223: How Baker Donelson Has Created an Inclusive Culture

A positive culture where people feel valued and empowered doesn’t happen by accident. Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, has been intentional about creating one by developing a five-year vision, then getting buy-in and commitment from everyone in the law firm.

Tim Lupinacci leads more than 1,300 individuals in 22 law offices across the Southeastern US. Tim is presently leading the firm’s five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.

A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community.

You’ll discover:

How Tim built buy-in and support for his vision and strategy
Efforts Tim has made to open pathways and leadership opportunities for women and marginalized groups
How The Women’s Equity Program has enabled more women to become equity shareholders in the firm
What’s behind Tim’s creation of his nonprofit and the impact he wants it to have

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180: A Leader Who Checks His Ego at the Door

What does it look like when you “Put People First?” My guest Mark McNally describes what how it works in his company, and it starts with listening to learn from the people around him. He’s a leader who isn’t afraid to say he loves the people he works with.

Mark is the Founder and Chief Nobody at Nobody Studios. He’s been involved in 15 start-ups over the course of his career, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. I love the emphasis he puts on the PEOPLE side, and during our conversation you’ll see why and how he does that.

You’ll discover:

The story behind the founding and the name of Nobody Studios
Why Mark says communication is the key
The kind of culture Mark is creating in his company
The distinction Mark makes between leadership and culture
What he learned in the Army Special Ops that serves him well today

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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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092: Use The Vision Code to Inspire Others to a Better World

Does the idea of creating a vision for your life or company seem daunting or vague? My guest Dr. Oleg Konovalov brings vision into a practical, executable concept. Oleg is a global thought leader, author, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting with Fortune 500 companies internationally. He’s been named as “the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” by many leading authorities as he helps companies create and executive their vision. In this conversation we talk about key elements of his latest book, The Vision Code, that you can apply in your own business and life.

You’ll discover:

The difference between communicating a vision and sharing a vision
Why it’s important to set aside ego when you want to inspire others to buy into your vision
What gets in the way of executing a vision
What leaders can do to keep people engaged in pursuing a vision
How having a vision helped Oleg get through a tough time

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046: Leadership Is a System, Not a Function

by Oleg Konovalov

Why is it critical for a leader to have a clear vision in order to create a culture that’s thriving? My guest Dr. Oleg Konovalov has written an entire book about this in Leaderology! In this interview, he explains why effective leadership requires executives to understand their role in shaping a culture where people thrive. Oleg is a thought leader, author, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting with Fortune 500 companies internationally. He’s also the author of Corporate Superpower and Organisational Anatomy.

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Why there is no single definition of vision
Elements to consider when forming a vision
Why leadership is a system, not a function
The 3 aspects of culture that contribute to high performance
Behaviors you can expect to see in a culture that’s thriving

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