Partnering Leadership

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by developing our courage capabilities. Jim Detert also shares how leaders can nurture a psychologically safe organizational culture, enabling and encouraging more courageous interactions and decisions at work.  Some highlights:-Why attributing courage just to historical figures can be counterproductive -The importance of being more courageous and how to develop our courage muscle-Jim Detert on the benefits of courage at work-How leaders can create a psychologically safe environment that encourages team members to speak up and contribute their best at workMentioned:-Amy Edmondson, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and author of Fearless Organization and Creating Psychological Safety-Vanessa Bohns (Listen to Partnering Leadership conversation with Vanessa Bohns)-Gary Bolles (Listen to Partnering Leadership conversation with Gary Bolles)-Difficult Conversations by Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, and Sheila Heen-Radical Candor by Kim Scott-Giving Voice to Values by Mary C. Gentile -The Silent Language Of Leaders by Carol GoldmanConnect with Jim Detert:Jim Detert WebsiteChoosing Courage on AmazonJim Detert on FacebookJim Detert on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/ More information and resources 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 Gary Bolles, chair for the Future of Work for Singularity University, co-founder of eParachute.com, and author of The Next Rules of Work. Gary Bolles shares how his father’s career advice book What Color Is Your Parachute impacted his early life and how he has gone through continual reinvention while guiding leaders through ongoing disruption. Gary Bolles also shares insights from his book The Next Rules of Work. Some highlights:- How Gary Bolles father’s book What Color Is Your Parachute impacted his life- The ‘leader’s dilemma,’ how it manifests in times of disruptive change, and how to overcome it- Gary Bolles on how to foster a growth mindset within an organization- Embracing change and promoting diversity in organizations- What flex skills are and their importance in the future of work- Gary Bolles on the future of leadership and work- A framework for leaders in leading their teams and organizations forward Mentioned:-Richard Nelson Bolles, Gary Bolles’ father and author of What Color Is Your Parachute?-Jeffrey S. Moore, university teacher, and researcher-John Hagel, author-Carol Dweck, psychologist and author-Sidney Fine, professor, and author-Vint Cerf, developer and internet pioneer-Esther Wojcicki, author of Moonshots in Education-The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni Connect with Gary Bolles:The Next Rules of Work on AmazonGary Bolles’ WebsiteFuture of Work on Singularity Hub WebsiteeParachute WebsiteGary Bolles on LinkedInGary Bolles on Twitter Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.com More 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 shares thoughts on how to lead with more confident humility. Mahan also goes through five mindsets and practices of leading with confidence and humility. Finally, Mahan Tavakoli shares why we need to celebrate confident humility in leadership and the necessity of this approach to leadership through greater uncertainty.  Some highlights:-Why confidence and humility are not on opposite ends of the spectrum-The Dunning Kruger effect and its impact on Selfie Leadership-The fragility of the ego of selfie leaders and why ego is the enemy!-The failure of arrogant leadership and how to keep from becoming an arrogant leader-Why humility is not the same thing as self-doubt-The importance of intellectual humility and a growth mindset-On seeking truth-tellers and encouraging dissentMentioned:-Ed Hess (Listen to Ed Hess's episode on Partnering Leadership here)- Ken Blanchard (Listen to Ken Blanchard's episode on Partnering Leadership here)- Listen to the Partnering Leadership episode: A Powerful Question to Ask Yourself and Your Team -Listen to the Partnering Leadership episode: The Selfie CEO and the Impact of Selfie Culture on Leadership Connect 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 Robert Dilenschneider, founder of The Dilenschneider Group and strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies. Robert Dilenschneider talks about the most effective way to use public relations to benefit organizations. Robert also shared the importance of engaging the community and how to use the power of words to more clearly communicate the organization’s message. Finally, Robert Dilenschneider addressed the specific skill sets that public relations leaders need today. Some highlights:-Robert Dilenschneider’s early career in public relations with Hill and Knowlton, becoming the firms CEO and eventually launching his public relations agency -The significant changes in public relations over the years -Robert Dilenschneider on why organizations need to take a stand on what they want to communicate-The essential elements in engaging the community -The struggles that organizations face in reaching potential customers-Determining the right words for effective public relations-How to position public relations messages for greater social media reach -Robert Dilenschneider on the importance of prioritizing internal communicationsConnect with Robert Dilenschneider:Dilenschneider Group WebsiteRobert Dilenschneider Personal WebsiteRobert Dilenschneider’s Published Books on AmazonRobert Dilenschneider on TwitterRobert Dilenschneider on LinkedInConnect 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 Tara Thiagarajan, Founder, and Chief Scientist at Sapien Labs. Tara Thiagarajan shares studies and insights on mental well-being, its key indicators, and how it influences people and communities. Tara Thiagarajan also highlighted the biggest factors contributing to mental well-being and its impact on economic outcomes. Finally, Tara Thiagarajan talked about Sapien Lab’s latest studies on the current state of the world’s psychological well-being, its driving factors, and how it impacts organizations.  Some highlights:-Tara Thiagarajan on the impact of growing up with a multicultural background-On why she pursued a degree in Math and soon found her way to Business School-How Tara Thiagarajan decided to pursue Neuroscience -The purpose behind Sapien Labs-How cultural elements are correlated with mental well-being -The cognitive factors that challenge people -Sapien Labs’ report on the mental state of the world-The components that are associated with higher mental health scores-Younger generation’s mental well-being-The importance of mental health in the workplace Connect with Tara Thiagarajan:Sapien Labs WebsiteTara Thiagarajan on TwitterTara Thiagarajan on LinkedInConnect 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 Susan McPherson, Founder, and CEO of McPherson Strategies, Serial Connector, Communications Expert, and Author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships. Susan McPherson shares the power of building authentic relationships and fostering meaningful connections. Susan also talks about the three phases of proactively connecting with people and how to go beyond our bubbles.   Finally, Susan shares what leaders must do to promote greater connection within their teams and organizations.Some highlights:-Susan McPherson on working for the late Senator Kennedy-Why it is essential to build a solid reciprocal relationship-Susan McPherson on factors that have contributed to a loss of human connection -The difference between networking and truly connecting -The importance of connecting with people outside of your bubble-Susan McPherson on why we need to reconnect with people in our network -The impact of the pandemic on connections within organizations-Susan McPherson's on the importance of leadership authenticity Mentioned:Michael Roderick (Listen to Michael Roderick’s episode on Partnering Leadership here)Rob Cross (Listen to Rob Cross’ episode on Partnering Leadership here)Connect with Susan McPherson:McPherson Strategies WebsiteThe Lost Art of Connecting Book WebsiteThe Lost Art of Connecting on AmazonSusan McPherson on TwitterSusan McPherson on LinkedInConnect 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 Lisa Gable, Former US Ambassador, UN delegate, CEO, and author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South. In the conversation, Lisa Gable shares how leaders can get their teams and organizations back on track based on her experience as an executive responsible for turnarounds of various organizations. Lisa Gable also shared how turnaround principles can help teams stay aligned with organizational strategy in the face of an ever-changing external environment.   Finally, Lisa Gable shared whether and how leaders who have been with an organization, rather than external hires, can lead turnarounds.Some highlights:-How Lisa Gable became part of the Reagan administration at a very young age.-Lisa Gable's service at the Pentagon -Going to work at Intel and having the opportunity to learn about organizational alignment & OKRs from the very best, including Andy Grove-Problem-solving lessons and how they apply in for-profit companies to government agencies and non-profit organizations -Lisa Gable on what it took to bring together disparate to battle obesity-How leaders can help everyone in their organization and on their teams align toward achieving a common objective-Lisa Gable's recommendation on how CEOs and Executive Directors can best manage their boards-How to have greater team collaboration in a hybrid future of workMentioned:Vanessa Bohns (Listen to Vanessa Bohns’ episode on Partnering Leadership here)Books Mentioned:High Output Management by Andrew Grove Connect with Lisa Gable:Lisa Gable WebsiteTurnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South on AmazonLisa Gable on FacebookLisa Gable on TwitterLisa Gable on LinkedInConnect 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 talked with Dr. Timothy Clark, the founder and CEO of LeaderFactor and author of Four Stages of Psychological Safety. Dr. Clark has broken down the different stages to ensure psychological safety in teams.  Dr. Timothy Clark shares how teams can build on the understanding of each stages in order to boost psychological safety in the workplace.Some highlights:-Dr. Timothy Clark on why leaders cannot be neutral-The skills that leaders need to cultivate-Dr. Timothy Clark on his definition of psychological safety-The barriers to creating psychological safety in the workplace-Improving the learning process by disconnecting fear from failure-Dr. Timothy Clark on how leaders can ensure employee accountability-How to achieve the highest level of psychological safety by challenging and changing the status quo Also mentioned in this episode:Partnering Leadership podcast conversation with Dr. Michelle McQuaid, best-seller author (Listen to Dr. Michelle McQuaid’s episode here)The Four Stages of Psychological Safety Behavioral GuideFour Stages of Psychological Safety Book Connect with Dr. Timothy Clark:LeaderFactor Official WebsiteDr. Timothy Clark on LinkedInDr. Timothy Clark on Twitter Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.com More 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, Susan Lacz, principal, and chief executive officer of Ridgewells Catering, shared her leadership journey with Mahan Tavakoli. Susan Lacz spoke about how she has managed the obstacles in her life and has built a successful business that needs to continue changing and adapting through disruption. Susan Lacz also shared why she is so committed to giving back to the community through Ridgwell Catering's support and giving her time and energy to many institutions and organizations, including Marymount University and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington.Some Highlights:-How Susan Lacz's Polish culture influenced her love of entertaining-Susan Lacz on overcoming a significant setback early in life-Rebranding strategies contributing to Ridgewells Catering's continued growth and expansion-Growth opportunities through Young President's Organization.  -How Susan Lacz led her team through the most brutal stretch of the pandemic.  -Susan Lacz embracing an antifragile mindset in leadership and life-Why mentorship is essential to becoming more impactful leadersAlso mentioned in this episode:-Linda Rabbit, founder and Chairman of Rand Construction Corporation (Listen to Linda’s episode on Partnering Leadership here)-Marymount University (Listen to Marymount’s President Dr. Irma Bacerra on Partnering Leadership here)Connect with Susan Lacz :Ridgewells CateringSusan Lacz 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 Susie Wise, founder and former director of the K12 Lab Network at the Stanford d.school. Dr. Susie Wise is a co-creator of Liberatory Design and author of Design for Belonging. Susie Wise shares the crucial role leaders play in creating feelings of inclusion within their organizations. She also shared practices for reducing chances of othering and increasing a sense of belonging in teams and organizations. Finally, Dr. Susie Wise shared perspectives on how managers can redesign their meetings for a greater sense of belonging. Some highlights:-Susie Wise on how we can better understand people and work together towards a common goal-What it means to be a full member of the community-Susie Wise on the definition of belonging and how it relates to organizational culture -How leaders can design better gatherings and meetings-How to achieve a greater sense of belonging in the organizationMentioned:- Sarah Stein Greenberg, author and  executive director of Stanford D.school  (Listen to Sara's episode on Partnering Leadership)- John Powell, African, director of the Othering and Belonging Institute and Professor of Law- Emergent Strategy by Adrian Marie BrownConnect with Susie Wise:Design for Belonging Website Design for Belonging on AmazonSusie Wise on LinkedInConnect 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