In this episode we talk with Catherine Llewellyn, host of the Truth & Transcendence podcast, about principles and themes for Strategic Self-Mastery.During our time together we discuss :What is self-mastery and how do you build this capability?Overcoming imposter syndrome.Focusing your efforts to make a significant difference personally and professionally.The type of people leaders need to learn to work with.The most important thing leaders need to know about organizations.If you are interested in hearing more from Catherine, please visit her podcast - Truth & Transcendence

In this episode we sit down with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership:  9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader to discuss what "Me Leadership" is, along with some of Dan's thoughts about key aspects of authentic leadership which include:During our time together we discuss what it means to :Be the buffaloTake care of your peopleLead like King ArthurAs a special thank you to our audience, click here to email Dan for information and a discount on an 8-week small group coaching program he is leading, starting in March 2023.  (Mention Lubar Executive Education Podcast when reaching out to receive the discount)

In this episode we talk with Lawrence Krubner, author of One on one meetings are underrated; Group meetings waste time  about the simplest and most important skill a leader must possess to be successful, conducting a one-on-one meeting. During our time together we discuss :How to get the basics of communication right. (asking questions, drilling down into specifics, when to praise vs. criticize, when to be aggressive and when to back off, etc.)When should you schedule a group meeting?How social events are different than group meetings and the value they can yield.How to determine who to meet with one-on-one when you first join an organization.The leaders role in onboarding a new employee.How to quickly resolve conflict when your team is working remotely.As a special thank you to our audience, click the link below for a free website audit and receive  a report of all the things that your site does well, and the things that could be improved.   https://www.AwarenessStrategies.com/website-audit

In this episode we talk with Michelle Nedelec, founder of Awareness Strategies about helping business owners and leaders understand digital marketing and automation so that they can regain the freedom and profits that they went into business to discover. During our time together we discuss :How marketing automation can help leaders who don't have the expertise or resources to support a marketing team.Identifying the types of marketing activities should you be looking to automate and which ones you might want to stay away from.Responding to the thought that automated marketing is too impersonal for your "high touch" customer support model.Setting expectations around cost, time, and results for new automation initiatives.As a special thank you to our audience, click the link below for a free website audit and receive  a report of all the things that your site does well, and the things that could be improved.   https://www.AwarenessStrategies.com/website-audit

In this episode we talk with Robert Jordan, co-founder and head of the leadership team at InterimExecs.  Robert is also the author of the recently published book titled, RIGHT LEADER, RIGHT TIME: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career.During our time together we discuss :The most common mistakes leaders make regardless of the type of industry or organization.How to determine which of four leadership styles you default to and then how to make the most of that information.The three commonalities shared among great leaders.When to lean on your team for support and ask for help.

In this episode we talk with Irina Poddubnia, founder of TrackMage.com, a firm dedicated specializing in optimizing Operations and Processes to help organizations boost sales and simplify the customer experience, about the benefits of being a servant leader.During our time together we discuss :What servant leadership is.When to use servant leadership vs. command and control.How to respond to people that think servant leadership is too soft and fuzzy.How servant leadership can be used to solve problems (big and small).What you can do today to to improve your servant leadership skills.

In this episode we talk with Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and organizations navigate moments of transition big and small to reinforce the connections between people and create resilient and collaborative teams that continuously deliver sustainable and strategic impact. During our time together we discuss :How the best leaders view failure and use it as a way to learn and continuously improve.Assessing your organization's tolerance for failure and how to evolve your culture.Examples of organizations that have a healthy relationship with failureEffective communication techniques to work through incidents of failure.The importance of fostering psychological safety within your team before failure takes place.What everyone can do today to leverage failure to improve.

In this episode we talk with Ian Evenstar, founder of UNINCORPORATED, the nation's #1 higher education agency, about the importance of crafting your vision, mission, and values for your organization and aligning them in everything that takes place in the organization.  During our time together we discuss :The difference between a Vision and a Mission Statement, and how to create them.Setting and selecting your organization's ValuesTechniques to ensure your Vision, Mission and Values, aren't just words on a wall How to get everyone in your organization demonstrating and living the brand.Recognizing when it's time to change or evolve the brand.For more from Ian, check out this free workbook to help you with Writing a Mission Statement that "ADDS" valueBuilding a Vision Statement that truly mattersCreating meaningful Brand ValuesOrganizing your Brand TouchpointsIdentifying your Brand Non-Negotiables

In this episode we talk with Anne Bachrach, jokingly nicknamed “The Accountability Pit-Bull”, about ways to make better choices personally and professionally so we can break down limiting beliefs, accomplish what we need and want to, and attain the balance we strive for.  During our time together we discuss :How the choices we make impact our life and either move us forward or keep us where we are at.The importance of slowing down at times to speed up.Using the 4-D Formula (Drop, Delay, Delegate, Do) to every activity and project.Leveraging a Prioritized Action List (PAL) to stay on track and keep control of your day.How to survive in a culture where you have too many meetings and also help the organization improve the meetings that do take place.The leaders role in establishing and driving accountability.For more from Anne, check out these resources:Delegation ListMeeting Agenda and Action Item TemplatesSupport Team Performance Assessment The Accountability Coach Podcast

In this episode we talk with Kevin Palmieri, founder and co-host of Next Level University a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 1000 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 125 countries. During our time together we discuss ways leaders can grow by concentrating on self-improvement:How to gain true clarity on who you are and where you want to go, regardless of you level of success in the past.The most common errors  leaders make when they setting self-improvement goals. What  commitment looks like when it comes to improving yourself and being a leader.How to maintain a good level of confidence and not succumb to fears like imposter syndrome.Finding a healthy balance between work and personal life.  For more from Kevin, check out his podcast.

In this episode we talk with returning guest on the podcast, Roy Osing, author of  "Be Different or Be Dead" to go deeper into how to differentiate yourself and your organization through the use of an ONLY statementDuring our discussion we talk about:what an ONLY statement ishow to go about creating one (along with some real life examples)pitfalls to avoidIf anyone is interested in more from Roy, visit his website or send him an email (roy.osing@gmail.com).

In this episode we talk with Dustin Starling, a strategic human capital consultant, about ways to engage your workforce as we move out of the pandemic.  During our time together we discuss:Trends around working remotely vs. returning to a company location each day.How to approach getting your workforce "back to the office".Legal implications to be aware of if mandating people to return to the office or central location each day.Recommendations on how to engage your workforce so they want to collaborate with coworkers in personAdvantages and disadvantages of recruiting for positions that can work remotely vs. positions that need to come to a location every day or regularly.Onboarding tips for remote workers. The future of human capital challenges.For more from Dustin, reach out to him on LinkedIN.

In this episode we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of Master Talk,  about how to become a better communicator and presenter so when you get the chance to be in front of senior leadership, the board of directors, or any group, you are successful.    During our time together we discuss:Why so many people struggle with public speaking.How to plan and prepare for an executive level presentation (in-person and remote delivery too) Best practices for group presentationsThree ways to improve your communication and presentation skills that you can do every day in just a few minutes, that will make you a top 1% communicator in your industry.For more tips and advice from Brednen, signup for one of his free training sessions.

In this episode Candice Gottlieb-Clark, author of the bestselling leadership book titled Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap shares ways leaders can work through conflict when it arises and even head it off before it occurs.  During our time together we discuss:Three pillars of success for leadersHow conflict can sometimes manifest itself without a leader knowing and grow to a boiling pointHow you can turn an arguments into productive conversationsMoving forward after a bad interaction with someone you need to work with regularlyPlease visit Candice's website to signup for her newsletter, gain access to two free chapters of her book and other helpful information and advice.

In this episode we  sit down with Michael McRay, award-winning writer, storytelling and conflict consultant, trainer, and leadership coach, to explore how leaders can effectively harness the power of storytelling.During our discussion, we talk about:the importance of being a good storyteller when you are a leaderwhy stories mattercommon mistakes people make when crafting and telling  storieshow to use stories to impact change effortsusing stories to keep conflict productive and healthy If you are interested in more from Michael, please visit michaelmcray.com/free for two free resources.  The four most common mistakes leaders make when telling stories.The most common traps we fall into when dealing with conflict

In this episode we talk with Dr. William Attaway,  author of "CATALYTIC LEADERSHIP: 12 Keys To Becoming An Intentional Leader Who Makes A Difference"  about ways you can create value as a leader by inspiring and inciting change, and leading intentionally.    During our discussion we talk about:the myth that experience alone makes you betterhow to effectively evaluate your experience so you can grow as a leaderthe importance of having a personal leadership growth planhow to coach and lead intentionallyTo obtain a free copy of Dr. Attaway's book visit https://www.catalyticleadershipbook.com/(all you have to cover is the cost of shipping and handling)

In this episode we talk with Roy Osing, author of   "Be Different or Be Dead" about practical ways to  differentiate your organization and lead your teams to higher levels of success.During our discussion we talk about:four key principles of audacious leadershipan ingenious way to differentiate your organizationhow long you should spend creating a strategic planthe importance of Servant Leadership and taking care of your customersIf anyone is interested in more from Roy, visit his website or send him an email (roy.osing@gmail.com).

In this episode we talk with Daniel Alfon, author of "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success".  Daniel opened his LinkedIn account in early 2004 and has since helped thousands of entrepreneurs and consultants grow their business.During our discussion we talk about:connection strategies to get real-life introductionscommon mistakes people make when trying to use LinkedIN to make connectionsthe pros and cons of cultivating a large network vs. a network of people you actually know the difference between your personal LinkedIN profile and company page and how to leverage both effectivelyselecting the right metrics to followhow often you should be posting to LinkedINIf anyone is interested in more from Daniel, check out this free link for our listeners on how to double your sales with strong connections (a $68 value).  You can also access a free download on how to create a LinkedIN Profile Headline that Sells here.Note:  At the 8:10 mark of this episode, we talk about replying to incoming invitations.  LinkedIN has just removed this feature.  For more information on how to respond to invitations, view this short video.

In this episode we talk with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG financial advisors, and host of the podcast Don’t Retire….Graduate about not only the importance of achieving financial freedom but advancing into retirement seamlessly.  During our discussion we talk about:the concept of graduating instead of retreating into retirement how to think about and plan for your transition to retirementwhat to do in the different stages of your life/career to prepare for graduating into retirementwhat to do if you are a little behind in planning for your retirementthe role of the leader when it comes to helping those around you prepare for retirementIf you are interested in more from Eric, visit brotmanmedia.com

In this episode we talk with Pete Mohr,  life-long multipreneur and business coach about ways entrepreneurs and business leaders can eliminate the frustrations and chaos that challenge many people.During our discussion we talk about:making time to work on your business not in your businessthe difference between "management" and "leadership" decisionsusing the five "Ps" of Business (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit!)the importance of aligning your workforce and communicating your vision and missioncreating systems that save time, stress, energy, and money  leveraging the "Wheel of Momentum" to turn your business into one that essentially runs itself, freeing you from having to be "the hero leader"If you are interested in more from Pete, visit simplifyingentrepreneurship.com