

The Good Leadership Podcast
Charles Good
The Good Leadership Podcast delivers inspiring conversations with some of the brightest minds in management, leadership, and learning science. Each episode dives into breakthrough ideas, cutting-edge research, and actionable strategies you can use right away to grow and lead with impact. charlesgood.substack.com
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Mar 27, 2024 • 34min
Career Success Blueprint: Mastering Essential Skills for Accelerated Growth - Part II with May Busch | The Good Leadership Podcast #129
May Busch is an international executive and career coach, speaker, facilitator, and the author of Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage. She is passionate about helping people thrive at work and reach their full potential. She is Senior Advisor and Executive in Residence in the Office of the President, and Professor of Practice at W.P. Carey School of Business, at ASU. Previously, May enjoyed a 24-year career in investment banking, most recently as COO for Morgan Stanley Europe. She chaired the firm's European Diversity Council and was a member of its European Management Committee. A graduate of Harvard Business School, May is dedicated to promoting greater thought leadership, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit in the workplace. May's Book: https://maybusch.com/books/accelerate/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:13) Tool: Strategies for Effective Communication(04:21) Tool: The Five-Minute Rule and the Rule of Three(09:27) Technique: Improving Decision-Making(16:25) Tip: Transition from Caretaker to Rainmaker(22:14) Technique: Building Self-Awareness(23:41) Tool: The Johari Window(24:54) Technique: Reflecting and Noticing(27:29) Tip: Importance of Mindset(29:07) Tip: Physical and Mental Connection(31:25) Tool: Brand and Reputation(32:45) Tip: Executive Presence(33:56) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Mar 25, 2024 • 25min
Career Success Blueprint: Mastering Essential Skills for Accelerated Growth - Part I with May Busch | The Good Leadership Podcast #128
May Busch is an international executive and career coach, speaker, facilitator, and the author of Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage. She is passionate about helping people thrive at work and reach their full potential. She is Senior Advisor and Executive in Residence in the Office of the President, and Professor of Practice at W.P. Carey School of Business, at ASU. Previously, May enjoyed a 24-year career in investment banking, most recently as COO for Morgan Stanley Europe. She chaired the firm's European Diversity Council and was a member of its European Management Committee. A graduate of Harvard Business School, May is dedicated to promoting greater thought leadership, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit in the workplace. May's Book: https://maybusch.com/books/accelerate/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:15) Technique: Developing Capabilities(08:10) Tool: Career Potential S-Curve(03:04) Tip: Importance of People Skills(06:09) Tip: Owning Personal Development(13:39) Technique: The Learn-Do-Show Model(16:42) Tip: Team Leadership(20:52) Tip: Become a Talent Magnet(21:36) Technique: The Reframing of Work(22:45) Tip: Unifying compelling vision(23:29) Tip: Promoting team members(24:23) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Mar 18, 2024 • 29min
Thriving Through Disruption: What It Takes to Be More Agile, Mindful and Connected in Today’s World with Dr. Kristen Lee | The Good Leadership Podcast #127
Dr. Kristen Lee is a recognized, award-winning clinician, author and Behavioral Science professor from Boston with more than twenty years in the field. Her work has been featured on NPR and CBS radio. Dr. Lee has a robust platform—she speaks across the U.S. and around the globe with business leaders, educators, physical and mental health professionals and general audiences. Some of the venues she speaks at include Harvard University, Ted X, Virgin Pulse, and Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Lee's Books: https://kristenlee.com/books/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:06) Technique: What is Mentalligence?(06:48) Tools: Agility and unlearning(08:14) Technique: Identifying and avoiding behavioral traps(10:31) Tool: Metacognition and rumination(14:32) Tip: Critical thinking in the Information Age(20:09) Technique: Balancing skepticism and optimism(22:25) Tool: The science of resilience(24:45) Tip: Embracing instability(25:16) Tip: Finding optimism in adversity(27:11) Technique: Building resilience with humility(28:36) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Mar 13, 2024 • 30min
From Rationality to Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things - Part II with Dan Ariely | The Good Leadership Podcast #126
The podcast delves into the influence of personality traits, social dynamics, and cognitive dissonance on belief in irrational things. It discusses building trust in relationships, recognizing susceptibility to misinformation, and the importance of resilience to avoid falling into the trap of false beliefs.

Mar 11, 2024 • 29min
From Rationality to Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things - Part I with Dan Ariely | The Good Leadership Podcast #125
Dan Ariely is the bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty. He is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and is the founder of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and elsewhere. Dan's Books: https://danariely.com/books/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:29) Dan’s background(06:48) Tool: Lens from which we see the world(11:01) Tool: The stress element(21:45) Tool: The cognitive element(25:11) Tip: Utilizing explanatory depth(27:32) Tip: Openness to new ideas(28:33) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Mar 6, 2024 • 30min
The Power of Evolved Leadership: Transforming Leadership for Today's World - Part II | The Good Leadership Podcast #124
Stephen Young is a former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at JPMorgan Chase. Steve has been a featured speaker at business conferences worldwide. He is much sought after for his powerful and engaging presentation style. His widely acclaimed seminar MicroInequities: The Power of Small™ has been embraced by over 20% of Fortune 500 corporations in 35 countries, in every region of the world and is being touted by corporate America as the new paradigm for diversity and leadership. His work has been published in numerous business articles and recognized in a wide range of business publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine and Harvard Business Review’s Management Newsletter. His program was also featured by Oprah Winfrey in two issues of her “O” Magazine. McGraw-Hill published his top-selling book, Micromessaging: Why Great Leadership is Beyond Words. His latest best-selling book is titled, The Power of Evolved Leadership: Inspire Top Performance by Fostering Inclusive Teams. The Power of Evolved Leadership:https://www.amazon.com/Evolved-Leader-Stephen-Young/dp/126001083X/ref=sr_1_1crid=2LPSWFULB5KSM&keywords=the+power+of+evolved+leadership&qid=1706217826&sprefix=power+of+evolved%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Insight Education Systems:www.insighteds.com Questions:info@insighteds.com- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:14) Tool: 4 Dimensions of effective communication(01:47) Tool: Courage vs. charisma(03:59) Technique: Improving courage skills(08:14) Tip: Persuasiveness in leadership(12:31) Tip: Authenticity in leadership(18:01) Tip: Humility and Self-Promotion(21:34) Tip: Humility is overrated(22:33) Tool: Strategic seating example(25:26) Tool: Stay interviews(28:14) Tool: Importance of engagement(29:29) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Mar 4, 2024 • 22min
The Power of Evolved Leadership: Transforming Leadership for Today's World - Part I | The Good Leadership Podcast #123
Stephen Young is a former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at JPMorgan Chase. Steve has been a featured speaker at business conferences worldwide. He is much sought after for his powerful and engaging presentation style. His widely acclaimed seminar MicroInequities: The Power of Small™ has been embraced by over 20% of Fortune 500 corporations in 35 countries, in every region of the world and is being touted by corporate America as the new paradigm for diversity and leadership. His work has been published in numerous business articles and recognized in a wide range of business publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine and Harvard Business Review’s Management Newsletter. His program was also featured by Oprah Winfrey in two issues of her “O” Magazine. McGraw-Hill published his top-selling book, Micromessaging: Why Great Leadership is Beyond Words. His latest best-selling book is titled, The Power of Evolved Leadership: Inspire Top Performance by Fostering Inclusive Teams. The Power of Evolved Leadership:https://www.amazon.com/Evolved-Leader-Stephen-Young/dp/126001083X/ref=sr_1_1crid=2LPSWFULB5KSM&keywords=the+power+of+evolved+leadership&qid=1706217826&sprefix=power+of+evolved%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Insight Education Systems:www.insighteds.com Questions:info@insighteds.com- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:07) Defining leadership(03:19) Tool: The skills and traits of great leadership(05:23) Technique: The PMV leadership model(07:41) Tool: Values and integrity(09:47) Tool: Deontological and teleological ethics(14:51) Technique: Respect vs. being respected(19:32) Tip: Equitable treatment and misguided approach(21:25) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Feb 28, 2024 • 33min
Crafting Compelling Brand Stories - Part II with Park Howell | The Good Leadership Podcast #122
Park Howell is called The World's Most Industrious Storyteller helping businesses grow by as much as 600% using his three proven storytelling frameworks. He is the host of the popular Business of Story podcast, ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022. He wrote Brand Bewtichery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand, and his latest book, The Narrative for Gym for Business: Introducing the ABT Framework for Business Communication and Messaging. Park is a sought-after international speaker who helps leaders excel through the stories they tell.Park's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09CX52WZYPark's Podcast: https://businessofstory.com/podcast/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:13) The call to adventure(02:12) Tool: Identifying the antagonists(04:20) Technique: Embracing obstacles in storytelling(08:48) Tool: Identifying emotional promises and gifts(10:59) Tip: Build a storytelling culture(12:50) Technique: Crafting compelling anecdotal stories(15:54) Technique: Overcoming the fear of storytelling(18:14) Tip: Celebrating wins on the customer journey(21:49) Tip: Virtuous cycle of engagement(24:37) Technique: Articulating brand purpose(28:25) Tip: Building repeat business and rituals(30:47) Technique: Becoming a better storyteller(32:01) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Feb 26, 2024 • 28min
Crafting Compelling Brand Stories - Part I with Park Howell | The Good Leadership Podcast #121
Park Howell is called The World's Most Industrious Storyteller helping businesses grow by as much as 600% using his three proven storytelling frameworks. He is the host of the popular Business of Story podcast, ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022. He wrote Brand Bewtichery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand, and his latest book, The Narrative for Gym for Business: Introducing the ABT Framework for Business Communication and Messaging. Park is a sought-after international speaker who helps leaders excel through the stories they tell.Park's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09CX52WZYPark's Podcast: https://businessofstory.com/podcast/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:14) Tool: The Story Cycle System(07:32) Tool: The hero's journey(13:28) Tip: Raise the stakes and understand the audience's emotional wishes(19:02) Tool: The disruption phase(21:46) Tool: The ABT framework(24:08) Tip: Case study: Used car dealership in Canada(26:39) Tool: ABT framework's ubiquity(27:21) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com

Feb 21, 2024 • 27min
Elevating Sales Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Proven Strategies – Part II with Alice Heiman | The Good Leadership Podcast #120
According to Forbes.com, Alice Heiman is among the world's leading experts on the complex sale. Heiman and her team incorporate the newest research and best practices to provide sales programs that generate immediate and sustainable results profitably. Alice Heiman, LLC is a leading sales consultancy which helps its clients find new business and grow existing accounts.Alice's Website: https://aliceheiman.com/Sales Talk for CEO's Podcast: https://aliceheiman.com/podcast/Alice's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceheiman/- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:((00:19) Tip: The Role of Senior Leaders in Sales(02:41) Tip: Supporting Sales Teams During Challenging Times(06:34) Tip: Leading Sales Through a Recession(12:07) Tip: The Best Place to Get New Business(17:16) Tool: Marketing and Sales Alignment(19:31) Technique: Targeting and Alignment(20:28) Tool: Content Creation and Curation(23:02) Tip: CEO's Understanding of Customers(24:39) Technique: Adapting to the Buyer Journey(25:07) Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlesgood.substack.com