The Courage of a Leader

Hybrid work is here to stay, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode, I take a fresh look at how leaders can align different types of work with the environments that best support them. Explore how intentional strategies, adaptability, and collaboration can make hybrid work more effective. Through real-world insights and practical approaches, I challenge you to rethink how to structure work for long-term success.

Highlights

• Start with the Work, Not the Location – Explore how defining tasks first helps determine the best work setting for efficiency and impact.
• Maximizing Remote Work – Learn how to set clear expectations, use collaboration tools effectively, and protect deep-focus time.
• Making In-Office Time Meaningful – Discover strategies for ensuring in-person workdays are structured for collaboration and innovation.
• Flexible Policies Require Experimentation – Find out how testing different hybrid models can reveal what works best for your team.
• Leadership's Role in Hybrid Success – See why it’s up to leaders to optimize hybrid work policies, not just enforce them.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

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Teaser for Next Episode

Join us in our next episode when Bill Himmelstein, founder and CEO of Tenant Advisory Group, shares how an abundance mindset, trust, and relationship-building lead to success by focusing on giving, integrity, and collaboration.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Pat Broe, best-selling author and mental health advocate, shares insights on how leaders can support their teams’ mental health while fostering trust and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, empathetic leadership, and creating safe spaces where employees feel comfortable sharing challenges. Pat also highlights the need for leaders to prioritize their own mental health through self-awareness and reflection. By leading with authenticity, compassion, and clear expectations, we can build stronger, more resilient teams that thrive even in difficult times.

Highlights

• Empathy in Action: Discover how balancing empathy with accountability strengthens trust and team performance.
• The Power of Check-Ins: Learn how intentional, regular conversations can uncover hidden struggles and foster connection.
• Lead with Authenticity: Explore how being open about your own challenges as a leader can inspire greater team loyalty.
• Support Over Assumption: Find out why asking team members what they need is more effective than making assumptions.
• Self-Check for Leaders: Understand the importance of reflecting on your own strengths, challenges, and mental health to lead effectively.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Pat Broe is a best selling author, mental health advocate, and sales and marketing professional. His journey to professional success was marked by personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and an attempt on his own life. These challenges ignited his passion for guiding others toward authentic living.

With raw storytelling and practical advice, Pat empowers readers to overcome the unique mental health threats of modern life. Drawing from his diverse background spanning radio hosting to business consulting, he offers a powerful roadmap for cultivating a happier, more fulfilling existence as "The Real Confident You."

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-broe/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

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Teaser for Next Episode

Our next episode, The Productivity Secret: Aligning Where You Work with What You Do, will finally be a solo episode from Amy Riley, in which she’ll reveal how the key to productivity lies in matching your environment to the task at hand. From collaboration to deep focus, discover how leaders can create spaces that empower their teams to thrive. Don’t miss it—it might just change the way you think about where and how you work!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Genevieve Retzlaff, founder and CEO of Grow Better Together, shares her vision for leadership as an ongoing journey that has 3 distinct phases and starts with self-awareness. By understanding our triggers and developing emotional intelligence, we can create a foundation for growth that empowers teams and organizations. Genevieve emphasizes the importance of building trust, fostering psychological safety, and embracing diversity to inspire collaboration and innovation. Her approach encourages us to lead with intention, adapt to challenges, and prepare our teams for long-term success.

Highlights

• Start with Self-Awareness: Discover how self-reflection and emotional intelligence are the foundation of strong leadership.
• Foster Psychological Safety: Learn how to create spaces where team members feel safe to share ideas and take risks.
• Embrace Vulnerability: Explore how openness and honest communication can build stronger, more connected teams.
• Diversity Drives Success: Understand how embracing diverse perspectives can enhance team innovation and performance.
• Create Space for Growth: See why intentional time for reflection and planning is essential for effective leadership development.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Genevieve Retzlaff, founder and CEO of Grow Better Together, empowers leaders to transform into conscious, trust-building change agents. With over 15 years of expertise in HR partnership and talent development, coupled with 6+ years as a certified executive and team performance coach, she specializes in aligning human dynamics with business goals to foster authentic leadership and high-performing teams. Genevieve guides organizations through:

• Leadership transformation and team alignment
• Building capacity and efficiency for large-scale events in major venues
• Integrating human strategies with business objectives

She is passionate about helping leaders unlock their self-awareness, build trust, and create environments where teams thrive through values-driven, strengths-based leadership.

https://www.grow-better-together.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-better-together/

The Grow Better Together Leadership Program - https://www.grow-better-together.com/leadership-program 

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. 

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

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Teaser for Next Episode

Join us as we sit with Pat Broe who shares how leaders can support their teams’ mental wellbeing.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Russell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, shares valuable insights on building resilience as a mindset and a practical skill. He challenges us to see resilience not just as recovery from setbacks but as a way to grow, learn, and move forward with purpose. Russell explores how self-awareness, intentional reflection, and recognizing patterns in our behavior can help us better understand our emotional responses and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

Throughout our conversation, Russell emphasizes the importance of maintaining energy, building support systems, and staying connected to a clear purpose. He discusses how resilience is built through small, consistent actions and the ability to embrace challenges with a balanced perspective. His approach highlights the value of grounded optimism, strategic pauses, and leveraging our strengths to navigate uncertainty with confidence and clarity.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Spring Forward with Learning: Explore how resilience isn't about bouncing back but about learning and moving forward with purpose.
2. Re-Energize Intentionally: Understand the difference between good tired and burnout, and learn how to recover effectively.
3. Know Your Strengths: Discover how leveraging your natural strengths can fuel resilience and build confidence.
4. Build Your Support Network: Learn why having trusted connections is essential for resilience and long-term success.
5. Grounded Optimism: Explore how facing reality honestly creates space for true hope and meaningful action.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Russell Harvey is a Resilience Coach, Facilitator, and Public Speaker with a mission to positively impact 100,000 people by 2025. With over 20 years of experience in Learning, Leadership, and Organisational Development, Russell helps individuals and teams build confidence, gain clarity, and drive positive change.

Using a strengths-based approach and positive psychology, Russell strikes a balance between being practical, creative, and supportive while challenging his clients to progress.

Outside of his coaching work, Russell is the Chair of Governors at a local primary school, a volunteer with Leeds Young Authors, and runs public speaking workshops for students.

https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

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Teaser for Next Episode

Genevieve Retzlaff, the founder and CEO of Grow Better Together, explores leadership as a journey, focusing on self-awareness, trust, vulnerability, and creating space for growth and innovation.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Melissa Lagowski, founder of Big Buzz Idea Group, shares her passion for helping people embrace their voices as leaders, regardless of their role. She believes that when we speak up with intention, we foster stronger, more inclusive teams and organizations. Melissa encourages a mindset of curiosity and reflection, showing how thoughtful dialogue and intentional actions can lead to meaningful impact.

In our conversation, Melissa offers strategies for creating spaces where ideas can flourish and diverse perspectives are valued. She highlights the importance of building trust, preparing thoughtfully, and approaching discussions with care. Her insights remind us that leadership begins with small, consistent steps toward advocating for ourselves and others.

Highlights

1.    The Power of Curiosity: Discover how asking thoughtful, open-ended questions fosters deeper conversations and builds understanding.

2.    Timing Matters: Learn when and how to address sensitive topics for the greatest impact.

3.    Building Relationships: Find out how fostering genuine connections strengthens teams and creates trust.

4.    Reflect and Prepare: Explore how self-reflection and preparation can help you express your voice with confidence.

5.    Create Psychological Safety: Understand how to cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Melissa Lagowski created Big Buzz Idea Group as a boutique agency to provide management, marketing and event services to nonprofits and associations. She launched the company in November 2004 so nonprofits would have an honest outsourcing partner. Melissa provides full operational support or a la carte services that will allow charitable organizations to run more effectively.

With 34 years of corporate and nonprofit experience, Melissa has consulted national organizations, managed local chapters, provided virtual office assistance to numerous NPOs, launched and executed large fundraisers, conceived innovative and lucrative new programming, coordinated client conferences, workshops dinners, and awards functions.

She manages consulting platforms, mastermind groups and virtual roundtables to assist nonprofits to become self-sufficient and proficient in management.

Her largest project to date is Ribfest Chicago, where she is responsible for every facet of the event including festival promotion, sponsorship development, entertainment booking and vendor procurement and management. The event now draws 70,000 people annually and was featured on Food Network’s “Eating America” with Anthony Anderson (2014).

Melissa is a member and Executive Director of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Area Chapter.

https://bigbuzzideagroup.com/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

·     The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy

·     The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration

·     The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community

·     The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

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Teaser for Next Episode

Join us next time with Russell Harvey who shares how resilience is about springing forward with learning, using strengths, building support, and leading with purpose.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Geoff Woods, best-selling author and founder of AI Leadership, joins us to discuss how leaders can harness AI to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making. He challenges us to move beyond viewing AI as just a tool for routine tasks and instead embrace it as a thought partner that can help solve complex problems and amplify results. By applying the 80/20 rule, Geoff encourages leaders to focus AI on high-impact priorities that drive meaningful outcomes, unlocking new levels of performance and growth.

Throughout the conversation, Geoff shares actionable strategies to maximize AI's potential. By assigning specific roles to AI and using it as a thought partner, leaders can simulate feedback, anticipate challenges, and prepare for critical conversations. His approach empowers us to leverage AI as a strategic ally, enabling smarter, faster decisions while enhancing leadership capacity.

Highlights

1.    AI as a Thought Partner: Discover how rethinking AI as a collaborative partner can unlock new levels of strategic thinking and decision-making.

2.    Prioritize High-Impact Tasks: Explore how focusing AI on critical priorities can drive meaningful results and amplify your effectiveness.

3.    Role Assignment in Prompts: Learn how assigning roles to AI can create more tailored insights and solutions for complex challenges.

4.    Interactive AI Prompts: Uncover how engaging AI with thoughtful questions can lead to clearer, more accurate, and actionable outcomes.

5.    Continual AI Improvement: Find out how to refine AI’s capabilities by aligning its insights with real-world results, ensuring smarter support over time.

Resources Mentioned

Geoff’s Book – The AI-Driven Leader - https://a.co/d/eiBeM1Y

ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/ - Used for creating prompts, simulating scenarios, and role-playing to enhance leadership strategies.

Perplexity.ai - https://www.perplexity.ai/ - Highlighted for conducting AI-driven research with source citations, ensuring accuracy in results.

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Geoff Woods is the #1 international bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, host of the AI-Driven Leader podcast and the Founder of AI Leadership where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, his guidance helped their market cap grow from $750 million to over $12 billion in four years. He also co-founded the training and consulting company behind The ONE Thing, where he coached and advised companies with annual revenues from $10 million to $60 billion.

Best way for people to reach Geoff: [email protected]

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

·     The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy

·     The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration

·     The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community

·     The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

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Teaser for Next Episode

How can finding your voice transform your leadership? Melissa Lagowski shares how curiosity, trust, and small steps can create big impact. Tune in for practical strategies and inspiration!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Rob Waddell, an experienced business coach and marketing consultant, shares insights on how to inspire and engage teams during new initiatives. He emphasizes the need for a clear vision that communicates the “why” and highlights each person’s role in achieving it. Rob advises leaders to use consistent communication, celebrate small wins, and conduct regular reviews to sustain momentum. His approach combines structured processes with flexibility, encouraging leaders to foster a supportive environment where team members feel valued and motivated to contribute to shared goals.

Key Takeaways:

1.    Involve the Team in the Vision: Ask for input from team members to create a shared vision that everyone feels part of, boosting ownership and enthusiasm.

2.    Communicate Often and Clearly: Use consistent updates and transparent communication to keep everyone aligned and engaged throughout the project.

3.    Celebrate Individual Contributions: Recognizing each person’s role in the success of the initiative increases motivation and team morale.

4.    Establish Standard Processes: Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency, especially in dynamic environments.

5.    Be Open to Change: Flexibility in approach is crucial; adjust plans as needed based on team feedback and project progress to stay agile and effective.

Resources Mentioned:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Rob Waddell is a seasoned, strategic business coach and marketing consultant with a passion for helping businesses unlock their full potential.

With 4 decades of experience working on global brands like McCain Foods and McVitie’s, VC-backed SME’s, and latterly, as a trusted advisor to on-line business entrepreneurs, Rob specializes in guiding leaders in navigating the current digital marketing landscape, aligning their personal and business goals, ensuring they’re well-positioned for future success

Rob’s collaborative approach is grounded in deep empathy for both the people and the processes that make businesses thrive.

He likens his coaching style to a ‘marketing whisperer’, sitting on the shoulder of business owners, personally supporting them to overcome challenges with leadership guidance and creative problem solving.

Rob’s motto: Life is too f**king short, NOT to LOVE what you do ❤️‍🔥

 Contact details: [email protected]

Book Complimentary Call at https://bit.ly/Call-Rob

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-waddell-strategic-business-coach-marketing-consultant-ned-board-advisor/

https://www.facebook.com/rob.waddell.101

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

·     The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy

·     The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration

·     The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community

·     The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.

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Teaser for next episode

In our next episode you will learn from Geoff Woods, Founder of AI Leadership, about how to use AI as a thought partner to elevate strategic thinking, focus on high-impact tasks, and make faster, smarter decisions.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Walt Hampton, CEO of Summit Success International and author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun, joins us to share his insights on reclaiming time, energy, and focus for leaders. In a world where many fall into the habit of saying "yes" too often, Walt highlights how this can lead to burnout and inefficiency. He stresses the importance of intentional time management, blocking time for deep work, and confidently saying "no" to protect our most valuable resources. By doing so, we avoid opportunity costs and maintain our personal energy for what truly matters.  

Walt offers practical strategies for time mastery, such as aligning our daily schedules with our core values and understanding our most productive rhythms. He encourages us to make time for self-care, creativity, and strategic thinking by working smarter, not harder. His approach empowers leaders to prioritize what’s most important and create lasting success through more focused, intentional effort. 

Key Takeaways: 

1. The Power of Saying No: Learning to say "no" is essential for leaders to avoid burnout and focus on high-value tasks. 
2. Block Time for Deep Work: Use uninterrupted blocks of time to work on important projects and maximize productivity. 
3. Align Time with Values: Ensure your schedule reflects your top priorities and values for a more fulfilling and efficient work-life balance. 
4. Understand Productive Rhythms: Work in 60-90 minute blocks during your most productive times and take breaks to maintain energy. 
5. Limit Interruptions: Minimize distractions and interruptions to improve focus and reduce time lost to task switching. 

Resources Mentioned: 

The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun by Walt Hampton, J.D.: https://a.co/d/eENVETX 

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) 

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?  

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity. 

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. 

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/  

About the Guest:  

Walt Hampton, J.D. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Success International, a global personal and professional development firm, and the Acquisitions Director at Summit Press Publishers, a premier publisher of expert positioning books. Walt is a business coach, management consultant, leadership trainer & motivational speaker.  

He is the bestselling author of Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters, named a Top 10 Non-Fiction Book and a two-time recipient of the North American Book Awards; as well as the author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun.  

A 1984 graduate of The Cornell Law School, Walt was managing partner of a law firm for nearly 30 years with a practice focused on commercial litigation and criminal defense. He was trained as a Results Coach by Robbins Research International and worked directly for Tony Robbins as one of Tony’s elite-level certified business coaches.  

Walt’s passions are high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, blue-water sailing and adventure photography. He and his wife, the publisher Ann Sheybani, reside in Intervale, New Hampshire.  

https://summit-success.com/  

About the Host:  

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.   

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:  

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy  
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration 
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community 
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team 

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. 

http://www.courageofaleader.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley  

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Teaser for next episode 

Watch for our next episode where Rob Waddell, a seasoned business coach and marketing consultant, shares insights on inspiring teams, building a clear vision, sustaining engagement, and celebrating wins to drive success in new initiatives. 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Meet Daphna Horowitz, a CEO coach, leadership expert, and author known for her bold approach to leadership and personal growth. Daphna believes that courage is essential in navigating the complexities and uncertainties leaders face today. She introduces the idea that true leadership starts from within, requiring self-awareness and the willingness to make bold moves, even in the face of fear. Daphna explains that leaders must embrace discomfort and push beyond their comfort zones to achieve growth for themselves and their organizations.

In our conversation, we explore her "ABC" leadership model, which highlights three key areas: Awareness, Bold moves, and Communication, and explores each at two levels. Daphna emphasizes that understanding ourselves is the foundation of courageous leadership. Leaders must also make bold decisions, even in uncertain circumstances, and communicate effectively to create strong connections with their teams. Through practical advice and personal insights, Daphna encourages leaders to embrace vulnerability, build deeper relationships, and continually grow by staying curious and open to learning.

Key Takeaways:

1.    Self-Awareness is Key: Leadership starts from within. Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and motivations allows you to lead more effectively.

2.    Courage in Uncertainty: Leaders face constant ambiguity. Bold decisions are essential, even when you don't have all the answers.

3.    Effective Communication: Clear, consistent communication builds trust and connection with your team, even in uncertain times.

4.    Bold Moves Drive Growth: Taking risks, despite fear, is necessary for personal and organizational growth.

5.    Continuous Learning: Great leaders stay curious, continually learning about themselves, their teams, and new ways to improve.

Resources Mentioned: 

Courage to Lead: Leadership Lessons from Kilimanjaro by Daphna Horowitz: https://a.co/d/2sRMFYW

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Daphna Horowitz is a CEO Coach , Leadership Expert, Author (and Actuary – its true!)

Daphna’s mission is to refine your leadership style – from top-performer to great leader – so that you create a workplace culture that inspires people and gets results.

She is always up for a challenge, has a A-type personality and always sets herself big goals and achieves them. That’s why when she became a director at the age of 23 in a large consulting company and one of only 5 women actuaries in South Africa, she began asking herself, what do I really want?

She fought for gender equality at work, took on volunteer leadership positions in various NPOs and then switched careers from exact sciences to humanities, because she has seen how a strong, supportive organisational culture makes a difference. In that process, she attained her MPhil cum laude and MCC (master certified coach) with the International Coach Federation. 

And perhaps most significant to Daphna is to continue experiencing joy and life! She’s climbed Kilimanjaro, learned to play the saxophone, completed a pastry chef course, relocated to a new country and has written 2 books.

https://daphnahorowitz.com/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

·     The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy

·     The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration

·     The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community

·     The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. 

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.

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Teaser for next episode

Join us in our next episode where Walt Hampton shares strategies for time mastery, teaching leaders how to say no, block time for deep work, align schedules with values, and minimize interruptions for better productivity and balance.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

Our guest today is Therese Longo, an expert in Human Performance Technology (HPT), who has dedicated her career to enhancing how organizations develop their people. Therese’s approach shifts the focus from traditional competency and behavior-based models to accomplishment-focused strategies that drive real results. She realized that while training is often seen as the go-to solution for performance issues, it doesn’t always address the root of the problem. Her journey into HPT began when she connected with mentors and industry leaders, leading her to adopt innovative techniques that emphasize measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.

In our conversation, we explore how accomplishment-focused methods can transform performance management systems and talent development processes. Therese emphasizes the importance of understanding the full scope of human performance rather than just relying on training. By leveraging HPT principles, she guides us on how to identify what truly drives success in our teams and organizations. 

This episode is a deep dive into rethinking performance management, offering practical insights on how we can shift from generic training to strategies that foster meaningful accomplishments and lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

1.    Accomplishment-Focused Approach: Shifting focus from traditional competency models to accomplishment-driven strategies can lead to better performance outcomes.

2.    Training Isn’t Always the Solution: While training can help, it often doesn’t address the full scope of performance issues; understanding the root causes is crucial.

3.    Human Performance Technology (HPT): HPT provides a framework to analyze and improve human performance by focusing on measurable accomplishments.

4.    Identifying Performance Gaps: Therese emphasizes the importance of pinpointing specific areas that impact performance rather than applying generic training solutions.

5.    Sustainable Growth: By leveraging HPT principles, organizations can create more effective, long-term improvements in their talent development and management processes.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Dr Carl Binder’s performance thinking networks - https://www.sixboxes.com/
2. Human Competence, book by Tom Gilbert - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=human+competence+thomas+gilbert&hvadid=580634968296&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9198637&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3887849253128253945&hvtargid=kwd-411443381008&hydadcr=22592_13493326&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6z1t5nwdh5_e
3. For a Performance Profile template, reach out to Therese at [email protected]

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (the Courage Assessment)

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity.

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done.

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Guest:

Therese Longo is a learning and development professional with a passion for driving performance culture to increase job satisfaction and elevate business results. As the Vice President of Operations for Radcom, Therese draws upon her background as a Certified Performance Thinking® Practitioner and her 20 years of experience as an instructional design professional to drive continuous improvement within Radcom. She leads the development of Radcom’s project teams, helping team members find effective, efficient means of producing impactful customized documentation, training, and additional support that help clients enhance their professional abilities. Therese applies her performance improvement expertise with clients, managing various projects, through which she helps business executives achieve organizational goals through the performance of their people.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thereselongo/

Email: [email protected]

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have questions or feedback about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!

Subscribe to the podcast

If you would like to get automatic updates of new The Courage of a Leader podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.

Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which helps us ignite The Courage of a Leader in more leaders! Please take a minute and leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Teaser for next episode

In our next episode Daphna Horowitz introduces her ABC leadership model—Awareness, Bold moves, and Communication—showing how these elements help leaders navigate uncertainty, make courageous decisions, and foster continuous growth.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/