Imagine being “paid to judge people”!

That’s how today’s guest jokingly describes his role. Tom Verboven is a Senior Director of Client Success at Mercer Talent Enterprise, where he advises clients on how to drive value through effective human capital strategies.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Tom offers his insights and advice for navigating a leadership assessment landscape that now includes artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Tune in to learn:

• Three shifts in leadership assessment over the last decade
• Three steps leaders should take as they use assessments in the future
• One thing leaders should do to establish an accurate standard of success

We need to embrace both the human and the technological, Tom says. “In the end, a leader is a human and needs to do good with other humans,” he concludes.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

:48 – Introduction: Tom Verboven

3:07 – Topic: AI’s Impact on Leadership Assessment

8:30 – The Changing World of Assessment

16:00 – The AI Avatar Experience

22:44 – Can AI Be Too Accurate?

25:03 – Steps for Leaders to Understand the Assessments of the Future

28:09 – Caution Around AI for Assessments

31:42 – The One Thing for a Leader to Establish an Accurate Standard of Success

Resources:

Tom Verboven LinkedIn

Mercer Talent Enterprise

Kahneman, D., Rosenfield, A., et al (2016, October). Noise: How to Overcome the High, Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Decision Making. Harvard Business Review.

What Are the Big 5 Personality Traits?, Very Well Mind

Behind the Headline: Unpacking the Reported Drop in Conscientiousness

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

7 Principles for Character Driven Leadership

The Advantages of an Online 360° Assessment

Six Ways to Leverage the Power of 360° Assessments for Your Leaders

When Should I Use a Lead Now! Assessment?

The Leadership Self-Assessment Question You Need

Stewart Leadership Assessment Services

Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach

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No one attends a team offsite wanting it to be a failure, says Daniel. Unsuccessful offsites are perceived as “a bad waste of time.”

So what makes an offsite successful–and how can an offsite have a lasting, positive impact on your team or organization?

In this episode, Daniel and Peter break down the elements of a successful team offsite and give suggestions for how to make your next one the best yet.

Tune in to learn:

• The value of including all participants in the planning process
• What an offsite is NOT good for
• Important ground rules that help guide discussion

Plus, some reflections on an insightful quote from Robert Frost, including what it says about delegation and manager wellbeing.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

:50 – Insight of the Week

5:23 – Topic: How to Have a Successful Team Offsite

9:46 – The Right Preparation

17:10 – The Right People

20:11 – The Right Facilitator

28:43 – The Great Pivot

32:43 – Ground Rules

37:10 – Lightning Round

Resources:

Robert Frost Biography, The Poetry Foundation

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How to Hold a Great Strategic Planning Offsite Meeting

6 Reasons Your Next Meeting Should Be an Offsite

Why Your Offsite Needs an Outside Facilitator

How Offsites Can Jumpstart Leadership Development

5 Ways Leaders Can Better Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

The Manager Crisis: 3 Areas that Need Attention

How to Delegate Like a Pro

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As a consultant and coach, Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, has observed many leaders struggle to respond when she asks how they measure success.

The first response, she says, “is just a blank stare.” Some leaders gauge success entirely on revenue numbers. And finally, many leaders give a “laundry list of things.”

“It’s really important to start with what problem you’re trying to solve,” says Lorraine. “From there on, start creating that alignment through each layer” of the organization.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Lorraine discusses the elements of leadership success and offers practical advice on how to focus on, collect, and measure the right data.

Tune in to learn:

• The three intangible measures of leadership success
• The slightly unconventional advice Lorraine offers for collecting data
• The one thing all leaders should remember when deciding where to focus their efforts

Ultimately, says Lorraine, leaders need to focus on the things that are within their control. “At every level of the organization, you will have a different level of control,” she says. “Make sure you are focusing on that, because otherwise, it’ll just be frustrating for you.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

:34 – Introduction: Lorraine Armijos

3:25 – The Components of Leadership Success

8:35 – Measuring the Intangibles

16:51 – Gather the Right Data

28:40 – Lightning Round

Resources:

LAR Insights

Lean Six Sigma, Wikipedia

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others

3 Questions to Measure the Morale of Your Team

The 7 Critical Vital Signs of Organizational Health

Are Your Learning Initiatives Working?

5 Ways to Build Trust Within Your Organization

The Focused Collaboration Model

Building Psychological Safety At Work: 6 Tips

Whitepaper: The Need to Be Independent: Promoting and Supporting Employee Autonomy

Big Ears are a Must

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“If you’re not clear on who you are, then the people around you are not going to be clear on where they’re going,” says Dominic George.

Dominic is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Vision Leadership for Life. He helps high-performing leaders rise into senior leadership without sacrificing their identity, values, or wellbeing.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Dominic offers advice for leaders on how to stay centered on their core “why” without losing themselves to other people’s expectations.

Tune in to learn:

• One exercise to help you “read the room” better
• The limits of “fake it till you make it”
• What to do if you’re in the wrong place for you

“Legacy starts when alignment becomes your leadership standard, not the expectation,” says Dominic. Recenter, find your voice, and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:20 – Introduction: Dominic George

4:54 – Center the Clay

11:39 – Self vs. Expectations

18:18 – “Fake It Till You Make It”

26:05 – What if You’re In the Wrong Place?

33:26 – Lightning Round

Resources:

Dominic George LinkedIn Page

The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself, by Dominic George (Amazon)

Vision Leadership for Life LinkedIn Page

Vision Leadership for Life Newsletter

Vision Leadership for Life Podcast

“71% of U.S. CEOs Experience Imposter Syndrome, New Korn Ferry Research Finds,” Korn Ferry, June 6, 2024

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

6 Ways Leaders can Master Emotional Self-Control

Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have

5 Behaviors that Build Emotional Intelligence

4 Truths about Being a Compassionate Leader

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

The Leadership Self-Assessment

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When you don’t delegate, you risk impairing the growth of your organization, says Daniel in today’s episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast.

“That is a very limiting, very restrictive mindset,” he says. Choosing not to delegate will create bottlenecks in a system, and bottlenecks create inefficiencies.

Delegating can be tough for many leaders. Personality traits, poor experiences, and even fears of micromanaging can interfere with efficient delegation.

But as Daniel and Peter point out, delegation is an essential skill for all leaders to learn–for their own success and the success of their teams.

Tune in to learn:

• Three reasons why you should delegate
• Four steps of effective delegation
• Two vital words to use any time you assign a task

Plus, revisiting the origins of employee benefits, and why the employee experience matters even after someone leaves the organization.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:04 – Insight of the Week

7:55 – Topic: All Things Delegation

8:57 – The 4 Steps of Delegation

13:40 – Why Delegate?

23:52 – The Eisenhower Matrix

35:13 – Lightning Round

Resources:

A Brief History of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Employee Experience Model

How to Delegate Like a Pro

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

The Difference Between Important and Urgent

4 Steps to Delegating for Development

3 Ways to Avoid Being a Micromanager

7 Mindset Shifts That Will Make You a Great Manager

The Power of Why in Delegation

The 10 Tenets of Calendar Management

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Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day.

But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable.

Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical advice to create sustainable, self-compassionate leadership.

Tune in to learn:

• How to customize your daily routines to your preferences, needs, and energy levels
• The difference between self-compassion and self-care
• Why you should have a “Board of Directors”

“It’s the small things in the day” that help you stay on top of your energy, outlook, and performance, Amanda says. “Your best is good enough.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:20 – Introduction: Amanda Younts

3:04 – The Relationship Between Leaders and Self-Compassion

7:00 – How Leaders Can Practice Self-Compassion

13:10 – When is Our “Good Enough” Not Good Enough?

17:42 – How to Balance Self-Compassion and Development

20:52 – Managing the Inner Voice

23:28 – Tips for Exercising Self-Compassion

27:32 – The Dangers of Not Practicing Self-Compassion

Resources:

Amanda Younts’s Substack

The Midlife Catalyst Website

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

4 Ways “Green Therapy” Can Make You a Better Leader

9 Ways to Live Longer and Lead Better

5 Ways “Cloud Watching” Improves Your Leadership

6 Ways Leaders Can Master Emotional Self-Control

7 Steps to Lessen Your Frustration

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“Each person has their own story,” says Kerim Kfuri, author and host of “The Supply and Demand Show” and President and CEO of The Atlas Network, LLC.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Kerim shares insights gleaned from a lifetime of experiences in a multi-cultural and cross-border world. From growing up as a child of immigrants speaking multiple languages to leading a packing and logistics organization with over 2,000 suppliers around the world, Kerim has learned what works–and what doesn’t–when it comes to working together through global differences.

Tune in to learn:

• How to set the stage for working with others across cultures through survey questions
• Why curiosity is so important in leading across global boundaries
• How generalizations limit our understanding of others

The great leveler in all leadership is communication, Kerim says. Communication helps you “connect the dots and know exactly who and how and what each person’s experiences are.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:33 – Introduction: Kerim Kfuri

3:18 – Topic: Leading Through Global Differences

5:53 – How to Balance Preconceived Notions with an Open Mind

10:15 – How Kerim’s Background Shaped his Career

19:44 – How to Efficiently Communicate, Understand, and Build Relationships

32:57 – Bringing Understanding to the Global Supply Chain

Resources:

Kerim Kfuri’s Website

“The Supply and Demand Show” (YouTube)

Supply Chain Ups and Downs, by Kerim Kfuri

The Atlas Network, LLC

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills

Please Help Me Communicate Better!

The 2 Levels in Every Conversation

7 Ways to Become a People First Manager

6 Questions that Strengthen Company Connections

Beyond Engagement Surveys: Creating a Compelling Employee Experience (Webinar)

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When uncertainty hits the marketplace and organizations are forced to lay off employees, there’s an under-discussed byproduct of the upheaval–namely, survivor guilt. How do those who keep their jobs cope with losing friends and colleagues to layoffs?

In this episode, Daniel and Peter offer six clear steps to help layoff survivors deal with the shock, grief, and upheaval presented by keeping their jobs when others lose theirs.

Tune in to learn:

• The one small change you should make to your language that brings big results
• How to gain control in the aftermath of huge organizational changes
• Why it’s more important than ever to focus on wellbeing

“You are not alone,” says Daniel. “Try to not pretend like everything is normal. It’s not!”

Layoffs are not easy for anyone, including survivors. Be patient, give yourself some grace, and employ these tools to help get yourself back on stable footing.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:54 – Memory Lane: The Simulation

6:24 – Topic: Survivor Guilt

7:49 – What is Survivor Guilt?

12:18 – Step #1: Acknowledge Your Feelings

16:15 – Step #2: Communicate Openly

20:19 – Step #3: Focus on Your Role

23:50 – Step #4: Support Your Colleagues

29:15 – Step #5: Focus on Self-Care

33:32 – Step #6: Reflect on What’s Important

36:34 – Lightning Round

Resources:

What is Workplace Survival Syndrome–and How to Cope (Indeed)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

5 Ways to Help Manage Your Team’s Change Exhaustion

Leading Through Change: How to Future-Proof Your Team

We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories

4 Truths About Being a Compassionate Leader

The 4 Steps for Managing Constant Change in the Workplace

9 Practices to Boost Your Longevity–and Your Leadership Abilities

Your Brain at Work: Four Strategies to Maximize Your Most Powerful Asset

5 Ways to Encourage a Strong Sense of Wellbeing on Your Team

5 Ways Leaders Can Better Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

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