The Communicative Leader
On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/h91B0v We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions and requests via email or a voice note to TheCommunicativeLeader@gmail.com.
Episodes
We are excited to welcome, Prof. Adam Boddison OBE, CEO of the Association for Project Management to The Communicative Leader.
In this episode, we discuss the definition of large-scale growth and the criteria that differentiate it from traditional organizational growth. Adam emphasizes the importance of scalability, replicability, and sustainability in achieving large-scale growth. They also discuss the allo...
On today's episode of The Communicative Leader, Eric Pfeiffer, a seasoned leadership coach and author join us.
Eric Pfeiffer shares his background in leadership coaching and the challenges he faced in becoming an effective leader. He discusses the need for a leadership operating system that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
We discuss the challenges leaders face in creating a positiv...
Unlock the secrets to successful leadership by rejecting the myth of the solo leader. Today, we explore how the notion of "doing it all" is not just outdated but potentially detrimental. Witness the enlightening journeys of leaders like Jack Welch and Indra Nooyi, whose stories reveal that embracing teamwork leads to transformative success. Contrast this with cautionary tales like Elizabeth Holmes, whose rel...
What if your business could unlock unparalleled growth by understanding unspoken communication? Join us for a special episode of The Communicative Leader as we welcome Amit and Dr. Kumar from the Chintan Project.
Amit, who communicates through a laminated card due to his autism, shares his profound insights into human behavior and business leadership. His father, Dr. Kumar, reads Amit's thoughts aloud, ...
Kyle McDowell shares his 10 principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence. Kyle highlights the need for leaders to lead by example and measure themselves by outcomes rather than activity.
We discuss the importance of authenticity and fostering a culture of excellence in the workplace. They emphasize the role of leaders in setting an example and creating an environment where employees can thri...
Today we welcome Bernadette Smith, a thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
We discuss the importance of DEI for everyone and the need to engage with influencers and change makers to drive positive change. Bernadette emphasizes the significance of recognizing privilege, embracing mistakes, and creating psychological safety in the workplace. She also explores the role of storytelling in pro...
On today's episode of The Communicative Leader, Jeff Baldassari shares his insights on leadership principles and the importance of culture, connection, mentorship, trust, and innovation. He emphasizes the power of culture in achieving organizational success and the need for leaders to connect with people at all levels.
Jeff also discusses the inspiration behind his book and how his perspective has evolv...
In this conversation, Nancy Ho discusses her journey to becoming a life strategist and executive coach. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy and purpose in life and the need to balance personal and professional fulfillment.
Nancy also debunks myths about work-life balance and instead promotes the idea of work-life integration. She highlights the significance of deep diving into the root causes of iss...
Today we’re doing the Best of Rest for our Season 4 Finale. This has been a really fun and rich season for us – and we even hit our 50th episode this season too!
Join us as we pull out meaningful and effective advice from our guests. We're going to look at 6 major themes from the season:
- Focus on Leadership Development
- Emphasis on Values
- Navigating Change
- Empowerment and Representation
- Personal Growth an...
In this conversation, Sara Buchel, a chemical engineer, shares her experiences and insights as a woman in the STEM field.
She discusses the unique challenges she has faced, including imposter syndrome and the need to assert herself as a young professional. She also highlights the significance of work-life balance and the need for leaders to create a team that values expertise and diverse perspectives.
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Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske is as Associate Professor and the Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry at Western Michigan University.
Megan talks to use about changing norms in her STEM-field, the power of role modeling positive changes, and what she's experienced in terms of gender bias (and how she responded).
Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose.
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Julie Sturza kicks off our Women in STEM series.
Julie is a pediatric research statistician at the large academic medical center. In this role, she works with physician researchers to design pediatric research studies, conduct and interpret statistical analyses, and assist in the dissemination of research findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
Julie shares her experiences,...
Nikita Kumar is a Podcast Success Manager at Pikkal & Co, where she integrates complex narratives into engaging content.
In this episode of The Communicative Leader, Nikita talks to us about the role of leadership and communication in the podcast industry, but really leaves us with a masterclass in building authentic relationships.
Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpo...
Hi Leaders,
This week Dr. Julien Mirivel and Dr. Alex Lyon join us and share so many incredible tips and challenges related to leadership communication with us.
Julien and Alex are communication scholars and teachers, and they showcase their expertise in their recent book, "Positive Communication For Leaders: Proven Strategies for Inspiring Unity and Effecting Change."
You will le...
Pam has been helping individuals and corporations improve their writing for the past 30 years.
Pam reframes writing from just another item on the to-do list to problem solving.
This is so powerful!
When viewed as problem solving, we see the need for expertise, for strategy, and for planning.
Pam also discusses the ROI when written communication is effective, and calls attention ...
Ben Gaskill describes himself as a lifelong salesperson. He talks about his aha moment when he realized that he could become his own boss.
In this episode of The Communicative Leader, Ben shares leadership lessons that he has learned along the way, and those he wish he had learned sooner.
Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose.
Looking for more leadership tips?
Have you thought about sharing some of your expertise, your ideas, or experiences but just are not sure how to get started?
Deevo Tindall, a Chief Experience Officer and leader in Marketing and Branding, walks us through how to use social media and sites like LinkedIn to amplify our voices in order to share our ideas.
Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose.
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Scott Shank, PhD Candidate at Michigan State University, joins us this week and walks us through some interesting applied leadership communication research. Scott is also a former student, a research collaborator, and a friend!
Scott chats with us about some really interesting, really vivid, and really important applied leadership research.
If your manager is a lion, a coach, or the anti-Midas, wha...
From confidence, conviction, and connection to rehearsal, Jacqueline Farrington shares her wealth of communication expertise with us.
Jacqueline also draws from her recent book "The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person)" to leave us with some concrete ideas for improving our communication and presentation game.
Until next time, commu...
Dr. David Schreiner is the President and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and the author of a new book, Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership.
David draws from his recent book to offer thoughtful leadership advice, but doesn't stop there. He couples the advice with poignant examples helping to really illustrate what a values-driven approach to lead...
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