Leadership Without Losing Your Soul: Master Communication & Management Skills To Boost Productivity, Teamwork & Ease Overwhelm

In this episode, you'll join David Dye as he hosts Ed Hess, author of "Own Your Work Journey," in a deep dive into discovering the power of meaningful work in the era of Ai. Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and trade jobs in the era of smart technology. Throughout the conversation, David and Ed stress the importance of individuals taking ownership of their thinking, listening, and collaboration skills to thrive amidst technological advancements.Ed emphasizes the value of humility and encourages listeners to actively seek out conflicting information to challenge their beliefs. He recommends finding an accountability partner and engaging in deliberate practice to continuously improve and adapt to the changing landscape.As the episode wraps up, Ed inspires listeners to embrace smart principles and take control of their ego, emotions, and behaviors to truly stand out in the workplace. So, if you're looking to navigate the modern professional world while maintaining your integrity, tune in to this insightful discussion.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tania Luna discusses the principles of power with and how to build better teams. She emphasizes the importance of following a purpose rather than a person, relying on context instead of control, being a cultivator rather than a collector, and building a community rather than a crowd. Luna suggests implementing these principles by providing clear context and purpose for roles, allowing individuals to self-evaluate their progress, and creating opportunities for feedback and collaboration. She also advises starting small and gradually expanding these practices throughout the organization.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Andre Martin discusses the importance of finding the right fit in your career and building a culture that supports employee motivation, engagement, and satisfaction. He emphasizes the need for individuals to reflect on their values, goals, and ideal work environment before making career decisions. Martin also suggests that leaders should focus on re-recruiting their existing employees by answering four key questions: (1) why the world is better with their company in it, (2) how the company makes money and has an impact, (3) how work gets done at its best, and (4) what the company’s promise to its employees is. By addressing these questions and creating a culture that aligns with employees' values and goals, organizations can improve employee motivation and productivity.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO & Owner of TRInternational, Inc. and owner of ChemBlend of America, discusses human centered capital, and the importance of compassion, empathy, and resilience in leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be authentic and honest about their own experiences and to create a culture that values and supports the growth of individuals. Megan believes in hiring based on potential and drive rather than solely focusing on past achievements. She also emphasizes the importance of accountability and recovery when mistakes are made, encouraging leaders to acknowledge the mistake, apologize, and then focus on finding a solution. Megan believes that leaders should prioritize self-care and personal growth in order to be effective in their roles. She also highlights the challenges of finding and retaining talent in today's workforce and the need for leaders to balance accountability with empathy.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Felice Eckelman and Julie Cantor discuss the challenges and strategies for leading in a hybrid workplace. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team members. They also address the need for training leaders to recognize and address bias, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and managing zoom fatigue. The speakers provide practical suggestions for building connections, establishing policies, and promoting mental health and wellness in a hybrid work environment. They also highlight the potential legal risks and the need for consistency in policy implementation. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for leaders to be proactive and intentional in navigating the complexities of a hybrid workplace.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul Podcast, our guest, Chinazom Nwabueze, discusses the importance of mental fitness and its connection to overall wellbeing and performance. He emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health and shares practical tips for maintaining mental fitness, such as filling up one's emotional energy tank with activities that bring joy, practicing mindfulness, getting enough rest, and setting boundaries. Nwabueze also highlights the importance of leaders modeling mental fitness and creating a culture that supports and encourages it. He suggests that leaders take breaks for mental fitness activities and show their teams that mental health is a priority. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to prioritize mental fitness for sustainable high performance.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Kilman, the co-creator of the Thomas Kilman conflict mode instrument (TKI), discusses his lifelong work on conflict management and collaboration. Kilman explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. He and his colleague developed the TKI assessment to measure the different ways people approach conflict, and it has become a widely used tool in organizations. Kilman emphasizes that conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. He also discusses the importance of addressing inner conflicts and the role of systems in conflict management. Kilman suggests that leaders can create a positive conflict culture by modeling effective conflict management behaviors and working to change the systems that support conflict resolution. He also shares some powerful phrases for addressing conflict and highlights the need to address conflicts at both the interpersonal and organizational levels.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve Cody and Clayton Fletcher discuss the role of humor in the workplace and how it can be used strategically to improve communication, build relationships, and create a healthy workplace culture. They explain the different forms of comedy, including improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy, and how each can be applied to leadership and business. They emphasize the importance of being authentic and vulnerable, and how humor can help leaders connect with their teams and build trust. They also discuss the potential pitfalls of using humor in the workplace and offer advice on how to avoid them. Overall, they stress the value of laughter in creating a positive and productive work environment.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Nash discusses the concept of human-centered leadership and the challenges that leaders face in prioritizing people while also driving performance. She emphasizes the importance of leaders having the skillset to lead people effectively, as many leaders are trained in functional areas but lack the necessary tools to lead individuals. Nash also highlights the need for leaders to see employees as whole human beings with multiple identities and values, rather than just as assets or resources. She suggests that leaders start by leading themselves first and aligning their own values with the organization's values. Finally, Nash also addresses the challenges of compassion fatigue and burnout among leaders and offers strategies for managing these issues, such as setting boundaries and finding activities that recharge and renew energy.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are replaying the most popular episode from 2020, which focuses on the importance of taking care of yourself as a leader. Host, David Dye, confesses to not practicing what he preaches and shares his struggles with mental health. He emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize their emotional, mental, and physical well-being to be effective. David encourages listeners to reflect on their own needs and find ways to invest in their health. Also shared, is a listening technique called "reflect to connect" for leaders to use when supporting their team members who may be struggling. David invites everyone on a journey towards becoming the leader one wants their boss to be.Leadership Without Using Your Soul podcast offers insightful discussions on leadership and management, focusing on essential communication skills, productivity, teamwork, delegation, and feedback to help leaders navigate various leadership styles, management styles, conflict resolution, time management, and active listening while addressing challenges like overwhelm, burnout, work-life balance, and problem-solving in both online and in-person teams, all aimed at cultivating human-centered leadership qualities that promote growth and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices