Engaging Leader: Leadership communication principles with Jesse Lahey podcast

Engaging Leader: Leadership communication principles with Jesse Lahey

Engaging Leader is a show that shares principles to communicate, engage, and lead with greater impact. This podcast helps you inspire trust, passion, and action.

Engaging Leader is a show that shares principles to communicate, engage, and lead with greater impact. This podcast helps you inspire trust, passion, and action.

 

#130

221: Simple Visual Story (SVS) Model for Effective Communication | with Matthew Pierce

[![221: Simple Visual Story (SVS) Model for Effective Communication | with Matthew Pierce] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/EL-headers-221-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/221-simple-visual-story-svs-model-for-effective-communication-with-matthew-pierce/)   This is a special episode of Engaging Leader, featuring part 2 of an excerpt of Jesse’s live interview on TechSmith’s Visual Lounge with Matt Pierce. While part 1 focused on the 5M framework as a comprehensive planning tool for communication, Simple Visual Story (SVS) is a great model for executing the components of the […] ... Read more

25 Aug 2021

33 MINS

33:26

25 Aug 2021


#129

220: Engaging a Remote Workforce | with Matthew Pierce

[![220: Engaging a Remote Workforce | with Matthew Pierce] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EL-220-header-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/220-engaging-a-remote-workforce-with-matthew-pierce/) This is a special episode of Engaging Leader, featuring part 1 of an excerpt of Jesse’s live interview on TechSmith’s Visual Lounge with Matt Pierce to share tips for engaging a remote workforce. How effectively are you communicating with your remote workforce? Remote communication is more widespread than it’s ever been. Many people now have […] ... Read more

29 Jul 2021

18 MINS

18:26

29 Jul 2021


#128

219: How Women Leaders Can Master a Remote Work Environment | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD

[![219: How Women Leaders Can Master a Remote Work Environment | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EL-headers219-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/219-how-women-leaders-can-master-a-remote-work-environment-with-charlene-walters-mba-phd/)   We’ve entered a new era with more people than ever working remotely, especially from home. This past year, according to author Charlene Walters, women have made up 80% of the people who left the on-site workforce during the pandemic.   In this second of a two-part interview, Jesse is joined again by Charlene to discuss […] ... Read more

01 Mar 2021

18 MINS

18:41

01 Mar 2021


#127

218: Overcoming the Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders | with Charlene Walters, MBA...

[![218: Overcoming the Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders | with Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EL-headers218-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/218-overcoming-the-challenges-faced-by-women-entrepreneurs-and-leaders-with-charlene-walters-mba-phd/)   Many people say that entrepreneurship is often still a man’s world ― despite the fact that 42 percent of all small business or franchise owners are women, and there are 13 million female-owned businesses contributing to $1.9 trillion in revenue in the US. According to author Charlene Walters, a multitude of research has shown […] ... Read more

16 Feb 2021

28 MINS

28:20

16 Feb 2021


#126

217: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 2 | with Laura Kriska

[![217: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 2 | with Laura Kriska] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EL-headers2172-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/217-the-business-of-we-closing-the-gap-between-us-vs-them-part-2-with-laura-kriska/)   Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […] ... Read more

26 Jan 2021

23 MINS

23:03

26 Jan 2021


#125

216: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 1 | with Laura Kriska

[![216: The Business of WE – Closing the Gap Between Us vs Them part 1 | with Laura Kriska] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EL-headers216-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/216-the-business-of-we-closing-the-gap-between-us-vs-them-part-1-with-laura-kriska/)   Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […] ... Read more

26 Jan 2021

24 MINS

24:26

26 Jan 2021


#124

215: The Long-Distance Teammate | with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel

[![215: The Long-Distance Teammate | with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EL-215-Header-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/215-the-long-distance-teammate-with-kevin-eikenberry-and-wayne-turmel/)   Working remotely isn’t just a new normal that we must learn to live with. It’s an opportunity to work and lead in ways that provide great operational and productivity results for the organization, as well as to be a part of a great team while finding individual meaning and purpose too.  But there is […] ... Read more

15 Jan 2021

35 MINS

35:52

15 Jan 2021


#123

214: 4 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire | with Paul Falcone

[![214: 4 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire | with Paul Falcone] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/EL-Header-214-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/4-great-interview-questions-to-ask-before-you-hire-with-paul-falcone/)   Interviewing job candidates can feel like wading through a foggy swamp. You’re attempting to discern whether candidates would be successful on your team, while struggling to prevent the massive headache and wasted resources of a poor decision.    Asking the right questions during interviews can bring clarity to the process by giving you a […] ... Read more

05 Oct 2020

15 MINS

15:11

05 Oct 2020


#122

213: Dealing with Challenging Employees when Building Courageous Culture | with Karin Hurt

[![213: Dealing with Challenging Employees when Building Courageous Culture | with Karin Hurt] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EL-headers-213-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/213-dealing-with-challenging-employees-when-building-courageous-culture-with-karin-hurt/) Some leaders look at their people, shake their heads, and say, “They can’t get there from here.” Sometimes that’s true. But often the solution is creating a stronger culture, where employees are encouraged and coached to contribute their best thinking. People are different, and these differences can add value. As a leader, you need to […] ... Read more

29 Jul 2020

18 MINS

18:54

29 Jul 2020


#121

212: Building a Courageous Culture that Facilitates Innovation and Problem-Solving | with Karin Hurt

[![212: Building a Courageous Culture that Facilitates Innovation and Problem-Solving | with Karin Hurt] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EL-headers212-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/212-building-a-courageous-culture-that-facilitates-innovation-and-problem-solving-with-karin-hurt/) “Why am I the only one who finds these issues? What’s wrong with my people? Why can’t they see this stuff and fix it?” If these frustrations sound familiar, you’ll love this conversation with Karin Hurt about her newest book, Courageous Cultures. We talk about building teams of micro-innovators, problem-solvers, and customer-advocates working together. In […] ... Read more

18 Jul 2020

22 MINS

22:19

18 Jul 2020


#120

211: Breaking Through Barriers as a Servant Leader| with Dave Shurna

[![211: Breaking Through Barriers as a Servant Leader| with Dave Shurna] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EL-headers-211-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/211-breaking-through-barriers-with-dave-shurna/) What barriers do you face? Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. And the same is true for those you lead. Dave Shurna joins me to discuss tips from his new book about breaking through barriers of all […] ... Read more

23 Jun 2020

42 MINS

42:35

23 Jun 2020


#119

210: Practicing Antiracist Leadership

[![210: Practicing Antiracist Leadership] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EL-headers-210-2-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/210-practicing-antiracist-leadership/) Today I share some reflections about what I’ve been reading, learning, thinking, and practicing over the past few weeks. How can we as imperfect leaders and human beings contribute to helpful solutions, rather than to ongoing conditions of inequality, discrimination, and fear … including the fear of talking honestly about topics like racism? Resources Mentioned […] ... Read more

19 Jun 2020

26 MINS

26:27

19 Jun 2020


#118

209: Giving Feedback Without Hurting Psychological Safety | with Maya Hu-Chan

[![209: Giving Feedback Without Hurting Psychological Safety | with Maya Hu-Chan] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EL-headers-209-1-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/209-giving-feedback-without-hurting-psychological-safety-with-maya-hu-chan/) Psychological safety is a team member’s sense of confidence that the leader and the rest of the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish them for speaking up. They feel safe to take risks, fully contribute, share ideas, and raise concerns – all of which are necessary for an organization to innovate, solve problems, survive, […] ... Read more

09 Jun 2020

28 MINS

28:45

09 Jun 2020


#117

208: Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust | with Maya Hu-Chan

[![208: Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust | with Maya Hu-Chan] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EL-headers-208-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/208-saving-face-how-to-preserve-dignity-and-build-trust-with-maya-hu-chan/) To be a leader who truly engages the hearts, minds, and behaviors of people, you have to authentically connect with them on a human level. You’ve heard the phrase, “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”  In today’s age of connection, in order for people to trust you, […] ... Read more

26 May 2020

30 MINS

30:14

26 May 2020


#116

207: Helping Your Team Contribute More to the World | with Tom Rath

[![207: Helping Your Team Contribute More to the World | with Tom Rath] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EL-header-207-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/207-helping-your-team-contribute-more-to-the-world-with-tom-rath/) At most organizations today, the work people do tends to hurt their wellbeing, when it should be making them happier and healthier. A major key to turning this around is helping employees make their work more meaningful … which is all about discovering how they can best contribute. And of course, it’s simply smart business. […] ... Read more

04 May 2020

21 MINS

21:56

04 May 2020


#115

206: Coronavirus – Supporting Employee Mental Health During a Pandemic | with William Kassler from I...

[![206: Coronavirus – Supporting Employee Mental Health During a Pandemic | with William Kassler from IBM] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EL-headers-206-1-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/206-coronavirus-supporting-employee-mental-health-during-a-pandemic-with-william-kassler-from-ibm/) Join my conversation with the Deputy Chief Health Officer at IBM, with a 350,000-person global workforce, about measures that major companies are taking during the COVID-19 pandemic, including recommendations for employee mental health. The world’s population is facing considerable social and economic disruption. Millions of employees and employers are adjusting to circumstances not seen for […] ... Read more

15 Apr 2020

23 MINS

23:56

15 Apr 2020


#114

205: Coronavirus – 13 Ways to Stay Sane and Productive During a Pandemic

[![205: Coronavirus – 13 Ways to Stay Sane and Productive During a Pandemic] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EL-headers205-1-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/205-coronavirus-13-ways-to-stay-sane-and-productive-during-a-pandemic/) Are you able to stay happy, energized, and productive during all the distractions, changes, and uncertainties of COVID-19? It’s not easy! And it’s hard to be an effective leader for your team if you aren’t maintaining your own mental and physical wellbeing.  Our team at Workforce recently shared with each other what’s been helping us […] ... Read more

09 Apr 2020

21 MINS

21:00

09 Apr 2020


#113

204: The Role of Men in Tackling Gender Inequality at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director ...

[![204: The Role of Men in Tackling Gender Inequality at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EL-header-204-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/204-the-role-of-men-in-tackling-gender-inequality-at-work-with-michelle-king-netflixs-director-of-inclusion/) When men are actively involved in gender diversity efforts, 96% of organizations report progress, compared to only 30% when men are not involved. However, many men don’t feel equipped to play any role in inclusion and equity. For some men, the traditional model of masculinity steers men away from talking about emotional topics (except to […] ... Read more

01 Apr 2020

28 MINS

28:33

01 Apr 2020


#112

203: 4 Ways to Keep Work Fulfilling for Remote Workers | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP

[![203: 4 Ways to Keep Work Fulfilling for Remote Workers | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EL-203-1-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/203-4-ways-to-keep-work-fulfilling-for-remote-workers-with-bruce-daisley-former-twitter-vp/) Due to the coronavirus, the number of people working from home is skyrocketing. Even without a pandemic, working remotely has become a very common arrangement, allowing companies to access top talent without worrying about geography, while offering greater flexibility for workers to do great work on their own terms. And yet over time, dissatisfaction, disconnection, […] ... Read more

17 Mar 2020

20 MINS

20:45

17 Mar 2020


#111

202: Overcome the Invisible Barriers Holding Women Back at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Dire...

[![202: Overcome the Invisible Barriers Holding Women Back at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EL-202-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/202-overcome-the-invisible-barriers-holding-women-back-at-work-with-michelle-king-netflixs-director-of-inclusion/) In recent years, most companies have been trying to advance the representation of women and minorities in leadership positions.  For example, most organizations have diversity recruitment targets as well as Diversity & Inclusion programs, including initiatives like mentoring, networking groups, and unconscious bias training. But despite these efforts, women account for only 4.6% of Fortune […] ... Read more

04 Mar 2020

22 MINS

22:24

04 Mar 2020


#110

201: 4 Hacks for Bringing Joy to the Workplace | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP

[![201: 4 Hacks for Bringing Joy to the Workplace | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/201-thumbnail-plain-sm-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/201-4-hacks-for-bringing-joy-to-the-workplace-with-bruce-daisley-former-twitter-vp/) Burnout and unhappiness at work are a reality for the vast majority of workers. Fortunately, leaders — and employees themselves — can make work better. In his new book, Bruce Daisley shares hacks from science and his previous experience as Twitter’s VP of Europe to transform work from stressful and soul-sucking to fulfilling and fun. […] ... Read more

26 Feb 2020

22 MINS

22:14

26 Feb 2020


#109

200: Discover How You Contribute to the World | with Tom Rath

[![200: Discover How You Contribute to the World | with Tom Rath] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EL-thumbnail-200-1-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/200-discover-how-you-contribute-to-the-world-with-tom-rath/) Great jobs are MADE, not FOUND. If you aren’t loving your current job, how can you turn it into a job you want? Finding fulfillment in our life’s work requires contributing meaningfully to the world around us. We’re pleased to welcome Tom Rath back to the show. Tom is a bestselling author and research scientist […] ... Read more

10 Feb 2020

22 MINS

22:05

10 Feb 2020


#108

199: How to Tackle the 3 Toughest Conversations with Employees | with CHRO Paul Falcone

[![199: How to Tackle the 3 Toughest Conversations with Employees | with CHRO Paul Falcone] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EL-thumbnail-199-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/199-how-to-tackle-the-3-toughest-conversations-with-employees-with-chro-paul-falcone/) Have you ever put off a conversation with an employee for too long because just thinking about it made you cringe? Most leaders know how agonizing it can feel to address inappropriate behavior or communicate other uncomfortable messages. The good news is that you can acquire the tools and skills that help you not only […] ... Read more

24 Jan 2020

23 MINS

23:22

24 Jan 2020


#107

198: Want More Collaboration & Team Accountability? | with Kim Nugent

[![198: Want More Collaboration & Team Accountability? | with Kim Nugent] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EL-thumbnail-198-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/198-want-more-collaboration-team-accountability-with-kim-nugent/) Organizations need more collaboration and teamwork, but how? Particularly when facing large initiatives or other challenges, stress can lead to problems such as burnout, finger-pointing, and project failures. As a leader, how can you troubleshoot the situation and improve the team’s collaboration, accountability, and overall effectiveness? In this episode, Kim Nugent joins us to discuss: […] ... Read more

18 Dec 2019

21 MINS

21:32

18 Dec 2019


#106

197: Leading a Healing Organization | with Michael Gelb

[![197: Leading a Healing Organization | with Michael Gelb] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EL-thumbnail-197-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/197-leading-a-healing-organization-with-michael-gelb/) On the Engaging Leader podcast, we’ve often discussed why an organization needs to have a compelling purpose and vision, beyond just making money. There are so many reasons why it’s not only the right thing to do but also smart business – for example, having a purpose that excites people leads to strong employee engagement […] ... Read more

27 Nov 2019

27 MINS

27:33

27 Nov 2019


#105

196: How to Win Like Forbes 100 Most Innovative Leaders | with Jeff Dyer

[![196: How to Win Like Forbes 100 Most Innovative Leaders | with Jeff Dyer] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EL-thumbnail-196-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/196-how-to-win-like-forbes-100-most-innovative-leaders-with-jeff-dyer/) How do you win the support needed from bosses, colleagues, and investors to bring to life you and your team’s ideas? Great leaders of innovation know that creativity is not enough. They succeed not only on the basis of their ideas, but because they have the vision, reputation, and networks to win the backing needed […] ... Read more

06 Nov 2019

28 MINS

28:52

06 Nov 2019


#104

195: Engaging Generations part 2 — How to Communicate with Millennials and Gen Z | with JJ Lahey

[![195: Engaging Generations part 2 — How to Communicate with Millennials and Gen Z | with JJ Lahey] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EL-thumbnails-195-650-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/195-engaging-generations-part-2-how-to-communicate-with-millennials-and-gen-z-with-jj-lahey/) In case you didn’t already realize it, the people who are graduating college now and entering your workforce are not considered Millennials … they are the next generation, Gen Z (sometimes called Post-Millennials).  And even though Millennials have already driven a significant shift in how people communicate in the workplace, it looks like Generation Z […] ... Read more

19 Aug 2019

20 MINS

20:07

19 Aug 2019


#103

194: Engaging Generations part 1 — How Millennials and Gen Z Are Reshaping Workforce Communications ...

[![194: Engaging Generations part 1 — How Millennials and Gen Z Are Reshaping Workforce Communications | with JJ Lahey] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EL-thumbnails-194-323-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/194-engaging-generations-part-1-how-millennials-and-gen-z-are-reshaping-workforce-communications-with-jj-lahey/) With four very different generations making up today’s workforce, how do you effectively engage them all? In particular, a frequent question we receive is how to communicate with younger employees. Today’s workforce is made up primarily of four generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y (also known as Millennials), and Gen Z (sometimes called Post-Millenials). […] ... Read more

19 Aug 2019

24 MINS

24:07

19 Aug 2019


#102

193: Research Techniques for Identifying a Compelling EVP | with Matt O’Connor, PhD

[![193: Research Techniques for Identifying a Compelling EVP | with Matt O’Connor, PhD] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/193-thumbnail-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/193-research-techniques-for-identifying-a-compelling-evp-with-matt-oconnor-phd/) When you identify the reasons why high-performing employees choose your organization, it serves as a compass in guiding your ongoing development of the employee experience. Furthermore, if you use those insights to craft an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that resonates with both current and prospective talent, it becomes a strong foundation of your employer brand […] ... Read more

14 Jul 2019

15 MINS

15:36

14 Jul 2019


#101

192: How to Discover Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) | with Matt O’Connor, PhD

[![192: How to Discover Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) | with Matt O’Connor, PhD] (https://engagingleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/192-thumbnail-200x105.jpg)] (https://engagingleader.com/192-how-to-discover-your-employee-value-proposition-evp-with-matt-oconnor-phd/) What makes your company different from your competitors in the talent marketplace? Can you articulate the reasons in a message that is unique, authentic, and compelling? A strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is key to recruiting, retaining, and fully engaging top talent. Your EVP is a clear message about why people choose to join your […] ... Read more

14 Jul 2019

20 MINS

20:02

14 Jul 2019