Podcast

The Sensei Leader movement is essentially human-centric leadership. In order to be a good leader, it is important that you are constantly growing and developing your skills so that you can provide insights to your team. It is also important that you are self-aware. Do you know who you are? Do you know who you ... »

Storytelling can be an incredibly useful tool in sales, but have you ever thought about why this is? It’s simple – when you are telling a story, you can connect with people. Stories create a problem that your product or service can help alleviate, which ultimately can lead to closing more deals. Don’t let your ... »

Teamwork can sometimes be challenging because there are a lot of different opinions being shared all at once. The key to successful teamwork is creating a safe and respectful environment in which all people feel heard and validated, even if you don’t agree with their opinions. The powers of creative conflict and collaboration are unmatched ... »

Some people spend their whole lives trying to achieve success, but do they even really know what success is or how it is measured? Is it based on the amount of money you make, the house you live in, the clothes you wear, or the car you drive? What about measuring someone’s success simply based ... »

In sales, and in life, having good people skills is vital. If you have bad people skills, you will not be able to make connections with prospects, and you will not be able to close the deal. Having a strong understanding of yourself and others can help. Improve your people skills so that you can ... »

Is it possible to be stressed and productive at the same time? Does stress-free productivity exist, or does some of your best work come out of being stressed? Whether it’s hitting a golf ball, competing in an Olympic event, having a difficult conversation, or even just a conversation with a sales client, it is pivotal ... »

Burnout is a widely discussed topic today not just nationally but globally as well. So many organizations have employees that are just plain burnt out. How does this relate to resiliency and what are leaders doing wrong? Eileen McDargh, Chief Energy Officer of The Resiliency Group, author, motivational speaker, and #1 ranked communication professional by ... »

We’ve all heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Well, there is now a body of research on the science of hopefulness. After leading public relations and corporate communications at media giants Universal and Turner Broadcasting, Libby Gill began looking into this research and started her own coaching and leadership consulting company. In this interview, she discusses ... »