Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future

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About Our Guest:

Karen Tilstra, PhD., is an author, award-winning innovator, psychologist, and super fun person. She has led hundreds of human-centered design projects, runs innovation workshops, and builds innovation labs for universities, healthcare systems, pro-sports teams, and government agencies. Her two books, The Deathline: Stopping the #1 All-Time Killer of Human Potential and 101 Activities to Ignite Collaboration, Boost Creativity, and Fuel Innovation, help leaders and team members unlock the creative potential that lies within all of us.

S9-Ep39: Boosting Workplace Well-Being Sep 13, 2023

Guest: Cameron Stockdale

Can a four-day workweek be just as productive – even more productive – than a five-day workweek?

The answer is an unquestionable “yes!” Cameron Stockdale talks about this and other workplace wellness initiatives with host Maureen Metcalf in this episode. Cameron is the CEO of the Work Wellness Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia. They’ve experimented with many different ways of improving employee wellness, with sometimes surprising results! For example, the staff overwhelmingly prefer taking walks outdoors over chillaxing indoors on yoga mats during their regular 17-minute breaks.

What would work in your workplace? Listen in to find out!

Here's what Cameron and Maureen cover:

How giving employees the tools for wellness is more effective than dumping money into the most expensive wellness programs;
Why it’s important to normalize our view of mental health to the same view we have of physical health; and
Uncovering the myth of the 8-hour workday (because in a “normal” office, your people only really work 2 hours and 59 minutes a day!).

Produced with support from the International Leadership Association: https://ilaglobalnetwork.org.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons
The Human Energy Crisis at Work with Joshua Freedman
The Dogged Pursuit of Pet-Friendly Workplaces with Lisa Campbell

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You’ll find complete information on the Work Wellness Institute on their website at https://workwellnessinstitute.org.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller, the Man Who Created Nancy by Bill Griffith
The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli

Feeling Fine, Thank You: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Cameron Stockdale, an executive leader and scholar in the fields of leadership, innovation, technology, law, and organizational behavior, brings his extensive experience to bear in guiding positive change within organizations. Emphasizing an approach of ongoing growth and refinement, his work focuses on increasing efficiencies and bolstering team performance. Drawing from a substantial background in emergency services, including over 25 years of hands-on experience, Dr. Stockdale’s research is rooted in its practical applications. As the CEO of the Work Wellness Institute, a non-profit research organization dedicated to conducting global research and disseminating knowledge that fosters a positive workplace environment Dr. Stockdale’s goal is to make research more accessible for workplaces and employers, with a focus on workplace health, wellness and performance issues.

Besides his undergrad education in Recreation Management and Paramedicine, Dr. Stockdale holds a Doctor of Education degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, a Master of Laws degree in Innovation, Technology & Law from the University of Edinburgh, a Postgraduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University Extension School, and a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph.

S9-Ep38: The Rise of Humanness (The Role of People in an AI World) Sep 06, 2023

Guests: Chris Nolan & Michael Schindler

In their zealous rush to incorporate Artificial Intelligence, most corporate leaders are forgetting one thing: you.

Chris Nolan and Michael Schindler remind execs to remember humanness in their plans. AI may be a great time- and money-saving tool, but humans remain an important equation in the mix. A complete reliance on AI overlooks the nuances and insights humans bring to the table.

And, they warn, there’s one job that analysts already say AI may be able to do better than a human: CEO!

They share their research on AI and VUCA – and the human-conserving ways companies can navigate them -- with host Maureen Metcalf.

Here's what Chris, Michael, and Maureen cover:

How AI is accelerating the exponential pace of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Chaos, and Ambiguity) in our lives;
The ways AI is propelling change – but may not be as innovative as people think; and
Why it’s so important for smart companies to keep humans at the center of work as AI grows more powerful.

Have a Chris Nolan binge-listen with these episodes:

Using Storytelling to Elevate Leadership with Chris Nolan
Facing Uncertainty: It’s VUCA with Chris Nolan

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You’ll find all things VUCA (and humanness) at Chris & Michael’s website: https://itsvuca.com/ . If you’d like to check out their VUCA documentary, it’s on Amazon at https://bit.ly/ItsVUCA .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli

Trying to Find Order in a Chaotic World: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guests:

Chris Nolan is a multi-award-winning writer and director, bringing in-depth understanding to the complex interplay between humans and AI technology. His insights, gained from a distinguished career, aid in comprehending and balancing the intricate dynamics of this digital era. His thought-provoking work on VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century, showcases his adeptness in decoding the exponentially accelerating technological changes. Michael Schindler, a veteran, writer and podcast host, adds his transformative voice to the discussions on integrating AI with human qualities. His inquisitive approach breaks down the complexities of blending business and AI. Mike's expertise, shaped by hosting the 'Military Wire' podcast, frames his insightful outlook on the future of work.

Together, Michael & Chris consult with companies – and coach their leaders – on navigating VUCA in the business world…and understanding humanness in the process.

S9-Ep37: You’re an Executive, But Are You a Leader? Aug 29, 2023

Guest: Sonya Shelton

Where is passion bred: in the heart or in the head? An executive may not care, but a leader knows how critical passion is – along with purpose and culture.

In this episode, Sonya Shelton reviews these and other critical elements of true leadership with host Maureen Metcalf. In a process called Red Thread Leadership, Sonya helps leaders tease out the elements that make their leadership – and their organizations – strong. It’s all based on her proven experience working in and carefully observing Disney and other companies.

Here's what Sonya and Maureen cover:

The red flags that are raised when executives use their titles to lead;
How poor leadership leads to burnout and turnover; and
Why younger generations won’t put up with a lack of purpose in a company or its executives.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Leading with Care & Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule
Do It on Purpose with Nell Derick Debevoise
Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, & Purpose with Ron Carucci

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Sonya’s book is You’re an Executive But Are You a Leader? Available on Amazon in hardback at https://amzn.to/3QXhYV0 and on Kindle at https://amzn.to/3QUdQ8c.

Her firm, and contact information, are online at https://executiveleader.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller, the Man Who Created Nancy by Bill Griffith
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Executive Cool Cats: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

When it comes to navigating the ins and outs of business, Sonya Shelton has seen it all: from successful startups with brand-new ideas to well-established Fortune 500 companies. Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book “You’re an Executive, But Are You a Leader?” Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership. Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic, and multidimensional approach to making strong leaders. Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches.

S9-Ep36: Be Human, Lead Human Aug 22, 2023

Guest: Jennifer Nash

In corporate America through the years, CEOs lost sight of something: humans. Humans fell so far off the radar that, when corporate leadership was analyzed, the majority of executives were actually leading processes and procedures, not people!

Do you work for one of those execs? Are you one of them?

There’s hope! Some leaders – like Ford’s Alan Mulally – began putting humans back in the equation, making their companies stronger. Dr. Jennifer Nash joins us to discuss Mulally’s techniques and other ways to lead with humanity, along with the benefits you’ll see.

Here's what Jennifer and Maureen cover:

What human leadership means;
Why it gets better results than the stereotypical uncaring bureaucracy; and
How to help leaders who aren’t cruising on the status quo, and actually want to be better leaders!

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Informed Leadership: The Power of Trauma with Rachael Kelly
The Bonobo Sisterhood: Ape Society’s Lessons for Leadership with Diane Rosenfeld
The Human Energy Crisis at Work with Joshua Freedman

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Jennifer’s book, Be Human, Lead Human, is available on Amazon. Paperback is https://amzn.to/3qPZXx7 , Kindle is https://amzn.to/45BNtbl .

You can learn more about the book and Jennifer’s work on her website: https://drjennifernash.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli

Ever Mindful of Our Humanity: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC is a leadership expert and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a leadership advisory firm helping successful leaders connect people and performance to deliver exceptional results.

Jennifer’s 25-year resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company and as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, has presented her research at Columbia University, and is a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.

S9-Ep35: Ignite Your Leadership Game Aug 15, 2023

Guest: Dre Baldwin

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of progress in achieving your goals, despite your best efforts and hard work? You are not alone! Many leaders and aspiring leaders find themselves trapped in a cycle of unproductive actions, such as micromanaging every task or relying solely on their team's inertia, instead of taking personal initiative. This not only hinders their own growth and development but also limits the potential for success within their organizations. It's time to break free from this cycle and embrace the significance of personal initiative in driving your own success.

Former pro-basketball player and current full-time entrepreneur Dre Baldwin joins host Maureen Metcalf to share concepts from his business and new book, Work on Your Game – using the professional athlete mindset to achieve your – and your team’s – goals.

Here's what Dre and Maureen cover:

How structure can be the missing element to make personal discipline easier;
Why the Third Day Theory helps you continue something new – from an exercise program to a new team project – past the novelty of its honeymoon period; and
The infectious way your personal motivation can spread and help your team get on their game, too.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Disruption in America’s Favorite Pastime: Leadership Insights from Major League Baseball with Mark Shapiro
The Science of Dream Teams with Mike Zani
Leaders Who Lust: Power, Money, Sex, and Success with Barbara Kellerman

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

To receive Dre’s daily motivational text message, text a “subscribe” request to 305-384-6894. There’s also plenty to learn on his website at https://www.workonyourgameuniversity.com.

He’s also written a lot of books, including but by no means limited to:

Work on Your Game (hardback = https://amzn.to/3OBZarp, Kindle = https://amzn.to/3OUP6KD)
The Third Day (paperback = https://amzn.to/3OVvWFt, Kindle = https://amzn.to/3scvoSM)
The Mental Handbook (paperback = https://amzn.to/3QF255j, Kindle = https://amzn.to/3DWSrDJ)

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli

Desperately Trying to Get Dan to Work on His Game: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

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Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

In just 5 years, Dre Baldwin went from the end of his high school team's bench, to the first contract of a 9-year professional basketball career.

While playing professional basketball, Dre pioneered new genres of personal branding and entrepreneurship via an ever-growing content publishing empire.

Dre started blogging in 2005 and began publishing videos to YouTube in 2006. He has published over 8,000 videos to 137,000+ subscribers, his content being viewed over 73 million times to date.

Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast MasterClass has over 1,700 episodes and more than 3 million downloads.

Dre has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 29 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine.

A Philadelphia native and Penn State alum, Dre lives in Miami.

S9-Ep34: Sheba & ShEquity: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses Aug 09, 2023

Guest: Pauline Koelbl

40% of small and medium-sized businesses in Africa are owned by women. But expanding those businesses is tough: in 2022, single female founders and exclusively-female founding teams received only around 2.4% of investments that went to startups in Africa. Pauline Koelbl is out to change that and narrow the extreme gender gap.

Born in Rwanda, Pauline faced the challenges of life as a young refugee yet managed to secure not one but two Fulbright scholarships. Now she leads ShEquity, an impact investing fund addressing the gender funding gap in Africa. Discover how she’s shaping the future for women-owned businesses in Africa in this follow-up episode.

Here's what Pauline and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

Why investing in women-led businesses does double duty as an investment in community, much more effectively than with men-led firms;
Breaking down the misconceptions around African women in business – and of the African business climate in general; and
The far-reaching impacts of the companies ShEquity has invested in so far.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- ShEquity - A Refugee’s Path to Empowering Women & Their Businesses with Pauline Koelbl

- You Are Enough, You Are Worthy: Leadership Lessons for Women with Betsy Myers

- Epic! The Women’s Power Playbook with Carolyn Buck Luce

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram,and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Learn more about Pauline’s impact fund, ShEquity, on the web at https://shequity.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Every Man a King by Walter Mosley
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Majority Investors in this Podcast: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

ShEquity’s Founder & Managing Partner, Pauline is a gender-lens/impact investor and a leading innovation expert in developing & emerging economies with over 20 years of experience in international affairs and venture philanthropy. ShEquity provides smart investment to impactful and scalable African female-led and owned businesses. Pauline also has 11+ years of experience catalyzing innovation and supporting SMES/startups across Africa. Her passion lies in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment of youth and women.

A double Fulbright Scholar and Fellow, Pauline holds an Executive Education in Innovation for Economic Development from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government; a Master’s Degree (MA) in Poverty and Development, Institute of Development Studies (IDS) from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Studies (Honors) from the University of Arizona (UoA), USA. In 2022, Pauline was recognized as one of 100 Leaders building ‘Meaningful Business’, combining profit and purpose to help achieve the UN Global Goals.

S9-Ep33: The Human Energy Crisis at Work Aug 01, 2023

Guest: Joshua Freedman

Gallup and other surveys are showing employee disengagement at record highs. The human energy crisis is at its root. This energy crisis isn’t due to staff skipping breakfast and coffee in the morning; it’s the result of stunningly low emotional intelligence (or EQ) with American bosses.

We can’t answer it by becoming more like Vulcans; the lack of emphasis on emotional intelligence is causing strained relationships, reduced collaboration, toxic work atmospheres, disengagement, and mental health issues. Fortunately, Joshua Freedman of Six Seconds has solutions. In this episode, he helps you discover how prioritizing emotional intelligence can bring about a transformative shift in your organization’s success…and its profitability.

Here's what Joshua and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The integral role trust plays in creating robust teams and sustainable success;
The correlation between emotional intelligence and higher performance (we’re talking 22 times higher!); and
The surprising real cause of burnout – it’s not overwork!

LANGUAGE ADVISORY: The term “s**t show” appears twice at (33:25). We retained it here because of the phrase’s common usage in many American workplaces.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Getting Lost in the Language of Leadership with Jonathan Reams
Lead Responsibly: An Absolut with Ann Mukherjee
Working and Living in Joy with Pamela Larde

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

The website for Joshua’s company, Six Seconds, is https://www.6seconds.org/ .

He’s a prolific writer, too! Just a few of his books on emotional intelligence include:

At the Heart of Leadership: How to Get Results with Emotional Intelligence (Paperback = https://amzn.to/44ReiIr or Kindle = https://amzn.to/3OlJ0T9 )
Whole-Hearted Parenting: How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Create More Peace, Connection, and Joy (Paperback = https://amzn.to/3qjDJmT or Kindle = https://amzn.to/3qgPWsM ) and
Inside Change: Transforming Your Organization with Emotional Intelligence with Massimiliano Ghini (Paperback = https://amzn.to/3QgzGCC or Kindle = https://amzn.to/3OgM2YU )

Here’s the article on the human energy crisis from Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft’s Chief People Officer, which Joshua mentioned: https://www.fastcompany.com/90872995/microsoft-chief-people-officer-we-are-experiencing-a-global-human-energy-crisis .

And here is the US Surgeon General’s framework for workplace mental health and well-being: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Holding a Gamut of Positive Emotions: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Joshua is the author of books, articles, case studies, and psychometric assessments related to emotional intelligence (EQ). He’s a Master Certified Coach (ICF) and the CEO and cofounder of Six Seconds, the global community for EQ. Six Seconds is the world’s first & largest network of emotional intelligence practitioners and researchers with 25 offices globally. As a consultant, facilitator, or coach, Joshua's clients include FedEx, Intel, Etihad Airways, Amazon, Microsoft, the UN, and all branches of the US armed services. Joshua co-developed Six Seconds’ EQ Certification Training which he has delivered on five continents as master-trainer to thousands of professionals seeking practical tools for learning and teaching emotional intelligence.

S9-Ep32: Back to the Future...of Work Jul 25, 2023

Guests: Jim Ritchie-Dunham, Suzie Lewis, & David Dinwoodie

Here’s a common business myth: the key to navigating all the complexity increasing in the world is simply working harder and longer. But the results aren’t there. Neither is the science.

In reality, the future of work requires agility, and adaptive problem-solving. In this episode, guests Jim Ritchie-Dunham, Suzie Lewis, and David Dinwoodie bring their expertise with host Maureen Metcalf about what works – and what doesn’t – in company cultures.

Here's what our guests cover:

Why we need to rely on the people in our personal and professional networks (and the fact that you can only manage 15 of them effectively);
The importance of your own vertical development (not just developing expertise in your field); and
How personal flourishing is important for leaders and their teams.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- The Power of Passion & Perseverance – Four Levels of Grit with Jim Ritchie-Dunham

- The Science Behind Our Yes! with Jim Ritchie-Dunham

- Flex: The Art & Science of Leadership in a Changing World with Jeff Hull

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Details about the Global Flourishing Study our guests mentioned are online at https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/global-flourishing-study. The article on the navigating complexity and the future of work by Jim, Suzie, & David is available in its original Spanish version at https://www.harvard-deusto.com/navegar-por-la-incertidumbre-y-aprender-con-agilidad-claves-en-el-trabajo-del-futuro.

David and Jim have also written books, including:

Ecosynomics: The Science of Abundance by Jim Ritchie-Dunham
Becoming a Strategic Leader by David Dinwoodie et al

Learn more about Suzie’s company, Transform for Value, at https://transformforvalue.com/.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Getting Back to Their Futures: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Threads: @innovativeleaders

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guests:

David Dinwoodie

David L. Dinwoodie has collaborated with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) for over 15 years as a researcher, author, educator, and coach. As Vice-President of Global Leadership Solutions managed CCL’s global portfolio of Open Enrolment Programs, Corporate Learning Solutions, Coaching and Assessment Services across 12 campuses worldwide servicing 3,000 client organizations and over 30,000 individuals each year. David is co-author of the book Becoming a Strategic Leader: Your Role in Your Organization's Enduring Success. He is an Advisory Board member for the Penn State School of Graduate Education (SMEAL) and Developing Leaders Quarterly.

Suzie Lewis

Suzie Lewis is founder and managing director of Transform for Value, and an executive fellow at the Centre for the Future of Organisation, an independent think tank at the Drucker School of Management. Suzie is a global business leader, speaker, podcast host, and executive coach with extensive experience in driving international transformation projects, in preparing business leaders and employees for change, and bridging the gap between human and digital ecosystems. Her quest is to build more inclusive & collaborative environments, placing the onus on how to drive value through people as well as data and processes to drive sustainable change.

James Ritchie-Dunham

James L. Ritchie-Dunham, PhD is president of the Institute for Strategic Clarity, affiliated with Boston College, Harvard, and author/co-author of Leadership for Flourishing (forthcoming), Agreements (2023), Ecosynomics (2014), Managing from Clarity (2001), and many chapters and articles. He blogs regularly at jlrd.me. His global research, surveying over 132,000 groups in 126 countries, shows (1) that you prefer abundance-based agreements to scarcity-based ones, (2) lots of people have figured out how to live this way, for decades, with far better results and experiences, and (3) you can choose to shift your agreements, experiences, and outcomes to abundance-based.

S9-Ep31: The Dogged Pursuit of Pet-Friendly Workplaces Jul 18, 2023

Guest: Lisa Campbell

Pets in the workplace can boost productivity, well-being, and those vaunted “water cooler” conversations. (Although they become “water bowl” conversations instead…)

Those are just some of the benefits for both businesses and employees Lisa Campbell, VP of Corporate Affairs for Mars Pet Nutrition North America, shares in this episode. Sure, there’s some prep work to be done, but the benefits are many and lasting. If you’ve been thinking of (literally!) letting your workplace go to the dogs, this is a must-listen podcast.

So sit, stay, and hit play. That’s a good listener!

Here's what Lisa and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

What to consider as you design your pet-friendly work environment;
The multitude of benefits to your staff (and ultimately your bottom line); and
How to avoid potential pet-friendly pitfalls, such as accommodating people with pet allergies.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Do It on Purpose with Nell Derick Debevoise
Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsuleand
Intentional Leadership in a New Work World with Monique Jefferson

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

The Cesar website with information on going dog-friendly at work is https://www.cesar.com/dog-friendly.

You can learn more about Mars’ dog-friendly cities program at https://www.bettercitiesforpets.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World’s Greatest Chocolate Makers by Deborah Cadbury (Paperback: https://amzn.to/44tMfOZ or Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XWJ2VO)
Vic and Blood: The Continuing Adventures of a Boy and His Dog by Harlan Elllison & Richard Corben (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Q3Blv8)
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3DoPStC or Kindle: https://amzn.to/46WA5A4)

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli

Keepers of the Golden Ticket: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Threads: @innovativeleaders

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Lisa Campbell is Mars Pet Nutrition North America’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, leading the full Corporate Affairs enterprise communications strategy including internal communications, executive communications, corporate and brand reputation, crisis and issues management, media relations, consumer care, sustainability initiatives and stakeholder engagement, all in service of the company’s purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

S9-Ep30: Changing Leadership Mindsets - Psychedelics Jul 16, 2023

Guest: Ehren Cruz

In this supplemental episode, we learn that psychedelic drugs have entered the C-suite. After decades as a societal pariah, why are psychedelics finding a home among America’s corporate leaders?

Focusing on plant medicine, Ehren Cruz gives some of the background, history, and science behind the many business uses leaders are finding. The Wall Street Journal is paying attention – so we’re taking a look at it, too.

Here's what Ehren and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The goals leaders have for their psychedelic journeys;
The neurochemistry behind these plant medicines; and
The difference between therapeutic and ceremonial techniques in safe – and legal – psychedelic use.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Fringe or Mainstream? Leaders Explore Psychedelics with Paul Austin
Reality Lost: How Disinformation Shapes Your World with Tara McGowan
Leading Edge 120: Getting Higher Up the Chain with Greg Moran

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You’ll find more information about Ehren’s work on his website at https://thesparc.co.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda
The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley
X-Men Archives #3: Legion by Chris Claremont & Bill Sienkiewicz

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Asst. Editor: Luigi Morelli

Companions on the Journey: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Ehren Cruz is a historian & anthropologist, Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach (CCP1), CTA & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Ceremonialist, Trained Harm Reductionist, loving husband & proud father. He is devoted to the healing & self-actualization of self & others in all facets of his life.

For over a decade, Ehren dedicated his life to the creation of experiences that ignite the mind, inspire the heart, and empower our communities. From reimagining organizational culture to transforming the face of festivals & events, his success is rooted in the fostering of environments that welcome and encourage self-actualization, team synergy, and inspired creative expression. Between 2009-2019, Ehren produced, curated, and served as Master of Ceremonies for events welcoming over 300K patrons, hailing from 80 different nations, including 5400+ performers, 3000+ individual shows, 1650+ workshops, and countless immersive experiences – setting a new bar for what’s possible when converging visionary art, music, culture, & spirit into the alchemy of intentional festival settings.

After a decade as an award-winning producer & high-performance team builder, netting over $100M in gross regional income through festivals & events, in early 2021 Ehren founded The SpArc: a groundbreaking coaching approach that utilizes rites of passage immersive experiences to dramatically elevate awareness, embodiment, and impact.

S9-Ep29: Seeking Success in Simplicity Jul 11, 2023

Guest: Rini Das

Simplify. Streamline. Succeed. Seems simple enough, but most big organizations do the opposite, bogging teams down with more and more complexity. But as the world itself becomes more complex and changes (like AI) arrive more rapidly, resilience is absolutely key for any organization’s survival – much less success!

Rini Das knows complexity; she worked in healthcare early in her career, which has layers upon layers of processes. Fortunately, she knows simplicity and resilience, too. In this episode, she reveals the ironies and challenges faced by leaders striving to create simpler, more adaptable companies in the face of VUCA. She shares solutions, too!

Here's what Rini and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How to foster resilience – making your organization strong against the unpredictable;
Dissecting the potentials and pitfalls of using AI to revolutionize your operations; and
Your role in confidently steering your team through changing tides.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Simplify Work: Crushing Complexity with Jesse W. Newton
Facing Uncertainty: It’s VUCA with Chris Nolan
Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together with Margaret Heffernan

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

More information on Rini’s leadership work is on the RD Management Consulting website: https://www.rdmchelps.com .

The organization for LGBTQ+ professionals in tech which Rini cofounded is Zettabytes.Today .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Complex People in our Simple Company: Luigi Morelli & Jenna Reik

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Threads: @innovativeleaders

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Rini Das (She, Her, Hers) is a serial entrepreneur, having founded her first company to provide STEM tutoring when she was 15 years old. She founded and led various startups such as a gamification SaaS company -- PAKRAGames.com -- and a big data consulting company -- DemsWin.com.

At her core, she considers herself as Mary Poppins, she likes to fly in with her umbrella, solve problems and fly away. She founded RD Management Consulting Inc. (RDMCHelps.com) in 2003.

She brings decades of experience in M&A consulting, Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma, IT Leadership Excellence, Software Development, User adoption and Data Science and Analytics.

She has taught at various universities. She holds an MA in economics from Stony Brook University (SUNY) and an MS in applied mathematics from the University of Iowa. She is the co-founder of Zettabytes.Today - a networking organization for LGBTQ+ professionals in Tech.

S9-Ep28: ITP - Building the Resilience Every Leader Needs Jul 04, 2023

Guests: Christina Grote and Pam Kramer

We tell our teams not to stress, and to have a good work-life balance. But what about us: their leaders? Too often, leaders ignore their own advice – and the stress becomes overwhelming.

Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) is one answer. More than just another mindfulness practice, it’s a way of growing and developing, created to help you explore your full potential. In short, to help your skills and talents move from ordinary to extraordinary!

In this episode, Christina and Pam go over the basics of ITP, the philosophies and origins of the concept, and even walk us through one of the practices.

Here's what Pam, Christina, and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How we hold ourselves back from achieving our full potential;
The core practice intentions of ITP; and
The special role ITP can play for leaders, in particular.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele

- Staying Cool in Challenging Situations with Janet Fouts

- Integrating Integrative Medicine in Leadership with Dr. Maryanna Klatt

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Christina and Pam’s book is Living an Extraordinary Life – it’s available in paperback at https://amzn.to/46wvZ1j and on Kindle at https://amzn.to/3JIfHIT.

Another book they mentioned is the foundational The Life We Are Given by George Leonard & Michael Murphy (paperback: https://amzn.to/46AqcaP).
Of course, they have lots of information on their website: https://www.itp-international.org.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Integral to Our Success: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guests:

Christina Grote is the board chair of ITP International and has been a practitioner of Integral Transformative Practice since 2003. She is a licensed massage therapist and her interest in natural healing led her to explore ITP and include it in her work. She founded ITP Columbus in 2004, which continued for many years. She has designed and taught ITP workshops and planned numerous conferences with longtime friend, collaborator, and ITPI president Pamela Kramer. Christina lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband Jim.

Pamela Kramer is President of ITP International, a nonprofit organization that stewards ITP and the work of its founders, George Leonard and Michael Murphy. Pam is an ITP Mastery teacher, is on the faculty of Esalen Institute, and presents workshops at venues in the US and abroad. She is engaged in training ITP teachers, forming ITP groups, and bringing integral principles and practices to the workplace. Pam is an executive coach and consults with organizations and their leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area.

S9-Ep27: The Anxious Achiever Jun 27, 2023

Guest: Morra Aarons-Mele

Does anxiety plague your leadership role? Just push through it isn’t a solution: the constant stress and strain of anxiety can take a toll on both your mental health and workplace performance. It's time to stop ignoring the issue and start implementing effective strategies to manage anxiety.

Morra Aarons-Mele lives with anxiety, too, but has researched it deeply. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others navigate its challenges. In this episode, Morra shares her personal story with host Maureen Metcalf, and offers practical advice for anxious leaders across all industries. The unexpected twist? It turns out, anxiety can actually be a source of motivation and drive. Listen to learn more!

Here's what Morra and Maureen cover:

The scale of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues;
Why they are so important to acknowledge in the workplace; and
How anxiety affects your own leadership…and your team’s well-being.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Leadership Is Relationships with Kvon Tucker
A Cure for Toxic Leadership with Raj Subrameyer
Remote Work and Mental Well-Being with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Morra’s new book, The Anxious Achiever, is available in hardback and in Kindle format.

Her previous book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You’d Rather Stay Home, is also available in paperback and Kindle format.

Morra’s podcast is on all major platforms. You can hear sample episodes – and learn more about her consulting work – on her website at https://morraam.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Jessica Jones: Alias by Brian Michael Bendis
Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli

Bon Vivants: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010 and sold her businesses in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She lives outside Boston with her family and menagerie. For more details, visit www.theanxiousachiever.com.

S9-Ep26: Working & Living in Joy Jun 20, 2023

Guest: Pamela Larde, Ph.D.

Does the struggle to balance work and personal life sound familiar? Have you bought the myth that working harder leads to? You’re not alone. But the truth is, that leads to burnout, stress, and decreased productivity. It’s time to break free and discover the power of joy in professional settings. By prioritizing joy and well-being, you can enhance your personal and professional life, build mental stamina, and create a positive work environment.

Pamela Larde joins us with details on building your joy. And by incorporating joy into your leadership approach, you can foster a culture that is not only successful but also fulfilling for both you and your team. Join us to learn how to integrate joy into your workplace and achieve the results you want.

Here's what Pamela and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The difference between joy and happiness;
How leaders can help their teams find joy – and how that benefits your organization; and
The personal benefits of fostering joy and well-being in your own life.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Joy at Work! With Roxanne Brown & Edward Cook
Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons
The Science Behind Our Yes! with Jim Ritchie-Dunham

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Pamela has a bounty of resources on the practice and science of joy on her website: www.thejoywhisperer.org.

Her upcoming book is Joyfully Single. While you wait for it to be released, check out her current book: Letters to the Brokenhearted.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Asst. Editor: Luigi Morelli

Joyful Podcast Support Personages: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Pamela Larde, a professor, coach, award-winning author, and business owner, is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders. In 2013, she founded the Academy of Creative Coaching, which was among the first of black female-owned ICF-accredited coaching schools in the world. As a scholar with a strong interest in helping people overcome barriers through the art and science of coaching, her research focuses on joy, justice, self-motivation, resilience, and posttraumatic growth.

S9-Ep25: Getting on Code: Leaders Walk Their Talk Jun 13, 2023

Guests: Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell

Are you on code?
“On code” is like authenticity on steroids: as a leader you not only walk the talk, but give back, bring others along (mentor and sponsor), and fight for change when you see inequity. Being on code can be tough; after all, as guest Ricky Robinson points out, “In reality, most organizations don’t want you to be your authentic self.”

But fear not; Ricky and Keith Powell, the founders of C-CRETS, join host Maureen Metcalf to explain the many ways of getting on code…and the many benefits it presents.

Here's what Keith, Ricky, and Maureen cover:

How being on code can help you win the war for talent;
What the concept of Village Accountability is all about; and
The very real importance of DEI in AI.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Career Sponsorship & Being Sponsor Ready with Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell
Building Communities within Your Business with Alice Yoo LeClair
DEI Insights from IBM South Africa with Roger Madison

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You can learn more about Ricky and Keith’s work on their website: www.c-crets.com. You’ll also find links to their podcast there or at www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/r229d-127b00/C-CRETS-Podcast. Either way, you’ll find tips and tricks for climbing the ladder, and handling the systemic roadblocks for people of color.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Inside a Silver Box by Walter Moseley (Hardback: https://amzn.to/43WBe8p)
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Currently Coding: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guests:

Keith Powell is a Chief Operating Officer in private education with over 20 years corporate experience in the U.S. and Canada. Most of his career, Keith led global Finance and Operations functions for Fortune 1000 companies in the automotive, chemical, consumer and commercial goods, e-commerce, and smart home industries. Keith was the “first” or the “only” quite often climbing the corporate ladder. Having mentored and coached hundreds throughout his career, he continues to share practical, digestible advice to underrepresented employees as a co-founder of C-CRETS (https://www.c-crets.com/ ), which is a career advice platform offering career coaching services, online courses and topical content through blogs and a podcast.

Ricky Robinson is a Vice President of Human Resources for a $35B leader in the Medical Device industry. His 20+ year career has afforded him leadership roles in Human Resources for some best in class global organizations spanning industries from commercial goods, retail, smart home industries and med tech. Ricky is extremely familiar with being the “Sole Brother” on the Executive Leadership Team quite often challenging diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias issues within Corporate America, as an advocate and sponsor for underrepresented groups. Having spent his career as a mentor and coach, he continues to share the tips and tricks that help underrepresented employees reach their full potential as a co-founder of C-CRETS https://www.c-crets.com/ ).

S9-Ep24: Paving the PATH to Customer-Centric Success Jun 07, 2023

Client loyalty. Stakeholder loyalty. Employee loyalty. However you define your customers, their loyalty is key to moving your organization from just good to great. One key to growing it is to always make it easy for your customer to get what they want from you.

But how do you know what they want, much less how they want to receive it?

With data! And knowing how to find that data is what Sarah Ahern and her company, PATH, help organizations of all sizes understand. In this episode, Sarah shares the role of surveys, communication, and more in delivering exceptional customer experiences. And that, in turn, delivers long-term success for your business!

Here’s what Sarah and host Maureen Metcalf discuss:

The importance of collecting feedback through surveys to hear your customers’ voice;
Why customer experience isn’t just another buzzword, but the foundation of the Experience Economy; and
How companies with this focus outperform the S&P500 by up to 1,200%!

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- What Your Team REALLY Thinks, in Real Time! – with Greg Moran

- Leadership Is Relationships – with Kvon Tucker

- Lead Responsibly: An Absolut – with Ann Mukherjee

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

The article Sarah mentioned about how to lose customers is online at https://www.pathgrowth.com/insights/5-techniques-to-lose-any-client-employee-or-customer.

Sarah also referenced these books in the interview:

The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine II & James Gilmore (Hardback or Kindle);
Good to Great by Jim Collins (Hardback or Kindle);
Winning on Purpose: The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers by Fred Reichheld, et al (Hardback or Kindle).

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Podcast Loyalists: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Sarah Ahern, MA, is an Owner and Partner at PATH, a 40-year-old woman-owned market research and business management firm. She has developed and launched companies, programs, products, and services for almost two decades as a 4-time entrepreneur and consultant.

Sarah has built change management and market growth strategies for Fortune 100 and 500 companies across North America. To spice it up, she rounds out her understanding of human behavior with a Masters in Health Education, a culinary degree, and experience designing and implementing nutrition-focused population health programs for Whole Foods Market, LinkedIn, Tesla, SpaceX and more.

Sarah is a passionate thought leader, consultant, educator, and community steward. She was recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Columbus 40 Under 40 award and is a renowned facilitator and mentor in the social enterprise community.

S9-Ep23: Unleashing the Power of Human-AI Collaboration May 31, 2023

Guest: Neil Sahota

The jobs of tomorrow are being incubated right now.

Artificial Intelligence – AI – is already rapidly transforming our world. You have two years, maybe up to five, before it transforms your work, too. But IBM Master Inventor Neil Sahota sees hope, not gloom: throughout human history, technological transformations meant more and often better jobs. The key is to be ready, and Neil tells us how.

Here's what Neil and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The five skills every job will require;
The fact that we don’t teach three of those five skills in U.S. education; and
The top actions leaders need to take right now (because odds are you’re already behind the curve…and your competitors!).

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

How to Own the AI Revolution – with Neil Sahota
The End of Jobs – with Jeff Wald
The Creative Mindset – with Jeff DeGraff

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Neil's book, Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition, can be purchased here.

Learn more about Neil on his website at NeilSahota.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can follow her there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmetcalf.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Regenerative Learners: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!

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About Our Guest:

Neil Sahota (萨冠军) is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and a sought-after speaker. With 20+ years of business experience, he works to inspire clients and business partners to foster innovation and develop next generation products/solutions powered by AI.

S9-Ep22: You Belong: LinkedIn Brings Diversity & Inclusion Home May 23, 2023

Guest: Teuila Hanson

Does your team feel like they belong in your organization? Do you?

At LinkedIn, that feeling of belonging is a critical part of workplace culture. And one way they accomplish it is by taking DEI to a whole new level: DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging programs). Chief People Officer Teuila Hanson has seen remarkable success with it…so much so, LinkedIn happily shares techniques with other companies. It’s like an open source program for HR departments anywhere! What’s more, the benefits cascade into the community. Teuila brings us the details in this discussion with host Maureen Metcalf.

Here's what Teuila and Maureen cover:

Why LinkedIn looks at an employee’s entire career cycle, and how it helps them advance within the company;
What DIBs means in practice; and
How HR innovations like this break generational cycles in and provide opportunities for families in poor socioeconomic conditions.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Workforce Demographics & Inclusive Culture with Nadia Younes, Gamiel Yafai, & Louise Carvalho
DEI: Needed Conversations & Understanding – with Laura Morgan Roberts & Courtney McCluney
Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Executives – with Eric Douglas Keene

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Information about the course Teuila mentioned about incorporating DIBs in your organization is online at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/advancing-a-dibs-strategy-in-your-organization/driving-transformative-change-in-your-deib-work?autoplay=true .

You can learn more about the business side of LinkedIn at https://about.linkedin.com/ . LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has written many books. Start with Masters of Scale about successful entrepreneurs. It’s available through Amazon at https://amzn.to/3MthBO1 (hardback) and https://amzn.to/4321yOp (Kindle) .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Glass Hearts by Terri Paul
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
The Sandman – Book 1 by Neil Gaiman & Sam Kieth

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

People We’re Linked To: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Instagram: @innovativeleader

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!

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About Our Guest:

Teuila Hanson is the Chief People Officer at LinkedIn. In this role she leads the team responsible for hiring, developing and growing top talent, including all benefits, employee experience, and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging programs.

Prior to joining LinkedIn, Teuila was the executive vice president and Chief Strategy and People Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In this role, she led the strategy and people teams and served as chair of the bank’s management committee, creating an engaging workplace by driving bank strategy and integrating best practices in talent management, inclusion and diversity, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and corporate culture. Teuila also held various leadership roles at AECOM Technology Corporation, a global professional services organization.

Teuila earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University, and her juris doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. She is a licensed member of the California Bar.

S9-Ep21: Remote Work and Mental Well-Being May 16, 2023

Guest: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

Many CEOs and executives insisting on staff returning to the office full time are making decisions based on myths about hybrid work. The truth may surprise them – and you!

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky busts those myths with hard data and direct experience with 23+ organizations. The bottom line: for the majority of “office” workers, hybrid work benefits both wellbeing and productivity. With mental health concerns at an all time high world-wide, that’s a message more employers should be paying attention to.

Here's what Gleb and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How hybrid work boosts not only boosts mental well-being and productivity, but employee retention and satisfaction, too;
How to establish new norms for workdays that accommodate diverse lifestyles; and
Why workers feel social isolation in the office, too – and targeted strategies to combat it!

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Building a Culture of Brain Health, Growth & Effectiveness with Dr. JJ Walcutt
Leading with Care & Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Gleb has written seven books. In this episode, he talked about Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3MI2uSt and Kindle version: https://amzn.to/3pQ5enr ). His other works include:
- Never Go with Your Gut

The Blind Spots Between Us and
Pro Truth: A Practical Plan for Putting Truth Back into Politics with Tim Ward

You can also learn more about Gleb’s work on his company’s website: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Ivory Vikings by Nancy Marie Brown
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
The Joker: An Origin Story by Louise Simonson & Luciano Vecchio

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Remotely Working Tirelessly Night & Day: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps leaders use hybrid work to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. He is the best-selling author of 7 books, including Never Go With Your Gut and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles in prominent venues such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and Forbes. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox and over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and Ohio State. A proud Ukrainian American, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus, Ohio.

S9-Ep20: Thrive at Hilton: Relentlessly Improving the Workplace May 09, 2023

Guest: Laura Fuentes

Joy, learning, friendship: that’s how Laura Fuentes believes the ideal workplace should be. When she arrived at Hilton, Laura found a culture and leadership team that was thinking along the same lines. Since then, she’s been instrumental in guiding the growth of that culture into one of inclusion, wellness, growth, and purpose – the four pillars of Hilton. It’s just one way Laura and Hilton commit to the well-being of Hilton’s employees. The goal: make Thrive at Hilton something every employee feels every day. Laura shares that journey, which has plenty for you to learn from to make your organization a thriving place, too!

Here's what Laura and Maureen cover:

How Thrive at Hilton has 100-year-old roots, when Conrad Hilton shared his belief that travel is the key to world peace;
The incredible value of a human-focused work culture; and
How that culture boosts the company: “If your team members feel respected and heard, that’s how they’ll make your guests feel, too.”

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Joy at Work! with Roxanne Brown & Edward Cook
Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons
Hiring in the Great Resignation with Michelle Sanchez-Bickley

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You’ll find more information on Hilton at https://www.hilton.com. Go to the bottom of the homepage to find their business information. The Thrive at Hilton details Laura discussed are at https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits.

To learn more about Conrad Hilton’s vision for the Hilton hotels, check out his autobiography, Be My Guest.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving
Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Suite Assistance Provided By: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Laura Fuentes is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Hilton with over two decades of experience in engineering, strategy consulting and human resources. Having worked in hospitality, financial services, and management consulting, Laura’s career reflects her global, cross-industry perspective in key business and talent areas. Throughout her tenure at Hilton, Laura has led efforts to build an award-winning culture at Hilton, being recognized by Fortune as the #1 Best Place to Work in the U.S. and by DiversityInc as the #1 Company on their 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. Originally from Spain, she holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia, a M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. She lives in Arlington with her husband and two sons.

S9-Ep19: Leadership Is Relationships May 03, 2023

Guest: Kvon Tucker

If there’s one key thing that’s common to all effective leadership theories, it’s this: leadership is all about relationships. Kvon Tucker distilled this through both academic scholarship and real-world experience at Netflix, Google, and Amazon. Those companies remain high-performing outliers because of their unique leadership culture, and an emphasis on relationships (and writing!) are key.
Losing sight of that leads to more than just sterile numbers on morale, low engagement, or layoffs. It leads to real pain for people, real depression, and – as Kvon saw – real suicide.

Kvon discusses all this, along with solutions for leaders who care, in this episode.

Here's what Kvon and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How an old school practice – writing – leads to innovation and better odds of project success;
Why truly effective leaders understand the importance of relationships; and
The reasons that, even with all the trappings of success, your job can still leave you feeling miserable and depressed…and what to do about it.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Building a Culture of Brain Health, Growth, & Effectiveness with Dr. JJ Walcutt
Leading with Care in a Tough World with Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt
Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Kvon’s website has more information about his company and his work. You’ll find it at https://consciously.one/ .

If you’re in crisis or emotional distress, call the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. They have more information online, too, at https://988lifeline.org/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for personal development right now include:

The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
Spark: The Revolutionary News Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Making Space for Podcast Awesomeness: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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Twitter: @IL_Institute

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About Our Guest:

Kvon Tucker is the CEO and Founder of Consciously, a purpose-driven Executive and Leadership Coaching firm.
Kvon is also a professionally trained Learning and Leadership Development expert. He has spent a third of his life dedicated to helping leaders, teams, and organizations learn, adapt, and transform.
His favorite tagline is, “All I know is how to help people grow.”
He has helped leaders at Netflix, Amazon, and Google adapt to hyper-growth and tremendous scale through experiential learning and leadership development coaching.
Kvon also holds a Master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (M.S. I-O) and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

S5-Ep32: Lasting Solutions for Distribution Center Labor Shortages Apr 29, 2023

Guest: Will O’Brien & Dave DuBose

The labor shortage is not going away. Workers are more transient, looking for better pay, plus Amazon, Walmart, and other large online retailers are continuing to drive up competition for distribution center (DC) employees. So, most DC operators resort to wage increases and retention bonuses as the quick solution to this really challenging people problem. Will O'Brien and Dave DuBose joins the show to share the better answer, which is a set of more robust solutions that better serve the operators’ longer-term needs and mitigate their dependence on short-lived “quick fix” wage and bonus answers that everyone else is chasing.

Here's what Will, Dave, and Maureen cover:

Why pay is only the beginning in forming long-term solutions to supply-chain labor;
How Columbus, Ohio, represents the distribution issues retailers face; and
Why, regardless of the economy, the labor shortage is not going away.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Supply Chain Innovation: Orders Can’t Be Filled with Stagnation with Mike McLellan of DHL
Evolving Leadership to Navigate Disruptionwith Greg Moran
Are You Disrupting, or Being Disrupted? with Mark Kvamme

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Will and Dave are partners with True North Growth Partners; you can learn more at https://truenorthgrowthpartners.com/ . (We love their motto: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”)

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Central to Our Distribution: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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Twitter: @IL_Institute

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About Our Guest:

Will O’Brien is a partner at True North Growth Partners where he works with organizations on the supply chain and operations sides of their business. He helps his clients overcome the things that hold back their growth and profitability. He has over 30 years of experience in supply chain and operations. He has held executive positions in both industry and consulting. As an executive at Lowe’s Home Improvement he helped to lead the development of the supply chain for that big box retailer during a period of rapid growth, from $35 billion to $50 billion in revenue. He also helped pioneer Lowe’s omni-channel fulfillment when its online sales were growing significantly. He successfully grew a mid-sized family-owned supply chain consulting firm by over 50%, expanded its markets, improved its pricing, reengineered its sales and business development organization and created career paths and professional growth for its associates.

Dave DuBose is a senior supply chain professional with strong cross-industry experience including retail, consumer products, resources and high-tech in the North American and global theaters. Dave has held executive positions in logistics and supply chain in industry as well as consulting and has more than 30 years of professional experience. DuBose delivers innovative results and can translate business strategy into operating strategy and tactics. He has deep expertise in end-to-end business operations and in deploying business solutions from strategy through implementation. Dave is on the Columbus Roundtable, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. He is active in speaking and writing about contemporary supply chain issues.

S9-Ep18: Working Together: Leading a Hybrid AI-Human Workforce Apr 25, 2023

Guest: Greg Moran

Odds are Artificial Intelligence isn’t going to replace you at work. It’s going to join you.

Greg Moran sees AI integrating much the same way breakthrough technologies always have. It will help us be more efficient, and help leaders make better decisions. Of course, it’s not all rasterized rainbows and Unix unicorns; to thrive, people will have to be able and willing to continually learn new skills and processes. In short, the obsessively curious will rise to the top. Greg shares the details in this episode.

Here's what Greg and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How generative AI has already proven it can give you a competitive advantage by helping you make better, faster decisions on quality information, but…
…be careful! AI won’t make those decisions for you!
Why continually growing, learning, and adapting are top skills for career success (and coasting at work is no longer an option).

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

How to Own the AI Revolution with Neil Sahota
The Future Is Yours to Create with Rebecca Ryan
The New Role of Leadership in a Hybrid Workplace with Greg Moran

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Greg is the former COO and currently a board member of Aware, which creates AI-infused solutions for collaboration platforms; you can learn more at https://www.awarehq.com. You can also connect with Greg on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsmoran.

A terrific book about the promise and pitfalls of the AI revolution is Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition; it can be purchased here.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Hybrids Before It Was Cool: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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Twitter: @IL_Institute

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About Our Guest:

Greg Moran is a C-level digital, strategy and change leadership executive with extensive global operations experience. He led corporate strategy for Ford and designed the plan that Alan Mullaly used to turn around the company. Greg held C-level IT positions in app dev, infrastructure, and core banking applications at Ford, Nationwide Insurance, and Bank One/JPMC, respectively. He began his career in consulting with Arthur Andersen Accenture, working across industries with 100 companies over the course of a decade. He is passionate about leadership and culture, and teaches part time on the topic at Ohio University.

S9-Ep17: Lead Responsibly: An Absolut Apr 18, 2023

Guest: Ann Mukherjee

Ann Mukherjee’s life is one of complete inspiration, both personally and professionally. Her mother was killed by a drunk driver when Ann was just 14; as an adult, she endured alcohol related violence.

Yet today, she leads the second largest wine and spirits company in the world. Far from a contradiction, it’s a calling – one which sees not just customers and ROI, but caring and ROR (Return on Responsibility). The two are intertwined; even as Pernod Ricard promotes safe, responsible drinking, their profits have soared.

Here's what Ann and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The changing role of leaders, especially CEOs;
How Ann sees her work at Pernod Ricard not as a job, but as a calling; and
The important role of mentors for career success.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule
Leading with Care in a Tough World with Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt
Career Sponsorship with Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You can learn more about Ann’s company, Pernod Ricard, at https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en . The organizations Ann mentioned include The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility ( https://www.responsibility.org/ ) and Women of the Vine & Spirits ( https://www.womenofthevine.com/cpages/home ).

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

A toast to our podcast support team: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Ann Mukherjee joined PRNA (Pernod Ricard) as CEO in December 2019. An industry outsider and woman of color, Ann is focused on delivering both ROI and ROR (return on responsibility). She’s advanced the business through ambiguity, driving a transformation rooted in the science of predictable consumer demand and guiding PRNA to record-breaking profits in 2021. Ann has launched award-winning brand campaigns and initiatives around consent, voting and hate speech. Ann has been recognized by Forbes 2022 ‘50 over 50’; Forbes’ Top 50 Most Influential CMOs; ADCOLOR’s Legend Award; and was inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Marketing Hall of Fame.

S9-Ep16: Fringe or Mainstream? Leaders Explore Psychedelics Apr 12, 2023

Guest: Paul Austin

You never know where the next big breakthrough in leadership research will come, so we’re going to sporadically feature outlier ideas, research from the fringe. Today is our first foray, as we investigate the role psychedelics can play in leadership development.

Struggling with the dichotomy of legality and morality, Paul Austin found himself on an unexpected journey of self-discovery – a journey that led him to establish Third Wave, a platform dedicated to using psychedelics to unlock leadership potential and transform paradigms. As Paul says to host Maureen Metcalf, “If I could focus my time and energy on one thing that would move the needle the most, it would be intentional psychedelic use by the leaders who are creating the paradigms of tomorrow."

Here's what Paul and Maureen cover:

How intentional microdoses of psychedelics can propel leadership development;
Why the proper setting and having an expert facilitator for guidance is absolutely critical; and
How CEOs and other leaders are already using psychedelics to help them problem-solve in today’s new normal of chaos and disruption.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Leading with Care & Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule
Bringing Clarity to Confusion with Terri O’Fallon & Kim Barta
Integrating Integrative Medicine in Leadership with Dr. Maryanna Klatt

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

If you have questions, and you’d like Paul to answer them in an upcoming podcast, e-mail them to us at Inquiries@InnovativeLeadership.com .

Paul’s web page contains the resources he mentioned in the interview; it’s https://thethirdwave.co/.

Paul has also written a book on the healing and development use of psychedelics. Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life is available on Amazon (Kindle version).

The seminal books by other researchers Paul mentioned are James Fadiman’s The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide (Kindle: https://amzn.to/410wL3g) and Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence (Kindle: https://amzn.to/3KRgSGU).

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda
The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley
X-Men Archives #3: Legion by Chris Claremont & Bill Sienkiewicz

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Podcasting in Alternate Realities: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

Paul F. Austin is one of the most prominent voices in the world of psychedelics.

As the founder of Third Wave, he has educated millions on the importance of safe and effective psychedelic experiences. A pioneer at the intersection of microdosing, personal transformation, and professional success, he has been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife.

Paul helps others use microdosing as a tool for professional development and increased self-awareness by treating the use of psychedelics as a skill refined through mentorship and courageous exploration.

Learning how to master this skill will be crucial in the story of humanity’s present-future evolution.

S9-Ep15: Supply Chain Innovation: Orders Can’t Be Filled with Stagnation Apr 04, 2023

Guest: Mike McLellan

Supply chain disruptions: they’ve been at the top of the list for leaders’ anxiety in nearly every sector for years. Will it ever get better?

Yes – if you’ve learned lessons from COVID and other supply chain disrupters. That’s the advice Mike McLellan has for leaders. A vice president of operations for DHL Supply Chain, Mike discusses the innovations DHL and others are implementing: from rapid responses to exoskeletons for warehouse workers. If your organization relies on supplies – and few organizations don’t – this is a must-listen episode!

Here's what Mike and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How COVID-19 exposed weaknesses that had been brewing in the supply chain for years;
Why having a single-source supplier looks great on the balance sheet, but is quite costly in reality; and
The critical role of resilience for companies’ future survival.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Evolving Leadership to Navigate Disruption with Greg Moran
Leading in Circles: The Inevitable Circular Economy with Christoph Hinske
Are You Disrupting, or Being Disrupted? with Mark Kvamme

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Details on tech innovations, sustainability, and other programs Mike mentions are on DHL’s website at https://www.dhl.com/global-en/delivered.html . To dig even deeper, read DHL: Three Letters that Shrank the World by Jane Chung for Kindle at https://amzn.to/3MgwHIa .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here. Most relevant for today’s interview is the Innovative Leaders Guide to Transforming Organizations. The Guide is available now on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3KufXMg , and the Kindle version at https://amzn.to/3U7MzyK .

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers
Batman/Catwoman by Tom King & Clay Mann
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Professional Podcast Disrupters: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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S9-Ep14: Prepare for the Future with Foresight Mar 29, 2023

Guest: Dr. Ciela Hartanov

Change is accelerating. Volatility continues unabated. And no business is immune. What’s a leader to do?

Develop foresight and become future-ready, of course! Ciela Hartanov joins us in this episode to detail her practical process for developing foresight. As a futurist, she’s developed many tools for probing potential paths’ future outcomes. She’s distilled those tools into her foresight process. That, in turn, helps leaders adapt their mindsets, enabling them to make their organizations future ready.

Here's what Ciela and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The definition of foresight, and what it means for businesses;
How future-ready capabilities increase profitability and growth potential; and
Questioning whether organizations really need a C.E.O. at the top.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together with Margaret Heffernan
Finding Peace When in Conflict – with Lord John Alderdice (excerpt of full interview referenced by Maureen in today’s podcast)
Opportunity in Uncertainty – with Dr. Ciela Hartanov (her first appearance on our show!)

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

Here is Dr. Hartanov’s email address: ciela@humcollective.co . You can also learn more about her consulting, research, and other work at www.humcollective.co.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones at https://amzn.to/3MamuwO
Future Shock by Alvin Toffler at https://amzn.to/3KiRWYs
Connections by James Burke at https://amzn.to/3GpWdav

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Future-Ready Friends: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Ciela Hartanov is a futurist, organizational psychologist, human behavior expert, writer, and thinker dedicated to reinventing work. She helps leaders create a revolution inside the modern workplace, one aimed at breaking a system that promotes work practices that have existed since the industrial era. She was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. She currently runs humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of the forces shaping the future and prepare strategically.

S9-Ep13: Reality Lost - How Disinformation Shapes Your World Mar 21, 2023

Guest: Tara McGowan

Misinformation and disinformation have become the lifeblood of social media – even some cable channels hungry for ratings. But, as a leader, you need hard facts and straight information.

How did we get here, and what can you do to find the good data your decisions need? Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of Courier Newsroom, notes that propaganda and disinformation have always existed…but social media’s algorithms have amplified it exponentially, creating hard echo chambers that can be hard for truth to get through. And, she says, that puts not just your business at risk, but democracy itself. Fortunately, she has some solutions!

Here's what Tara and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

How social media algorithms work – and revolutionized the spread of misinformation;
Ways leaders can recognize disinformation and halt its spread; and
3) Simple steps we can all take to be media literate.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

You Are Enough, You Are Worthy: Leadership Lessons for Women with Besty Myers
- Hot Topics: A Prime Minister’s Perspective with Kim Campbell
- Democracy: Are We a Brittle Twig or Supple Bamboo? with Matt Qvortrup

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:  

More information on Courier Newsroom is available at their website: https://couriernewsroom.com/ .

Tara’s website tracking election campaign spending and digital strategies is https://fwiwmedia.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here. 

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here. 

If you’d like to learn more about journalism, try these books:

Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism by Brooke Kroeger (hardback = https://amzn.to/3lsU4DE , Kindle = https://amzn.to/3JynXKM )
With Heroic Truth: The Life of Edward R. Murrow by Norman Finkelstein at https://amzn.to/3Z4xDlW
Information Wars: How We Lost the lobal Battle Against Disinformation by Richard Stengel at https://amzn.to/3yWvpu5 (paperback) and https://amzn.to/3yXN7O0 (Kindle)

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Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

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About Our Guest:  

Tara McGowan is the founder and publisher of Courier Newsroom and CEO of Good Information Inc, a civic incubator that invests in immediate solutions to counter disinformation online. A former political strategist with an early career in journalism, Tara has seen firsthand how America’s information crisis has contributed to the rising threat of authoritarianism and the deterioration of social trust.

S9-Ep12: Onboard with Care: Welcoming a New Leader Mar 17, 2023

Guests: Brenda Hampel & Erika Lamont

More than 40% of new leaders fail within 18 months. Why?

Don’t blame the leader; look at the organization instead! Most organizations don’t onboard a new leader well, if at all. They assume a person’s success at one company will automatically transfer to theirs – but there are far too many variables at play to bank on that. Instead, an onboarding plan that goes beyond HR protocols and benefits sign-up is necessary: a plan that considers company culture, history, team dynamics...even quality of life differences if the new leader is coming from out of town!

Brenda Hampel and Erika Lamont of Connect the Dots share tips, tricks, and outright wisdom from years of experience helping organizations maximize the success of their new leaders.

Here's what Brenda, Erika, and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The three main components of a good onboarding plan;

Why overlooking help with personal transitions – including spouse and children – is a key reason for new leaders leaving your organization; and

Why how you handled your workforce during the COVID pandemic is the ultimate litmus test for a leader considering your job offer.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Hiring for Keeps: The Rise of Recruiter.com - with Evan Sohn
A Cure for Toxic Leadership – with Raj Subrameyer
Hiring in the Great Resignation – with Michelle Sanchez-Bickley

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!  

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RESOURCES:  

To learn more about Erika & Brenda’s company, Connect the Dots, visit https://connectthedotsconsulting.com/ .

They’ve also written two books together as further resources for you:

And

Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding at https://amzn.to/3FgqmIJ .

In addition, Erika also wrote The Talent Selection and Onboarding Pocket Tool Kit at https://amzn.to/3ZCDWOp , and Brenda wrote the Talent Assessment and Development Pocket Tool Kit at https://amzn.to/3YG62Y3 .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darknessby Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:  

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

People We Onboarded to Our Podcast without Them Knowing: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

- Epic! The Women’s Power Playbook – with Carolyn Buck Luce

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About Our Guests:  

Brenda Hampel co-founded Connect the Dots Consulting in 2006, having already gained a national reputation as a leadership team session and discussion expert.

From day one, Brenda dedicated Connect the Dots to providing Real Leadership, meaning custom-crafting Leadership Solutions to a client’s unique, specific, real-life leadership needs. That focus has only grown, for today Brenda and her team service a wide range of companies with a tailored, custom approach to leadership building and related services that help transform companies and the leaders at their helm.

Erika Lamont is an executive coach, author, speaker and founding partner of Connect the Dots Consulting. Connect the Dots is a boutique management consulting firm deep expertise in leadership onboarding, coaching and team effectiveness. Erika brings a distinctive blend of operational experience and leadership development skills to her client base. Erika has held leadership roles inside large organizations such as Riverside Methodist Hospital (part of the OhioHealth Corporation), and Bath & Body Works, a division of The Limited, Inc.—experience that has been advantageous to her coaching practice.

Erika is a Master Certified Executive Coach (MCEC) and an active member of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. She is also a certified coach for Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching and blends her own leadership experiences with the proven methods of best-practice coaching.

S9-Ep11: You Are Enough, You Are Worthy: Leadership Lessons for Women Mar 14, 2023

Guest: Betsy Myers

We may gripe about the pandemic, but it gave us one very positive change for women in the workplace: flexibility. It also highlighted for everyone that old-school leadership won’t cut it anymore. Betsy Myers says head and heart leadership is the model for today’s leaders. It fuses data-driven strategies and decisiveness with qualities such as warmth, compassion, empathy, and collaboration. In short, the head sets the purpose for an organization, but the heart engages your people to follow and bring their best selves to the team.  Here's what Betsy covers with host Maureen Metcalf:

Change is inevitable…so successful leaders embrace it;
The impacts of holding on to an old-school leadership style (and why it’s the #1 cause of leadership failure!); and
What Head-and-Heart Leadership really means.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- ShEquity: A Refugee’s Path to Empowering Women & Their Businesses – with Pauline Koelbl

- Empowering Women for the Prosperity of Nations – with Amanda Ellis & Augusto Lopez-Claros

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

Betsy’s book, Take the Lead, is available in paperback at https://amzn.to/3lbMWv6. The Kindle version is at https://amzn.to/3YEb1Za. Her website is betsymyers.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Taking the Lead (and the office doughnuts): Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership 

Twitter: @IL_Institute 

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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2 

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Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating! 

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About Our Guest:

Betsy Myers is on a mission to improve leadership by developing leaders and teams who infuse passion and purpose into their organizations by leading from both the head and the heart. Betsy’s insightful keynotes and workshops have inspired and offered practical guidance to executives and managers around the world who want to level up their leadership, retain top talent, and achieve results in the modern workplace. 

Betsy is a renowned expert on emerging leadership trends and women’s leadership and is the author of Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You. She currently serves on the Council on Advancing Women in Business for the Export-Import Bank of the United States and has extensive experience in the corporate world, government settings, and in higher education. 

Previously, she was founding director of the Center for Women and Business at Bentley University and executive director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School. A senior adviser to two U.S. presidents, Betsy served as President Clinton’s Advisor on Women’s Issues and was Chief Operating Officer of President Obama’s 2008 National Presidential Campaign. She also held leadership roles in the U.S. Small Business Administration.

S9-Ep10: Bringing Healing Home - Healthcare Leadership Mar 07, 2023

Guest: Anne Klibanski

Healthcare begins and ends in the home. At least, it should: you’re more likely to heal a bit faster and your outlook tends to be brighter at home instead of a hospital. Further, COVID revealed and amplified medical staff burnout and other issues already brewing in our healthcare system.

It’s overwhelming for most healthcare leaders, but our guest – Dr. Anne Klibanski – tackles these issues head-on. The president and CEO of Mass General Brigham, she and her team created, and continue to develop, groundbreaking solutions for their hospitals...and, more importantly, their patients. In this episode, Anne shares those solutions and the challenges they present for leaders with host Maureen Metcalf.

Here's what Anne and Maureen cover:

The lack of patient beds and other resources COVID made clear (but remain today);

What healthcare leaders can do to resolve those issues; and

Why the old status quo for American healthcare won’t work anymore, along with the newer, better methods Mass General Brigham is creating and using.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!  

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RESOURCES:  

Information on Dr. Kilbanski and her team is available at https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written two books on healthcare and physician leadership: the Innovative Leadership Workbook for Physician Leaders and the Innovative Leadership Workbook for Health Care.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Man Who Tasted Shapes by Richard Cytowic, MD
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:  

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Podcast Surgical Team: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovativeleadership

YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

- The Essentials of Theory U with Otto Scharmer

Instagram: @innovativeleader

Website: InnovativeLeadership.com

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About Our Guest:  

Dr. Anne Klibanski is President and CEO of Mass General Brigham, a Boston-based integrated healthcare system that includes internationally known Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, nationally recognized specialty hospitals, seven community hospitals, a health insurance company, physician networks, community health centers, home- based care, and long-term care services. 

Dr. Klibanski’s vision for Mass General Brigham is to build the integrated academic health care system of the future with patients at the center, by transforming care, improving outcomes, and expanding impact locally, nationally, and globally. She has led clinical integration of services across the system, spearheaded the development of new digital platforms to achieve digital care, and overseen the increased investment in leading-edge research since assuming the role in 2019.

S9-Ep9: Is Your Organization Designed for the Future? Feb 28, 2023

Guests: Mark Palmer & Eddie Moore

Forget about future ready; you’re not ready for now!

Most leaders operate at a disadvantage: they don’t have a formal blueprint of their organization. Yet organizational design is vital if you want to be ready for whatever the future brings to your business. From your supply chain to internal communications, organizational design is far, far more than an org chart. In this episode, guests Eddie Moore and Mark Palmer explain how absolutely vital design is in making your business future-ready!

Here's what Mark, Eddie, and Maureen cover:

What organizational design really is;
How succession planning is built in to the very fabric of design; and
The many ways org design future-proofs your team.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- Hiring in the Great Resignation: Developing Your Culture, Communications, and Pipeline in a Crisis with Michelle Sanchez-Bickley

- Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!

RESOURCES:

You can learn more about Eddie and Mark at their respective websites: http://emooreconsulting.com/ and https://www.hire-direction.info/ or https://www.jobfitcalculator.com/ , respectively.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Better Podcasters by Design: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

- The Women’s Power Playbook with Carolyn Buck Luce

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About Our Guests:

Mark Palmer is a thought leader, author, consultant, and entrepreneur specializing in organization change management, leadership development, strategic performance, and workforce solutions innovation. He is a co-founder and managing partner for Hire Direction, a data-driven organization solutions consultancy and 2022 recipient of Forbes America’s Best Management Consulting Firms.

Mark was co-founder and Chief Product Officer for LaborGenome, and lead innovator for talent alignment modeling technologies. He is co-creator of the Position Success Indicator (PSI) and DEV:Q (Development Quotient) organizational performance metrics. Mark is also an advisor and consultant with the Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI), focusing on leadership coaching, team building, and organizational effectiveness. He was a founding member and facilitator for Integral Institute, an international think-tank created to combine progressive organizational research with practical applications in both the public and private sector.

Mark has over 25 years of experience working with clients to optimize strategic alignment, team effectiveness, and organization systems.

Edmund (Eddie) Moore is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience working in and consulting to Fortune 100 and 500 companies in a wide range of industries and in diverse roles.

Eddie brings a unique mix of creative energy, intelligence, and pragmatism to solve your leadership challenges. His approach to strategic planning, organization design and change management are based on over 20 years of consulting and corporate experience. His diverse background allows him to draw from the various disciplines of psychology, organization effectiveness, marketing, technology, finance and communications to design and facilitate leadership conversations and work processes tailored to your needs and the ability of your team.

S9-Ep8: In Your Power Feb 22, 2023

Guest: Sharon Melnick

Pushy. Manipulative. Lofty.

We have a lot of negative views for powerful leaders – but that’s not what real power is about. When a leader is in their power, they raise everyone around them. It’s the difference between simply having power, and being IN your power.

With her latest book, In Your Power, Sharon Melnick explores the ways women leaders, in particular, both grow and leak their power. She discusses those, as well as how turning down an invitation to the White House led to her epiphany about giving away your personal power, in this episode.

Here's what Sharon and Maureen cover:

How and why we can redefine power as a force for good;
The three ways in which we’re not in our power; and
How burnout results not just from overwork, but from being underpowered, too.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- ShEquity: A Refugee’s Path to Empowering Women with Pauline Koelbl

- Power, Charisma, & Hormones: Science Studies Leadership with John Antonakis

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

Learn more about Sharon and her work at InYourPowerBook.com & SharonMelnick.com.
She’s also written several books: the subject of this interview In Your Power, as well as earlier works including Success Under Stress and Confidence When It Counts.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman II: A Fairy Tale of New Yorkby Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

People in their Podcast Power: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

- Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule

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About Our Guest:

Between ever changing work practices, and the elusive act of fulfilling personal and professional demands, leaders are having to navigate a new world of challenges and strike the right tone of balancing completion with compassion. Dr. Sharon Melnick introduces the idea that power is the underlying issue in many of the trends we see among employees, and that leaders who use their power for the good of all can create team members who are loyal, inspired, and accountable. What Dr. Melnick sees from having coached and trained over 40,000 professionals is that leaders already have so much more power than they realize or are using.

As a Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Coach, Sharon combines proven leadership best practices with behavior change methods she developed through 10 years of psychology research at Harvard Medical School. Sharon has spoken at over 200 retreats and leadership conferences around the world (as well as presenting at the White House, the United Nations, and at West Point). She hosts the popular podcast, The Power Shift.

S9-Ep7: Epic! The Women’s Power Playbook Feb 15, 2023

Guest: Carolyn Buck Luce

Live an epic life.

That’s the goal Carolyn Buck Luce advises you to have. In this episode, she shares ways to make that happen…and how that path started for her.
Eight year old Carolyn Buck Luce was inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to service, and decided to take responsibility for answering it even though she was only in elementary school. She created her first Decade Game, a plan for the next ten years of her life. Despite the pre-internet turmoil of the 1960s, she was determined to follow her purpose and make a difference in the world. She used the Decade Game to understand the power of leadership and the importance of courage, vulnerability, and trust. And, critically, she observed that women give away much of their power – not just in the board room, but beginning as children in primary school.

That served to motivate her even more. Carolyn continues her mission, and still uses her Decade Game in her journey to becoming an organizational shaman inspiring humans to live epic lives.

Here's what Carolyn and Maureen cover:

What, exactly, the Decade Game is – and how to play it;
Why truly courageous leaders use their power for good; and
The importance of having purpose.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- Storydoers: Leaders with Higher Purposes with Ty Montague

- Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

Carolyn’s latest book is Epic! The Women’s Power Playbook. She’s also written a fascinating book on our medical system: Reimagining Healthcare: Through a Gender Lens.

More about her life-steering Decade Game is online at www.mydecadegame.com, and the Power Playbook at www.epicwomensplaybook.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned by Walter Mosley
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman II: A Fairy Tale of New Yorkby Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Epically Powerful Podcast Players: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

- ShEquity: A Refugee’s Path to Empowering Women & Their Businesses – with Pauline Koelbl

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About Our Guest:

Carolyn Buck Luce is one of America’s most respected and accomplished voices on Women’s Leadership and their relationship with power. She is the author of the recently published EPIC! The Women’s Power Play Book.  A gifted strategist and executive coach, Carolyn has spent the last five decades of her career building highly effective cultures, businesses, teams, and leaders in both the public and private sectors. From a diplomat in the USSR, to a Wall Street Banker, to healthcare futurist and management consultant, throughout her career, Carolyn has focused on helping courageous leaders make the difference they dream of.

S9-Ep6 - Women on the Rise: A Leadership Journey Feb 08, 2023

Guest: Reta Jo Lewis

"It's not just about the the betterment of you and your family. It's about the betterment of the community."

That is one of the core values that helped guide Reta Jo Lewis through an eventful leadership journey, culminating in her current role as president and chair of the board of the Export Import Bank of the United States — the first African American to accomplish this. She is a passionate advocate for women in entrepreneurship and has a long history of working in politics and law.

In this episode, she shares more about her amazing leadership path (including time with Nelson Mandela), and how that can help you in your own career journey.

Here's what Reta Jo and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The importance of feeling you’re working for something bigger than just yourself;
Having confidence that the skills and knowledge you have now prepared you for your next career opportunity; and
Why forging a network and relationships with peers, mentors, and role models is so important to developing as a leader.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- Empowering Women for the Prosperity of Nations – with Amanda Ellise & Augusto Lopez-Claros

- Winning in the Face of Adversity: Overcoming Challenge with Grace – with Joyce Beatty & Doug McCollough

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

You can learn more about Reta Jo’s agency and her work there at www.exim.gov .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned by Walter Mosley
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman II: A Fairy Tale of New Yorkby Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Their Podcast Journey Is Just Beginning: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guest:

Ms. Lewis is a senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in international affairs, legal, public policy, business and regulatory affairs, and subnational diplomacy.

On February 9, 2022, the U.S. Senate confirmed Reta Jo Lewis as EXIM’s President and Chair of the Board of Directors. Ms. Lewis was most recently a Senior Fellow and Director of Congressional Affairs at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Prior to her time at GMF, she served as the first-ever Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs under Secretary Hillary Clinton at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Biden Administration. As Special Representative, Lewis was the chief diplomat in charge of the international efforts to build and support strategic relationships between the federal government, state and local leaders, and their foreign counterparts. In 2013, she was awarded the Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award.

Ms. Lewis was the first Black woman to serve as Vice President and Counselor to the President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She led the Chamber’s initiatives focused on fostering strategic alliances between small businesses, especially women- and minority-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives. She is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Member of the Board of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security. Ms. Lewis received a J.D. from Emory University School of Law, an M.S.A.J. from American University, and a B.A. from the University of Georgia. She is a native of Statesboro, Georgia.

S6-Ep3: Rebalancing Society - Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, or Center Feb 03, 2023

Guest: Henry Mintzberg

There’s a lot of chaos for leaders to deal with, and it’s been pushing us out of balance for decades. Henry Mintzberg has had enough. Enough of the imbalance that is destroying our democracies, our planet, and ourselves. Enough of the pendulum politics of left and right, as well as the leadership paralysis in the political center. The world we live in needs a form of radical renewal unprecedented in the human experience.

But Henry doesn’t complain: he crafts solutions. In this episode, he presents host Maureen Metcalf with an integrative framework for a comprehensive way forward. It’s based on his book, Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal, Beyond Left, Right and Center.

Here's what Henry and Maureen cover:

Why the internal threats to democracies and our individual self-denigrations are tied to the same root cause;
How imbalance wreaks havoc on our lives and leadership; and
What can be done to restore balance and our cultural sanity .

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

Henry’s book discussed in this episode is Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal, Beyond Left, Right and Center. It’s available here . He’s written quite a lot; some of his other books include Simply Managing, Bedtime Stories for Managers, and The Rise & Fall of Strategic Planning.

You can also learn more about Henry and his activities at CoachingOurselves.com and through his blog at Mintzberg.org .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Bassoon King by Rainn Wilson
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Constantly Rebalancing Far Too Many Duties: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

- Should IT Executives Share their Soft Side? – with David White

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About Our Guest:

Henry Mintzberg is a writer and educator, mostly about managing originations, developing managers, and rebalancing societies, which is his current focus. Henry sits in the Cleghorn Chair of Management Studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University in Montreal. He has authored 20 books, including Simply Managing and Bedtime Stories for Managers, which have earned him 20 honorary degrees. Henry co-founded the International Masters Program for Managers as well as a venture CoachingOurselves.com, novel initiatives for managers to learn together from their own experience, the last in their own workplace. Henry may spend his professional life dealing with organizations, but he spends his private life escaping from them—mostly in a canoe, up mountains, and on a bicycle. You can find out more about his adventures on mintzberg.org, which includes his blog.

S9-Ep5: Leading with Care and Purpose Feb 01, 2023

Guests: Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule

In this episode, Raj Sisodia and Sudhanshu Palsule explore the power of conscious leadership. With Conscious Capitalism, this can inspire a higher purpose for businesses, transcending the old Industrial Era story of profit-driven motives. The world has changed dramatically, but our leadership and business models have yet to catch up.

United in their belief that business can be a force of good, they share their research and personal journeys as they forged new leadership principles of purpose, wholeness, and healing.

Here's what Raj, Sudhanshu, and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

The four pillars of 21st Century leadership (and business);
The importance of evolving from a shareholder mindset to a stakeholder mindset; and
How leaders and their organizations profit by combining the best of their masculine and feminine cultural energies.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

- Joy at Work – with Roxanne Brown & Edward Cooke

- Leading with Care in a Tough World – with Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt

For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!

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RESOURCES:

You’ll find more from Raj and Sudhanshu on their websites: ConsciousCapitalism.org and RajSisodia.com, or RehumanizingLeadership.com and SudhanshuPalsule.com respectively.

Both Raj and Sudhanshu have written many books. Raj’s include the seminal Conscious Capitalism, as well as Firms of Endearment, and Shakti Leadership. Raj also blogs at ConsciousCapitalism.Typepad.com/conscious-capitalism.

Sudhanshu’s books include Rehumanizing Leadership and The Social Leader.

And for Adam Smith’s thoughts on the social obligations of capitalists, read his The Theory of Moral Sentiments.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Bassoon King by Rainn Wilson
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Our Consciously Caring Colleagues: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

Twitter: @IL_Institute

Mastodon: @InnoLeader

Instagram: @innovativeleader

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About Our Guests:

Raj Sisodia is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. His fifteen books include Conscious Capitalism (2013), Everybody Matters (2015), Firms of Endearment and The Healing Organization. Raj has worked with numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart and McDonalds. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University and has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.

Sudhanshu Palsule is an award-winning educator, leadership philosopher, CEO advisor, author, and speaker. He is regarded as one of the leading thinkers in the fields of Transformative Leadership and Leading in Complexity. Author of several books, his latest book, “Rehumanizing Leadership” was published in 2020. Sudhanshu is a fellow at Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He is also an Educator and Academic Director at Duke CE (part of Duke University, USA). He has written several books including The Social Leader, Managing in Four Worlds, The Ecology of Organizations, Personal Growth, and Science, Technology, and Social Change.

S9-Ep4: Intentional Leadership in a New Work World Jan 25, 2023

Guest: Monique Jefferson

Are you a hybrid leader yet?

That’s what today’s work world demands. Most workers prefer work from home. Others prefer to be in the office. Still others like hybrid work: a combination of both. In this episode in our Connex Partners Executive Insights series, we ask—How do you lead people with such opposing preferences? And how do you accommodate the breadth of diversity in the workforce?

Monique Jefferson says the answer lies in being intentional. The Chief People Officer of NYC’s Community Preservation Corporation successfully guides her leaders into intentionality and inclusivity. Done well, your team will have purpose, passion, and perspective…all of which lead to greater morale and loyalty. She shares her methods with host Maureen Metcalf.

Here's what Monique and Maureen cover:

The path to being an intentional leader in today’s hybrid work environment;
Why flexibility ranks higher than compensation in importance to today’s workers; and
The Three Ps, and their importance to your team…and you .

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RESOURCES:

Monique Jefferson is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-d-jefferson-sphr-shrm-scp-8120712. Information on Monique’s 3-P haven, the Community Preservation Corporation, is at https://communityp.com/.

Information about this episode’s sponsor, Connex Partners, is at https://www.connexpartners.com/.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0.

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Our Intentional Podcast Support Team: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

Monique Jefferson is an expert in human capital management with an instinct for determining the impact of organizational change, particularly on marginalized groups. She is a results-oriented, proven human resources executive with over 20 years of global experience in the financial services, legal, Insurance, media, non-profit and professional services industries. Her primary areas of expertise include talent and performance management, compensation, leadership development, diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, talent acquisition, executive coaching, cultural change, employee engagement, training, and employee and labor relations.

Monique currently serves as Chief People Officer of Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) (a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) within the multi family affordable housing sector) where she develops the human resources strategic plan and builds a culture that will enable CPC to attract, engage, grow and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce. Monique previously served as the Chief Human Resources Officer of New York Public Radio, the second largest public media company in the U.S., where she led a culture transformation and implemented the first Race Equity Action plan for the organization.

S7-Ep31: Leading in Emerging Industries Jan 21, 2023

Guest: James Brenza

By their very nature, emerging industries (such as EVs, private spaceships, and cannabis) present unique leadership challenges – and opportunities – rarely encountered in long-established businesses. In addition to general entrepreneurism, you’re creating something new for the marketplace…and forging the team to shepherd it.

Emerging industries often lend a new twist on old businesses: they allow the opportunity to relook at established practices, sparking innovation in the business sector. James Brenza joins the show to discuss his venture into an emerging industry -- and how that provided him with new challenges as well as the possibilities of new solutions.

Here's what James and Maureen cover:

How disruptions in your personal life can spark your drive into new kinds of business;
Ways to navigate the uncertainty of cutting-edge industries when legislation isn’t consistent across the country; and
Why standards and technology remain vital components in emerging industries.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

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RESOURCES:

More about James Brenza’s agritech firm is online at https://greenest-grow.com/ . You can also connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenestgrow/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

The Bassoon King by Rainn Wilson
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Emerging Podcast Pioneers: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

James Brenza is an information technology and analytics leader with 20 years of diversified experience and success in delivering analytical, functionally rich, complex solutions. He is a hands-on leader who carefully balances strategic planning, business communications and technical delivery. He has extensive experience with motivating mixed-shore teams to deliver high quality, flexible results. James’ academic foundation includes 3 degrees: Information Technology, Finance, and an MBA. He complemented his technical skills with a Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Qualification and PMP certifications. He applies that foundation to solving problems in banking, insurance, retail, distribution, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and public service. He has also been involved in the startup community by serving on advisory boards and as CDO.

S7-Ep38: Staying Cool in Challenging Situations (Recognizing & Managing Your Stress Triggers) Jan 20, 2023

Guest: Janet Fouts

We recognize the many layers of stress we are under day-to-day. Those stresses are very real – and often increase as we move up the leadership ladder. That stress has consequences, both physical and mental. What can we do?

Janet Fouts has distilled some very simple tools that can help us be less reactive and more responsive to what life throws at us. They’re based on her deep dive into mindfulness as she dealt with the extreme stress of working as a full time digital marketer while caring for a dying partner. In the process, she learned that when we are aware of ourselves, we have better opportunities to understand others, making us better leaders, communicators, and partners.

Here's what Janet and Maureen cover:

How to recognize, and deal with, the triggers that can set you off;
Ways to learn mindfulness in easy microsteps; and
Why work meetings cause so much stress (and why Americans do meetings so poorly).

Other episodes to keep your leadership chill:

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RESOURCES:

We’re watching for her forthcoming book, Microdosed Mindfulness. In the meantime, check out her other publications. Her prior book on self-care while caring for others is When Life Hits the Fan. She also has a batch of books on social media marketing from her earlier career, available here. To learn more about Janet, surf to her website: JanetFouts.com.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Mindfully Minding the Podcast Store: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

CONNECT WITH US:

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Website: InnovativeLeadership.com

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About Our Guest:

After 25 years as CEO of Tatu Digital Media, a Silicon Valley marketing agency, Janet Fouts quit and founded Nearly Mindful, where she serves as a Human Potential Facilitator, working with individuals and teams to reach their full potential through emotional intelligence and mindfulness coaching, workshops, and retreats.

S7-Ep2: The Future Leader - Skills & Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade Jan 19, 2023

Guest: Jacob Morgan

There has been a lot written about leadership for the present day, but the world is changing quickly. What worked in the past won’t work in the future – so how do we prepare leaders who can successfully navigate and guide us through the next decade and beyond?

What’s required of leaders, even the types of leaders we need, is in flux. So what can a struggling leader do now?

Jacob Morgan wondered, as well, so he interviewed over 140 CEOs, then partnered with LinkedIn to survey almost 14,000 of their members around the globe to see how those CEO insights aligned with employee perspectives. He uncovered some fascinating insights, and shares them in this episode.

Here's what Jacob and Maureen cover:

The undeniable reality that pre-pandemic leadership isn’t going to cut it in this post-pandemic decade;
Why these changes are happening; and
The four mindsets and five behaviors to develop as a leader for tomorrow.

Related episodes to make you a future-ready leader:

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RESOURCES:

Get all the details of Jacob’s findings in his book, The Future Leader. He’s also written The Employee Experience Advantage, The Future of Work, and The Collaborative Organization.

The Notable Nine PDF Jacob referenced is available at TheLeadershipDigest.com . Or learn about his other forward-searching work at TheFutureOrganization.com .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

The Future of Podcast Humanity Rests in Their Hands: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

Jacob Morgan is a four-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist who explores leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the founder of FutureofWorkUniversity.com, an online education and training platform that helps future proof individuals and organizations by teaching them the skills they need to succeed in the future of work. Jacob also hosts the Future of Work podcast, a weekly show where he speaks with senior executives, business leaders, and bestselling authors about how the world of work is changing. He is regularly featured in publications such as Forbes, Fortune, HBR, Fast Company, the BBC, and others.

S8-Ep2: What Leaders Won’t Talk About (When Scaling their Business) Jan 18, 2023

Guest: Greg Moran

When young companies scale their business, there are many challenges…some obvious, and some no one talks about. Greg Moran joins the show for a discussion about the topics that are often avoided. Some have even been considered taboo! We’ll learn about back-office processes and tooling, hiring and diversity, space: culture and people, keeping the value chain in balance, pricing and value creation, establishing ESG processes, and minimizing distraction. It’s a primer for entrepreneurs on the threshold of growth!

Here's what Greg and Maureen cover:

The struggles that happened before the start-up success stories everyone publicizes;
Why scaling the back office is just as important as scaling your product or service; and
How truth with your growing staff is critical to continued success.

More episodes with Greg Moran for binge-listening:

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RESOURCES:

To learn more about Greg’s company, surf over to https://www.awarehq.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Pod People Leaders WILL Talk About: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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About Our Guest:

Greg Moran is a C-level digital, strategy and change leadership executive with extensive global operations experience. He led corporate strategy for Ford and designed the plan that Alan Mullaly used to turn around the company. Greg held C-level IT positions in app dev, infrastructure, and core banking applications at Ford, Nationwide Insurance, and Bank One/JPMC, respectively. He began his career in consulting with Arthur Andersen Accenture, working across industries with 100 companies over the course of a decade. He is passionate about leadership and culture, and teaches part time on the topic at Ohio University.

S9-Ep3: Courageous Followership Jan 18, 2023

Guests: Neil Grunberg & Ira Chaleff

“He who cannot be a good follower, cannot be a good leader.”

Aristotle shared that wisdom over 2,000 years ago, but today we chafe at being labeled a follower. Yet, as Ira Chaleff and Neil Grunberg point out, if no one is following, then no one can be leading, either!

Followership is critical in any organization. Think of followership and leadership as a yin and yang: each of us needs to be good at both of them, and each of us needs to know when to play which role. It all depends on the context. Most critically, be a courageous follower: one with the values and integrity to let your leader know when things are amiss. Enron is a classic warning about what happens when an organization doesn’t have courageous followers!

Here's what Ira, Neil, and Maureen cover:

The importance of standing up to and for your leader (even at the same time);
How strict hierarchies distort the flow between follower and leader, slowing down the organization; and
Why a lack of courageous followership leads to catastrophes at work (such as Enron) and in our personal lives (such as Uvalde and other mass tragedies).

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RESOURCES:

Ira Chaleff is a prolific writer. His books include The Courageous Follower, Intelligent Disobedience, The Limits of Violence (with Elan Le Vieux),The Art of Followership, and Setting Course: A Congressional Management Guide . Information on Ira’s consulting firm is at https://exe-coach.com/; his own website is https://IraChaleff.com .

Neil Grunberg has a multitude of research papers and articles in leadership journals. He also cowrote Innovative Leadership for Health Care with Maureen and others, and edited A Distinctive Approach to Psychological Research.

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can follow her there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmetcalf/ .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Leaders of Fine Followership: Luigi Morelli & Connor Carson

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Website: InnovativeLeadership.com

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About Our Guest:

Ira Chaleff is an author, speaker, and innovative thinker. His latest work, Intelligent Disobedience, is now available on Amazon. He is founder and president of Executive Coaching and Consulting Associates. As a coach, Ira provides a stimulating and safe environment for executives and their teams to examine, evaluate and significantly improve their management styles, skills and processes. Through targeted interviews, work-climate surveys, and multi-viewpoint feedback instruments, he involves all those who have a stake in the change process, analyzes their input and provides frank, constructive feedback sessions.

Neil Grunberg is a professor of Military & Emergency Medicine, Medical & Clinical Psychology, and Neuroscience in the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. He is also a professor in the Graduate School of Nursing, Director of Research and Development in the USU Leadership Education and Development program, and Director of Faculty Development for Military and Emergency Medicine. He is a medical and social psychologist who has been on faculty at USU since 1979.

S8-Ep4: Building Communities within Your Business Jan 17, 2023

Guest: Alice Yoo LeClair

Contrary to old-school management beliefs, having a work-best-friend boosts productivity. Having an entire work community? That boosts a lot of people’s productivity, morale, even longevity with the organization. Best of all, the communities you foster at work don’t need to be work-related to have these effects: gamers, Trekkies, and football fanatics in your workplace all benefit.
So how does an HR leader drive community building within their organization? Does remote work make it more difficult? How does it fit with the CHRO’s other responsibilities? And how do you focus on this when managers so often dump their personnel responsibilities on the HR department instead of taking their own leadership reins? Alice Yoo LeClair knows the world of Human Resources well, with experience in organizations of all sizes. With her deep experience and eyes on the future, she shares her wisdom and observations with host Maureen Metcalf.

This is the first of several episodes which view innovative leadership from the perspective of the CHRO and other human resources leaders: the Connex Executive Insights Series.

Here's what Alice and Maureen cover:

What a community is, and why having work communities is so important for your team;
How workplace communities benefit the broader business; and
Why Gallup research shows that having good friends at work substantially boosts productivity.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

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RESOURCES:

For a deeper dive on all things HR, check https://www.connexpartners.com/ .

Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here .

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0 .

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OUR PODCAST TEAM:

Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

Citizenry of our Podcast Community: Luigi Morelli & Connor Carson

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