Out of the Comfort Zone
Episodes
Loneliness with Ryan Jenkins
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text72% of global workers report feeling lonely. If you are feeling disconnected from people at work, you are not alone. And, as a manager ...
From Functional to Strategic with Martina Lauchengco
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you are a functional or technical specialist who is wondering what it takes to get promoted to the next level, this is the episode fo...
Execution Culture with Chris Elias
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHearing from leaders who have built and led organizations and then stopped to reflect on what worked and what didnât inspires us. Tune...
Redesigning Work with Lynda Gratton
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe pandemic has created a massive experiment in how we could work; however, it has also offered few roadmaps for how to work going forw...
Leadership Made Simple with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you are looking for practical advice as a leader - something simple, straightforward and immediately actionable that has survived the...
Trust and Inspire with Stephen M. R. Covey
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrust and inspiration â we know both matter a great deal. Who wants to work for a leader who doesnât trust you and who isnât insp...
Career Growth with Julie Winkle Giulioni
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrustrated with your lack of growth in your career? Or, as a manager, are you frustrated that your team is constantly complaining about...
Persuasive Communication with Jana Sanchez
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever failed to get your message across in say a year-end performance review, a job interview or an introduction to a key stakeh...
Disruptive Forces with Jonathan Brill
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAlthough, we know the world is changing rapidly, most of our business processes are designed to create stability and incremental change....
Vigilance with Len Herstein
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour company and your team are succeeding; performance is good all around. Now is the time to be vigilant. Why? And how to keep your tea...
New Rules of Selling and Marketing with Tim Hughes
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you think you understand the power of your companyâs brand? Do you know how to manage the sales cycle? Do you believe your custome...
Next Rules for Work with Gary Bolles
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat are the next rules of how organizations work and how do you prepare yourself to lead in this new world? Innovation, growth, hybrid...
Collective Trauma with Darren Overfield
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe pandemic has caused a lot of pain for a lot a people. Unlike traditional traumatic experiences that appear as horrendous headline n...
Winning the Right Game with Ron Adner
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you go up against a giant in your industry and win? How do you spot the next disruption in your industry? The answer lies in th...
Impact with Richard Newman
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you need to learn to have greater impact in your communication, this episode is for you. Tune in for great, practical advice regardl...
Reading the Room with Martin Brooks
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever received the feedback that you need to learn to âread the roomâ or that you need to improve your âpresence or gravit...
Talking about Tough Things with Liz Kislik
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you have more work than you think is reasonable, you need to put yourself forward or you have a topic that is difficult to talk about...
More Ideas with Bryan Mattimore
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a leader and manager, you want new ideas and new approaches. Yet, perhaps your own mindset is limiting the creativity you get from yo...
Truth Telling with Ron Carucci
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou want your team to tell you the truth and you want to create a space of psychological safety. What does that mean you need to do? Ho...
Meaningful Partnership with Seth Silver
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCollaboration is expected in business today. Real collaboration and powerful teamwork requires partnership â a term we use often but r...
Engage Your Team with Pamela Hackett
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLeading when the team knows more than you means that you must change the nature of your relationship with your team members. Because you...
Encore Being the Person You Mean to Be with Dolly Chugh
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you found yourself defending yourself, saying âmy intentions were goodâ? In your quest to support diversity, do you find yourse...
Encore Winning Performance with Mark Gallagher
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you want to know what it takes to create and sustain a high performance team a winning culture, tune in to learn how some of the best...
Collaboration Overload with Rob Cross
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCollaboration is how we solve complex problems, innovate, serve customers and ultimately do great things. At the same time, collaborati...
Stress into Strength with Nick Arnett
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStress for office workers seems to be everywhere â at home, at work, with family, away from family, and even on vacation. We have been...
Talking to CEOs with Suzanne Nimocks
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you find yourself a little intimidated when you have to talk to the CEO, whether that is at your company, at a client or at a network...
Encore Better Meetings, Better Conversations
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEveryone complains about the number of meetings and the ineffectiveness of meetings. What if you had tools and processes that would help...
Insights from Mentors with Scott Miller
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOften there are people who have an influence on our lives, our thinking and our careers. We call these people mentors whether they know...
Good Talk with Daniel Stillman
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textConversations are ultimately essential for business â maybe for life as well. Some conversations are exciting and inspiring, some are ...
How to Inspire and Engage with Joel Schwartzberg
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour job as a leader is to inspire and engage people. Communication is the means of accomplishing those goals. What do you need to do di...
Achieving Audacious Goals with Brad Borkan
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn history, leaders have achieved incredible goals usually in spite of a lot of public criticism and strong oppositon. The advantage o...
Becoming a Leader with Angie Morgan
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhether you manage a team or not, you are leading when you influence people and outcomes. How do you become a spark in your organizatio...
Work Made Fun with Bob Nelson
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you stopped to think about how much fun you have at work or how much fun your team would like to have? What would be the impact on...
Influence and Woo with Richard Shell
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is the second in a two-part series on influence. You have decided what needs to happen; now how do you âsell the ideaâ or even ...
Conscience with Richard Shell
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is the first of a two part series on influence. We begin with looking at the toughest cases of influence â those that put pressu...
Talking to People Who Drive You Crazy with Mark Goulston
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEveryone at some point deals with team members, peers and even bosses who act âcrazyâ, irrational and even hostile. Itâs the bigge...
Leading with Allison Arzeno
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this interview with an entrepreneurial leader, we focus on the leadership journey, the transition from being the expert to leading at...
Facilitating Breakthroughs with Adam Kahane
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen there is tension and conflict, what can you do to facilitate a better conversation and reach a breakthrough? Tune in to hear more a...
Tough Conversations with Roberta Matuson
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRegardless where you work or what your level of responsibility, everyone has to have a tough conversation occasionally from finding the ...
Encore Staying Motivated in Tough Times with Brad Borkan
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn challenging times right now and in months ahead, leaders need better insight on keeping motivation within their teams. What better ex...
Encore Social Signals that Increase Influence with Sandy Pentland
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you knew that four social signals would improve your ability to win a sale, negotiate salary, bring a team together, been seen a...
The Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhere ever you work, whatever you are trying to accomplish in your business, culture comes first. Tune in to hear why that is true and ...
Saving Face with Maya Hu-Chan
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhereever you work, you probably interact and collaborate with people from a range of cultures. What do you need to do to insure that y...
Inclusive Cultures with Stefanie Johnson
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a leader, you know the value of hiring great talent â talent with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. The power of ...
Changing Culture with Kevin Oakes
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany leaders talk about changing the culture of their organizations. Few succeed. Tune in to learn about best practices of the companie...
Convergence with Deborah Westphal
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are so many forces shaping the future of your business. What are they? Whatâs unique today? How are they impacting you as a lead...
Mental Health and Anxiety at Work with Adrian Gostick
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIncreasingly, headlines are noting the impact of the last year on mental health. Employees are quitting in record numbers. Every level ...
Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe current corporate trend is to articulate a purpose statement as a way to provide a sense of meaning and purpose for employees, to cr...
Selling Virtually with Jeb Blount
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhether you are a salesperson, a leader or an individual contributor, you are selling something all the time â a product/service, your...
History, Leadership and Resilience with Dr. Daina Berry
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy is history so important today when you are leading a team? Given the social justice concerns, what do you need to know to be an effe...
Compassionate Leadership with Paul Axtell
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textInspiring and engaging your team, ultimately delivering great results, begins with having the people on your team believe you care about...
Building Loyalty with Sandy Rogers
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLoyal customers generate greater returns and even more powerful word-of-mouth advertising. Loyal employees drive customer loyalty. Reg...
Your Image and Your Success with Erin Mathis
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow much is your image and appearance holding back your career? As much as you may want your knowledge and expertise to drive your caree...
Change with Campbell Macpherson
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe job of the leader is to lead change; otherwise the leader is managing the status quo. But leading change is not about running a cha...
Persuasion and Marketing Success with Scott Miller
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeing able to persuade others to buy your products and services as well as to buy you; meaning to trust you, back your idea or promote y...
Leadership in Lockdown with Atholl Duncan
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring the pandemic, some leaders have excelled and changed what they do. Who are those leaders? What did they learn after reflection? ...
Obsessive Personalities with Robert Shaw
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textObsessive personalities are those people who pursue excellence at all costs; sometimes to the detriment of relationships on the team and...
Workplace Trends and the Future with Jeff Schwartz
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere is no doubt that work has changed â the way we work, the actual work we do and the pace of work to name a few. Three significan...
The New Workspace with Chris Kane
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat will be the future of our office work? Some miss the office and some donât. Some have been more productive at home, some think th...
How Peace Fuels Performance with Amy Balog
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring times of uncertainty, keeping ourselves and our teams motivated, healthy and less stressed is essential work for leaders. We tal...
Coaching the John Wooden Way with Lynn Guerin
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLeaders need to be great coaches. What do the best sports coaches have to teach business leaders about coaching for performance, to win ...
Trust and Leadership with Stephen M.R. Covey
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a leader you know that trust is essential. How do you lead from a basis of trust versus a basis of control? How do you increase tru...
Communication and Technical Experts with Aman Y Agarwal
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRegardless of the type of business you are in or lead, you are probably finding that you interact more and more with technical people â...
Peak Performance with Andrew Macdonald
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHaving a team that performs consistently requires having people that are maximizing their performance every day â they achieve peak pe...
Do Great Things with Jenn Donahue
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDrawing on her military experience, her engineering projects and her broad leadership experience, Jenn shows what it takes to truly do g...
Reboot Your Career with Fawn Germer
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you think your career is stalled or you think you have been sidelined for whatever reason, this episode is for you. What are the sig...
Fathers and Careers with Josh Levs
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a parent or as a leader, you have probably thought carefully about the maternal leave policies at your company. But have you stopped...
Uncertainty, Adapting and Agency with Paul Napper
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAgency is an unusual word for business and we are not talking about hiring an âAgencyâ. For our purposes, agency is the ability for...
Compassionate Conflict with Nate Regier
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCompassion and accountability are secret ingredients for leaders. How can you be compassionate and hold accountability particularly in t...
Unstoppable Teams with Alden Mills
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeing part of an unstoppable team sounds like an amazing place to work. The question is how to create that environment â how to build ...
Whatâs Gone Wrong with Margaret Heffernan
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTune in to hear the perspective and wisdom of one of the great thinkers, observers and leaders. What are we missing today? Why does it s...
Humility with Marilyn Gist
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you stop to think about the leaders you respect the most, the ones you have enjoyed working with and for, you will probably find that...
Learning and Change with Mike Malefakis
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn a climate of change and uncertainty, the ability to personally adapt and to get your team to adapt is central to success. Adapting m...
Encore Teams That Succeed with Amy Edmondson
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTeams in which people are not afraid to speak up, to challenge, to risk saying a wild idea are teams with the best performance. Google h...
Encore Leadership Experiences
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTune in to hear how one leader has managed several big transitions: The tactics used and the surprises along the way. Weâll talk about...
Culture with David G. White
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCulture is what every leader aspires to change or create. Yet, it is very elusive. We are going to de-bunk some common myths about chang...
Grief and Work with Guy Casablanca
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGrief is something all of us deal with â whether itâs expected or unexpected loss of a loved one or the loss of a job or a relations...
Grit and Resilience with Shannon Polson
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe need more resilience â more adaptability, agility and grit. But how? Tune in to hear from the experiences of one of the first femal...
Encore Collaborating When Theres Little Trust with Adam Kahane
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it really take to get people with radically different perspectives and beliefs to collaborate? Hear from someone who has spen...
Humans, Technology and Work with Alexandra Levit
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWork is changing in ways we know and in ways we havenât even begun to appreciate. What are the key trends? What will be the role of hu...
Virtual Presence and Confidence with Suzanne Sena
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith virtual meetings as the new reality, what can you do to increase your presence, impact and confidence? Learn tips from someone who...
Strategy to Culture and Execution with Dan Bruder
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStrategies rarely work as planned. However, strategies that are thorough, constantly evolving to changes and that are intricately tied t...
Neuroscience for Communication with Laura McHale
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNeuroscience is increasingly popular when it comes to understanding how humans behave, react and lead. And, there is increasingly good e...
Introverts with Jennifer Kahnweiler
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you are an introvert, you may feel challenged by some expectations of you as a leader like speaking up. If you have introverts on you...
Thriving with Jenny Brockis
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMost people say they are overwhelmed by all the things they have to do. Regardless how much progress is made, there is always more, more...
The Courage to Speak Up with Karin Hurt and David Dye
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMost leaders encourage their teams to speak up, to give feedback and to offer new ideas. They have open door policies and at every prese...
The Membership Economy with Robbie Kellman Baxter
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you stopped to notice how many subscriptions you have for things like news, music, entertainment, photography and digital services?...
Curiosity with Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCuriosity seems to be the buzzword of the year. We are told that curiosity is the seed of innovation and well being. Why is there an inc...
How to Sell with Stacy Sherman
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen you think of selling â a product, a service or yourself â you probably conjure up unflattering images and conclude âthatâs ...
Multipliers with Liz Wiseman
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you have worked for a manager who seems to elevate your intelligence and bring out the best in you and others, then you were probably...
Talking About Race at Work with Mary-Frances Winters
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRace is a important topic. Many people are reading, watching movies and trying to understand something they may not have considered befo...
How Vigilant Organizations Thrive in Uncertainty with George Day
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith so much uncertainty around us, how does a leader create an organization that can thrive. The answer lies in understanding how to be...
Winning Performance with Mark Gallagher
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you want to know what it takes to create and sustain a high performance team a winning culture, tune in to learn how some of the best...
Grace Under Pressure with Zoe Routh
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn leading and influencing people, having a better language to describe individual styles helps get the best out of yourself and others....
Staying Motivated in Tough Times with Brad Borkan
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn challenging times right now and in months ahead, leaders need better insight on keeping motivation within their teams. What better ex...
All Things Remote with Kevin Eikenberry
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text80% of managers have at least one person who works in a remote location. Tune in to hear the best tactics for managing remote team membe...
Leadership without Ego with Bob Davids
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt is easy to say that you should give power back to your employees, that is until things turn upside down. If you are like most leaders...
Narratives, Persuasion and Power with Annette Simmons
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStories are compelling. They are memorable. They are far more persuasive than facts. They capture culture. The power of story and narrat...
Redefining Confidence with Suzanne Doyle-Morris
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you struggle with âimposter syndromeâ? Have you been told you need to increase your confidence? Do you dislike faking it? Maybe t...
Incompetent, Over Confident Leaders with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy do so many incompetent people become leaders? Why are charisma and confidence so highly valued? Whatâs broken in our selection pro...