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TLP463: Functional Art and Leadership with Sibley Bacon

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TLP124: How to Make Difficult Conversations… Easier

November 14, 2018

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Difficult conversations are part of the leader’s job when it comes to creating a strong organization. In this episode,  Jim and Jan share the tools they recommend to make these unavoidable conversations a little easier. In this episode, they answer listener questions all based on the topic of difficult conversations: The pitfalls of avoiding them,…

TLP123: A Futurist on the Future of Leadership

November 7, 2018

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  Futurist and Executive Director of DaVinci Institute, Thomas Frey, tell us how to prepare for a completely different type of workforce. He discusses the key characteristics leaders of the future will need to succeed, the emergence of micro-industries and mega projects, what AI really means for leaders. Finally, he explains why a career of…

TLP122: What Scares Us The Most

October 31, 2018

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What Scares Us the Most It’s a Jim and Jan Halloween episode! To get into the spooky spirit, they tell us what scares them the most, both professionally and personally. They then discuss ways in which fear can help us prepare, motivate and leave us stronger. Whether it’s a fear of public speaking, networking, or…

TLP 121: Jeffrey Pfeffer Challenges Our Assumptions About Leadership

October 24, 2018

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Jeffrey Pfeffer, prolific author, writer, and thought leader, joins The Leadership Podcast to discuss the current state of leadership. He discusses the criteria for measuring leadership effectiveness, and how we should reinforce caring behavior in our  leaders. Jeffrey is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford…

TLP120: Why Trusting Your Gut is Hard

October 17, 2018

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Chances are, you have been told at some point to just “go with your gut,” or “trust your gut.” Every day we are faced with thousands of decisions, and some just seem to come from within, or a source inside ourselves. Today, Jim and Jan talk about what it really means to trust your gut….

TLP119: The Power of Story – from the Rooftop Leader

October 10, 2018

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Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret, is an expert trust builder and master storyteller. He Joins Jim and Jan to discuss his work helping transition military veterans to civilian life, and the importance of supporting their personal story. Scott gives us a sneak peek into his new play that premiers on November 10th…

TLP118: What’s Been on Our Mind: Decision-Making & Networking

October 3, 2018

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In this week’s episode, Jim and Jan share what’s been on their mind. For Jan, it’s all about decision making. How they are made, the processes most organizations are lacking, and how we structure transparency into decisions. Jim’s been noticing how beautiful things emerge when we embrace networking, and create business opportunities for ourselves and…

TLP117: NFL Lessons – Get Your Mind Where Your Feet Are

September 26, 2018

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After a ten-year career in the NFL playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jon McGraw realized he had become so achievement-oriented that it kept him from being truly present. This led to his study of  mindfulness. Today, his core mission is to help others take back control of their life experience and relieve suffering. He…

TLP116: You Ready to Get a Little Scuffed Up?

September 19, 2018

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Positioning yourself for failure is not normal, but it can be enlightening. Jim and Jan are both big proponents of getting a little scuffed up now and then. In this week’s episode, they tell their personal stories about their biggest challenges, and the lessons they learned once they were on the other side.    

TLP115: Are you building a life you don’t need a vacation from?

September 12, 2018

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Justin and Lauren Jonesy have made adventure their full time career. They are challenging the conventional, and valuing experiences over possessions.  They’re intentionally creating a life with their family that is meaningful, sustainable, and connected. They discuss the lessons they learned in the Outback and how they apply to the boardroom. Finally, they share their…

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