Lubar Executive Education Podcast

In this episode we talk with Captain George Dom, USN (ret), a former naval officer, Blue Angels flight leader, Topgun instructor, and combat strike leader, about how leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization. 

During our time together we discuss:

• The five "C"s of trust.
• How as a leader do you show up as your best self each day when you don't feel like it.
• How to manage a team of "Type A" personalities effectively and keep them performing at their best.
• How to respond when trust is broken and/or mistakes are made.
• How leaders create high trust teams so they in turn become force multipliers in your organization. 

If you are interested in learning more from George, 

• Pick up a copy of his book 

In this episode we talk with Scott Mautz about building and maintaining your mental strength as a leader.

During our time together we discuss:

• why mental strength is the leadership superpower of our time.
• the six mental muscles and the habits that build them.
• how to determine which mental muscles you have strength in and which ones you can benefit from strengthening.
• helpful techniques to build habits and strengthen your mental muscles.
• how you as a leader can help others build mental strength.

If you are interested in learning more from Scott, 

• Visit Scott's website and take the free Mental Strength assessment - https://scottmautz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Mental-Strength-Self-Assessment.pdf
• Pick up a copy of his book
• Connect with Scott directly

In this episode we talk with Anna Hislop about what motivates and engages the next generation of workers and how to close the gap between expectations and workplace experiences.

During our time together we discuss:

• why Gen Z seems to be getting top billing when it comes to having multiple generations in the workplace.
• what research and statistics reveal about what truly matters to workers.
• what to say to leaders who think Gen Z is reluctant to go the extra mile, prone to anxiety, have short attention spans, are easily distracted, and readily offended.
• what to say to members of Gen Z that think they are being unfairly labeled.
• key questions employers should consider to be able to future proof their business, their employee engagement levels and wellbeing.
• How employers can close the gap between employees' expectations and workplace experiences and better foster a sense of purpose and meaning in the work environment.

If you are interested in learning more from Anna, 

• Visit her website
• Pick up a copy of her book - You Only Have to Ask!: How to Realise the Full Potential of Gen Z at Work
• Connect with Anna

In this episode we talk with Kevin Wayne Johnson about ways we can all improve as leaders, and help build the next generation of leaders in the process.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the difference between leadership and management
• the one major ingredient leaders are missing or neglecting
• how to build stronger interpersonal relationships by focusing on better communication
• How to begin a difficult conversation when you need to hold someone accountable
• The role of leaders in creating the next generation of leaders.

If you are interested in learning more from Kevin visit The Johnson Leadership Group online, or email Kevin directly at [email protected]

In this episode we talk with Terry Ziemniak, about what you should be doing to make sure your organization is prepared properly for cybersecurity attacks and how to manage one if (or when) it occurs.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the mindset all leaders should have when it comes to cybersecurity.
• how to determine the "right" level of security for your organization and if you are secure enough.
• steps leaders should be taking to be as ready as you can for a cybersecurity incident
• cybersecurity for small and medium size businesses.
• how organizations can use their cybersecurity preparedness as a differentiator and value-add to clients and partners.

If you are interested in learning more from Terry visit his webpage at Techcxo.

In this episode we talk with Erin Andrea Craske, about living and leading effortlessly.  

During our time together we discuss:

• the three "cardio states" that leaders tend to operate in
• common mistakes that keep leaders in one of the three "cardio states"
• the three stages of freedom how to begin the transformation to leading and living effortlessly
• how to maintain one's mental health and resilience

If you are interested in learning more from Erin visit her website for the following offers and freebies: 

• A gift of two full coaching sessions for listeners of this episode
• A 50% discount on the strategy guide - all-in-one marketing toolbox - use EFFORTLESS code at the TGBBS checkout
• Freebies: business surveys, marketing frameworks, quotes, and strategy guide materials

In this episode we talk with Andrea Johnson, Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, about how you can continue to shape and evolve your leadership style so you can lead with unwavering authenticity, conviction and confidence.

During our time together we discuss:

• How you can determine what your core values really are.
• How to align your core values with your leadership style.  
• How to navigate a situation where your organization isn't honoring your core values. 
• Using "deconstruction" as a way to reframe our values as we grow by understanding our ABCs (Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning)

If you are interested in learning more from Andrea

• Visit theintentionaloptimist.com
  • take the free core values exercise
  • listen to her podcast 
  • consider taking her digital course and/or booking a coaching engagement

In this episode we talk with Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects, about the stages of the "Founders Journey" and how you can navigate the necessary transitions to continue growing your business as well as finding joy in each and every step along the way.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why businesses stall while trying to scale.
• How to determine with stage of growth you are in and what to do NOW.  
• Finding the right talent for your organization so you can work on the business instead of in the business. 
• Making the shift from reluctant manager to adept manager when you have grown to the point where you have a team.
• Why it's important to find and experience joy in each stage of the founder's journey.

If you are interested in learning more from Scott

• Visit Scale Architects website. 
• Download Scott's free book on the seven stages of the founders journey.

In this episode we talk with Tyler Mount, Founder & CEO of Henry Street Creative, about the power of leveraging personal branding and how it can be used to benefit not only a person, but the organization they are a part of.

During our time together we discuss:

• Why the concept of a personal brand is so important
• How to go about creating your personal brand.  
• Validating and measuring the impact of your personal brand. 
• Ways to better leverage the personal brand of leaders in your organization and integrate it into their traditional marketing. 
• Challenges to expect and common mistakes?

If you are interested in learning more from Tyler

• Visit Tyler's website 
• Setup a free, no obligation, 1:1 private consultancy  with Tyler to help you define action items to elevate, leverage, and grow your personal brand.

In this episode we talk with Russel Lolacher, international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work - a show digging into timely and relevant topics with global experts on how to be better leaders and create healthy workplace cultures, about the impact leaders have on workplace culture and what you can do to make sure you are making your team and organization’s culture stronger every day.  

During our time together we discuss:

• Why organizations have bad cultures.
• What leaders need to understand about how their actions (and inactions) impact workplace culture.
• The 7 deadly sins of leadership, and how to avoid them.
• Creating an atmosphere people want to stay working in for the long term.
• What you can do if you feel like you aren't high enough in the hierarchy to make a difference or don't have the time to make a difference.
• What to look for during the interview process to make better hiring decisions.
• How your organization can protect its brand but not inhibit the ability to change.  

If you are interested in learning more from Russel, please visit his podcast - Relationships at Work

You can also visit his website or Youtube Channel.