Leading Up: The Work Shift

Roberta Matuson is a talent consultant and author of several incredible leadership books, including international bestseller Suddenly In Charge, Can We Talk?, and The Magnetic Leader. She discusses how to manage up and how to have difficult conversations at work.

If you're looking to become a more effective leader, this episode is for you. Listen now to learn from Roberta Matuson's years of coaching diverse clients who work in a range of organizations, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

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Brad Watt, Chief Learning Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, joins host Alan Todd to discuss why leaders who put people first make their teams shine. Brad shares his insights on why great leaders are also great teachers, and how to create an environment where every employee can thrive. He also reveals how Formula 1 racing can teach us a thing or two about team building. 

Brad’s decades of leadership experience provides actionable advice for leaders – and future leaders – at every stage of their career.

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Leading Up is back with a brand new season of episodes. Host Alan Todd, VP of Leadership Development at Udemy, dives into engaging conversations with leading executives and professional development experts. This season, we’re focusing on how to leverage new technologies like AI and create invested leaders who unlock the potential of employees, whether they’re working in the office or home. This is the podcast for emerging and seasoned leaders alike and anyone looking to level up their career.

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Originally released April 2022. Alan sits down with Molly Nagler, Chief Learning Officer at PepsiCo, to discuss the dramatic evolution of the way we work from in-person to distributed work. Arguably, there’s one skill you need to hone more than any other in order to keep up with rapid change: Communication, the ability for nothing to get lost in translation. It’s a special episode and we’re re-releasing it in anticipation of Season Four. 

Season Four of Leading Up With Udemy returns in just a few weeks, on Wednesday September 13th and we’ll be kicking off the new season with Brad Watt, Chief Learning Officer at Colgate-Palmolive.

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Stephanie Stapleton-Sudbury, President of Udemy Business, joins host Alan Todd to discuss how self-awareness and vulnerability-based leadership are crucial when tuning into your customers’ and company’s needs alike. Stephanie has revolutionized the customer success industry with her resourcefulness and curiosity, and she guides us through the key components needed to create an environment that fosters growth for yourself and everyone around you.

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Hassan Osman, Senior Vice President of Professional Services at NWN Carousel, joins host Alan Todd to share insights on being effective in the remote workplace. Hassan discusses the importance of balancing organizational needs with personal ones, setting boundaries, and maintaining proactive and responsive communication. Hassan provides actionable tips to thriving in our evolving hybrid work world, for both leaders and employees alike.

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This week on Leading Up, Dr. Robert Wengrzyn joins host Alan Todd to discuss how servant leadership empowers employees to take ownership of their roles, creating a more dynamic and healthy workplace. As Supply Chain Talent & Learning Manager at Intel, Dr. Rob shares personal anecdotes with valuable insights on how building equity with your team can lead to long-term benefits for your organization.

From seasoned leaders to those starting their journey, Dr. Rob gives practical advice to help you lead more effectively. So, get ready to feed your mind and lead with a new rhythm.

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Receiving feedback can be tough. Giving it can be even tougher. This week on Leading Up, executive coach Alisa Cohn joins host Alan Todd to discuss having candid conversations for improved performance, and how effective communication plays a pivotal role in a leader's success.

Alyssa brings the depth of her expertise to offer practical strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, and shares her insights on different leadership styles to suit different work environments. She also speaks on the importance of routines and rituals in shaping leadership skills. Tune in, and unleash your leadership potential with seasoned executive coach Alisa Cohn.

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How can emerging leaders navigate the paradoxes and tensions in the ever-changing world of work?

David Ulrich, the father of modern HR, speaks with host Alan Todd about the idea of value creation in leadership development and focusing on the customer as the ultimate winner or loser in the workplace battle. Dave shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing empathy with market success, and offers advice for emerging leaders on intentionally creating work environments where people feel safe to dare. 

Learn more from Dave Ulrich in the new Udemy Business Leadership Academy program, Invested Leaders.

Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own workplace? You're not alone. Sabrina Khan, Performance & Development Manager at Encompass and an expert in creating inclusive environments at work, joins host Alan Todd to talk about how to overcome self-limiting beliefs and champion learning in our careers. Sabrina shares her insights on the growing importance of learning in today's organizations thanks to social media and younger CEOs, and discusses how to make it a top priority for senior leaders.

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