192: The Fearless Factor at Work

192: The Fearless Factor at Work

192: The Fearless Factor at Work

What if you could change the way you look at fear? Jacqueline Wales has a deep understanding of what’s behind fear…and the questions you can ask yourself to break through limiting beliefs and stories that may be causing you to play small in life. You’ll discover how to reframe your ideas about fear and failure so they serve you instead of hold you back.

Jacqueline developed a fearless approach herself after enduring, and then breaking away from, a nightmarish family to establish new patterns and find peace. She is now an author, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor to successful, high-achieving women. And she is an unwavering champion for being fearless.

In this conversation we talk about key ideas and questions from her latest book, The Fearless Factor @ Work, which I highly recommend, especially if you’ve ever allowed your fears to get in the way of speaking up or taking courageous action.

You’ll discover:

  • How Jacqueline defines fear and more specifically, fear in the workplace
  • The distinction Jacqueline makes between the stories we tell ourselves and the evidence for those beliefs
  • What she does to help clients play big when they’re used to playing small and holding back
  • Some of the messages that girls receive when growing up that don’t serve them as adults
  • The importance of self-compassion and self-love when you’re working to make a change

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191: Creating a Culture of Welcome

191: Creating a Culture of Welcome

191: Creating a Culture of Welcome

What would you predict the future to be for a boy who was the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare? If you answered “pretty bleak,” you would be wrong in the case of JeVon McCormick. JeVon took all the adversity he faced and turned it into a highly successful life and career.

Today, JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million-dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. JeVon was recently named Best CEO in Austin, Texas.

JeVon’s experiences shaped a mindset for modern leadership that now guides his service at Scribe Media and is captured in his book, Modern Leader. You are likely to re-evaluate of your ideas and even some of the words you use as you listen to this thought-provoking conversation.

You’ll discover:

  • The incident that made JeVon immune to criticism from others
  • Why the old corporate playbook is obsolete
  • The #1 behavior that modern leaders need to demonstrate
  • What JeVon learned from his biggest mistake
  • Words that JeVon dislikes and the alternatives he prefers

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190: Stop Being the Answer-Person for Your Team

190: Stop Being the Answer-Person for Your Team

190: Stop Being the Answer-Person for Your Team

Have you ever been told, “You’re the best leader I’ve ever had”? Michelle Braden has. She lives and breathes every day the behaviors that both challenge and support the people on her team.

In this gold nugget-filled conversation, you’ll hear about the journey that led Michelle to learn about, adopt, and apply the key leadership skills that bring out the best in others.

Michelle is the Vice President of Global Talent Development at WEX, a leading provider of corporate payment solutions. She has more than 25 years of successful management experience in companies like TELUS International, SAP and Xerox.

You’ll discover:

  • Why Michelle Braden likes to describe herself as the Chief Learning Evangelist
  • How the Situational Leadership program became a turning point in Michelle’s career
  • What Michelle does to challenge team members and provide support at the same time
  • The behavior that consistently trips up the senior leaders Michelle has coached in her role
  • How application of The Fifth Agreement helps build critical thinking skills

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189: The Best Leaders Are Wildly Self-Aware at GoDaddy

189: The Best Leaders Are Wildly Self-Aware at GoDaddy

189: The Best Leaders Are Wildly Self-Aware at GoDaddy

How do you create a leadership development program from scratch? Will Leahy explains how he did just that at GoDaddy as Senior Director of Learning and Talent. You’ll feel his unbridled enthusiasm for his work, and you’ll learn how he’s still refining that program after two years.

Throughout Will’s career at companies like Virgin Orbit, Hulu, and LinkedIn, there’s a common thread that’s near and dear to my own heart. Will has a passion for developing strong leaders who help others thrive and realize their full potential. And in our conversation we talked about how he’s been doing that at GoDaddy.

You’ll discover:

  • Will’s purpose and how he gets to fulfill it at GoDaddy
  • The key question Will asked that helped him develop a powerful leadership development program
  • The story behind The Everyday Leaders Program title
  • Why the program results in real changes in the way leaders lead
  • How Will utilizes the program’s Alumni Network to test new classes and get feedback

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188: How a Local Government Created Service Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

188: How a Local Government Created Service Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

188: How a Local Government Created Service Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

Did you know that Lean Six Sigma extends way beyond the world of manufacturing? Paul Stamper is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and he’s done a magnificent job bringing this process to the County of Ventura in California. You’ll enjoy Paul’s passion for this topic and the practical ways the principles are applied across all departments in the County. You’re sure to get ideas of how you can incorporate Lean Six Sigma into your own organization.

Paul is the Deputy Executive Officer for the County of Ventura, California. He oversees multiple program areas including their continuous improvement program, called Service Excellence, which has documented over $40 million in savings. Paul leads Strategic Planning and Economic Vitality efforts to support the 850,000 residents and 22,000 businesses in the County.

You’ll discover:

  • What Lean Six Sigma means and what it looks like in action
  • The natural strengths Paul brought with him when learning about Lean processes
  • How Ventura County has used the Service Excellence Program to improve services to its customers
  • Positive changes that have occurred at all levels in the organization since adopting Lead Six Sigma
  • Ways that Paul has grown as a leader and what he’s learned from his experience in this role

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