Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future
The pace of change in the world is increasing exponentially. As COVID proved, leadership must evolve. And that gets to the heart of our mission: to bring you the latest thoughts on leadership so you can innovate, learn, and evolve...growing your team, your business, and yourself! Every week, host Maureen Metcalf interviews world leaders, global business and NPO executives, thought leaders, and researchers in a wide range of industries. It’s a breadth of perspectives unavailable anywhere else. Become an innovative leader in your own right! Download the latest episode each Tuesday night on your favorite podcast platform, or watch on YouTube at https://bit.ly/InnoYouTube .
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Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Guest: Lisa Campbell
Pets in the workplace can boost productivity, well-being, and those vaunted “water cooler” conversations. (Although they become “water bowl” conversations instead…)
Those are just some of the benefits for both businesses and employees Lisa Campbell, VP of Corporate Affairs for Mars Pet Nutrition North America, shares in this episode. Sure, there’s some prep work to be done, but the benefits are many and lasting. If you’ve been thinking of (literally!) letting your workplace go to the dogs, this is a must-listen podcast.
So sit, stay, and hit play. That’s a good listener!
Here's what Lisa and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
What to consider as you design your pet-friendly work environment;
The multitude of benefits to your staff (and ultimately your bottom line); and
How to avoid potential pet-friendly pitfalls, such as accommodating people with pet allergies.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Do It on Purpose with Nell Derick Debevoise
Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsuleand
Intentional Leadership in a New Work World with Monique Jefferson
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
The Cesar website with information on going dog-friendly at work is https://www.cesar.com/dog-friendly.
You can learn more about Mars’ dog-friendly cities program at https://www.bettercitiesforpets.com.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World’s Greatest Chocolate Makers by Deborah Cadbury (Paperback: https://amzn.to/44tMfOZ or Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XWJ2VO)
Vic and Blood: The Continuing Adventures of a Boy and His Dog by Harlan Elllison & Richard Corben (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Q3Blv8)
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3DoPStC or Kindle: https://amzn.to/46WA5A4)
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Assistant Editor & Raconteur: Luigi Morelli
Keepers of the Golden Ticket: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
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About Our Guest:
Lisa Campbell is Mars Pet Nutrition North America’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, leading the full Corporate Affairs enterprise communications strategy including internal communications, executive communications, corporate and brand reputation, crisis and issues management, media relations, consumer care, sustainability initiatives and stakeholder engagement, all in service of the company’s purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Guest: Ehren Cruz
In this supplemental episode, we learn that psychedelic drugs have entered the C-suite. After decades as a societal pariah, why are psychedelics finding a home among America’s corporate leaders?
Focusing on plant medicine, Ehren Cruz gives some of the background, history, and science behind the many business uses leaders are finding. The Wall Street Journal is paying attention – so we’re taking a look at it, too.
Here's what Ehren and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
The goals leaders have for their psychedelic journeys;
The neurochemistry behind these plant medicines; and
The difference between therapeutic and ceremonial techniques in safe – and legal – psychedelic use.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Fringe or Mainstream? Leaders Explore Psychedelics with Paul Austin
Reality Lost: How Disinformation Shapes Your World with Tara McGowan
Leading Edge 120: Getting Higher Up the Chain with Greg Moran
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
You’ll find more information about Ehren’s work on his website at https://thesparc.co.
Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda
The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley
X-Men Archives #3: Legion by Chris Claremont & Bill Sienkiewicz
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Asst. Editor: Luigi Morelli
Companions on the Journey: Jenna Reik & Mike Morrow-Fox
CONNECT WITH US:
Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativeleadership
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
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Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
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About Our Guest:
Ehren Cruz is a historian & anthropologist, Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach (CCP1), CTA & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Ceremonialist, Trained Harm Reductionist, loving husband & proud father. He is devoted to the healing & self-actualization of self & others in all facets of his life.
For over a decade, Ehren dedicated his life to the creation of experiences that ignite the mind, inspire the heart, and empower our communities. From reimagining organizational culture to transforming the face of festivals & events, his success is rooted in the fostering of environments that welcome and encourage self-actualization, team synergy, and inspired creative expression. Between 2009-2019, Ehren produced, curated, and served as Master of Ceremonies for events welcoming over 300K patrons, hailing from 80 different nations, including 5400+ performers, 3000+ individual shows, 1650+ workshops, and countless immersive experiences – setting a new bar for what’s possible when converging visionary art, music, culture, & spirit into the alchemy of intentional festival settings.
After a decade as an award-winning producer & high-performance team builder, netting over $100M in gross regional income through festivals & events, in early 2021 Ehren founded The SpArc: a groundbreaking coaching approach that utilizes rites of passage immersive experiences to dramatically elevate awareness, embodiment, and impact.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Guest: Rini Das
Simplify. Streamline. Succeed. Seems simple enough, but most big organizations do the opposite, bogging teams down with more and more complexity. But as the world itself becomes more complex and changes (like AI) arrive more rapidly, resilience is absolutely key for any organization’s survival – much less success!
Rini Das knows complexity; she worked in healthcare early in her career, which has layers upon layers of processes. Fortunately, she knows simplicity and resilience, too. In this episode, she reveals the ironies and challenges faced by leaders striving to create simpler, more adaptable companies in the face of VUCA. She shares solutions, too!
Here's what Rini and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
How to foster resilience – making your organization strong against the unpredictable;
Dissecting the potentials and pitfalls of using AI to revolutionize your operations; and
Your role in confidently steering your team through changing tides.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Simplify Work: Crushing Complexity with Jesse W. Newton
Facing Uncertainty: It’s VUCA with Chris Nolan
Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together with Margaret Heffernan
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
More information on Rini’s leadership work is on the RD Management Consulting website: https://www.rdmchelps.com.
The organization for LGBTQ+ professionals in tech that Rini cofounded is Zettabytes.Today.
Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Complex People in our Simple Company: Luigi Morelli & Jenna Reik
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
Threads: @innovativeleaders
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
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About Our Guest:
Rini Das (She, Her, Hers) is a serial entrepreneur, having founded her first company to provide STEM tutoring when she was 15 years old. She founded and led various startups such as a gamification SaaS company -- PAKRAGames.com -- and a big data consulting company -- DemsWin.com.
At her core, she considers herself as Mary Poppins, she likes to fly in with her umbrella, solve problems and fly away. She founded RD Management Consulting Inc. (RDMCHelps.com) in 2003.
She brings decades of experience in M&A consulting, Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma, IT Leadership Excellence, Software Development, User adoption and Data Science and Analytics.
She has taught at various universities. She holds an MA in economics from Stony Brook University (SUNY) and an MS in applied mathematics from the University of Iowa. She is the co-founder of Zettabytes.Today - a networking organization for LGBTQ+ professionals in Tech.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Guests: Christina Grote and Pam Kramer
We tell our teams not to stress, and to have a good work-life balance. But what about us: their leaders? Too often, leaders ignore their own advice – and the stress becomes overwhelming.
Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) is one answer. More than just another mindfulness practice, it’s a way of growing and developing, created to help you explore your full potential. In short, to help your skills and talents move from ordinary to extraordinary!
In this episode, Christina and Pam go over the basics of ITP, the philosophies and origins of the concept, and even walk us through one of the practices.
Here's what Pam, Christina, and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
How we hold ourselves back from achieving our full potential;
The core practice intentions of ITP; and
The special role ITP can play for leaders, in particular.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
- The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele
- Staying Cool in Challenging Situations with Janet Fouts
- Integrating Integrative Medicine in Leadership with Dr. Maryanna Klatt
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Christina and Pam’s book is Living an Extraordinary Life – it’s available in paperback at https://amzn.to/46wvZ1j and on Kindle at https://amzn.to/3JIfHIT.
Another book they mentioned is the foundational The Life We Are Given by George Leonard & Michael Murphy (paperback: https://amzn.to/46AqcaP).Of course, they have lots of information on their website: https://www.itp-international.org.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli
Integral to Our Success: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
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Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
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About Our Guests:
Christina Grote is the board chair of ITP International and has been a practitioner of Integral Transformative Practice since 2003. She is a licensed massage therapist and her interest in natural healing led her to explore ITP and include it in her work. She founded ITP Columbus in 2004, which continued for many years. She has designed and taught ITP workshops and planned numerous conferences with longtime friend, collaborator, and ITPI president Pamela Kramer. Christina lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband Jim.
Pamela Kramer is President of ITP International, a nonprofit organization that stewards ITP and the work of its founders, George Leonard and Michael Murphy. Pam is an ITP Mastery teacher, is on the faculty of Esalen Institute, and presents workshops at venues in the US and abroad. She is engaged in training ITP teachers, forming ITP groups, and bringing integral principles and practices to the workplace. Pam is an executive coach and consults with organizations and their leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Guest: Morra Aarons-Mele
Does anxiety plague your leadership role? Just push through it isn’t a solution: the constant stress and strain of anxiety can take a toll on both your mental health and workplace performance. It's time to stop ignoring the issue and start implementing effective strategies to manage anxiety.
Morra Aarons-Mele lives with anxiety, too, but has researched it deeply. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others navigate its challenges. In this episode, Morra shares her personal story with host Maureen Metcalf, and offers practical advice for anxious leaders across all industries. The unexpected twist? It turns out, anxiety can actually be a source of motivation and drive. Listen to learn more!
Here's what Morra and Maureen cover:
The scale of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues;
Why they are so important to acknowledge in the workplace; and
How anxiety affects your own leadership…and your team’s well-being.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Leadership Is Relationships with Kvon Tucker
A Cure for Toxic Leadership with Raj Subrameyer
Remote Work and Mental Well-Being with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Morra’s new book, The Anxious Achiever, is available in hardback at https://amzn.to/3pkND7o and on Kindle at https://amzn.to/3puFYU1.
Her previous book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You’d Rather Stay Home, is also available in paperback at https://amzn.to/46nUcql and in Kindle format at https://amzn.to/3JwnVnl.
Morra’s podcast is on all major platforms. You can hear sample episodes — and learn more about her consulting work — on her website at https://morraam.com.
Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Jessica Jones: Alias by Brian Michael Bendis
Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Five Lost Superpowers: Why We Lost Them & Hot to Get Them Back by John Reid, et al
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Assistant Editor: Luigi Morelli
Bon Vivants: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
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About Our Guest:
Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change in 2010 and sold her businesses in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She lives outside Boston with her family and menagerie. For more details, visit www.theanxiousachiever.com.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Guest: Pamela Larde, Ph.D.
Does the struggle to balance work and personal life sound familiar? Have you bought the myth that working harder leads to? You’re not alone. But the truth is, that leads to burnout, stress, and decreased productivity. It’s time to break free and discover the power of joy in professional settings. By prioritizing joy and well-being, you can enhance your personal and professional life, build mental stamina, and create a positive work environment.
Pamela Larde joins us with details on building your joy. And by incorporating joy into your leadership approach, you can foster a culture that is not only successful but also fulfilling for both you and your team. Join us to learn how to integrate joy into your workplace and achieve the results you want.
Here's what Pamela and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
The difference between joy and happiness;
How leaders can help their teams find joy – and how that benefits your organization; and
The personal benefits of fostering joy and well-being in your own life.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Joy at Work! With Roxanne Brown & Edward Cook
Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons
The Science Behind Our Yes! with Jim Ritchie-Dunham
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Pamela has a bounty of resources on the practice and science of joy on her website: www.thejoywhisperer.org.
Her upcoming book is Joyfully Single. While you wait for it to be released, check out her current book: Letters to the Brokenhearted.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Hello, I Must Be Going: The Mostly True Story of an Imaginary Band by David Meyers
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Asst. Editor: Luigi Morelli
Joyful Podcast Support Personages: Jenna Reik & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
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About Our Guest:
Dr. Pamela Larde, a professor, coach, award-winning author, and business owner, is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders. In 2013, she founded the Academy of Creative Coaching, which was among the first of black female-owned ICF-accredited coaching schools in the world. As a scholar with a strong interest in helping people overcome barriers through the art and science of coaching, her research focuses on joy, justice, self-motivation, resilience, and posttraumatic growth.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Guests: Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell
Are you on code?“On code” is like authenticity on steroids: as a leader you not only walk the talk, but give back, bring others along (mentor and sponsor), and fight for change when you see inequity. Being on code can be tough; after all, as guest Ricky Robinson points out, “In reality, most organizations don’t want you to be your authentic self.”
But fear not; Ricky and Keith Powell, the founders of C-CRETS, join host Maureen Metcalf to explain the many ways of getting on code…and the many benefits it presents.
Here's what Keith, Ricky, and Maureen cover:
How being on code can help you win the war for talent;
What the concept of Village Accountability is all about; and
The very real importance of DEI in AI.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Career Sponsorship & Being Sponsor Ready with Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell
Building Communities within Your Business with Alice Yoo LeClair
DEI Insights from IBM South Africa with Roger Madison
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
You can learn more about Ricky and Keith’s work on their website: www.c-crets.com. You’ll also find links to their podcast there or at www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/r229d-127b00/C-CRETS-Podcast. Either way, you’ll find tips and tricks for climbing the ladder, and handling the systemic roadblocks for people of color.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Inside a Silver Box by Walter Moseley (Hardback: https://amzn.to/43WBe8p)
This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley
Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Currently Coding: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativeleadership
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
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About Our Guests:
Keith Powell is a Chief Operating Officer in private education with over 20 years corporate experience in the U.S. and Canada. Most of his career, Keith led global Finance and Operations functions for Fortune 1000 companies in the automotive, chemical, consumer and commercial goods, e-commerce, and smart home industries. Keith was the “first” or the “only” quite often climbing the corporate ladder. Having mentored and coached hundreds throughout his career, he continues to share practical, digestible advice to underrepresented employees as a co-founder of C-CRETS (https://www.c-crets.com), which is a career advice platform offering career coaching services, online courses and topical content through blogs and a podcast.
Ricky Robinson is a Vice President of Human Resources for a $35B leader in the Medical Device industry. His 20+ year career has afforded him leadership roles in Human Resources for some best in class global organizations spanning industries from commercial goods, retail, smart home industries and med tech. Ricky is extremely familiar with being the “Sole Brother” on the Executive Leadership Team quite often challenging diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias issues within Corporate America, as an advocate and sponsor for underrepresented groups. Having spent his career as a mentor and coach, he continues to share the tips and tricks that help underrepresented employees reach their full potential as a co-founder of C-CRETS (https://www.c-crets.com).
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Guest: Sarah Ahern
Client loyalty. Stakeholder loyalty. Employee loyalty. However you define your customers, their loyalty is key to moving your organization from just good to great. One key to growing it is to always make it easy for your customer to get what they want from you.
But how do you know what they want, much less how they want to receive it?
With data! And knowing how to find that data is what Sarah Ahern and her company, PATH, help organizations of all sizes understand. In this episode, Sarah shares the role of surveys, communication, and more in delivering exceptional customer experiences. And that, in turn, delivers long-term success for your business!
Here’s what Sarah and host Maureen Metcalf discuss:
The importance of collecting feedback through surveys to hear your customers’ voice;
Why customer experience isn’t just another buzzword, but the foundation of the Experience Economy; and
How companies with this focus outperform the S&P500 by up to 1,200%!
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
- What Your Team REALLY Thinks, in Real Time! – with Greg Moran
- Leadership Is Relationships – with Kvon Tucker
- Lead Responsibly: An Absolut – with Ann Mukherjee
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
The article Sarah mentioned about how to lose customers is online at https://www.pathgrowth.com/insights/5-techniques-to-lose-any-client-employee-or-customer.
Sarah also referenced these books in the interview:
The Experience Economy by Joseph Pine II & James Gilmore (Hardback or Kindle);
Good to Great by Jim Collins (Hardback or Kindle);
Winning on Purpose: The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers by Fred Reichheld, et al (Hardback or Kindle).
Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Podcast Loyalists: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
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About Our Guest:
Sarah Ahern, MA, is an Owner and Partner at PATH, a 40-year-old woman-owned market research and business management firm. She has developed and launched companies, programs, products, and services for almost two decades as a 4-time entrepreneur and consultant.
Sarah has built change management and market growth strategies for Fortune 100 and 500 companies across North America. To spice it up, she rounds out her understanding of human behavior with a Masters in Health Education, a culinary degree, and experience designing and implementing nutrition-focused population health programs for Whole Foods Market, LinkedIn, Tesla, SpaceX and more.
Sarah is a passionate thought leader, consultant, educator, and community steward. She was recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Columbus 40 Under 40 award and is a renowned facilitator and mentor in the social enterprise community.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Guest: Neil Sahota
The jobs of tomorrow are being incubated right now.
Artificial Intelligence – AI – is already rapidly transforming our world. You have two years, maybe up to five, before it transforms your work, too. But IBM Master Inventor Neil Sahota sees hope, not gloom: throughout human history, technological transformations meant more and often better jobs. The key is to be ready, and Neil tells us how.
Here's what Neil and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
The five skills every job will require;
The fact that we don’t teach three of those five skills in U.S. education; and
The top actions leaders need to take right now (because odds are you’re already behind the curve…and your competitors!).
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
How to Own the AI Revolution – with Neil Sahota
The End of Jobs – with Jeff Wald
The Creative Mindset – with Jeff DeGraff
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Neil's book, Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition, can be purchased here.
Learn more about Neil on his website at NeilSahota.com.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can follow her there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenmetcalf.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Regenerative Learners: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership
Twitter: @IL_Institute
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2
Instagram: @innovativeleader
Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com
Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!
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About Our Guest:
Neil Sahota (萨冠军) is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and a sought-after speaker. With 20+ years of business experience, he works to inspire clients and business partners to foster innovation and develop next generation products/solutions powered by AI.
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Guest: Teuila Hanson
Does your team feel like they belong in your organization? Do you?
At LinkedIn, that feeling of belonging is a critical part of workplace culture. And one way they accomplish it is by taking DEI to a whole new level: DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging programs). Chief People Officer Teuila Hanson has seen remarkable success with it…so much so, LinkedIn happily shares techniques with other companies. It’s like an open source program for HR departments anywhere! What’s more, the benefits cascade into the community. Teuila brings us the details in this discussion with host Maureen Metcalf.
Here's what Teuila and Maureen cover:
Why LinkedIn looks at an employee’s entire career cycle, and how it helps them advance within the company;
What DIBs means in practice; and
How HR innovations like this break generational cycles in and provide opportunities for families in poor socioeconomic conditions.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Workforce Demographics & Inclusive Culture with Nadia Younes, Gamiel Yafai, & Louise Carvalho
DEI: Needed Conversations & Understanding – with Laura Morgan Roberts & Courtney McCluney
Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Executives – with Eric Douglas Keene
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Instagram and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Information about the course Teuila mentioned about incorporating DIBs in your organization is online at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/advancing-a-dibs-strategy-in-your-organization/driving-transformative-change-in-your-deib-work?autoplay=true.
You can learn more about the business side of LinkedIn at https://about.linkedin.com. LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has written many books. Start with Masters of Scale about successful entrepreneurs. It’s available through Amazon at https://amzn.to/3MthBO1 (hardback) and https://amzn.to/4321yOp (Kindle).
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Glass Hearts by Terri Paul
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Sandman – Book 1 by Neil Gaiman & Sam Kieth
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Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
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People We’re Linked To: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson
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About Our Guest:
Teuila Hanson is the Chief People Officer at LinkedIn. In this role she leads the team responsible for hiring, developing and growing top talent, including all benefits, employee experience, and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging programs.
Prior to joining LinkedIn, Teuila was the executive vice president and Chief Strategy and People Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In this role, she led the strategy and people teams and served as chair of the bank’s management committee, creating an engaging workplace by driving bank strategy and integrating best practices in talent management, inclusion and diversity, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and corporate culture. Teuila also held various leadership roles at AECOM Technology Corporation, a global professional services organization.
Teuila earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University, and her juris doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. She is a licensed member of the California Bar.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Guest: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Many CEOs and executives insisting on staff returning to the office full time are making decisions based on myths about hybrid work. The truth may surprise them – and you!
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky busts those myths with hard data and direct experience with 23+ organizations. The bottom line: for the majority of “office” workers, hybrid work benefits both wellbeing and productivity. With mental health concerns at an all time high world-wide, that’s a message more employers should be paying attention to.
Here's what Gleb and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
How hybrid work boosts not only boosts mental well-being and productivity, but employee retention and satisfaction, too;
How to establish new norms for workdays that accommodate diverse lifestyles; and
Why workers feel social isolation in the office, too – and targeted strategies to combat it!
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Building a Culture of Brain Health, Growth & Effectiveness with Dr. JJ Walcutt
Leading with Care & Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
Gleb has written seven books. In this episode, he talked about Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Paperback: https://amzn.to/3MI2uSt and Kindle version: https://amzn.to/3pQ5enr). His other works include:
Never Go with Your Gut
The Blind Spots Between Us and
Pro Truth: A Practical Plan for Putting Truth Back into Politics with Tim Ward
You can also learn more about Gleb’s work on his company’s website: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com.
Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
Ivory Vikings by Nancy Marie Brown
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Joker: An Origin Story by Louise Simonson & Luciano Vecchio
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
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About Our Guest:
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps leaders use hybrid work to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. He is the best-selling author of 7 books, including Never Go With Your Gut and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles in prominent venues such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and Forbes. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting for Fortune 500 companies from Aflac to Xerox and over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and Ohio State. A proud Ukrainian American, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus, Ohio.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Guest: Laura Fuentes
Joy, learning, friendship: that’s how Laura Fuentes believes the ideal workplace should be. When she arrived at Hilton, Laura found a culture and leadership team that was thinking along the same lines. Since then, she’s been instrumental in guiding the growth of that culture into one of inclusion, wellness, growth, and purpose – the four pillars of Hilton. It’s just one way Laura and Hilton commit to the well-being of Hilton’s employees. The goal: make Thrive at Hilton something every employee feels every day. Laura shares that journey, which has plenty for you to learn from to make your organization a thriving place, too!
Here's what Laura and Maureen cover:
How Thrive at Hilton has 100-year-old roots, when Conrad Hilton shared his belief that travel is the key to world peace;
The incredible value of a human-focused work culture; and
How that culture boosts the company: “If your team members feel respected and heard, that’s how they’ll make your guests feel, too.”
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Joy at Work! with Roxanne Brown & Edward Cook
Finding Meaning, Joy, & Purpose in What You Do with Paul Gibbons
Hiring in the Great Resignation with Michelle Sanchez-Bickley
For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and Twitter, too!
RESOURCES:
You’ll find more information on Hilton at https://www.hilton.com. Go to the bottom of the homepage to find their business information. The Thrive at Hilton details Laura discussed are at https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits.
To learn more about Conrad Hilton’s vision for the Hilton hotels, check out his autobiography, Be My Guest.
Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here.
She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here.
Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:
The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving
Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones
Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez
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OUR PODCAST TEAM:
Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf
Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko
Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko
Suite Assistance Provided By: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson
CONNECT WITH US:
Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativeleadership
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About Our Guest:
Laura Fuentes is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Hilton with over two decades of experience in engineering, strategy consulting and human resources. Having worked in hospitality, financial services, and management consulting, Laura’s career reflects her global, cross-industry perspective in key business and talent areas. Throughout her tenure at Hilton, Laura has led efforts to build an award-winning culture at Hilton, being recognized by Fortune as the #1 Best Place to Work in the U.S. and by DiversityInc as the #1 Company on their 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. Originally from Spain, she holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia, a M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. She lives in Arlington with her husband and two sons.
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