The Hard Skills

In work and life, many of us encounter groups with different norms, expectations, and beliefs. As we navigate the workplace, this flexibility can be helpful, except when it causes us to lose touch with our truer selves or deprives us of our deepest connections. We may be so responsive to others that we lose what makes us special. On the other hand, we may protect our identities so fiercely that we close ourselves off to the potentially positive influences of others. Based on personal and professional experience as psychologist in federal corrections, Dr. Lyn will help us learn how to identify and embrace our unique combination of life experience and world view and use them to connect with others, express our individuality, and manage seemingly conflicting roles. ABOUT THE EPISODE:Based on the experiences of a unlikely leader in federal corrections, listeners will be inspired to embrace the complexity of their identities and create ways to fit in, stand out, and make peace with seemingly conflicting roles in their own challenging work environments.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Tamara S. Lyn offers unique insights into leadership after decades of service in federal corrections. Her fascinating career as a psychologist-leader culminated in the role of Warden, where she was one of very few women, and even fewer psychologists, in the position. As a Warden during the pandemic, Dr. Lyn developed deep insights into crisis management, fostered psychological safety, and modeled mindfulness and emotional intelligence. She is the founder of High Ready Coaching and Consulting, supporting leaders in high-stakes, high-impact careers, including law enforcement, health care, and higher education. Dr. Lyn holds master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and graduated with honors from Harvard College. She is a licensed psychologist, is Board certified in organizational and business consulting psychology, and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. Dr. Lyn is also a fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Board of Directors.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN WE 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 Website: www.highreadycoaching.comOur website: www.gotowerscope.com #LeadershipIdentity #Leadershipcoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #TheHardSkills #NavigatingComplexityTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What is intersectionality, and why does it matter when it comes to leadership development? And how might things like mental health, body autonomy, reproductive health affect our success as leaders and the success of organizations? Intersectional leadership and creating inclusive workplaces require a unique skills set: understanding structural barriers and social justice, promoting mental health, and connecting these to large scale impact and outcomes. Christian Nunes’s unique blend of experiences as NOW’s National President, a mental health professional, and a dedicated social justice advocate will offer actionable strategies for dismantling structural barriers and promoting mental health in leadership, including:- Techniques for leading with an intersectional lens to address sexism and racism.- Practical advice on building inclusive environments and supporting team well-being.- Lessons on effective advocacy and leveraging personal expertise for societal change.- Inspiration from Christian’s journey as a young, impactful leader in challenging spaces.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:This episode will delve into the intersection of mental health, feminism, intersectionality, the societal impact of abortion restrictions and how that affects the wellbeing and inclusive leadership practices of leaders. Grounded in peer-reviewed research and analysis, National NOW President and a licensed clinical social worker, Christian Nunes will explore how we navigate the complexities of these issues as leaders, and the critical role of Black feminism within an intersectional lens. Christian will debunk common myths, share personal stories, and offer practical recommendations, all through an unbiased, research-oriented lens. This episode also promises to give listeners practical advice for women and women of color navigating leadership roles.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Christian stands as a trailblazer in both the advocacy and mental health fields. She is the second African American president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), the youngest person of color, and the youngest president to lead NOW over four decades. Her extensive background as a licensed clinical social worker and a woman-minority business owner uniquely positioned her to steer the organization through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, emphasizing the dismantlement of structural sexism and racism through the lens of intersectionality. As the founder of a behavioral health and consulting practice, Christian has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between policy and the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by mental health issues. Her work extends to assisting social service and behavioral health companies, showcasing her profound understanding of mental health's direct impact on communities.***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 Website: now.orgGuest X: @ChrisFNunes; @NationalNow; Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/christian_prez4now/Dr. Brancu's website: www.gotowerscope.comDr. Brancu's LinkedIn: @MiraBrancuTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: What is at the heart of leadership? Are there universal aspects of leadership that have withstood the test of time? Are there things we gain through leadership? Are there things we move lose or let go in order to lead better? Ever wonder what it takes for executive leaders to lead at the highest levels? That’s what we will be delving into today with Jamie Ramsden.In a world that is crying out for better leadership, we uncover universal aspects of leadership that have stood the test of time and their connection to underlying human needs and drivers. You will learn about the Adastra Leadership Model, gain deep insights about the human condition, gain practical applications (whether you are in a formal leadership role or informally lead, inspire, or influence others), with inspiring approaches that will elevate your leadership game, and bring others along for the ride.***ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jamie Ramsden is a former CEO with 25 years of international business experience. As an elite coach, he works with Fortune 500 C-suite clients, business owners, and entrepreneurs across the globe to drive consistent, sustainable results through strategy, people development, and scalable infrastructure. His inspirational approach to leadership is shaped by extensive practical business knowledge, deep insights into human motivations, and his proprietary leadership 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:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adastraleadership/Guest Website: https://www.adastraleadership.com/Our website: www.gotowerscope.comleadership, executive coaching, leadership coaching #leadershipcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #executivecoachingTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

We talk a lot about "managing up." Why is it important? What does it look like when it's successful? How can you navigate complex office politics? That’s what we will be delving into on this episode. In this episode, Roberta Matuson will share her personal experience with what happened to her promising career when she failed to recognize the importance of managing up, and the impact for her, and later her clients, when she learned how to do it well. As she astutely puts it, "If you don't manage up, you won't have to worry about managing down." Listeners will learn a new way to think about managing up, including how to safely navigate through the political landscape at work.Roberta Matuson is an expert in the maximization of talent. She's the author of 7 books on leadership including the third edition of Suddenly in Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around. She's also an executive coach who works with leaders in Fortune 500 companies and emerging businesses.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!Guest Website: https://matusonconsulting.com/Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-matuson/X: https://x.com/matusonBook: Amazon-Suddenly in Charge https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Charge-Roberta-Chinsky-Matuson/dp/1399811924/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Our website: www.gotowerscope.com #ManagingUp, #Leadership, #Careersuccess, #LeadershipDevelopment, #LeadershipCoachingTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

We often talk about people and processes on this show. But in today’s world, technology has added an additional layer of complexity that requires its thoughtful integration into the strategies connecting people and processes. How can we do this in a way that doesn’t add chaos and still supports effectiveness and efficiency? That’s what we will be delving into on this episode. In this episode, the focus will be on the critical integration of people, processes, and technology into a cohesive business strategy. Dr. Ernest Wayde will first delve into the significance of each of these critical business elements individually and the added value of integrating them into a cohesive business strategy. He will then discuss how to design your strategic planning process to make sure these elements are being considered and integrated into the overall business strategy.Dr. Ernest Wayde is the founder and CEO of Wayde Consulting where he focuses on the development and integration of people, process, and technology, into business strategy for business growth and success. With over 20 years of combined experience in the private and public sectors, Ernest has a diverse and extensive background in people and technology management from his time working with leaders in the healthcare and technology industries. 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 Website: https://www.waydeconsulting.com/Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#businessstrategy #peopleprocesstechnology #technology #organizationdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

We often think about the many competing responsibilities that we have as leaders. But do we have to take responsibility for them all? Can we instead be responsive? In this episode you will learn the guiding principles of Responsive Leadership. This includes the seven core values and seven essential skills to approach leadership through a stance of being Responsive TO rather than taking Responsibility FOR in your work.We will discuss the ways in which many of the pressures of work are often framed from an assumption that we have to take responsibility for expectations that are placed on us, when we are more likely to be effective when we can be responsive to the expectations instead. We'll talk about the importance of Clarity Skills, which are tools to help leaders create Role Clarity, Systems Clarity, and Communication Clarity. Additionally, we'll spend some time talking about how Dr. Callandrillo came to create this model after working in an industry with high levels of stress and expectations from leaders, particularly middle managers. Finally, we will go over ways that listeners can apply these ideas to their own work or with their own teams.Dr. Traci Callandrillo is an expert in Responsive Leadership with over 25 years of experience leading diverse teams. She has worked in higher education administration and healthcare, and led a large student services team through their pandemic response, supporting more than 15k students. Traci has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a former VP for Professional Practice for the Society of Counseling Psychology. She is the owner and chief consultant at the Callandrillo Consulting Group and is working on a book focused on her leadership framework, Responsive Leadership.LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/callandrilloconsultinggroup Facebook: @Callandrillo Consulting Group LLC Instagram: @callandrillogroup Website: www.callandrillogroup.com Responsive Leadership, Role Clarity, #responsiveleadership #TheHardSkills #leadershipdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What complex changes are happening in the healthcare sector and how does that affect patient, provider, and organizational success? In this episode we talk with Frank R. Harrison about the rapid post-pandemic changes experienced by hospitals, opportunities and challenges with technologies, including AI, and navigating the labyrinth of the system. Using New York City as an example, we will look at their current hospital systems and show the pros and cons of being vertically integrated or acquired through traditional M&A Activity. We'll also explore which systems serve different needs best, how to succeed within those challenging environments as a patient, provider, or leader, and the complexity that impacts outcomes. Equipped with an MBA from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business concentrating in Global Marketing, Finance and International Management, and Master of Arts Psychology and Neuroscience and a Certificate in Public Health Advocate through Cornell University and the New York State Department of Health, Frank R. Harrison has 30+ years of experience, including executive roles spanning the Financial Services, Entertainment, and New Media industries. His Business experience coupled with his health training has led to healthcare ventures, advocacy programs and media platforms to illustrate his research and desire to strive for social change one person at a time, bringing it to life through his podcast, Frank About Health. He also has a healthcare platform Health-E-Media.com a division of his new venture Health-E-Media, Inc.Website: www.frankrharrison.comBusiness Site: www.health-e-media.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankrharrison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fharrison Podcast Site: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBRIDM9zFt52QdjnyBqOzTImCG0h3yKs3&si=zPk7bYyPlsZ17SHr#Frankabouthealth, #healthcare, #healthemedia, #leadership, #healthcareleadershipTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In the face of work and life challenges, there are three distinct possible long-term outcomes including harm, resilience, and growth. In some cases, people can experience positive change because of overcoming challenges and crises, as expressed in the aphorism “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Dr. Ken Nowack will help us understand how resilience and growth occur as a set of personality and evidence-based personality traits, lifestyle practices and specific habits/behaviors that characterize such hardy individuals, and the leadership practices that can enhance a trusting, psychologically safe, and a positive mental health culture. Kenneth M. Nowack, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and Senior Research Officer of Envisia Learning, Inc. Dr. Nowack received his doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and has published extensively in the areas of 360-degree feedback, assessment, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. Ken is a member of Daniel Goleman’s Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations and serves as the outgoing Editor for the APA Consulting Psychology Journal. He is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 13: Society of Consulting Psychology).What differentiates the hardy who grow and flourish under pressure and challenge versus those who appear to endure lasting negative consequences of these same experiences? In this episode, Dr. Ken Nowack will walk us through: 1. Understanding the 3 ways to define resilience 2. Understanding the common trajectories of resilience 3. How to apply leadership practices to enhance a psychologically safe, trusting, and resilience culture in organizations#resilience #leadership #job burnout #stress #TheHardSkills #leadershipdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Listeners will learn what factors might get in the way of their leadership and business success related to having a poor strategy around where to start and why. We'll connect how Michelle Warner thinks about business development strategy with how Dr. Brancu thinks about leadership strategy when it comes to decision-making and actions for success. Do you ever feel like, “I don’t even know where to start!” Like you have so many different paths you can take, you’ve gotten so much advice, but now you are left feeling overwhelmed with which path is right? Well, this might be the right episode to help you gain some clarity around where to start. Leaders need to spend time develop the right strategy to navigate the complexities of internal and external personal factors required for leadership success. And our guest today will bring a different take - how business owners in particular can develop the right strategy to navigate the complexities of business development and growth. Together we'll explore the overlap between how she thinks about business development strategy with how I think about leadership strategy when it comes to decision-making and actions for success. Michelle Warner designs tiny companies that are built for the long run. With an MBA from one of the world’s top business schools and 15+ years growing small businesses, Michelle knows how to figure out what’s wrong and get it fixed when you hit a revenue plateau, and how to stabilize your business when you’re growing too fast and can’t keep up. She’s also the creator of Networking That Pays, the introvert-friendly, always awkward-free connection system that brings in reliable leads, consistent referrals and meaningful connections for your business in just one message a day. www.gotowerscope.com https://gotowerscope.com/towerscope-leadership-academyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/warnermichelle/#SequenceOverStrategy #NetworkingThatPays #BusinessDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #Strategy #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Listeners will learn a new way to think about traumatic experiences of leadership, as well as multiple approaches to identify and address these experiences. What do leaders do when the act of being a leader is traumatic? Leaders navigate enormously challenging situations, including moral dilemmas that force the leader to choose between the organization’s welfare and that of individual staff; poor behaviors such as sabotaging and gaslighting; no-win situations, and bias, discrimination, and exclusion. In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Wisdom discusses the nature of distressing experiences leaders face in the workplace, the strategies they use to work through these distressing experiences, and recommendations for how to improve workspaces to decrease the likelihood of traumatic experiences occurring. She will emphasize the role of legacy institutional structures, interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and betrayal of trust in contributing to leaders’ experiences of trauma. She will conclude with ways leaders can identify and address trauma. Jennifer Wisdom PhD MPH ABPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified organizational psychologist. She is principal of Wisdom Consulting, Senior Organization Development Psychologist in the Veterans Health Administration National Center for Organization Development, and Affiliated Professor at the Oregon Health and Science University. She has published and taught extensively on leadership and public health, including authoring the Millennials’ Guides series. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpeltwisdom/ www.gotowerscope.com https://gotowerscope.com/towerscope-leadership-academy#leadershipchallenges #trauma #leadwithwisdom #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc