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In this conversation Judith Germain speaks to Peter Murphy Lewis about leadership, innovation, and thought leadership. Peter shares his background, including that he is a documentarian, TV host, and fractional CMO who helps CEOs with their marketing. Peter lives with his family inside a zoo in Wichita, Kansas.
Key Takeaways
In this conversation Peter discusses his insights on developing leadership skills that can foster innovation, and the role of podcasting in building thought leadership. Peter shares his and his wife's approach to regular couples therapy, describing it as a "cruise" to maintain a healthy relationship. He emphasises the importance of open communication and seeking outside help when needed.
Peter Lewis is a fractional CMO.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Russell Harvey discussing resilience and leadership. He explains how he came to specialise in resilience over the past 14 years. He emphasises the importance of authenticity and living one's purpose.
Key Takeaways
In this conversation Russell defines resilience as "springing forward with learning" rather than just "bouncing back." He explains the importance of pausing, reflecting, and replenishing oneself after challenges in order to grow and adapt.
Russell Harvey is known as The Resilience Coach.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Julianna Newland on gender dynamics in workplace performance management. Julianna advises that women need to be proactive in promoting and marketing themselves, finding opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities, and ensuring their managers are aware of their skills and accomplishments. She also suggests that women seek out mentors, especially at higher levels, who can help advocate for them.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Judith and Julianna focus on how men and women tend to interact differently in the workplace, particularly when it comes to performance management. Pat notes that women often face unique challenges, such as not being given the same opportunities as men to showcase their skills and be promoted. She cites a Harvard study showing that male managers are more likely to promote other men.
Julianna Newland has more than 30 years in the management/executive field with 24 years for a Fortune 500 company. She has written a witty book called All Up in Your Bizness: Managing Your Business Crap.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Bill Lennan about leadership, team performance, and personal growth strategies. Bill shared his interest in and involvement with a regenerative farming project, explaining the historical shift towards industrial farming and the resulting depletion of soil quality and nutritional value in food. He discussed his motivations for pursuing this project to have more control over his food supply and improve the taste and quality.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Bill detailed his specific strategies for building trust with his teams and keeping them motivated, including: helping team members advance their careers, allowing them to do work they're intrinsically motivated by, advocating for them with executives, and creating a culture of voluntary discomfort to drive growth and improvement.
Bill Lennan was raised on islands and diversely educated. Bill has always been focused on solving human as well as technical problems.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to David Sinkinson about startup myths and his book "Startup Different". David Sinkinson and his brother founded a SaaS company in the public safety space, building a mobile app that helped improve campus safety. They bootstrapped the business and grew it to over 350 organisations and millions of users. After 8 years, they sold the company for $40 million, which left David and his brother feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty about their identities and next steps.
Key TakeawaysIn their conversation David shares that the most effective leaders are empathetic, collaborative, and focused on building strong teams and coalitions.
David Sinkinson is a proven Saas entrepreneur, podcaster and author.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Shailendra (Shelly) & Shalini Jain about Restoring Brand Trust After Missteps and their book on managing brand transgressions. Shelly is a professor of marketing and international business, while Shalini is an associate professor researching social issues in management. They have co-authored a book on brand transgressions and crisis management.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Shelly and Shalini explain that "brand transgressions" refer to when a brand is perceived to have violated expectations or norms, which can lead to brand crises. They distinguish transgressions from other business challenges like declining profits or market share.
The speakers emphasise that a brand's response to transgressions is heavily influenced by the tone set by its leadership. They discuss how leaders who prioritise short-term profits over stakeholder interests often contribute to transgressions.
Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business., University of Washington, Seattle. Dr Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and MBA teaching awards.
Shalini Sarin Jain is Associate Professor of Management and the inaugural Director of DEI at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington, Tacoma. She has published articles on gender representation and compensation parity in top management, allegations of sexual misconduct sustaining livelihoods or saving lives during Covid.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Wendy Davis, author of "The Fight You Don't See", discussing her book and political experiences. Wendy shares that she lives in the Salt Lake City, Utah area but is originally from the Midwest. She has a day job as a chief experience officer for a technology company, but also has a PhD in political science and previously ran for political office in 2020. Wendy is a stepmom to four adult children and a grandma to 10 grandchildren.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Wendy and Judith discussed how American politics has become increasingly personal in recent years, with candidates and their families facing personal attacks rather than just debates on the issues. Wendy shared her experience of running for office and receiving comments about her appearance and intelligence. They contrasted this with the more issue-focused political discourse in the UK.
Wendy explained the inspiration and themes behind her book "The Fight You Don't See", which chronicles her political campaign. The title refers to the many unseen battles and challenges that political candidates face, from personal attacks to internal party conflicts. Wendy hopes the book will expose these power structures and encourage more people to run for office.
Wendy Davis holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Utah where her research interests included education policy, state and local government, and political participation. Wendy is a former candidate for the Utah House of Representatives, and after losing her race by 78 votes. She wrote a book about her journey to the ballot and her experience as a candidate. Her book provides an insider perspective on local politics.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain discusses with Karen Liebenguth what constitutes good leadership. Judith introduces Karen Liebenguth, a leadership coach, executive coach, mindfulness teacher, and mediator. Karen shares her background, including living in London for 23 years and her focus on working with clients in nature to help them feel more grounded, connected, and open to new perspectives.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Karen defines good leadership as leaders being committed to self-awareness, understanding their own habits and tendencies, and recognising the impact their actions have on others. She emphasises the importance of qualities like humility, patience, acceptance, compassion, and empathy in effective leadership.
Karen addresses the common perception that leadership is about "getting things done," highlighting the importance of leaders modelling a balance between action and reflection.
Karen is a leadership coach, mindfulness trainer and mediator. She feels passionate about working with leaders helping them have the positive impact they want to have on others, their organisation and the wider world.You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Steve Cadigan about workforce psychology, talent acquisition, and the future of work. He discusses his career journey, starting as a history teacher and then finding his passion in human resources. He shares how he worked in various industries, including fashion, insurance, high-tech, and video games, before becoming the first Chief HR Officer at LinkedIn.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Steve highlights the significant changes in the workforce, including the need for new skills, increased job-hopping, and the rise of remote work. He emphasises the importance of organisations becoming "business schools" that invest in growing and retaining talent, as the traditional model of long-term employment is no longer the norm.
Steve Cadigan is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led Linkedin's early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organisation from 400 to 4,000 employees.You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
In todays Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Benjamin Morone about global recruitment trends and tech use in hiring. Benjamin provides advice on how companies can research and evaluate different countries/regions for remote hiring, including using employer-of-record services. He also recommends conducting a time audit to determine which tasks to keep in-house versus delegate.
Key TakeawaysIn this conversation Benjamin discusses the extensive use of technology in his recruitment work, including various platforms and tools. He shares his experience trying to build an AI-based candidate screening tool, but found it had limitations in accurately evaluating candidates' skills.
Benjamin is an entrepreneur, innovator and founder of Zabota, a company that helps recruit the perfect individual for your day to day operations.You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video
Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.
Judith's websites:
Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
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