Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

Send us a textCathy Carroll learned about family business leadership the best way you can – by leading her family business. After a twenty-year corporate career, she left United Airlines to lead her father’s business and instantly recognized a difference between leadership in a family business vs leadership in a large corporation.  Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., Cathy Carroll is a family business leadership coach and author of Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic. She also trains advisors serving in family enterprises as well as coaches who maintain their credential with the International Coaching Federation.Cathy earned certificates in both Leadership Coaching and Executive Facilitation at Georgetown University, an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA at Boston College.  She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) in the ICF.An active member of the community, Cathy currently serves as Vice-Chair the Board of the Purposeful Planning Instituteand co-founder & Treasurer of A Leg To Stand On which provides prosthetic limbs to children in developing countries.  Quote From This Episode"There are these polarities that live within us that lead to huge blind spots, and our reactive tendency is to double down on our strength, which puts us into 'overuse.'"Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With Both Love and LogicBook: Polarity Management by JohnsonBook: Polarity Intelligence by Christopherson and TrosethBook: Navigating Polarities by Emerson and LewisBook: Family Business as Paradox by Schuman, Stutz, & WardWebsite: Legacy Onward: Leadership Coaching for Family BusinessTelevision Show: HouseQuote: "A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" - African ProverbAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeBl ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Dr. William Attaway, an executive coach with nearly 30 years of experience, shares insights on leadership and personal growth. He emphasizes that growth only happens on the other side of change and the importance of consistency in achieving momentum. Attaway discusses managing overwhelm through effective systems and the need for resilience in leadership. He also touches on the role of confidence and fear in entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of tailored strategies for individual challenges in navigating leadership demands.

Dr. Lisa Marie Kerr, an expert in leader development at the U.S. Naval War College, joins fellow professors, Dr. Liz Cavallaro and Dr. Leigh Ann Perry. They discuss fostering psychological health and resilience in military leaders. The guests highlight the concept of 'beginner’s mind' for innovative problem-solving and the importance of mindfulness in enhancing self-awareness. They also explore the unique challenges faced by women leaders and share insights from literature on the psychological impacts of social media and cognitive health.

Betsy Myers, a prominent expert in women's leadership and a senior advisor with deep experience in corporate and government sectors, shares her insights on effective leadership. She discusses the importance of balancing emotional connection with intellectual competence, fostering psychological safety, and creating unity in a divided world. Betsy also delves into gender bias challenges women face at work, highlighting the need for systemic change. Additionally, she emphasizes the vital role father-daughter relationships play in building self-esteem and emotional health.

Send us a textDr. Adrian Isabella is a Senior Executive and Chief Innovation Officer at LeaderEdge, a cutting-edge consultancy specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation. With a PhD in Cognitive Science and a deep passion for technology, Dr. Isabella is at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into leadership strategies, helping organizations harness the power of AI to drive innovation and improve decision-making.A thought leader in AI and leadership, Dr. Isabella’s expertise spans over two decades of research and hands-on application of cognitive and machine learning systems to optimize team performance and organizational design. Dr. Isabella is a sought-after speaker and consultant. She frequently delivers keynotes at global conferences on AI, leadership, and the future of work. When she’s not exploring AI's potential, Dr. Isabella enjoys mentoring the next generation of leaders and contributing to research on the ethical implications of AI in leadership. Actually, all of that is false...she is an AI.Alan Isaacson is a recognized authority in leadership development and adult learning, serving as the Head of Leadership Programs at LeaderEdge. With over 25 years of experience, Alan is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by focusing on the core principles of leadership, personal growth, and continuous development.His expertise lies in adult development, where he integrates cutting-edge research with practical applications to design transformative leadership programs. Alan deeply understands how adults learn and grow, tailoring his coaching and facilitation methods to meet leaders where they are and guide them through their professional and personal evolution.At LeaderEdge, Alan leads a team that designs and delivers innovative programs to build adaptive, resilient leaders who thrive in complex and changing environments. Alan is known for his engaging style and ability to inspire leaders to challenge their assumptions and stretch beyond their comfort zones. Actually, all of that is false...he is an AI.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeArticle: NotebookLMGary Lloyd - The Leadership Skills LabGary Lloyd's websitePodcast Episode - Deep Mind with Hannah FryAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.About  Scott J. AllenWebsite ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Send us a textJessica Leving Siegel is an award-winning writer and communications consultant with experience spanning the newspaper and magazine industry, the nonprofit sector, and the disability community. She spent ten years working on internal comms teams for several organizations. Now, she uses her expertise to help other changemakers hone their messaging and amplify their impact. She is also the author of three children’s books, host of The Special Siblings Podcast, and founded her nonprofit organization, The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities. In 2024, she mobilized the grassroots group North Shore Neighbors Say Bienvenidos to coordinate a humanitarian response to Chicago’s migrant crisis.  Julie Stark owns and manages The Stark Solution, a talent strategy, training design, and coaching firm in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in helping for-profit, non-profit, and social enterprise teams connect strategic goals with vital performance development. Her areas of expertise include consultative strategy, enterprise culture shift, learning roadmaps facilitated needs assessment with multi-level leaders, end-to-end virtual/in-person training design/deployment, and professional coaching for real-time performance growth. Dr. Dennis Roberts is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. Roberts’ interest in leadership persisted throughout his forty-one-year career as a student affairs educator. He last served as Assistant Vice President of Education for the Qatar Foundation. During his seven years with QF, he worked with Qatari and expatriate colleagues to create student development and support services for its branch universities at Education City in Doha, Qatar. Roberts has authored six books and over 60 book chapters. One of his most significant books was Deeper Learning in Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2007). ILA Cultural Emersion ExeprienceThe session is designed for those wanting to learn from changemakers or those working collaboratively on a public issue. Contextualize, explore, and experience a local response to a global issue: an influx of asylum seekers and refugees. In this three-hour session, participants will engage with the community and learn about a humanitarian response from the North Shore of Chicago. What can be learned about the context for leadership and the conditions impacting U.S. immigration practices from the Chicago community leadership effort?Sign up - Human on the Move: A Chicago ExperienceResources - See TranscriptAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together profe ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.

Dr. Tim O'Brien, a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, specializes in leadership development programs worldwide. He discusses how experiential education, particularly sailing, fosters personal growth in leadership. Tim emphasizes adapting leadership education to various developmental stages and the significance of reflexivity for continuous growth. He critiques traditional methods, advocating for practical experiences that combine theory with essential skills like meta-cognition. The conversation also highlights enhancing group dynamics and the importance of inclusive leadership in organizational settings.

Dr. David Reyes is the Talent & Leadership Development Manager at Southwest Airlines and has a Doctorate of Education. In this engaging conversation, he explores how parenting can shape leadership skills, emphasizing adaptability and emotional intelligence. He shares insights about transitioning from academia to corporate leadership, highlighting the importance of effective communication. Reyes advocates for the 'guide on the side' approach in leadership, focusing on collaborative learning and the significance of psychological safety in teams.

Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project and a renowned lecturer on entrepreneurship, dives into the complexities of team dynamics in startups. He discusses the parallels between charismatic leadership and cult dynamics, revealing how challenges can foster team cohesion. Martin emphasizes that human interactions are just as important as tech for startup success. He introduces the 'Bonfire moment' concept to enhance teamwork and explores fostering innovation while maintaining high standards within organizations.

Send us a textDr. Carla Ortega Santori is the Strategic Initiatives Manager at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Prior to this, she developed learning and development strategies at a leading healthcare company in Puerto Rico. Carla has worked as an Executive Recruiter and volunteered as an AmeriCorps VISTA.She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Carlos Albizu University and a B.A. in Psychology from Villanova University. Her doctoral dissertation studied the psychometric properties of the Passion for Work scale in a Puerto Rican population.Dr. Dennis McCunney works in the Center for Student Success at East Carolina University and serves as an adjunct faculty member in political science and adult education. He started at ECU in 2012 as director of the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center, where he expanded the center’s scope to include leadership education, global learning, and civic engagement programming. He led ECU’s first effort to become classified as a Leadership for Public Purpose university through the American Council on Education. His professional and research interests include public service and leadership development, organizational development, intercultural/global learning, and campus-community partnerships. He serves on the leadership team for the NASPA Spirituality and Religion Knowledge Community and on the board of directors for Amizade, a fair trade learning nonprofit.A Quote From This Episode"HigherLed is a learning network that creates the conditions for continuous improvement in the areas of leadership education and development (Led) in higher education to help create more and better Leaders for our society."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeWebsite - HigherLedWebsite - Doerr InstitueBog Post - Zone of Proximal Development Book - Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterTelevision Show - The BoysTelevision Show - The BearVideo - Thriller by Michael Jackson About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.