Disruptive CEO Nation

Episode 258: Productivity Smarts for High-Performing Teams with Gerald Leonard, CEO and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, Washington, DC, USA


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Who doesn’t want their teams to be agile and shoot for success? Well, enter Gerald Leonard, a seasoned expert in project, program, and portfolio management who passionately shares his insights on productivity smarts and wisdom.


In addition to the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, he is also the CEO of Turnberry Premiere. Gerald believes that effective productivity is not just about managing time, but about prioritizing daily actions and moving steadily toward well-defined goals while relishing the journey. He advocates for the importance of setting goals and managing priorities, emphasizing that this approach leads to both personal fulfillment and professional success. And if you are lucky, you may hear him play some bass guitar for you as well.


Listen to our conversation and gain some advice that will be music to your ears:

- Setting goals and enjoying the journey are key to productivity and wisdom for every individual.

- Culture and leadership in business play a crucial role in success, emphasizing shared vision, values, and execution cadence.

- CEOs face various challenges including stress, burnout, and strategic alignment, highlighting the importance of the human factor in decision-making.

- Managing priorities effectively and finding joy in the journey towards goals are essential for achieving success and fulfillment.

- Reading books like 'The Goal' and 'Grit' can enhance personal and professional development.


Gerald Leonard offers a unique productivity approach to accomplishing more every day. Gerald J. Leonard PMP, PfMP, and a C-IQ Coach; he's the Publishing Editor, CEO, and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute, as well as the CEO of Turnberry Premiere, a strategic project portfolio management and IT governance firm based in Washington, DC. Gerald is also an Author, TEDx Speaker, Management guru, and, importantly, a Bass player. He brings all these traits and skills into his presentations and interviews.


Gerald is the author of A Symphony of Choices (A Business Parable), Culture Is The Bass, Workplace Jazz, and the upcoming book Productivity Smarts.


Through his podcasts, writings, and collaborations with high-profile clients, Leonard underscores the value of personal growth and giving back, ultimately creating impactful business value and enriching lives.


Connect with Gerald:


Website: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/

Website: https://turnberrypremiere.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard


Connect with Allison:

Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/

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