Strategic Edge: Applying Transformative Leadership - Bringing Clarity and Inspiration: Simplifying Successful Leadership with Galen Bingham

Bringing Clarity and Inspiration: Simplifying Successful Leadership with Galen Bingham

04/23/24 • 31 min

Strategic Edge: Applying Transformative Leadership

“At the end of the day, every success and every failure ends with leadership.” - Galen Bingham

Episode Summary:

This week on the Strategic Edge podcast, Ted introduces Galen Bingham, the Leadership Strategist. They discuss the difference in coaching, consulting, and advising. Galen shares his three priorities for effective leadership: painting a clear picture of success, identifying and removing barriers, and keeping people inspired. Ted and Galen also discuss the importance of asking questions, listening, and simplifying in leadership. Galen emphasizes the value of coaching and the need for leaders to continuously grow and develop.

About Galen Bingham:

Galen Bingham is a globally distinguished figure in leadership and executive coaching. He has three decades of executive experiences with industry icons Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar, and Coca-Cola North America. Tap into Galen’s deep understanding of how to cultivate success in organizations of all sizes. As Founder of Kiln Global Coaching & Consulting, his influence extends globally, having shaped the paths of over 975 executives in twelve countries. As the host of "Whiskey, Jazz, and Leadership" podcast, Galen engages with leaders in all industries, further diversifying and enriching his ability to share meaningful insights. A C-Suite Network Advisor and two-time leadership book author with significant contributions to nonprofit boards. Galen is as smooth as a glass of good whiskey.

In this episode:

3:30 Setting the foundation to be successful in your career path.
6:05 Finding success through authenticity.
7:20 Galen’s messaging behind whiskey, jazz, and leadership.
7:45 Leadership philosophy and model.
8:50 Using metaphors in teaching.
10:00 Knowing the company culture to lead successfully.
11:10 Gelan’s top 3 priorities for leaders: clarity, removing barriers, and inspiring.
15:05 The important distinction between coaching, advising, and consulting.
19:15 Trusting the coaching process and structure.
22:10 Diversity in coaching and finding a coach you relate to.
25:00 Actionable takeaways.

Today’s Action Items:

Ask questions.
Listen to the answers.
Simplify.

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“At the end of the day, every success and every failure ends with leadership.” - Galen Bingham

Episode Summary:

About Galen Bingham:

In this episode:

3:30 Setting the foundation to be successful in your career path.
6:05 Finding success through authenticity.
7:20 Galen’s messaging behind whiskey, jazz, and leadership.
7:45 Leadership philosophy and model.
8:50 Using metaphors in teaching.
10:00 Knowing the company culture to lead successfully.
11:10 Gelan’s top 3 priorities for leaders: clarity, removing barriers, and inspiring.
15:05 The important distinction between coaching, advising, and consulting.
19:15 Trusting the coaching process and structure.
22:10 Diversity in coaching and finding a coach you relate to.
25:00 Actionable takeaways.

Today’s Action Items:

Ask questions.
Listen to the answers.
Simplify.

Get a free PDF of today’s action items! Podcast Action Items - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)

Recommended Reading:

Connect with Galen Bingham:

Galen Bingham's Card (hihello.me)

Connect with Ted Davis:

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions

Previous Episode

Building Resilient Teams: The Leadership Triad with Lee Van Arsdale

“Every leader we have, good or bad, we learn from them.” - Lee Van Arsdale

Episode Summary:

Cultivate a strong team, and gain actionable insights on building a lasting foundation!

In this episode of Strategic Edge, retired military officer Lee Van Arsdale joins Ted to delve into the essence of effective leadership. They emphasize the golden rule of treating others as you wish to be treated and the invaluable lessons gleaned from both exemplary and flawed leaders. Lee and Ted explore the concept of leading from the front, stressing the delicate balance between humility and unwavering determination essential for impactful leadership. They underscore the critical role of trust and accountability in fostering team cohesion, alongside the significance of meticulous planning for success. Join them on this insightful journey into the heart of leadership.

About Lee Van Arsdale:

Lee A. Van Arsdale has served as a Soldier and business executive. As a Soldier his assignments were primarily in Special Forces, with 11 years spent in the First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Airborne). In the course of his 25-year Army career, Lee served in three combat zones in leadership positions, and was decorated for valor with the Silver Star and with the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. Additionally, he participated in numerous classified operations, on a global scale, while in a leadership capacity. Following his military career, Lee was the Assistant General Manager for National Security Response at the Bechtel Nevada Corporation; he incorporated Unconventional Solutions, Inc., a private

consulting firm; he was the founding Executive Director of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Institute for Security Studies; he was the Chief Executive Officer of Triple Canopy, Inc., an integrated security solutions company, and the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Radicals, a software company. Lee was designated a West Point Distinguished Graduate in 2022, and now serves on the boards of select companies and does volunteer work for veterans’ organizations.

In this episode:

3:45 Embracing the Golden Rule: a model for ethical leadership.
4:40 Putting learning into action.
6:50 A paradoxical leader: mixing humility and strong will.
13:25 Strategies for cultivating a strong team.
16:30 Establishing a trustworthy foundation: the keys to building a team.
19:00 Empowering your team to succeed: the importance of accountability, responsibility and authority.
21:10 Key insights and episode takeaways.

Today’s Action Items:

Make every decision and take every action on a foundation of integrity and trust.
Lead from the front.
Don’t shy away from planning.

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Next Episode

Transformational Leadership: Solving Problems in New and Unique Ways with MG Dustin Schultz

“How do we think smarter, not harder?” - MG Dustin Schultz

Episode Summary:

This week hear from Major General Dustin "Dusty" Schultz as she shares insights into transformational leadership, drawing from her extensive experience in the U.S. Army. Dusty emphasizes the importance of thinking smarter, not harder, and approaching problems in new and innovative ways. Dusty and Ted discuss turning knowledge into wisdom through practical application, the value of non-linear solutions, and the importance of accountability and dialogue in a high-tech world. She provides valuable tools for becoming an expert in transformation and leading high-performing teams. She delves into the necessity of thinking outside the box, building effective communication narratives, and leading with integrity. Get actionable tips on the speed of trust and transformational leadership today!

About MG Dustin Schultz:

Major General Dusty Shultz is an accomplished senior executive and respected operations management leader in Cyber, Intelligence and Space in the U.S. Army, with strong expertise in crisis oversight. Throughout her service, Dusty’s leadership was consistently sought after to solve complex, challenging strategic organizational alignment problems with strong business acumen, integrating her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Scrum Master and PMP skills into her leadership and management strategies. She creates cohesive and collaborative partnerships within and outside of an organization, integral to her creation of an enterprise vision, strategy and tactics. A driver of change, Dusty draws on a superb record of success in Army operations and intelligence leadership roles and masterful interpersonal and communication skills to build resilient, high-performing teams whose actions are directed by a strong sense of values and ethical behavior.

Currently assigned as Director of Intelligence at U.S. Southern Command, she leads 600 intelligence professionals in support of a 4-star Combatant Command Headquarters, delivering operational intelligence support and all-source analysis for global operations focused on contesting malign state actor operations, activities and investments in Latin America. She joined the Council on Foreign Relations in 2024.

Dusty served in a number of high-profile positions throughout her career. Standout roles include Army Director of Strategic Operations, Chief of Operations for the Army Reserve and Theater Intelligence Brigade Commander, overseeing massive organizational transformations in the last 2 roles. She excelled as an adaptive crisis response leader and disaster management specialist as Commanding General, 1st Mission Support Command in Puerto Rico, with back-to-back response leadership for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She led initial response operations across multiple strategic areas, successfully activating an unprecedented 2500+ Army Reserve soldiers. Her fluent Spanish language skills and outstanding engagement with other services, local government and the community allowed her to have immediate impact. Known for her ability to work through chaos to redefine problems, craft transforming executable solutions, build and coach high-performing teams, collaborate to create the necessary relationships to implement change, Dusty can deliver the leadership and management experience to realize the strategic vision. She looks forward to taking her expertise to the private sector to challenging new roles..

Holding a B.A. in Political Science from Texas Tech, an M.A. in Strategic Policy from the National War College, an M.A. in Strategic Intelligence from American Military University, Dusty is a certified PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Scrum Master.

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