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065: Influence 3.0: Upgrade from Leadership to Impact
In the early 90s, the Iron Curtain fell. More people started using the Internet, and then the Web. The world was becoming smaller, more diverse, and more connected. Market conditions changed more quickly, and became more complex and harder to predict....
064: 5 Principles of Ultimate Influence: Turning Adversaries into Allies | with Bob Burg
Great influencers — whether CEOs, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, clergy, parents, teachers, etc. — seem to have a knack for getting the results they want from people, but in a way that everyone is happy. And, these leaders are persuasive in the most...
063: How to Make an Impact on a Corporate Board of Directors | with Betsy Atkins
If you are a CEO or if you been working in corporate America, you probably have had some involvement with the Board of Directors – either advising them or being advised by them. If you already serve on a Board of Directors, do you think you're really...
062: Flexible Thinking: 5 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Better Decisions
In the past, leaders who made fast decisions inspired confidence and often produced excellent results. In today’s more complex, rapidly changing environment, great leaders use and encourage a different skill that Jesse calls “flexible thinking.” Flexible...
061: The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Leaders Generate Great Ideas | with David Burkus
Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Innovation is necessary for the successful development and implementation of new programs or better products. Because of...
060: Leading the Starbucks Way: 5 Principles for Connecting with Your Customers, Your Products and Your People | with Joseph Michelli
Starbucks has become one of the best-loved and trusted brands in the world. It’s recognized as being one of the world’s most effectively led and admired companies. And yet, a few years ago, it seemed they had lost their way … the customer experience had...
059: Rebel Leader: 8 Lessons from the Rebellious Leadership of Rosa Parks | with Cody Gascho
Some leaders have it tougher than others. Maybe you have it easier, where the vision is popular and its mostly a matter of keeping everyone focused on getting there. But what if to reach your vision, you have to paddle upstream … and not only that, you...
058: EAT MOVE SLEEP: Why Small Choices Make a Big Difference | with Tom Rath
Jesse’s guest today is Tom Rath, a name that will be familiar to most of our listeners. Tom is a senior scientist and adviser at Gallup, where he has been helping people and organizations reach their potential. His books have sold more than 5 million...
057: Leading a For-Profit Business as a Vehicle for Change | with Barry Nalebuff
One of Jesse’s favorite topics is how business can be a force for good in our world. That’s why this episode focuses on the amazing story of a startup business in what some would call an oversaturated market … bottled ice tea. This is the story of Honest...
056: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day | with Todd Henry
Todd Henry is the founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, where he helps teams and creatives be prolific, brilliant and healthy. He regularly speaks at companies and conferences about how to build practices that lead to better ideas. His first book was...
055: How Pattern-Aware Leadership Drives Change | with Sylvia Lafair, PhD
Did you ever think “I wish my direct reports or co-workers would stop with their sob stories?” “I can’t listen to one more complaint,” or “Why can’t they just do their jobs and go home?” Sylvia Lafair, PhD, is the President of Creative Energy Options...
054: Humility and Leadership: How to Teach Confident Humility | with Karin Hurt
Confidence inspires, attracts, excites and ignites. And yet, confidence without humility can significantly limit a leader’s effectiveness -- and even can be dangerous. Truly confident leaders are secure enough to embrace and share their humility. In...