Leading Beyond Any Title

Join expert leadership coach Jennie, known for her insights on critical thinking, and seasoned leader Craig, who specializes in effective team conversations. They dive into the pivotal role of critical thinking in leadership, emphasizing its connection to emotional intelligence. Discover the dangers of poor impulse control and how intentional pauses can enhance decision-making. They also tackle the balance between critical thinking and intuition, urging structured criteria to combat biases. Tune in for essential questions and strategies to elevate your leadership today!

Exploring the impact of technology on business writing, from optimizing email communication to the influence of Chat GPT 4.0. Strategies for captivating readers in the attention economy age through engaging content and enhancing communication skills. Emphasis on personal style, concise messaging, and building rapport through effective writing.

Ila Edgar, an advocate for trust-centric leadership and co-host of the Trust on Purpose podcast, joins the discussion on the critical role trust plays in organizations. She delves into how fostering trust can transform team dynamics and productivity. Ila emphasizes the need for open conversations to establish and restore trust, viewing it as both an emotional experience and a vital competency. The conversation highlights practical strategies for leaders to nurture an inclusive and collaborative environment, ultimately enhancing overall workplace relationships.

Rod Miller, an expert in strategic intelligence, joins hosts Jennie and Craig to delve into the evolving landscape of leadership. They highlight the necessity of strategic intelligence in modern workplaces, focusing on harnessing team strengths and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of capturing institutional knowledge, embracing diversity in hiring, and reshaping hierarchies for collaborative growth. Listeners gain actionable insights, including practical strategies to enhance their leadership skills.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Head coach of Duke University basketball team, discusses essential skills for leadership, including storytelling, conflict resolution, self-awareness, and personality dynamics. The podcast explores transitioning from peer to leader, fostering pre-leadership support, and effective leadership in social workplace dynamics.

Exploring the six leadership intelligences necessary for success in today's changing work environments. Discussing topics such as emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and balancing innovation with execution. Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, well-being, and embracing generational diversity in leadership.

The podcast discusses how to avoid killing organizational culture by focusing on trust, play, purpose, and potential. It talks about the impact of emotional and economical pressures, poor leadership, and corporate inertia. The importance of psychological safety and nurturing trust in leadership culture is highlighted.

The podcast discusses leading a culture change, identifying influencers and blockers, starting the change process, listening across the team, deciding what to keep or change, reinforcing key behaviors, and maintaining the conversation.

Explore the foundational building blocks of organizational culture, including values, purpose, priorities, non-negotiables, rewards, and more. Learn how conversations, rituals, and artifacts shape culture and the importance of setting clear priorities for team success. Understand the role of compliance and creativity in work culture and how defining purpose and values is key to effective culture-building.

The podcast delves into the impact of culture in organizations, the benefits of a great team culture, and the importance of intentional culture building. It explores the challenges and benefits of performance versus learning cultures, as well as navigating organizational blockers and critics. Emphasizing the advantages of a strong culture, it discusses team dynamics, values, and the importance of fostering a positive team culture.