Leadership Is Changing

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool that can invoke an emotional connection. It puts the listeners in a brand new lens and provides a deeper understanding of whatever topic it is used on. Yet, not all aspiring leaders utilize it.

In today's freestyle episode, Denis shares how to communicate effectively as a leader. He discusses the essential skills needed in communication and how storytelling can be a much more engaging tool when it comes to connecting with your audience. Active listening is one of the steps to effective communication and storytelling, so tune in to learn more!

In this episode:

• How to communicate effectively
• The power of storytelling
• Today's call-to-action

Main takeaways:

• Using simple language and avoiding technical jargon is essential for clear communication
• Clarity, active listening, empathy, and authenticity build trust and inspire action
• Empathy means acknowledging the feelings of others
• Practice makes perfect, but only if done correctly
• Know your audience and use a clear structure in storytelling

Quotes:

 "Authenticity is key to effective communication." - Denis Gianoutsos

"The ability to communicate, listen actively and connect with others emotionally can inspire and motivate teams that can build trust with stakeholders and ultimately lead to success." - Denis Gianoutsos

"Whether you're in business, politics, or any other field, the power of effective communication and storytelling can make all the difference in achieving one's goals and leading with impact." - 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/

Leadership isn't about titles. It is about what you do on a daily basis.

In today's mashup episode, Denis brings back his conversations with Jacques Landry and Sean Abbananto. Please tune in to get a glimpse of how they got into leadership and to learn what it takes to be a leader in today's world. 

In this episode:

• Embracing accountability as a leader
• From being a firefighter to a speaker

Main takeaways:

• Everyone has a story to tell, and scars are a sign of healing
• Leadership is all about the actions

Quotes:

"I don't think leadership has to do with titles. I think it has to do with actions that people oppose on a daily basis." - Jacques Landry

"We all have a story to tell, and we all have scars from life, but scars are a sign of healing. They are a sign of life. They mean we can make it too." - Sean Abbananto

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/

Holistic sustainability, diversity, technology for good, governance, employees, communities, and society. Those are just a few things a good leader should focus on today.

In this episode, we are privileged to hear from Bridgette McAdoo, Genesys's VP and Chief Sustainability Officer. Bridgette is a trailblazer who has defied the odds to become a successful woman in a male-dominated field. She shares her insights on leading with courage and values, drawing on her extensive experience leading teams of older generations. Bridgette emphasizes the importance of building trust and listening before talking. She also shares the need for leaders to evolve constantly and adapt to the changing world and must have the courage and values to make tough decisions, be malleable and versatile, and show empathy and humility. This episode is packed with valuable insights from an accomplished leader who has broken barriers and paved the way for others, so tune in!

In this episode:

• Leading with courage and values
• Insights on resilience and leadership and disrupting the status quo
• The importance of courage, values, and adaptability

Main takeaways:

• The importance of building trust, listening before talking, and learning from the team as a leader
• The importance of being grounded and having inner circle support
• Desire to inspire change beyond oneself
• Leaders should fight for change and not be held back by golden handcuffs
• Successful leaders must be malleable and adaptable to change

Quotes:

"Leaders have to be great students. Not only of the people around them but of all the micro and macro elements that are happening around them, so that you can constantly adjust. We have to be as malleable as we can." - Bridgette McAdoo 

“At times, what might feed your soul might not feed your pocket at the same time.” - Bridgette McAdoo 

What we needed yesterday might not be the best thing for tomorrow. That's the beauty of having the ability to be malleable and to lead with empathy.” - Bridgette McAdoo 

Connect with Bridgette!

Website: https://www.genesys.com   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgette-bell-mcadoo/  

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/

Don't wait any longer. Take action today and start building a leadership legacy that will inspire and empower others for many years to come.

As leaders, it's essential to focus on leaving a lasting impact beyond your tenure. This is achievable by prioritizing key areas and consistently putting effort into them. Building a leadership legacy is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires a significant investment of time and resources, so it's crucial to start preparing and executing your plan now. Building a leadership legacy requires vision, dedication, hard work, and patience – but it's an investment that's well worth it in the long run. Join us today as we explore these essential elements in detail!

In this episode:

• Building a leadership legacy should be a top priority for successful leaders
• Developing succession plans and cultivating continuous learning and development

Main takeaways:

• The impact you make as a leader will extend beyond your tenure
• Consistently focusing on key areas will help leave a lasting legacy
• Developing a succession plan is crucial for building a leadership legacy
• Focus on building relationships and networks within and outside the organization/industry
• Start preparing and executing your plan now to have more time to develop skills and make an impact

Quotes:

"Building a leadership legacy should be a top priority for any successful leader." - Denis Gianoutsos

"Building a leadership legacy is not something that happens overnight. It's a long-term process, and it requires consistent effort and dedication." - 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/

Denis brings back his conversations with Ravin S. Papiah and Dr. Rob McCleland. In this mashup, Ravin emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and personal development. At the same time, Dr. Rob shares his favorite leaders and how they shift their mindsets when faced with failures. Please tune in to get a sneak peek at their powerful stories!

In this episode:

• Ravin's personal development journey
• How Dr. Rob has achieved success

Main takeaways:

• Invest in yourself by reading and listening to podcasts
• Leadership is influence
• It is essential to give back to others once success has been achieved

Quotes:

"Invest in yourself by reading. Do what you need to do to go out and invest in yourself, to develop yourself, to move forward." - Ravin S. Papiah

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/

One must value creating a positive and supportive work environment to achieve success individually and as a team.

Denis welcomes Dawn Abbott, who started a business in special events with her husband in 1991. After a traumatic incident in 2013, she had some serious decisions to make. This led to her embarking on a journey of finding her passion.

In this episode, Denis and Dawn dive into the importance of delegation, letting go, lifting others, and gaining clarity on who you are as a leader. She also shares how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in her business transformed it financially and culturally, leading her to help other business owners create healthy, cohesive systems. Overall, this conversation highlights the value of creating a positive and supportive work environment to achieve success individually and as a team. Join us as we delve into what it takes to be a successful leader in today's ever-changing world.

In this episode:

• How entrepreneurs can learn to lead and delegate with EOS
• Leadership in the community: challenges and lessons learned
• Leadership from an employee's perspective and the importance of vulnerability

Main takeaways:

• The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) focuses on vision, traction, and healthy team dynamics
• Essential leadership qualities include impact and lifting others
• Perspective-changing experiences like difficult times can lead to gratitude
• Leadership can start with one person and one idea, regardless of the scale of the organization
• Leaders don't need to have all the answers and should let employees see them sweat

Quotes:

"What happened after that trauma was sort of a forced letting go of the vine and a forced mindset change that I think is important for leaders to have, and hopefully they can have it without the trauma." - Dawn Abbott

"Entrepreneurship often leads to accidental leadership, but it's important to strive for intentional and effective leadership to make a positive impact on the organization and its people." - Dawn Abbott

"Leadership is not an entitlement; it's an obligation." - Dawn Abbott

"I think employees just want leaders to know that they're human, they're not a number, and that what they do has impact and that it matters." - Dawn Abbott

Connect with Dawn!

Website: www.AbbottCoach.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnabbott/    

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCoach/ 

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/

Leadership legacy is about creating lasting change and inspiring others to do the same. It's a way of leaving a mark on the world by sharing knowledge, values, and vision with your team and stakeholders. 

Denis shares five essential steps to build a leadership legacy in this episode. Create a continuous learning and development culture that empowers others to achieve their full potential by tuning in!

In this episode:

1. Find your leadership vision and values
2. Develop a succession plan
3. Mentor and develop future leaders
4. lead by example
5. Evaluate and adapt

Main takeaways:

• Leaders should seek knowledge to achieve vision and values
• Help others become successful in being successful
• Build a culture of leadership development within the organization
• Embracing change and staying flexible to remain relevant

Quotes:

"As a leader, your impact is not just measured by the success of your organization during your time there. It's also measured by the legacy that you leave behind, that lasting impact that you make on your team, your stakeholders, and your industry." - Denis Gianoutsos

"Building a leadership legacy involves defining your vision and values, developing a succession plan, mentoring and developing future leaders, leading by example, being a role model, and evaluating and adapting." - 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/

Denis brings back some of his past conversations with Russ Perry and Paul ter Wal in this mashup episode. Tune in to learn how to upgrade your operating system and avoid being burnt out in the workplace!

In this episode:

• Upgrading your operating system to match your vision and goals
• The importance of humans being humans and enjoying their jobs

Main takeaways:

• Leaders need to develop themselves to align their capabilities with their vision
• It is important to be open to learning and growth

Quotes:

"When I think about leadership, how can I upgrade my operating system? What am I doing to grow so that my capabilities match my vision?" - Russ Perry

"Rather being an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, I'd rather be at the top of the cliff and helping people and getting engagement and people being happy in what they were doing." - Paul ter Wal

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/

"Your communication style will determine your brand."

Today's guest is Matt McWilliams, bestselling author of "Turn Your Passions Into Profits." Matt has worked with some of the top entrepreneurs in the world, including Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Michael Hyatt, Lewis House, Brian Tracy, and Jeff Walker. 

In this episode, Matt shares his journey in entrepreneurship and how he built a following from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of communication style in determining one's brand and provides tips on monetizing passions online. Matt discusses the importance of iteration, taking action, and making mistakes to improve over time. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights on becoming a successful leader in business and life!

In this episode:

• From golf instruction to online business
• Leadership lessons: taking action and embracing failure for success
• Building your brand as a leader
• Strategies for standing out in today's crowded market

Main takeaways: 

• Communication style determines your brand
• Willingness to be wrong and take risks is vital in business
• Iteration and testing ideas are key to success
• Delegate and hire people to take over tasks you don't enjoy or aren't good at
• Build a team gradually, starting with low-level tasks and working up to higher-level ones

Quotes:

"Your communication style will determine your brand." - Matt McWilliams

"Too many people procrastinate. They sit back, and they wait. They want it to be perfect, and I don't. It would never be perfect." - Matt McWilliams

"The easier it is to get noticed in today's world, the harder it is to stand out." - Matt McWilliams

Connect with Matt!

Book: Turn Your Passions into Profits by Matt McWilliams

Website: www.MattMcWilliams.com 

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/

Building a personal brand is crucial for professionals looking to advance their careers in today's competitive business environment. The good news is that it's not impossible, and in this episode, Denis will explore how to build your brand while working within a larger organization effectively.

Denis will share tips on aligning with the company's values and culture, defining your unique value proposition, leveraging social media, collaborating with others, and staying relevant in your field. These are all essential steps toward building a solid personal brand within an organization. Denis emphasizes the importance of showcasing strengths, experiences, and "war stories" to create your brand within an organization. Leveraging social media is crucial for staying relevant and establishing yourself as an expert. 

Tune in to learn how to build a strong personal brand!

In this episode:

• Building your brand: leveraging your strengths, experiences, and social media presence to stand out in the organization
• Tips for building your personal brand within a large organization

Main takeaways:

• Understanding the company's values and culture is important
• Use skills and experiences to add value to the Organization
• Consistency and authenticity are vital in using social media effectively
• Share content that aligns with personal brand and organization values

Quotes:

"By creating a strong online presence, you can showcase your skills and experience and connect with others in the organization and establish yourself as an expert in your field." - Denis Gianoutsos

"Staying up to date can involve things like attending industry events and reading industry publications and participating in professional development opportunities." - 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/