Listening well is an essential aspect of leadership - not just to maintain good relationships with employees, but to drive real business improvements and results. But many of us still get it wrong - or might think we are good listeners but don't give that impression to our teams. Jeff Yip, assistant professor of management at Simon Fraser University’s Beedle ... Show More
Feb 3
The Cognitive Science Behind Sudden Change
Difficult change is an inevitable part of life, but few of us have the skills and mindset to handle it well. That can trickle into our work and careers, but there are lessons from psychology that can help us be more resilient. Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and host of the ... Show More
25m 11s
Nov 2024
Ep 65 Stop Making These 3 Mistakes If You Want to Speak Like a Leader
In this webinar, I break down 3 actionable strategies to help non-native English speakers build confidence, communicate with clarity and connect with colleagues and peers in any leadership role. Whether you're looking to improve your professional influence, make your ideas heard, ... Show More
53m 9s
Aug 2024
How to Be a Great Manager
Do managers really matter? Spoiler alert: Yes, they do! In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, we delve into the powerful findings from Google’s extensive Project Oxygen study, which demonstrates just how crucial effective managers are. I’m Matt Gjertsen, a former Air Force ins ... Show More
10m 54s
Dec 2021
Leaning into Leadership
<p>Hi, I'm Dr. Darrin Peppard and this is the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a 26 year educator, I have been a leader as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. It is my goal with this podcast to bring to you every week an organic conversation a ... Show More
3m 27s
Jul 2025
Why Construction Companies Stop Growing—and How to Fix It
<p dir="ltr">Growth isn't just about bigger projects or tighter timelines; it's about developing leadership. When the leaders try to do everything themselves, struggle to delegate, or are unable to build trust within their teams, it often leads to hitting the ceiling. Emotional i ... Show More
44m 10s
<p dir="ltr">Read our book, The Score That Matters <a href= "https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p">https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p</a></p> <p>Full show notes at <a href= "https://www.LearningLeader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Sustaining Excellence</strong> <ul> <li>Good get a ... Show More