The Leadx Leadership Show With Kevin Kruse

In this special edition of the Weekly Wrapup, Kevin interviews Captain Sully Sullenberger about leading in crisis. Captain Sullenberger pursued his childhood love of aviation and learned to fly at age sixteen. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying the legendary F-4 Phantom. After leaving the air force, he became a commercial airline pilot and he received international acclaim on January 15, 2009 when he, and his first officer and flight crew, safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City’s Hudson River after it lost both engines in a bird strike. 155 lives were saved that day. He would later be portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film version of this amazing event, which was directed by Clint Eastwood. Today, through keynote speeches around the world, he teaches how to achieve the highest levels of performance, reliability, and safety through effective crisis management, continuous learning, and leadership. He i

In this episode, we're going to talk about ways to drive innovation with our guest, Shawn Kanungo. Over the past decade with Deloitte, he has been recognized globally for his work in the area of innovation. He shares his hands-on experiences through talks around the world to help leaders navigate change within a digital era. In 2016, he was named to 'Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 list.' He is also co-hosts The Dip, a podcast focused on strategy, marketing and innovation. Resources: * http://www.shawnkanungo.com/ – Website * @shawnkanungo – Shawn on Facebook * @ShawnKanungo – Shawn on Twitter Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LEA

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to be a more persuasive and effective communicator with our guest, G. Riley Mills. He is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and communications expert who has worked in more than 30 countries. He is the co-founder of Pinnacle Performance Company, and co-author of The Pin Drop Principle: Captivate, Influence, and Communicate Better Using the Time-Tested Methods of Professional Performers. Resources: * http://www.pinper.com/ – Website * http://www.facebook.com/PinnaclePerformance – Pinnacle Performance on Facebook * @grileymills – Gary on Twitter * @PinnacleTweets  – Pinnacle Performance on Twitter * Buy his book, The Pin Drop Principle: Captivate, Influence, and Communicate Better Using the Time-Tested Methods of Professional Performers Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing mat

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to be a great boss with our guest, René Boer. He has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, helping leadership teams succeed at well-known brands such as 'Pizza Hut' and 'Jamba Juice.' He is the best-selling co-author of How to Be a Great Boss. Resources: * http://www.tractionprocess.com/ – Website * http://www.tractionprocess.com/traction-process-blog/ – Blog * http://www.eosworldwide.com/great-boss-book – Get A Free Chapter of How to Be a Great Boss * Buy the book, How to Be a Great Boss * Email René – rene at tractionprocess dot com Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the

In this episode, we're going to talk about building authentic relationships across differences with our guest, Tiffany Jana. She is the cofounder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a Diversity and Inclusion firm based in Richmond, VA. She has been named to Diversity Journal’s ‘Women Worth Watching list,' 'Metropolitan Business League’s Entrepreneur of the Year,' 'BCorp’s Best for the World,' and 'Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Women of the Year 2017 Award.' She is the author of Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences. Resources: * http://www.tmiconsultinginc.com/ – Website * http://www.tmiconsultinginc.com/blog/ – Blog * @twiffanyjana – Tiffany on Twitter * Buy her book, Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing

In this episode, LEADx host and New York Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, highlights the best ideas of the week and answers a listener question about how to fire somebody the right way. Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Krus

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to train your mind for elite-level performance with our guest, Jason Selk. He is one of the premier performance coaches in the world. He served as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, and helped them win their first World Series in over 20 years. In 2011, he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six year period. He’s also helped professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, and even NASCAR. Resources: * http://jasonselk.com – Jason's Website * @Jason_Selk – Jason on Twitter Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LE

In this episode, we're going to talk about unlocking your team’s potential with just seven coaching questions with our guest, Michael Bungay Stanier. He is the author of several books including Do More Great Work and End Malaria, which is a collection of essays from leading thinkers which raised $400,000 for non-profit, Malaria No More. He is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps organizations all over the world do less good work and more great work. His latest book is The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Lead Forever. Resources: * http://www.boxofcrayons.biz/ – Website * http://thecoachinghabit.com – Book * http://www.boxofcrayons.biz/blog/ – Blog * @boxofcrayons – Michael Bungay Stanier on Twitter * Buy his book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Lead Forever Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an hone

In this episode, we're going to talk about the tools you need to earn the money you want with our guest, Jill Young. She is the founder of 'TractionFirst,' which helps Entrepreneurs get everything they want from their businesses by implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, as described in the best-selling business book, Traction. She is also the author of Earn It!: The Tools You Need to Earn the Money You Want, a book that you hand to your employees when they ask you for a raise. Resources: * http://www.earnitproducer.com./ – Jill's Website * @tractionfirst – Jill on Twitter * Free Chapter of Earn It! (or text the word "chapter" to 44222 and it will be emailed right to your inbox) * Download your Workbook and Scorecard * Buy her book, Earn It!: The Tools You Need to Earn the Money You Want Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitc

In this episode, we're going to talk about small changes you can make to improve your health, wealth and happiness with our guest, Steve Scott. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 70 books, one of the most successful independent authors on the planet, and a leading expert on developing good habits. His new book is Habit Stacking: 127 Small Changes To Improve Your Health, Wealth and Happiness. Resources: * http://www.developgoodhabits.com/ – Steve's Website * @habitsguy – Steve on Twitter * Buy his book, Habit Stacking: 127 Small Changes To Improve Your Health, Wealth and Happiness – http://habitstackingbook.com Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll i

In this special edition of the Weekly Wrapup, Kevin interviews entrepreneur Patrick Brigger, coFounder of GetAbstract. They discuss making Brigger's biggest failure, how to lead remote workers, and the lessons from great books. Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx

In this episode, we're going to talk about management fundamentals that make all the difference with our guest, Bruce Tulgan. He is an adviser to business leaders and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is the best-selling author of many books, including Not Everyone Gets A Trophy, It’s Okay To Be The Boss, and The 27 Challenges Managers Face: Step-by-Step Solutions to (Nearly) All of Your Management Problems. He is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker Thinking. Resources: * http://rainmakerthinking.com/ – Website * http://rainmakerthinking.com/client-center/ – Free Stuff! * @BruceTulgan – Bruce on Twitter * Buy his book, The 27 Challenges Managers Face: Step-by-Step Solutions to (Nearly) All of Your Management Problems Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And aft

In this episode, we're going to talk about how you can use red teaming to overcome your mental blind spots with our guest, Bryce Hoffman. He was an award-winning financial journalist who spent 22 years covering the global automotive, high-tech and biotech industries. He is the author of the 2012 bestseller, American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company. He is the first civilian to have ever graduated from the US Army’s Red Team Leader Program at Fort Leavenworth and his new book is Red Teaming: How Your Business Can Conquer The Competition by Challenging Everything. Resources: * http://brycehoffman.com/ – Website * http://www.forbes.com/sites/brycehoffman/#3617ff5b408e – Blog * http://redteamthinking.com/ – Company Website * @brycehoffman – Bryce on Twitter * Buy his book, Red Teaming: How Your Business Can Conquer The Competition by Challenging Everything Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: P

In this episode, we're going to talk about practical ways to make your meetings more effective with our guest, Dick Axelrod. He founded The Axelrod Group, a consulting firm that pioneered the use of employee involvement to effect large scale organizational change. His clients include Boeing, Harley-Davidson, Novartis and Coca-Cola. His book is Let’s Stop Meeting Like This: Tools to Save Time and Get More Done. Resources: * http://axelrodgroup.com/ – Website * 847 251 7361 – Call * dick at axelrodgroup dot com – Email * @dickaxe – Dick on Twitter * Buy his book, Let’s Stop Meeting Like This: Tools to Save Time and Get More Done Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and

In this episode, we're going to talk about scientific ways to lead, energize, and engage your team members with our guest, Susan Fowler. She is a professor at University of San Diego and a consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies. She is a bestselling author and her newest book is Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work ... and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging. Resources: * http://susanfowler.com/ – Susan's Website * http://susanfowler.com/assessments – Motivational Outlook Assessment * @fowlersusann – Susan on Twitter * Buy her book, Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work ... and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an ema

In this episode, LEADx host and New York Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, highlights the best ideas of the week and answers a listener question about choosing your daily most important task (M.I.T.). Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show w

In this episode, we're going to talk about a framework for driving results, inspiring your employees, and transforming your workplace with our guest, Chris Edmonds. He is a speaker, executive consultant and the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. He is one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at SXSW. He is the author of The Culture Engine: A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, And Transforming Your Workplace. Resources: * http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/ – Website * http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/videos/ – Videos * @scedmonds – Chris on Twitter * Buy his book, The Culture Engine: A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, And Transforming Your Workplace Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the

In this episode, we're going to talk about games for learning with our guest, Karl Kapp. He the world’s leading expert on using games for learning. He is a professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of the educational game development firm, The Wisdom Learning Group. He is the author of seven books, and his latest is Play To Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games. Resources: * http://karlkapp.com/ – Karl's Website * http://www.lynda.com/Karl-Kapp/3345188-1.html – Karl's Courses * @kkapp – Karl on Twitter * Buy his book, Play To Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review,

In this episode, we're going to talk about the quick and easy way to go from manager to leader with our guest, James Robbins. He is a management consultant, change specialist, adventurer and motivational speaker. He has been helping equip and transform leaders for over 20 years. He is the author of Nine Minutes on Monday: The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader, which was named Business Book of the Year by Canada’s Globe and Mail. Resources: * http://jamesrobbins.com/ – Website * http://jamesrobbins.com/blog – Blog * @jamesrobbins97 – James on Twitter * Buy his book, Nine Minutes on Monday: The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to thrive under pressure with our guest, Dan Diamond. He is a physician, who has been responding to international disasters for over 30 years. He was the Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center following Hurricane Katrina. He led one of the first medical teams into Haiti following their devastating earthquake, and most recently, deployed to the Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda. His new book is Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure. Resources: * http://www.dandiamondmd.com/ – Dan's Website * http://www.dandiamondmd.com/LEADx – Get A Free Chapter of Beyond Resilience * @DanDiamondMD – Dan on Twitter * Buy his book, Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing ma