The Good Leadership Podcast

Suresh Radhakrishnan is an HR strategic partner with Metropolitan Water District in Los Angeles. He has been with MWD for nearly 25 years in various capacities in its Organizational and Training departments along with being a senior adjunct faculty member with the University of Laverne in the College of Business.Learn more about how leaders leverage IMS: https://ims-online.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:11 Suresh’s career journey02:57  Key challenges in L&D industry05:55 Strategies to build a leadership pipeline12:51 How Metropolitan Water has worked with IMS16:45 Impact of IMS sessions19:20 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

Dr. Beverly Kaye is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping individuals, managers and organizations understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement, and retention. Her books and learning materials have stood the test of time. Her groundbreaking career development, engagement, and mentoring programs have been implemented by such leading corporations as American Express, DaimlerChrysler, Hartford Life, Macy's, Marriott International, Microsoft, Sprint, Starbucks, and Xerox. Bev has spent years researching corporate strategies for developing, engaging, and retaining knowledge workers. Her book, Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay, (Berrett-Koehler, 3d Ed. 2005) co-authored with Sharon Jordan-Evans, has sold nearly a half-million copies in 20 languages and has reached Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller status. Learning Journeys (Davies-Black, 2001), edited by Dr. Kaye, is a collection of essays from top management experts. Love It, Don't Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work (Berrett-Koehler, 2003), also a WSJ bestseller, is designed to put job satisfaction in the hands of the employee. In the early '80s, Dr. Kaye first published her now-classic book, Up is NOT the Only Way (revised, Davies-Black, 1997), which foresaw the effects of leaner and flatter organizations on individual careers.Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Beverly Kaye: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:00:00 Introduction01:11 Post COVID sufferings04:01 Unavoidable truths about the great employee resignation05:34 Returning with burning11:03 Returning with churning 15:51 Stay interview17:41 Match a churner with a burner18:57 Returning with yearning25:55 ABC framework for feedback35:25 Career development is like rock climbing39:26 Reminder to Beverly’s younger self40:27 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

Dr. Andrew Shatté is the founder and President of Phoenix Life Academy. He is a fellow with the Brookings Institution where he facilitates programs for high-level audiences from the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the IRS, NASA, the CIA, and all branches of the military.He served as adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Shatté has devoted his career to understanding the psychological aspects of motivation, leadership, and resilience and to developing programs to optimize human performance in a wide array of arenas - the workplace, in health, in academics, and in sportDr. Shatté is co-author of meQuilibrium and The Resilience Factor.meQuilibrium: https://www.amazon.com/meQuilibrium-Days-Cooler-Calmer-Happier/dp/0804138494The Resilience Factor: https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Factor-Finding-Strength-Overcoming/dp/0767911911Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Andrew Shatté: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:00:00 Introduction01:22 Andrew’s background02:55 Seven factors of resilience04:22 Model of stoicism05:23 ABCs of emotion regulation05:42 Adversity07:06 Beliefs08:29 Causal09:50 Know your explanatory style14:16 What next beliefs16:10 Why or what’s next beliefs or both17:31 Consequences22:05 Iceberg beliefs28:03 Thinking traps30:30 Seven traps32:32 Identifying beliefs and traps35:37 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

Dr. Tim Ursiny has been a speaker and certified business coach since 1997, specializing in mental, emotional and behavioral change. His areas of expertise include personal transformation, the psychology of succession and building proactive mindsets and habits. He has extensive experience in the Financial Services industry.On the topics of coaching, conflict resolution, and confidence in the workplace. His book, The Coward’s Guide to Conflict is in its fourth printing and has been translated into six foreign languages.The Coward’s Guide to Conflict: https://www.amazon.com/Cowards-Guide-Conflict-Empowering-Solutions/dp/1402200552Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Tim Ursiny: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:00:00 Introduction01:05 Tim’s journey to “The Coward’s Guide to Conflict”03:52 Strategies for people who fear conflict?06:54 Four quadrants in a conflict12:01 Dipper vs Diver13:58 First step of dipper approach15:13 Tip to get out of your comfort zone17:41 Top 10 fears that contribute to conflict19:21 5 different ways of listening23:01 Truth Talk29:58 4 modalities to avoid during conflict33:41 Pacifying conflicts in organizations35:45 100 + 1%41:17 Insignificant details43:56 How to deal with people who love conflict46:41 Advice to Tim’s younger self48:06 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

Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Crain’s Cleveland Business. Ellen works across numerous industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services,  governmental agencies, not-for-profit, and small businesses. She is also on faculty at Case Western Reserve University in the Weatherhead Executive Education Program. Dr. Burts-Cooper is the author of the best-selling books “aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience” and “Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America.”Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:0:00 Introduction01:26 Background02:41 Start with trust03:26 How does trust erode?06:27 Trust in the virtual world07:53 Decision making in a virtual environment08:58 Leadership starts with intent10:03 Intent translates to behavior11:07 Self awareness and self-regulation11:48 Blindspots 13:48 Two important traits16:17 Everyone’s just lonely18:15 Team stands for togetherness20:07 Key takeaway21:05 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

Maura Thomas is an award-winning international speaker on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker by Inc.Maura is also contributing expert to major business outlets including as a columnist for both Forbes and Harvard Business Review.  Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Maura Thomas: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:00:00 Introduction01:01 Productivity02:50 Time Management04:37 Prioritizing06:33 Choosing our metrics07:45 Attention Management10:00 Maura’s definition of Attention Management11:24 Four Quadrants of Attention Management13:30 Daydreaming15:10 Flow17:22 Conditions for flow18:49 Multitasking21:52 Brain Priming24:02 Mindfulness and Focus29:23 Workflow Management System31:40 Busyness and Productivity34:50 Key Takeaways37:32 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

Paul McGee is one of the UK's leading speakers on the subject of change, workplace relationships and motivation. His book SUMO (Shut Up, Move On) became an instant best seller and his book on Self Confidence reached number one on the business book chart and remained there for a further 24 weeks.Building on his background in psychology, Paul's aim is to deliver a practical, relevant message that can make an immediate impact on people's professional and personal lives. His approach is considered both inspirational and humorous as he seeks to deliver a memorable experience that equips people with insights and ideas to increase their personal effectiveness and impact.Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Paul McGee: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters: 00:00 Introduction01:31 How to have a great life04:02 Everything is a miracle!08:32 Learn from the past, plan for the future, live for today10:51 Alfred Nobel’s story15:16 Make peace with paradox19:33 Self-care is not selfish22:04 People are prisoners of their past25:23 Forgive yourself and others29:09 Comparing ourselves to others33:29 Learn from other people’s success36:07 7 C’s: Model to Thrive39:57 Humility42:05 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

Margaret Morford has worked as an attorney, specializing in employment law and has been the Vice President of Human Resources for three large companies. She is often quoted as a business expert in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. She is also the author of two best-selling business books, "Management Courage - Having the Heart of a Lion" and "The Hidden Language of Business - Workplace Politics, Power & Influence."Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Margaret Morford: https://ims-online.com/Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:51 Workplace politics4:20 Workplace politics in a hybrid setup5:26 Strategy to build relationships in hybrid setup7:32 Stress and burnout at work12:23 Power signals18:30 Organizational barrier to overcome negativity22:11 Identifying power brokers24:49 How to be perceived by peers for promotion29:13 Honest feedback31:41 First step to apply in the critical leadership32:48 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

Ann Herrmann-Nehdi is a thought leader and frequent keynote speaker about leadership and cognitive diversity in today's changing environment. Ann is Chief Thought Leader and Chairwoman of Herrmann International which publishes the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument ® (HBDI®) based on over 40 years of research on thinking and the brain. The research has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American and the Harvard Business Review and is used by 9 out of 10 of Fortune 200 companies. Ann is the author of the Whole Brain Business Book and has reached over half a million people through her two engaging and popular TEdX talks. Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Ann Herrmann-Nehdi: https://ims-online.com/programsChapters:00:00 Introduction01:15 How thinking impact leader effectiveness02:27 Ann’s Psychometric Assessment05:59 Thinking preferences08:26 Natural preferences vs. Competencies11:22 Four quadrants of the brain16:54 Preferred thinking styles when you’re under pressure20:53 Remote hybrid environment22:53 Balanced preferences27:26 Cognitive Diversity and Whole Brain Teams31:34 Key Takeaways33:44 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

Colonel (Retired) Sean Hannah, Ph.D. who is A renowned leadership expert, has personal leadership experience in multiple combat and contingency operationsDr. Hannah has published over 70 publications, is the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and serves on the editorial board of three other top academic journals while being a Professorship of Management at the Wake Forest University School of Business.Sean Hannah also recently ranked among the top 1% of the most impactful researchers in the most recent study of research scientists across the world.Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Sean Hannah: https://ims-online.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:04 Sean’s Military and Business background02:36 Best practices of military leadership in business leadership07:28 Red Teaming13:01 Are leaders made or born18:08 Developmental readiness 20:48 Mindset22:35 Nelson Mandela’s leadership 27:48 Sean’s leadership development33:18 Increasing your value in the leadership areas35:57 Sean’s personal story on leadership development41:46 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