48. What if success is not the answer and what does it mean for leadership and the workplace - Bessi Graham

An inspiring episode with Sam Rosen, who is the co- founder and CEO of Deskpass, helping teams adopt hybrid work. We talk about working virtually and remotely, and some of the key takeaways: How to build a great culture without having a physical space The importance of human connections for remote and hybrid teams Simple practices to drive teamwork in a virtual workplace How remote work is as important as a salary raise These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode with Jonathan Bennett, who is a strategic advisor, executive and board Coach and Former B Corp Founder and CEO. We talk about leadership challenges, including driving execution, driving ownership among the team and changing peoples’ behavior in the workplace. Some of the key takeaways: How to avoid being disappointed or frustrated by lack of ownership or low quality work. How to accelerate creating agreements in your team and at your workplace. Empowering your people to do their best work and love doing it. Managing the emotional rollercoaster of leaving your team or business behind and moving on. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode with Sam Adeyemi, who is an author, executive coach for senior executives and founder and CEO of Sam Adeyemi GLC, Inc. The episode explores the importance of understanding and appreciating generational differences in leadership, emphasizing the need for empathy, respect, and inclusive leadership to empower individuals to lead effectively in today's diverse workplaces. Some of the key takeaways: Leadership is inclusive: Recognize that everyone has the capacity to lead, fostering a culture where all individuals are empowered to contribute their unique strengths. Empathy and respect are essential: Building strong relationships and understanding different perspectives are crucial for effective leadership across generations. Continuous learning is key: Leaders must prioritize self-improvement and seek feedback to continuously develop their leadership skills. Authenticity breeds trust: Transparency, honesty, and genuine care for others are fundamental qualities that inspire trust and loyalty in leadership. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode with Randy Roberts, who is an executive and career life coach. We highlight the significance of aligning one's career choices with personal desires and periodically reassessing goals. Some of the key takeaways: Prioritize personal fulfillment by staying connected with your true desires in your career. Balance personal values with professional opportunities to avoid drifting in the corporate world. Trust and listen to your inner voice, which becomes clearer by following curiosity and excitement. Leaders should lead by example, prioritize personal growth, and engage in open conversations to make informed career decisions. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode (solo cast) where I will continue to talk about the foundations of leadership, emphasizing the importance of hiring individuals with aligned values and character, considering behavior tendencies, and creating a balanced team. Some of the key takeaways: Character and Values in Hiring: Prioritizing hiring based on aligned character and values, considering them as crucial as skills and experience. Behavior Tendencies: Stressing the need for a diverse mix of behavior tendencies in a team to create balance and a sustainable work environment. Tailoring Roles to Strengths: Highlighting the importance of recognizing and leveraging employees' strengths, providing an example of how adjusting roles can enhance performance. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode (solo cast) where I will be talking about the fundamentals of leadership, emphasizing the importance of vision, values, and habits in leading oneself effectively, while also introducing the interconnected levels of leadership: leading self, leading individuals, leading teams, and leading for transformation. Some of the key takeaways: Vision is a Leader's North Star: Clearly defined personal visions, unique to each leader, serve as powerful motivators, pulling individuals towards their goals. Values Shape Decision-Making: Leaders must articulate and uphold a set of values, as clarity in values simplifies decision-making processes and guides actions. Habits Define Leadership Consistency: Empowering habits, consistently practiced, distinguish leaders by providing a foundation for continuous improvement and resilience. Purpose Fuels Leadership: A leader's purpose or mission adds meaning, serving as a driving force that propels them through challenges and encourages perseverance. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode (solo cast) where I will be talking about the transformative power of consistency in leadership and personal development, learning how small consistent actions lead to significant impact over time and emphasizing the compound effect, effective leadership habits, and the importance of setting standards for a higher-performing workplace. Some of the key takeaways: Transformative Consistency: Small, consistent habits lead to profound personal transformations. Compound Impact: Consistent efforts compound over time, creating significant growth and impact. Leadership Habits: Regular practices, like team meetings, are crucial for effective leadership. Setting Standards: Adhering to standards, such as regular one-on-one meetings, contributes to a higher-performing workplace. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring special episode (solo cast) where I will be sharing some practices which would help leaders engage their team early on this year (2024), and ensuring to have great start. Some of the takeaways: External Validation: Emphasize external appreciation to showcase the team's impact through customer feedback or senior leadership recognition. Learn and Apply: Capture lessons from the past year comprehensively, ensuring the team actively learns and applies insights to enhance performance. Future Implications: Reflect on past lessons to proactively address challenges and make improvements, focusing on implications for the current year. Inclusive Goal Setting: Involve the team in setting and agreeing on vision, goals, and behaviors for the year, fostering a sense of shared ownership and commitment. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring special episode (solo cast) on reflection of the passing 2023 year. Some of the takeaways: The most powerful lessons that can help us as leaders to transform our teams & work are not extracted from books, consultants, or coaches. The most powerful lessons are those we learn from our experiences, or better said, from reflecting on our experiences. The end of the year is a golden time to look back and reflect, not as leaders, but as a team on how we performed in the passing year. Some of the powerful questions that a leader may ask and share with his team: What were the biggest progress/wins we made this year? What were the biggest obstacles we faced this year? What was a powerful practice or habit that helped us this year? How can we leverage it more? These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

An inspiring episode with Keith Goode who is the Vice President of Products and Services (ZeroedIn Technologies) - Workforce Intelligence.  In this conversation we talk about the transformative potential of people analytics, emphasizing the challenges of data silos and the importance of using AI for predictive and prescriptive analytics in areas such as employee turnover, hiring, task allocation, and engagement evaluations. Some of the takeaways: People analytics harnesses data and AI to provide transformative insights for HR and leadership in talent development and performance enhancement. Overcoming data challenges, especially in HR, requires breaking down silos and utilizing tools and features that facilitate the aggregation and correlation of diverse data sets. Predictive analytics, aided by explainable AI, enables organizations to identify flight risks among employees, offering insights into factors like tenure, promotions, demotions, and engagement. The strategic use of data and AI extends beyond predicting flight risks to areas such as task allocation (illustrated by the "backpack algorithm") and leveraging text analytics for a deeper understanding of employee engagement evaluations. These and much more in this special episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]