Leadership Junkies Podcast

Listen as Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews explore the concept of tolerance. No, not the idea of being more tolerant of people and differences, but the many ways that we tolerate things and people to the detriment of our businesses, teams, outcomes, relationships and life experiences. Jeff and Craig will explore the many layers of this life truth: “Your leadership, culture and impact is not defined by what you preach, but by what and who you tolerate.” Listen in as Jeff and Craig share many examples of the ways that tolerance limits our outcomes and bring more awareness to the depth and range of the impacts of our tolerance. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Differentiating tolerance of differences from tolerance of behaviors The truth that your tolerance factor is the key element in the ways that people experience your values and priorities We not only tolerate behavior, situations and people, but we also tolerate things within ourselves (self-tolerance) The many faces of excuses (“reasons”) we use to justify our tolerances The relationship between empathy and reducing tolerance Real business examples of tolerance and its impact Every day relationship examples of tolerance and its impact The may whys of our tolerances The importance of getting clear on what and who you’re tolerating The reality of tolerance blind spots The Tolerance Assessment process and its role in helping you to make more conscious tolerance decisions A power question to use in communicating with people who are benefitting from tolerance (e.g. “Do you think it’s fair that ….?”) Resources: The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you leading through adversity? Are you struggling to find ways to navigate the leadership reality of differing perceptions? Are you looking for tools and strategies to enhance your leadership impact? Our special guest Jesus Campa answers these and other questions about leading through adversity, navigating the unique leadership challenges in the public sector, and leading in the midst of social unrest and divided communities. Jesus Campa is the owner of America's Best Strategic Security Group and Leading Through Adversity. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Jesus served in law enforcement for 27 year, including serving as a Chief Deputy and Chief of Police on two different occasions. He then retired from public service and transitioned his experience and expertise to the private sector as a mentor, consultant and leadership development trainer. As a result of his last tour as Chief of Police in a city impacted by racial divisions, Jesus created and implemented the innovative No Colors No Labels Initiative designed to remove the preconceived notion that the police were racially motivated. In 2017 Jesus was named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian of the Year by the NAACP. He is a leader who believes in diversity and that a workforce should mirror the community they serve. Jesus holds a Master's in Criminal Justice and Security Administration and is currently working on a PH.D. in Public Service Leadership. He is a strong supporter of leadership development, strategic planning, customer service, crisis communication, 21st Century Policing, and Procedural Justice.. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Leadership inside and outside of law enforcement Leadership challenges when you’re under the microscope of culture and social media Keys for leading through adversity Understanding your leadership mission Navigating leadership challenges when followers are heavily focused on what benefits them Challenges of leading through the maze of varying stakeholders It’s okay to make mistakes as a leader and you must be prepared to handle the consequences when you do Challenges of changing the culture in law enforcement especially with respect to diverse communities Unique challenges of navigating people issues in the public sector Keys to leading through adversity Critical role of getting support (mentors) to lead through adversity Leadership in adversity requires resilience Self-awareness is vital to leading through adversity Unique challenges of leading in the public sector, including the impact on family The role of individual perceptions and wants in engaging your team Unique challenges of leading with a long game mindset in the public sector Leadership strategies for navigating your own differences amongst those you lead It’s okay for people to be pissed off when you do the right thing Challenges of leading people who are primarily focused on ways that decisions benefit them (or not) Resources: Jesus Campa Jesus Eddie Campa Website Leading Through Adversity Website The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you confused about diversity, inclusion and what it means in business? Are you looking to better understand the role of diversity and inclusion in your life and business? Are you looking to better understand the path to more diverse and inclusive organizations, teams, communities and lives? Our special guest Dr. Helen Turnbull answers these and other questions about diversity, equity, inclusion and leadership. Dr. Helen Turnbull, CSP and Global Speaking Fellow, is a world recognized thought leader in global inclusion and diversity. Her extensive research focuses on unconscious bias and its impact on all aspects of inclusion. She has unparalleled knowledge on the complexity of inclusion; and a deep understanding of the patterns and mental models contributing to exclusion. Her “Inclusion Complexity Model” identifies 3 Immutable Forces and 4 Permeable Forces that play a key role in Inclusion and she knows what it takes to create an inclusive work environment. Dr. Turnbull is the author of three online psycho-metric assessment tools on Unconscious Bias and Inclusion – namely, Cognizant, the ISM profile and The Gender Gap Assessment. She also has an E-Learning program on Unconscious Bias and Inclusion. In May 2013 she spoke at TEDx on “The Illusion of Inclusion”. She keynotes on these topics globally and has spoken to senior executives in Australia, Asia, Europe, UK, Canada, Latin America and the USA. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Ways that diversity, equity and inclusion has changed (or not) over the past 40 years One unconscious bias – we hire for diversity but still manage for similarity Everyone has unconscious biases and they don’t go away (awareness brings them into your vision but you still must pay attention to them and catch them) Unconscious bias as a mental virus Defining and understanding unconscious biases and their impact The unchallenged brain is not worth trusting Strategies for creating diverse and inclusive workplaces The complexities of diversity and inclusion – The Inclusion Complexity Model The role of dominance as an immutable force Unconscious bias as an immutable force Degrees of difference as an immutable force Understanding intersectionality and its impact on diversity and inclusion (individuals and groups) The role of the lived experience as a foundation of understanding diversity, equity and inclusion The four permeable forces around diversity and inclusion (affinity bias, assimilation, political correctness (redefined as polite consideration) and internalized oppression) Using the Inclusion Complexity Model to address diversity, equity and inclusion in your business People of difference can tell the difference between genuine interest and lip service The power of listening to your people without interrupting Being intentional about opening space for others to speak Resources: Helen Turnbull ([email protected]) Human Facets Website Privilege, Power and Difference Book by Allan Johnson The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to grow your leadership? Do you want to amp up your leadership and influence? Are you ready to be open enough to feedback to grow your leadership? Our special guest Sara Canaday answers these and other questions about leadership, feedback and high performance. Sara Canaday is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and former corporate executive who helps arm professionals with the strategies and practices they need to make the critical shift from informed to influential, from doer to driver, and from manager to leader. Sara works with Fortune 500 companies who are committed to helping their managers strengthen their leadership skills, improve business relationships, and enhance their performance. Sara is the author of two books: Leadership Unchained and You – According to Them. When she’s not speaking or working with her clients, Sara’s cheering on her son’s football team, hiding new shoe purchases from her husband and 17-year old daughter, and ordering a double cappuccino at Starbucks. Her secret fantasy … Cupcake Wars judge. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Focus on behaviors to achieve your goals What leadership role models are you still emulating and is it serving your leadership Keys for shifting from individual contributor to manager and manager to leader Before you shift your role into management and leadership, assess your fit and desires for the new role It’s critical that you assess people’s fit for a new role before you promote them Beware the disconnects between your stated values and your stated expectations Understanding applied self-awareness Beware the assumptions you make about unstated expectations Other people decide the quality of your leadership (the people you serve) The conflict between our desire for feedback and our desire to be accepted as we are If you want more feedback then demand it If you want better feedback, ask better questions in requesting feedback High quality feedback is specific feedback What does strategy mean in leadership The Modern Leader Index survey Gift yourself and others with presence Resources: Sara Canaday Sara Canaday Website Books by Sara Canaday Modern Leader Index The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking for ideas on building your people and culture? Are you committed to enhancing your leadership and people development skills? Are you looking for strategies and tools to enhance your people development impact? Our special guest Alicia Parr answers these and other questions about leadership, the role of human resources, and building high engagement and performance cultures. Alicia Parr is Alicia is the founder of Performentor, which offers fractional full-stack HR for scale-change businesses. With deep experience in HR, she delivers a behavior science-informed and small-business approach. An entrepreneur at heart, Alicia has 20 years of HR experience in small businesses spanning multiple industries. Her expertise is co-authoring learning cultures, amplifying innovative environments, and building high-performing teams of HR experts. She frequently serves executives as an executive coach and advisor. Perhaps most important, Alicia is endlessly curious. Alicia is endlessly curious about how people work and perform as individuals and in groups. Applying the people science of human performance, she knows theory only matters when it works in practice. With a Bachelors in Marketing, a Masters in Mass Communication, and post-graduate work in Clinical Psychology, Alicia also has deep experience as an endurance athlete. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… The state of HR (moving from cost center HR to strategic, value adding HR leader) A new understanding of business – the conversion of people's energy and converting that into sustainable economic value HR leaders need to be able to speak the language of business (solve problems) HR’s job is to make it easier for operational leaders to achieve their objectives You must bring value to earn a seat at the leadership table The algorithm of responsibilities, authorities, capabilities and accountabilities The impact when the scope of a role changes (on the person, team and the business) It’s important to focus on the behaviors that aren’t working and to be clear on what the behavior expectations are Intersectionality with people issues requires a more integrated solution The role of generational differences in culture, leadership and change Clarity is vital throughout the organization Understanding network based (versus hierarchical) organizations The importance of understanding the competencies required for each role (especially when someone is potentially advancing) A process of best assuring the right fit between a role and a person Building the skill of empathy for leaders and managers Differently understanding empathy Vulnerability and empathy in leadership Getting it right with your people is not just for big companies You can change and be more than you imagine … it only takes small steps Resources: Alicia Parr Performentor Website The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Book by Jonathan Haidt The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking for ways to enhance your leadership? Do you want to exponentially grow your leadership? Are you ready to be the most impactful leader you can be? Our special guest Jonathan Bowman-Perks answers these and other questions about leadership, teams and personal growth. Jonathan is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), virtual team facilitator, motivational speaker, philanthropist, pragmatic philosopher and author. As a top 2% globally ranked podcaster and Key Person of Influence (KPI) he focuses on current and aspiring CEOs, senior executives and their teams in every possible sector. No challenge is too hard. Jonathan thrives supporting early growth businesses and tech companies, focusing on personal behavior and future business results. His vocation has been shaped by his Father’s heroic leadership role modeling and his untimely death, as a British Royal Navy fast jet pilot. Jonathan’s life calling is to inspire you and your team to: find and live your “True North,” unlock your potential and make a difference via your business. Jonathan recently graduated from one of Harvard's top leadership programs, and he’s a visiting Professor in Leadership and Executive MBA lecturer at Cass Business School in London. He still holds the unbroken world record for the Cyprus double Mountain Marathon. He’s also a leadership authority and author of both Top Tips for Inspiring Leaders; The Little Book of Wisdom (2017), plus Inspiring Leadership: Leadership Lessons from My Life (2010). The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Leadership is about HIT – honesty, integrity and transparency (Steve Kuhn) The tragic story of Jonathan’s father and the inspiration it created The power and impact of choice in life and leadership Leadership requires courage, humility and discipline Honesty is about self-honesty (being honest with yourself) Integrity is about integration of your whole person Transparency means sharing everything except those few things that you can’t Trust is the foundation of everything The importance of learning to trust your gut Leadership successes and failures during COVID Using check-ins to enhance your leadership, uplift your people and build a culture of safety Leaders must care about the heart and soul of the organization … the people The role of a “psychological contract” with your people (providing psychological safety) The difference between care-taking your people and caring about your people What do your people really care about at work The role of love in leadership Take time to get to know your people The difference between know how and show how in leadership It takes courage to lead differently than you were led The role and importance of treating people with dignity in leadership Leadership is not about being friends with your people (it’s about showing that you deeply and genuinely care about them) Resources: Jonathan Bowman-Perks Jonathan Perks Website The Promise That Changes Everything Book (Nancy Kline) The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to sharpen your habits and practices for peak performance? Do you have rhythm you want in your life, business and leadership? Are you ready to climb to the heights of your personal and professional performance? Our special guest Jon Tsourakis answers these and other questions about leadership, culture, performance and productivity. Jon is a longtime serial and currently owns or has a part of at least three businesses. He's a co-owner and President and Chief Revenue Officer of a company called a Oyova, a national marketing and application development agency, where they help helps the firm identify and capitalize on opportunities. He’s also an owner of two other businesses – one that’s healthcare based (CentralComp) and one for people looking to work in sports related businesses (Jobs In Sports). Jon also facilitates the Digital Mastermind, which is a collection of some of the top digital marketing agencies. He also has a podcast called The Climb. Jon is a huge proponent of experiencing different countries, cultures and cuisines, which makes Jon an adventurer. He also has a love of people that drives him every day, and he's very involved in giving his time and mentoring. He also has a unique ability to organize chaos, simplify the complex and build a team to overcome obstacles and challenges. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Finding the right partners is more important than deciding on the right business Keys for starting and owning multiple businesses (structure and priorities) Strategies for maintaining your priorities in the midst of constant change and chaos Strategies for more intentional and effective communication Energy management matters more than time management A company is a collection of people including their hearts and minds Simple routines to improve your energy, focus and output The impact of sleep and what you eat on your focus and productivity Using daily tracking to assess your habits, practices and energy Assessing your performance patterns to enhance your performance The power and impact of rhythm in your eating, sleep, habits and the people around you The role of trust in building personal rhythm and team rhythm Find every opportunity to give and share praise with your team Leadership lessons from drumming The importance of listening to the red flags you experience in business The importance of having conditions of satisfaction with your clients and customers (ideal client profile) Key questions to ask potential clients (e.g. On a scale of 1-10 how needy are you?) Keys to sales – authenticity, loving people and making people feel special Navigating challenging times – be creative, optimistic, honest and adaptive Leadership ideas for COVID and all times Power of a mastermind If you want to grow, get uncomfortable being uncomfortable Resources: Jon Tsourakis ([email protected]) Oyova Website Digital MasterMind Website The Climb Podcast The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to empower and accelerate your sales results? Are you looking to get past the self-limiting beliefs that are holding back your results? Are you ready to embrace you most empowered and authentic self? Our guest Elyse Archer answers these and other questions about sales, leadership and overcoming the inside stories that get in the way of our results and fulfillment. Elyse Archer is the founder of She Sells, a coaching program and community for women in sales who are breaking through six figures and revolutionizing the way sales is done. A thought leader whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc, Elyse is passionate about empowering women to sell in a way that leverages their natural gifts and help them build wealth along the way. She is an international keynote speaker and host of She Sells Radio, where she shares best practices from female entrepreneurs and sales professionals who have accomplished extraordinary goals. Prior to founding She Sells, Elyse served as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization, where she helped sales professionals achieve their goals. Outside of She Sells Elyse is also a founding team member of Brand Builders Group, a personal branding strategy firm. Her client list includes New York Times bestselling authors, top 100 podcast hosts, and 8 figure entrepreneurs, as well as leaders who are earlier in their journey and committed to scaling their influence, impact and income. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Overcoming challenging life experiences and letting go of your old stories The of choice in empowering your life The importance of learning to trust yourself and instincts, especially in sales Sales is more than high quantity activities Strategies to overcome the unique challenges for women in sales The power of integrating your female and male energies The importance of having more self-worth in sales and leadership Exploring one of the massive self-limiting beliefs of women in sales and leadership The critical role of boundaries to empower your efforts and outcomes The role of healing in enhancing and empowering your sales efforts Ways that enoughness gets in the way of sales and leadership The role of vulnerability in self-empowerment and sales success Why family history must be exploring as part of the sales and leadership coaching process Learn about the five dream lives exercise Why a big purpose is vital The importance of exploring and changing your self-limiting beliefs (and why they are lies) The challenge when your experience is in conflict with what you believe about yourself The importance of learning to accept and receive compliments More sales doesn’t change how you feel … how you feel (about yourself) changes your sales results The quantum physics and science behind how your self-beliefs drive your outcomes Strategies for selling differently when your sales manager is resisting your way of selling Self-worth and risk have an inverse relationship … the higher your self-worth the lower risk you’ll experience Resources: Elyse Archer Elyse Archer Website The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have many ideas but far fewer that become reality? Do you find yourself stuck and not moving towards your dreams? Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Our special guest Berta Medina-Garcia answers these and other questions about what it takes to achieve your goals and dreams. Berta Medina is an eternal optimist who believes in the power of generosity and is passionate about sharing her message that dreamers truly succeed! After years of building, operating and growing her own successful business, she’s taken her experience and love for philanthropy to travel to Africa on a harrowing climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak as part of a mission trip to change the world for Maasai children Since she reached the peak at 19,341 feet, she has re-envisioned the importance of goals and the power of generosity. Berta now helps businesses and individuals connect genuinely, give generously, and reach a level of success and fulfillment that means more to her clients than just the bottom line. Berta is a keynote speaker, professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, author, a certified Go-Giver Speaker, Thrive Through Accountability Expert and host of The Dreamers Succeed Podcast. As the founder of Dreamers Succeed, Berta believes that once the seed of a dream has been planted in a person’s heart, they already possess all they need in order to achieve it. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… The journey from successful business owner to creator of a new life vision and business helping people achieve their dreams (inspired by a trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro) What it takes to coach coaches What is adventure coaching and the ways it can transform your life The importance of self-accountability in achieving your dreams The importance of continually leveling up yourself and having your own coach Great ideas are not enough – it’s about the accountability and follow through to turn your ideas into reality Mindset is the foundation to change, impact and dreams The magic (real change) only happens when you’re willing to get vulnerable Generosity as a catalyst for change, goals and dreams What it takes to turn your vision board into a reality board The role of gratitude in achieving your dreams Pursuing experiences over things (breaking the habit of material things) Pursuing dreams includes connecting with the giving part of yourself What it means to find love in what you do (and strategies to get there) If you want to enhance your life experience, turn off the news Stop watching other people’s lives (entertainment) and start living your life The ways that relationships are everything in our businesses and lives What it means to plant seeds of generosity The illusion of money as the path to happiness It’s critical to focus on an impact driven bottom line (not just money or similar objectives) Exploring our relationships with and beliefs about money Embracing the potential to show up for each other Resources: Berta Medina-Garcia Berta Medina Coaching The Go-Giver Book by Bob Burg and John David Mann The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to better understand the power of stories? Do you want to be part of the solution when it comes to divisiveness and change? Are you ready to let go of your attachment to your old stories and be open to the possibility of new stories? Our special guest Gareth Higgins answers these and other questions about leadership, change and reconciliation. Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict, received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. He also helped found the Wild Goose, New Story and Movies & Meaning festivals. Gareth leads retreats in North America and Ireland; and he edits The Porch Magazine. He’s happy to be a work in progress. The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Lessons from growing up in a divided and sometimes violent society (Northern Ireland) The vital role of mentoring especially during challenging times The risks of believing you know other people’s motivations The power and risks of stories Two key questions with stories: Is it true? If it is true, am I telling the most helpful way? The critical role that context plays in evaluating stories and information The importance of asking questions to understand There’s no value in taking the position that someone else doesn’t have a point Suffering is suffering no matter who caused it Lessons to learn from the peace initiatives in Northern Ireland The importance of understanding individual’s stories and needs (versus always looking at the needs of large groups) Problems seem less daunting when you address one need at a time The role of media in divisiveness and missing the great things happening in the world The expanding circle of sympathy (more people caring about more people) The importance of asking yourself, How important is it for me to believe something is true and why do I believe it to be true? A leadership truth … something is either true and we can’t do anything about it (lead with love), something is true and you can do something about it (lead with love), or something is not true (lead with love) What does it mean to simply show up as a human being The gifts of serving others and the common good Love is essential in life and leadership Beware the stories you make up about people you meet and interact with Instead of complaining, identify the better Resources: Gareth Higgins The Porch Magazine How Not to Be Afraid Book by Gareth Higgins The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices