Your Leadership Story

Do you feel stuck in life? If so, it’s time to take things to the next level. In this interview, Cliff Ravenscraft provides practical insights into how to do so. Most people know Cliff Ravenscraft as “The Podcast Answer Man” for a very good reason. Since 2005, Cliff has produced over 3,200 of his own podcast … Continue reading "37 – Secrets to Taking Your Life and Work to the Next Level: An Interview with Cliff Ravenscraft, The Podcast Answer Man"

An uncountable number of books have been written about leaders and leadership. Unfortunately, too many of those books fail to focus on one of the core tasks of leadership — developing other leaders. In some cases, leadership development focuses on training people for their initial leadership roles. In other cases, leadership developing involves equipping people … Continue reading "Practical Tips for Developing Leaders In All Sorts of Organizations: A Bookmark Edition Podcast"

If you’re leading now or preparing to lead in the future, you’ll experience “underwater leadership.” You’ll feel like the waves of demands in the job have washed over you and you cannot catch your breath. When that happens, don’t panic. Remember the lessons you’ll learn in this Bookmark Edition of Your Leadership Story Podcast. In … Continue reading "Leading When You Feel Like You’re Underwater – A Bookmark Edition Podcast"

In this edition, David Atchison shares about the power of a simple phase, “It’s my pleasure,” to reinforce a company’s brand and then influence culture more broadly. If you’ve ever eaten in a Chick-fil-A Restaurant, you’ve experienced the power of this phrase first-hand. After receiving your meal, if you say, “Thank you,” the person serving you … Continue reading "How the Phrase, “It’s My Pleasure” Branded a Company: A Bookmark Edition of Your Leadership Story Podcast"

What can you do as a new leader in an organization to jump-start the team-building process? In this Bookmark Edition, David Atchison interviews John Kramp about a simple survey that John developed and used in his new role as SVP of Bible Resources at HarperCollins Christian Publishing in Nasvhille and Grand Rapids. The best part of … Continue reading "A Simple Plan to Jump-Start Team-Building As A New Leader: A Bookmark Edition of Your Leadership Story Podcast"

Few people bring as diverse a set of experiences to leadership as does Paula Puleo. Currently, she is Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for Academic Partnerships, one of the leading companies helping major universities extend their global reach through technology. Before that, Paula was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for … Continue reading "36 – Leading From All Sides of the Table, An Interview with Paula Puleo"

Every leader does not have to be a great public speaker but every leader must learn how to communicate. So what’s the secret? David Atchison shares his insights in this fun but insightful Bookmark Edition. If you’ve struggled to overcome your fear of speaking to groups of people, you’ll discover principles in this episode that you … Continue reading "The Middle School Public Speaking Debacle: A Bookmark Edition of Your Leadership Story Podcast"

Michael Maden has a BA in English Literature from Cornel but he has not written the great American novel. He has, instead, crafted a fascinating leadership story filled with surprising twists, turns, and obstacles.   A Great Educational Story Michael Madon has impressive educational credentials with a MBA from the Wharton Business School, a Master … Continue reading "035 – Crafting Your Unique Leadership Story: Michael Madon, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Treasury Department"

One of the foundational tasks for leaders is establishing standards. Those working in an organization take cues from their leaders about expectations for organizational performance. Is this an organization that works to high standards? Is this an organization that readily settles for average work and quality? Is this an organization that cuts corners and allows … Continue reading "The Painting Service Project Disaster: A Bookmark Edition of Your Leadership Story Podcast"

Without a doubt, Lisa Cines is a trailblazing leader. She is the Regional Partner in Charge of Business Development and Marketing. with the accounting firm, Dixon Hughes Goodman, working from the Rockville offices, in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Lisa Cines has had a distinguished business career. She was the first female managing partner of a … Continue reading "34 – Trailblazing Leadership Lessons: Lisa Cines, Regional Partner, Dixon Hughes Goodman"