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Kim Scott is an author, speaker, and the Co-founder of Radical Candor, an enterprise dedicated to creating productive organizations where respect and collaboration combine. Before co-founding Radical Candor, Kim served as a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies, as well as a faculty member at Apple University. She also led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. She is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity. Kim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Slavic Literature from Princeton University.
Kim joins us today to discuss the art of radical candor and giving, soliciting, and receiving feedback without losing your humanity. She reveals how she came up with the idea of Radical Candor and how she got out of the conundrum between being kind and giving people direct feedback. She explains why the phrase “Don’t take it personally” should be eliminated from your vocabulary. She describes the “Asshole Quadrant” and explains how radical candor differs from “obnoxious aggression.” Kim also elaborates on creating a healthy culture and environment of feedback and offers her best practices for giving and soliciting feedback with radical candor.
“Ensure that your praise is specific and sincere and that your criticisms are kind and clear.” - Kim Scott
This week on Mastering Overwhelm:
● Kim’s background and the struggles she faced when she first became a leader
● Teaching a dog to sit and Kim’s shift to learning about empathy, care, and radical candor
● The “Asshole Quadrant” and how radical candor is different from obnoxious aggression
● What ruinous empathy means
● The CEO’s challenge with giving and receiving feedback
● Making a safe space for feedback and incentivizing it
● The importance of timing when giving radical candor
● Praise as radical candor and how it can challenge people to be their best
● Kim’s recipe for staying grounded and centered
● How knowing yourself helps build radical candor
Connect with Kim Scott:
● Kim Scott Website
● Radical Candor
● Book: Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity
● Book: Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
● Radical Candor on LinkedIn
● Radical Candor on Instagram
● Radical Candor on Facebook
● Radical Candor on Twitter
● Radical Candor on Medium
● The Radical Candor Podcast
● Kim Scott on LinkedIn
● Kim Scott on Medium
● Kim Scott on Twitter
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Matt Abrahams is a professor, keynote speaker, and martial artist. He is a leading expert in communication and serves as a lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he received the school’s Alumni Teaching Award. Matt teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. Additionally, he teaches public speaking and co-teaches improvisational speaking in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program. Matt is also a sought-after communications consultant and coach who has helped numerous presenters prepare for Nobel Prize presentations, TEDx talks, the World Economic Forum, and other high-stakes talks and speeches. He is the author of Freaking Out and hosts the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart.
Matt joins me today to discuss managing public speaking anxiety and how to effectively navigate spontaneous public talks. He explains why anxiety from public speaking can’t be truly overcome and shares the two-pronged approach to managing the symptoms and sources of public speaking anxiety. He illustrates how we can reframe spontaneous public speaking situations not as threats, but as opportunities for exploration and collaboration. He outlines the “Pace, Space, & Grace” approach to high-impact, high-intensity conversations. He shares a story of serendipity and why he makes it a point to say “yes” to opportunities whenever possible. Matt also outlines the three “Rs” people must consider before asserting their viewpoint and underscores how persuasion involves more than convincing another person to do what you want them to do.
“Most communication we do as leaders is spontaneous. We work hard on the presentations and meetings we run but, in reality, a lot of what we do in our everyday lives is spontaneous.” - Matt Abrahams
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
● Glossophobia and its roots
● Learning to manage the fear of public speaking
● The “feel/real divide” and how we can shift our mindset about public speaking
● The Spotlight Effect and focusing on the value you bring to your audience
● Quick exercises to relieve the symptoms of public speaking anxiety
● How to speak effectively in impromptu or spontaneous situations
● Showing up as a powerful leader and team member in meetings
● How to make your voice matter in group conversations
● The secret to effective persuasion
● How to properly apologize when you’ve made a mistake
Resources Mentioned:
● Podcast: Business Minds Coffee Chat with Jay Scherr
● Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
● Speaking Up Without Freaking Out | Matt Abrahams | TEDxPaloAlto
Connect with Matt Abrahams:
● Matt Abrahams Website
● Podcast: Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast
● Think Fast, Talk Smart on Instagram
● Think Fast, Talk Smart on YouTube
● Think Fast, Talk Smart on Threads
● Think Fast, Talk Smart on TikTok
● Think Fast, Talk Smart on Twitter
● Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn
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In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
The Rising Leader Handbook officially releases in October 2023, but you don’t have to wait!
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Larry Quinlan is a technology leader, public board director, and strategic advisor to private equity. He is the former Global Chief Information Officer of Deloitte, one of the world’s largest professional services organizations for over 330,000 people in more than 150 countries and territories. As Deloitte’s Global CIO, Larry led 10,000 IT professionals across the world and drove significant revenue as the lead client partner for several of the company’s global clients. In 2021, after more than 30 years in service, Larry retired from Deloitte. Today, Larry serves as a board member and director for several non-profit and for-profit organizations including ServiceNow, UBS, Npower, and United Way Miami.
Larry joins me today to share the lessons he learned through becoming the Global Chief Information Officer for the world’s largest professional services firm. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the voices inside you and trusting yourself. He explains how to add value as a leader while surrounding yourself with people who are better than you. Larry also outlines the characteristics that he thinks made people want to help him rise through the ranks and underscores how the support of others was crucial to his professional success.
“What really makes the difference is the people who wake up every single day trying to make something better—whether you were there or not.” - Larry Quinlan
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
● Larry’s background, origin story, and how his family became his early foundation for success
● His college education and the jobs he took to fund his university studies
● How Larry discovered his love for technology while attending graduate school
● Going against conventional wisdom and trusting the voices inside you
● Leaving on good terms and how Larry became a part of Deloitte
● How the help of other people was key to Larry becoming the Global CIO of Deloitte
● Speaking your truth and becoming a trusted advisor to the CEO
● Letting other people be the smarter person in the room
● Building trust and its role in elevating a colleague
● The importance of creating an environment where people can be their best
Related Episode:
● Leadership, Authenticity, Accountability, and Values with Michael D. Robinson
Connect with Larry Quinlan:
● Larry Quinlan on LinkedIn
Grab Your Advanced Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through the ranks of your company so fast that you wish you had a manual to becoming an effective leader? Then The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
The Rising Leader Handbook officially releases in October 2023, but you don’t have to wait!
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your advanced copy and get started on mastering the skills you need to become the leader your team needs you to be.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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Garry Ridge is the Chairman and CEO of the WD-40 Company. Garry has been working with the WD-40 Company for nearly 40 years and, as its CEO, is responsible for driving the company’s culture and values. In addition to his role at the WD-40 Company, Garry shares his experience and insights as an executive coach, consultant, and speaker through his platform, the Living Moment. He has been instrumental in re-igniting excitement and cultivating cultures that foster breakthrough innovations in organizations across 62 countries.
Garry joins me today to discuss what it takes to be a servant-leader with an open heart. He discusses the importance of vulnerability and leadership and reveals the characteristics of a toxic CEO. He describes the difference between using empathy and ego and shares what inspires him to be the leader that he is today. He also underscores the value of leading your people through a crisis and highlights how an organization’s values protect its people.
“Our success as leaders is based on the will of the people and the strategy we want to execute.” - Garry Ridge
This week on Mastering Overwhelm:
● The importance of vulnerability in leadership
● The attributes of a soul-sucking CEO
● How Garry’s helping people navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic
● What it means to pivot around fear
● How Garry helps his leaders manage remote workers
● Using empathy versus ego in redirecting people when they need to be redirected
● Why it’s important to take care of your people amidst a crisis
● How business leaders impact happy families and communities
● The characteristics that differentiate leaders from managers
● How an organization’s values protect its people
● How Garry manages his time and keeps himself from overwhelm
● What inspires Garry to be the leader that he is today
● Why he doesn’t like the word “busy”
● What we can learn from indigenous leaders
Resources Mentioned:
● Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
● From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business by Alisa Cohn
● Work is Love Made Visible: A Collection of Essays About the Power of Finding Your Purpose From the World’s Greatest Thought Leaders by Marshall Goldsmith, Frances Hesselbein, and Sarah McArthur
Connect with Garry Ridge:
● WD-40 Company
● Careers at WD-40 Company
● WD-40 Company on Facebook
● WD-40 Company on Twitter
● WD-40 Company on Instagram
● WD-40 Company on YouTube
● The Learning Moment
● The Learning Moment on LinkedIn
● The Learning Moment on Twitter
● The Learning Moment on YouTube
● Garry Ridge on LinkedIn
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Have you ever felt unheard or not respected? Perhaps you’ve been in a political conversation where you know with every fiber of your being that what the other person is saying is completely wrong, untrue, or they’re listening to the wrong sources – and it triggers you. Then you begin to get ‘wrapped around the axle’. Perhaps there was an experience you felt could have been avoided that triggered you to react in an emotional way rather than a calm, wise one.
It can be hard to stay calm, cool, and collected during a passionate or heated conversation, especially when you wholeheartedly believe that you’re right, and the other person is wrong. But, like Michael Singer said: “You don’t have to be strong, you need to be wise.” So in these moments, is it more important to be right – or to be happy and effective?
In this episode, I discuss how we often fall into the trap of spinning our wheels or get ‘wrapped around the axle’ over things people say or events that happen. I discuss how arguing with events or realities often causes us to get distracted and leak energy and power. I discuss how our emotional intelligence determines how much power we leak in the office, in the boardroom, or in life overall and how our ego often plays a problematic role in these settings. I also discuss the power of taking deep breaths when things don’t go the way you think they should and the beauty of saying ‘thank you’ when receiving unwanted or unexpected feedback.
“When things happen at work – the person who can get to sane faster, the person who can get to emotional maturity and emotional intelligence faster is the person who has the power in every conversation.” - Mark Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
● How arguing with reality and the things that happen cause us to leak energy, power, and get distracted
● How we often fall into the trap of spinning our wheels
● How having strong emotional intelligence prevents us from leaking power
● The power of calmly asking questions
● How our ego is often the root cause of most problems or arguments
● Asking yourself: Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy and effective
● Taking deep breaths when things don’t go the way we think they should
● Saying ‘thank you’ when receiving negative feedback
My Favorite Cliches on Being Right vs. Being Effective:
● Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?
● “When you argue with reality, you only lose 100% of the time.” - Byron Katie
● Acceptance is the key to my serenity.
● “How do we know something should have happened? Because it did.” - Byron Katie
● “You don’t have to be strong. You need to be wise.” - Michael Singer
Resources Mentioned:
● Book: Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament by Michael A. Singer
● Book: Loving What Is by Byron Katie
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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Michael D. Robinson is the Vice President of Healthcare for North America at VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps—enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. A tech industry veteran, Michael has driven hundreds of thousands in revenue, created billion-dollar business divisions, and supported scores of sales careers. He formerly served as the Vice President for US Health and Life Sciences at Microsoft, where he worked for over 14 years before joining Year Up as an Executive Director in 2016. In addition to his work at VMware, Michael is a managing partner at micro ventures, LLC. and works as the Board Director of NovoDynamics, where he serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO.
Michael joins me today to offer his ideas on leadership, authenticity, and aligning with your values. He shares leadership principles from his time in the military that he applies in his work today. He describes how he found his knack for developing other people. He explains how authenticity can help people gravitate toward you and be open to your advice and describes how diversity creates momentum and velocity for organizations. Michael also highlights the value of being true to your convictions and underscores navigating systematic oppression as an African American in corporate America.
“The hardest thing as a leader is being accountable and making those course corrections when needed. You have to be on the hook and be accountable yourself.” - Michael D. Robinson
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
● People capital and the treasure of the relationships I built
● Michael’s background and how he became a leader of organizations
● Managing up and how Michael discovered that he had a knack for developing other people
● Helping other leaders develop a passion for people
● What inspires Michael to create other leaders
● The hardest challenges Michael met in the early stages of his leadership career
● Speaking your mind while moving up through the ranks
● Aligning with your values and being confident in your abilities as a leader
● Michael’s thoughts on navigating “coop-petition”
● Being an intrapreneur and getting a business within a business to follow the culture you want to cultivate
● Staying true to yourself and navigating systematic oppression in organizations
Connect with Michael D. Robinson:
● VMware
● VMware on LinkedIn
● VMware on Facebook
● VMware on Twitter
● Michael D. Robinson on LinkedIn
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build trust within a team? In this episode, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi, who shares his extensive research on the multifaceted nature of trust and the innovative models he's developed to foster strong team dynamics. We dive into his concept of "CO Elevation," the importance of personal and professional relationships, and practical methods to enhance communication and candor in the workplace.
Keith Ferrazzi is a renowned speaker and author whose work has transformed how organizations think about networking, leadership, and team dynamics. His books, including the seminal "Never Eat Alone," have redefined global personal and professional success strategies. His latest work, "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship," builds on two decades of research and offers actionable practices to turn individual leadership into cohesive team collaboration.
"Trust isn't just given; it's built through consistent, actionable practices." - Keith Ferrazzi
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
· The three spectrums of trust: professional, structural, and personal
· Building personal relationships to overcome trust issues
· Keith's concept of "CO Elevation" and fostering supportive team environments
· The "candor break" practice to encourage open communication
· Insights from Keith's new book "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship"
· Strategies for peer-to-peer coaching and feedback in teams
· Practical ways to implement feedback without hierarchical pressure
· The critical shift from conflict avoidance to candor
Resources Mentioned:
Keith Ferrazzi's website
Book: "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship" by Keith Ferrazzi
Book: "Rising Leader Handbook" by Mark Silverman
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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This week on The Rising Leader:
· Vulnerability and feedback are crucial for creating high-functioning teams.
· Effective leadership starts with understanding both yourself and others.
· Emotional intelligence is key to managing feedback and reactions.
· The Enneagram helps identify prime motivations and fears, which shape interactions.
· Diverse personality types require tailored leadership approaches.
· Building trust involves understanding and empathy with those you lead.
· Addressing root causes of outsized reactions can lead to more mature leadership.
· The importance of introspection and curiosity in personal and professional growth.
Get ready for an enlightening discussion as I reflect on my recent interview with Keith Farazzi, the author of the groundbreaking networking book "Never Eat Alone". Keith's upcoming book, "Never Lead Alone", delves into team dynamics and the power of vulnerability and feedback in creating high-functioning teams. In this episode, I explore how Keith's approach intersects with my own coaching methods and highlight the importance of understanding the nuances behind effective leadership.
“The bullet points are very understandable; it’s the execution and getting other human beings to execute on those bullet points that’s the tough part.”
Resources Mentioned:
Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziNever Lead Alone by Keith FerrazziThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierGrab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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I realized I did not do my solo episode, and today is the deadline for me to upload it for the production team. When I started thinking about what the topic was going to be for today, I went through the workshop that I'm actually about to lead, and I noticed we're doing a lot of nuts-and-bolts leadership training. This is ABC's delegation of how you keep track of projects and how you keep them on track. How do you do performance improvement plans? How do you give feedback? So, we will be having all those conversations about the nuts and bolts, about leadership.
I'm really excited about the parts of the workshop, the parts of my book, the parts of my videos, and everything I talk about. That's more about who you need to be a leader. For me, I steal the nuts and bolts and the mechanics of leadership from Pat Lencioni. I had Cameron Harold on my podcast, who is excellent at teaching leadership teams the nuts and bolts of keeping track of their business.
“Amazing leaders who have accomplished so much have a common denominator: they run towards fire.” - Mark J. Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader:
· Leadership shifts focus from personal achievements to team successes.
· An effective leader must be grounded and centered to handle responsibilities maturely.
· Stop playing the victim; take full responsibility, even if it's not your fault.
· Learn to deliver candid feedback without overdramatizing it.
· Understand your team's personality types to improve communication.
· Leadership is about uplifting and inspiring your team to achieve their goals.
· A good leader creates an environment where strategic vision thrives.
· Effective communication is meeting people where they are and considering their motivations and fears.
Resources Mentioned:
Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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I’ve often said leadership is a complex blend of art and science, requiring consistent effort, self-awareness, and a deep understanding of the people you lead. In this episode of The Rising Leader, I sit down with Jen Dalton to explore the intricate dynamics of leadership, from effective communication and trust-building to developing a powerful leadership brand. We delve into the alignment of personal and organizational values, the vital role of empathy, and the evolving expectations of employees in a post-COVID world.
Jen Dalton is a brand strategy expert with over 20 years in the field, having launched her company, Brand Mirror, in 2012. She is a certified master personal brand strategist and the author of two insightful books, "The Intentional Entrepreneur" and "Listen." Jen’s expertise lies in helping leaders understand and enhance their personal and leadership brands, ensuring that they align their actions with their identities, purposes, and passions for maximum impact.
“A grounded leader knows the balance between self-awareness and
understanding the needs of their team.” - Jen Dalton
This week on The Rising Leader:
· The essence of meaningful interactions in leadership
· Strategies for reinforcing trust and maintaining commitments
· The significance of a personal leadership brand
· Preparation for leadership roles through clarity of values and priorities
· Navigating the lack of role models in leadership development
· Empowering individuals to lead from any position within an organization
· Aligning personal and company values for cohesive leadership
· The importance of genuine recognition and patience in leadership
Resources Mentioned:
Jen Dalton’s Books: "The Intentional Entrepreneur" and "Listen"
Jen Dalton’s Company: Brand Mirror
Contact Jen Dalton for further engagement on LinkedIn or via her website, Brand Mirror.
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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You've probably been told to set boundaries to handle difficult people or situations. While it's common advice, it might just be holding you back from true growth in your leadership journey. In this episode, we're flipping that script.
I'm Mark Silverman, and today's episode of The Rising Leader is all about why you should stop setting boundaries. Instead, I'm encouraging you to use those challenging interactions as opportunities to grow and become a calming influence. From dealing with an abusive peer to navigating difficult conversations without losing your cool, we're diving deep into turning adversities into strengths.
"A lot of people, when faced with harsh criticism, either attack back or attack themselves. But what if you could stay grounded and calm? You'd be light years ahead." - Mark Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader:
● The surprising advice: Stop setting boundaries
● Using adversities as personal growth opportunities
● Understanding when criticism is about you or the other person
● The power of remaining grounded and centered
● Turning toxic situations into chances to build trust
● Learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher’s techniques
● Recognizing that people’s anger is often about their issues
● The importance of staying calm in high-pressure situations
Resources Mentioned:
· Jefferson Fisher’s Instagram and podcast
· Books: The Untethered Soul and Living Untethered by Michael Singer
· Book: Only 10s by Mark Silverman
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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Ever wonder what it takes to transition from a highly successful real estate career to launching a thriving new venture? In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Green to explore the phases of experimentation, unexpected personal growth, and the courage required to redefine one's professional identity. We delve into how meaningful break periods, empathy in business, and strategic relationship management have played a pivotal role in his journey.
Brandon Green, originally from Iowa, moved to Washington DC in 1999 with no money or college degree. Diving into real estate in 2001, he co-founded Keller Williams Capital Properties, which became a top brokerage and best employer. Despite his success, he took a break to explore what was next, leading to the co-founding of Alchemy and Money, a financial services company focused on helping real estate entrepreneurs manage their finances.
“Surround yourself with people who truly have your best interests at heart during transitions.” – Brandon Green
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
· Understanding the phases of business experimentation and finding traction
· The role of empathy in the success of Alchemy and Money
· The importance of strategic relationships and managing a core network
· How taking substantial breaks can benefit long-term career growth and personal well-being
· Leveraging established industry credibility to facilitate rapid business growth
· Transitioning personal identity separate from professional success
· Key strategies for hiring with long-term growth in mind
· The emotional journey and creative exploration during career breaks
Connect with Brandon Green:
Alchemy of Money Co
LinkedIn
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You’ve probably come across the classic sales challenge: "Sell me this pen." Inspired by the movie Wolf of Wall Street, the challenge isn't about highlighting the pen's features but understanding the buyer's needs. This episode delves into this concept and its relevance to leadership, emphasizing how understanding and empathizing with your team can create better engagement and drive results.
In this episode, I explore how the principle behind "Sell me this pen" translates into effective leadership. I discuss the importance of enrollment, empathy, and understanding your team's values and motivations. By shifting the focus from selling to enrolling, leaders can better align their goals with their team's aspirations, fostering a more cohesive and motivated work environment.
“First instinct you should have when someone says, ‘sell me this pen’ is, ‘how long have you been in the market for a pen’?” - Mark Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
· The deeper meaning behind "Sell me this pen"
· Why understanding your team's motivations is crucial
· The concept of enrollment in leadership
· Building curiosity into your leadership approach
· Connecting leadership with empathy
· Using the Boss Empathy Map and Peer Empathy Map
· Practical steps to engage and understand your team
· Aligning your leadership goals with your team’s aspirations
Resources Mentioned:
The Rising Leader Handbook - includes the Boss Empathy Map and Peer Empathy Map
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Today's episode dives into a topic near and dear to my heart: having difficult conversations. If you've been following me for a while, you know that every conversation we avoid is a missed opportunity for leadership and growth. Tim Ferriss famously says, "Everything you want is on the other side of a difficult conversation," and today, we're exploring that idea in depth. Joining me are Gene and Amanda Hammett, who are experts in leadership development and executive team alignment. Together, they’ve authored “How to Have Tough Conversations: The Framework for Great Leaders to Say What Needs to Be Said When the Pressure is On.”
Gene Hammett is a leading authority on executive team alignment and high-growth leadership, having generated over $40 million in revenue across his ventures. He's also the host of the Growth Think Tank podcast and has interviewed over 730 CEOs to uncover the core principles of fast growth. Amanda Hammett, co-founder and CEO of Core Elevation, is globally recognized in leadership development and next-generation talent retention. She advises top executives and founders on transforming organizations and has co-created the Leadership OnRamp program, which helps companies develop managers into leaders during periods of hyper-growth.
"There are a lot of books out there talking about how you need to have tough conversations, but the feedback we were getting for years was, 'We need that step-by-step.'"
~Amanda Hammett
Today on The Rising Leader:
· Types of Tough Conversations: Everything from performance issues to personal hygiene can necessitate a tough conversation.
· Epidemic of Avoiding Conflict: Many leaders avoid difficult conversations, leading to costly consequences, both personally and financially.
· The Four Phases: Understand and clarify, name the pattern, be direct, and, if necessary, exit.
· Personality Considerations: Different personality types need different approaches for having tough conversations effectively.
· The Magic Question: "What is the missing conversation that you haven't had yet?" This question helps shift from victimhood to solution-oriented thinking.
· Emotional Regulation: Knowing how to manage your emotions is crucial for effective leadership and communication.
· Presence is Essential: Being fully present during tough conversations shows respect and helps build a genuine relationship.
· Learnable Skills: These conversation techniques are not innate; they can be learned and practiced.
Resources Mentioned:
Website:
CoreElevation
Book:
How to Have Tough Conversations
Gene Hammett’s Podcast:
Growth Think Tank
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Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
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As the leader of an organization, communication is almost your entire job: how you show up, what you say in a situation, how much you communicate, and when you communicate are crucial factors to keep in mind as a leader. The better you understand the art of communication, the better leader you’re going to be. But for many of us, when we think about communicating at the workplace, we mostly think about business communication—work agreements, products, who’s responsible for what, and key performance indicators. Non-business communication at the workplace can be more challenging, and it’s the kind that makes or breaks the relationships needed to be successful.
In this episode, I discuss business and non-business conversations and relationship-building. I explain how non-business conversations create resentment when done poorly. I describe how the way we react to anything as adults is deeply rooted in our childhood. I also discuss why you need to trust your gut and share ideas on approaching someone when you feel like you have offended them—or have been offended by them.
“Non-business communications are harder because they’re the ones that make or break relationships, and everything that we do is relationships.” - Mark J. Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
● Business communications at the workplace
● Why non-business communications are more difficult than business conversations
● Communicating at work and investing in the trust jar
● Trusting your relationship Spidey sense
● Reflecting on how you react to various situations
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You’ve probably heard about the Enneagram and wondered how it can be more than just a personality test. In this episode, Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler reveal that an Enneagram type reflects one’s systems and behaviors rather than their core identity, which can be a transformative insight for leaders. We explore how systems, not personal willpower, shape behaviors and effectiveness, discussing practical applications and examples emphasizing systems' power in leadership and personal development.
Trevor Timbeck is a transformative leader specializing in love-based inspiration. As a coach and author, he’s dedicated to helping leaders identify and implement effective systems. Steve Chandler is a prolific author and corporate leadership trainer whose clients include Honeywell and Wells Fargo. Both bring a wealth of experience and insights into how leaders can shift focus from personal shortcomings to actionable systems.
“Amazing leaders who have accomplished so much have a common denominator: they rely on systems, not just strengths.” - Steve Chandler
This week on The Rising Leader:
· How the Enneagram reveals personal systems and behaviors.
· The significance of asking, “What’s your current system?” and “Is it working?”
· The value of non-judgmental experimentation with new systems.
· Examples of creating functional systems from messy beginnings.
· The transformative power of separating personal identity from systems.
· How integrity and commitment enhance system effectiveness.
· Personal anecdotes on overcoming procrastination with effective systems.
· The importance of shifting from a psychological to a practical approach.
Resources Mentioned:
· Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
· Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
· Book: The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life that Works by Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler
· Book: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
· Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Connect with Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler:
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
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We've all been there. The office is overwhelming, the to-do list is growing, and the distractions seem endless. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your productivity is to escape. Find a quiet place, put on your noise-canceling headphones, and dive into deep work. This episode is all about the power of focused work, how to create the perfect environment for productivity, and the surprising benefits of sometimes getting the hell out of the office.
In today's episode, I discuss proven strategies with a CEO who has mastered the art of deep work and a CTO of a multi-billion-dollar company who’s learning to balance overwhelming responsibilities. We'll also delve into actionable advice on how to carve out that essential focus time, whether it’s through solitude or collaborative whiteboard sessions with a colleague to help you gain perspective and clarity.
“Sometimes your job is to get the hell out of the office, put on the headphones, and get some work done.” - Mark Silverman
This week on The Rising Leader:
· The meteoric impact of deep work on a CEO’s business
· The importance of escaping the office for periods of focused work
· Mitigating the overwhelming demands on C-suite executives
· The benefits of taking time for planning and visioning
· The transformative power of collaborative whiteboard sessions
· How to get back on track after constant interruptions
· The necessity of taking focus time as part of your job
· The magic of noise-canceling headphones for productivity
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
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Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
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In today's episode of The Rising Leader, I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, Kurt Greening. We dive into Kurt's impressive journey from being a young, successful individual contributor to becoming a seasoned sales leader. Kurt shares his insights on the bumps and learning curves in leadership, the significance of building relationships, and the balanced approach he's developed towards work and life. Plus, we delve into his recent experience working with Afghan refugees and how it profoundly impacted his views on leadership and teamwork.
Kurt Greening is the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Securis. With an MBA in marketing and over 20 years of experience, Kurt has significantly shaped sales teams and digital transformation initiatives at leading companies such as NetApp, Palo Alto Networks, and Agility. His mission at Securis is to enhance customer satisfaction, build the company's brand, and expand its client list. Apart from his remarkable career, Kurt is deeply committed to making a difference, as evident by his time working with Afghan refugees.
"A skill of a leader is trying to figure out if you have the right people on the bus, right?
Or do you need to show them, hey, this bus over here could be better for you."
- Kurt Greening
This week on The Rising Leader:
· Kurt’s early start in sales and the fear of being carded at happy hours.
· The importance of building relationships and caring for your customers.
· Transitioning from individual contributor to sales manager.
· The steep learning curve of managing a diverse team.
· The significant role of mentorship and self-education in leadership.
· Balancing work with personal life and finding deeper meaning beyond material success.
· Taking a break from corporate life to work with Afghan refugees.
· Returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective and emphasis on work-life balance.
Resources Mentioned:
· Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins
· Book: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson
Connect with Kurt:
· LinkedIn:
Kurt Greening's LinkedIn
· Blog:
Kurt's Blog
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In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
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You’ve probably felt the immense stress that comes with work and life in today’s incredibly complex world. We’re all searching for ways to effectively navigate this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) landscape. In this episode, I delve into positive leadership with our guest Craig Dowden, to explore how we can shine as leaders and achieve exceptional results while positively impacting those around us.
Craig Dowden is a highly respected executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council, an award-winning speaker, and the “Do Good Lead Well” podcast host. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in business and is a certified positive psychology coach. Craig co-authored the book "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing, and Sarah MacArthur. His work focuses on evidence-based approaches to leadership and team excellence, making positive leadership a concept and a daily practice.
“The only thing people see are your behaviors, and then they're going to make assumptions about what your values and beliefs are based on what they see.” - Craig Dowden
This week on The Rising Leader:
The differing schools of thought in leadership: operational excellence vs. positive leadership.
Why positive leadership is increasingly vital in a VUCA world.
Practical steps for mastering mindset and resilience to elevate leadership effectiveness.
The challenging but essential skill of receiving feedback and turning criticism into growth.
Craig’s personal story of being a coach who received tough feedback about listening and used it to improve.
Understanding the concept of allostatic load and its impact on leadership.
The genius of the 'and': integrating excellence with compassion and empathy.
Authentic leadership is defined as aligning behaviors with values and beliefs for true impact.
Resources Mentioned:
Book: "Lead From The Heart" by Mark C. Crowley
Book: "Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition" by Kim Scott
Book: "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle
Contact Craig Dowden:
Website
Do Good Lead Well
LinkedIn
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Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
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In this episode, I dive into the importance of communication as the top skill you need to learn as you rise through an organization. Almost every conversation I have with my clients revolves around some form of communication—being more clear, direct, vulnerable, or authentic in your communications, or having to repeat certain messages to get the results, relationships, change, and connections you want.
I recently spoke with Gene and Amanda Hammett about their book "Tough Conversations." Gene shared his magic question when coaching someone who's complaining about a situation and can't see their way through: "What conversation hasn't been had?" This question often leads to the realization that they need to give feedback, ask for something, or reiterate clarity through a conversation.
"If I have a resentment, if I feel a resentment in my body, or if my mind's ruminating on a resentment, what conversation haven't I had? It usually means I haven't set a boundary or haven't asked for what I want." ~ Mark Silverman
"The number one thing when you're going to be having difficult conversations is, you need to be grounded and present to be present when you're having conversations, because all of these tough conversations, all of these things are relationship building."
Today on The Rising Leader:
· Communication is crucial for getting the desired results, relationships, change, and connections.
· If you want something, ask for it. If you're confused, have a clarity conversation.
· Resentment often stems from not setting boundaries or asking for what you want.
· Communicate your vivid vision of what your organization will look like in three to five years to align your team.
· Being grounded and present is essential when having tough conversations, as they are relationship-building opportunities.
· Many resources are available to improve communication skills, including books, videos, and dialogues.
· Finding an author you like and watching their talks on YouTube can be a shortcut to learning new skills.
· Effective communication is the foundation of leadership and organizational success.
Resources mentioned:
"Tough Conversations" by Gene and Amanda Hammett
"The Rising Leader Handbook" by Mark Silverman
"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott
"Vivid Vision" by Cameron Herold
"How to Get Along with Almost Anyone" by Michael Bungay Stanier
Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook
Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.
In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.
Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.
Leader, It’s Time to Rise!
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