The Good Leadership Podcast

Today, we are joined by Mike Robbins, a New York Times bestselling author and sought-after speaker. Mike Robbins works with prominent clients like Google, Wells Fargo, and the San Francisco Giants. He has written five books, including ‘Focus on the Good Stuff’ and ‘We're All in This Together’, which have been translated into 15 languages. He also hosts the podcast of the same title, ‘We're All in This Together.’ Before his career in personal development, he played baseball at Stanford and with the Kansas City Royals until an injury ended his career. He lives in Marin County with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters. In this episode, we delve into the importance of focusing on what truly matters to lead a life of significance. We explore the power of forgiveness, how it can transform our lives, and discuss the idea that a bad day for the ego can be a good day for the soul. Mike shares personal stories, including lessons learned from his mother's final days and offers actionable advice for leaders on overcoming distractions, dealing with grudges, fostering compassion, and avoiding the pitfalls of righteousness. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to lead a more meaningful and impactful life. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Tip: Practice self-compassion and self-love (04:04) Tip: Appreciating yourself (06:54) Technique: Taking risks and dealing with emotions (14:29) Technique: Gratitude and shifting perspective (17:32) Tip: Live in awe (21:44) Tip: Happiness is a journey (23:11) Tool: Embracing change (25:00) Tip: Seasons of life (28:27) Key takeaway (29:44) Conclusion

In this solo episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, we explore the often overlooked yet crucial trait of humility in leadership. Discover why humility is essential for great leaders and how it fosters trust, teamwork, and a positive work culture. Learn about famous examples of humble leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, and Indra Nooyi, and debunk common myths surrounding humility in leadership. Gain practical tips to incorporate more humility into your own leadership style to enhance decision-making and build stronger connections with your team. Whether you're leading a team or rising the ranks, this episode reveals how humility can be a leadership asset. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:48) Defining Humility in Leadership (02:01) Benefits of Humble Leadership (04:01) Famous Examples of Humble Leaders (06:47) Debunking Myths About Humility (11:28) Practical Tips for Humble Leadership (13:53) Conclusion

Today, we are joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni & Bev Kaye. Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and who helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. She of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the author of a soon to be best-seller Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. and the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want, translated into seven languages. 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. In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, we continue our discussion about the updated edition of Julie’s & Bev’s bestselling book, 'Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go.' Join us as we explore the importance of foresight in career development, discussing how employees can take responsibility for their growth by understanding external and internal challenges. Julie and Bev also debunk traditional career ladders in favor of more dynamic metaphors like rock climbing and emphasize the critical role of agility. Lastly, we learn how intentional actions and support structures, including the innovative BookBot tool, can empower remote workers and bridge the knowing-doing gap. - The 3rd edition of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go will be released on September 24. And when you pre-order it, you will get access to a specially curated library of microlearning videos from authors Bev Kaye and Julie Winkle Giulioni on a range of important topics that will enhance your leadership and help you get the most from the book – all provided by AthenaOnline. Just place your pre-order today, share your information here, and jumpstart your career development efforts immediately. (Note: This offer will expire on September 24.) For more information, visit Help-Them-Grow.com. Connect with Bev Kaye Website: www.bevkaye.com Email: bev@bevkaye.com Primary Phone: 818.995.6454 Social Media Channel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevkaye/ Connect with Julie Winkle Giulioni Website: JulieWinkleGiulioni.com Email: julie@juliewinklegiulioni.com Primary Phone: 818-219-7988 Social Media Channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPG2YOq_4GTPUUrM1n4Q1w - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) Tool: Understanding Hindsight vs. Foresight (02:20) Technique: Strategic Career Planning (04:35) Tool: The Rock Climbing Metaphor for Career Development (07:15) Tip: Growth Without Moving Up (09:53) Technique: Redefining Career Success (14:31) Tool: The Three E's of Career Development (18:41) Tip: Developing at a Distance (24:07) Key Takeaway (29:11) Conclusion

Today, we are joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni & Bev Kaye. Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and who helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. She  of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the author of a soon to be best-seller ⁠Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. ⁠and the co-author of the international bestseller, ⁠Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want⁠, translated into seven languages. 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.   In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, we talk about the updated edition of Julie’s & Bev’s bestselling book, 'Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go.' We also discuss the ongoing challenges in career development, the impact of new workplace contexts such as remote work and AI, and the timeless need for quality development conversations.  Lasty, Juile and Bev emphasize the importance of managers supporting career growth, the myths around time and responsibility in career progression, and provide tactical advice for meaningful career conversations, feedback, and continuous development in today's dynamic work environment. - The 3rd edition of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go will be released on September 24. And when you pre-order it, you will get access to a specially curated library of microlearning videos from authors Bev Kaye and Julie Winkle Giulioni on a range of important topics that will enhance your leadership and help you get the most from the book – all provided by AthenaOnline.  Just place your pre-order today, share your information here, and jumpstart your career development efforts immediately. (Note: This offer will expire on September 24.) For more information, visit Help-Them-Grow.com. Connect with Bev Kaye Website: www.bevkaye.com Email: bev@bevkaye.com Primary Phone: 818.995.6454 Social Media Channel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevkaye/ Connect with Julie Winkle Giulioni Website: JulieWinkleGiulioni.com Email: julie@juliewinklegiulioni.com Primary Phone: 818-219-7988 Social Media Channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPG2YOq_4GTPUUrM1n4Q1w - Website and live online programs: ⁠http://ims-online.com⁠ Blog: ⁠https://blog.ims-online.com/⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://ims-online.com/podcasts/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/charlesgood99⁠ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Why Update the Book? (02:13) Tip: The Changing Context of Career Development (03:49) Tip: Who Needs Career Development? (05:38) Tool: The Importance of Quality Conversations (07:23) Tip: Addressing Myths About Career Development (12:34) Tip: The Role of Managers in Career Development (21:35) TechniqueEffective Feedback and Career Conversations (25:53) Conclusion

Today, we are joined by Candace Doby. Candace Doby is founder and CEO of The Can-Do Company. She is a leadership development strategist, author of A Cool Girl's Guide To Courage, and professional speaker who works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees spend less time and energy censoring and hiding themselves and more time performing at their highest potential. Candace combines a decade of research on courage with her experiences traveling the world solo and a 16-year, award-winning marketing career - much of which was spent leading teams at Chipotle. This unique combination equips her with the implementable strategies she has shared with thousands of leaders to help them courageously speak up, step up and show up in the workplace. Her work has been featured on MSNBC, NPR and TEDx. In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, we delve into essential habits for courageous leaders, the benefits of embracing discomfort, and fostering a courage-ready culture. Candace also shares actionable strategies such as making daily decisions, remembering strengths, practicing risk-taking, and more. Join us and learn how to build your courage muscle and inspire your team to do the same. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Tool: Habits to Grow Your Courage Muscle (02:52) Tip: Remembering and Leveraging Your Strengths (04:17) Tip: The Value of Risk-Taking (06:19) Technique: Embracing Discomfort (10:11) Tip: Adopting an Experimenter's Mindset (12:06) Technique: Giving Critical Feedback Effectively (16:03) Tool: The Importance of Saying No (18:20) Tip: Building Deeper Connections Through Courage (20:25) Tip: Creating a Courage-Ready Culture (22:50) Key Takeaway (23:55) Conclusion

Today we are joined by Lida Citroën, Best-selling Author and Personal Branding & Reputation Management Expert. Lida Citroen is an award-winning personal branding and reputation management expert and author of several best-selling books including Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding. In her engaging and informative presentations, Lida shares the secrets to building a standout personal brand at companies like Abbott Labs, Google, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Sirius XM/Pandora Media, LinkedIn, Mazda North America, Mary Kay Corporate, Comcast and more. A powerful TedX speaker, "Talks at Google" speaker and keynote presenter, Lida also writes for Entrepreneur.com and Military.com and has been featured on MSNBC, Fortune magazine, Bloomberg.com, Forbes.com and numerous other media outlets. In this episode, we continue to delve into the insightful concepts from Lida’s latest book, 'The New Rules of Influence.' We start by discussing the importance of consistency, agility, and storytelling in building trust and influence. Lida also provides valuable advice on how to be visible, build a personal brand, and maintain influence even after setbacks. Join us for an in-depth discussion on authentically driving change and making a meaningful impact. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:30) Tool: Influence (01:12) Tool: Clarify Your How: Consistency (04:00) Tool: Agility (07:04) Tool: Storytelling (11:45) Tool: Visibility (14:20) Technique: Be a Brand Making (18:52) Tips: Building Influence (24:09) Conclusion

Today we are joined by Lida Citroën, Best-selling Author and Personal Branding & Reputation Management Expert. Lida Citroen is an award-winning personal branding and reputation management expert and author of several best-selling books including Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding. In her engaging and informative presentations, Lida shares the secrets to building a standout personal brand at companies like Abbott Labs, Google, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Sirius XM/Pandora Media, LinkedIn, Mazda North America, Mary Kay Corporate, Comcast and more. A powerful TedX speaker, "Talks at Google" speaker and keynote presenter, Lida also writes for Entrepreneur.com and Military.com and has been featured on MSNBC, Fortune magazine, Bloomberg.com, Forbes.com and numerous other media outlets. In this episode, we explore insights from her new book, 'The New Rules of Influence,' which delves into authentic trust-building, driving meaningful change, and having a lasting impact. Lida shares her journey from a traditional corporate career to becoming an influential thought leader and service-driven entrepreneur. We finish by covering the importance of courage, realness, credibility, and inclusivity in redefining influence in today's world. Make sure to tune into Part II on Wednesday! - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Lida’s Background (02:32) Tool: New Rules of Influence (06:14) Tool: Defining Influence and Its Importance (09:37) Technique: Discovering Your Why - Courage, Realness, and Credibility (20:22) Technique: Finding Your Who - Service and Inclusivity (32:39) Conclusion

In this solo episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, we explore the often-underemphasized yet critical leadership skill of listening. Discover why true leadership begins with the ability to genuinely understand and connect with others. Learn the steps to effective listening, supported by research and exemplified by individuals like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Billy Bean from the movie 'Moneyball.' Dive into actionable tips for both managers and employees on mastering the art of listening to build trust, enhance communication, and inspire those around you. Whether you're leading a team or navigating conflict, this episode reveals how listening can become your greatest leadership asset. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Tool: Listening in Leadership (01:43) Tool: Research and Data on Listening (02:53) Tip: Active vs Passive Listening (04:23) Tools: Steps to Effective Listening (08:24) Tips: Listening Advice for Managers and Employees (10:20) Tool: Satya Nadella and Moneyball Examples of Effective Listening (13:54) Technique: Listening in Conflict Resolution (15:59) Conclusion

Today we are joined by Dr. Debbye Turner Bell. Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a veterinarian, author, journalist, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker. She gained national recognition as Miss America 1990 and has since built a diverse career that includes being a minister and thought leader. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Turner Bell speaks on various topics, including leadership, communication, and overcoming challenges. In this episode, Dr. Debbye Turner Bell discusses her journey of maintaining authenticity and faith amidst the pressures of her title. She shares the pivotal role her mother played in keeping her grounded, the immense challenges she faced, and how she balanced the expectations of her role. Dr. Debbye then delves into the period of depression post-Miss America, the loss of her mother, and her transition from veterinary ambitions to a television career. Additionally, she offers insights into her personal life, including her marriage, motherhood, and her ongoing faith journey. An inspirational account of perseverance, faith, and finding one's true purpose. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) (Tip) Maintaining Faith During Miss America (04:19) (Tool) Challenges of the Miss America Year (08:07) (Tip) Mother's Illness and Spiritual Growth (13:19) (Tool) Transition to Television Career (22:30) (Technique) Finding Love and Family (28:19) Conclusion

Today we are joined by Dr. Debbye Turner Bell. Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a veterinarian, author, journalist, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker. She gained national recognition as Miss America 1990 and has since built a diverse career that includes being a minister and thought leader. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Debbye speaks on various topics, including leadership, communication, and overcoming challenges. In this episode, Dr. Debbye shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and achieving impossible dreams. Dr. Bell also discusses the motivation behind writing her book, her experiences in pageantry, and the pivotal moments that defined her path to success. She then reflects on her upbringing, the significant influences in her life, and the determination required to pursue her passions despite setbacks. This episode is a powerful testament to faith, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of one's purpose. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) (Tip) Overcoming Hardships (03:13) (Tip) The Role of Failure in Success (12:42) (Tip) Spiritual Growth and Faith (15:01) Journey to Miss America (25:46) Winning Miss America (33:30) Conclusion