The Reboot Podcast

On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, we introduce you to Erine Gray, founder of Aunt Bertha, a nationwide search and referral platform for connecting people in need with available government and charitable programs. In his time with Jerry, Erine recounts growing up as a poor child in a small town and how the experience repeatedly left him feeling judged and unaccepted, triggering feelings of anger and shame. He opens up about his struggle to shake the underdog mentality and how it undermines his confidence as a leader. Jerry and Erine discuss insecurities, faith, and why loving your inner critic is critical for compassionate leadership. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

Inquiry is an incredibly central and important skill, but it’s often underemphasized or even overlooked in the world of leadership. In this clip, coaches Andy Crissinger and Chris Vandenbrink share why adding inquiry as an additional tool in your toolkit can be in service of you, your team, and the work that you’re trying to do together. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

In moments of conflict, it can be difficult to stay present amongst our discomfort. However, when we lean into love and compassion we might begin to see conflict in a generative light. In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by Regina Smith, MA and Amanda Aguilera, PsyD, Co-founders of Evolving Dynamics, experts in the field of power dynamics, conflict, and equity. In this conversation, Regina and Amanda examine and characterize the intersectionality of power dynamics and expound on the various ways power is conferred in our culture (and our workplaces). They highlight how conflict avoidance is often most detrimental to those in the down power role and why expanding our capacity to be in conflict is necessary for progress. The conversation explores how cultivating a positive outlook towards conflict supports our ability to engage empathetically and skillfully when moments of friction arise. By introducing the notion of generative conflict (and the idea of radical collaboration), they underscore

In this release, Jerry sits down with leading diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown to explore her latest book, ​How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. In this conversation, recorded at the beginning of 2020, Jennifer reveals why inclusive leadership is not only risky, but often uncomfortable, and why discomfort is necessary for individual and organizational growth. Jerry and Jennifer analyze why true inclusivity requires removing the barriers to belonging in the workplace and share that when those with whom we work feel a true sense of belonging, trust and productivity increase within an organization. They examine the power of pronouns, make the distinction between allyship and advocacy, confront the ways in which our biases direct us, and describe why leadership without inclusivity is not true leadership. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-it

The fundamental unit of doing that great work is conversation. Conversations happen easier, clearer, and more harmoniously if we can connect as human beings, look each other in the eye, trust, and feel safe naming what’s up for us. In this clip, coaches Andy Crissinger and Chris VandenBrink share Reboot’s Red-Yellow-Green model for check-ins and how it’s implementation can shift the tone of how you relate to folks and hold meetings such as 1-1’s and offsites. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Rha Goddess, author, entrepreneurial soul coach, and founder of Move the Crowd. In this conversation, which centers around Rha’s new book The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good, Rha describes the ethos of soul work and shares why calling forth the qualities and attributes that live in the truest and purest expression of ourselves are crucial for those who lead. Jerry and Rha explore what it means to lead from a place of integrity and wholeness. Rha notes that personal commitment to doing the work that supports mental, spiritual, emotional, physical well-being is the ultimate prerequisite for leadership and Jerry stresses the importance for those who hold power to do their own work in order to reduce violence to our communities, the planet, and themselves. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss a

Feelings of isolation and loneliness have been well documented amongst today’s leaders. That’s why the simple question “Are you ok?”, asked with genuine concern, can elicit such a profound impact for those who are struggling through a tough time, such as shutting down a business like Avni Patel Thompson. At the time of this recording, Avni was in the wake of shuttering her previous company, Poppy. In this exchange, Jerry and Avni discuss the trauma and pain that go hand in hand with closing a business, reflecting that failure is a foundational part of the vast majority of startup journeys. Avni describes how Jerry’s open and honest question of, “Are you ok?”, revealed a well of unprocessed emotions and kick-started the inquiry process about her next steps as an entrepreneur. Avni determines that while Poppy as an entity no longer exists, her overall mission and purpose that drove its existence lives on in her new company, Modern Village. As she sublimely reflects, the collapse of her previous business has dri

The ability to differentiate between transition and change is important for leaders to understand when attempting to lead groups of people through uncertain times. In this short clip, Andy Crissinger, Reboot’s Director of Coaching, introduces a helpful framework for leading teams through times of transition.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides:   - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/   - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/   Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

As leaders, necessity requires that we spend ample time designing for the future and building safety nets for the unknown, but what happens when life throws the unexpected our way and our best laid plans are torn asunder? In times of turbulence, it’s not uncommon to feel suspended in space. To combat the unease of unknowing we search desperately for a map that might provide guidance in our path forward. In looking to the external, we often lose sight of the compass rose that lives deep within our being and the truth at our core. In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, you’ll meet Thiyagarajan (Rajan) Maruthavanan, Partner at Upekkha, an Indian SaaS Accelerator. With all the uncertainty that has emerged in the face of the novel Coronavirus, Rajan comes to Jerry holding questions around the future of the business and how best to support the founders which are struggling. What follows is a thoughtful conversation about the power of radical self-inquiry, the undeniable truths that emerge when we align with our hea

As leaders, you have a choice, first and foremost, in how you process the information that's coming at you at any given time. In this clip, Andy Crissinger, describes Information Processing Choices, a framework and tool that Reboot often uses in our leadership development engagements, bootcamps, and in one-on-one coaching. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup

One of the greatest missteps a leader can take is to live an unexamined life. When our subroutines run unchecked beneath the surface, our work, our organizations and our relationships are unwittingly hijacked by the traits we consign to the shadows. As leaders, the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and others is to choose to make the unconscious conscious. In this episode, Jerry is joined by Daniel Feltsman, Founder of Lina, an online platform for helping parents share wisdom and life experiences with their children. Feeling “in the middle of a tornado,” Danny reached out to the Reboot Podcast looking for guidance through a particularly challenging time. What unfolds is a forthright conversation about the experiences of our youth and ways in which the conditions of our formative years are often unknowingly etched upon our lives. As Jerry tenderly acknowledges, the conditions we survive as children often become the conditions necessary for our thriving as adults. Through the process of inquiry and with Je

Bringing what's unexamined into the light of what's examined can help us communicate and collaborate more effectively, especially during times of difficulty. In this short clip, Andy Crissinger, Reboot’s Director of Coaching, shares the “Ladder of Inference” tool used in Reboot’s coaching and leadership development trainings. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

When the disquiet and unease of turbulent times weigh heavy on our hearts, can opening ourselves up to joy provide respite from the loads we carry? Ingrid Fetell Lee, designer and author of ​Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, joins Jerry for an exploration of how the experience of joy can serve as a balm in times of crisis. In this episode, Jerry and Ingrid define joy (and how it can be differentiated from happiness) and consider the role it plays in our lives. Ingrid describes how humans are hardwired to find joy and underscores the extraordinary ways in which it serves to combat stress and fortify resiliency in times of adversity. Ingrid reminds us that times of stillness can broaden our capacity for finding delight in ordinary moments, and how those small joys can sustain us in arduous times. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an

Peer support is incredibly valuable. Folks at all levels within your company need support, especially now. In these times it’s more important than ever to stay connected, which can be a challenge when physical isolation is a requirement. In this special podcast release, Reboot coaches Chris VandenBrink, Dan Putt, Andy Crissinger & Carl Baccellieri share what we as an organization have learned about how to create meaningful connections in virtual environments. This conversation tackles the history and development of Reboot Circles and outlines the ways in which leaders benefit from spaces of trust. The coaches also break down the essential components needed to establish and uphold a successfully safe space and share their advice for those who may be looking to implement peer coaching in their own organizations. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our news

When it comes to confidence, feeling A-Ok with showing vulnerability, and trying to avoid the sneaky snares of Imposter Syndrome, we often feel at odds, torn between the parts of us that say, “Who do you think you are?” and the parts of us who know who we are. Self-doubt and inadequacy can creep in and color the most assured parts of us at times. But, what’s really at play here? We know it’s an inside job to keep ourselves clear-headed and attuned with our inner knowing, regardless of what the world throws our way in terms of perceptions, biases, and double standards. How do we, as women, stay in our own bodies, hold fast to our own truths, and not view ourselves through the eyes and expectations of others in the world-at-large? Who do you choose to be? What life do you want to lead? In this third episode of our Women Conversation series, Reboot Co-founder Ali Schultz joins fellow coaches Ann Mehl, Heather Jassy, and Miriam Meima for an exploration of how imposter syndrome grips women, the masks they feel t

In this episode, Jerry welcomes fellow author Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler to the podcast to explore her latest book: Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and In Life. In this dialogue, Jennifer shares how tensions in her own life propelled the desire to discern the ways in which emotions like grief, anger, fear, and sadness manifest in times of conflict. Jerry and Jennifer consider how disagreements can trigger feelings of shame, and how attempts to safeguard ourselves from those feelings often get externalized as blame towards those with which we are in conflict. They highlight how turning to wonder (in conjunction with compassion and empathy) when confronted with conflict can bridge the gap of misunderstanding and acknowledge that not all conflicts will come to a resolution, sharing some helpful practices for breaking the conflict cycle.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your

In over 19 years of friendship and partnership in the startup world, Jerry and Fred have seen just about everything. In this conversation, they share some stories from the Flatiron Partnership days, what makes a perfect board, the importance of trust in investing, and what makes a good leader. They even discuss the sheer terror they felt on their own entrepreneurial journey. Leave us a review on iTunes! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

“Love isn’t merely some second-hand emotion; love is the fuel that powers great organizations.” - Jerry Colonna In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Steve Farber, author of Love Is Just Damn Good Business, for a conversation on leadership and the value of love in the workplace. As Steve reflects on the transformational power of love, Jerry unpacks the ways in which it cultivates trust, reaffirms feelings of safety and builds spaces of belonging. Together they consider the business case for love, reflecting on its ability to sustain healthy teams, drive personal growth, and foster self-actualization, ultimately lending a hand in providing spaces for humans to come together and do their best work. To close out their discussion, Steve highlights how companies built around cultures of love typically benefit from increased customer loyalty, boosts in profitability, and capture higher percentages of market share. Leave us a review on iTunes! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a R

For our first fresh conversation of 2020 we’re releasing the next installment in our Women’s Conversation series, a collaborative discussion sparked by our coaches who identity as women, on what women face in work and in life. In today’s episode, Reboot co-founder Ali Schultz is joined by fellow executive coaches Heather Jassy and Ann Mehl for a dialogue centered around motherhood and fertility, and working through it all. Together, Ali, Heather, and Ann (who are both mothers of two) address some of the singular challenges women face when it comes to family planning and share their own unique experiences as mothers in the workplace. We hope you’ll enjoy this conversation which serves to tackle some of the questions our clients work through such as, “Is motherhood right for me? When is the right time to start a family? How do I manage maternity leave and navigate the return to work?” and much more. *Please note that this episode contains explicit language and may not be suitable for young ears. Leave us a revi

Tracy Lawrence, Co-founder and CEO of , joins Jerry talk about authenticity, leading from the heart and on the power of embracing the lost and disowned parts of ourselves, the parts in her shadow. For Tracy, it’s not only about being there for the little girl who was bullied in middle school, but also about owning her very own inner bully. Reclaiming that part of herself will not only impact her approach to the latest company experiment but it also might affect her own leadership and bring her and her company deeper into alignment. Leave us a review on iTunes! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.