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Leadership lessons don’t need to be reserved for formal classroom and online trainings, they can be extracted from the stories we encounter every day. Join the Center for Creative Leadership’s Ren Washington and Allison Barr as they uncover and highlight the leadership lessons in today’s headlines and popular culture.
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
In this episode of Lead With That Ren and Allison explore the leadership lessons that we can glean from the current Writers' Strike. On May 1st, TV and Movie writers went on strike for the first time in 15 years after months long negotiations with film studios failed to create a new contract. The strike is complex issue involving power dynamics, negotiations between union representatives and production companies, and the potential long-term impact on the entertainment industry. While the writers' strike is primarily about fair treatment and compensation for workers, it also highlights, from a leadership perspective, broader concerns around workers' rights, the importance of collective bargaining, and the future of work. Join our hosts as they explore the 2023 Writers Strike: Why it’s happening, how it’s evolved, and what you might be able to learn about leadership – even if you don’t live in LA.
Related Resources:
How to Build Trust in the Workplace and On Your Team with Delegation: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/build-trust-in-the-workplace/
What is Psychological Safety at Work? How Leaders Can Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/what-is-psychological-safety-at-work/
How to Be a Leader that Everyone Admires at Work: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/6-ways-leader-everyone-wants-work/
Start with Compassionate Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/create-better-culture-start-with-compassionate-leadership/
Better Conversations Every Day: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/better-conversations-every-day-coaching-culture/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Are you a Swiftie? If you are, this episode of Lead With That is for you. In this conversation Allison and Ren talk about the leadership lessons we can learn from Taylor Swift. A dominant force in the music industry for over a decade with numerous awards and accolades to her name, Taylor’s not only achieved incredible success as an artist, but has also taken a strong leadership role in the industry advocating for artists' rights and paving the way for young female musicians and using her voice in society more than ever. Throughout her career, Taylor has demonstrated a unique set of leadership qualities that have helped her rise to the top of her field, from her ability to connect with her fans to her willingness to be creative, take risks, and reinvent herself, Taylor has shown us what it takes to be a successful leader in a constantly evolving industry. Join our hosts as they talk Taylor Swift and examine the many leadership qualities that have contributed to making her one of the most successful and iconic artists of today.
Related Resources:
4 Ways to Strengthen Your Ability to Influence Others: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/4-keys-strengthen-ability-influence-others/
Authentic Leadership: What It Is, Why It Matters: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/authenticity-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/
Why Leadership Trust Is Critical in Times of Change and Disruption: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/why-leadership-trust-is-critical-in-times-of-change-and-disruption/
Women’s Leadership Solutions: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-challenges/womens-leadership-development/
The Better Leadership Project: https://www.ccl.org/insights-research/the-better-leadership-project/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
In this episode Ren and Allison discuss Corrine Diacre’s leadership style, in the wake of her firing earlier this month. The head coach of the French Women’s National Soccer Team, Diacre was fired just four months before the Women’s World Cup this summer. The reason? “Malfunctions [that] seem[ed], in this context, irreversible,” according to the four-person panel commissioned by the French Football Federation’s president, Philippe Diallo. He commissioned the panel to investigate claims about the culture in the team. In this episode Ren and Allison explore the different aspects of Diacre's leadership style and see what we can glean from her firing. On one hand, she was known for her strong personality and her ability to motivate her team to achieve great things. On the other hand, her authoritarian approach may have alienated some of her players and staff, and ultimately contributed to her downfall. Let’s talk about the importance of creating a culture where people can thrive, and lead with that.
Related Resources:
Create (Better) Culture: The Keys to Wellbeing and Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/create-better-culture-the-keys-to-wellbeing-and-leadership/
The (Better) Leadership Project: https://www.ccl.org/insights-research/the-better-leadership-project/
Beyond Doing Good: 6 Mindset Shifts for Purposeful Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/white-papers/beyond-doing-good-6-mindset-shifts-for-purposeful-leadership/
Use Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) to Understand Intent: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/closing-the-gap-between-intent-vs-impact-sbii/
Leadership Development Program: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In this episode Ren and Allison are diving into the exciting world of artificial intelligence, and its impact on leadership and human development. They'll explore the groundbreaking work being done by OpenAI, including its famous language model, ChatGPT, and the new AI powered language model, Bard. This conversation covers the potential that these models hold for transforming the way we think about language, communication, and leadership. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the space where AI and the future of leadership intersect and how we might be able to lead with that.
Related Resources:
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness: Bringing Out the Best: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/emotional-intelligence-and-leadership-effectiveness/
15 Steps for Effective Communication: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/communication-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: What's Needed During Unstable Times: https://www.ccl.org/webinars/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership/
Leading Digital Transformation: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-challenges/leading-digital-transformation/
Leadership Development Program: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Happy New Year! In this episode Allison and Ren discuss some leadership highlights and low points of 2022 and what they are most looking forward to when it comes to leadership in 2023. They explore examples of how leaders they admire have given back and made purpose core to their leadership style. They also discuss how wealth and power has contributed to some toxic examples of leadership in 2022. So join them for the first Lead With That of 2023 and learn more about how you as a leader might consider showing up in a way others admire in the new year.
Related Resources:
Direction + Alignment + Commitment (DAC)= Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/make-leadership-happen-with-dac-framework/
10 Characteristics of a Good Leader: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/characteristics-good-leader/
What it Takes to Coach Your People: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/what-it-takes-to-coach-your-people/
Coaching Services: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-coaching/
Leadership Development Program: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/
About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Sometimes it's hard to find something good about leaders and leadership to talk about. And while we know recently in America there's loads to talk about from a leadership perspective, we decided to take a slightly different approach in this episode. In this season of thanks, we wanted to be very intentional about having a discussion about the importance of gratitude.
As one of our amazing colleagues, Pete Ronayne says, "Gratitude and gratitude giving is one of those key components of burning brighter in the face of all that burn out." And so in this conversation Ren and Allison focus on what they've been grateful for this year and the kind of leaders and leadership that has been out there that they felt proud of, because truthfully, there's more good out there. There's more of you doing good out there than not. So join us as we give some thanks, share some gratitude and discuss the importance of facilitating environments where we can be grateful and lead with that.
Related Resources:
How Can You Express More Gratitude at Work & Why Gratitude in Leadership is Important: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/giving-thanks-will-make-you-a-better-leader/
8 Steps to More Resilient Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/8-steps-help-become-resilient/
How to Practice Holistic Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-practice-holistic-leadership-even-during-uncertain-times/
Leadership Development Program: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/
Resilience-Building Solutions: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/resilience-building/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Hey, can you hear that? Probably not, because that's the sound of quiet quitting.
You've likely heard of the phenomenon of quiet quitting or what some are really just calling someone doing their job description. As quiet quitting gained in popularity it highlighted what some managers have been doing for years, quiet firing. Quiet firing is when an employer does the bare legal minimum to get rid of an employee. This can often involve reducing their hours or making them do undesirable tasks until they eventually quit. And now, we've got quick quitting. Where people leave the organization within a year of joining without doing the obligatory stick it out for 2 years and don’t move too much.
Whether it's quietly doing just what your job demands of you. Or getting to a job and realizing it's not for you and leaving before the year is out, things are shifting in the American workforce. Like so many other things these days, it’s not just organizations and leadership that get to do the quick and quiet firing.
When things like this rise to the surface, we stop and take a look. What are the implications for leaders and leadership for people quietly quitting? How can we stem the tide of quick quitting, or is that even something we should do? And maybe quiet firing is one of the many tools used to make people quietly and quickly leave an organization. And as always, what is your role as a leader in this space? So in this episode, we talk quiet quitting, quick quitting, and some of the spaces in between.
Related Resources:
Focused on Improving Employee Engagement & Retention? Pay Attention to These 4 Factors: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/data-for-4-areas-of-employee-engagement/
How Ownership Mentality Supports Cultural Transformation: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/ownership-mentality-cultural-transformation/
Yes, You Can Increase Accountable Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/yes-you-can-increase-accountability/
10 Steps for Establishing Team Norms: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/the-real-world-guide-to-team-norms/
Leadership Development Program: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
"Earth is now our only stakeholder." That was written by Yvon Chouinard on September 14th as Patagonia's billionaire founder gave away his company to Mother Earth. Instead of selling Patagonia and taking the company public, Chouinard has given the 3 billion outdoor brand to a family trust and a not-for-profit called the Holdfast Collective. The goal with the creation of these entities is to put any profit not reinvested back into Patagonia towards fighting climate change, and at its best, it'll look like something like a hundred million dollars a year donated directly to saving our planet.
Now, at a time when more and more billionaires are getting on board with "doing the right thing", at first glance, this action might not seem extraordinary. But after digging in and investigating the differences between the sale of Patagonia in this instance and the sale of so many other organizations, we see a difference here. In this episode Allison and Ren talk about an organization's role in doing the right thing, the kind of leaders it takes to do the right thing, some of the spaces in between and lead with that.
Related Resources:
How to Make Servant Leadership More Sustainable? Balance Self & Others: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-make-servant-leadership-more-sustainable-by-balancing-self-others/
How to Practice Holistic Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-practice-holistic-leadership-even-during-uncertain-times/
Beyond Doing Good: 6 Mindset Shifts for Purposeful Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/white-papers/beyond-doing-good-6-mindset-shifts-for-purposeful-leadership/
Your Employees Care About Social Responsibility – You Should Too: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/your-workers-care-about-social-responsibility-you-should-too/
Organizational Culture Solutions: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-challenges/organizational-culture/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
On August 9th, one of the best athletes to ever grace the world of sports talked about Evolution. An Evolution away from the game of tennis and onto so many more things. Tennis superstar Serena Williams has began her farewell tour with tennis.
Serena became a professional tennis player in 1995, at the age of 14. Three years later, she won her first grand slam title at 17, at the US Open. Since then, Serena Williams has won more Grand Slam singles titles (23!) than any other man or woman in the open era. It’s easy to forget she has always won 14 grand slam doubles titles with her prolific tennis star sister along with 3 gold medals in Olympic doubles.
Not to mention she’s won nearly $100 million in prize money and has taken her tennis success into Venture Capitalism with Serena Ventures, a small VC firm with investments in MasterClass, Impossible Foods, and Noom, among many others.
With such a CV, there is so much leadership wisdom to explore. What philosophies guided her on way to success? How is she going to lead Serena Ventures? How is she going to lead the other ventures of Serena through her family and her children?
In this episode, part profile, part exploration, Allison and Ren discuss all things Serena Williams and encourage listeners to lead with that.
Related Resources:
Leadership Resilience: Handling Stress, Uncertainty, and Setbacks: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/leadership-resiliency-handling-stress-uncertainty-and-setbacks/
The Power of Positive Self-Talk When Leading in Uncertainty: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/the-power-of-positive-self-talk-when-leading-through-difficult-times/
The Core Leadership Skills You Need in Every Role: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/fundamental-4-core-leadership-skills-for-every-career-stage/
How to Be a Leader That Everyone Admires at Work: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/6-ways-leader-everyone-wants-work/
Resilience-Building Solutions: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/resilience-building/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In this episode Allison and Ren zoom out a bit. Instead of focusing on leadership at work they talk more broadly about what leaders can and should be doing during these difficult times to navigate the hard conversations and make space for the tough questions. Join them as they explore how empathy and perspective taking are more essential than ever as leaders around the world are challenged with today's uncertainties.
Related Resources:
The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/empathy-in-the-workplace-a-tool-for-effective-leadership/
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/emotional-intelligence-and-leadership-effectiveness/
5 Steps for Tackling Difficult Conversations: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/5-steps-for-tackling-tough-conversations/
A Broad Perspective: A Must-Have for Promotion: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/a-broad-perspective-a-must-have-for-promotion/
Leading Through Change & Disruption: https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/leading-through-change/
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About the Center for Creative Leadership:
Leadership is all we do. But our approach is distinct. We work with you to discover your priorities and customize our unique leadership solutions to best fit your needs. We create leaders who move their worlds. Our innovative solutions are steeped in extensive research and experience gained from tens of thousands of organizations, a million+ leaders at all levels, and leaders in more than 130 countries, across 6 continents. We deliver results that matter – sustained impact for you, your business and the world. www.ccl.org