Episode Summary: In this illuminating episode, we explore the multifaceted leadership journey of Kyle Lacy, CMO at Jellyfish. Kyle unravels his leadership journey and transitions that have led him to his current executive role at Lessonly. He candidly discusses his leadership evolution, challenges, and lessons he learned along the way. Kyle also shares his unique insights on personal and professional development, ego's role in leadership, hypnosis's impact on his leadership style, and the intricacies of scaling teams.

Key Themes:

The Interplay of Personal and Professional Development: Kyle discusses how his personal life, including friendships, daily exercise, and hypnosis therapy, influences his professional life. He also shares how professional skills like nonviolent communication and radical candor have improved his relationships.

Ego in Leadership: Kyle delves into the role of ego in leadership, discussing its positive and negative aspects. He shares his journey of understanding and managing his ego to become a more effective leader.

The Power of Hypnosis: Kyle shares his experience with hypnosis therapy and how it has helped him control his inner critic, reduce stress, and become more present and clear-minded. He discusses the benefits of meditation and how it has improved his leadership and personal life.

Scaling Teams: Kyle shares his insights on scaling teams, emphasizing that different leadership styles and strategies are required at various stages of a company's growth. He discusses the importance of evolving as a leader and making better hiring decisions to reduce stress and improve team performance.

Recommended Resources:

If you found this episode insightful, remember to follow for more thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders. Share this episode with your network to spread the wisdom and insights from Kyle’s leadership journey. Let's keep the conversation going!

Unleash your leadership potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today. 

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

Keywords: Leadership, Authenticity, Ego Management, Career Development, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Leadership Development Programs, Empathetic Leadership, Personal Experiences in Leadership, Hypnosis Therapy, Scaling Teams, high growth teams, high growth tech, Saas, tech leadership.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, I take a neuroscience-based approach to further break down the concept of psychological safety in the workplace. The discussion revolves around the brain's perpetual drive to minimize threats and maximize rewards and how understanding this pattern can aid in fostering a psychologically safe environment. I introduce Dr. David Rock's SCARF model - Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness - as a tool to help leaders create a conducive, safe workspace where social needs are met, and the potential threat response is minimized.

Key Themes:

The brain's function- The brain is constantly attempting to minimize threats and maximize rewards, leading to varying stress responses and reactions to perceived threats in the workplace.

The SCARF model- A tool that outlines the five key domains that influence our human social experiences and determine if we feel safe or not. These domains include Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness.

Application of the SCARF model- Examples of how the SCARF model can be applied in real-life scenarios to create a psychologically safe environment.

Recommended Resources:

SCARF Assessment

5 Ways to Spark (or Destroy) Your Employees’ Motivation

Neuroscience for Leaders: Practical Insights to Successfully Lead People and Organizations

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s and follow for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders.

Discover your inner leader and unlock your potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

Psychological Safety, Neuroscience, SCARF model, Leadership, Workplace environment, Leadership Development, Professional Development

Episode Summary: 

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with trailblazer Kimi Corrigan, Vice President of Marketing Operations and Strategy at Expel. Kimi shares her journey into leadership, her unique approach to leading with warmth and competence, leaning in, and overcoming imposter syndrome. She also discusses the influence of parenting on her leadership style and the importance of authenticity for women in tech leadership roles.

Key Themes:

Warmth and Competence - The New Leadership Mantra: Kimi shares her secret sauce of leadership - a blend of warmth and competence. Discover how she creates a nurturing environment for her team while staying on top of their roles and challenges.

Imposter Syndrome - The Unseen Enemy: Kimi takes us through her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, turning it into a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block. Her insights remind us to focus on our strengths and overcome self-doubt.

Authenticity - The Game Changer in Tech Leadership: Kimi emphasizes the importance of authenticity, especially for women in tech leadership roles. She encourages women to embrace their true selves, shattering stereotypes and paving the way for future leaders.

Parenting and Leadership - Two Sides of the Same Coin: Kimi discusses how her parenting journey has shaped her leadership style, fostering empathy and high expectations. She also shares how her career has positively influenced her children, demonstrating the interplay between personal and professional life.

Recommended Resource:

Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate with ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s and follow for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders. Share this episode with your network to spread the wisdom and insights from Kimi's leadership journey. Let's keep the conversation going!

Discover your inner leader and unlock your potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

Leadership, Authenticity, Women in Leadership, Imposter Syndrome, Career Development, Personal Growth, Professional Growth, Leadership Development Programs, Empathetic Leadership, Self-Advocacy

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode, Dan Cmejla, a community expert, founder, political operative, and community leader at Apollo.io, shares his unique journey and insights on leadership, maintaining energy, fostering creativity, and the importance of psychological safety in a team. Dan emphasizes the significance of creating an environment that encourages innovation, the role of energy in productivity, and the value of open communication and feedback in a team.

Key Themes:

Discover your inner leader and unlock your potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

Leadership, Leadership Development, Productivity, Creativity, Innovation, Psychological Safety, Feedback, Personal Growth, Authenticity, Empowerment, Tech Leader, Career Development, Career Growth, Professional Growth, Professional Development

Episode Summary:

In this insightful episode, Sherri Schwartz, a seasoned leader in the tech industry and Head of Marketing at OvationCXM, shares her unique perspectives on leadership, work-life balance, remote work, emotional intelligence, and continual learning. Sherri emphasizes the importance of leading by example, fostering a culture of trust and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She also discusses the critical role of feedback and self-reflection in personal growth and effective leadership.

Key Themes:

Discover your inner hype and unlock your leadership potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

Episode Summary

In this enlightening episode, my guest, Matt Lyman, VP of Demand Generation at LeanData shares his unique perspective on leadership, drawing from his personal experiences as a parent and a seasoned marketing leader. Matt delves into the transformative influence of parenthood on his leadership style, the importance of empathy and inclusion in the workplace, and the critical role of psychological safety in fostering innovation and diverse perspectives.

Key Points

Recommended Resources

Discover your inner hype and unlock your leadership potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

This episode dives into the concept of psychological safety, a crucial element for team success.

Key Points

Discover your inner hype and unlock your leadership potential. Book a leadership or executive coaching discovery call today.

Send guest pitches to: [email protected]

What would your favorite leaders do in a game of LEAD or LEAVE? 🤔
Matt Lyman, Kimi Corrigan, Sherri Schwartz, Kaylee Edmondson, Brandon Redlinger, and Kyle Lacy all took the challenge...
Hear their answers on The Hype Within, launching on June 1st!
Want to be the first to listen? Hit the "follow" button.

The Hype Within: Exploring Journeys of Authentic Leadership and Growth, is launching soon!