Today we are talking with the Senior VP of Product at Hubspot, Christopher O'Donnell. Christopher helped grow Hubspot from a small startup to a publicly traded company worth over $600M in revenue! He has a passion for developing innovative and functional teams and embodying servant leadership. What We Cover: The necessity of letting go of the tasks you're familiar with in order to grow as a leader His people-centric definition of leadership How to build creative teams that actually want to show ...
Jan 13, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Today we are interviewing award-winning, best-selling author, Gregg Ward. Gregg is on a mission to transform leaders and organizations through the power of respect. What We Cover: How a lack of respect causes a threat response in teams Why the old "command and control" style of leadership no longer is working How to be respectful up the chain when your leadership team is not respectful towards you Mentioned In This Episode: www.greggwardgroup.com To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggro...
Jan 06, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 115
What if your priorities really weren't determined by what you say they are, but instead, they were determined by how you spend your time. Today we are going to explore how you could be living out of alignment with the things you truly want to keep front and center in your life and how focusing on your priorities might just be the best new years resolution yet.
Dec 30, 2019•9 min•Season 2Ep. 114
This is one of TLCG's best podcasts from 2019. Listen in as we re-visit the interview with Oscar Trimboli, deep listening expert. Oscar says that only 2% of the population has actually been taught to listen effectively. If you are in the overwhelming majority of people who have not been taught listening skills, you may be missing out on opportunities personally and professionally. Mentioned In This Episode: Oscar Trimboli: www.oscartrimboli.com Book: "Impact Beyond Words" available on Amazon To ...
Dec 23, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 113
There are a few special considerations for leaders to be aware of during the holiday season. Sometimes your workforce may be stressed, depressed, or simply over taxed. What is the appropriate way to address these issues as a leader? Today, TLCG's subject matter expert on leadership, Richard Rieckenberg, shares his thoughts. What We Cover: What leaders need to be aware of during the busy holiday season How to care for your workforce even when your company culture makes it difficult Self improveme...
Dec 16, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 112
We are reviewing one of our past episodes with the CEO of Pax Financial, Darryl Lyons. Darryl focuses on teaching the middle class how to overcome debt, manage their money, and save for the future. His very approachable manner makes talking about money accessible to almost anyone. What We Cover: Why fear is an ineffective motivator for wealth management How some people seem to thrive financially regardless of where they are while others seem to be stuck no matter the opportunities that are prese...
Dec 09, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Past studies found that the most common day for people to have heart attacks was on Monday morning as people returned to their stressful work situations. Ignoring self-care can have some serious consequences that could effect your health, happiness, and success. Listen in to learn what self-care is, why it matters, and how you can start implementing it into your life...regardless of how busy you are. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a25053168/what-is-se...
Dec 02, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Have you been burned one too many times because of bad business relationships? Maybe it’s a counterpart in your organization that has left a few knife wounds in your back or clients that have caused more financial drain than gain. How do you stop attracting these bad business relationships? Today we will be discussing just that! What We Cover: Establishing a growth mindset that allows you to work with many different types of people Understanding who the bad business affiliates are for you and yo...
Nov 25, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Sometimes, we can't pick and chose who we work with either inside our organization or externally. And when that happens, flexing your leadership skills is a must. But what are the best ways to handle really challenging business relationships? Today we discuss just that! What We Cover: How to improve your listening skills to negotiate most effectively Why building rapport matters The reason you should keep your own reputation in mind as you navigate this relationship Want to learn more? Check out...
Nov 18, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 108
As a leader, your primary focus is to create an environment to empower your team to do the work they are experts in. What's one of the ways to that? Ensuring that your business relationships, clients, and customers, are healthy associates for your team and your organization as a whole. Today, we are going to breakdown a few of the red flags that suggest that you could be interacting with, potentially, a less-than-ideal business relation. What We Cover: Why leaders should care about this How diff...
Nov 11, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 107
This month, the majority of our shows have brought up the very important topic of mindset. How it can shape your success, how it can help you manage conflict, and now, we are taking the conversation one step further to explore how it effects your organizational effectiveness and even your happiness in life. Listen in as TLCG duo Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg riff about mindset. What We Cover: What Richard has learned about embedded mindsets from teaching adult education How your mindset can...
Nov 04, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Do you ever wonder how some people are able to achieve elite performance in their career of choice? Well today's guest is going to tell you how he did just that. Roderic Yapp was an officer in the British Royal Marines. He found an effective mindset to get him through the intense required training that he was required to complete and this mindset has served him well throughout his career. He shares his views on leadership, mindset, and emotional intelligence in today's episode. What We Discuss: ...
Oct 28, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Managing yourself during conflict is an art and a skill that great leaders have developed. But what is your role when your team is in conflict? Today's guest, Judy Ringer, is an established author and coach on leading through workplace conflict. Listen in as she provides her insights on how to keep your own cool and help your team thrive, even when conflict does arise. What We Discuss: Whether or not you can influence the behavior of others during conflict How to regain your own personal power a...
Oct 21, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Today Liz is talking to Dr. Martha Saunders, the President of The University of West Florida. Dr. Sanders has spent over 3 decades in academic leadership roles and today she is going to tell you what you need to know about college education for your children and for yourself as a leader. What We Discuss: The relevance of academic education in today's changing workplace How to balance real world experience and formal education What she learned as a female leader coming up in the ranks in the late...
Oct 14, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Have you ever felt frustrated with your work, your career, or how you are spending the majority of your professional time? You're certainly not alone and today's guest, Grace Lee, is the expert on revising your career without going back to school or facing nonstop rejection. Grace has a personal story of overcoming extreme personal strife with an impressive upturn where she became a neuroscientist and success coach. She shares tips that you can use to help find your purpose now. She also shares ...
Oct 07, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Today Liz is talking to podcast publicist, Kelly Glover. Kelly has over 18 years of experience working in media including being a celebrity interviewer on the red carpet early in her career. Today she shares the wisdom she's used to create her own company, The Talent Squad, which helps pitch top talent to various podcasters. Business leaders should take note of this show because we are constantly having to pitch our messages to our employees, other executives, and board members. Ensuring your me...
Sep 30, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Today we are talking to Christian Boucousis, a former Royal Australia Air Force fighter pilot who served for over 10 years. Due to a medical condition that ended his Air Force career, Boo was forced to pivot professionally. He first worked with the United Nations in Afghanistan and then became an incredibly successful entrepreneur. What enabled him to be so successful after transitioning out of his dream career? He believes it was his training as a fighter pilot being utilized as a business pers...
Sep 23, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 100
TLCG partners, Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg break down some of their best facilitation techniques that they use to ensure the voices of any team, large or small, can be heard. They discuss how proper facilitation is the key to maximizing the effects of diversity in an organization and give you real tools that you can use in your group right away. To learn more, visit our website at: www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on Instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup...
Sep 16, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 99
If you were to have an honest conversation with senior executives about why they struggle to integrate more diversity into their organizations, what do you think they would say? Today TLCG's Liz Howard interviews TLCG's resident Baby Boomer, Richard Rieckenberg to find out more. What we cover: The real reason senior executives could be struggling to embrace diversity How to begin organization-wide change to incorporate more diversity, even if you're not in the C-suite Why organizations should em...
Sep 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 98
This week Liz is interviewing Jeffrey Deckman, a nationally recognized thought leader and author on the next generation of leadership. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped 2 multi-million dollar organizations and has worked for over 12 years to help develop strong leaders. Today we will discuss: Why the leadership style that was so effective in the past century simply won't work moving forward How to improve communication in an organization Top tips to make collaborative efforts en...
Sep 02, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 97
This week sexologist, Noelle Cordeaux, joins us to discuss how one's sex influences your workplace and leadership experience. What We Cover: Women as a colonized minority - how working in a patriarchal system creates problems for a modern, career-focused woman What female leadership can look like How to get dialed in to what is truly authentic to you, whether male or female To learn more about show host, Liz Howard and her company, The Leadership Coaching Group, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggr...
Aug 26, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 96
This week, Liz interviews Michael Gale, successful C-suite leader, author of The Digital Helix, and regular Forbes contributor. He discusses how only 16% of organizations are getting digital transformations right. This means they can deliver twice as fast as other organizations, cut OPEX by over 30%, and have seen a near-immediate doubling in brand value. However, there is another 32% of organizations that look very similar to 16%, but they get eight times less returns because their DNA for succ...
Aug 19, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 95
TLCG's podcast is back after a brief intermission. The decision to continue this show was based entirely on your reviews and feedback. Please continue to let us know know how we can help you develop as the leader you are confident others will want to follow. Today we are discussing the role that you personally have in adding to the depth and diversity of your organization. Your interpretations of life's experiences are important. Your ability to help others understand how their experiences enhan...
Aug 12, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Recent articles are discussing the effects of highly edited videos on social media called, “deep fakes.” They are alongside other articles discussing overly edited photos, this tweaking is sometimes referred to as “facial tuning.” But what does this ability to edit everything we project to the world have to do with leadership? Listen in at TLCG founders Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg discuss. What We Cover: The evolution of truth How leaders might consider starting values based conversations...
Jul 08, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 93
This week TLCG founders, Liz Howard and Richard Rieckenberg, discuss whether or not it is ever okay to quit. As a leader, you are taught to persevere. It is not uncommon to feel pressure to stay in a role in hopes of progressing into a higher level job. But is there a time to quit? Does the generation that you belong to influence your thought process around this? Listen in as a Millennial and a Baby Boomer hash it out. For more information, find us online at www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com...
Jul 01, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 92
There’s a big trend for people to be simultaneously working 2 careers right now – not just 2 jobs, but 2 careers. But should you be doing this too? I thought I would bring in someone who enjoys two careers and has for quite a long time, my husband Alex. As a research scientist and Marine Corps Reserve officer, his time is split between two very different worlds, which he enjoys. Today we will discuss the pros and cons of living with 2 careers and how it effects your leadership style. What We Cov...
Jun 24, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 91
There was a recent article in the news that said a public high school in the United States chose to award 9 students the title of valedictorian. This wasn’t because there was a 9-way tie. Instead, they thought they would offer the honor to more students. The only student that actually earned the title of valedictorian threatened legal action against the school for unfair treatment. Reading this story, TLCG’s subject matter expert on leadership, Richard Rieckenberg, questioned what the latest cul...
Jun 17, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Richard Rieckenberg is TLCG’s subject matter expert on leadership. If you listen to this podcast regularly, you know Richard has had an impressive career from working as a Navy submarine officer during the Cold War to working as The Mass Care Chief for The American Red Cross managing feeding and relief for several major natural disasters in the U.S. Today, Richard is sharing a story with you from his time working in an orphanage in Myanmar. We invite you to listen to the story that he shares and...
Jun 10, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Managers might exist to maintain a status quo. But does that mean that leadership is about driving constant change? Today’s guest, J. Scott, says yes. But change isn’t as easy as declaring a need for change by publishing policies and procedures that direct this change. J. says that an organization’s culture is what really impacts whether or not change can be done successfully. We go on to discuss what scares people about change. It isn’t that change, in and of itself, is scary to people. It’s th...
Jun 03, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Today we are talking to the lovely Kelly Notaras, author, book editor and entrepreneur. She started her book editing career right out of college by moving to New York, where she worked in the editorial divisions at Avon Books, HarperCollins, Penguin USA and Hyperion Books. She then relocated to Boulder, CO where she became the VP, Associate Publisher at spirituality publisher Sounds True. We talk about why writing a book is so challenging, what type of help a person needs to successfully complet...
May 27, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 87
