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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Navigating Through the Fog
with Curt Steinhorst
Leading teams has never been so challenging. Business is in a state of constant flux, uncertainty is running rampant in our world and with our teams.
🛎 In this episode
Global Leader on Focus and Attention Curt Steinhorst, peels back what leaders need to do to navigate through this never-ending fog.
ABOUT CURT
Curt pulls from a decade’s worth of research in attention science, generational differences, and technology trends that shape views on leadership, engagement, and productivity.
Speaking worldwide more than 75 times a year, Curt has pioneered our understanding and appreciation of human attention as it applies to organizational productivity and health.
Curt coaches top founders and athletes and has collaborated with thousands of executives to discover common approaches to finding clarity, harnessing human attention, and developing teams that yield powerful results. The consultancy he founded and leads, Focuswise, helps organizations develop focused and productive leaders, teams, individuals, and cultures. Applying the lens of focus and attention, Curt and his team analyze and identify the hidden, costly distractions that plague teams, waste resources, destroy productivity, and derail innovation.
Curt Steinhorst is:
- Founder & CEO of Focuswise
- The author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention?
- Business Coach
- A Top 30 Global Guru
- A regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy.
His unique perspective and entertaining speaking style combine unforgettable stories, cutting-edge research, and practical case studies. His many clients include AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, the US Naval Academy, and SAP, to name a few.
Connect with Curt
http://focuswise.com/
TW: https://twitter.com/curtsteinhorst
FB: https://www.facebook.com/curtsteinhorst
IN: https://www.instagram.com/curtsteinhorst/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtsteinhorst
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChruGvRR-BE_0JZl2R2yDdA
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Skillsets Leaders Need to be Responsive and Relevant in Today's Radically Changing World
with Michelle Ray
The future is here..... Are you ready?
🛎 In this episode
Leadership Expert, Author and sought-after Keynote Speaker, Michelle Ray uncovers what it takes to lead the Post-Covid generation.
ABOUT MICHELLE
Michelle Ray is a highly sought-after international business keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who advocates the importance of developing leadership and accountability skills, regardless of one’s title. She is committed to helping her clients in an array of industries create engaged workplaces, develop exceptional leaders and implement practical strategies to revitalize their cultures.
In addition to her corporate background, Michelle broadened her leadership experience during her tenure as a program director with Junior Achievement.
Michelle secured financial commitments and volunteer support from an array of corporations, facilitating enduring partnerships between youth, entrepreneurs and educators that helped educate future generations about business.
Now residing in Vancouver, Canada, Michelle helps individuals at every level in your organization to master personal leadership—the ability to take charge of oneself first in any situation. She speaks passionately about self–actualization, change, the importance of authentic leadership in the workplace and the responsibility of positive communication and influence.
Michelle :
- Is a Business Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Educator
- Has been featured in renowned publications such as Inc, Investors Business Daily, the Globe and Mail
- Has appeared as a guest on numerous TV and radio programs including WCBS Opening Bell Report.
- Is the author of Lead Yourself First! Indispensable Lessons In Business and In Life (https://amzn.to/3nvy6hC) and Leading in Real-Time - How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World (https://amzn.to/3hqE53p)
Connect with Michelle
www.michelleray.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleRayCSP
LI: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michellera...
TW: @michelleraycsp
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Your Leadership Development is Inside You
with John D. Hanson
What is Leadership? Is it only for those who possess certain titles–those hired to be in that role? Those that manage employees or own a business?
🛎 In this episode
Leadership Expert, John Hanson will uncover what leadership is... and what it's not!
- We will uncover three types of Leadership
- Uncover ten ways to engage your team
- And discover three ways to Empower your team
ABOUT JOHN
In demanding industries like the Military, Ministry, Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing and Non-profit, John D. Hanson has established himself as an engaged leader, earning promotions and management opportunities across these industries.
The ability to work well with others—senior leadership, managerial peers, vendors and direct reports—has been a constant theme throughout his career. Within 90 days of hire for a Fortune 100 company, John was chosen to train onboarding team members due to team-leading performance in quality, service and accuracy.
While working full-time for a Fortune 100 company and serving on reserve military duty, John earned two simultaneous bachelor’s degrees from Union Institute & University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA in both degrees in just 2 years.
Following years of research, his book, “WOW Your Customers! 7 Ways to World-Class Service” was published in 2018, with copies selling worldwide. John has had the privilege of interviewing leaders on every continent, as well as addressing global summits, in-person conferences and virtual events as a keynote speaker.
He has been a repeat guest on the Mr. Biz B2B Radio podcast, a nationally broadcast show, as well as appearances on podcasts and panels around the world. His live, weekly radio show, The Heroic Experience, is currently in production, scheduled to launch in July of 2021.
John considers it an honor to have served in a senior leadership position for the Ohio Army National Guard. His 8-year tour included a deployment to Iraq in 2010, his commitment complete in 2016.
Connect with John
John@7waysmenu.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-ha...
FB: https://www.facebook.com/John7WaysMenu
IN: john_d_hanson
Get his book, WOW Your Customer! 7 Ways to World-Class Service
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Building a Mindset That Matters
with Bill Lee
COVID-19 is causing a great deal of stress and uncertainty for you, your business, and the people you employ. This pandemic raises issues that require thoughtful people-first responses.
When you think that there are about 1 million small businesses in Canada with under 20 employees, the present cost and ramifications of business closures are immense. People who depend on you for their livelihood have reduced hours, and or are laid off. As an owner, you are frustrated, stressed, and scared for those you care about, both on the job and off. Perhaps, you are even feeling guilty and feeling like you let your team down
🛎 In this episode
Service Expert, Marc Haine speaks with Lifecoach Bill Lee about what you can do to create and maintain a positive and optimistic mental state during this crisis.
Connect with Bill
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thinking Your Way to Success
with Bob 'the Ideaman' Hooey
As entrepreneurs, we are struggling in our markets right now. We’ve talked about pivoting, reinventing and the need to adapt.
It is clear, one cannot think their way out of a problem with the same mindset, logic and process that one had going into the problem.
ABOUT BOB HOOEY
Bob is a creative business, communication, leadership/sales success catalyst who works with individuals/organizations to facilitate profitable, effective teams, and growth.
He is a Certified Virtual Presenter and available to assist organizations through a variety of methods including, executive, sales, leadership and business coaching motivational speaking, inspirational training.
He is the author of 30+ business, leadership, sales, and career success books, www.SuccessPublications.ca. He has expanded his publications to e-pub reader format for Kindle, iPad, Kobo, etc. Both his Speaking for Success and Legacy of Leadership have hit the Amazon best sellers' lists. They are #1 in the US and Canada as well as other locations around the globe.
Connect with Bob
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadianideamanbobhooey/?originalSubdomain=ca
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Stop Creating Managers and Start Producing Leaders
with Marc Haine
Your best performers get promoted because they deserve it. They earn it. But what are you doing to make sure they are as successful a "leader" as they were a "performer."
🛎 In this episode
Marc talks about some steps you can take to ensure your new leaders have the tools to perform as effective leaders, by developing leadership skills and defining the leadership traits and leadership qualities you can support.
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Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Getting Unstuck
with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
It happens to all of us. We get stuck, we doubt ourselves and we hold ourselves back from facing new opportunities. What' is surprising is it has nothing to do with confidence and everything to do with mindset. This is how to get out of a rut when you're feeling stuck in life.
ABOUT NATHALIE
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas shows us how we can get unstuck, shake our emotions, and live our passionate life.
Check out her free offering at thinkyourself.com/free-gifts
Check out ThinkYourself.com
Connect with Nathalie
Schedule a free 15-minute virtual coffee with Nathalie at ThinkYourself.com/Schedule,
You can view Nathalie's Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPF6TEkR7AQ2nL6wJtEnDoQ
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Mastering Mentorship
with Nehal Tanna
How do you get the best from your people? Some would say pay them.. the more you pay the better they'll get.... Have you heard the term false economy?
🛎 In this episode
JEDI Master Nehal Tanna defines the difference between coaching and mentorship and why mentorship matters. She discusses the importance of each in one's personal and professional life and how to establish an effective mentorship program in your organization.
ABOUT NEHAL
Nehal Tanna is a Risk Manager at Bank of America Headquarters in Charlotte, NC; A two times distinguished Toastmaster, State level champion for Public Speaking, A keynote speaker, Project manager and a fashion model for New York Fashion Weeks.
During today’s live podcast Nehal will share three excellent tips that helped Nehal and her mentee’s ELEVATE their lives.
Connect with Nehal
nehaltanna@hotmail.com
LI: http://linkedin.com/in/nehaltanna
FB: https://www.facebook.com/nehal.tanna.7
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Take the Time to Reinvent Your Business
with Danielle Silverman
There is no better time to explore reinvention than during a crisis.
🛎 In this episode
Certified Reinvention Practioner and Strategist Danielle Silverman shares business ideas for adopting an entrepreneur mindset, driving small business ideas, and takes us through the how's, why's and wherefore's of reinventing your business.
ABOUT DANIELLE
Several years ago, Danielle left a career as Director of Marketing and Communication for a software company to become a coach.
She started out as a Career Coach because there is no harder product to market than oneself.
Since then, Danielle has coached hundreds of people in career transition and provided management and leadership coaching and training to dozens of organizations. She is passionate about helping organizations and individuals embrace change.
Danielle holds an MBA in management and marketing from the John Molson School of Business as well as a Masters in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University.
Danielle is:
- A certified coach with the International Coach Federation
- A member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, where she is known for her talks on Change, the People Factor, and the Art of Reinvention, particularly what it means to reinvent as we get older.
- A Chief Reinvention Officer & Certified Reinvention Practitioner
- Co-founder of Reinvention Society Canada, part of the global Reinvention Society
Click this link for more information: https://bit.ly/reinventionsocietycanada
Connect with Danielle
https://www.daniellesilverman.com/
Email: danielle@daniellesilverman.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesilverman/
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
🛎 In this episode
Marc uncovers the components required to 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 and 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 as a leader.
#HowToLead #MarcHaine #LeadersLearn
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