Discover why embracing an 'other orientation' might just be the key to unlocking unparalleled leadership potential in today's evolving landscape–and being a parent might help.

This is the perfect episode for professionals eager to master problem-solving and boost organizational effectiveness! Delve into the art of identifying problems effectively to drive impactful solutions and avoid the trap of "admiring the problem."

Delve into the journey from Sesame Street nostalgia to innovative leadership strategies with our friend, Brian Leahy. Discover why embracing a 'lowercase t' mindset could revolutionize your approach to talent development and integration within your business.

Special guest (and long time friend of Sean) Corey Rasmussen stages a coup, taking over the podcast. Corey interviews Sean, uncovering his motivation for work and how that caused friction when Sean worked in industry. Now he works as a “solopreneur,” helping business owners get time back in their week to do the things that matter most to them.

Education does not bestow character. That’s where this episode starts. From there we dive into a thought-provoking conversation on the purpose of education and explore the value of being a well rounded student, prioritizing adaptability over GPA, and uncover how leadership and personal growth are essential components in today's ever-evolving educational landscape.

Sean Genovese and guest Corey Rasmussen share their journey from nerdy childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs. Sean and Corey both have engineering backgrounds and both broke away from traditional corporate jobs after being dissatisfied with, amongst other things, poor leadership. Their candid discussion offers insights into their unconventional paths and Sean's mission to transform technically-oriented professionals into confident, effective leaders through "messy learning."

During the pandemic, USC had an advantage: it had been in the distance learning business for 50 years. Now in the age of YouTube and AI, are Universities in trouble?

Tenure at academic institutions isn’t just a free speech protection, it is also embedded as part of the economic engine of a university. Tenured faculty generate research dollars and agree to teach in exchange for being able to conduct the research those dollars fund. But tenure is also very expensive to the institution, and as those institutions become less tolerant of ideas that don’t align with their political ideology, has the time for tenure come to an end?

The conversation continues with USC Professor Emeritus James Moore. The episode begins with a few stories about dealing with disappointment. In the context of his background and experience in engineering, economics, and social science, James discusses how his views on issues such as Title IX and the response to the 2020 George Floyd protests became a source of controversy within the University, ultimately causing disappointment with his retirement plans.

In this episode, we speak with USC Professor Emeritus James Moore about the university's shift towards left-leaning hiring practices and the struggle to maintain diverse thought in academia.

In this very honest and candid discussion, Liz Juhnke describes the impact of mentoring on her career journey, the things that scare her, and what ultimately led to her leaving a very comfortable, prestigious role in a Fortune 100 company to go challenge the status quo and broaden the impact of her work.

In this episode, Liz Juhnke discusses navigating the challenges of low morale during the Covid era and shares her desire to transition from working on proprietary projects to more consumer-facing work. She emphasizes the value of human connections and in her role as a UX principal, drawing parallels to the responsibilities of a Boeing tech fellow. The episode offers insights into career transitions, leadership, and thriving within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Join Liz Juhnke, an expert in human-computer interaction, as she shares her journey from Boeing's tech elite to Home Depot's user experience team. Discover how Liz's data-driven design approach and passion for customer satisfaction have shaped her career, making her a valuable asset in revolutionizing the world of UX.

The Distracted Driving Podcast kicked off season 3 with a LIVE SHOW! It was rough. If you want to watch two GenX engineers try and figure out live streaming, then go ahead and watch / listen. If not, skip to the last four minutes for a special announcement from Sean.

Kevin Meredith makes a claim that running a company while driving around the United States is a form of privilege. Sean disagrees.

Short drives are bite-sized episodes containing excerpts from previous shows. In this Short Drive, we revisit portions of our conversations with Nate Barber and Mariam Laes about the value of sending your kids to college and if an advanced degree is still worth the money.To hear the full conversations, check out episodes 23, 29, and 31.Short drives are only released as audio podcasts.

Short drives are bite-sized episodes containing excerpts from previous shows. In this Short Drive, we revisit portions of our conversation with Stephanie Van Assche. To hear the full conversations, check out episodes 32, 33, and 34.Short drives are only released as audio podcasts.

In the third and last part of our interview with Brion Hurley, we delve further into the unique challenges and opportunities of applying Lean Six Sigma principles in the nonprofit space. Discover how balancing the volunteer experience with an organization’s mission and prioritizing stability can lead to more impactful outcomes that may not always maximize efficiency. Learn from real-life stories and gain valuable strategies for harnessing the power of volunteers without exhausting them.

Brion Hurley, author of Lean Six Sigma for Good rejoins the podcast for another engaging episode. Tune in for key insights on how to identify and address challenges in nonprofit organizations using continuous improvement (CI) techniques. Discover strategies for getting nonprofits interested in CI and gain valuable knowledge on CI fundamentals. Brion discusses a real-life example and success story from one of the 17 authors in his two volume book. Level up your nonprofit's improvement culture!

It's another insightful episode with Stephanie Van Assche, head of HR for Brinc Drones. In this episode, we explore her creative leadership ideas. Learn how to harness the power of the crowd and embrace the concept of messy learning. Discover the goldilocks model of leadership and how to handle challenging situations with different communication styles. It's an episode filled with practical advice and inspiring ideas about challenging the status quo of leadership.