The Global Leadership Podcast
Global Leadership Network
You have influence, right where you are. We'll help you ignite it — at work, home, church and in your community. The Global Leadership Podcast brings you honest, practical conversations with world-class leadership experts across industries. Past guests have included Craig Groeschel, Joni Eareckson Tada, Coach K, Erin Meyer, Marcus Buckingham, Juliet Funt, Ryan Leak and more.
Your hosts David Ashcraft, President & CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN), and Whitney Putnam, VP of Marketing and Communications at GLN, draw on GLN’s 30 years of curating fresh, actionable leadership insights. The GLN is the creator of the Global Leadership Summit, which reaches more than 350,000 leaders worldwide every year. Learn more at https://www.globalleadership.org/.
Because everyone wins when the leader gets better.
Your hosts David Ashcraft, President & CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN), and Whitney Putnam, VP of Marketing and Communications at GLN, draw on GLN’s 30 years of curating fresh, actionable leadership insights. The GLN is the creator of the Global Leadership Summit, which reaches more than 350,000 leaders worldwide every year. Learn more at https://www.globalleadership.org/.
Because everyone wins when the leader gets better.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 39min
Ep 118 (Ep 56 Re-release): Jason Dorsey – Leading Through Generational Differences
Navigating generational diversity is a given in today’s culture, and is also a real challenge for leaders. Not only do different generations have different perceptions and motivations, there is always the opportunity for misunderstanding and frustration to arise. However, in this re-release of an episode from 2019, Craig Groeschel interviews researcher and speaker Jason Dorsey about his work with generational distinctives in the workplace. Jason shares ways that leaders can understand different generations, and then use that understanding to lead effectively across multiple generations.
Jun 6, 2023 • 39min
Ep 117: Behind the Leader with Liz Bohannon — Knowing the “Very Important Promises”
By age 24, Liz Bohannon had founded her company, Sseko Designs, in Uganda. Since then, she has continued to grow as a leader and expand her wisdom and influence. Recently Sseko has merged with their largest competitor, Noonday Collection, and Global Leadership podcast host Jason Jaggard sat down with Liz to discuss some of the important learnings from the merger, as well as some important leadership tools that have shaped both Sseko and her personal life as well. A past GLS faculty member, Liz will be a part of the 2023 Global Leadership Summit, and we are excited to share her wisdom with you here!
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May 23, 2023 • 42min
Ep 116: Reducing Burnout by Cultivating Impact – with Liz Wiseman
How can leaders help employees avoid burnout? In an environment of “quiet quitting” and remote work, how can leaders create teams and environments that avoid burnout? In this talk from a GLSNext event in 2021, researcher and executive advisor Liz Wiseman reveals the surprising connection between employee impact and low burnout rates, and also five key characteristics of “high impact” employees. If you are interested in how to leverage impact for employee engagement, or if you are looking to become a high impact player yourself, we invite you to take this opportunity to learn from Liz’s practical wisdom.
May 9, 2023 • 31min
Ep 115: Behind the Leader with José Hernández - The Enduring Power of Knowing Your “Why?”
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández first knew he wanted to go to space when he was 10 years old. Remarkably, that dream never faded, and over time grew into a deep-seated sense of mission, purpose, and an overall sense of “Why?” As José talks about his life with podcast host Jason Jaggard, again and again, you will hear José say, “Because I wanted to go to space.” That clarity helped sustain his dream over decades when life got challenging or confusing. If you’ve ever wanted to see how the power of “Why?” works in an everyday life, then this conversation is for you.
Apr 25, 2023 • 32min
Ep 114: Behind the Leader With Heather R. Younger — How a High Capacity, High Output Leader Manages to do “All the Things”
When work gets busy, how do you keep from getting overwhelmed? What does it take to be a C-suite leader, an author, a gifted speaker and maintain a healthy family? In this conversation with GLN podcast host Jason Jaggard, Heather R. Younger shares some of the specific practices and “cadences” that help her maximize her creativity, maintain her commitments, and stay deeply connected to her calling to help others. If you are looking for practical tips on how to keep from getting overwhelmed despite the busy-ness of life, this conversation is for you!
Apr 21, 2023 • 24min
Ep 113 (Part 2): Behind the Leader With Henry Cloud — How Faith and Experience Combine to Guide a Life Spent Helping Others
In part one of our interview with Dr. Henry Cloud, host Jason Jaggard explored the content of Henry’s new book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken. In the second part of our conversation, Jason asks Dr. Cloud about how his life and early experiences led him into the field of psychology, as well as the role that Henry’s faith played in discovering his calling. It was definitely not a straight line for Dr. Cloud, and his story is a reminder of how unexpected hardship and setbacks can have profound long-term impacts, and how God can show up in surprising ways in our lives.
Apr 11, 2023 • 39min
Ep 113 (Part 1): Dr. Henry Cloud on Why Trust Matters, and What We Need to Do in Order to Learn When (and When not) to Trust
What’s the role of trust in a leader’s life? What can you do to build trust? How do you respond when trust is broken? In his latest book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, acclaimed psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud explores the critical role that trust plays in the lives of leaders and their teams. In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Cloud sits down with podcast host, Jason Jaggard, to share some of the book’s practical takeaways. We invite you to sit down and lean in for this important conversation.
Mar 29, 2023 • 27min
Ep 111: Behind the Leader with Cynt Marshall – Dallas Mavericks CEO Unpacks Her Extraordinary Life Journey
Cynt Marshall’s journey to become the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks is truly extraordinary. From growing up in a housing project, to a 36-year career at AT&T, to learning the business of basketball from the ground up, Cynt has led with a deep commitment to the people around her, and also a deep commitment to her own personal values and individuality. In this conversation with Lori Hermann, Cynt shares details about her childhood, what continues to inspires her today, the importance of navigating diversity and inlusion, and what she hopes to accomplish in the next 5 years.
Mar 28, 2023 • 33min
Ep 112: Behind the Leader with Craig Groeschel – How Becoming a “Student of Himself” Helped Him to Avoid Burnout and Increase Productivity
What does it take to lead and create at a high level, over the long haul? As an author, pastor, and leader of one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” (2023), Craig Groeschel intrinsically knows the value of hard work, but in this conversation with Lori Hermann, Craig pulls back the curtain on the key structures, routines and decisions that have helped him to avoid burnout. If you’ve ever struggled with maintaining the balance between productivity and rest, this conversation is definitely for you.
Mar 10, 2023 • 31min
Ep 110: Behind the Leader with Paula Faris – Courage, Community, and a Call to Strengthen Families by Fighting for Working Moms
After years in broadcast television, Paula Faris took a leap of faith and chose to follow a new call in her life. For Paula, that call includes working to strengthen families by fighting for working moms. On the launch of her second book, You Don’t Have to Carry It All, Paula sat down with the Global Leadership Network’s Lori Hermann to talk about the surprising link between motherhood and leadership characteristics, how she works through fear, and how she cultivates a supportive community around her.
