Partnering Leadership

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Paul Zeitz. Paul Zeitz is a physician, epidemiologist, and award-winning global justice and human rights advocate with over 35 years of advocacy experience. As a survivor of early childhood incest, he serves as the interim coordinator of a newly forming global movement to end sexual violence against children and adolescents and Keep Kids Safe. Dr. Zeitz serves as the Executive Director of Build A Movement 2022 and co-leader of #breathewithme Revolution, where he co-convenes the U.S. National Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Movement. Dr. Paul Zeitz is the author of two books: Waging Justice and Waging Optimism. In the conversation, Paul Zeitz shares why he became involved in various movements and how movements can get traction. Dr. Paul Zeitz, who had the honor of working with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, shares how, with persistent Optimism, we can each make commitments and build movements to usher in a new era of justice.  "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."                                          Archbishop Desmond Tutu Connect with Dr. Paul ZeitzDr. Paul Zeitz Website   Dr. Paul Zeitz on LinkedIn Dr. Paul Zeitz on Amazon Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn  More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Vitaliy Katsenelson about leading with soul and living a meaningful life. Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of the Denver-based value investment firm IMA. He is also the author of Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life. His recent book has received praise from leading thinkers, including Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Ret. General Stanley McChrystal. In the conversation, Vitaliy Katsenelson spoke about the impact of scarcity on our thinking, the value of creating psychologically safe work environments, and the importance of connection to building trust. Vitaliy Katsenelson shared thoughts on failure's role in achieving success and some mental models he uses for better decision-making. Finally, Vitaliy Katsenelson shared how Stoic philosophy can help us lead more fulfilling lives and why we need to have soul in the game.  Connect with Vitaliy Katsenelson:Vitaliy Katsenelsen at soulinthegame.netVitaliy Katsenelson's podcast “The Intellectual Investor”Vitaliy Katsenelsen at contrarianedge.comSoul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life on AmazonConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli WebsiteMahan Tavakoli LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli discusses how to design a better future of work with Bob Fox, founder of Fox Architects and Publisher of Work Design Magazine. As FOX Architects’ Principal, Bob Fox chairs the firm’s advisory board, focusing on building the firm to design more complex, integrated projects while also helping increase client value. Bob Fox is a leader in the architecture and interior design industry and is well respected for his open-minded and innovative approach to workplace design. In the conversation, Bob Fox shared why he is excited about this point as organizations rethink the office space and its potential in the future of work. Bob Fox also shares ideas on how physical space can support fundamental organizational cultural values and practices.  Connect with Bob Fox:Bob Fox on Fox ArchitectsBob Fox on Work Design MagazineBob Fox on LinkedinConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lia Garvin. Lia Garvin is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back. In the conversations, Lia Garvin shares lessons from her experience working for some of the largest and most influential companies in tech, including Microsoft, Google, and Apple, on ways to use reframing to manage difficult situations and get unstuck. Finally, Lia Garvin shares thoughts on overcoming imposter syndrome and tackling challenges that hold us back from personal and professional breakthroughs.  Connect with Lia GarvinLia Garvin WebsiteLia Garvin LinkedIn Unstuck: Reframe your thinking to free yourself from the patterns and people that hold you back on AmazonConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli WebsiteMahan Tavakoli LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Catherine Meloy. Catherine Meloy serves as President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington and the Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School. In the conversation, Catherine Meloy shared why she decided to leave a successful 20+ year management career in the radio industry to join Goodwill in 2003. Next, Catherine Meloy talked about the strength of the Goodwill brand and how she led the rebranding of Goodwill in the Greater Washington D.C. region. Finally, Catherine Meloy shared why and how Goodwill makes a positive difference in the community by transforming lives through the power of education and employment. Connect with Catherine Meloy:Catherine Meloy at Goodwill of Greater Washington Goodwill of Greater Washington WebsiteGoodwill of Greater Washington LinkedInGoodwill of Greater Washington TwitterConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli WebsiteMahan Tavakoli LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David McRaney. David McRaney is a science journalist, host of the You Are Not So Smart podcast, and an internationally best-selling author of books, including his latest, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion. In the conversation, David McRaney shares the origin of his fascination with persuasion and his thoughts on the basis of how we form our beliefs. David McRaney shared examples of psychological factors contributing to the rigidity of our opinions and beliefs. Finally, David McRaney shared the many challenges in changing minds and how minds change.  Some Highlights:-David McRaney on why he became fascinated with the origin of our belief systems-Where do our beliefs come from, and how do we form opinions?-David McRaney on why all reasoning is motivated -Why we modulate our responses and how that impacts teams and organizations-The status game and the role it plays in all aspects of life, including at work-David McRaney on the impact of pluralistic ignorance on groups and organizations-Why we are more worried about disagreeing with "us" than with "them"-David McRaney on the fear of social death and how it impacts team interactions-The reason why some become part of conspiracy theory communities-David McRaney on what leads to the "false flag operation" explanation-Impact of minimal group paradigm on decision making-David McRaney on why are we persuaded by some points of view and not by others-Why and how people change their minds-The one question that can help you become more persuasive-David McRaney on the most crucial question to ask ourselves before seeking to change someone else's mindConnect with David McRaneyDavid McRaney Website David McRaney's You Are Not So Smart podcastDavid McRaney on LinkedInDavid McRaney on TwitterHow Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion on AmazonConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli WebsiteMahan Tavakoli on LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about one of the biggest challenges he sees in organizations and a struggle for many leaders: holding team members accountable. Mahan shares why outstanding leadership requires accountability and why it's hard to hold ourselves and others accountable. Finally, Mahan shares three leadership practices that can significantly increase accountability in your team.Some highlights:-What makes holding ourselves and others accountable so difficult-The challenges faced by leaders in organizations in holding their team members accountable-The role of leadership accountability in setting the right cultural example-A gulf between perceptions and reality of the clarity in goals and expectations-Eliminate most meetings but not this one meeting if you want a more accountable teamSupporting Podcast Conversations:How Leaders Can Successfully Manage Conflict and Have Difficult Conversations with Marlene ChismSimple Truths of Leadership, How to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust with Ken Blanchard and Randy ConleyBuilding a Thriving Organization by Helping Clients Implement OKRs, Achieve Better Alignment and Strategy Execution with Workboard CEO Deidre PaknadHow to Lead Organizational Transformation through Intent-Based Leadership and the Power of Leadership Language with Former Nuclear Submarine Commander David MarquetConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Chuck Wisner, author of The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. Chuck Wisner spoke about the power of stories in shaping our lives and interactions with others, the importance of self-awareness, and our egos' role in conversations. Finally, Chuck Wisner shared the four universal types of conversations and how we can maximize the effectiveness of each.Some Highlights:-Chuck Wisner on why we live in conversations like fish live in water-How to break out of patterns of unproductive behaviors to be able to have conscious conversations -How to avoid the common pitfalls that cause our conversations to go sideways.-Chuck Wisner on why the stories we tell ourselves are not the truth and why we should investigate the stories we tell ourselves -How our stories and other people's stories interactConnect with Chuck Wisner:The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact on Amazon Chuck Wisner WebsiteChuck Wisner LinkedInChuck Wisner TwitterConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMahan Tavakoli on LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jenny Bilfield. Jenny Bilfield is the President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts (WPA), one of the U.S.'s preeminent multi-disciplinary arts presenters. WPA was the first organization of its kind to receive the coveted National Medal of Arts conferred by President Obama at the White House. In the conversation, Jenny Bilfield shares the origin of her passion for the arts and how her career progressions eventually led her to take on her current role, leading Washington Performing Arts. Jenny Bilfield shared the challenges the organization had to face because of the pandemic and how WPA was able to pivot quickly, resulting in a more significant connection with artists and the community. Finally, Jenny Bilfield shared advice on growing as a leader.Some Highlights:-Jenny Bilfield on her childhood love for the arts-A young composer looking to make a difference-Jenny Bilfield on pushing back against assumptions of what women could do-The impact of 9/11, the loss of a father, and the birth of a child-Washington Performing Arts founding in 1966 bringing inclusive experiences in the arts to both concert hall audiences as well as school children -Why it's essential to lead with a single narrative-Jenny Bilfield on leading through involving people-Becoming better as a result of setbacks and challenges-Jenny Bilfield on the importance of finding the right mentorsConnect with Jenny Bilfield:Washington Performing Arts Jenny Bilfield on LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMahan Tavakoli on LinkedInMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Marlene Chism. Marlene Chism is the leading authority on stopping workplace drama and the author of four books, including her most recent book, From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading. In the conversation, Marlene Chism shares what leaders get wrong about conflict, the negative consequences of avoiding conflict, and how to most effectively address conflict by changing our narrative.  Some Highlights:-Marlene Chism on what we get wrong about conflict in the workplace-Why we need to change our narrative before being able to address conflict-The importance of the inner game in addressing conflict-How to face conflict courageously-Marlene Chism on why conflict is an essential part of growth and authentic relationships-How to channel conflict into courageous conversationsAdditional episodes:Partnering Leadership conversation with Dr. Timothy Clark on the Four Stages of Psychological Safety, Listen HerePartnering Leadership conversation with Jim Detert on Choosing Courage, Listen HereConnect with Marlene Chism:Marlene Chism Website Marlene Chism LinkedIn From Conflict to Courage on AmazonConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/ More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website