Today's podcast is the second in our January interview series - Theme:  "The Joy and Power in Finding Your Place in 2021".  This series is designed to help guide individuals as they embark upon a brand new year and support their career plans and aspirations to maximize their talent and find their joy and power in 2021.  Likewise, organizations are provided objective insights useful in their efforts to maintain a competitive advantage, retain top talent and to thrive, regardless of the industry or external factors.  This month's theme focuses on self- awareness, self-care and courage from a "control what you can control" perspective.  How brave!

2020 "happened" to everyone and every organization...how you choose to face 2021 is totally within your control.  Our guests support you with "future-focused" guidance and advice based on their expertise and unique practical, real-life experiences.  Each interview/conversation offers positive steps, clear markers and guideposts that support your developmental intentions..

Today, our guest, Dr. Pete Ronayne shares his eclectic leadership journey along several interesting paths to the career that "feeds his soul".  Dr. Pete is a foremost authority on Neuroleadership - the science of intentional function and focus on the brain in leadership.  Now, that may sound a little obvious but Dr. Pete offers insights into the importance and necessity of being mORE conscious of our brain health and the internal and external factors that  impact our performance.  Listeners hear clear markers for the "why", the "how" and even the "what" for positive brain health and tactics to achieve peak performance at work, with your families and in your personal life.  Dr. Pete is a highly respected "forward thinking thought-leader" who guides individuals, teams and organizations to deeper understanding of neuroleadership and "baby steps" that indeed maximize talent, improve team performance and optimize our greatest asset...OUR BRAIN HEALTH.

Listen, as Dr. Pete shares the "Time Confetti" approach that makes the three keys to better brain health achievable:  sleep, movement and gratitude.  Each support your brain health and wellness in 2021 and beyond.  His Calls to Action for Individuals and Organizations empower listeners to be more agentic about their brain health and create the conditions that ensure they find the joy and power in 2021 and beyond!  

Follow Dr. Pete Ronayne on LinkedIn:  Pete-ronayne | [email protected]  | [email protected]

Today's podcast is the second in our January interview series - Theme:  "The Joy and Power in Finding Your Place in 2021".  This series is designed to help guide individuals as they embark upon a brand new year and support their career plans and aspirations to maximize their talent and find their joy and power in 2021.  Likewise, organizations are provided objective insights useful in their efforts to maintain a competitive advantage, retain top talent and to thrive, regardless of the industry or external factors.  This month's theme focuses on self- awareness, self-care and courage from a "control what you can control" perspective.  How brave!

2020 "happened" to everyone and every organization...how you choose to face 2021 is totally within your control.  Our guests support you with "future-focused" guidance and advice based on their expertise and unique practical, real-life experiences.  Each interview/conversation offers positive steps, clear markers and guideposts that support your developmental intentions..

Today, our guests, Drs. Sharon McDowell Larsen and Mary J. Barry share their extraordinary career paths that drive their missions and passions for health and wellness.  Both women bring practical wisdom from their academic, professional and personal experiences that give listeners clear markers for the "why", the "how" and even the "what" for positive nutrition and exercise lifestyle choices. Sharon and Mary are highly respected "forward thinking thought-leaders" who have guided individuals, teams and organizations through lifestyle changes that indeed maximize talent and optimize our greatest asset...OUR HEALTH.

Listen, as Sharon and Mary share "bite-sized piece" advice that supports your health and wellness in 2021 and beyond.  Their Calls to Action for Individuals and Organizations position listeners to embrace your current environment/situation, give yourself grace to be the example for your families and colleagues you desire, and change the trajectory of your career and life...through good health!

Check out Sharon's website:  https://sharonlarsen.org 

Today's podcast is the second in our January interview series - Theme:  "The Joy and Power in Finding Your Place in 2021".  This series is designed to help guide individuals as they embark upon a brand new year and support their career plans and aspirations to maximize their talent and find their joy and power in 2021.  Likewise, organizations are provided objective insights useful in their efforts to maintain a competitive advantage, retain top talent and to thrive, regardless of the industry or external factors.  This month's theme focuses on self- awareness, self-care and courage from a "control what you can control" perspective.  How brave!

2020 "happened" to everyone and every organization...how you choose to face 2021 is totally within your control.  Our guests support you with "future-focused" guidance and advice based on their expertise and unique practical, real-life experiences.  Each interview/conversation offers positive steps, clear markers and guideposts that support your developmental intentions..

Today, our guest, Ms. Sara King, Principal - Optimum Insights, has a phenomenally diverse career path - both in a large organization and now, as a highly successful entrepreneur.   Sara's passion for "all things" leadership development and most especially women's leadership development, has positioned her as a leading expert in the field of personal growth and leadership development.  She is a "forward thinking thought-leader" who has guided careers in ways that maximize their talent, and helps organizations optimize their greatest asset...the people.

Sara's unique insights and signature questioning style will engage you and "draw you in", as it has with everyone she meets.  Sara is not only my colleague but a dear personal friend and my executive coach!  In this conversation, you'll see first-hand how "chemistry" enhances learning and leadership development.  Listen to her Calls to Action, and Be Ready to Answer the question that could change the trajectory of your career and life!

 Check out her website:  https://optimuminsights.com 

Today's podcast is the first in our January interview series - Theme:  "The Joy and Power in Finding Your Place in 2021".  This series is designed to help guide individuals as they embark upon a brand new year and support their career plans and aspirations to maximize their talent and find their joy and power in 2021.  Likewise, organizations are provided objective insights useful in their efforts to maintain a competitive advantage, retain top talent and to thrive, regardless of the industry or external factors.  This month's theme focuses on self- awareness, self-care and courage from a "control what you can control" perspective.  How brave!

2020 "happened" to everyone and every organization...how you choose to face 2021 is totally within your control.  Our guests support you with "future-focused" guidance and advice based on their expertise and unique practical, real-life experiences.  Each interview/conversation offers positive steps, clear markers and guideposts that support your developmental intentions..

Today, our guests, Mr. Jim Samaha, Regional SVP Northeast Division and Karen McClendon - VP - Human Resources - Consumer Sales are both Comcast executives.  Each enjoy highly successful careers in a large matrix organization, with interesting leadership journeys that will encourage, astound and inspire you to find your own joy and power.  Jim and Karen share very pointed guidance that allows you to "see behind the current" per se, for how careers are made and the steps to be taken to attain your career goals and organizational projections.   

Jim shares insight into "what" organizations seek in employees and require from leaders.  Listen as he discusses the nuances of how to "get  noticed by a sponsor" and the necessity of a "diverse talent funnel" for organizations to maintain competitive advantage AND expand their organizational brand.  Jim shares ways in which Comcast leaders are trained, supported, recognized and rewarded for "growing talent" and addressing any unconscious bias that could derail that process. 

Karen drills down to the core level of talent development with a surgeon's precision and identifies the skills, courage and tenacity needed to achieve your goals.  Karen offers thought-provoking insights on mentoring, self-awareness and asking for what you need to close the performance gap to excel in any industry.  In her role as Human Resources expert, she is very clear about the steps individuals must take to "get to the next level"...and this journey requires courage and intentionality.

Jim and Karen are both "forward thinking thought-leaders" who have guided careers in ways that maximize their talent, and help organizations optimize their greatest asset...the people.  

Listen to their Calls to Action for Organizations and Individuals, and Be Ready to find YOUR joy and power in 2021.

Today's podcast rounds out our December's interview series - Theme:  "So, You're a High Po/High Potential...What's Next?"  This series is designed to help individuals maximize their talent and organizations maintain a competitive advantage.  Both perspectives must be "future-focused" on development...even in, AND especially in a global pandemic,  Our guests share practical, clear markers and guidance that support high potential development.

"High Potential" is a designation of term that can either help or hinder talent and stymie or sustain succession planning for an organization.  This podcast series offers support for both the individual and the organization using practical and applicable tactics, tools and strategies.  Hear from experts and practitioners who are "making it happen" - maximizing talent and enhancing competitive advantage.  

Today, our final guest of the series and the year, Ms. Tyra Dent Smith, SES Retired | Executive Director - AAFEA, has enjoyed a phenomenal career in federal service as a Human Resources/Talent Management expert.  Tyra's passion for "public service is in her DNA" and she shares the rewarding and fulfilling nature of a career in the "federal space".   She is a "forward thinking thought-leader" who has guided careers in ways that maximize their talent, and helped organizations utilize their greatest asset...the people.  

Tyra's unique insights into the benefits of considering public service as a career option, are thought provoking!  Listen to her Calls to Action, and Be Inspired and Be Ready!

Today's podcast continues our discussion around December's interview series - Theme:  "So, You're a High Po/High Potential...What's Next?"  This series is designed to help individuals maximize their talent and organizations maintain a competitive advantage.  Both perspectives must be "future-focused" on development...even in, AND especially in a global pandemic,  Our guests share practical, clear markers and guidance that support high potential development.

"High Potential" is a designation of term that can either help or hinder talent and stymie or sustain succession planning for an organization.  This podcast series offers support for both the individual and the organization using practical and applicable tactics, tools and strategies.  Hear from experts and practitioners who are "making it happen" - maximizing talent and enhancing competitive advantage.

Today, our third guest in the series, Ms. Terri Nimmons, Co-Founder/Principal of The Stone Lake Leadership Group,  is a leadership development and brand expert, who has led and guided professionals in careers across multiple industries.  Terri is a "forward thinking thought-leader" who is a data "geek" and "trend tracker" who combines both to provide practical, research-based guidance and support to high potentials, high performers and organizations, that prepare them for the success they seek.

Terri's unique insights into how individuals and organizations should navigate and prepare during and post pandemic are both courageous and provocative in the context of "sense-making"!  How do I prepare now?  How do I determine what my NEXT is? and How do we support and sustain talent?  Listen to her Calls to Action, and be intrigued and be more aware!

Today's podcast continues our discussion around December's interview series - Theme:  "So, You're a Hi Po/High Potential...What's Next?"  This series is designed to help individuals maximize their talent and organizations maintain a competitive advantage.  Both perspectives must be "future-focused" on development...even in, AND especially in a global pandemic.  Our guests share practical, clear markers that support high potential development.

"High Potential" is a designation of term that can either help or hinder talent and stymie or sustain succession planning for an organization.  This podcast series offers support for both the individual and AND the organization using practical and applicable tactics, tools and strategies.  Hear from experts and practitioners who are "making it happen" - maximizing talent and enhancing competitive advantage.

Today, our second guest in the series, Ms. Michelle A. Ray, Executive Director of The Walter Kaitz Foundation, is a diversity, inclusion and equity leader in the telecommunications, digital media and entertainment industry.  Michelle is a "thought leader" who is also very "future-focused".  Her bold, strategic thinking is vital to sustainable progress in all industries.  Michelle's current position and accomplishments compliment her fascinating leadership journey.  In our "conversation", Michelle shares her journey, past insecurities and doubts that perhaps everyone of us has felt, at some point.  I appreciate her candor and openness about "where she was" and "how she arrived", at this place in her career.  

Michelle's honesty is refreshingly empowering and liberating!  This is "practical wisdom" in action.  I identified with so much of Michelle's story and was energized by her optimism for her industry and our society.  I hope you find your place in her Calls to Action, and do your part to "make a difference".

Today begins our December podcast interview series - Theme: "So, You're a Hi Po/High Potential...What's Next?"  This series is designed to help individuals maximize their talent and organizations maintain a competitive advantage. Both perspectives must be "future-focused" on development...even in, AND especially in a global pandemic. Our guests share practical and clear markers that support high potential development.

"High Potential" is a designation of term that can either help or hinder talent and stymie or sustain succession planning for an organization.  This podcast series offers support for both the individual AND the organization using practical and applicable tactics, tools and strategies.  Hear from experts and practitioners who are "making it happen" - maximizing talent and enhancing competitive advantage.

Today, our first guest, Dr. Roger Pearman, a foremost authority on "high potential" development shares insights from his research, books, and extensive experience that will guide individuals and organizations in the most pragmatic and productive direction.

You will be engaged by Dr. Pearman's breadth of knowledge and body of work...he is an/the "high potential" expert that has guided numerous individuals and organizations to achieve their goals.  Listen, and remember to subscribe, as he gives "bread for your journey"!

Welcome to Episode 1 of our first "Practical Wisdom" podcast.  "Practical Wisdom" is the foundation of CommonSense Leadership and offers applicable support, reminders, and lessons learned that can benefit listeners on their leadership and life journeys.  There is so much to be learned and shared through "practical wisdom", as evidenced in our first segment on "Finding Your Permission".  "What would you do, if you could do anything?"  "What feeds your soul?" and "Are you talking yourself out of your blessing?"

In this episode, I share the path that brought me to my dream of this podcast.  I needed PERMISSION to move from "thinking and talking about my dream" to actually "being about my dream".  I share the wisdom of friends and the strength of their concern for me, to help me get to this place.  Take a listen and think about your "something" dream or aspiration.   Wishing you all the best.

Check out my friend and "questionner", Sara King at https://optimuminsights.com.

See you next week! 

Welcome to another episode of CommonSense Leadership Influencer Podcast and my conversation with one of my good friends and an insightful thought leader.  Dr. Cooper's career and life work center around public-private partnerships and the importance of those collaborations during crisis and preparedness and sustainable social change.  Dr. Cooper is Assistant Vice President for Public Partnership & Outreach at Texas A&M University and the Director of Texas Target Communities.  Texas Target Communities punctuates his work to effectuate positive change in marginalized and low-wealth communities.  Dr. Cooper, like other guests, is a humble man who is "mission-driven" - where "actions are more important than words.  He is highly regarded in the field of Disaster Preparedness and Environmental Justice, as evidenced by his selection as a member of the prestigious Think Tank, Aspen Institute.  Dr. Cooper's very straightforward and practical perspectives and Calls to Action are applicable to any social change movement - regardless of size or access to resources.   

Sit back and enjoy my conversation with "my first male guest", as Dr. Cooper reminded me, and see why I'm so impressed with and inspired by him.

Yes, I'm the "Chair of the Dr. John T. Cooper, Jr. Fan Club"!!