Unlocking Team Potential: The Leadership Tools that Transform Teams

In this episode, Chris Deaver, who has shaped culture at companies like Disney and Apple, dives into the future of leadership and team dynamics. How can we balance innovation with empathy and foster a workplace culture that stands the test of time?     ️Topics discussed in this episode    ☑️  How can curiosity unlock new dimensions in leadership?  ☑️ Can ego be replaced with empowerment?  ☑️ How do we create not just safe spaces, but brave spaces?   ☑️ What’s the secret to balancing honesty and empathy?   ☑️ Is empowerment the future of leadership?     Links to the Scaling Culture Podcast:    • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVDsbEap  • Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gB94AC5  • Google Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e8qRY3sJ  • Podbean: https://lnkd.in/g76MbRP  • Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/emSEj8TP  • Audible: https://lnkd.in/eavhVzza  • Stitcher: https://lnkd.in/eMcN3FQ7     More on Chris Deaver: https://bravecore.co/ 

Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Thorp, Chief Learning Officer at Quantum Connections. Dr. Thorp is a renowned expert in relational competency, with a focus on neuro and quantum social sciences. With 25 years of service in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor, and later corporate leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Dr. Thorp brings a unique blend of military discipline, corporate insight, and educational expertise. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Dr. Thorp discuss: How leaders can foster psychological safety in their teams to combat burnout and disengagement. The power of ‘mirroring’ in leadership communication and its role in building understanding. How affirmations can transform workplace interactions, boosting morale and productivity. Insights into the "safe conversations dialogue" framework and how it helps resolve conflicts without judgment. The critical role relational competency plays in leadership, team success, and employee retention. For more information about Dr. Jonathan Thorp and his work, please visit https://safeconversations.com/ To learn more about our books or Scaling Culture Masterclass on building resilient, high-performing teams, please visit Scalingculture.org

Our guest today is Bob McDonald – former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of Procter & Gamble. Bob brings a wealth of experience and wisdom in leadership, having guided both military and corporate teams through complex challenges. His focus on values-based leadership and attention to detail has set a high standard in organizational culture. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Bob discuss: The importance of aligning personal values with organizational goals Strategies for building a culture of trust and accountability Insights on leading through crises and driving organizational change The role of empathy in leadership and how it can impact team performance For more information about Bob or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-mcdonald-188b2a193/ To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.Org. And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues.

Our guest today is Joey Coleman, who helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, Joey Coleman shares his First 100 Days® methodology for improving customer and employee retention with organizations around the world, such as Whirlpool, Volkswagen Australia, and Zappos. His two books have received critical acclaim and both were instant Wall Street Journal best sellers.  In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Joey discuss: The importance of building advocates when onboarding new employees, and some strategies to build strong connections from the outset  What is the scientifically proven hiring remorse phase and why continuous communication during this period is critical  What is a personal operating manual, and why should everyone adopt one? And finally, why understanding the phases of the employee lifecycle leads to better retention and satisfaction in the workplace  For more information about Joey or his work, please follow his on LinkedIn or go to https://joeycoleman.com To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.org More on Joey Coleman's books! Never Lose a Customer Again shows how to turn any sale into a lifelong customer and his newest book, Never Lose an Employee Again details a framework companies around the world can use to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement.  

Our guest is Kelly Mackin, the founder of Motives Met. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore her mission to revolutionize work life, her research into values, stress, and emotions, and the transformative frameworks and tools designed to achieve a work life well-lived. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kelly discuss: What is ‘work-life balance’ really mean? The 5 steps that help leaders and individuals in the workplace How do motives evolve? Why we need to have successful motives at work The internal tools around managing stress For more information about Kelly or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to: https://www.motivesmet.com/ To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.org. And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues. We’ll be back soon with another incredible guest!

Our guest today is Bob Higgins, the CEO of Barge Design Solutions. Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover leadership strategies, employee engagement tactics, and the transformative power of purpose-driven culture. In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Bob discuss:   Insights into employee development, including why it's critical to meet employees where they're at, not where you want them to be. Why every company will become a tech company with AI and why modelling the behavior of using it as a leader is critical to employees embracing it.    Enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and surveys.    Why all companies need to hire harder to manage easier.   For more information about Bob, please follow him on LinkedIn or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient high performing team, and leadership communication, please go to https://scalingculture.connollyowens.com/  And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues. We’ll be back soon with another incredible guest! 

Our guest is Bryce Tully, CEO and Co-Founder of Innerlogic. As a performance psychology & culture lead with the Canadian Olympic Team for 8 years, Bryce brings a wealth of knowledge to the change management, culture, and leadership space. His company Innerlogic is a disruptive culture and intelligence platform that repairs company culture when engagement is in conflict to culture – giving companies and leaders a culture playbook.  In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Bryce discuss:  Optimizing human performance under pressure and aligning it with EQ, leadership and culture The relationship between tension and stress and how we’re wired to want to escape How less conscious behavior can divide a team, and why EQ is the trump card in leadership Accountability vs. responsibility among teams, and finally, The balance of vulnerability and the passion to go forward  For more information about Bryce or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn. To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient high performing team, and leadership communication, please go to https://scalingculture.connollyowens.com/ And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues.

Our guest is Kerri Davis, CEO and founder of Fortress, although she would better describe her focus as being the Chief Vision Officer and Chief Supporter to her incredible executive team. Kerri pushes the team to solve internal problems with extreme passion, transparency, efficiency, and simplicity, and to do the same for Fortress’s clients and business partners.  In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kerri discuss: Why extreme transparency and vulnerability at the top are the secret ingredients to get to know your employees The balance of overachievement in the workplace and how to tell when someone is motivated  Why we all need to start reframing tough conversations as acts of kindness, AND An exploration on the art of tough conversations – how to let someone go and why the “pre-check in” might be the most important thing you do  For more information about Kerri or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to https://fortresstech.io/ To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to ScalingCulture.Org. And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues. We’ll be back soon with another incredible guest!

Our guest is Kristi Herold, CEO and founder of JAM Group and the best-selling author of “It Pays to PLAY” Kristi’s best-selling book, “It Pays to PLAY – How Play Improves Business Culture,” a valuable resource for organizations looking to foster a playful environment, boost productivity, enhance retention and improve workplace culture. Her vision is to get one million people playing annually! In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Kristi discuss:   • The benefits of a playful workplace and practical ways to incorporate fun • How to help employees break out of their shell and overcome barriers to play • Turning coworkers into teammates and the benefits of a team mindset, and • The Power of PLAY …and its transformative impact on work and home life. For more information about Kristi or her work, please follow her on LinkedIn or go to https://www.kristiherold.com/    To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to Scalingculture.org And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues. We’ll be back soon with another incredible guest!

Our guest is Rick Jackson - Executive Vice President Engagement & Enablement at Deutsche Post DHL Group.  During his 18 years with Deutsche Post DHL Group, Rick has gained a wealth of experience and expertise in various parts of the business. Rick works closely with all business units to engage, enable and empower employee  across the globe.  In this episode of Scaling Culture, Ron and Rick discuss: DHL’s company-wide cultural revolution and its lasting impacts How to effectively build in empathy and mindfulness across your organization How DHL scaled culture to a point where tens of thousands are bought-in The importance of being bold and taking risks AND Why keeping that STARTUP mindset might just be your winning ticket! For more information about Rick or his work, please follow him on LinkedIn   To learn more about our books or our Scaling Culture Masterclass on how to build and sustain a resilient, high performing team, please go to https://scalingculture.connollyowens.com/ And lastly if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment and share the podcast with one of your friends or colleagues.