Leadership Junkies Podcast

Our special guest is serial entrepreneur, pilot, kite surfer and skiing powder hound Scott Diggs. Scott has started and grown numerous businesses, led an organization of nearly 2,000 people and built a life of balance and spiritual growth. Listen in as Scott shares some of his secrets to building a great team and culture, as well as his conviction that consistently doing the right thing will lead you to financial success and legacy. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … Life balance requires that you prioritize your life in advance to assure space and time for the things you love The importance of starting your day with your spiritual practices Leadership involves focusing on influence, impact and culture Hiring is often more successful when you hire like-minded people instead of hiring people with industry or job experience Before you empower your people you need to invest in teaching your people Hire people who are visionary, high energy, self-confident, tolerance for failure, creative, integrity and strong internal controls = equally yoked You don’t always need the best decisions … you need to allow your people’s ideas to be good enough It’s vital to give your team members ownership of their work and outcomes Work life balance requires letting go to your team members and giving up control Building a strong culture includes allowing yourself to have relationships with your team members Leaders do the right thing even when it’s hard and expensive (and teach your team, your family, your partners etc. to all do the right thing) Leadership requires transparency and trust Vital role of trust in building your team and organization Leaders must earn the trust (it’s not given) Resources: Scott Diggs Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis The Heart Led Leader by Tommy Spaulding Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is international speaker, coach, author and leadership thought leader, Tommy Spaulding. Tommy is the author of two New York Times best-selling books (It’s Not Just Who You Know and Heart-Led Leadership), and he shares with us the secrets to achieving unprecedented results through servant leadership. Listen in as Tommy shares the key role of vulnerability and sharing our stories in order to build powerful cultures. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … Love and service is required in business and leadership Every leader has to make a decision about what kind of leader you want to be (self-serving or servant) 90% of leaders are self-serving and most don’t realize it Servant leaders achieve unprecedented business results and friendships Self-serving leadership is the biggest blind spot in leadership Others decide if you’re a servant leader or a self-serving leader Ego gets in the way of servant leadership and that your ego is a cover for your insecurities The most important quality of leadership is humility (not thinking less of yourself, but thinking about yourself less often) Confidence plus humility always wins Heart-led leaders know who they are (strengths and weaknesses) Heart-led leaders seek out mentors to help you grow The biggest conundrum in business today is vulnerability Vulnerability in leadership is when you share your stories with others and then hear their stories Vulnerability is one of the only leadership trait that’s contagious Heart-led leaders build followership based upon love (over respect) Heart-led leaders let their people know they’re human Vulnerability is the key to building trust Resources: Tommy Spaulding It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships by Tommy Spaulding The Heart-Led Leader: How Living and Leading from the Heart Will Change Your Organization and Your Life by Tommy Spaulding The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is serial entrepreneur Bilal Akram. Bilal is a former Cleveland firefighter and the Founder of Platinum Transportation, Code M (which includes Code M Magazine, a digital publication focused on African American men), a line of cigars and the list goes on and on. Listen in as Bilal talks about the ways that he’s turned conversations into opportunities by being open to the possibilities. He also shares the ways that he’s navigated his life and entrepreneurial journey as a man of color. Most important, Bilal shares the ways that his entrepreneurial eye has allowed him to have a lifelong adventure of travel, learning and creating new enterprises around the world. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn… The ways that he had to overcome additional challenges throughout his life as an African-American man The important role of resolve in a life’s journey The realities and issues of life that uniquely impact men and men of color The ways you can turn obstacles into opportunities The ways that having a vision allows you to overcome adversity and create opportunities The impact of the people you surround yourself with and the importance of having the support and challenge of mentors in your life That when you’re open and engage in conversations you’ll find opportunities at every turn The importance of asking for a conversation to share your story and vision with others That entrepreneurs do whatever it takes to pursue opportunities The hard truth and blessing that you can’t achieve your full vision alone That it’s vital to have a team to work together on and support your vision What it means to create a legacy for your life and family The critical role of purposely building an incredible team How to stay open to opportunities in every conversation How leaders must be authentic and clearly articulate their vision To let your people have their own ideas and the spotlight The essential role of passion with your team in driving action and outcomes Resources Bilal Akram ([email protected]) Code M Magazine The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is Cindy Anderson, CEO, President and Founder of Thinc Strategy, a business consulting company that helps companies grow and transition. Listen in as Cindy shares the secret sauce for building trust and a great culture. Cindy also shares her ideas on ways that culture growth leads to business growth. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn the … Role that culture plays in business value growth Critical connection between culture and financial performance Role of vulnerability in building an impactful growth culture Leaders must be honest about what they do and don’t do well Impactful leadership requires modeling vulnerability Importance of giving people permission to not be perfect Path to building foundations of trust (trust is earned) and the little ways we destroy trust Vital role of leadership trust when building a great culture Key connection between transparency / vulnerability and trust Using simple safety words to invite feedback Great cultures are teams of performers, not pleasers Leaders take the time to support their team members in the moments Resources Cindy Anderson (919) 512-1420 / [email protected] Thinc Strategy The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews take a deep dive into what it takes to building authentic and impactful relationships. They’ll be focusing on the relationship funnel (not the sales funnel) and highlighting what it takes to build relationships that will grow your business and your life. Learn the five C’s of relational business development, as well as the three power questions to ask in every one-on-one interaction. Discover some simple shifts in intention and action that will immediately enhance your relationship building Most important, learn to embrace a relationship intention and strategies for high impact relationship building. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … The difference between your relationship funnel and your sales funnel … and why it matters Explore the five C’s of relational business development – Creativity, Compassion, Consistency, Curiosity and Connection The three (3) power questions to use in every one-on-one interaction The ways that the 10 x 10 approach to networking and relationship building will help accelerate the quantity and the quality of your relationships Essential shifts to move from transactional networking to relational interacting Resources It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships, by Tommy Spaulding Never Eat Alone: And the Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi The Impact Leadership Podcast, Episode 6 (Stop Networking: Simple Shifts to Transition from Transactional Networking to Relational Connecting for More Impact) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 17 - Put Down the Stick: Self-Accountability and the Foundation of Trust In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share the foundation and formula for building a culture of self-accountability with your team and organization. Jeff and Craig discuss key accountability blind spots and realities, the impact of embracing clear commitments and the ways we’re often slippery when it comes to accountability. Most important, listen in for proven tools to build trust and consistent and predictable outcomes with a culture of self-accountability. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn… The key accountability blind spots and the ways they diminish accountability Ways that poor accountability leads to low trust Accountability is the secret sauce to consistent, predictable and impactful leadership, productivity and outcomes Vital role that “commitments” play in building a culture of self-accountability Great teams are built when they’re empowered into self-accountability Getting people’s accountability attention by using the word “commitment” Accountability is a matter of personal integrity when you make and ask others to make commitments The role of leader vulnerability in building a culture of self-accountability Self-accountability is about integrity, commitments, choices and impact awareness The Stickless Accountability formula Resources ILP Episode 14 – The Accountability Blind Spot The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One - Book by Peter B. Kyne An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization - Book by Lisa Laskow Lahey and Robert Kegan The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is Amy Sullivan Hicks from Charlotte (Gastonia), NC. Amy is a master business development professional across a wide range of industries, and she’ll be sharing her secrets on business development, relationship building and networking. Amy is one of the few business development pros who walks the talk of building relationships by connecting and serving others. Listen in as Amy shares her simple and profound tactics and mindsets for building relationships that matter. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … Authenticity is the secret sauce in building relationships for the long term and that will follow you everywhere Secrets to attracting people who want to connect with you including the impact of your energy on connecting with others (the Attraction Factor of business development) Business development is about giving to others even when you’re facing your own challenges (focus on helping others) What it means to be the giver when it comes to relationship building? Building your relationships by being the connector to help others get what they need Relationship building requires time together, authentic conversations and shared experiences Relationships are personal (business opportunities follow the relationship) Building trust requires that you share first (modeling vulnerability and authenticity) Business development and relationship building is a long game (not a short game) Being yourself as the key to building authentic relationships Critical do’s and NOT do’s when it comes to sales management    Intimidation is not a winning strategy in sales and business    Encourage the people around you    Give credit instead of taking credit Connect people simply for the sake of connecting (not to get what you need) It’s vital to get support during challenging times (even if you struggle asking for help) The ONE thing in building genuine relationships – Ask questions, listen to their needs and find ways to connect people to help them get what they want or need Resources Amy Sullivan Hicks ([email protected]) The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special guest is Larry English, President and founder of Centric Consulting, a business and technology consulting company with 12 offices (plus India), 1,000 employees and a company culture that’s second to none. Larry’s also the author of his soon to be published book, Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams (May 2020). Listen in as Larry shares the secret sauce for building trust and a great culture with a virtual team, starting with relationships and vulnerable leadership. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes: In this episode you’ll learn … Remote teams require extra layers of intention and action to build a great culture Building relationships virtually is vital to a great culture (different skill set with remote teams) You must model and teach vulnerability – the “shortcut to trust” It’s essential to invite your team to bring their whole selves to work, including regular check-ins around their personal lives (builds likeability and trust) Remote work models allow team to have more life balance Overwhelming evidence that remote teams are more productive and people are happier The vital role of leadership trust when building a great culture with a virtual team The importance of making sure that your team members don’t overwork at home Leaders must consistently model the culture including life balance Training for virtual leadership, management, collaboration and communication is essential Impactful leadership requires modeling vulnerability for greater trust and connection Resources: Larry English Centric Consulting Churchill: A Life, by Martin Gilbert The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Craig Mathews and Jeff Nischwitz share ideas on the vital role that self-accountability plays in leadership, effectiveness, trust building and consistent performance. Jeff and Craig discuss the reality that accountability is an inside job, not an external motivator. Most important, listen in for proven strategies on building a culture of self-accountability. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … Why accountability is the biggest blind spot in leadership and the ways this blind spot is holding leaders and organizations back Accountability myths and truths Ways that poor accountability leads to low trust (“Trust is the river that runs through accountability”) Accountability is the secret sauce to consistent, predictable and impactful leadership, productivity and outcomes Vital role that “commitments” play in building a culture of self-accountability Great teams are built when they’re empowered into self-accountability (holding people accountable is disempowering) Why we overestimate our level of self-accountability and struggle to be more self-accountable Getting people’s accountability attention by using the word “commitment” Accountability is a matter of personal integrity when you make and ask others to make commitments The important difference between accountability versus personal ownership / responsibility The role of leader vulnerability in building a culture of self-accountability Holding others accountable doesn’t work … it’s the excuse for abuse Shaming “accountability” is failing leadership Cultures of self-accountability are built on questions, not statements Holding others accountability is leading through fear Self-accountability is about integrity, commitments, choices and impact awareness Accountability as a key leverage for leadership and performance Commitments are the key to unleashing the power of whatever it takes with yourself and your team Resources The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COV Special Edition - Viral Thriving: Staying Grounded in Difficult Times Listen as Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews share ideas on different ways to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, an emphasis on minimizing the impact on us personally and professionally. It’s easy to feel like everything around you is out of control, but you’ll hear ideas on ways to feel more in control, how to shift your perspectives and change the reality around you. You’ll also hear about the secret sauce of presence to minimize or even eliminate stress and learn ways to not only survive, but to thrive through these unprecedented times. The Impact Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera, the leadership development eco-system that helps your grow your people, grow your business and grow your life. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn … The unconscious ways that fear drives your decisions The reality that you don’t control much (and only control yourself) and tools for reducing stress The question shift from “can I do this” to “should I do this” (Is it the right thing?) Why asking for help is critical to navigating challenging times The best way to feel in control is to get into action (focus on what you can do versus what you can’t do) Reframing what’s “true” to reduce stress The secret sauce of presence in navigating uncertain times and chaos, including tools for getting and staying present Ways to minimize time travel in your thoughts and emotions What it means to live life as an ITist Ways to live with minimal stress despite being surrounded by uncertainties and “I don’t knows” That believing is seeing … you get to “see” what you choose Resources Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod The Impact Leadership Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices