Leadership Jam Session

In this episode I sit with Martine Kalaw, MPA. Martine is an Organizational Development expert, author, speaker, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and trainer for corporate executives with more than a decade of experience increasing the performance and productivity of fortune 500 companies and tech startups. We discuss her latest book, The ABCs of Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace.

• Challenges Human Resource departments have with DEI (1:53)
• Why DEI has to a business imperative (3:20)
• Much of DEI is already being done by you, the manager, and it starts with the basics of leadership (11:46)
• Widening your talent pool (19:30)

• https://martinekalaw.com/
• Free DEI Masterclass for Human Resource professionals: https://martinekalaw.com/masterclass/
• Book: The ABC’s of Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace

Looking to create a strong bond with your team?  

In this episode I sit with Andrej Baranek, a Vice President of Strategic manufacturing and tenured leader of global teams. We discuss Andrej’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for creating high-performing teams, including an initiative he launched during the pandemic called “Sparkles of Curiosity”. 

• Building a Bond – how a simple carpool became the catalyst for building strong bonds (5:40) 
• 'Sparkles of Curiosity' – a non-work-related initiative that brought colleagues together through learning about one another (15:31) 
• HBR Article - Ferguson's formula (17:41)
• HBR Article - How will you measure your life? (19:44) 

HBR Articles:  

• https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula 
• https://hbr.org/2010/07/how-will-you-measure-your-life 

In this episode I sit with Aric Burkhart, who is a senior national sales director, with over 16 years of healthcare industry experience and more than 12 years of leadership experience. We discuss Aric’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for leading teams, including an initiative he launched with his team called ‘Chase the Why’. 

• Learning from setbacks (9:58) 
• Taking inventory – how are you investing your time and reflecting on the impact your having (11:34) 
• Telling a top performer, they’re not great all the time (13:11) 
• The importance of creating a shared vision and expectations (18:03) 
• ‘Chase the Why’ program (21:46) 

How can leaders become better communicators?

Steve Woodruff is a well-respected speaker and workshop facilitator, known as the 'king of clarity' throughout the business world. Steve has over 25 years of consulting experience in the life sciences training industry. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Clarity Wins. Get Heard. Get Referred".

Steve joins me to discuss the challenges of good communication, how to network through ‘story-asking’, and the importance of personal branding.

- How to communicate with clarity (00:00)

- The inspiration behind Steve's best selling book (01:37)

- The importance of personal branding (04:07)

- Essential networking techniques (17:45)

- The biggest challenge for communicators (23:37)

- How to secure your listener's attention (30:23)

Email: [email protected]

www.impactiviti.com

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

Clarity workshops: https://impactiviti.com/get-training/

Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swoodruff/detail/recent-activity/posts/ (click on one to see the Subscribe button)

Facebook (professional): KingOfClarity

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Wins-Get-Heard-Referred-ebook/dp/B07KLR233R/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=clarity+wins&qid=1640870464&sr=8-3

As 2021 comes to an end, I wanted to thank my audience and guests for their support and valuable contributions. To discuss some of the essential leadership themes we covered on the podcast, I welcome James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our top leadership tips and lessons from 2021.

We also discuss the challenges leaders will be facing in 2022 and the tools and skills required to tackle them.

- Leadership lessons from 2021 (00:00)

- How to know if you’re a good leader (03:40)

- Leadership lessons from my time as a firefighter (04:07)

- Top tips from the Coach’s Jam Session panel (08:09)

- The challenges leaders will face in 2022 (13:35)

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com

How can leaders keep their vision alive and consistent with their teams?

In our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we discussed the best techniques and approaches to keep your vision alive throughout the year. Tune in to learn our tips on creating an impactful and purposeful message for your vision.

We’ll also discuss the importance of understanding different learning styles and leveraging technology to reinforce your message.

You’ll learn why a strong vision statement is the foundation that ultimately gets teams through difficult times.

- How to keep your vision alive (00:00)

- Creating an impactful message (01:56)

- The anchor metaphor (02:36)

- How to get your team on board with your vision (08:45)

- Why repetition and reinforcement is crucial (17:44)

- Leveraging technology to keep your vision alive (19:32)

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com

What is the difference between managing field-based vs. home office teams?

In our 'Ask Rob' series, people reach out to me through my website asking for leadership advice. To help me tackle this particular question, I sat down with James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our tips on how to manage teams in both scenarios successfully.

We discuss why the fundamentals of leadership apply in both field and home office management. You'll also learn the tactical differences you'll need to consider when managing in both environments. 

Do you have a question or challenging scenario you'd like to run by me? 

Go to https://sartoleadershipgroup.com/leadership-jam-session-podcast/. Click on 'Ask Rob' and send your request. I'll respond with some guidance on your scenario!

- Managing field-based vs. home office teams (00:00)

- The tactical differences you need to apply (03:31)

- How to avoid perceptions of favoritism (07:46)

- The challenges of managing in a hybrid environment (10:07)

- Keeping track of field-based teams (17:23)

- Why the fundamentals of leadership remain constant (19:23)

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com

How can leaders keep their employees engaged during extended COVID lockdowns?

During our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we examined the challenges and benefits of working in a hybrid workplace. Tune in to learn how to keep your people motivated in times of uncertainty.

We discuss the importance of developing a supportive leadership style and understanding your employee’s needs. 

You’ll also learn how to provide your people with a sense of belonging and foster professional growth.

- How to keep employees engaged in a hybrid workplace (00:00)

- What teams look for in leader during uncertain times (01:56)

- The most essential leadership skill to develop in this situation (05:39)

- Understanding your employee’s needs (06:30)

- How to promote team bonding in a hybrid workplace (12:28)

- Why uncertain times provide an excellent opportunity for development (14:52)

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com

How can you be more effective and impactful in your work?

Carson Tate is the Founder and Managing Partner of Working Simply. We discuss her Productivity Style Assessment, designed to help you learn your cognitive style and become more efficient at work. We'll also talk about her view on my scores after taking the assessment!

Carson and her consulting firm work with business leaders and employees to enhance workplace productivity and engagement. 

She's also a best-selling author, and her newest book is called Own It. Love It. Make It Work.: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job.

Tune in to learn the best strategies for your own productivity style, plus Carson's tips on how to leverage your team's diverse styles.

- The productivity style assessment (00:00)

- Carson's background and journey (02:04)

- The goal of the productivity style assessment (05:05)

- The four cognitive styles: How the assessment works (06:31)

- Diving into my scores and what they mean (10:06)

- Why this assessment is different from other models (16:43)

- How to take the assessment (23:20)

Take the Productivity Style Assessment here: https://www.workingsimply.com/productivity-training/

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com

What is situational leadership, and what are some of its benefits?

I've always been a big fan of the situational leadership model. To me, it's the very backbone of leadership, and in today's 'Ask Rob' segment, I explain precisely why. 

I break down the model's four stages, and I share a few examples of how it works. I also explain why new managers should learn about the situational leadership concept.

Tune in to learn how you can develop situational leadership skills to become a better leader.

Do you have a challenging scenario you'd like to run by me? 

Go to https://sartoleadershipgroup.com/leadership-jam-session-podcast/. Click on 'Ask Rob' and send your request. I'll respond with some guidance on your scenario!

- What is the situational leadership model? (00:00)

- Why this model is the backbone of leadership (03:26)

- The four levels of the situational leadership model (06:11)

- The mistake all leaders do (12:17)

- Why this model applies to all leaders (12:23)

How are the leaders at all levels of management tackling the toughest challenges each day? Learn more at: https://sartoleadershipgroup.com