Harnessing Chaos with Creativity and Courage with Dan Tocchini

06/11/24 • 20 min

Strategic Edge: Applying Transformative Leadership

“Every leader knows that whenever you do something new, or you implement something, you're going to add new problems as well. And the big challenge in leadership is which problems should we address to move the ball down the field.” - Dan Tocchini

Episode Summary:

People are 5x more motivated to work on the prevention of a problem than they are to make something happen. But how can you get your team to see the bigger problem so they want to do something about it? Join host Ted Davis and this week’s guest, Dan Tocchini, as they dive into the power of relevant restructuring and taking a stand. Discover how to turn conflict into creativity, harness your company's chaos, and empower your team to become a highly efficient, results-driven powerhouse!

About Dan Tocchini:

Dan Tocchini has been helping leaders bring some magic to their teams for over 35 years. He has worked with executive teams from Interstate Batteries and ESPN, to Smarty Pants Vitamins and Impulse Space, as well as with non-profits like Homeboy Industries and Defy Ventures. Dan gives a no-fluff approach by helping transform leadership teams without any pixie dust - just courageous leadership, creative conflict resolution, and relevant restructuring. No conversation is too difficult, no situation too conflicted because a leader with a vision cannot be held hostage by circumstance or history.

In this episode:

2:30 Courageous leadership
3:10 Normal company problems vs. pathological problems.
4:40 Creative conflict resolution.
7:00 Using relevant restructuring to improve efficiency.
11:40 Causing results through people and continuous mobilization.
12:20 Taking a stand and ordering chaos to make a difference
14:40 Leading by following and empowering your team.
16:30 Action items.

Today’s Action Items:

Identify the Conflict - Where is the conflict around the most important issue?
Give an Example - Give those included in the conflict an example of where you see the conflict arise, how it makes you feel, what the conflict causes, and what is at stake if it is not resolved.
Admit and Affirm - Admit the contribution you had to the situation and the conflict. Affirm and commit to a solution.

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

Connect with Dan Tocchini:

The Change Imperative (FREE e-book) https://change.takenewground.com/

Connect with Ted Davis:

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions

Episode Summary:

About Dan Tocchini:

In this episode:

2:30 Courageous leadership
3:10 Normal company problems vs. pathological problems.
4:40 Creative conflict resolution.
7:00 Using relevant restructuring to improve efficiency.
11:40 Causing results through people and continuous mobilization.
12:20 Taking a stand and ordering chaos to make a difference
14:40 Leading by following and empowering your team.
16:30 Action items.

Today’s Action Items:

Identify the Conflict - Where is the conflict around the most important issue?
Give an Example - Give those included in the conflict an example of where you see the conflict arise, how it makes you feel, what the conflict causes, and what is at stake if it is not resolved.
Admit and Affirm - Admit the contribution you had to the situation and the conflict. Affirm and commit to a solution.

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

Connect with Dan Tocchini:

The Change Imperative (FREE e-book) https://change.takenewground.com/

Connect with Ted Davis:

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions

Previous Episode

Leading the Right Way: How to Build a Healthy Culture in a Virtual Environment with Rusty Fulling

“I think it's culture that's broken. I don't think it's where you're sitting.” - Rusty Fulling

Episode Summary:

Can you build a healthy company culture in a virtual environment?

Rusty Fulling, founder of Fulling Management and Accounting, joins Strategic Edge this week to share his three keys to building a strong company culture in a virtual environment. He also shares his approach to helping business leaders make sense of their numbers and grow their profits, emphasizing the importance of mentoring and integrating faith into leadership and investing in your team.

About Rusty Fulling:

Rusty Fulling serves as founder and CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting, Inc. in Olathe, KS. Since April 2000, Rusty has been focused on helping business leaders make sense of their numbers, grow their profits, and gain peace of mind.

With a passion for mentoring, Rusty seamlessly integrates faith, storytelling, and humor into his leadership approach. Beyond the professional realm, he's a dedicated family man, celebrating over 32 years of marriage with his bride, Pam, and loves hanging out with their two daughters, son-in-law, and active granddaughters.

In this episode:

04:25 The importance of mentorship.

06:20 Incorporating G.R.A.C.E into your company culture.

08:50 Integrating faith into the workplace: using biblical principles to do business the right way.

10:30 The value of participating in accountability and advisory groups.

11:25 The power of asking clarifying and open-ended questions.

12:40 How to ask the right questions.

15:20 Transitioning to a virtual company.

16:25 Building a strong company culture: investing in your team.

20:50 Recommended reading.

Today’s Action Items:

Coach: everyone needs a coach or mentor.
Cheerleader: everyone needs someone in their corner on tough days.
Community: surround yourself with wise counsel and community.

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

Recommended Reading:

Connect with Rusty Fulling:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustyfulling/

[email protected]

Connect with Ted Davis:

Website - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)

LinkedIn - Ted Davis

Facebook - Ted Davis

Instagram - @tedavisgrace

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions

Next Episode

Getting a Return on Talent Investment: The Power of One with Ginine Capozzi

“I'm a firm believer in the power of companies investing in their people and really working with them because I truly believe that it is the people in any organization that differentiates it from the rest.” - Ginine Capozzi

Episode Summary:

Harness the power of one and unleash your knowledge force to drive change and develop talent management! Ginine Capozzi shares her expert insights on understanding and measuring your return on talent investment.

About Ginine Capozzi:

As president and founder of KnowledgeForce Consulting LLC, Ginine Capozzi is a hands-on leader who pushes the boundaries of training excellence. Ginine is well-versed in the science of adult learning and change management and applies her business insights in all aspects of her work. With over 15 years of industry experience, her expertise is focused on making a difference by co-creating learning at the intersection of business and people’s needs. In 2012 she started KnowledgeForce Consulting to develop learning solutions that power businesses and help her clients expand their people’s knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences to create sustained change. Throughout her career, Ginine has held a variety of roles in education and training including, high school teacher, college professor, training facilitator, instructional designer, learning solutions architect, professional coach, and business owner. She has worked with over 75 organizations, many of which are part of the US Fortune 500. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Rochester Institute of Technology in Printing Management and Packaging Science, and a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) in Career and Technical Education with a concentration in Adult Education from Buffalo State College.

Ginine is certified in Articulate Storyline, Hogan Assessments, HBDI® Assessments, Whole Brain® Thinking, Sententia Gamification Level 1, The B❒X Experience, and Professional CoActive Coach.

In this episode:

4:00 The formula for effective talent development.
5:45 Strategically developing in talent management.
6:25 Implementing intentional training to reengage and support employees.
7:00 Aligning the business goals with development opportunities.
10:30 The “Power of One” conversations - one idea and one action.
12:50 Never underestimate the power one person can make (Action Item 1).
15:50 How to measure the ROTITM (Return On Talent Investment) (Action Item 2).
17:45 Questions for a quick evaluation of your strategies and systems.
19:50 Action item 3 - Engaging with your employees.

Today’s Action Items:

Leveraging the Power of One to Change Everything: 1 conversation, 1 idea, and 1 action at a time.
Learn how to measure the ROTITM (Return On Talent Investment).
Engage with your employees, new and old, to develop your educational content.

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

Recommended Reading:

Connect with Ginine Capozzi:

Connect with Ted Davis:

Podcast management and production by Jazzy at Premier Podcast Promotions