Leadership Is Changing

Leaders wield incredible influence, leaving a profound mark on both those they guide and the world around them. So, how can we craft substantial worth and impact?

Today, Kurian M Tharakan and Ashleigh Wilson discuss collaborative leadership, storytelling as a powerful medium to drive messages and connect with audiences, and crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with people. Find out how to be human-centric and make the world a better place through respectful and dignified treatment of your employees. 

Join us for this engaging conversation on why it's so important to be curious about the people who make up your organization and take risks when it comes to leading projects!

In this episode:

• How business success is based on the ability to sell an idea to others
• How Kurian’s leadership experience started out as an accident and ended up enjoying the role
• How leaders should be human-centric and question things more often
• People see value in different ways, and leaders need to be aware of the culture of their organization and be curious about how others see the organization

Main takeaways:

• The story we tell ourselves is the only way to make sense of one's world
• There is virtue in staying calm and in control despite changes
• Learn how to deliver a strong narrative
• Companies should be here to make the world a better place
• Leadership changes over time, and it is essential to stay flexible to serve your employees the best
• Remaining curious is a virtue to keep for the sake of evolving

Quotes:

“The only thing that anybody buys from you at the very beginning is the story that you tell.” - Kurian M Tharakan

“I believe that leaders should be human-centric in that we actually work for our people versus the other way around.” - Ashleigh Wilson

“We can look however we want, we can dress however we want, we can be whatever gender, and that doesn't make you any more or less qualified.” - Ashleigh Wilson

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

How do visionary leaders sail through challenges, embrace self-care, and supercharge their effectiveness?

In this episode, Chris Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables, a leading Renewable Energy developer and Cleantech investor, shares his experiences and perspectives on leadership, change, climate, and exercise. He talks about how it's important for leaders to have blind spots and to take pauses in their lives to reflect and practice self-care. He emphasizes the importance of listening to different ideas, understanding one's emotions, beliefs, values, and biases, as well as assessing the process and the ability to deliver on any decision made. 

Tune into this episode for an inspiring conversation on leadership lessons and how to make important decisions as a leader!

In this episode:

• Work out your purpose first and be your best self at work
• How Chris got into leadership and transformed the energy system
• Navigating the rapidly changing world and how leaders can achieve long-term sustainable success

Main takeaways:

• Don't assume and always analyze and surround yourself with diverse people and ideas
• Taking time out to exercise is important for leaders to bring their best selves to work
• The climate crisis is affecting the world, and we need to clean up our environment quickly
• Making sure to analyze and think through decisions properly gives the best chance of making the right decision
• Leaders need to figure out their purpose, look at sustainability factors, and embed them into the organization
• For long-term success, leaders must walk the talk and provide genuine purpose for employees

Resources Mentioned:



• Outlive by Petter Atia

Quotes:

“If you get fitter, you get stronger, and you take time out from your day to look after yourself, to try and focus on what's important to you and your own health; tomorrow you're going to be a little bit better.” - Chris Caldwell

“Your job as a leader is to be right at the end of the meeting and not the startup.” - Chris Caldwell

Connect with Chris:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-caldwell-a8a196/ 

Speaker Profile Page: https://speakonpodcasts.com/chris-caldwell 

Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsonclimate/videos 

Company Website: https://unitedrenewables.co.uk/ 

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Are you looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to leadership? 

This episode of Ask Denis is all about how leaders can continue to develop their skills and stay ahead in the industry. Discover how to have a growth mindset, set learning goals, close any gaps in skills and capabilities, foster a learning culture within your organization, and much more. By taking on new challenges, seeking feedback from others, and striving to expand your knowledge, you can become a successful leader. 

Investing in yourself is key - learn the importance of continuous learning for leaders and how it can help you succeed!

In this episode:

• The importance of continuous learning and how that helps us adapt as leaders
• Strategies to develop yourself as a leader
• Embrace a growth mindset
• Set some clear learning goals
• Read widely and stay informed
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Seek mentors and coaching
• Embrace online learning
• Foster a learning culture within your team or organization

Main takeaways:

• If you can embrace a growth mindset, you'll view challenges and failures as opportunities for you to learn and improve rather than being some roadblocks to success
• Make sure that you are actually well-informed about various topics and what's happening in the industry to stay ahead of the curve
• Mentors and coaches are vital for leaders, offering invaluable guidance and shared experiences to navigate challenges effectively
• Having a learning-focused culture helps develop skills and empowers people to be their best
• Embrace the learning journey with energy, passion, and enthusiasm, and watch your leadership skills grow, positively impacting your team and organization

Quotes:

“In the dynamic landscape of business and leadership. If you continue to learn, it's not only just a nice thing to do, but it's also essential for your personal and professional growth.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“As a leader, your commitment to ongoing education not only enhances your capabilities but also helps the growth and innovation within your own organization.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Connect with Tami:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-rosen-388714b/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamibrosen?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tami.rosen/

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Want to enhance your leadership skills and embrace change with confidence?

In this episode, Denis brings back Adam Strong to share his own experiences with tough decisions and how it is essential to consider your vision, purpose, and legacy when making them. Roy Osing also joins the conversation to discuss the importance of being different in a competitive world and stresses the importance of execution over planning in any successful organization.

Tune in for actionable tips on embracing change as a leader!

In this episode:

• Adam’s background as an Elite Athlete and how it led to his journey into world-class leadership
• The tough questions anyone in a “decision-making process” should be asking themselves
• How Roy’s experience as a system analyst in a changing working world informed his leadership style of being different
• The importance of changing our approach away from following textbook guidance and focusing on execution - and how his book, Be Different or Be Dead, helps leaders move in that direction

Main takeaways:

• Go back to basics by getting clear about your vision and purpose 
• Putting processes and systems in place leads to success 
• Leaders need to evolve based on the needs of people 
• We need to get back into “dialogue” and learn from each other
• Textbooks can not inform you of the execution 
• If it doesn’t drive topline revenue, then don’t do it

Quotes:

"You have to go back to basics and ask yourself, What is the vision for your life? What is your purpose in life? What is your why? What is your vision? If it fits in with alignment to what you want from your life, then go with the flow." - Adam Strong 

“People are guided more by textbook readings than by what works… The textbook may give you the plan, but it will not inform you on execution.” - Roy Osing

Connect with Tami:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-rosen-388714b/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamibrosen?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tami.rosen/

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Are you seeking inspiration and growth in your leadership journey? In this episode, our guest Tami Rosen, a recognized thought leader, influencer, and senior executive in HR, discusses topics such as performance reviews, learning to say yes and no, what makes a great leader, and the importance of embracing change. Tami shares how leaders must foster adaptability and resilience while staying in learning mode and provides insights into the leadership skills required for success.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from one of the top thought leaders in HR!

Tami Rosen has spent her career transforming the impact of Human Resources as a senior executive for some of the world’s most recognized companies, including Goldman Sachs, Apple, Luminar Technologies, Atlassian, and, most recently, Pagaya, where she currently holds the title of Chief People Officer and leads a dynamic workforce of over 750+ across Israel and the United States.

In this episode:

• How taking the initiative and leading can help you move up in your career
• The importance of having the willingness to change to stay ahead of the curve
• Why leaders should prioritize learning and development, foster an adaptive culture and find different ways to connect with people 

Main takeaways:

• Saying "no" without saying "no" is a valuable skill
• Leadership happens by figuring out how you solve problems, gain expertise, and take the initiative and ambition to do the things that people don't want to do
• People learn through collaboration. They don't learn by you telling them, “I did this or you did that”
• What makes a successful leader in these times is having a big-picture mindset, not taking no for an answer and demonstrating perseverance, and dedicating yourself to learning
• Leadership is synonymous with being an advocate for change and fostering adaptability and resilience

Quotes:

“My North Star's always been about people, but it's always about making a difference for each of those people in the different careers that they have.” - Tami Rosen

“As a leader, you need to know when to say no and when to say yes, and both are

super important.” - Tami Rosen

“The dynamic nature of leadership requires us always to be in learning mode and adapting and evolving.” - Tami Rosen

Connect with Tami:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-rosen-388714b/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamibrosen?lang=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tami.rosen/  

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Are you curious about how to confidently navigate the path of a career change?

This episode dives into the journey of making a successful career change. Join Denis as he explores five effective tips to help guide you through the process, from conducting a self-assessment to researching potential career paths and setting achievable objectives. He provides expert advice on how to make an informed decision when considering a career change, including evaluating long-term goals and aspirations, networking with professionals in the industry, creating an online presence, and much more.

Get ready to take your career to the next level with this inspiring conversation!

In this episode:

• Five effective tips to guide you through the process of changing your career
• Conduct a self-assessment
• Research and explore the target career that you're looking at
• Build a supportive network
• Update your resume and your online presence
• Embrace flexibility and perseverance

Main takeaways:

• Identify potential career paths that align with your passions
• Get a clear understanding of your professional brand identity by reflecting on your strengths, skills, values, and interests
• Evaluate your long-term career goals and any aspirations you may have 
• Determine what you want to achieve in the new career and set out achievable objectives
• Ensure you have a strong support network to guide you to potential job opportunities and gain deeper insights into the industry and its culture on your new career path
• Changing your career is a significant life decision, and it requires some careful planning, research, and networking

Quotes:

“The skills and competencies you have today can be great foundations for other areas that you want to get into in other careers.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“In today's world, you have to be digital savvy, and you have to be active in the digital world.” -  Denis Gianoutsos

“The journey may have its ups and downs, but with dedication, determination, and consistency, you can turn your career change aspirations into a reality.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

How would your organization be transformed if each team member improved their leadership skills by just 1%?

In this episode, Denis brings back Mark Herschberg and Steve Fredlund to explore how leaders can develop a range of skills among their team members, such as leadership, communication, networking, negotiation, and team building. They highlight the importance of developing leadership skills and cultural awareness and how this can help improve confidence and core strength.

Get inspired by these two leaders' advice to take on challenges and make an impact in a positive way; don't miss out!

In this episode:

• How leaders can use resources to train their teams to lead themselves
• Use content like The Career Toolkit as a start
• The essential skills that are the building blocks to becoming the leader you need in your organization
• Steve gives us some background on his perspective on life and experience in driving impact through non-profit
• How Steve’s skill in “starting things” fuels his leadership style and how managing and leading is a different ballgame than igniting something

Main takeaways:

• The school will never teach you every skill you need to lead in your career
• Use Peer Learning Groups to facilitate practical skills
• Just helping your team lead better by even 1% has a massive ROI potential
• Operate from a place of gratitude 
• Leaders are the catalysts for progress
• Leaders set the vision and rally the troops

Quotes:

“There is no date to memorize for leadership; there is no formula for communication. You can’t just memorize it.” - Mark Herschberg

“Let’s live life large and try things out.” - Steve Fredlund 

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

How can facing fears lead to incredible personal growth and success?

In this mashup episode, David Wood shares how facing fears can help you in your own journey. Through his personal stories, David teaches how reassessing, understanding what happened, learning from it, and moving on can help you make courageous decisions in life. In addition, Swami Raote dives into how to generate a growth mindset and its positive effects on your business and employees.

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn from the most inspiring leaders in the industry!

In this episode:

• David shares the experiences that led to his revelations and inspirations in life and leadership
• How silly it is to let fear keep us from doing what will potentially lead to success
• How Swami learned the art of people leadership by watching others and making decisions based on trusting yourself and others
• The importance of leaders reaching out for help and not having all the answers

Main takeaways:

• When you go through an incident, reassess and then get back in there
• It’s good to have power over fear, but it needs to be balanced with humility 
• You are the first person you need to lead 
• To trust others, you first need to learn to trust yourself
• If you’re not good at what you do, you won’t be good at what you’re supposed to do

Quotes:

“If you want to move ahead in life, you have to learn to trust people, and you have first to learn to trust yourself.” - Swami Raote

“I lean into my fears; that’s my natural orientation… If I’m afraid of something, I don’t want it to have power over me, so I lean into it.” - David Wood

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Is spending time in a meeting a waste of time?

In this episode, Denis explores the struggle many people face when attending meetings and their experiences with them. He highlights the debate about returning to work and attending meetings and analyzes how important it is to create a culture where all members feel comfortable contributing and know their ideas will be appropriately considered.

Tune in to explore different strategies for making meetings more effective!

In this episode:

• The topic of spending too much time on emails and meetings and why people don't want to go to meetings
• How to get the most out of your time and contribute meaningfully
• Exploring the debate around returning to the office and meeting dynamics

Main takeaways:

• It’s important to consider if meetings are essential, and if they are, ensure action items are taken responsibility for
• Your time is precious, so make sure you know what the purpose of your meeting is
• Create a culture or an environment where it's safe to talk through things and share things, so people can contribute and add more value to the meetings
• People are not changing quickly enough, and they run the risk of becoming irrelevant

Quote:

“There are a lot of leaders that are sitting in meetings, and I call them empty suits sitting in a seat. In other words, they're just taking up the space but not adding in value.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

What does it mean to influence and make an impact as a leader?

This week on the show, Denis is joined by Dr. Mrinalini Garv and Dr. Diane Hamilton to explore the edges of comfort zones, the societal norms that deny women opportunities to pursue their dreams, and how curiosity can be used for success. They also touch on emotional intelligence, its impact on sales performance, and what's stopping people from being curious. Tune in now to find out more!

In this episode:

• What makes Dr. Garv tick and her mission to serve and empower women within South Asian culture
• Dr. Garv talks about her views on leadership and her fascination with how leaders can influence and impact others
• Dr. Hamilton talks about her background in sales and software and how it built the foundation for her to go into leadership
• The four factors that inhibit curiosity - F.A.T.E.

Main takeaways:

• Leadership is also about taking charge of your life and career
• It's not about being liked; it's about being respected 
• Let your teams find creative solutions to your goals where they are most comfortable
• Curiosity is like cake; you have to turn on the oven to bake the ingredients
• You need to build curiosity into your core values and emulate what you want to see
• F.A.T.E - fear, assumptions, technology, and environment 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Cracking the Curiosity Code
• The Power of Perception 

Quotes:

"I don't care if people like me or not, but respect is non-negotiable… It's not important to get people to like you; it is important to get people to respect you." - Dr. Mrinalini Garv

“We don't apply for jobs to make friends, to be liked by others. We apply for jobs because we want to see us grow.” - Dr. Mrinalini Garv

“[Curiosity] is a huge discussion about how to be innovative, how to engage all the ingredients of the cake that everybody’s trying to fix, and nobody knows they’re not turning on the oven.” - Dr. Diane Hamilton

Connect with Denis: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/