Beste Leadership Academy podcaster (2024)

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GA 558 | The Power Is in the Question with Topaz Adizes 33:49

4d ago33:49

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This week’s guest is Topaz Adizes. Ron and Topaz discussed Topaz’s studio The Skin Deep, his film {The And}, and the conversation cards he created. Focused on the power of human connection, this interview will stay with you long after it’s over. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The q…

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E86: Power Talks Recap: Mastering the Voice Within and Overcoming Self-doubt 26:15

5d ago26:15

26:15

“Every great leader begins by mastering the voice within.” - Janet Ioli Welcome to this special and last episode of the season. In this episode, we're tackling a challenge even the most successful leaders face: self-doubt. We’ll revisit important lessons from my Power Talks interview series from the very early episodes of this podcast. You'll hear …

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GA 557 | Meeting Customer Demand with Gary Cihak 23:13

11d ago23:13

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This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed Gary’s Six Sigma Green Belt project, what he learned from it, how he dealt with the resistance that followed, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Gary (3:21) About Gary and his background (3:52) Ho…

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GA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like with Chad Bareither 37:15

18d ago37:15

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This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed lean transformations, the role leaders play in them, creating a sense of ownership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Chad likes (2:44) Chad’s background (7:15) What a successful lean transformation looks …

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E85: The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change with Ian Ziskin 26:32

19d ago26:32

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“People and organizations collectively can waste a lot of time being in denial and not facing reality, or explaining away why things are the way they are, rather than dealing with reality and taking action.” If you are leading change and transformation in any organization, today’s conversation is full of tips and ideas on how to be sure you are doi…

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GA 555 | The Key to Successful Daily Management with José Ferro 32:31

25d ago32:31

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This week’s guest is José Ferro. Ron and José discussed daily management, what it is, what the main obstacles involved are, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote José likes (3:39) His background (5:28) About his book Daily Management to Execute Strategy (9:45) What Dai…

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GA 554 | Leveraging Emotional Intelligence with Robin Hills 32:54

1M ago32:54

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This week’s guest is Robin Hills. Ron and Robin discussed the importance of Emotional Intelligence, how it involves more than just our brains, assessing our own Emotional Intelligence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: A quote Robin likes (4:38) About Robin (6:34) Defining e…

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E84: What to Do When You’re Underestimated as a Woman in Leadership 15:11

1M ago15:11

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“He said, ‘Well, Janet. I'll say what I really thought of you when I first saw you. The first thing I thought is, “Oh, here's blonde bimbo. And what is she going to say?”’ [...] Then he goes, ‘You talked and I thought, Wow, Barbie has a brain.’” In this episode, I talk about something women leaders are unfortunately no strangers to: being underesti…

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From Purpose to Profit: Building a Self-Selling Brand with Erin Andrea Craske 33:28

1M ago33:28

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AJ Willoughby welcomes Erin Andrea Craske, an award-winning strategist and ICF certified business and leadership success coach. With over 20 years of experience in global brand communications and leadership, Erin shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach and author. Discover how she helps businesses avoid costly mist…

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GA 553 | The Art of Project Management with Annette Johnston 30:58

1M ago30:58

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This week’s guest is Annette Johnston. Ron and Annette discussed project management, the role project managers play in decision making, what habits a good project manager should have, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Annette likes (3:02) Her background (4:47) What…

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GA 552 | Identifying the Real Problems with Bill Krolicki 28:37

2M ago28:37

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This week’s guest is Bill Krolicki. Ron and Bill discussed data analytics, automation, the PDCA cycle, knowing if you’re winning or losing, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Bill likes (3:25) His background (3:44) What data analytics means (4:55) A Pareto example (…

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E83: Be Convincing! Get Better at Influencing Others with Adele Gambardella & Chip Massey 23:11

2M ago23:11

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“The research shows that many of us do not develop new convincing techniques past the age of six. So, wherever your set point is in kindergarten or first grade, that's pretty much what you're going to do from a convincing strategy as an adult because most of us are too scared to try something new. We're only going to do what worked in the past.” - …

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GA 551 | Knowing Honesty and Listening to Understand with Grace Gavin 37:37

2M ago37:37

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This week’s guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed the importance of open and honest communication, what it means to truly listen, the obstacles that get in our way, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Grace likes (3:36) Her background (4:22) Accountability ve…

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GA 550 | Assessing and Improving an Organization’s Culture with Garrett Delph 34:27

2M ago34:27

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This week’s guest is Garrett Delph. Ron and Garrett discussed Garrett’s company Clarity Ops, his take on continuous improvement, what it means to be emotionally neutral, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Garrett’s favorite quote (3:53) His background (4:23) How he uses conti…

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E82: Bridging the Generational Gap an Interview with Gen Z 26:19

2M ago26:19

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“That 90-year-old woman was once 9 years old. I think people forget that they were once that age.” In this episode, I talk to my goddaughter, Ariel Debeniotis, a 16-year old high schooler, to get her thoughts about what Gen Z is expecting from the world of work. As someone who is working in her first job, you’ll learn about what Generation Z is thi…

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GA 549 | Toyota Kata at Jack Henry with April Bell 34:28

2M ago34:28

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This week’s guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses Toyota Kata, the power of making predictions, managing remote teams, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote April likes (3:17) Her background (4:45) About Jack Henry (6:46) Their continuous imp…

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GA 548 | Using Continuous Improvement in Your Daily Life with Dhana Hanumayya 26:52

2M ago26:52

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This week's guest is Dhana Hanumayya. Ron and Dhana discussed how Dhana uses continuous improvement and quality controls at home, the cause and effect matrix, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Dhana likes (2:43) What Dhana is up to (4:54) What it's like having John …

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E81: Exploring Human Development and Humanity with Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter 40:01

2M ago40:01

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“Look for the extraordinary, the simple, delicate extraordinary. But to see, to find it in nature and in other people and in situations, and in organization state, there's almost always something you can find that is precious, but you have to look.” When I first started studying human development, I encountered Dr. Cook-Greuter’s books and theory o…

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GA 547 | Doing Lean vs. Using Lean with Gregg Miner 31:34

3M ago31:34

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This week's guest is Gregg Miner. Ron and Gregg discussed the difference between "doing" lean and "using" lean, how this applies to leaders, the true definition of lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Greg (2:23) His background (5:07) What it means …

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GA 546 | Navigating Business Turnarounds with Alfonso Aramburo 27:46

3M ago27:46

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This week's guest is Alfonso Aramburo. Ron and Alfonso discussed Alfonso's experiences with turnarounds, leadership styles, balancing financial restructuring and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Alfonso likes (3:22) His background (4:20…

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E80: Balancing Ego and Soul as a Leader 9:01

3M ago9:01

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“It's not about completely eliminating ego, but about recognizing when it's taking over and consciously choosing to realign with a soul-driven purpose.“ In this episode, I talk about the delicate balance between ego and soul in leadership. Let’s explore when ego may be beneficial and when it may get in the way, as well as how we can lead from a pla…

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GA 545 | Combining Performance and Purpose with Fabrice Desmarescaux 41:46

3M ago41:46

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This week's guest is Fabrice Desmarescaux. Ron and Fabrice discussed Fabrice's journey towards professional fulfillment and how he helps others find purpose in their life's work. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quotes Fabrice likes (4:32) His background (6:04) How Fabrice discove…

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GA 544 | Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Efficiency with Alen Ganic 31:10

3M ago31:10

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This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen, a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed the definitions of flow efficiency and resource efficiency, what differentiates them, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Alen's favorite quote (2:29) His background (4:…

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E79: Navigating Leadership in a Complex and Uncertain World with Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger 22:08

3M ago22:08

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“I know that right now leading is tough, and that there is a pathway to more ease and more joy along with more success. We just need to forge a different way of leading.” In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger, one of the leading experts in the world on human development and leadership, and the co-founder and CEO of Cultivating Leade…

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GA 543 | Using Improv in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence 31:41

4M ago31:41

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This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: His favorite quote (3:45) His background (5:35) The Whe…

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Bruce Tulgan: Leadership Wisdom for the Modern World 38:56

4M ago38:56

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On this episode of The Leadership Academy Podcast, host A.J. Willoughby invites you to a deep dive into the essence of leadership with the renowned Bruce Tulgan. As the founder of Rainmaker Thinking, Inc., and author of 21 game-changing books, Bruce offers profound insights that serve as food for the soul for anyone seeking to lead with purpose and…

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GA 542 | The Digitization of Work with Ron Crabtree 28:38

4M ago28:38

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This week's guest is Ron Crabtree. The two Rons discussed the concept of digital transformation, or digitization, including what it entails, how to navigate these transformations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ron likes (2:54) His background (3:22) What a digita…

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E78: Up Your Game: Personal Mastery Tips and Insights with Dre Baldwin 34:41

4M ago34:41

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“Can you show yourself the same respect that you show your parents, your teachers and military leaders, your coaches, and your bosses? That's the biggest challenge that most people have.” If you're trying to up your game in work and in life, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. I talk to Dre Baldwin, a former professional athlete turned …

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Lisa Thomas: The Reluctant Entrepreneur Turned Branding Expert | Leadership Academy Podcast with AJ Willoughby 21:33

4M ago21:33

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In this episode of the Leadership Academy Podcast, host AJ Willoughby sits down with Lisa Thomas, the founder and CEO of Main Street Marketing Partners. Lisa shares her journey from a reluctant entrepreneur to a branding and marketing powerhouse, helping small to mid-sized businesses define their brand and drive tangible growth. ✨ Episode Highlight…

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Teacher tales: career journey and insights 39:13

4M ago39:13

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2022 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) alumni Jay Chew (Al-Taqwa College), Ben Jones (Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College) and Kendall Aglinskas (Assumption College) dive deep into their teaching journeys. They candidly discuss personal stories, from unconventional relationships with school as students, to discovering a profound sense of belo…

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GA 541 | The Gemba Academy School of Leadership with Ron Pereira 26:32

4M ago26:32

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This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron introduced the Gemba Academy School of Leadership and shared the audio from some of this exciting new content. Be sure to check the show notes to watch the video versions. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Change Management (1:49) Leading Teams (7:…

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GA 540 | The Space Between Leading and Following with Chris Fuzie 40:09

4M ago40:09

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This week's guest is Chris Fuzie. Ron and Chris discussed Chris's books, liminal space, tessellation, leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Chris likes (3:22) His background (4:23) About liminal space and leadership (12:08) Optimizing the liminal space (14:0…

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E77: Winning Leadership Strategies of Successful Women Leaders with Julia Boorstin 28:14

4M ago28:14

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I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this power-packed episode, I talk to Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Technology Reporter and creator of CNBC’s ‘Disruptor 50’. Julia has…

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GA 539 | Productivity Reimagined with Jacob Stoller 25:06

5M ago25:06

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This week's guest is Jacob Stoller. Ron and Jacob discussed Jacob's upcoming book, "Productivity Reimagined," what it means to be productive, what productivity looks like in different industries, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Jacob's favorite quote (1:58) Jacob's backgrou…

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Crafting Effective Business Messaging with Joe Martin | Leadership Academy Podcast 35:05

5M ago35:05

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Join AJ Willoughby in this insightful episode of the Leadership Academy podcast as he interviews Joe Martin, a business growth consultant from Chicago. Joe has an impressive track record, having built and exited two companies and worked with big names like McDonald's, Anheuser-Busch, and Microsoft. Joe is here to share his expertise on aligning com…

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GA 538 | The High Achievers Success Cycle with Nina Sossamon-Pogue 36:59

5M ago36:59

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This week's guest is Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Ron and Nina discussed Nina's gymnastic career, focusing on the process vs. successes, values like discipline, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Nina likes (2:46) Her background (3:11) About her gymnastics career (6:02) Whet…

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E76: Simplifying the Paradoxes of Leadership with Dave Ulrich 44:46

5M ago44:46

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You might have missed some of our earlier episodes with powerhouse thought leaders and experts. I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year for an encore. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this episode, I talk to the lege…

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GA 537 | Standing Up a Lean and Six Sigma Program with Gary Cihak 21:12

5M ago21:12

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This week's guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed what it takes to build a Lean and Six Sigma program, the Job Instruction component of TWI, why 5S isn't just a series of chores, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Gary likes (2:20) His background and what he's …

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GA 536 | Building a Company Culture in the Age of Remote Work with Jessper Maquindang 33:27

5M ago33:27

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This week's guest is Jessper Maquindang. Ron and Jessper discussed in-person, hybrid, and remote workplaces, how those choices affect company culture, what "belonging" means, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Jessper likes (3:16) His background (4:07) What influence…

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E75: Leadership Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur with Candace Nelson 36:43

5M ago36:43

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I know many of you might have missed some of our earlier episodes. So today I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Candace Nelson. She…

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Deep Listening and Leadership Skills | Leadership Academy Podcast with AJ Willoughby 20:24

5M ago20:24

20:24

The Power of Soulful Listening Join host AJ Willoughby on the Leadership Academy podcast as he sits down with Terri Lonowski, founder of Soulful Listening®, to explore transformative leadership skills. Terri shares her five elements of soulful listening, inspired by her grandmother's wisdom, emphasizing self-care, presence, and emotional intelligen…

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GA 535 | Transforming Meetings with Evan Unger 25:29

5M ago25:29

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This week's guest is Evan Unger. Ron and Evan discussed what often goes wrong in meetings, especially high-stakes meetings, as well as practical tips for making meetings successful. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Evan likes (2:03) His background (2:39) What Evan sees is go…

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Top Ten Leadership Lessons: #1 Followership 13:20

6M ago13:20

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In this episode, the I reflect on the importance of followership as the foundation for effective leadership. After teaching a leadership class without a set curriculum, the I invited over 40 guest speakers, including military personnel, business leaders, and sports coaches, to share their insights. The episode highlights the critical concept of fol…

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Mastering Difficult Conversations with Aleta Maxwell 23:23

6M ago23:23

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In this episode of the Leadership Academy Podcast, host AJ Willoughby sits down with Aleta Maxwell, CEO of Uplifting Leadership and author of "How to Have Difficult Conversations that Motivate and Inspire." Aleta shares her extensive experience in HR and leadership, offering practical advice on navigating tough conversations and enhancing leadershi…

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GA 534 | Leadership and The Virtue of Magnanimity with Ricky Shoop 44:55

6M ago44:55

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This week's guest is Ricky Shoop. Ron and Ricky discussed the concept of magnanimity, what it means to be a magnanimous leader, examples of magnanimous historical figures, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ricky likes (3:01) His background and goals (4:20) What magn…

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E74: The Mother Wound, Relationships, and Leadership with Mari Grande 34:24

6M ago34:24

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“Part of the work of becoming a better leader is doing inner work.” Since great leadership starts from the inside-out, I have been inviting therapists and mental health experts on the podcast to talk about deeper issues that may impact the way we lead. While building leadership skills and competence is important, how we show up every day is driven …

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GA 533 | Mastering Your Life with Malti Bhojwani

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This week's guest is Malti Bhojwani. Ron and Malti discussed personal and professional transformations, different types of motivation, the importance of having a good work/life balance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Malti likes (4:19) Her background (7:48) Her t…

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Removing the barriers of disadvantage – education and health partnerships 32:31

6M ago32:31

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Leadership Excellence Division 2023 Principal in Residence Greg Lacey is joined by principal Andrew Schneider and paediatrician Vanessa Gabriel to discuss the barriers disadvantaged communities face in accessing quality healthcare. They also delve into an innovative program in schools on the Mornington Peninsula, that works to remove those barriers…

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GA 532 | Martial Arts and Continuous Improvement with Chad Senkowski

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This week's guest is Chad Senkowski. Ron and Chad discussed martial arts, Chad's podcast The Journey, coaching, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Chad likes (2:26) His background (3:21) How martial arts relates to continuous improvement (4:51) Why he started a …

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E73: Emotional Contagion and 3 Practices to Help You Manage Your Energy 9:44

6M ago9:44

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“You carry a virus that spreads to your co-workers. It spreads wherever you are, but it definitely spreads at work. So, what is the result of the virus you carry?” In this episode, I talk about emotional contagion and how our emotional and energetic tones are picked up by those around us. Emotions are contagious. Do you ever find yourself energized…

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