Apr 2

Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office

Tom interviews Dr. Lois Frankel about women in the workplace and other ideas in the just-published third edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Listen to the full, unedited conversation here.Get the “Nice Girls” book, here.If you’re curious about a chemistry call, pop ... Show More

25m 53s

Mar 5

How to Conquer Nervousness

Before testifying in a high-stakes case, a theorist and his coach swap horror stories about their nerves hijacking them and the lessons they learned.Tom’s top four idea for conquering nervousness:Write happy endingsCelebrate incremental improvementExternalize your nasty voiceIgno ... Show More

23m 49s

Feb 5

Humility as Strength

A leader is getting pressured to stop being so prickly and gain some humility. With her coach, she explores whether it’s even possible for humility to ever be a strength. Core concepts in this episode:Humility is confidence without defensiveness.Assess yourself on the humility sc ... Show More

25m 2s

May 2024

3 More Questions (Val Ackerman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Can you explain what you mean when you say “involving others” is a key pillar in your leadership framework? What would you say to leaders who are tasked with recruiting people when their organization mi ... Show More

9m 21s

Mar 2024

How to Lead Great Conversations with Your Team

Some leaders spend their careers honing their relationships with employees. But Harvard Business School professor Boris Groysberg and corporate communications expert Michael Slind argue that leaders are at their best when they simply talk with their teams. In this episode, you’ll ... Show More

17m 25s

May 2024

Is Your Team Keeping You Up at Night?

Managing difficult personalities, stalled productivity, and conflict are inevitable parts of leading a team. But how do you know if your leadership is part of the problem? Leadership coach and author Melanie Parish says that many leaders see problems on their team as external wit ... Show More

30m 33s

Aug 2023

118: Are You Really as Good at Solving Problems as You Think You Are? with Jamie Flinchbaugh | Top Author | Senior Executive Consultant

How sharp are your problem solving skills? What makes an organization Lean? Is it possible to take a 6-week process down to 6 MINUTES? Listen now for these answers and more! ======= ... Show More

53m 57s

Jul 2023

What Nobody Tells You About Leadership: 6 Secrets You Need to Know About! [088]

When you land in a leadership position, there will be a number of things that surprise you. Things that you may not be aware of. Things you may not have prepared yourself for. The power shift can take people by surprise. Other times jealousy can unsettle emerging leaders. And the ... Show More

18m 24s

Aug 2020

#289: Leadership Motives, with Pat Lencioni

Business author and consultant Pat Lencioni discusses what it really means to be a leader. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about how to show up consistentl ... Show More

50m 54s

Jun 2024

686: How to Benefit from a Chief of Staff, with Laurie Arron

Laure Arron: Who Has Your Back? Laurie Arron is the founder of Arron Coaching, LLC and trusted adviser and executive coach to C-suite executives and Chiefs of Staff. She spent 30+ years climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 10 company in sales leadership, strategic planning, ... Show More

39m 44s

Jul 2022

Episode 29: The Tap on the Shoulder with Randy Russell

Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. Dr. Russell is a visionary and results-producing Education Leader with a career-long passion for serving others by focusing on relationships, leadership, and partnerships for educational excelle ... Show More

46m 25s

Responsibility Charting