Feedback can be a double-edged sword: the giver usually intends to be helpful but often comes across downright crushing. On the other hand, many leaders are locked in a cycle of making the same mistakes over and over while struggling to get anyone to give them the honest feedback they need to improve. In this episode, Diana talks with Marshall Goldsmith’s own coach, Jim Moore, about how givers and receivers can turn feedback into the vital tool for growth it was always meant to be.

Teamwork is a competitive advantage for every organization, but many teams are actually a collection of high-performing individuals who are functioning independently. John Gillis and Kristine Lilly, authors of the new book Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success, show us how lessons in teamwork from the world-champion U.S. women’s soccer team can translate into the business world.

A powerful executive presence will make you more effective as a leader, and today’s guest says it doesn’t have to be an elusive trait. Learn how to take your executive presence to the next level with coach and author Val Williams.

Diversity and inclusion are critical factors for any talent champion who wants to succeed in today's world. Dennis Kennedy and Angeles Valenciano, Founder and CEO respectively of the National Diversity Council, talk about where we've been and how far we still have to go in order to create equality in the workplace.

Through the rise of software development methodologies, the agile way of working has transformed performance management, bringing the customer experience to the inside of the creation process. Dr. Anna Tavis, human capital thought leader and creator of human capital master’s programs at NYU, explains how agile has forever changed the way we work in HR and what talent champions can do to stay on top.

There's no one right path to guaranteed leadership success, particularly if the skills needed to lead and inspire don't come naturally. Scott Miller, author of the new book Management Mess to Leadership Success, talks about his journey as a leader and how to assess whether your aspiration to lead is the right fit for you.

A servant leader is genuinely interested in serving others—employees, customers, peers, and colleagues. Servant leaders set the purpose for the team and lead with their values. A compelling leadership story helps others to understand why they lead the way they do. Lisa Doyle, VP of Global Learning at Booz Allen Hamilton, shares her leadership story, along with some guidance for crafting your own story.

Whether you aspire to the c-suite, coach others to help them get there, or are looking to take your next step up the leadership ladder, you’ll learn lots from the ideas and practical advice shared by Cassandra Frangos. After working on the succession plan for one of the biggest CEOs in the tech world, Cassandra published Cracking the C-Suite Code: How successful leaders make it to the top to help others learn how to navigate into the executive level.

Attracting a diverse talent pool requires a strong brand that resonates with the variety of groups from which your organization recruits. Kristen Ribero, head of employer marketing at Handshake, shares ideas for building an employer brand, measuring your efforts, and improving the effectiveness of college and university recruiting.

Strategic communication is the practice of being intentional about how we communicate, who we communicate with, which channels we use, and when we communicate. Every point of communication ties back to an overarching vision and strategy. Arianne Gasser, adjunct communication professor at Villanova University and product manager at Energage, talks with Diana about how successful leaders communicate and why what you say is just as important as what you don’t say.