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Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWhy We Ask AI What We Won’t Ask Each OtherWhat if the most honest conversations people are having… aren’t with each other, but with artificial intelligence?In this eye-opening episode, Craig dives into recent Harvard Business Review research revealing the top 10 use cases for AI—and the findings are both fascinating and deeply human. The #1 reason people are turning to AI? Therapy. Not spreadsheets. Not task management. Therapy. Closely followed by “organizing my life” and “finding purpose.”This shift points to something powerful: people are craving spaces where they can be open, reflective, and vulnerable—without fear of judgment. And...
2025-07-3110 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenMastering Your F.E.A.R.: Transforming Perceived Challenges into Real Opportunities for GrowthUnlock the secrets to mastering our fear and transform it from a stumbling block into a stepping stone. Join me, Craig Dowden, as we journey through the complex world of fear on the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. Drawing from Franklin D. Roosevelt's timeless insight that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," we explore how this powerful emotion can skew our perspectives and narrow our focus, often without merit. Discover startling research revealing how often our fears actually come to pass and that more often than not, things are even better than we could...
2024-11-2817 min
The Learn-It-All Podcast88: Great Leadership Starts With This Skill | Craig DowdenAre your leadership strategies empowering your team—or holding them back? In a world of uncertainty and constant change, today’s leaders face the pressure of meeting business goals while fostering a positive, purpose-driven culture. In this episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, we unpack the essential skills and self-mastery techniques every leader needs to inspire their teams, navigate challenges, and truly lead from within. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and Dr. Craig Dowden, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World discuss why mindset and emotional mastery are vita...
2024-11-071h 10
Leading ConsciouslyGuiding from within: Craig Dowden reveals the secrets of leadershipWhat are the secrets of becoming a really great leader?
Jean interviews Craig Dowden, author of A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self… So You Can Master Your World and positive psychology coach.
The most important qualities of leadership, he says, are trust and authenticity. Trust: your leaders will hear you, value you, consider your concerns, and be honest and transparent. Authenticity: their values, beliefs, and behaviors are in alignment.
Craig posits the seven pillars of leadership: mindset, emotions, resilience, strengths, feedback, difficult conversations, leadership, authenticity.
There’s much more. Watch Craig...
2024-09-241h 01
The Rising LeaderCraig Dowden Discusses Leadership Excellence and the Role of Positive Psychology You’ve probably felt the immense stress that comes with work and life in today’s incredibly complex world. We’re all searching for ways to effectively navigate this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) landscape. In this episode, I delve into positive leadership with our guest Craig Dowden, to explore how we can shine as leaders and achieve exceptional results while positively impacting those around us. Craig Dowden is a highly respected executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council, an award-winning speaker, and the “Do Good Lead Well” podcast host...
2024-08-2128 min
Flourish FMEpisode #53: Positive Leadership: How to Lead Well by Doing Good, with Dr. Craig DowdenDr. Craig Dowden is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and executive coach born and raised in Newfoundland. He is celebrated for his expertise in bridging the gap between the science and practice of leadership excellence, and has spent over 25 years exploring the connections between leadership theory and application.
Craig’s career spans academia, keynote speaking, and executive coaching, where he currently coaches leaders across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Craig has a Ph.D. in Psychology and Business and was a Professor at Carleton University, where he was nominated twice for the Capital Educators Award. He...
2024-08-0647 min
Perspectives in MobileEmpathic Management for Change: Craig Dowden, Author & President of Craig Dowden AssociatesIn this episode, Craig Dowden discusses the qualities of a great leader and the shift in leadership style over the years, the second episode of Managing Change in The Digital Era, supported by Netnumber. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need for leaders to lead from within. Craig shares positive examples of leadership and highlights the power of authenticity and transparency. He also discusses the importance of bridging the gap between science and leadership and the role of curiosity in personal growth. The episode concludes with micro suggestions for becoming a positive leader.
2024-06-0236 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenTo Speak or Not to Speak? That is the QuestionHave you ever started down a conversational pathway and wish you could turn around and exit stage right? Despite our good intentions, we can find ourselves knee-deep in a complex and challenging situation. Our ‘Speak-First, Think-Later’ culture amplifies the potential risk.
Join me in this month’s solo episode as I unveil a simple yet powerful three-step process, borrowed from an unlikely source—the comedian Craig Ferguson. We probe the depths of when to speak, what to share, and who should deliver the message, turning your communication into a deliberate and effective tool. Discover how asking ourselves these cr...
2024-05-3015 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenMastering Your Emotions: Affective LabelingToday Craig shares valuable insights on mastering our emotions. Emphasizing the importance of understanding emotions as data points, the conversation reveals how emotions, both positive and negative, play a crucial role in our lives by providing essential information about our state of well-being. Craig introduces the concept of 'Affective Labeling' as a powerful strategy for emotionally engaging challenges. He references a study from UCLA involving participants with a phobia of spiders to demonstrate how precisely labeling emotions can significantly reduce stress responses and facilitate closer engagement with fear-inducing situations. The episode underscores the importance of acknowledging and precisely labeling...
2024-04-2518 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenCultivating a Winning Mindset in Leadership and in Life | Rick JordanWhat does it really take to scale your business and leadership while staying true to your culture and values? Cybersecurity expert and CEO of ReachOut Technology, Rick Jordan, joins me, Craig Dowden, to tackle this complex question. Together, we dive deep into Rick's story to understand how a potent mix of leadership, branding and tenacity catapulted his company from a fledgling startup into a publicly traded company without a single penny of outside funding.
The road to success is not a smooth ride. It is filled with setbacks and obstacles, which require more than perseverance to take...
2024-04-1143 min
ALL IN with Rick JordanFrom Start-Up to Public Company | Craig Dowden Part 2Today, I'm joined by an extraordinary guest, Craig Dalon, host of the top-rated podcast "Do Good and Lead Well." Craig, known for his insightful discussions on leadership and ethics, shares his unique perspective on building a successful career and life. We dive deep into the nuances of ethical leadership, the importance of making a positive impact, and how to lead with integrity in today's complex world. This episode is not just about my journey; it's a dialogue between two minds passionate about making a difference. Join us as Craig and I explore the intersection of success, leadership, and doing...
2024-02-2953 min
Cognia Leader ChatEpisode 77: Mastering Yourself…So You Can Master Your World with Dr. Craig DowdenIf you are interested in learning more and developing yourself as a leader and don’t know Craig Dowden, you must. His work and perspective are incredibly valuable and unique. Many writers, speakers, and consultants in the leadership space focus on systems and structures of productivity. Craig’s focus aligns squarely with the internal and behavioral health of leaders themselves. His research and advice are pragmatic and meaningful. He and Jeff discuss his book, A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself…So You Can Master Your World. It’s a must-read, and this is a must-listen. Enjoy!
2024-02-2150 min
ALL IN with Rick JordanThe Power of Intentional Curiosity | Craig DowdenIn this compelling episode of ALL IN, I, Rick Jordan, am thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest with a PhD, a rare achievement that speaks volumes about their dedication and expertise. We dive deep into the realms of curiosity, growth, and leadership. My guest, an acclaimed author and coach to Fortune 100 CEOs, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, sharing insights on the importance of lifelong learning and intentional curiosity. We discuss how emotions and values play a crucial role in personal and professional development, and how understanding these aspects can lead to successful leadership. This episode is not...
2024-02-1333 min
The Gaslight Effect Podcast038 - Leading With Emotional Intelligence: Wisdom From Dr. Craig DowdenOn this episode, Dr. Robin Stern has a conversation with Dr. Craig Dowden, a renowned psychologist, executive coach, and author who specializes in unraveling the complexities of gaslighting and its impact on individuals and organizations. For over 25 years, Craig has been fascinated by the links between positive psychology and the practice of leadership excellence, so much so that he pursued his PhD in Psychology and Business. His personal mission is to bridge the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. Craig is passionate about teaching and coaching. Previously, he was a Professor at...
2024-02-1354 min
What Are You Made Of?Leadership Alchemy: Transforming Values into Excellence with Craig DowdenIn this compelling podcast episode, host Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Craig Dowden, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, renowned speaker, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Craig co-authored the book "A Time to Lead" with the legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally. The episode kicks off with an introduction to Craig's impressive background and his passion for the science and practice of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational excellence.
As the conversation unfolds, listeners learn about Craig's journey from growing up in Newfoundland to becoming a thriving expert in...
2024-01-0531 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWOOP it Up to Achieve Your Goals in 2024We’ve all been there. New Year’s comes around, we look at our resolutions, and we’re set on running a dozen Iron Man races. Research has shown that half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions. Despite the popularity of setting these goals, just 12% of people can say they’ve stuck to their resolutions one year on. So, what can we do to improve our chances in attaining the goals we embark on achieving? In this episode, Craig explores the WOOP method of visualizing wishes, obstacles, outcomes and plans to attain your goals. Thanks for a successful...
2023-12-2822 min
Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWOOP it Up to Crush Your Goals in 2024!We’ve all been there. New Year’s comes around, we look at our resolutions, and we’re set on running a dozen Iron Man races. Research has shown that half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions. Despite the popularity of setting these goals, just 12% of people can say they’ve stuck to their resolutions one year on. So, what can we do to improve our chances in attaining the goals we embark on achieving? In this episode, Craig explores the WOOP method of visualizing wishes, obstacles, outcomes and plans to attain your goals. Thanks for a successful...
2023-12-2822 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Science and Art of Gift GivingToday, we unwrap the science behind gift giving. With the holiday season just around the corner, Craig critically analyzes the internal conflict that many of us face, between choosing a gift that the recipient will appreciate and one that we, as gift givers, would want to give. Drawing upon several factors including cost, sentimental value, experience and practicality of the gift, Craig enlightens us on how best we can make our choices. Furthermore, gift-giving, according to Craig, isn't just about the present but significantly determines the dynamics of a relationship.
What You’ll Learn:
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2023-11-3022 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Science and Art of Gift GivingToday, we unwrap the science behind gift giving. With the holiday season just around the corner, Craig critically analyzes the internal conflict that many of us face, between choosing a gift that the recipient will appreciate and one that we, as gift givers, would want to give. Drawing upon several factors including cost, sentimental value, experience and practicality of the gift, Craig enlightens us on how best we can make our choices. Furthermore, gift-giving, according to Craig, isn't just about the present but significantly determines the dynamics of a relationship. What You’ll Learn:(0:02:41) - The psy...
2023-11-3022 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenSelf-Awareness: Seekers, Introspectors, Pleasers and AwareIn order for us to be effective leaders on the outside, we must be self-aware within. In a recent study of over half a million people, Travis Bradberry narrowed success down to one factor, self-awareness. Awareness is a vital skill to master in which your values, beliefs and behaviors have to be in alignment. Tasha Eurich illustrates the four ways all people embody this trait by examining their internal vs external loci of awareness. She breaks self-awareness down into four quadrants: seekers, introspectors, pleasers, and those who are aware. In this episode, Craig discerns how to understand which quadrant...
2023-10-2613 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenSelf-Awareness: Seekers, Introspectors, Pleasers and AwareIn order for us to be effective leaders on the outside, we must be self-aware within. In a recent study of over half a million people, Travis Bradberry narrowed success down to one factor, self-awareness. Awareness is a vital skill to master in which your values, beliefs and behaviors have to be in alignment. Tasha Eurich illustrates the four ways all people embody this trait by examining their internal vs external loci of awareness. She breaks self-awareness down into four quadrants: seekers, introspectors, pleasers, and those who are aware. In this episode, Craig discerns how to understand which quadrant...
2023-10-2613 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWhen Business is Love: A Sneak Peek into Hästens’ Extraordinary JourneyToday you’ll meet the visionary, Jan Ryde, a remarkable CEO, whose leadership has catapulted Hästens’ growth by an astounding 50,000%. Yes, you read that right! His unique philosophy explores how love serves as the foundation for Hästens’ entire organization, from its approach to craftsmanship to the way employees interact. We take you behind the scenes of Hästens, a 170-year-old family-owned business renowned for crafting the world's highest-quality beds and mattresses. Unlike the noisy, dusty image you might have, Hästens’ factory exudes serenity, calmness, and a deep sense of connection. So what makes them different? Hästens’ values...
2023-09-2816 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWhen Business is Love: A Sneak Peek into Hästens’ Extraordinary JourneyToday you’ll meet the visionary, Jan Ryde, a remarkable CEO, whose leadership has catapulted Hästens’ growth by an astounding 50,000%. Yes, you read that right! His unique philosophy explores how love serves as the foundation for Hästens’ entire organization, from its approach to craftsmanship to the way employees interact. We take you behind the scenes of Hästens, a 170-year-old family-owned business renowned for crafting the world's highest-quality beds and mattresses. Unlike the noisy, dusty image you might have, Hästens’ factory exudes serenity, calmness, and a deep sense of connection. So, what makes them different? Hästens’ values...
2023-09-2816 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenA Framework for Delivering FeedbackFeedback has famously been coined “The Breakfast of Champions” by bestselling author Ken Blanchard. Yet, why are so many people willing to sit down and have the meal? What’s the best method for delivering feedback? Why are people often resistant to receiving feedback? In this episode, Craig answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The definition of feedback
2. The deck of cards feedback framework
3. When positive feedback because disingenuous
4. Vague vs specific communication for both positive and critical feedback
5. Creating collaboration while de...
2023-08-3113 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenA Framework for Delivering FeedbackFeedback has famously been coined “The Breakfast of Champions” by bestselling author Ken Blanchard. Yet, why are so many people willing to sit down and have the meal? What’s the best method for delivering feedback? Why are people often resistant to receiving feedback? In this episode, Craig answers these questions and more.What You’ll Learn:The definition of feedbackThe deck of cards feedback frameworkWhen positive feedback because disingenuousVague vs specific communication for both positive and critical feedbackCreating collaboration while delivering feedbackMore of Do Good to Lead Well:Websit...
2023-08-3113 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenDo Good to Lead Well at 50 - 5 Key Lessons From Our First Year of PodcastsSurprise! The podcast is one year old. To celebrate, we decided to do something a little different today. In episode 50, Craig posted a sneak peak into his CEO Mastermind forum where Dr. Robert Waldinger spoke about his long running scientific study into human happiness. In this episode, Craig recaps his favorite findings from the past year of interviewing some of the most successful CEOs in the world.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Approach life like a scientist: Embrace scientific investigation, update hypotheses daily, and be open to the possibility of being wrong.
...
2023-07-2719 min
Reaching your GoalsCraig Dowden on Positive LeadershipIn this Reaching your Goals episode, it's all about #positiveleadership. If you google the term, you will find "Positive leadership is modeling, facilitating, and purposefully influencing positive emotions that encourage team members and employees to excel in their work." Sounds intriguing? The tricky question is how to make it come alive? We will find out! Please meet my inspiring guest, Craig Dowden, Ph.D.
For over 25 years, Craig has been fascinated by the links between the science and practice of leadership excellence, so much so that he pursued his PhD in Psychology and Business. His personal mission...
2023-07-1141 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Role of Vulnerability in LeadershipNot surprisingly, when you talk to most leaders, there is a profound reluctance to show vulnerability. Leaders are afraid vulnerability will be perceived as weakness or undermine their confidence. So, what is the role of vulnerability in strong leadership? In this episode, Craig answers this question and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Vulnerability is courage, not weakness
2. The Beautiful Mess Effect
3. What is construal level theory and how does it apply to leadership?
4. Tips for demonstrating vulnerability including getting comfortable saying I don’t know, admitting mist...
2023-06-2911 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenAI, Machine Learning and the Future of Leadership: Insights from the North American Business SummitCraig discusses his key learnings from the North American Business Summit that he recently attended. The summit brought together CEOs and business leaders from Canada, the US, and Mexico to discuss pressing issues in North American businesses.
First, it is essential to test our assumptions in today's fast-paced world. As things change rapidly, it is important to evaluate our beliefs and hypotheses to determine their validity and whether they serve us well. Continuous learning is crucial to update our thinking and remain open to new information and experiences.
Second...
2023-05-2511 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenDrive Commitment and Accountability within Your Team - Clinton M. PadgettWhen it comes to driving successful projects across the finish line, how can leaders ensure their team is motivated and equipped? In this episode, Clint Padgett answers this question and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The three steps along the worry curve
2. How to make a plan that creates commitment and accountability
3. The difference between communication and conversation
4. How to work and hire effectively in a remote environment
5. The key ingredients of management by commitment
Who is Clint?
C...
2023-05-1853 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 67: The Science Of Positive Leadership with Craig Dowden Ph. D.In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Craig Dowden Ph. D., a thought leader, keynote speaker, and best-selling author.
They discuss the importance of a leader mastering their ‘self’ before they master their business. Leaders must learn from their own experiences and understand their own emotions before they can have a truly objective and positive view on business. You simply cannot lead through ego alone in the modern world.
They also talk about the value of mentors and coaches, and how the best CEOs lead w...
2023-05-1559 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenTell it All, Tell it Early - Brian MillsCommunication is an invaluable skill to master as an inspiring leader. How do you better equip yourself to learn and grow this skillset? In this episode, Brian Mills answers this question and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. How onboarding is a two way street
2. Using data and market intelligence to communicate process change
3. How to structure an open forum conversation
4. Using a disc profile to learn to communicate
5. How to scenario plan in the current environment
6. Tell it all, tell it early co...
2023-05-1153 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading in the Face of Change - Caroline RiseboroWith the world in a constant state of flux, how do you manage change? You only have two options: be the recipient or be the cause. In this episode, Caroline Riseboro discusses these two options and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Where should decisions be made within your organization?
2. The value of transparency
3. Grit is the most common trait of successful people
4. Sharing your experience is key to addressing loneliness and creating rapport within your team
5. How to set performance expectations
6. The so...
2023-05-0449 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenMaster Your Learning AgilityWe are all the narrators of our own lives. How are the stories we’re telling ourselves affecting our ability to frame an effective response? Can we increase our learning agility? In this episode, Craig answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The two key benefits of taking a vacation
2. With every bit of knowledge at our fingertips, reassessing, relearning and curating information are the skills to mastering our learning agility
3. The stories we tell ourselves can limit our ability to frame an effective response
4...
2023-04-2718 min
Embrace The Unforgettable Full Audiobook Experience!A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World by Craig DowdenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/648477to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World
Author: Craig Dowden
Narrator: Adam Hill
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2023
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
To successfully navigate the current and future terrain of leadership, we must be able to successfully lead ourselves. This is the fundamental premise of A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. Written by bestselling ForbesBooks author Craig Dowden (PhD) with Masterclasses in each chapter by legendary CEO Alan Mulally, A...
2023-04-254h 48
Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentA Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World by Craig DowdenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/648477 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World Author: Craig Dowden Narrator: Adam Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: To successfully navigate the current and future terrain of leadership, we must be able to successfully lead ourselves. This is the fundamental premise of A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. Written by bestselling ForbesBooks author Craig Dowden (PhD) with Masterclasses in each chapter by legendary CEO Alan Mulally...
2023-04-2503 minDownload Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentA Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World by Craig DowdenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/648477to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self...So You Can Master Your World
Author: Craig Dowden
Narrator: Adam Hill
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2023
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
To successfully navigate the current and future terrain of leadership, we must be able to successfully lead ourselves. This is the fundamental premise of A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. Written by bestselling ForbesBooks author Craig Dowden (PhD) with Masterclasses in each chapter by legendary CEO Alan Mulally, A...
2023-04-254h 48Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenRising Together: Forbes #1 Women’s Leadership Expert on Creating an Inclusive Environment | Sally HelgesenJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Sally Helgeson, the world's foremost authority on women's leadership and the brilliant mind behind the book "Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace." Discover how an unexpected encounter at a construction conference illuminated the urgent need for practical strategies to foster inclusion, and how Sally's extensive research has crafted actionable methods for building inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces.
Throughout this episode, we explore the various narratives that shape our professional interactions, particularly when triggered by feelings of invisibility. Using real-world examples, we discuss the...
2023-04-2055 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenQuiet Your Ego and Become a Better Listener - Ed HessAs humans we’re constantly seeking confirmation of what we believe and affirmation of our ego. What possibilities would be unlocked if you became the best version of yourself? Is the journey to the best self ever complete? In this episode, Ed Hess answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The skills to be a highly adaptive learner in the face of the current technological revolution
2. The biggest competition you’ll have going forward is you. How do you overcome the biases you have?
3. How to take o...
2023-04-1350 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenResilient Leadership in Times of Uncertainty | Sue HutchisonEquifax Canada's President and CEO, Sue Hutchison, joins us to unravel the fabric of leadership in the face of adversity. Steering a corporate giant through the pandemic's upheaval and an integration to the cloud, Sue shares her profound insights on virtual onboarding, cultivating connections in a remote landscape, and the invaluable lessons learnt from a peek into the personal lives of her team. Her approach to nurturing a corporate culture underscores the importance of empathy and transparency in a leader's toolkit.
Navigating a company through transformative times demands a unique blend of optimism and emotional intelligence, qualities...
2023-04-0646 min
Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick LeddinEpisode 190: Bridge the Gap Between Science and Practice with Bestselling Author Craig DowdenCraig Dowden joins Patrick to discuss positive leadership, self-awareness, and making a long-term impact. Listeners will learn to create alignment, foster engagement, and learn from mistakes. Craig regularly contributes to industry-leading publications, including Forbes, CEOWORLD, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, the Financial Times, and the Financial Post. Craig has published two books, Do Good To Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership (2019) and A Time To Lead: Mastering Your Self So You Can Master Your World (2022). The second book was co-written with Alan Mulally, the legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing C...
2023-04-0535 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHumility and Authenticity: A Dynamic Duo for Leadership ExcellenceBoth humility and authenticity involve a willingness to be vulnerable. A humble leader is willing to admit their mistakes and weaknesses, while an authentic leader is willing to be genuine and transparent with their team. Together, these traits are the key to building trust and fostering a culture of positivity and openness.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The dichotomy behind enoughness when practicing humility
2. How to ask for and receive feedback
3. Alan Mulally’s definition of authentic leadership
4. How to provide a sense of calm in these ambi...
2023-03-3012 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLearn to Leverage a Leaders Most Valuable Currency, Authenticity - Duane GreenWhat’s the most valuable currency leaders can leverage? Does practicing authenticity make you a weak leader? In this episode, Duane Green answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. How to align your values, beliefs and behaviors
2. Empathy and humility are the core characteristics of establishing yourself as an authentic leader
3. Trust is the most valuable currency leaders can leverage
4. How to create an environment in which your team feels safe voicing what they think, expressing how they feel and bringing their full selves to w...
2023-03-2354 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Burden of Bureaucracy - Michele ZaniniHow can we create bold, transformative organizations unburdened by bureaucracy and its rule choked power structures? In this episode, Michele Zanini answers this question and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Why does corporate culture reflect a bureaucratic landscape and how do you navigate it to the top?
2. A company case study demonstrating the limiting notions of hierarchy within your organization.
3. How to distribute power and thought innovation to coordinate real change in your company.
4. The risk to brainstorming grandiose ideas in a vacuum vs experimenting with co...
2023-03-1651 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading with Trust, Vulnerability & Benevolence - Darryl StickelWhat is trust? Why is it essential to leadership? How can you become more trusted? In this episode, Darryl Stickel answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. How to identify if trust is missing from your organization
2. What are the two components of trust: vulnerability and uncertainty
3. Examples of transparent communication that’ll allow you to connect with anyone
4. Using benevolence, integrity, ability and context to reduce uncertainty that others feel about us
5. What to expect from someone when practicing vulnerability
6...
2023-03-0954 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading with Humility: From Ego to Empathy - Daryl Van TongerenIn leadership, how does the concept of humility relate to establishing strong relationships, asserting boundaries, and empathizing with your team to drive success within your organization? In this conversation, Daryl Van Tongeren answers these questions and more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Why humility is a key feature in helping relationships and innovation thrive
2. How to identify and avoid falling into the traps of narcissism
3. How to communicate your boundaries
4. Gender differences within humility
5. A 360 approach to seeking out feedback and avoiding cognitive bias
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2023-03-0254 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe 7 Essential Leadership Qualities: A Time to LeadDuring these challenging times, what are the qualities a leader needs to not only get through, but thrive? Groundbreaking research alongside the wisdom of some of the world’s most prominent CEOs has led Craig Dowden, PhD, to understand that great leadership starts with great self-leadership. Craig walks listeners through the history of conceptualizing his latest Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World, which depicts a personal framework for maximizing our leadership potential.
What You’ll Learn:
The seven esse...
2023-02-2334 min
Bald LeadershipCraig Dowden PhD (2 of 2) – Positive Leadership to Build Peak Performance Culture (Yes, the car is wrecked!)(Part 1 of 2) Best-seller Author, Ted Talks speaker, Forbes list writer, executive coach to Fortune 500 CEO’s and all-around fun guy, Dr. Craig Dowden has a funny conversation and shares wonderful insights into his work in positive leadership. With a PhD in psychology and business, Craig shares the humble 6 principals of his first best-selling book “Do Good to Lead Well: The Science And Practice Of Positive Leadership” and the foundations of his second book “A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself… So You Can Master Your World” (a collaboration with former Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and award winning editor Sarah McArthu...
2023-02-1947 minBald LeadershipCraig Dowden PhD (1 of 2) – Positive Leadership to Build Peak Performance Culture (Did that crow just wreck Kavis’ car??)(Part 1 of 2) Best-seller Author, Ted Talks speaker, Forbes list writer, executive coach to Fortune 500 CEO’s and all-around fun guy, Dr. Craig Dowden has a funny conversation and shares wonderful insights into his work in positive leadership. With a PhD in psychology and business, Craig shares the humble 6 principals of his first best-selling book “Do Good to Lead Well: The Science And Practice Of Positive Leadership” and the foundations of his second book “A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself… So You Can Master Your World” (a collaboration with former Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and award winning editor Sarah McArthu...
2023-02-1948 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading with Your Values - Alim SomaniHow can business leaders ensure that the culture they build within their organization is not only strong and cohesive, but reflects the values they originally set out to encapsulate? Join us, as Alim Somani answers this question and many more.
What You’ll Learn:
1. The importance of asking the best questions rather than having the right answers.
2. Propagating value sets throughout your organization that align with not only your company’s mission, but all stakeholders involved.
3. The three most important attributes of a leader: curiosity, empathy and resilience, and...
2023-02-1648 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenDiscovering the Future of Leadership - Bruce RosensteinWhere is the future of leadership heading?
What You’ll Learn:
1. How can entrepreneurial thinking help develop better leadership qualities?
2. How does one operationalize the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership?
3. What timeless lessons can we learn from Peter Drucker's work on leadership
Who is Bruce Rosenstein?
When Bruce Rosenstein, Managing Editor of the prestigious Leader to Leader magazine within the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum, works with thought leaders, CEOs, and professors to publish articles on leadership, he encounters the...
2023-02-0951 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeadership is a People Business - Jon RennieJon Rennie is a business leader, author and speaker. He is co-founder, president and CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a global manufacturer of products for electric utilities. He served as a naval officer on nuclear submarines during the Cold War and has been leading industrial business for more than 20 years. Jon is passionate about leadership and employee engagement. His articles and blog posts have been read and shared all over the world. He believes that leadership can make a significant difference in the performance of any organization. In this episode, Craig and Jon discuss the importance of tailoring leadership...
2023-02-0259 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHumble Leadership - Marilyn GistMarilyn Gist is the bestselling author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. Alan Mulally, the legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes, wrote the Foreword and contributed a guest chapter. Marilyn's career highlights include Professor Emeritus at Seattle University; full professor and academic administrator at University of Washington and Seattle University; Google Scholar lists her as the most cited scholar at Seattle University and she received more than 15,000 citations by other authors; led the design and development of SU’s Executive MBA Program, which was ranked as high as #11 in the US; she interviewed ex...
2023-01-2641 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenVisuaLeadership - Todd CherchesTodd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, an innovative New York City-based leadership development and executive coaching firm. A member of Marshall Goldsmith’s MG 100 Coaches, Todd was nominated in 2021 by Thinkers50 as one of eight global finalists for their Distinguished Achievement Award in Leadership. Todd is a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU, as well as a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University. Lastly, Todd is a TEDx speaker and the author of the groundbreaking book, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life, which was published in 2020 by Post Hi...
2023-01-241h 00Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenBuilding Inclusive Leadership: Fostering Belonging | Dr. Stefanie K. JohnsonHow can you champion diversity and inclusion while still honoring individual uniqueness? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Stephanie K. Johnson, the director of the Doer Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Inclusify." Dr. Johnson shares her journey back to Rice and her dedicated efforts to cultivate future leaders through innovative coaching and training programs. Get ready to uncover the driving force behind her influential research on unconscious biases and her mission to foster truly inclusive leadership practices.
We'll dissect the delicate balance of fostering belonging without...
2023-01-051h 00Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenChoosing Courage - Jim DetertThis week, Craig sits down with Jim Detert to explore the topic of courage. Jim is a professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business and the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Jim's research focuses on workplace courage, improvement-oriented voice (why people speak up or stay silent at work) and ethical decision-making and behavior. He believes systemic change is impossible without individual change from top to bottom in organizations. That’s why he focuses on helping people honestly examine themselves, what drives them and holds them back and what skills they must de...
2022-12-291h 00
The Executive PodcastA Time to Lead with Craig Dowden, PhDCraig Dowden (Ph.D.), a Certified Positive Psychology Coach, has a Doctorate in Psychology, with a concentration in Business. An engaging and inspiring coach, Craig partners with leaders and executives from diverse industries and sectors to work on their most important challenges. In his role as a trusted advisor, Craig integrates the latest findings in the science of leadership, team, and organizational excellence into his coaching and consulting work.Craig has been asked to share his thought leadership in leading HR and business publications, including the Huffington Post (U.S.), the Financial Post, the Financial Times, as...
2022-12-2728 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenWho Are We as an Organization? - Anne WhelanAnne Whelan is principal shareholder and CEO of Seafair Capital, a growth-focused company with investments in community, behavioral health services, technology, e-learning and corporate services. Anne also serves as a corporate director of CSA Group and Nova Leap Health. She was appointed to the Bank of Canada’s Board of Directors in June 2018. Anne has been nationally and regionally recognized for her business and community contributions. She was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful women in 2016 and 2021. In 2019, she was awarded the Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award. In 2017. She was named Startup Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Ye...
2022-12-2259 min
Deep LeadershipMastering Your Self with Dr. Craig DowdenToday, I’m joined by a returning guest and friend of the show, Dr. Craig Dowden. You might remember him from Episode 135, where we talked about positive leadership. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He has a new book out called A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. This new book debuted on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists! I’m excited to have Craig back...
2022-12-2143 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHyper-Learning - Ed HessEd Hess is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence Emeritus at the Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia, and the author of Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change. He spent twenty years in the business world as a Senior Executive and has spent the last 18 years in academia. Ed is the author of 13 books, over 140 articles and 60 Darden Case studies. His work has appeared in over 400 global media outlets including Fortune magazine, Forbes, Huffington Post, Washington Post, Dow Jones Radio, MSNBC Radio and Business Insider. His recent books and research ha...
2022-12-151h 00Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHow to Lead During Challenging Times - Charles BrownThis week, Craig sits down with President and CEO of LifeLabs Medical Laboratory, Charles Brown, to discuss the importance of good leadership during challenging times. Since joining LifeLabs in 2018, Charles has worked to evolve the company into a commercially driven organization that brings customer-centered value to market. By showcasing the possibility of delivering value-based outcomes, Charles empowers his employees to make a difference and facilitate innovative change. During COVID, Charles’ leadership empowered the team to quickly pivot and adapt to respond to the pandemic by providing essential COVID-19 testing, while maintaining full operation of lab testing and diagnostic work. Ch...
2022-12-0859 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenServant Leadership - Howard BeharFor 21 years, Howard Behar led Starbuck’s domestic business as President of North America and was the founding President of Starbucks International, opening the first store outside of North America in Japan. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. Howard's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses, and most recently as a speaker, advisor, mentor and bestselling author. The author of the classic It's Not About Coffee, a guide to leading by putting people first, and The Magic Cup, a parable about the power of personal values, he now travels th...
2022-12-0154 min
listening SUPERPOWER podcastLeading Successfully by Maximizing Curiosity and Self-leadership by Craig DowdenAchieving optimal results for ourselves and the organization requires engaging in authentic conversations. This involves listening that is not driven by fear, but by maximizing curiosity. And listening by curiosity motivates change, especially when it comes to receiving and processing feedback. Best-selling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker Dr. Craig Dowden is bridging the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. In his work, he integrates evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organizational excellence. In this episode, Craig discusses how authentic conversations ca...
2022-11-2154 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenIs the World Happy? - Jon CliftonThis week's guest, Jon Clifton, is CEO of Gallup, the global analytics and advice firm. Mr. Clifton's mission is to help organizations create thriving workplaces; put 1 billion people in touch with their strengths; and help 8 billion citizens be heard on their most pressing issues through the Gallup World Poll, a 100-year initiative spanning over 150 countries. He previously served as Global Managing Partner of the company's worldwide consulting group, advising global leaders on how their organizations and countries can thrive using behavioral economics and analytics-based insights. In this episode, Craig and Jon discuss the rise in global unhappiness, how to...
2022-10-2742 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenPractical Wisdom - Dr. Barry SchwartzDr. Barry Schwartz is a Visiting Professor at the Haas School of Management at Berkeley. He is a top TED speaker, with 5 different talks, which have reached an audience of over 25 million views. He has written numerous books, including The Paradox of Choice, Practical Wisdom, and Why We Work. In this episode, Craig speaks with Dr. Schwartz about the psychology of human decision-making and how we can learn to make the right choices, at the right times, and for the right reasons. Please listen to this fascinating conversation with one of the most highly respected experts on human behaviour...
2022-10-2058 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenPositive Leadership - Yousry BissadaYousry Bissada is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Capital Group. He has more than 30 years of financial services experience focused on the mortgage industry and is a member of the Home Capital Group Board of Directors. Mr. Bissada is a CPA, GCA and Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) and holds an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. In this episode, Craig speaks with Mr. Bissada about his journey and the lessons he has learned about positive leadership along the way.
What You'll Learn:
1. Covid's impact on communication...
2022-10-131h 01
Let's Go Win PodcastLet's Go Win at Leadership with Dr. Craig DowdenEpisode #241: What makes people tick? This is a question that we all continue to ask ourselves. Dr. Craig Dowden asked that question early in life and has pursued the answer continuously in the world of business. He has helped some of the titans of industry build their fortunes and legacies through Positive and Authentic Leadership. Craig has taken on subjects that people have considered "woo woo" in the past and applied scientific findings to validate the importance of positivity, resiliency, and mindset. In this episode you will hear why "you should hire for attitude and train for sk...
2022-10-1346 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenPositive Energy - Dr. Kim CameronDr. Kim Cameron is the co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations out of the University of Michigan as well as the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business. Dr. Cameron is recognized as the foremost expert on positive relational energy, which is generated by virtuous actions and can have a profound impact on an organization’s success and an individual’s professional and personal life. He was recently recognized as being among the top 10 scholars in the organizational sciences whose work has been most frequently downloaded from Google. Dr. Cameron joins Craig...
2022-10-0658 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenGrow as a Professional - Kim FurlongA trusted advisor to governments, associations and corporations, Kim Furlong brings people together to enhance value and arrive at win/win scenarios for all. As CEO of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), she advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure sound public policy and encourage a favorable environment for investment. Kim offers a unique combination of government, corporate and trade association experience from both sides of the table. A respected corporate leader, she brings with her an impressive network of national and international business leaders, diplomats, politicians and political staff across all major political parties bo...
2022-09-281h 00Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenA Time to Lead and a Time for Working Together Part 2 - Alan MulallyIn today's episode, Craig Dowden has an engaging dialogue with Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Mulally sheds more light on the "Working Together" management system, the basis of his leadership philosophy which was key in turning around the fortunes of Ford Motor Company. He speaks on his journey from Kansas to how he ended up leading global organizations that sought him out for his unique leadership qualities.
This exclusive conversation offers considerable insights into the world of leadership, culture development, and the importance of self-awareness.
Given the opportunity, ho...
2022-09-2150 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenA Time to Lead and a Time for Working Together Part 1 - Alan MulallyIn this episode, Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford and Boeing and Craig Dowden discuss the five-element of the working together management system and how it focuses on emotion, strength, mindset, the nature of leadership, teamwork and ways to bring authentic leadership qualities to life as a cohesive working unit. The discussion highlights the importance of creating an environment conducive to collaboration and open communication, how to bridge foundational leadership qualities like civility and humility and establishing psychological safety.
The episode also addresses fundamental questions every leader should consider and strategies for making team members feel a...
2022-09-1552 min
Blame To Fame23: Lead by Example w/Craig DowdenThis week, Jeff talks to executive coach, author and keynote speaker, Craig Dowden, Ph.D. An expert in positive psychology and leadership, Craig is bridging the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. Using these principles, he helps his clients work through life's challenges and grow as leaders. Tune in to hear Craig’s insight on mastering emotions, tapping into your talents and promoting positivity.
2022-09-0847 min
Limitless Leadership LoungeReceiving Feedback With Dr. Craig DowdenAuthor and Certified Positive Psychology Coach Dr. Craig Dowden joins the Limitless Leadership Lounge to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from giving and receiving feedback to his new upcoming book, A Time To Lead. (Released 9/13)Learn more about Dr. Dowden, his books and speaking engagements at craigdowden.com. You can also order his previous book, Do Good To Lead Well, here: https://amzn.to/3AZneh4
2022-09-0749 min
Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd10: Positive Leadership with Craig DowdenCraig Dowden is PhD and a certified Positive Psychology Coach. He holds a doctorate in psychology with a concentration in business. He’s an engaging and inspiring coach who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important challenges. On today’s episode, Craig and Lyndsay talk about the importance of branding yourself so you can excel in your business. They also discuss receiving feedback, talking to your team, and how your approach can positively affect your team.
Learn more about Craig and his work on his site: https://craigdowden.com/
2022-08-3150 min
The Power ProfilePP #12 Craig DowdenCraig Dowden is all about studying and coaching executive leaders. He looks at what science knows and what leaders do. He writes for Psychology Today and Forbes as well as appearing on stages globally. He’s the author of “Do Good to Lead Well" and his new book: "A Time To Lead" is out September 13th.
Join us for an intriguing conversation about leadership, innovation, and motivation.
2022-08-2830 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading with Integrity - Kevin FordNamed Ottawa’s CEO of the year in 2017, Kevin Ford is the CEO of the Cailan Group, which offers business management services within Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and IT & Cyber Solutions. They have a long-standing history of financial stability largely due to Kevin’s amazing leadership throughout over 65 consecutive profitable quarters. He has led the company through several acquisition streaks, as well as helped shape Cailan to be the amazingly successful business that it is today. Craig speaks with Kevin about the work that he does for the Cailan Group and how he has shaped the company’s corporate cultur...
2022-08-251h 02Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenPhilosophies of Red Teaming - Bryce HoffmanBryce Hoffman is an author, speaker, and strategic management consultant known for his book Red Teaming: How Your Business Can Conquer the Competition by Challenging Everything, which he wrote as the first ever civilian graduate of the US Army Red Team Leader course. He is an active journalist for Forbes and works as an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley. Bryce speaks with Craig about his beliefs in the philosophy of consulting, as well as his deep beliefs around the philosophy of decision making and the true nature of human beings. They also discuss how Bryce was first introduced to...
2022-08-2259 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Pursuit of Joy and Wellbeing - John SicardJohn Sicard is the president and CEO of Kinaxis, a supply chain management software that helps with sales and operations planning. Though he has been working for the company for almost two decades, John started as CEO in 2016 and has been a vital force in the revitalization of their supply chain management solutions and company architecture. He is a strong advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace with a special interest in making things accessible for people on the autism spectrum. On the side, John has a passion for creating and producing music. Craig speaks with John about...
2022-08-1859 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenLeading with Head and Heart - Dr. Graham SherDr. Graham Sher is the CEO of Canadian Blood Services, Canada’s premiere blood, plasma, stem cells, organ and tissues donation service. He has led the company on an amazing multi-year transformational journey. He spearheaded a comprehensive design model redesign to ensure safety, accuracy and modernization of systems. Trained as a physician, Graham has spent the past 23 years in senior administration with a commitment to heart-centered business improvement, especially in the healthcare sector. Outside of his groundbreaking profession, Graham is also a photographer and father. Craig speaks with Graham about the importance of creating a safe environment, especially those wo...
2022-08-151h 00Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenTips on Thoughtful Leadership - Michael GarrityMichael Garrity is a 15-year veteran of the financial technology industry and the CEO of Financeit, a platform that enables small businesses to offer consumer-financing anytime. It is becoming one of the fastest growing sales finance platforms in North America. As a Goldman Sachs backed leader in the POS industry, Michael is devoted to driving growth in business-innovating services. Craig and Michael speak about Michael’s path in the industry, how to develop a strong work culture and how to create a supportive and mental health positive community within a post-COVID office.
What You Wi...
2022-08-1159 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenHow Women Rise - Sally HelgesonThis week's featured author interview is with the world's premier expert on women's leadership as cited by Forbes, Sally Helgeson. Sally's work has brought the conversation of inclusion to the business space. This conversation dives into the habits and behaviors that are most likely to get in the way of women progressing in their career, unpacking your unconscious bias, and behaviors leaders can implement to create a more inclusive environment. Sally Helgesen is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been named by Thinker’s 50 as one of the world’s top 20 coaches and ranked number 6 among th...
2022-08-0859 minDeep LeadershipPositive Leadership with Dr. Craig DowdenToday I’m joined by Dr. Craig Dowden. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He is the author of the popular book Do Good to Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership. I am excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of positive leadership.Do Good to Lead Well: The Sc...
2022-08-0639 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenKey Qualities to Effective Leadership - Doug ConantThis week Doug Contant joins Craig on the Do Good To Lead Well podcast. The two talk through the qualities that make up a resilient leader to build a strong foundation for success in times of crisis. Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders...
2022-08-0159 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenBuild Better Leaders with NYT Bestselling Author | Adam BryantUnlock the secrets to effective leadership with insights from Adam Bryant, author of "The Leap to Leader" and "The CEO Test." Gain invaluable wisdom on making the critical internal mindset shift that sets great leaders apart. Discover how to prepare mentally for leadership roles and master the art of navigating complex conversations without a fixed playbook. With over 650 CEO interviews under his belt, Adam brings rich, practical strategies to elevate your leadership journey.
In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of self-awareness and the fundamental motivations behind effective leadership. Adam articulates that true leadership is...
2022-07-2551 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThink Like a Rocket Scientist - Ozan VarolOzan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author dedicated to helping people reimagine the status quo. Rocket scientists have a specifically unique mindset and worldview that helps them succeed and Ozan's experience sparked the realization in him that with the right tools, the everyday person could leverage this way of thinking to take giant leaps. Ozan has been called a “true original” by Adam Grant and dubbed a “superhero” by Dan Pink. His work has been described as “must read” by Susan Cain and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, BBC, CNN, Fast Company, Washington Post, and more...
2022-07-2058 minDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenAnxiety at Work - Chester EltonMental health has been at the forefront of the workplace culture discussion the last few years and managing anxiety and stress is a top priority among the generation entering the workforce. The more we talk about it the more we can find solutions. Chester Elton joins Do Good To Lead Well this week to share his perspective on mental health practices and to ultimately normalize the conversation in the workplace. When you're in that dark place by yourself, it is dangerous. Reach out and find an ally. You are never alone. Chester Elton is the #4 leadership expert in the w...
2022-07-1958 min
Beyond the CheckboxEpisode 39 | The Influence of Positive Psychology on Leadership | ft. Craig DowdenCraig Dowden is an award-winning author, a renowned speaker, and a thought leader when it comes to progressive leadership styles and positive psychology in today’s workplace to take organizations to the next level. From his 20+ years consulting business leaders on best practices, Craig shares some tips from his methodology that help leaders and organizations get through turbulent times, which has been especially instructive during the COVID-19 pandemic. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn
2022-03-0352 min
Beyond the CrucibleHarnessing Resilience V: Craig Dowden #84Dr. Craig Dowden describes his coaching practice as bridging the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. What science has found, he says, is that harnessing resilience is two-part process: first, finding our way back to baseline – i.e., where we were before our crucible hit; and second, charting a course to move beyond that point. To not merely bounce back, but bounce forward. "We as human beings," he tells us research has shown time and again, "are far more resilient than we give ourselves credit for." To learn more about Dr. Craig Dowden and his research on res...
2021-09-2155 minBeyond the CrucibleHarnessing Resilience V: Craig Dowden #84Dr. Craig Dowden describes his coaching practice as bridging the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. What science has found, he says, is that harnessing resilience is two-part process: first, finding our way back to baseline – i.e., where we were before our crucible hit; and second, charting a course to move beyond that point. To not merely bounce back, but bounce forward. "We as human beings," he tells us research has shown time and again, "are far more resilient than we give ourselves credit for." To learn more about Dr. Craig Dowden and his research on res...
2021-09-2155 min
The Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettEpisode 06 | Part Two: A Conversation with Craig DowdenClint concludes his conversation with Craig Dowden. Craig is a Peak Performance Coach, a speaker that helps organizations assess, develop and engage their talent and the author of the book, "Do Good to Lead Well." In part two, Clint and Craig talk about the best ways to give and receive feedback and the importance of self-awareness.
2020-09-1734 minThe Conversation with Clinton M. PadgettEpisode 06 | Part One: A Conversation with Craig DowdenThis week Clint has a conversation with Craig Dowden. Craig is a Peak Performance Coach, a speaker that helps organizations assess, develop and engage their talent and the author of the book, "Do Good to Lead Well." In part one, Clint and Craig discuss the perils of conformity and the importance of self awareness.
2020-09-1033 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig DowdenCraig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use--no matter where you work. You'll Learn: Why the current performance review practice is broken The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback A different and better strategy for regular reviews About Craig: Craig Dowden (Ph.D.) is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. Craig holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. In...
2019-07-2947 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig DowdenCraig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use–no matter where you work.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Why the current performance review practice is broken.2) The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback.3) A different and better strategy for regular reviews.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep470 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CRAIG — Craig Dowden (Ph.D.) is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. Craig holds a Doct...
2019-07-2948 min
The Archive of Awesome470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig DowdenCraig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use--no matter where you work. You'll Learn: Why the current performance review practice is broken The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback A different and better strategy for regular reviews About Craig: Craig Dowden (Ph.D.) is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. Craig holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a...
2019-07-2948 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig DowdenCraig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use–no matter where you work.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Why the current performance review practice is broken.2) The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback.3) A different and better strategy for regular reviews.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep470 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CRAIG — Craig Dowden (Ph.D.) is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes autho...
2019-07-2946 min
Intelligence For Your Life92: Positively Productive with Dr. Craig DowdenOur guest this week is Dr. Craig Dowden author of the book Do Good to Lead Well. He is a specialist in positive leadership. We explore what that means, why it’s important and how to use positivity to get the most out your work and personal relationships.
2019-07-0259 min
The Entrepreneur Way1208: Saying No Allows You to Say Yes to More Things with Craig DowdenCraig Dowden, Ph.D., a certified positive psychology coach, is on a mission to share evidence-based leadership principles. An inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach and an award-winning keynote speaker, Dowden partners with clients from diverse industries and sectors, who benefit from his drive, passion and insight. Dowden combines the key learnings from these interviews, along with evidence-based principles from the fields of psychology, leadership and organizational excellence in his new book, Do Good to Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership (ForbesBooks, Feb. 8, 2019). The book outlines the return on investment of the six pillars of positive leadership...
2019-05-2400 min
Small Business DigestCraig Dowden & Christopher Johnson - Small Business Digest Ep 9Today my guests are Craig Dowden, author and executive coach & Christopher Johnson the president of financial services Pitney Bowes
2019-05-011h 00
The Transformative Leader Podcast: Culture Transformation | Corporate CoachingTTLP 035 : "The Psychology of Transformative Leadership" - An Interview with Craig DowdenIn this ep., Amir interviews business and organizational psychology expert, Craig Dowden, Ph.D. During the discussion, Craig shares keen insights into the science and practice of the evidence based leadership and business principles that he has used for years to guide teams and organizations to achieve excellence. Listeners will not want to miss this revealing conversation, as Craig breaks down the research behind what it takes to lead effectively in every area of life. For more, visit theghannadgroup.com/blog/ttlpodcast-035
2019-01-1740 min
Upside: The Business Growth Podcast028: Dr. Craig Dowden on The Science and Practice of Positive LeadershipDr. Craig Dowden is the President of Craig Dowden & Associates, a firm focused on supporting their clients in achieving leadership and organization excellence by leveraging the science of peak performance. A top-ranked speaker and endorsed by the Financial Times for his expertise in delivering exceptional leadership development workshops, Craig has been a regular columnist for various high-profile HR and business publications, including the Huffington Post (U.S.), Financial Post, and Psychology Today. In 2009, Craig was recognized as one of Ottawa’s “Forty under 40” business leaders by the Ottawa Business Journal. He will be a contributor to Forbes.com later this year.
2018-03-2923 min