Every leader knows how important listening is. But how often do we break it down and try to understand what it actually means to be a good listener?
Today’s guest, Rob Light, can really help us answer that question. He’s the Managing Partner of Creative Artists Agency, the world’s largest talent and sports agency. As the head of their music division, he ha ... Show More
Nov 20
#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group – Push past comfortable
Today’s cruise ships are floating cities – complete with waterslides, sushi bars, and even roller skating rinks.
But it wasn’t always that way. Today, we’re joined by the leader who helped pioneer the megaship era and transform Royal Caribbean into a global vacation powerhouse. ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 13
#265: Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect
Jim McCann didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. He was a social worker and bartender before finding his way into the floral business. But no matter what he did, he always found a way to connect with people. That instinct eventually led him to build 1-800-Flowers, where he ex ... Show More
1h 18m
Nov 6
#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better
Bracken Darrell led remarkable turnarounds at both Old Spice and Logitech. Now he’s the CEO of VF Corporation, where he’s working to revitalize iconic brands like The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and more. Hit play on this episode and take a look at his playbook. It’s all about ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2023
How To Be The Leader People Follow
Jeff Gibbard joins our host, Diane Helbig to discuss what every new manager needs to know before their first day, what our culture gets dead wrong about leadership, and how "Lovable Leadership" might fix what’s wrong with work.
Jeff Gibbard is the author of The Lovable Leader, a ... Show More
40m 13s
Nov 2023
656: How to Understand People Better, with Heather Younger
Heather Younger: The Art of Active Listening
Heather Younger is an experienced international keynote speaker, best-selling author, CEO, and Founder of Employee Fanatix. Known as The Employee Whisperer, Heather harnesses humor, warmth, and an instant relatability to engage and up ... Show More
37m 53s
Jun 2024
Listen, Learn, Lead— From the Vault
<p>Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping and listening to the people around you. In this episode from 2013, I discuss how you can create systems that incorporate liste ... Show More
20m 54s
Jun 2023
The Art of Persuasion: Building Buy-In and Inspiring Teams for Success W/ Alastair Wood
Have you ever needed to persuade someone to join your team or convince them to support a project? How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn from it? In this interview, we have the privilege of talking to Alastair Wood, Vice-President & General Counsel at Rhino a ... Show More
21m 45s