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Leadership Happy Hour

Leadership Happy Hour is where we discuss leadership, team strategies, have a little fun and, also, a few drinks! Grab a cocktail and catch up with topical leadership issues here!

Please drink responsibly….we don’t want you to damage your computer.

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116 - Step Up And Lead! With Meredith Crawford Apr 08, 2019

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“Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want.” – Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator

In my life, I have worked with and for some amazing leaders. Those were the people that I learned the most from and took the time to invest in me. Many of them were women. I only share that because in this episode we're talking about some of the disparities that are still out there in preparing women to lead.

My guest this week is Meredith Crawford. She's smart, she's been in the trenches, and her mission is to help women step into the leadership roles they were meant to do and do it well. We hit the full spectrum on leadership issues but also touch on many of the particular issues women face in today's "modern" workforce and what they can do to lead better, lead smarter, and compete.

I know you're going to enjoy this time with Meredith as much as I did! CHEERS!

More on Meredith..

She started her agency after realizing that business leaders and entrepreneurs needed to do things differently in the future to win and maintain customer loyalty. She is dedicated to teaching step-by-step, everything essential to savvy marketing and skyrocketing your side hustle, to streamline cash flow, build a sustainable, profitable, stress-free business.

Connect with her with any of these mediums...

MAIN CONTACT: Ashley Crouch - ashley@appleseedcommunications.co Meredith's Details: Email: meredith@solernomedia.com Phone: 360.951.9228 cell Skype: MeredithC9876 Business Website: http://www.solernomedia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solerno-media/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solernomedia/

115 - Humor That Works! With Andrew Tarvin Mar 31, 2019

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April is Humor Month! ENJOY!

Humor has always been a part of my life. Not just my regular life but also my leadership life. It has been the one tool that has helped me connect with others, be more approachable and also more likeable (when what I had to do could have pushed it in another direction). This week's guest, Andrew Tarvin, is the expert on scientifically (and strategically) using humor to make the work you do and the workplace you do it in, more effective and enjoyable.

We talk about his new book, Humor That Works, in this episode. We get down, dirty, and he shares some tools you can use right now.

Get his book HERE!

I know you'll enjoy this interview as much as I did. He's smart and hilarious!

More On Andrew....

Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.

Through his company, Humor That Works, Andrew has helped more 25,000 people at 250+ organizations—including P&G, GE, ESPN, Microsoft, the U.S. Navy, PepsiCo, and the International Association of Canine Professional—learn to be more productive, less stressed, and happier. Combining his background in business with his experience as an international comedian, his programs are engaging, entertaining, and effective.

Prior to starting his company, Andrew was a top-rated project manager at Procter & Gamble, managing million dollar projects for a $350 million business. He is also an accomplished comedian, having performed in more than 1,000 shows all around the world.

Andrew is the best-selling author of Humor That Works: 501 Ways to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 100,000 times. He has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 1 planet (Earth). He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.

Check him out on his website (and bring him in to speak!): http://andrewtarvin.com/

114 - Professional Development For Success With Jakob Heuser Mar 24, 2019

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“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ― John F. Kennedy

How many training classes have you sat in and wondered....."what the hell am I doing here?" Or how about that time when the training was really great but you couldn't remember what it was about a few weeks later. Even worse, you get no personal development at all! Sadly, we've all been there (I know I have).

This week I had the great opportunity to talk with Jakob Heuser. He's an evangelist for human centered instruction and, quite frankly, a really cool guy that knows his stuff. We talk about a lot on the show about all facets of how development matters. From recruitment to retention, what you do in investing in your team makes a difference.

I know you're going to dig this episode. I got a lot from it and it's not something we've talked on the show about before so ENJOY!

More on Jakob...

Jakob Heuser (HEW-zer) has taken up the mantle of Evangelist for human-centered instruction to help businesses, start-ups and brands retain talent. His unique blend of engineering and instructional experience results in a different kind of training; it’s optimized for the LEARNER, not the instructor.

This approach is a breath of fresh air in a world overcrowded with ebooks andgeneric leadership seminars. When surveyed by Gallup, 87% of millennials rate “professional or career growth and development opportunities” as the most important factor to them in a rewarding job. Yet in that same poll, less than 15 percent of all employees surveyed had received useful training or development opportunities in the last 30 days.

Jakob is turning that knowledge into action, helping businesses invest in their team. No matter if it’s your employees or their leaders, his goal is to help you turn your talent into an advantage.

Connect with Jakob on Linkedin.

Check out his website.

113 - Gridiron Genius With Mike Lombardi Mar 18, 2019

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“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” –George S. Halas

I don't watch a lot of sports on Television. Admittedly, it gives me less to talk about at the gym with the other guys but there's always our ailments (that's talk for people over 50). Even so, I do love sports movies. Perhaps I love them because I get the backstory on the team, the players, and how they all made it through the trials together to win.

That's why I love this week's guest, Mike Lombardi, as we talk about his book, Gridiron Genius...I get the backstory on what makes a championship team (and Mike knows about championships). We talk about the value of hard work, how to bring the team together, and what separates the good from the great.

I know you'll get as much from Mike's experience as I did so ENJOY!

More on Mike...

MICHAEL LOMBARDI former General Manager and three-time Super Bowl-winning executive was most recently on the coaching staff for Bill Belichick in the New England Patriots' front office, after thirty years working for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Cleveland Browns. He has a top-ten sports podcast, GM Street, is on the Bill Simmons's podcast network. Belichick once said of Lombardi: Mike’s one of the smartest people I know,” “He’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever worked with and was a huge asset to me for the two years that he was here. He studies football, and he knows it very well. I would say on probably all teams.”

Lombardi’s body of knowledge 35 years in the making. A former defensive lineman at Hofstra University, he has more than three decades of experience in professional football, as a coach, executive, and media analyst. His coaching and front office career have included jobs with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns (where he was the general manager and director of player personnel) and New England Patriots. His television experience, CBS Sports, Showtime and the NFL Network. Also, he has written extensively for numerous print and digital media platforms, including NFL.com, Sports Illustrated, and the National Football Post, the latter of which he founded and served as editor-in-chief for three years.

Get the book HERE!

112 - Leadership Is About Action, Not Intent With Chris Cavallini Mar 10, 2019

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle

If I had to sum up this week's episode in two words, those two words would be "DAMN AWESOME!"

Why? Because I'm talking to a guy who not only knows what he's talking about as far as leadership goes, he walks it every day.

My guest is Chris Cavallini. Chris has an interesting back story (to include a little bit of time in the Navy) and he shares it all with us. We talk about the power of honest feedback, how it's your responsibility as leader to set the pace, and how action is what it is all about.

I'm also going to request that you email me and let me know one of your favorite leadership tips so I can share it on the show. Send it to me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com. If I share it, I'll send you a free e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets the Other Books Won't Tell You!

I know you'll love Chris as much as I did! CHEERS!

More on Chris...

Chris Cavallini is the CEO and founder of Nutrition Solutions, a national lifestyle brand, and meal preparation company boasting high profile clientele such as New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski and former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. During his turbulent youth, he was arrested 17 times prior to his 18th birthday and later served jail time for the distribution of anabolic steroids. Cavallini ultimately changed his life’s course by dedicating his life to personal development, philanthropy and using his platforms to educate people on the practical action steps and mindset needed to reach the next level. Chris has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Bloomberg TV.

Connect with Chris on his website: https://nutritionsolutions.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallini/?hl=en

111 - More Fun Equals More Engagement With Jess Ruggieri Mar 03, 2019

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“You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.” - Dwight Eisenhower

Did you hear? Humor Month is coming up in April! And, my friends, I want you to be ready. In today's world, having fun isn't something we should hope for, it is something we should plan for so...I am sharing this interview with you a month prior to humor month so you've got time to be ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!

The guest is Jess Ruggieri and she works at.....wait for it...The Fun Department! Jess is, among other things, the Ambassador of Inclusion and she is sharing some tips with us this week to get your team engaged with a little bit of fun!

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Research has shown that people that enjoy where they work and what they do are not only more productive, they are more loyal. That means it's a two-fer. One strategy, two results....engagement and retention. I know you're going to love Jess as much as I do so get ready to write some stuff down and put into action!

CHEERS!

More on Jess...

Jess Ruggieri has found her place as the ambassador of inclusion at the fun dept., a training and coaching company driven by the implementation of "innovative solutions for a happier, healthier, more connected workplace.” Featured on various news and media outlets, the fun dept.’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies to those with as few as 10 employees and is not partnered with Zappos’s training company, Delivering Happiness.

Jessica's history with the fun dept. goes back nine years when the founder, Nick Gianoulis, went out of his way to work from her coffee shop. “I simply wanted to create a fun and welcoming environment for both my staff and my customers,” she said. It took Jessica nine years to make a career jump. With her extensive experience in management, psychology, interpersonal communication, organizational processes, training & development, and having received her Master’s in Health Promotion and her certification as a Health & Fitness Coach, Jessica landed her dream job—utilizing her passions and skillsets to impact company culture.

“It is a simple and unique systematic approach where we teach companies how to design appropriate ‘play’ techniques to connect and de-stress employees.” Jessica and the fun dept. team have been “playing it forward” to improve work environments for customers, employees, and the bottom line!

Connect with Jess at the Fun Department here: https://thefundept.com/

110 - Two Sailors Walk Into A Bar With Tom Schwab Feb 25, 2019

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"Smooth seas don't make skillful Sailors." - Chinese Proverb

It's always fun for me to talk to someone with a semi-similar background. Further, I love talking to people that have a heart for leadership and, more importantly, people.

This week's guest is Tom Schwab. Aside from spending a little time in the Navy, Tom is the CEO of Interview Valet and a serial entrepreneur. He has introduced me (and you the listener of this podcast) to so many cool people. As leaders, we're always learning and Tom has taken my learning to a new level this past year.

Two things (among many) that I really enjoyed about this interview with Tom and that I know you will too. First, is that Tom isn't afraid to share his core beliefs on the show. That's trait too often absent in today's leadership. Second, is his love of people.

Grab a cold one...this is a great show! Enjoy!

More on Tom...

Tom Schwab helps thought leaders find online success; more traffic, leads and raving customer fans with targeted podcast interview marketing. Tom has had an interesting, yet unconventional path leading him to marketing and starting Interview Valet. From running nuclear power plants, managing sales in Fortune 500 medical device company, to starting several of his own businesses.

Tom is the epitome of an authentic leader. Website & LinkedIn

109 - The Good Fight With Dr. Liane Davey Feb 16, 2019

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"It' in our DNA to care for others, cheer others on, help others, and inspire others." -Larry Cockerel

I, like you, have been on a lot of teams in my life. I've been on good teams, bad teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have kicked some ass. I have not, however, been on a team where conflict is not present. In some way, shape, or form...conflict is there.

Conflict can get a bad rap within the business world. We're always talking about how to get along with difficult people but what if it's just a difficult situation with a lot of different personalities?

On this week's episode I'm talking to Dr. Liane Davey and we're discussing the new book she has coming out called, The Good Fight! It's about managing and harnessing the power of conflict within your team. Conflict is good. Without it, we'd never get anywhere! ENJOY!

My "Hot Skinny" Leadership Tip comes from my good friend Larry Cockerel from his new book, Your Life Matters. Check it out and check Larry out at: https://larrycockerel.com/

More on Liane...

Dr. Liane Davey is the New York Times Bestselling author of You First, Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and the organizational psychology expert for Quartz magazine.

As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises on business strategy and executive team effectiveness and has worked with executives at companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Aviva, TD Bank, 3M, and SONY PlayStation.

Liane has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and has served as an evaluator for the American Psychological Association’s Healthy Workplace awards.

Connect with her and pre-order her book at: https://www.lianedavey.com/

108 - Do You Have Who It Takes? With Steve Trautman Feb 09, 2019

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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

In today's economy, you know that it's our people that are the commodity that we're all fighting to keep. It's not just about recruiting the right people...it's about what you do when you've got them on that makes the difference. Not just in their care and feeding but in harnessing the power of their knowledge.

This week I'm talking to Steve Trautman and the topic is, Do you Have WHO It Takes To Execute Your Strategy? I learned a lot from Steve as we discussed talent risk, transfer knowledge and how to create a learning organization. I know you will too.

My "Hot Skinny" tip this week comes from my good friend Sarah Gibson. If you have a leadership tip you'd like to share, email me direct at chip@unconventionalleader.com.

CHEERS!

More on Steve...

Steve Trautman has more than twenty years’ experience as a leading international expert in talent risk management and knowledge transfer. A pioneer in the field, Steve has created the only proven methodology for assessing, aligning and mitigating talent risk for technical teams within Fortune 500 companies. His clients have included: Boeing, Costco, Goodyear, Aetna, Farmers Life Insurance, Bank of America, Microsoft, and Qualcomm, among others.

Steve is also the author of several books: Teach What You Know: A Practical Leader’s Guide to Knowledge Transfer Using Peer Mentoring (Prentice Hall, 2006), Do You Have Who It Takes? Managing Talent Risk in a High-Stakes Technical Work Force (Greenleaf, 2017) and co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management: Powerful Tools for Leveraging a Changing Workforce (McGraw-Hill, 2011).

Steve is a frequent speaker and panelist and has presented for such conferences as Qualcomm, American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Management, Utilities Service Alliance, and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, among others.

By implementing Trautman’s proprietary processes, C-suite executives from blue-chip companies around the globe have dramatically increased their speed and efficiency in revenue, market share and strategy execution. In addition, Steve’s finely-honed methods have been proven to bring new employees up to speed in 1/2 the normal time.

Prior to founding The Steve Trautman Co., Steve worked in leadership roles for Microsoft and Expedia, where he honed his knowledge transfer methods and skills. Today, Steve brings his experience to and focuses his expertise on solving the most critical talent management and workforce problems executives are facing, including:

Major initiatives slowed because of over-reliance on some workers
Global consistency and role clarity problems
Reorganization with a focus on speed to new roles and responsibilities
Aging or retiring workforce- cross-generational knowledge transfer
New employee onboarding
New technology, system, or process rollout
Mergers and acquisitions – blending the families and getting back to work faster
Outsource partner management

When he is not working to change how executives think about talent risk management and knowledge transfer, Steve can be found hiking around the Northwest with his wife and two kids.

Check him out on his website: https://stevetrautman.com/

107 - We're All Negotiating Something! With Corey Kupfer Feb 03, 2019

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“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy

We're all negotiating something. At work we may be negotiating the big deal. At home, we may be negotiating who is going to clean up the mess the dog just made on the floor (we just got a new puppy). Wherever you're at, you're negotiating.

This episode takes us on a journey on how to negotiate with purpose and authenticity. Corey Kupfer is the guest and he's got the goods!

Corey and I discuss a lot of different aspects of negotiation and he knows how to do it. He's been negotiating multi-million dollar deals for a long time and he shares that wisdom with us on this episode!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to be (semi) famous by sending in your leadership tips for the Hot Skinny! Email them direct to me at chip@unconventionallleader.com and, if I share them on the show, you'll get a FREE e-copy of my book, Leadership Secrets The Other Books Won't Tell You!

I know you'll love Corey! CHEERS!

More on the legend Corey Kupfer...

Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator and dealmaker with more than 30 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author and professional speaker. He is the founder and principal of Kupfer & Associates, PLLC, a leading corporate and deal law firm; the founder and CEO of Authentic Enterprises, LLC, a speaking, training and consulting company committed to inspiring authenticity in business; the author of the Amazon best-selling book Authentic Negotiating: Clarity, Detachment & Equilibrium - The Three Keys To True Negotiating Success & How To Achieve Them; and the creator and host of the Fueling Deals Podcast, launching on February 20, 2019.

Check out his website HERE!

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