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The Edge of LeadershipThe Words Leaders use Make All the Difference – a Conversation with Kimberly Kleiman-LeeIn this episode, Michael and Gregg have a wide-ranging conversation with Kimberly Kleiman Lee who, after a sterling career with GE, has created her own firm that coaches and trains leaders to, sometimes radically, change the words they use to have a significant, lasting impact on others.
2024-04-2237 min
Do I Dare?2024 - Here's a Word "Authentic"In today’s episode, KKL catches you up on what she’s been doing since her last podcast including a big announcement she shares with her listeners. As a special treat, she shares her top 10, er… 11 list of actions to take to get you a bit more time in 2024. It's going to be a great year!Resources:www.kimberlykleimanlee.com/thewordsMerriam-Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year is “Authentic”Gen-Z - The Loneliness EpidemicUnless You’re Oprah, ‘Be Yourself’ is Terrible AdviceAtomic HabitsFull Focused Planne
2024-01-0928 min
Do I Dare?Mud pies & Moonshots: A Framework for 2022Today on Do I Dare? Kimberly dives into:How to create an effective meeting environment to set the tone for a successful 2022Structuring your communication activities to maximize productivity, encourage vulnerability, and make the most of your time with your teamSetting a meeting agenda that creates a framework of intention, goal setting, and builds a plan to be leaders of your successReflecting on achievements and using “mud pies” and “moonshots” to outline the next yearUsing professional development to invest in your team and your businessResources: 5 office snacks to help with productivity Inclusive meetings...
2021-12-2328 minDo I Dare?Grace and Gravitas: Executive PresenceWhen we think about the success of leaders, it’s fairly simple to quantify the characteristics and behaviors that indicate effectiveness. There is one more ambiguous component, however, and its one that is perhaps the most vital in the long-term success of a leader: executive presence. It’s easy to identify when it’s lacking but can be challenging to articulate what needs to be done to improve it.Today on Do I Dare? Kimberly tackles:Defining leadershipClarifying executive presenceLooking at the top three influencers of executive presence:Prese...
2021-11-2315 min
Training UnleashedHow to Use Experiential Learning with Kimberly Kleiman-LeeKimberly Kleiman-Lee is founder and CEO of Kimberly Kleiman-Lee & Co., a leadership development and training company headquartered in Wisconsin. For more than 20 years prior to launching her own company, she played a leading role at GE’s world-renowned training university. In her recent Training Unleashed Podcast with host Evan Hackel, Kimberly gave deep insights into the role experiential learning can play in developing extraordinary training. We know these insights will transform your training. You’ll want to devote 30 minutes of your busy day to watching this great podcast. Learn more about your...
2021-11-1832 minDo I Dare?Feel the Burn(out)Humans have gone through a lot in the last two years. With the emergence of a pandemic and the continued need to adjust and adapt our version of “normal,” a secondary pandemic has come on scene: burnout. We all have a pandemic story, and as the demands of work and home-life continue to evolve, people are becoming exhausted in a big and damaging way. It’s time to start the conversation about how we’re doing, really, and understand how we can better care for ourselves, our families, and those we work with.Today on Do I Dare? KK...
2021-11-0924 minDo I Dare?The Culture EditThe call to action for leaders in the workplace is enormous, but it isn’t the only factor in determining the success and efficacy of a workplace. Workplace culture is just as important, if not more so; good leadership alone is not enough to offset the challenges of an undefined culture. While we are all well-versed in participating in cultures, understanding how to build and influence the culture of our workplace requires more finesse and attention. KKL will walk through the building blocks of culture and give clarity to the vital task of ensuring your company’s culture is givi...
2021-11-0249 min
Do I Dare?A Leader In Every ChairLeadership is a philosophy, a mindset, a way of being. KKL attributes most of what she’s learned about Leadership to her time at GE. In this episode, Kimberly will share the top 5 ways you could be seen as a leader…regardless of your age, experience, place on the org chart or title. As always, Kimberly will close with some practical ways for you to grow your own leadership brand.Today on Do I Dare?● The benefits of having a Leader in Every Chair● 5 ways to create a leadership brand of your very own● Kn...
2021-07-2729 minDo I Dare?The Big Quit: Where are your Employees Going and Why?Have you heard of “The Big Quit”? Well, it's a thing and everybody's talking about it. Join Kimberly in this episode as she explains why more people are quitting their jobs than ever in recorded history. She'll unpack the key drivers, trends, and possibilities that await all of us regardless of which side of the argument we sit. As always, Kimberly will close with some practical ways for you to keep your employees (or yourself) engaged and employed.Today on Do I Dare?Familiarize yourself with “The Big Quit” or “The Great Resignation” movementLear...
2021-07-2031 minDo I Dare?The Only Meeting Template You’ll Ever NeedIn today's episode, Kimberly shares her scrappy but powerful meeting template that her clients are quickly adopting. This pragmatic tool will help you to construct meetings with outcomes... quite frankly what most meetings should strive for. Listen to this week’s episode for all the things…. Agendas, attendees, actions, and archiving and more.Today on Do I Dare?Learn the unconventional tool KKL uses to manage reoccurring meetings (and why!)Uncover the core components to a robust meeting templateExplore the Agenda Build format and why it’s so usefulGet best practice tips on Action...
2021-07-1314 minDo I Dare?5 Meetings to Maximize Time & Increase ProductivityIn today's episode, Kimberly offers her advice for the top five meetings that are actually worthwhile if done well. Again, there are lots of types of meetings... but she will explain why these five can be the calendar culprits when it comes to wasting our time. Learn the art of the 1:1, Status, Stand-up, Problem-solving and Planning meetings. Stay tuned until the end for practical actions you can take to cleanse your calendar and reset your productivity in Meetings.Today on Do I Dare?The construct of a productive one-to-one meeting between L...
2021-07-0626 minDo I Dare?Meeting Madness: 3 Ways to Take Back Your CalendarIn today's episode, Kimberly explores what has now been exacerbated by the pandemic… the need for endless, needless, mindless, rudderless, back-to-back, early morning through late-night MEETINGS. We have lost our way and put ourselves on “calendar autopilot.” When this happens, not only does it contribute to our busy, stressed, and tired work lives... but our companies lose massive opportunities for actual productivity.Today on Do I Dare?The true cost of meeting attendanceWhen to know if a meeting is actually needed3 ways to gain control over your calendar once and for allBest practices for pr...
2021-06-2929 minDo I Dare?From Threat to Thrive with Scott HalfordInternationally renowned keynote speaker and the bestselling author of Activate Your Brain, Scott Halford is an expert in brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking and influencing skills. Today on Do I Dare?What is performance neuroscience?How underprepared we were to manage the level of stress the pandemic causedEpiphanies we learned about ourselves when we started working from homeThe 5 things your brain needs every day to maximize its potentialHow working virtually became the great equalizer and humanizerGood cortisol and how it impacts your performanceMeditation bursts… re-center and go!How to move from thr...
2021-06-1556 minDo I Dare?Visualization – Can you see it?Admittedly, KKL isn’t an expert but a practitioner of Visualization. Benefit from her study and practice of this ancient technique on this week’s episode!Today on Do I Dare?3 fascinating brain facts that matter to KKL The tiny (but critical) Visualization step that “leadership gurus” forget to tell you2 types of Visualization techniques to tryWho’s doing it? Visualization practices of the highly successful.The mechanics of visualization – why it works3 Process Visualization approaches that actually workVisualization Examples (big and small) from KKL Resources to jumpstart your Visualization practiceResources...
2021-06-0135 minDo I Dare?Miracle Mornings: Be a Better Leader by Scribing for 10 MinutesKimberly continues to share her journey with the miracle morning practice and unpacks the benefits of scribing to her overall health.Today on Do I Dare?Why adopt a practice of JournalingThe cognitive benefits of handwriting vs. typing4 popular types of JournalingThe WRITE acronym and a construct to jumpstart your journaling practiceHow to benefit from a journal prompt The power of Free WritingHow to start your journaling practice with easeResources:https://www.pens.com/blog/the-benefits-of-handwriting-vs-typing/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/education/cursive-writing.html#:~:text=The%20Common%20Core%20st...
2021-05-2527 minDo I Dare?My Must-Do For A Miracle MorningKimberly continues to share her journey with the miracle morning practice and unpacks the benefits of meditation for her overall health.Today on Do I Dare?How stress, depression and anxiety impact our ability to be productive and happyMeditation versus medication... A safer and sustainable solutionThe top ten benefits of meditationThe three most common types of meditationThe most popular meditation practicesTranscendental Meditation - KKL's fav choiceResources to get you started on your meditation journeyResources:Goalcast – The Complete Guide to MeditationHigh Existence – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Medita...
2021-05-1839 minDo I Dare?Miracle Mornings: 6 Routines of Successful PeopleKimberly is 2 months into her morning routine personal experiment. After reading Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning, she has crafted a morning routine that has given her more energy, made her more productive, and kept her more focused than ever before. This will be a multi-part episode series you won't want to miss!Today on Do I Dare?Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning methodology and book reviewThe value of a thoughtful morning routineWake up 1 hour earlier than usual for hours of benefits throughout the daySilence through meditation or prayer can enhance your focusThe po...
2021-03-3119 minDo I Dare?Story Like You Mean It with Dr. Dennis RebeloProfessor, physicist, and author of Story Like You Mean It Dr. Dennis Rebelo is unpacking how you can be purposeful and intentional in telling the story of your life. We each have moments that hold rich information about our personal journeys, and the power lies in being able to reflect on those moments and communicate their value. Today on Do I Dare?Storytelling & curating your own narrativeUsing Dr. Rebelo’s model for StoryPathingLearning to communicate your true valueWhy reflecting on your life is so importantConnecting to who someone is vs. what they’ve doneT...
2021-03-161h 02Do I Dare?Solve Problems by “Dreaming Small” with Noah Scalin and Mica ScalinTune in to today’s episode to learn how to merge creativity and business for greater success! Noah Scalin and Mica Scalin are artists and innovators who are here to share how to grow your leadership skills and business through creative practices. Creativity is a part of human nature, and by spending a small amount of time each week strengthening that muscle, you will become a better problem-solver, innovator, and leader.Today on Do I Dare?How getting creative will make you better at your jobThe critical role artists play in the corporate en...
2021-03-091h 06Do I Dare?OOO: 5 Strategies for Playing CatchupKimberly is back after a short hiatus due to COV*D hitting her household. In respect to her recent experience of life interrupting life, KKL is sharing the 5 ways she gets back on track when feeling overwhelmed. It can be difficult to play catch up when life throws a curveball and you’re forced into a temporary absence, whether you get sick, have a family emergency, or life just happens. Remember to give yourself grace and use these 5 strategies to get yourself back on track!Today on Do I Dare?Strategies for getting ba...
2021-03-0221 minDo I Dare?Admitting When You’re Wrong: The Boss Thing To DoIn today’s episode, Kimberly breaks down 5 strategies and techniques for building trust. Learn practices of courageous dialogue, gratitude, and breaking bread so you can create a high performing team! Kimberly wraps up the episode by sharing a pivotal moment in her life that changed the way she approaches leadership and building trust.Today on Do I Dare?Why authentic dialogue is critical for trustHow to break bread when working remotelyHow to get into a daily & weekly practice of gratitudeEasy activities to build trust during team meetingsWays to begin repairing trustA powerful strategy fo...
2021-02-0946 minDo I Dare?Stay Relevant: Why I Never Stop LearningIn today’s episode, Kimberly unpacks what it takes to stay relevant and be of consistent value in the workplace. Tune in to learn her five attributes of a lifelong learner and gain multiple resources that put you on a path to upping your game. Today on Do I Dare?What does it take to stay relevant and be interesting? The importance of vulnerability in the learning process Networking: Do you have one? Who's in it? Do you leverage it? Are you an expert in your field? How would I know? Are you coach-l...
2021-02-041h 07Do I Dare?How to Get Out of a RutIn today’s episode, Kimberly is sharing tools and resources to help you pull yourself out of feeling stuck or in a rut. First, she helps you identify when you’re in a rut and then unpacks the 6 areas of your life that could be playing into your negative emotions. Through her technique of “interrupt and disrupt,” KKL shares actionable tips to get you motivated, excited, and feeling fulfilled. Grab a pen, paper, and get ready to take some notes!Today on Do I Dare?How to identify when you’re in a rutWhy you...
2021-01-2730 minDo I Dare?Goodbye Boring Meetings: Let’s Get to ItToday, Kimberly unpacks an annual calendar of activities that the most successful leaders make a priority. She invites you to explore how you spend time working with others and provides practical tools and strategies that help you maximize the time you have with your team members. She provides actionable tips for you to apply in your 1-on-1 and team meetings that help you communicate, build trust, and begin accomplishing more in less time.Today on Do I Dare?Creating a strategic approach to team goal-settingHow to utilize your annual kickoff & strategy meetingsThe best...
2021-01-1936 minDo I Dare?Top 10 Ways to Master Your Time in 2021Welcome to the first episode of Do I Dare? where Kimberly unpacks expert tools and tips for managing your time to enhance your life. She shares tips for building your calendar, questions for leaders to ask themselves each week, and also explores the power in reflecting on how we spend our time. If you’re a leader looking to effectively manage your calendar, or you’re someone who works longer than an 8-hour workday, this episode is for you!Today on Do I Dare?Tools to proactively & intentionally plan your calendarQuestions for leaders to a...
2021-01-1243 minDo I Dare?Do I Dare? - The TrailerKimberly Kleiman-Lee is an Executive Coach and Performance Consultant who believes that humans are the most interesting part of work and deserve to be led in a way that moves the needle and scales the impact for their organization. The Do I Dare? Podcast is for those who believe in a leader in every chair. Explore today’s toughest leadership challenges and the innovative tools, techniques, and strategies that truly elevate performance. Redefine leadership …if you dare.
2021-01-0704 min