The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast

Chapter 102: Authenticity vs. Fake

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we remain authentic to ourselves and the people around us? Why is it important? Most people will pick up on lack of authenticity. Therefore, it...

Chapter 101: Leadership and Greed

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast where we are going to discuss the connection between leadership and greed. When we are gen...

The 100th Episode!

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 100th episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! This calls for celebration! In this episode, I am simply sharing my gratitude to all...

Chapter 99: Hiring vs. Selecting Team Members

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are used to hiring people. But what if we start selecting the right people for the job? What I mean by that is the careful examination of t...

Chapter 98: The Ripple Effects of Bad Leadership

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bad leaders affect their team members, and the team members affect the level of service. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I will s...

Chapter 97: Leadership and Mental Health

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our mental well-being is as important as our physical well-being. Post-pandemic, we've learned how important it is for us to take good care of ourselv...

Chapter 96: Did you make a mistake? Be kind to yourself! 

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all make mistakes. It is a part of the human condition. As long as our mistakes are honest mistakes and not deliberate, we should forgive ourselves...

Chapter 95: Listening to your Gut Feeling 

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there: we took a multiple choice exam, selected answer C but our gut feeling was telling us to select answer B. We get the results back...

Chapter 94: The Leader’s Work-Life Balance

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast where we will learn how to balance work and life. This is something I am personally very p...

Chapter 93: Leadership and Association: How Others See Us

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do others see us? The same we see ourselves? The answer is probably no. When we are authentic, others see (and feel) authenticity, and authenticit...

Chapter 92: Seeing the Writing on the Wall

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are times where we ignore blunt clues about where our current organization is headed. When we know what to do if we clearly see the writing on t...

Chapter 91: Leadership and Politics

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast is about organizational politics (as opposed to government politics). Regardless of where you work, s...

Chapter 90: Leading by Example

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I woke up one night recently in slight panic thinking: my goodness! I never recorded an episode about leading by example! So here we are. What does th...

Chapter 89: Rise Up and Lead!

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to chapter 89 of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast. Each of us have suffered trauma. Some of us define ourselves by the pain caused from the tr...

Chapter 88: Leadership and Words

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our words are impactful. What we say, how we say it, when we say it.. will make a difference. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we w...

Chapter 87: Body Language and Leadership

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- ...

Chapter 86: Reducing Your Team's Anxiety

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, I am sharing a real-life case study story involving my good friend Robert (pseudonym to protect t...

Extra content in honor of Dr. Alan Seidman, a great leader

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for tuning in to this extra content episode in honor of Dr. Alan Seidman, a good friend who was my leader in academia for many years. I am s...

Chapter 85: The Process of Firing People

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Firing people is one of the most difficult tasks you have to do as a leader at any level of leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Po...

Chapter 84: Leadership and Boundaries

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are in a situation where you are getting promoted from a team mate to leading the same team, this episode is for you! I will share some past ex...

Chapter 83: Cultivating a Respectful Workplace Environment

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how you gain respect? By giving respect! You probably already know that, but in this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will ...

Chapter 82: How Great Leaders See Others

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard a story from someone you might know that simply shocked you? If you are an inquisitive person (or even if you're not), the answer ...

Chapter 81: Leadership and Energy

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our energy is limited. Although energy is intangible, we can definitely feel when we are drained of it. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Po...

Chapter 80: Leadership in Current Culture

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to research, Generation Z are the main drivers for inclusivity in our society. Following their predecessors - the Millenials, Gen Z are the ...

Chapter 79: Leadership and Forgiveness

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Forgiveness is for you - not the other person. It's something you do inside yourself that you feel in your body and heart that releases you from your...

Chapter 78: Leadership and Fairness

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have yet to meet a person who would say that being treated unfairly sits well with them. Most of us desire to be treated with fairness. Being fair t...

Chapter 77: The Power of Compromise in Leadership

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have to make compromising decisions at times in order to achieve a desired goal. But do we over-compromise and leave the situation feeling like...

Chapter 76: Leadership and Trust

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how we felt when someone broke our trust. At times, it is nearly impossible to repair. Therefore, leadership and trust go hand in hand! In...

Chapter 75: Leadership and Collaboration

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Collaboration is essential to good leadership. In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will look at the advantages of collaboration to...

Chapter 74: The Reflective Leader

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a practice of reflection? Do you reflect on your actions? Do you hold yourself accountable? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Po...

Chapter 73: The Leader Outside of Work: Branding

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are your own brand. As a leader, how do you protect your image? Your brand? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review wh...

Chapter 72: Leadership and the Greater Good

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will make the connection between your internal environment, external environment, and the grea...

Chapter 71: The Micromanager

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Were you ever micromanaged at work? How did it make you feel? What did you think about your "leader" micromanaging you? Obviously, micromanaging peopl...

Chapter 70: The Inspiring Leader

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who inspires you? What makes a leader inspirational? In this 70th episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will gain an understanding of where ...

Chapter 69: The Leader's Controlled Temper

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gone off on someone? How did it make you feel? How do you think the other person felt? We are human, and every now and then we blow up a...

Chapter 68: Problem-Solving Leadership Part 2: The Solution-Oriented Leader

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of the problem-solving leader! In this episode, we will learn about sustainable solutions to address the problem(s) you have identif...

Chapter 67: Problem-Solving Leadership Part 1: Identification of the Problem

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having problems is part of being a human. No one is exempt! In this 2-part series of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will first review how to ide...

Chapter 66: The Leader Overcoming Emotional Scars

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all carry around emotional pain. At some point in our lives, we were wronged. But it's not about what happened to us. It's all about how we deal wi...

Chapter 65: Leadership, Power, and Misconduct

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to chapter 65 of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we will discuss the connection between leadership, power, and misconduct. ...

Chapter 64: Leadership and the Spectrum of Harassment

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we will review the spectrum of harassment and discuss the importance of avoiding making anyone fe...

Chapter 63: Leadership and Generation Z

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Generation Z: the digital natives! In this last episode of the mini-series "Leadership Across Generations" we will learn about Generation Z and what m...

Chapter 62: Leadership and the Millenials

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Millenials are approximately 36% of the U.S. population! They are the second baby boom. In comparison, Gen X is only about 18%. They are influence...

Chapter 61: Leadership and Generation X

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gen X (1965-1976) is half of the Baby Boomers in size: 18% of the U.S. population. Gen Xers are known as "lone wolves" or "latch key kids". In this ep...

Chapter 60: Leadership and the Baby Boom Generation

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast, we are honoring the Baby Boom generation (1946-1964) and their contributions to the workplace, as...

Chapter 59: Leadership and the Silent Generation

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Based on popular demand and several requests, I made a schedule change and decided to dedicate the next 5 episodes to expand on the different generati...

Chapter 58: Leadership Across Generations

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

> Traditionalists or Silent Generation – 1945 and before.  > Baby Boomers – 1946-1964.  > Generation X – 1965-1976.  &gt...

Chapter 57: Leadership and Inclusivity in 2022

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can our verbal communication positively or negatively affect how people perceive us? The answer is yes, especially today! Language, words, body langua...

Chapter 56: Leadership and Neurodiversity

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have recently learned a great deal about neurodiversity and people on the autism spectrum thanks to Dr. Leslie Bayers of the University of the Pacif...

Chapter 55: Leadership Post Pandemic Part 3: Relationship Skills

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships is a priority right now. It is a priority now more than ever due to the pandemic. We feel iso...

Chapter 54: Leadership Post Pandemic Part 2: Self-Awareness

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this part of the 3-part series of leadership post pandemic we will learn what is self-awareness, how to be self-aware, and how self-awareness is co...

Chapter 53: Leadership Post Pandemic Part 1: Emotional State

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast! Happy 2022 friends!! We will start off the new year with a 3-part series of episodes about leadershi...

Chapter 52: One Year Anniversary!

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast is one year old today! This is a celebratory episode to thank everyone for tuning in and sticking to it. Thank you fo...

Chapter 51: The Difference between Leadership and Management

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked about the difference between leadership and management. And of course, there is a difference as well as similarities. Let’s learn m...

Chapter 50: Leadership in Full Force of Your Being

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We get back what we put out. This is a known universal ‘law’. But how do we give 110% of ourselves? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Po...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 conversation with Reed the Fishmonger about Leadership and Care

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve known Reed for 10 years and he is an amazing human! Reed agreed to be a guest on the show and talk about leadership and care. Reed is a partner...

Chapter 49: The Assertive Leader

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will learn the importance of assertive leadership. You don’t always have to be assertive but ...

Chapter 48: The Charismatic Leader

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all seen and perhaps followed charismatic leaders. What makes them tick? How do charismatic leaders engage with their followers? What is the s...

Chapter 47: The Modest Leader

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a connection between modesty, leadership, and teams? Absolutely there is! In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast we will find th...

Chapter 46: Leadership Across Generations

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we cater to different generations? There are many studies out there about the different generations and their characteristics. In this episode ...

Chapter 45: The Leader as a Guiding Light

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that mo...

Chapter 44: Leadership that Drives Results!

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What drives results? How and why are some leaders more successful at driving results? In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast I am going t...

Chapter 43: Leadership and Risk

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a connection between leadership and risk? The answer is absolutely yes! In this episode, I will make the connection between risk-taking, list...

Chapter 42: Body Language and Leadership

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can our body language govern our emotions? And can our emotions govern our body language? Dr. Amy Cuddy talks about it in her successful TED Talk: htt...

Chapter 41: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (EI)

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional intelligence (EI) is most often defined as the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions. People with high emotional...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Janet Weissman: A Spiritual Leader

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I met Janet probably around 3 years ago and we instantly became good friends. Janet is a spiritual teacher / leader who teaches A Course in Miracles (...

Chapter 40: Leadership and Apology

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever made an honest mistake that turned into a major screwup? Let me answer this for you: yes, you have! You know why? Because we are all hum...

Chapter 39: The Leader as a Lifelong Learner

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are two major forms of learning: formal and informal. While there are other learning methods in between, we are going to focus on the leader’s...

Chapter 38: Leadership and Free Will

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You will get a lot more out of people if you find and tap into their free will: the notion of having others get the job done not because you told them...

Chapter 37: Leadership and Compassion

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership and compassion go hand in hand. A compassionate leader connects better with people and teams, and people gravitate towards compassionate le...

Chapter 36: The Vulnerable Leader

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The 10 Minute Leadership Podcast I am going to share a personal and painful story that illustrates the power of vulnerability. In t...

Chapter 35: The Authentic Leader

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most people pick up on anyone in front of them who’s not acting like themselves. Unless you’re excellent at acting, it is very difficult to pass p...

Chapter 34: The Empathetic Leader

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy goes a long way. It is a part of what makes us humans. Empathetic leaders often gain ‘bonus points’ with their followership by simply list...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Dean Cheng and Vice Dean Newman

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since I started working at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, I knew I landed an amazing job. Not because of the salary. No...

Chapter 33: The Optimistic Leader

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Optimistic leaders are like a magnet. People love being around them! But what is optimism and how can we remain optimistic most of the time? We will u...

Chapter 32: Leadership and Humor

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most people love to laugh. Humor and laughter is physically and emotionally good for us. But it must be balanced. How do we strike that balance, and w...

Chapter 31: The Leader as a Teacher

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leading people to knowledge is an art. Throwing information at people is not teaching them anything. So how do we transfer knowledge in an effective w...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Mary Connors and Brian Connors: Leadership Experts

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve known Mary and Brian since 2008 and they are absolutely amazing people! Their take and outlook on leadership is interesting, educational, motiv...

Chapter 30: Leadership and the Concept of Forgiveness

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all got hurt by someone at some point in our life. Did we forgive them? Why is it difficult for some of us to forgive? How is forgiveness related t...

Chapter 29: Leadership and The Four Agreements (Part 4)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Always do your best. This is one of the four agreements. But what does this mean? How do we measure doing “our best?” And who’s to say that our ...

Chapter 28: Leadership and The Four Agreements (Part 3)

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t make assumptions. Plain and simple. But is it really all that simple? Humans are hard-wired to make assumptions all the time. How do we change...

Chapter 27: Leadership and The Four Agreements (Part 2)

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our journey with The Four Agreements, this week we will connect leadership and not taking anything personally. As humans, this is a lot...

Chapter 26: Leadership and The Four Agreements (Part 1)

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You probably heard of the magnificent book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. If you haven’t heard about it, let me introduce you to it. In the...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Jay Wilkinson: A Culture Guru

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Wilkinson is the CEO of Firespring, a technology company. About 10 years ago I bumped into his TED Talk about company culture and I am so glad I d...

Chapter 25: Leadership and Organizational Culture

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On June 7, 2021, an extra content episode about organizational culture will be aired with my special guest Jay Wilkinson. To get us all thinking in te...

Chapter 24: Leadership and Healthy Paranoia

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word “paranoia” usually comes with a negative connotation, but it could also be healthy. What is “healthy paranoia” and how do we exercise...

Chapter 23: Leadership and the Containment of the Ego

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Humans have egos. It is a part of what makes us human and it is not necessarily a bad thing. It gets a bit tricky though when the leader’s ego is to...

Chapter 22: How to start a movement?

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Movement and change starts with your followership. But how do we get it started? And why is it important for movement or change to start with our foll...

Chapter 21: Leadership and Conflict Management

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people choose to avoid conflict, but conflict is a part of life and it is inevitable. How do we manage conflict from a leadership’s perspective...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Majora Carter, a Visionary Leader

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Majora Carter’s TED Talk named “Greening the Ghetto” is a top TED Talk just shy of 3 million views! I had the privilege and honor to spend some ...

Chapter 20: Leadership and Motivation: The Cheerleader!

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is money a motivator? It is but it also isn’t. Confused yet? What really motivates people? How do you keep your people motivated? How do you motivat...

Chapter 19: The Courage to Lead

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘courage’? What makes a leader courageous? It may not be what you are thinking! Learn more about th...

Chapter 18: The Leader’s Support System

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the closest people in your life? How are you taking care of them emotionally and vice versa? Why is this so important? In this episode of The ...

Chapter 17: Leaders from All Walks of Life

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from other humans? What can we learn from our pets? From our environment? Great leaders are open to learn from anyone and anything. ...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with a Rock Star! Steve Hogarth - Marillion's Lead Singer

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In search of the 'non-traditional' leaders, my good friend Steve Hogarth agreed to do this special episode with little to no arm twisting! What a good...

Chapter 16: Leadership and Ethical Fading

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is ethical fading? How is it connected to leadership? According to Dr. Lenny Wong, ethical fading is.. plain and simple.. not telling the truth. ...

Chapter 15: Leadership and the Happy Brain Chemicals

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain regulates our behavior. Nothing we do is random. As it turns out, there is a pattern related to the chemicals produced in our brain. In orde...

Chapter 14: Leadership and Kindness: The How?

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this continued discussion about leadership and kindness, we will explore the ‘how’. Specifically, we will learn how to set clear boundaries so ...

Extra Content! 1 on 1 with Georgina Wistow, a Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Psychologist

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this extra content episode, meet the amazing Georgina Wistow. Georgina is a leadership & organizational effectiveness psychologist and she shares ...

Chapter 13: Leadership and Kindness: The Why?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The higher form of wisdom is kindness” A quote from the Talmud. Why should we act with kindness? Why is it important for us and our surroundings?...

Chapter 12: Leadership in the Now: Living in the Now

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“You are here to enable the divine purpose of the universe to unfold. This is how important you are!” -Eckhart Tolle. What is the meaning of livin...