Leadership Junkies Podcast

Do you feel like there’s even more inside you and your leadership? Are you committed to working on yourself to enhance your leadership influence and impact? Are you ready to elevate your leadership and impact by growing your spiritual intelligence as a leader? Our special guest Amy Lynn Durham answers these and other questions about leadership, emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and creating magic at work for your organization and team. Amy Lynn Durham is the CEO of an organization called Create Magic at Work. She's a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach. She's also certified to coach in 21 skills associated with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ). Amy has spent years in the corporate world managing hundreds of employees for all different types of companies. She created create magic at work with the intention to offer Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and EQ tools to energize and transform the workplace. Amy not only believes in creating positive company cultures, but this is what she does in her passion and her work. Amy believes in leading differently, building cultures differently and creating magic at work. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Two key leadership questions: How do you want to leave your team feeling? Are you leaving your team in a better place than when you found them? Understanding emotional intelligence (EQ) and spiritual intelligence (SQ) Critical impacts from leading with emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence The intelligences pyramid from the bottom up: Physical Intelligence (PQ); Cognitive Intelligence (IQ); Emotional Intelligence (EQ); Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) Strategies for practicing emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence One key spiritual intelligence skill is making wise and compassionate decisions Exploring your breadth of time perception The role of radical self-forgiveness in leadership Understanding that spiritual intelligence is across a spectrum of skills (not just a single skill) What it means to lead from your higher self and why it matters Leadership work is the deep inside personal work Importance of creating a safe place for vulnerable conversations at work Exploring the scales of motivation and energy The Great Resignation and the call for spiritual intelligence in leadership Overcoming the challenges of all the roles required of middle managers and leaders Importance of vulnerable conversations at work to create magic at work Strategies for building spiritual intelligence skills in a virtual workplace Foundations of spiritual intelligence – human connection, compassion, emotions, empathy, vulnerability and curiosity Gifts of spiritual intelligence in leadership – innovation, productivity and profitability What it means to be a selectively data driven executive and why it holds you back One result of creating an environment that thrives with emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence is a workplace that creates less ego induced drama The important role of paradox (complexity of thought) in leading with spiritual intelligence (enhancing your polarity management skills) Expanding your leadership to quantum leadership where you think about the effects that your business has on humanity, communities and the planet Resources: Amy Lynn Durham Create Magic at Work Website The Spiritual Intelligence Experience Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Book by Deepak Chopra The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wonder what the future holds for our children? Do you believe in empowering youth to live their dreams? Are you looking for ideas on helping young people live and lead different lives? Our special guest SF Banks answers these and other questions about youth motivational development, leadership and living your dreams. Shaun SF. Banks has been involved in the youth development industry for over 20 years. he's a captivating, humorous, and passionate communicator. Shaun excels at motivating and developing youths to go after their dreams. Shaun educates families on effective ways to support their youth and give them an edge in life. In 2007, Shaun opened the I AM Defense institute against profound disinterest in working with children. Since that time, SF. has developed a passion for creating personal development systems for youth. Shaun is the creator of Camp Warrior King, which helps thousands of youth gain exposure to amazingly fun activities, "You Can Have IT ALL!" Youth conferences, "You Can Have It ALL!" Youth motivational Development Magazine, The Team Hott SAWCE development characters, and other development tools for children. Shaun has also authored 3 books on the personal development topic. One of SF.'s big passions is the "You Can Have IT All!" orphanage in Bombo, Uganda, where he currently supports over 30 children with shelter, food, and school supplies. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Reality that most kids have baggage from their past and that youth from all circumstances need motivational development and empowerment Working hard is important but it’s not the only thing Tools for empowering and motivating youth to live their dreams Vital role of character development to fuel motivation, empowerment and achievement Value of experiential learning experiences Importance of instilling the belief that someone is worthy of having and living their dreams Overcoming the cultural and family messages that dreams aren’t real and that life is not about dreams Changing the narrative of youth also involves shifting the parents’ narrative Role of fun in growth, development and learning Hurt people hurt people – happy people create more happiness Importance of service as a tool for people and character growth and development Relationship building through shared service experiences Role of respect and respecting differences as character foundations – treat others the ways you want to be treated Mindsets and strategies for addressing bullying Education system challenges and opportunities for youth development Value of personal development as part of an overall education approach and mindset Dreams are not for kids only and must not be delayed Parents must gas/fuel (support) their children’s dreams even in small ways Resources: Shaun “SF” Banks SF Banks Instagram You Can Have It All Website You Can Have It All Magazine The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an entrepreneurial creative? Do you want to grow your business and protect your valuable intellectual property? Is your lawyer truly your partner and helping to grow your business? Our special guest Rachel Brenke answers these and other questions about entrepreneurship, business growth, intellectual property and ways the right lawyer can help you grow your business, especially for creative entrepreneurs. Rachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist and intellectual property attorney. She’s a very successful lawyer focusing on Intellectual Property while helping to protect small businesses along with several successful legal niche brands, including TheLawTog®, FitLegally, and BlogLegally. She’s also a mother of five, wife to an Army veteran, a practicing lawyer, an author (7 books), a cancer survivor, and a Team USA athlete (aquathon). Through her podcast, brands, and one-on-one services, Rachel helps creative entrepreneurs with business strategy and legal needs such as forming businesses, draft contracts, and business and intellectual property law. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and building a business that gives you life you want Importance of having a business growth strategy Looking differently at business growth the role / value of the right legal advisor Role of a full legal strategy for your creative business Why having a lawyer is an essential part of your business strategy for your creative business Risks and limitations of do-it-yourself law and online legal resources (i.e. Legal Zoom) Value of flat rate legal fees for business owners and lawyers Doing the math of why appropriate legal advice is an investment for your business (not a cost) Demonstrating your value through your different questions Questions as the key to developing your business growth strategy Role of rocks and fear in limiting your business growth Unique business challenges for creatives Using questions to help your clients and team find their own answers (instead of giving them the answers) Creating contracts that align with your work flow Using the contract to help you be a better leader and business owner Value of working with a lawyer who’s grown other (non-law) businesses Importance of being confident in the value of what you create and sell Risks of putting your money issues and beliefs on your clients and potential clients Role of money blocks in limiting your business growth Your mindset with your clients must align with your mindset with your vendors Recognizing the season of life that you're in and evolving and pivoting based upon that season of life Resources: Rachel Brenke LinkedIn Rachel Brenke Instragram Rachel Brenke Twitter Rachel Brenke Website Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade Books by Dr. Robert Cialdini The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you lead or work with R&D, scientific or tech teams? Is collaboration one of your core values or objectives? Are you looking for strategies to enhance your communication, relationship building, collaboration and outcomes? Our special guest Dr. Nicole Tschierske (Hamburg Germany) answers these and other questions about leadership, collaboration, communication and work systems with R&D, science and teach teams. Dr. Tschierske is a coach and consultant who helps leaders and teams in R&D and tech do their best work. Nicole works with her clients to improve their collaboration and communication skills so their work gets the momentum and recognition it deserves. She also helps construct ways of working that reduce stress, increase motivation and engagement, and deliver results. In short, Nicole helps organizations and leaders build remarkable partnerships internally and externally. Nicole lives in Hamburg, Germany, holds a PhD in chemistry and is trained in coaching, positive psychology, change management, and advanced problem-solving. When she’s not buried in research papers and books you can find her taking long hikes in the German countryside or mesmerized by Mary Poppins on the screen. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Understanding and leading people who think, communicate, learn and collaborate differently Importance of staying open and curious in interacting with and leading people Leading teams of different people and communication styles Building relationships among people of difference (it can all change with one person makes the effort) Tools for leading and collaboration with R&D and tech teams Improved communication creates better outcomes, greater innovation and increased speed to market Importance of having a skilled facilitator in enhancing your communication, collaboration and relationships Role of team and communication ground rules Using systems to build and enhance communication and relationships Exploring Dunbar’s number – the limit (150) to the number of people with whom we can maintain stable social relationships Role of trust in communication, relationship building, collaboration and change management Exploring vulnerability in the R&D, science and tech sector Understanding collaboration and ways to achieve it Exploring the creation and outcomes of remarkable partnerships Collaboration as a culture and system (more than a process) What it means to have a culture where every person takes 100% for the outcomes and experience, especially in conflict management Core elements of building remarkable partnerships Resources: Nicole Tschierske Nicole Tschierske Website Positive Leadership in Action: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices Book by Markus Ebner The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wonder if your alcohol use is really serving you? Are you curious about the impact that alcohol is having in your life? Are you aware of the deeper reasons that you consume alcohol? Are you willing to be curious about your alcohol use? Our special guest Karolina Rzadkowolska answers these and other questions about the impact of alcohol in our culture, society, businesses, leadership and lives. Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You (Harper Collins and featured in Target) will be out on bookshelves on January 4th. She’s the host of Euphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric Alcohol-Free, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Popsugar, Authority Magazine, Greatist, and Elite Daily. Karolina’s passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… There’s more to alcohol use than abstinence and abuse (normal drinker versus problem drinker) The reality of the impact of alcohol of the millions of people in the middle of alcohol use Understanding the prevalence of alcohol in our culture New health realities of alcohol consumption Health impacts of alcohol use Conscious and unconscious beliefs around alcohol use The role and challenges of the labels we use with alcohol use in our culture Key social drivers for alcohol use Obstacles to changes in our alcohol use (what we get from alcohol) The role of comparativeness in alcohol use The value of an alcohol break in your life Key questions regarding your alcohol use: Is it making you happy? Is it aligned with your values? Is it helping you achieve your values every day? Is it helping you achieve my bigger dreams? Moving beyond the social pressures around alcohol You don’t have to solve all your questions about alcohol – just take a break The benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol use in your life Resources: Karolina Rzadkowolska Karolina Rzadkowolska Instagram Euphoric Alcohol Free Website Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You Book by Karolina Rzadkowolska (Free Gift) The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you committed to building a people-first culture? Are you looking for actionable strategies to build such a culture? Do you want tools you can use to enhance your leadership and people development? Our special guest Boomer Brown answers these and other questions about leadership, people development and building cultures of high trust, better people and great impact. Dr. Boomer Brown, PhD serves as the Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) and Visionary for Doing Good at Work, Inc. As a business owner & leader, educator, international conference speaker, author, executive coach, board member, and adviser, his leadership has garnered him the respect of business and community leaders across various industries and cities. Boomer believes work and business are good, profit is a must, and companies should invest in people, leaders and process to yield the greatest profitability. He is committed to connecting the heart and mind of business leaders to change world. He believes business is a key piece in creating Total Societal Impact. It all starts with people. His simple, positive, and authentic communication style appeals to a diverse audience. He is passionate about his family, his faith, and service to others. He is committed to caring for business leaders, redeeming business, and changing the world. Better people, better business, better world. We make people better! The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Putting people first may be something completely new What it means to have healthy people in your organization Origins of the concept of cultures of psychological safety Seizing the opportunities today to take a more holistic approach to your people and your business The troubles with creating solutions in a vacuum and without your peoples’ input The importance of a well-informed and intentional people strategy The impact of fear of losing control on our leadership and people strategies The role of questions and listening in developing your people Shortcoming of overly metricfying business (data is not the solution – it’s a tool for solutions) Better people plus better process equals better profits Value of Monday morning momentum meetings Trust is the amniotic fluid of people first cultures Critical obstacles to trust in today’s social cultures Strategies for aligning your people with your strategy and values Understanding yellow line companies (building new companies inside and existing company) Trust keys – consistency and safety Using carefrontation in your leadership Critical need for appreciation in the feedback mix The role of the five appreciation languages with teams, engagement and people development Importance of seeing people as individuals Value of employee care programs (safety net offering) Resources: Boomer Brown ([email protected]) Doing Good at Work Website The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging Peopleby Gary Chapman The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you committed to leading with a people first approach? Do you want to unleash your authentic leader? Are you ready to empower your own leadership? Our special guest Chris Rollins answers these and other questions about leadership, the LBGTQ+ community, leading people first and empowering your authentic and powerful leadership. Chris Rollins is a purpose-driven leadership and executive coach who works with leaders – especially in the LGBTQ+ community – to experience new levels of growth, success and fulfillment. Chris is passionate about working with leaders to find their own voice and style so they can lead with purpose and authenticity. He's particularly skilled at creating a safe space where his clients can experience meaningful transformation to drive positive business results. He's worked with clients across industries and functions and is particularly inspired by coaching leaders who adopt a "people-first" approach. Before working as a coach, Chris spent a decade in corporate America. He first honed his craft in sales before rising through the leadership ranks at a digital marketing research company in the customer success function. He then leveled up to an internally focused role as SVP of Organizational Development where he served on the executive team as a trusted partner to the CEO. When living and leading from his essence, Chris embodies compassion, intimacy, love, joy and peace. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… What it means to create safe spaces for people and why it matters Unique challenges for the LBGTQ+ community as leaders Understanding the multiple pursuits of safety in the LBGTQ+ community Bridging differences through the authentic pursuit of connection The role of intersectionality in understanding differences and building a strong DEI culture Ways that survival mode (not feeling safe) keeps people from their full power, authenticity and impact Importance of seeing critical leadership traits as anything but soft The impact of being in your threat state in your leadership The value of people first leadership and its impacts The need for bringing more compassion, kindness, vulnerability and authenticity to the workplace Understanding the intersection of empathy and compassion in leadership Differently understanding being kind and being nice Critical role of authentic conversations in leadership The trouble with performance improvement plans (getting past the policy and process) The difference between agreements and expectations (and why it matters) Beware the huge blind spot of self-protection (often unconscious) Ways that a people first mindset is becoming the norm in the workforce Understanding and navigating the shifting workforce (e.g. the Great Resignation) Get clear in who you are as a leader and be willing to authentically live and lead that way Self-reflection is the foundation of leadership Resources: Chris Rollins Chris Rollins Website QueeHR Community The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a creative struggling to unleash your creativity? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to move past the “not enough” stories and doubts? Are you ready to claim your most creative and impactful self?   Our special guest Cami Travis-Groves answers these and other questions about the inner work of life and leadership.   As a transformational coach and an expert in inner work, Cami Travis-Groves helps creatives tame their inner critics for good and become their absolute best selves. As a 30-year veteran of the graphic design industry, she understands intimately the struggles of a creative career.   Cami is also an international keynote speaker and an author based in the Kansas City area. She is probably best known for her good juju, spreading it wherever she goes.   The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… If you only work on your symptoms, the root cause will always bring back the issues Unique challenges faced by creatives in business, career and life The role of your inner critic in holding you back Navigating a male dominated industry as a woman Realities of using affirmations to create inner change The role of trauma in birthing our inner critic Understanding the ways that your limbic brain is holding you back Getting access to the parts of your brain that serve you Understanding and being aware of your emotions to shift from reaction to response The importance of having a conversation with your inner critic Overcoming the subtle limiting messages as a creative (i.e. “Don’t be a starving artist.”) Why creatives often carry the deepest wounds The need for trauma informed training in education Life and leadership is about coloring outside the lines The reality that little “t” trauma is everywhere and just as impactful Being aware of the little “t” traumas you create for others every day Understanding the importance of the Losado Ratio (people need a ratio of 3 to 1 positive feedback over constructive feedback) Embracing reinforcing feedback as a leadership and growth tool Transformation coaching is a healing journey The inner work is uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but it’s the path to freedom Resources: Cami Travis-Groves Cami Travis-Groves Website 100 Days of Creative High Growth Program The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of coming up short in achieving your objectives? Do you want to live and lead differently? Are you ready to live and lead beyond your past experiences?   Our special guest Michael Unbroken answers these and other questions about leadership, life transformation, healing trauma and having the success you desire.   From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Since 2016, Michael has empowered over 100,000 trauma survivors to get out of The Vortex, learn to love themselves, and become the hero of their own story. Michael has spoken in over 80 countries, won investments from Undercover Billionaire Grant Cardone, and is on a mission to end generational trauma in his lifetime.   Think Unbroken’s mission is to empower trauma survivors with the tools and curriculum of Think Unbroken to get unstuck, learn to love themselves, get "Out of The Vortex" and reclaim their power. We believe that by creating palatable and practical tools that Trauma Warriors around the world can overcome their past, heal from trauma, and become the hero of their own story!   The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Your circumstances and experiences don’t define your or your life, unless you let them Overcoming the not enough messages from your life What are you willing to do to have the life you want to have? In order to get to where you want to go you have to know how you got to where you are Realities and impact of childhood trauma In order to move past your past, you have to address is You must invest in yourself first in order to move past your old stories and experiences The importance of getting clear on your values and what you stand for The difference between success and failure is decision The only way you create belief in yourself is you have to prove to yourself that you’re capable of trying (you must be willing to try and fail) Trusting your intuition is essential Ways your head keeps you from the life and outcomes you desire The value of using binary language in your self-talk Learning to trust and follow your gut instincts Self-awareness in leadership is everything Critical question: Am I trying to be right or seeking to achieve the mission? The people who are most successful in life are the people who operate mission based Realities of vulnerability in leadership Resources: Michael Unbroken Think Unbroken Website Think Unbroken Podcast Free copy of Think Unbroken book by Michael Unbroken The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking for the secret sauce for remote and hybrid work? Are you struggling with engaging and communicating with your remote team? Do you want tools to help you lead and manage a remote team?   Our special guest Hoyin Cheung answers these and other questions about remote work, humanizing remote experiences and leading remote teams. Hoyin Cheung is an entrepreneurial visionary with a knack for being ahead of the curve. Accurately predicting the social and psychological harms associated with social media, he moved on from his successful digital marketing agency to pursue the future of humanized digital interactions. Today, Hoyin is the Founder and CEO of Remo, an interactive virtual event platform that humanizes the online event experience. He has pioneered technology and ground-breaking concepts in remote work and real-time virtual collaboration. In just over a year, Hoyin has grown Remo from 5 to over 100 members, all working globally. He’s currently passionate about creating authentic conversations that drive meaningful relationships in the most human way possible with the help of technology. Remo’s events bring communities together built upon purpose and common interests and provide opportunities to grow and facilitate trust. This leads to organic relationships in the virtual space, as well as offline. These common factors create comfortable networking settings, setting the stage for real human interaction and creating deep connections that can last a lifetime. Hoyin believes this process is the most humane way to bring people together. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Strategies and platforms for bringing people together online in the most human and humane way The importance of video in building trust, connection and relationships Humanizing online experiences Thinking differently about the remote experience (not just the remote work technology) Creating space for spontaneous conversations online Moving beyond productivity as the focus of remote work experiences and events Ways that technology platforms can deliver more engagement during meetings, gatherings and events Enhancing your online and remote networking events and experience Assessing and navigating the camera on / camera off realities of online gatherings Unique challenges of remote and hybrid work Impact of remote work on meetings quantity and quality Role and importance of a communication charter in your business Key tools for managing remote work forces Challenges of boundaries with remote and hybrid work Rethinking meetings and length of meetings Remote works requires minimizing meetings (not expanding them) Role of physical boundaries at home in holding work boundaries Critical role of policies and processes when managing a remote team Resources: Hoyin Cheung Remo Website Who Book by Geoff Smart and Randy Street The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices