Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

What wisdom could you extract from someone who’s had over 40 years of experience as a leader? An amazing amount, if that leader is Oakland McCulloch. You’ll hear practical ideas and stories that will inspire you to elevate your own leadership. Oak is the author of an excellent book, ???????? ???????????????????? ????????????: ???????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ????, and he’s now an internationally recognized keynote speaker on leadership and success. As you listen to this conversation, you’ll see that Oak is a true servant leader. https://lnkd.in/egajzqex #legacy #leadershiplegacy #servantleader #trust #accountability #growstrongleaders

Have you ever noticed how two people can experience the same event but walk away with entirely different perspectives? In this solo episode, I share a striking contrast between two individuals on a birdwatching trip. Their reactions caused me to reflect on how our attitudes shape our experiences and the energy we bring to those around us. https://lnkd.in/eUkZRZEy #perception #perspectives #attitudes #awareness #self-awareness #growstrongleaders

Change can be daunting, no matter the size of your organization. Our guest, Dr. Mary Lippitt, sheds light on the common fears—fear of the future, fear of the process, and fear of unintended consequences—that often accompany new initiatives. Mary shares how organizations can address complexity through holistic strategies that emphasize listening, collaboration, and adaptability. https://lnkd.in/etRdJvyb #change #changemanagement #leadersheep #organizationaldevelopment #OD #growstrongleaders

Not everyone has equal access to mentoring and sponsorship opportunities. Ayana Carroll, SPHR is on a mission to change that for Black mid-level managers. In her work with clients and in our conversation for this interview, Ayana shares valuable tips that can help those managers as well as those who make decisions around promotions. https://lnkd.in/er3z_Xpb #blacktalent #careerdevelopment #access #mentor #sponsor #DEI

What causes companies to experience rapid top-line revenue growth? Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., provides the answer in this impactful conversation. His framework is brilliantly simple. Identify the four possible areas of misalignment between the company and the customer, then make changes to create alignment. ? Philippe outlines the four areas and provides concrete examples of each. He also describes one of the world’s most successful companies that excels in aligning all four. https://lnkd.in/e4vBAe5e ? #alignment #SteveJobs #trust #customerdelight #BlueDotsPartners #growstrongleaders

Over the course of his career, Ethan Evans reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted over 2,500 interviews, and made more than 1,000 hires. He knows a thing or two about finding, onboarding, AND developing the right people. In this high-energy conversation, Ethan shares the qualities he looked for and the aspects of character he believes are most important for leaders. You’ll find great value in reflecting on the lessons he learned from a big mistake he made at Amazon that got him in trouble with CEO Jeff Bezos. https://lnkd.in/ekXcWqsJ #character #proactivity #ownership #hiring #jobinterviews #trust #growstrongleaders

Have you ever taken on a project that you thought would be straightforward…and then discovered it wasn’t? Sometimes that occurs because of the expectations we put on ourselves to perform at a certain level. That’s what happened to me when I tried to record a headshot video. In this solo episode I describe the situation, how I handled the setbacks, and what I learned from the experience that might be helpful for you, too. https://lnkd.in/eg58Gjg4 #perfectionism #procrastination #fear #criticism #growstrongleaders

Have you thought about how your words create you and your world? No matter what you answer, Trevor Timbeck will help you gain a better understanding of this power we all have if we choose to use it well. Trevor co-authored The ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? with Steve Chandler. You’ll recognize the book and Steve’s name from episode 300 of the podcast. In this episode, we discussed the book and how it ties in with who you are BEING and what you’re CREATING in the world.? https://lnkd.in/eRmeXnbf #system #being #coordinatingbehavior #communicating #HumbertoMaturana #growstrongleaders

Do you ever have thoughts that could be called “head trash”? Very likely, you’ve experienced them, and those thoughts may even keep you awake at night. In this conversation, Dr. Robyn Odegaard provides a concrete, practical tip for getting back to sleep if you wake up at 3:00 am. She also shares her approach to questions and conversations with her clients that you can use yourself for your long-term happiness and success. https://lnkd.in/esTtxDVz #selfdoubt #confidence #headtrash #impostersyndrome #growstrongleaders

Leading people who aren’t like you can be challenging. In this episode, Stephanie Chung provides important insights and tips to help you be more effective in this critical area. You will love the passion and stories she brings to our conversation. Stephanie is a #1 international best-selling author with her excellent book, ???????? ????????????????????: ?????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ??????. https://lnkd.in/ekiUGksv #ally #allyleadership #listen #privilege #allignment #growstrongleaders