader podcast series of conversations between and among leaders. Today, Don Tucker joins Dr. Ray for a conversation to share his leadership experience throughout his career in politics. In this interview, topics include ambiguity In leadership, and the importance of creating safe space for open discussion. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find...
Nov 19, 2021•35 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Welcome to the next in our Leader to Leader podcast series of conversations between and among leaders. Von Washinton is the Executive Director of the Kalamazoo Promise, and has years of experience as a principal, coach, and leader in Michigan schools and communities. Listen as Von talks with Dr. Ray and Colleen Sullivan about the important difference and the connection between Standards and Values in their approaches to leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for i...
Nov 12, 2021•47 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Continuing our Leader to Leader podcast Series, Vince Starks and Dr. Ray continue their conversation with Chip Boyle about the characteristics great leaders all share. Accountability, empathy, trust, integrity… What ties it all together? Listen in to find out! The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events...
Nov 05, 2021•35 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this episode of JLC’s “Leader to Leader” podcast series, Dr. Ray Jorgensen talks with Louise Perrin, a retired SVP for State Farm Insurance, about her various leadership roles, and what she’s learned about leadership over the course of her 30+-year career. Concepts include Listening to Understand, Vulnerability, and Authenticity The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, v...
Oct 29, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In the next episode of our Leader to Leader podcast series, Ray Jorgensen and Vince Starks continue the conversation with retired attorney Chip Boyle, sharing leadership stories from the field, and discussing concepts like mentorship and team alignment… The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events...
Oct 22, 2021•32 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Welcome to the first in our Leader to Leader podcast series, in which we share leadership conversations with other leaders. Retired attorney Chip Boyle joins Dr. Ray as our first guest, and he discusses the importance of integrity, honesty, and empathy in a leader, as well as other strategies and practical advice for leadership. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visi...
Oct 15, 2021•20 min•Season 6Ep. 1
What happens to an organization when feedback is NOT readily given and/or received? In this episode of the Everyday Leadership Conversations, we’ll look at how the absence of feedback can affect not only the individuals on the team, but the organizational system as a whole, and what you as a leader can do to keep feedback flowing in both directions. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… T...
Oct 08, 2021•21 min•Season 5Ep. 5
One of the best ways to become a better leader is to learn tactics that other successful leaders have used. Join us in welcoming Stephen Zubiago to the podcast. Stephen is CEO and Managing Partner of Nixon Peabody LLP, a leading law firm. In this episode, Stephen talks with the JLC team about leadership modeling, and concepts like listening in deeper ways to establish trust among teammates. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance th...
Oct 01, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this episode, Dr. Ray Jorgensen and the JLC team continue their discussion on feedback, and methods we can use to improve ourselves as leaders, so that we can enhance the quality of the relationship with the person(s) giving and receiving feedback. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events
Sep 24, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Does the idea of giving or receiving feedback in the workplace make you shudder? In this episode, Ray and the JLC team talk about how you can build relationships among your colleagues that create a “safe space” of conversation… That allows feedback to be given and received more openly, and more meaningfully. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at ...
Sep 17, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Join us for our latest podcast series: Returning to Work During the Pandemic. After over a year of “work-from-home” business dynamics, what does a return to the office look like in the wake of a global pandemic. How has a leader’s role changed in that time? As a leader, how do you help your teammates reconnect with each other? Ray and the team talk about tactics you can use to help your colleagues continue to develop high-quality office relationships. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a varie...
Sep 10, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Awareness and Presence are what make up what we call Leadership “WithItNess…” In this final episode of our series on the subject, Ray and the team talk about positive characteristics we can look for in other effective leaders, and how we can emulate them in our own leadership situations. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com...
Sep 03, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 4
To be a truly effective leader, you must have a certain amount of leadership awareness – how your actions impact those you’re working with in the moment… In this episode, Ray and the JLC team illustrate some examples of high leadership awareness, and show you how you can do your part to not only stay self-aware, but also to do a “temperature check” with your teammates and colleagues.… The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their co...
Aug 27, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 3
