Keeping It Real with Tiff and Carl

Part Two of our conversation with our esteemed guest continues the conversation on the trends and challenges faced in the leadership sphere, as well as a discussion on how Human Resources can been seen as an effective partner. We hope you appreciate Rob's thoughtful and unique perspective on effective leadership in today's work world. Dr. Lion's bio is below.Dr. Rob Lion (pronounced “Lee-own”) is a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and co-founder of Black River Performance Management. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement, Rob is recognized for challenging conventional wisdom with a human-centered, yet often contrarian, approach to developing stronger leaders and healthier organizations.Drawing on workplace psychology and behavioral science, he simplifies leadership complexities and delivers practical, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful results. Rob has appeared on more than 40 podcasts, been featured in TD Magazine for his work on humanistic leadership, and authored numerous academic publications that examine a wide array of niche and novel perspectives—ranging from whether athletes make better hires, to how pronoun use shapes workplace behaviors, to the role ofemotion regulation in motivation. His latest book, The Science of Strategy and Soul (⁠www.blackriverpm.com/ebook⁠), showcases his originalleadership models and unconventional practices that challenge traditional leadership development playbooks.Celebrated for revolutionizing leadership and organizational culture, Rob’s work equips leaders with a comprehensive lens and suite of approaches designed not just to adapt to change, but to rethink the very assumptions that define how organizations thrive.

Our milestone episode features a conversation with author, professor and thought leader on Leadership and Human Resources Development, Dr. Rob Lion. Dr. Lion shares the story of his journey to education and entrepreneurship, as well as his thoughts on effective engagement of direct reports and new hires. Dr. Lions bio is below.

Dr. Rob Lion (pronounced“Lee-own”) is a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and co-founder of Black River Performance Management. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performanceimprovement, Rob is recognized for challenging conventional wisdom with a human-centered, yet often contrarian, approach to developing stronger leaders and healthier organizations.

Drawing on workplace psychology and behavioral science, he simplifies leadership complexities and deliverspractical, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful results. Rob has appeared on more than 40 podcasts, been featured in TD Magazine for his work on humanistic leadership, and authored numerous academic publications that examine a wide array of niche and novel perspectives—ranging from whether athletes make better hires, to how pronoun use shapes workplace behaviors, to the role ofemotion regulation in motivation. His latest book, The Science of Strategy and Soul (www.blackriverpm.com/ebook), showcases his originalleadership models and unconventional practices that challenge traditional leadership development playbooks.

Celebrated for revolutionizing leadership and organizational culture, Rob’s work equips leaders with a comprehensive lens and suite of approaches designed not just to adapt tochange, but to rethink the very assumptions that define how organizations thrive.

Emotions are the most underrated, and least appreciated factors in our professional, as well as personal lives. They are connected to our subconscious and often show up in our first reactions to things unannounced and without our permission. Denying our emotions means not recognizing how we, and others around us, are are responding to and making decisions about situations, which is the definition of empathy. This episode discusses being empathetic, the differences between empathy and compassion, and attempts to understand the opposite of empathy.

Emotions are the most underrated, and least appreciated factors in our professional, as well as personal lives. They are connected to our subconscious and often show up in our first reactions to things unannounced and without our permission. Denying our emotions means not recognizing how we, and others around us, are are responding to and making decisions about situations, which is the definition of empathy. This episode discusses being empathetic, the differences between empathy and compassion, and attempts to understand the opposite of empathy

How did we ever manage with a cell phone, a laptop, or Wi-Fi? It was not that long ago that we got through our day in a more analog way. In this episode, Tiff and Carl explore different factors of the advancements in technology that have become ingrained, and have defined today's society. They also discuss why History is a maligned, but vital subject to embrace, and moving out of a scarcity mindset.

How did we ever manage with a cell phone, a laptop, or Wi-Fi? It was not that long ago that we got through our day in a more analog way. In this episode, Tiff and Carl explore different factors of the advancements in technology that have become ingrained, and have defined today's society.

That's the key question isn't it? How we respond to it very often sets the tone for how we interact with each other. This episode dives into the various factors that contribute to our judgements and how they foster our personal and professional connections, and lack thereof.

That's the key question isn't it? How we respond to it very often sets the tone for how we interact with each other. This episode dives into the various factors that contribute to our judgements and how they foster our personal and professional connections, and lack thereof.

This episode discusses the art and dynamics of Public Speaking: Why it is difficult for many and why it is so important to master. Tiff and Carl discuss their journeys to becoming Keynote speakers, as well as the different techniques they use to deliver meaningful presentations. Additionally, you'll learn our hosts' top 5 public speakers.

This episode discusses the art and dynamics of Public Speaking: Why it is difficult for many and why it is so important to master. Tiff and Carl discuss their journeys to becoming Keynote speakers, as well as the different techniques they use to deliver meaningful presentations.