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Unlabeled Leadership
Hosted by Gary DePaul · EN
Unlabeled Leadership is a volunteer-led service that shares stories about leadership. Rather than using labels that mystify and obscure the meaning of leadership, Gary DePaul and guests share personal leadership stories. Listeners are from 90 countries and 1,030 cities (or territories). 32 podcast platforms broadcast Unlabeled Leadership episodes.
About Gary A. DePaul, PhD: https://www.garyadepaul.com
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161: Keren Tsuk Leads by Example
Feb 2, 202400:20:40Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 161, Keren Tsuk talks about a phrase that has influenced her. She shares a story about how injuring herself while walking on a mountain helped her learn to lead by example. Keren then advises us to become more effective at leadership. Prologue Dr. Keren Tsuk is a consultant, keynote speaker, and thought leader in 21st-century leadership. Keren specializes in helping companies reach their full potential using mindfulness techniques. With more than 20 years of experience guiding global organizations through growth processes, Keren excels at working with senior management teams, helping executives find their inner wisdom and maximize their leadership potential. Keren lectures at international conferences and teaches at universities like PolyU in Hong Kong, Lahav Executive Education, Tel Aviv University, and IDC Herzliya. Keren’s Ph.D. is on leadership at 21st-century organizations. Keren hosts a podcast, Mind Your Leadership, which covers conversations with thought leaders, CEOs, and managers from various organizations about leading mindfully. 01:32Part 1: Bringing Ourselves Completely to the Workplace 07:27Part 2: People Fully Show Up When You Do 15:00 Part 3: Busy People Need to Pause and Create Space _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Keren’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram Keren’s podcast, Mind Your Leadership Keren’s book, Mindfully Wise Leadership Gary DePaul’s website Gary’s books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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160: Ginny Clarke Encourages Fundamental Listening
Jan 19, 202400:23:53Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 160, Ginny talks about advice from her father, provides performance feedback to team members at Google, and advises us about making needs explicit. Prologue Ginny is a conscious leadership expert with more than three decades of experience in executive recruiting, talent management, and commercial real estate. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations build strong cultures rooted in conscious choices and personal accountability. Ginny authored Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work. She hosts the Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BA in French and Linguistics from the University of California at Davis. 01:32 Part 1: What Do You Want? 13:44 Part 2: Quality Feedback Involves Inquiring, Listening, and Caring 18:50 Part 3: Activate the Good in Others _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Jenny’s LinkedIn Profile, website, blog, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram Jenny’s book: Career Mapping, Charting Your Course In The New World Of Work Sample of some of Jenny’s videos: Find Your Voice, Rethinking Your Job Search, Becoming Your Own Compass Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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159: Rusty Gaillard Helps You Reframe to Succeed
May 3, 202300:29:58Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 159, Rusty Gaillard explains what someone said that helped him confront his own limited thinking. He then shares a story about how an Apple executive challenged his team to achieve an improbable customer experience goal. He concludes with advice to help you achieve success. Prologue Having had more than twenty years of corporate experience (Apple, PG&E, and GE), Rusty changes lives through keynote speaking, executive and career coaching, and writing. He has authored Breaking the Code, which helps you address your self-image limitations. As Rusty states, “When you overcome the internal resistance, you have the freedom and power to make the impact you desire.” 02:04 Part 1: Put Aside Limited Thinking 07:10 Part 2: Change How You Think About Problems 17:33 Part 3: Envision Success _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Rusty’s LinkedIn profile, website, Twitter, YouTube (check out his Motivation Monday video series), blog Rusty’s book: Breaking The Code: Stop Looking for Answers and Start Enjoying Life (paperback, Kindle, and audiobooks) Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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158: Sheri-ann McLean Develops and Values People
Apr 14, 202300:19:57Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 158, Sheri-Ann Mclean talks about something a lecturer said that inspired Sheri-ann. She then tells the story about recognizing and appreciating her staff, even when it meant spending her money. Sheri-ann then advises us on how we can strengthen our leadership. She also shares a John Maxwell quotation. Prologue Born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica in the cool hills of St Mary, Sheri-ann now resides in Leicester, Massachusetts, United States. Through McLean Coaching and Consulting, LLC, she offers services in life coaching, leadership training, speaking, administering DISC, and facilitating the Leadership Game. She holds multiple certifications, including being designated as a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. 02:04 Part 1: Limitations 07:10 Part 2: Show Value by Developing and Recognizing Others 17:33 Part 3: Invest in Yourself _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Sheri-ann’s LinkedIn Profile, website, bio, company LinkedIn page, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Calendly Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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157: Janet Dell on Facing Your Fears and Resilience
Mar 28, 202300:11:48Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 157, Janet Dell talks about a mentor’s comment that puts difficult challenges into perspective. She then shares a story about how a CEO helped an organization move forward after a few people harmed the business’ reputation. Janet ends with some advice to help us handle challenging problems. Prologue Janet has been recognized as a Woman to Watch by Business Insurance magazine and has received several awards for product technology innovation. She is the President of Freeman Company, whose career journey has included success in global sales, digital transformation, process improvement, and worldwide client management. Janet is a dynamic and empathetic leader who develops opportunities for Freeman, its customers, and its people. She succeeds by putting people first. She encourages her teams to embrace change through constant communication, continuous learning, pragmatic thinking, and tenacity. 01:20 Part 1: Facing Your Fears, Pivoting, and Strengthening Your Resilience 05:13 Part 2: Courage of a CEO 09:48 Part 3: Write It Down _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Janet’s LinkedIn Profile, company website, bio, LinkedIn company page Janet’s LinkedIn articles Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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156: Michael Teape Helps You Connect to What’s Needed
Mar 21, 202300:25:59Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 156, Michael Teape talks about a life-changing moment that helped him overcome imposter syndrome and receive feedback in a new way. Michael then talks about how a CEO helped his company think differently during the COVID disruption. That led to a story about how an electrical company handled freezing telegraph lines that started by thinking about bears and honey. Next, Michael advises us to use three questions to guide one-to-one conversations with direct reports. Prologue Since 1994, Michael has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development for a wide spectrum of clients. Michael is the owner and lead training consultant of Teape Training International (or TTI). Through TTI, Michael and his colleagues partner with clients through the entire learning strategy and curriculum development processes. 01:43 Part 1: Missing the Whole Picture 10:32 Part 2: Honey on the Telegraph Poles 24:17 Part 3: Power of the One-to-One _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Michael’s LinkedIn Profile, website, LinkedIn company page, Facebook, one-page bio You can schedule time with Michael for an executive presence call. Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership The 2022 HRBP Report Lead on!
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155: Celine Schillinger Co-Creates with A Social Movement Perspective
Mar 10, 202300:33:08Tap to summarizeIn Season Three, I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 155, Celine describes how a letter to her CEO sparked a social movement. She shares a Helen Bevan quotation. Celine then talks about how she worked with the Chief Quality Officer, who demonstrated what it means to lead. Celine became the company’s Head of Innovation and Engagement for Quality. Celine advises us on how to free people from our own solutions and establish conditions for collective solutions to happen. Prologue Celine is a speaker, podcaster, and expert in “engaged leadership serving human innovation globally.” She authored the book, Dare to Un-Lead, and has several blog posts as well. While a native of France, Celine has worked in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, Africa, Japan, and the United States. Celine has spoken at several organizations and conferences about her expertise in organizational change, team efficiency, and engagement leadership. 01:54 Part 1: A Letter to the CEO 19:35 Part 2: Taking Notes and Community Activism 29:47 Part 3: Nurturing Collective Capacity and the Quality of the Process _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Celine’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Dare to Un-Lead Podcast, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, mastodon, Medium Helen’s book, Dare to Un-Lead Helen Bevan at Horizons NHS Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition) The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!
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154: Ron Karr Focuses on Outcomes with A Velocity Mindset
Dec 6, 202200:21:06Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 154, Ron Karr talks about how he helped a client using data to explain a problem. He then shares a story about trust when he was a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT). He then shares some advice for developing empathy. Prologue Ron Karr is recognized as the leading Sales Success Expert and has appeared on multiple media networks. With more than 36 years of sales and leadership experience, Ron shares his insights with global audiences. He has authored Velocity Mindset®, which explains more than his sales methodology: he delivers insight into leadership. Not only is Ron an accomplished keynote speaker, but he is also a Past President of the National Speakers Association—the trade group supporting the top thought leaders in the world. Part 1: Influence by Telling a Story with Data Part 2: Trust and Shifting from Being Task-Oriented to Purpose-Orientated Part 3: Empathy, Questions, and Influence _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Auto-generated Otter Summary (expect some inaccuracies) Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Ron’s LinkedIn Profile, website, blog, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Ron’s books: The Velocity Mindset Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Customer Service The Titan Principle Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition) The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!
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153: Amanda Obidike on Becoming More Human
Sep 9, 202200:18:15Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 153, Amanda Obidike shares a quotation by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In the following story, Amanda talks about how a chairman helped her grow as a general manager. Next, she advises us on how we can strengthen how we lead. Prologue Amanda Obidike is the Founding Curator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shapers, Ozubulu hub, where she leads dialogues and engages communities on future-focused skills, youth, and social development. The Open University has certified Amanda in STEM Education. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the STEMi Makers Africa. In this role, she provides leadership and strategy management. She oversees the design and implementation of sustainable Community projects across 17 sub-Saharan countries by preparing the next generation of Africans with lucrative STEM skills to become experienced in Africa's workforce. Forbes Science described her as the Nigerian changing the culture fabric for young girls to embrace STEM. Part 1: Inspiring Young Girls and Boys Part 2: Overcoming Social and Personal Restraints Part 3: Encouraging Others to Lead _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Amanda’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala bio Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition) The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!
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152: Dawn Shuler Is a Champion for Helping People
Jul 28, 202200:25:53Tap to summarizeI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 152, Dawn Shuler talks about her professional journey and shares a quotation that has helped her understand her journey. She shares a story about her daughter, who illustrates effective leadership. Dawn then advises us on how we can strengthen how we lead. Prologue Dawn is the CEO and Founder of The Shuler Group, LLC. She has been working in business and communication all her life. As you will learn, Dawn taught English fresh out of college but then continued her journey to create a successful business. She helps individuals, corporations, and associations achieve more success and a competitive edge by strengthening their leadership, systems and processes, and training. She has thousands of hours of coaching and training executives and mid-level employees at organizations like NASA, the admissions department at a national education association, non-profit foundations, and many small businesses. 01:44 Part 1: The Gift of Seeing What Others Cannot 10:31 Part 2: Be the Champion of the People You Work With 19:50 Part 3: We All Are in Supporting Roles and Are Stars _________________________________ Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR. Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies) Episode links Dawn’s LinkedIn Profile, Twitter, website, Facebook Dawn’s podcast, When People Thrive, Companies Thrive with Dawn Shuler Gallup article, Great Resignation Really Great Discontent Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements Seth Godin Episode 004: Judy Hale and the Brown Suit Episode 026: Peter Popovich Explains Emotional Intelligence Gary DePaul’s website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition) The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available) Lead on!
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