Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

If you really want to accomplish something, what could really stop you?Today’s podcast guest, Glenn Murray, believes he could get through a brick wall if he had enough time. His resilient life is a prime example of being unstoppable. Having failed in school early on, Glenn eventually became an intelligence officer in the marines with rare security clearance. He has traveled the world speaking with high ranking officials and built his house with his own hands. If you are in a challenging leadership role right now, listen to this podcast and imagine what you could do if you only knew how to become unstoppable.
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Leaders have many responsibilities to attend to and none more important than finding their own personal space that centers them. Dr. McKinley’s guest today is Bill Cullerton, a family business owner and entrepreneur. He integrated his love of nature into his career and now enjoys finding ways to teach the power of nature to future generational leaders. Listen to our conversation and be inspired to find your own personal space that centers you in both work and life.
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Our special guest today is Dr. David Caruso, author of The Emotionally Intelligent Manager. Dr. Caruso is a management consultant who is known for his work with leaders on leveraging emotional intelligence. Tune into this podcast for a lively conversation between two psychologists about the value of EI in the workplace.
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In this interactive podcast episode, we explore the transformative power of optimism. Dr. McKinley is joined by one of his senior associates, Megan McKinley, who is also his daughter. She is a delight and known to generate a positive vibe wherever she goes. Join us as we uncover how embracing optimism can fuel resilience, enhance problem-solving abilities, and accelerate personal growth amidst life's challenges. Get ready to shift your perspective and unleash your untapped potential with the power of optimism.
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In our fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. However, what sets individuals apart is their ability to handle and thrive in the face of stress. In this empowering podcast, we delve into the concept of stress tolerance and explore practical strategies to cultivate resilience and find balance in our daily lives. One of 7 children who grew up outside the US, my guest Juliet Lyons is a dynamic leader and frequently demonstrates resiliency despite the inevitable stressors of life. Join us as we discuss the science behind stress, its impact on our physical and mental well-being, and how it affects our relationships and productivity.
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Join Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast as he explores practical strategies and insights to enhance emotional flexibility, which refers to the ability to adapt and respond effectively to the ever-changing emotional landscape we encounter. He'll discuss the benefits of embracing emotional flexibility, such as increased resilience, improved decision-making, and enhanced overall mental health. Whether you're seeking to enhance your own emotional flexibility or looking to support others around you, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate life's unexpected surprises with grace and resilience.
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Have you read an email and immediately became defensive about the content or tone the sender was using? Then you sent an immediate response without really thinking it through first? Today’s podcast guest is Stephan Wiedner, an expert in developing training skills for creating workplace psychological safety. Dr. McKinley and Stephan discuss the skill of impulse control and how that impacts psychological safety. Listen in to determine if there are areas where your own impulse control can be improved.
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Our guest today is Dr. Monica Berner who is proven executive leader. She has to make objective decisions on a daily basis and has very good reality testing skills. Poor reality testing abilities can lead to serious misinterpretations of critical business data. Like it or not, emotions can have an impact on the way we view data, people, and trends. Excessive fear and/or greed can lead people to react negatively to certain data points, or want something so much that they overestimate the possibilities. Join the conversation as Dr. Berner and Dr. McKinley discuss the need for more objectivity in healthcare and beyond.
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Do you consider yourself to be an effective problem solver? The most successful problem solvers are methodical, use their intuition to point them to interesting directions to consider, test their intuition with information, and are creative while accurately assessing the risks for unusual approaches. Today’s guest, Jeff Grigsby, has a background in financial operations. He has served in many high level executive roles and typifies the definition of a consistent problem solver. Listen to our conversation for nuggets of wisdom from one of the most consistent and effective problem solvers I know.
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This podcast is a conversation about establishing interpersonal relationships. Our guest, Beth Kring, is a Clinical Nurse Manager with over 35 years of experience. She has numerous stories about how she has shaped her career, family life, and faith around this one skill. The ROI on workplace relationship engagement may be priceless as research suggests that the cost of disengagement is $450 to $550 billion dollars annually. As you plan your next year in business, rather than jumping right back into budget building, take the time to assess your business’s key relationships. Are they mutually beneficial, strong and secure, or do some need a little love?
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