I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 151, Baiba Žiga talks about what a mentor said that helped her re-evaluate her views on work. She then shares a story about a difficult period of her life in Finland and what she learned from the experience. Next, Baiba shares advice on how we can strengthen our leadership. Prologue A brilliant DEI and workplace culture consultant, Baiba Žiga has helped thousands of professionals through her speaking events, leadership coaching, and KOPA, a DEI community. She hosts LinkedIn Live events as well as the 21st Century Change Agent. Baiba is well connected to global professionals who strive to positively change the world. 01:32 Part 1: Re-evaluate How You Work 11:15 Part 2: Finland, Systemic Thinking, and Asking Powerful Questions 24:09 Part 3: The Best Leadership Investment You Can Make _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter⁠ (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Baiba’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Instagram LinkedIn videos   Unlock the Power of Questions   Evolving Intercultural Communications   Evolving Emotional Literacy Sally Mousa's LinkedIn profile Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 150, Erik Reis talks about what his father said that affected his outlook on life. He describes what he learned from workers about his father while working at his father’s business. The experience influenced how he leads. Finally, Erik advises us to meet people where they are. Prologue Credentials, schooling, or people’s opinions do not define who Erik is. He defines his life by his continuous pursuit of knowledge, experience, and building relationship. Erik co-founded Nobody Studios where he is the Director of Health and Wellness. His amazing team is ideating, creating, and innovating progressive companies within the healthcare field. 01:58 Part 1: Self-care and Labeling Your Experiences 07:51 Part 2: Helping People to be the Best Version of Themselves 16:33 Part 3: Meet Others Where They Are at _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter⁠ (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Erik’s LinkedIn Profile Nobody Studios Episode 099: Mark McNally Has the Courage to Embrace Transparency Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 149, Caroline Harth talks about a Brené Brown quotation. She then shares her journey from being in a law firm to owning her communication consulting business. Caroline then explains how you can own your own story. Prologue Caroline's WHY is to guide others in owning their story. She helps clients clearly communicate who they are and why they matter. Doing so empowers clients to embrace leadership. Caroline knows the power of empathy in business and how authenticity helps professionals craft their unique voices in the corporate world. She is the Founder of Harthcommunications, a cutting-edge communications consultancy rooted in authentic storytelling. Caroline has earned her Ph.D. in legal history and theory of law. 01:53 Part 1: Walking Inside Your Story 11:13 Part 2: From Law to Communications 15:49 Part 3: How to Own Your Story _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter⁠ (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Caroline’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube Brené Brown’s book, Rising Strong Glennon Doyle’s book, Untamed Mark Manson’s books Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

For bonus episodes, I share conversations that occur between a regular episode’s segments. For Episode 148, Alan Carroll shares the STOP technique and discusses whether keynote speakers should practice frequently or be spontaneous. He then explains what Transpersonal Psychology is. Prologue Alan is passionate about giving people the experience of mindfulness and presence through public speaking. Alan is a seeker who discovered his passion for coaching people in the 1970s. He is the founder of Alan Carroll & Associates, which offers mindfulness in action workshops. Alan graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters in Psychology and is the author of The Broadband Connection. 01:22 Part 1: Still the Mind with the STOP Technique Alan shares a technique that he learned from a podcast with Deepak Chopra. S: Stop T: Three breathes O: Observe your breath or body sensations P: Proceed with kindness (awareness and compassion) 06:20 Part 2: Keynote Speaking: Practice or Improvise? I ask Alan for his opinion about whether keynote speakers should frequently practice their talks or if they should improvise. 12:17 Part 3: Defining Transpersonal Psychology Alan is a Transpersonal Psychologist. I asked Alan to explain what Transpersonal Psychology is. _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Alan’s LinkedIn Profile Alan’s company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram Alan’s book, The Broadband Connection Business Insider text and video, Deepak Chopra offers advice on how to manage stress and find meaning during the pandemic Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 147, Alan Carroll talks about leveraging time and space when communicating. He shares a story about accepting vulnerability while training to become a speaker. He then uses an analogy from the book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Prologue Alan is passionate about giving people the experience of mindfulness and presence through public speaking. Alan is a seeker who discovered his passion for coaching people in the 1970s. He is the founder of Alan Carroll & Associates, which offers mindfulness in action workshops. Alan graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters in Psychology and is the author of The Broadband Connection. 00:56 Part 1: Perform Your Thoughts with Sounds and Silence 10:10 Part 2: Risk Vulnerability to Grow 17:06 Part 3: Taking a Full Breath _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Alan’s LinkedIn Profile Alan’s company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram Alan’s book, The Broadband Connection Richard Bach’s book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull Gary DePaul’s website Gary’s books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 146, Sherri McManus and Lou Everett share two John Maxwell quotations, illustrate the practice of leadership in two stories, and advise us on how we can lead more effectively. Prologue Sherri and Lou co-own the Lou Everett Group. Sherri is the COO and Executive Leadership Coach, and Lou is the CEO, Business and Leadership Coach. They co-own The Lou Everett Group and are known for their highly effective coaching, teaching, and speaking on the importance of personal growth and how it impacts our Influence as a Leader. Both are Certified Leadership Coaches and Corporate Trainers. 01:33 Part 1: Miracles Happen During Transitions 07:59 Part 2: Policies and Processes Obscure Leadership Practices 19:13 Part 3: Work-Life Harmony _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Sherri’s LinkedIn Profile, Lou’s LinkedIn Profile, Company website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Alignable, YouTube Gary DePaul’s website  Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

In the bonus Episode 145, Csaba Toth talks about the amount of work needed to become accomplished. Gary shares with Csaba one of his heroes, Daryl Davis. This leads to a discussion about bridging the gap of differences. Then, Csaba explains how our biases work to find evidence for our beliefs. Prologue A native of Hungary and now a UK resident, Csaba has 15 years of experience in setting up start-ups and working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. He is a best-selling author and the founder of ICQ Global, a people development organization with more than 160 licensed partners in 42 countries. Csaba has certified more than 80 coaches and consultants globally. 01:22 Part 1: The Unglamorous Side of Entrepreneurs, Coaches, Therapists, and Athletes 03:24 Part 2: Gary’s Hero Is Daryl Davis 08:53 Part 3: Good News Doesn’t Sell _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Csaba’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, Csaba’s book, Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times Csaba’s Forbes articles Example Articles by Csaba, two questions and follow-up Dunning-Kruger Effect Cognitive Dissonance Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 144, Csaba Toth explains what a teacher said that is the basis of part of his business. He shares how a Vice President encouraged his managers to develop their leadership. Csaba then advises how we can strengthen how we lead. Prologue A native of Hungary and now a UK resident, Csaba has 15 years of experience in setting up start-ups and working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. He is a best-selling author and the founder of ICQ Global, a people development organization with more than 160 licensed partners in 42 countries. Csaba has certified more than 80 coaches and consultants globally. 01:53 Part 1: Our Perception Depends on the Quantity and Quality of Information Csaba explains that the biggest distance between two people is a misunderstanding. Csaba talks about his teenage years, how he studied martial arts, and what a teacher told him. Csaba built a business around what the teacher said. 07:39 Part 2: The Fragility of Certainty and Agreeability In this story, Csaba explains how a Vice President interacted with regional managers to build their leadership capabilities. 14:47 Part 3:  Leveling Up and Self-Inclusion Csaba advises us to develop purposeful doubt and be blissfully dissatisfied. Csaba also talks about cognitive flexibility, the effect of echo chambers, craving certainty, and knowing yourself. _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Csaba’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, Twitter Csaba’s book, Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times Csaba’s Forbes articles Example Articles by Csaba, two questions and follow-up Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 143, Mariah and Byron Edgington explain the phrase, “You are more than enough.” They then share stories about how people can lift others up. Next, Byron and Mariah share advice on how we can lead more effectively. Prologue While Mariah is a retired critical care and emergency nurse, and Byron is a retired helicopter pilot and an Army veteran, both co-authored the new book, Journey Well, You Are More Than Enough. Byron is the author of multiple books, and they both write for BIZCATALYST 360°. 01:31 Part 1: Lifting Others and Appreciating Them Byron and Mariah explain the phrase, “You are more than enough.” The phrase comes from the title of their new book. Mariah advises how to communicate your message to a broader audience on social media. 09:50 Part 2: Small Acts that Lift Others Byron shares a story from his work as a commercial helicopter pilot for a hospital. Later, Mariah talks about how acknowledging someone can lift them up. 15:42 Part 3: Vulnerability and Reducing Imposter Syndrome Byron advises us to embrace vulnerability, and Mariah talks about believing in being worthy. _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Mariah’s LinkedIn Profile, website Byron’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Facebook Their course on Udemy, Journey Well, You Are More Than Enough Their book, Journey Well, You Are More Than Enough Byron’s articles on Bizcatalyst360 Mariah’s articles on Bizcatalyst360 Brené Brown, TEDxHouston, The Power of Vulnerability Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 142, I describe Doshi and McGregor’s three direct motivators. Keith then describes switching to be, do have to experience peace, power, and flow. Prologue Keith E. Smith, CEO of Vonco Products, a leading medical device contract manufacturing and consumer flexible packaging producer, has made some recent life-balancing changes that opened him to lead more through connection than strategy. 01:10 Switch to Be Do Have I begin by describing Doshi and McGregor’s three direct motivators: play, purpose, and potential. Keith explains that we need to switch to be, do, and have, which leads to experiencing peace, power, and flow. _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Keith’s LinkedIn Profile and website His company’s website Two of Keith’s articles:    Unlocking The Potential of Having It All: Part I – The Path of Force    Unlocking The Potential to Having It All: Part II, The Path of Power Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor’s book, Primed to Perform Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books:    What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?    Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)    The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!