The Hard Skills

We want leaders to do the right thing when tested, and we want and believe we will rise to the challenge when the moment presents itself. But the current way we learn how to act ethically in those critical moments doesn't always translate or cause us to think we can do it effectively and confidently. Why not? How can we better prepare ourselves and our leaders when the moment arises? This is that episode. Giving Voice to Values (GVV) is an innovative approach to values-driven leadership development in business education and the workplace. Drawing on actual experience and scholarship, GVV fills a long-standing critical gap in the development of values-centered leaders. It's not about persuading people to be more ethical. Rather GVV starts from the premise that most of us already want to act on our values, but that we also want to feel that we have a reasonable chance of doing so effectively and successfully. In this episode we'll explore how to raise those odds.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Mary C. Gentile, PhD,  is Creator and Director of Giving Voice to Values (www.GivingVoiceToValuesTheBook.com), launched with The Aspen Institute and Yale School of Management and hosted at Babson College for 6 years, now based at UVA-Darden. This values-driven leadership curriculum has been piloted and/or presented in over 1,500 sites globally and has been featured in Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, McKinsey Quarterly, etc. Gentile is a consultant, speaker and author on GVV. She was formerly the Richard M. Waitzer Bicentennial Professor of Ethics at UVA Darden  (2016-2022) and was previously at Harvard Business School (1985-95) and Babson College (2009—2015). She holds a B.A. from The College of William and Mary and Ph.D. from State University of New York-Buffalo.Gentile's publications include: Giving Voice to Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right; Can Ethics Be Taught? Perspectives, Challenges, and Approaches at Harvard Business School (with Thomas Piper & Sharon Parks); Differences That Work: Organizational Excellence through Diversity; Managerial Excellence Through Diversity: Text and Cases, as well as cases and articles in Harvard Business Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Risk Management, CFO, BizEd, Strategy+Business, and others. Gentile was Content Expert for the award-winning CD-ROM, Managing Across Differences (Harvard Business School Publishing). ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comwww.GivingVoiceToValuesTheBook.com#GivingVoicetoValues, #TheHardSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipValues #ValuesDrivenLeadershipTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What if I told you there is one simple solution to have fewer and shorter meetings at work, increase the effectiveness of teams and organizations, and reduce conflict? It's deeper listening and we'll be exploring how to do that on this episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode you will learn the four biggest listening barriers in the workplace, the 5 levels of deep listening, and the three most practical tips to improving listening in the workplace.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. His third book is How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication – the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.oscartrimboli.com/howtolisten/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/#DeepListening #TheHardSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

How does it feel to be in a space where everyone offers belonging to themselves and others? In this episode, we will learn about Dr. Otito's Belonging Framework.Belonging is a universal human need, yet not everyone feels like they belong, even when they should. What leads to belonging and non-belonging? Dr. Otitio's framework will discuss environmental and personal factors to foster and practice belonging, with a focus on work spaces where we spend much of our adult lives. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu, is an organizational psychologist and pharmacist-scientist, career strategist, international speaker and author. Dr Otito has been studying and researching on the impact of belonging in cross-cultural experiences since immigrating to the United States twenty years ago. A certified facilitator in cultural intelligence, Otito has been training and teaching from a cultural and trauma-informed framework for many years. ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comWebsite: www.otitoiwuchukwu.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/otitoiwuchukwuFacebook: www.facebook.com/otitoiwuchukwu.authorpageInstagram: www.instagram.com/thebelonging.paradox#belonging #culture #culturalintelligence #neurodiversity #workrelationships #diasporawomen #TheHardSkills #OrganizationalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In this episode, we explore how love, compassion, playfulness, visualization, meditation, and stillness can be healing spiritual practices that gird resiliency. The Hard Skills is hosted by TalkRadio.nyc, a global live Podcasting Station focused on Empowering, Inspiring, Uplifting, and Educating our audiences and importantly, offsetting the fear and negativity that is so common in traditional programming. In this episode, I introduce Linda Marsanico, one of the newer hosts on this platform. She hosts The A Train to Sedona podcast and we'll be exploring resiliency through the lens of various spiritual practices.  Linda Marsanico initially trained as a social psychologist, but transitioned to writing, speaking, and coaching about love, compassion, playfulness, visualization, meditation, and stillness as a road to a joy-filled life. She encourages clients to develop themuscle of meditation and mantra as a support for a disciplined mind. She is a spiritual coach who considers the mind,body, spirit of a person. Linda sees herself as a healer, through various modalities, including Reiki, Vortex (R) and Integrated Energy (R). Her podcast is named after her recently published book, The A Train to Sedona, in which she shares her journey toward love, compassion, and enlightenment and we’ll hear more about that today.  Twitter X - @LMarsanicoLinkedIn - www.linkedin.co/in/linda-marsanico-b2854a5b/Facebook - www.Facebook.com/profile.php?id=00007089480249Website: LindaMarsanico.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ5Vf8uv2rwhttps://www.talkradio.nyc/shows/the-a-train-to-sedona#SpiritualPractice, #Healing #Resiliency #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Are you sitting on a goldmine of skills, experience, and connections… but still treating it like loose change? Let’s be real—if you’ve spent years climbing the corporate ladder, leading teams, and solving problems, you’ve built serious Professional Equity. But are you cashing in on it, or just letting it collect dust?In this episode, we’ll break down how to strategically leverage your expertise, influence, and network to open doors, command higher pay, and create new opportunities—without starting from scratch. Learn how your experience is worth way more than just another "great job" email from your boss.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is a global leadership strategist with 30 years of experience in cultivating professionals into senior leadership. Dr. Pruden is an award-winning global speaker and published bestselling author of 30+ books. She has developed three frameworks to align talent development with business objectives and today she’ll be sharing one of those: The Professional Equity framework. ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.drkarenhillspruden.comhttps://sisterleadersconference.comhttps://www.drkarenhillspruden.com, https://siserleadersconference.com, https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=de7f0a6f-0328-465d-87f5-856b9de6ca6b https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-hills-pruden-dm-cde-sphr-3935626a/

In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the unseen wounds we carry—those moments when something inside just doesn’t feel right. We’re talking about moral injury, a struggle that goes beyond physical or emotional pain. Whether it's from a difficult decision, a betrayal of values, or witnessing something that shook you to your core, moral injury can leave a lasting impact.​WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned, "Why doesn’t this sit right with me?" and is looking for a path forward. - Recognize the Signs – Understand what moral injury is and how it might be affecting your well-being, even if you’ve never put a name to it.- Find Healing – Explore real, practical ways to work through the emotional weight and start your journey toward recovery.- Hear Stories of Resilience – Learn from those who have faced and overcome moral injury, with insights from professionals who specialize in healing and self-repair.- Recognize You’re Not Alone – If you've ever felt that inner conflict, regret, or emotional exhaustion, this episode will help you make sense of it and take steps toward feeling whole again.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Jennie Byrne is an advisor for healthcare innovators to help shape the future of healthcare. She is a Co-Founder of Belong Health, a made-for-purpose healthcare company that serves vulnerable populations through health plan partnerships and ACO-REACH. She has a dual background as an MD/PhD in neuroscience and a board-certified psychiatrist, an entrepreneur who previously founded, grew, and exited a clinical organization, and served in a C-suite executive at a national level. She is a speaker and the best-selling author of "Work Smart", a book on how to use brain and behavior science to work smarter. Her second book, "Moral Injury : Healing the Healers" focuses on the clinician crisis facing the American healthcare system today. Finally as a practicing psychiatrist she focuses on caring for other physicians with mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and moral injury.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/https://drjenniebyrne.com/https://www.constellationpllc.com/Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In this episode, Dr. Brancu begins by sharing two leader scenarios - one in which the leader felt stuck and unable to take action and a contrasting one where a leader felt empowered to take action. She will explore differences between feeling empowered vs disempowered and then provide a 3-Part solution:Part 1: Identifying How You Want To Show Up- Includes five mechanisms: reflect, temper responsiveness, be present and steady, manage your energy, and practice self-care and compassionPart 2: Communicating Clarity Even When You Don’t Have Clarity- Clarity doesn’t mean certainty, nor does it mean perfection, and transparency doesn’t mean oversharing. We will provide examples for how to be clear and transparent even in the face of uncertainty or lack of personal clarity.Part 3: Increasing Connection and Communication Opportunities to Maintain Morale- How to counteract our current society’s increasing isolation, polarization, and degradation of interpersonal care.Each of these build on each other to help you manage fear, uncertainty and anxiety and help others do the same.Dr. Mira Brancu is a leadership consulting and coaching psychologist, founder of the Towerscope and Towerscope Leadership Academy, Associate Professor, Psychology Today columnist, author of the Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics and the associated recently published Workbook version, and had a leadership career before transitioning to helping teams and high-achieving women navigate their leadership complexities.How do we, as leaders, help our employees navigate uncertainty and maintain morale when we ourselves are working through the same challenges? In this episode, listeners will gain insights around how to navigate the stress and overwhelm of the current national landscape, and importantly, how to communicate effectively with employees to maintain morale and gird resilience, even when you don't have all the answers. Listeners will also be provided with access to a free resource: a Tip Sheet for Communicating During Times of Uncertainty.www.gotowerscope.comhttps://gotowerscope.com/other-free-stuffNewsletter signup:https://mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancu#LeadingThroughUnCertainty #MaintainingMorale #CommunicatingThroughCrisis #TheHardSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopment #TeamBuilding #OrganizationDevelopment #CrisisCommunicationTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:What if you could actually figure out what people want of you in a way that would help you become more successful professionally and in your personal life? The greatest challenge to that is how different each person's reality contributes to confusion, misunderstandings, conflict, and missed opportunities. In this episode, we'll learn how to break into those insights. In this episode, you'll have a chance to reflect on the influence of your values and drivers, and how to identify, tap into, and integrate those of others to create a more inclusive and robust depiction of our diverse reality, improve emotional intelligence, and become better and more effective at everything we choose to do.We'll explore what societal norms have rewired us to sabotage our relationships, how to debunk some deeply-held notions and replace them with more appropriate and expansive ways of perspective adoption, and how to better understand ourselves and make ourselves and our own expectations better understood by others, while we stay open to better understanding them and theirs.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Karl is a certified Executive Coach, Leadership/Team/Organization Development Consultant, and international speaker who has over 25 years of experience coaching leaders and their teams (from Individual Contributors to CEOs in myriad industries and sectors) to work better together and consistently exceed their organizations’ goals. He holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology (where this thesis was on “using the Enneagram to Help Organizations Attract, Retain, and Motivate their Employees”) and has authored three books: “The How & Why: Taking Care of Business with the Enneagram” (now in its 3rd Edition!), “Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision” (now available in English, Spanish, French, and Greek!), and, most recently, “Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals.” ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comwww.performandfunction.comhttp://linkedin.com/in/rkarlhebenstreitIG: r.karl.hTwitter/X: rkarlhWhy do we have such a difficult time working and getting along with other people? Why do we experience so many misunderstandings and disappointments when we try to communicate and work with others? Why don't others see things the way we do? In this episode we'll tap into how to better understand ourselves and make ourselves and our own expectations better understood by others, while we stay open to better understanding them and theirs.Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In this session, we'll delve into how cultural and identity orientations shape workplace behavior and impact job and team fit. Gain fresh insights into how cultural attributes influence workflow, team collaboration, and decision-making. By understanding these dynamics, you can build a team that aligns with your workplace culture goals and ambitions. We will touch on issues such as:- How cultural backgrounds shape priorities, decision-making, and interactions in the workplace.- Strategies for matching leaders' attributes to organizational functions and team goals to enhance performance.- How individual contributors navigate their work environments and the factors that influence their approach to various scenarios.- How cultural insights can guide team composition and individual roles, fostering a more cohesive and effective work environment.By recognizing the profound impact of cultural and identity orientations, we can cultivate more inclusive, dynamic, and successful teams.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Rob Lion is a dynamic professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and the founder of Black River Performance Management, where his motto is "Work should fuel the spirit, not drain it." With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement, Rob is renowned for his innovative, people-first approach.Holding a PhD in Training and Performance Improvement, he specializes in creating human-centric systems that drive growth and success within organizations. Rob leverages his deep understanding of human behavior and workplace psychology to simplify leadership complexities, equipping clients with science-backed strategies to enhance organizational culture and strengthen teams.As a captivating speaker, Rob brings complex ideas to life with relatable stories, humor, and infectious energy. He has been featured on numerous podcasts, authored several academic papers, and is celebrated for bridging research with real-world practice. Whether addressing executives, leading workshops, or inspiring teams, Rob's passion for empowering individuals and transforming organizations leaves a lasting impression, making him a highly sought-after thought leader in his field.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comwww.blackriverpm.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlion/https://blackriverpm.com/robHow do cultural and identity orientations influence individual behavior within the workplace? Attendees will gain insights into the "how's" and "why's" of behavior, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics to build high-performing teams.Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Do you only give performance feedback once a year as a “feedback sandwich” or even avoid it all together? Are you holding back important positive and critical feedback from team members? If so, you and your team are likely underperforming. Learn science-backed ways to provide effective, constructive employee feedback so it lands well and elevates your performance and that of your team. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Many of us have a love-hate relationship with performance discussions. Feedback giving and receiving is critical to your organizational success. Today, we’l be talking with Dr. Sarah Porter on how to toss that once-a-year "feedback sandwich" away and shift the method, frequency, and framing of your feedback to embodies true leadership, transform workplace relationships, and elevate performance by a whopping 36%.As a professor, therapist, and avid consumer of psychological research, Dr. Porter will help you give better feedback upward, downward, and peer-to-peer at work. We'll discuss how to shift your next opportunity for offering feedback from something you dread to a powerful catalyst for growth and engagement. Your team's potential is waiting to be unlocked.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Sarah Porter is a consulting psychologist in Texas who is on a mission to make our workplaces happier, healthier, and – in turn – higher performing. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who translates the latest social science into strategies that improve individual and team well-being within organizations large and small, from Fortune 500 companies to scrappy startups. She is currently at work on her first book – The Musts of Trust – all about how our behaviors can foster or fracture trust with our colleagues. A Stanford alum with a PhD from UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Porter has caught the attention of national media, including Forbes, been published in peer-reviewed research journals, and received multiple accolades for her innovation and excellence in service delivery, including the ACPA Early Career Achievement Award.With a record of accomplishment as a management consultant, college professor, and therapist, Dr. Porter brings a unique perspective to her work: she understands the business need for soft skills development and the deeply personal impact that core skill-building can have on each of our lives. As an extrovert with a dash of nerd, she enjoys weaving the head and the heart together in every talk she gives***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comwww.linkedin.com/in/drsarahporter https://www.instagram.com/drsarahporter/https://www.drsarahporter.com/