In today’s leadership spark, I speak with Stephen M.R. Covey. We discuss the importance of trust in leadership; dive into the impact of trust on relationships, teams, and organizations; and provide practical tips for leaders to build and maintain trust with their teams.

Stephen also shares personal stories about his family, including their weekly family meetings and the powerful leadership lesson he learned as a young boy from his father. Gain valuable insights into the role of trust in leadership and how to create a culture of trust in your organizations in this episode.

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My interview today is with Deb Cupp, the President of Microsoft North America and board member of Ralph Lauren and Avanade, leading a $67 billion dollar business. Deb started her career in technology, working her way up the ranks to become a leader in the industry. As a leader, she has learned the importance of having a coach mindset and how it can transform the way we lead.

In our conversation, we explore the topic of coaching and how it can benefit both employees and organizations. Deb shares her insights on the coaching process, highlighting key frameworks and strategies for coaching employees, and what to do when employees are not coachable. She also emphasizes the importance of coaching the coach and focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses.

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In today's leadership spark, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Moore, former CEO of CS Energy, about a common issue in the workplace: office politics and backstabbing. 

Martin's advice was simple yet powerful: maintain a zero-tolerance policy for office politics and take a tough-love approach to dealing with employees who engage in it. He also emphasized the importance of staying informed by talking to people at all levels of the organization and referring employees back to their immediate manager when they have complaints about their boss.

Martin shared a personal story about his personal experience dealing with office politics when someone tried to sabotage him in the workplace. I believe this is a valuable lesson for all leaders to keep in mind, as office politics can be a major distraction from achieving our goals and can negatively impact team morale.

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In today’s leadership spark, I spoke with Martin Moore, former CEO of CS Energy and author of No Bullsh*t Leadership. We discussed the frustration behind the lack of practical guidance for desirable leadership attributes, and the detrimental effects of leaders who attend training programs but do nothing different. We also touched on the difficulty of transitioning from individual contributor to leader, and the need for more mentoring and role models. 

Martin emphasized the importance of pushing through the discomfort of developing good leadership habits, and the impact it can have on yourself, your team, and the company. Ultimately, we agreed that leadership is about taking action and making the choice to step into difficult situations with a willingness to learn and improve.

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In this episode of The Great Leadership Podcast with Jacob Morgan, Lisa Osborne Ross, CEO at Edelman, shares insights on staying centered, dealing with failure, and leading with empathy. Lisa highlights the importance of recognizing that good and bad situations are not as extreme as they seem, and how she learned to respect others' points of view and become a better decision maker after a controversial decision she made.

In our conversation, Lisa shares how she stays centered by engaging in activities that prioritize her well-being. Lisa also highlights the importance of perspective and exposure to different people and ideas, believing that pain is relative and that releasing herself to the universe of luck frees her from unnecessary challenges.

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In this episode of the Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan podcast, I talk with Lisa Osborne Ross, Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) at Edelman. We discuss her personal and professional journey, including the impact of her upbringing on her world view. Lisa shares her first formal leadership roles and the valuable lessons learned throughout her career.

Our conversation dives into the differences between management and leadership, highlighting the importance of providing support, guidance, and inspiration. With management focusing on getting people to do more, leadership is about helping people become more.

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In this episode, I speak with Lisa Lewin - the dynamic CEO of General Assembly, a leading platform offering courses in coding, design, data, and business. With over a third of Fortune 100 companies utilizing its services, General Assembly's goal is to upskill and re-skill talent needed in today's rapidly changing world.

But Lisa's accomplishments don't stop there. She also serves on the boards of the Wikimedia Foundation, Bank Street College of Education, and the Leadership Now Project. With a BS from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School, she's a true force to be reckoned with in the education and business world.

I wanted to speak with Lisa because how we used to think about jobs and careers in terms of long-term employment has been forever changed. We're seeing the emergence of a new world where skills are more important and valuable than the job you hold. In today's discussion, we delve into the future of education, compare the value of skills versus pedigree, and explore how to balance diversity and competence in hiring. Plus, we uncover the most in-demand skills for the near future.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Michael Watkins, the author of The First 90 Days. We discuss leadership transitions, how to make them successful, and what happens if they don't go well. 

Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges, planning the process of engaging with key stakeholders early on, and being thoughtful about how you arrive in the new organization. He also highlights the balance between learning and connecting, and deciding and acting. If a transition does not go well, recovery is possible, but it depends on how much damage has been done.

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In this segment of our conversation, Michael Watkins and I dive into the crucial role of leadership development programs, and how astonishingly, many individuals don't receive adequate leadership training until well into their careers. 

We touch upon the challenges faced by organizations and employees in today's rapidly changing business environment, as well as the responsibility of individuals to take charge of their own onboarding and learning. We also explore the concept of relearning how to learn and the importance of being intentional and proactive in one's own career development.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Watkins, best-selling author of The First 90 Days and Professor at IMD Business School, as we delved into the crucial importance of the first 90 days in leadership transitions. Michael's research indicates that by adopting a rigorous approach, leaders can reduce the time it takes to reach the breakeven point by approximately 50%, benefiting both themselves and their organizations. Additionally, we explored the significance of recognizing and navigating various types of transitions, including the often overlooked hidden transitions, which can greatly influence career development and overall success.

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