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TLP052: The world wasn’t changed by people who never struggled…

June 21, 2017

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Summary & Ideas for Action Susan Barton is the Founder and CEO of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia. Susan shares the story of her inspiration to start Bright Solutions for Dyslexia 25 years ago, when dyslexia was largely unknown, and information about it was hard to gather and share. She provides an overview of the effect…

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TLP049: The Future-Proof Workplace vs. The Broken & Toxic Workplace

May 31, 2017

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Let go of what was, embrace the uncertainty of what is, and uncover what might be Summary & Ideas for Action Dr. Linda Sharkey and Morag Barrett, co-authors of The Future-Proof Workplace, share their views on how the industrial revolution left us with the broken and toxic workplaces we see today. Virtual enterprises and aspirational…

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Never Stop Balancing Risk & Reward

May 30, 2017

The second article in a series on Assumptions & Risk. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/never-stop-balancing-risk-reward-jim-vaselopulos

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TLP047: Insights on How Individual Self-Awareness Affects Team Performance

May 17, 2017

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Summary & Ideas for Action Dr. Tasha Eurich shares her experiences as an organizational psychologist, researcher, coach, and New York Times bestselling author along with her new book, Insight for improving self-awareness. Tasha explains the dangers inherent in poor self-awareness in leaders, individuals, and teams, and she provides specific solutions for achieving the self-awareness that…

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TLP043: A PEP Talk – Passion, Ethics & Purpose

April 19, 2017

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PEP Talk (Passion, Ethics & Purpose) with John Kelley, CEO of CereScan John Kelley, Chair and CEO of CereScan discusses his early career, and how the Xerox sales and leadership training prepared him for a lifetime of leadership growth and challenges. He discusses turnarounds, startups, ethics, culture, team support, interdependence, and the power of delegation…

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TLP034: Reframing Your Life Story Can Make You A Better Leader

February 8, 2017

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Silicon Valley Veteran Touts Leadership as One of the Highest Forms of Service Summary & Ideas for Action Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview Lana Holmes. Lana served as a proof-of-concept CEO for 6 companies, and an investor/advisor to over 30 technical startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the founder of four…

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TLP033: What An Ivy League Degree Can’t Teach You

February 1, 2017

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Professor and scientist, Josh Spodek, created specific exercises that teach emotionally intelligent behaviors Summary & Ideas for Action Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview Josh Spodek, an Adjunct Professor at NYU, leadership coach, workshop leader for Columbia Business School, columnist for Inc., founder of Spodek Academy, and author of Leadership Step by Step…

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TLP032: The Profound Disconnect Between Bosses and Employees

January 25, 2017

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Mary Kelly discusses seven areas where leaders fail, and the large disconnect between the bosses’ thoughts and the employees’ perceptions of what is happening Summary & Ideas for Action Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview Mary Kelly, CEO at Productive Leaders. They speak with Mary about the challenges of leadership in industry, and what…

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TLP028: Manipulating Time to Improve Flow

December 28, 2016

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John Coyle, Founder and CEO of The Art of Really Living, explains Flow, and how you can experience more perceived time, by embracing stress and recovering from it. Summary & Ideas for Action Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview John Coyle, Founder and CEO of The Art of Really Living. John is one of…

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TLP020: The Leader’s Recipe for the Emotional Cocktail

October 12, 2016

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Dr. Christophe Morin – How to naturally, ethically, and effectively create the bottom-up effect of followership Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview Dr. Christophe Morin, CEO and Chief Pain Officer at SalesBrain. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and business development, Christophe is passionate about understanding and predicting consumer behavior using neuroscience….

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TLP464: Become the Boss You Want to Be with Sabina TLP464: Become the Boss You Want to Be with Sabina Nawaz Our latest episode with Sabina Nawaz https://bit.ly/TLP-464?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLP464%3A%20Become%20the%20Boss%20You%20Want%20to%20Be%20with%20Sabina%20Nawaz #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment, #ExecutiveCoaching, #PressureManagement, #SelfAwareness, #ManagementSkills, #LeadershipInsights, #StressManagement, #PowerAndAuthority, #EmpathyInLeadership, #BurnoutPrevention
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) spends only 1% of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) spends only 1% of their budget on lobbying but gets massive results. Barry Jesinoski's secret? Stay laser-focused on veterans, not politics. When you call out lawmakers, it's not about their party affiliation, it's about whether they're supporting those who served. Leaders take note: mission over politics wins every time.Listen to the full conversation https://bit.ly/TLP-473?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-473?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #Politics #DAV #VeteranAdvocacy #Lobbying #ApoliticalLeadership #NonProfit
Sometimes the cost of staying stuck is way higher Sometimes the cost of staying stuck is way higher than the price of trying and failing. Anne Marie's been reinventing herself for decades, and she's got the Emmy awards (and the failure stories) to prove it works.Full episode at https://bit.ly/TLP-474?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-474?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Audacity #NoRegrets #Leadership #CareerChange #Motivation #PodcastGuest #LeadershipPodcast
In every dark moment lies a seed of growth. Dr. An In every dark moment lies a seed of growth. Dr. Andreas Stamatis reminds us that adversity isn't just a challenge—it's an opportunity for transformation.Tune in and rethink resilience today! https://bit.ly/TLP-465?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watched in The Leadership Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RAzQPtYfVZE?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders #MentalStrength #GrowthThroughAdversity #LeadershipPodcast #MindsetMatters #ResilientLeadership #TransformativeLeadership #MentalToughness #ExistentialPsychology #LeadersGrow #TheLeadershipPodcast #SelfReliantLeadership #PositivePsychology #CrucibleMoments #BounceBackStronger
Dan Manning isn't just telling stories, he's helpi Dan Manning isn't just telling stories, he's helping leaders inspire action. In this episode, he explains why storytelling in business is nothing like what you see in movies. It's not about impressing people, it's about getting them to move, change, or decide. Learn insights from Dan that challenge the way we think about communication. https://bit.ly/TLP-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipPodcast #DanManning #StorytellingInBusiness #TrustBuilding #CommunicationSkills #BusinessGrowth #LeadWithImpact #BuildAStory #SalesTips #DecisionMaking #PodcastForLeaders #HumanConnection #TheLeadershipPodcast #FighterPilotWisdom #StoryThatSells #LeadershipTips
Leadership isn't just about decisions and directiv Leadership isn't just about decisions and directives—it's about showing up as human. Vulnerability, when practiced with intention, creates space for others to connect, contribute, and be real. Sabina Nawaz shares how even a simple "I'm having a tough day" can shift culture. https://bit.ly/TLP-464?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipDevelopment #VulnerabilityInLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ToxicPositivity #RemoteWorkChallenges #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipPodcast #AuthenticLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipGrowth #CorporateCulture #SelfAwareness #LeadershipTips #LeadWithEmpathy #JanRutherford #TheLeadershipPodcast #LeadershipMatters #FutureOfWork
Our latest guest Nicola Ilic breaks down why fear- Our latest guest Nicola Ilic breaks down why fear-based leadership is killing innovation and how democratic leadership actually works in practice. This one's a game changer for anyone tired of the "do more, better, faster" hamster wheel.Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/TLP-475?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-475?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#leadership #democraticleadership #uncertainty #innovation #leadership
TLPMM012: On Character with General Stanley McChry TLPMM012: On Character with General Stanley McChrystal Our latest episode with General Stanley McChrystal https://bit.ly/TLPMM012?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLPMM012%3A%20On%20Character%20with%20General%20Stanley%20McChrystal #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #StanMcChrystal, #MilitaryLeadership, #CharacterMatters, #DisciplineEqualsFreedom, #SelfReflection, #ServiceAboveSelf, #MoralCourage, #TeamOfTeams, #LeadersInAction, #ConvictionAndDiscipline, #LegacyLeadership
TLP468: The Power of Doing Nothing with Jim and Ja TLP468: The Power of Doing Nothing with Jim and Jan Our latest episode with Jan Rutherford, Jim Vaselopulos https://bit.ly/TLP-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLP468%3A%20The%20Power%20of%20Doing%20Nothing%20with%20Jim%20and%20Jan #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #QuietLeadership, #DoNothing, #CharacterMatters, #ConvictionAndDiscipline, #SelfReflection, #Solitude, #EfficiencyInBusiness, #VeteranSupport, #MindfulLeadership, #SlowDownToSpeedUp, #LeadershipCoaching
Nicola Ilic is a former activist who helped overth Nicola Ilic is a former activist who helped overthrow a dictator just explained why your top-down company structure is losing to competitors. Democratic countries dominate economically because they harness everyone's ideas, not just the CEO's. Wild how the same principles apply to boardrooms.Full episode at https://bit.ly/TLP-475?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-475?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#democraticleadership #business #competition #ideas #innovation #leadership
Every once in a while we get a review for our podc Every once in a while we get a review for our podcast that makes our day... thank you to S Colby Croft!"I've been listening for 3 years and every time I listen to a show I feel like I can go apply the practices discussed in my personal life and lower to mid management career. I have 100% grown as a leader from listening to this show."
TLP467: Navigate Uncertainty with Kevin Eikenberry TLP467: Navigate Uncertainty with Kevin Eikenberry Our latest episode with Kevin Eikenberry https://bit.ly/TLP-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLP467%3A%20Navigate%20Uncertainty%20with%20Kevin%20Eikenberry #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #KevinEikenberry, #FlexibleLeadership, #DelegationIsAnInvestment, #LeadershipWisdom, #TrustAndLeadership, #IntentionalLeadership, #WorkplaceEngagement, #LeadWithConfidence, #ModernLeadership, #ContextMatters, #RemarkableLeadership, #SelfLeadership, #TheLeadershipPodcast, #LeadershipDevelopment
Your strengths don't vanish under pressure—they ge Your strengths don't vanish under pressure—they get reinterpreted. What once made you effective might now look like a liability, depending on the lens of others. Sabina Nawaz reminds us: self-awareness isn't optional, it's critical. Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, feedback, and perception. https://bit.ly/TLP-464?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipJourney #StrengthsAndPerception #ExecutiveCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #FeedbackCulture #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipTips #LeadershipEvolution #TheLeadershipPodcast #JanRutherford #GrowthMindset #PeopleDevelopment #ModernLeadership #LeadBetter #LeadershipInsight
Delegation isn't just handing off tasks, it's an i Delegation isn't just handing off tasks, it's an investment in your team's growth and your leadership. Too often, the urgent wins and leaders end up doing the work themselves. What if slowing down to delegate could set your whole team up for success? Listen to Kevin Eikenberry unpack this leadership challenge in episode 467 of The Leadership Podcast. https://bit.ly/TLP-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #Delegation #FlexibleLeadership #TeamGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementTips #LeadWithIntent #WorkSmarter #LeadershipMindset #LeadershipPodcast #GrowthMindset #InvestInPeople #RemoteLeadership #TrustInTeams #LeadershipLessons #LeadershipGrowth #IntentionalLeadership
Dan Manning reminds us: your audience doesn't owe Dan Manning reminds us: your audience doesn't owe you their attention, you have to earn it. If they don't see how your story helps them, you've already lost them. Whether you're on stage, Zoom, or sharing online, your message must matter to them. Real influence begins when people believe what you're saying is useful to their world. https://bit.ly/TLP-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders Watch it on our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipPodcast #DanManning #BuildAStory #BusinessStorytelling #AudienceConnection #PublicSpeakingTips #StorytellingThatWorks #KnowYourAudience #SpeakToLead #CommunicationMatters #HumanConnection #CaptivatingContent #ZoomPresentationTips #WinTheirAttention #TheLeadershipPodcast
Leaders often fail to recognize how pressure disto Leaders often fail to recognize how pressure distorts their perception, leading to micromanagement and overuse of authority. Sabina Nawaz @sabinacoaching shares powerful insights on how pressure—not power—can corrupt leadership. Tune in to discover how coaching can transform even the most reactive leaders into role models! https://bit.ly/TLP-464?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #SelfAwareness #Coaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Authenticity #PressureNotPower #VulnerabilityInLeadership #EffectiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadershipCoaching #LeadershipTransformation #LeadershipInsights #TLPPodcast
Mental toughness is powerful — but push it too far Mental toughness is powerful — but push it too far, and it can turn toxic. Andreas Stamatis unpacks how unchecked grit can lead to injury, burnout, and tunnel vision. Find the balance before it finds you. Listen to the full episode! https://bit.ly/TLP-465?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watched in The Leadership Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RAzQPtYfVZE?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders #Leadership #MentalToughness #MindsetMatters #PerformanceCoaching #HighPerformance #LeadershipPodcast #SelfGrowth #Toughness #SelfAwareness
Sometimes the scariest thing isn't the unknown, it Sometimes the scariest thing isn't the unknown, it's staying stuck in what we already know. Dr. Margaret Heffernan's latest book "Embracing Uncertainty" hits differently when you realize we're all just making it up as we go anyway.Full episode at https://bit.ly/TLP-472?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-472?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#EmbraceUncertainty #Leadership #Innovation #Podcast #MargaretHeffernan #Growth
True leadership isn't about reacting on autopilot. True leadership isn't about reacting on autopilot. It's about intentionality — slowing down to assess what really works and adjusting your approach. Kevin Eikenberry challenges leaders to pause, reflect, and consider how their choices impact the team and results. This mindset shift is the heart of flexible leadership. Listen to the full episode to learn how to lead with purpose and clarity in changing times. https://bit.ly/TLP-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #FlexibleLeadership #IntentionalLeadership #PauseReflectAct #Leadership #LeadWithPurpose #Leadership #ManagementTips #Leadership #Leadership #RemoteLeadership #Teamwork #Leadership #LeadWithIntent
Three-star General Ray Palumbo breaks down somethi Three-star General Ray Palumbo breaks down something most people never think about - the real difference between being a leader and being a general. The distinction he makes about mission focus will hit you differently when you realize what military leaders actually sacrifice. Listen here - https://bit.ly/TLP-469?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here - https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-469?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #Military #Generalship #ThreeStarGeneral #MissionFirst #Constitution #Sacrifice #CorporateLeadership
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