How do we remain authentic to ourselves and the people around us? Why is it important? Most people will pick up on lack of authenticity. Therefore, it is important for leaders to always be authentic. How do we do it? Learn more about authenticity versus fake in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. 

Welcome to this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast where we are going to discuss the connection between leadership and greed. When we are generous with our internal and external customers, this generosity comes back to us in a form of more business.. more money in the long run. In a sense, this episode is connected to relationship building with your internal and external customers. Thank you for tuning in, and happy listening! 

Welcome to the 100th episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! This calls for celebration! In this episode, I am simply sharing my gratitude to all the listeners and for spreading the good word. The listenership had grown tremendously over the past few months, and I am beyond grateful for that! I have plenty more to share, so we will continue throughout the month of December of 2022, 2023, and beyond. Thank you, and happy holidays!   

Most of us are used to hiring people. But what if we start selecting the right people for the job? What I mean by that is the careful examination of the person we are interviewing to identify if they are a good fit for our environment and our teams. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to identify and select the right team members while being inclusive. Happy listening! 

Bad leaders affect their team members, and the team members affect the level of service. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will share a "live" case study from the cruise line industry based on observations I have made on a recent cruise (as a passenger). We will learn how important it is for leaders at all levels to possess a positive attitude that trickles down. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy this episode! 

Our mental well-being is as important as our physical well-being. Post-pandemic, we've learned how important it is for us to take good care of ourselves mentally. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between our mental well-being and our leadership style. I will offer some helpful tools to take good care and protect our mental well-being. This episode is dedicated to all the mental health professionals out there. You are miracle workers! 

We all make mistakes. It is a part of the human condition. As long as our mistakes are honest mistakes and not deliberate, we should forgive ourselves and treat ourselves with kindness. Because when we forgive ourselves and we are kind to ourselves, we can forgive others with kindness. Learn more about mistakes and self-love in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! 

We've all been there: we took a multiple choice exam, selected answer C but our gut feeling was telling us to select answer B. We get the results back and B was the correct answer! Sounds familiar? What is this thing we call "gut feeling"? Where is it coming from? And how can we utilize it to better our leadership style? Learn more about our gut feeling and leadership in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! 

Welcome to this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast where we will learn how to balance work and life. This is something I am personally very proud of because I wasn't always good at that, and with time and adaptive techniques, I am proud to say I have mastered it! To pay the knowledge forward, I decided to record this episode about the leader's work-life balance. Happy listening! 

How do others see us? The same we see ourselves? The answer is probably no. When we are authentic, others see (and feel) authenticity, and authenticity is attractive! Now you have an idea of what this episode is all about. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. 

There are times where we ignore blunt clues about where our current organization is headed. When we know what to do if we clearly see the writing on the wall, we can exemplify good leadership by taking action. Learn how in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! 

This episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast is about organizational politics (as opposed to government politics). Regardless of where you work, surely there are politics in your work environment. How do we navigate it carefully? Learn more about politics and leadership in this episode. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the learning! 

I woke up one night recently in slight panic thinking: my goodness! I never recorded an episode about leading by example! So here we are. What does this mean to lead by example? How can we do this consistently? Learn more about leading by example in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Happy listening! 

Welcome to chapter 89 of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Each of us have suffered trauma. Some of us define ourselves by the pain caused from the trauma, while others turn the trauma into inspiration. How do we do that? Where do we find the strength? Let's learn how to rise up and lead in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. 

Our words are impactful. What we say, how we say it, when we say it.. will make a difference. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will examine the power of words and how to use them wisely as leaders. We will also remind ourselves the importance of being impeccable with our words. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy this episode! 

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will follow Dr. Cuddy's work and make the connection between body language and leadership. I highly recommend watching Dr. Cuddy's outstanding TED Talk about body language:  https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the learning! 

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I am sharing a real-life case study story involving my good friend Robert (pseudonym to protect the innocent) and how his company left him anxious for an entire weekend because of an email that had gone out to Robert and his team. We will learn what NOT to do from this real-life case study, and I am positive you will find it interesting. Thank you for tuning in!  

Thank you for tuning in to this extra content episode in honor of Dr. Alan Seidman, a good friend who was my leader in academia for many years. I am sharing this episode in his honor since Alan was an amazing leader and we can all learn from him. Alan passed on suddenly and unexpectedly. He was in his 60s. Rest well, my good friend and excellent leader. 

Firing people is one of the most difficult tasks you have to do as a leader at any level of leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we are going to learn about the process and how to let people go effectively. It is not an easy task, but it is a part of the job. Thank you for tuning in. 

If you are in a situation where you are getting promoted from a team mate to leading the same team, this episode is for you! I will share some past experiences of getting promoted and the importance of establishing boundaries in a situation like this. Not always easy, but most definitely necessary and helpful in the long run. Thank you for tuning in! 

Do you know how you gain respect? By giving respect! You probably already know that, but in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will focus on cultivating a respectful workplace environment by sharing some examples of how we can do just that. Thank you for tuning in, and happy listening! 

Have you ever heard a story from someone you might know that simply shocked you? If you are an inquisitive person (or even if you're not), the answer is probably.. yes! You see, we all view and make sense of the world differently. We can elevate our leadership style by making an effort to not only learn about the people on our teams, but also enter their existence by imagining what it would be like if you had experienced what they are experiencing. A lot of it has to do with empathy, but also some of us who are less empathic can exercise this solid leadership trait. Learn how in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! 

Our energy is limited. Although energy is intangible, we can definitely feel when we are drained of it. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how to protect our energy from being depleted and what we can do to recharge our energy for the benefit of our teams and those around us. Thank you for tuning in! 

According to research, Generation Z are the main drivers for inclusivity in our society. Following their predecessors - the Millenials, Gen Z are the most inclusive generation we've seen in history. This is a good thing! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will discuss how to remain current in our culture and how to address groups in an inclusive way, which is different than before. Happy listening!  

"Forgiveness is for you - not the other person. It's something you do inside yourself that you feel in your body and heart that releases you from your past and frees you to live life fully." Barbara J Hunt. Yes, forgiveness is THAT powerful! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between forgiveness and leadership, and how the practice of forgiveness can improve your life and your leadership. Happy listening!  

I have yet to meet a person who would say that being treated unfairly sits well with them. Most of us desire to be treated with fairness. Being fair to everyone in every situation goes a very long way. Favoritism is one of the last perceptions you want as a leader. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the connection between fairness and leadership. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy!  

We all have to make compromising decisions at times in order to achieve a desired goal. But do we over-compromise and leave the situation feeling like we were taken advantage of, or did we under-compromise and did not achieve a win-win situation? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between the power of balanced compromise and leadership. Happy listening! 

We all know how we felt when someone broke our trust. At times, it is nearly impossible to repair. Therefore, leadership and trust go hand in hand! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will discuss the importance of being a trustworthy leader and what happens psychologically when you break other people's trust in you. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the learning! 

Collaboration is essential to good leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will look at the advantages of collaboration to the organization as a whole as well as the leader as an individual. Thank you for tuning in! 

Do you have a practice of reflection? Do you reflect on your actions? Do you hold yourself accountable? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will share with you the advantages self-reflection brings and how it can improve your leadership style as well as your life in general. Thank you for tuning in! 

You are your own brand. As a leader, how do you protect your image? Your brand? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review what it means to be your own brand and how to protect it on social media and outside of it. Happy listening! 

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between your internal environment, external environment, and the greater good. We will have an understanding of what the greater good is, and how simple it is to contribute to it. Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy! 

Were you ever micromanaged at work? How did it make you feel? What did you think about your "leader" micromanaging you? Obviously, micromanaging people is not a good practice. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will understand why micromanaging people is counterproductive, how to avoid it, and how important it is to trust your team members to do their job. Happy listening! 

Who inspires you? What makes a leader inspirational? In this 70th episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will gain an understanding of where inspiration comes from and how we can all become inspiring leaders! Thank you for tuning in and happy listening.  

Have you ever gone off on someone? How did it make you feel? How do you think the other person felt? We are human, and every now and then we blow up and completely lose our temper. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn how damaging this behavior can be to leadership, and how to control ourselves and prevent a blow up. Happy (and calm) listening! 

Welcome to part 2 of the problem-solving leader! In this episode, we will learn about sustainable solutions to address the problem(s) you have identified as we have learned in part 1 last week. No surprise, the focus is on the human asset, which is the most valuable asset in your organization! Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy!  

Having problems is part of being a human. No one is exempt! In this 2-part series of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will first review how to identify that we actually do have a problem. This is part 1. Part 2 will focus on the solution-oriented leader: how to solve problems once we have identified them. Thank you for tuning in, and happy learning! 

We all carry around emotional pain. At some point in our lives, we were wronged. But it's not about what happened to us. It's all about how we deal with it!  In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will explore how unaddressed emotional trauma will cripple our leadership style and how we can overcome it.  Happy listening! 

Welcome to chapter 65 of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we will discuss the connection between leadership, power, and misconduct. We will discuss good power versus bad power and how we can always exercise good power. As you will learn in this episode, a lot of it has to do with the ego.  Thank you for tuning in and happy listening!

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the spectrum of harassment and discuss the importance of avoiding making anyone feel uncomfortable around us. This was a tough episode to record as I am sharing a personal story of one leader I looked up to, and how this person derailed his career and reputation by crossing a line that should never be crossed. Apologies for the somber tone, but this is a very serious topic that needs to be addressed. Thank you for tuning in to this important episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. 

Generation Z: the digital natives! In this last episode of the mini-series "Leadership Across Generations" we will learn about Generation Z and what makes them tick. No surprise.. the digital world influences this generation as this is what is familiar to them. This generation is also diverse-minded and politically correct compared to prior generations. Learn how to lead members of Generation Z in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! 

The Millenials are approximately 36% of the U.S. population! They are the second baby boom. In comparison, Gen X is only about 18%. They are influencers, trend setters, civic and community minded, and love to collaborate. As we continue our journey across the generations, we will learn more about the Millenials and leadership in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast.  Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy! 

Gen X (1965-1976) is half of the Baby Boomers in size: 18% of the U.S. population. Gen Xers are known as "lone wolves" or "latch key kids". In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review Gen X's leadership characteristics and how they interact with others.  Happy listening! 

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we are honoring the Baby Boom generation (1946-1964) and their contributions to the workplace, as well as their interaction with leadership. The Baby Boomers account for 36% of the U.S. population. It is obviously a large generation that made an impact. Happy listening!

Based on popular demand and several requests, I made a schedule change and decided to dedicate the next 5 episodes to expand on the different generations. Thank you very much for contacting me with this request!  In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will discuss (and honor) the Silent generation (people born 1945 and before).  The youngest people of the Silent generation are 77 years old today. We will learn how they interacted with the workplace, their likes and dislikes, and what made the Silent generation so great.  With honor and solute to this spectacular generation - happy listening everyone! 

> Traditionalists or Silent Generation – 1945 and before.  > Baby Boomers – 1946-1964.  > Generation X – 1965-1976.  > Millennials or Gen Y – 1977-1995.  > Generation Z or iGen or Centennials – 1996-now.  We should know how to interact with a Millenial as opposed to a Baby Boomer in the workplace since different generations present diverse thoughts, actions, and what is important to them. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will explore how we can effectively interact with employees from different generations. I did the best I could to summarize this long lesson and compress it into 10 minutes. Thank you for tuning in and happy listening! 

Can our verbal communication positively or negatively affect how people perceive us? The answer is yes, especially today! Language, words, body language, and tonality are all a part of inclusivity. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will learn ways to address individuals and teams in an inclusive way. Driven mostly by Generation Z, gender fluidity and inclusivity is a hot topic in pop culture. We will make the connection between leadership and inclusivity in 2022. Happy listening!  

I have recently learned a great deal about neurodiversity and people on the autism spectrum thanks to Dr. Leslie Bayers of the University of the Pacific in California. I have attended Dr. Bayer's conference presentation about how to support neurodiversity in the classroom. I immediately identified a connection to leadership and decided to dedicate this episode to people with autism and how we, as leaders, can make them feel welcomed and acknowledged in our working environment. Happy listening! 

Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships is a priority right now. It is a priority now more than ever due to the pandemic. We feel isolated. We feel alone. This is a golden opportunity for us to work on the relationships with our teams. How do we do it? Have a listen and enjoy!