Peak Performance Leadership

Among the most important skills in leadership are gaining trust and knowing how to collaborate under stress. A great leader is the kind of person others want to follow. They know how to break down silos and model collaboration. They have the courage to build meaningful relationships, and are experts at establishing trust and touching hearts, creating an environment where people feel heard, small problems don’t escalate, and businesses succeed. Jill Ratliff is an Author, Executive Coach, and Leadership Speaker. Jill has more than 25 years of Fortune 100 Human Resources Management experience, and knows well what amazing leaders can do under the right circumstances. In addition to starting her own leadership consultancy, she assumes the role of Senior Leadership Advisor for Beecher-Regan’s Leadership Results Practice. Prior, she served as Executive Vice President at Assurant Specialty Property, a $2B financial services organization, and held key senior positions such as Executive Vice President of Human Resources for ING North America, Director of Leadership Development for ADP and Director of Corporate Human Resources for PepsiCo’s Taco Bell Corporation. Her strength is in making the complex simple and straightforward. Jill provides thought leadership and execution of “People & Culture” initiatives that help drive exceptional business results, and has worked extensively in environments facing large-scale transformational change. She is an Amazon #1 new release Best Seller in Business Leadership with her book, Leadership Through Trust & Collaboration: Practical Tools for Today’s Results-Driven Leaders. In the community, Jill currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement. She was also Co-President for EMERGE, a non-profit dedicated to empowering women by advancing their education. Jill has been a mentor for 14 years with Pathbuilders, an organization that helps high-performing women accelerate their careers. Topics During this interview Jill and I discuss the following topics: Why trust and collaboration is so importantWhy trust has deteriorated so badly over timeHow leaders can mitigate poor trust perceptionHow leading yourself affects trust and collaborationHow to build trust and collaboration across the organization For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/161

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Follow Moving Forward Leadership FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn Join our Leadership Community Tired of not having a community to discuss leadership with? Well then join our FREE online community where we discuss leadership on a deep and daily basis.  Get in touch Need help and want to discuss options with me? Then simply book a discovery call and lets talk on how we can move you forward! Have Ideas?  If you have ideas for guests, topics for Monday Leadership Minute, or simply to say hello, then shoot me an email.  Leadership to your Inbox! Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! What did you think of the show? What was your biggest take away? Tag us when you share on social media! #LeadDontBoss Twitter: @leaddontbossInstagram: @leaddontbos

Leadership is a difficult skill to master. Ultimately, we all want to become a leader who matters. For that if we do not matter then there is no reason for another to follow us. However, on the other side of the coin, to matter as a leader we need to inspire and motivate our followers. Therefore, we are caught in a chicken and egg situation. To matter as a leader is something which can bring meaning and joy to your leadership journey.  Dan is the founder and CEO of The Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture. He is the best-selling author of four books: LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT and FLAT ARMY. A renowned speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career. Previously as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of over $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award-winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company’s employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Prior to TELUS he held senior roles at SAP, Business Objects and BCIT. Topics During this interview Dan and I discuss the following topics: His background and experienceThe inspiration behind Lead. Care. Win.The 9 lessons of how to be a leader who matters For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/160

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Love the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast?  Follow Moving Forward Leadership FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn Join our Leadership Community Tired of not having a community to discuss leadership with? Well then join our FREE online community where we discuss leadership on a deep and daily basis.  Support the show by simply buying me a coffee!  Get in touch Need help and want to discuss options with me? Then simply book a discovery call and lets talk on how we can move you forward! Have Ideas?  If you have ideas for guests, topics for Monday Leadership Minute, or simply to say hello, then shoot me an email.  Leadership to your Inbox! Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! What did you think of the show? What was your biggest take away? Tag us when you share on social media! #LeadDontBoss Twitter: @leaddontboss Instagram: @leaddontboss

Competitive advantage and financial gain have become widely accepted strategic priorities for companies. Yes, many companies invest in professional development for employees and support volunteer and charitable programs. Yet, such efforts are rarely incorporated into the organization’s core focus, outcomes, and actions, let alone its true purpose for being in business. Putting competition and profits first not only devalues individual workers; it hurts the entire organization. With the outbreak of COVID-19, many people responded with anxiety and lost their motivation for working as their companies scrambled to adapt to the challenges, including managing a remote workforce. Focusing on problems and clinging to the goal of market dominance at all costs takes a toll on employees, customers, and their communities, as well as a company’s reputation and bottom line. Dan Bruder is the CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, an international strategy and leadership consulting firm based in Colorado. He has an accomplished background in executive leadership, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing operations, brand development, customer service, and corporate finance. Drawing on his 30-plus years of personal leadership, he created The Blendification® System, a series of workshops and keynotes blending culture, strategy, and execution to help companies, individuals, and communities realize their potential. He is a faculty member of Colorado State University’s Executive MBA program and the University of Colorado, Boulder’s Graduate Leeds School of Business. Topics During this interview Dan and I discuss the following topics: His background and experienceThe inspiration behind his bookWhat the Blendification system isWhy organizations don’t have a blended organizational systemWhat system intelligence is and how leaders can use itThe execution model to ensure success For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/159

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Follow Moving Forward Leadership FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn Join our Leadership Community Tired of not having a community to discuss leadership with? Well then join our FREE online community where we discuss leadership on a deep and daily basis.   Get in touch Need help and want to discuss options with me? Then simply book a discovery call and lets talk on how we can move you forward! Have Ideas?  If you have ideas for guests, topics for Monday Leadership Minute, or simply to say hello, then shoot me an email.  Leadership to your Inbox! Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! What did you think of the show? What was your biggest take away? Tag us when you share on social media! #LeadDontBoss Twitter: @leaddontboss Instagram: @leaddontboss

It’s no secret that unmotivated employees can ravage a business. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, nearly 70 percent of employees were less than enthusiastic about (and less than committed to) their work, costing U.S. businesses between $450 and $550 billion each year. Add in one worldwide pandemic, newly remote and anxious employees, and news of daily layoffs, and leaders are left to plead, “Now what?” as employees mentally check out. Though it’s tempting to blame homebound workers and current events for cratering employee engagement, the most significant cause of demotivation—despite everything above—are the managers and leaders themselves. CATHY BUSH, Ph.D., has spent decades investing in the development of leaders as an organizational psychologist, consultant, professor, coach, and author. She has worked with leaders around the globe to create the organizational cultures people love to work for—and clients love to work with—in a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, publishing, healthcare, retail, and banking. She is the co-author of the new book The Demotivated Employee: Helping Leaders Solve the Motivation Crisis That is Plaguing Business.  TARA PETERS, Ph.D., is a gifted educator, TED Talk speaker, bestselling author, and international consultant with a client list that includes Coca-Cola, Allstate, Walmart, and Ocwen. A professional educator for more than 26 years, she currently serves as a professor at Northwood University’s Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management and as academic dean for its Texas campus. She is the co-author of the new book The Demotivated Employee: Helping Leaders Solve the Motivation Crisis That is Plaguing Business. Topics During this interview, Cathy, Tara, and I discuss the following topics: The motivation and inspiration behind the bookHow employees go from motivated to demotivated How stress can impact an employee’s motivationHow to have an motivational organizational cultureHow conflict help sap motivation but can help the organization For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/158

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Love the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast?  Follow Moving Forward Leadership FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn Join our Leadership Community Tired of not having a community to discuss leadership with? Well then join our FREE online community where we discuss leadership on a deep and daily basis.  Support the show by simply buying me a coffee!  Get in touch Need help and want to discuss options with me? Then simply book a discovery call and lets talk on how we can move you forward! Have Ideas?  If you have ideas for guests, topics for Monday Leadership Minute, or simply to say hello, then shoot me an email.  Leadership to your Inbox! Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! What did you think of the show? What was your biggest take away? Tag us when you share on social media! #LeadDontBoss Twitter: @leaddontboss Instagram: @leaddontboss

Like a house needs a solid foundation to weather the age of time; leaders require a solid foundation to ensure that the principles which they based their leadership upon will last beyond their years and into future generations. A solid foundation of leadership is more than about the basics but rather ensuring that the morals, principles, and values which you hold as a leader will enable you, your team, and your organization. Dr. Brent Lacey is a gastroenterologist who is passionate about helping physicians succeed with business and personal finances. As a physician, he understands how overwhelming it can be to step out of clinical training and into a career, and he has seen firsthand the lack of education on how to run a practice and manage finances. He has coached hundreds of families to succeed in eliminating debt and has spoken to physician groups around the country on topics related to business and personal finance. That's also why he founded The Scope of Practice website. His goal is to help physicians learn how to manage their businesses successfully and master their personal finances. Topics During this interview, Brent and I discuss the following topics: His background and storyHow being head of a student body helped shaped his leadership styleLeadership lessons he learned during military serviceHow to build high-performing teamsHow leading in the medical field is different than other fields For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com/157

Formerly known as the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast. The Peak Performance Leadership Podcast is here to help you achieve your peak as a leader in leading in the three domains of leadership: Leading YourselfLeading Your TeamLeading Your Organization The Host Scott McCarthy, a veteran of over 20 years of military experience interviews world-leading leadership experts in those three domains to give you the most complete leadership podcast going! Check out more by visiting our website: https://movingforwardleadership.com