Out Of The Comfort Zone

“Persuaders are irreplaceable.” Being able to convey your ideas and reach the minds of others is a valuable asset. Tune in to hear what the new science of persuasion tells us along with insights gleaned from some of the best leaders in a variety of fields.

Have you noticed that some leaders seem to take big risks and make bold moves with their careers? Ever wonder how they navigated those transitions? How have they managed the “impostor syndrome”? What have they done to develop their leadership capability? Tune in to hear one person’s journey from one role to a dramatically different one along with his view about leadership.

Tune in to hear how one leader has managed several big transitions: The tactics used and the surprises along the way. We’ll talk about mistakes, globally dispersed teams, personal brand, building networks, confidence, trust and much more.

Digitalization, automation, robotics, driverless cars and the internet of things are becoming routine topics for discussion. Have you ever stopped to consider what all of these are doing for cities and thus for employers? Tune in to hear why cities are gaining power, what it means for all of us in terms of work and moving around.

Companies often list “being entrepreneurial” as a key competency. Yet, in a large global company, that is often easier said than done. Tune in to hear two stories about corporate entrepreneurial efforts in two different large global organizations. Find out why each succeeded and what you can do to be more of an entrepreneur where ever you are.

Teams have a long history of being highly effective sometimes and a waste of time at other times. How do we use teams most effectively? How do we organize them for success, especially given new models of working? How do we build trust and cohesion within the team? What do leaders of teams need to do? Tune in to hear these and more.

Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic and a more costly one that we realize. Science is proving that lack of sleep impacts health in every way and more importantly undermines performance. Tune in to understand just what we know about sleep, performance and health along with what you can do to improve your sleep or convince your boss that you need more sleep.

Setbacks happen to most people. What distinguishes people who ultimately succeed and those who don’t? Tune in to hear the 9 specific practices of those who ultimately succeed.

In the day-day mode of execute, get it done, push forward, we take very little time to think about the future state of our organizations or our leadership. What will be the impact of AI on our work and our leadership? How do we stay relevant as leaders? Take a few minutes to tune in and think about the future.

This is the story of one millennial’s step into the unknown to create a new business and offer a new service to his peers. It is also a big insight into millennial thinking and how the rest of us can get the best from this generation.

Do you ever feel that you are imposter? Do you think it’s just a matter of time before people find out how unprepared or incompetent you really are? Do others reassure you but the doubts still linger? Turns out you are not alone – almost everyone has this experience. Tune in to learn more about the imposter syndrome and what you can do to manage it.

Being strategic is such a key skill that when it’s lacking, careers fail to advance. But, being strategic isn’t just about creating a plan. It’s about understanding an opportunity in the marketplace, seeing the implications and then putting a plan in place to execute. All of which requires insight. How do you get insight? How do you lead a team to systematically think through data to reach insights? Tune in to find out.

We hold a number of beliefs about what it takes to become a leader or a CEO, most of those turn out to be incorrect. What distinguishes the careers of great leaders? What unique qualities do they exhibit? What do I need to do to prepare myself for any significant role? Whether you aspire to be a CEO or not, tune in to hear the insights from interviews with 2,600 leaders and what you can do to be a better leader.

In the era of #MeToo, less and less silence surrounds cases of sexual harassment. Companies and leaders need to know what to do to prevent the problem in the first place as well as how to respond to accusations whether the case can be proven or not. Tune in to hear the experiences and advice from someone who counsels boards, companies and leaders on how to manage their reputations especially in times of crisis.

There seems to be a new corporate crisis every week somewhere in the world, if not more often than that. A major problem is uncovered and we, the customers, wonder just how no one managed to see the problem before now. Take Volkswagon as an example, or Facebook, Hollywood, pharmaceuticals or the financial crisis of 2008. Some people knew, so how could they have remained silent? What happens in a culture when people stop speaking up? What causes that to happen? More importantly, what can you do to break the culture of silence? How can you insure your culture is healthy?

Change is all around us all the time. Leaders expect to create change. Staff are tired of yet another change. And, everyone believes change initiatives don’t work. How we think about change is part of the problem. Typically, leaders inadvertently frame change as an us versus them challenge – us the leaders and the change champions and them the resisting employees. As a consequence, leaders create enormous barriers to success, to creative solutions and to collaboration. There is another way. Tune in to learn how to create real, substantive change.

Want to hear how a senior leader experiences and manages transitions from a zone of expertise to a totally new area and succeeds? How does the leader gain the team’s support or add value? Tune in to hear two examples.

Adversity is a fact of life. However, not all of us cope with the challenges as well as others. Even fewer develop the ability to be agile when things do not go as planned. So, how can you learn from adversity? What are the secrets of those you succeed? How can you become more agile? Tune in to hear how.

We have so many assumptions about how our minds actually work whether or not we are making a decision, defining a sense of purpose or understanding our biases. Rarely do we look at the underlying assumptions. Are our minds constructing meaning as we go or is meaning something we just uncover from the sub-conscious? And, why does any of this matter for leading people? Tune in for a fascinating discussion.

Companies and numerous individuals seem to be making public apologies more often than in the past. The truth is that things go wrong. Sometimes you are disappointed by other people and sometimes you disappoint others. What’s the process for forgiving when a commitment has been broken or pain has been created? Can we truly forgive? Can we re-build trust? What can we do if there is no apology? Tune in to hear more and by the way to understand what to do if you need to offer an apology.