14. Mental Models

In episode 19 we explore the gold standard for developing your organization’s business strategy leading to unprecedented growth, Verne Harnish's groundbreaking framework, Scaling Up. We will briefly review the key elements that are crucial for steering a company towards an envisioned future – long-term goals, short-term goals, aligning your organization’s activities around those goals…and everything in between. Resources in this episode Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t – Verne Harnish A System That Fits – Leap Blog (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 18 we discuss how to unlock your organization's full potential through the transformative power of a strategic organization development process. If you're ready to elevate your leadership and take your organization to new heights, join us as we explore the keys to lasting success and be inspired to take action! Leadership Challenge: Test how clear things are in your organization by asking these questions: What are you trying to accomplish this year as a team or as an organization? What activities do you need to execute to reach the goals you are trying to accomplish? Who is doing what part of the work outlined in the questions above? As you evaluate your progress, how do you need to check in on and solve problems as they arise? What issues do you seem to face consistently? Resources in this episode CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest – Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra The Lean Startup – Eric Ries Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t – Verne Harnish Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business – Gino Wickman 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals – Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above. To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 17 we embark on the transformative journey of personal development. In a world where leadership is continually evolving, and the path to success is ever-changing, join us as we discuss the importance of development to further unlock your potential.   Leadership questions to reflect on: What’s an area in your life that you are seeking intentional personal development in? Do I have the “how to” knowledge in addressing that area? When was the last time as a team, you all discussed personal development and its importance to your team / organization’s success? What’s one small step that you personally or as a team can take in the next quarter, to begin to embrace a personal development journey or path? Who is the person you can bring into this journey with you?  Resources in this episode CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest – Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World – Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow, and Marty Linsky Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol Dweck Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team – Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results – Gary Keller with Jay Papsan (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 16 we explore Peter Senge's timeless masterpiece, The Fifth Discipline, a fantastic resource that investigates systems thinking and the cultural underpinnings to create a learning organization…an environment rich in possibility for adaptive and collective leadership. Don't miss the chance to elevate your leadership and inspire positive change in your organization by engaging The Fifth Discipline.  Resources in this episode The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 15 we are exploring the true meaning of a shared vision. Understanding, developing, and engaging in a shared vision can propel you and your organization toward maximum engagement and the realization of its full potential. Resources in this episode The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team – Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us – Daniel H. Pink (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 14 we examine mental models and how they create the world we perceive and live in. Come with us on this transformative journey as we explore the power of these models to reshape your thinking and elevate your leadership to new heights. Resources in this episode The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity – Jennifer Garvey Berger (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.)  To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 13 we are reviewing another resource that has significantly impacted us in our own leadership journey. Join us as we review Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams. Resources in this episode Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results – Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 12 we look at two non-negotiables for being able to adapt and thrive in complex and rapidly changing environments – A commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. This process, known as Personal Mastery, helps address the limitations of traditional thinking and encourages individuals to develop a broader perspective, enhancing their ability to effectively contribute to collective goals while unlocking their own potential for long-term success. Resources in this episode The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter Senge Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results – Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team – Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek The Leadership Circle Profile – Leadership 360 Assessment (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 11 we are introducing our new every other week format. Leadership from the Balcony was started to raise awareness of leadership concepts in an effort to help leaders continue to grow and develop on their leadership journey. Every other week we'll be highlighting a resource that has impacted us, and we feel will be beneficial to you. These episodes will be shorter and aren't seeking to inform you of all the details and findings in the resource but to raise your awareness and pique your interest in what's out there. This week we are reviewing Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, one of the most impacting books we have read on our leadership journey. Resources in this episode Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization (Leadership for the Common Good) – Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World – Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow, and Marty Linsky (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts

In episode 10 we are taking a deep dive into personal transformation as we explore the groundbreaking Immunity to Change process by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey. This is a powerful yet accessible tool for any leader to utilize in their journey towards unlocking their potential and embracing change with open arms. Resources in this episode Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization (Leadership for the Common Good) – Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization – Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t – Jim Collins Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter – Liz Wiseman (As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through the Amazon links above.) To stay informed and sign up for our newsletter click HERE Contact us HERE to: Send us your comments Tell us how your Leadership Challenge experience went Or to let us know about specific topics you would like us to discuss on future podcasts