Is the concept of “Work-Life Balance” outdated? Forget the balancing act; it's time for something more realistic. Bo Hale and Luke Carignan challenge the traditional notion of work-life balance. They argue "Work-life balance is a myth; it's harmony we should be after." As co-hosts of the globally acclaimed podcast "The Bo & Luke Show," they suggest that by finding the sweet spot between your personal and professional life, you can embrace a life lived with purpose and aligned with your value...
Mar 05, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In our fast paced business world, where the only constant is change, letting your weird flag fly could be your ticket to staying ahead of the curve. I had the pleasure of discussing leadership innovation with Frankie Russo, a serial tech entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking approach to fostering innovation within teams and companies. Frankie Russo, an entrepreneur with an eight-year streak on the Inc. 500 list, brings a fresh perspective with his "Love Your Weird" framework as a method for ...
Feb 20, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 74
The best business advice you’ll receive is likely unorthodox. Do you ever feel like you hear the same ole’ business advice over-and-over, perhaps just packaged in a slightly different way? Do you ever wonder if anyone is truly saying something new about how to approach enterprise growth? In this episode of The Enlightened Executive , Dr. Dill unveils a unique perspective on the building blocks of thriving businesses: creating a relationship plan, keeping challenges at the forefront, and the powe...
Feb 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 73
By now, you can’t get help being bombarded with news of how AI is going to change everything. But what does that really mean for YOU? The power of AI in augmenting human capabilities and optimizing operations has launched businesses into a new era of efficiency and competitiveness. Joining me on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Mike Koenigs, speaker, serial entrepreneur with five successful exits, and 17x bestselling author. As an expert in maximizing time, effort, and impact, Mike shares st...
Jan 22, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Digital innovation is most impactful when paired with a very human skill: empathy. Digital leadership involves integrating human-centered principles with a commitment to technological progress. The most successful leaders actively search out new tools that allow their business to empathetically connect with teams, customers, clients, and partners. Erik Qualman is the #1 best-selling author of five books and is a current professor of Digital Leadership at Northwestern University and his materials...
Jan 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Leaders have the power to either expand or inadvertently inhibit the growth of those around them. Essentially, consider that you are either acting as a multiplier or diminisher of team performance. Multipliers operate under the belief that their team is intelligent and capable, fostering an environment where others can thrive. In contrast, diminishers assume that their team can't succeed without their constant guidance, and create a hub-and-spoke environment. Joining me today on The Enlightened ...
Dec 11, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Adverse experiences and childhood wounds filter into our careers and leadership, influencing our potential. Traumatic experiences may impose limitations on our personal and professional life. These limitations are often challenging to identify, and even more difficult to overcome. Intentionally dealing with the experiences of our past enables us to chart a different path forward so we can thrive personally and professionally. Joining me today on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Doug Dane, a ...
Nov 27, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Generational differences impact workplace connection. Nothing exposes this truth like the generational divide we see between Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers in the workplace. Gen Zers roll their eyes in frustration with their older colleagues and Millennials and Gen Xers disappointedly shake their heads at the emerging workforce. Challenging as it might be, leaders who cultivate genuine connections across generational lines experience greater workplace success. Chris Tuff, the bestselling au...
Nov 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Music has the power to enhance our team and personal effectiveness. Wondering how? Certain songs have the ability to trigger powerful emotions and memories within us. By harnessing this power, we can intentionally use music to subconsciously boost our moods, productivity and motivation. Joining me on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Jonathan Elias, one of the most influential composers in the advertising world focused on audio branding. Jonathan is responsible for groundbreaking work for cou...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 67
If you’re a leader who is only focused on profitability and productivity, consider that you might be doing just the bare minimum. The enlightened, modern leader is intentional about using their position to contribute to a more equitable organization. Joining me today on The Enlightened Executive podcast, Spring Walsham is a well-known meditation teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based practices to diverse co...
Sep 18, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 66
High achievers are primed to buy into common misconceptions around happiness and fulfillment. Traditional external markers of success – money, status, fame – cause leaders to focus on “more” and “when,” which actively robs them of actual fulfillment and happiness. True fulfillment is a deep sense of contentment and well-being that comes from living in alignment with one's values and purpose. By shifting their focus from external validation to internal growth, high-achieving leaders will experien...
Sep 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Do you have a leadership investment strategy? Are you investing in your people and yourself with the same level of care that you put into your financial investments? Successful leaders have more than a financial plan. They invest in themselves and their business with the same intentionality and consistency as they devote to their building a retirement nestegg. Executives who take a holistic approach can experience more personally significant returns on their leadership investment and, yes, even ...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Unfortunately, many people are just not very good at listening, leading to missed opportunities and strained relationships. As CEOs, executives, and leaders, we get impatient with listening, and all too often dominate conversations that shut others down. Listening is not just hearing words; it is an active and engaged process that involves seeking to understand and attuning to others emotions. Joining me today on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Dr. Mark Goulston, a listening coach, author, ...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 63
If you’re not prioritizing capacity building on your team, you’re stunting its potential. Leaders who are serious about building high performing teams achieve sustainable growth through capacity building. And yet what you may not know is effective capacity building should extend beyond professional development and into a much more holistic approach. Bob Glazer, a renowned serial entrepreneur, award-winning executive, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, joins me today on The Enlightened Exec...
Jul 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Rapid evolution is the only constant. The pace of change in today's world is exponentially growing, as is its increasing complexity. Driving factors such as artificial intelligence, the remote and hybrid workforce, and global sustainable business practices make it imperative for leaders to adapt quickly in order to stay relevant. The most successful leaders operating in this ever-changing business landscape are not only exceptional at adaptation, but they anticipate it. Today on the Enlightened ...
Jul 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Successful leaders master the skill of management… that is, self-management before managing others. The ability to identify, understand and manage your own triggers is an essential leadership skill. Making sound decisions, pursuing long-term goals and adopting an authentic leadership posture is all dependent on self-regulation in the face of internal and external obstacles. Today’s guest on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Josselyne Herman-Saccio, master coach in the Art Of Being Unmessablew...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Could your voice be keeping you from having the leadership impact you desire? The way leaders convey their message influences how it is received. Our voice is not only a conduit for our words but also a vehicle for conveying authenticity and influence. Vocal awareness and mastery can support executives striving to become influential leaders and communicators. Your voice is central to your identity. Today on The Enlightened Executive podcast, Arthur Joseph, a renowned classical singer and voice c...
May 30, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Music is more than a form of entertainment or artistic expression. It’s a powerful leadership tool and a resource for well-being. As I share in my own book, leaders who use music strategically boost their mental health and revolutionize their leadership skills. And it’s why I was absolutely thrilled to recently get connected to Barry Goldstein, who joined me today on The Enlightened Executive podcast. Barry is a musician who has composed and produced music. His bestselling book, The Secret Langu...
May 16, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Could striving to become a perfect leader keep you from becoming an effective leader? Authenticity is a buzzword commonly cited in leadership circles, but the journey to actually becoming an authentic leader requires more introspection than discussion. This week, on The Enlightened Executive podcast, our guest Melissa Bernstein discusses self-acceptance and authentic leadership. Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, creative, and working mother of six. Melissa has spent the last 30 years helping...
May 02, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Everyone knows trust is key to business success. But actually building trust? That can feel intangible and impossible. Creating common ground, fostering collaboration, and establishing alignment build trust and lead to high performance. This week, on The Enlightened Executive podcast, Sue Dyer joins us to discuss the barriers to trust and how we can practically build trust in our teams. Sue is one of the world’s leading experts on trust and the author of the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and A...
Apr 17, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Organizations crush their employees with emails, meetings, decks, reports and paperwork all day long while expecting vitality and meaningful contribution. White space, or the time in between tasks where you can think, reflect, recuperate, and question, has been crowded out. It is this unscheduled time that allows talent to tap into their creativity, productivity, and ultimately their full potential. Juliet Funt is a keynote speaker and an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unbu...
Apr 05, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Talent retention is not just a strategy, it's a mindset. It’s a mindset because it requires a shift in the way that organizations approach the management of their employees. Mike Harbour is a former military veteran turned successful business owner, whose mission is to deliver excellence in leadership and personal development solutions. In this episode of the Enlightened Executive podcast, he shares his insights on how organizations can shift their approach to employee management. Mike leverages...
Mar 07, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 54
We're connected worldwide. At the same time, we're more disconnected than ever. COVID-19 showed us it's possible to work and live in a borderless society. But in a hybrid or remote work environment, how can we reconnect with our teams and colleagues in a meaningful way? Joining me today on The Enlightened Executive podcast is Deb Crowe, a heart-centered leader who thrives on helping people become successful and fulfilled. Deb is an executive and business coach with 32+ years of global experience...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 53
When you listen to a song, the way you connect to it, the emotions it evokes in you, and the way that you interpret the meaning of the song, is an experience that is uniquely yours. One person may listen to a song and find it empowering and motivating. Another person may listen to that same song, and feel like it triggers negative emotions in them or brings them down. So, have you ever thought about the impact that the music you regularly listen to has on your emotions and on your life? Your cur...
Feb 07, 2023•6 min
The relationship between a CEO and a COO is akin to that of yin and yang. Each leader uses their unique abilities and interests to help the company grow, all while staying in their own lane. The key is to find a truly compatible counterpart, build a foundation of trust and honesty, and have confidence in the other person’s ability to get the job done without having to constantly check-in with each other. Cameron Herold is someone who truly understands this dynamic from having accumulated 25+ yea...
Jan 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Did you know that only about 10% of your happiness comes from outside conditions and circumstances? Which means that 90% of your happiness is within your control, generated internally. Backed by 1000s of research studies spanning several decades, these percentages make up the happiness formula. This week, on The Enlightened Executive podcast, Robert Mack joins as a guest to discuss the drivers of happiness. Robert Mack is a positive psychology expert, executive coach, and bestselling author of t...
Jan 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Most every business wants to be a beacon of diversity and inclusion. Yet, with the incoming workforce being more diverse than ever, why does this goal seem increasingly hard to achieve? It appears that with embedded biases, and hesitancies toward being viewed as too direct when asking minorities to speak up, encouraging and amplifying diversity down through the ranks of an organization has become a struggle. So, how do you successfully pass on high-level company values to mid-level managers? Nim...
Jan 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
There comes a time when every leader realizes that they have a “bellyful.” A moment where you see, with absolute clarity, that your current course of action no longer works for you, and you’re ready for drastic and intentional change. So, when that moment comes, how will you turn things around and discover your path forward? In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, coach, motivational speaker, and author, Laban Ditchburn, shares with us how having the courage to ask for help, ...
Dec 20, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Leaders usually like to be in control. Every action you take is toward a goal. Every step along the way is often thoughtfully planned. When you cannot see the way forward, you tend to step back and reassess where you veered off the path. But you may tend to focus too quickly on “the how.” What would happen if you ask “why” instead? What if the core reason behind your goals, is just as important as the goals themselves? In the latest episode of The Enlightened Executive podcast, angel investor, B...
Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 48
It’s often thought that the pillar of a good leader is someone with the ability to put the needs of the team before their own. But neglecting your needs does nothing but hold your team back and limits your effectiveness. By denying the primal needs of your mind, body, and soul, you won’t have the mental, physical, or emotional strength to fulfill the duties you’ve taken on. You strengthen your skills when you take control of how you operate as a leader, by prioritizing and honoring the needs of ...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 47
