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𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴? Great leaders exhibit fairness, honesty, and candor.   Great leaders are humble, hungry, and smart.   Poor leaders fuel bitterness, resentment, and frustration.  One method of moving beyond poor leadership experiences is to search for underlying leadership principles MISSED by the purveyor of poor leadership performance. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯a𝘥𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴.  In the latest podcast episode of Grody & Unprofessional, I share Lemonade Lessons collected on the high school baseball field and within a world class engineering organization.  P.S. As an experiment, leave a quote from a leader whose actions have been a source of lemonade lessons in your leadership journey. No context, no names, just the quote. 😊

Mastering Leadership and Growth Strategies with Insights from a Global Search Expert Join us in this exclusive podcast episode featuring Jeff Cohen, founder of Rice Cohen International. Jeff shares his journey from Fortune 50 sales executive to building a top-rated search firm with a 96% success rate. We dive into: - Traits of successful leaders and how to develop leadership skills - The evolving landscape of talent acquisition with AI and remote work - Key strategies for business growth through partnerships, referrals, and outbound sales Discover actionable insights on leadership, recruitment, and building meaningful business relationships. Perfect for CEOs, HR professionals, and aspiring leaders!

If you want to sharpen a knife what do you do? You use a sharpening steel. In the right hands the knife becomes sharper. And then it cuts through with more ease. The world of work is changing. What worked once isn't anymore. We need to cut to the heart of the matter. They say steel sharpens steel. Enter Waldemar Zimmer the steel to sharpen the next generation of leaders. Waldemar saw poor leadership and set out to prove their could be a better way. After working himself up to Managing Director he sought a new challenge. His new mission is to develop a new generation of leaders. After a childhood of facing and meeting challenges Waldemar allowed himself no excuse. The complaints are that Gen Z are snowflakes, whiners and soft. I see no better Mentor than Waldemar Zimmer to sharpen the next generation of leaders. Listen in to our conversation to see how I came to that conclusion. Full video on Youtube. Full podcast wherever you listen. Links in profile. #leadership #genzworkforce #coaching

🌟 How can emotional intelligence redefine your journey as a tech leader? In the 11th episode of Tech Mind Insights, I talked with Adam Horner to help you navigate the transition to CTO roles with greater ease and effectiveness. Do you want to become a CTO or a Fractional CTO? As I listened to Adam Horner's experience to understand what took him from a steady job as a CTO to an entrepreneurial life, I could recognize the emotional intelligence skills that made it all possible. In this enlightening conversation, we got some interesting insights, like this one: 💡 "Emotional intelligence isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a game-changer for tech leaders. Embrace empathy and communication to not only lead but inspire your team." How do you feel about this? If you are interested in learning more about leveraging emotional intelligence for leadership success, stay tuned for the release of the episode. -------xxx------------ Help shape the future of tech leadership – take my 1-minute survey! (link on my profile)

Hello Linkedin Friends, I’d like to invite a handful of Sales Leaders across industries to join me in a virtual conversation on what it takes to be an effective Sales Leader in today’s environment. If you are like me, you are passionate about your craft, committed to leadership growth and believe it’s always "in process." To be honest, I am a bit fatigued on being talked AT with podcasts, books and videos on the subject (all great and super useful btw) but would rather talk WITH real folks who are “walking the walk” each and every day.  I believe a collaborative conversation will be mutually beneficial and should spark new ideas that can be applied in your leadership strategy or further validate your current approach.   That said, I say let’s post up after hours with a favorite cocktail and let the conversation rip for an hour. I am confident we’ll get a lot out of it!  Prerequisites include:  - Experience in leading sales people - Bringing an open mind If interested in joining our conversation, please message me directly for additional details about this virtual meet up. - BC

Unleashing Human Potential in Leadership Is political correctness killing your company? Are you leading... or just following? In this explosive episode, we challenge everything you thought you knew about effective leadership. Discover why: Great companies feel atypical Consensus cultures lead to mediocrity The 9-to-5 mindset is holding you back Ready to unleash your true potential? Listen now and revolutionize your approach to leadership. Warning: This episode may disrupt your comfort zone. Proceed with caution – and ambition. https://lnkd.in/g3Huyadx

Leadership Talk, Episode 25

NEW LEADERSHIP EPISODE OUT In today's episode, we look at the importance of documenting our work, achievements, and lessons as leaders. I dive deep into this conversation inspired by a discussion with a friend. Don't miss out—leave a comment once you have tuned in! Link: https://lnkd.in/eWEfKriR #EmpowermentPodcast #LeadershipTalks

Why leaders should show more vulnerability By Ben Brearley "Displaying vulnerability takes courage, especially when you’re in a leadership role. Many leaders feel an expectation to know all the answers or give the perfect directions, or to display the “stiff upper lip” mentality and show resilience in the face of any challenge." Ben Brearley In this episode, you'll explore the potential advantages of embracing vulnerability and learn practical strategies for integrating it into your life. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipmindset https://lnkd.in/eCA4Qqku

The value of data will only come if people can convincingly communicate it. Watch the next episode of our video series, in which Juliana Jackson discusses the importance of a data-driven leadership approach.