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Tune in to hear the perspective and wisdom of one of the great thinkers, observers and leaders. What are we missing today? Why does it seem that we have so little leadership today? What do we need to think about for the future?

If you stop to think about the leaders you respect the most, the ones you have enjoyed working with and for, you will probably find that they are less about ego and more about integrity and openness. They probably leave you with a sense of dignity. They probably saw you as a human being not just as an output machine. There are three key questions we want leaders to answer. And it all takes humility. What is it? Why does it matter? And, how can you do more of it?

In a climate of change and uncertainty, the ability to personally adapt and to get your team to adapt is central to success. Adapting means learning a new way. In fact, getting out of your comfort zone is ultimately about learning – learning a new way to lead. We often say that the ability to learn and stay curious is a core competency. What makes for a great learning culture? What works and what doesn’t? How do you develop this competency in yourself and in your team?

Teams in which people are not afraid to speak up, to challenge, to risk saying a wild idea are teams with the best performance. Google has found that psychological safety is a key component of their best teams. Yet, people are afraid of causing trouble, looking foolish, not being promoted and more. How do you create a team, and an organization, that is not afraid?

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.

Culture is what every leader aspires to change or create. Yet, it is very elusive. We are going to de-bunk some common myths about changing culture such as “culture starts at the top” or “one company, one culture”. Want to know how to change the culture – or the habits and routines of your organization? Tune in for practical tactics.

Grief is something all of us deal with – whether it’s expected or unexpected loss of a loved one or the loss of a job or a relationship. Sometimes it’s the loss that comes with getting out of your comfort zone. By some accounts 5% of the workforce is experiencing grief at any one time. Do you know how to recognize grief? Or what to do if an employee is grieving? And, how well prepared are you for the grief in your own life? Tune to learn more about this taboo, but highly relevant topic.

We need more resilience – more adaptability, agility and grit. But how? Tune in to hear from the experiences of one of the first female helicopter pilots in the US Army and the experiences of people she has worked with plus how to develop more grit in your own career and in your life.

What does it really take to get people with radically different perspectives and beliefs to collaborate? Hear from someone who has spent years getting people to collaborate when they don’t like or trust each other.

Work is changing in ways we know and in ways we haven’t even begun to appreciate. What are the key trends? What will be the role of humans given the upcoming technological advances? What generational changes do we need to make? What does it mean leaders, companies and you as an employee should be doing now?

With virtual meetings as the new reality, what can you do to increase your presence, impact and confidence? Learn tips from someone who has mastered being in front of the camera.

Strategies rarely work as planned. However, strategies that are thorough, constantly evolving to changes and that are intricately tied to the culture and expected behaviors can and will get executed. Sound impossible? It’s not. There is a system to accomplishing exactly that. And, it requires a leader who has intelligence in systems and in emotions. Tune in to hear more.

Neuroscience is increasingly popular when it comes to understanding how humans behave, react and lead. And, there is increasingly good evidence from neuroscience as well. What does all of this work say about how to communicate more effectively? Tune in to find out.

If you are an introvert, you may feel challenged by some expectations of you as a leader like speaking up. If you have introverts on your team, you may wonder how to get the best out of them. Introverts have real strengths if all of us learn to tap them. Tune in to learn more.

Most people say they are overwhelmed by all the things they have to do. Regardless how much progress is made, there is always more, more and then still more. The impact is seen in our health, our emotions and our sense of satisfaction with life. There is a way to thrive but we have to be intentional about our choices. What does that mean? Tune in to learn how to thrive.

Most leaders encourage their teams to speak up, to give feedback and to offer new ideas. They have open door policies and at every presentation they will say they want to hear from people. Yet very few of the team have the courage to speak up. Why? What are you doing to kill the courageous culture in your organization? What can you do to change the culture?

Have you stopped to notice how many subscriptions you have for things like news, music, entertainment, photography and digital services? In fact, it seems that the membership economy is everywhere – and it is. Tune in to hear what this is about, how it works and how you can apply the concepts to your business.

Curiosity seems to be the buzzword of the year. We are told that curiosity is the seed of innovation and well being. Why is there an increased emphasis now? Why is curiosity good for business? And, most importantly, how can you encourage curiosity in yourself and in your team? Tune in to find out.

When you think of selling – a product, a service or yourself – you probably conjure up unflattering images and conclude “that’s just not who you are”. However, in this day and age, sales is really nothing like the image you have in your mind. It’s time to unsell selling. Tune in to learn more and how you can be more effective at “selling” your ideas or yourself.

If you have worked for a manager who seems to elevate your intelligence and bring out the best in you and others, then you were probably working for a multiplier. These leaders attract talent, challenge people to do more, encourage debate and ultimately make everyone smarter. Tune in to hear how you can be more of a multiplier as opposed to a diminisher.