Partnering Leadership

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Dyke, a partner in the law firm of McGuireWoods LLP.  Jim Dyke served as Virginia’s Secretary of Education under former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, and as Domestic Policy Advisor to former Vice President Walter Mondale. Mr. Dyke shares lessons learned based on his vast leadership experience.

Some highlights:

● Jim Dyke shares how his upbringing impacted his commitment to leadership and a desire to leave a legacy of impact.

● Jim Dyke talks about his experience in leading the fight for the rights of women to be admitted to the Virginia Military Institute

● How leadership can create the kind of culture necessary for successful change.  

● Jim Dyke talks about the significant role his wife Ellen played in helping him to become the best possible husband, father, and leader.

● Leadership lessons Jim Dyke shares with others on how to become more impactful leaders.

 
Also mentioned in this episode:

 Walter Mondale, Former Vice President of the United States

Clifford Alexander, First African-American Secretary of the Army 

Griffin Bell, 72nd Attorney General of the United States

Ben Civiletti, first Italian American to serve as Attorney General.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 

Ellen Dyke, Author of Adam and Steve

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Doug Dennerline, the president and CEO of BetterWorks, a performance enablement solution company that aligns workforces to the organization's top priorities with their market-leading OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software. Doug Dennerline shares his thoughts on leading with empathy, the transformational power of OKRs and the future of work.

Some Highlights:

• Doug Dennerline on the HP Way, John Chambers and growth at Cisco.
• How leading with empathy shaped Doug’s leadership values.
• Doug Dennerline talks about the transformative power of OKRs not just as a process but also as a leadership methodology.
• Doug Dennerline’s perspective on the future of work.

Webinar on OKRs for Georgetown University 

Also mentioned in this episode:

John Chambers - Chairman Emeritus, Cisco / CEO, JC2 Ventures

John Doerr - Chairman at Kleiner Perkins and author of Measure What Matters

Eric Yuan - CEO of Zoom

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Doug Dennerline on BetterWorks

Doug Dennerline on LinkedIn

BetterWorks Website

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis, neuroscientist and former Washington DC council member and chair of the committee on economic development, recounts stories of her father, Dr. Charles Drew, and shares stories of her life as a scientist and politician, and how the intersectionality of her passions empowers her to ask the right questions in solving complex problems and leading a community.

Some highlights:

• Dr. Charles Drew’s life and legacy as the pioneer of blood banking
• Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis’ career as a neuroscientist
• Why and how Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis left science for politics
• The importance of asking the right questions and how it helped Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis in contributing to the economic development of Washington DC
• How Dr. Drew Jarvis’ passion for helping women and people of color led to her becoming president of Southeastern University
• Why Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis believes that expanded support for mental health in insurance is highly crucial
• Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis’ advice to young leaders.
• Advice on becoming an active older person

Mentioned:

EB Henderson, Former coach at Dunbar High School

Judge William Hastie, Former Federal judge

Mercer Cook, Former Chair at Howard University and second American ambassador to Niger

William Montague Cobb, Former head of anatomy at Howard University

Julius Rosenwald, Businessman, philanthropist, and founder of the Rosenwald Fund

Booker T. Washington, Educator, author, orator, and adviser to presidents

Spencie Love, Author of “One Blood”

Dr. DeMaurice Moses, Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis’ husband

Arrington Dixon, Former chair and member of the council of the District of Columbia 

Sharon Pratt, Attorney, politician, and the third mayor of the District of Columbia

Marion Barry, Former mayor of the District of Columbia

Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington DC

Jack Evans, Former member of the council of the District of Columbia

Abe Pollin, Former owner of Washington Wizards & Washington Capitals 

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Dan Pontefract, CEO, and Founder of Pontefract Group and author of four books including his most recent book Lead, Care, Win: How to Become a Leader Who Matters. Dan Pontefract shares his thoughts on how to lead with greater humanity, care, and compassion.

Some highlights:

• Dan Pontefract on the pandemic as a potential to reset
• Dan Pontefract shares how crisis can impact leadership values
• How to increase employee engagement even with remote work
• Dan Pontefract on the need for greater authenticity and humility in leadership

Also mentioned in this episode:

Eric Yuan, Founder of Zoom

Connect with Dan Pontefract:

Dan Pontefract Official Website

Dan Pontefract on LinkedIn

Lead. Care. Win Book

Dan Pontefract on Twitter: @dpontefract

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lidia Soto-Harmon, CEO of Girl Scouts of National Capital Region, and Chair and a trustee of the Migration Policy Institute. Lidia Soto-Harmon shares her inspiring story, the importance of being open to opportunities and how to lead a purpose driven organization through crisis.

Some highlights:

● Lidia Soto-Harmon on the need for generosity in relationships. 

● Importance of patience and humility in leadership.

● How leaders, especially women, can step up and take advantage of opportunities.

● The importance of establishing and maintaining relationships.

● How Lidia Soto-Harmon has led the Girl Scouts through the crisis and what she expects the future holds for the organization and leadership development.

Also mentioned in the Episode:

 Madeline Albright - Former United States Secretary of State

 Lyles Carr – Senior Vice President at The McCormick Group

Michelle Obama – Former First Lady of the United States

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Lidia Soto-Harmon on Twitter

Lidia Soto-Harmon on Facebook

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Kon Apostolopoulos, founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions and the co-author of 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis. Kon Apostolopoulos shares how leaders can lead their organizations through and post-crisis.

Some highlights:

● Kon Apostolopoulos shares his perspective on what it takes to lead post-crisis

● How purpose-driven leaders create great organizational culture

● Kon Apostolopoulos talks about the importance of flexibility in leadership

● The Leadership Paradox and how it relates to successful leadership

● The role of resilience in building a positive organizational culture

● How to lead effectively with greater gratitude 

Also mentioned in this episode:

 James Kerr, Founder of Indispensable Consulting and author of INDISPENSABLE: Build and Lead A Company Customers Can’t Live Without

 Andrea Simon, CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC) and Author of Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business

 Todd Cherches, Co-Founder & CEO of Big Blue Gumball

Author of Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life 

 Connect with Kon Apostolopoulos:

Fresh Biz Solutions

Kon Apostolopoulos LinkedIn

7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis Book on Amazon

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rynthia Rost, former GEICO  Vice-President for Public Affairs, and the current executive advisor to IBM International Foundation. Rynthia Rost talks about the importance of finding your voice and using it to impact positive change.

 
Some Highlights:

● How Adler’s management was changed because of young Rynthia Rost’s confidence to speak up.

● The importance of finding your voice and speaking up to advance progress in communities and organizations.

● Rynthia Rost on representing women and people of color in leadership.

● How leaders can find their voice and why they should take more risks.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Delano Lewis

Anthony (Tony) Williams, former Mayor of Washington DC

Elbert Hubbard’s A Message to Garcia

Robert M. Pirsig’s Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about how leaders can set an example for those they lead through their behaviors.  Mahan shares examples of leadership behaviors that aren’t aligned with values and why team members pay attention to the smallest details of leadership behavior to determine values and priorities.  

Some highlights:

• What kind of an example do you choose to set?
• Why leadership example is best shown through actions rather than words
• Leadership choices and behaviors as the true gauge of values and priorities 
• Why the smallest choices of leaders impact the example they set for their teams

Also mentioned in this episode:

Lou Gerstner, former CEO and chairman of IBM

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Michael Rogers, Former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). Prior to his appointment at COG, Mr. Rogers enjoyed a distinguished career as City Administrator and Deputy Mayor for Operations for the District of Columbia, was Director of the Mayor’s Office of Contracts/Chief Procurement Officer for the City of New York and Vice President/Municipal Services for Ogden Services Corporation.

Some highlights:

• Michael Rogers on how growing up during the Civil Rights movement impacted his leadership.
• Why and how Michael Rogers went against unethical contracting practices in New York.
• How Michael Rogers helped increase the impact and relevance of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
• Michael Roger’s advice on how leaders can leave an impactful legacy. 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Marion Barry, former Mayor of Washington DC

Ron Brown, former US Secretary of Commerce

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with John Chappelear, president and founder of Changing the Focus and author of the Daily Six, Six Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Balance between Success and Significance. John Chappelear shares how a gift of devastation created the perfect opportunity for him to be a better mentor, a better leader and most of all a better person.

Some highlights:

• John Chappelear shares the difference between success and significance
• Getting a Gift of Devastation
• How leaders can use The Daily Six to add more significance to their lives
• John Chappelear’s thoughts on the role of love and forgiveness in leadership

Also mentioned in this episode:

Leading With Love, Alexander Strauch

The Book of Joy, Desmond Tutu & Dalai Lama

Leadership is an Art, Max DePree

Connect John Chappelear:

The Daily Six: Simple Steps to Prosperity and Purpose

John Chappelear LinkedIn

John Chappelear Facebook

John Chappelear Twitter

John Chappelear Instagram

John Chappelear YouTube

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