The most effective leaders are lifelong learners. That includes Ralph and Bill. Listen and hear what they’ve been focused on lately. You’ll likely learn something yourself and find inspiration to continue your own personal and professional development.
This episode is inspired by the Living Color song “Cult of Personality,” the lyrics to which contrast the personalities of historical world leaders. There’s a level of dichotomy inherent in the most effective leadership. Having the agility to embrace seemingly…
In some European organizations, it’s common to give all employees simultaneous time off, often for extended periods. The policy may sound absurd, but it has proven to make employees happier and more productive by creating space for communal time, which…
It requires a level of unfounded confidence to “fake it ‘til you make it.” Unfounded confidence is not necessarily a negative trait, and in fact can pave the way to a higher level of leadership competence. But there are pitfalls…
Even leaders have leaders. And sometimes it’s challenging for leaders to express concerns and offer feedback to those at a higher level of leadership. The solution lies in learning to lean into the inevitable discomfort of sharing your perspective with…
You’ve probably heard the saying “I wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do myself.” Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. But is it actually a sustainable leadership philosophy? After all, as leaders, we can’t possibly do everything ourselves. In…
There really are patterns in life. Effective leaders can recognize those patterns and use them to optimize the performance of their teams. Listen as Bill and Ralph give examples of patterns you can exploit to enhance your leadership – and…
In the context of today’s episode, AI means more than artificial intelligence. It means Applied Impact. Listen as Ralph and Bill demystify artificial intelligence and discuss ways to harness technology to drive productivity and make a positive impact on your…
We often make critical decisions and changes before doing the introspective work necessary to identify what really matters most to us. Being more intentional about identifying what’s most important to us in our lives and careers is the first step…
