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Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe 7 Expectations that Leaders Need to Let GoEvery leader carries expectations they rarely question. In this episode, Dr. McKinley exposes seven common expectations that quietly undermine leadership when left unchallenged. Drawing from psychology and timeless wisdom, he explores how unrealistic demands erode trust and resilience and how releasing them restores clarity and influence. Healthy leadership starts with telling the truth about how people actually behave. Listen in to hear if any of these expectations may be limiting your leadership.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a...
2026-02-0926 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyProtect Your Energy: The Boundaries TrailheadWe’re nearing the summit in The Resiliency Quest podcast series. This week guest host Adam Mock continues his conversation with Dr. Doug McKinley—this time exploring one of the most misunderstood dimensions of resilient leadership: Boundaries.Boundaries are often mistaken for walls, but they’re actually bridges to freedom. In leadership, if you’re always available, you’re never fully present. Dr. McKinley shares how burnout isn’t caused by working too hard—it’s caused by carrying what was never yours to begin with. When leaders fail to draw clear lines around their tim...
2025-10-2037 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyNo One Climbs Alone: The Connection TrailheadIn this episode of The Resiliency Quest podcast series, guest host Adam Mock continues his discussion with Dr. Doug McKinley, diving into the next trailhead on the journey toward resilient leadership: Connection.At first glance, connection might seem like a soft skill—but in reality, it’s the backbone of sustainable leadership. Leaders often find themselves isolated at the top, praised for independence but starving for authentic human connection. Dr. McKinley reminds us that resiliency isn’t built in a vacuum. It grows in community, in honest conversations, in spaces where people feel seen a...
2025-10-1333 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBlind Spots and Breakthroughs: The Self-Awareness Quest”Welcome back to The Resiliency Quest podcast series—where we hand the mic to Adam Mock, leadership author and podcast host, to interview Dr. Doug McKinley about his own book and the five Trailheads that map the journey toward resilient leadership.Today’s Trailhead: Self-AwarenessSelf-awareness isn’t a soft skill—it’s the first summit every resilient leader must face. Too many leaders operate with blind spots they don’t even know exist. But what if your most painful feedback or your last big failure was actually an invitation—not an indictment? This episode dives into wha...
2025-10-0628 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Quest for PurposeSeats are swapping for this special podcast series on Resiliency. Author and podcast host Adam Mock steps in to interview Dr. Doug McKinley—the regular host—about his own book, The Resiliency Quest. This unique series explores five trailheads, each a metaphorical waypoint on the mountain hike of resilient leadership.Today’s episode: The Quest for PurposePurpose isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the trail marker that keeps leaders from getting lost in noise, burnout, and busywork. When you lead with purpose, your decisions align, your energy clarifies, and your influence deepens. Tune in to hear Dr...
2025-09-2931 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyAwakened to Lead: Coaching Women Toward Self-AwarenessIn this episode, Dr. McKinley has an engaging discussion with podcast favorite, Amy Kemp, a dynamic leadership coach who specializes in guiding female leaders toward deeper self-awareness. Through powerful stories and practical insights, she shares how clarity of identity transforms confidence, communication, and impact. If you lead—or coach—women, this conversation is rich with wisdom and relevance.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-09-2241 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Art of Detachment (Part 2)Welcome back to the second part of a conversation where Dr. McKinley and Tim Mohns are exploring the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-09-1535 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Art of Detachment (Part 1)Dr. McKinley invites Tim Mohns back to the podcast to explore the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes. Detachment isn’t apathy—it’s the disciplined art of letting go while still showing up fully. Join us as we unpack what it means to lead with passion, purpose, and poise—without being owned by results.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-09-0837 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyIllusion and Self-deceptionIn this episode of Leadership Currency, Dr. McKinley steps into the world of illusion with professional illusionist, David Laflin, to explore what magic reveals about the human mind. From sleight of hand to self-deception, we examine how leaders—like audiences—can be fooled not just by others, but by themselves. What lies do we choose to believe? Why do we see what we want to see? Join us for a fascinating conversation about perception, belief, and the hidden traps of leadership psychology.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit...
2025-09-0134 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyFrom the Vault: What Agreements Have You Made With Yourself?Leaders are more vulnerable than ever before to become burned out, messed up, and off track. Using the ancient wisdom from the Toltecs, Dr. McKinley will discuss the Four Agreements that every leader might consider before they start their day. Using this simple but effective tool, leaders can become more focused and less confused about things that don’t matter and free to lead and serve without unnecessary internal distractions.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Lead...
2025-08-2533 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyFrom the Vault: Who Am I?Today Dr McKinley will be the guest of his own podcast. Using one of his team building exercises, Doug will answer questions about himself from a guest host. This is a way for our listeners to get to know Doug on a deeper level.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-08-1836 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyFrom the Vault: The River of LifeLife is very much like a river. In this reflective podcast Dr. McKinley explains how real life happens “in the river” where the current is constantly flowing. Sometimes we deny, avoid, or opt out of that reality and choose to be stuck on the riverbank. Listen and learn how to stay in the current.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-08-1133 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Echo ChamberWhy do people keep talking about the same concepts—like trust, resilience, clarity—as if saying them out loud enough might make them become real? In this episode, Dr. McKinley invites leaders to do some self-searching by tuning into their own “echo chamber”—the repeated themes, values, and questions that may reveal blind spots, hidden fears, or deep aspirations. With tools like the Echo Inventory, Dr. McKinley guides us in decoding the gap between the words we use and the growth we seek. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's...
2025-07-2820 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: The Three Wise MonkeysIn our final summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that thought leaders in psychology and organizational health consistently highlight that when team members don’t feel seen, heard, or valued, it leads to disengagement, burnout, and turnover—and ultimately undermines both performance and culture. Lead meetings in a way that members truly feel they are playing a positive part. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-07-2116 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Be Vulnerable and AccountableIn this 7th episode of our summer series, Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley shares that meeting and leadership experts strongly condemn “throwing people under the bus” or backstabbing behaviors in professional settings. These actions are seen as toxic, trust-breaking, and deeply damaging to team cohesion and organizational health. Learning to be vulnerable and accountable goes a long way in meetings with colleagues. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-07-1413 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Be TransparentIn this 6th episode of Meetings Matter on the Leadership Currency podcast, Dr. McKinley shares why meeting and leadership experts generally discourage manipulative tactics like offering donuts or snacks to get people into a meeting under false pretenses—especially if it’s a bait-and-switch strategy. Meeting participants are more apt to be engaged when transparency is evident. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-07-0711 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Bring Passion and EnergyIn our 5th summer series episode of Meetings Matter, Dr. McKinley discusses why business meeting experts widely agree that monotone delivery and low energy can severely undercut a leader’s effectiveness—no matter how good the content is. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-06-3015 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Set Clear ExpectationsIn this 4th episode of Meetings Matter, we will focus on why top leadership experts across leadership, productivity, and organizational psychology emphasize intentional, disciplined use of time during business meetings. Join Dr. McKinley as he discusses the importance of setting clear expectations for meetings. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-06-2316 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Provide a Compelling StoryIn this 3rd episode of our summer series, Dr. McKinley shares why top leadership consultants and communication experts overwhelmingly advise against using PowerPoint slides overloaded with text—especially if the presenter simply reads them aloud. Listen in to get some helpful meeting presentation tips to keep participants engaged. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-06-1618 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMeetings Matter: Provide Clear DirectionIn this episode of Leadership Currency, we focus on the currency of meetings, specifically why meeting experts consistently advocate for having clear, intentional meeting agendas as a cornerstone of effective leadership and team productivity. Far from being just calendar fillers, meetings—when done well—can align teams, accelerate decision-making, and drive culture. Dr. McKinley explores why effective meetings matter more than ever in today’s fast-paced work environment. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadershi...
2025-06-0915 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMurder by Meeting with Marie PawlakDr. McKinley invites podcast designer, Marie Geneviève Pawlak, Founder and CEO of Prime Alchemy, to the podcast today. She recently created an episodic radio podcast that offers a tongue-in-cheek exploration of bad meetings, shady leaders, and suspicious meeting techniques. She shares her meeting insights and suggestions which helps set up the vision for Leadership Currency’s summer series: Meetings Matter. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide
2025-06-0237 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyAre You Recruitable?On the podcast today, Dr. McKinley invites Dr. Naftali Kaminski, a physician scientist who explains the cultural differences in leadership. Most know that culture is a real tricky subject to study, learn, and shift. They discuss workplace culture but also expand into what it is like to train in one country, move to another and then lead within that new culture. Dr. Kaminski has several leadership gems to offer the listening audience, a notable one being the question, “Are you recruitable”? Tune in to learn more about his story.To Order Doug's Books: The Resi...
2025-05-2642 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleySeats on the BusYou’ve heard it before—get the right people on the bus and in the right seats. But how do you actually do that in today’s fast-paced workplace? In this episode, Dr. McKinley and Jonathan Gulley break down author Jim Collins’ iconic metaphor on how leaders find the right talent and place those people into roles where they can truly shine. Whether you’re building a startup team or leading a large organization, this conversation will inspire you to lead with clarity and courage.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us ...
2025-05-1242 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyLeadership HackersI believe leadership and the game of golf share many principles. Most may be obvious but one in particular has not been talked about enough. Some golf players don’t care much about the game itself so they casually engage with the sport. They are commonly referred to as “hackers.” This often leads to frustration for the other players, reflects poorly on the sport and its fans, and generally leaves a bad impression. Similarly, leaders who are careless, aloof, and disregard the accepted principles of leadership can leave a negative impression on the role of leadership. This podcast is commit...
2025-05-0530 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Currency of Rejection Part 2Dr. McKinley continues his discussion with guest Hendre Coetzee who is a transformation coach and co-author of Shiftability. In part one of this interview the focus was on how to reframe rejection as a possible currency. In part 2, the discussion turns to some assumptions that are made about a leader’s expectations and how that impacts their ability to shift from irrational narratives about themselves, their roles, and the value they add to more healthier ones.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About UsVisit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/Re...
2025-04-2843 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Currency of RejectionWe all face rejection. Leaders are not exempt and often navigate rejection in real time. Dr. McKinley’s guest today is Hendre Coetzee who navigates this personal and organizational dynamic frequently with leaders from around the world. By understanding that rejection is a part of life and not a reflection of their worth, leaders can stay resilient and continue striving towards their goals. Listen to this interview and embrace some grueling realities for those of us who feel called to lead.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About UsVisit Doug's Website: https://ww...
2025-04-2150 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyCompliance vs CompassionThere is an old saying, “a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still”Put simply, the goal of coaching is to support a positive behavioral change in the coachee. Coaching with compassion is an approach that perceives someone’s needs, identifies with them, and actively enhances their well-being. Coaching with compliance is instructing someone to act the way a coach or their organization thinks that they should act. Join Dr. McKinley as he discusses the benefits of using a counter-intuitive approach to management and developing employees.To Order Doug's...
2025-04-0721 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Meteoric RiseThere are many “rags to riches” stories out there. Today’s podcast guest prefers to call his story a meteoric adventure. Dr. McKinley interviews emerging leader, Norberto Orellana, who has experienced unusual success after overcoming extreme poverty and episodic homelessness. Listen in to Norberto’s unique self-designed visualization technique.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About UsVisit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/To Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast
2025-03-2437 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyLeadership is MessyHave you ever wondered how people can get themselves into so many unusual situations? Where there are people there is often some sort of ‘messiness’ taking place. Therefore leaders require a sort of sensibility that lies outside of their orderly world of tactics and financials. Listen in as Dr. McKinley talks about this unique sensibility needed in a leader’s world where much is unknown and uncontrollable.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/To Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency P
2025-03-1717 minLeadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyIt’s Not Your FaultAmong the numerous things that leaders need to focus on, wellbeing and resiliency are definitely near the top of the list. Dr. Ania Jastreboff, a leading expert in obesity and weight management, joins Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast. She is an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Obesity is often overlooked as a precursor to depression, apathy, and burnout. During this discussion, Dr. Jastreboff explains why obesity is defined as a neurometabolic disease and why that is important for addressing its causes and treatments.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad A...
2025-03-1038 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyIslands of Sanity with Dave GibbonsThe world continues to be in a crazy cycle of uncertainty. Leaders are struggling to find a path forward in this climate of separation, isolation, and fear. Dave Gibbons, an author and social impact leader, joins Dr. McKinley on this podcast to discuss ways we can create safe spaces for learners to learn, builders to build, and dreamers to dream. We also talk about Dave’s recently published book, The Shape of My Eyes.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.com
2024-09-3051 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyCan You Disagree and Still Commit?Team dynamics and workplace cultures frequently struggle with the black hole of decision making. Not because decisions are not made, but rather because clarity and buy in are not established. Consequently, creating and sticking to commitments becomes a real challenge for many teams and organizations. Dr. McKinley is frequently invited to partner with leadership teams on becoming more cohesive and thus more effective. Listen in as we break down the psychology and usefulness of making healthy commitments.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Websit...
2024-09-2327 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyReinventing LeadershipLeadership is dynamic and filled with uncertainty. The pace of change is staggering. Leaders who are challenged with navigating disruptions may not have the agile mindset or skills needed to face them. Dr. McKinley is joined by Jonathan Gulley, an entrepreneur, business growth consultant, and artist who paints a picture for our listeners about how leaders can be prepared to reinvent themselves.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Curre...
2024-09-1643 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyDeveloping Organizational CultureIn this podcast Dr. McKinley enjoyed a reflective interview with Dr. Eric Velazquez, section chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. This interview was originally featured on the Value-Based Care Insights podcast hosted by Dan Marino. They discussed the early years of assessing culture and designing a preferred future, which resulted in a shift from an independent operating model to a interdependent ecosystem. Listen in to both the positive and challenging aspects of culture change.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Websi...
2024-09-0925 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyAre You a Dreamer?Have you ever considered how your dreams may impact your leadership? To be human is to dream.On today’s podcast, Dr. McKinley is joined by Dr. Dee Kelly in a rather uncommon conversation about how dreams impact our daily lives and thus, our leadership. By listening in, you may just find that this discussion can unlock some potential windows of insight for you and your leadership journey.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Lead...
2024-09-0256 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is In: Leading Organizations (Part 4)How healthy is your organization? Leading large, medium, or even small teams can be difficult and demanding work. Are you doing it in a sustained and healthy way? For the next four podcasts, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, principal consultant for the Table Group. He is meaningfully engaged in guiding companies to become strong and vibrant organizations. Listen in as Doug and Keith share their insights about understanding and achieving optimal organizational health.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcK...
2024-08-2621 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is In: Leading Organizations (Part 3)How healthy is your organization? Leading large, medium, or even small teams can be difficult and demanding work. Are you doing it in a sustained and healthy way? For the next four podcasts, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, principal consultant for the Table Group. He is meaningfully engaged in guiding companies to become strong and vibrant organizations. Listen in as Doug and Keith share their insights about understanding and achieving optimal organizational health.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcK...
2024-08-1918 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is In: Leading Organizations (Part 2)How healthy is your organization? Leading large, medium, or even small teams can be difficult and demanding work. Are you doing it in a sustained and healthy way? For the next four podcasts, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, principal consultant for the Table Group. He is meaningfully engaged in guiding companies to become strong and vibrant organizations. Listen in as Doug and Keith share their insights about understanding and achieving optimal organizational health.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcK...
2024-08-1221 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is In: Leading Organizations (Part 1)How healthy is your organization? Leading large, medium, or even small teams can be difficult and demanding work. Are you doing it in a sustained and healthy way? For the next four podcasts, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, principal consultant for the Table Group. He is meaningfully engaged in guiding companies to become strong and vibrant organizations. Listen in as Doug and Keith share their insights about understanding and achieving optimal organizational health.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcK...
2024-08-0526 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Teams (Part 4)Of all the many factors that aid in team success, leadership is by far the most important. Without strong, intentional, and authentic leadership, successful teamwork cannot be accomplished. In the next 4 podcasts, Dr. McKinley and guest Marie Pawlak discuss the dynamics of leading effective teams. In each of these podcasts they will answer two questions about this topic sent in by previous clients or colleagues.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast...
2024-07-2922 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Teams (Part 3)Of all the many factors that aid in team success, leadership is by far the most important. Without strong, intentional, and authentic leadership, successful teamwork cannot be accomplished. In the next 4 podcasts, Dr. McKinley and guest Marie Pawlak discuss the dynamics of leading effective teams. In each of these podcasts they will answer two questions about this topic sent in by previous clients or colleagues.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast...
2024-07-2216 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Teams (Part 2)Of all the many factors that aid in team success, leadership is by far the most important. Without strong, intentional, and authentic leadership, successful teamwork cannot be accomplished. In the next 4 podcasts, Dr. McKinley and guest Marie Pawlak discuss the dynamics of leading effective teams. In each of these podcasts they will answer two questions about this topic sent in by previous clients or colleagues.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast...
2024-07-1517 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Teams (Part 1)Of all the many factors that aid in team success, leadership is by far the most important. Without strong, intentional, and authentic leadership, successful teamwork cannot be accomplished. In the next 4 podcasts, Dr. McKinley and guest Marie Pawlak discuss the dynamics of leading effective teams. In each of these podcasts they will answer two questions about this topic sent in by previous clients or colleagues.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast...
2024-07-0818 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Yourself (Part 4)Lucy, the Peanuts Cartoon character, was ‘famously known’ for giving advice. This summer we thought it would be fun and helpful to use this podcast to answer questions that leaders face and call the series: The Doctor is In.The next four podcasts will be focused on 8 questions about leading yourself that have come in from leaders across the country. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Amy Kemp, an author and leadership coach. Together they will address these 8 questions, 2 on each podcast. Tune in to get the answers you may have been searching for!To Order Doug’...
2024-07-0117 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Yourself (Part 3)Lucy, the Peanuts Cartoon character, was ‘famously known’ for giving advice. This summer we thought it would be fun and helpful to use this podcast to answer questions that leaders face and call the series: The Doctor is In.The next four podcasts will be focused on 8 questions about leading yourself that have come in from leaders across the country. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Amy Kemp, an author and leadership coach. Together they will address these 8 questions, 2 on each podcast. Tune in to get the answers you may have been searching for!To Order Doug’...
2024-06-2415 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Yourself (Part 2)Lucy, the Peanuts Cartoon character, was ‘famously known’ for giving advice. This summer we thought it would be fun and helpful to use this podcast to answer questions that leaders face and call the series: The Doctor is In.The next four podcasts will be focused on 8 questions about leading yourself that have come in from leaders across the country. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Amy Kemp, an author and leadership coach. Together they will address these 8 questions, 2 on each podcast. Tune in to get the answers you may have been searching for!To Order Doug’...
2024-06-1717 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Doctor is in: Leading Yourself (Part 1)Lucy, the Peanuts Cartoon character, was ‘famously known’ for giving advice. This summer we thought it would be fun and helpful to use this podcast to answer questions that leaders face and call the series: The Doctor is In.The next four podcasts will be focused on 8 questions about leading yourself that have come in from leaders across the country. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Amy Kemp, an author and leadership coach. Together they will address these 8 questions, 2 on each podcast. Tune in to get the answers you may have been searching for!To Order Doug’...
2024-06-1021 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Leadership TrifectaLike many things in life, leadership requires a variety of specific skills to be effective. In this podcast, Dr. McKinley will share three necessary and critical leadership skills that require building and refining; they are not just instincts or based on common sense. He believes these are so important that The Leadership Currency podcast will be spending the entire summer addressing these three skills. Listen in to hear what these skills are and how to develop or sharpen them in the coming 12 episodes.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About Us
2024-06-0308 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Five Levels of Leadership Influence (Part 1)Leadership is often misunderstood and described in limited and narrow ways. Prolific author and speaker, John Maxwell, describes a leader simply as an influence. Early in his career, he outlined 5 levels of leadership to provide a roadmap for leaders to increase their effectiveness. Dr. McKinley is joined on this podcast by James Hoard who is part of the Maxwell Leadership community. James provides first hand insights into this stable leadership construct that is very helpful in exploring the depths of leadership capabilities.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About Us
2024-05-2051 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyTrauma-Informed LeadershipDr. McKinley is joined on today’s podcast by Kate Reed, a trauma-informed global consultant. The trauma-informed approach acknowledges the need to understand a person’s life experiences in order to lead them effectively. In healthcare, this approach has the potential to improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, health outcomes, and provider and staff wellness. When using this approach between employer and employee, mislabeled behavior concerns can be replaced with useful tactics for improving workplace psychological safety. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKin...
2024-05-1332 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyArtificial Intelligence Ethics & ThoughtfulnessAI. It’s here. Do leaders have a grasp of what it is and how to best handle it in their workplace? Dr. McKinley interviews Madison Mohns, an emerging leader in the field of AI and Ethics and a recent Ted Talk speaker on the subject. Madison is currently involved in a global graduate program at Cambridge in London. Listen in to this informative podcast as we join the world wide conversation going on about artificial intelligence.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website...
2024-05-0645 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyTips for Talent SelectionOn today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by Taylor Robinson, CEO of SearchWorks, to discuss tips for talent selection in 2024. Taylor and his team partner with mid-size companies on navigating recruitment and retention in the market place. We address the four highlighted workforce focus areas found in the 2024 Global Talent Trends study. In addition, the conversation highlights some “practical tips” or insight for leaders who are wrestling with the talent challenges in today’s market.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinl...
2024-04-2934 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyEmpathy and HumanityDo you have a good understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging? Dr. McKinley is joined by guest, Dr. Ben Mba, an academic physician leader charged with shepherding a large scale DEI initiative in a healthcare setting. This podcast is an honest discussion addressing the truth about how we treat each other. Some say life isn’t fair, some say we get what we earn or deserve, and others hope for a more civil and mutually respectful world. Listen in to this conversation to stir your own thoughts on the DEI & B movement.To Order Doug’s Books: The...
2024-04-151h 00
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Four Faces of MaturityDr. McKinley is joined by Caleb Luper and Adam Mock who are long-time friends, colleagues and sojourners in the cause to fight poverty by leveraging passion, purpose, and people. They gathered to discuss the My Story program that emerged from the non-profit organization called Triple Threat Mentoring. My Story focused on mentoring young leaders on the four major facets of a person’s life, which when pursued can help them achieve positive growth to reach their potential.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website...
2024-04-0159 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyPowerful QuestionsOn this podcast, Dr. McKinley and co-host Steven Crooke dive head first into the need for, and power of, asking better questions. Powerful questions are provocative queries that put a halt to evasion and confusion. By asking the powerful question, a leader can guide their people to more clarity, specific action, and new areas of discovery.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast
2024-03-1141 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyLiving Fearless with Jamie and Donna WinshipAuthor Jamie Winship and his wife Donna join Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast. Founders of The Identity Exchange, they assist leaders in becoming fearless by living out their true identity. Jamie and Donna lived out their identities in the Middle East serving as conflict mediators in extremely hostile situations. Sharing their own inspirational stories, they teach how being very clear about who you truly are can transform your life and the lives of those around you. This podcast is not to be missed as you listen to a couple who have embodied Living Fearless.To Order Doug’s Bo...
2024-03-0439 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyTurning 80 and Excited About ItMost great wisdom passes down by those who come before us. In this podcast, Dr. McKinley is joined by one of those wise leaders. Nancy Hill begins her 80th year full of hope and zest. She is a retreat facilitator, author and film producer and most of those initiatives started later in life. This conversation was a joy to have and I trust others will benefit from the many nuggets of wisdom Nancy shared so effortlessly.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: Do...
2024-02-1228 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyInspiring Others To GrowInspiring another person in the workplace involves encouraging them to achieve their goals and motivating them to increase their capabilities. By inspiring others, you can establish a more positive workplace culture and increase productivity. Dr. McKinley is joined by guest Victoria Dorsano, who inspires others in her fulltime job as a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach. Victoria shares her observations on personal growth with enthusiasm and passion.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Lead...
2024-02-0542 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyHealthy ConversationsMasterful communicators are both self-aware and vigilant to the subtle nuances while conversations are in motion. When they pay attention to their conversational patterns, rather than judge them, they can acknowledge them, name them, and accept them. By doing that, they can remain healthy and intentional as they navigate interactions with others. Join Dr. McKinley as he shares his insights on how have healthy conversations.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podc...
2024-01-2917 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyCompassionate LeadershipCompassion fuels positive change. Dr. McKinley’s guest today is Dr. Laura Morrison who is a Palliative Care physician serving at one of our nation’s leading healthcare institutions. This interview focuses on the need and relevance of integrating compassion in our leadership roles. Additionally, love fuels compassion. Becoming a more loving and compassionate leader will give you and your organization a distinct and dynamic advantage.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency...
2024-01-2242 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyAuthentic LeadershipAuthentic leadership’s key differentiator is the motivation behind it. Authentic leaders strive to create a meaningful relationship with their teams as they work toward goals related to their organization's mission and purpose—not just its bottom line. They use their inner compass to guide their daily actions, which enables them to earn the trust of their employees, peers, and shareholders; thus, creating approachable work environments that boost team performance. On today’s podcast, Dr. McKinley has a conversation with proven authentic leader, Caleb Luper, about the challenges and rewards of being a leader focused on and motivated by others.
2024-01-1541 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBeing Resilient in 2024As our world is increasingly changing, the need for a resilient mindset and emotional agility will continue to be a constant. Since writing his book, The Resiliency Quest, Dr. McKinley is frequently invited to share his observations and insights into the resilient mindset for leaders. Listen to this podcast as he highlights some of the salient lessons about being the best version of yourself despite your circumstances.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Lead...
2024-01-0817 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyLeadership ResilienceResilience refers to the ability of individuals, communities, organizations, and systems to withstand, adapt, and recover from shocks, stresses, or disruptions. At a global level, promoting resilience has become a key priority for governments, international organizations, and community leaders. This is because resilience is seen as crucial for sustainable development and ensuring the well-being of populations. Join Dr. McKinley as he interviews Russell Harvey, a leadership coach who resides and works in Europe. Russell has embraced the resiliency coach brand and finds joy and freedom in leading others toward more fulfillment.To Order Doug’s Books: The Re...
2024-01-0138 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyOne WordDid you know that focusing on one word for the entire year can catalyze life change? Instead of a New Year’s resolution, try choosing one word to simplify your life and business. Our lives can be full of clutter and complexity which can lead to procrastination. Simplicity and focus lead to clarity and success. Dr. McKinley is joined by his immediate family to share their personal insights of this practice and to encourage others about the benefits of being proactive with your life direction.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad Abou...
2023-12-0432 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyGame Based LearningGame based learning is a teaching method that uses the power of games to define and support learning outcomes. A GBL environment achieves this through intentionally designed educational games that have elements such as engagement, immediate rewards, and healthy competition. All so that while participants play, they stay motivated to learn. Dr. McKinley is joined by consultant Marie Pawlak, a fabulous and passionate facilitator who features GBL as her primary strategic advantage. Her creativity and unique approach to adult learning is both captivating and inspiring.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad Ab...
2023-11-2751 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Value of Clear ThinkingThinking clearly is the foundation for making wise choices, yet human minds are prone to traps that muddle effective reasoning. By cultivating self-awareness, you can catch yourself before falling into unproductive patterns of thinking and redirect those thoughts with logic and intentionality. Today’s guest is Tim Mohns. Dr. McKinley and Tim discuss common thinking errors that are referred to as cognitive biases. They can easily trap leaders if they’re not brutally honest with themselves and their colleagues about these biases.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About Us
2023-11-2048 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyMentorship vs SponsorshipIn the context of navigating organizational dynamics, mentorship and sponsorship are both crucial for personal growth and career goals, but they operate in distinct and nuanced ways.Mentors offer valuable guidance and support while sponsors hold the power to provide tangible opportunities for career advancement. Cultivating both relationships can be advantageous.Dr. Tamar Taddei, a full professor at a prestigious academic medical center, joins Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast. She is experiencing the benefits of receiving and giving mentorship and sponsorship. Their discussion provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for leveraging these relationships to excel in the workplace.
2023-11-1334 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleySelf-CompassionHow is your self-care these days? Leaders go into “battle” every day and must find ways to recover from the “wounds” they experience. Thought leader Kristine Neff coined the term, Fierce Self-Compassion. In this episode, Dr. McKinley shares his understanding, reflections, and possible applications of her work. Leaders need to accept and love themselves in their human imperfection, and in the moment. That may sound soft, but self-compassion can also be fierce. The hope is that all leaders find time to engage in this self-care practice.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About...
2023-11-0824 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleySelf-CompassionHow is your self-care these days? Leaders go into “battle” every day and must find ways to recover from the “wounds” they experience. Thought leader Kristine Neff coined the term, Fierce Self-Compassion. In this episode, Dr. McKinley shares his understanding, reflections, and possible applications of her work. Leaders need to accept and love themselves in their human imperfection, and in the moment. That may sound soft, but self-compassion can also be fierce. The hope is that all leaders find time to engage in this self-care practice.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About...
2023-11-0624 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyForce ScalingPsychologists would suggest that forcing things often leads to unwanted results. Your company may need to grow and yet you find that growth is not happening. Dr. McKinley invited Force Scaling founder and CEO, Paul Boyd, to discuss this conundrum. Many businesses lack the ability to scale. Paul discusses the ways in which his consulting company partners with organizations to find their sweet spot of growth. Join this conversation to potentially spark new ideas for the organization you are leading.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVi...
2023-10-1636 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Nature of LeadershipLeaders have many responsibilities to attend to and none more important than finding their own personal space that centers them. Dr. McKinley’s guest today is Bill Cullerton, a family business owner and entrepreneur. He integrated his love of nature into his career and now enjoys finding ways to teach the power of nature to future generational leaders. Listen to our conversation and be inspired to find your own personal space that centers you in both work and life.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug...
2023-10-0233 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThe Power of OptimismIn this interactive podcast episode, we explore the transformative power of optimism. Dr. McKinley is joined by one of his senior associates, Megan McKinley, who is also his daughter. She is a delight and known to generate a positive vibe wherever she goes. Join us as we uncover how embracing optimism can fuel resilience, enhance problem-solving abilities, and accelerate personal growth amidst life's challenges. Get ready to shift your perspective and unleash your untapped potential with the power of optimism.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVi...
2023-09-1837 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyEmbracing Emotional FlexibilityJoin Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast as he explores practical strategies and insights to enhance emotional flexibility, which refers to the ability to adapt and respond effectively to the ever-changing emotional landscape we encounter. He'll discuss the benefits of embracing emotional flexibility, such as increased resilience, improved decision-making, and enhanced overall mental health. Whether you're seeking to enhance your own emotional flexibility or looking to support others around you, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate life's unexpected surprises with grace and resilience.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Quest
2023-09-0424 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyImpulse ControlHave you read an email and immediately became defensive about the content or tone the sender was using? Then you sent an immediate response without really thinking it through first? Today’s podcast guest is Stephan Wiedner, an expert in developing training skills for creating workplace psychological safety. Dr. McKinley and Stephan discuss the skill of impulse control and how that impacts psychological safety. Listen in to determine if there are areas where your own impulse control can be improved.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisi...
2023-08-2846 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyReality TestingOur guest today is Dr. Monica Berner who is proven executive leader. She has to make objective decisions on a daily basis and has very good reality testing skills. Poor reality testing abilities can lead to serious misinterpretations of critical business data. Like it or not, emotions can have an impact on the way we view data, people, and trends. Excessive fear and/or greed can lead people to react negatively to certain data points, or want something so much that they overestimate the possibilities. Join the conversation as Dr. Berner and Dr. McKinley discuss the need for more objectivity...
2023-08-2150 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBeing AssertiveKnowing the difference between being assertive and being aggressive is essential for all leaders. While often used in a state of conflict, assertiveness is also a skill that helps leaders ask for and get what they want without exploiting others. In this way, assertiveness can actually help leaders to avoid conflict. Joining Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast is Dan Yunker. Known for being a strategic and innovative leader, Dan has extensive experience negotiating deals, leading teams, and building organizational momentum. During this interview they address how Dan has used assertiveness to find a win-win-win path forward. To Or...
2023-07-1739 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyExpressing Emotions at WorkEmotions. Leaders often keep this powerful asset under wraps. Withholding or hiding emotions will impact your interactions with other people. If you are a leader and have not learned to express your emotions in appropriate ways, you may be stumbling in your relationships and not even know why.Join Dr. McKinley and his co-host Steven Crooke as they discuss the currency of emotional self-expression.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Le...
2023-07-1037 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyPsychological IndependenceThere are situations that call for exercising dependence and those for leveraging independence. Many times leaders get confused about which one to lean into. We have all experienced the intimidating power of peer pressure. The trick is in knowing when to be independent and when to trust someone else’s judgment. On today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by leader and influencer, Andy Williames, who routinely reflects a congruent expression of psychological independence. Listen in to this conversation to better understand how you can lead more consistently from your own convictions. To Order Doug’s Books: The Re...
2023-07-0336 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyEmotional Intelligence: Can it be learned?Emotional intelligence is being discussed in a variety of industries. The one question that seems to be overlooked is: can it be learned? Today Dr. McKinley is joined by his mentor and colleague, Dr. Dana Ackley who is the founder and CEO of EQ Leader, Inc. Together they explore the many ways emotional intelligence can be useful in the workplace and at home.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Lead...
2023-06-0540 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyWhat Every Leader Needs to Overcome in Order to Become EffectiveIt is important for leaders to acknowledge their fears, find ways to work through them, and avoid being paralyzed by them. Seeking guidance from mentors or colleagues and developing strong problem-solving skills can help leaders navigate these fears and make effective decisions. Listen in to this podcast as Dr. McKinley addresses three common fears that leaders face.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast
2023-05-2938 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyOrganizational HealthOn today’s podcast, Dr. McKinley is joined by Keith Hadley, a Table Group Consultant. The Table Group specializes in organizational health and creating psychologically safe workplaces. Keith advises organizations and facilitates the concepts outlined by Patrick Lencioni, founder of the Table Group, in his book, The Advantage. Keith is energetic and insightful in understanding the way organizations can bring about more productive outcomes. If you lead a team, department, or company and want your workplace to become more healthy and productive, listen in to this discussion.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMa...
2023-05-2252 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyEmployee Engagement vs Employee ExperienceOn the podcast today Dr. McKinley is joined by Dr. Scott Leuchter, an Industrial Organizational psychologist and emerging expert in all things regarding employee experience. They discuss the unique difference between Employee Engagement and Employee Experience. If you need better ways to uncover your employees needs and expectations, tune into this interview.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast
2023-05-1551 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBest Self-LeadershipThe ability to lead yourself in both work and personal life is a rare but valuable trait to posess. In this podcast Dr. McKinley will share a simple but proven path toward elevated self-leadership. The goal of self-leadership is to align your values through your daily actions. These actions then bring you closer to your best self.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast
2023-05-0822 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyAll You Need Is LoveIf the Beatles hit song released in 1967 is right, then why do so many of us struggle to navigate our human needs? Perhaps it is not as easy as their song suggests. Of course, the basic needs of hunger and thirst are obvious, however there are so many other needs that our associates, clients, and customers express. Dr. McKinley is joined by Hendre Coetzee in this raw and beautiful conversation about how leaders can embrace and navigate perceived and/or real needs in more effective ways. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMa...
2023-05-0148 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyThink Like An ArtistThinking like an artist can help leaders to be more creative, flexible, visionary, and empathetic, all of which are important traits for effective leadership. Scott Hodge, founder and CEO of Society 57, is this type of leader. He joins Dr. McKinley on the podcast today and shares how having an “artist’s mind” has been essential for the transformation he led his organization through in an industry that is very reluctant to change.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.com
2023-04-1740 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyEmotional Health & Well BeingEmotions play a significant role in our daily lives. They can influence how we interact with others, make decisions, and even impact our physical health. Positive emotions, such as happiness and excitement, can boost our mood and energy levels, while negative emotions, such as sadness and anger, can reduce our motivation and overall well-being. Learning to manage our emotions effectively can be helpful in achieving emotional balance and leading a fulfilling life. Dr. McKinley is joined by colleague Adam Mock on the podcast today. Adam works with a wide range of personalities such as celebrities, cyclists, and educators to help...
2023-04-1043 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyGive It AwayWe’re all given the same number of minutes in a day. How do you spend yours? One of the most significant things you can do with your life is to give it away—to be generous with what you’ve been given, including your money, resources, time, and talent. Ray and Michelle McElroy are doing just that. They both left their staff positions to serve an under-resourced community in Chicago, Illinois. They join Dr. McKinley on the podcast today. You will be inspired by their story.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad Ab...
2023-03-2740 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyProfessional HobbiesAs a professional, what activity helps you relieve stress and tension? Many leaders confuse hobbies with interests, which are not synonymous. Hobbies are those things you do frequently that renew your passions, energy, and perhaps even your soul. Dr. McKinley invited Dr. Kim Furry, an orthopedic surgeon, to join him on the podcast today. The conversation weaves between her work as a surgeon, her hobby of photography, and the importance of having both in her life.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: Do...
2023-03-2143 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBe Personally AccountableAccountability reflects an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions. When a person accepts responsibility, that person is committed to generating positive forward motion, or “taking ownership.” Sometimes responsibility is expected by assuming a pre-determined role within an organization. In this podcast, Dr. McKinley discusses the dance between the two motivators of obligation and willingness. He shares a powerful tool that can help you determine your own ownership level, or that of a colleague. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website:
2023-03-1319 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyKindnessWhat would our world look like if the next generation became leaders in kindness? Research has demonstrated that small gestures of kindness matter even more than we may think. Dr. McKinley is joined on the podcast today by Dr. Ben Doolittle, a Yale Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) in Pediatrics and Divinity. They discuss how showing and receiving intentional kindness may be a way forward for people who are languishing and feeling extreme stress.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.com
2023-03-0739 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyDoing the work with Lucy ZielinskiIn addition to being with family, the workplace offers individuals a way to experience and express that they are not an island unto themselves. Without work, or a way to contribute, people often feel excluded from society. Lucy Zielinski, a trusted colleague and friend, joins Dr. McKinley on the podcast today. Lucy shares her views on the true nature of work and reminds us that there is something meaningful in the work itself. Most people just need a little reminder of why it is we need and like to work.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency Qu...
2023-02-2736 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyBe UnstoppableDale Carnegie says, “Most important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Being unstoppable simply means you never give up, despite the adversity you face. Listen in to this podcast with Dr. McKinley who shares some insight on how to be an unshakeable force for change and growth.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadersh...
2023-02-2047 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyLeading Two-GetherShared leadership is the sharing of power and influence, with one person remaining in charge. Shared leadership is developed by being transparent, encouraging autonomy and being open to others' ideas. Guests on the podcast today, Max and Juliet Lyons not only share leadership responsibility in work but also over their young family of three small children. Dr. McKinley explores with them how decision making, role clarification, and the power dynamic are all important elements to the leading together impact.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Do...
2023-02-1344 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyProfessionalism with Dr. Hugh TaylorBeing a professional means much more than wearing a coat and tie, possessing a college degree, or having a noted title. Professionalism also has to do with your workplace behavior during your business interactions. On the podcast today, Dr. McKinley has an insightful conversation with Dr. Hugh Taylor, a Department Chair in an academic medical center, who routinely shepherds this much debated but important workplace standard. To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Curr...
2023-02-0645 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyIdea Monkey & Ring LeaderYou can’t be everything to everybody, therefore strategy is a critical competency of effective leaders. Prominent thought leader Michael Porter says, “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” Dr. McKinley is joined by Tony Burke, an innovative leader who has spent much of his career finding strategies to solve challenging problems. Tony has fresh insights, a positive view of people, and tons of experience with this topic of strategy.To Order Doug’s Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug’s Website: DougMcKinley.com
2023-01-3042 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleyWalk the Talk: Leadership OrthopraxyIntegrity is a highly valued virtue in most leadership circles. Practice what you preach is one way we talk about this. This podcast is a discussion between Doug McKinley & Tim Mohns about ways we can lead better by simply showing up and participating in the activities we say we value.
2022-08-2943 min
Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinleySelf-LeadershipThe Leadership Currency Podcast today will highlight a theme called Self-Leadership. The next 3 months (summer) Dr. McKinley explores three vital healthy habits that resilient leaders leverage. On today’s podcast Doug will highlight that series and explain why this might be one of your best investments in yourself in a “while”. To give you a sneak peak; In June, Doug talks with experts as well as life learners in the areas of recovery. in July, he interviews highly creative and unique leaders who know how to help you re-create yourself. Then, in August he will be talking with thoughtful leaders who us...
2022-05-3013 min