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The Introspective Leader PodcastENCORE: Natalie Catin: Imposter Syndrome and WOC in Leadership*THIS IS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION FROM MAY 2023*Rachel and Stuart have an engaging, insightful, and entertaining conversation with Ms. Natalie Catin, who has spent the last 20+ years in education as a teacher, a principal, and now as an executive coach for Pennsylvania educational leaders. We discuss:Imposter Syndrome and how and why it manifests in black women Leadership presenceAnd the value of leadership coachingLINKS:Email: ncatin80@gmail.comLinkedInLet's Get Better Faster, by Paul Bambrick-SantoyoTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsp...
2024-07-091h 02The Introspective Leader PodcastENCORE: "The First-Time Manager" Review & Riff*THIS IS AN ENCORE PRESENTATION FROM 2022*In the first episode of “The Essentials of Management” series, Rachel and Stuart’s discussion builds off of the major themes of the book, The First-Time Manager, 7th Edition, by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik.Key Moments:• Stuart explains why he has been recommending The First-Time Manager for 20 years • Rachel discusses how she found the book to be a good “one-stop shop” for managers at all levels of experience• Rachel and Stuart discuss the notion of “choosing one’s m...
2024-07-0254 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastProfile of a Leader: Dr. Patricia Suggs, a Trailblazing Woman LeaderImagine it is the 1970’s and you are a young woman just beginning her journey as a minister within a protestant denomination that is comprised of at least some members and leaders who oppose your ministry because of your gender. In fact, imagine that you, as this young woman, had heard a radio minister of the same domination declare that the ‘pulpit was no place for petticoats.’ And, finally, imagine that when you were a young girl, you remember even your minister father stating his opposition to women holding official church leadership positions (a perspective that changed over time). ...
2024-06-2543 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastProfile of a Leader: Dr. Merrylue Martin, People FirstHello everyone! This is Rachel and welcome to The Introspective Leader Podcast and to another addition of our Profile of a Leader series, where some of today’s top leaders and leadership experts take us through their personal leadership journeys; highlighting their greatest influences, successes, setbacks, and personal struggles. As an organizational leader and as someone who is responsible for the performance of others, do you feel you sometimes struggle with finding the line that separates empathy from enablement? Do you struggle with understanding why some employees seem much more diffi...
2024-06-1845 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastProfile of a Leader: Roy Osing, the Contrarian LeaderWelcome to another addition of our Profile of a Leader series, where some of today’s top leaders and leadership experts take us through their personal leadership journeys, highlighting their greatest influences, successes, setbacks, and personal struggles. There is a minority of people who see our world in a much different way than the rest of us do. As the saying goes, they are people who march to the beat of their own drum and know deep down in their heart that it is not they who are out of step, but everyone else. They see a...
2024-06-1154 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Comfort Kills More Dreams than Failure," w/ Art TurockWe at The Introspective Leader Podcast know that there have been times in our lives when we have desired something big, something well beyond our current realities, but were hesitant to push beyond our self-imposed limitations to achieve it. Can you relate? We bet you can, because staying within our comfort zones, and avoiding pushing through the internal barriers we have created for ourselves, is a common feature of human existence. Mr. Art Turock, however, has developed an insightful and effective process that he says will free us from the confinement we have created for ourselves, and, today, he joi...
2023-11-0755 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Autocratic Style of Leadership and What you Should Know About itHave you ever worked for a leader who had a high need for control? You know, the type of leader who holds all the power and is reluctant to share it? Perhaps even, you are that type of leader. Well, whether it be your style or the style of someone you worked for, it is what Kurt Lewin identified in the 1930’s as the autocratic style of leadership; and what it is exactly, and what is its strengths and weaknesses is what Rachel and I discuss today on The Introspective Leader Podcast. SOURCESWGU Artic...
2023-10-3139 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLeading with ADHD . . . More Common than you Might Think, w/Dez RockHaving been diagnosed with ADHD, Dez Rock is a neurodivergent leader who knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career because her ability to see the world as a puzzle—and manage all of the pieces to that puzzle—has made her an exceptional leader. To help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com Support the show
2023-10-2437 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Agile Methodology of Process Management and Why you Should be Aware of it, w/Daniel GagnonAt the risk of sounding like a brag, I have to say that by now there are few management and leadership concepts about which I don’t have at least a cursory knowledge. However, an exception is the Agile methodology of project management. Agile began in the IT field, but the success it has helped create through the years has propelled it beyond IT and to fields and industries of all types, and today’s guest, Mr. Daniel Gagnon, is here to educate us on Agile and how it can help you, your team, and your organization. Mr. Dan...
2023-10-1748 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastPutting the HUMAN Back into HUMAN Performance, w/ Culture Shaman, Vanessa BroersWe suspect that most of you are familiar with some version of the phrase, “As an employee, it is important to be able to separate home from work.” But just how accurate is that statement? Is it truly the standard for company professionalism that we think it is? And what if we told you that there is now a strong contingent of organizational and leadership experts that think this maxim has been taken to the extreme, and that, in fact, believe allowing the totality of an employee’s human experience into the workplace actually contributes to greater and richer organizat...
2023-10-1055 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastSelf-Determination Theory and Why it MattersOne of the more intriguing and relevant motivation theories we have come across is Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory. We can very much relate to its wholistic approach and its emphasis on an individual's fundamental need for autonomy and I suspect that you will too.LINKSManagement Works ArticleProfessor Deci VideoManagement Courses VideoTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us...
2023-10-0339 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Equity Theory of Motivation and Why it MattersTo motivate our teams, we as leaders sometimes employ numerous and highly involved schemes. However, lack of motivation can often come down to something as fundamental to human existence as a sense of fairness. Luckily for us, we have the equity theory of motivation, which, as today's topic, Rachel and Stuart delve into to discover why employees can develop this sense of fairness and how we as leaders can help rectify it. LINKSManagement Works ArticleManagement Courses Video EPM VideoTo help support our show, visit:htt...
2023-09-2646 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Goal-Setting Theory of Motivation and Why it Matters (and Works!)One of the most sure and organic means by which an organizational leader can motivate their team is through the setting and achievement of goals. And through goal-setting theory--our topic for the day--we can learn the best practices associated with setting and achieving those goals.LINKSManagement Works ArticleManagement Courses VideoEPM VIDEOMSG ArticleTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com ...
2023-09-1942 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Incentive Theory of Motivation and Why it MattersWhile a multitude of employee incentives are by now well entrenched within the U.S. workplace, not all incentives are created equal. Sometimes they do help increase performance and sometimes they do not. And through today's discussion of the incentive theory of motivation, Rachel and I--and you--uncover the reasons for such variability. LINKS:Management Works ArticleManagement Courses VideoIndeed ArticleTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://ma...
2023-09-1235 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe ERG Theory of Motivation and Why it MattersWhile I suspect most of you are familiar with Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory, I am willing to bet that less of you are familiar with ERG theory, which, as a model built off of Maslow’s theory, is, we think, an even more accurate representation of how motivation works for most of us. However, fortunate for you, ERG is our topic for today. LINKS:Management Works Article“Your Coach” Article“Management Study Guide” Article“Management Courses” VideoTo help support our show, visit:https://www.bu...
2023-09-0538 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Expectancy Theory of Motivation and Why it MattersAs an organizational leader attempting to motivate your team members, it is critical that you have a clear understanding of the internal process they go through when determining if what they get out of that performance personally is worth the effort that that reward requires. And we think today’s discussion of the expectancy theory of motivation gets you several steps closer to having that clear understanding. LINKS:Management Works ArticleIndeed ArticleYou Tube Video To help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportF...
2023-08-2949 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastEsports (or The Professionalization of Gaming), w/ Liam BrownAnd as an industry, esports is experiencing significant growth, and that growth is not expected to subside any time soon. In the U.S. market alone, 2022 saw esports grow to almost 30 million spectators, with that number expected to reach 34 million by 2026; and, globally, the esports market value is expected reach as high as $6.75 billion by 2030, which would be almost five times what it was in 2022. Because of such growth, and because I admittedly know very little about the esports industry, I am excited to welcome as today’s guest an esports industry leader. Mr. Liam Brown i...
2023-08-2252 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe 4 Ps of Delegation, Why Women Struggle with Saying "No," and the Easter Bunny, w/ Kelli ThompsonKelli Thompson is a keynote speaker, writer, and award-winning leadership coach, who has been featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, HuffPost, Parents, and elsewhere. She has over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations and her newly-released book, Closing the Confidence Gap, was chosen as a Next Big Idea Club nominee — a book list curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, and Susan Cain.LINKSClosing the Confidence Gap (Book)WebsiteTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor...
2023-08-1545 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastHow to Master Your Mindset to Live a More Aligned and Powerful Life, w/ Vin InfanteMr. Vin Infante is a psychotherapist, former firefighter, and master mindset coach who combines his own personal mental health struggles with his experience as a mental health professional to help people achieve mastery over their mindsets to live a more aligned and powerful life. He specializes in, and speaks on, the deeper psychological aspects of the subconscious mind and our deep-rooted internal programming, and on neurology and physiology and how all of these aspects operate in tandem to create the life we are living.LINKSVin's WebsiteLinked InInstagram
2023-08-0847 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLife Design, Nuance, and Social Programming, w/ Shana FrancescaI am sure most of us would agree that when a product or service has such a high level of quality for an extended period of time, it’s a manifestation of clear, well-thought-out design. Afterall, exceptional quality rarely happens by accident, but is instead the result of carefully considered effort. However, if we acknowledge this is case with the products and services we buy, why do we so often take the opposite approach to the lives we live; that is, why do we not apply this principle of carefully considered design to our own lives? Well, today...
2023-08-0147 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLayoffs are Lazy and Why Employees Come and go, w/ Minal Joshi JaeckliReferred to as a “future leader” and “strategic capability hire”, Ms. Minal Joshi Jaeckli commenced her professional life as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning to corporate roles including project manager for a product-line with complex software and hardware in Silicon Valley, and investor relations expert for a listed wealth manager in Zurich, Switzerland.Not unlike her unconventional career progression, Minal’s inspiration for her company, OpenElevator, is somewhat unexpected: the online dating website, eHarmony. Intrigued by the apparent symmetry between romantic and employment relationships, Minal undertook research and development to examine the kinds of personalit...
2023-07-2550 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe New Career Map for the Newer Generation of Workers, w/ Dan FreehlingToday’s guest—Dan Freehling—is a coach and the author of the new book, The Career Design Map, and he specializes in working with fellow purpose-driven Millennial leaders who know that the old school, step-by-step career advice they're surrounded by isn’t just limiting and unfulfilling—it’s clearly no longer working.LINKGuest's WebsiteTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email...
2023-07-1847 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastChange, the Hero's Story, and the Science Behind Leading with the Heart, Gut, and Mind, w/ Brian GormanSince first trying to convince Syracuse University to change its mascot from that of a Native American stereotype, the common thread in Brian’s journey has been change. At the personal level, he has gone from an introverted Eagle Scout as a college freshman, to a public speaker (including TEDx), author, podcast host, and podcast guest. At the organizational level, he has been a change catalyst, consultant, and leader working with everything from startups to century-old global companies. At the social level, he has been an AIDS activist and LBGTQ+ rights activist, and volunteer with an organization that works to...
2023-07-1139 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastModernizing the Construction Industry Through Digitization, Diversification, and Dialogue, w/ April MossFor whatever reason, I have for many years had an outsider’s fascination with the construction industry, although I know very little about it. However, with today’s guest I hope to lessen my ignorance at least a smidge. April Moss is the COO and Co-founder of DigiBuild, a construction software company that streamlines and removes approximately 30% of administrative burden and costs associated with procuring materials. However, the ultimate goal of the company is to create a healthier and happier industry in construction. This passion is driven by April’s personal story about her father who was a custom ca...
2023-07-0638 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Culture of Nice, Presence, and RiverLogic, w/ Denise BlancToday’s guest is Denise Blanc, a Senior Organizational Development Consultant, Mediator, and Emotional Intelligence Coach. With over two decades contributing to the field of Organizational Development as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and internal Senior Leader, Denise teaches that leadership is about the ability to manage relationships, navigate social networks, and influence and inspire others. She has coached CEO’s, Executive Directors and Managers in healthcare and business, and her key areas of focus include: Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,) and Conflict Transformation. And her book, RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our R...
2023-06-2747 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastEvolving into the Leader your Followers Deserve, w/ Blue-Collar Leadership Coach Mack StoryToday’s guest is Mack Story, a long-established and highly respected leadership coach and a co-founder of Blue-Collar Leadership. Mack has an intriguing backstory and his insights into personal development and transformation are not something you want to miss. LINKS:Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading From the Front Lines (Book)The Blue-Collar Leadership PodcastThe Blue-Collar Leadership Website To help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You c...
2023-06-2054 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastCoaching: The Essential Leadership Tool for the Modern Workplace, w/ Mark HayesMark Hayes is a sales coach and the author of Sales Coaching Essentials, described by Matt Dixon (Author of Challenger Sale) as “A Must-Read for any Sales Leader” and shortlisted as a Finalist at the 2023 UK Business Book Awards. Today, Mark and I will be discussing the difference between training and coaching, what happens when sales teams are not coached, and the importance of being coachable.LINKS:The Sales Coach PodcastSales Coaching Essentials: How to Transform Your Sales TeamTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzspr...
2023-06-1331 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast“Five Steps to Improve Vitality” w/ David LyndsayDavid Lyndsay's Five Steps to Improve Vitality:SnapNapTapClapRecapLINKS:Linked InWebsiteTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com Support the showSupport the show
2023-06-0639 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastNatalie Catin: Imposter Syndrome, Women who Lead, and the Challenges Facing Educational LeadersRachel and Stuart have an engaging, insightful, and entertaining conversation with Ms. Natalie Catin, who has spent the last 20+ years in education as a teacher, a principal, and now as an executive coach for Pennsylvania educational leaders. We discuss:Imposter Syndrome and how and why it manifests in black women Leadership presenceAnd the value of leadership coachingLINKS:Email: ncatin80@gmail.comLinkedInLet's Get Better Faster, by Paul Bambrick-SantoyoTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and inform...
2023-05-301h 02The Introspective Leader PodcastResumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn (oh my!), with Fatemah Mirza of Career TunersStuart receives valuable expert advice on the process of getting a job (or a promotion) from Ms. Fatemah Mirza, CEO of Career Tuners. Fatemah and her company have helped over 2,000 job candidates be better equipped to land a rewarding position. and, today, she shares some of her expertise with us!LINKS:Career Tuners WebsiteLinkedInTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can ema...
2023-05-2358 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRick Elmore: From Playing Football to Scaling the Intimacy (and Power) of Handwritten NotesStuart interviews Rick Elmore, who went from playing Division I college football to the NFL to corporate sales to founding Simply Noted, a company that leverages sophisticated technology (i.e., a writing robot) to create individualized handwritten notes for businesses. Rick's story is one of constant forward momentum, regardless of the setbacks he encounters. LINKS:Simply Noted WebsiteRick's LinkedIn PageTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://man...
2023-05-1644 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastKevin Herring: The Turnaround ExpertIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an informative conversation with Mr. Kevin Herring, who is a recognized expert in team and business unit turnarounds and creator of the 90-day Turnaround, a unique program for building great leaders and turning any workgroup into a highly engaged, high performing team in just 90 days.Links:Ascent Management ConsultingFacebookLinkedInTo help support our show, visit this page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://m...
2023-05-0947 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastFeedback Ju Jitsu, w/ Glade HolmanIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an enlightening conversation with Mr. Glade Holman, who introduces them to the art of "Feedback Ju Jitsu." Adherers to this approach can transform even the most ill-intended feedback into something that is not only constructive, but that can give them a type of power they did not have before. We think you will get a lot of useful information and techniques out of this episode. So, don't miss it! Key Moments:Flowing with the feedback allows you to better control the outcomeFeedback reveals as m...
2023-05-0250 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastJeannie Moravits Smith: The 9 Essentials for Building a Culture of TrustIn this episode, Ms. Jeannie Moravits Smith discusses building a culture of trust, what she thinks can contribute to the divide between HR and management, and much more! Jeannie is an HR and organizational development expert with over 30 years of experience and is the CEO of Dynamism Leadership, a leadership mindset and organization development consulting firm established in 2005.LINKS:Dynamism Leadership WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can ema...
2023-04-2539 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastPsychological Capital and HEROYou want to be a HERO? Well, if you do, click the play button, because today we are discussing the concept of Psychological Capital and its four components, hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism–aka HERO.Source:PositivePsychology.com For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon...
2023-04-1852 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastJeremy Doran: The Goal of Every Leader Should be . . .In this episode, Stuart sits down with Mr. Jeremy Doran--leadership coach, author, and engineer--to discuss the role of a leader, employee empowerment, delegation, and much more. Stuart gained invaluable insight through Jermey's experiences and expertise and we believe you will too! LINKS:The Little Kid: Life Lessons From our PerspectiveLinkedInFacebookFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show ru...
2023-04-1130 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Turn the Ship Around" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart Review and Riff off of L. David Marquet's 2012 book, Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders. Mr. Marquet tells of his story as the Captain of the USS Santa Fe and how he and his crew used a Leader-Leader approach to turn the submarine from worst to first. This is an outstanding book and we think our review and riff is pretty good too! Link to Book:Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers into LeadersTo...
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The Introspective Leader PodcastLeadership Coaching With StuartLink to Stuart's Leadership Coaching SiteAnswer me this, Leaders: Do you want to maximize your leadership potential? Do you want to cultivate a more productive and engaged team? Are you looking to advance your leadership career? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you should consider leadership coaching with Stuart. He has a proven track record of helping leaders achieve successful outcomes with these and many other leadership challenges. WHY LEADERSHIP COACHING? Research shows that organizations and individuals who receive leadership coaching and consulting services are more produ...
2023-03-3002 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastEmily Sander: "Swizzle", the Failure Loop, and Self-AwarenessCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. In this episode, Stuart has the pleasure of sitting down with Ms. Emily Sander, a dual-hatted Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach, to discuss the importance of adaptability, the advantage of failure, and what she sees as one of the more critical skills of a leader. This was a fun and informative discussion and you do not want to miss it!LINKS:Hack...
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The Introspective Leader PodcastFREE Leadership Webinar, 30 March: 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Team!CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. Support the show
2023-03-2401 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastArrogant People are Less Competent (And There is a Study That Proves it!)CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. In 2012, Stanley Silverman and colleagues released the results of a study that confirmed what a lot of us know intuitively–arrogant employees are like daily doses of poison that, left unchecked, eventually taint the entire work experience. And in this episode, we are going to discuss the specific findings of that study and, as we are wont to do, add a good mix of our own perspe...
2023-03-2129 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastTerre Short: The Personal Podcast Playing Inside Our HeadsCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY, 30 MARCH, FROM 12 TO 1 PM EDT. TOPIC: 3 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR TEAM. This week, Rachel and Stuart welcome Ms. Terre Short to the show. Terre is an accomplished executive, leadership coach, and the author of The Words we Choose: Your guide to How and Why Words Matter. We covered a lot of good ground this episode, so please be sure to check it out!Links:The Words We Choose: Your Guide to How and Why Words...
2023-03-1447 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDr. Toby Travis: Trust, the Power SkillIn this episode, Stuart gets the opportunity to engage in a conversation about two of his greatest passions: education and leadership. Dr. Toby Travis joins our show to discuss how trust, safety, and vulnerability are the keys to great leadership in not only schools but in all organizations. Dr. Travis is a long-time leader in education, the developer of TrustED, a framework for school improvement focused on developing trusted leaders, and the author of TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement.Links to Dr. Travis and his Work:TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement (book)WebsiteL...
2023-03-0748 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastSituational Leadership (A "Retro Management Series" Release)From Servant to transformational to transactional to leadership by objectives, there is a seemingly endless array of leadership styles, each with a cadre of champions making their case for why their particular style is the most preferred. Well, today we discuss Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership II Model, which makes the argument that instead of attempting to find the one best style for all situations, leaders must be able to adapt to multiple styles for multiple situations.Sources:EPM Video (YouTube) LeadX Article (Graphic Representation of Model and the differences between SLi...
2023-02-2842 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastFiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership (a "Retro Management Series" Release)In this "Retro Management Series" release, Stuart and Rachel discuss Fiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership. Components of the Theory:Effective leadership depends on matching the right style with the right situationThe two type of leadership styles are the task-oriented style and the relationship-oriented styleThe three workplace situation factors are leader-member relations, task structure, and positional powerLink to Visual Aids:For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@mana...
2023-02-2141 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"The War to Define What Work Looks Like" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of the Wall Street Journal article, "The War to Define What Work Looks Like." Has the last three years ushered in a new work paradigm or are conditions shifting back toward the 'norm'? Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on the matter. LINK TO ARTICLEFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help k...
2023-02-1441 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDr. Merrylue Martin: The Big Quit and The New People Leader Mandate!In this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an amazingly engaging and informative conversation with Dr. Merrylue Martin, a Fortune 50 senior executive, educational administrator, management consultant, business owner, and the author of The Big Quit Survival Guide. Merrylue brought an expert level of insight into such workplace quandaries as: how a leader can balance empathy with the need for accountability; the formula that explains the recent quite quitting phenomenon; and the new people leader paradigm. Trust us . . . you will regret it if you miss this episode. LINKS TO MERRYLUE:LinkedInWebsiteThe Big Quit Survival Guid...
2023-02-0754 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastJulian Chapman: The Managerial Leadership JourneyIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart welcome Canadian Brigadier General (Ret.) and the President of Forrest & Company, Julian Chapman, to the show to discuss his new book, The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit. Both in his book and on this episode, Julian touches on concepts and notions that are not mentioned enough in other management & leadership books. Rachel and Stuart picked up a lot of good information and we are sure you will, also. Key Moments:Management vs. Leadership: Why you need both!The TRUE difference between responsibility and accountabilityUse QQRT...
2023-02-0237 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"The Managerial Leadership Journey" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit, written by Julian Chapman. Julian is a retired Canadian Brigadier General and the President of Forrest & Company, and in his book, Julian touches on ideas and concepts that are not stressed or expressed with such emphasis and clarity elsewhere. Links:The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business PursuitForrest & Company WebsiteTwitterLinkedInFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com ...
2023-01-3134 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDr. Patricia Suggs: Women in Leadership, Conflict Resolution, and How to Say “No”Stuart had a fascinating and enlightening conversation with Dr. Patricia Suggs, a leadership coach, ordained minister, and advocate for women in the workplace. They discussed how conflict can present unique challenges for women, the competitive advantage of demonstrating vulnerability, how to stop being a"Yes Person," and much more. Patricia was a wonderful guest and we are sure you will appreciate her and her knowledge as much as we did.LINKS:FacebookEmail:Patricia@PKSuggscoaching.netFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at...
2023-01-2441 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Three Needs Theory of Motivation (A "Retro Management Series" Release)In this "Retro Management Series" release, Rachel and Stuart take a deep-dive into McClelland's Three Needs Theory of Motivation, which emphasizes motivation at an individual level. The Three Needs (according to McClelland):PowerAchievementAffiliationFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page. As an Amazon...
2023-01-1754 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastMichael T. Brown: Building Healthy RelationshipsIn this episode, Stuart sits down with leadership consultant, Michael T. Brown, to do one of the things Stuart likes to do most: Talk about leadership! Mr. Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Principal of Brown's Leadership Consulting. Key Moments:Inspiration always trumps motivation!The first step to building healthy relationships is . . . The importance of positive intentAnd much more!Links:Brown's Leadership ConsultingTwitterFacebookHow to Win Friends and Influence PeopleFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at:
2023-01-1038 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLimited Offer: One FREE Leadership Consultation with Stuart!Hello, everyone! It’s Stuart here with a special offer only for the listeners of The Introspective Leader Podcast. Beginning in March 2023 and after a long hiatus, I will resume offering leadership & management coaching consultations and the first ten listeners of this podcast to contact me will get a free one hour, one-on-one session, with the option for three additional sessions at 75% of the normal rate. All sessions will be conducted remotely via video conferencing and, of course, what we will discuss will depend on your individual needs, but areas I cover include: developing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships; motiva...
2023-01-0502 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Two-Factor Theory of Motivation (a "Retro Management Series" Release)In this "Retro Management Series" release, Rachel and Stuart take a deep-dive into Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation, which we believe to be as relevant and accurate now as it was in 1959. Link to Model For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page. As an Am...
2023-01-0353 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"The Essential Drucker" Review & Riff (The FINAL Episode of "The Essentials of Management" Book Review & Riff Series)Today we will be reviewing and riffing off of The Essential Drucker, which is a 350-page compilation of some of Peter F. Drucker’s most notable writings. And for those of you who may not know, Peter Drucker, referred to by some as the "Father of Modern Management," was a journalist-turned-management consultant who made it his life’s work to understand and communicate the practices of management and leadership as he witnessed them unfold. Drucker also became a major figure in the development of management education and first introduced the now widely known and practiced concept of “management by objectiv...
2022-12-2751 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastKyle Gillette: The SAGE Leadership MindsetIn this episode, Stuart talks self-awareness, accountability, and the importance of open-ended questions with Mr. Kyle Gillette, the founder and principal of the SAGE Leadership Mindset, which is one of the more comprehensive and accurate leadership frameworks we have come across. He is also the author of the recently released book, SAGE LEADERSHIP: A 4-Part Framework for Becoming a People First Leader.LINKS:SAGE LEADERSHIP: A 4-Part Framework for Becoming a People First LeaderWebsiteFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com Y...
2022-12-2240 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLeadership: The 10/90 Rule?Rachel and Stuart use the Forbes article, "'Management Is 10% Work And 90% People'", as a jumping off point to discuss the importance of a leader's technical acumen vs. their people acumen, the prevalence of skills needed to be an effective leader, and how leader intelligence is not discussed enough. For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit...
2022-12-2032 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastMike Thomson & Spark: A New, Human Approach to the Hiring ProcessIn this episode, Stuart gets to indulge in one of his deeper management passions by chatting with Mike Thomson from Spark, a recruitment company that is blazing new trails in its approach to hiring by putting the humans that are involved in the process front-and-center. Key Moments:Why Position Descriptions are an inadequate recruitment toolSpark TVEmployees come to and stay at organization's not because of the organization but because of the people in that organizationEnough with the stuffy, rigid interviews!Links:Spark RecruitingLinkedInFor a...
2022-12-1541 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastVictoria Pelletier: A Corporate Executive's Journey Toward ActualizationRachel and Stuart discuss resiliency, discipline, DEI, and organizational culture with Ms. Victoria Pelletier, a senior executive who has held key leadership positions at such corporate icons as IBM, American Express, and Accenture, where she is currently a Managing Director. Victoria is also an author, with her personal and professional story featured in Unstoppable: Stories of Change Makers who Dare to Make a Difference. We found Victoria's journey both fascinating and affirming and are certain you will too! LINKS TO VICTORIA & HER WORKUnstoppable: Stories of Change Makers who Dare to Make a DifferenceWe...
2022-12-1344 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRobert Walker: Role-Playing, Psychology, and LeadingIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss with Robert Walker--DM, corporate manager, and student of organizational psychology--how game role-playing can enhance, and is enhanced by, one's understanding of human psychology and how that understanding can translate into one's role as a leader and a manager. And be sure to check out Robert's podcast, The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast and his book, Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in Any System.Links to Robert:InstagramFacebookTwitter
2022-12-0844 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Power of Storytelling and the Narratives we Tell OurselvesRachel and Stuart take a deep-dive into the power of organizational storytelling and the narratives we tell ourselves. Key topics include: The power of storytelling when enacting change; using storytelling to make data and other quantitative information seem real; the power of the narratives we tell ourselves.Link:Crucial ConversationsFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show runnin...
2022-12-0647 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastBrad Dude: Beware the Shadow Temperament!In this episode, Rachel and Stuart have a truly mind-shifting conversation with Mr. Brad Dude, leadership consultant and coach, and the author of several books. His most recent is "Quick! I Need to be a Leader in 30 Days." Do not skip past this one!Key Topics:The Four TemperamentsThe Shadow TemperamentSituational LeadershipThe importance Self-AwarenessLinks: Quick! I Need to be a Leader in 30 Days!Finding Eden: A Novel by Brad DudeWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterEmotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More...
2022-12-0154 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Quick! I Need to be a Leader in 30 Days!" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of Mr. Brad Dude's book, Quick! I Need to be a Leader in 30 Days! Key topics include: organizational structure, self-awareness, and a tease about the Shadow Temperament, which will be discussed more thoroughly in our interview with the author this coming Thursday. Links: Quick! I Need to be a Leader in 30 Days!Finding Eden: A Novel by Brad DudeWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: ...
2022-11-2944 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Simply Managing" Review & Riff (Episode Four of "The Essentials of Management" Book Review & Riff Series)In this fourth episode of "The Essentials of Management" Review & Riff Series, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of Henry "The Maverick" Mintzberg's book, Simply Managing: What Managers do, and can do Better. Links:Mintzberg's Original Model of Managing (Managerial Roles)Mintzberg's Org Structure TypesFull Listing of the Books included in “The Essentials of Management Series”:The First-Time Manager, 7th Edition, by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik.Welcome to Management: How to Grow from Top Performer to Excellent Leader...
2022-11-2239 min2022-11-1811 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastWendy Nash, Meditation Coach for EntrepreneursIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart have an enlightening conversation with Ms. Wendy Nash, a meditation coach for entrepreneurs. Link to the website for Wendy's website, Kindly Cut the Crap. Support the show
2022-11-1738 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"What Management is" Review & Riff (Episode Three of "The Essentials of Management" Book Review & Riff Series)In this third episode of "The Essentials of Management" book review & riff series,, Rachel and Stuart discuss topics related to Joan Magretta's What Management is: How It Works and Why It's Everyone's Business. Purchase What Management isFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page. As an Amazo...
2022-11-1543 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLimited Offer: One FREE Leadership Consultation with Stuart!Hello, everyone! It’s Stuart here with a special offer only for the listeners of The Introspective Leader Podcast. Beginning in March 2023 and after a long hiatus, I will resume offering leadership & management coaching consultations and the first ten listeners of this podcast to contact me will get a free one hour, one-on-one session, with the option for three additional sessions at 75% of the normal rate. All sessions will be conducted remotely via video conferencing and, of course, what we will discuss will depend on your individual needs, but areas I cover include: developing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relati...
2022-11-1402 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRoy Osing: Be Different or Be Dead!In this episode, Rachel and Stuart welcome Mr. Roy Osing to the show. Roy is the author of the Be Different or Be Dead book series, in which he details the systematic strategy he used to help take a start-up company to a billion dollars in sales. Today's episode is a lively, no-holds-barred discussion of what Roy thinks many managers are getting wrong and what he thinks they need to do to get it right!Key Moments:Roy discusses his "Plan on the Run" approach to strategic planningBe the "ONLY"How Roy ha...
2022-11-1053 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLori-Ann Duguay: A "Shaking the Snow Globe" Approach to HRIn this episode, Stuart had an informative and entertaining chat with Ms. Lori-Ann Duguay. Lori-Ann is the founder of The People Person: HR Growth Solutions, which helps organizations shake up their workplace culture and improve end-to-end employee experience so that they can attract and retain the talent they need to thrive! Key Moments:"The Leadership Blueprint" Job Design: Let the employee have their say!"Golden Shackles"And much more!Links:The People Person: HR Growth SolutionsLori-Ann's LinkedIn AccountThe Fiv...
2022-11-0834 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastEmployee Development (the Second Addendum Topic to “The Essentials of Management” Book Review & Riff Series)In this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss the steps involved in employee development. Links to Hard-Copy Checklist and Template:Checklist for Creating Employee Development PlansEmployee Development Plan TemplateFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page. As an Amazon affiliate, Management Works...
2022-11-0341 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Welcome To Management" (Episode Two of "The Essentials of Management" Book Review & Riff Series)As the second book in "The Essentials of Management Series," Rachel and Stuart discuss Ryan Hawk's Welcome to Management: How to Grow from Top Performer to Excellent Leader.Click here to purchase Welcome to ManagementFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page. As an Amazon affiliate, Management Works e...
2022-11-0129 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastA PROFILE OF A LEADER: Nicole Dela Cruz, Ultrasound Tech SupervisorIn this episode of "A Profile of a Leader," you will hear the management story of Nicole Dela Cruz, as told by her, straight to you. Nicole is an ultrasound technologist at a large, Level II trauma hospital and her narrative is both engaging and enlightening. Miss this episode at your own peril! Key Moments:How and why Nicole never thought she would be, or even want to be, a managerWhat she likes most about managingWhat she likes least about managingWhat advice she would give to a new managerThe steps she took to devel...
2022-10-2722 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDr. Kevin Gazzara, CEO, Magna Leadership Solutions“Add the element of the 'why' . . . then get out of the way!”In this episode, Stuart interviews Dr. Kevin Gazzara, the CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions and the co-author of The Leader of Oz. Topics include: the #1 contributing behavior to effective leadership; development vs. training; prioritization; delegation; and recruit for talent. Stuart took a great deal from his conversation with Dr. Gazzara and he is confident you will too! And after you finish listening to this episode, be sure to go to his company's website and check out the Magna Model--it is, in our opinion, a representation of what o...
2022-10-2539 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastBonus Material: Delegating Effectively--STREAMLINEDIn this Bonus Material edition, Stuart goes solo to present the steps to delegating effectively in a more streamlined (condensed) format. A process for effective delegation: 1. Analyze the Tasks and Potential Delegatees 2. Formally Assign and Discuss Task 3. Monitor 4. Evaluate 5. Rinse and Repeat and Look for More Opportunities to Delegate Click here for a summary of the Effective Delegation Process as discussed in this episode Books that Cover Delegation Well:The First-Time Manager, 7th Edition, by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormi...
2022-10-2027 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDelegating Effectively, Part II (the First Addendum Topic to “The Essentials of Management” Book Review & Riff Series)In the first addendum episode of “The Essentials of Management” series, Rachel and Stuart present a process for effective delegation and discuss why so many managers do not or cannot delegate effectively. Part I:• Delegation defined• The importance of delegation and why you should do itPart II:• The reasons managers do not delegate and counterarguments• A process for effective delegation: 1. Analyze the Tasks and Potential Delegatees 2. Formally Assign and Discuss Task 3. Monitor 4. Evaluate 5. Rinse an...
2022-10-181h 09The Introspective Leader Podcast"Begin with Trust" Review and RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of the Harvard Business Review article, "Begin with Trust," by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss.Link to the 2022 HBR article compilation book where you can purchase this and many other excellent HBR articles. For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please visit our Patreon page...
2022-10-1325 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDelegating Effectively, Part I (the First Addendum Topic to “The Essentials of Management” Book Review & Riff Series)In the first addendum episode of “The Essentials of Management” series, Rachel and Stuart present a process for effective delegation and discuss why so many managers do not or cannot delegate effectively. Part I:• Delegation defined• The importance of delegation and why you should do itPart II:• The reasons managers do not delegate and counterarguments• A process for effective delegation: 1. Analyze the Tasks and Potential Delegatees 2. Formally Assign and Discuss Task 3. Monitor 4. Evaluate 5. Rinse and Repeat and...
2022-10-1151 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRon Reich, Leadership Development Coach“It is not, ‘how smart are you’; it is, ‘how are you smart?” In this very special and engaging episode, Rachel and Stuart interview the esteemed leadership development coach, Mr. Ron Reich. Key Topics:Self-AwarenessCrucial ConversationsCollaborationChallenges for ManagersAnd Much More!About Mr. Ron Reich:After first working in general HR, Ron, by way of a cold call he received from a recruiter, made the switch over to training and development and now has almost 29 years of experience in leadership and management coaching. Although he is effective in training larger groups...
2022-10-0454 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"The First-Time Manager" (Episode One of “The Essentials of Management” Book Review & Riff Series)In the first episode of “The Essentials of Management” series, Rachel and Stuart’s discussion builds off of the major themes of the book, The First-Time Manager, 7th Edition, by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik.Key Moments:• Stuart explains why he has been recommending The First-Time Manager for 20 years • Rachel discusses how she found the book to be a good “one-stop shop” for managers at all levels of experience• Rachel and Stuart discuss the notion of “choosing one’s management style” • They also discuss the fine-line between be...
2022-09-2754 min2022-09-2211 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastBonus Rant: Collaboration (I Hear a lot of talk about it, but is talk all it is?)In this Bonus Rant, Stuart questions how prevalent collaboration is within the workplace, especially among those who hold the upper hand. He then goes on to discuss under what circumstances collaboration is most effective and ends with a few suggestions for those wishing to incorporate a more collaborative approach. For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at: managementworks@managementworksmedia.com If you would like to help keep our show running through a donation of your choosing, please...
2022-09-2054 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"The Connector Manager" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart’s discussion builds off of the major themes of the book, The Connector Manager: Why Some Leaders Build Exceptional Talent—and Others Don’t, by Jaime Roca and Sari Wilde. Key Moments:• Through his own early experiences, Stuart confirms the existence of the myth of the “all-knowing manager”• Baseball cards• Props to Malcom Gladwell• The importance of curiosity and how both Rachel and Stuart think it is essential for anyone who desires to be an exceptional manager• Rachel tells of a particular professional...
2022-09-1346 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastBonus Rant: Quiet Quitting (Yes, we are going to discuss it!)In this Bonus Rant, Stuart and Rachel begin with a discussion about the latest viral disruptor/divider--Quiet Quitting--but transition into such topics as: the role of work in one's life; the role of work in a democracy; using work to supplement one's true passion(s); how you are an idiot if you carte blanche tell people to quit their passionless jobs; and how seemingly silly viral feuds can lead to more substantive conversations (if you let them!). For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com You can emai...
2022-09-0647 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRemote Work: A DiscussionIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss remote work and why they believe there are no simple, “one-size-fits-all” answers.Key Moments:• Perceived Pros and Cons• Why both Rachel and Stuart refuse to take a hardline stance on the suitability of remote work for organizations and their employees• Stuart and Rachel discuss the implications of a conversation between Steven Bartlett and Malcolm Gladwell on The Diary of a CEO podcast (at the 1:17:38 mark). • Stuart contends that while a particular position might be suitable for remote work, the employee occupyi...
2022-08-301h 05The Introspective Leader Podcast"Designing Work That People Love" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart review and riff off of the May/June 2022 HBR article, “Designing Work that People Love: It’s Easier Than You Think,” by Marcus Buckingham. Key Moments:• Stuart critiques rigid competency models and task-based performance evaluation systems• Rachel and Stuart are not convinced that “love” is the best descriptor for what Mr. Buckingham is championing, but they are all in on the concept itself. • Stuart and Rachel discuss how trust is the essential ingredient for any organization wishing to become less averse to experimentation and th...
2022-08-2343 minThe Introspective Leader Podcast"Permission to Screw up" Review & RiffIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart’s discussion builds off of the major themes of Kristen Hadeed’s 2017 book, Permission to Screw up: How I Learned to Lead by Doing (Almost) Everything Wrong. Key Moments:• Rachel discusses how the book’s assertion that leadership is, and should be, difficult was reassuring to her as a young manager • Screw up, reflect, learn from multiple sources, and grow• Stuart and Rachel discuss the importance of mentorship and peer groups• Rachel and Stuart discuss how one of Ms. Hadeed’s greatest “strengths” was...
2022-08-1645 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastAppraising Performance: A ProcessDovetailing off of the previous two-part episode that covered developing employee performance objectives, this episode details and discusses one form of the employee appraisal process. Like Episode 6, this one begins with Stuart presenting the process in a step-by-step manner, with Rachel joining us at the 13:08 mark to take us on a deeper dive. Key Components:Rachel explains what she does not like about the formal performance appraisal processWhile Stuart defends it, knocks it, defends it, then knocks it againStuart rails against the notion that managing is something that can be carried out using the b...
2022-08-0934 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastTHE DEEP DIVE, Part II, Developing SMART Employee Performance ObjectivesIn this third and final part of a three-part episode, Rachel rejoins Stuart to help take us all on a deeper dive into developing SMART Employee Performance Objectives. In this discussion, which was recorded separately but has been released simultaneously with the first and second parts, they will pick up with writing SMART objectives. Key Moments:Rachel and Stuart discuss when they think SMART objectives are appropriate and when they think they are not appropriateRachel ponders if SMART performance objectives are as much for the sake of the managers as they are for the e...
2022-07-2331 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastTHE DEEP DIVE, Part I, Developing SMART Employee Performance ObjectivesIn the second of a three-part episode, Rachel rejoins Stuart to help take us all on a deeper dive into developing SMART Employee Performance Objectives. Their discussion primarily addresses the steps leading up to writing the objectives. The third part of this episode, which was recorded separately but has been released simultaneously with the previous two, will pick up with a deep dive into the actual writing of SMART objectives. Key Moments:Rachel and Stuart discuss when they think SMART objectives are most appropriate and when they are notRachel has Stuart better explain the pur...
2022-07-2333 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastDeveloping SMART Employee Performance ObjectivesThis episode deviates from our standard format. To present a linear topic in an equally linear manner, Stuart goes solo and takes a step-by-step approach to presenting the components of developing SMART Employee Performance Objectives. Rachel will re-join us in the next two segments, which are recorded separately and identified as "THE DEEP DIVE." Key Components:Stuart explains why he thinks that at least some form of job analysis can be a critical component of developing SMART performance objectivesHe then explains why you should not automatically assume that the official job description is a rea...
2022-07-2322 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Dominion Management Style--Little Discussed, All Too CommonIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss what Stuart has termed as the Dominion style of management and how it can have potentially devastating consequences on an organization. Key Moments:Stuart explains two other management styles--"Us vs Them" and "Hero"--and how they combine to form the major elements and characteristics of the Dominion styleName dropping includes: Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Abercrombie & Finch, and Marvel Comics (no, they were not Dominion managers or companies with a particular problem with the Dominion style)Rachel ponders: How enthused must a manager be when pres...
2022-07-1852 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastThe Weaponizing of RespectIn this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss how the concept of respect can be misused to censure justifiable observations and feedback. They also discuss how this misuse--or weaponizing--of respect correlates with a certain type of organizational structure. Key Moments:Stuart relays how the expression of respect of can vary from one organization to anotherRachel, with a cameo appearance by Stuart (using his best obnoxious boss voice), reads a short narrative that is illustrative of weaponizing respectThey then discuss how the misuse of respect can create a culture of implied censorshipStuart stresses that you should ne...
2022-07-1850 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastBonus Rant: A Sorely Lacking Interview ProcessStuart rants about an interview process he attended earlier in the day. The ultimate question he asks is: How can we expect the interview process to add value if we do not approach it with the same purposeful, strategic mindset as we do any other vital management function?CAVEAT: This episode is a rant and is not meant to be particularly cool-headed and objective. With that in mind, just set back and enjoy while Stuart "spills the tea." CAVEAT TWO: For fans of Rachel, she does not make an appearance in this episode, but she will b...
2022-07-1520 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastPart II: Attributes of Exceptional Managerial PracticeIn the second of a two-part episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss seven of the ten attributes of EXCEPTIONAL managerial practice.The Attributes:Developing and MentoringDelegating EFFECTIVELYPreparing for the Next ChallengeTransitioning from a Conceptual/Strategic Mindset to a Concrete/Tactical Mindset, and/or Vice VersaInfluencing in all Directions and with a Diverse Range of IndividualsMoving Toward, not away From, Having Difficult ConversationsUnder-Promising, Over-DeliveringTaking Calculated RisksViewing Shortcomings and Failures as Opportunities for Development and GrowthAnd MANAGING!Key Moments:Stuart and Rachel discuss the relationship between introversion/extraversion and the ability to influence...
2022-07-1555 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastPart I: Attributes of Exceptional Managerial PracticeIn the fist of a two-part episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss three of the ten attributes of EXCEPTIONAL managerial practice.The Attributes:Developing and MentoringDelegating EFFECTIVELYPreparing for the Next ChallengeTransitioning from a Conceptual/Strategic Mindset to a Concrete/Tactical Mindset, and/or Vice VersaInfluencing in all Directions and with a Diverse Range of IndividualsMoving Toward, not away From, Having Difficult ConversationsUnder-Promising, Over-DeliveringTaking Calculated RisksViewing Shortcomings and Failures as Opportunities for Development and GrowthAnd MANAGINGKey Moments:Stuart identifies what he thinks is the single most critical element of exceptional management...
2022-07-1540 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastLeadership vs. ManagementTwo terms commonly thrown around in a workplace setting, and often in a manner in which it makes them seem interchangeable, are the terms “management” and “leadership.” Having done both for almost 30 years, I can tell you that there is indeed a difference between the two. That difference, however, does not necessarily align with what is commonly presented in dozens of Ted Talks, countless articles, nor with what is espoused in many organizations and the majority of business schools. And I think one of the reasons for poor leadership and management execution is that those carrying them out lack a true unde...
2022-07-1234 minThe Introspective Leader PodcastRethinking Strengths and WeaknessesIn this episode, Stuart and Rachel discuss rethinking the concept of strengths and weaknesses as they apply to work performance. Their discussion is a deeper dive into the article of the same name published on the Management Works blog. Key Points include:Moving away from addressing strengths and weaknesses as separate componentsMoving toward addressing them as different manifestations of the same source(s)The importance of assuming this mindset yourself before attempting to convert your employeesStuart discusses how his relationship with his emotions is a good example of strengths and weaknesses stemming from the same root tr...
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