The Talent Grow Show: Grow Your Leadership and Communication Skills

Listen to this fascinating conversation with Chip Joyce, CEO & Co-Founder of Allied Talent, about what the essential problem is with workplaces nowadays and his vision for how it could be so much better if we evolved the way in which we view the employee-employer relationships. Halelly Azulay, the host of the TalentGrow Show, first explores the highly unusual and very inspiring way in which Chip created his perfect job when the right job wasn’t simply waiting on some job board (and is it ever?). Then they discuss how managers should craft a professional alliance with their employees to build trust and create value and ways to make incremental positive changes in the world of work. Chip and Halelly talk about how companies and leaders need to get used to being in ‘permanent beta’ mode and iterate constantly, adapting to the needs and information presented by the moment and by the environment. Finally, Chip shares a great, actionable tip that will help you upgrade your leadership effectiveness and even offers a downloadable worksheet to help you implement his suggestion – see the link in the show-notes!

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode22

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Networking - it's not a 4-letter word, and it's not just for getting a job or selling stuff. It's a key professional competency for everyone, regardless of your level, role, profession, or industry. In this episode, Halelly Azulay talks to networking expert Lynne Waymon about ways to be more strategic about developing your networking know-how. They review the eight networking competencies and the six trust-building stages, as well as how you can use networking to accelerate your career growth and increase your leadership effectiveness. Lynne offers listeners a chance to get her 40-item online assessment to diagnose their current networking proficiency and how to ratchet it up. Finally, as always, Halelly invites Lynne to share one actionable suggestion that you can use right away to give your networking a booster shot in the arm. Do it!

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode21

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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In this conversation with author Michael Lee Stallard, TalentGrow Show host Halelly Azulay explores the meaning, stories, research, and suggestions in his book, Connection Culture. Mike and Halelly discuss what he means by Connection Culture and why it can be a huge competitive advantage to every leader and organization. They chat about how to create cultures that bring about connection, community, cooperation, and collaboration. He shares ways in which a connection culture impacts health, stress, and the bottom line and how you can begin to create a better connection culture in your organization. And, find out how you can win a signed copy of Michael’s book – there are not one, but two ways to easily win this great book.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode20

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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As she wraps up her first year of podcasting on The TalentGrow Show, Halelly Azulay looks back and shares her story of how the podcast got started and the three biggest leadership lessons she has learned that can apply to any leader as they think about their goals and their work. Halelly gets up-close-and-personal and shares the behind the scenes stories, fears, concerns, hopes, and dreams she has experienced as a newbie podcaster and suggests lessons that you can immediately apply and benefit from. She also makes a personal request for a couple of tiny, quick favors at the end - will you be one of the listeners who will grant her these easy wishes? Listen, enjoy, respond, and share!

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode19

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ijwlgz7lklnxqnfzjna7gcr65be

iHeartRadio Podcasts: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-TalentGrow-Show-Gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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Connecting online can be both more or less authentic, depending on your approach. But in the 21st Century, we have many new opportunities to connect with more and different people in a different way than ever before because of how we can create content online. We can leverage these opportunities to share more of ourselves, to be more thoughtful about how we share about ourselves, and build amazing connections and networks. In this episode, Halelly Azulay chats with Michael D. Simmons, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, best-selling author and internationally-acclaimed speaker who is a world-class connector of people and ideas who loves to research, synthesize, and share ideas about building relationships in the 21st century. We also talk about how contexts collide online, creating new challenges for managing our personal brands and calling on us to become more holistic and authentic so that we’re not trying to put up a front or share the wrong things in the wrong contexts. Michael also shares the fascinating concept of the “expert generalist” or “broker” as a massively effective way for professionals to accelerate their career success (by 65%!) and increase their own learning and the value they offer to their employers, employees, and clients. With so many people focusing on being seen as a specialist or expert, this counter-intuitive approach can be a powerful one to consider tapping into.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode18

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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This week in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving. Therefore, the TalentGrow Show episode this week is a special one all about gratitude. Did you know that studies show that people who practice mindful gratitude (like keeping a gratitude journal) are 25% happier? In this shorter solo episode, Halelly Azulay will teach you how to try keeping a gratitude journal and writing a gratitude letter. These are just two examples of many kinds of habits that you can develop to become more grateful and, as a result, actually become happier.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode17

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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iHeartRadio Podcasts: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-TalentGrow-Show-Gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2CpgIk1

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Have you become "lost in your own mind"? Many of us are so bombarded by distractions (external AND internal) that we find ourselves being controlled by our meandering mind instead of in control of it. Halelly Azulay talks to author Sir John Hargrave about lessons he's learned the hard way and shares through his new book, Mind Hacking, about how to develop the ability to go into super-user mode and get an 'admin user' passcode for your own mind. In this fast and funny episode, learn how to regain the lost art of concentration for greater focus, daily habits you can easily cultivate to get control of your daily deluge of to-do's, and hear John's personal story of how he learned this the hard way and why you probably don't need to (if you listen to this podcast and follow his tips). Plus you'll hear how John got the 'Sir' title (but it's not what you think). Check it out and share it with your friends, colleagues, and family!

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode16

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ijwlgz7lklnxqnfzjna7gcr65be

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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All of us are both leaders and followers. While we often focus on how to lead, author, speaker, workshop presenter and innovative thinker Ira Chaleff has focused his career on the beneficial use of power between those who are leading and those who are following in any given situation. Ira chatted with TalentGrow Show host, Halelly Azulay, about ways in which we can all become more courageous followers and why there are times when we should all choose the path of intelligent disobedience. Taken from the lexicon of guide dog training, Ira introduces the term Intelligent Disobedience to fit our model of leadership and followership in organizations, societies, and families. Based on his latest book of the same name, Ira talks about when we should feel the responsibility – even the obligation – to speak up and push back to those in power, because it is the right thing to do and it helps our leaders avoid big, possibly hurtful, mistakes. And Halelly and Ira discuss the important ways in which, as leaders, we can create the kinds of cultures that supports courageous followership. This episode will expand your view of leadership, courage, and living in a principled way and leave you deeply inspired.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode15

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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Do you sometimes feel stuck or frustrated with your own and your business or team’s growth? Lots of leaders experience this, which is why they need a triangle of trusted advisors, says entrepreneur, author, and EOS Implementer Jonathan B Smith. Halelly Azulay, host of The TalentGrow Show, chats with Jonathan about who exactly these three trusted advisors are and how everyone listening needs them. Jonathan shares very practical and actionable advice about how to scale this idea to any situation and budget, and how his new book, Optimize for Growth, can help you assess where to start and how to proceed. They also discuss the most common mistake leaders make and ways to avoid it, and Jonathan’s takeaway tip that you need to implement right away, at your very next meeting, to make a significant positive impact on your effectiveness.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode14

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iHeartRadio Podcasts: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-TalentGrow-Show-Gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

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Download the free guide: 10 Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them http://www.talentgrow.com/10mistakes

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In her work around the globe as an executive coach and leadership expert, Dr. Marcia Reynolds has seen some common challenges that leaders face. Halelly Azulay, host of the TalentGrow Show, and Marcia discuss these common challenges and ways to overcome them using a coaching approach. Marcia is one of the world’s leading coaches and a leader in the coaching industry. She shares ideas that can help leaders expand their employees’ capacity to do more and be more and why she suggests they push people into the discomfort zone. You’ll learn why and how to challenge people in ways that create breakthroughs and lead to lasting behavioral change. In the last few minutes, Marcia also provides a practical and actionable tip that every leader (current and aspiring) can use to upgrade their leadership competence.

Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode13

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talentgrow-show-grow-your/id977021190?mt=2&uo=4

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Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ijwlgz7lklnxqnfzjna7gcr65be

iHeartRadio Podcasts: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-TalentGrow-Show-Gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalentGrow

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow

Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2CpgIk1

Download the free guide: 10 Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them http://www.talentgrow.com/10mistakes

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