Lead the Way with Dering

In this episode of Lead the Way, Paul Young, President of Dering Consulting Group, sits down with Tanya McCausland, the CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy, a core partner with Dering. Together they explore critical components of effective leadership development strategies including:  

• Clearly defining the leadership and management capability areas needed. 
• The core difference between training and development for leaders. 
• Use of stories and shared experiences to explore and learn new concepts. 
• The value of reflective practice. 

In this episode of Lead the Way, Paul Young, President of Dering Consulting Group, sits down with senior consultant Chad Ruegsegger to explore the human side of the Prosci ADKAR model. They discuss why ADKAR’s focus on Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement provides a clear roadmap for successful transformation, then unpack three essential phases: preparing for change, implementing thoughtfully, and sustaining momentum by keeping a pulse on the people involved.

On this episode, Paul Young sits down with consultant Aaron Caulfield to explore the value of strategic planning. They break down Dering’s strategic planning process, highlight the foundational components of an effective plan, and share insights on how to implement and drive lasting change in your organization.

Yvonne Aguayo and Steve Riccio have worked with dozens of top leaders over the last decade. On this episode, they share their top five leadership skills they've seen exceptional executives and managers demonstrate.

Yvonne's Top Five Leadership Skills:

1. Be a good person
2. Be willing to check your ego
3. Be in it for the right reasons
4. Be willing to provide feedback
5. Be strategic

Steve's Top Five Leadership Skills:

1. Coach, don't fix
2. Be purposeful
3. Be calm
4. Be transparent and communicate proactively
5. Develop yourself and your people

Welcome to Lead the Way with Dering, where we have conversations with executives, managers, and professionals who are leading the way in their organizations. 
This is the trailer episode of the podcast to let you know our plan, which is to bring you insights, guidance, and actionable steps that you can use to drive projects forward, as well as inspire and empower the people you work closely with—your coworkers, clients, business partners, and employees.
Whether you’re a leader with decades of experience looking for a new angle or a new manager building skills such as delegation and performance management, Lead the Way will equip you with the practical tools and strategies you can use in your everyday work.
From leadership and team development to strategy, change management, and training we’ll cover a range of topics necessary to succeed in the ever-changing business landscape.
We hope you’ll join us as you as we empower you to make a positive impact in your organization. So follow us wherever you get podcasts and engage with us as we embark on this journey.