Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 61, Ahmed El Hamamsy describes how he overcame difficult circumstances with a job loss. He then talks about a manager who demonstrated effective leadership. Lastly, Ahmed advises us to become bolder and build our confidence in particular ways.

00:00 Prologue

If you need supply chain productivity and efficiency improvements, Ahmed could be who you need! Not only does he have performance-improvement expertise, but Ahmed is also the host of the Think Big & B-Inspired Show. Through his guests’ stories, listeners and viewers are inspired to discover their potential and, ultimately, to better our society.

01:02 Part 1: Believe in Yourself

Job loss can be a life-changing experience. In this story, Ahmed explains how he recovered and changed his circumstances from a job loss.

07:00 Part 2: A Model for Managers

When we have managers or colleagues who are influential and supportive, we tend to remember them. Ahmed describes a manager’s behaviors that Ahmed admires.

13:39 Part 3: Accelerate Career Growth

Ahmed advises us to be bold and build our confidence in specific ways. He describes how you can leverage LinkedIn to develop a meaningful network and grow professionally.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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Episode links

Ahmed’s LinkedIn Profile (to stay up-to-date with Ahmed, search for #AEHCommunity)

Ahmed’s Think Big & B-Inspired podcast YouTube channel

Example shows with inspirational stories:

  Michael Ray

  Tima Elhajj

  Elvi Caperonis

Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich

Bruce Alexander’s novel, Murder in Grubb Street

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

00:00 Positive Lounge Inspiring by sonicscope

06:43 Positive Motivational Inspiring Corporate by LightBeats

13:21 Upbeat Corporate by BearStockMusic

19:33 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 60, Nicole Jones explains how a CEO’s belief in her enabled her to excel. She then shares a story of how she coached and enabled a direct report who was promoted to a senior-level role. To help us, Nicole advises how we can become more effective in our communications.

00:00 Prologue

From achieving a BA in music (University of Virginia) to the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) designating her as a Certified Professional Coach, Nicole has had a fulfilling career. Starting as a professional singer, Nicole transitioned to an Investor Relations and Corporate Communications professional in the finance and biotechnology industries. She pivoted to an executive coach to help others unlock their true potential, realize their vision, and achieve success.

01:37 Part 1: Room to Grow

In this story, Nicole explains how a CEO believed in her, which enabled her to excel in her role.

11:20 Part 2: Enabling Dynamic Teaming

Part of leadership involves treating others in particular ways. Nicole shares a story that illustrates her quality and style for interacting with colleagues, customers, superiors, and direct reports.

19:12 Part 3: From Assumptions to Acronyms

Nicole advises us to explore our assumptions and the assumptions of others. Eventually, the conversation transitions to discourse about acronym usage.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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Episode links

Nicole’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, and Facebook page

Mark Graham Brown’s article: Bullspeak

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:19 Happy Ukulele Clapping Folk by LightBeats

00:00 For Ramadan by FASSounds

18:54 The Happy by GreenRocketAudio

24:15 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about acts of leadership.

In Episode 59, Will Thalheimer discusses the role of feedback in leadership development. He explains how a company could operate without bosses, and he describes LTEM, his Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model. Will then explains the relationship between models and leadership.

00:00 Prologue

Who would have thought that this short-order cook, vacuum cleaner sales rep, teacher, and van driver for adults with cognitive challenges could have evolved to be one of the most diligent, evidence-based researchers and practitioners in the field of talent development. Along with his contributions to learning evaluation, Will is well-known for his learning myth debunking, such as learning styles.

02:21 Part 1: The Need for Feedback

Will explains that feedback is not only crucial for developing our leadership, but feedback is foundational for most learning.

10:45 Part 2: Check My Thinking

Have you ever worked for a company that didn’t have bosses? At Tier1 Performance, Will explains how that can become functionally operationalized.

17:35 Part 3: Models Enable Breakthroughs

Will describes LTEM, his learning evaluation model. From this conversation, Will explains the linkage between models and leadership.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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Episode links

Will’s LinkedIn Profile and Twitter

Websites:

  Work-Learning Research

  Presentation Science

  CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning & Work

  The Debunker Club

Learning & Development community, The Learning Development Accelerator

Will’s Podcast: Truth in Learning

Will’s current employment: Tier1 Performance

Will’s previous company: Strategic Management Group

What is ADDIE?

Kirkpatrick-Katzell’s four-level evaluation model

Will’s model: LTEM

Gary DePaul’s website 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Inspiring Uplifting Corporate by mixer_drummer

02:02 Happy Cheer by GreenRocketAudio

10:26 Upbeat Latino Guitars by Remstunes

17:14 On The Jazz by EightBallAudio

29:29 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 58, Kon Apostolopoulos shares a personal story that explains an expanded definition of customer. Next, he shares a story from his childhood that explains how his circumstances helped him value learning. He then shares a coaching story and advises us to attend to when we ought to be coaching in the learning zone and when we ought to support others in the performance zone.

00:00 Prologue

Kon is a lifelong learner who speaks four languages and is well respected internationally. He has worked in the talent-development field and now shares his insights through his writing and speaking engagements.

01:37 Part 1: Voice of the Customer

There’s a broader definition of customer that includes the people you serve, report to, and work with. From this perspective, Kon tells us a story from early in his career.

10:29 Part 2: Crises Can Shape Our Career Path

Starting with a story from his childhood, Kon discusses how he values learning. He describes how his circumstances contributed to his drive to learn. Near the end of the story, Kon explains the value of believing in others, a leadership principle.

18:54 Part 3: Shift between the Learning and Performance Zones

Through his experience coaching a soccer team, Coach Kon shares his optimism of the future and advises us to consciously consider when best to coach in the learning zone or support those in the performance zone.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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Episode links

Kon’s LinkedIn Profile, bio, website, Facebook page, and Twitter

Kon’s book, 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis

Eduardo Briceño’s LinkedIn Profile and his article, Growth mindset for a more empathetic and collaborative world

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:18 Best Explainer by GentleJammers

10:11 Easy Jazz by Remstunes

18:35 Inspiring Business Motivation Corporate by LightBeats

26:39 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 57, Matt Suksi describes a difficult manager who went beyond micromanaging to creating a toxic work environment. In contrast, Matt shares a positive story in which the manager empowers the team. Finally, Matt advises us on how we can make small changes to create a safe working environment.

00:00 Prologue

I’ve known Matt for almost ten years and followed his career since he left Lowe’s. Since knowing him, Matt has had a strong focus on developing himself and strengthening his design capabilities. Currently, Matt is part of a team at Amtrak, where he is the Lead Instructional Designer/Course Manager.

01:28 Part 1: The Downside of Traditional Leadership

Matt tells a story about a difficult superior who led from a traditional perspective. Through his story, we learn about some of the harmful effects of command and control behaviors.

07:27 Part 2: Removing Barriers Enables Creativity

Matt explains how his manager went beyond getting the team to just perform to enable them to think critically and creatively about their work.  In his story, Matt provides examples of how to change the environment.

13:10 Part 3: Make A Safe Environment

Matt advises how we can shift from simply managing a team to leading them by changing the working environment.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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Episode links

Matt’s LinkedIn Profile

David Marquet’s book: Turn the Ship Around!

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:09 Minimal Tech by pinkzebra

07:07 Acoustic Colors by pinkzebra

12:52 This is Spanish by TexasBrother

15:06 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 56, Dave Burgher talks about what inspired him to invest in his professional development. He shares a story about how he helped a client by removing some barriers that interfered with their focus. Also, Dave advises us about using active listening and provides some additional advice.

00:00 Prologue

"Freedom through prosperity" is Dave’s mantra. He designs and implements networking events to connect business professionals to one another. Dave is a leadership professional who trains and coaches entrepreneurs and practitioners in organizations. Also, he is an entrepreneur and a family man.

01:26 Part 1: The P-D-C-A Formula

A crucial element of leadership is continuous learning and developing how you practice leadership. In this story, Dave explains what inspired him to actively invest in his own professional development.

06:19 Part 2: Removing Barriers

Removed or reduced barriers are a consequence of leadership. Dave shares a story in which he removed a client’s set of distracting activities so that the business could focus more on its core capabilities.

10:05 Part 3: Active Listening

Active listening is essential for anyone in any organization. What Dave advises us goes beyond active listening. In addition, Dave models how he currently is developing his capabilities.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

No transcript available (future enhancement)

Episode links

Dave’s LinkedIn Profile and website

Stephen Covey’s book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary's books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:08 Spain by MusicDog

00:00 Background Saxophone by _Blacksmith_

09:47 Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro by pinkzebra

16:01 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 55, Elia Gourgouris talks about, when at the age of five, his grandfather explained something that affected his life. He shares a coaching experience that illustrates how he elevated a team’s performance. He then advises how we can strengthen how we develop ourselves.

00:00 Prologue

Elia believes that happiness is a choice, which he adopted as his motto. As a leadership consultant, President of The Happiness Center, writer of more than 100 articles in the Huffington Post and Thrive Global, and speaker, he lives by his mission to make this world a better and happier place.

01:52 Part 1: Be of Service

In this story, Elia shares something his grandfather said to him that affected his outlook and approach to how he lives.

06:12 Part 2: The Emotional Aspect of Momentum

Elia explains how a few words to a soccer team affected the momentum of their final game of the year. The story that he shares illustrates the linkage between emotion and momentum.

13:35 Part 3: Call to Action and Self-assessment

Elia advises how we can take specific actions to learn and develop ourselves. He exemplifies his message with a story of how he modified one habit that has helped his wellbeing.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

No transcript available (future enhancement)

Episode links

Elia’s LinkedIn profile, bio, Instagram, and website

Other websites

  The Happiness Center

  Speaker page

Books

  7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis

  7 Paths to Lasting Happiness

Podcast: The Kindness & Happiness Connection

Personal Health Assessment

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:33 Latin Drama Guitar by Dredstudio

05:54 A Saxophone and a Long Night by -MARiAN-

13:17 Gentle Soothing Acoustic by pinkzebra

21:37 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 54, Terrell Turner shares how he unexpectedly influenced someone, explains how an admission led to a healthier and more productive team, and describes how he helped transform the perception of the Accounting department from being a commodity to a trusted business partner.

00:00 Prologue

Terrell is more than a CPA. He is also a podcaster of two shows. Having transitioned from working in Fortune 500 companies, Terrell is now a finance coach for restaurants and food entrepreneurs. He makes accounting and finances simpler for professionals in the food industry while helping them become more profitable.

02:00 Part 1: Influence Comes from All Directions

In this story, Terrell explains how he unexpectedly influenced someone from his church.

09:36 Part 2: Elevating Partnerships through Project Management

What was a simple admission, Terrell explains how he triggered a transformation within the Accounting department from being perceived as a commodity to being a trusted partner. In the same story, Terrell discusses how his team became more productive.

18:06 Part 3: Leadership Is a Journey

Terrell reminds us about how leadership is a journey. He advises us practical advice for strengthening how we lead.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

No transcript available (future enhancement)

Episode links

Terrell’s LinkedIn Profile and website

Terrell's podcasts

  Business Talk Library

  The Finance & Accounting Show

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:45 Inspiring Interview by sonicscope

09:18 Chillout by sonicscope

17:47 Inspiratoinal Smooth Ambient by sonicscope

22:01 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

 Lead on!

On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership.

In Episode 53, Ronald Graves discusses traditional leadership assumptions that are misguided and harmful. In Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership, you can read about thirteen of such assumptions. Ronald Takes on assumptions 11-13.

00:00 Prologue

Ronald has more than 35 years of business consulting experience, in which he served in leadership roles for 20 years. He is well versed in organizational performance improvement and leadership, and he is a certified coach. For the past year, Ronald has coached me as I work to refuel my entrepreneurial spirit!

02:01 Part 1: Recognition Is a Formal Process

Some traditional-thinking leaders believe that recognition isn’t necessary except when the organization requires formal acknowledgment. Others believe that employees already know their value. Ronald explains why these beliefs hurt employee engagement.

08:33 Part 2: Leadership Requires Little or No Training

Because of initial success, some leaders believe that they have mastered leadership. To them, leadership is a simple concept and requires no ongoing training. Ronald critiques this perspective.

16:30 Part 3: Leaders know How Effective Their Leadership Is

Some leaders believe that their leadership is self-apparent and effective. Ronald explains what might cause someone to believe this, and

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

No transcript available (future enhancement)

Episode links

Ronald’s LinkedIn Profile, Bio, and Website

Matrix Document and Instructions

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:43 Night by sonicscope

08:15 Bossa Nova by sonicscope

16:02 For Spanish by TexasBrother

23:59 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 52, Patrick Ward recalls some insight from a colleague, discusses how he handled the challenge of remote work during a pandemic and advises us to allow employee autonomy. He then provides some examples to illustrate how employee autonomy could affect revenue.

00:00 Prologue

If you are in the Los Angeles area and looking for a software development agency, you might encounter Patrick. Patrick is the Director of Marketing at Rootstrap and the founder of NanoGlobals, an expert-led platform that helps mid-size tech companies tap into global markets. He has worked across the globe, including in the Asia-Pacific area.

01:23 Part 1: Keep the Job in Perspective

Patrick shares something one of his colleagues, a VP of sales, told him. From his story, Patrick describes his approach to leadership. Also, he distinguishes what management without leadership differs from those who lead.

09:55 Part 2: Enable Employees to Perform

In this story, Patrick explains his concerns about remote work during the pandemic. He expands on his description of what is involved in leading effectively.

20:22 Part 3: Balance Autonomy with Accountability

Patrick advises us to allow employees to have autonomy but with accountability. He shares some stories to illustrate what this could look like.

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How You Can Support the Show

Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

No transcript available (future enhancement)

Episode links

Patrick’s LinkedIn Profile

Patrick’s book, Money Matters (podcast page in which Patrick explains the book)

Rootstrap’s website and Twitter

NanoGlobals’ website and YouTube channel

Gary DePaul’s website 

Gary’s books:

  What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

  Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership 

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

00:00 Saxophone Jazz by TexasBrother

09:37 Night Breeze by sonicscope

20:04 The Funk Groove by TexasBrother

25:43 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!