IN EPISODE 235:

Want to create more meaningful work? Focus on frequency, not intensity. In Episode 235, Tamara Myles shows how leaders can foster an environment that enhances employee engagement and satisfaction. We discuss the significance of everyday moments that contribute to a sense of meaning, the role of purpose in preventing burnout, and the necessity of psychological safety in the workplace.

ABOUT TAMARA MYLES:

Tamara Myles is a speaker, author, and professor specializing in the science of human flourishing at work. She helps leaders and organizations like Microsoft, KPMG, and MassMutual unlock the power of meaningful work to drive peak performance, innovation, and resilience. Tamara teaches at Boston College and at the University of Pennsylvania and is the co-author of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee.

IN EPISODE 234:

The most important thing leaders aren't trained to manage is their reputation. In Episode 234, Charlotte Otter shows how leaders can build and maintain their reputations for personal and organizational success. She discusses ways to build trust and connection through storytelling, stresses the importance of aligning words and actions, and offers tips on how to repair a damaged reputation.

ABOUT CHARLOTTE OTTER:

Charlotte Otter is an executive communications expert, two-time novelist, former journalist, speaker and advisor. For two decades, she led global communications teamsand today advises a wide range of clients on reputation management, change management and building effective team communication. Her new book is, We NeedNew Leaders: Mastering Reputation Management to Reshape the C-Suite.

IN EPISODE 215:

Innovation needs more than a good idea - it requires great leadership. In Episode 215, Robyn Bolton unlocks the leadership playbook for designing, supporting and executing bold ideas. We discuss ways leaders can resist short-term pressures that work against innovation, how to de-risk and develop innovation at every stage, and how to manage innovation teams with more curiosity and connection.

ABOUT ROBYN BOLTON:

Robyn Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator at Mile Zero, a consultancy that helps leaders  use innovation to confidentlyand repeatedly grow revenue. She previously worked at Innosight, Boston Consulting Group, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer. Robyn's work has been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and NPR’s Marketplace. She's the author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results.

RESOURCES:⁠www.milezero.io⁠⁠www.UnlockingInnovation.co

IN EPISODE 232:

When it comes to feedback, what we show matters more than what we say. In this solo episode, I explore the visual side of feedback and how our "feedback face" tells a story that can change the entire meaning of our words. Good feedback is more like a map that shows others how to find their next steps.

IN EPISODE 231:

Great leaders can help others find moments of meaning in any job, any day, if they know where to look. In Episode 231, Wes Adams explores ways that leaders can create meaningful work for every employee. We talk about the three drivers of meaning, discuss ideas that promote positive feedback across teams, and share ways that leaders can challenge and support others in their work.

ABOUT WES ADAMS:

Wes Adams is the CEO of SV Consulting Group. He partners with Fortune 500s and scaling companies to develop high-impact leaders and design operating structures that support high performing teams. Wes is also a positive psychology researcher at the University of Pennsylvania where he studies the leadership practices and organizational structures that help employees thrive. He is the co-author of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee.

IN EPISODE 230:

Flexible leaders don't change who they are, but they do adapt how they lead. In Episode 230, Kevin Eikenberry shares lessons in flexible leadership. We discuss the downside of personality tests, why being intentional is so critical to leadership success, and the necessity of staying true to one's values during volatile times. Good leadership never goes out of style, but good leaders need to know when to adjust their styles - and after listening to Kevin, you'll know how and when to do just that.

ABOUT KEVIN EIKENBERRY:

Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning company, and has been named by Global Gurus as one of most influential thinkers on leadership for the last four years. He's the host of the Remarkable podcast and the author of five books, including his latest, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.

IN EPISODE 229:

Making others feel like they matter is no small matter - and it doesn't require big gestures. In Episode 229, Zach Mercurio shows how leaders can help others experience greatersignificance at work. We discuss practical ways to notice, affirm and make people feel needed, how to ask questions that foster trust, and what organizations can do to create more supportive workplaces.

ABOUT ZACH MERCURIO:

Zach Mercurio is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work.  He's a senior fellow at Colorado State University's Center for Meaning and Purpose, where he's also an instructor in the Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change program. His new book is,  The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance.

IN EPISODE 228:

The best experiences don’t transact — they transform. In Episode 228, Ken Hughes shows how the best brands create "heart space" by making emotional connections with their customers. We explore the importance of non-traditional metrics in customer service, why brands should treat their employees as their "first customer," how to create memorable experiences that truly surprise and delight, and why brands should put customer intimacy above all else.

ABOUT KEN HUGHES:

Ken Hughes is a globally recognized leader on consumer experience and modern consumer culture. He's advised major brands like Starbucks, Google, Coca-Cola, and the NFL on customer and employee experience strategies and helps organizations foster authentic connections in a tech-drivenworld.

IN EPISODE 227:

Curiosity is more than just a way to learn from others - it's how we show others we care. In Episode 227, Ryan Hawk drops by to discuss ways to foster deeper conversations and connections at work and in life. We talk about the ingredients of a great conversation, how to get people to open up aboutthemselves, and how leaders can turn curiosity into a strategic workplace advantage.

ABOUT RYAN HAWK:

Ryan Hawk is the bestselling author of three books, a keynote speaker, and host of The Learning Leader podcast, which has been named an Apple Podcast “Best-Seller” for the past four years and regularly ranks as the #1 BusinessPodcast in the world.

IN EPISODE 226:

If you want to build a culture, you need a culture architect. In Episode 226, Laura Hamill provides the blueprint for creating a culture built on lived values. We discuss the critical role leaders play in shaping culture, why culture building takes both head and heart, and how to tell if the culture is living up to purpose.

ABOUT LAURA HAMILL:

Laura Hamill, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist and owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing in driving impactful research and outcomes. Previously, she was co-founder of Limeade, an employee experience software company, where she held the dual roles of Chief People Officer and Chief Science Officer, and also served as the Director of People Research at Microsoft. Laura hosts theHappy at Work podcast, and is the author of The Power of Culture.