The Hard Skills

"I want to make a greater impact but there are only so many hours in a day!" If you have found yourself wondering if you could ever reach your goals with the limited amount of time you have, this is the episode for you. You will learn the Mindset Shifts, Actionable Strategies, Time Management Insights, and Scalable Solutions required to make it happen. This episode applies to both entrepreneurs and organizational leaders within any industry. ***WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode, we explore how to expand your reach and impact without increasing your workload. Learn how to leverage the right mindset shifts, strategies, technology, automation, and delegation to extend your impact, manage your time more effectively, and ultimately implement more scalable solutions. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:With a background in engineering, finance, and executive roles, David Shriner-Cahn is the podcast host and community builder behind Smashing the Plateau, an online platform offering resources, accountability, and camaraderie to high-performing professionals who are making the leap from the corporate career track to entrepreneurial business ownership. His weekly advice program has been named by Forbes as a Podcast To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business. David has also been recognized as an Entrepreneur That Will Change The Way You Communicate by Inc. Magazine.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profiles: https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahnhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/smashing-the-plateau/Guest Website: https://smashingtheplateau.com/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#TimeManagement#ProductivityHacks#WorkEfficiency#HighImpact#ScalableSolutions#Automation#Delegation#TechInBusiness#WorkLifeBalance#ServeMoreClients#GreaterImpact#TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

We have put much effort into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work over the last four years, but the results have been disappointing. Why? What should we be doing differently? Discover why many well-meaning leaders are left scratching their heads as underrepresented talent slips through their fingers, and employees push back against diversity initiatives. In this eye-opening episode, we'll unravel the mystery behind failed DEI strategies and reveal the missing pieces of the inclusion puzzle. This isn't just another DEI discussion – it's your roadmap to meaningful, lasting change built on psychological science, with our guest expert today, Dr. Gena Cox.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:This episode will unlock the secrets to building a genuinely inclusive workplace with insights steeped in Industrial/Organizational psychology. You will discover a 3-point framework that cuts through the noise and become laser-focus on what truly moves the needle on organizational inclusion. We will move past the concept of "Respect" as a corporate buzzword and instead consider how it can be a powerful construct that can set your leadership apart in today's diverse business landscape.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Gena Cox, an organizational psychologist with 25+ years of experience, is a leadership advisor, coach, and speaker passionate about creating inclusive workplaces. She helps leaders optimize company culture and employee experience to retain top talent and deliver their financial goals. Her expertise spans various industries, making her a versatile advisor for organizations seeking to thrive in today's disrupted business landscape.Dr. Cox's clients are profoundly impacted by her ideas and often say her perspective has guided them to think about employees' day-to-day experiences in new ways. Gena shows clients that Respect is a powerful driver of many business outcomes they seek. Her strategies have helped clients reduce voluntary turnover by up to 4% annually, narrow employee engagement score gaps between groups, and see improvements in collaboration and innovation.Author of the award-winning book Leading Inclusion, Dr. Cox's ideas are featured in business media including Fast Company, Forbes, Business Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Her Ph.D. is in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox Guest Website: https:/www.genacox.comGuest Giveaway: https://genacox.com/inclusionresources/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#LeadingInclusion #respect #EmployeeEngagement #DEI, #OrganizationalDevelopment #OrganizationalImpact #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Listeners will learn how the evolution of the human brain makes us vulnerable to things like emotional manipulation, toxic conflict, misogyny, and dysfunction. Can we re-train our brain to become immune to this manipulation and bring the best out of ourselves and whom we lead? YES! Dr. Dana Ackley will show us how. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:We have been experiencing a rise in dangerous and toxic divisiveness in our country. Why does it happen? What can we, as individuals, do about it? How does this impact success for leaders, followers, organizations, and our society at large? This is what we'll be delving into in this episode. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dana C. Ackley, PhD, is the author of A Little Book to Save Humanity. He earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Florida State University in 1973. For the next 25 years, he worked with families to help them overcome deep divides and significant challenges. Since the late 1990s, he has served as an executive coach and consultant to organizations, helping leaders bring the best of themselves to nearly impossible jobs. Dana has twice been named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association for innovative thinking in using psychological knowledge to solve vexing problems. He is an internationally recognized expert in Emotional Intelligence, based on his groundbreaking EQ Leader Program, the first comprehensive program for EQ development for leaders. The father of three adult children, he lives in Virginia with his wife Peg. ***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dana-ackley-331a197Guest Website: https://theeqpress.com ; https//EQleader.netOur website: www.gotowerscope.com brain evolution, conflict entrepreneurs, Little Book, Emotional Intelligence, EQ, leadership, humanity, #TheHardSkills #Impact #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipEQTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

If you have been wondering if there is a better way to develop an engaged, empowered organizational culture - one where employees feel a sense of ownership and power to make a difference, both internally on their teams and even as far as making a global impact, this is the episode for you. ***WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode, you will hear practical examples of how various organizations developed engaged, empowered corporate cultures, how these organizations got started, and the impact it can have on people and the planet, including how this can impact health at a global level.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Lorraine Margherita is a bilingual collaborative consultant, author and speaker. She is a catalyst of participatory environments and partners with teams and organizations to help them remove the barrier between decision and action. With a proven track record of empowering over 7,000 leaders and managers at major global corporations in a variety of industries, she is recognized for her pivotal role in facilitating transformative change, building on her systemic and appreciative approach. Lorraine is the author of Shared Decision-Making in the Corporate Arena, an exploration into multiple industries and organizations that have fostered a culture of impact by empowering their teams. Lorraine holds degrees from Dauphine University in Paris, Sciences Po Lyon and was an exchange student at Georgetown University (Washington, DC). Since then she has completed a number of certifications to facilitate large groups, foster innovation and handle systemic change.***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. Thisis 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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-margherita-collective-dynamics-for-governance-and-performance/Guest Website: https://co-dynamics.net/en/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#empowerment #autonomy #responsibility #DecisionMaking #culture #TheHardSkills #OrganizationalImpactTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In the impact space, there is often pressure to work for free or support every cause. You can easily find yourself having to make tough decisions about which projects to take on. Our guest, Rebekah Miel of Miel Creative, will share practical tips pulling from years of experience about how she has managed these experiences, lessons she has learned the hard way, what she learned about how to avoid the overwhelm, and how to make decisions that still align with your values. “In my younger years, I aspired to changing the world. Then reality kicked in, and I settled for 500 square feet.” - Betty Soskin, 102 year old, retired park rangerIn their career, Rebekah Miel has had the good fortune of being able to travel around the globe to hear the stories of frontline community members impacted by everything from climate change to natural disasters to harmful industry. As an empath and an impact-focused entrepreneur, it can be overwhelming. There are too many directions to go in. While it is a noble pursuit to want to change the world, it’s important to recognize that making an impact often starts with small, intentional acts close to home. Rebekah notes: "The question I find myself asking over and over is: how can I create change in my industry while staying true to my values? It’s not about the size of the impact I make, but the depth and authenticity of it. A common mistake I see is the belief that impact has to be massive to be meaningful. This often leads to burnout or a sense of inadequacy when the reality doesn’t meet the ideal. What I want people to understand is that focusing on smaller, manageable projects can often lead to more sustainable and genuine impact. True change is a collective effort, and sometimes the best thing we can do is inspire and empower others to take action alongside us. Other times the best thing is simply show up and listen." Rebekah Miel is that lone pair of headlights driving in the opposite direction during a hurricane evacuation. You’ll no longer find her sweating through a Tyvek suit in the lower 9th or eating curry in a refugee camp in Unawatuna, but that doesn’t mean she is any less risk-averse. These days she’s balancing the death-defying feat of raising pre-teen twins with the act of listening hard for how to be a good citizen in her adopted hometown of Durham, NC. Her current job title is Creative Director of her own creative shop, Miel Creative where she helps make beautiful sense out of a complex world for B corps, non-profits, and other purpose driven organizations. https://mielcreative.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahmiel/:#BCorp #BeTheChange #BeautifulSense #TheHardSkills #OrganizationalImpactTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Do you get stage-fright, performance anxiety, or tongue tied whenever you need to deliver a presentation, whether on a large stage or even in a meeting? Do you get stage-fright, performance anxiety, or tongue-tied whenever you need to deliver a presentation, whether on a large stage or even in a meeting? Are you so worried about your audience’s reaction that you over-prepare and read from the slides for fear it will go off the rails if you don’t? Or under-prepare and then kick yourself for not being fully ready for the questions? We will address these challenges in this episode. ***WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:In this episode, we'll tackle questions such as: - How can we present in a way that connects, inspires, and leads to greater impact? - How can we feel both more prepared to deliver an impactful speech or response while also enjoying the moment more fully? - How can we present in a way that connects, inspires, and leads to greater impact?***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Chris Rawden is a performance coach to global leaders and teams committed to authenticity to strengthen relationships, tap their full potential and drive new results. With over 20 years as European Regional Director of a top 10 global accounting network, Chris facilitated a transition from a top-down leadership model to one of bottom-up engagement, giving members a voice and ensuring diverse interests were understood and nurtured for the success of the group. As an accomplished musician and performer, Chris uses his performing skills to empower corporate leaders with confidence on stage as presenters and in how they empower their teams. Allied to this, Chris' language skills, long professional experience outside his home culture, expertise in listening through supervised study of mediation and coaching, enable him to empower leaders to be more confident, face conflict situations with the tools to peaceful resolution, and step beyond the confines of their current modus operandi to take new ground in what's important for them. ***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: @ChrisRawden Guest Website: https://liveyourperformance.com; Our website: www.gotowerscope.comPerformance; Connection; ShiftYourFocus; OwnTheMoment; BeInTheMoment; StrengthInSurrendering; #TheHardSkills #GreaterImpactTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What do you do when you are part of a marginalized group trying to make a greater impact but your own community is imploding? This is unfortunately not uncommon in today's public cancel culture and polarized black-and-white society. In this episode, we unpack when it's toxic and when it's simply constructive feedback and how you can handle it. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:How do we distinguish toxicity from supportive critical feedback? What can people from marginalized underrepresented communities who are passionate about making a great impact do to avoid or address this situation in an empowering way? Is it possible to turn this into an empowering experience? We will learn how to maintain a healthy community culture that centers social justice without de-stabilizing its community members. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kim A. Case, Ph.D. is a social psychologist and tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as affiliate Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, at Virginia Commonwealth University. As a mixed-methods social psychologist, she applies critical theories to examine how social justice academics and underrepresented scholars contribute to intentional creation of inclusive spaces within workplace and educational settings. Currently, Dr. Case's research focuses on the systemic impact of workplace cultural mismatch on how social justice academics navigate job demands with particular attention to health, performance, and retention outcomes. Her research investigates how dominant cultural norms and applied practices result in exclusionary or inclusive experiences for scholars deeply involved in DEIA (diversity equity inclusion accessibility), for example, by invalidating or rewarding DEIA work in faculty promotion. Her national and international faculty development work (www.drkimcase.com) including her Enough Y’all podcast and consulting, focuses on support for social justice academics tackling topics such as job crafting, values alignment, invisible labor, self-worth in the academy, imposter feelings, and toxic people. On the fun side, Dr. Case can be described as a karaoke addict, working-class academic, Appalachian clogger, crocheter, kitty momma, and aspiring student of Spanish.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkimcase/Guest Website: www.drkimcase.comOur website: www.gotowerscope.com:#ToxicSocialJusticeCannibalism #ConstructiveFeedback #MakingAnImpact #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:We often talk about self-care at a surface level. We have images of drinking latte's, taking baths, and silent retreats. But that is the full picture of self-care at work and for your leadership. How can you support true wellbeing at work? That's what we'll be delving into in this episode.Well-being at work is more than yoga classes and mental health days. Our daily actions as leaders have an outsized impact on employee well-being. In this episode we'll explore how to care for yourself as a leader and how to lead employees towards well-being, using Taylor Elyse Morrison's CARE framework (Being communicative, aware, receptive + responsive, ecosystems thinkers).***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Taylor Elyse Morrison turned being bad at self-care—and being firmly convinced of every human’s potential—into a career. She’s the founder of Inner Workout, and the award-winning author of a book by the same name. Recently named one of Fortune’s 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health, Taylor is tired of aspirational 'wellness as usual.' Instead, she makes well-being and personal development more accessible. You're just as likely to see Taylor facilitating a workshop at a Fortune 100 as you are to see her talking about TikTok and body image with a high school class. Wherever she goes, Taylor's sure to use her coaching, mindfulness, and movement training to meet people where they're at and offer actionable steps towards creating a world without burnout.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://linkedin.com/in/taylorelysemorrisonGuest Websites: https://innerworkout.cohttps://taylorelyse.comOur website: www.gotowerscope.com#SelfCare #Wellbeing #LeadershipImpact #TeamImpact #EmployeeHealthTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

If you are experiencing a conflict on a team or across the organization, today, Andres Peters offers a unique way of looking at understanding and managing change and conflict in organizations. For example, how are quiet quitting and bad job design related? How can we enhance employee engagement and performance, both led by them and led by the leader? You’ll find out this and more on this episode. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:This episode will dive into how to set clear expectations and boundaries, great team and job design and many other frameworks used in I/O psychology and project management to navigate today's organizational complexities and make a greater impact. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Andrés advocates for the importance of learning in the modern workplace. He believes that through knowledge, humility, and passion, any individual can empower their team and organization toward success. He has an unwavering commitment to the craft of learning design and to providing the best experience for the learner. Andrés leverages his enthusiasm and curiosity to drive innovation, creating truly engaging training experiences. He is passionate about helping individuals discover and reach their professional potential. Andrés has helped clients reimagine their talent lifecycle through developing job descriptions, hiring and interviewing, onboarding, training and coaching, and performance management. Using his background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, he helps leaders shift how they approach their teams to achieve better results without compromising authenticity or expectations. Andrés has advised mid-level to C-suite executives in B2B, B2C, and B2G organizations. Andrés encourages his clients to explore facets of leadership including creating job embeddedness, inspiring followership, and building psychological safety.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-peters-pmp/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #Motivation #TheHardSkills #Greater ImpactKEY WORDS:Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

When we want to make a greater impact in a new leadership role, we know that initial impressions go a long way. It's why so many books have been written on the subject of what to do in the first 90 days of a leadership role. What do we need to know about the systems, policies, and cultural mechanisms that could either help or hurt us as news leaders? That's what we'll be discussing in this episode. Nancy Harris will share her New Leader change framework to help leaders get up to speed quickly and learn what they should take into account when working with leaders of diverse backgrounds. We'll also learn how women and underrepresented leaders need to know about what systems and policies could help or hurt their leadership or others they supervise. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Nancy Harris is an equity-centered Leadership Coach and People & Culture Advisor focused on helping mission-driven organizations advance and develop senior leaders. Nancy centers diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility into everything she does. Nancy brings a holistic approach...coaching the leader and assessing the ecosystem where they work. She uncovers what helps or hinders the success of newly promoted executives. Nancy has over 25 years global experience as an HR Executive, Coach, and Management Consultant. Having worked with 100’s of leaders across many industries, she brings a unique combination of lived experience, empathy, and integrity. She is an expert in coaching/developing women and historically underrepresented leaders. Nancy is the Host of the Intersection podcast and a Facilitator/Coach for numerous programs at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. In her spare time you'll find her enjoying a good meal with family and friends, traveling, or practicing yoga. Her mission is to ensure every leader has what they need to lead authentically and that organizations know how to best support them.***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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhannette/Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/restartconsult/Guest Website: https://www.restartconsult.com/Our website: www.gotowerscope.comTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc