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Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 41 . So, You're Overqualified?Ep. 41 . So, You're Overqualified?Hosts: Dr. Matt Kutz & Dr. Jeff KoninEpisode Type: Listener Topic RequestTopic: What to do when you're told you’re "overqualified" during a job interview.In this special listener-requested episode, Dr. Matt Kutz and Dr. Jeff Konin dive into the complexities of being labeled "overqualified" in job interviews. Drawing from their combined experience on dozens of search committees, they explore what this label really means, why it's used, and how candidates can navigate it with confidence and transparency. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking a career change or so...2025-04-0127 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 40 Imagining the FutureEpisode Title: Imagining The Future: Finding Direction in Leadership and LifeHosts: Dr. Matt Kutz & Dr. Jeff KoninEpisode Summary:In this episode of the Kutz & Konin LeaderCast, Dr. Matt Kutz and Dr. Jeff Konin dive into the concept of Know Your Where—a leadership and personal development philosophy that challenges us to think beyond Know Your Why and embrace a future-focused mindset. Inspired by Dr. Konin’s work and keynote addresses, this discussion explores how leaders can anticipate where they want to be and develop the skills necessary to succeed in that space.2025-03-0522 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp 39. Burn the BoatsEp. 39. Burn The BoatsIn this episode of Kutz&Konin Leadercast Matt and Jeff dive into the powerful concept of "Burning the Boats"—a metaphor for total commitment to a goal, leaving no room for retreat. Inspired by historical accounts of leaders who eliminated the option of turning back, this discussion explores how embracing this mindset can fuel success in business, leadership, and personal growth.Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone facing a significant life challenge, this episode will inspire you to take decisive action and commit fully to your path.✔️ The or...2025-02-1117 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp 38. Creating and Protecting Intellectual ContentIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss their personal experience with creating and protecting intellectual content.
Drs. Matt Kutz and Jeff Konin are clinical professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University. Click here for more details.2024-11-1231 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp 37 Trust Your Team: The Critical Role of Interprofessional PracticeTrust Your Team: The Critical Role of Interprofessional Practice
In this episode of the Kutz and Konin Leadercast, Dr. Matt Kutz and Dr. Jeff Konin discuss Matt’s ongoing experience with metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis and the critical role of interprofessional practice in his treatment journey. Matt shares insights on the profound learning he has undergone regarding the importance of various healthcare specialties and how his 'BATTLE' mnemonic helps him stay resilient. They also touch on the complexities and fragmentation of the healthcare system while highlighting the dedication of healthcare professionals who work together despite systemic challenges. The episode un...2024-08-3032 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp 36 What it Means to PIVOTWhat it Means to PIVOT
In this episode Dr. Kutz shares a personal story behind a recent PIVOT and how the concept of PIVOT'ing has come to mean Persevering, Improvising, Visualizing, Overcoming, and Transforming. Dr. Kutz shares a compelling story of his recent metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis and how he is pivoting because of it including starting a prostate cancer awareness and education campaign called Battle For The Bulge. Together they discuss the value of prostate cancer awareness and how Dr. Kutz plans to contribute as well as how you can contribute by donating to his GoFundMe...2024-08-2038 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp 35 Navigating Leadership Transitions and Succession PlanningNavigating Leadership Transitions and Succession Planning
In this episode of the Kutz & Konin Leadercast podcast, hosts Dr. Matt Kutz and Dr. Jeff Konin tackle the complexities of leadership transitions and exit strategies for late-career professionals. The discussion focuses on how senior leaders can leave gracefully, manage succession planning, and address the emotional and organizational impacts of their departure. Drawing from personal experiences, academic insights, and real-life examples, they explore the importance of having a clear plan, delegating authority, and the role of trust within the team. The episode also covers the challenges and nuances of various organizational...2024-05-2426 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 34 Personal Branding (and other rants)In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss their individual perspectives on personal branding and how important it is to consider the often unexplored aspect of branding. They believe the behind the scenes approach to personal branding is teamwork and sharing recognition with others. They discuss how critical it is to your personal brand to be willing to promote the success of others and in doing that develop a strong brand that others will promote for you.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International...2024-03-1930 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 33 Presenting Research vs. Public SpeakingIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin rant about the differences in skill and development needed between presenting research to an academic audience and speaking for influence and teaching. The two are not same. They offer advice and ideas on how to develop the skills needed to be able to captivate and capture an audience's attention.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are both Clinical Professors in the DAT program at Florida International University. 2023-11-2127 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 32 Know Your Worth and Why Your Worth it!In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin passionately discuss the editorial in the November 2023 NATA News titled, "Fair Compensation for Providing Continuing Education: Why it Matters."
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Program at Florida International University. 2023-11-0732 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 31 Do Epic Sh!tIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss one of the their favorite books "Do Epic Shit" by Ankur Warikoo and how they apply the principles of living epically!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University! 2023-10-1622 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 30 Avoiding the Trap of the Peter PrincipleIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss the nuances of the Peter Principle and how to avoid getting promoted beyond your level of competence. Many of us get stuck in jobs we don't like or are not qualified for - by chasing the promotions instead of curiosity we get stuck in a lackluster life. That can be avoided if you apply principles of innovation to all aspects of your life!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors at Florida International University in Miami, teaching in the Doctor of Athletic Training program! 2023-10-0536 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 29 Leveraging Your Influence Through Targeted Social Media RantsIn this episode Dr. Kutz calls out Dr. Konin's use of social media to go on rants. Their discussion evolves into discussing leveraging your voice and doing it wisely.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professions in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University.2023-08-3127 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 28 Sayre's Law - Get Over Yourself!In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin pontificate about Sayre's Law, which states, "In any dispute the intensity of feeling is inversely proportional to the value of the issues at stake." This is a fun one where we basically conclude people are crazy and need to "lighten up." Have fun!
2023-08-2425 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 27 On Networking: Post Convention Ideas and MusingsIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss their time at NATA 2023 Convention and Expo and highlight networking stories and strategies.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University. They can be reached on their social media links. Dr. Konin (Twitter and IG) Dr. Kutz (Twitter, IG, YouTube Channel)2023-07-0226 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 26 Successfully Navigating and Networking at ConferencesIn this episode Drs. Kutz & Konin discuss their personal ideas and recommendations about navigating conferences and conventions for the purpose of networking and meeting people. They offer tips and tactics to making the most of your convention time beyond the educational content!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University. They can be reached on their respective social media links. Dr. Konin (Twitter and IG) Dr. Kutz (Twitter, IG, YouTube Channel).2023-06-1637 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 25 Strategic Clarity for Better CommunicationIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss strategic clarity through the lens of effective communication. Drawing on an historical rumor of how Napoleon Bonaparte vetted his military plans Kutz & Konin describe better ways to convey clear ideas to others!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University. They can be reached on their respective social media links. Dr. Konin (Twitter and IG) Dr. Kutz (Twitter, IG, YouTube Channel). 2023-04-2429 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 24 Being "Like Mike" and the Allure of Global TravelIn this episode Drs. Kutz & Konin discus the allure of global travel and what it takes to develop content expertise that is "in demand" and then move that into thought leadership.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training program at Florida International University! They can be reached on social media through these respective links Dr. Konin and Dr. Kutz (and check out Dr. Kutz's new YouTube Channel here)2023-03-2134 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 23 Where Are You Headed?In this episode Drs. Kutz & Konin revisit content from episode 19 [Leadership Requires Knowing Your Where!]. In this new episode they revisit the concept of "where" as a place or position from which to plan and navigate your future. Where is an important concept to master if you want to be successful in life and your career!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International University in Miami. Reach out to them through social media at @DrMattKutz and @DrKonin2023-02-1823 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 22 Integrating Leadership into LifeIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin get personal and talk a little about their private lives and how they leveraged leadership with their families and community. There is a word for leadership that transcends work, it is ontological leadership and means considering leadership to be part of one's identity and being. They both offer some personal insight on how we all can incorporate leadership in all aspects of our life and explain why it so important to use leadership outside of our professional roles and jobs!
Matt and Jeff are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of A...2022-12-3035 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 21 How NOT to Suck as a Leader!Ever had a leader who sucked? Us too. Actually, we probably all have. In this episode Drs. Kutz & Konin discuss their take on how not to suck as a leader. Specific attention is given to the differences between administrator, manager, supervisor, and leader and how confusion between these words often contributes to misunderstanding about what leaders are supposed to be doing that may lead to less-than-desirable outcomes and feelings from the team!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training program at Florida International University and can be followed on social media...2022-12-2028 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 20 Leaders Need to Know Their StakeholdersIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss the importance of leveraging your stakeholders. Everyone is a potential stakeholder. Gone are the days of working to only improve shareholder value. Today's leaders MUST leverage their stakeholder's values to create a value proposition. The best way to do that is to perfect your elevator pitch! An elevator pitch is NOT a canned speech for short-term time killing - an elevator pitch is fluid, discerning, and intentionally crafted for each unique encounter!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training Program at Florida International Un...2022-12-0120 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 19 Leadership Requires Knowing Your Where!In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss the importance of knowing your where! Where do I want to be personally and professionally? Where do I develop my skills? Where do I practice leadership? Where am I in my imagined future? Where is an important concept to master if you want to be the kind of leader other people need and are willing to rely on! We argue that a core leadership practice is being able to answer the where questions!
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the Doctor of Athletic Training...2022-11-1825 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 18 Exposing the Return on Investment ExcuseHave you ever wanted to do something but used a fabricated excuse like, its not a good return on investment (ROI)? You're not alone. Many of us make excuses for things with unknown outcomes because we are afraid to disrupt the status quo. In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin dispel the myth of the ROI excuse and discuss the value of new opportunities and new thinking.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are Clinical Professors in the DAT program at Florida International University and can be reached on social media @DrMattKutz and @DrKonin.2022-11-0925 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 17 When does the magic happen?Ever wonder when your breakthrough or next big thing is coming? This episode talks about pursuing your goals and even pursuing something outside of your normal range of experiences (like a DAT) as a catalyst to increasing your performance capacity and even open you to opportunities you didn't even know existed!
Drs Kutz and Konin are DAT faculty at Florida International University and can be reached on social media @DrMattKutz and @DrKonin2022-10-0624 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 16 Confirmation Bias is a Leadership PoisonIn this episode of the Kutz & Konin Leadercast Podcast Drs. Kutz and Konin discuss confirmation bias, the availability heuristic, and hindsight bias and muse over how these cognitive biases impact our thinking and position us (and the leaders in our worlds) to miss/ignore useful and needed information. Make no mistake, ALL leaders are subject to confirmation bias as it relates to their goals and agendas for an organization, but leaders in stakeholder-value driven organizations, typically non-profits and volunteer groups, run a greater risk of confirmation bias.... listen in to hear what it is and why it happens.
2022-09-1530 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 15 Anonymity and Leadership?In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin get real (and a bit passionate) about the issue surrounding the mythical belief that someone can create change via anonymous interventions on social media (and other platforms). We discuss some real, relevant, and timely issue around social media and the platforms that allow for whining without taking ownership. As you listen you'll quickly discover we have an opinion that may not be liked by some, but hopefully will open dialogue for real change and promote leadership behaviors that can actually lead to desired changes. Please reach out to either of us if...2022-08-1925 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 14 Are Leaders Born... or Made?In this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin talk about leadership development and whether leaders are born with the innate capacity to lead or are leaders made (forged) over time. Not as cut and dry and some might think. The conversation delves into the differences between leaders and managers and discusses crucial differences between the two. At the end of the episode we offer a self "test" and suppose that a managers typical default response to something new or unfamiliar is, "No!" whereas a leaders typical default response to the same is, "Yes" let try it." Enjoy! If you want...2022-08-0828 min
Kutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 13 Pitfalls of Organizational LeadershipIn this episode Drs. Kutz and Konin "POKE THE BEAR." For example, volunteerism is not leadership. Despite that fact, many organizations reserve leadership positions and titles for those who have a history or penchant for volunteering. This tendency reduces the likelihood that other (maybe even qualified) leaders get involved or have opportunity to get involved. Furthermore, volunteer-based leadership recruitment initiatives hinder cognitive diversity needed among teams… and a few other interesting ideas.
Drs. Kutz and Konin are faculty in the DAT program at Florida International University.2022-07-0532 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 12 Squashing the Public Speaking MystiquePublic speaking can be one of the most stressful things a person can do. Well, it doesn't have to be that way! Drs. Kutz and Konin talk about their experiences as public speakers and offer a few ideas and experiences that helped them become public speakers.
Kutz & Konin are faculty in the DAT program at Florida International University.2022-06-2739 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 11 Reimaging FailureFailure is never something to be ignored or shied away from, yet many of us fear failing. Why? Failure has been proven to be a powerful teacher and major driver behind needed and successful changes. In this episode Kutz and Konin talk about failure and how important it is to leverage toward successful behaviors.
Kutz & Konin are faculty in the DAT program at Florida International University. 2022-05-2328 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 10 Best. Advice. Ever.In this episode Matt and Jeff talk about the best advice they ever received and offer a few tidbits of their own to whoever will listen. Matt and Jeff are faculty in the Doctor of Athletic Training at Florida International University. Follow Matt on Instagram at @DrKutzFIU or Twitter @DrMattKutz and Jeff on Twitter at @DrKonin or IG at @dr._jeff_konin 2022-05-1823 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 9 Proximity Bias!Proximity Bias is real thing that is manifesting more as the workplace becomes increasingly virtual and remote. SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) has identified proximity bias as real problem with upwards of 40% of executives citing the inequities between remote and in-office employees as a growing concern. In fact, "bosses" may be twice as likely to prefer or favor in-office employees... perhaps leading to some workplace inequity. We are not experts on this, but that isn't stopping us from having an opinion on it. 2022-04-2522 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 8 Where is Leadership Being Taught?The first day on the job Athletic Trainers are supposed to have mastery level knowledge of leadership skills and behaviors unique to different situations and people; that is according to the 7Ed of the BOC's Practice Analysis (Domain 5, Task 1, item s.). So... when, where, and how is leadership being taught? Is this something that is really happening, why or wy not? Today Kutz & Konin chat back and forth about this intersting situation and offer a few ideas on getting it done!2022-04-1827 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 7 Clinical Leadership (with Jon Bowskill)Today on Kutz & Konin we are talking about the implications of helping our patients and clients use leadership-style thinking to help with their own wellbeing and recovery. We are joined by iconic performance coach Jon Bowskill fromt the UK (http://jonbowskill.co.uk/). Jon is Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine and courtesy faculty at Florida International University’s DAT program.2022-04-0632 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 6 The Toxic Leadership TrapHave you ever had to give bad news, but asked someone else to do it for you? Or have you ever had to deliver bad news becuase your "boss" didn't want to? Today Kutz & Konin chat about that and other toxic leadership behaviors to avoid and get at some of the reaons why think toxic leadership exists and what we can do about it. 2022-03-3128 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 5 Entrepreneurial ThinkingThinking like an entrepreneur is SO MUCH MORE than wanting to start a business or wanting to work for yourself. Join Kutz & Konin as they demystify the entrepreneurial mind and try and explain how it benefits everyone. Listen as they discuss the difference between accelerating risk and avoiding risk.
For more on this topic check out the Doctor of Athletic Training program at Florida International University. 2022-03-2124 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 4 The Peter PrincipleHow can you continue to be a top performer in your organization when the only rewards available are promotions? Eventually you will get promoted to one level beyond your capacity to continue being a top performer. Each promotion requires new and different skills. Without a lifelong skill development ("upskilling") strategy you will eventually fail! The Peter Principle is very common problem within organizational dynamics and can be a serious problem if not addressed. Kutz and Konin take a look into this phenomenon and offer suggestions to navigate this potential performance pitfall.
For more topics like this with r...2022-03-1421 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 3 - 5 Evidences of a Lifestyle of LeadershipThis Leadercast episode an excerpt of Dr. Kutz teaching about the five (5) evidences that exemplify a lifestyle of leadership and how those evidences can be valuable for promoting athletic training!2022-03-1016 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 2 Leadership Matters!!Leadership should be an entry-level expectation, but many educators inadvertently (some maybe intentionally) treat leadership as an advanced-practice ability that may only come after more experience or later in ones career. We think that is a tragedy! Today, Drs. Kutz and Konin banter back and forth about the significance and value of leadership education (and other intangible skills) that need to be introduced to students much earlier!
Kutz & Konin Leadercast highlights some of the content and conversations had in their provocative and cutting-edge Doctor of Athletic Training degree program at Florida International University.2022-03-0925 minKutz &Konin LeadercastEp. 1 Leadership Makes You (and Us) BetterIn this inaugural episode Dr. Matt Kutz (Dr. Konin is out of town) discusses the nuances of leadership including how leadership is a non-clinical skill with clinical significance and discusses the first of four articles published in the 2022 NATA News. After the break (and when it good), Dr. Kutz describes 5 evidences of a lifestyle of leadership.
Kutz & Konin Leadercast highlights some of the content and conversations had in their provocative and cutting-edge Doctor of Athletic Training degree program at Florida International University.2022-03-0830 minKutz &Konin LeadercastTrailerCreating greater leadership capacity should be the focus on every athletic trainer's lifelong professional development.2022-03-0800 min