The Global Leadership Podcast

We invite you to join us for this episode as Global Leadership Podcast Co-Producers Eric Case and Aubrey Wentz sit down with Rebecca Taguma, Executive Director of the Trauma Healing Institute) to discuss how the effects of unresolved trauma on individuals, and some practical steps that leaders can take to get help for those affected in their churches and on their teams.  

CEO, executive coach, and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares how embracing failure has shaped his leadership journey. The podcast explores his childhood, navigating contrasting environments, seizing unlikely opportunities, and reflecting on faith and resilience in times of loss. It also delves into the transformative power of generosity and adapting to change in leadership.

Chris McChesney discusses falling in love with a problem over a solution, focusing on important tasks, and engaging frontline teams. The podcast explores gamification in the workplace, applying leadership principles to family dynamics, and transitioning to developing leaders within a team. It also touches on a documentary project on intelligent design, reflections on legacy and strategy implementation, and implementation strategies for leadership development.

Comedian Michael Jr. discusses his journey from seeking laughter to giving the gift of laughter, including his work with marginalized communities and his tour on marriage. He emphasizes the importance of listening and connection in comedy, faith, and finding purpose. The podcast explores leadership lessons, the power of giving, and making meaningful connections through comedy.

Entrepreneur and former CEO Jamie Kern Lima talks with Global Leadership Podcast team member Jason Jaggard about how healthy self-worth is “the one thing that changes everything.”   IN THIS EPISODE:  -       Why did Jamie write her new book?  -       What is the difference between self-confidence and self-worth?  -       What is Jamie’s journey with self-worth?  -       Is unshakable self-worth only for people who believe in God?  -       When you feel rejected, what’s the first thought that enters your mind?  -       What does it cost us to avoid developing unshakable self-worth?  -       When does self-love become narcissistic?  -       What is Jamie excited about over the next year?    LINKS MENTIONED  -       Website: Jamie’s Website -       Book: Jamie’s New Book (on Amazon.com) -       Podcast: The Jamie Kern Lima Show (on Apple Podcasts) -       Added Value: Watch Oprah’s “The Life You Want” Class, on Resilience, with Guest Jamie Kern Lima -       Website: Jason Jaggard on LinkedIn -       Website: Novus Global -       Website: Meta Performance Institute -       Book: Beyond High Performance: What Great Coaches Know About How the Best Get Better   -       Website: Global Leadership Network    THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY:  -       World Vision

SUMMARY Global Leadership Podcast interviewer Jason Jaggard interviews innovation expert Dr. Vijay Govindarajan on how generative AI and datagraphs impacts organizational strategy, and how leaders can continue to innovate in a rapidly changing context.    IN THIS EPISODE: -       How did VG’s grandfather influence his understanding of innovation? -       What is the “Three Box Solution,” and how does it affect strategy and innovation? -        What role does imagination play in innovation?  -       What is the basic premise of “fusion strategy?” -       What is the difference between “digitals” and “industrials”? -       What is the basic meaning of the terms “datagraphs,” “digital twins” and “tripartite”?  -       How do fusion strategy concepts translate from industrial and manufacturing sectors to social and/or service sectors?   -       How willing does VG think people might be to volunteer their data in faith communities?   LISTEN Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube   STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS -       The only competition that matters is self-competition; self-competition is about achieving true potential; and to achieve true potential you have to innovate. -       VG does not consider himself a professor; he is “in the impact business.” -       The “Three Boxes”: (1) manage the present; (2) selectively abandon the past; and (3) create the future. -       Companies think that they are “doing strategy” by working in Box 1, but strategy must also include the other two boxes. -       While you must always work in all three boxes, all three boxes require different mindsets and capabilities. -       Box Two is always the most difficult to work in for corporations, but is really the most important for creating the future. -       Another way to think about strategy is to imagine the future, then “fold the future back to the present,” and then take actions today to create that future. -       What companies tend to do for strategy is to simply push the present forward. -       The premise of VG’s Fusion Strategy goes back to the 1980s and the question, “How will information technology affect the world of business and the discipline of management?” -       Even the though the technology has changed, the essential question is the same. -       “Datagraphs” track product in use (as opposed to product sold). -       A “digital twin” is a digital replica of your product (or process). -       “Tripartite digital twins” integrates three essential digital twins: design, process, and product-as-used. -       The integration of these tripartite digital twins allow companies to diagnose root causes of problems much faster than traditional companies. -       VG suggests that “augmented” intelligence is a better term than “artificial” intelligence. -       Faith communities should thoughtfully consider their goal, and then they should ask themselves whether or not data or AI achieve the goal even more efficiently. -       Because of their facility with digital technology, the church can serve younger generations very differently. -       Showing value is the key to motivating people to share their data. -       Asking great questions is a key leadership trait, and is essentially human.     LINKS MENTIONED -       Website: Vijay on LinkedIn -       Book: Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future (Pre-Order; Amazon) -       Added Value: Vijay’s Seminars on Fusion Strategy (Feb 6, 7, and 8) -       Book: The Three-Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation -       Book: Vijay’s Amazon Page -       Website: Jason Jaggard on LinkedIn -       Website: Novus Global -       Website: Meta Performance Institute -       Book: Beyond High Performance: What Great Coaches Know About How the Best Get Better   -       Website: Global Leadership Network

Krish Kandiah, a pastor and theologian, joins the podcast to talk about his passion for hospitality and his work with the foster system and refugees. They discuss heart leadership, challenges in the church, and creating a space for others to feel seen and valued.

Juliet Funt, Organizational well-being expert, discusses the ongoing need for white space in organizations, challenges of returning to the office, prioritizing goals and activities, work-life balance during the pandemic, creating boundaries, protecting mental health, RPMs (Reducing, Prioritizing, and Managing Workload), and balancing emotional intelligence and conflict resolution in leadership.

The hosts reflect on their favorite episodes and guests from the past year, including an inspiring cancer survivor and CEO. They discuss the importance of work-life integration and provide strategies for managing responsibilities. They also explore the generosity of offering free coaching services and tease upcoming conversations with diverse guests.

“Culture” is everywhere: in our countries and communities, in our organizations, and in our teams. Moreover, culture is simultaneously extremely powerful and affected by those within it. To be blunt, effective leaders know how to respect culture, and also how to leverage it for team performance. INSEAD Professor Erin Meyer is an expert in business and organizational culture, and in this conversation with interviewer Jason Jaggard, she offers up valuable insights about culture, including how to work with international teams, how to hire to maximize creative culture, and how low performers can dramatically impact team culture. This is a fascinating listen for anyone leading teams.