Building a High-Performance Learning Organization with Clark Quinn, Executive Director of Quinnovation

07/06/23 • 36 min

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Clark Quinn, the Executive Director of Quinnovation, which partners with organizations to dramatically improve performance through the power of learning. Clark is a thought leader who leverages his diverse background in learning and development, technology, and cognitive neuroscience to push the learning & development field forward.Join them as they discuss:- How to leverage earned experience and evidence based practices to hone your leadership- The dangers of emulating exceptional leaders who came before you- Why you should ditch “best practices” in favor of “best principles”- Why “learning organizations” perform better and live longer- The three types of learning happening in high-performing organizations- How you can start, nurture, and strengthen a learning organization - Why most organizations get knowledge management wrong (and what to do instead!)And more!Resources:

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Why Exceptional Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership with Tim Winner, VP of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Technology Association of Oregon

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tim Winner, the Vice President of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Technology Association of Oregon. Tim is a people-driven leader with an abundance of leadership experience, both as an executive at highly-successful publicly traded companies and as an advisor for high-growth startups.
Join them as they discuss:

- Why highly-effective leadership begins (or ends) with self-awareness- How to scale leadership by creating a common language within your organization- Why what got you here won’t get you there, and how to evolve your leadership to meet the changing needs of your organization- How to eliminate bias from your feedback, so you can build a high-performing culture- How to identify and overcome roadblocks in the workplace to ensure you find joy in your career - Unconventional perspectives on what our workplaces (and communities) may look like in 5+ years- Why disengagement from your company may be a good thing!And more!Resources:- Tim’s LinkedIn- Tim’s Website- Technology Association of Oregon’s LinkedIn- Technology Association of Oregon’s Website- The Winner Group- Book Recommendation: Recapture the Rapture
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Why Relationships are the Real Currency of Business with Chris Baiocchi, Founder & CEO of Resolute Philanthropy

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Chris Baiocchi, the Founder & CEO of Resolute Philanthropy, a fundraising consultancy that works with nonprofits to scale their revenues and impact. Chris has 20+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has held leadership positions at well-known nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity. Although Chris has dedicated himself to the nonprofit sector, his conversation with Alexandra yields valuable insights that are equally relevant to private sector leaders tuning in.Join them as they discuss:- How structure and systems create freedom and empowerment- How leaders can build and scale trust
- Why personal relationships are the cornerstone of business success- The strategies exceptional fundraisers use to build high-value, long-term relationships at scale- A fresh perspective on how COVID-19 shifted the power dynamics between employees and employers, and why it’s unlikely to shift back (even with a recession!)- How social enterprise businesses are disrupting the ESG movement, and why that could be good news for communitiesAnd more!Resources:
- Chris’ LinkedIn - Resolute Philanthropy LinkedIn
- Resolute Philanthropy Website
- RevHubOCIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you. For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.