313: Leadership Skills: Storms & Heroes

06/11/24 • 14 min

When the storms of life come, it’s natural for us to focus on how we can protect ourselves and our families, teams, and people we care about. But it’s also in the storms of life where we find out who we really are - what we’re really capable of. So why are we trying to shelter others from the opportunity to find strength inside themselves?

In this episode, Andrea tells about the story of a family caught in a tornado, parents trapped in the vehicle, and the 9 year old child who found something extraordinary in himself to run and find help to save his parent’s lives. And she shares 3 things you can do to provide that opportunity to those in your care.

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314: Effective Talent Development, with Elena Agaragimova

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Elena shares her passion for human potential, discussing the similarities in talent development challenges across various professional levels and the importance of integrating neuroscience in programs. She provides a critical view on current corporate investments in talent development and offers practical insights into what makes talent development truly effective, emphasizing physical health, mindset, and workplace culture. Elena also shares actionable steps for organizations to improve engagement and retention while fostering a continuous learning environment.