Below the Surface: What Leaders Aren’t Seeing, But Should Be

When you start a business with no capital, no employees, and no revenue, most people would run the other way. But some leaders see opportunity where others see impossible obstacles.The key isn't just having vision. It's knowing your numbers at a level most entrepreneurs never achieve and being willing to embrace the discomfort that comes with real growth.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Driving-Growth-by-Running-Toward-Discomfort-with-CEO-Glenn-Phillips

Small communication gaps can lead to big problems. Whether it's a missed instruction in healthcare, a misaligned blueprint in engineering, or a filing deadline that never gets communicated in accounting, these seemingly minor breakdowns can have serious consequences.The reality is that communication gaps are inevitable. They happen in every business, across every industry. These gaps don't close on their own. You, as a leader, have to get involved.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Closing-the-Communication-Gaps-Every-Leaders-Responsibility

What if the very system we rely on to motivate teams and measure success is actually holding us back? Many leaders find their teams can hit targets but still feel stuck, which points to a fundamental flaw in how we approach performance management.Traditional goal-setting methodologies like OKRs and KPIs, while well-intentioned, often create unintended consequences that work against the very outcomes they're designed to achieve. The incentive structure encourages showing good numbers while sweeping problems under the rug, giving leaders the illusion of progress rather than real visibility.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-Your-Goal-Setting-Fails-Escaping-the-Performance-Trap-with-Radhika-Dutt

"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you caught yourself saying those words? When the big deal closes, when you finally take that vacation, when you get through this challenging quarter?The truth is happiness isn't a prize waiting at the finish line. It's something you can generate right now, even in the middle of chaos and unpredictability.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stop-Chasing-Happiness--Start-Generating-It-to-Amplify-Your-Impact

Our brains are maxed out. In a world drowning in notifications, endless meetings, and information overload, the most powerful leadership skill might surprise you: simplicity.But ironically—simplicity is anything but simple.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Keep-it-Simple-Why-Less-is-More-in-Leadership

"Who actually knows what's really going on around here? And does anyone in senior leadership even care?"If you've ever heard these questions whispered in hallways or wondered if there's more happening beneath the surface of your organization than meets the eye, this episode is essential listening.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Below-the-Surface-What-Leaders-Arent-Seeing-But-Should-Be

In a world where we're more digitally connected than ever, why do so many leaders and their teams feel increasingly isolated?The irony is striking: we have endless ways to communicate, yet many leaders and high-performing professionals are running on empty when it comes to meaningful human connection. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Craving-Connection-Why-Meaningful-Relationships-Still-Matter

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to our success aren't external challenges—they're the invisible distractions that cloud our vision and keep us stuck.In this episode, Gayle Lantz shares a personal experience with eye floaters that led to an interesting leadership metaphor. Just as physical floaters can obstruct our vision, we all have "floaters" in our professional lives—distractions, limiting beliefs, and patterns that prevent us from seeing clearly.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Clear-Your-Vision-Whats-Really-Clouding-Your-Leadership-View

The traditional approach to talent management is being challenged like never before. With employee turnover at historic highs and career paths becoming increasingly fluid, leaders are scrambling to adapt their strategies for attracting and retaining talent.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-Should-People-Work-Here-Rethinking-Talent-with-Steve-Cadigan

Ever feel like everything is up in the air and you can't move forward? You're not alone—and you're not stuck.Leaders often find themselves in what feels like professional limbo: waiting for funding decisions, navigating role transitions, or dealing with too many unknown variables to make clear choices. It's that uncomfortable in-between space where you feel suspended between where you are and where you need to be.But what if limbo isn't the enemy?Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stuck-in-Leadership-Limbo-How-to-Rise-Above-It