Closing the Gap

Are you wondering how you're going to "reboot" your success? Do you want to find a way to lead better in times of change and chaos? Holly Duckworth, CEO, Leadership Solutions Intl and I discuss the importance of being a mindful leader. What's a mindful leader? One who is able to turn a vision into action using deliberate strategies to engage others in the decision making process at every level and in every interaction in your company. You can learn more about Holly and her work at https://leadershipsolutionsintl.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder why some people can ask for something and get it while others struggle? What if there's a formula that could improve your odds of getting a raise, increasing donor giving, or getting a promotion or job? Laura Fredricks, based in New York City, is the Billion-Dollar ASK-Maker Powerhouse. As an attorney-turned-philanthropic advisor, Laura Fredricks knows how to ask. She comes from a seasoned career in industries best known for making the most high-profile asks—law and philanthropy—and is the first to merge strategies from both professional sectors into a mainstream practice – THE ASK©.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part two of a conversation with Eric Torigian, Global HR VP, Chief Human Resources Officer. In this episode we talk candidly about why and what it takes to create an inclusive high performing culture, the unspoken reasons why it seems so hard and the lessons learned in trying to change the behaviors that make it so hard to capture the opportunities and promises around diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change management skills that allow him to be a deliberate influencer of change and the proof is his track record of successfully building pipelines of diverse leaders ready and able to lead others through turbulent times. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too often, we assume that creating a strategy and a goal will lead to the right results. Sadly to say that's a myth that doesn't recognize a business strategy doesn't fail because it's not a good one. In part one of a two part interview, you hear why we believe a business fails or struggles to succeed is because our approach to managing people hasn't keep up with today's challenges. Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change management skills that allow him to be a deliberate influencer of change and the proof is his track record of successfully building pipelines of diverse leaders ready and able to lead others through turbulent times. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultures are more powerful than any one person especially a leader. If you think your managers are not achieving the results you need or are too complacent with the status quo can you do anything besides firing everyone? Dr. Neil Thompson says shares how you can, in a relatively short time, create a powerful culture where people feel committed and have a vested interest in changing. Neil has extensive experience in helping organizations achieve optimize results by investing wisely in effective human relations and well-being.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dontaye Carter, CEO Carter Media Group and I talk about the newest skills leaders, movers and shakers and those charged with transforming the hearts and minds of others must possess. The ability to tell stories that make us all accountable, responsible and held to a higher level of transparency than ever before. The unrest we are experiencing is asking each of us who are we listening to and do they motivate us to take the kinds of risks that leads to better outcomes? To connect with Dontaye Carter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontayecarter/ or via his website listed below.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google Personality Assessments and you'll get over 130M results. Most promote the value of using them to help select, promote and develop leaders. Few will tell you the secret to getting the most out of them. My guest Caryn Lee, Founder of Narrative is in the business of peeling back the complex layers of human behavior to help her clients increase engagement and improve collaboration which allows a company to react faster to volatile changes in the marketplace. You can reach Caryn Lee on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carynclee/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the dynamic dual. Nearly 30% growth year over year and 10 years on the Best Company To Work for List. Profits and Purpose Driven Culture. Many executives talk about it but few have achieved that status for the long haul. My guest is Tithee Paal, Head HR for Aspire Systems which has over 2800 employees in 9 countries. Tithee says there are 8 principles used to select, coach employee including people managers. It is hiring the right people, then on-boarding them introducing them to the company's cultural tenets that maintains their high growth. You can reach Tithee via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/titheepaal/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My conversation today is with Dr. Zachery Berk, CEO and Chief Meditation Officer for HappCo. Listen in as we discuss the value of meditation and how you as a leader can improve your ability as well as your team's ability to think logically and reduce reactive behaviors that are getting in the way of performing well.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even in these times, opportunities are everywhere. Mergers, acquisitions and partnership may be the best way for you to keep your business alive. An often overlooked question is outside of products, services and sales what other questions should you be asking to decide whether merging with another is right for your company? One company didn't ask that question and it cost them $2.5M in direct costs. Don Myhan has 20 years advising executives, venture capitalist and other investors on what to look for, how to develop the implementation plan to capture the intended value in this area. Don is the founder of HR Studio International and can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmyhan/ If you're considering a merger or partnership then you'll want to listen to this episode before you ink the deal.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices