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As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we’re taking time to reflect on how to show gratitude to our teams in this special holiday edition of the podcast. Earlier this year, co-hosts Randy Hain and Brandon Smith had the opportunity to sit down with Chester Elton. He explained that the common thread for excellence of best-in-class companies is gratitude. Our team members want to be noticed and celebrated for making a difference. Listen in for ways to do just that as we take a look back on Episode 58.
Watch the full show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RbI75hE0C40?feature=shared
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Leaders and their organizations face various challenges as we enter the last few months of 2024. Hiring freezes and year-end goals coupled with an election year have turned the pressure up causing many leaders to enter "stress behaviors". To help us reset and position for a new year, co-hosts Brandon Smith and Randy Hain share their tips for navigating through uncertainty. Listen for insights on setting priorities, providing feedback, increasing workplace engagement and the ripple effect of showing gratitude.
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We were honored to have Retired Lieutenant General, Ken Keen, as he joined host, Brandon Smith on a recent edition of The Leadership Foundry Podcast. During the conversation, Ken highlights what it means to be a leader in the Armed Forces, the importance of earning your title and the responsibility that accompanies it, which includes developing and leading others. He also highlights the newly launched Masters in Business for Veterans program at Emory University. Take a moment of reflection as we revisit Episode 62: “Three Components to Become a Leader of Leaders” on this special Veterans Day edition of the podcast.
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As a leader, we have both the opportunity and the obligation to develop others within our organizations. But as deadlines loom and the days grow shorter, one-on-ones are often moved to the backburner or abandoned altogether, and time for personal reflection along with it. This is a costly mistake as co-hosts, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain, highlight on today's episode as they take a deep dive into Randy's new book, Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader. Listen in for ways to prep yourself and your team for a successful launch into 2025.
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We’re in a season of uncertainty. How do we answer our team’s pressing questions when we don’t have the answers? Brandon Smith offers four steps for leading through uncertainty on today’s podcast. Listen to the end where he shares three things all leaders can do to maintain control of the ship, even when sailing into the unknown.
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How can leaders use their time, talent and treasures long after leaving the C-suite? To help us answer this question, Dave Stockert joins Brandon on this week's podcast episode to highlight the transition from CEO to board member along with the markers of a good board member and board chair.
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Anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Stress compounded by hybrid work environments, concerning health reports, and a weary world is something we can all relate to. Brandon sat down to talk with Licensed Counselor, Mazi Robinson, near the end of 2022, but both her insights and words of encouragement on how to flex our resiliency muscles are still very applicable today. She says: “The only thing that frees us from anxiety is doing the thing you are afraid to do.” Listen in for ways leaders can get out of our "ruminating rooms" and take action.
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Are you feeling the career itch? Whether you're ready to make a change, up for a new challenge within your current organization or if you're simply curious as to the available options, today's guest is here to help us navigate the four stages of a career transition. Author and certified career coach, Scott Doyne, joins host Brandon Smith to help us answer: "What do you want to try next?"
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The number one way to overcome fear? Do the thing you fear most! Cameron Richardson, Senior Vice President at Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) joined Brandon on Episode 15 of The Leadership Foundry Podcast. The two discussed self-awareness as a key to overcoming new leadership challenges. As a leader, self-awareness is your greatest ally. It helps you understand your strengths, acknowledge your challenges, and align your actions with your goals. Embrace this time for introspection and set a clear path forward as we prepare to enter the final quarter of the year.
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Class is in session! Today, we're thrilled to have Atlanta Community Food Bank founder, Bill Bolling on the podcast. Bill gives us a master class on leadership beyond that of the nonprofit sector. He explains to achieve our goals, there are parts of the process we must decentralize and that requires trust. In his words, "The way to connect with individuals is to involve them in the work." Listen in as Bill shares highlights from his inspiring career and how we as leaders can shift the focus back to those we serve: our employees, our partners and our customers.
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For the first time in history, six different generations comprise the workforce. Today on the podcast, Randy and Brandon are joined by Dr. Tim Elmore. Tim is an expert in this space and offers practical ways leaders can engage with various generations, welcome their differences and practice reverse mentorship so all parties learn and grow.
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Patience at the right time can get the right result. Not everything should go through the “decision microwave”! Today on The Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith and Randy Hain examine what causes our lack of time (which feeds impatience) and how we as leaders can be more mindful to slow down. As Randy states in the opening lines: Your goal as a leader should be to make patience your superpower.
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Feelings of anxiety, loneliness and burnout are reaching record-high numbers among leaders and CEOs. According to Businessolver’s 2024 State of Workplace Empathy report, 55% of CEOs have experienced a mental health issue. This is up 24 points from previous reports. On today’s Leadership Foundry Podcast, Rob Volpe returns to help us take a closer look at these numbers. We discuss the challenges leaders and CEOs face, the unique pressures placed on the C-suite and how we can effectively model empathy for our organizations while still maintaining the position of a capable, competent leader.
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We all have a desire to find meaningful and purposeful work. Leaders have both the opportunity and obligation to connect with their teams. Senior executives play an important role in how their people feel about their jobs. On today's show, Brandon and Randy discuss how leaders can increase engagement by asking the right questions and fostering psychological safety.
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During one of our first podcasts, Brandon Smith was joined by Papa John’s Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and Transformation, Rob Pepper. Rob’s conversation points highlight executive presence and influencing change, two topics we’ve been focused on in recent weeks. Take a listen to this re-release as Rob shares his knowledge on affecting change through influence, when EQ matters more than IQ, and how to do more of what motivates your people so you can impact your organization at both the total and individual team member level.
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As a leader, navigating change isn’t always easy and for many, it feels like we’ve been navigating great change for the last several years. So today on The Leadership Foundry Podcast, we’re revisiting our conversation with Leslie Nydick, The Conflict Strategist. Leslie shares how to navigate friction and foster discussion when issues arise in the workplace.
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A key trait of those leaders who best represent executive presence is their ability to be inspiring and courageous. As we continue our focus on how we “show up” as leaders, let’s look back at our conversation with Tiffany Willis, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations with Starbucks. In this episode, Tiffany spoke with co-host Brandon Smith on resiliency and how to nurture courage within the individual team members we lead each day.
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Last week on the podcast, Leadership Foundry co-founder and podcast co-host, Brandon Smith, brought us back to basics, detailing the two key functions of all leaders and executives: drive focus and alignment. As a perfect follow-up, we’re revisiting our episode on how to build and maintain executive presence. Fellow co-founder, Randy Hain, joins Brandon for this conversation. Listen in!
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"Is this person a narcissist... how can I tell?" This question has been posed to co-host, Brandon Smith, several times recently in his work with leaders. Today, Brandon breaks down the five signs you're working with a narcissist and shares survival tactics for navigating this type of office relationship.
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