By Dr. MO
Simplifying the Complexities of Your Leadership Journey
Summary In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, host Mo interviews his friend Dave, a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Army. They reminisce about their time in the Army and discuss the role of a Chief...
Summary In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, Scott and Dr. Michael David Morales discuss the topic of resilience. They start by sharing the story of Ari Dickey, a former knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball, who faced numerous...
Episode 75 - Change Management Summary In this episode, Scott and Mo discuss change management and its importance in the workplace. They highlight the need for leaders to encounter challenges, build resilience, and foster open communication. They emphasize the importance of...
Episode 74 - Leaders Create a Clear Vision A clear vision does more than just set a destination. It inspires, motivates, and provides a sense of purpose essential for any team's success. Point 1: Articulate the Vision Clearly and Passionately Not just about...
Episode 73: Special Guest - Dr. Lem Usita Summary: In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, host Mo interviews Dr. Lem Usita, an entrepreneur and leadership expert. They discuss Dr. Lem's leadership experience and how he defines leadership. They also...
Episode 72 - Three Pillars of Emotional Intelligence EQ - navigating the complex inner interpersonal dynamics, inspiring, motivating teams and making really sound decisions that are based on emotional awareness. Three Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: Self -awareness Empathy Relationship management Self-Awareness: Leaders are self -aware. involves understanding emotions,...
Episode 71: Leading in the Remote Culture is amplified Culture is the heartbeat of any organization Remote work doesn't mean sacrificing the heartbeat - the key lies in intentional cultivation Define culture clearly and consistently, communicate it across all channels, and align hiring practice Bad...
Episode 70: Leaders Take Care Point 1: Address the Need for Wellbeing 70% of Americans feel that the nation doesn't care for them, and 38% are considering moving abroad due to concerns about their human rights. (American Psychological Association) Gallup's "State of the...
Episode 69: A Conversation with a Champion Special Guest: Candace Motes, Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball Head Coach Won the NAIA National Championship. Every person has a different philosophy and there's no two leadership philosophies that are exactly the same. Background Information: When did you...
Episode 68: The Adaptable Leader 1: Leaders Navigate Uncertainty That’s what leaders are all about! Stay composed and level-headed in the face of uncertainty. Practical Technique: Stop and count to 10. Don’t be hasty in the way that we react. Don't ever say anything that you...
Episode 67: Leaders Start with Why Questions to Ponder: Have you ever been asked to do something by a leader and not fully understood why? Have you, as a leader, ever asked your team to do something without explaining the task's true purpose? 1....
Episode 66: Hero Spotlight with SFC John Noe Mortuary Affairs – Provides dignity, honor and respect to fallen soldiers. BOOK: Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman https://a.co/d/aA5PjP1 MOVIE: Taking Chance, starring Kevin Bacon Most rewarding part of your job? I feel like...
Episode 65 - Building Your Leadership Well: Going Deep to Lead Effectively Depth Equals Competence You are only as good as you continue to learn. To become a truly competent leader, you must dive deep into your field or industry. Competence allows you to: Make...
Episode 64: Leaders Attract the Best Point 1: Remote work is here to stay Leaders need to recognize that remote work is here to stay for a significant portion of the workforce. Invest in technology, foster open communication, and create a work culture...
Episode 63: Building Your Winning Team Point 1: Assembling the Right Mix of Talent It's not about finding the best individuals; it's about finding the right individuals to work effectively together to achieve a common goal. QUESTION: Where are you called to be...
Episode 62: Nurturing Innovative Leaders Leaders Empower Creative Mindsets QUESTION: Are you helping your people take calculated risks to be creative? The best leaders promote innovation by creating an environment of psychological safety. How to foster growth mindsets: Create learning opportunities (books, seminars, etc.) Continuous skill...
Episode 61: Leaders Sacrifice More Personal Time and Energy Investment QUESTION: What kind of time and energy do you give to your team? Sacrificing personal time for work-related tasks is a hallmark of effective leadership. QUESTION: Are you the one who gets it done?...
Episode 60 - Thriving in Leadership in the Workplace Build trust within your team. Trust starts by getting to know each team member on an individual level. Take the time to understand their strengths, challenges, and personal aspirations. Show genuine interest in their lives...
Episode 59: Leaders Know Their Weaknesses Point 1: Self-Awareness and Growth Leaders who possess self-awareness: have a deep understanding of their strengths and weaknesses play to their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses QUESTION: Are you aware of the stuff that you don't know? BOOK: 21 Irrefutable...
Episode 58: Leaders Always Ask Questions Being in relationships with people is all about having great conversations. Asking Good Questions Fosters a Culture of Learning and Collaboration Collective efforts are greater than any individual's contribution. Creates a profound sense of camaraderie, trust, and unity...
Episode 57: Effective Listening for Leaders Listening Builds Communication Paul D. Hubbard was playing quarterback for Gallaudet University. As a leader, the way that you communicate with your team is as important. A leader needs to be able to communicate effectively. Listening well is a...
Episode 56: Accountability in Leadership BOOK: “Getting things done”, David Allen Leadership accountability is crucial for the success and growth of a business. Three reasons why accountability is important: Organizational Alignment Everybody is accountable for what happens within the company, no matter what level you...
Episode 55: Developing a Change Mindset Identify common obstacles to change. “Everything changes and nothing remains still, and you cannot step twice into the same stream.” - Heraclitus Recognize the common obstacles individuals and organizations face when making changes. Fear of failure Resistance to change Rusty...
Episode 54: Practical Tips for Developing Leadership Here are a couple of practical ways to develop strong leadership skills to lead your team. Set clear goals. You stop your leadership right in its tracks if you don't have your goals set before you....
Episode 53: Three Goals of an Aspiring Leader 1. Develop Strong Communication Skills. Leaders must understand that effective communication is a crucial skill, no matter their industry. Communication helps: Convey their ideas & vision Build trust Resolve conflict Inspire others QUESTION: Are you practicing active listening skills? Active listening...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 52: Leaders Inspire Greatness 1. Define Greatness If there is no culture defined, that’s where you have to start. QUESTION: What is that culture? What are the things that you like and what are the things that you wish...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 51: Leaders Make it Count 1) Leaders Live in the Future Leaders are the ones that think big and are willing to take chances. QUESTION: Are you living out your purpose with passion and reaching for new heights? Leaders look...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 50: Leaders Find A Role “The star of the team is the team.” - John Wooden If you want to be a good leader, you have to know both your role, and the role of each person on...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 49: Leaders Foster Emotional Stability Today what we want to talk about is the way that leaders should approach the emotional stability of both themselves and the people on their teams. 1. Leaders Promote Genuine Emotion. Sports is a...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 48: It’s the Little Things 1. Break Down the Vision I think most of us have a lot more conversations with ourselves in our own head than we actually communicate to others on our team. Everything comes back to...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 47: Become a Lifelong Teacher 1. Commit to Yourself Before you do anything that is worthwhile for anybody else, you have to put in the time to become the best version of yourself. Everybody is going to have the...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 46: A Key Ingredient to Success “It’s never going to be easy, but the pain that you’re gonna go through is what makes it all worth it. The joy and true happiness I have found is actually...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 45: Promoting Good Values (Part 2) Part 1 Recap: What are my values? How do my values shape decisions? Part 2: 3. Where do my values need to be adjusted? As leaders, we are committed to meeting the goals of all shapes...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 44: Promoting Good Values How do we set ourselves up to build good people, good teams, and that culture? It all starts with your personal values. 1. What Are My Values? Your values are the things that you believe...
Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 43: Defining the Culture “Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” - Brian Chesky, Co-Founder, CEO, Airbnb 1. Invite Others Into Your Passion When you decide to define culture you will give yourself an...
Episode 42: Leaders Get Out of the Way “Empowered people aren't concerned about competing with anyone, they are busy empowering others. ”I don’t know about you, but that’s the kind of team that I want to build. Peter Shephard 1. Make Others...
Episode 41: Be a Person of Action “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” - John F. Kennedy 1. Have Necessary Conversations Leaders are always about having conversations. If you...
Leaders Deal with It: Part 2 Recap Part 1: Leaders Do Not React, They Respond. Leaders Do Not Complicate, They Simplify. Today’s Episode: 3. Leaders Don’t Dictate, They Relate. a. Leaders Live Authentically QUESTION: On a scale of “1 - Authentic” where are you? Most leaders have the...
Episode 39: Leaders Deal With It (Part 1) Nobody wants to work for somebody who is always stressed out and makes everybody else stressed out. 1. Leaders Do Not React, They Respond “Bad Leaders React, But Here’s What Good Leaders Do.” - Ink...
Episode 38: Courage in Your Decisions 1. Courage Begins With Self “A leadership position doesn’t give a person courage, but courage can give him a leadership position.” - John Maxwell, The Five Levels of Leadership Before you can face any test as a...
Episode 37: Leaders Build Teams 1. Define Culture BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Dare to Serve, Cheryl Bachelder Your people need to know exactly where they are going, what the vision is, and how the mission supports that vision. Then you can move to the next...
Episode 36: Leaders Build People 1. Chart the Course BOOK RECOMMENDATION: 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership, John Maxwell's - The Law of Navigation. Vision is always the most important thing for a leader. You have to know where your company or organization is going. You...
Episode 35: Why Your People Are Leaving Article: “20 Eye-Opening Statistics About the State of Career Changes in 2020”, by Aleksandar Dimovski. 70% of the workforce (heading into 2020) was actively looking for a change in careers This is on the heels of...
Episode 34: Principles of Leading Up “Sometimes those above you just don’t yet see what must be done, and your calling is to spark their attention and move them along a course of change before it is too late.” Michael Useem 1....
Episode 33: Leaders Engage Conflict 1. Meet conflict head on If you have ever been in any type of relationship, of any kind, whether business or personal, you have run into conflict. The question is, how do you keep those relationships intact...
Episode 32: It's All About People 1. Leaders Find the Right People The first thing that you have to do before training people is to have the right people on the team. Leaders think about the people factor before all else. Once you have...
Episode 31: Leaders Change the Climate “If given a choice between taking over for a good or bad outfit, I will choose the bad outfit every time. They will have nowhere to go but up.” Hal Moore 1. Leaders Don’t Wait for...
Episode 30: Leaders Model Respect 1. Leaders Listen to Others We as leaders must remember that everyone on the team has talents that are unique. If you were to write down a list of all of your people and their unique talents, meaning...
Episode 29: Leaders Fail More Leaders can really only do a couple of things. They can use their actions and the way they view life to inspire others, or they can discourage others. 1. Leaders Must Stay Visible You can’t go AWOL. As...
Episode 28: Leaders Begin with the End “To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now and...