Here it is, the final episode with The Sensei Leader, Mr. Jim Bouchard. Jim was a guest way back in Episode 10 and it is an honor and a privilege to have him back in Episode 261 for The Last Conversation. We have a good, wide ranging discussion on leadership, share our experiences, and get into a few other topics along the way. Come join us and share your thoughts. Oh, don't forget to go check out more about Jim over at TheSenseiLeader.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Jul 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 261
Listeners, we had a slight pivot this week as my planned guest had a schedule conflict come up. SO, I'm going to share with you a high level view of how I coach folks through managing change. This is a very high level view, the actual process takes much longer than 30 minutes, but you will get the point. We are still on for Jim Bouchard next week as our close out episode, though, so be prepared for a good time there. Chat with y'all then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 260
Coach Gary Waters defines a character coach as someone who lives a life with integrity, honesty and moral values. He speaks specifically on how the sport of basketball has been riddled with scandals in recent years on the high school and college levels; and how the governing authorities are committed to repairing the reputation of college basketball. His book Ten Principles of a Character Coach addresses many of the issues that young men and women are experiencing in the athletic arena today. Co...
Jun 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 259
Alright listeners, it has come time to wrap thigs up. Not quite yet. I have three interviews that will air after this but I didn't want to end this show about me, I wanted to end it as it should be, about you and my great guests. So this wrap-up show is airing early. This is my goodbye and love letter to all of y'all who have made these past 4 years fly by and will give you a little insight in what is coming next. Not everything, mind you. I do have a few projects under secret development that w...
Jun 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 258
Today's guest is Lisa L. Levy and he philosophy is that business life is constantly evolving and she has the superpower of recognizing when change is headed your way and embraces how to make key adjustments to fit your company's expanding level. "With the increasing rate of change and disruption, many leaders believe they must survive in a constant of chaos," says Lisa. "That doesn't have to be your reality. I mentor leaders to build agility into their operations to continuously ADAPT and THRIVE...
Jun 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 257
In this episode, I chat with return guest Carolyn Stern. Carolyn is the author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, is the President and CEO of EI Experience, an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor whose emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities in North America. She has also provided comprehensive t...
Jun 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 256
Inspired and driven by his values, John acts as a facilitator/coach/guide for his clients as they test, discover, and expand what they can do. He uses concrete, verifiable processes to help them achieve demonstrable, solution focused results. Remaining faithful to his passions and principles, John invests himself in his vocation without reservation. He provides spirit-filled, insightful guidance that his clients use to amplify their lives and their businesses. John truly provides “leadership peo...
May 25, 2023•54 min•Ep. 255
Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workf...
May 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 254
In this episode I chat with Christina Wallace. Christina is a self-described “human Venn diagram” who has crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, where she teaches entrepreneurship and marketing. In that diagram lies “author” and we are going tot talk a bit today about her book, The Portfolio Life – How to Future Proof Your Career, avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Business Card. Fin...
May 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 253
In this episode, I chat with Curtis Bateman about change and how you can turn uncertainty into opportunity. In fact, that's the title of the book he co-authored with Marche Pleshette, Andy Cindrich, Christi Phillips. We do a deep dive into why change is hard and how you can help manage your team through it a little better. You can find out more about him and the team on LinkedIn at these links: Curtis Bateman Marche Pleshette Andy Cindrich Dr. Christi Philips And at: https://www.franklincovey.co...
May 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 252
In this episode, I chat with Grant Baldwin about all things speaking. We get into tackling fear, figuring out what you have to say, why you should speak. and how it ties into your leadership journey. You won't want to miss Grant's advice because it will have a lasting impact on your future no matter the direction it takes you. To find out more about Grant and his services and get subscribed to his outstanding podcast visit thespeakerlab.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Apr 27, 2023•51 min•Ep. 251
Today's guest is Vidya Dinamani. Vidya is the co-founder of Product Rebels where she exercises her passion for coaching product leaders and teams. She has over 18 years of experience specializing in strategy, innovation, product development, design, and management. She has held multiple executive roles at leading companies including Intuit and Mitchell International. We chat about the importance of laying the ground work for better products and better leadership in your business. Find out more a...
Apr 20, 2023•51 min•Ep. 250
In this episode I chat with Carolyn Stern. Carolyn is the author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, is the President and CEO of EI Experience, an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor whose emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities in North America. She has also provided comprehensive training progra...
Apr 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 249
Jon Thompson, author of The Dashboard Effect, is co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, Inc. and has been an entrepreneur and business executive for the past 25 years. He co-founded several companies before founding Blue Margin in 2011, including Vercuity, a data analytics firm that grew to over 500 employees and was backed by One Equity Partners. Blue Margin helps private equity and mid-market companies who want to quickly leverage the power of data visibility to improve outcomes...
Apr 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 248
In this episode, I chat with David Hollenbach the third about being taking your failures and making them an integral part of your future. He shares some personal stories of how he has done just that in his military career, firefighting career, and personal life and the lessons he learned the hard way so you don't have to. Find out more about David at: hollenbachleadership.com Follow his podcast at: hollenbachleadership.com/from-embers-to-excellence-podcast And check out his appearance on out fri...
Mar 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 247
Dr. Mia Baytop Russell is a lecturer in the Center for Leadership Education at Johns Hopkins University. She has served in various roles across the nonprofit, academic, and corporate sectors, and has spent decades exploring wellbeing in multiple contexts. Her research focuses on family economic wellbeing, career work-related wellbeing, and financial education. In this episode of the Responsible Leadership Podcast, Dr. Russell talks about her book Fired Up: A Guide to Transforming Your Team from ...
Mar 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 246
Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a healthcare CEO, vaccine and COVID-19 expert, and physician with specialties in internal, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. When asked what responsible leadership means to him, Dr. Baktari explains that it is about more than just growing and moving the ball forward economically for an organization, but also taking care of everyone in the organization. He believes that responsible leadership means waking up in the morning and trying to move the ball forward for every...
Mar 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 245
In this episode of the Responsible Leadership Podcast, host Earl Breon interviews Dr. Diane Lennard, a professor of Management Communication at NYU Stern School of Business and a communication coach for executives, teams, educators, and professionals. They discuss the concept of responsible leadership and its importance in a remote work environment. Dr. Lennard states that responsible leadership is a process of interaction with shareholders that is focused on advancing shared goals inside and ou...
Mar 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 244
Peter Rahbar is a workplace legal expert and founder of the Rahbar Group. In response to the phrase Responsible Leadership, he states that leaders must understand that it is their responsibility to take care of those who choose to follow them. This can manifest in many different forms, such as listening to ideas, understanding their needs, and providing them with support. He goes on to explain that he has worked with many leaders over his career and that he has developed strong relationships wit...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 243
The Responsible Leadership Podcast welcomes Bill Treasurer, the founder of Giant Leap Consulting, to the show. Bill is the author of the book Leadership Two Words at a Time - Simple Truth for Leading Complicated People, which offers actionable and relevant advice to today's emerging leaders. Bill and the host, Earl Breon, discuss the importance of developing responsible leadership skills such as taking care of those who choose to follow you and building successful relationships with people. They...
Feb 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 242
Dr. Ajaikumar is one of the few doctorprenuers who have steered clear of government grants all along. His motto is simple but not simplistic. He ensures transparent and ethical operations, with an unflinching focus on doing the right thing for the patient, every single time. At HCG, no patient is denied treatment on economic grounds. Dr. Ajaikumar fervently believes that the cost of healthcare service in India is a fraction of that same service offered in the United States and Singapore – quite ...
Feb 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 241
Brian Smith, PhD, is founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter, Mary Griffin, they've authored: Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team , which shares how to become our best self with everyone we influence. Learn more at IABusinessAdvisors.com or TheIinTeamSeries.com . Catch his previous interview on The Responsible Leadership...
Feb 09, 2023•52 min•Ep. 240
Tony O'Driscoll is a Duke University's Fuqua School of Business professor and a Research Fellow at Duke Corporate Education. He was a founding member of IBM Global Services Strategy and Change consulting practice where he consulted at the highest level with business executives on creating competitive advantage in increasingly complex environments. Tony has authored articles in Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, Strategy and Business, and Dialogue. He has published two books on learnin...
Feb 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 239
Jim Rafferty is a marketing and communications consultant and Principal of JMRketing, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland where he resides. A former radio announcer and program director, Jim now puts three decades of marketing experience to work helping businesses communicate better, writing in a conversational and entertaining style. He’s also a former Boy Scout leader, the story of which serves as the catalyst for Leader by Accident. Find out more about Jim at: leaderbyaccident.com jmrketing.com Learn...
Jan 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 238
Today's guest is Andrew Bryant. Andrew is the founder of Self Leadership International www.selfleadership.com and the world’s leading expert on self-leadership. He has written two books on the topic, Self-Leadership: How to Become a More Successful, Efficient, and Effective Leader from the Inside Out and Self Leadership: 12 Powerful Mindsets & Methods to Win in Life & Business, His new book, The New Leadership Playbook – Being Human whilst delivering Accelerated Results, is what we will ...
Jan 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 237
Dr. Kimberly Janson is CEO of Janson Associates, a talent and organizational development company, and was named a Top 10 Thought Leader, Top 10 Executive Coach in 2021, and Top 10 Inspirational Leader in 2022. Dr. Janson is also the author of Demystifying Talent Management , the winner of the Axiom Book Award. Dr. Melody Rawlings is a business professor, doctoral chair, and director of the Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations at Northcentral University. Their new book is: Determin...
Jan 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 236
Cynthia Covey Haller is an author, teacher, speaker, and an active participant in her community. She has contributed to the writing of several books and articles, notably The 3rd Alternative by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, both by Sean Covey. Cynthia has held multiple leadership positions in women’s organizations, served as a PTSA president, an organizer for refugee aid and food pantry volunteer, and she is currentl...
Jan 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 235
Dr. Christopher Kolenda is founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy , works with leaders who want to apply insights from history and military operations to transform their businesses. He is a West Point graduate, recognized combat leader, and retired Army colonel, who defied conventional wisdom in Afghanistan by motivating a large insurgent group to switch sides. This represents the only example of such success in the 20-year history of the war. As a trusted adviser to three four-star generals a...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 234
Earl shares his message of family and love around the holidays to build that team unity today in order to achieve great things in the future. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. And happy whatever else you may celebrate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 233
Tom Hardison helps leaders build great teams and organizations with a culture of collective leadership so they can scale from 200-1000+ employees. He led change and business growth initiatives at Hewlett Packard for 28 years, a period when revenue grew from 5 billion to 127 billion. He now uses this extensive experience to guide leaders and their teams to leverage the generative power of people working together to achieve sustainable growth. Find out more about Tom on the web at generativeleader...
Dec 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 232
