• The Secret to Building Future-Ready Leaders in the Digital Age with General Dynamics Information Technology, CEO Amy Gilliland
    Nov 4 2024

    How do you keep your team engaged, motivated, and prepared for the future while managing day-to-day demands? In this episode, Amy Gilliland, President of General Dynamics Information Technology, shares practical strategies for building strong, future-ready teams in today’s fast-paced environment. She talks about why on-the-job training is crucial for leadership development, how regular career conversations help boost engagement and retention, and why creating a company with a soul is essential to sustaining long-term success. Amy also dives into how GDIT balances tradition while pushing for innovation, ensuring that leaders are prepared to meet both immediate and future challenges, all while fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven culture.

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    1 hr
  • Sparks: The Employee Experience Equation: How Culture, Technology, and Physical Space Can Make or Break the Workplace
    Nov 1 2024

    Many companies seem perfect on paper, only to find yourself discouraged, disengaged, and ready to leave once you work. Culture and experience shape our work more than job titles or company names ever could. In today’s Leadership Spark, we’ll look into what truly makes or breaks the employee experience. I break down the Employee Experience Equation: culture, technology, and physical space—three elements any organization can control to build an environment where employees thrive. We’ll cover how these elements impact your work and personal growth. Listen in to learn how to identify (and create!) a workplace where you want to be, not just where you have to be.

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    13 mins
  • Navy SEAL Shares the 25 Hidden Attributes of Elite Leaders - with Rich Diviney
    Oct 28 2024

    Every leader faces moments of high pressure and uncertainty—but how you lead your team through those moments is what sets the great apart from the good. In today’s episode, Rich Diviney, Retired Navy SEAL and Founder of “The Attributes,” reveals the hidden attributes that drive high performance and why they’re more important than skills when it comes to leadership. We’ll explore why 90% of people fail SEAL training and what that teaches us about thriving under pressure, the role of adaptability in uncertain times and unpredictable environments, and how leaders can use “healthy imposter syndrome” to stay sharp and keep improving. Rich also shares how understanding your team’s natural attributes—not just their skills—can radically change how you lead and create high-performing, resilient teams.

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    44 mins
  • Sparks: The Employee Experience Equation: How Culture, Technology, and Physical Space Can Make or Break the Workplace
    Oct 25 2024

    Many companies seem perfect on paper, only to find yourself discouraged, disengaged, and ready to leave once you work. Culture and experience shape our work more than job titles or company names ever could. In today’s Leadership Spark, we’ll look into what truly makes or breaks the employee experience. I break down the Employee Experience Equation: culture, technology, and physical space—three elements any organization can control to build an environment where employees thrive. We’ll cover how these elements impact your work and personal growth. Listen in to learn how to identify (and create!) a workplace where you want to be, not just where you have to be.

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    29 mins
  • Seth Godin on How to Strategize and Adapt to a Changing World
    Oct 21 2024

    Every business leader is faced with the challenge of adapting to change in today’s fast-moving world, but creating a solid, long-term strategy is often easier said than done. In today’s episode, Seth Godin, an influential entrepreneur, author of 22 books, and one of the world’s most popular bloggers, breaks down what most leaders get wrong about strategy—confusing it with tactics. He explains why strategy is a long-term philosophy, not a step-by-step plan, and how major change agents like AI, the fading influence of Boomers, are reshaping the business landscape. Seth shares why these shifts are inevitable and how leaders need to respond if they want to stay relevant. We also tackle deep insights on how companies like Netflix successfully disrupted themselves to stay ahead and emphasizes the importance of foresight in navigating these changes.

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    43 mins
  • Sparks: Butterflies and Mismatch Theory: The ROI of Leading With Vulnerability
    Oct 18 2024

    What’s the ROI of vulnerability at work? It’s big—personally and professionally. In today’s Leadership Spark, I explore why being a vulnerable leader pays off. We’ll break down the concept of Mismatch Theory—why the “tough boss” style of the past doesn’t cut it today and why leaders who don’t evolve may get left behind. Vulnerability—when done right—not only boosts your team’s trust and engagement but also directly contributes to business success. Yet, less than 11% of employees view vulnerability as a strength in their leaders, which leaves a lot of untapped potential.

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    9 mins
  • "I Don’t Negotiate on Culture!” CEO of iFood on How To Lead With Grit & Growth
    Oct 14 2024

    During times of rapid growth and disruption, aligning teams and sustaining a strong culture can be daunting, but Diego Barreto, CEO of iFood, has successfully led his company to unicorn status by focusing on these essentials. In this episode, we dive into his leadership strategies, exploring why team mobilization is central to a CEO’s role and how effective communication fosters alignment. Diego reveals how iFood’s non-negotiable culture supports an entrepreneurial mindset, values radical candor, and encourages big thinking. He shares insights into how iFood adapted during the pandemic, balancing employee comfort with high performance by instilling grit. We also discuss how iFood’s six-month cultural sprints inspire innovation and resilience and examine the role of the “pendulum effect” in guiding flexible leadership strategies.

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    43 mins
  • Sparks: Panic Attacks and Vulnerability: How I Learned That Vulnerable Leadership Can Be a Superpower
    Oct 11 2024

    How does vulnerability fit into leadership? Being vulnerable as a leader is tricky, but there’s a clear difference between being vulnerable and leading with vulnerability. In today’s Leadership Spark, I share how my own journey with panic attacks reshaped my understanding of vulnerability. Through interviews with executives, I found that while vulnerability in personal life is crucial, in the workplace it’s a different story. Many executives ask if they should project unwavering confidence, or share their struggles? The answer is both! The key is not just exposing your weaknesses but demonstrating how you’re closing the gaps—combining vulnerability with action, as shown by examples from leaders like Fleetwood Grobler and Hollis Harris. Vulnerability alone can be risky, but combine it with action, and you’ve got leadership gold. I also share stories from top executives that illustrate how leading with vulnerability makes all the difference in building trust and resilience.

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    11 mins