Lead with Levity

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Ep. 59 Interviewing Secrets for Managers and Applicants Sep 13, 2021

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This episode is for managers and job seekers alike. I chat with Chris Delaney, interview expert, life coach, and hypnotherapist, about some very real challenges that come up in the interviewing process. Chris shared several key statistics and tips to make the process work well for both parties. Find out how you can ace your next interview!
What's included in this episode:

Why you need levity to increase your chances of finding a good fit
What kind of humor works better in a job interview
How too much pressure in an interview hurts the candidate's ability to showcase their talents
Unconscious bias in interviews and how to overcome it
Our thoughts on the controversial handshake (especially during the pandemic)
How AI is changing the interview game
How a manager approaches an interview says a lot about the company's culture

About Guest: Chris Delaney
Chris Delaney is a qualified NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Career Advisor. With over 15 years of experience supporting people to achieve their life and career goals, Chris has the experience and skills to help you achieve your dreams. As an experienced Coach and the Founder of Employment King, Chris has years of experience to help you move forward in both your career and your life.

About the Lead with Levity Podcast
The Lead with Levity podcast is a show for leaders who care deeply about what makes/breaks the employee experience. Our guests are dynamic researchers, practitioners, consultants, and business leaders. We cover foundational elements that are needed to avoid forcing the fun. We also invite lively managers who lead with levity to show us how it’s done. Thanks for joining us on this journey.

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Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: How to Avoid Becoming a Casualty of the #GreatResignation Aug 30, 2021

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We're experiencing a lot of turnover and movement across the job market right now. People are leaving their jobs in droves in search of better cultures, better supervisors, and better opportunities. What can you do to avoid becoming a casualty of the #GreatResignation?
Tune in, because Dr. Beverly Kaye and I unpack the 4 letter word that seems to be missing right now--L.O.V.E.--and what that looks like at work.
We talk about:

Why love at work isn't such a dirty word
How you can incorporate love into your leadership style
Why your employees need to know what you love about them and their work
How love connects to inclusion and employee engagement
Ways that you can tell someone that you appreciate them
And more!

About Dr. Beverly Kaye
Beverly Kaye's name is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping individuals, managers and organizations understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement and retention. Her books and learning materials have stood the test of time.

ATD honored her with their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field. ISA (The Association of Learning Professionals) also honored her with their 2018 Thought Leadership Award for her body of work in support of work-related learning and performance. Through Beverly’s advocacy of ideas and commitment to actions, she has not only positively influenced clients and industry colleagues but has facilitated respect for the learning and performance industry overall.

Beverly’s recent books in the career development field included Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go which provided overwhelmed managers with a way to blend career conversations into their everyday routine. Her most recent book Up is Not the Only Way was directed at managers and individuals and highlighted the career choices that were available other than the traditional career ladder.

Her contribution to the field of engagement and retention included the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em which offered managers 26 strategies for engaging and retaining their key talent. Love It, Don’t Leave It provided similar advice to individuals about how to take responsibility for their own work satisfaction. Hello Stay Interviews, Goodbye Talent Loss suggested an approach to using the idea of stay interviews to stem the tide of exit interviews.

Beverly received her doctorate from UCLA in 1976 and founded Career Systems International, an organization dedicated to offering managers and employees practical learning solutions and consulting that enables organizations focus on their talent. As part of her own focus on talent, she recently transitioned its ownership to two key members of her leadership team. She supports the rebranded enterprise, Talent Dimensions, who delivers and expands on her thought leadership.

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Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - 6 Ways to Embed Your Culture Aug 16, 2021

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Have you ever heard that culture eats strategy for breakfast? Well, it does. The best-laid plans won't get far if people aren't on the same page. Being in tune with your culture is the key to success.

In this episode, Brett Putter and I talk about ways to embed culture within your organization. Tune in for ways to identify and celebrate the uniqueness of your culture and empower your organization to work more collaboratively.

About Today's Guest: Brett Putter
Brett is the founder and CEO of CultureGene he's also published a couple of books, one in particular that I'm interested in today, which is Culture Decks Decoded.
About the Lead with Levity Podcast
The Lead with Levity podcast is a show for leaders who care deeply about what makes/breaks the employee experience. Our guests are dynamic researchers, practitioners, consultants, and business leaders. We cover foundational elements that are needed to avoid forcing the fun. We also invite lively managers who lead with levity to show us how it’s done. Thanks for joining us on this journey.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/leadwithlevity)

Why Leading with Spiritual Intelligence is Trending Aug 01, 2021

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It's August! The season is changing and life is still knocking on your door. Do you want the ability to maintain inner and outer peace regardless of the situation? I do!
I got a chance to speak to a spiritual mystic, Amy Lynn Durham, recently about this concept of spiritual intelligence (SQ). As you can imagine, she debunked some myths and shared how SQ fits in a corporate world.
This show is for skeptics, mystics, and the usual suspects. I hope that you enjoy the banter and new ideas. Here are a few topics we cover:

What does it mean to be a spiritual mystic and how does that play out in Amy's life?
What is spiritual intelligence?
Is spiritual intelligence faith-based or connected to a specific religion?
How does spiritual intelligence connect to levity?
The SQ21 - A tool that helps people build their SQ.

Enjoy!
About today's guest: Amy Lynn Durham
Amy Lynn Durham is the founder of Create Magic At Work™ and an international authority on improving workplace culture so employees and teams have better results with less drama and stress. In addition, Amy is:

A U.C. Berkeley Certified Executive Coach
Certified to coach in the 21 skills associated with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) using the SQ21 Assessment.
A Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner

Discover all the ways you can connect with Amy and this concept below:

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A Humorous Look at Post-COVID Life Jul 18, 2021

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Who knew the pandemic would end so suddenly? Insert wink emoji!

I had a delightful conversation with speaker, coach, and the co-founder of LeadHERship Consortium, Dr. Lori Baker-Schena. We discussed the most pressing matters for today's professional:

Nutella vs. Chocolate
Quirks that we picked up during COVID
What change management looks like coming out of the pandemic
Staying positive
A key issue that is often missed in customer service

About Our Guest: Dr. Lori Baker-Schena

My professional career reflects a journey … not a destination. I have continually re-invented myself based on three factors: a) my passions b) my ability to impact others and c) my ability to find joy every day. Each chapter of my life’s story is a building block to the expertise I bring to my clients.

I co-founded LeadHERship Consortium, LLC with my dear friend and business partner Sabine Liedel. Our company is dedicated to developing successful women LeadHERs by filling in the training gaps that are a byproduct of promotion without preparation. We deliver real-life leadership skills through LeadHERship conferences, keynote speeches, corporate retreats and training, and interactive workshops. Our ultimate goal is to position women LeadHERs for success, creating careers that are empowering, fulfilling and joyful.

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Can You Hustle and Grind Your Way to Levity? Jul 05, 2021

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I spend the majority of my time on this podcast honing in on the need to incorporate play, or for you adults, exploratory time into your workday. There will always be one more thing to do, and if you focus solely on that you miss the opportunity to celebrate the journey. You may even miss the opportunity to come up with fantastically creative ideas that often show up when you allow your mind to wander.

Today, I spoke to Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, author of Let's Get It: Hustle and Grind Your Way to Personal Empowerment, a book about empowerment and pushing through no matter what. As a dermatologist, professional pimple popper and podcast host, Dr. Mudgil brings the energy.

Check out our conversation about (almost) everything under the sun:

Why Dr. Mudgil believes in the hustle and grind
How he went from "just graduated" to a successful dermatology practice in New York
How "hustle and grind" links to empowerment and personal success
Dr. Mudgil's advice on the one thing you can do to look amazing as you age (i.e., age like a vampire!)
Pimple popping, Tik Tok, and what Dr. Mudgil did to keep his team together during the pandemic

About our Guest: Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil
I’m Dr. Mudgil, a New York City-based pimple-popping, podcasting, positivity-peddling dermatologist! A few years ago, when I became very active on Instagram, launched my YouTube channel, and started my podcast, some folks (understandably) may have thought I had a few screws come loose. After all, why would a successful dermatologist be posting content related to mindset and motivation, rather than about Botox, butt augmentation, and lip filler?!?
Living on a plateau wasn’t for me, and shouldn’t be acceptable for anyone. Living on a plateau is settling for average, and average sucks. We can always do better, get better, and be better.

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How This One Skill Can Help You Speak to Your Arch Nemesis Jun 21, 2021

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Does your blood boil when it's time to chat with a loved one about politics, race, and other hot button topics? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you struggle to understand the other person's position?
Well, if you ever wanted to bridge the gap, then you're in good company.
Join me as I sit with Robin Hills, emotional intelligence trainer and founder of Ei4Change, as we unpack Dr. Seuss, Trump, racial stereotypes, and other hot button topics. Learn how to navigate your next conversation with grace today!
About Our Guest: Robin Hills
Robin Hills is an emotional intelligence coach, trainer, and facilitator with over 35 years' business and commercial experience.

With more than 250,000 learners in 190 countries, Ei4Change are the leaders in emotional intelligence coaching and we provide a wide range of emotional intelligence courses and free resources. Our online courses are widely available and are being accessed internationally by businesses, groups and individuals all looking to make a change.

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Design Thinking Meets Improv: Innovation Can Be Fun! Jun 07, 2021

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Continuing with the theme of improvisation, I invited Michael Glatts, Founder of 901 Innovation, to chat about how improv techniques enrich the workplace. Michael shares how we all engage in improv when we get put on the spot at work and how we can build up our ability to tackle these situations when they come up. We also explore design thinking, LEGO play, and his advice for bringing more fun into your day.
About Michael Glatts
Having decades of experience, always asking “why?”, Michael loves to challenge the status quo. It is the only way to break free, have fun, and unleash your unique ability.

A class comic through twelve years of catholic and private school, Michael knew how to have fun, when to appreciate the supportive teachers, and when to challenge those “not-so-supportive” ones. Naturally, he carried this through college and into a fulfilling 26-year career with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals – a great company, oh but brutally bureaucratic. The perfect place to hone one’s disruptive skills with the right mix of humor, respect, and rebelliousness. Mix in 20 plus years of improv and the formula is set to take out to the world. Now it’s time to really have some fun!

901innovation – Excite. Ignite. Take Flight.

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Kathy Klotz-Guest Lead with Levity Podcast Interview May 24, 2021

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I always envied improv comics for their quick quips and on-the-spot ideas. But, then I learned that improvisation is a skill, and like any other form of entertainment, you can "get good" with practice. Then I learned that improv is not just entertaining, but also a powerful tool for the workplace.
I had a fun, energy filled chat with renowned comedian and owner of Keeping it Human, Kathy Klotz-Guest. Check out this episode to find out how you can usher in creative problem solving and help your team with improv principles.
About Today's Guest: Kathy Klotz-Guest
Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA, MLA, is a business storytelling strategist, author, speaker, and comedian. Founder of Keeping it Human, her mission is to help organizations turn jargon-monoxide into compelling business stories, abolish boring marketing, and uncover boldly creative ideas for marketing content, products, branding and more. She calls them idea orgasms!

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Becoming Anti-fragile in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Conditions May 10, 2021

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This is our 50th episode! Thank you so much for supporting the podcast. You are a positive force in this world. I look forward to watching these ideas continue to spread as more and more people get plugged in. This podcast is for you! Let me know what part you liked most.

Transformation can seem immediate, but there are often small changes that lead up to it that we don't see. Consider all of the small shifts that go into quitting smoking, or becoming patient. We have to replace the old perspective with a new one to encourage new behaviors and outcomes.

As you know, we live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. This word soup is referred to as VUCA, and it used to refer to managing under special circumstances. Now, VUCA is as commonplace as a "case of the Mondays." Today, we're going to explore ways to enjoy the ride.
About Guest: Benny Ausmus
For over a decade, organizational development coach Benny Ausmus has broken the mold of executive coaching and management consulting.

Refusing to limit his methods to a one-size-fits-all formula, he approaches each new project by merging hard data with strategic development initiatives, tailoring bespoke transformation programs for companies, teams, and individuals using his dynamic TLC coaching system.

Benny works seamlessly with each leader’s individual strengths, challenges, and style to design, iterate, and execute powerful programs for improvement, growth, and exceptional ROI.

Now, in The Transformational Leadership Compass, he lays out this dynamic system of transformation to help leaders create the big changes required to adapt, thrive, and shape the future.

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