Episodes

During the month of September, we will continue to explore the 5 practices of exemplary leadership put forth by Kouzes and Posner in one of the best-selling leadership books of all time: The Leadership Challenge. This episode will focus on the practice of “challenging the process.” Kouzes (2007) states, “Leaders search for opportunities to innovate, grow, and improve.” Leaders change the future by innovating new products and services, developing groundbreaking technology, implementing new method...

According to Kouzes and Posner, renowned authors of The Leadership Challenge, inspiring leaders envision exciting and ennobling possibilities and enlist others in a common vision. Successful leaders are effective at presenting their vision as an inspirational, positive picture of the future with a clear path for getting there. Visionary leaders are able to consistently deliver strong messages of their vision in a manner that attracts others to join with them in making it happen. They take their ...

The ability to deal with and manage across differences is a critical skill for leaders. Today’s workplace, community and economic market are more diverse than ever. Leading in an effective manner requires understanding and navigating in complex social situations where diversity is dynamic and can include differences in worldviews, agendas, personalities, disciplines, gender, class, race, culture, education, and more. To achieve success, leaders must be able to foster inclusion and recognize, con...

Getting terminated can happen to the best of us for any number of reasons from conflict with your supervisor to your own performance. If you’ve been fired, you are not alone. The question is how do you recover from the feelings of humiliation, rejection and anger? Can you recover and what do you do to move beyond the experience in a positive way? On today’s show Dr. Gee and guest share personal experiences and discuss how to see it coming, prevent it (if possible and desirable) and move beyond b...

Listening is an essential part of the communication process. An effective leader is an effective listener. Developing good listening skills informs and facilitates decision-making and builds positive relationships. According to Former Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca, “Listening can make the difference between a mediocre company and a great one.” On today’s show, Dr. G and guests will discuss listening as a leadership skill; listening under stress; and developing listening skills that move you and ...

Getting terminated can happen to the best of us for any number of reasons from conflict with your supervisor to your own performance. If you’ve been fired, you are not alone. The question is how do you recover from the feelings of humiliation, rejection and anger? Can you recover and what do you do to move beyond the experience in a positive way? On today’s show Dr. Gee and guest share personal experiences and discuss how to see it coming, prevent it (if possible and desirable) and move beyond b...

On today’s show, Dr. Gee and guests will discuss methods for improving selection, development and motivation for outstanding accomplishment.

2011 ADVANCE participants from the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest will share insights gained from engaging in the ADVANCE forum. Does race continue to matter and be an issue in America? Systems, power, and culture- Can one have an inclusive workforce in the midst of a hierarchical organization? What does identity education and personality have to do with cultural competence? What does an inclusive culture look-like and how does one go about leading and sustaining culture change? Can you chan...

This week’s class is a real life, modern day version of “The Art of Practice,” Is there really a way to balance the complexities of modern living with the simplicity of spiritual knowing and being? It’s a look at ancient traditions and contemporary practices. Tune in for a class filled with information, discussion, and practical resources for the modern day mystic. I want to hear from you. Call in live, toll free, with your questions/comments at 1-866-472-5795.

Trust and credibility are cornerstones for establishing influential relationships and achieving desired outcomes. If either is missing it usually results in an adverse affect on results. Credible and trusted leaders inspire others to access their own power and maximize performance. Dr. G and today’s guests will discuss what it means to be a credible and trusted leader, what happens when either is broken, how integrity plays into the equation, and how trust and credibility can be recaptured.

John C. Maxwell says leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. Judith Germain believes that leadership is trusted influence. Simply put, leadership is influencing others to aspire to achieve a shared goal. In this regard, leadership, influence, and power are inextricably linked. As leaders, understanding how to use influence and power to effectively impact organizational dynamics is critical to one’s success. Influence is an amazing resource for leaders and how a leader uses influe...

Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members that ar...

Community engagement is the process of groups and individuals working to affect the well-being of themselves and others in the community. It is accomplished through partnerships and coalitions that mobilize resources and influence systems, change relationships among partners, and serve as catalysts for change. Individuals working to engage in this process can provide important tools and resources so that community members gain greater voice and influence over decisions that impact their lives. C...