Sarah Dalton is the co-author of “The Five Talents that Really Matter,” and in this episode, she breaks down the five core leadership talents: setting direction, harnessing energy, exerting pressure, increasing connectivity, and controlling traffic, explaining how they shape effective leadership. She emphasizes the importance of identifying rare, innate leadership qualities over relying on traditional…
TLP417: Unraveling Ambition with Valia Glytsis
In this episode, Valia Glytsis, founder and CEO of The Paradox of Leadership and author of “Unraveling Ambition,” shares her journey of understanding leadership. Valia highlights the importance of aligning personal values with actions, questioning fear-based versus truth-based ambition, and emphasizing inner work and generational shifts in leadership. She explores the intersection of trust, spirituality,…
TLP415: Saying “NO” Reduces Friction
In this episode, Jim and Jan explore the importance of saying “no” in the workplace. They highlight how setting clear boundaries and aligning decisions with both personal and organizational values can help leaders manage their time and workload more effectively. Empowering lower-level employees to say “no” can also reduce friction and enhance organizational efficiency. Additionally,…
TLP411: New AI Tool from 400+ Episodes of The Leadership Podcast with Jim Peters
In this episode, Jim Peters, co-founder and president of Citizen Engineers, shares his leadership experiences and how he leverages AI tools like AssemblyAI and Myaskai to learn from nearly 400 leaders. He recounts how bike trips with his kids imparted valuable leadership lessons. Amid personal challenges, including his wife’s diagnosis and his job loss, Jim…
TLP398: 15 Keys to Driving Employee Engagement with Stan Phelps
Stan Phelps, an author and speaker, uses color symbolism in his ‘The Goldfish’ series to represent marketplace dynamics. He suggests goldfish as a metaphor for market growth, emphasizing the importance of internal growth in a business. Stan advises companies to differentiate themselves from competitors through unique characteristics and stresses the importance of managing remote teams…
TLP394: Calmness and Charisma with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, emphasizes the importance of humor in public speaking and maintaining a balance between calmness and charisma. He highlights the significance of standing out in leadership and embracing awkward situations to build confidence. Ben defines executive presence through three pillars: vision, credibility, and presence, and links it…
TLP391: Bet On Yourself with Lon Stroschein
Lon Stroschein, a bestselling author, spearheads the “normal 40” movement, guiding individuals to reclaim life control. His journey from the corporate world to a more fulfilling existence addresses challenges of midlife change, focusing on financial security and self-image. Lon advocates introspection before career shifts, emphasizing courage in starting anew rather than quitting. He urges exploration…
TLP385: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself with Selena Rezvani
Selena Rezvani, a renowned speaker on self-advocacy and leadership and the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, “Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself.” She has been quoted, interviewed, and profiled by CareerBuilder, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, The LA Times, Marie Claire, NBC television, and ABC television….
TLP365: Don’t Be Boring with Alan Shortt
Alan Shortt is an executive communication coach, motivational speaker, Emcee, host and founder of Media Skills Ireland. Alan shares his expertise on avoiding boredom in leadership, creating emotional excitement, and the art of engaging communication. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, facial expressions, and connecting with the audience. We also explore leadership performance, storytelling, and…
TLP343: Just Start
Patrick Bryant is a serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, and co-founder and CEO of software product agency CODE/+/TRUST. After co-founding Go To Team, Patrick launched six multi-million-dollar companies, in media, and software. Patrick shares wisdom gained from his experience in start-ups, his origin as a journalist, what he accomplished in video, and the CODE/+/TRUST “BHAG” for…
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