The Look & Sound of Leadership

In this podcast, an ambitious leader seeks advice on networking without feeling slimey. Key points include the importance of knowing people, nurturing relationships, and making networking a weekly priority. The episode also provides resources for improving networking skills and building authentic connections for career success.

The podcast discusses mastering nerves before testifying in a high-stakes case, sharing personal stories and tips for overcoming anxiety. They also explore Emma Stone's anxiety during an award acceptance speech, offering strategies for managing nerves effectively.

A leader seeks tools to stop people-pleasing tendencies. Explore boundaries, conflict conversations, and setting boundaries. Learn to prioritize self-interest over constant approval-seeking behavior.

A vice president learns a technique for managing bad behavior from his coach and uses it with his high performers. Courage can be taught. Discover resources to build your skills and learn about managing difficult behaviors, holding people accountable, and managing performance.

Dave Stachowiak, expert on dealing with difficult bosses, joins the host to discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. They explore frustrations with self-absorbed bosses, offer coping strategies, and emphasize not taking their behavior personally. They discuss strategies for adapting to narcissists, dealing with toxic people, and finding personal fulfillment outside of work.

The podcast explores the perception of politics and its impact on one's career. It discusses strategies for dealing with manipulative individuals and the role of culture in shaping behavior. A guest star shares their harrowing experience working with a notorious actress. The chapter emphasizes the role of leaders in resolving conflicts and setting the tone. It provides suggestions for further resources and references previous episodes.

This podcast episode explores the challenges of workplace politics and provides advice on building professional relationships. It emphasizes the importance of political savvy and assertive advocacy. The speaker expresses gratitude, discusses an upcoming trip to Japan, and shares positive work experiences. The chapter also discusses coaching, team dynamics, and a situation where a team member's actions cause turmoil.

Explore tools for team consensus building, including expressing gratitude, fostering open communication, and utilizing gradients of agreement. Learn techniques for facilitating productive discussions and creating a high-performing team with strong bonds.

A co-founder seeks help to save the business and friendship. They introduce The Conflict Resolution Wheel. Understanding elements of conflict resolution, using the 'State Your Intention' tool, and resolving conflict through stating intentions are discussed.

A senior leader, having risen through the ranks, ends her coaching engagement by comparing notes with her coach about the skills that have helped her most. This episode identified seven essential leadership skills:Conquer catastrophic thinking;Use fewer words;Value relationships as highly as results;Don’t take anything personally;Commitment to Development;Reflection;Speak for Yourself.Resources to develop those last three:Commitment to DevelopmentThe Executive Executive – an episode with a different list of essential skillsFour Factors Executives Need to be Successful – another list of essential skills thenschel@essentialcomm.com – my email address if you want help thinking about your own developmentThe Ability to ReflectMindfulness ResourcesBuilding Self-AwarenessSpeak for YourselfThe Four Agreements – Agreement #1: “Be Impeccable with Your Word”Episodes to build assertion:Showing TeethThe Voice of AuthorityAssertion v Aggression This month’s episode lives in our podcast library in these three categories:Executive PresenceLeadershipSelf-TalkFive episodes to help you with different skills are:Building Empathy“Don’t Take Anything Personally”The Executive ExecutivePersonal ConnectionsShort Sounds ConfidentOur monthly email has links to more resources. You can sign up here.All our infographics are available to you for free in the Essential Tools bin.Let us know how we can support you.Until next month, be well!From Tom and everyone at The Look & Sound of Leadership, thanks!