Greg Ballard Adaptive Executive Podcast

Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the Former Director of Colorado's Transit and Rail, Amber Blake.

🎙️ Episode 35: "Building Trust and Inspiring Teams: Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Leadership"🚀

In this episode of "The Adaptive Executive," our host, Greg Ballard, sits down with Amber Blake, the founder of Amber Blake Consulting, to delve into the world of leadership in the transportation industry. With her 20 years of experience in leadership and public sector transportation, Amber shares her journey from working in metropolitan planning organizations to directing transit and rail for the state of Colorado.

🔍 Key Insights:

- Learn about the shifting landscape of the transit industry and the growing importance of transit as a mode of transportation.

- Discover the critical role of effective leadership in shaping a thriving organizational culture within the transportation sector.

- Gain valuable insights into building trust, creating a shared vision, and fostering curiosity within your teams.

🌟 Personal Skills for Success:

Amber emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conscious showing up as crucial personal skills for effective leadership. She encourages individuals to manage their energy rather than time and to discover their unique time management systems.

📚 Recommended Leadership Book:

"The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey is a book that Amber highly recommends. It explores the importance of trust in leadership and offers practical insights on building trust within teams and organizations.

Stay connected with Amber Blake on LinkedIn to access more leadership insights and engage with her thought-provoking content!

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Greg Ballard interviews Deborah Fell, Managing Partner at Chief Outsiders, about leading fractional executives. Deborah shares how Chief Outsiders provides growth consulting by deploying part-time CMOs and CSOs into client companies. She discusses the high bar for talent and the experience required to be adaptable across companies and industries. Key insights include aligning with the client's mission, embracing the culture, and leading with inspiration. Deborah also talks about making the transition from CMO to leading a team of all-star marketing leaders.

Key Moments

0:00 - Introduction to Deborah Fell and Chief Outsiders

2:30 - Overview of how Chief Outsiders provides fractional CMOs and CSOs to drive growth for clients

5:00 - The high bar for talent and experience required to be adaptable across companies

7:30 - Aligning with the client's mission and vision as a key success factor

10:00 - Embracing the client's culture and integrating into the company

12:00 - Leading with inspiration rather than just management

15:00 - Deborah's transition from CMO to leading a team of CMOs

18:00 - Staying adaptive through surrounding yourself with smart people

20:00 - Making leadership and self-development lifelong pursuits

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the General Manager of Gap Wireless, Glenn Poulos. Glenn Poulos is the co-founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc., a leading product and service distributor for the mobile broadband and wireless markets. With over three decades of experience in sales, he has spent thousands of hours in the field or on the phone with customers and working with salespeople to help create several successful companies. Glen's book, Never Sit in a Lobby, is inspired by real-life lessons that shaped Glenn’s career. This guide provides 57 factors for navigating the interpersonal dynamics of selling and the art of negotiation to help you sidestep costly mistakes—before you lose the sale.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the CRO of Tegrita, Rolly Keenan. Tegrita is a marketing automation and strategy consultancy that focuses on providing scalable, flexible, and manageable marketing. They work with your team to increase your success with fewer resources. Their team of consultants stays on top of pivotal changes in the martech landscape.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the CEO of Emerge, Jonathon Hensley. Emerge works with clients to transform business strategies, user needs, and new technologies into valuable products and experiences. Jonathon Hensley is also the author of "Alignment", a book teaching business owners how to create a successful alignment with their team and organization.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the CEO and Managing Partner of Nature's Warehouse, Daniel Laudon. Nature's Warehouse is dedicated to promoting natural, home-grown health. They specialize in providing resources for anyone who may want to make their own informed decisions about their health and the health of their families. Nature’s Warehouse is defined by in-home local deliveries of healthy foods and supplements and national online and catalog order fulfillment.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with Craig Group Partner, Libby Covington. Craig Group is a number focused marketing firm specializing in marketing strategy and media execution. They combine a digital-first approach with real-world expertise, flexing to fit your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with Founder, President, and CEO of YKMD, Yanique DaCosta. YKMD sources graphic designers from around the world to create dynamic graphics that stand out in the most crowded marketplaces. The attention that these designs gain generates a client base that aligns with your ideals and trust in your designs.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with the founder in residence of Pilot, Gillian O'brien. Pilot offers the best bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for growing businesses. As founder in residence, Gillian works with founders and accelerators to scale up startup programs among other initiatives.

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Your host, Greg Ballard, talks with co-founder and CEO of OP2 Labs, Alexander Kunz. OP2 Labs is an innovative protein brand that has worked with some of the top scientists, researchers, and medical professionals to develop the most powerful formulations in the world. They have two brands, ProT Gold Liquid Protein, which is used in multiple medical facilities internationally for the treatment of wounds, and Frog Fuel, which was developed by two former navy SEALS and a Stanford chemist and is trusted by thousands of athletes.

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