LeaderLink Podcast

New episode released today! Patrick Walsh is the president of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep. Cristo Rey Dallas has an impressive track record of sending students into the world with a background of faith, service, education, and experience. Prior to his time at Cristo Rey Dallas, Patrick had an impressive career in the private sector. And before that, Patrick served his country in the Navy as a carrier-based fighter pilot, a Blue Angel pilot, and as a four-star admiral - with time as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations and also as the Commander of the US Pacific Fleet. In this episode, we discuss the importance of investing in the future of our students. We also talk about how he navigated his distinguished career, and of course, some essential leadership lessons learned along the way. https://lnkd.in/gd9WqbFj Also, a thank you to David Henry with Status Jet for hosting us during our conversation! Charles Heasley #leadership #leaderlinkpodcast #investinginthefuturegeneration

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, LeaderLink Podcast interviewed Harry Lemming, MBA, CEO of Glen Oaks Hospital in Greenville, Texas. Did you know - according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year and 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience a serious mental illness each year? If you are battling depression, anxiety, addiction, etc., it can be comforting to know that you are not alone. Thankfully, organizations like Glen Oaks Hospital are there to help those who need assistance with their mental health. In our discussion, Harry discusses the important work Glen Oaks is doing in their community, as well as his vision for the future. He also shares some leadership wisdom and talks about how his early experiences on the football field helped pave the way for his future. https://lnkd.in/e2T7MHdu https://lnkd.in/gzj4tJyX #leaderlinkpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters #leadership #dowhatsright

New episode released today with Julie Blakey, CMWP! Julie has been an entrepreneur since age 19. After running her own successful wedding planning business, she now has a full-time coaching and speaking business. On this episode, Julie shares some great tips on how women can advocate for themselves, and also how men can support women in the workplace. Why is this an important topic? Because it is highly relevant. And, whether you're a male leader, female leader, or aspiring leader, there are tips in this episode for you. According to an October 5, 2023 McKinsey & Company report, even though there has been progress in female representation in senior leadership, there are still challenges. For example, the article pointed to the concept of the 'broken rung' - women are statistically less likely to be selected for entry level management, meaning that there is a gap in the leadership pipeline. Also, they are statistically more likely to experience microaggressions, which can have a lasting impact. Tune in to hear Julie's perspective, which I think you'll find very valuable: https://lnkd.in/g5GW7wpN Connect with Julie: www.theblakeygroup.com [email protected] #leadership #leaderlinkpodcast #women

This month, we started releasing short episodes on Thursday mornings to help give quick, practical tips to leaders. Each episode is under 10 minutes, and the theme for this month has been - everyone's favorite topic - change. The new year is often associated with renewal, and renewal brings change. If you're a leader being tasked with implementing any kind of change, large or small, we hope these quick tips will be helpful. In today's episode, generating short-term wins was one of the three tips. I first learned about the concept of short-term wins in John Kotter's book "Leading Change". Change takes time, and it can seem daunting. Well-intentioned encouragers might ask and answer the question "How do you eat an elephant?" "One bite at a time" Yes, but what if I don't want to eat the elephant in the first place? Many employees are not motivated to change. Why? Because usually: -the changes are not their idea -they had little to no input in the decisions -the new vision is difficult to see -it leads to additional or different tasks/responsibilities -training is inadequate or forced -etc. But, employees are often required to eat that elephant without any motivation to do so other than to keep their jobs. Continuing with this metaphor, when the employee does take a bite, there's still a huge elephant waiting to be eaten! That's why it's important to generate and celebrate short-term wins. Look for reasons to celebrate small milestones throughout the process. Show appreciation, and explain how their contributions are helping the overall change process. You can't force an employee to actually want to eat the elephant, but they may become more motivated to assist in the change if they feel valued along the way and understand why their efforts are important. Tune in to hear the other tips for today! You can find a link to the episodes in the "about" section or find LeaderLink podcast wherever you stream podcasts. Charles Heasley Joshua Conner #leadership #leadershipchallenge #leaderlinkpodcast

We believe that leadership development is a lifelong journey - it’s about continuous improvement. For our personal journeys, one component of that was formal education. We continue the discussion from last week and highlight what kind of value we received from education. Formal education (in this case a master's degree) is typically not necessary for leadership roles… …nor does it automatically qualify people to take on leadership roles. The question, then, is what value does formal education provide? In our experiences, it was very valuable in our growth as leaders. Here are just several reasons we think formal education helped us grow in our leadership journey: -It forced us to consider other perspectives -We learned how to challenge our own assumptions -It helped us understand why we think the way we do -We developed and enhanced our critical thinking skills Join us for the whole episode.?https://lnkd.in/g2YNpkJU What are your thoughts on the value of formal education in a leadership development journey? Charles Heasley Joshua Conner #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leaderlinkpodcast

Is it better to learn leadership through formal education or through the “school of hard knocks?” That’s the topic of today’s episode. There are so many ways to develop as a leader. Just some ways you can develop as a leader include: -on the job (aka the “school of hard knocks”) -from mentors and coaches -specialized leadership development programs -formal education (in this case, a graduate degree) -self-study, such as books, podcasts, and online courses The episode released today was inspired by the book “Managers not MBAs” by Henry Mintzberg. One of the things the author does is evaluate the effectiveness of graduate education for future leadership. The first part of the book essentially points out that formal education, in and of itself, does not necessarily qualify people to become leaders. Formal education is particularly valuable when:? -Leaders can use it to build off of their lived experience -It is practically applied in context -It helps leaders think critically about a situation and evaluate it from multiple perspectives -Leaders understand it is just one component of personal and professional development Leadership is both art and science, and formal education can be very useful for leaders looking to improve their skills. However, formal education is neither necessary to be a leader nor an automatic qualification to be a leader. Side note - learning from the school of hard knocks is typically ineffective by itself without proper support, accountability, feedback, encouragement, direction, or training – a situation many managers/leaders find themselves in. This situation typically results in stressed out managers, stressed out employees, low productivity (a disengaged workforce), and turnover. If you’re interested in equipping your managers to become better managers and the type of leader people want to follow, we’re here to help. Message us to start a conversation. Charles Heasley Joshua Conner #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leaderlinkpodcast

To kick off 2024, Charles Heasley interviewed Rex Houze, of Improving Performance & Results, an organization dedicated to leadership development, and personal and professional development. Rex got his start in the leadership development business at 27 years of age, and now he’s been in the business for over 40 years! He worked his way from a franchisee with Leadership Management International to President at the organization’s home office. After 28 years with LMI, Rex created his own leadership development business – Improving Performance and Results. That was 21 years ago. Since then, Rex has authored six books and six development programs that are facilitated across the United States by local distributors. According to Rex, business owners today recognize the need for management and leadership development now more than ever. And that’s a good thing for organizations because, according to Rex, “People are their most important asset – if they don’t invest in their people, their business won’t grow like they want it to grow”. In the episode, we talk about his most popular program – Getting Results Through Others. One of the exciting outcomes of the program is helping managers make the progression from manager to leader to coach. Here is what Rex had to say about the difference in those three functions: “Managers are vital to an organization – they keep things going. A leader is someone that brings out the best in people in order to grow the business to the next level. A coach takes people to a level they never thought they could get to on their own”. Be sure to check out the full episode. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Or, follow the link to the website under the About section. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leaderlinkpodcast #managementdevelopment #personaldevelopment

Welcome to the LeaderLink Podcast page! For over two years, our goal has been to connect our audience to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. In 2024, we are starting a new format in order to provide even more content and more variety. You'll still hear from Josh and Charles, and we're also going to be interviewing more guests. Additionally, Charles will release short episodes offering practical tips. We'll share information about the episodes on this page, so be sure to follow us.