The only true power you have isn’t changing others; it’s shifting how you show up as a leader. That shift starts with music… and updating your soon-to-be old playlist. Jason Jaggard, founder and CEO of Novus Global, joins me today for the last episode of our special seven-episode series on The Leader’s Playlist . Tune in as we uncover hidden playlists and learn how your trauma can become your triumph. Music can do more than soothe you; Music has the power to HEAL you. This isn’t just a metaphor....
Oct 11, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Your energy and the emotional frequency you bring to your role as a leader impacts your work and your team every day. Music also has a frequency, and it has the power to shift our energetic state. And so, music has the power to make you a better leader, and it starts by creating a new playlist. Joining me for episode six of our special seven-episode series on The Leader’s Playlist book, is the Remote Selling Rockstar himself, Todd Hartley! As the CEO of WireBuzz and one of Tony Robbins’ Business...
Oct 04, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
There is no denying that music has the power to transform us. We often listen to music that matches our emotional state, but can we also leverage music to alter our state to the level of happiness we seek? For episode five of our seven-episode series on The Leader’s Playlist, I am thrilled to welcome John Ruhlin, founder of the Ruhlin Group and author of Giftology, to talk about how and why music can heal us, and even make us a more generous leader as well. Music directly connects with your brai...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Regardless of how major or minor your wounds and experiences from childhood were, we all went through something that helped shape us into who we are today. Those experiences shaped neural pathways in your brain that are the reason you act and react the way you do today. Music can help redefine those pathways and train your brain to react in healthier, more thoughtful ways. Today in our seven-episode series on The Leader’s Playlist, I am excited to have Shep Hyken, NYT best selling author, speake...
Sep 20, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What if I told you that the impact you have as a leader is limited by an internal story that replays itself over and over in the background of your life. That story is a repeating record imprinted with a playlist of songs that you can't hear, but it influences everything you do. In our seven-episode series on The Leader’s Playlist , I am excited to have Justin Donald, Host and Author of The Lifestyle Investo r, as we explore how this playlist could impact someone’s ability to create true “wealth...
Sep 12, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Is your team overwhelmed by the pace of change? Are you feeling a sense of burn out? Or maybe you feel that you can’t delegate or trust your team to deliver. Or perhaps you are having trouble retaining or engaging your people… The impact of your current playlist shows up in insidious ways. But there is a way to change that. In the second episode of our Leader’s Playlist book series, I invited John Rampton, Entrepreneur and Connector who was named #2 on Top 50 Online Influencers in the World by E...
Aug 31, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
How do you accelerate change? We all have this playlist running in the background of our lives that—whether we know it or not—acts as a ceiling on our leadership effectiveness. And the good news, as I write about in my new book The Leader’s Playlist (River Grove Books, October 18, 2022), is you can change it. The process uses the power of music in two ways. First, it allows you to clearly see when an old neural pathway, one that we have determined no longer works for you, is activated. Second, i...
Aug 24, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Leadership looks pretty nice for the Tim Cook and Warren Buffet’s of the world. They’re widely recognized for their contributions, and by every account, they’ve attained success. But what about the leaders who aren’t making headlines? What about the leaders climbing the leadership ladder and making a conscious impact, albeit away from the public eye? These are the leaders Dorie Clark thinks should be in the spotlight. She believes that in today’s world, unfortunately the loudest voices are the o...
Jul 26, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
As you rise through the ranks of leadership, experiencing setbacks and failure is inevitable. But as many successful leaders will share, what we often judge as failures are merely opportunities to grow and learn. How you respond to the tests you face will make the difference in your ability to lead successfully. Instead of looking to place blame, you have to look for your opportunity to gain insight from every experience. Take the responsibility of approaching the situation with neutrality. What...
Jul 19, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 45
What does it mean to be a leader? By shifting the mindset that you alone have the answers, you can create a space for employees to find their own solutions and take pride in enriching the company. As a result, you can become a leader that does more than lead but also scales the capacity and capability of others. In this week’s episode of The Enlightened Executive , we spoke with Dr. Louise van Rhyn, winner of the prestigious Thinker’s 50 award in 2021, and designer of the innovative Partners f...
Jul 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The benefits of hiring remote workers are many—lower overhead, higher morale, better productivity, and efficiency. Thus, we see more and more organizations are shifting to, and growing, their remote workforce. As the leader of a remote team, you may feel like you’re still adapting, and learning how best to manage your remote team members. So, what do you need to do differently to effectively lead your remote team, and keep them happy? Your job is to guide and support your team members, by managi...
Jul 08, 2022•8 min
The metaverse and web 3.0 are here — are you and your business ready? What can we as leaders do to prepare ourselves for how business will change? Software is becoming more human-like than some humans; cities have digitals twins; even people have digital twins. You may find yourself scratching your head wondering “what just happened?” Leaders, what change in your own state of mind will you need to implement, to stay relevant in the era of web 3.0? In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executi...
Jun 28, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 43
When you reflect on how you want your career to progress, what career goals do you have? How will you achieve those goals? And who will be in your corner to support your journey? There’s a very effective method to advocate for your own career development: sponsorship. Sponsorship is when a person of influence promotes the achievements, capabilities, and potential of another. Is a career sponsor different from a mentor? Yes. Mentorship is private, but sponsorship is public. Sponsorship transcends...
Jun 22, 2022•7 min
Is there a difference between management training and leadership development? And does your team need both? Yes, they are different, and are both incredibly important to a leader’s success. Management training is logistical; leadership development is psychological. A typical management training program might include topics like communication, conflict resolution, time management, ethics, policies and procedures. Meanwhile, leadership development covers topics like the way mindset and assumptions...
Jun 07, 2022•7 min
Should leaders work on improving their weaknesses, or should they focus on leveraging their strengths? It’s natural for leaders to want to strive for excellence. If something is broken, you want to fix it. If you realize you need to grow in an area, you seek professional development to improve your skills. And while self-awareness can be an uncomfortable process, it’s necessary to grow as a leader and a company. In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, international speaker an...
May 31, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Are you uncomfortable talking to your team about diversity? An important part of being a great leader is being brave enough to have the conversations that matter most. And while study after study demonstrates diversity drives major business benefits, most people would still rather not talk about the issues that force us to have diversity strategies in the first place. Asking our colleagues and employees about whether and how they experience gender (or race) bias getting in their way at work, str...
May 24, 2022•7 min
The next thirty years will bring advancements we can’t imagine. From augmented reality and the metaverse to enhancements in technology and automation, the sky isn’t the limit anymore. Whether we like it or not, the world continues to change. So how can you prepare yourself to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital world? Ben Lytle is a successful CEO, serial entrepreneur and author. He has launched five companies, including two currently on the New York Stock Exchange. His best-known company, ...
Apr 25, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Having trouble sourcing new talent? Here’s a surprising solution for expanding your talent pool. Consider offering an apprenticeship at your company. But, what about training and experience? Most executives and entrepreneurs look to hire employees who have a college degree, or that already have a certain amount of experience. Instead, challenge the notion that talent must complete a bachelor’s degree before providing value. Find and retain capable talent through apprenticeship. On the latest epi...
Apr 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 40
When it comes to sales, most executives and entrepreneurs want instant gratification. You don’t want the needle to move five or ten years from now, you want that ROI today. But what if slow progress leads to more growth in the long run? What if being selfless, not ruthless, is the key to long-term success? If you want to build trust with clients and create a community of advocates for your business, be a resource to others first. Selfless service is doing everything in your power to help as many...
Mar 29, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Are entrepreneurs the main drivers of innovation? Conventionally, the most groundbreaking ideas are thought to come from entrepreneurs and executives. But innovative ideas can come from passionate and driven employees as well, if you know how to unleash the power of their creativity. Without psychological safety, employees won’t feel comfortable brainstorming or sharing their ideas out loud with the rest of the group. As a leader, you need to create the conditions that allow your employees to th...
Feb 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 38
For most executives and entrepreneurs, the four-day workweek feels like a pipe dream. When you’re working 50-60 hours a week, it’s hard to picture eliminating an entire workday. There's not enough time in the day to get everything done as it is. What about revenue? Employee productivity? With less time at work, how will your company stay competitive? Yet, more and more companies are shifting to this new work schedule. They are finding that the four-day workweek actually prevents burnout, engages...
Feb 15, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
What if finding joy outside of work is one secret to finding joy at work? Think of the last time you felt true joy. Maybe it was going for a walk at the beach. Painting. Playing tennis. What lights you up? So often, your career, family, and responsibilities prevent you from feeling connected to your dreams for your life. But dreams aren’t meant to be forgotten. What if you could reignite your passion for your dreams? How would that joy impact your life at home and at work? In the latest episode ...
Feb 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 36
How often do you find yourself interrupting someone? Wishing they’d get to the point? Willing them to just stop talking! The reasons why people ramble are many: they’re nervous; they haven’t structured their thoughts in advance; they’re thinking things through “out loud;” they’re lost in the detail and can’t see the big picture, etc. Sometimes it’s hard not to finish people’s sentences to move things along. Time is short. Getting impatient with people who won’t get to the point is a totally natu...
Jan 25, 2022•7 min
Mental health and emotional well being aren’t just buzzwords anymore. Today, mental health is an essential component of the enlightened workplace and it is crucial for leaders to promote mental health across their organizations. The first step conscious leaders can take to help others is to find balance and to understand their own mental, emotional, and physical health. Then they can go beyond protecting their personal brain health, by promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees...
Jan 18, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Happy 2022! This time of year always makes me excited to learn new things and grow as a person. A ‘growth mindset’ is one of the biggest indicators of success — in business and in life. So, what exactly is a growth mindset? Dr. Carol Dweck, who coined the term, describes it this way: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and exploration — brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a re...
Jan 11, 2022•8 min
If business is a game, how do you play to win? As a leader, it’s natural to put pressure on yourself to avoid losing at all costs. The stakes are high. Your business is your livelihood. You have investors and employees counting on you. But the most effective leaders are like football coaches. They don’t quit after one single loss: they’re resilient to setbacks and comfortable testing new strategies. In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, expert Sophie McLean, shares how lead...
Jan 05, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Have you ever wondered how you could develop greater executive presence for yourself? Clarity, authority, and confidence are the three most important aspects of having strong, effective, executive presence. Developing these three things will showcase your public speaking skills in conferences, meetings, and presentation situations. Speaking to an audience of your peers is a confidence-shaking experience for lots of people. But, it doesn’t have to be. Want to know the trick? Susan Drumm, CEO Coac...
Dec 28, 2021•7 min
There’s a simple yet powerful tactic for driving the sort of diversity that bolsters the performance and health of your business. In a word: sponsorship . To do well in a system that favors the “in” group, those outside need a champion or a sponsor. Women, it turns out, have plenty of mentors, but not nearly as many sponsors as men do. Sponsorship occurs whenever one person of influence promotes the achievements, capabilities and future potential of someone else. What is the difference between a...
Dec 21, 2021•5 min
Without mutual trust, how can your team members be open to receiving important feedback? Building a strong and collaborative team for your company takes being a conscious leader. So how can executives and entrepreneurs build deep trust within their teams? In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, Christopher Michel shares how encouraging open communication and giving direct feedback regularly, will help you create deep trust within your team and a company culture of trust and e...
Dec 13, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Why is emotional intelligence so important in the workplace? EQ is one of the key ingredients in better business relationships, smoother meetings, and higher morale. Soon, emotional intelligence will decide who has a job and who doesn’t. Companies will always need employees who communicate well, think critically, and can adapt to changes with ease.
Dec 07, 2021•4 min
