Executive Shaman

High performing leaders are conscious followers. COL Newland and Krystal discuss a simple model to understand how much support leaders provide when giving a task/project/order. It sets clear and energy saving expectations for the leader to be aware of what the follower needs. And it provides a clear developmental pathway that aims for more confidence, independence and competence for the relationship and not just the individuals involved.

Here at the Executive Shaman we are devoted to asking deliberate, change-driven questions. We often ask clients more questions than expected, inspiring their own insight and empowerment. The questions others ask of us can either shut us down, making us feel defensive and protective, or open us up, making us curious and engaged. They are one of the most valuable tools a leader can manage, master and muster. Bekah has been in the audio/podcasting industry for 7 years and hosts her own podcast called http://www.queerdos.com/Queerdos. She and Krystal discuss what makes a good question and how to develop this skill in ourselves.

Inspired followers are the force behind fulfilling, effective and self-sustaining results. And yet, the skill of inspiring others is perhaps the most elusive to develop. Leaders naturally struggle to learn this skill, or re-employ it in new cultures, new organizational seasons, or in new working relationships. COL Drew and Krystal discuss some foundational behaviors that are necessary for authentically inspiring others. Leaders who hone this skill shape culture.

Resting feels dangerous to many of us in a fast paced culture. Although non-standard for me, it yeilds incredible results. Thanks for your patience during this down-time!

Most thought leaders have asked about, studied about, or received support about successfully integrating millenials as engaged employees into their organization. Jonathan and I discuss how to listen to them, empower them and leverage their global strengths. This discussion is about diversity. Genuinely honoring and practicing it. And the leaders and teams who train in it will likely out perform those who don't.

True Collaboration is not doing something together. It is both a shared mindset and a shared behavior. It requires both deliberate definition and a strategic training plan to be achieved. It takes practice and often external support to help teams create cultures where the collective need out prioritizes individual needs. The conversation with Aaron, from The Yes Works, equips leaders to collaborate, compete or compromise more consciously.

This is a podcast for adults who are financially secure, and yet continue to have thoughts, emotions and feelings about "money" that aren't helpful (maybe 80% of us???). Although we know that the most rewarding things about life can't be bought, we still often equate "success" with how much "we earn." Anne and I are called to move beyond seeing money as a mere transaction, or a validated stamp of worthiness. Our convo today will help you gain insight and some simple techniques that can transform how you "use" money (and not let it use you!).

What was the last thing that you did that required personal courage in a professional setting? Research shows that more than HALF of managers feel uncomfortable in their role. It's not the discomfort that creates leadership failures, it's the lack of personal courage employed either consequetively or in a key moment. Eric and Krystal's conversation today provides insight and guidance on how to lead others to demonstrate personal courage.

In a time of "yes" saying "no" often is a courageous step in the direction of productivity, energy management, and conscious growth. Today Julie and Krystal talk about how to say no in a way that inspires team optimization and how to handle a no in a way that manages your own ego.

The Letter Code is a book that guides people to discover their real needs in love. Many professionals love their work, and therefore their code is expressed in many of their automatic behaviors, common conflicts and ways of communicating. Today we discuss how As nautrally seek their teams to be caring, mutually giving and understanding of one anothers needs. Hear More episodes: Hs (#26) Ws (#18) and Ys (#2) or read The Letter Code.