Read to Lead Podcast

My guest today has been a friend of mine for a few years now. I’ve learned a ton from him just watching him and picking up on how he does what he does. What makes him special? In my opinion, he’s one of the best there is at his craft: the fine art of public […] The post 306: The Successful Speaker with Grant Baldwin first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

At first, I wasn’t convinced I could learn a lot about business from a book written by a physician. Well, let’s just say that fortunately – without yet realizing it at the time – I followed one of the key tenets of this doctor’s new book. I opened my mind to the possibility he may […] The post 305: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

It was more than a dozen years ago when a colleague of mine at the time, Teresa White, first introduced me to the work of today’s guest. I’m almost embarrassed to admit I hadn’t already been studying his work. You might say Teresa’s introduction makes this interview today possible. I’m talking about Tom Rath, author […] The post 304: Discover How You Contribute to the World with Tom Rath first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

I have long considered myself a recovering perfectionist. So much so that I’ve often fallen victim to the fallacy that I need to do everything myself in order for it to be done right. I still struggle – almost weekly – with effectively delegating certain aspects of my business, but I’m trying to get better. […] The post 303: Riding the Next Wave of Disruption with Paul Estes first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Nothing drives a business toward disaster as fast as poor decision making. Behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience studies reveal that our flawed mental patterns — what scholars call cognitive biases — trigger the poor decisions at the root of countless business disasters. And that chestnut advice to “go with your gut” is actually a strategic […] The post 302: Never Go With Your Gut with Gleb Tsipursky first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Today’s guest is a fireball of personality. He is a joy to talk to and possesses what you might call Automatic Positivity (more on that concept inside the show). His name is Micah Solomon and he is the world’s leading authorities on customer service, the customer experience, consumer trends, hospitality, and company culture. He is […] The post 301: Delivering the Ultimate Customer Service Experience with Micah Solomon first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

I am fortunate to be able to meet a consistent amount of pretty incredible people. That’s partly because of other incredible people who are thoughtful enough to make the effort when they know someone I need to know. Such is the case with today’s guest. I have to give a big thanks to William Wright over […] The post 300: Sharpen Your Marketing Message and Cut Through the Noise with Bill Cates first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Regardless of where you are in your career, today’s guest says, how you show up matters. Your intentions, energy, and presence as a leader set the tone, creating a positive – or negative – culture and results. In her follow up to Contagious Culture, Anese Cavanaugh offers the tools, and inspiration we need to become […] The post 299: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Darren J. Gold, managing partner at Trium Group and author of "Master Your Code," shares insights on personal growth and leadership. He dives into the importance of transforming subconscious beliefs, emphasizing that our emotional responses are shaped by our past. Darren challenges the victim mindset, advocating for personal responsibility as a pathway to empowerment. He also discusses the role of cultural paradigms in leadership and how recognizing these can enhance communication and unlock potential in organizations.

I love it when a guest from the past makes a return visit to the podcast. That’s a pretty good indication they brought plenty of value the first time around. Today’s featured author is just such a guest! His name is Dr. Chuck Bamford, and he first appeared back in July 2015. His new book, […] The post 297: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.