Should leaders–whether imans, priests, bosses, or parents–globally be allowed to swear? Like all questions, there are two sides to this one. Today, I discuss the question and ask your opinion on it. In this episode, I talk about swearing. I discuss the different things it communicates, and I define the two different types of swearing. […]
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Ravin Lama is a laughter ambassador and a certified laughter yoga leader, trainer, and coach. He is the president of the AMCHAM in Mauritius (American Chambers of Commerce) and a Toastmaster. You may ask yourself: What does a laughter ambassador do? Ravin will introduce you to something completely therapeutic and something which we need in
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Why do people have conflict? All sorts of things can lead to an unkind word or action that sparks passionate responses. But you may be surprised to hear that healthy teams aren’t afraid of conflict, and conflict leads to innovation. Today, I talk about how to argue well within your team. I note the importance
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Danielle Grant is the director of Leadership Global. She has designed many leadership programs and delivered them to participants in five continents. She is the co-author of three books: Leadership Assessment for Talent Development, Leading Beyond the Ego, and Transpersonal Leadership in Action. Besides her books, Danielle is leading in multiple podcasts, articles, and interviews
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Since the beginning of the show, I’ve had my guests leave thought-provoking questions for their successors. In this episode, I answer some of these questions, adding to the dialogue surrounding various leadership subjects. Today, I answer guest questions. I touch on topics such as leadership style, the empowerment of women in leadership, and producing authentic
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Skilled in travel, hotel, and hospitality, Lydia Jengo is an HR professional who cultivates leaders in organizations through mentoring, coaching, and counseling, with a special focus on training and talent retention. She is also the mother and founder of AWOGA Ministry, which is currently supporting 80 children between the ages of 4 and 10 in
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In 1992, I was a year into a job I loved, but I was beginning to burn out. Overwhelmed, I handed in my resignation, but my manager insisted that I go on a vacation and postpone my decision until after my return. That vacation changed my life. Today, I talk about what I learned from
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Michael Hudson is currently the professor at Aspire Leadership, a business that delivers transformational leadership development programs to emerging leaders, equipping them to build, influence, and create impact by putting people first. During his 10 years in academia, Michael spearheaded 2 nationally recognized business programs: one at Cornell University and the other at the University
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Often, it’s easy to have so many priorities that we lose focus and fulfill them all poorly. Setting a Widely Important Goal (WIG) is alternate method of goal setting that results in more productivity, engagement, and commitment from your team. Today, I go into what a WIG is and why you need to set one.
To WIG or not to WIG? That is the question (#45) Read More »
Happy New Year! There are many reasons that New Year’s resolutions don’t stick, but they can if you approach them right. Today, I talk about resolutions and plans. I explain why many don’t stick and I offer solutions. I talk about the power of strategizing and stopping to take stock. I note the power of
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