Sparks: Think Beyond Borders: How to Cultivate a Global Citizen Mindset With Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri

My interview today is with Bruce Avolio, the Director of the Gallup Leadership Institute and a renowned expert in the field of leadership. Bruce has dedicated his career to studying leadership and developing strategies for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing world. In our conversation, we explore the topic of leadership and how to become a successful leader. Bruce shares his insights on the debate of whether leaders are born or made, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and innovation for leaders. He also highlights the growing emphasis on psychological safety in the workplace and the value of authenticity in leadership. We also discuss the different types of leadership, including transactional and transformational leadership, and how each approach can impact employee satisfaction and retention. Bruce shares his research on the impact of CEO approval on board retention decisions and the importance of having a strong core value as a leader. __________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email https://greatleadership.substack.com/

12 Juni 202351min

In this leadership spark, BJ Fogg, Adjunct Professor at Stanford & Author of Tiny Habits, and I delve into the power of tiny habits, the concept of golden behaviors, and debunk the myth that repetition alone creates lasting habits. BJ shares practical examples and expert guidance on how to design habits that align with your aspirations and motivations. In our conversation, BJ also shares how to recognize and nurture golden behaviors that have a significant impact on your personal and professional life and the significance of consistency and evolving habits over time.  __________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email https://greatleadership.substack.com/

8 Juni 202318min

In today’s leadership spark, BJ Fogg, Adjunct Professor at Stanford & Author of Tiny Habits, explains how the Tiny Habits methods can be applied to various aspects of life, including health, productivity, relationships, and even leadership.  BJ shares insights into the framework of the five-day program, where participants spend just 35 minutes exploring and practicing tiny habits. Moreover, he shares success stories and research insights, highlighting the effectiveness of small steps in creating lasting behavior change. Discover how these small steps can lead to significant growth and expansion, opening doors to personal improvement and achievement. __________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email https://greatleadership.substack.com/

7 Juni 202317min

In today’s leadership spark, BJ Fogg, Adjunct Professor at Stanford & Author of Tiny Habits, shares his journey from aspiring to be a surgeon to pursuing a doctorate at Stanford, where his focus shifted to habits and behavior change. BJ discusses his research on the pro-social aspects of habits and highlights the significance of finding a balance between achievement and personal fulfillment. We dived deeper into BJ's book, "Tiny Habits," which emphasizes the power of making small changes in behavior. He shares his own experience of hacking habits and discovering that simplicity and integration into existing routines can lead to lasting change. We discussed how BJ's method has helped many individuals significantly, which led him to teach and coaching others. __________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email https://greatleadership.substack.com/

6 Juni 202320min

My guest today is Todd B. Kashdan, a professor of psychology at George Mason University, and a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He has published more than 220 scientific articles, his work has been cited more than 40,000 times, and he received the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. He has written 5 books including his latest one called The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively. Todd also founded the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University which has produced over 210 peer-reviewed journal articles on well-being and resilience, psychological flexibility, meaning and purpose in life, curiosity, and managing social anxiety. The conversation today is fast paced, energetic, and touches on a lot of topics impacting organizations and individuals around the world. We look at how and why people are struggling with well-being, having a voice at work and if that’s even possible in today’s cancel culture climate, if you can really control technology or if technology controls you, and the woke movement and the impact that is having on organizations and individuals including what Todd calls the speed to intolerance. __________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email https://greatleadership.substack.com/

5 Juni 202351min

In today’s leadership spark, Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company, and I delve into the art of building relationships and mastering the skill of negotiation. Molly shares valuable insights and strategies for identifying potential in individuals, recognizing red flags, and aligning expectations for successful partnerships. Molly also mentions how to develop a resilient mindset to overcome setbacks and turn defeat into triumph. She also shares practical tips for effective negotiation, including the importance of preparation, curiosity, and practice. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It’s only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

1 Juni 202320min

In today’s leadership spark, I speak with Molly Fletcher, CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company. Molly shares valuable insights on handling rejection, building strong relationships, and going above and beyond to add value. As a former sports agent representing top athletes and coaches, Molly brings a unique perspective to leadership and business. Further into our conversation, Molly shares how she navigated the world of sports, learned from rejection, and applied those lessons to the business world. This conversation will inspire you to up your game and approach relationships and negotiations with a new mindset. _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It’s only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

31 Maj 202318min

In this leadership spark, Molly Fletcher, CEO at The Molly Fletcher Company and Sports Agent turned Keynote Speaker and Author, shares her remarkable journey and insights into building successful relationships in sports.  From her humble beginnings at a small agency to representing top athletes and coaches, Molly's story is one of perseverance and strategic relationship building.  Molly shares her unique technique of asking without asking, a skill that helped her connect with athletes and understand their needs on a deeper level. Lastly, we discussed about why patience and consistency are key in the business of sports agency, and how Molly's approach to adding value and building trust paved the way for long-term success.  _____________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes, and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan Plus. It’s only available on Apple Podcasts for $4.99/month or $49.99/year--less than a cup of coffee!

30 Maj 202315min