Monumental leaders are constantly mentoring their people and championing the vision and values so that their teams constantly live the mission and exemplify the values. Leadership isn’t only for those with formal authority. It’s distributed. And everyone needs to think, perform and operate from this frame of reference. This makes the organization undefeat ... Show More
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Resist the Absolute Sabotaging Seduction of “Putting Off”
One of the most human of weaknesses we all need to wage war with is the absolute sabotaging seduction of “putting off”. The smallest of actions is always x100 better than the noblest of intentions. Today, no matter what it is, do something to raise your standards, escalate your t ... Show More
2m 11s
Feb 6
The Best Influencers, Elite Athletes, Artists and Inventors Are All About Mundanity
The best influencers (and elite athletes, artists and inventors) are boring. They are all about Mundanity: repeating the same few habits every single day (whether they feel like performing them or not) until these consistent practices incrementally morph into a tsunami of victory ... Show More
3m 21s
Sep 2023
What Makes an “Authentic” Leader?
How do you define authenticity as a leader? Herminia Ibarra, a professor of organizational behavior at London Business School, says that if you want to grow as a leader, you must leave your comfort zone. In this episode, you’ll learn how to try out new leadership behaviors in low ... Show More
17m 1s
Aug 2017
Why Everyone Should See Themselves as a Leader
Sue Ashford, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, breaks down her decades of research on leadership—who achieves it, and how a group grants it. She explains that the world isn’t divided into leaders and followers. Instead, it’s a state that everyon ... Show More
24m 20s
Jun 2020
Great Leaders Use Tough Love to Improve Performance
Frances Frei, professor at Harvard Business School, says that trust, empathy - and even a bit of tough love - are all essential ingredients to strong leadership in today's world. Successful managers focus on the effect they have on others, not themselves. They also define a strat ... Show More
27m 55s
Jul 2022
Marshall Goldsmith: The Essentials Of Leadership
My guest today is Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive coaches. We discuss the surprising lessons he’s learned coaching some of the best CEOs in the world, where confidence comes from, common mistakes leaders make, why changing behavior is easier than changing ... Show More
1h 36m
May 2019
Dare to Lead Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Named one of the best books of the year by Bloomberg.
Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas and has the courage to develop that potential.
When we dare to lead, ... Show More
8h 10m