In this episode of Ask Denis, Denis talks about how do you work with somebody that is contented in what they do in their daily job. These people don’t aim to get promoted, happy with what they are doing, and then you’ll notice that their performance starts to drop. So, what do you do?In this episode, I talk about the following:Dealing with employees that are contented with what they’re doing and still performing wellDealing with employees that are contented with what they’re doing but their performance starts to dropPossible reasons why these circumstances happen and how to fix them.What are we doing to help and support our employees?Key Takeaways:It’s the leader’s job to inspire employees to be the best they could beQuestions to ask yourself why your employees aren’t performing wellStart thinking about what you can do for these people Tweetable Quotes:“We can’t make people do things, but you know what? We’ve got to get them and inspire them.” – Denis Gianoutsos“I truly believe that we have to find the right people for the right roles.” – Denis Gianoutsos Resources:Email: [email protected]: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Evelyn Seewald is a digital thought leader who has built a career in the technology sector. She has helped New Zealand companies develop innovative solutions that have made it possible for them to compete on the world stage.&nbsp;Evelyn currently runs her own digital consulting business. She has worked within some of New Zealand’s more innovative companies, most recently for Fonterra, where she led a digital transformation to help New Zealand Dairy farmers run more productive, sustainable businesses through information and technology.She believes New Zealand’s technology companies can punch above their weight on the world stage. As a female leader in a male-dominated space, she also believes that people with diverse backgrounds can contribute in amazing ways when they put their minds to it.In this episode, we talk about:[00:01 – 06:00] Who is Evelyn Seewald?I introduce and welcome our guest, Evelyn SeewaldEvelyn gives a brief backstory about herselfPursuing a career in the technology sectorWhat does technology really mean?[06:01 – 12:02] How did you get into leadership?Stepping up on to leadership rolesEvelyn’s journey to becoming a leaderLeading on a global stageEvelyn’s tips on how leaders can lead their people to become globally competitiveEvelyn talks about her favorite leader, Melinda Gates.[12:03 – 28:13] Leadership is ChangingWhat comes into your mind when you hear ‘leadership is changing?’Evelyn shares her view on what it means for her.Connecting to people more dynamically.Technology changing at speeds unlike beforeThe evolution of Evelyn’s businessChanging how companies trust their peopleHow employees’ expectations from their leaders changed[28:13 – 34:33] Living in a Fast-Paced, Ever-Changing WorldWhat makes a leader successful in this fast-paced, ever-changing world?Ability to deal with ambiguityProviding clarity to people of how you’re going to get around the ambiguitiesWhere do you see leadership being in over the next 5 years?Evelyn weighs in on the path leadership is headed.How are we cultivating the leaders of tomorrow?[34:34 – 36:14] Closing SegmentConnect with Evelyn. See the links below.Final thoughts&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“I think what’s really important is we tend to think of technology as just solving small problems and getting on computer and digitizing things. But really it’s about how do we compete on a global scale.” – Evelyn Seewald“Earn their trust and learn to bring something different to the table, and I think that’s where I really started enjoying that whole leadership conversation.” – Evelyn Seewald“The more creative ideas that are out there, the more opportunity there is for them to come to life. And I think as leaders it’s almost an obligation or a responsibility to step up and put our ideas out there.” – Evelyn Seewald“I think leadership has become more about connecting with people more dynamically.” – Evelyn SeewaldConnect with Evelyn on LinkedIn.Leadership is changing, are you? Join our <a...

Dale Beaumont is an Award-Winning Technology Entrepreneur, International Speaker, and the Author of 19 Best-Selling books. Dale started his first business at 19 and has been building companies ever since. One of those companies is now a multimillion-dollar enterprise, which has enabled Dale to become an Investor, Philanthropist, and to step foot in 85 countries. Dale has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Gizmodo, and GQ, to name a few.&nbsp;With a passion for giving back, Dale’s goal is to help more than one million entrepreneurs worldwide with Bizversity – a revolutionary product, which gives you direct access to ‘The World’s Best Business Training. Anywhere, Anytime.’ Best described as the ‘Netflix for Business’, Bizversity gives you exclusive access to thousands of videos, which have been produced by leading business experts from around the globe.In this episode, we talk about:[00:01 – 06:56] Who is Dale Beaumont?I introduce and welcome our guest, Dale BeaumontDale gives a brief backstory about himselfDale shares how he got into leadershipWe all start with leading ourselvesThe journey of building his first business[06:57 – 12:30] The Importance of Having a CoachDale explains why it’s important to have a coachTalks about his favorite leader, John MaxwellAspire to become a leader that makes their people do things because they want to, not because they have to[12:31 – 24:22] Leadership is ChangingWhat comes into your mind when you hear ‘leadership is changing?’Dale talks about what ‘leadership is changing’ means for himThe evolution of Dale’s businessThe shift to online platforms because of the pandemicThe importance of awareness for leaders&nbsp;Expectations of employees from their leaders[24:23 – 30:04] Living in a Fast, Ever-Changing WorldWhat makes a leader successful in this fast-paced, ever-changing world?People that inspireThey want to grow and learnEncouragement and catching people doing things rightWhere do you see leadership being in over the next 5 years?Dale weighs in on the path leadership is headed.[30:05 – 32:06] Closing SegmentConnect with Dale. See the links below.Final thoughts&nbsp;&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“I need to stop. I need to listen. I need to talk. I need to communicate. I need to connect with people. Because sometimes we can just be so focused that we forget about the ‘people’ side of the business which is very important.” – Dale Beaumont“Rather than getting people to do things because they have to, we should inspire people to do things because they want to.” – Dale Beaumont&nbsp;You can connect with Dale on his website https://dalebeaumont.com/. Get a free marketing checklist also available on his website. Join the 52 WAYS 3-hour business workshop.Leadership is changing, are you? Join our Facebook community, and let’s make a change...

In this episode of the Ask Denis series, we talk about the words ‘COURAGE’ and ‘BOLD’ and what these words truly mean. Many people get held back from their success and living a good quality of life because they don’t have the courage to ask questions, bold questions. But, asking these questions does call for the right time and place. So, in this episode, I discuss how you can muster up the courage to ask these bold questions, when to ask them, and what starts to happen when you begin to ask these kinds of questions.&nbsp;In this episode, I talk about:Let’s talk about the word “COURAGE” and “BOLD.”Do you have the courage to ask bold questions?When is the right time to ask bold questions?I share examples where the call for asking bold questions is neededAsk the right questions at the right time to the right peopleWhatever you do, whatever your role, whatever business you’re in, think about the bold questions you might want to askAsk yourself quality questions and encourage others to ask bold questions&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“The quality of your life, the quality of your business, the quality of your role as a leader comes down to the quality of the questions you ask.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Ask the bold questions, have that courage. Because there is probably other people in the room that want to ask the same questions as well.” – Denis GianoutsosLeadership is changing, are you? Join our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

In this episode of the Ask Denis series, I will discuss how to set up the upcoming year for success. So, how do we do that? I’ve had many people ask me about when they should start preparing for next year. Should they start now, or should they start when that year comes? That’s why for this episode, I will be guiding you and giving you tips to help you prepare to set up the upcoming year for success.[00:01 – 04:34] Opening SegmentI talk briefly about the valuable information you can take advantage of in this episode.Take control of the following:Your ATTITUDEWhere you’re going NEXTThe best time to start setting up your year for success is NOW[04:35 – 14:34] Set Up the Year for SuccessI talk about taking action on launching my podcast.What could have happened if I didn’t take that step?Preparing for the holiday season and the end of this yearLooking back at all the things that happened this yearIt’s not too late to start. It’s all up to you to make the decision and take action.Things to start thinking about RIGHT NOW:Making the DecisionPlanning your course of actionDiscipline yourselfTaking massive ActionAsk yourself good quality questions.The biggest things you can do RIGHT NOW:Have ClarityCommit[14:35 – 16:15] Closing SegmentFinal thoughts&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“You can do anything you like. You can put things in place if you want to.” – Denis Gianoutsos“It’s not too late to start. It’s not too late to make a decision and go for something. To bring 2020, the remainder of this year, home strong.” – Denis GianoutsosLeadership is changing, are you? Join our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

In this episode of Ask Denis,I talk about the type of leader people are looking for today. A leader that is strong, confident, knows where they’re going, and takes their organization forward. With what is going on around the world regarding the pandemic and the changes, people look for a leader to be their rock. For their leaders to know where they are going, and most of all, they want their leaders to be consistent.[00:01 – 04:05] Opening SegmentQuick plug to the 3-part special series, 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for ChangeLeadership is Changing Ep. 64 – 66I talk briefly about the valuable information you can take advantage of in this episode.[04:06 – 14:09] Consistency is KeyI talk about the type of leader people are looking for in this day and age.Their messaging should be consistentTheir actions should be consistentTheir listening skills should be consistentIn whatever they do, they should be consistentPeople look for consistencyThe advantages of having a consistent routine[14:10 – 17:34] Closing SegmentA summary of the message and lesson from this episodeFinal thoughtsCall to action&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“Whatever it is, be consistent in what you do, in your approach, and so forth. That’s gonna help you succeed in whatever you do and whatever role that you play, whatever business that you’re going to do.” – Denis Gianoutsos“As a leader, whatever you do, stay consistent.” – Denis Gianoutsos“What people are looking for is consistency, and if you stay consistent, it’s amazing what happens. There will be a tipping point somewhere where things start to really flow for you.” – Denis Gianoutsos&nbsp;Resources Mentioned:Leadership is Changing Ep. 64, 65, and 66Leadership is changing, are you? Join our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

Welcome again to another episode of the Ask Denis freestyle series. We continue to the third and final part of the 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change special series for today's episode. If you haven't had the chance to listen to parts one and two, I am encouraging you to listen to episodes 64 and 65 to help you grasp the context of this special 3-part series.In part three, I talk about the following:[00:01 – 04:43] Opening SegmentI talked briefly about the valuable information you can take advantage of in this episode.A recap of part 1 and 2 of the 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change series[04:44 – 14:08] 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change (Part 3)Way #4: Recruit HelpRecruit the essential people to your life and businessPeople that will help you in filling the gapsDo you have the right people around you?Way #5: Start SmallThe little changes can add up to a significant differenceThe power of THREEKeep it simpleWay #6: Take it easy on yourselfMistakes will happen, but the important thing is you've taken actionDon't be too serious. You need to take it easy on yourself[14:09 – 18:18] Closing SegmentA summary of the 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change seriesNow that we've covered the 6 Ways, what do you need to do?Final thoughts&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:"Change is scary and challenging, but you don't have to go it alone." – Denis Gianoutsos&nbsp;"Start small if you need or want to. You see, the little things or little changes can add up to a significant difference, and it will allow you to do things at your own pace." – Denis Gianoutsos"Learn to laugh at yourself. Make mistakes but learn to laugh at yourself. Don't be too serious. You need to take it easy on yourself." – Denis GianoutsosJoin our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

Welcome back to another episode of the Ask Denis series. For this episode, we continue with part two of the 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change, where I discuss the first three: deciding your risks, imagine your future if you change, and imagine your future if you don’t change.In part two, I talk about the following:[00:01 – 04:59] Opening SegmentI talked briefly about the valuable information you can take advantage of in this episodeA recap of part 1 of the 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change seriesThe 7th Way: The Leader’s Mindset[05:00 – 21:14] 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change (Part 2)Way #1: Deciding your risksMake a change or make a decisionI share my personal experience with struggling to make the decision to start my own businessI give actionable steps that’ll help you in making your decisionsAre you risking more than your potential rewards?Way #2: Imagine your future if you changeImagine what could happen if you changeBrainstorm around a five-year vision“Future pacing.”Way #3: Imagine your future if you don’t changeHow would you feel if you didn’t go ahead with the decision to change?What are the consequences if you don’t change?[21:15 – 24:54] Closing SegmentI give a recap of the first three ways from the 6 ways to accelerate action for changeAdditional questionsFinal thoughts&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“Fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real.” – Denis Gianoutsos“If you can think about it and you think about it in a way that is what you are looking for. Imagine your future if you can change. Imagine what could happen.” – Denis Gianoutsos“As you start to imagine your future if you change, don’t limit your thinking. It’s amazing what you can achieve if you really want to.” – Denis Gianoutsos“For something to happen, something needs to change. You can’t expect to get the same results if nothing changes.” – Denis GianoutsosJoin our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

In this episode, Denis shares the 6 ways to accelerate action for change divided into 3 parts for the Ask Denis series.In part one, Denis talks about the following:[00:01 – 09:49] The Only Thing That’s Constant Is ChangeI talk about the purpose of this 3-part special seriesAction is needed to accelerate changeWhat is a leader? Denis shares his interpretation of the true meaning of a leaderHow to step up as a leaderLeaders know one common thing: change is constantI share a story of someone I knowLeaders getting sucked out of organizations due to changeChange is scary. So, what do you do?[09:50 – 17:22] 6 Ways to Accelerate Action for Change (Part 1)The 7th Way (bonus)Plays a huge role in the overall roadmap for leaders’ successThe “leader’s mindset”I give examples where the “leader’s mindset” comes in and does its magicCurrent happenings produce certain thoughts that create emotions that you bring to the team, which then produces resultsThe important thing is you need to change your thoughtsDifferent language, thoughts, and actions produce different resultsAlways ask yourself these questions:Where is my thinking at the moment?What am I thinking about, and how is that helping me towards my emotions, actions, and results?[17:23 – 20:45] Closing SegmentThere are things that you can and can’t controlThe TWO THINGS that are always in your control:Your ATTITUDEWhere you’re going NEXTMy call to action for this episode.Final thoughts&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“A lot of change needs to happen and is happening at the moment. In fact, we know that change is constant.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Every time change is needed to happen; action is one of those things needed to accelerate the change.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Change is incredibly scary. Especially at the times like the present. The unknown and the unfamiliar territory. The knowledge that you don’t even know or that you don’t know.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Sometimes though, you know that you need to make change. You know that if you don’t take action that things will certainly not get better on their own. In other words, you can’t put your head in the sand and hope everything will go right.” – Denis Gianoutsos&nbsp;Leadership is changing, are you? Join our Facebook community, and let’s make a change together!Send me an email at [email protected] if you have questions or connect with our team at www.LeadingChangePartners.com.

On this episode of Ask Denis, Denis shares the purpose and importance of hiring an executive leadership coach.&nbsp;10 Areas a Coach Can Help You With:Crystalizing your goalsDesigning a career trajectory&nbsp;Becoming a better leaderWorking on a career transitionImproving communication skillsIncreasing wealthSharpening your skillsManaging work/life balanceGrowing your mindsetNetworkingTweetable Quote:“Everything rises and falls on leadership” - John C MaxwellResources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Dr. Stephanie Murphy&nbsp;currently leads the Assessments &amp; Analytics practice at Dell Technologies. Here she manages global projects such as Dell's employee engagement survey reaching over 140,000 team members, conducts research and surveys to improve Dell’s global performance management and career practices, develops and implements strategies for key executive solutions, and validates skills and assessments that are used to identify and develop talent. She aided in the culture integration efforts as Dell Technologies made history with one of the largest acquisitions in the Tech industry. Stephanie also teaches management courses to undergraduate and graduate students at McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.&nbsp;In the past, Stephanie served as project manager at AROS Consulting, a University-based consulting firm. Here she gained both practical experiences, from working with Fortune 500 hundred companies to nonprofit and local organizations, and research experiences, from measure development to experience sampling methods and Smartphone research.&nbsp;Stephanie holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of New Orleans and a Ph.D. and M.A. in industrial-organizational psychology from Louisiana Tech University.On this Episode:Hear Stephanie’s background and how she “stumbled” into her area of work.Stephanie shares her journey as an African-American woman and how she had others advocate for her to become a leader.Hear Stephanie talk about humility in leadership.Stephanie and Denis talk about the differences in human and virtual leadership and how to manage both.Stephanie talks about moving from hierarchy to collaborative leadership.&nbsp;Hear Stephanie share her thoughts on adaptability in leadership and why it is key.Key Takeaways:Don’t be afraid to be on someone’s level to build trust.To make leadership personal- check in on people more than once.Shift your view of leadership from “power” to “empower”.&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“There is more to leadership than being in power over a team. There was this need to influence people and motivate people.” - Dr. Stephanie Murphy“Leadership is putting your team before yourself.” - Dr. Stephanie MurphyDr. Stephanie Murphy:LinkedIn: Stephanie MurphyTwitter: @dr_smurph4Resources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Sake Hitman is a globally experienced executive in the areas Business Transformation and Change Management, Organisational Restructuring and Business Process Outsourcing.&nbsp;As Country Manager for Lee Hecht Harrison in New Zealand, Sake works with Managing Directors, senior HR managers and other key stakeholders to plan, negotiate and implement large scale restructures, downsizes and career management projects spanning the public and private sectors, covering all industries.&nbsp;Previously, Sake worked for American Express Advisory Services, providing a mix of management consultancy and e-commerce solutions.&nbsp;Extra-Curricular: As Honorary Consul to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as an extension to the Dutch Embassy in New Zealand.&nbsp;Sake is a Graduate from the Maastricht School of Management in Maastricht, the Netherlands.&nbsp;On this Episode:Sake gives his background and how he got into management.Sake shares lessons he learned from one of his favorite leaders and how it has affected Sake’s leadership style.Denis and Sake discuss the importance of reinvention and how no leader should be exempt from reinventing themselves.Sake explains how being fundamentally approachable as a leader is important especially during changing times.Hear why Sake believes leadership is changing faster now and what leaders need to do about it.Key Takeaways:People connect emotionally with service or a product so keep your focus on customers.It’s okay to make mistakes- just not the same one every time.Focus on learning individually and providing learning for employees to prepare for the future.Tweetable Quote:“You need to reinvent yourself to stay current in the marketplace.”&nbsp;Sake Hitman:You can find more and connect with Sake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sake-hitman-33b99b/Resources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

On this episode of Ask Denis, Denis talks about the topic of becoming match fit. In leadership and entrepreneurship, people can often become board and mundane. When this happens, they do not bring their “A” game. Hear Denis share three ways to take your team from a general readiness to high-performing match fit!How to Become Match Fit:Health- Think about your diet, water intake, and breathing practices.Fitness- Focus on activity or movement for heart-rate.Mindset/Knowledge- Determine to ingest knowledge through books, blogs, podcasts, etc, and continue to network.Resources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Eric Skwarczynski has always been a storyteller.He has spent the last 7 years fulfilling various media production roles, as a videographer, photographer, writer, graphic designer, and now podcaster. His work has taken him to over 20 states and 13 different countries, and has included a documentary film, an 8-episode mini-series, and several commercials. He is also the creative producer of Build Your Network with Travis Chappell, a top 25 business podcast that has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur.Eric is also deeply passionate about raising awareness about mental, physical, and sexual abuse within Independent Baptist Churches, and is currently producing a documentary on the subject. His accompanying podcast, “Preacher Boys,” launched in January 2020, and has already accumulated 200k+ downloads.On this Episode:Eric explains how being passionate about his cause&nbsp; has given him a platform of leadership because people rally behind the cause and follow.Eric and Denis discuss Eric’s inspiring leader and how a unique passion can help attract people to you.Eric and Denis talk about the difference between a leader who shows up periodically and those who work in the trenches with their team.Hear why some podcasts and digital content by corporate leaders falls flat with their audience and what leaders can focus on to change that.Eric talks about developing a leader/follower relationship around giving the tools to your followers to succeed even more than you as the leader.Key Takeaways:Allow your passion to flow into your work naturally.Be a leader who works with your team and instills confidence in their work.A successful leader will show what they are doing and bring their followers along the journey.&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“When leadership fails, it's when people try to push themselves into a position versus allowing a position to come from what they’re already passionate about.” - Eric&nbsp;“My two requirements for any stage of life are: am I in a position where I can continue to learn and am I in a position where I can help the most people I can?” - Eric“We’re the multiplier- not the diminisher!” - Denis&nbsp;Eric Skwarczynski:Check out his website: www.Preacherboysdoc.comConnect with him on Instagram: @eskwarczynskiResources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead is an Executive Leadership Coach, Podcaster, Author, Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator for high achieving women who are recovering from their last big opportunity or getting ready for the next one. She is the host of the critically acclaimed Women Taking the Lead podcast, and an Amazon bestselling author with her book, Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing. She is the President of the board for The Maine Women’s Conference and has been featured in Entrepreneur and Forbes Magazine.&nbsp;On this Episode:Jodi tells about her background in psychology and doing what she needed to do while she continued to pursue her passion in coaching.Jodi and Denis talk about falling into leadership and how many do not realize they are capable of leadership until it is upon them.&nbsp;Jodi and Denis discuss the characteristics of a great leader.Jodi stresses the importance of following your interests.Jodi explains the importance for development of women leaders and how this is changing over time.Rather than focusing on the bottom line, Jodi says the emphasis of leadership should be change from the top!Key Takeaways:Leaders must be committed to their own personal development.Make sure you are walking your talk.When there is a balance of men and women in leadership, there is better long-term sustainability due to better risk assessment.&nbsp;Tweetable Quotes:“It’s not about getting into leadership. It’s becoming the leader. Owning it is really important for sure!”- Denis“ We don’t just need leaders. We need great leaders.” - Jodi“ It’s not like we’re looking for women to take over. We’re looking for&nbsp; balance.” - Jodi&nbsp;Jodi Flynn:Find out more about Jodi at womentakinglead.comEmail: [email protected] with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn/Resources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

On this episode of Ask Denis, Denis talks about the struggle leaders face in staying motivated during changing times. From the attitudes and obstacles they face, leaders today can have low motivation. So&nbsp; Denis shares his thoughts and advice on how to supercharge your motivation!Key Takeaways:Focus on the things you can controlConstantly remember your purposeCelebrate the small winsAct first, feel laterDo visualization exercisesBreak a big goal into smaller goalsRepeat affirmations dailySurround yourself with people who motivate youTweetable Quote:&nbsp;“By visualizing their goal, they bring the future into the present.”&nbsp;Resources:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/PDF Report: 8 Simple Ways To Supercharge Your Motivation Every Dayhttps://www.leadingchangepartners.net/squeeze-page24827609&nbsp;

Adam is a 4th&nbsp;generation mover whose family has owned a moving company for nearly 100 years.&nbsp;After seeing so much food go to waste, he launched Move For Hunger to mobilize moving &amp; relocation companies to rescue food during the move.&nbsp;To date, Move For Hunger has delivered over 20 million lbs of food to food banks – enough to provide more than 17 million meals to individuals in need.Adam proudly represents the New York City Hub of the World Economic Forum’s&nbsp;Global Shapers Community&nbsp;where he attended the Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in 2015.&nbsp;In 2014, he was honored among&nbsp;Forbes 30 Under 30.&nbsp;In 2011 he was honored at the&nbsp;VH1 Do Something Awards&nbsp;for his commitment to creating social change.&nbsp;On this Episode:Adam talks about growing up working on a moving truck and his love for marketing and how those two elements of his life combined into his idea for Move For Hunger.Denis asks Adam how he got into leadership roles.Adam explains the importance of hearing and enhancing employee roles as a leader.Adam and Denis talk about even if the system isn’t broken you can still look at how to make it better.Adam talks about the importance of listening to find success as a leader.Hear how Adam believes leadership will adapt and change over the next five years.Key Takeaways:Surround yourself with the right mentors to help you build your self-confidence.Create space for dialogue and new ideas.Use your voice as a leader and to help your team members know their voice mattersTweetable Quotes:“I think it’s really important to be able to, as you are growing in a business, be able to do it all and know that every single role within the company- as trivial as you may think it is in the moment- until you do it, that’s really where you get to understand where the opportunities for doing better really live." - Adam Lowy“Everyone wants their voice to be heard...using their voice for impact.”&nbsp;- Adam LowyAdam Lowy:Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlowy/Resources Mentioned:Website: www.leadingchangepartners.comEmail me questions, comments, etc. at [email protected] the Leadership Is Changing FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Scott Wilson is the founder of Digital Influence, a digital marketing and advertising agency. Over the last 16 years, Scott has shown thousands of businesses through his seminars, online workshops, and S5 Digital Sales &amp; Marketing System how to win more business from the Internet.Scott’s leadership style is simple...Hire the best people you can find and then get out of their way. Lead through core values and daily meeting rhythms. And celebrate your victories! Have fun and take action.On this Episode:Hear Scott’s background and how a book written about a basketball star effected his outlook on life.Scott and Denis discuss the change in leadership during this unique time of COVID.Scott talks about the importance of giving your team world class training.Hear how Scott and his agency work with numbers to find success for their customers.Scott talks about the importance of meditation and a morning routine to help his productivity during the day.Scott explains how team members want to be more involved and see more transparency from their leaders.Scott and Denis talk about hiring the best people and how to empower them.&nbsp;5 Questions for new employees in their first 90 days:What did you achieve?What problems did you run into?What is your plan for the next working day?What do you need help with?What opportunities have you seen to make the business better?Tweetable Quote:“Leadership now has to be more open and transparent.” - ScottScott Wilson:Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hirescottwilsonResources:Website: www.leadingchangepartners.comEmail me questions, comments, etc. at [email protected] the Leadership Is Changing FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

In this episode of Ask Denis, Denis goes over five different attributes that leaders who succeed possess. As you hear these keys, use them to measure your own leadership abilities!5 Keys to Leaders Success:Be optimistic with a growth mindsetBe bold and courageousBe a great communicator and connectorHave a strong work ethicPossess drive and passionTweetable Quotes:&nbsp;"A lot of people's identity is associated with a title, an organization, or a job that they do. That might be the vehicle they use for their purpose, but it is not their purpose." "The thing that will help you as a leader succeed is action." Resources:Website: www.leadingchangepartners.comEmail me questions, comments, etc. at [email protected] the Leadership Is Changing FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Rebekah Harvey is currently the Head of Talent Enablement for Clearwater Analytics.&nbsp;Rebekah has held executive level positions in Learning and Development and Talent Enablement at Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Hewlett Packard.&nbsp;Rebekah has led teams as small as three and as large as 300.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rebekah earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Training and Performance Improvement in 2007 and has a number of professional passions including diversity, equity, and inclusion, the future of work, and the ever-evolving role of leaders in the context of those things.On this Episode:Rebekah talks about how she grew up in sales and how she changed from product management to people managementRebekah talks about the importance of neurodiversity not just physical diversity.Rebekah and Denis discuss lessons learned from Rebekah’s favorite historical figure in leadershipRebekah talks about standing up for your team as a leader and what that entails.Denis and Rebekah talk about the one thing they’d like to see change in leadership todayKey Takeaways:Push yourself as a leader to have diverse teams in all areasKnow your team and their strengths, and know others outside of your team and how their strengths could benefit your team.Start with vision and connect every decision you make to create credibility as a leader.Tweetable Quotes:“It always feels like the work is harder, but the outcome is better.” - Rebekah about diversity“I think to be an authentic leader, you have to be transparent.” - Rebekah“You don’t want to be the smartest in the room. You want to be in a room whereby you are challenged and stretched and grown.” - DenisRebekah Harvey:Connect with Rebekah on LinkedIn @ rebekahharvey1Denis Gianoutsos:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

After a decade of sales and business development roles across SME and large corporates, in a wide range of industries, Ritika now engages with businesses to build their B2B strategy and grow customer bases. She founded her sales consulting firm, Ri-Think Ltd earlier this year, which helps businesses grow through sales leadership, strategy, enablement and implementation. Described as radically innovative, she is constantly challenging the norm to enhance customer experience and build successful growth strategies.&nbsp;Alongside her business venture, Ritika is also keen to prepare people for the future and is always on the lookout for opportunities to enable individuals for success. She is passionate about advancing women in leadership, a circle leader for Lean In Auckland and a member of SuperDiverse Women. Ritika is on the leadership committee for The Period Place and 10x10 Philanthropy Auckland. She also hosts LinkedinLocal Auckland which gives professionals an opportunity to meet with social media connections in person.On this episode:Ritika tells about her start in aviation and how that led her to where she is today.Ritika gives advice for young people starting out in leadership roles.Ritika and Denis talk about the importance of networking in leadership.Ritika talks about how the changes in her business and industry have impacted her.Ritika talks about the difference in a leader who is profit-driven versus purpose-driven.Ritika explains how important it is for millennials to have strong leadership.Key Takeaways:Be open to taking risks and failing.Consistency is key in networking.&nbsp;When you need to pivot, take care of your people!Tweetable Quotes:“There are many facets of leadership. I feel many people look at it through one single lens, but there’s a lot of different ways to approach it.” - Ritika“When you choose to lead, do it with purpose.” - RitikaRitika Singh:Find her on LinkedIn @ Ritika SinghResources Mentioned:Email: [email protected] Is Changing FaceBook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

In this episode, Denis reflects on the past 50 episodes of Leadership is Changing and discusses the importance of celebrating your accomplishments in life!For your team:Be deliberate to acknowledge accomplishments and success of your teamHave a budget set aside for celebrating and recognizing victoriesBe authentic in your praise and recognitionSometimes all it takes is a simple ‘thank you’For yourself:Review and have a debrief after each of your goals is accomplishedPlan to celebrate your successWhen you set your goal, set the reward you will receive when the goal is accomplishedTake a photo of your celebration to have a physical reminder of the successTweetable Quote:“If we have something that we are aiming for, that’s an attraction.”Resources:Email me questions, comments, etc. at [email protected] the Leadership Is Changing FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Most recently Vice President of Talent Management at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Adrian embraced the responsibility for evolving HPE’s talent architecture into a cohesive and effective ecosystem that supported both team member and business growth. Core areas of responsibility encompassed Succession Planning, Strategic Skills, Assessment, Onboarding, Role Transitions and Careers.&nbsp;Since the launch of HPE in 2015, Adrian facilitated the development of HPE’s leadership model, digital learning transformation and people strategy.&nbsp;Prior to the launch of HPE, Adrian led the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Learning &amp; Development separation management office, contributing to one of the largest and fastest corporate separations to-date and the successful stand up of learning ecosystems for both HPE and HP Inc.&nbsp;Before pursuing a passion for people and a move to lead Talent Development teams and organizations, Adrian led business and go-to-market teams covering sales, marketing, and business operations within HP’s South Pacific Enterprise, SMB &amp; Consumer organizations.&nbsp;More broadly, Adrian has contributed to the World Economic Forum’s Systems initiative focused on the Future of Education, Gender and Work, the WEF IT Consortium and the publication of the Skillset Principles for Corporate Leaders at Davos in 2018.&nbsp;While residing in San Francisco’s bay area, Adrian has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, contributing to his belief in the strength of diversity across global organizations, communities, and government.&nbsp;On This Episode:Adrian talks about how his identity was shaped through living in different areas.Hear how Adrian’s passion for people influenced his career.Get Adrian’s formula for success as a leader.Denis and Adrian discuss overcoming imposter syndrome.Find out how to embrace transformation.Adrian and Denis reflect on 9/11.Key Takeaways:Don’t wait to lead. Raise your hand and make a broader difference.Ensure that your people know that you care.To remain static is to lose ground.Tweetable Quotes:Validation is the greatest gift you can give someone.People will only care how much you know when they know how much you care.Adrian Stevenshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstevens8/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Tami M. Forman is the chief executive of Path Forward, a nonprofit organization that creates mid-career internship programs to ease the transition back to work for women (and men) after taking a break for raising children or other caregiving responsibilities. Before founding Path Forward, Tami spent a decade as a tech marketing executive with data solutions provider, Return Path. Before that she worked in book publishing at Simon &amp; Schuster and Houghton Mifflin and held senior-level editorial positions at iVillage and News Corporation. She is a frequent speaker on issues related to women’s participation in the workforce, having presented at the Grace Hopper Celebration, DisruptHR, Tech Inclusion, and the Conference Board’s Women’s Leadership Conference. She writes a career column for Forbes, is a Fairygodboss VIP, and was named by Flexjobs as one of the top 20 career experts for working moms. She lives in New York City with her husband and two kids, aged 10 and 12.&nbsp;On This Episode:Tami explains why she left media to move into the tech software company.Find out what social constructs hold women back.Discover why Tami is so inspired by Melinda Gates.Learn how leaders can be a catalyst for success by allowing their team to tap into their talents.Key Takeaways:Women’s lack of empowerment holds back entire countries.Leadership is within all of us.You must place a lot of emphasis on sustainability in addition to revenue.Tweetable Quotes:“To be a successful leader you have to be willing to admit when you don’t know.”“The radical transparency with which we live is not going away – it’s accelerating.”Tami Forman:pathforward.orgDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

On this episode, Denis shares the importance of taking time to–&nbsp;and how to –&nbsp;surround yourself with the right inner circle.Traits of a Good Inner Circle:Make sure they are successful.Make sure they are positive and uplifting.Make sure they are energetic.Make sure they are encouragers who are in your corner.Make sure they have the courage to challenge you.How to Develop a Good Inner CircleAsk if you have the right people around you.Decide what type of people you want around you.Start identifying those people and fill gaps.Start approaching those people and build a relationship with them.Meet with all of your inner circle on a regular basis.Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Justine Mader, is a high performance coach that empowers her clients through mindset, priorities and accountability. The transformation of their life and business comes from within and their definition of success becomes their reality.&nbsp;On This Episode:Learn how being in a big family forced Justine to become a leader.Justine talks about becoming self-aware of her role as a leader.Denis and Justine discuss her transformation from full-time team player at her business to motherhood.Find out the way Justine overcame depression.Discover how to guide others through their fear.Get the keys to maintain effectiveness through constantly changing times.Key Takeaways:Your team learns from watching you adapt.Pain is a thorn you have to learn to deal with.You must lead yourself before you lead others.Tweetable Quotes:“Acknowledging your gifts and talents is actually the most humble thing you can do.”“There’s a reason every one of us is alive and breathing.”"The biggest thing people need is to feel heard."Justine Maderhttps://justinemader.com/https://www.facebook.com/justinemaderhqDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Trevor is the CEO of Sport Manawatu, a Regional Sports Trust providing services and events benefiting the sport and active recreation interests of Palmerston North City, Manawatu, Tararua and Horowhenua regions. As a sportsman, Trevor won 13 national boxing titles, represented New Zealand at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and won Bronze at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Canada. In 1994, Trevor has also been involved in 9 Olympic and Commonwealth Games campaigns with a focus on athlete support at Games time.&nbsp;He was the Deputy Chef de Mission for the New Zealand team at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and 2016 Rio Olympics. Trevor has also worked in social change and health promotion, working on several national advertising campaigns such as breast and cervical screening, sexual health, problem gambling and mental health. In 2012, Trevor became a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for contribution to sport and the community. He is a life member of the New Zealand Olympic Order and was recently awarded an Honorary Associate by the Universal College of Learning (UCOL).&nbsp;In September 2019, Trevor completed his Master’s degree with distinction from the University of Belgium. His research looked at “The influence of Māori culture on the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams’ experience”.&nbsp;&nbsp;On This Episode:Find out how sports kicked Trevor’s interest in leadership into gear.Trevor explains how COVID has impacted leadership within his organization.Find out how we can change even if we are not wired for it.Key Takeaways:Get comfortable getting things wrong and receiving constructive feedback.You must be able to boil down complex situations into simple action plans.Your team must feel heard.Tweetable Quotes:“Never waste a good crisis.”“There are leaders in the front and leaders in the back and we all have roles to play.”“Leadership isn’t just about being at the top.”Trevor Shailer:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshailer/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

As a leader, you may find that your team or peers may come to you for solutions constantly because you always provide the answer. Learn how to empower your team without sacrificing your schedule and mission.Key Takeaways:Learn the power of saying “no” in a constructive way.Understand your role and your boundaries.Delegate many of your meetings.Allow your team to spread their wings and pursue their own success.Tweetable Quotes:“If you can ask quality questions they will determine the quality of your life, your business, and your role as a leader going forward.”Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Cheah Chin Teik is founder and President of Chin Teik Consulting Ltd., based in Hong Kong.&nbsp;Chin Teik is an experienced coach in organizational and leadership effectiveness for business results, scale-ability and sustainability via alignment and engagement of entire workforce. Chin Teik facilitates senior executive and/or executive teams to a clearer understanding of their leadership behavior while embedding a system of management practices to deliver business results.Renowned worldwide for his dynamic and intuitive consulting process, Chin Teik’s specialization areas are executive coaching and/or executive team coaching on strategic planning system and process, organization effectiveness, leadership and management development and system of management implementation. Chin Teik also specializes in enabling ‘HR and Training strategies for organizational impact’ and implementing ‘Continuous Improvement Process’. Chin Teik’s coaching and consulting efforts cut across a wide range of industries from Legal, Water Utility, Elevator, Oil &amp; Gas, Advertising, Packaging, Precision Engineering and Semiconductor.A charismatic global leader, Chin Teik has amassed invaluable experience in manufacturing, training &amp; development, total quality management and over 28 years of experience playing critical human resource roles in Intel on a regional and global scale.&nbsp;Chin Teik has to his credit the prestige of setting up the first-ever 10, 000 sq. ft. Intel University Training Center to deliver ‘Transformation of Workforce’ program to entire factory.&nbsp;Chin Teik also played an instrumental role in the founding of the Penang Skills Development Center.Chin Teik can be reached at&nbsp;[email protected] This Episode:Chin explains how he “accidentally” became a leader.Find out how others have shaped and shifted Chin through his career.Unlock the power of no.Learn how to successfully manage change and transition.Find out how to create a strong organization and team culture.Denis explains how to change your perspective on job interviews.Hear the 5 R’s and 5 C’s of leadership.Key Takeaways:Never be complacent.Always stretch your people.Be totally fair.Tweetable Quotes:“A lot of who I am and what I am comes from my past.”“Anytime there’s a gap between your target and your current, you have to do something different.”“Possibility is limited by our current paradigm.”“Once you know your strength, shout it out.”Cheah Chin Teikchinteik.comDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Neha Bagaria&nbsp;is the Founder, CEO&nbsp;JobsForher. Founded on March 8, 2015, connecting portal that enables women on a professional break to restart their career.&nbsp;Neha graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, with honors and triple majors in Finance, Marketing and MIS.During&nbsp;her&nbsp;final semester there, she became the College Board Representative of India, and founded&nbsp;her&nbsp;first company – Paragon,and introduced the Advanced Placement Program to Indian students. Neha has worked with&nbsp;Kemwell Biopharma, where she handled the HR, Finance, and Marketing aspects of the pharmaceuticals manufacturing business.However, despite experiencing positive growth and development with Kemwell, she felt that&nbsp;her&nbsp;passion&nbsp;for&nbsp;social entrepreneurship remained stronger than ever.On This Episode:Neha shares about her educational experience and reinventing her career when she moved countries.Find out the reason that Neha founded Jobs for Her.Denis and Neha discuss some of the strengths women bring as leaders.Key Takeaways:Vulnerability is a strength.It is important for leaders to up-skill themselves to stay on top of the latest trends and technology.Leaders shouldn't window-dress shortcomings. They must have more honest and frank communication about both success and their failures.Tweetable Quotes:“A leader needs to be constantly ahead of change instead of dragged behind it.""Whatever is going to happen in 5 years, prepare for it today."Neha Bagaria:[email protected]/in/nehajobsforher/https://www.jobsforher.com/mentors/profile/neha-bagaria/25Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

On this episode, Denis asks some practical questions to see if you're actually playing the game:Are you in the right business today?Do you have the right organizational structure?Do you have the right leadership in your leadership positions.Tweetable Quotes:"Are you one of the 30 people playing the game or one of the 80,000 people watching the game?""You getting on the field and playing the game all starts with you."Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Don Robertson is the Chief HR Officer for Northwestern Mutual. Previously Don was the Chief People Officer of Apttus. Before Apttus Don was the CHRO for Sutherland Global Services. Before Sutherland he was SVP of HR for HP Enterprise Services. ES had $22 billion annual revenue and 110,000 employees. Don partnered to deliver people strategies that helped shape the organization.Don was with HP for 14+ years. Prior to the ES role, Don was SVP for Technology and Operations, an organization with over 50,000 spanning IT, Real Estate, Sales Op's, Shared Services and Security. In this role Don oversaw more than 200 HR professionals.Previously, Don was the VP of HR for APJ (living in Singapore). Don was tasked with building a best-in-class HR focused on developing the most talented and committed workforce in the region with over 120,000 employees. Don led a team of over 600 HR professionals. He was a member of the APJ Senior Team and led the APJ HR Council.Don’s experience at HP ranges from Sales Mgt, to HR Program Management to Sales Development and Marketing. As Sr. Director of HR Transformation, Don was responsible for the transformation strategy for the company’s HR population. He was instrumental in defining and executing major HR policies that included people development and talent management initiatives. Prior to this, Don was Director of Sales Development for where he created and globally sponsored the Sales Excellence program to drive major sales transformation across the company.He is also an experienced and successful entrepreneur, having launched several companies and IPO efforts. He has held senior positions in Sales, Finance and Operations with GE Capital, Deloitte, SRI and Clorox, prior to joining HP.Don holds a BS in Business Administration (Marketing and Accounting) from California State University, Fresno. He is also a member of the Craig School of Business Board . Don is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and 2 boys.&nbsp;On This Episode:Find out how Don’s background in financials gave him a foundational understanding of business.Discover the ways HR can gain credibility within companies.Don explain’s how to maintain connectivity with your team during the “new normal.”Key Takeaways:You won’t be good at acquiring new talent if you don’t know what the business is trying to accomplish.Don’t just tell your team what to do, tell them why.Leaders must be authentic, be empathetic, be humble, and be cautiously optimistic.Tweetable Quotes:“The more we have tangible experience to Draw from, the quicker our ability to ramp, the quicker our ability to react, the quicker we’re able to use the more advanced part of our brain as opposed to the rudimentary part.”“The more you can demonstrate to your people that you care about their career more than you’re own, the more they’re going to help you and believe in you.”Don Robertson:https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-robertson-9b8104Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Mayur Bharath is the Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Mayur has been with HPE since 1996. During his 23 years with HPE, he has played a variety of leadership roles in Engineering, Global Sales, Strategy and Planning and Business Process Outsourcing.Mayur has led large complex transformational programs that have had a significant impact on HPE P&amp;L and managed global delivery teams across all three regions. Mayur was instrumental in starting and running Shared Service Centers for HPE in India, Mexico, Poland, Romania and China. Mayur serves as an advisory member on the board of a nonprofit organization that is into bringing affordable healthcare into India’s rural segment. He actively mentors students aspiring to study overseas for their under-graduation.On This Episode:Mayur shares what he’s learned from working in a variety of different countries and cultures.Hear about the common trait Mayur has found among most of the millionaires he has talked to.Learn what steps leaders must take to stay relevant in the digital age.Key Takeaways:The first step to managing through change is accepting that change is happening.Even when you’re not the team manager, be willing to take responsibility for your mistakes.We Live in a VUCA Environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) so you have to be extremely adaptable. Organizations that don’t adapt, die.Tweetable Quotes:Adapt or die.In the future, a lot of importance will be placed on skills and re-skilling rather than the current focus on education, degrees, and the more traditional mindset.Skills are not enough, they must be relevant skills.Mayur Bharathhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mayur-bharath-635a871Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

On this episode, Denis gives some practical advice for ending your year strong:Do a review of your first 2/3 of your year.Keep your mind and body in a good place.Focus on what you can control.Get very clear on where you are going.Create an action plan and take massive action.Tweetable Quotes:“The doing is key.”“Surround yourself with the things that are going to help you.”Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Neil Milliken is&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Head of Accessibility for&nbsp;Atos.&nbsp;His role is to deliver better technology for customers and employees, embedding inclusive practice into the processes of the organization, which has thousands of employees and an annual turnover of billions.Neil&nbsp;delivers&nbsp;strategy and services working with a wide range of clients helping them to develop policies, processes, and technology solutions to meet the needs of their staff and customers.He is&nbsp;the Atos representative on the&nbsp;Business Disability Forum Technology Task ForceNeil is also an invited expert for the&nbsp;W3C Cognitive Accessibility Taskforce&nbsp;&amp; member of the Atos Scientific Community &amp; Atos Distinguished Expert .He is co-founder of&nbsp;AXSChat&nbsp;Europe’s largest twitter chat with a focus on Accessibility &amp; Inclusion.Neil was named in the top ten of the&nbsp;Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list&nbsp;in 2018 and was named D&amp;I practitioner of the year in the 2019 Disability Smart Awards.On This Episode:Learn how Neil and others utilize assistive tech in their lives and business.Hear why Neil believes that people should embrace making money by effecting positive change.Denis shares about the importance of support for others.Neil explains why he thinks more businesses should be results-oriented.Key Takeaways:You have to talk in the language your audience understands.Don’t have an issue making money out of doing good things.The leader must be willing to change his mindset to adapt.Tweetable Quotes:"Technology has an amazing power to include people.""Stop comparing your worst self with everyone else’s projected best self.""Vulnerabilities are our strengths."Neil Milliken:https://atos.net/en/expert/neil-millikenDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

A high school dropout from a Pittsburgh working-class family, Paul overcame a stuttering disability and a dim future to rise from janitor to millionaire entrepreneur. He has shared the stage with such personal development masters as&nbsp;John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, Nick Vujicic and Zig Ziglar. Today, Paul is President of The John Maxwell Team, an elite group of certified coaches and communicators mentored by the #1 leadership expert in the world and New York Times best-selling author, John Maxwell.On This Episode:Paul explains why the first half of his journey is a “loser’s struggle.”Learn the key to growth and internal change.Find out how and why leaders should introduce structural change.Paul tells Denis why he wishes we could get rid of the “gotcha culture.”Key Takeaways:You can’t afford the luxury of an unchallenged negative thought.The content of our life is the curriculum of our evolution.Have the guts to break things as a leader.Tweetable Quotes:“If a high school drop out can change their life and lead major corporations, anyone can, you just have to be willing to do the work necessary.”“A person never outperforms their own self image.”“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”Recommended Resources:The True Believers by Eric HofferPsycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell MaltzPaul Martinelli:https://paulmartinelli.net/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Denis explains why leaders need to leverage the impact of journaling on their lives and business.Why Journaling is Helpful:We retain things.We take more information in.Something you capture may be life changing for you or your organization.How to Reflect and Review:What went well?Is there something you could have done better?What will you do differently moving forward?How to Build a Habit of Journaling:Get a book, calendar, or tablet device.Choose a consistent time to do it.Review on a weekly basis.Tweetable Quotes:Taking notes is important because we as human beings tend to forget things pretty quickly.When you journal, you’re setting yourself up with a toolkit for your future.The journal is your friend.Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Marie Katrien Gonce has 16 years of experience as an executive sales leader &amp; marketing facilitator. She has a proven history in the sport &amp; coaching industry. Marie is skilled in nutrition coaching, mindset-sports coaching, sales, entrepreneurship, and executive business coaching. She graduated from the John Maxwell Team Certification Program.&nbsp;On This Episode:Marie shares how her connections have been her strength during COVID-19.Find out why John Maxwell inspires Marie and Denis.Learn how to amass confidence as a leader.Discover how to connect through stories.Key Takeaways:Look past unexpected challenges to see opportunities.You need to be quick to adapt to change.Find ways like meditation to handle anxiety.Tweetable Quotes:“Distance yourself from negativity.”“The human needs human contact.”Marie Katrien Goncehttps://bdmkw.com/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Trey Carmichael is 22 years old and is the host of the Virtually Limitless Podcast, right hand of the better leads agency, and co-founder of Naturally Limitless Wellness. Between 2017 and 2019, Trey went from a drug-addicted loser who didn't know if they were going to live to see 21 to working with some of the most incredible people and inspiring people like me to launch brands and change their lives. He barely graduated high school and was selling drugs and working every job you could think of for a few years. He prides himself on being a problem solver and has even been labeled as the connector due to his ability to plug people in with what they need. Trey's highest intention is to reach more people like himself and inspire them to be the best that they can be as well as providing them with resources no matter what their past is. He believes the more people he can impact the more people they will impact and Trey wants to see how big of a ripple he can create. Moving into 2020, Trey will be aligning hi brand with non-profit organizations that align with these causes and finding more ways to reach the masses.On This Episode:Trey explains how someone reached out to him as a drug addicted teenager and led him through a journey of self-discovery and gave him his first job.Find out how younger leaders can impact their mentors.Discover how to cultivate leaders –&nbsp;not just followers.Key Takeaways:Don’t hang on to what you learn, pass it down.Proper leaders build an ecosystem that brings people into one place and helps them grow.Older leaders should accept reverse mentorship –&nbsp;new perspectives –&nbsp;from younger entrepreneurs.Tweetable Quotes:“When you feed the people in your community, they’ll feed you.”“Stop selling people things that aren’t actually going to solve their problems.”Recommended Resources:Outwitting the DevilThink and Grow RichTrey Carmichael:TreyCarmichael.usDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Denis explains how no one wants to work for a leader who lacks energy, and how to be confident, calm, and have a great presence upfront.The Four Energy Tanks Mentioned in the book, The Power of Full Engagement:Physical EnergyEmotional EnergyMental EnergySpiritual EnergyHow to Renew Your Energy:Exercise –&nbsp;Have activity to get the blood flowing and the brain working. Swimming, biking, etc. Consistency is key.WaterDrink 3-5 liters of water per day.Water boosts energy by delivering nutrients.Postpones muscle fatigue. Sleep– Helps you stay on your A-game.&nbsp;– Go to bed early and wake up early.– Have a pen and paper by the bed so you can write ideas down and then set it aside.Tweetable Quotes:“Keep your energy tanks full.”Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

John Lee Dumas is the host of&nbsp;Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. With over 2000 episodes, 1 million+ listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started.On This Episode:John shares how Benjamin Franklin inspires John Lee Dumas as a leader.Find out how you can avoid procrastination.Denis and John discuss how podcasting has transformed in the last decade.Recognize the importance of perspective.Key Takeaways:There are no gatekeepers. You can be anybody, anywhere, who solves a problem better than anyone else.The more niche the better.Take action knowing nothing will be perfect, be comfortable chilling out.Tweetable Quotes:“Every master was a disaster.” –&nbsp;John Lee Dumas“People want to be lead by people.” –&nbsp;John Lee DumasJohn Lee Dumashttps://www.eofire.com/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Vernon Sankey was born in France and educated in the UK. He graduated in Modern Languages at Oriel College, Oxford. He went straight from university into industry and spent the next 28 years in various countries, including France, Denmark and the USA, culminating as Chief Executive of a major international corporation in the UK.He then became a non-executive director and chairman of several large and small international companies, and is still active in this field today. During this time he has also lectured on leadership and motivation at universities, schools and conferences.In 1999 he co-founded a coaching and mentoring company where he further developed his knowledge of cognitive psychology to help mentor business executives as well as people in all walks of life.On This Episode:Vernon explains how we can get out of disastrous cultural situations.Learn the importance of being willing to change your perspective.Hear how to be content in any situation.Denis and Vernon discuss how our beliefs impact our world.Find out how I.T. has changed.Key Takeaways:Recognize the impermanence of life.Knowing we don’t know the answers allows us to explore and see things differently.The quality of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.4 Types of Awareness that Modern Leaders Must Have:Self Awareness and EQWorld AwarenessBusiness AwarenessPeople AwarenessTweetable Quotes:“Security is detrimental to your ability to react.”“Leadership shows up in the inspired actions of others.”“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”“Listen with the innocence of a child, not the conviction of an adult.”Vernon Sankey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernonsankey/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Denis explains how leaders can successfully pivot in any situation.Key Takeaways:Before you can pivot, you must take preliminary steps toward a new direction.By not pivoting, you run the risk of becoming irrelevantStep back and consider what you need to do to pivot successfully.Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Clare Morgan is a creator of business value and sustainable change through:- empowering teams to create momentum,- brand building through story telling,- innovation and product development,- sales, customer relationships &amp; distributor management,- global experience, most recently ASEAN,- experienced in FMCG, liquor, apparel &amp; consumer goods,- combined with commercial rigour.&nbsp;On This Episode:Learn how leadership differs across different cultures.Clare explains why she believes Nelson Mandela is the most inspiring leader.Hear how business and customer relationship has changed in the age of social media.Learn how to connect with people even in an age where people are primarily utilizing tech.Key Takeaways:Leadership must constantly evolve.Create margin to think about the future.Manage team expectations and lead them strongly.Clare Morganhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debingino/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Debi Ingino's Bio:WHAT I DO: I help businesses to optimize their team and results.HOW I DO IT: Using my proprietary assessment, I map the employee collaboration style and mentor them into a high performance team.WHY IT WORKS: Team goes through Information into Application for Transformation.WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with the President, CEO, C-Suite, VP, HR, Mgr's and teams.WHY IT MATTERS: Business growth comes from a team with a high level of collaboration.WHY WORK WITH ME: I have created teams that now serve clients in 80 countries. With significant global operational experience, I understand the complexities of business and have the style that works well in the C-Suite as well as on the factory floor.On This Episode:Deb shares about her 23 years experience helping startup teams develop a culture that allowed them scale to $500,000,000.Learn the key to reaching your potential by seeing beyond your present role.Find out why John Maxwell is such an effective leader.Unlock the keys to surviving and thriving in the “new normal.”Key Takeaways:What you’ve done in the past is a history lesson. You need to adapt to the needs of the current situation.A leader determines the potential of a team and a product.Lean into change and master the ability to pivot.Tweetable Quotes:Lead the change rather than letting the change lead you.Create opportunity from challenge.Change requires people to help deliver on the change.Own the contributions of the past and from the future.Deb Inginohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debingino/Denis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Denis explains the common questions about the distinction between mentorship and coaching, as well as provides 10 reasons that you should hire an Executive Coach:VisionA personalized success blueprintConfidentialityGoal-achievingDevelop your potentialPerspective and feedbackTime management effectivenessStrategic thinkingConnectionExecutive presenceDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Whether it is about M&amp;As or spin-offs, start-ups or site closures, outsourcing or setting up shared services, shifts in philosophy or technology – Kerwin has led multiple HR functions in fulfilment of change aspirations.Since 2015 as the global head of mobility of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Kerwin has led the program through multiple corporate, organization and business transitions (multiple acquisitions, divestitures and even setting up multiple companies’ mobility program). By 2018, as manifestation of the positive contributions delivered to the practice of mobility, Hewlett Packard Enterprise garnered 15 FEM-EMMA awards + Kerwin was elected into the Board of Directors for Worldwide ERC effective 2018.He performed a variety of roles across diverse environments ranging from local to regional to global. In the delivery of his accomplishments, Kerwin showed consistency in being able to set expectations, hold people accountable to commitments. Moreover, the brand that he is best known for is his pursuit of relevance through purposeful engagement, innovation and execution at a pace faster than market.&nbsp;On This Episode:Kerwin shares about how he landed a project manager role by following the leaders in front of him –&nbsp;being promoted 5 levels in 5 years.Learn how to lead on a global stage.Hear how Kerwin believes true advocacy looks in the world and in the workplace.Kerwin explains the importance of leadership in dark times.Find out how COVID-19 has impacted Kerwin’s global team.Learn the three C’s every leadership must embrace.Key Takeaways:Catch people doing things right.Everything is a function of the world we live within.Our actions as leaders is the currency we deal with.Current Expectations of Leaders:There is an expectation that leadership is able to accelerate what is next.That leadership is able to make bold moves, choosing courage over comfort.Leadership must be willing to collaborate.Tweetable Quotes:Society can see through what’s authentic and what’s not. The winners will be leaders who don’t just show hashtags, but actions.The more grounded a leader is in their why, the better they will handle disruptions.Approach all change positively.Kerwin Guillermo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerwin-guillermoDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;

Jo Finer joins us with 27 years dairy industry experience in Fonterra, where she most recently led stakeholder relationships with the agri-food sector and government. Her former experience included leading policy and advocacy, global regulatory affairs, food safety and quality, and dairy technical functions. Jo is passionate about leading ‘change for good’, in sustainable and socially responsible ways. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology.Alongside her management experience in dairy processing, Jo has spent time dairy farming, both as a sharemilker and having grown up on a family farm. Additionally, Jo has served as Vice President of a global food safety organisation working collaboratively with multinational food companies to enhance food safety, has held a number of governance roles in the New Zealand dairy sector, and is regularly invited as a guest speaker.On This Episode:Jo shares the incredible trajectory of her career.Learn the importance of hearing and sharing other’s voices.Hear how leadership has transformed over the past several decades.Key Takeaways:Determine how to adapt to different people’s needs.Everybody wants to feel empowered to make a difference.Be flexible to change involving your consumers, your team, and your own life balance.Tweetable Quote:“Be flexible in all areas of business and life.” – Denis Gianoutsos“As leaders, it’s our job to give our team the opportunity to be great.” – Jo Finer“No one wants to work for a knuckle dragger.” – Denis GianoutsosJo Finer:linkedin.com/in/jofinerDenis Gianoutsos:[email protected]&nbsp;