Built to Lead

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, talks about the art of gratitude for this special Thanksgiving episode. She explains ...

 

“And so being empathic of the fact that not everybody is in the same boat, that we are in the same storm, but regardless of what your boat looks like, you can think about things that you’re grateful for.” -Dr. Amber Selking [3:25]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[2:05] What we know about gratitude

[5:10] Why leadership is a sacred opportunity

[6:30] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Ask people around you what they’re grateful for and truly listen.

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email us: [email protected]

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, talks to Steve Slowke and Pat Moore, both general managers at LCI, about the organization's cultural journey. They share what they've learned as leaders at LCI in their collective 35 years. Listen to how Steve explains why they host events like Leader on the Line to boost morale among the team members.

 

“We’re still taking care of the customer but we take care of our people which in turn takes care of the customers now.” -Steve Slowke [14:12]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[2:05] What is the Chassis division at LCI

[3:21] What are some lessons Steve learned as a leader at LCI

[4:48] What is Leader on the Line

[5:41] Why they make time to do something like Leader on the Line

[7:15] What are some lessons Pat learned as a leader at LCI

[9:59] How they have seen LCI’s culture evolve through the years

[18:42] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Think about what makes you happy. Own those first thoughts. Understand the value of humor and the ability to make people smile.

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Jon Franko, Thinker & Founder of Gorilla 76, continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, about work culture. They both talk about why it’s important for leaders to be open and vulnerable with their employers. Listen to how Amber explains how to train your trust, and Jon also discusses why he gives his workers a 5% raise when they leave his company.

 

“We can’t be courageous as leaders if we’re not willing to have that sense of openness with our people.” -Dr. Amber Selking [19:02]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[0:51] How Jon developed his 5% to lead concept

[5:54] What is one of Jon’s strengths as a leader

[9:46] How long it took for the work culture to cultivate at Gorilla 76

[15:41] What makes Gorilla 75 work culture unique

[21:51] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Listen. Be empathetic and open to the idea that not everyone is like you.

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

 

Visit Gorilla 76: https://www.gorilla76.com/

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, speaks with Jon Franko, Thinker & Founder of Gorilla 76, about work culture. He talks about his hiring practices and developing the work culture at his company. Jon also discusses how the younger generation of workers strive for a better work/life balance.

 

“One of the most important decisions a leader can make is who they're going to let on their team.” -Dr. Amber Selking [14:41]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[2:05] What is Gorilla 76

[2:43] What the title “thinker” means

[4:08] Where the title Gorilla 76 came from

[5:40] The value of mentorship as a leader

[9:38] The culture at Gorilla 76

[14:34] Jon’s hiring practicing

[19:43] The three Cs of hiring

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

 

Visit Gorilla 76: https://www.gorilla76.com/

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, VP of Leadership & Culture Development, Dr. Amber Selking speaks with Davin Salvagno, Founder and CEO of PurposePoint, and Corey Davis, Founder and CEO of DaysToHappy, about the role leaders play in creating work culture. Davin and Corey share how they build the culture at their organizations. They also talk about what leaders can do to help their team members contribute at their highest level of excellence.

 

“At the end of the day, leadership really comes down to three things: how you make people think, how you make people feel, and who you help them become. And I don’t know of any word that answers all three of those more clearly than purpose.” -Davin Salvagno [14:00]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[4:35] How the intersection between an individual and the organization come together at PurposePoint

[10:44] How Corey used his tech background to create DaysToHappy to make a difference in people’s lives

[13:02] What leaders can do to develop their leadership ability to generate more purpose in their own lives or team members’ lives

[15:46] A fun activity to see what impact of your facial expressions

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

 

Visit PurposePoint: https://purposepoint.com

 

Visit DaysToHappy: https://www.daystohappy.com

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Davin Salvagno, founder and CEO of PurposePoint, and Corey Davis, founder and CEO of DaysToHappy, on how to bring energy and passion into the business space.

 

Davin and Corey are here to explain why it’s important to determine who is the motivation behind the why. Both men share personal experiences that motivated them to enter this type of work and share tips that can help make a difference in people’s lives. You’ll also learn two things you can do in the immediate future to generate your employees’ happiness.

 

“Too often we chase success rather than chase significance.” -Davin Salvagno [15:58]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[4:23] Why you should determine who is your who

[5:48] What motivated Davin to impact people’s lives

[9:10] How Corey’s mom inspired him to serve others

[10:51] One example of how Corey motivated his employees to make a difference

[13:37] Why it’s important to have a sense of purpose at an organization

[17:14] One thing people can do to inspire a deeper sense of purpose or generate happiness, according to Davin

[20:04] What two things Corey recommends you do in the next 15 days 

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

 

Visit PurposePoint: https://purposepoint.com

 

Visit DaysToHappy: https://www.daystohappy.com

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Jen Snyder, a leadership development director at Lippert Components, returns to talk with Dr. Amber Selking. Jen is here to discuss how leaders can continue to lead during this busy and challenging time with the three Cs: connect the dots, communicate well and care for our people.

 

She explains how to connect the dots by mapping out how to reach the end goal on step, or dot, at a time. You’ll also learn how to communicate well with your team as Jen shares how to ensure everyone is hearing the same message towards the same goal. She also talks about why it’s important to check in on your people and to make sure they are all in a good head space.

 

Listen in to take part in a Higher Performance Leadership Training Challenge, where Dr. Amber Selking urges you to reach out to a few people you may not have the best relationship with and connect with them on a deeper level.

 

“It’s in the absence of communication that you make your own reality.” -Jen [10:03]

 

What You Will Learn:

 

[3:35] What Jen is currently seeing in the business landscape

[4:17] The three Cs to help lead effectively through these busy, challenging times

[4:59] To connect the dots… Map it out

[9:28] Communication the message… Make sure everyone is hearing the same thing.

[11:59] Communication is a bridge builder

[13:17] Look at the metric board… What story is it telling?

[15:45] Why you should check in on your people and how CEO Jason Lippert does a great job on this

[22:56] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Write down 3 to 5 names of people you don’t know or have the best relationship with. Throughout the course of that week, seek them out. Connect with them on a deeper level and see where they want to go.

[25:39] Reach out to us to collaborate!

 

 

Resources:

 

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

 

Email us: [email protected]

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Jeff Thorne, head football coach at North Central College. Jeff is here to share his expertise on leadership, with focus on his 18 Fundamental Tenets, taking leadership and culture seriously, and how his team is dealing with not competing due to COVID-19. He touches on their experience losing their first game to Wheaton College last year, as well as how he leads through adversity and works to optimize every moment he has in life. He shares why resiliency sets his team apart from the rest, what qualities he looks for in leaders, and his philosophy on developing leaders.

 

Listen in to take part in a Higher Performance Leadership Training Challenge, where Dr. Amber Selking urges you to create space for your people to build relationships and to tell stories of your business’s history, team’s history, and your personal history.

 

“Great leaders are willing to say what’s unpopular, they’re willing to say what’s going to be said, whether it’s well-received or not.” [22:21]

 

What You Will Learn: 

[0:53] Jeff’s 18 Fundamental Tenets + How they’ve helped him as a leader through the cultural development of his program

[4:52] Teams won’t take their roles and culture seriously if their leader doesn’t take leadership and culture seriously

[6:29] It takes time for people to adjust to new culture and leadership + Trust and innovation in teams

[7:39] How is Jeff’s team dealing with not competing due to COVID-19?

[10:42] Leading through moments of adversity: Losing their first game to Wheaton College

[14:10] Life is short… Are we optimizing every moment we have?

[15:54] Overcoming adversity: What was different about your team that helped you get into the playoffs?

[21:27] What do you look for in leaders, regarding your staff or leadership council?

[23:44] Jeff’s philosophy on developing leaders

[26:14] Reach out to us to collaborate!

[27:18] Higher-Performance Leadership Training Challenge: Create space for your people to build relationships + Tell stories of your business’s history, team’s history, and your personal history

 

Resources:

Visit our website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email us: [email protected]

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks to Jeff Thorne, head football coach at North Central College. Jeff has continued his father’s legacy by taking over as head coach and is here to talk about his experience and lessons he’s learned from years of being a leader. He talks about maintaining focus and enthusiasm as a leader and speaks on the importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you.

 

Listen in to learn why storytelling is a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability, as well as what can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow. You’ll also learn Jeff’s motivation for being a coach and what books have inspired him and his team.

 

“I believe when you give young people the opportunity to learn about each other… the beauty of this game is black, white, orange, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, tall, short, wide, skinny. You’re all pulling in the same direction. It’s such a great microcosm of what our country should look like but doesn’t.” [14:42]

 

What You Will Learn: 

[2:18] His father’s journey into North Central and the legacy they have built there over the last several decades

[4:04] How Chase The Lion relates to his life

[6:03] The definition of a Chase The Lion goal

[6:13] Who takes the credit for the improvement of their facilities

[7:00] The importance of being diligent and trusting the process

[7:56] How Jeff maintains focus and enthusiasm as a leader and a coach

[11:34] How leaders can keep the stories of our history alive + Strategies Jeff has used

[15:09] The consistent thread in the heated topics of the world is division + The importance of developing great relationships and having a cause in your life that’s bigger than you

[17:58] Storytelling as a mechanism for growth, development, and accountability

[19:45] Vision casting is part of leaders’ responsibility + What can happen when we don’t have a vision to follow

[20:30] Jeff’s driving force for being a football coach

[22:58] The team’s mission and goals and how they differ

[23:30] Humans are wired to want to be good at what they do and our responsibility is to educate, empower, and equip them to do so

[25:13] How the Navy Seals impacted his team’s culture

[25:54] How Jeff integrates “Love, Serve, Care” into his leadership

[27:03] Great leaders have to tell the truth: Why leaders may avoid difficult conversations with their people

 

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: [email protected]

Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson: www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion

The Season of Life by Joe Ehrmann: www.amazon.com/Season-Life-Football-Journey-Manhood/dp/0743269748

The Garden by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/garden

The Carpenter by John Gordon: www.jongordon.com/books/carpenter

In this episode of the Lippert Academy for Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amber Selking speaks Tevon Reed. Tevon has led LCI to massive recyclable mattress sales during the pandemic and is only scaling higher. He talks about the importance of recyclable mattresses in colleges and how LCI has penetrated that market.

Listen in to learn how LCI created a culture of family within the organization and the five core values that guide their leadership. You will also learn how to find or take on a challenge in what you’re doing.

“There’s nobody perfect, there’s no operation that’s perfect, there’s nothing out there that you can’t find a challenge.” [22:21]

What You Will Learn: 

[2:04] Tevon mentions some of the businesses he’s helped LCI’s mattress get into in the last few years.

[3:38] What entails a fully recyclable mattress and the importance of them in colleges.

[5:35] The culture of incorporating the five core values and leadership traders as part of the company.

[7:44] How Lippert has created a culture of family within the organization that makes people want to continue being part of.

[9:38] How to form a long-lasting relationship by learning to compromise and being a part of the other person’s life.

[12:10] The uncertainty that COVID-19 presented. How the pandemic has taught LCI to accept failure, success, and trying other things.

[18:44] Passionate about winning versus passionate about not losing- how Tevon leads his team in a strong not losing mindset.

[21:25] Living for the fight- The importance of always finding a challenge as a leader.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.lci1.com/academy

Email: [email protected]