September 25, 2024

What are the core talents that truly distinguish high-performing leaders from the rest? Kevin welcomes Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton to the issue of ineffective leadership. Barry and Sarah explore the essential leadership talents scientifically identified through extensive research involving over 60,000 leaders. They emphasize the importance of selecting leaders based on innate talents rather …

September 18, 2024

Are your conversations holding back your team’s potential? Douglas Squirrel shares with Kevin shares how improving conversations within teams can drastically enhance trust, reduce fear, and align business goals. Squirrel delves into the concept of “Agile Conversations,” a term inspired by the agile methodology in software development but applicable across all business functions. He emphasizes …

September 11, 2024

Can stress be a partner in achieving our goals? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Steven Stein, a world-renowned clinical psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the concept of hardiness. The discussion centers on the three C’s of hardiness: Commitment, Control, and Challenge, and how these factors help individuals and leaders …

September 4, 2024

What if the challenges you’ve faced are the key to unlocking your leadership potential? Kevin sits down with Payam Zamani to discuss the cyclical nature of peaks and valleys in our lives. Payam highlights the value of challenges and how they prepare individuals for greater achievements. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope and the …

August 28, 2024

Do you think change is a potential threat or a potential adventure? Mindy Vail joins Kevin to discuss how a shift in mindset can redefine change management and leadership. Mindy emphasizes the importance of a humanistic approach to change management that prioritizes empathy, communication, and collaboration. She shares the significance of self-awareness in effective leadership, …

August 21, 2024

How can we develop habits to build mental strength? Scott Mautz joins Kevin to discuss how leaders can develop habits to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors productively, especially during adversity. He introduces the concept of mental strength as a leadership superpower, highlighting that it involves more than just resilience or grit. He also shares …