You work hard to set a positive example for your team. You care about success, and you want your people to succeed. You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. You’re intentional about your culture. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. What’s happening? Committed, caring, hard-working leaders often have one of three problems interfere with their influence. If any of these issues sound familiar...
Jan 07, 2022•13 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast What do you do when you see a problem and you want to bring it to your colleagues' attention, but you're worried it might create problems? This topic came in as a question from a member of the Let's Grow Leaders community and it's a fantastic opportunity to address some leadership challenges that everyone can empathize with. In this episode, you get three steps to use to address problems with your peers. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and m...
Dec 16, 2021•11 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Conversations are the soul of leadership. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. The art of Appreciative Inquiry gives you the ability to have conversations that truly matter, build better relationships, and achieve more together. In this episode, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres give you 2 practices and 5 principles to create great conversations. And show how Appreciative Inquiry (AI)--...
Dec 09, 2021•53 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us have seen fear drive short-term results, but it does so at the cost of high employee burnout and turnover. Winning organizations aren’t fear-free; they know how to reframe fear into opportunities for learning and growth. They create resilient cultures of unfear. In this episode, Gaurav and Mark, authors of Unfear, give you the rundown about the impact and archetypes of fear in the workplace and provide strategies, techniques, and actions you need to bring about an unfear transformatio...
Dec 02, 2021•43 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast It's a cliche you've undoubtedly heard more than once: Fake it until you make it. The problem is that the pressure to succeed can drive leaders to exaggerate their strengths, minimize weaknesses, bend the truth, and sacrifice the very authenticity that would help them succeed. In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the trut...
Nov 19, 2021•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast "My people lack a sense of urgency. I've got to follow up on everything or we miss deadlines. I'm tired of babysitting. How can I ensure things get done on time?" Sound familiar? In this episode, you'll get five ways to help get things moving. Paradoxically, sometimes leaders with a high internal sense of urgency can struggle with this the most. But the good news is that there are just a few straightforward tools you can use to help everyone work effectively and meet those deadlines. Leadership ...
Nov 11, 2021•13 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Do you feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind? How can you break out of this endless cycle and create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek? In this engaging episode, Dorie Clark gives you unique principles and frameworks to help you reorient yourself, see the big picture, and tap into the power of small changes. It's not an overnight process, but the long-term payoff is immense: to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life, leadership...
Nov 04, 2021•54 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Is there any industry that's been disrupted more at a global level over the past twenty years than the cruise lines? In this episode, David Giersdorf, a former senior executive in the global cruise, travel, and marketing services industry, gives the roadmap for leading through disruption. It's optimistic, encouraging, and full of opportunities to help you navigate your company, career, team, and life through the fog of disruption. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful disc...
Oct 29, 2021•58 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Humanity. It works - and it works better. In this heartfelt and moving conversation, Debbie Cohen and Kate Roeske-Zummer help you chart a path that brings humanity (yours and your teams) to work through awareness, choice, and courage. They'll help you build a healthier, more productive work environment that draws the best—rather than squeezes the most—out of people. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential commun...
Oct 22, 2021•59 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Change is challenging for most of us. But the most effective leaders continually learn and grow. Former basketball coach and leadership consultant Sean Glaze gives you the path to stay coachable and avoid the complacency that can undermine your influence. If you're ever frustrated by a personal or professional plateau, this episode's for you. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, producti...
Oct 15, 2021•51 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast As a business leader, how do you create a purposeful, positive, and productive work environment for you employees and customers while improving your bottom line? In short, "good" comes first. In this episode, culture experts Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbit give you a practical roadmap to building the culture you want (hint - it takes commitment and accountability equal to your focus on results). Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, ...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? In this episode, Kelly Beattie shares practical steps you can take to help every team member engage. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to h...
Sep 30, 2021•38 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Leaders who want to inspire others need inspiration themselves. That inspiration is your purpose. Join us for a conversation with former Pepsi Cola and Cole Haan executive Lance Tanaka to learn how you can identify your gifting, find your passion, and build the discipline to take the steps that will help you achieve your dream. Get inspired to inspire in this heartfelt episode. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on esse...
Sep 24, 2021•47 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that's not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading's CEO Brittany Burns and I for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction and focus on the bottom line. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various le...
Sep 17, 2021•47 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Leadership development is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization's success. Unfortunately, there are many ways to do it poorly. The results are lost time, money, credibility - and worst of all, poorly trained leaders. In this episode, Jennifer Mackin, author of Leaders Deserve Better, gives you the roadmap to effective leadership development. There are a handful of principles you can use right now to build a better leadership development strategy (and partner eff...
Sep 10, 2021•45 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Carson Tate, one of America’s top productivity consultants talks about why you don’t have to rely on your company or your boss for your professional fulfillment. Instead, you can take ownership of your career, your life, and your happiness―right now. Carson's premise is that “it takes two” to cultivate engagement―that both you and your employer need to have an equal voice in the process. And she outlines five fundamental strategies and tools to make your job work for you. Leader...
Sep 02, 2021•47 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast The world has changed, and so has everything we know about becoming and remaining an effective leader particularly when it comes to keeping your top talent! Effective leaders of tomorrow will do one thing - Keep Top Talent. In this episode, Dov Baron lays out the strategies for not only keeping your top talent but how to build fiercely loyal teams. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, pr...
Aug 26, 2021•54 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast When your cause is important and you're working to build a better world, leadership matters more than ever - but it often takes a back seat to the scramble to achieve today's results. The unfortunate consequence in many mission-driven organizations is a toxic or hypocritical culture that doesn't embrace the same values the organization works to build. This leadership paradox isn't limited to nonprofit or social justice organizations. The same thing can happen in mission-driven companies. In this...
Aug 20, 2021•48 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast You've got a clear focus on what matters most, and your team seems to work well together, but then you get a call. Hey, I need to talk to you about a conflict, a disagreement, a clash of personalities. What you do next will reinforce your leadership and influence or erode your credibility. Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it can also be an excellent opportunity for your team to grow. In this episode, learn how leaders make the most of complaints with si...
Aug 12, 2021•19 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast As a leader do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Keep running into the same limiting mindset or patterns, but don't know how to fix them? In this episode, you'll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence, achieve transformational results, and overcome their limiting mindsets. Performance mastery specialist Tina Greenbaum will give you practical tools to do all this and more. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful di...
Aug 05, 2021•54 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast If you feel like you're constantly reacting and don't have a moment to think about what you're doing, much less why you're doing it, this episode is for you. Juliet Funt gives you practical suggestions (as well as the permission) to regain control of your workday, create the space you need in order to do your best work and lead your team well. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, product...
Jul 29, 2021•52 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. This is practical, research-based, (and hard-won) leadership wisdom that will help you have more influence, achieve better results with your teams, and achieve the career recognition you desire. There are no shortcuts to leadership success, but the principles Dr. Kaliym shares truly help you to be the leader you want your boss to be. Leadership Without Usi...
Jul 23, 2021•51 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Who you promote into leadership sends a clear message of what matters most in your culture and business. Promote leaders aligned with your culture and you build momentum. Get this wrong and you'll undo all the good you’ve done. In this episode, you'll get two essential criteria to examine when considering who you promote into a leadership role. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, produc...
Jul 16, 2021•13 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast If you have a boss and are a boss, you'll be very familiar with the messy middle. Leading from the middle requires a special mindset and specific leadership skills. In this episode, former P&G senior executive and author Scott Mautz, gives you practical skills and the mindset to thrive and transform your organization. Have something ready to write with - you'll want to take notes! Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on e...
Jul 09, 2021•51 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast When decision-making or problem-solving meetings bog down and become a waste of time, there are usually two problems causing the stagnation. In this episode, you'll get the tools to overcome both of these problems before they derail your team. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, manageme...
Jul 02, 2021•10 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Are you blindsided when things break down, problems happen, or conflict occurs? Great leaders anticipate these breakdowns and know that it's a matter of when - not if- they'll happen. Lead your team by equipping them with the skills to overcome these setbacks. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership...
Jun 24, 2021•7 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. In this episode, you'll receive practical steps you can take to calm the chaos and help your team get back on track. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution...
Jun 18, 2021•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Leaders play a vital role in employee development and that includes sharing developmental feedback. But an effective performance conversation requires an even keel. Keep these five principles in mind to help you keep your cool. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, confl...
Jun 10, 2021•13 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Nothing burns time, energy, and leadership credibility like wasted training. In this episode, we'll take a look at three specific mistakes that can undermine your return on investment and the positive impact training ought to have on the people who participate. You'll also get eight practical ways to overcome these mistakes and ensure high ROI training to help your people and your business - all by incorporating your leaders at every level. Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insig...
Jun 03, 2021•12 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast If you are (or have been) a middle manager, you know how tough this role can be. You don’t set the strategic priorities, but you are accountable to make it happen—often without the influence to get all the resources you would like (or need) to get the job done. And every day, your team looks to you for support and a voice, which you may or may not able to provide. In this episode, you'll get practical steps you can take to master one transformational role the best middle managers do better than ...
May 27, 2021•13 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 
