Aaron and Todd reconnect after a couple months out in the wild and catch up. Includes, among other things, in in-depth discussion about the difference between leadership and management. Recorded 4/6/23, includes: “Recording in progress - in the digital flesh” Aaron’s hair and the lowest price Todd remembers for a gallon of gasoline Doing better than I was 5 years ago - Todd’s milestone - in alignment Keeping a positive attitude, about the benefits of Aaron’s coaching Why Todd has more energy than EVER at 65! “The alternative stinks!” Reevaluating introversion and extroversion Talking energy The depth of Aaron’s posts Personality type and a path to personal growth “It’s like putting everyone’s blood type out there…” The technical knowledge that helps you build a better culture “We’re legit podcasters now!” Listener feedback Avoiding people on the negative side of the balance sheet The universe is an energetic system How many university departments could use a seminar in company culture? Dealing with negative energy There is a beauty to our trauma, but it’s not the same thing as being negative Not everyone will keep pace with you Todd’s trip to the Maxwell Leadership Conference The amazing positive energy of live events The difference between management and leadership Leadership is about influence - is that a bad thing? - It’s ultimately an interpersonal process Growth vs. advancement in organizations You need people to have production “Now I’m nervous!” Why Todd often works with middle management - managers/leads/supervisors Why even executives can benefit from leadership training The importance of succession planning Are some people better suited for leadership than others? Theories of success - it all leads back to personality! A quick overview of the DISC personality system Are certain personality types better suited to leadership and/or management? Why managers benefit from becoming better leaders How personality type has helped Aaron’s marriage Leadership is often about conflict and change - chess, not checkers The best basketball coach isn’t necessarily a great player “When I go into a new company I spend very little time learning about the industry” Our lives are a path to growth Learn more about Todd at ⁠⁠⁠https://toddkuckkahn.com/⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Aaron at ⁠⁠⁠https://aaronjmarx.com/⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠

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