Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

In this Leadership Spark, Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera, shares about how his leadership style evolved from command and control to being more open and emotionally engaged with his employees. He explains the importance of having a clear strategy and building a great team with honesty, integrity, and communication skills. Jeffrey reflects on the lessons he learned from tragedy and the value of having experience to gain wisdom. He also mentions his transformation as a leader and how he brought his new approach to Orbitz. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In today's Leadership Spark, Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera, discusses his experiences leading through crises, including the tragic crash of Swissair Flight 111 and the impact of 9/11 on the travel industry. Jeffrey emphasizes the importance of compassion, honesty, and generosity in times of crisis and reflects on how the experiences changed him as a leader. The conversation also delves into the challenges of building a company in a competitive industry and the role of technology in shaping the future of travel. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of adaptability and agility in leadership. ______________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In today's Leadership Spark, I speak with Jeffrey Katz, founder and CEO of Journera. Jeffrey talks about his leadership roles in various companies, and his experience as a command-and-control leader. He talks about the performance-centric nature of the airline industry and the mission to grow Sabre around the world, as well as the challenges faced by management in a command-and-control environment. Jeffrey also talks about the evolution of management styles and how the idea of employee engagement surveys, flexible work, and work-life balance were just starting during his time in the industry. The conversation sheds light on the need for companies to adapt to changing times and expectations of employees. ____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

My interview today is with John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco Systems and author of "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World." Chambers started off his career as a sales representative and rose through the ranks to become the CEO of Cisco Systems, growing the company from $70 million to $47 billion. In our conversation, we discuss what's going on in the world today, including the high-performance versus low-performance dichotomy and the power shift into the hands of employees. We also talk about Chambers' key moments in his leadership career, including his diagnosis with dyslexia and transitioning out of the CEO role. We explore the importance of discussing politics at work, the changing stereotype of leadership, and the role of AI and cybersecurity. Chambers shares his secret to growing Cisco and provides tips for individuals, teams, and organizations. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In today's Leadership Spark, Marshall Goldsmith, renowned executive coach and author, discusses the evolving stereotype of leaders and the issue with traditional employee engagement surveys. He suggests using active questions to encourage personal responsibility for engagement and meaning at work. Marshall emphasizes the importance of balance and accountability, where everyone plays a role. He also shares a story of two flight attendants demonstrating the power of internal mindset in creating positivity. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In this Leadership Spark, Marshall Goldsmith, renowned executive coach and author, discusses the dangers of ego in leadership and the importance of making a positive difference in life. Marshall explains that a healthy ego is necessary for promoting oneself and making a positive impact, but too much ego can be detrimental to one's career. He also shares his experience in coaching CEOs and the importance of choosing the right clients. His coaching philosophy is based on Buddhist principles, particularly the idea of accepting what is and making positive changes in life. ____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In today's Leadership Spark, I interview executive coach Marshall Goldsmith. Marshall shares his insights on leadership coaching and how he helps CEOs and prospective CEOs improve their leadership skills through confidential feedback based on interviews. Marshall notes that the most common issues CEOs or prospective CEOs face are winning too much, adding too much value, and trying to be right all the time. He emphasizes that coaching isn't about the coach but about working with great people. _______________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It's only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

In this episode of The Great Leadership Podcast with Jacob Morgan, I spoke with Stewart Friedman - a well-known leadership expert who spent time at Ford Motor Company leading a 50-person team focused on leadership development, transforming the culture, and training 2,500 managers per year. In today's episode, Friedman emphasizes the importance of finding mutual value in four domains: work, home, community, and self, and argues that leadership impacts all of them, requiring change in all areas. He also stresses the importance of vulnerability in leadership. According to his research, there is no such thing as work-life balance, instead, integration is the key. He has explored the impact of the pandemic on this integration and found that holistic career values have an indirect effect on work engagement. Stewart encourages people to make tough choices under pressure, integrate work and life, pay attention to signs, and make the best career decisions. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

Hey everyone! After years of creating content on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work, I've come to realize that having a following is great, but building a true community is even better. That's why I've decided to launch the Great Leadership Community on Substack. Substack will allow me to organize all of my free and premium content in a more easily accessible way, and foster discussions and interaction on specific pieces of content. Plus, I'll be able to create exclusive premium content for those who want to dive deep into leadership. For only $9.99/month, subscribers will receive weekly 5-minute leadership hack videos, unique insights from leaders, and exclusive interviews with CEOs and thinkers. And as the community grows, I'll be rolling out even more exciting features. So if you're looking to become a better leader, join me on this new adventure and subscribe to the Great Leadership Community on Substack. Let's build an amazing community and change the business world for the better! ______________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

In today's leadership spark, I speak with Stephen M.R. Covey. We discuss the concept of leadership and management, and how both are necessary for a company's success. Covey explains that while leadership and management are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct roles that require different skills. He also emphasizes the importance of inspiration in leadership and how it can lead to increased productivity and employee well-being. Covey believes that everyone can inspire, and it is a learnable skill. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.