Guest Louise Mowbray, author of Relevant: Future-Focused Leadership, shares her insights on the changing nature of the workplace, the workforce, and work itself in this conversation with host Brian Gorman. 

Nada R. Sanders, co-author of The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise (Second Edition) joins host Brian Gorman to explore the integration of artificial intelligence into business. What emerges from the conversation are significant insights into how to successfully achieve the integration of Artificial Intelligence with humans as well as some of the ways in which even now, organizations are heading down the wrong path.

It may be that our old styles of communication in the workplace weren’t as effective as we thought. What is definitely true is, if we are continuing to communicate in those ways today, it is unlikely that they are being received in the way that we intend. Caroline Kealey, international consultant and trainer on corporate communication strategy joins host Brian Gorman to share what she has learned about the changing ways of communication in today’s workplace. 

Jeff Sigel, author of The Middle Matters: A Toolkit for Middle Managers, shares the lessons that he has learned in his years of “middle management.” He defines the role of the middle – ranging from frontline leaders to just below the C-suite – as a blend of doing, leading, and influencing. In this conversation, Jeff and host Brian Gorman explore what it takes to be a successful middle manager. 

Gabe DeRita, a self-described “Goal Whisperer and Connections Nerd,” joins host Brian Gorman to share his unique insights on moving past superficial objectives and discovering goals that resonate deeply with our authentic selves. As a “Connections Nerd” Gabe thrives on helping others create deep, meaningful relationships and understand the dynamics of personal and professional connections. This reflective conversation offers insights for all of us on finding and connecting to our purpose, as well as to others. 

You are an incredible storyteller! We all are. In this episode, Donna Schwarz of Schwarz Consultants joins host Brian Gorman to discuss the importance of story, the role story plays in our relationships and our leadership, and what comprises an effective story. Donna also shares a simple framework that will allow you to craft powerful stories in minutes. You still don’t think you’re a good storyteller? That’s a story you are telling yourself! Change the story and build your storytelling mastery. 

What is the gift that fear brings? In this episode, Fletcher Ellingson, author of The Practice of Feeling Good: How to Upgrade Your Thinking and Live a Feelgood Life and host Brian Gorman explore ways in which we can take control of our thinking, what is at the core of fear, and much more. They also get into an important discussion on the universality of values and what is really important about them. 

095: Toxic Leadership – Toxicity in leadership is contagious. In this episode, Sean Lemson, author of One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company, points out that it doesn’t matter that most toxic behavior is not intentional; it’s impact drives up turnover while pulling down engagement, performance, and morale. Sean and host Brian Gorman explore different forms of toxic leadership as well as ways in which it can be turned around. Sean also offers an alternative approach to the role of Human Resources in the future. 

In this episode of Qonversations, host Brian Gorman talks with Betsy Salkind and Amy Warshawsky from BNA Mentor Coaching about the dynamic world of “leadership improv.” Improv, rooted in spontaneity and skillful listening, involves principles like saying "yes and," techniques such as “skillful interrupting,” and embracing mistakes. They emphasized the importance of frameworks and feedback in developing leadership skills, urging leaders to embrace agility and create environments conducive to growth and innovation. Betsy and Brian demonstrate 3-word coaching, a unique approach for leaders to deepen their coaching conversations.

Hearing and listening are not the same, yet all too often, we act as if they are. Listening is a skill that can be, and deserves to be, intentionally developed. In this episode, Quantuvos coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator Bradley James Davies and host Brian Gorman discuss Bradley’s approach to “next level listening.” Bradley shares important “does and don’ts” of listening that his research and experience have uncovered.