

Leadership Voyage
Jason Wick
Welcome to the podcast dedicated to your pursuit of becoming a great leader.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 19min
S4E2: It's the Manager! Noteworthy Findings from the State of the Workplace Report
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageGallup released the State of the Global Workplace report, which you can download for yourself here. Jason discusses some of the findings and how skilled managers are the critical and influential element that unlocks well-being, engagement, and results.Mental health at workEconomic impacts of well-beingManager impact on engagementmanagers have more negative experiencesengaged managers ==> engaged employeesbest practice organizationsLeadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Mar 5, 2025 • 20min
S4E1: What Not to Do in an Interview
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageWe're back for Season 4! Jason discusses:Why the podcast has been on a breakSeemingly humorous interview gaffes from Wall Street Journal's "The Passive-Aggressive Doughnuts That Tanked a Job Interview" by Francesco FontanaA LinkedIn post that addresses mindset in an interview, as well as the prospect of toxic positivityLeadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Jun 12, 2024 • 45min
S3E5: Reclaim and Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Katia Vlachos
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageDr. Katia Vlachos is a reinvention coach, speaker, and author of A Great Move: Surviving and Thriving in Your Expat Assignment, recognized as a Financial Times Business Book of the Month in June 2018. With a Masters from the Harvard Kennedy School and a PhD from the RAND Graduate School, Katia began her career as a policy analyst. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and other media outlets globally.Through her coaching, writing, or transformative retreats, Katia is committed to empowering women to chart their own ambitious paths towards a fulfilling, uncaged life. She lives in Zurich, Switzerland, with her family. Her upcoming book, "Uncaged: A Good Girl’s Journey to Reinvention," explores the themes of breaking free from social conditioning, making bold choices, and reclaiming one’s authentic self.https://www.katiavlachos.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiavlachos/=====Expatriation Once you leave where you grew up, it’s hard to find that sense of belonging again You’re a foreigner in a new place (expatriation) and also when you go back “home” (repatriation) Learn to be at home wherever you are Both you and the places you leave behind change If you go back home, approach it as another expatriation Learn to be at home with people rather than places“A Great Move” Book People who voluntarily move do so for 3 primary reasons: career/prospects, love, adventure The attitude of the adventurer is wonderful but can lead to being unpreparedUnderstanding transition stages (honeymoon, crisis, recovery, adjustment) Personality traits affect the emotional impact Creating home is a key pillar of feeling stable and grounded Being Stuck Factors that affect us: values, expectations, growth, partner, environment Some circumstances can keep us stuck, but 90% is about how we approach it (Mindset) Focusing on the barriers versus focusing on your goals or vision Conditioning (upbringing, labels, roles, events) matters and shapes usReinvention Roadmap Establish a healthy baseline Reconnect with ourselves Align with values, vision, and purpose Build momentum with baby steps Deal with saboteurs Sustain the reinvented personLeadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

May 22, 2024 • 41min
S3E4: What is Leadership? with Robert Hargrove
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageRobert Hargrove is the Founder of Masterful Coaching, Co-Director of the Harvard Leadership Research Project, and author of many landmark books. Find out more here.Robert Hargrove and his team have decades of experience, have impacted 1000s of leaders and produced undeniable results.Clients include CEOs and team members in Exxon Mobile, Nike, Fidelity Investments, Phillips, AbbVie, and many Silicon Valley-type firms, as well as owner-operator businesses.https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthargrove1/Call 617.953.5252 for Free Coaching Tuesdays=====Leadership is about love and caringGreat leaders radiate empathyWhich leads to a sense of responsibility Ennobling ideals and enduring values mean more than what many businesses stand forWe should benchmark leaders based on how many lives they’ve changed, not dollars they’ve madeLet’s stand for something bigger than successWe need role models who stand the test of timeA leader’s job is to make something happen that wasn’t supposed to happenWriting booksPainful processTakes much longer than you ever thought it wouldLife is more than “making the doughnuts”Every day is an act of creationIt’s something that can have an impact“Masterful Coaching” was written in 1995Guiding principles for a leaderFind your heroTake a stand for something greater than yourselfLead with the power of your wordsThe power of teams is greater than individualsResults nowCoach rather than copGrowth through adversityGrowth through adversityLeaders grow through crucible experiencesGreat adversity can lead to transformationHarry Truman called his troops back after they ran awayCharacter is destiny - Truman studied leaders and battlesMasterful CoachingBecome the leader your business needs by realizing the impossible futureBe daring to create a legendary companyDid you make a difference?Great leaders have integrity, empathy, responsibility, drive, humility and self-reflectiveness=====Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

May 1, 2024 • 42min
S3E3: Manage Stress and Become Unflappable With Dr. Bridget Cooper
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageAbout Dr. Bridget Cooper in her own words: I'm a cage rattler; a coach, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience helping teams and leaders think and communicate more clearly and strategically so they can work and navigate problems proactively and effectively. I work with clients to overcome the attitudes, tactics, and patterns that derail their success through down-to-earth insights and action plans. I do this through coaching, corporate consulting, and leading workshops that guide and inspire people to live more authentic, peaceful, and powerful lives. My mission is to change the world, one life at a time.I'm an informative and engaging speaker and collaborator who revels in authentic, thought-provoking, game-changing conversations.https://drbridgetcooper.com/=====StressStress = (What we seek to control) MINUS (What we can actually control)Notice where we focus our attention: is it on things that we control or not?Drama comes from focusing on what others do that upset us, rather than looking inwardConflictStress and conflict can create a vicious cycleInterpersonal conflict and intrapersonal still both stem from selfOther people are indeed problematic, but we don’t have as much control or influenceInfluenceWe have most influence over ourselvesYou’re most likely to influence others with lion energy rather than squirrel energyChange Your BehaviorAwareness: identify what’s triggering youAcceptance: this is where you are because of your decisions, change could involve lossAssessment: what will change encompass, what’s necessary?Action: put pen to paper and make the changeAdjustment: assess and change course as neededCuriosity may be more powerful than certainty=====Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Apr 10, 2024 • 39min
S3E2: Improve Your Storytelling With Jess Gardner
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJess Gardner is a Storytelling and Communication Coach who specializes in helping professionals tell their stories more effectively. Many people struggle to find their voices and speak with confidence. She uses her expertise in communication and teaching to empower everyone to level up their careers through better communication and storytelling. Jess started her private coaching business in 2017 and has worked with clients from Google, Uber, and Yelp. She has given workshops on storytelling for organizations such as AIGA, Women Talk Design, and Design Buddies. You can find her on LinkedIn or read more about her work at jessgardnercoaching.com.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessgardnercoaching/https://jessgardnercoaching.com/=====When does storytelling matter?PresentationsPublic speakingMeetingsInspiring others through engagement and connectionYour audiencePrepare for themWho is your audience, specifically?What’s your goal? What are their questions/concerns?What do you want to make them feel?Where do you want to lead them?Grab the audience’s attention by hooking them earlyDo something unexpectedEngage their curiosityHave them do somethingTrying something new takes courageWatch Ted Talks and strong presentersSet your own goals for storytellingBe willing to try something and take quick feedbackPractice on someone in your circleNon-linear storytellingJust because something happened chronologically doesn’t mean that’s the only way to present itLead with an unexpected resultTease up front with the most interesting thingHave a structure, use transitions, or guidepostsYou don't have to tell every detail!Imagery in storytellingOften we’re too formalUse action verbs instead of passive voiceThink about words that evoke emotion so the audience can relateUse analogies that people can envision=====Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Mar 27, 2024 • 40min
S3E1: Lead With Poise With Terrance Lee
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageTerrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader had always avoided taking on leadership roles in his life. At the age of 13, an experience occurred which caused him to doubt his ability to speak in front of people, and caused him to shy away from the spotlight. This worked for Terrance until he eventually had to learn leadership skills by necessity at his first engineering job out of college. When he had been working in his first role for a short time, his mentor put in his two-week notice. Terrance then found out that he had to take his place presenting to a group of experienced engineers and pilots for a highly technical review. Despite feeling extremely nervous, the meeting that Terrance led went well; which gave him a giant confidence boost. Since then, Terrance has taken on many leadership and management roles as an introvert at several Fortune 500 companies in the defense industry, with proven results. He utilizes his platform to empower introverts to tap into their own inner leadership potential and is never shy about sharing the tips that he has learned throughout his journey.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJv5nCKQBGk&t=7sFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntrovertLeaderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintrovertleader/X: https://twitter.com/TheIntrovertLe2The Introvert Experience PodcastThe Introvert Leader Website=====Poise Joe Montana in the Super Bowl Poise enables high performance; it’s not weakness or lack of assertivenessSpeaking calmly Be aware of emotional triggers Tone in communication matters Reduce the impact of outside influences on your presence Listen to yourself, monitor yourself, record yourselfHave patience and slow down Thinking inwardly versus thinking out loud Don’t feel the pressure to say the first thing on your mindIntrovert leaders Deep-thinking: strength in evaluation and on the front end Empathy: remember the people, show appreciationEnjoy deep conversations Context does matter Sometimes a quick decision is necessary=====Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Mar 25, 2024 • 1min
Season 3 Starts on Wednesday March 27!
Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJust a heads up to everyone that the season premiere of the podcast comes this Wednesday, March 27. I can't wait to share the insights of my first guest with you!Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nov 25, 2023 • 21min
S2E23: Gift Guide - 14 Leadership Book Recommendations for the Holidays
Discover 14 leadership book recommendations covering topics like business acumen, culture, teams, personal development, and personal stories. From negotiating skills to fostering team cohesion and unleashing leadership potential, these books offer valuable insights for self-improvement and growth.

Sep 28, 2023 • 22min
S2E22: How to Fix a Problem In Your Team
Explore the COOP framework for fixing team issues by identifying challenges, reframing them as opportunities, listing options, choosing what to optimize for, and measuring progress. Learn about the Fixer Mentality in leadership roles, shifting to an outcome-oriented mindset, and building rapport in team dynamics through constructive disagreements.