It was the dawn of the American industrial and innovation boom. The corporation was on the rise. Individual craftsmen were joining teams as the marketplace transformed overnight. It was in this moment that two different forms of leadership emerged. One came from Thomas Edison. The other came from his employee Henry Ford.

In this episode I share with you some of the fascinating research we've done into the birth of modern leadership modes and the benefits and costs of the two dominant modes. Which one do you lean towards and why does it matter? 

Let's dig into it in this episode of the Lead In 30 Podcast!

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Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

Please tell me you're not using email as your main communication tool for both team members and customers? It's time to innovate if that's the case.

In this episode we walk through why technology matters and what you might be missing out on in the ways your interact most frequently with your team members and your customers.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

How are you feeling about the last year? What did we learn as an organization? What emotions are you experiencing as you look back? What about next year? What excites you? How do you think it will be different? What opportunities are you most bullish about? What changes are you making and how will the organization be different and better next year?

Have you shared all of that with your team or company? 

In this episode I dig into why that's important and the best way to do it.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

Effective leaders are powerful communicators. I learned that lesson in a moment of total failure. The CEO of a Fortune 10 company called on me in a meeting and what transpired was a moment that changed how I have showed up in every meeting since then. It was humiliating but transformative. 

In this episode I share the best practices I developed in that moment that have helped me powerfully communicate in discussions with others. See what you think!

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

I get this question all the time. Executives who wonder how often leadership teams should meet. In this episode I share what I've seen work best across all the various executive teams we've worked with over the last two decades.

We dive into how often you might consider meeting in your standard leadership team meetings, how often to do strategic offsite meetings, and the best way to do one-on-ones. 

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

Have you ever thought of creating silence as an ability? What if it were a skill that you could develop? In this episode we dig into how most leaders simply aren't good at listening and the impact that creating silence can have on a team and their performance.

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, your ability to lead others cannot remain stagnant.  Ryan Holiday talks about how practicing silence can empower leaders to engage their teams. This episode emphasizes the importance of stepping back and creating space for others to contribute, ultimately enhancing team dynamics and individual growth.

Explore how the relentless quest for validation, both on social media and within the boardroom, can derail decision-making processes. Through innovative techniques like "listen, position, listen," leaders can create truly inclusive environments that prioritize alignment over mere agreement. This episode offers actionable insights into honing active listening skills, fostering an organizational culture that truly thrives on communication and inclusion. Tune in to transform how your team communicates and collaborate toward stronger, more effective leadership.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

What if the emotional rollercoaster of a presidential election could teach us more about leadership than politics? In this episode we unpack the intense emotions surrounding the recent U.S. presidential election and dig into why both euphoria and despair might be misplaced. We draw a parallel to the pressures faced by a field goal kicker, discovering essential lessons in leadership and personal mindset. As someone who experienced the relentless tide of political ads firsthand, returning to the Lead in 30 podcast after a short hiatus feels like a breath of fresh air.

The heated rivalry between BYU and the University of Utah provides a unique lens through which we explore emotional control in high-pressure situations. Through the eyes of a BYU field goal kicker, we'll see how mastering one's emotions, rather than just physical skill, can lead to success. This notion seamlessly transitions into the political sphere, where figures like Elon Musk and other tech executives have quietly influenced the election. By examining their impact and the broader emotional landscape, we reveal the critical role of emotional resilience across different arenas.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

349: What can a 160-year-old battlefield teach us about modern leadership? Join me as I recount a transformative experience walking the historic grounds of Gettysburg with Marco's Pizza executive team. This episode intertwines powerful leadership lessons from figures like General Meade and General Gouverneur Warren with contemporary strategies, revealing how history's past victories can guide today's leaders. With the backdrop of Gettysburg's pivotal Civil War battle, we'll explore collaborative and visionary leadership styles that continue to influence and inspire.

As we navigate through stories of strategic brilliance and critical decisions, I'll also share my personal journey, racing back to Washington D.C. for my son's significant mission call amidst professional commitments. From securing the high ground to prioritizing family, this episode offers a rich blend of historical insights and personal reflections. Tune in for a raw and candid narrative that seamlessly blends leadership wisdom, history, and the pursuit of balance in life's most important roles.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

348: What happens when leaders stop asking questions? In this episode of Lead in 30, you'll discover how a lack of curiosity can impede collaboration, shrink networks, and stifle innovation. Drawing from my experiences with senior executive teams, I'll share stories and observations that illustrate the remarkable impact of curiosity on both personal and organizational growth.

Listen to the tales of two striking in-flight encounters—an adrenaline-pumped base jumper and a focused Chick-fil-A franchise owner—that reveal the broader issue of a "kiss the ring" mentality. Despite their fascinating lives and careers, these individuals showed little interest in engaging deeply with others. These experiences underscore the critical importance of curiosity in leadership. As we head towards the historic Battle of Gettysburg, prepare for reflections and actionable insights that will help you cultivate curiosity and elevate your leadership effectiveness.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

347: Is there a work ethic crisis today? The guys from the All In Podcast debate Comfort Culture vs Performance Culture after recent comments from the former Starbucks CEO and Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google. We unpack the implications of their contrasting views—one advocating for switching off after 6 pm and the other emphasizing the necessity of intense work for startups. 

In another compelling chapter, we navigate the enduring importance of in-person collaboration amid a wave of corporate returns to the office. Using case studies from Dell, Apple's campus designs by Steve Jobs, and Bell Labs, we highlight how spontaneous interactions and mentorship in physical workspaces can drive innovation and career growth. We also tackle the generational divide as younger employees lean towards remote work, potentially missing out on invaluable mentorship. Finally, we close with a balanced look at performance culture versus comfort culture, sharing personal experiences from our consulting careers to advocate for a hybrid work model that combines the best of both worlds.

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Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:
https://www.lonerock.io

Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/

Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!

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About the podcast:
The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!