Kevin Kruse is the Founder and CEO of LEADx and he is a bestselling author of 13 books on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal development, including “52 Strategies to Build Relationships, Increase Resilience, and Achieve Goals.” Kevin is also a speaker and entrepreneur, known for his expertise in leveraging technology and emotional intelligence to inspire…
TLP431: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life with Kwame Christian
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…
TLP420: The Gift of Meritocracy with Shawn Dawley
Shawn Dawley, an executive and former combat pilot, dedicated 25 years to military service, visiting 80 countries across six continents. He holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics and master’s degrees in business, political science, and military studies. Overcoming a challenging childhood, he excelled in the Air Force, demonstrating that leadership potential can emerge from any…
TLP414: Philotimo – Honoring One’s Responsibilities with Tatiana Kolovou
In this episode, Tatiana Kolovou discusses how she manages her social media presence, focusing on family content on Instagram and Facebook while maintaining a professional image on LinkedIn. She also shares her love for Greek cuisine and hobbies like indoor cycling and creating playlists. Tatiana emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone…
TLP396: The Action Fallacy with Martin Gutmann
Martin Gutmann, an author and professor at the Lucerne School of Business, challenges traditional views on leadership with his concept of the “action fallacy.” He argues that effective leadership often involves subtle, unnoticed actions rather than just visible, dramatic ones. Gutmann emphasizes the importance of historical skills in the digital era, particularly in scrutinizing and…
TLP392: The Distracted Leader with Jim and Jan
Jim and Jan discuss modern leadership challenges: information overload and excessive meetings. They stress the need for present, attentive leadership, focusing on situational awareness and problem-solving rather than getting bogged down by irrelevant tasks. Giving proper attention as a leader is key for informed decision-making. They advocate simplicity and problem-solving amid distractions, highlighting the value…
TLP240: Micro-Expressions Are The Leakage of True Emotions
Irvine Nugent specializes in helping leaders expand their emotional and nonverbal intelligence to better connect, influence, and assess credibility. He understands that leaders are most effective when they are able to read the emotions of themselves and others in any given situation as well as assess the credibility of people in high stakes scenarios. Growing…
TLP166: Feelings Aren’t Facts
Liz Fosslien is the co-author and illustrator of No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work. She joins the show to talk about why embracing emotions at work doesn’t always mean having emotional conversations. She shares what we are missing to bring a sense of safety and commitment to the workplace. Liz…
TLP114: The Art of Influence
This week, Jim and Jan dig into the tie between emotional intelligence and sales. Organizations are moving away from manipulative tactics, and using using empathy and connection to influence others. They discuss the similarities between sales and leadership and how emotional intelligence can be learned. There are ways we can turn small talk into big…
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