The Drop In CEO

Deborah invites business transformation expert Rick Maurer to share vital insights on successful change management. Rick prioritizes five key essentials - starting right, identifying necessary support, grasping what it will take, experimenting and refining, and embedding best practices. During their conversation, Rick talks about creating 'safe emergencies' for people to try new things without fear of failure, importance of training relevant to the project, and embedding best practices to reiterate the new way of working.

Episode Hightlights:

03:19 The Three Levels of Resistance

07:53 Getting Started on the Right Foot

11:30 Identifying and Sustaining Support

17:36 The Circus Tent Metaphor: A Unique Approach to Challenges

18:29 The Grand Canyon Challenge: A Personal Journey

18:55 Change Management: The Sunny Day Vision

25:37 Experiment and Refine: The Path to Mastery

29:07 Embedding Best Practices: The Final Essential

30:32 The Power of Sponsorship in Change Initiatives

Rick Maurer is an expert advisor, consultant, and coach specializing in guiding senior leaders through organizational change. With his Change without Migraines™ programs, Rick helps leaders navigate complex transformations, sidestepping change fatigue and garnering robust support. His impact spans globally, shaping organizations like Lockheed Martin, Verizon, and the International Monetary Fund.

You can connect with Rick in the following ways:

Website: wwww.rickmaurer.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rimaurer

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Deborah shares her personal experience with running a business, discussing mistakes she made and lessons learned. Listen in as she provides advice to her listeners on eliminating inefficiencies: stop to reassess the situation, focus on generating value rather than managing activities, and view the organization with a fresh perspective, identifying valuable versus wasteful processes. The episode ends with an offer to her listeners to reach out to her for support and advice on making their organizations more efficient and healthy.

Episode Highlights:

03:37 The Journey to Clarity and Self-awareness

05:03 Practical Advice for Leaders: Three Key Insights

08:24 The Role of a Coach in Navigating Leadership Challenges

09:09 The Impact of Lean Leadership on Personal Life

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In this episode, Ta-Tanisha and Deborah discuss how to navigate challenges as a business leader and the importance of being heard as a technical leader. Listen in as they also explore how to tackling toxic work environments, and debate the trend of younger generations changing jobs every two years. Other key themes touched upon include mentorship, authenticity in leadership, and the concept of ageism in the professional realm. 

Episode Highlights:

12:30 Navigating the Job Market: The New Reality

19:52 Surviving in a Toxic Work Environment

25:16 The Art of Managing Up

27:40 The Art of Conversation and Building Rapport

28:27 The Importance of Continuous Improvement and Asking Questions

28:47 Overcoming Frustrations and Pushing Past Comfort Zones

33:46 The Struggle with Imposter Syndrome

36:11 The Impact of Authenticity in the Workplace

42:29 The Challenge of Ageism and Reinventing Yourself

Ta-Tanisha, a dynamic executive professional with a proven track record in training and development. With extensive experience in program development, presentation, and outcome evaluation, Ta-Tanisha is skilled at improving business operations through strategic training initiatives.

As a certified quality assurance professional, Ta-Tanisha is committed to promoting a positive work culture while minimizing risks and financial losses.

If you would like to connect to Ta-Tanisha, reach out to Deborah on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahacoviello/

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In this episode, Deborah shares insights on transforming businesses through Lean Leadership strategies. She underscores the importance of starting with a leadership efficiency strategy to eliminate non-value-adding activities and flip the pyramid around towards creating value for customers. Deb further recommends taking a proactive approach and addressing issues in the early stages of an initiative, focusing right from management practices to fixing conditions and minimizing performance hindrances at the workplace. She encourages her audience to reassess their leadership approach and set decisive plans in motion to achieve business efficiencies without resorting to after-the-fact fixes or substantial monetary investments.

Episode Highlights:

01:22 The Importance of Leadership Efficiency in Lean Initiatives

02:48 The Role of Root Cause Analysis in Identifying Management Practices

04:19 The Impact of Management Practices on Workplace Efficiency

07:12 The Value of Lean Strategies from the Beginning of Any Initiative

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In this episode, Deb interviews Michael Stier, a hands-on C-level executive with over 35 years of experience and a former two-time entrepreneur of technology-enabled businesses. Michael shared his experiences switching from a career in engineering to entrepreneurship and the trials and triumphs of owning a business. He also speaks about his current role as a fractional CFO, helping businesses strategize and plan for future financial challenges, including exit plans.

Episode Highlights:

02:20 Michael's Journey from Engineer to Entrepreneur

06:37 The Importance of Adaptability in Business

10:19 Transitioning from Business Owner to Fractional CFO

16:38 The Importance of Exit Planning

26:15 About Focus CFO and the Role of a Fractional CFO

Michael Stier, a seasoned C-level executive, boasts over 35 years of experience propelling companies to scalable and profitable stages. As a two-time entrepreneur of tech-enabled ventures, he brings extensive expertise to his role at FocusCFO, guiding clients in strategy, financial management, and finding the right fractional CFO. Stier's notable achievements include founding and leading Adhesion Wealth, a disruptive Fintech platform, to $13 billion in managed assets before orchestrating its successful strategic sale in late 2018.

You can connect with Michael in the following ways:

Website: www.FocusCFO.com

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

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: In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah talks about an often-overlooked aspect of leadership: ageless mentorship. She shares personal stories to illustrate her idea that great advice and mentorship can come from anyone, regardless of age. She strongly advocates for leaders to be open-minded and receptive, eliminating the traditional notion that only the older and wiser can provide valuable insights. She urges listeners to focus on wisdom, perspective, and sound advice, instead of focusing on age. Additionally, she proposes that adopting cross-generational mentorship programs could be an excellent investment in talent retention, development, and in leaving a lasting legacy.

Episode Highlights:

01:08 The Importance of Cross-Generational Collaboration

07:01 Mentorship is Ageless

09:10 The Impact of Cross-Generational Mentorship

11:10 Leaving a Legacy Through Mentorship

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In this episode of 'Drop in CEO' podcast, Laurette recounts her journey from joining the family business amidst financial crisis, to her ascension to CEO, making strategically smart decisions that helped the company thrive. Despite stumbling blocks, she learned from her experiences and carried her family’s legacy forward in a male-dominated industry. She talks about her experiences, challenges, mindset, and the insights that helped her become a successful leader.

Episode Highlights:

02:42 Laurette's Journey in the Food Manufacturing Industry

04:26 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

08:54 The Importance of Service Mindset and Leadership

Laurette Rondenet, CEO of the only certified 100% woman-owned flavor house, breaks barriers in the food industry. Leading Edlong, a global flavor innovator, she fosters a culture of authenticity and empowerment, earning accolades like Best Place to Work. Through her podcast and leadership roles, Laurette inspires others to own their legacies.

You can connect with Laurette in the following ways:

Company Website: https://www.edlong.com/

Laura’s Website: https://www.lauretterondenet.com/

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In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah discusses the importance of unlocking potential within teams and organizations during times of crisis. She shares her insights on how to form human connections, assess talent, establish authority, and initiate ways of working to remove barriers. She illustrates her points by sharing short, real-life stories about some of the problems she has encountered and solved. The episode focuses on how strategic frameworks can help in unleashing potential, making teams more agile, and reducing waste to increase efficiency.

Episode Highlights:

01:40 The Importance of Unleashing Team Potential

02:11 Building a Team Dynamic

05:12 The Framework for Unleashing Potential

05:44 The Importance of Assessing Talent

06:37 Establishing Levels of Authority and Decision-Making Capability

07:20 The Importance of Ways of Working and Barrier Removal

14:06 The Importance of Trust and Building Confidence

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In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast, Kevin Huntting shares important leadership traits such as emotions as key performance indicators and cultivating self-compassion. Listen in as Deborah and Kevin highlight the importance of finding balance in feeling fulfilled in addition to meeting hard data-driven goals. Deborah shares her personal journey of investing in herself, her reach, and her well-being as leading principles in her business. The episode encourages leaders to invest in their personal growth and to ask for help when needed.

Episode Highlights:

02:35 The Power of Kindness in Leadership

13:12 The Role of Emotions in Leadership

22:23 The Importance of Investing in Yourself as a Leader

32:33 The Cost of Neglecting Personal Growth and Wellbeing

Kevin Huntting is a visionary leadership coach specializing in enhancing emotional intelligence (EQ) for effective team management and superior performance. With an impressive 17-year tenure in marketing, e-commerce, and customer relationship management, Kevin has worked for numerous Fortune 500 brands, honing his expertise in understanding diverse corporate dynamics and the nuances of effective leadership.

In 2021, Kevin embarked on an enterprising & personal journey, launching his own coaching practice (www.2stepsforwardcoaching.com). With over 700+ hours of coaching and ICF accreditation, his coaching style is about catalyzing a fundamental shift in how leaders perceive and lead themselves and their professional environments.

Kevin's professional narrative is not just about career transitions; it's about personal evolution and the continuous pursuit of growth and learning. He stands as a guide and mentor for leaders looking to navigate their professional paths with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the human aspects of leadership. His commitment is to not just improve leadership skills, but to transform the way leaders think, feel, communicate, and influence within their organizations.

You can connect with Kevin in the following ways:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhuntting/
Company Website: www.2stepsforwardcoaching.com

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In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast, Deborah discusses the importance of lean communications – a strategy of delivering concise, powerful messages to improve operational efficiency. Drawing on her experience as crisis management leader, she emphasizes that effective messaging, paired with accurate and relevant information, is a potent tool in eliminating organizational waste and enhancing performance. Deb also emphasizes the role of leaders in developing essential skills like lean communication, for sustainable operational efficiency improvements.

Episode Highlights:

02:26 The Importance of Lean Communications

03:51 The Power of Concise Messaging

08:48 The Value of Lean and Waste Elimination

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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