I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 131, Jack Bucalo describes three softskill categories, explains why executives resist buying into softskill training, how to obtain buy-in to softskill training, and explains the advantages to this softskill training approach. Prologue Jack Bucalo has authored more than fifty detailed and actionable articles about HR and leadership development. When Jack was the Corporate Senior VP of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer for Fiserv, he partnered with the Chief Executive Officer and the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee to develop the first Fiserv executive development leadership center. 01:36 Part 1: Describing Softskills and Explaining Buy-In Reluctance 4:38 Part 2: Aligning Softskills to Business Objectives 10:52 Part 3: Summarizing the Main Points _________________________________ 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 Jack’s LinkedIn Profile Jack’s articles    Leadership Development Dilemma: Priority on Soft or Hard Skills?    Leadership Development – The Urgent Need for A Major Paradigm Shift    A New Path Forward to Leadership Development Success Article with links to research studies: Leadership development is creating a dilemma HR Exchange Network BIZCATALYST 360° Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 130, Curtis Odom talks about a high school counselor, explains what he learned from the best manager he has ever worked with, and advises us on strengthening how we lead. Prologue Dr. Curtis Odom is an experienced entrepreneur, business owner, and former Fortune 100 executive. He is an author, teacher, consultant, and coach who motivates, educates, and inspires others to achieve their highest levels of success both professionally and personally. Curtis served in the Navy, navigated various roles in firms and corporations, and now is an Executive Professor of Management at Northeastern University. He also is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Distinguished Principal Research Fellow at The Conference Board. 01:49 Part 1: Lighting a Fire 07:34 Part 2: "Working with" Rather than "Working for" 14:32 Part 3: Feedback Is Something You Have to Ask for _________________________________ 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 Curtis’ LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter Curtis’ book, Things I Heard My Professor Say Admiral Grace Hopper Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 129, Brad Smith shares a story about developing self-awareness, how a bus breaking down led to leadership, and how Brad, as a supervisor, led to increased productivity. Brad then advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership. Prologue Brad was an analytical and formulation chemist, a production plant and equipment designer, and a janitor, among other things. Since 1996, Brad Smith started Stellar Insight, Inc. He coaches CEOs and business owners on igniting their business growth. He researches and learns why and how things work and how to make them evolve and get better. 01:36 Part 1: Emotional Self-Awareness 08:01 Part 2: Step In and Make A Difference 13:36 Part 3: Integrity and the Walking Billboard _________________________________ 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 Brad’s LinkedIn Profile, website, company LinkedIn page Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

128: Diego Ugalde Explains that Mistakes Are the Pathway to Growth I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 127, Diego Ugalde shares a fable by Alan Watts, explains how walking among workers doesn’t give you the pulse of employees, and talks about a conversation that he had with his daughter. Prologue As a Navy SEAL, Diego Ugalde served three combat tours in Iraq. He participated in more than 250 highly classified combat and Advanced Special Operations missions. Now retired, Diego is the CEO of The Trident Approach. His team of current and former Navy SEALS teach the best of what they learned from their time in The Teams. They have a Deep Connection to the SELF and to Humanity. 01:03 Part 1: Using a Different Lens 10:42 Part 2: Do You Know Your Own Pulse? 19:47 Part 3: Mistakes, Curiosity, and Growth _________________________________ ⁠ Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Diego's LinkedIn Profile, The Trident Approach website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, email  Video, Alan Watts ~ The Story of the Chinese Farmer Greatest asset, FranklinCovey and HarperCollins Leadership Release Book, Master Mentors (read the Todd Davis excerpt) Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 127, Scott Miller shares what Hyrum W. Smith said to him, talks about a story in which the president of his division showed courage and kindness, and advises us about retaining employees. Prologue Capping a 25-year career as a chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business development, Scott Jeffrey Miller currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Scott hosts On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world’s largest and fastest-growing leadership podcast, reaching more than six million people weekly. 01:39 Part 1: Perspective: A Life with No Arms or Legs 06:36 Part 2: Striking a Match at A Gas Station 16:05 Part 3: The Relationship Asset _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Scott’s LinkedIn Profile, website, books, 100 Coaches profile, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Inc. column Podcast, FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller FranklinCovey website Hyrum W. Smith Episode 087: Ed Gash on Gratitude for Feedback Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

Episode 126 is a bonus episode in which I share an Episode 125 between-the-scenes conversation. Peri reflects on Part 2, which we just recorded. She makes some remarkable comments about the head and the heart. After the conversation, I close with a quotation from James C. Hunter. The quotation is from his book, The Servant. _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Peri’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook Peri’s book, Leadership Flow: The Unstoppable Power of Connection James C. Hunter’s book, The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership Episode 125: Peri Chickering and The Power of the Pause Episode 8: Ronald Graves Differentiates the Coaching Role Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 125, Peri Chickering shares what a colleague said about how Peri helped her lead more effectively. She then shares a remarkable story about how an administrator forged new connections with faculty members. Next, Peri advises us on how we can strengthen our pause muscle. Prologue Peri Chickering is an author, coach, consultant, herbalist, and leadership educator. She has worked in the field of wilderness-based leadership and has run her own leadership school in Colorado and later in South Africa and Bulgaria. Peri has earned her Ph.D. in human and organizational systems. She now lives in New Hampshire with her husband, cat, and two horses and stewards 55 acres of woodlands. 02:22 Part 1: Tolerance for Silence 09:30 Part 2: Courage from the Heart 17:59 Part 3: Slow Down _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Peri’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook Peri’s book, Leadership Flow: The Unstoppable Power of Connection ⁠Gary DePaul’s website⁠⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠⁠    ⁠⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠⁠    ⁠⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 124, Robin Stimson shares a memorable quotation from her mother, talks about the importance of valuing others, and represents those who cannot represent themselves. She advises us about strengthening our ability to be courageous. Prologue Robin Stimson is the owner of forwardBravely and is a Manager of Victim Services. She aids individuals who have been injured or lost loved ones. Robin received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She cultivated many resources for families, including a series of grief/trauma workshops, virtual support groups, and shareable videos. Her social work experience has been vital in advocating, educating, and preparing victims for everything from the criminal justice system to loss and renewal. 01:09 Part 1: Accepting Change 07:55 Part 2: Courage and Good Trouble 22:45 Part 3: Strengthening Your Courage Muscle _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Robin’s LinkedIn Profile and website Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 123, Nigel Paine tells a story about trust, shares three ideas that can help us lead, and advises us about pursuing interests and the Pomodoro Technique. Prologue Nigel has worked in learning and leadership for 25 years. He has produced learning software and award-winning multi-media materials. Nigel consults with global organizations to help them develop learning cultures and create more humane and developmental workplaces. He authored three books, is the co-host of Learning Now Television, and co-hosts From Scratch, a discussion podcast with Martin Couzins. Nigel teaches doctoral students at UPenn. He. 01:05 Part 1: Trust 05:29 Part 2: Dangers of the Eco Chambers 21:08 Part 3: Threads of Interest and the Pomodoro Technique _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Nigel’s LinkedIn Profile, website, books & articles, author’s page, From Scratch podcast Learning Now TV Penn Chief Learning Officer, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) The Pomodoro Technique Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!

In Episode 122, I picked four parts from previous episodes about caring and giving. 01:53 Part 1: Angela Shaw, Feeling Safe, Respectful Dialogue, and Outreach 08:03 Part 2: John Riordan Connects with the People in Uganda 16:35 Part 3: Nicole Jones Gives Voice to an Assistant 24:22 Part 4: Joynicole Martinez and Humanity _________________________________ ⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Zach’s LinkedIn Profile, Angela Shaw, John Riordan, Nicole Jones, Joynicole Martinez Episodes   082: Angela Shaw on Building Connections and Relationships   080: John Riordan on Building Leadership in Uganda   060: Nicole Jones Nurtures Progressive Partnerships   106: Joynicole Martinez Is Joyful and Passionate about Leadership Gary DePaul’s website⁠ Gary’s books:    ⁠What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?⁠    ⁠Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership⁠    ⁠⁠The 2022 HRBP Report⁠ Lead on!