Welcome back to The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! Happy 2022 friends!! We will start off the new year with a 3-part series of episodes about leadership post pandemic. Yes, currently the pandemic is not over yet but we must remain positive as this will eventually be behind us. In this episode, we will learn (or perhaps re-learn) about our own emotional state as leaders, especially how our emotional state is affected by the pandemic and how to keep ourselves happy and in a good mood. Corresponding materials for this episode can be found at: orenhertz.academia.edu by clicking on the “Research” tab. Welcome back and happy listening!

The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast is one year old today! This is a celebratory episode to thank everyone for tuning in and sticking to it. Thank you for spreading the good word. Thank you for engaging with this podcast. Your warm feedback propels me! Plenty more to come in 2022, and I am excited to share more valuable leadership content with you. We will take a break for the rest of December and will resume the first Tuesday of January 2022. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. If you are traveling, please be safe!

I am often asked about the difference between leadership and management. And of course, there is a difference as well as similarities. Let’s learn more about leadership and management in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

We get back what we put out. This is a known universal ‘law’. But how do we give 110% of ourselves? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will understand what it means to lead with the full force of our being. Happy listening!

I’ve known Reed for 10 years and he is an amazing human! Reed agreed to be a guest on the show and talk about leadership and care. Reed is a partner at Captain Clay & Sons Seafood Market in Delray Beach, FL (Instagram: @captainclayandsonsseafood) and his social media presence is worth checking out: @Reed_thefishmonger

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will learn the importance of assertive leadership. You don’t always have to be assertive but there are times that call for it, and when that time comes - you will be equipped with the knowledge of the importance of asserting yourself. Happy listening!

We’ve all seen and perhaps followed charismatic leaders. What makes them tick? How do charismatic leaders engage with their followers? What is the secret of being charismatic? This and more in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Is there a connection between modesty, leadership, and teams? Absolutely there is! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will find the connection between modesty and leadership. Happy listening!

How do we cater to different generations? There are many studies out there about the different generations and their characteristics. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will look at the connection between the different generations, their characteristics, and leadership. Happy listening!

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.” - Marianne Williamson. We are light beings. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will explore how we can share our light with others and be that beacon of light and hope that will in turn attract others to be around us. Yet another important and impactful leadership trait. Happy listening!

What drives results? How and why are some leaders more successful at driving results? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast I am going to share one of the world’s most simplest idea that drives results. You may or may not be surprised by it, but you will definitely learn from it. Happy listening!

Is there a connection between leadership and risk? The answer is absolutely yes! In this episode, I will make the connection between risk-taking, listening to your intuition, and leadership. Thank you for tuning in and happy listening!

Can our body language govern our emotions? And can our emotions govern our body language? Dr. Amy Cuddy talks about it in her successful TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are/up-next?language=en and I am going to make the connection between body language and leadership based on Dr. Cuddy’s work. By the way, I invited Dr. Cuddy to be a guest on my show and she agreed to do so at a later date, so stay tuned and happy listening!

Emotional intelligence (EI) is most often defined as the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions. People with high emotional intelligence can recognize their own emotions and those of others, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, and adjust emotions to adapt to environments. There is a direct correlation between EI and leadership and we will learn about this important connection in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

I met Janet probably around 3 years ago and we instantly became good friends. Janet is a spiritual teacher / leader who teaches A Course in Miracles (ACiM) for many years now. In my conversation with Janet, we explored the connection between spirituality and leadership. The concept of the spiritual leader applies to everyone regardless of their spiritual journey. Learn more about Janet’s work, classes, and her excellent at: www.JanetWeissman.com

Have you ever made an honest mistake that turned into a major screwup? Let me answer this for you: yes, you have! You know why? Because we are all human. How do we correct our mistake and earn our followers’ trust again? By properly apologizing. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will review an apology protocol that works and learn the importance of each step in this protocol. Happy listening!

There are two major forms of learning: formal and informal. While there are other learning methods in between, we are going to focus on the leader’s ability to receive knowledge from informal learning. In this episode, we will explore how leaders who are open to learn become lifelong learners and better leaders. Let’s learn about learning (pun intended) in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

You will get a lot more out of people if you find and tap into their free will: the notion of having others get the job done not because you told them to, but because they want to. How do we do it? Let’s discover the notion of free will in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Leadership and compassion go hand in hand. A compassionate leader connects better with people and teams, and people gravitate towards compassionate leaders. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will learn how leadership and compassion are connected. Happy listening!

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast I am going to share a personal and painful story that illustrates the power of vulnerability. In the end you will find the connection between leadership and vulnerability. Thank you for tuning in.

Most people pick up on anyone in front of them who’s not acting like themselves. Unless you’re excellent at acting, it is very difficult to pass people’s energetic barometer by acting fake. There is a direct correlation between authenticity and good leadership and we will explore it in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Empathy goes a long way. It is a part of what makes us humans. Empathetic leaders often gain ‘bonus points’ with their followership by simply listening to them. In this episode, we will explore the benefits of being an empathetic leader and how non-empathetic leaders can practice sincere and real empathy. It’s not as difficult as you might think! Happy listening!

Since I started working at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, I knew I landed an amazing job. Not because of the salary. Not because of the benefits, but I immediately recognized the outstanding leadership of Dean Cheng and Vice Dean Newman. I wanted to know what are they doing that makes this environment so successful. They agreed to “reveal their secrets” in this extra content special episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Optimistic leaders are like a magnet. People love being around them! But what is optimism and how can we remain optimistic most of the time? We will uncover the science of optimism in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Most people love to laugh. Humor and laughter is physically and emotionally good for us. But it must be balanced. How do we strike that balance, and what should we watch for when we introduce humor as a part of our leadership style? Explore and learn more about leadership and humor in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Leading people to knowledge is an art. Throwing information at people is not teaching them anything. So how do we transfer knowledge in an effective way? You will find out in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

I’ve known Mary and Brian since 2008 and they are absolutely amazing people! Their take and outlook on leadership is interesting, educational, motivational, and humbling. I am thrilled they agreed to be my guests on the show, as we break down a live leadership case study of an organization both Brian and I worked for. There is a lot to learn here in this special content episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Happy listening!

We all got hurt by someone at some point in our life. Did we forgive them? Why is it difficult for some of us to forgive? How is forgiveness related to leadership, and what is the concept of forgiveness? We will explore all that in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Always do your best. This is one of the four agreements. But what does this mean? How do we measure doing “our best?” And who’s to say that our best is, indeed, the best we can produce? How is all this related to leadership? Let’s do our best and listen to this educational episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Happy listening!

Don’t make assumptions. Plain and simple. But is it really all that simple? Humans are hard-wired to make assumptions all the time. How do we change that? Or at least, how do we get better at not making assumptions? Don Miguel Ruiz gives us some pointers on how to reduce assumptions, and I am making the connection to leadership. Happy listening!

As we continue our journey with The Four Agreements, this week we will connect leadership and not taking anything personally. As humans, this is a lot to ask of us. But leaders are ‘super humans’ and since we aspire to be great leaders, we are up for the challenge! So how do we do it? How do we not take anything personally? It’s all here in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Happy listening!

You probably heard of the magnificent book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. If you haven’t heard about it, let me introduce you to it. In the next 4 chapters, we will make the connection between Don Miguel’s Four Agreements and leadership. In this episode, we will explore the connection between leadership and being impeccable with your word. Happy listening!

Jay Wilkinson is the CEO of Firespring, a technology company. About 10 years ago I bumped into his TED Talk about company culture and I am so glad I did: https://youtu.be/WDFqEGI4QJ4 Since then, I have been showing his TED Talk in leadership classes over and over again. It is that good! As it turns out, Jay and I connected via Linkedin and he kindly agreed to be a guest on the show! What makes Jay tick? Why was his company named top 50 companies to work for in the United States? Learn more about what it takes to lead a culture of success in this special content episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

On June 7, 2021, an extra content episode about organizational culture will be aired with my special guest Jay Wilkinson. To get us all thinking in terms of organizational culture, I have shared a personal story in this episode that leads to the benefits of a healthy and thriving culture. Enjoy, and be sure to tune in June 7, 2021 to learn more from Jay Wilkinson. He is absolutely brilliant! Happy listening.

The word “paranoia” usually comes with a negative connotation, but it could also be healthy. What is “healthy paranoia” and how do we exercise it as leaders or as parents? Find out in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Humans have egos. It is a part of what makes us human and it is not necessarily a bad thing. It gets a bit tricky though when the leader’s ego is too much and it is not contained. So how do leaders contain their egos? Find out in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! (Please excuse the dodgy sound. I am traveling and recorded this episode on the road. But it’s a great episode so it’ll be worth it!)

Movement and change starts with your followership. But how do we get it started? And why is it important for movement or change to start with our followership? Take a listen and find out. Happy listening! (Please excuse the dodgy sound. I am traveling and recorded this episode on the road. But it’s a great episode so it’ll be worth it!)

Many people choose to avoid conflict, but conflict is a part of life and it is inevitable. How do we manage conflict from a leadership’s perspective? Learn more about conflict management in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Majora Carter’s TED Talk named “Greening the Ghetto” is a top TED Talk just shy of 3 million views! I had the privilege and honor to spend some time with Majora for this special content episode and have a better understanding how this amazing human thinks and operates in this world. This is a very special episode with an amazing guest. Don’t miss it! Happy listening.

Is money a motivator? It is but it also isn’t. Confused yet? What really motivates people? How do you keep your people motivated? How do you motivate yourself? Let’s explore motivation in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘courage’? What makes a leader courageous? It may not be what you are thinking! Learn more about the courage to lead in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

Who are the closest people in your life? How are you taking care of them emotionally and vice versa? Why is this so important? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will learn more about our support systems and how to take good care of the ones who support us emotionally. Happy listening!

What can we learn from other humans? What can we learn from our pets? From our environment? Great leaders are open to learn from anyone and anything. Why is it important? Take a listen to this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!

In search of the 'non-traditional' leaders, my good friend Steve Hogarth agreed to do this special episode with little to no arm twisting! What a good man. What is the connection between leadership and a well established progressive rock band's frontman? How is it all connected to spirituality and energy? What does it mean to lead with love and not the pursuit of money or wealth? I have learned quite a bit from Steve, and I am positive you will too. Ladies and gentleman: the fabulous Steve Hogarth! Happy listening. 

What is ethical fading? How is it connected to leadership? According to Dr. Lenny Wong, ethical fading is.. plain and simple.. not telling the truth. Little white lies damage your organization. It is the highway for losing trust. In this episode, we will unveil the major disadvantages of ethical fading and how to avoid it.

Our brain regulates our behavior. Nothing we do is random. As it turns out, there is a pattern related to the chemicals produced in our brain. In order for us to lead others at our highest brain capacity, we can follow certain actions I will share in this episode that makes us.. happy! Happy listening! (Pun intended)

In this continued discussion about leadership and kindness, we will explore the ‘how’. Specifically, we will learn how to set clear boundaries so no one confuses our kindness for weakness. Happy listening!

For this extra content episode, meet the amazing Georgina Wistow. Georgina is a leadership & organizational effectiveness psychologist and she shares with us how the human brain works from a leadership and a followership perspective. Georgina is joining us from London, England. Please forgive the audio dips during the conversation. Technology is wonderful when it isn’t in the way. Happy listening!

“The higher form of wisdom is kindness” A quote from the Talmud. Why should we act with kindness? Why is it important for us and our surroundings? Kindness is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. In this episode, we will learn about the ‘why’ behind kindness and how it is all connected to leadership. Welcome to The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast!