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Retaining talent within the organization has become a major concern. This is because leaders have not yet found a way to balance appreciation amongst employees to maintain and retain talent. 

Dopamine does not only increases people’s moods, energy, and focus but increases the motivation of people. We need to reimagine the traditional ways of rewarding people to create an environment that they love and want to be a part of.

In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies that are backed by science on how to use dopamine to your favor: 

1. How the internal drive within people has changed.
2. Why do social interactions have a greater effect on people?
3. Ways you can introduce novelties in your team.
4. Why it is important to know your employees on a personal level.
5. The best way to maintain a dopamine spike through timeliness.

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Adapting to the change in the workplace is usually a difficult adjustment for us because we are accustomed to our habits. People are often not looking for the change that is happening to them, and this will be the reason behind negative feelings. 

Our guest today is Lavinia Thanapathy. Lavinia is a change champion and a professional speaker on the people aspect of change. During the Coronavirus pandemic, Lavinia was named one of the leading LinkedIn voices for thought leadership on change and adaptability. A lawyer by training and a branding expert by profession, Lavinia is the co-author of the bestselling book “Unleash Your Voice: Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”. Presently based in Berlin, Germany, Lavinia is also the founding chair for the “Inspiring Girls” organization in Singapore.

In this podcast, we will touch on the problems with leading change and what we can do to make it successful. 

By listening to this show, you will learn how: 

1)Managing the organizational change and understanding the connections people make during these times 
2) Addressing the difference between imposed and opportunistic change 
3) Tap on the culture element
4) Anticipate and prepare for change
5) Five key ideas for successful initiatives

To connect with Lavinia Thanapathy, visit her website: https://laviniathanapathy.com/

You can also follow her on Twitter @linkedinlavinia, or on LinkedIn.

If you're currently facing a challenge, or thinking of launching new change initiatives, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at a[email protected].

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Read the full article about our interview here How to lead organizational change successfully - Andrea Petrone

The dilemma we face amongst teams is that we believe responsibility and ownership is the same thing, when in fact it is not. Developing a strong sense of ownership will create the highest level of commitment to producing results and not just to complete a task. 

It is important to note that you cannot be effective if you do not have the drive. You can use this drive to make a difference and start creating a mentality that is results-driven. The best way to achieve this is through taking ownership and avoiding similar problems in the future.

“Taking responsibility for your work is a given – taking responsibility for an outcome is great leadership.”  

In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies on:

1. The difference between responsibility and ownership & why they are important
2. Why does having a strong sense of ownership will invite successful results
3. How the difference between the two can enable your result-driven success
4. How your team members drive and motivation can have an effect on your results
5. Five steps to help you build ownership within your role

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One of the primary reasons that a merger may fail is less about strategic concerns, operational issues, or finances. Rather, it may be that the two companies’ embedded cultures cannot be easily aligned. Some issues may surface during the due diligence phase but identifying how the cultures are going to work together is paramount.

In this episode, Andrea invites Jennifer Fondrevay, the founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-suite executives on how to prepare for and manage the people's challenges of business transitions, particularly mergers and acquisitions. As a Fortune 500 C suite-marketing executive, Jennifer shares her M&A expertise as a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes Thrive global, and many other publications.

Jennifer describes her best-selling book, “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions” as both a Survivors’ Handbook and an Executives’ Playbook.

By listening to this show, you will learn:

• There are mutual benefits in employing humility, respect, and understanding.
• There needs to be acceptance of the change occurring within the workforce.
• How to retain critical talent in the workplace.
• Why it is important to lead by example.

To connect with Jennifer Fondrevay, you can reach out via LinkedIn or through her website: https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/

Follow Jennifer on Twitter, @jjfondrevay

You may also want to read her Amazon best-selling book: “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions”.

One of the latest researches has shown that 67% of employees are surprised by the feedback they receive in the annual performance review meetings.

There are many leaders and managers who struggle with feedback. They give it occasionally and in a very unstructured way. As a result, employees get frustrated and disengaged.

In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies on:

1) What's the No.1 problem with feedbacks across organizations
2) Why frequency matters
3) How to give and receive feedbacks
4) What are the key questions to ask during a feedback conversation
5) How to design a feedback process for your organization

To access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcast

If you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: 
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In this episode, Andrea invites Diane DiResta, CSP, Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd or from an electronic platform.  DiResta is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, an Amazon.com category best-seller and has spoken on 4 continents. 

Diane is Past President of the NYC chapter of National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the National Basketball Association and WNBA. She was featured on CNN, and quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, London Guardian, and Investors Business Daily and Bloomberg radio.

Diane is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than 12% of speakers nationwide as well as a certified virtual presenter. Her blog, Knockout Presentations, made the Top 50 Public Speaking blogs and her audio course, Speak Confidently and Effectively ranked #5 on Linkedin’s Top 20 Popular Course.

By listening to the show, you'll learn:

1) How to build influence
2) Why public speaking is one of the most relevant leadership skills
3) What is the secret of an excellent public speaker

You can reach Diane at:
Website - http://www.diresta.com
LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediresta
Twitter: @speakingpro
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/dianediresta
You can find Diane in Clubhouse as well @dianediresta

To access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcast

If you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: 
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According to experts, we’re experiencing a spectacular failure rate of strategy execution. 

90% of executives admitted that they failed to reach all of their strategic goals because of the ineffective implementation of strategic initiatives.

There are many reasons why strategies fail. 

In this episode, Andrea dives deep into the subject and shares some practical insights and tips to help executives design and implement successful their company strategies.

By listening to the show, you'll learn:

1) What are the main reasons why strategic plans fail
2) What are the most important questions to ask ourselves when we design our strategy
3) How to define the right priorities and implement successfully the strategy internally

To access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcast

If you're interested to develop Andrea' strategic planning process for your organization, or if you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: 
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In this episode, Andrea invites Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan, to share the lessons that led him to build a very successful career.

Don Antonucci joined Providence Health and Services in September of 2021 and leads Providence Health Plan as Chief Executive Officer. Don brings over 25 years of healthcare-related experience, including vast knowledge in the health insurance industry. Sharing in the organizational view of health care as a fundamental human right, he is passionate about leading the Health Plan’s efforts in promoting health equity and moving toward the shared vision of Health for a Better World.

By listening to the show, you'll learn:

1) Why self-awareness is critical for career development and personal success
2) The power of curiosity in leadership
3) How to deal with mental health issues in an organization

You can contact Don on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantonucci/

To have access to all show notes, visit: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast

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In this episode, Andrea invites Hank Malik to discuss knowledge management and what to do for building a top-learning organization.

Hank is an experienced Knowledge Management and Transformation Lead, Specialist,
Practitioner, Author, and Speaker with over twenty years of working in the fields of
Knowledge, Information, Change Management, and Learning and increasingly Digital
Transformation.

By listening to the show, you'll learn:

1) What is knowledge management, how to capture and learn lessons in an organization
2) The role of culture and behaviors in top-learning organizations
3) How to incentivize employees to share more internally and break silos

You can contact Hank at: [email protected] or find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hank-malik-93080918/

To have access to all show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com

If you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: 
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In this episode, Andrea explains what are the five dimensions of great leadership based on his personal experience in helping executives and ambitious managers to raise their standards.

By listening to the show, you'll learn:

1) What are the five dimensions and why do they matter
2) How to adapt and change your behaviors to score high across the five dimensions
3) How to measure your current leadership level so you know where you need to focus on to get better results.

To access the free assessment of the five dimensions, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/assessment.

If you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: 
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For more information about Andrea's work, go to:
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea