We all have the capacity to achieve greater things in life. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. Discover how embracing discomfort and seeking out coaches can unlock your potential and elevate you to the next level. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and achieve greater things in life by tackling the challenges that push you forward. 

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Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, New York Times bestseller, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our hidden potential and achieve greater things.

Here's what we cover in this episode:

(0:00) - Intro
(5:35) - The Role Character Development Plays in the Process of Unlocking Potential
(10:30) - Importance of Asking for Advice vs Feedback
(19:35) - The Role of Coaches and Mentors
(27:05) - Balancing Excellence and Perfection

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Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.

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In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority. In this episode from 2020, I explore the tricky relationship between responsibility and authority. 

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Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.

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We all have different tolerance levels for managing tensions. Leaders must recognize both their personal capacity and others' capacity for managing tension. In this REVERB episode, we dive into last week's episode, Managing Organizational Tension, and discuss the responsibility leaders have to help others understand what tensions should be managed and what problems should be solved.

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Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.

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Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “problems that need to be solved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.” 

Here's what we cover in this episode:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Why organizational tension is natural and necessary

(5:35) - The difference between problems that need to be solved and tensions that need to be managed

(16:05) - Three ways leaders can determine whether a situation is a tension to manage rather than a problem to solve

(21:22) - The role of leaders in managing organizational tension

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Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workforce, and each brings its own set of experiences and expectations to the marketplace. In order to work better together, we have to understand one another. In this episode from 2019, we discuss how leaders can leverage the strengths of each generation when building productive organizational teams.

Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.

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There are two approaches to leadership: Trust & Inspire and Command & Control. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Stephen Covey on the Future of Leadership, and unpack how a Trust & Inspire leader can get the best out of people.

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The world has changed, but the leadership landscape is stuck in old ways that no longer work. But there is a fresh approach that empowers teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world. New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Stephen Covey shares what the future of great leadership looks like in an evolving marketplace.

Here's what we cover in this episode:

(0:00) - Intro

(07:25) - Command and Control vs Trust and Inspire Leadership Styles

(13:45) - The Three Stewardships of Leadership

(28:20) - The Five Barriers Leaders Face

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Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping and listening to the people around you. In this episode from 2013, I discuss how you can create systems that incorporate listening into the organization.

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Rigorous and ongoing evaluation is the main ingredient in creating an organization that is constantly improving. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Gaining and Sustaining Momentum, and discuss the role evaluation plays and practical ways to implement evaluation in your organization.

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