How to Build a Bridge Over Divisions in a Post-Election World - Expanded  In This Episode: As leaders we are in a position to have an impact on our teams and create a more accepting, tolerant and respectful work environment. 04:31 - Keeping employees engaged and productive during a pandemic 05:39 - Help your team navigate through the next few months 05:56 - Three science-based actions you can take right now to support your team 

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Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 10

How to Motivate Your Team without Micro-Managing In this Episode: 01:23 Definition of Motivation 01:35 Learn What Motivates/De-Motivates Team Members 05:00 The Practice of Strengths-Spotting 06:35 Providing Certainty in Uncertain Times

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 9

Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we’re featuring Nadya Duke Boone, VP of Product at DAT Solutions, which is the leading provider of freight matching analytics for the truck industry. Nadya shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next.”

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 8

Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we're featuring Nancy Michaels, Director of Business Development, Silicon Valley at GCI, a commercial general contracting firm, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 7

Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re conducting a special series of extended In the Fire Segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19.  In this episode we're featuring Erin Baudo Felter, Vice President of Social Impact at Okta, leading Okta for Good, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 6

In this episode we’re featuring a special In the Fire Segment with Mike Hamilton, formerly IT exec at MuleSoft and Salesforce, now Vice President of IT at Databricks. In an earlier episode of LCBB, Mike shared how he successfully navigated the Salesforce acquisition of MuleSoft as well as multiple role changes while he was at Salesforce. Mike returns today to give us an update on what he’s learned since his last guest appearance on LCBB and the latest job and organizational changes he’s navigating through. We know from our survey of tech executives that reorgs continue to be the biggest curveball today’s facing execs. Mike is one of the most resilient, transition-hearty and self-aware executives we know. His advice will certainly have value for everyone. Be sure to also listen to Mike's past episode on LCBB as well.

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots And Black Holes, Episode 5

IN THIS EPISODE: 00:50 - Curveball of the Week: What to do when your boss gets fired or resigns unexpectedly 03:35 - Confidence Killer of the Week: How to respond when you are asked to reapply for your current job 06:50 - In the Fire special guest, Commercial Executive, Anil Jhanji, shares how he managed the transition of five CEOS in ten years        

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 4

IN THIS EPISODE: 00:45 - Curveball of the Week: How to respond to yet another reorganization in your company 04:05 - Confidence Killer of the Week: What to do when your work is not valued 09:25  - In the Fire special guest, Customer Success Executive April Oman, shares what happened when she took a new job that didn’t work out.

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 3

In this Episode:   Curveball of the Week: What happens when your star performer resigns. Confidence Killer of the Week: What to do when a peer is undermining your work. In the Fire: Greg Kiraly, Utilities Excecutive, share how his CEO asked him to take on a troubled flagship project that could have been a career transformer or derailer.  

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes Episode 2

In This Episode:  Curveball of the Week: Managing shifting priorities from the top down Confidence Killer of the Week: Remaining confident when you don’t have all the answers; In the Fire: Special Guest, Mike Hamilton, Senior Director - Software Engineering - API/Integration, Data, and Identity at Salesforce shares how he embraced the challenge of a sudden role change

Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes Episode 1

Greg Kiraly is an accomplished senior executive with more than three decades experience in the utility sector in energy transmission, distribution and general operations. He has served in various executive leadership roles across four of the largest investor-owned utilities in the U.S and Canada: Hydro One, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), and Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Greg holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a M.B.A. from Seton Hall.

Greg Kiraly: Shining a Light on Leadership

Sandra Clark is considered a Master of LinkedIn. She provides coaching services and workshops to help busy professionals build their online brand and showcase their expertise by creating great profiles on LinkedIn. Sandra started her career as a teacher and theatre director before moving into educational administration, working for the University of California system (both UC Berkeley Extension and UCSC Extension) and providing corporate training to Silicon Valley for 25 years before starting her own company, LinkedIn Mentoring. To learn more visit Sandra’s website: LinkedIn Mentoring or Book a free consultation with Sandra.

Sandra Clark, LinkedIn Coach and Trainer, Speaker

Judy Dang is a Corporate Productivity Trainer and Coach and founder of Avid at Work. Judy helps companies and ambitious idea people become more productive, move past overwhelm, and achieve their goals faster. She delivers interactive workshops on prioritizing, better work habits, and how to deal with the technology ooze. She also works one-on-one with professionals to finally get those important projects done. Clients hire Judy when they way they work no longer works. She’s like a personal trainer, but for work. When not working, she can be found on the trails at Lands End in San Francisco, making lemon meringue pie, or reading multiple books at the same time. Links to resources mentioned during the interview: Schedule a 25-minute call with Judy Time Timer Changeology by Professor John C. Norcross Thank God It's Monday "Flow" TED Talk by Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Pomodoro Technique

Judy Dang, Corporate Productivity Trainer and Coach

Forty years ago, Joie Seldon, dreamed of becoming a movie star. Her struggle for that dream, and ultimately falling short of it, led to decades of the exploration and study of human nature and emotions. Drawing from her unique background as an actor and acting teacher, somatic therapist, entrepreneur, leadership coach and innovator in Emotional Intelligence, she created WINGS Professional Success Program to help business professionals navigate difficult relationships and the complexities of being human at work. Clients learn to harness one of the most misunderstood and undervalued resources for a fulfilling career — their emotions. WINGS, by the way, stands for Wholly Integrated Navigation and Growth System. A leadership and presentation skills coach, Joie has presented to worldwide audiences and is the author of “EMOTIONS: an Owner’s Manual” available on Kindle, print and Audible.com. Visit Joie's website for more information. Register for Joie's free half-hour webinar, Creating Personal Peace.

Joie Seldon, M.A.,Coach, Author, and Specialist in Emotional Intelligence

Krista Regedanz, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist who works with high achievers and other Type A clients in private practice in Palo Alto, California. She is the founder and director of Palo Alto Smart Therapy. Seventeen years ago, Dr. Regedanz was a technology and strategy consultant at a data warehousing and business strategy firm based in Chicago and Boston working with knowledge management and strategy.

Krista Regedanz, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director Of Palo Alto Smart Therapy

In today’s challenging and uncertain world, even successful executives could use a little help! In this engaging podcast, Bobbie LaPorte shares her experience and expertise to help leaders get ready for anything. Debuting in July 2019 the series, “Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes”, helps busy leaders navigate through complex and volatile times. Weekly episodes focus on practical solutions to real-life leadership challenges, proven tactics for overcoming common “confidence killers,” and advice from fellow executives who share how they successfully handled specific challenges.

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