Leadership Is Changing

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage your stress? In this episode, Denis explores seven essential steps for managing and overcoming stress. Hear about the importance of self-care and creating a balanced lifestyle for overall well-being, as well as advice for high-level executives and senior leaders who are feeling unfulfilled or have been made redundant. With actionable tips and guidance, take control of your stress levels today!

In this episode:

• Denis discusses the 7 key steps in managing stress
• 2 call-to-actions to think about for this week
• The importance of meditation and self-care
• The importance of setting boundaries at work

Key takeaways:

• Delegate responsibilities to others
• Connect with friends, family, or professionals for support
• Identify three big tasks for the day
• Write a daily to-do list and prioritize tasks based on importance or urgency

Quotes:

"Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential in improving overall wellbeing." - Denis Gianoutsos

"And if you can let go and delegate that's gonna rarely put you in a good position for sure." - Denis Gianoutsos

"Be fully present. Don't always be on your phone." - Denis Gianoutsos

"It's okay to ask for help and to take care of yourself." - 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/ 

Today’s mashup guests are Eric Skwarczynski and Stephanie Murphy. They talk about how to become an inspiring leader through hard work and dedication, and how to use passion to create a movement. Tune in to stay motivated and bring out your best work!

In this episode:

• Eric shares his background in storytelling and his documentary and 8-part mini-series
• Eric has been exposed to leadership roles in the last two or three years, working with people both over and under him
• Stephanie’s Psychology background, and how IO psychology is perfect for studying the corporate realm
• The implications of research projects to motivate team members

Key Takeaways: 

• Leadership is not about pushing yourself into a position but allowing a position to come from what you are passionate about
• Understanding people and getting the best out of them is important
• Leadership is broader than just heading a team or giving direction; it is also about getting people to influence in a way where they think they are coming up with the idea
• Doing good work and having strong advocates is a powerful combination

Tweetable Quote: 

“When you're passionate about telling a story and when you're vocal about a cause, there's gonna be like-minded voices that rally around you. And you're going to have people that want to work with you to help you get that cause out.” - Eric Skwarczynski 

“that there was more to leadership than just being in power over a team. There is this need to influence people and motivate people.”- Stephanie Murphy

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/

Join us for an exciting episode with Steve Sommerfeld, a professional Freestyle Motocross rider with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Steve is a multi-talented individual, serving as both an Athlete and Events and Marketing Manager for the Freestyle Motocross World Championship series, NIGHT of the JUMPs. He also serves as an Athlete Manager at Invert Management, and is a TV host and commentator, bringing his expertise and knowledge to audiences around the world. In addition to this, Steve is the author of the book "The Ultimate Guide to Freestyle" and the host of the "Riders Lounge Podcast". He is also a founding partner of Queensland Moto Park and a voice over artist.

In this episode:

• Steve shares about his background  in Motocross
• Transitioning into leadership roles and setting high standards for himself
• Learning how to adapt to new circumstances and opportunities

Key Takeaways:

• Respect and credibility is important in managing people and building a brand
• Passion and the desire for change are important motivators in the industry
• Always look for opportunities

Tweetable Quote:

“You can only look forward to change even if you don't look forward to it. Change is coming whether you like it or not, so you have to be open to it.” -  Steve Sommerfeld

Connect with Sondra:

Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

Websites: https://stevesommerfeld.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/

In this episode, Denis discusses the consequences of leaders avoiding difficult problems and conflicts. He will examine potential reasons for this approach, as well as the potential consequences. He will also provide tips on developing the necessary skills to effectively manage problems and conflicts. Tune in to learn about the importance of effective leadership and its benefits.

In this episode: 

• Denis discusses that a leader's responsibility is to address problems and conflicts within the organization, but some leaders avoid dealing with these issues
• The reasons why leaders try to sweep things under the carpet include fear, lack of understanding, and lack of emotional intelligence
• Leaders need to develop their skills and abilities in order to address problems effectively and bring their organizations to success

Key Takeaways: 

• Leadership is challenging, addressing problems is a key responsibility
• Some leaders avoid dealing with problems
• Avoidance can stem from fear, lack of skills or emotional intelligence
• Avoiding problems can harm leader and organization
• Effective leaders address problems and develop leadership skills
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Tweetable Quote: 

“One of the most important responsibilities of a leader is to really address the problems and conflicts within the organization.” - 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/ 

Our guests for this mashup are Adam Lowy and Jodi Flynn. Tune in as they tell the stories of their incredible career journeys, how they landed in their industries, the challenges they faced and which leaders inspire them to achieve greatness.  

In this episode:

• Adam shares how he grew up in the moving industry and gained a appreciation for the industry 
• Adam talks about how he started a nonprofit organization called Move for Hunger, which helps with food waste and hunger 
• Jodi shares how she transitioned from psychology to business 
• Going through a culture change due to a banking crisis and acquisition by a larger company 
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Key Takeaways: 

• The importance of humility and understanding every role within a company from working on a moving truck with his father 
• The value of entrepreneurship and the importance of trying new ideas 
• Career transitions can be a winding and challenging process, but may ultimately lead to a fulfilling career path 
• Being open to change and being adaptable can be crucial for success in the face of unexpected events, such as company acquisitions or economic crises 
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Tweetable Quote: 

“I think it was super humbling cuz even though my dad was the boss of the company, like I was no better than anybody else that was out there. And I think that's really important to be able to, as you're growing a business, be able to do it all” - Adam Lowy 

“The only thing that held me back in my younger years from expressing it fully was I didn't realize I was a leader. I didn't believe in myself as a leader, but it's always been there. ”- Jodi Flynn 

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/

Katherine Wintsch is the founder and CEO of The Mom Complex where she helps some of the largest companies in the world such as Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Pinterest and Chobani develop better products and services for mothers. She is also author of the popular book Slay Like a Mother – which Parade magazine recently named one of the “top 10 life-changing self-help books of the year.” Katherine’s sought-after research on women and mothers has been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Working Mother magazine. But don’t let all the accolades fool you. She’s also been through years of therapy, decades of self-doubt and more than her fair share of tequila. Thankfully, she tamed her “dragon of self-doubt” and now she’s helping other women do the same. 

In this episode: 

• Katherine shares about her background and how she found the MOM Complex 
• Importance of leaders supporting and empowering their employees, particularly mothers returning from maternity leave  
• The need for leaders to prioritize the mental health and happiness of their employees and creating a culture where it is safe for people to ask for help 
• Why leaders should hire a diverse team with different perspectives to benefit the company 
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Key Takeaways: 

• Leaders should support and empower employees, prioritize mental health and create a diverse team with different perspectives 
• Employers should provide support for employee's mental health and create a culture where it is safe for people to ask for help 
• People should seek help if they are struggling and leaders should create an environment where people feel supported, respected and valued 
• The importance of balancing success with compassion, and creating a balance within teams and companies 

Tweetable Quote: 

“The days of working yourself to the grind and really sacrificing everything outside of work, sacrificing your health, I think those days are fading. And so, I think in five years leaders really caring about the full package, the full picture, treating people more like human beings and partners than just employees. And I think that's a great place to go.” - Katherine Wintsch 

Connect with Sondra: 

Social Media: LinkedIn 

Websites:https://momcomplex.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/ 

In this episode, Denis celebrates the release of episode 400 and reflects on the journey of his voice, as well as the feedback he has received from listeners around the world. He shares insights and themes that have emerged from interviews with leaders over the past 400 episodes, including the importance of consistency, being real, and being transparent. He encourages listeners to develop their own voices and use them to be influential. 

In this episode: 

• Denis shares his personal journey how he had a tumor and voice loss and how the podcast is a way for them to have a voice of impact 
• Listeners around the world share about how the podcast is impacting them and their organizations 
• The importance of having a voice and using it to be influential, and stresses the importance of consistency, being real, and transparent in leadership. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Consistency is important in everything one does, including podcasting, and is key to success in the industry 
• Being real and authentic, rather than hiding behind a mask, is important in leadership 
• Transparency is important in building trust with others and being an effective leader 
• Having a voice and using it to be influential is vital, even if one may be afraid their ideas or questions may be perceived as dumb
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Tweetable Quote: 

“You need to be bold and have courage to have a voice and use that voice to be influential. Leadership is influential” - 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/ 

Our guests for this mashup are Rebekah Harvey and Scott Wilson. Tune in as they tell the stories of their incredible career journeys, how they landed in their industries, the challenges they faced and which leaders inspire them to achieve greatness. 

In this episode:

• Rebekah talks about how she grew up in sales and how she changed from product management to people management
• The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Hear Scott’s background and how a book written about a basketball star effected his outlook on life
• The importance of leaders having an impact on people and the example of how his boss changed his life

Key Takeaways:

• The effects that good leaders can have on their teams and culture
• The importance of being able to navigate conflicts in a merger and acquisition environment
• Being in a leadership role allows one to develop and guide teams and shape company culture
• One's background and experiences can shape their perspective on business and leadership

Tweetable Quote:

“And I think the ways that leadership is changing are really being driven by what's happening in the world today.” - Rebekah Harvey

“What we say and what we do does have impact on people and has impact on people for life”- Scott 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/

For twenty-five years, Jerry Macnamara's fearlessly positive approach to business led to massive success. He's led five companies in five different industries in B2B and B2C and in both products and services. His companies have been recognized as Franchise 500 (2x), Inc Fastest Growing (2x), Business Journal Fast 50 (3x), and Trend Magazine Best Places to Work. Individually, he has been selected as Business Journal's Ultimate CEO and Business Journal's 40 under 40. Jerry runs Proven Chaos - a company driven to help CEOs create compelling companies that outperform… and still make it home for dinner. Jerry's mission: positively impact 5MM people in 5 years through better business. Jerry is an award-winning CEO who advises high-growth leadership teams. Jerry is passionate about using leadership as a force for good. He is on a mission to positively impact 5MM people in the next 5 years through better business.

In this episode:

• Jerry shares about his background 
• The principles of leadership are the same no matter what industry you're in
• The importance of listening to the whole person and being interested in your people as a leader
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Key Takeaways:

• Personal and professional lives cannot be separated
• Strive to achieve success while also maintaining balance in their personal lives
• The importance of taking action on information and not just gathering information

Tweetable Quote:

“I have found that the success I've been able to help create is because we are focused, disciplined, and ruthless about how we deploy our resources to create success.” - Jerry Macnamara

Connect with Sondra:

Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Facebook Page

Websites:  https://provenchaos.com/, https://bestplacestolead.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/

In this episode, Denis shares how it is important for leaders to be aware of their actions and to acknowledge those around them. He also discusses that leaders should maintain control of their emotions and not to direct their frustration towards others or their surroundings and how it is also important for leaders to recognize the impact they have on the atmosphere and energy of their surroundings, and to understand the vibe they give off to others. 

In this episode: 

• Denis shares the importance of acknowledging others around you as a leader 
• Leaders help to set the tone and energy of the environment 
• Why leaders need to understand that their actions and words have an impact on others and the environment 

Key Takeaways: 

• Acknowledge others around you, no matter the situation 
• Be aware of the impact of your words and actions on others and the environment  
• Stay calm and in control in difficult situations 

Tweetable Quote: 

“Make sure that you are showing up to lead in a great way, that will be an awesome experience for people” - 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/