The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Jeanne M. Stafford, who is a leadership advisor and collaboration specialist. She helps boards, CEOs, and executive teams get big things done, even when the people involved have differing agendas and opinions.

Jeanne’s given hundreds of talks to clients such as Columbia University, Standard and Poor’s, and Thomson Reuters. She is the Immediate Past President of The National Speaker’s Association in New York City.

Jeanne is the creator of the leadership concept, The Devotion Factor, Lead with What You’re For.

Before opening her advisory firm, Stafford & Company, she worked in a leadership role in the Office of the Mayor, New York City, where she created programs that boosted economic development and collaboration internationally.

Jeanne is the mother of two extraordinary young men and lives in New York City.

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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, hold onto your power cables as we welcome Julie Holmes, a tech founder, inventor, and AI entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience transforming enterprise technology. Julie is passionate about staying ahead of the curve and helping others do the same by sharing practical tech tips, tools, and innovation strategies to sell smarter, serve better, and save valuable time. Join us as Julie discusses how leadership teams can leverage AI to drive efficiency, gain strategic advantage, and empower their workforce. She shares insights on AI integration, practical tools, and addressing workforce concerns in the AI age. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, like "panic policies," and explore tools like ChatGPT, Fathom, and more. Whether you're an AI beginner or looking to deepen your adoption, get ready to challenge your thinking, spark your imagination, and have some fun with the self-proclaimed nerd who swears she’s smarter than her smartphone...Julie Holmes!

Key Topics:

• Why responsiveness and agility are essential for leadership teams.
• The three levels of AI integration: Basic, Blended, and Bespoke.
• How to overcome fear and resistance to AI.
• Practical steps to start your AI journey.

🔗 Take Julie's AI Readiness Assessment: julieholmes.com

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In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome David Marquet. He is a former US submarine force commander who transformed the USS Santa Fe from worst to first by empowering his crew. Marquet's revolutionary leadership approach, which treats crew members as leaders rather than followers, led to the highest retention and operational standing in the Navy. Marquet shares insights on the importance of language in fostering a culture of empowerment and ownership within teams. This conversation highlights how simple shifts in language, such as using 'we' instead of 'they,' and asking neutral questions, can transform organizations across various industries. Whether you're managing a hotel or running a nuclear power plant, these principles can be applied in any leadership role. Tune in to uncover the key principles behind turning followers into leaders and feel included in this universal approach.

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In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on the show. We dive deep into the crucial topic of self-care for leaders, discussing how it can significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, and overall success in today's fast-paced world. Our conversation serves as a comprehensive guide, covering the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, leaning on community support, and understanding our biological responses to stress. We'll also talk about practical strategies for self-care, including optimizing sleep, nutrition, and physical activity, and how having accountability partners can enhance leadership effectiveness.

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PAUL EPSTEIN has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach.”

As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS magazines top thought leaders that get results, Paul’s impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today.

He is also a 2x best-selling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster.

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