Leadership Beyond Borders

Years ago, leadership development was made up of lectures and presentations, then came, the era of new development programs focused on "horizontal" development (competencies), but with very little time spent on "vertical" development (developmental stages). But today, leaders face new challenges and companies are asking themselves what kind of leadership development programs do we need today? Do we need collective development or individual development programs? Should they be horizontal of vertical? What about co-learning and new development methods? And who should own the leadership development process? This episode looks at the future of leadership development. What kind of leadership development do we need in this constantly changing environment? What kind of new innovative programs are out there and how can companies begin to "think out of the box" when considering leadership development programs.

The world was shocked when Equifax announced that 143 million people's Social Security numbers were compromised, and everyone asked how did this happen? But they are not the only ones to suffer a comprise in data security. Many other firms have had data breachs, even though we only hear about the big ones.

In 2017, PwC interviewed 9,600 firms globally and found that 41% of them had experienced at least one security incident in the past year

For many leaders and companies these figures should make it clear that securing corporate data is a must, it is no longer just an option.

But the challenge is that the hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, and it is not just about technology, it is about of social engineering.

Therefore, Cyber security must be deeply embedded in every aspect of your business.

This episode looks at cyber security from the mind of a hacker and security expert who will help you understand what you need to do to protect your business.

Great leaders have a solid understanding of how their emotions and actions affect the people around them, and this is called emotional intelligence. When leaders have emotional intelligence, they can discern the emotions of others while using information and thought to guide their own behaviour. Studies have shown that people with high emotional intelligent have greater job performance and demonstrate better leadership skills. But do you know how good your emotional intelligence is? Did you also know that emotional intelligence is related to the degree of self-esteem you have, because it is a component of emotional intelligence? Did you also know that both emotional intelligence and self-esteem can be developed no matter how old you are? Listen to this episode and you will learn, how this can be done. You will learn the secrets of emotional intelligence and about an revolutionary method that will help you increase your self-esteem.

The Millennials are now full force in the workforce. As Generation X begins to move into the Board Rooms and Baby Boomers begin to find new interests, the Millennials are emerging in management positions. They are setting new rules, bringing new ideas and bringing change to the way we do business.

With an estimated 80 million Millennials in the USA and large percentages around the world, they are making up a large portion of the workforce. They are a major economic contributor and they are shaping the future of business leadership.

The values and expectations of Millennials differ from the traditional workplace values that Generation X and Baby Boomers grew up with. Very often these differences between generations cause challenges, but they also bring opportunities. This episode looks at how we can better integrate Millennials into the workforce. We give practical advice not only for companies and managers, but also with some practical advice for Millennials.

The world was shocked when Equifax announced that 143 million people's Social Security numbers were compromised, and everyone asked how did this happen? But they are not the only ones to suffer a comprise in data security. Many other firms have had data breachs, even though we only hear about the big ones. In 2017, PwC interviewed 9,600 firms globally and found that 41% of them had experienced at least one security incident in the past year For many leaders and companies these figures should make it clear that securing corporate data is a must, it is no longer just an option. But the challenge is that the hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, and it is not just about technology, it is about of social engineering. Therefore, Cyber security must be deeply embedded in every aspect of your business. This episode looks at cyber security from the mind of a hacker and security expert who will help you understand what you need to do to protect your business.

Family-owned or -controlled businesses account for an estimated 80% of companies worldwide and are the largest source of long-term employment in most countries. In the United States, they employ 60% of workers and create 78% of new jobs. Studies are showing that less and less members of the second generation are taking over their family businesses and when they do they face challenges. The leaders of family businesses acknowledge this and agree that succession can sometimes be difficult, but it can also yield great opportunity. Today the new generation of local business owners have more exposure to good management techniques than their predecessors. They are very often better educated and have wider social and cultural exposure. These things can contribute to a more successful local business, which in turn contributes to the local economy. This episode takes a "down home" look at local leadership and asks a local business leader what they think is important.

br Good and clear communication is a leadership fundamental. Leaders need good communication in order to manage all aspects of their positions and their businesses. br Good communication impacts all management transactions and poor communications is one of the biggest obstacles to maximizing success. br If you want to be an effective leader you need to learn to articulate in a clear and concise manner. You need to be compelling and you need to gain creditability. br The best leaders are first-rate communicators and in this broadcast we are going to focus on the what you have to do to be a first-rate communicator. br We are going to talk about how you can use good communication skills to gain credibility, how to communicate when dealing with difficult people and how to navigate situations when gender communication seems to be a challenge. br Our guest is one of the world's top communication expert's and you will take away sound advice and many tips on how to improve your communication.

Business leaders can learn quite a bit from creative industries. When we sit down and watch a film we generally do not think about how it all came together. We may look at the special effects, be in awe with the setting, fall in love with the actors and actresses, but we rarely think about what went on behind the scene. Films by design are a product of many minds and energies and are great examples of teamwork and good leadership. In addition, creativity and innovation are core components of any film, components we often lack in business. Film makers are also great entrepreneurs. It takes a lot of guts, persistence and self-confidence to toss yourself into this creative industry, and leaders from the business world can learn a lot by watching how leaders in creative industries, such as film, make things happen, and make things happen on-time. This episode looks at what business leaders can learn from creative industries, such as the film industry.

Data is valuable. Cloud computing and user-generated platforms based on data sharing is on the rise. The Internet of things is growing. New technical possibilities are emerging and all this means that the expectations on data anonymization, usage and control is in the legislative forefront. In the past, compliance requirements were largely driven by U.S.-based regulations, but that has changed and Europe is now driving many issues concerning the internet. They have been the drivers of the antitrust, case against Google, and they are now driving a law called GDPR, which deals with restrictions around personal data and how companies use it. This episode helps leaders understand what the new data protection laws are and why, regardless if you are a US company, a European company or an Asian company, if you handle or have acquired, directly or indirectly, European data you will need to comply with Europe's new regulations. This episode is a must for all leaders.

The Millennials are now full force in the workforce. As Generation X begins to move into the Board Rooms and Baby Boomers begin to find new interests, the Millennials are emerging in management positions. They are setting new rules, bringing new ideas and bringing change to the way we do business. With an estimated 80 million Millennials in the USA and large percentages around the world, they are making up a large portion of the workforce. They are a major economic contributor and they are shaping the future of business leadership. The values and expectations of Millennials differ from the traditional workplace values that Generation X and Baby Boomers grew up with. Very often these differences between generations cause challenges, but they also bring opportunities. This episode looks at how we can better integrate Millennials into the workforce. We give practical advice not only for companies and managers, but also with some practical advice for Millennials.