Timeless Leadership

Thinking about the conversation with Laura Gassner Otting in Episode 49, I was struck by our human desire to put a definition on success, and oftentimes, never being satisfied.Kind of like how we constantly chase happiness, promising ourselves that “if only” we achieve a certain milestone, we’ll be happy.It turns out, there’s a different formula.Join me for this reflection. And let me know if you have any questions I can answer, like I did for Victoria in this episode. Email by replying to this post, leaving a comment, or at timelesspod [AT] scottmonty.com.Links* Episode 49: Wonderhell with Laura Gassner Otting* If Only (Timeless & Timely)MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist:  http://incompetech.comDon’t miss a single episode of Timeless Leadership, plus the other great content we provide. Subscribe here or on your favorite platform. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

When you’re greeted with success — sweet, well-earned, heady success— it isn’t always what expect.In fact, sometimes, you don’t know what to expect at all.That’s where Laura Gassner Otting’s latest book comes in. Punch your ticket for Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It and What to Do About It and take your own tour of the amusement park that is success.Success is wonderful. But it’s also kind of hell. Success is Wonderhell.Links* Wonderhell (website) | Wonderhell (book)* Laura Gassner Otting* Laura on Good Morning AmericaMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

The hiatus is over! Timeless Leadership is back for a fourth season. This time around, we’ll be alternating interviews and a shorter commentary episode every other week, to give you a chance to keep up.We’re changing podcast hosting services, so make sure you’re subscribed here on Substack so you don’t miss a single episode.And we’ll be looking for your input and questions to include in the commentary episodes. Email us at timelesspod@scottmonty.com and we’ll include your questions in the show.Stay tuned as the new episodes begin to air in September 2023. Thanks, and I'll see you on the Internet. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Tom Peters should be a familiar face around these parts. He was first with us on Episode 9 of Timeless Leadership, when we talked about the concept of extreme humanism. The topic hasn’t changed much, but the format certainly has. Tom’s latest book, Tom Peters’ Compact Guide to Excellence, is a collaboration with award-winning designer Nancye Green, bringing Tom’s most poignant work to life in a new way. For anyone who wants to know what’s important in business — no, make that what’s important in life — Tom’s book is a must-read. Subscribe to the Timeless & Timely newsletter. Links: Book: Tom Peters’ Compact Guide to Excellence (Amazon) Tom Peters’ website David Brooks on resume virtues vs. eulogy virtues in “The Moral Bucket List” (New York Times gift article) The Tyranny of Metrics by Jerry Z. Muller Management Lessons from the Mayo Clinic by Leonard Berry The Whiz Kids from Ford Motor Company How do you measure leadership? (Y Combinator)   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

What do you get when you combine the fiery personality of a food influencer with a vision to empower women’s social impact projects around the globe, backed by the power of the U.S. Department of State? You get IMPERIA, Jennifer Iannolo’s global incubator that is connecting creative and motivated minds from 195 countries. What made Jennifer go from a food podcast network to a global impact entrepreneur? What kinds of projects and success stories does the incubator already have? And who are the people who make up the partners and participants in this impressive mission? Subscribe to the Timeless & Timely newsletter.   Links: Imperia Jennifer’s website Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Twitter   Great news! Podcast discovery tool Goodpods informed us that Timeless Leadership is #5 in the Top 100 Management chart and #11 in the Top 100 Philosophy chart.     This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

How can you feel fulfilled and live your best life at any stage of your development? Whether you’re enduring a midlife crisis, grappling with the effects of ageism in the workplace, or feeling as if you’ll never achieve the level of success you once did (or even a level you had once hoped for) — this discussion is for you. The late Stephen R. Covey spent his career inspiring millions to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. And his daughter Cynthia Covey Haller co-wrote and published his final book posthumously — a book that Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — felt was his greatest work yet. Subscribe to the Timeless & Timely newsletter. Links: Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You (Amazon) Why Doesn’t Success Doesn’t Bring Happiness? (Laura Gassner Otting TEDx Talk) Timeless Leadership Ep. #1: Luck (with Laura Gassner Otting) David Brooks on eulogy virtues (New York Times - gift article) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey (Amazon) Bridle Up Hope   Music Maurice Ravel - Bolero Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Kenneth Jean, conductor Naxos 8.550173 Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.   Contact To reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement, or to talk about his leadership advisory and coaching services, please email timeless@scottmonty.com Twitter: @scottmonty This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

To disabuse you of what might be your first reaction: this is interview is not about gratitude — although that’s part of one of the lessons. Jim Edwards sent out an email years ago with 19 bits of advice for a colleague who was taking a leadership position. Little did he realize that the email would not only be a set of timeless principles for any manager, but that he would add more to it — including many true, harrowing, and funny anecdotes — enough to warrant an entire book. Jim joins Timeless Leadership to discuss many of these stories, as well as tactics and strategies to help you become a more effective leader, no matter what level of management you’re in. You’ll especially want to hear the story about his worst job that led to him discovering the three most important things about leadership.   Links Leadership Is About Translation Say Thank You For Everything: The secrets of being a great manager – strategies and tactics that get results Jim Edwards' site Connect with Jim on Twitter (@Jim_Edwards) and LinkedIn Contact To reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement, or to talk about his leadership advisory and coaching services, please email timeless@scottmonty.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

The world is a by-product of innovation. We know the names of famous innovators — people like Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and Socrates — for every one of them, there have been thousands of anonymous innovators. But there are common themes we can find in the stories of innovators and Dr. Jim Webb takes us through some of those stories in his new book Innovators Who Changed the World: Timeless Leadership Lessons from West Point, Green Berets, Sherlock Holmes, and Wall Street. Jim joins us to talk about the leadership lessons he draws from these, plus others in his book that include such a variety of topics and personalities as judo, the Army Rangers, J.P. Morgan, Manchester United, and more.   Links Innovators Who Changed the World: Timeless Leadership Lessons from West Point, Green Berets, Sherlock Holmes, and Wall Street Jim’s website: Breakthrough Strategy Contact To reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement, or to talk about his leadership advisory and coaching services, please email timeless @ scottmonty.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

The world has changed. Unfortunately, leadership styles haven’t changed with it. The old “Command & Control” leadership approach is no longer tenable in an era with a hybrid workforce. Stephen M.R. Covey, a noted authority on trust and inspiration, helps 21st century leaders grasp this new reality in his book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. In our interview for Timeless Leadership, we explore this shift, looking at the three stewardships of modeling, trusting, and inspiring against a backdrop of uncertainty and urgency — challenges all leaders face today.     Links Related: “First Days” (Timeless & Timely) Stephen’s book: Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others Trust & Inspire website Connect with Stephen on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Contact To reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement, or to talk about his leadership advisory and coaching services, please email timeless @ scottmonty.com   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

We hear a lot about soft skills for leaders these days. But Mark Crowley has been beating this drum for over a decade. His 2011 book Lead From the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century has been updated for 2022, and the timing is perfect. With so many challenges the modern leader has to face, from the pandemic to remote work and more, Mark’s book offers the perfect solution. The conversation with Mark covers the life-threatening inspiration for his work, looks at why job satisfaction is down globally, and provides leaders with four practices of leading from the heart that will guarantee a kinder, more compassionate, and dedicated workforce.   Links Lead From the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century Mark’s website Lead From the Heart podcast Connect with Mark on Twitter and LinkedIn Music That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  Source:  http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/ Artist:  http://chriszabriskie.com/   Contact To reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement, or to talk about his leadership advisory and coaching services, please email timeless @ scottmonty.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe