Talent Magnet Institute Podcast

What's the exit strategy? Every member of your team, from the CEO down to the front desk manager needs to have a succession plan, and it can't begin once that individual puts in their notice. Becky Scheeler joins us again on the Unconventional Leadership Podcast to talk about how to prepare your line of succession within your business. Bottom line, it's never too early to begin the grooming process! Tune in to learn how and when to start replacing your most valuable assets as a company, your people. Find Becky Scheeler online at: https://centennialinc.com/ Quotes from the Episode: I think one of the most important things is that they fit in your organization, not only where you are today, but the right fit for the future. Inventory your values. Ask other people in the organization that you know and respect. Ask your advisors. It's really about succession planning. I suggest three years out. You want to have a long-term vision of 5 to 10 years, but as far as talent goes, what are we going to need to get

Did you know that your moral compass plays a huge role in your professional life? In this week's episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Kimberly Luse shares the importance of knowing your moral compass. It's vital to know where your value system lies, and how to honor it in your workplace. As leaders, we have to lead by example by walking according to our own moral compasses. The first step to living a moral life is defining what morality looks like to you. You may be able to finish the sentence, but tune in to learn how to start it! Find Kimberly Luse Online at: https://www.strategicethicalsolutions.com/ Quotes from the Episode: If you don't know where your moral compass lies, if you're trying to figure that out under duress, it can be very complex and maybe not get you where you need to go. People will get to the end of the sentence pretty easily, but that elusive first part is where your moral compass lies. What is the core thing, whether it's professional or personal, and lots of times they

Every entrepreneur has a story, but not everyone has the ability to write a complete book about it. Collaborating is a great way to share your story and expertise in conjunction with others in a similar field. Jodi Brandstetter joins us on the Unconventional Leadership Podcast to share her knowledge in the realm of collaboration. A key element to developing your story is curiosity. Asking questions and seeking answers helps you develop yourself and those around you. Get to know yourself, and your team so you can build a brand that is recognizable. Tune in to the podcast to dive deeper into these topics! Find Jodi Brandstetter online at: https://jodibrandstetter.com/ Quotes from the Episode: If you are not willing to ask questions or Google something to find out what's happening, you are really going to be stuck in your career. Once you really can see what curiosity can do for you, then you should absolutely be pulling that out of your team, letting them explore, and be able to do what they want to do. Let

It's not easy to be a female leader in today's society, but Carol Lawrence has been leading teams well for almost 30 years. It's our privilege to have her share some of her wisdom with us on today's episode of The Unconventional Leadership Podcast. Good leadership is about trust. Good leaders trust their employees, and employees, in turn, trust their leadership. When there is a healthy balance of respect, fun, and trust, companies thrive. The tone must be set by the leader for the trickle-down to be effective. Regardless of the generational gap among employees, there is a universal truth that if you meet individuals where they are and hear what they have to say, your team has a better chance of healthy chemistry. Carol has a wealth of knowledge and we are grateful for all she has to share! Find Carol Lawrence online at: https://centennialinc.com/ Quotes from the Episode: Even though I worked in several male-dominated industries as a leader, I did not have to put aside my femininity. I did not have to becom

People need to feel connected to people. There is no doubt that over the last 3 years, human connection has been threatened in the workplace. While good has certainly come from employees working from home (having a sense of control over their environment) there is a definite lack of connection to their work, their coworkers, and their bosses. Laura Canter shares a bit about the psychology of human behavior and leading people through change. She shares the importance of focusing on individual strengths rather than weaknesses. We've all had change forced upon us over the last three years and today on the Unconventional Leadership podcast we want to talk about how you can weather the changes well! Find Laura Canter online at: https://canterassociates.com/ Quotes from the Episode: Covid kind of exacerbated it and let everybody throw their hands up and say, okay, this is what I actually need and want from either my organization or my boss or just life in general. People don't become teachers or nurses for the

Some of the greatest ideas are birthed from silence. When you ask questions of your team and your employees, it's okay if it takes a while for them to respond with their answers. Becky Scheeler is back on the Unconventional Leadership podcast sharing about the importance of culture and communicating with your team. It's important to foster an environment where employees can share their good ideas and their opinions. Conversely, if a company's culture is toxic, you have to be ready to dig into the issues. Listen into a conversation with a guest so full of knowledge we had to have her on multiple episodes! Find Becky Scheeler online at: https://centennialinc.com/ Quotes from the Episode: If you treat your employees right, they're gonna know what good looks like and they're gonna treat their customers that way. So it's very simple, you treat others the way you get treated most often. The first thing that I work on all the time is trying to keep my mouth shut and reflect the question back. You gotta have fun

Businesses without a clear vision at the top won't have buy-in from employees. Mehmet Yuksek is a globally seasoned and accomplished strategic business leader with a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams. He shares in the Unconventional Leadership podcast the importance of leadership within a company creating and sharing a clear vision. For a business to truly thrive, leaders need to spend time sharing with and listening to all aspects of the company. Mehmet and Mike sketch out the ideal ecosystem for a healthy business. It starts at the top but trickles all the way down. Wherever you fall on the totem poll, there is something for you. Find Mehmet Yuksek on LinkedIn. Quotes from the episode: I boil (leadership principles) down to three things, from my perspective, number one would be what I call the 3H principle, I tried to lead with my head, my heart and my hands. The teams that you have in the organization are the foundation of anything you do. Any sustained success happens with th

Are you ready for a quick but impactful way to strengthen your leadership development? Talent Magnet has a digital leadership development platform and a FREE way to take it for a test drive! Sign up for Leadership Foundations here. On this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, we’re sitting down with Mark James, the founder and president of HIRE Consulting Services. We talk about how to build genuine relationships and how they help you as a leader. Mark encourages us to see what we can give, and how we can help those around us. Mark James, CPC, is the founder and president of HIRE Consulting Services, established in 1999. Mark is a Certified Personnel Consultant and the author of the best-selling books; "Keys to the C Suite: Unlock the Doors to Executive Career Path Success" and "The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career." Mark has over 25 years of experience in Executive Career Management Coaching, Outplacement, and Executive Search Consulting. He has been a Certified Par

Are you ready for a quick but impactful way to strengthen your leadership development? Talent Magnet has a digital leadership development platform and a FREE way to take it for a test drive! Sign up for Leadership Foundations here. Could you use a break? What about quitting your job with no backup plan? In this episode, Megan Leasher, an industrial and organizational psychologist, shares her story of how she quit her job without another job lined up. She learned about herself, about routines, and is continuing to learn new things through this break. Join in the conversation and share your ideas with us! Find Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganleasher/ Quotes from the episode: Human behavior is not just behavior at work. It's behavior in your personal life, it's behavior in your volunteering, your parenting, and your friendships. All of those aspects. Predicting futures is about your whole self. Because we are bringing our whole selves, we're bringing our fears, our discomfort, our frustra

Are you ready for a quick but impactful way to strengthen your leadership development? Talent Magnet has a digital leadership development platform and a FREE way to take it for a test drive! Sign up for Leadership Foundations here. It's no secret that HR deals with heavy subjects and has hard conversations. When anyone else in the company is struggling, they go to HR. So where's the HR for HR? In this episode, Julie Turney, the brainchild of HR@Heart Consulting Inc., talks about some coping mechanisms and how to deal with the hard things we face as leaders. Find Julie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hratheart/ Join in the conversation and share your ideas with us! Julie's Quotes from the Episode: Whether it was dealing with a leader who I wasn't able to get in alignment with, or whether it was a death in service and just dealing with that, or the trauma that comes with dealing with a difficult termination. Sometimes at the end of those things I would ask myself, where is the HR for HR? A lot of time

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On this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast Mike is reflecting on his journey with the podcast, what he has learned, and what's next for the Talent Magnet Institute Team. He also talks about the importance of taking pauses, and the impact the podcast has had on its listeners, clients, and its team. Growth-minded leaders are willing to pause and assess, and then go after what’s most important. These leaders focus on the things that most align to their values, and lead them closer to where they want to go. In order to do this, leaders also have to learn how to say no. [00:54] Mike gives a brief recap of all past episodes, and the impact they have had on listeners. The episodes and conversations have helped people connect and let them know that they are not alone in their leadership journey. [2:11] Saying ‘I quit’ does not have to be negative. Quitting can open doors of opportunity that you would not have had otherwise. [6:27] Mike talks about the various leadership courses that are available on

On this episode of the Talent Magnet Institute Podcast Mike explores true leadership in light of the Great Resignation. He also discusses the Great Realization, and how leaders can use these principles to improve their leadership as well as create better environments for their employees. Mike posits that the Great Resignation is happening because of the Great Realization: people are taking stock of their lives and realizing that where they are is not where they wanted to be. They are changing jobs, and resigning because they're prioritizing their life goals, their families, and their careers. [2:39] If you influence people, you're a leader, and as a leader, people are watching how you respond to situations and problems. The pandemic has made this very clear, Mike says. The Great Realization has made us think critically about what we want to be doing, and who we want to be doing it with. We don’t want to work with leaders who aren't responsive and proactive. [6:43] Mike talks about research papers on the E

Can we create effective leaders with AI? Carolyn Peer and Mike Sipple Jr. share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. Carolyn is the CEO and co-founder of Humaxa, and an award-winning human capital management industry luminary. She uses Humaxa - a machine learning-powered employee engagement and performance platform - to connect feedback with actions, through meaningful AI conversations. Carolyn and Mike explore what Humaxa can do for companies and why it is a tool for the future, in this intriguing conversation.  Humaxa functions like a helpful assistant, that helps solve problems within the workforce and empowers employees. The program gathers workforce data via anonymous conversations, and immediately offers solutions to the individual who's talking to Humaxa. It's main function is to reduce the time taken for an employee to receive feedback, to zero. [3:22] "A lot of the research that we did before building anything, was looking at how willing people would be to communicat

How do we define happiness? Vanessa King and Mike Sipple Jr. share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. Vanessa is a writer, speaker, and leadership and organization development consultant. She is also Director of The Change Space, and a board member of Action for Happiness. Vanessa and Mike explore the true meaning of happiness, how leaders can nurture it at work, and how organizations can build a better and brighter future for upcoming professionals.  Leaders have to think about happiness as not just a word but as an action. Happiness has two parts: joy and euphoria, and accomplishing challenging goals. “Happiness is focused on the things that are within our control, whether individually, collectively or systematically to shift and change,” Vanessa says. [3:26] COVID has made it easier for organizations to have conversations about happiness. It has also allowed individuals to have more human interactions as people move into a hybrid work environment. [7:30] When a leader t

What truly qualifies an employee? John Baldino and Mike Sipple Jr. share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. John is the CEO and founder of Humareso, an HR consulting company. He has spent over 25 years in the field of HR. John and Mike explore hiring, the reasons leaders are having difficulty acquiring and holding onto talent, and what they need to do better to be able to attract talent in a genuine way.  The changes of the past year required business leaders to refocus. John remarks that now more than ever you need to be focused on truth. Be concerned about what's happening in the world and in your employees' lives. Take into account everyone's perspectives, experiences and their own truths, and let that inform the decisions you make as a leader. [1:53] "If you sit in that sort of spot where you have such a large stand of control and influence, start with small," John advises. Start at your management level, and discuss any decisions you plan to make with them first. Share

There are so many intersections between conducting an orchestra and leading a business. Raphael Hoensbroech and Daniel Wachter delve into some of them in this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. Raphael is the Artistic Director and Managing Director of the Konzerthaus Dortmund, one of the leading concert halls in Europe. He has also spent eight years at the Boston Consulting Group where he worked as a management consultant, giving him invaluable insight into the corporate world. Raphael and Daniel have an intriguing conversation where they explore the bridges between orchestra and business, leading in the now and anticipating for the future, and what lessons leaders can gain from conductors. Inexperienced leaders often do not think of the entire group. "In order to lead, you have to be a part of the future," Raphael shares with listeners. Leaders need to work in the three time zones: what is about to come, what will come, and what has come. [4:17] For first time conductors, it is better to tak

How does cultural responsiveness play a part in uplifting the leaders of the future? Jenn Kleiber and Mike Sipple Jr share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Institute Podcast. Jenn is the founder of Pressing Onward, a company that focuses on equipping teachers to be culturally responsive. She is also an author, coach, educational consultant, and the host of the Teaching by Reaching and The Faith Filled Entrepreneur podcasts. Jenn and Mike have an exciting conversation where they explore what it means to be culturally responsive in the field of education, and how teachers can elevate and uplift the next generation of leaders. Teachers need to be culturally responsive: this means that they need to reach their students with the whole child approach. Students bring different perspectives and experiences, and teachers should consider this in structuring their classrooms and in how they relate to their students and their families. The ultimate goal of culturally responsive teaching is to

What is the secret to becoming a great leader? Steve Hess and Don Frericks share the answer on Part 11 of the Extraordinary Leader Series within the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. Now retired, Steve was leading at LexisNexis for 34 years. In this fascinating conversation, Steve and Don explore what it means to be a great leader, the traits great leaders possess and how listeners can become great leaders themselves. It was Steve’s time as a teacher that gave him the foundation to be a leader in the corporate world. When starting in leadership, it's important to start with a small group, or in an area you are familiar with. Also, observe the leaders who are around you and get inspired by them. [4:44] Steve advises listeners to take the time to learn people's names because it's important to them and makes them feel good. [10:52] You can learn what not to do from bad leaders, but they also have skills that are good that you may want to emulate. [14:00] Being introverted does not deter you from being a grea

Are leaders unwittingly putting a price on human interaction? James Lenhoff and Mike Sipple Jr share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. James is the Director of Mission at Wealthquest and the host of The Rich Life Podcast. He is also the bestselling author of Living a Rich Life. In this exciting conversation, James and Mike dive deep into his role at Wealthquest, the value of teamwork and showing up for employees within your organizations, and why it’s important to nurture the personal relationships you have outside of work. Before James was the Director of Mission at Wealthquest, he was the President of Wealthquest. He talks about how he acquired his new role and what it means to him. "The vision [of this role] is to be the conduit between all of our team members and the leadership team." [2:26] Wealthquest's mission is to empower families to live meaningful lives. In order to do that, it requires a team that's engaged in and passionate about that mission, and who aren't a