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TLP522: Stop Building a Life That Looks Good but Feels Wrong

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TLP433: Today’s Top Leadership Challenges with Jim and Jan

November 6, 2024

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In the episode of The Leadership Podcast, Jan and Jim discuss a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership that highlights key leadership challenges at all leadership levels: Jim critiques the study, highlighting the blurred distinction between leadership and management, and emphasizes that leaders must delegate and trust others to succeed.  Also discussed is…

TLP432: Character Leadership with Alison Jones

October 30, 2024

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Alison Jones, an industrial psychologist, leadership transformation strategist, and author of “Character Leadership,” discusses her approach to cultivating character in today’s leaders.  She emphasizes leading from the inside out, focusing on integrity, purpose, and serving others over ego-driven leadership. She also shares insights on the five essential states of leadership—awareness, acceptance, abundance, authenticity, and appreciation—and…

TLP431: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life with Kwame Christian

October 23, 2024

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Kwame Christian, CEO, number one negotiation podcast,  two-time bestselling author, top booked negotiation keynote speaker shares his insights on negotiation emphasizing the shift from being a doer to an empowering leader.  Kwame discusses the importance of self-reliance in negotiations, advocating for vulnerability and honesty to build trust. He also highlights the need for preparation to…

TLP430: Leading Without Ego: How Servant Leadership Inspires with Ted Brown

October 16, 2024

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Ted Brown is President & Partner at Lockton Companies, and the founder of The Valor Bridge Foundation, which merged with Salute Colorado in 2021. He now serves as Chairman of the Board for Salute Colorado. Ted discusses the importance of self-awareness in decision-making and emphasizes the need to be comfortable with uncertainty. At Lockton, he…

TLP429: AI Mindshift: Unleash the Power, Avoid the Pitfalls with Ford Saeks

October 9, 2024

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Ford Saeks, CEO of Prime Concepts, is a renowned entrepreneur, author and LinkedIn influencer with over 25 years of experience. He stresses the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in addressing organizational challenges, particularly AI disruption and data security. Ford highlights AI’s growing role in tasks like appointment scheduling and outlines key business growth strategies…

TLP428: What Makes A Good Leadership Book with Jim and Jan

October 2, 2024

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Jim Vaselopulos and Jan Rutherford discuss what makes a great leadership book including the value of storytelling in making concepts relatable for the audience. They also discuss the importance of evidence-based concepts, and the significance of lasting and practical advice that transcends time. The best leadership books aren’t necessarily leadership books. “The books that help…

TLP427: Finding Significance through Challenges, Work and Love with Michelle Hollingshead

September 25, 2024

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Michelle Hollingshead is an entrepreneur, author of “Meaning Indicator: Finding Significance through Challenge, Work, and Love.” Michelle delves into the power of vulnerability, inspired by her personal experiences and the loss of her brother post-9/11. Her book echoes Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, focusing on resilience and intentionality. She stresses the importance of choice…

TLP426: Closing The Confidence Gap with Kelli Thompson

September 18, 2024

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Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach, keynote speaker, and the critically-acclaimed author of “Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck.” In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future leaders….

TLP425: How to Build a Work Culture that Maximizes Your Impact with Jaime Taets

September 11, 2024

Jaime Taets, CEO and founder of Keystone Group International, and author of “You Are Here” and “The Culture Climb” discusses the challenges of leading in a post-pandemic world, highlighting the importance of conscious leadership, and adapting to constant change. Jaime emphasizes the need for leaders to create cultures that value strengths and impact, prepare for…

TLP424: The Mentally Strong Leader with Scott Mautz

September 4, 2024

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Scott Mautz, author of “The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors,” defines and describes what it is to be a mentally strong leader. Scott defines mental strength as the ability to remain calm, in control, and intentional, contrasting it with signs of mental weakness. He emphasized the…

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