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Labrador LeadershipExpressing Gratitude: Bob's Journey of Support and HealingStep into the world of Bob, a man whose life took an unexpected turn after a swift shove from an invisible force. His journey, filled with challenges and hurdles, led him to sell his beloved golf clubs and face the bleak diagnosis of cancer. But amidst the darkness, there was a glimmer of hope. Through love, prayers, and encouragement from listeners like you, Bob emerged victorious, cancer-free. Now, he stands before you, filled with gratitude, ready to share his story and relearn his skills. Join us as we delve into Bob's tale of resilience, and discover how planning backward...2023-07-2408 min
Labrador LeadershipExpressing Gratitude: Bob's Journey of Support and HealingStep into the world of Bob, a man whose life took an unexpected turn after a swift shove from an invisible force. His journey, filled with challenges and hurdles, led him to sell his beloved golf clubs and face the bleak diagnosis of cancer. But amidst the darkness, there was a glimmer of hope. Through love, prayers, and encouragement from listeners like you, Bob emerged victorious, cancer-free. Now, he stands before you, filled with gratitude, ready to share his story and relearn his skills. Join us as we delve into Bob's tale of resilience, and discover how planning backward...2023-07-2408 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 44 Matthew Shapiro and Marie Dagenais-Lewis Part 1Matthew and Bob welcome Marie Dagenais-Lewis to talk about RARE and her advocacy.2020-08-2200 min
Labrador LeadershipMonths Not Weeks and the Work of the PharmacistBob talks about research that shows the Corona Virus shutdown may have months remaining rather than weeks. He also shares a story of a pharmacist who is committed to do his duty2020-04-1108 min
Labrador LeadershipNew Directives from the CDC and Tara Burgio of ATI Shifts ProductionBob updates a directive from the CDC for protecting infrastructure workers who may not have been able to avoid contact. He also reports on ATI Decorative Laminates President Tara Burgio moving production to serve hospitals and law enforcement.2020-04-0905 min
Labrador LeadershipUsing Power in the Time of CoronaBob updates the state of the Eastern U.S and talks about opportunities when using power during COVID-19.2020-04-0806 minLabrador Leadership092 Labrador Leadership | Suzanne Rosenhammer Talks Leadership, Career, and Growth in the Tech World in the RVABob kicks off the Coolest Women in the RVA series with a special visit from Suzanne Rosenhammer. They talk leadership and career in the tech world of the RVA.2020-02-0717 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 40 Matthew Shapiro is a Thursday HeroMatthew tells Bob about his experience as a Thursday's Hero at the University of Virginia.2020-01-2800 minLabrador Leadership091 Labrador Leadership Podcast–Matthew ShapiroMatthew Shapiro of 6Wheels Consulting is a leader in the disability community. In this episode he and Bob talk abut his work lobbying from the state legislature to the streets on behalf os the disabled.2020-01-2617 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley091 Matthew Shapiro Talks Leadership With Bob Nolley2020-01-2617 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 38 Where in the world is Matthew Shapiro?Bob and Matthew talk about his active summer and future world travel plans.2019-10-0800 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 37 Matthew and Bob talk about employment for the disabledMatthew and Bob discuss workplace challenges.2019-10-0800 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 36 Matthew, Bob, and Helen Hardiman - Part 2Bob and Matthew continue their conversation with disability law expert Helen Hardiman.2019-09-2500 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 35 Matthew and Bob Talk with Helen HardimanBob and Matthew welcome diability law attorney Helen Hardiman.2019-09-2500 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 34 Matthew and Bob with Emily Deaton and Carolanne Monteleone Part 2Episode 34 Matthew and Bob continue the conversation with disability activists Emily Deaton and Carolanne Monteleone2019-09-2500 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 33 Emily Deaton and Carolanne Monteleone Part 1Matthew and Bob welcome disability authors and activists Emily Deaton and Carolanne Monteleone.2019-09-2500 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 28 Matthew and Bob welcome Evelyn ClarkPart 1 of Evelyn Clark's visit discusses her perspective on the legal environment she has encountered since she has become disabled.2019-05-2800 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 27 Matthew and Bob go to the movies.2019-05-2100 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 26 Matthew goes to Capitol Hill and then Back to OhioBob and Matthew discuss his work with the Virginia General Assembly and his trip back to college for a peaking engagement.2019-05-1800 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 25 Bob and Matthew talk about virtual technology in the disability community.2019-02-1900 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 24 Matthew and Bob on the need for more doctors with disabilities2019-01-0800 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 23 Matthew and Bob talk about the magic of inclusion2018-12-1800 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 22 Matthew and Bob talk about the Best Buddies program.2018-12-1000 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 018 Bob and Matthew are Mad as Hell2018-11-1300 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 017 Matthew and Bob talk Election Night Special2018-11-0600 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 016 Matthew and Bob talk to Sportable's Hunter Leemon2018-10-3000 minLabrador LeadershipCritical Thinking | Labrador Leadership Podcast 090Bob talks about the place and importance of critical thinking in the leadership toolbox.2018-10-2315 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 015 Matthew and Bob talk about the documentary Cinemability2018-10-2300 minLabrador LeadershipInclusion and How to Avoid Bias in the Workplace | Labrador Leadership Podcast 089Bob talks about strategies we can take to improve eliminating biases in building and leading our teams.2018-10-0615 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 013 Leadership Through the Lens of DisabilitiesMatthew and Bob review and article that talks about how leadership should be elevated in the disability culture.2018-10-0200 minLabrador LeadershipHumble Leadership is at the Core of Transformations | Labrador Leadership Podcast 088Bob welcomes Megan Morris to the show! They discuss the concept of humble leadership and how it can trigger behaviors that will improve results for your team.2018-09-2526 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 012 The Straw Controversy RevisitedBob and Matthew revisit new perspectives on the issue of ending the availability of straws.2018-09-2500 minLabrador LeadershipDoes Leadership Look Different therough the Lens of a Startup? | Labrador Leadership Podcast 087Bob talks about how leaders of a startup may have a different perspective on what leadership actions are most important.2018-09-2416 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 010 This Weeks Events and InclusionMatthew and Bob talk about the churn of the week and revisit the core concept of inclusion.2018-09-1100 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 008 The Disabled in the Arts.Matthew and Bob discuss the appearances and missed opportunities for disabled actors in the media.2018-09-0400 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 006 Dating and RelationshipsMatthew and Bob chat about challenges and different approaches the disabled take in the dating world.2018-08-1400 min6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 005 Jobs and EntrepreneurshipMatthew and Bob talk about challenges in the workplace and the opportunities to think about entrepreneurship.2018-08-0700 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 004 The Disability StigmaFor the first time in the show, Matthew and Bob deal with the stigma of disability and the problems in can cause in communication.2018-07-3100 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 003 6 Wheels Consulting Travels Abroad -- Part 2Matthew and Bob continue the conversation about travelling internationally. Matthew shares his most striking moments from the trip.2018-07-3000 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 002 6 Wheels Consulting Travels Abroad Part !Matthew and Bob talk about the planning and logistics required to travel internationally.2018-07-3000 min
6 Wheels Disability Podcast with Matthew ShapiroEpisode 000 Welcome to 6 Wheels Consulting Disability PodcastHost Matthew Shapiro and cohost Bob Nolley kickoff the show with a lively discussion of what listeners can expect to hear and learn.2018-05-2000 minLabrador LeadershipFive Great Places for Leadership | Labrador Leadership Podcast 086Bob and Alex talk about a list of the top five companies that are know for leadership development. GE, no surprise, is at the top of that list. But there are also important points to consider if you are not in one of these larger corporations, not the least of which is whether or not there are leadership development activities going on there. Bob contends that one of the most important activities is that of assessment, a data driven review of wheat one's strengths and weaknesses are. Self awareness is at the top of the list, and that characteristic is at t...2017-09-2022 min
Labrador LeadershipFive Great Places for Leadership | Labrador Leadership Podcast 086Bob and Alex talk about a list of the top five companies that are know for leadership development. GE, no surprise, is at the top of that list. But there are also important points to consider if you are not in one of these larger corporations, not the least of which is whether or not there are leadership development activities going on there. Bob contends that one of the most important activities is that of assessment, a data driven review of wheat one's strengths and weaknesses are. Self awareness is at the top of the list, and that characteristic is at t...2017-09-2022 minLabrador LeadershipSeason Two Begins With a Tribute to the Leadership of Pat Summitt | Labrador Leadership Podcast 084Bob kicks of the second season of the podcast with a welcome and a tribute to the leadership of Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt who passed away this summer. Summit was the winningest coach man or woman at the division one level. She took over the team in 1976 at the age of 22. She went on to win eight national titles, appear in 18 Final Fours, and 1,098 games.2016-08-2417 minLabrador Leadership029 Entrepreneur On Fire's John Lee Dumas Talks About Becoming A LeaderBob is proud to welcome Entrepreneur On Fire's John Lee Dumas! John takes time out from his hugely successful Fire Nation to share his thoughts on leadership in the service, in the corporate world, and as an entrepreneur. Are you Labsters ready to ignite?2015-12-3024 minLabrador Leadership048 What Men Can Learn From Women Who Are More Engaging LeadersBob and Alex talk about engaging your employees. Alex contends that a man's voice can be very soothing, but a woman's voice can be very nurturing. Bob says that the best bosses he has had through his career may have been women. Survey results from Gallup say that women managers are more engaged at work. Female employees prefer female bosses.2015-12-3017 minLabrador Leadership057 Leaders Should Consider Being Late Is Not Really a CrimeBob and Alex talk about the proposition that being late shouldn't be seen as a fault, but rather as a sign of innate optimism.2015-12-3021 minLabrador Leadership048 What Men Can Learn From Women Who Are More Engaging LeadersBob and Alex talk about engaging your employees. Alex contends that a man's voice can be very soothing, but a woman's voice can be very nurturing. Bob says that the best bosses he has had through his career may have been women. Survey results from Gallup say that women managers are more engaged at work. Female employees prefer female bosses.2015-12-3017 minLabrador Leadership003 Giving Back to the Community With Mark SmithBob talks to Mark Smith of Midas of Richmond. Here is an entrepreneur that gives back to the RVA in the biggest way through blood drives and food banks. He will give you a free oil change for a blood donation, a state inspection for a food bank donation, and still have his stores as the top performers nationwide (listen to find out just how much revenue this generates). His staff have the kind of customer service skills that make you want to just hang out there.2015-12-3024 minLabrador Leadership028 If Leaders Have to Have an Argument, They Need to Make Sure It is a Productive OneIf a leader has to have a conversation that escalates into an argument, they need to know how to make it a productive one. Bob and Alex talk about approaches to be for effective at making that happen.2015-12-2825 minLabrador Leadership036 Why you Need to Understand the Body Language of LeadersLeaders need to not only aware of the message they send with their own body language but how to read the body language nuances of others. Bob and Alex start with the often discussed crossed arms and the message that they send.2015-12-2826 minLabrador Leadership056 Lifting Your Team Out of MediocrityBob and Alex celebrate the Fourth of July by talking about the courage it takes to get your team out of the mire and inspire them. Times that are characterized by businesses sacrificing customer service for the sake of reducing costs call for leaders to transform their teams.2015-12-2824 minLabrador Leadership002 Setting Goals and Finding Out What Makes Them StickBob and Alex talk about the nature of setting goals at the first of the year when we are also setting New Years resolutions. At the root of the discussion is SMART Goals. Smart goals are those which are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Bound. During this chat, they share what they each consider is a special goal to them.2015-12-2729 minLabrador Leadership001 Michael O’Neal of the Solopreneur Hour Talks About Leadership for EntrepreneursBob welcomes Michael O'Neal of The Solopreneur Hour to talk about his journey to the levels of success in the online world that we find is much broader than podcasting! Michael talks about the best boss he worked for before becoming "proudly unemployable" and about why entrepreneurs, particular those in affiliate marketing, need to consider their leadership skills very carefully.2015-12-2743 minLabrador Leadership019 Maren Hogan Shares Her Leadership Journey from the Newsroom to Red Branch MediaMaren Hogan, CEO of Red Branch Media and publisher of Marenated, the blog at Red Branch, comes to Labrador Leadership to talk with Bob about leadership and her own leadership journey. Her own experiences as a chief marketing officer highlight her emerging leadership skills that have brought her to the top of Red Branch.2015-12-2626 minLabrador Leadership000 Labrador Leadership IntroductionHosts Bob Nolley and Alex Mossa rollout the introductory episode of the Labrador Leadership Podcast. They discuss the goal of the show is to delivery informative discussions and interviews on simple leadership topics that will help people be the best leader they can be for their businesses, their teams, and for themselves.
In today's episode, they discuss the critical skill of managing expectations. This includes how to commit to doing something, the importance of committing to when it will be done, and how you will let your customer know that it is done.2015-12-2624 minLabrador Leadership000 Labrador Leadership IntroductionHosts Bob Nolley and Alex Mossa rollout the introductory episode of the Labrador Leadership Podcast. They discuss the goal of the show is to delivery informative discussions and interviews on simple leadership topics that will help people be the best leader they can be for their businesses, their teams, and for themselves.In today's episode, they discuss the critical skill of managing expectations. This includes how to commit to doing something, the importance of committing to when it will be done, and how you will let your customer know that it is done.2015-12-2624 minLabrador Leadership047 Questions We As Leaders Need to Ask Ourselves In Light of The NewsBob takes a timeout to talk about how we as leaders can frame our thoughts as they relate to the church shootings in Charleston, SC last week.2015-12-2516 minLabrador Leadership010 Crush the Critical Skill of Giving (and Receiving) Feedback!Bob and Alex are both snowed in and take the time to chat about assessments. Bob suggests that in the past we probably had a switch on the sides of out heads since we so freely create feedback. Getting better at this can be learned. There are good habits that should be reinforced, the most basic of which is not giving feedback only once a year. There should no surprises in annual performance reviews. As much as some leaders have to learn how to give feedback, a much broader segment including those leaders have to learn how to receive feedback...2015-12-2432 minLabrador Leadership010 Crush the Critical Skill of Giving (and Receiving) Feedback!Bob and Alex are both snowed in and take the time to chat about assessments. Bob suggests that in the past we probably had a switch on the sides of out heads since we so freely create feedback. Getting better at this can be learned. There are good habits that should be reinforced, the most basic of which is not giving feedback only once a year. There should no surprises in annual performance reviews. As much as some leaders have to learn how to give feedback, a much broader segment including those leaders have to learn how to receive feedback...2015-12-2432 minLabrador Leadership045 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and Robert Just Talk ShopBob is pleased to welcome his son Robert to the program! Bob and Robert talk a bit about what it's like for a Millennial to emerge from college and hit the job market today.2015-12-2119 minLabrador Leadership045 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and Robert Just Talk ShopBob is pleased to welcome his son Robert to the program! Bob and Robert talk a bit about what it's like for a Millennial to emerge from college and hit the job market today.2015-12-2119 minLabrador Leadership044 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and his Dad Reflect on His Life in the Corporate WorldBob sits down with his Dad, Bob Nolley Jr., live from Surf City to talk about the path of his career through the corporate world path and what he learned that he wants to share with those walking the path today.2015-12-2030 minLabrador Leadership044 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and his Dad Reflect on His Life in the Corporate WorldBob sits down with his Dad, Bob Nolley Jr., live from Surf City to talk about the path of his career through the corporate world path and what he learned that he wants to share with those walking the path today.2015-12-2030 minLabrador Leadership008 If Your Team Doesn’t Trust You, You Need to Think About This!The establishing of an authentic sense of trust is critical to the success of any leader and entrepreneur. Bob and Alex talk bout why trust is really the secret word. After a sidebar into the history of Groucho Marx explaining the nature of the secret word, Bob says trust is wired into ethics, integrity, and confidence.2015-12-1826 minLabrador Leadership008 If Your Team Doesn’t Trust You, You Need to Think About This!The establishing of an authentic sense of trust is critical to the success of any leader and entrepreneur. Bob and Alex talk bout why trust is really the secret word. After a sidebar into the history of Groucho Marx explaining the nature of the secret word, Bob says trust is wired into ethics, integrity, and confidence.2015-12-1826 minLabrador Leadership032 Bob and Alex Look at the Ten Top Leadership Traits in the World of Project ManagementBob and Alex hangout over the weekend with family and friends on an analog basis. Back on the airwaves, they bring up what the top leadership traits might be like in the world of project management. Bob says that it is one of the hottest job skill sets now. He has worked in that role in financial institutions, information technology, and education. The list of traits looks similar to the more general list of desirable leadership traits we have discussed.2015-12-1225 minLabrador Leadership032 Bob and Alex Look at the Ten Top Leadership Traits in the World of Project ManagementBob and Alex hangout over the weekend with family and friends on an analog basis. Back on the airwaves, they bring up what the top leadership traits might be like in the world of project management. Bob says that it is one of the hottest job skill sets now. He has worked in that role in financial institutions, information technology, and education. The list of traits looks similar to the more general list of desirable leadership traits we have discussed.2015-12-1225 minLabrador Leadership014 Millennials as Leaders Face Their Own Set of ChallengesAfter looking at the challenges that Boomers face when communicating with Millennials, Bob and Alex discuss an article from Lindsey Pollak about Millennials who are leaders that manage boomers. Her first suggestion is to try and keep away from terms and phrases that will keep tagged as being young Awesome is a little prevalent for Bob. Absolutely is the word for Alex. Spiffy? They both are lost.2015-12-1025 minLabrador Leadership006 Bob and Alex Get Motivated!Bob and Alex talk about the ways that managers use to motivate their teams. Sometimes money is used, but is that always the right answer? Another common mistake is leaders who don;t realize that the opposite of satisfaction is NOT dissatisfaction! The answers here will make you think about ways you can motivate your key employees...today2015-12-1021 minLabrador Leadership014 Millennials as Leaders Face Their Own Set of ChallengesAfter looking at the challenges that Boomers face when communicating with Millennials, Bob and Alex discuss an article from Lindsey Pollak about Millennials who are leaders that manage boomers. Her first suggestion is to try and keep away from terms and phrases that will keep tagged as being young Awesome is a little prevalent for Bob. Absolutely is the word for Alex. Spiffy? They both are lost.2015-12-1025 minLabrador Leadership006 Bob and Alex Get Motivated!Bob and Alex talk about the ways that managers use to motivate their teams. Sometimes money is used, but is that always the right answer? Another common mistake is leaders who don;t realize that the opposite of satisfaction is NOT dissatisfaction! The answers here will make you think about ways you can motivate your key employees...today2015-12-1021 minLabrador Leadership022 Stress Recovery in the Workplace for Leaders and Workers AlikeBob and Alex hit the road to recovery after talking in episode 20 about how debilitating stress can be. Managing stress is a key skill in the leadership portfolio. Bob makes the case that a little stress is needed and very productive in the workplace. A goal or a deadline does start your drive and your creativity to working to meet your goal. If it gets too high, you get tired, and if it gets really high to just totally burn out.2015-12-0723 minLabrador Leadership031 Bob Talks About Knowing Your Leadership Strengths and What He is Doing in the LabBob talks about the three books has read that impacted his leadership skills and what you can learn from them. He also invites listeners to join him in the lab to talk about what is coming soon!2015-12-0715 minLabrador Leadership022 Stress Recovery in the Workplace for Leaders and Workers AlikeBob and Alex hit the road to recovery after talking in episode 20 about how debilitating stress can be. Managing stress is a key skill in the leadership portfolio. Bob makes the case that a little stress is needed and very productive in the workplace. A goal or a deadline does start your drive and your creativity to working to meet your goal. If it gets too high, you get tired, and if it gets really high to just totally burn out.2015-12-0723 minLabrador Leadership031 Bob Talks About Knowing Your Leadership Strengths and What He is Doing in the LabBob talks about the three books has read that impacted his leadership skills and what you can learn from them. He also invites listeners to join him in the lab to talk about what is coming soon!2015-12-0715 minLabrador Leadership005 Richard Rierson Brings a Dose of LeadershipDr. Bob Nolley welcomes Richard Rierson from the Dose of Leadership Podcast. Richard looks at leadership from the perspectives of his careers in the corporate world and as a commercial airline pilot and a Marine. The two talk passionately about the "Four C's of Leadership" and how they permeate every aspect of our lives.2015-12-0531 minLabrador Leadership005 Richard Rierson Brings a Dose of LeadershipDr. Bob Nolley welcomes Richard Rierson from the Dose of Leadership Podcast. Richard looks at leadership from the perspectives of his careers in the corporate world and as a commercial airline pilot and a Marine. The two talk passionately about the "Four C's of Leadership" and how they permeate every aspect of our lives.2015-12-0531 minLabrador Leadership004 Alex Talks to Bob about The Big Rocks!Bob recounts to Alex his prescription for the five things that students have to remember to do as well as they can in school. One of them is the late Stephen Covey's concept of the Big Rocks. Bob describes a great demonstration of the Big Rocks and ties it into the importance of the priorities you set daily.2015-12-0425 minLabrador Leadership004 Alex Talks to Bob about The Big Rocks!Bob recounts to Alex his prescription for the five things that students have to remember to do as well as they can in school. One of them is the late Stephen Covey's concept of the Big Rocks. Bob describes a great demonstration of the Big Rocks and ties it into the importance of the priorities you set daily.2015-12-0425 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyThe Cost of Rebuilding Lost Honesty of Past Leadership| Labrador Leadership Podcast 072Recovering from acts of dishonesty from the previous administration and leadership team calls for special tactics and communication. Bob and Alex talk about these and the challenges that you face.
Bob suggests that if the sum total of your power comes from external sources previously discussed like your position (your box on the org chart) rather than from internal sources (such as your referential power), and you seek more wealth and more power, your team and employees see this as dishonest. The leader that follows a predecessor that has failed in this way needs to work in a...2015-09-2216 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyLeadership at Amazon and the Conflict of Values and Action in the Face of Success | Labrador Leadership Podcast 071In the aftermath of the New York Times article on the work culture at retailing giant Amazon, Bob talks bout the details of the article, Amazon's Fourteen Leadership Points, and CEO Jeff Bezos' response to the article. There is also a rebuttal post to the NYT article from a current employee.
The article paints a picture of a work culture that attempts and accomplishes great things. Hiring the best and the brightest and remaining customer focussed has allowed them to accomplish or pursue the Kindle launch, drone delivery, and fulfillment in urban areas within a matter of ho...2015-09-1725 minLabrador LeadershipAudrey Lecker Brings The Proof That Leadership Needs the Liberal Arts | Labrador Leadership Podcast 069In episode 59 Bob and Alex talked about how leaders could serve their teams well by giving a long hard look at liberal arts majors. The source of that discussion was an article written by Dell intern Audrey Lecker. Today she and Bob talk about this, China, and The Hustle.2015-09-1021 minLabrador LeadershipAudrey Lecker Brings The Proof That Leadership Needs the Liberal Arts | Labrador Leadership Podcast 069In episode 59 Bob and Alex talked about how leaders could serve their teams well by giving a long hard look at liberal arts majors. The source of that discussion was an article written by Dell intern Audrey Lecker. Today she and Bob talk about this, China, and The Hustle.2015-09-1021 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyAudrey Lecker Brings The Proof That Leadership Needs the Liberal Arts | Labrador Leadership Podcast 069In episode 59 Bob and Alex talked about how leaders could serve their teams well by giving a long hard look at liberal arts majors. The source of that discussion was an article written by Dell intern Audrey Lecker. Today she and Bob talk about this, China, and The Hustle.
As the summer wraps up, she has completed her internship at Dell and is returning to College Station and Texas A&M for her senior year. She worked for the digital marketing technology department.
Audrey also discusses:
Working at Columbia Records for three years in mus...2015-09-1021 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyMichael Wieser Shows Leaders Why They Need Counsel | Episode 67 of the Labrador Leadership PodcastThose of us with senior leadership responsibilities have our heads down every day executing tactics to pursue a strategy. Michael Wieser reminds us that sometimes we need the advice of counsel.
Michael Wieser practices law that focuses on entrepreneurs and start ups as an outside general counsel. He likes to work with technology firms. He helps his clients define the relationships with the breadth of their stakeholders and protect their assets whether they be physical capital or intellectual property.
Even smaller entrepreneurs should find counsel as well. He feels that in this society when we are cr...2015-09-0332 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyProductivity Hacks That Are Great Shots in the Arms of All Leaders | Episode 066 of the Labrador Leadership PodcastLeadership is in part all about being productive with a high level of efficiency. Doing the important things early in the day is generally a key. This is a big part of getting off to a good start. "Eating the frog first" is the addressing of the most urgent or the most difficult item you have to face.
Checking your email first thing in the morning is generally not recommended. Bob says that he has to just quickly scan through his to get a feel with what needs to be addressed and more importantly just to check and s...2015-09-0119 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley065 Leadership Skills and the Trip Back to SchoolThe fact that leadership skills are needed not just on the job but in every part of our lives is evident this time of year as children and adults alike head back to school. Bob talks about what it takes to be successful both for the high school student heading to college and the working adult heading to school, perhaps for the first time.
The jump off to the discussion is an article in the New York Times found here. This is the advice that recent college students give to incoming freshman attending college straight from high sch...2015-08-2700 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley048 What Men Can Learn From Women Who Are More Engaging LeadersBob and Alex talk about engaging your employees. Alex contends that a man's voice can be very soothing, but a woman's voice can be very nurturing. Bob says that the best bosses he has had through his career may have been women. Survey results from Gallup say that women managers are more engaged at work. Female employees prefer female bosses. 2015-06-3017 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley045 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and Robert Just Talk ShopBob is pleased to welcome his son Robert to the program! Bob and Robert talk a bit about what it's like for a Millennial to emerge from college and hit the job market today.2015-06-2119 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley044 Leadership on Fathers Day | Bob and his Dad Reflect on His Life in the Corporate WorldBob sits down with his Dad, Bob Nolley Jr., live from Surf City to talk about the path of his career through the corporate world path and what he learned that he wants to share with those walking the path today.2015-06-2030 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley032 Bob and Alex Look at the Ten Top Leadership Traits in the World of Project ManagementBob and Alex hangout over the weekend with family and friends on an analog basis. Back on the airwaves, they bring up what the top leadership traits might be like in the world of project management. Bob says that it is one of the hottest job skill sets now. He has worked in that role in financial institutions, information technology, and education. The list of traits looks similar to the more general list of desirable leadership traits we have discussed.2015-05-1225 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley031 Bob Talks About Knowing Your Leadership Strengths and What He is Doing in the LabBob talks about the three books has read that impacted his leadership skills and what you can learn from them. He also invites listeners to join him in the lab to talk about what is coming soon!2015-05-0715 min
Labrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley030 Leaders Need to be Ready to Handle Emotional Outbursts in the WorkplaceBob and Alex talk about how leaders need to be ready to handle the behaviors that are just totally unexpected. Alex talks about her experience as a bartender and Bob says that instances of this can be demonstrations of a lack of self awareness which is part of emotional intelligence.2015-05-0525 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley022 Stress Recovery in the Workplace for Leaders and Workers AlikeBob and Alex hit the road to recovery after talking in episode 20 about how debilitating stress can be. Managing stress is a key skill in the leadership portfolio. Bob makes the case that a little stress is needed and very productive in the workplace. A goal or a deadline does start your drive and your creativity to working to meet your goal. If it gets too high, you get tired, and if it gets really high to just totally burn out.2015-04-0723 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley014 Millennials as Managers Face Their Own Set of ChallengesAfter looking at the challenges that Boomers face when communicating with Millennials, Bob and Alex discuss an article from Lindsey Pollak about Millennials who are leaders that manage boomers. Her first suggestion is to try and keep away from terms and phrases that will keep tagged as being young Awesome is a little prevalent for Bob. Absolutely is the word for Alex. Spiffy? They both are lost.2015-03-1025 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyEP007 Charlie PoznekBob welcomes Charlie Poznek of The Boomer Business Owner. In the online space since 2005, when he started selling silver with his girlfriend, he then he worked on monetizing websites in the health and fitness niche.
Charlie stresses the point that folks in the Boomer age range are Digital Immigrants rather than Generation Y and Millennials that are Digital Natives. Younger folks understand the technology because they have always been in it. The immigration is not rocket science, but it often seems that way due to things like the lingo.
He wanted to help people start out i...2015-02-1228 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley005 Richard Rierson Brings a Dose of LeadershipBob Nolley welcomes Richard Rierson from the Dose of Leadership Podcast. Richard looks at leadership from the perspectives of his careers in the corporate world and as a commercial airline pilot and a Marine. The two talk passionately about the "Four C's of Leadership" and how they permeate every aspect of our lives.2015-02-0531 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob NolleyLL EP004 Alex Talks To Bob About The Big RocksBob recounts to Alex his prescription for the five things that students have to remember to do as well as they can in school. One of them is the late Stephen Covey's concept of the Big Rocks. Bob describes a great demonstration of the Big Rocks and ties it into the importance of the priorities you set daily.2015-02-0325 minLabrador Leadership Podcast With Bob Nolley000 Labrador Leadership IntroductionHosts Bob Nolley and Alex Mossa rollout the introductory episode of the Labrador Leadership Podcast. They discuss the goal of the show is to delivery informative discussions and interviews on simple leadership topics that will help people be the best leader they can be for their businesses, their teams, and for themselves.
In today's episode, they discuss the critical skill of managing expectations. This includes how to commit to doing something, the importance of committing to when it will be done, and how you will let your customer know that it is done.2015-01-2624 min