Leadership Secrets

Leadership Secrets

By Barry MolineBusinessEntrepreneurshipManagement
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Leadership Secrets episodes

  • Zeynep “Z” Ekemen on Trusting Your Gut
    • She has incredible drive and persistence, and her leadership philosophy centers around hard work. 
    • Her favorite quote is from President Calvin Coolidge, “Nothing in the world takes the place of persistence. Nothing.”
    • Her advice to growing leaders is to be confident and know who you are. 
    • When it comes to strategic direction, it’s vital to get people on the same page.
    • Before making tough decisions she looks at the situation in reverse. What’s the best outcome, and then move backward to what actions have to take place along the way.
    • Her favorite book is Success Habits by Napoleon Hill, which she reads regularly. 
    31 min
  • Jocelyne Morin-Nurse on Starting Wherever You Are and Always Contributing
    • People need to make life plans, so keep sacred the trust they put in you
    • As a child she loved watching the nightly business report
    • She was into screen writing and theatre, and always knew she wanted to have an impact
    • Here leadership philosophy is people-centric. She models the behavior she wants to see and considers herself a benevolent leader. 
    • Employees need key skills of patience, accountability, and self-confidence, which comes from doing things. 
    • Before making tough decisions she tries to obtain many perspectives. But then you have to make the decision. You can’t lead by committee. 
    • Her parting advice is to show up as your best self every day.
    42 min
  • Howard Rosen on Always Helping Others
    • The journey to become CEO and the big lessons learned along the way. 
    • The “Awesome Responsibility of a leader.
    • When he felt like he became a leader, and the transition to leadership. 
    • Leadership philosophy.
    • Skills for today’s employees to be successful, and develop as leaders.
    • The value of setting a strategic direction.
    • A “Rookie Moment” when he learned a big lesson from a mistake.
    • The process for making tough decisions. 
    • Good advice received, and advice for young people starting out in their career. 
    26 min
  • Chris Garner on Stepping Up and Taking Responsibility

    Here's what we discussed:

    • The journey to become CEO and the big lessons learned along the way.  

    • The “Awesome Responsibility of a leader.

    • When he felt like he became a leader, and the transition to leadership.

    • Leadership philosophy.

    • Skills for today’s employees to be successful, and develop as leaders.

    • The value of setting a strategic direction.

    • A “Rookie Moment” when he learned a big lesson from a mistake.

    • The process for making tough decisions.

    • Good advice received, and advice for young people starting out in their career. 

    29 min
  • Henry Martinez on the Importance of Taking Responsibility
    Listen in to a great interview with Henry Martinez, General Manager of the Imperial Irrigation District. Henry describes his journey from a space-loving child, which inspired him to learn engineering, to seeking opportunities that provided increasing responsibility. He had a moment of clarity when his supervisor gave him some wise advice, which helped him understand the role of a leader. Henry discusses how he delegates to others, yet takes on key projects when senior-level direction is needed. He offers great advice for people starting out in their careers.
    36 min
  • Michelle Bertolino on the Value of Resilience and Culture
    Michelle Bertolino is the Electric Utility Director for the City of Roseville Electric Utility. She didn't always know that she wanted to be a leader, but pursued career options that put her in the position to move to the next level as opportunities presented themselves. As Michelle excelled, those leadership positions opened up, and she was recognized to move up the ladder. The road wasn't always smooth though, and she had to persevere and stay resilient to advance. Michelle offers great advice - and specific actions leaders can take - to develop a great corporate culture.
    56 min
  • Craig Miller on Being Ready

    The Leadership Secrets Podcast is dedicated to learning from leaders, their life lessons, and what they do every day to lead. I believe you can lead from anywhere in an organization… on a board, in the C-suite, as a manager, and even at the entry level. 

    If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, or know of anyone you think would be a great guest on the podcast, email Barry Moline at [email protected].

    49 min
  • Paul Cook of Irvine Ranch Water District on the Importance of Servant Leadership

    The Leadership Secrets Podcast is dedicated to learning from leaders, their life lessons, and what they do every day to lead. I believe you can lead from anywhere in an organization… on a board, in the C-suite, as a manager, and even at the entry level. 

    If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, or know of anyone you think would be a great guest on the podcast, email Barry Moline at [email protected].

     

    40 min

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Leadership Secrets is the place where leaders discuss the actions they take and the characteristics they have to lead at every level in their organization. We learn how leaders become leaders, and the…