186: Leading from The Presidential Principles

186: Leading from The Presidential Principles

186: Leading from The Presidential Principles

What leaders in your life have had the greatest impact on your thinking and behavior? Anton Gunn can name five different U.S. Presidents who’ve personally influenced him.

These interactions form the basis of the seven principles in his bestselling book, The Presidential Principles. Anton served as a senior advisor for healthcare in the Obama Administration, and that President inspired him to find more ways to be of service to others.

Anton is the CEO of 937 Strategy Group, a consulting firm focused on helping leaders build diverse, high-performing teams, and world-class workplace culture. Anton was recently named one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare by Fierce Healthcare, and he’s the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.

You’ll discover:

  • The two leadership lessons Anton learned from his first boss that transformed his life
  • How Anton redirected his life purpose after the death of his brother
  • What he discovered about the U.S. healthcare system that motivated him to become an advocate for change
  • How Anton became a senior advisor to President Barack Obama
  • The one Presidential Principle that serves as that foundation of all the others

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163: A Culture Where People Feel Safe and Valued

163: A Culture Where People Feel Safe and Valued

163: A Culture Where People Feel Safe and Valued

What can you do to make sure your company avoids being part of the Great Resignation? Maurice “Moe” Rondeau has specific suggestions you can adopt, based on what he and his team have done to build community and high performance.

Moe is Vice President of Learning & Development at WinnCompanies, a real estate property development and management company in the Boston area. He has a diverse 25+ year background in global learning and organizational development.

Moe’s multi-industry experience provides him with a solid understanding of the challenges that business leaders face in engaging and retaining talent.

You’ll discover:

  • What leaders can do to engage and retain their top talent
  • What WinnCompanies does to keep everyone informed and involved
  • A few thought leaders Moe admires most…and why
  • 5 key lessons Moe learned when starting up the L&D division from scratch
  • How Moe structured programs for high potentials and first level managers to achieve a positive impact

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127: Eliminate Bullying in Schools and in the Workplace

127: Eliminate Bullying in Schools and in the Workplace

127: Eliminate Bullying in Schools and in the Workplace

What do bullying, workplace culture and visionary leadership have in common? Meet Connie St. John. She is a woman on a mission to have a positive (and BIG) impact in each of these areas. You’ll discover what she’s doing to eliminate bullying in middle schools throughout the country. And you’ll get valuable insights about the importance of leaders paying attention to the “tone” in order to tell if they are creating a culture where people thrive. Connie’s stories and message are compelling and unforgettable! 

Connie has more than 25 years of experience working with a wide variety of cultural influencers, including Fortune 50 companies, historic nonprofits, notable entertainment companies, churches and media moguls. She heads St. John Consulting Group, which specializes in team-building workshops and retreats, employee engagement, leadership development, executive coaching, and JEDI training (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion). Connie is also the president of No Weapon Productions, which specializes in change-your-life entertainment for film, television, stage productions, and live events.

You’ll discover:

  • How Connie uses her balance between right- and left-brain thinking to help clients work more efficiently and with heart
  • What “cultural influencer” organizations are and why Connie is uniquely qualified to serve them
  • The musical Connie has created for middle school students around the issue of bullying
  • The approach Connie takes with executives to address workplace bullies
  • How Connie uses jigsaw puzzles to teach leaders the importance of communicating their vision throughout the organization

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082: How to Keep Teammates Engaged and Connected While Working Remotely

082: How to Keep Teammates Engaged and Connected While Working Remotely

Have you experienced any challenges when working remotely? You’ll want to capture all the gems offered by my guest Kevin Eikenberry. Kevin is co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and has also led his own remote team for 10 years. He offers practical tips that can help you be more productive starting today. Kevin is the author, co-author or a contributing author to nearly 20 books, including his two most recent with Wayne Turmel – The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership (2018) and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere.

You’ll discover:

  • Why Kevin uses the term “teammate” instead of “team member”
  • A 3P model for work success, no matter where you’re located
  • The kind of mindset a person needs in order to work well in a remote setting
  • The 4 pivot questions that can help you get back on track if your productivity is suffering
  • The kinds of routines you can establish when working from home

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049: How Music Can Enhance Team Development and the Transfer of Training

049: How Music Can Enhance Team Development and the Transfer of Training

049: How Music Can Enhance Team Development and the Transfer of Training

by Dr. Pelè

How do the principles in music apply to work teams? My guest Dr. Pelè explains this clear connection in our conversation and in his new book, The 7 Songs of a Successful Team. Dr. Pelè blends his passion for music with his purpose to help leaders and teams achieve the success they seek, and you’ll feel his enthusiasm for both topics in this interview! You’ll also find out how you can listen to the songs that are part of each chapter in the book – the story will come to life, and you’ll love the melody and lyrics.

You’ll discover:

  • The difference between Emotional Literacy and Emotional Intelligence
  • The elements of Harmony that are essential in music and in a team
  • How “Profitable” and “Happiness” work together to create a harmonious team
  • Why music-based training is uniquely designed to make training stick

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