Are you prepared to lead through change? Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Al Comeaux, a former executive at Travelocity, GE, and American Airlines. Al is a decorated corporate pioneer and global authority on change from inside organizations. Listen as we discuss what leaders must do and how they must think to succeed at change. Listen as Al shares his background and what he has learned about the mindset around change. He believes that corporations have to f...
Oct 12, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 146
"Acknowledging that this is hard, things will get better, and we have the power to make it so." Liz's guest on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast is Alyssa Westring. Alyssa is an Associate Professor of Management at DePaul University, an award-winning educator and a scholar of diversity and inclusion, focusing on women's careers in STEM fields. Listen as they discuss how COVID is affecting gender roles. Alyssa discusses how gender roles have been affected by the pandemic and w...
Oct 05, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Have you ever thought of improving your improv skills to help you in your leadership position? Are you ready for a high energy and fun podcast today? Liz’s guest, Erin Diehl, has been doing Improv for years, and now she teaches it as a business skill. Listen in to hear her tips and share a few laughs on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Erin discusses why she decided Improv was the way to approach learning new skills, and the concept of yes and to move things forward. As a l...
Sep 28, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Do you know what SQ is? Listen as Liz and her guest, Amy Lynn Durham; the "Corporate Mystic" discusses this type of spiritual intelligence. Anyone interested in servant based leadership will be fascinated by Amy's unique ability to provide spiritual intelligence to energize and transform the workplace. Listen in to learn more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast. Amy defines spiritual intelligence and how it can be applied in your workplace. She shares how fun can help you av...
Sep 21, 2020•15 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Do you have a CEO mindset? Listen as Liz and her guest, Mariana Ruiz, discuss the five tangible levels of impact that you can have on your business and how to apply it so you can be an effective leader without fear; listen in to hear more about the CEO mindset on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast . Mariana shares her journey from bedside nursing to an entrepreneur, what a regular day looks like, and how many hours a week she works on her business. Mariana discusses how to cha...
Sep 14, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 142
The company you keep impacts you, not only on a personal level, but a professional one as well. Think about the people you spend the most time with. Are they building you up, in the ways that matter most? Or, are they pulling you away from your deepest aspirations. Today we will discuss why this matters. Follow us on IG @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Sep 07, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Have you ever decided not to apply for a new position? Listen as Liz and her guest Shayna Rattler, owner of Shayna Speaks , discuss when it’s time to pay attention to the nudge that is telling you it’s time to shift, the signs that we need to recognize and what impedes us from making the shift...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast . Shayna has helped thousands of leaders achieve personal and business growth. She has published three books and has been featured ...
Aug 31, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Have you ever decided not to apply for a new position? Listen as Liz and her business partner Richard Rieckenberg, discuss why you might have been held back by thoughts called Belief Ceilings, and why it's a leader's job to raise the ceiling high so you can show others that they can do the same ...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast . Richard believes that the best type of leader to hire is one that you have to talk into doing the job, not the one that is jump...
Aug 24, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Do you know how our beliefs get ingrained into our minds? Listen as Liz discusses what she has learned from being coached, studying cognitive development, and from exploring how unconscious thoughts and beliefs can directly impact our life's direction...plus much more on this episode of The Leadership Coaching Group podcast . Liz speaks about how much of what exists in our lives is directly related to the beliefs we carry with us, often from a very young age. We explore how to identify the thoug...
Aug 17, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Dr. Margaret Heffernan is an author, speaker and former CEO of several very well known organizations. Her third book, Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020. Today, we talk about why efficiency is NOT everything in business. How helpfulness is the key to...
Aug 10, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 138
This episode is for the truly high achiever. For the leader that gets up at 3am or 4am to chip away at your big goals. For the leader who looks left and right and is aware of the pain, striving, exhaustion, and overwhelm of others, but doesn't consider that they might be victim to all of those same threats. This is not for someone who sleeps in, talks about "cheat days", or doesn't live to be of use to others and the world...you've already got this stuff mastered. For that small select group tha...
Aug 03, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 137
It's undeniable that 2020 has brought some significant events with it. And as leaders, it is our job to listen to our workforce to understand what they need most right now. Listening isn't as easy as it seems though. So today we are breaking down some tactical ways for you to listen more effectively to your people immediately. What We Cover: How to mentally prepare for a conversation when you need to primarily listen How to physically maintain your focus and listening during important conversati...
Jun 09, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Do you, and your employees, know how to talk about your business in real terms? You could be like so many leaders who find it difficult to get your team's and your organization's message communicated clearly through the people you work with. We have a messaging expert, Jim Karrh, to help with that today. What We Cover: Why messaging is more than an elevator pitch What you need to know beyond the traditional mission and vision statements The common limiting beliefs that prevent your "messengers" ...
May 25, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Have you heard about mass layoffs via email and robo-callers? Safe to say, that's a little bit of a communication red flag. After all, the way we speak to employees impacts their vision, not only of us as leaders, but of entire organizations. So do we need edit our language now that we are in unprecedented times? We are discussing that and more in today's episode.
May 22, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 134
As the varied stressors the pandemic continue to build, issues around mental health are starting to become more common in the news. For leaders who feel incredibly taxed by their new home demands and new work challenges, this could be a real concern. Though we cannot offer any medical advice, we are chatting about some DIY ways to maintain personal grounding and interpersonal connection during these trying times.
May 14, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 133
How should a leader show up in times of extreme change? Things can often seem incredibly overwhelming, and for many leaders, the task of leading through change seems overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. Today, we discuss a simple mindset shift that can help leaders at any level be impactful even when nothing appears to be constant around them. What we cover: Why do people actually resist change What causes most change management to flop How you can gain footing to lead even in the most tumul...
May 04, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Is it your company's job to develop you as a leader? Dave McKeown doesn't think so. And today he is talking about how individuals should take ownership of their own leadership journey. What We Cover: How to be a "self evolved leader" and why vulnerability is now one of the most important skills for leaders Why we, and our teams, can get stuck in a cycle of mediocrity and how to avoid it The importance of setting a vision with your team, not for your team To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoa...
Apr 22, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Leaders often love to be problem solvers. And while this absolutely can be a strength, it is not necessarily the right mindset to take into conversations with your employees. Why? Because active listening is more about creating a safe psychological space for others to speak freely so you can explore the root cause of their problems. And the best way to connect, according to Dr. Marcia Reynolds, is through non-reactive empathy. By removing the "reactive" behaviors commonly associated with empathy...
Apr 14, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Timothy Lupfer’s entire life has been a study of leadership. After graduating first in his class at West Point and studying as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, he went on to successfully command a reinforced tank battalion in combat in Desert Storm. After retiring from the Army, he took his leadership skills to the private sector as an executive at R. H. Macy and Company before becoming a business consultant. He retired as a managing director from Deloitte Consulting in 2011. Today he is on the show ...
Apr 07, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Have you thought about how to hire now that such a large portion of the population has to work from home? Virtual work has many nuances, especially when you are in a leadership role. Whether you're figuring out how to manage your own time, lead others, or hire remote employees, there is plenty to learn to master this "new normal." Shaina Weisinger has been doing all of the above for years. And today she is sharing her best tips with you. What We Cover: How to best manage your own time and master...
Mar 30, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Many people are suddenly working from home. Some have never had to manage the distractions and adjustments associated with remote work. Bearing that in mind, TLCG consultant coach, Ashley Korman and TLCG founder and executive coach decided to sit down and share their own personal strategies that they have used as successful virtual employees. What We Cover: - How to manage your time - Balancing the distractions that arise while working from home -Professionalism while using virtual collaboration...
Mar 25, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 126
What does it mean to be a leader during a pandemic? The landscape of work is changing dramatically right now. Most of your team is likely working from home. And not every leader feels they have the power to make an impact. So...what can you possibly do from a leadership standpoint? Today we discuss just that.
Mar 19, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Roughly one third of the population self-identifies as an introvert. But even still, many ideals of great leadership tend to be reflective of extroverted personalities. So how can introverts stay motivated, and confident, as leaders? Today I am talking with Richard Rieckenberg, a self-proclaimed introvert, about how he was able to truly thrive as a military and business leader. What We Cover: What introversion is and what it means for organizations How to manage your energy when you are a true i...
Mar 09, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Do you have someone on your team who is quieter than the majority of your team, who is less likely to participate in larger social gatherings, and who doesn’t speak up much in meetings? Well, you may be managing an introvert. And that might be one of the best things for your business! Today we are going to describe how to be the best leader to the quieter personality type and how to really flex your adaptive leadership muscles. What We Cover: Common traits displayed by many introverts Whether or...
Mar 03, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 123
What's that one thing you are so passionate about that you plan to accomplish...eventually? That thing that keeps being moved to the back burner but that you always say you want? Today we are talking about why we have those lingering aspirations that never turn into accomplishments. To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on Instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Feb 28, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 122
What if all the things you thought you had to do, or believed you had to be, to become the perfect leader aren't quite right? Do the best leaders have to be workaholics or is there a reason to have a life outside of the office? What we discuss: The benefits of being multi-passionate How to determine how to balance priorities What makes some of the best regarded CEOs so popular Mentioned In This Episode: Inc.com article on 20 best CEOs To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com...
Feb 18, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Can you...or should you, as a leader, be responsible for helping your direct reports love their work? Today, we are going to explore a cognitive bias that often causes leaders miss the mark on understanding what their employees need to love their jobs. We are also going to explore what Gallup has identified as the key elements that make up a quality job. We tie it all together by looking at how leaders can use this information to take action to influence how their employees view their work. To l...
Feb 12, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 120
What are the ingredients of great leadership? Today's guest, Rocky Romanella, has been an executive leader for years, taking on the presidency of several divisions of UPS, as a CEO of a telecom company, and now as a business founder. He breaks down what he believes the essential elements of the very best leaders are. What We Discuss: How to know if you are deserving of the respect of your people Simple ways to help your staff rise to the next level of leadership Checking your corporate communica...
Feb 03, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 119
How does leadership change in a real crisis situation? Simply doing what you have done as a leader, but in a more urgent way, is not the solution. However, Richard Rieckenberg knows what is. Richard is part of team TLCG and he has been a leader in wartime situations as a submarine officer during the Cold War, as the Mass Care Chief for the American Red Cross during several major U.S. disasters, among other interesting and high stakes leadership roles. He is going to breakdown what core traits a ...
Jan 27, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 118
There are a lot of conversations about leadership right now. But can you define what leadership means to you in one concise sentence? Listen in as we breakdown why you need to have a definition of leadership, all your own, to be an effective leader. To learn more, visit www.theleadershipcoachinggroup.com and follow us on Instagram @theleadershipcoachinggroup
Jan 20, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 117
