Episodes
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We’ve just ended a very exciting sixth season of the Leadership Takes podcast and are preparing to take a step back from the podcast briefly before returning in 2024.
But before we do, we'd like to highlight some of the most remarkable moments of Series 6, with advice and personal stories from Trevor Willcocks, Tim Carroll, Morgan J Ingram, Liz Sandwith, Dan Lappin, and Charlene Li.
In these clips, you’ll hear as they share their personal perspectives on leadership and how they’ve seen and practiced it in their own careers. You’ll also hear insights that can help you on your own leadership journey.
Let’s dive in.
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This week on the Leadership Tales Podcast, Agnes Budzyn sits down with Colin for an in-depth discussion on blockchain, finance, and leadership. Agnes has a deep background in financial services both in traditional banking and blockchain, including roles working with world powers during major financial transformations.
Agnes breaks down the role of blockchain technology and its potential impact on various industries, and shares how blockchain has played a role in simplifying and shaping the future. Agnes and Colin also touch on the role timing plays in careers, as well as finding the right opportunities to showcase your talents.
Links Mentioned:
Agnes Budzyn on LinkedIn
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin welcomes Tim Carroll, Weather and Climate Lead at Microsoft. After leading teams at Dell, IBM, and other major tech companies, Tim stepped into his current role because he believes there is no more impactful work than predicting weather and climate in order to protect and improve the lives of all people.
Colin and Tim begin the conversation by recounting the unique way they met (spoiler: there’s a callback to Series 4 Episode 7 with Chris Tuff). The conversation then steers towards Tim’s work in climate science, including how to get people to interact with one another in a polarized political climate. Tim and Colin also bond over common experiences and their shared interests in music, and even touch on AI and the idea of legacy.
Links Mentioned:
Tim Carroll on LinkedIn
Leadership Tales Series 4, Episode 7 with Chris Tuff
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin welcomes Henry Hays, a dynamic and energetic thought leader with a passion for disruptive technologies.
Henry and Colin discuss the importance of being on the offensive when it comes to disruptive technologies like ChatGPT and AI, and shares simple frameworks and strategies for staying ahead of the game. They also dive into Henry’s unique background, with roots in the Deep South and Los Angeles. Henry also shares his journey from teaching and coaching basketball to becoming a successful sales professional on the cutting edge of AI and technology.
Learn how you can stay ahead of the game and utilize generative AI technology to your advantage on this episode of the Leadership Tales Podcast!
Links Mentioned:
Henry Hays on LinkedIn
Website
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Lori Michelle Leavitt, author of “Pivot to Clarity,” joins Colin to discuss what it takes to make successful pivots. Because of her skill for helping leaders and organizations through successful pivots, Lori is often called by her nickname “The Pivot Catalyst.”
In this in-depth interview, Lori and Colin explore the misconception that pivots are quick and agile moments; highlighting that for most organizations, pivots are significant and take time. They delve into the questions leaders need to answer before making pivots; as well as the skills and mindsets necessary for successful pivots, such as curiosity and coaching.
Tune in to gain insights on navigating change and achieving clarity through successfully pivoting.
Links Mentioned:
Pivot to Clarity Book
Lori Michelle Leavitt on LinkedIn
Website
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin interviews friend, mentor group member, and general good person Dan Lappin, a leading voice in disrupting traditional sales techniques. Dan is the Founder of Lappin180, a coaching practice focused on helping professionals achieve a high-performance mindset.
In this episode, Dan and Colin explore the connections between sales, coaching, influencing, and leadership, offering valuable insights for your business and leadership journey. With a background in sales and a focus on breaking sales patterns and mentality, Dan shares his philosophy for building relationships and how it correlates with leadership. Listeners will hear about Dan's journey from corporate America to starting his own business, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.
Tune in to learn how you can adjust your mindset and take your career to the next level!
Links Mentioned:
Lappin180 Website
Dan Lappin on LinkedIn
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, the amazing Kathy Varol joins Colin to discuss the importance of purpose in organizations and how it connects to profit. Kathy is passionately driven by the goal to lead “a life well lived,” and aims, and does, to contribute to society in a multitude of ways.
Kathy shares her journey from working in the Peace Corps in Morocco to her role at Adidas, where she focused on purpose and strategy. The conversation explores the concept of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) strategy and the societal shift toward creating purposeful organizations. Colin also highlights Kathy's podcast, “Purpose and Profit,” which delves into stories of organizations embracing purpose. The episode concludes with a discussion about Banksy and the intrigue surrounding the artist's hidden identity.
Tune in to learn how to better implement ESG into your organization, and gain insights into purpose-driven leadership and the impact it can have on businesses!
Links Mentioned:
Kathy Varol on LinkedIn
Website
Purpose and Profit Podcast
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin sits down with friend, innovation mentor, and consultant Brad Shorkend to discuss his journey into design thinking and experimentation. Brad’s mission is to help businesses remain relevant and sustainable by creating a strong employee experience, leadership, culture & innovation.
Brad introduces the concept of "staying awake" in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of staying present and aware of the voices in our heads so that they better serve us and don’t hinder our happiness. Brad and Colin also discuss the significance of incorporating design thinking and experimentation, breaking away from routine and embrace non-cyclical freshness to achieve new and unexpected outcomes.
Tune in to this episode to learn how to be more present in your daily life, and how you can better implement design thinking in your professional life!
LeedshipTalesPodcast #StayAwake #DesignThinking #Consciousness #PersonalGrowth #Happiness
Links Mentioned:
Brad Shorkend on LinkedIn
Website
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin sits down with Morgan J. Ingram, a top voice on LinkedIn and expert in content, sales, and marketing.
Morgan shared his expertise on how to effectively communicate and present oneself in the sales process, as well as the need for training and equipping individuals with the skills to confidently talk about themselves and their products. He also discusses the importance of narrative, messaging, and content in the sales process, and weighs in on the best practices for creating compelling content today. Lastly, Morgan touched upon the balance between sales and marketing through a fascinating analogy to UFC, which highlighted the importance of fighting for that balance and taking the leap to excel in both areas.
Listeners will hear valuable insights and tips on how to improve your content process and sales strategy, so don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Morgan J. Ingram!
Links Mentioned:
Morgan J. Ingram on LinkedIn
Amplify Creative
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin interviews Liz Sandwith, an expert in internal audit. Liz brings a unique perspective, both from her extensive experience in internal audit across multiple industries and from her upbringing in a service family, which exposed her to various cultures and locations around the world.
This episode highlights Liz's broad perspective in addressing not only internal audit and finance issues, but also the multifaceted role of leaders, the importance of understanding our responsibilities, and how she applies her learnings in her work with the association. Liz also opens up about a small incident that shaped her leadership approach and mindset, highlighting the impact of her father's support and patience.
Whether you're in finance, internal audit, or risk compliance, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways that go beyond the usual topics. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion!
Links Mentioned:
Liz Sandwith on LinkedIn
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Burnout at work can lead to negative effects on our mental health that reverberate out into other areas of our life. How do we overcome burnout, build resilience, and get ourselves back on track?
In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Trevor Willcocks (Associate Director Of Technology at Accenture UK) shares the story of how he reached a breaking point in his career and the steps he took to prioritize his mental health. Colin and Trevor discuss the importance of recognizing burnout and taking time off and recharge, and explores how leaders can maintain their energy levels and proactively address their mental health needs.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed or struggled to cope, this episode is for you. It's a reminder that we're not alone in our challenges and that taking time for ourselves is essential. Let's break the stigma around mental health in the workplace and create a culture that values well-being. Share with your colleagues and start the conversation!
Links Mentioned:
Trevor Willcocks on LinkedIn
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In this episode of the Leadership Tales podcast, Colin interviews Charlene Li, a brilliant analyst, researcher, and author who is best know for her work in digital transformation and disruption. Her book “The Disruption Mindset” helps leaders develop a strategy for disruptive growth, which she describes as a plan to identify and seize an opportunity no one else has the audacity or confidence to reach for. Charlene has been at the forefront of transformation in a number of industries during her career, and has fascinating insight from where she’s been and where she is today.
Charlene and Colin discuss the transformative impact that social media has on interpersonal relationships while acknowledging its flaws, the power of generative AI and how it’s changing the world, and the importance of vulnerability. What I was most drawn to in this episode was Charlene’s thoughts about being a centered leader, somebody who has this ability to work in liminal spaces, which is the difference between the known and the unknown. Tune in to hear how you can apply this thinking to your own leadership!
Links mentioned:
Charlene Li’s Website
”The Disruption Mindset” Book
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We’ve just concluded our fifth season of the podcast, and today, we’d like to take a moment to highlight some of our favorite moments of Series 5.
We’ve found some of the best moments with Chris Wilson, Rich Diviney, Adam Billing, Joshua Seiden, Ken Mossman, and Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich of Someone To Tell It To.
They’ll share their unique perspectives on leadership and tying it back to personal stories from their careers, as well as sharing actionable insights and tips that can help you in your career.
Let’s dive in.
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How do we build sustainable organizations that make real, lasting impact?
My guest this week on the Leadership Tales Podcast, Daniel Barker, is the Managing Director of the Halcyon Incubator in Washington DC. Halcyon is an incubator for businesses focused on social impact, an area that I am passionate about. Through Halcyon, Daniel is making a lot of headway for women and people of color in entrepreneurship.
Daniel has a fascinating background, beginning in foreign relations and moving on to hold a variety of titles at prominent financial and professional services firms. Through all of this, Daniel has consistently had his gaze set on impact and social change. We discuss the role of ego, and how learning from mentors’ rough patches has a huge impact on our journey as a leader.
I found myself enthralled with this episode, and I can’t wait for the day I make it to DC to meet Daniel and see Halcyon myself!
Links Mentioned:
Daniel Barker on LinkedIn
Halcyon Incubator
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Today on the Leadership Tales Podcast, we’ve got a double header!
Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich are the co-founders of Someone To Tell It To, a non-profit organization they created to help others cultivate meaningful relationships through compassionate listening, training, and education. They support so many people who are going through trauma and difficult times. Their style is to listen in pairs which I find fascinating. Overall I love their listening-focused mission and their goal of addressing loneliness to be deeply inspiring.
It’s evident from hearing testimonials that Tom and Michael’s approach is deeply impactful. Really listening to people has the power to make all the difference in their lives, and they illustrate this well with a true story that made me emotional hearing it.
There’s huge value to be gained from listening to this episode. If you want to learn how to really make someone feel heard, you’re going to want to tune in and hear how Tom and Michael approach listening.
Links Mentioned:
Someone To Tell It To
Michael Gingerich on LinkedIn
Tom Kaden on LinkedIn
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Today on the Leadership Tales Podcast, I am joined by an amazing leader and former US Navy SEAL, Rob Newson. Rob’s career spans a wide range, from Special Operations military deployments, working in the White House, to recently holding a position as the VP of Strategy and Vision with the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. Through it all, Rob has a red thread connected to the ideals of honor, integrity, and service.
Today, Rob is focused on advocacy for a growing issue—the countless number of otherwise healthy young men and women who are developing rare forms of cancer that can be linked to their military service, particularly those who served in Special Ops. After his own experience with cancer, Rob became an anti-cancer catalyst to connect others with treatment, advocacy, and community.
Leaders will be delighted to hear Rob share the roles that vulnerability and accountability have in Special Operations and how these same lessons can be applied to your own teams. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation on leadership and teamwork with someone as steeped in team service as Rob!
Links Mentioned:
Rob Newson on LinkedIn
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I am delighted to welcome Ken Mossman to the podcast today! Ken is the Founder of Cirrus Leadership and Coaching, as well as the creator of the Integrated Adult Men (IAM) framework and courses. The story of IAM resonates for me in the changing world we live in and the changing role of being a man or a father.
Ken works with men to help them rediscover their joy and become better versions of themselves—helping them find personal fulfillment, contribute more, and become better leaders. His natural curiosity is infectious and propels his mission forward.
We’re going to discuss his professional growth from his early career as a sous-chef into his current coaching endeavors, reconnecting with our inner adolescent and unleashing the creativity that comes with that, and creating a healthy space for men to grow and explore the concepts and myths behind masculinity in an ever-changing world.
Ken has had a big impact on me in only the short time I’ve known him, and I’m personally very curious about his course. When time allows I will be signing up!
Links Mentioned:
Ken Mossman Website
Ken Mossman on LinkedIn
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I am delighted to be joined by Joshua Seiden on the Leadership Tales Podcast today. Joshua is a Speaker and Author whose work around design thinking has inspired me greatly. His books and how thinking has shifted my views radically on how I run my business over the last 12 months. He has authored four books, three of which were collaborations with prominent UX thought leader Jeff Gothelf.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on outcomes, as well as his thoughts on philosophies such as lean, agile, and design thinking. Joshua also shares a bit about his fascinating career and how leaving his ego at the door allowed him to see things more clearly.
Tune in now to hear the brand new episode!
Links Mentioned:
Joshua Seiden on LinkedIn
Joshua Seiden Website
“Outcomes over Output” Book
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To all the startup founders reading this: You don’t want to miss today’s guest on the Leadership Tales Podcast!
Tamara Steffens is an early-stage venture investor with over 20 years of experience working with startups. Throughout her career, Tamara has helped grow numerous enterprises by lending her skills and expertise to founders. She accomplishes this not only through financial support, but also by connecting them with the resources they need to be successful.
You’ll hear what Tamara’s journey is like from first contact to launching new technologies. She also shares her investment strategy and how she coaches leaders to help them realize their visions. Listen in for actionable advice as Tamara shares her process for taking startups from concept to reality! She is one of those people I would have loved to work with or be led by.
Links Mentioned:
Tamara Steffens on LinkedIn
Thomson Reuters Ventures Website
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This week on the Leadership Tales Podcast, my interview of Naseem Malik on his supply chain expertise and talent turns into a joyous free-flowing, two-way dialogue!
Naseem is a Managing Partner at MRA Global Sourcing, where he helps world class companies build successful teams by finding the right leaders. He is an expert in supply chain and talent acquisition with over 20 years of experience. Naseem has also recently journeyed into angel investing, which we touch on in this episode as well.
Tune into this episode as Naseem shares the ins and outs of the supply industry, including the relationship between talent and finances (a key topic in my mind for businesses I work with), the differences in hiring practices across different industries, and the 10X rule—listen now!
Links Mentioned:
MRA Global Talent
Naseem Malik on LinkedIn
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