You might say that a manager’s central job is to help their team members become their best selves. When we help our colleagues live up to their potential and optimize their strengths, we can achieve the magic combination of high performance and satisfaction.
Today’s guest is David Hassell. David is a serial entrepreneur, business columnist, and speaker, wh ... Show More
Feb 10
394: How to Manage Big (and Small) Emotions at Work with Jordanna Eyre
Managing a team gets especially challenging when emotions run high.Whether it’s you who regularly rides the emotional rollercoaster or a team member who explodes in meetings, shuts down during feedback, or feels unpredictable from one conversation to the next, many managers strug ... Show More
33m 30s
Feb 3
393: How to Build a Win-Win Workplace with Angela Jackson
Many organizations say they want to invest in people, but their hiring and talent practices often tell a very different story.Degree requirements, limited benefits packages, and poor management practices continue to limit who gets access to opportunity and how teams perform. And ... Show More
32m 13s
Jan 27
392: The Leadership Skill Everyone Thinks They Have (But Rarely Do) with Dr. Helen Fagan
About 95% of people believe they’re self-aware, but research shows only 10–15% actually are. And that gap matters, especially for managers.Self-awareness shapes how we communicate, make decisions, handle conflict, and interpret others’ behavior. When we don’t understand what’s dr ... Show More
36m 7s
Dec 2024
How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky
<p dir="ltr">In the pursuit of wealth and success, it is easy to become engrossed in conventional wisdom and the pressure to comply with industry standards. True success, on the other hand, is frequently characterized by your ability to stand out rather than fit in. Long-term suc ... Show More
55m 21s
Jul 2025
569: Advisor to Microsoft, Google, and Hilton Executives Reveals How Leaders Create High-Performance Cultures Without Sacrificing Employee Joy
<p dir="ltr">In this conversation with <strong>Bree Groff</strong>, author of <em>"Today Was Fun"</em> and who has advised executives at Microsoft, Google, Target, and Hilton through periods of organizational change, shares specific observations about leadership blind spots in la ... Show More
48m 31s
Dec 2024
165: How to Keep Your Best People From Walking Out the Door
<p>Have you ever had a talented employee leave, and only then realized how much they mattered?</p>
<p>It’s more than just a replacement cost—losing top talent hits your team’s morale, productivity, and institutional knowledge.</p>
<p>And here’s the kicker:</p>
<p>many leaders don ... Show More
12m 10s
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 530, an interview with a seasoned executive coach and the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), Sabina Nawaz.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Sabina shares her journey f ... Show More
