Did you know that empathy is tied to an organization's profits? It's also not measured or managed effectively...which may be a significant contributing factor in company lay-offs. Empathy builds trust, trust builds high-performing teams, and

Learned Helpless and Lost Value

Feb 9th, 2024 18m 19s

Projects across the world, and especially in the US, are sinkholes for cost; creating unnecessary and preventable waste. And the organizations that run them are breeding pools for team member disengagement. But they don't have to be!In this e

Minimum Viable Bureaucracy

Jan 2nd, 2024 30m 54s

It's a new season and today we kick it off with some insights and ponderings about MVB. I'm grateful to have two individuals on the show to share their experiences about this topic and I hope you find it enlightening.Check out other episodes o

Changes and Updates Are Coming

Sep 24th, 2023 58s

We are changing things up for the podcast with a new look, new name, new guests, and new content for Season 4. Stay tuned and thanks for all the support!Check out other episodes of the show and look for me on LinkedIn!

Organizational Values SHOULD Drive Project Choice

Aug 25th, 2023 10m 52s

In today's episode, I discuss the importance of organizational values in their role to select and execute projects. All too often projects fail as a result of unclear goals and objectives, but I submit that this is because organizations can lo

Stakeholders - Getting The Right People In The Room

Jun 15th, 2023 19m 2s

Stakeholders are critical to the effective completion of any project, but organizations often miss the mark in leveraging them appropriately. In this episode, I discuss how to properly identify and communicate with stakeholders, suggest a new

Risk Management: Risk It For The Biscuit

Apr 6th, 2023 15m 6s

Managing risk is not a complex process, but it does need to be thorough. Leveraging the right people with the right attitude at the right time can pay dividends for your organization. You just have to start with the basics.Check out other epi

Time Management...You're Thinking About and Doing It Wrong

Jan 3rd, 2023 18m 39s

Time is the ultimate currency; so much so that references to it have weaved their way into our vernacular. In this episode, I discuss why we equate time with monetary value, the 8 Wastes of Lean, and tips on how to better manage your time to i

Leadership Focus Areas for 2023

Nov 22nd, 2022 22m 27s

It's the Season 2 Finale! I provide what I think will be the Top 5 focus areas for leaders in 2023....DEI, ESG, etc. notwithstanding.Check out other episodes of the show and look for me on LinkedIn!

The Future of Project Management

Sep 20th, 2022 16m 31s

The project economy is here to stay, but that doesn't mean it'll look the same in future years as it does currently. In this week's episode, I ponder the different types of project management, the future of the project economy, and how the rol

Interview with Austin Kerr, Founder of Humanagement

Sep 6th, 2022 30m 51s

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Austin Kerr, Founder of Humanagement and current digital nomad working and living abroad in Europe. He’s accumulated 15 years of experience in leading and managing small and large teams. This has a

The FACTs of Mid-Level Leadership

Aug 24th, 2022 17m 39s

Mid-level leaders live in two realms: the day-to-day operations of their teams and the world of their organization's business strategy. But so many of these under-represented individuals are often forced to learn the hard way of doing their jo

Leading, Coaching, and Managing Projects in Education

Jul 15th, 2022 31m 6s

Educators play a critical role in our society. They are uniquely positioned to lead, grow, and develop others who, in turn, have the potential to go on and lead, grow, and develop others across many industries. In this week's episode, I have

You DON'T Want To Be A Leader

Jun 28th, 2022 19m 47s

So many people don't love being, nor are they good at being, a leader. They just love the IDEA of it. What we need is real talk on the subject...not just tools and training programs.In this episode, I take off the rose-colored glasses and ref

Defining Success for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization

Jun 14th, 2022 10m 43s

The definition of success can and does vary widely across different sectors, cultures, and even at different points of your life. How you choose to define success, face adversity, and help those around you do so will help shape the future.Chec

Project Requirements Elicitation - Why Is Asking Questions So Hard?

Jun 1st, 2022 11m 11s

The requirements elicitation phase of any project is crucial to ensuring the right product, service, or process is delivered. Many organizations often focus on elicitation techniques while forgetting to account for the cognitive and cultural d

Listening Empathetically

May 17th, 2022 12m 2s

Actively listening to someone is important, but listening empathetically is crucial. So often we listen to others in the hopes of solving their problems. Worse yet, we simply hear what's going on around us and don't engage.But what if the key

Positivity vs. Happiness

Apr 26th, 2022 10m 43s

Sometimes the pursuit of something has bigger, longer lasting returns than actually achieving it. Why settle for something temporary?Check out other episodes of the show and look for me on LinkedIn!

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Apr 19th, 2022 12m 5s

Is that project you're wanting to start really worth it? Have you calculated ALL the costs and benefits? What about the intangible ones? This week, I discuss the importance of conducting a cost-benefit analysis for your projects. Sometimes,

Project Strategic Assessment

Apr 5th, 2022 11m 7s

Project managers are leaders and, inevitably, leaders will in some fashion be a project manager. In order to be effective at both, you need to ensure that a project is aligned with your organization's values, mission, and vision.Check out othe

Sunday Snippet - High and Low-Context Cultures

Oct 10th, 2021 7m 22s

We should all know by now that how we say something is a critical part of conveying an effective message and that body language is a key driver in this. But have you ever considered that the culture from where a person comes plays a key role i

Imposter Syndrome - SEASON FINALE!

Sep 29th, 2021 13m 50s

Are you as good as you think you are? How often have you felt like your skills and abilities are just a sham and you have NO idea how you got to your current position? Imposter syndrome and general feelings of inadequacy at work are nothing n

Followership

Sep 15th, 2021 31m 28s

Effective leaders are only as good as those they lead. Conversely, followers are only as good as those they choose to follow. In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of followership with Mr. Andrew Costa, a US Air Force veteran and f

Accountability

Sep 1st, 2021 19m 40s

Accountability is the social glue that holds our organizations together and created from trust and psychological safety. It's integral to any team operations, project, and organizational culture. This week, I touch on why we value it so much,

Sunday Snippet - Updates and Checking In

Aug 29th, 2021 3m 32s

Happy Sunday, folks! All I have for today are some updates on the podcast, my book, The Unrelenting Leader, and how the events in Afghanistan over the past week may affect those around us. Keep checking on each other!Check out other episodes