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10/26/23 • 31 min
What happens when a leader unveils their vulnerability? Does it weaken their status or lead to a more profound connection with their team? These intriguing questions are the foundation of our discussion with Jacob Morgan, a trained futurist and renowned authority on the future of work, leadership, and employee experience. We navigate through the complexities of leading with vulnerability, drawing from Jacob's extensive research, real-world examples, and insights from his latest book, 'Lead with Vulnerability'.
Think about the CEO who bares his soul about the struggles of the business, only to be fired, or the one who acknowledges the struggles but couples them with a clear vision leading to success. Such tales help us dissect the nuanced difference between vulnerability and leading with vulnerability, especially in a workplace setting. We offer insights and practical advice on how leaders can incorporate vulnerability into their leadership style without undermining their competence.
What is the transformative power of vulnerability on employees? What happens when a CEO and COO embrace vulnerability amidst a company tragedy? We dive deep into these questions, underscoring the significance of acknowledging one's shortcomings and striving for improvement. Learn more about Jacob's book, 'Lead with Vulnerability', and join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the future of work and elevate your understanding of leadership.
Show Highlights:
- The differences between being vulnerable at work and in your personal life.
- Do leaders need to be more or less vulnerable than their employees?
- Taking accountability and demonstrating growth
- The important difference between leading with vulnerability, and being vulnerable.
- The Vulnerable Leader Equation: leadership + vulnerability = leading with vulnerability.
- The important characteristic that must be present in order for leading with vulnerability to be effective.
- The Vulnerability Wheel - a framework that helps leaders assess when, what, and how to be vulnerable based on intention, timing, and other factors.
- The eight attributes of vulnerable leaders.
- Practical advice for leaders to start demonstrating vulnerability.
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Jacob Morgan - Website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
Substack: Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan
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096: Future Fluidity and the Evolving Role of Leadership in the Age of Disruption With Dr. Tanvi Gautam
Impact Makers
10/19/23 • 35 min
Get ready for a conversation that might just change your life. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Tanvi Gautam, a renowned leadership development expert who's here to shift your perspective on leadership. In our chat, we'll dissect the core of leadership, providing you with practical strategies to boost your influence and legacy.
As we navigate a world rocked by global disruption, Dr. Gautam highlights how leadership is evolving and why it's critical to adopt new tools and resources. This episode is your guide to transforming this unique time into an opportunity to rethink your approach to work. We're going to break down the skills you need to thrive in a rapidly changing world, preparing you to rise above unforeseen challenges.
We're also going to dive into the concept of future fluidity. Dr. Gautam shares how to cultivate flexibility and resilience, essential tools for navigating an uncertain future. Plus, we explore the role technology plays in enhancing visibility and influence. And we don't forget the importance of rest and relaxation in the leadership journey. So tune in and join us for an enlightening chat with Dr. Gautam, designed to empower you on your leadership journey.
Show Highlights:
- The focus of Dr. Gautam’s work - creating unstoppable leaders who can help their companies upgrade in the new age of disruption.
- 4 skills that all leaders must develop to succeed in the future of work.
- Why the tools, resources, and mindsets that made leaders successful in the past, are not what will be needed in the emerging world.
- How viewing disruption and being disrupted as an invitation to reimagine and reinvent can create possibilities versus getting stuck or falling behind.
- But how has leadership changed in a post-pandemic world?
- Why developing the skills of rest and recovery will be a competitive advantage for both leaders and organizations.
- The concept of “future fluidity”, and how developing this skill can help leaders to successfully navigate change and uncertainty.
- Dr. Gautam’s forthcoming book - Deep Collaboration - will explore the five crucial conversations leaders must have to enable collaboration across organizational silos and boundaries.
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Dr. Tanvi Gautam - Website, LinkedIn, Twitter
Book — The Spark Lies Within: And other secrets of women leading inspired and authentic lives by Dr. Tanvi Gautam
WorkLife with Adam Grant Podcast: The Science of Recharging on Weekends and Vacations
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095: What Public Speakers Can Learn From Actors and Performers With Public Speaking Coach Adriana Baer
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10/12/23 • 45 min
Ever been in front of a crowd with your heart racing, palms sweating, and mind in overdrive? Yep, I've been there too. That's why today, I'm excited to take you on a backstage journey into the fascinating world of public speaking. And who better to guide us than Adriana Baer, a stellar coach who equips leaders with powerful speaking skills, drawing from her rich theater background.
Adriana opens up about how her theatrical past not only helped her face her own fears but also how it serves as a unique toolkit to empower her clients. She focuses on fostering a genuine connection with the audience, aligning with their goals, and digging deep to find that motivation.
We dived deep into how a well-crafted narrative can completely transform your speech, keeping your audience hooked. Adriana graciously shared her method of helping clients achieve the perfect mix of structure and flexibility in their speeches. We also touched on the high-energy Disrupt HR format, where the challenge is to deliver an impactful presentation that's tailored to various events and caters to diverse learners. I also threw in a few of my insights on slide design - a topic that sparks quite a debate.
But, a perfectly designed speech can fall flat without authenticity, right? So we plunged into a candid conversation about this crucial element. Adriana shared a hilarious anecdote where she found herself unintentionally mimicking an "NPR personality" on her podcast. We emphasized the importance of voice warm-ups, truly living the words we speak, and ensuring our presentations echo our authentic selves.
Addressing the ever-present fear of public speaking, Adriana drew fascinating parallels between speaking and singing, delving into the psychological ties that bind the two. We concluded with practical tips on overcoming stage fright and where to find more of Adriana's incredible resources.
Show Highlights:
- How Adriana's theater background differentiates her from many public speaking coaches who might come from corporate backgrounds or are professional speakers themselves.
- The framework of crafting a message and delivering it with impact.
- Why understanding internal roadblocks, like mental and emotional barriers, is key to effective public speaking.
- How using an acting technique, and creating an "audience character" can provide a clear focus for speakers, and ensure that their message resonates.
- Why using frameworks and structure can be more powerful and relatable for delivering a message than memorizing a speech.
- Slides or no slides? Adriana shares her perspective.
- The science behind the power of storytelling, and how it creates connection.
- What many popular speakers do wrong, and what great ones do right.
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Adriana Baer - website, LinkedIn, Instagram
Free Resource: Beyond Once Upon a Time: 15 Ways to Start Your Speeches & Brainstorm Ideas That Won't Bore Your Audience
Michael Port / Heroic Public Speaking
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09/21/23 • 48 min
A career change is a huge thing that a lot of people are dealing with right now, whether they feel stuck in their current job or they just want to do something different that they enjoy. But how do you position yourself for the job that you want?
As an employee, you've got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead and make sure you're getting the interactions and relationships that you need. That being said, this is a two-way street. Leaders also need to figure out how to provide a safe space and environment for their people to connect, even remotely.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recording of a conversation I had with Chris Villanueva when he invited me to podcast and chat about networking, relationship building, and how the changing world of work impacts both job seekers and people leaders.
Chris is the CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that helps professionals rebrand themselves to land interviews for their dream jobs. Recently ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2022, Let’s Eat Grandma helps people during one of the most stressful areas of life – the job hunt. They’ve assisted over 7,000+ paying clients with their resumes, and hundreds of thousands more through their blog and the Career Warrior Podcast.
Show Highlights:
- The future of work, and what both job seekers and HR leaders should be paying attention to
- The skills that will be most in demand in the workplace of the future
- Will working virtually affect your career negatively, versus being present in an office?
- Should job seekers try to negotiate remote work, if it’s not part of the job offer?
- How to properly build relationships and networks when many people are working remotely and networking less
- How to position yourself for new opportunities when you’re interested in making a career change
- The worst things job seekers do with their resumes that annoy HR and hiring managers
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People & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Let’s Eat Grandma Career Warrior Podcast
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/cwp/
Career Warrior Podcast #274 - The Future of Work for Job Seekers with Jennifer McClure
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/career-warrior-podcast-274/
Let’s Eat Grandma | Best Resume Writing Service
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/
Chris Villanueva LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
“The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich” by Tim Ferriss
“Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World” by Gary Vaynerchuk
Julie Turney / HR@Heart Consulting Inc.
Personal Brand Workbook
https://jennifermcclure.net/personal-brand-workbook/
Steve Browne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/
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I’ve had the best job in the world for over 10 years now - where I have the privilege of speaking on stages and in training rooms to groups of leaders around the world about how to increase their influence, focus strategically, and make a positive impact at work and in life.
When I stepped out on my own in 2010 to start my business, I had a little bit of experience, a healthy dose of confidence, and a whole lot of hope that I could build the relationships, and create impactful presentations that would result in a successful speaking business.
But like a lot of things in my life where I tend to jump off the cliff first, and then think about my parachute later, I wasn’t fully prepared for what it would take to find my lane, to determine how to set my speaking fees, or how to become a recognized expert.
So, queue admission into the school of hard knocks, where I’ve gained quite an education along the way, and as a result, have ultimately managed to build a business and life that I truly love.
Last year, my friend Dr. Daniel Crosby - who is a great public speaker himself, and was a also my guest on episode 14 of the Impact Makers Podcast, where he talked about understanding human behavior to do well, do good and do you - asked if I would join him on his Standard Deviations podcast to talk about what it takes to create great presentations -- and if you’re into that kind of thing, how to actually get paid to speak, which is one of the most frequently asked questions we both receive.
Over a year later, the content of our conversation is still accurate and timely, and I continue to hear from people in Dr. Crosby’s audience who have found it helpful. So I asked him if I could share it with you today, and if you’re interested in crafting great presentations, and/or getting paid to speak, I think you’ll find it helpful.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
- My path from HR executive to professional speaker, and why I felt like I needed at least 20 years of work experience before starting.
- How giving away 10% of my time to help others helped me to get started as a speaker, and discover the work that I truly loved.
- My personal recipe for crafting a great presentation.
- What comedians and preachers can teach us about giving great presentations.
- What adult learning theory tells us about what makes for a good speech.
- Strategies for determining your speaking fee, what can happen if your price is too low, and how to get paid more.
- Three books that I recommend for speakers to help with picking a lane, determining your pricing strategy, and building a memorable brand.
- What Dr. Crosby did that 10x’d his speaking revenue.
- 3 concrete steps to take to build a profitable speaking business.
People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:
FREE RESOURCE: 10 Tips To BUILD YOUR BRAND and LAND Gigs as a Speaker!
Standard Deviations Podcast Episode 14: Jennifer McClure - On Becoming a Public Speaker
Million Dollar Speaking: The Professional's Guide to Building Your Platform by Alan Weiss
Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice by Alan Weiss
The Wealthy Speaker 2.0: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business by Jane Atkinson
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt
Connect with Jennifer:
Send her a message: https://jennifermcclure.net/contact<...
090: Simplify Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation Using Light Bulb Thinking™ With Innovation Coach Ellia Harris
Impact Makers
08/31/23 • 30 min
Discover the power of creative problem-solving! In today’s episode, we’re bringing in an expert in creative problem-solving and creating cultures of innovation. Ellia Harris works with managers, business owners, and their teams to get them out of habitual thinking, so they can find creative solutions that they couldn’t see before.
The creator of Light Bulb ThinkingTM, Ellia has over a decade’s experience in organizational training. Her own experience as a manager seeking a creative approach to leadership has led to her expertise in using creative thinking as the fastest route to becoming an effective leader of a high-performing team – which, in a time when we all need to be at the top of our game, is more crucial than ever.
Ellia is a timely reminder that everyone has the capacity for creative thinking and creative problem-solving – and thinking differently about some of the challenges that you’re facing may be the best way to identify the solution that you need to move forward.
Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:
- What is creative problem-solving?
- Ellia’s Light Bulb Thinking framework for creative problem solving: planning, ideating, choosing, and then implementing or innovating.
- The four categories of creative thinking tools for when you're ideating: Re-expression, Revolution, Random Links, and Related Words.
- Why many of us struggle with being creative, and how we can overcome how our brains are naturally designed to work
- How AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard can be used to fuel creativity — and how they should not be used
- Ellia’s passion for helping young people to develop leadership and creative problem-solving skills
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Ellia Harris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliaharris
Contact Ellia - [email protected]
The Potential Center Website - https://ThePotentialCenter.com
The Potential Center on Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/ThePotentialCenter
The Potential Center on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePotentialCenter
Light Bulb MomentsTM online course - https://tpc-school.thinkific.com/courses/light-bulb-moments
Winner's Mindset: Peak Performance Strategies for Success (contributor) - https://amzn.to/3DRtV6O
Impact Makers podcast episode 067: How to Make Work Suck Less By Making It Fun with Jeff Harry - https://jennifermcclure.net/2022/10/20/how-to-make-work-suck-less-by-making-it-fun-with-jeff-harry/
Impact Makers podcast episode 084: Poetry, Hip Hop, and HR: Creativity and Leading in the Future of Work With Arend Boersema - https://jennifermcclure.net/2023/07/21/poetry-hip-hop-and-hr/
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089: Challenging Traditional HR Paradigms to Create More Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces With Shahzia Noorally
Impact Makers
08/24/23 • 41 min
Meet Shahzia Nourali, the exceptional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner, who with her dynamic voice, is changing the narrative around workplace authority and equity. In our enlightening conversation, she shares her inspiring journey from a place of isolation in her first leadership role, to becoming a passionate advocate for equity within the utilities industry and beyond. Her unique insights are shaped by her experiences as a woman of color, a child of immigrants, and an HR practitioner.
Our conversation takes us through the challenges and biases that persist in traditional leadership and mentorship models. With Shahzia leading the way, we explore the concept of sponsorship, and how it can create a space for authentic expression, amplifying not just talent but also the voices that often go unheard. We grapple with the systemic effects of racism, discussing the importance of bringing to the fore voices that remain outside the usual circles of influence.
Show Highlights:
- Building workplace authority and equity
- Challenging bias and promoting equity
- Designing equitable workplace cultures and policies
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in HR
- Opportunities for growth and collaboration
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People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:
Shahzia Noorally - LinkedIn, Website, Instagram
The Equity Gap podcast - On Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram
HR, We Have A Problem | Susy Ko & Shahzia Noorally | DisruptHR Talks
Do You Know the Reference Man? | Shahzia Noorally | DisruptHR Talks
Rethinking podcast with Adam Grant: Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris
The Equity Gap podcast: From saviorism to solidarity in the workplace - a conversation with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi - Changemaker, Speaker, Author & Founder of Accelerate her Future
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088: Creating People-First Cultures Through Transparency, Trust, and Transformative HR With Noah Warder
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08/17/23 • 36 min
Get ready to reshape your HR practices with our insightful guest, Noah Warder. Noah, a vastly experienced HR strategist, brings a fresh perspective to the table, advocating for a culture that stimulates open dialogue and forethought. He shares his wisdom on how to balance daily tasks and strategic initiatives while also debunking the misconception that effective people practices need to be intricate or costly.
Tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Noah emphasizes the vital role of a diverse leadership team in recruiting a diverse workforce, and the significance of tying DEI strategies to business objectives. We also dig into Noah's views on trust-building within HR, and his strategies for providing constructive feedback, including the challenge of communicating with those skeptical of HR. Transparency in leadership is also on the agenda, highlighting how openness and clear communication can empower employees and foster greater engagement.
In the closing segments of our conversation, we explore the importance of creating diverse and inclusive spaces as well as some excellent resources like Amplify Academy, People People Group, and People Ops Group. Content marketing in HR isn't left out, with Noah shedding light on how Gusto is leading the way. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the potential of networking platforms like LinkedIn and how to harness them for connection and learning. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired!
Show Highlights:
- Exploring HR practices and prioritization
- Effective DEI strategies and business cases
- Building trust in HR
- Transparency and trust in leadership
- Connecting with diverse perspectives and communities
- Content and learning on Guusto
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Noah Warder - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/
Noah Warder - Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahWarder
PeopleOps Consulting - https://www.peopleopsconsulting.com/
Guusto - https://guusto.com/
Lars Schmidt - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsschmidt
Amplify Academy - https://amplifytalent.com/academy
ChartHop People Ops Community - https://www.charthop.com/the-people-ops-community/
The People People Group - https://thepeoplepeoplegroup.com/
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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.
087: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices in the Workplace with Zachary Nunn, Founder of Living Corporate
Impact Makers
08/10/23 • 44 min
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? I certainly have, and that's why I invited Zach Nunn to join us today. Zach, the founder, and CEO of Living Corporate, - a diversity, equity, and inclusion digital media network that centers and amplifies black and brown professionals in the workplace through narrative storytelling. Zach has been on quite the journey - from HR manager at Target to launching Living Corporate - and today, he's sharing that story with us.
I’ve been a fan of the podcasts, videos, blogs, and more that Zach and his team have been creating over the last five years. As an entrepreneur, I’ve also been fascinated by how something that began as an idea became a single podcast – then became a vibrant network of podcasts, web shows, blogs, and more – all while Zach was working full-time in leadership roles in HR, change management, DE&I, and strategy and growth for several large organizations.
Listen in as we explore the significance of authentic conversations and the impact that they can have in creating a more inclusive workplace. Plus, Zach will reveal some exciting new plans for his future, which include making Living Corporate his ONE job - instead of a second job. He talks about developing a learning platform using AI technology, providing organizational assessments, and launching the Living Corporate Collective - an online space for those passionate about workplace fairness to collaborate for systemic change.
Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to take action. Whether you're a people leader, a diversity advocate, or an aspirational ally, this episode will leave you better informed to make a positive impact in your own community by creating spaces where all voices are valued and can be shared and heard.
Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode:
- Zack Nunn's journey from HR management to tech entrepreneur
- Introduction to Living Corporate and its mission
- The significance of amplifying marginalized voices in the workplace
- Navigating the challenges of being an aspirational ally
- Launching a learning platform with an AI engine for custom content playlists
- Offering organizational assessments with interactive dashboards and recommendations
- Introducing the Living Corporate Collective for HR leaders, executives, and DEI professionals
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Zachary Nunn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevNunnWisdom
Website: https://living-corporate.com/
Living Corporate podcasts: https://living-corporate.com/podcast/
Join the Living Corporate Collective: https://livingcorporate.typeform.com/to/HLbiAYrd
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098: Networking for Introverts: Practical Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections with Greg Roche
Impact Makers
11/09/23 • 40 min
On today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's dear to my heart - networking. After losing a job I held for nearly a decade, I had to start from scratch and it was during this challenging phase that I realized the immense power of networking. To discuss this further, we have on board the insightful Greg Rochet, a successful business executive and a self-proclaimed introverted networker. We talk about everything from building meaningful connections to nurturing relationships and striking that fine balance between work, networking, and life.
Interestingly, we also discuss the impact of LinkedIn on our networking strategies, as well as tips to engage with those who are ahead in our career journey. Listen in, as we unwrap practical insights that can transform your professional life through networking. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career. So, tune in, connect, and let's grow together!
Show Highlights:
- Greg’s personal journey from being networking-avoidant to networking expert.
- How Greg balances a demanding full-time job, a busy personal and family life, and his “side hustle” as a content creator and networking coach.
- What it truly means to be an introvert - versus what many people think it means.
- The mindset shift that many introverts need to make to change their views about networking, and how uncomfortable it may be.
- How to build and expand your meaningful relationships by starting with existing connections.
- The easy first step to take to get over feeling awkward about networking.
- The AIR framework for giving when networking - advice, introductions, and recommendations.
- Greg’s LinkedIn posting strategy, and how he creates meaningful content to engage with his network there every weekday.
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People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Greg Roche - LinkedIn
The Introverted Networker Newsletter
Idea Sex In Talent Management | Greg Roche | DisruptHR Talks
Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition Paperback by Robert B. Cialdini
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