The Career Accelerator
Episodes
Podcast #80: Discipline Is Destiny: The Leadership Skill That Shapes Careers and Legacy
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one leadership capability that most determines long-term success, it is not intelligence, it is not charisma, it is not even strategy.It i...
Episode #79: Command & Control or Trust & Inspire in 2026?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will outline the key differences between two leadership styles, Command & Control and Trust & Inspire.Which style do you th...
Episode #78: Building Bridges: How Emotional Account Deposits Overcome Team Dysfunctions
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you will learn how the concept of the “Emotional Bank Account” can be applied to overcome team dysfunctions.
Episode #77: How to Make Your Work Meetings More Effective and Efficient
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing several tips to make your meetings more effective and efficient.I have grouped them into the five critical i...
Episode #76: How to Improve Organizational Health
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a vital topic that can determine the success of any organization: organizational health, inspired by the insights of best-s...
Episode #75: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Overcome Team Challenges
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we're diving into the powerful role of emotional intelligence, or EQ, in overcoming three significant challenges that corpo...
Episode #74: Silos, Conflict and Feedback: A Leader's Guide to Team Challenges
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, understanding what holds teams back is crucial for effective leadership.Recently, we posed the question: &q...
Episode #73: How to Apply EQ to your Work in 2025
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to improve your EQ skills, make it a priority for 2025.You can seek help from a coach, mentor, co-worker, family member, or friend. You c...
Episode #72: How to Maximize Your Team’s Strengths at Work
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share tips on how focusing on your strengths, and on those of your team members, can maximize the collective business results. Lear...
Episode #71: How to Maximize Your Strengths at Work
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how the CliftonStrengths model from Gallup can help you uncover your natural talents and turn them into strengths?This podcast wil...
Episode #70: Three Coaching Tips to Enhance Your Leadership Skills at Work
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share three coaching tips that can help you grow your leadership capabilities:1. Focus on your strengths.2. Develop your emotion...
Episode #69: How to Improve Cross-Functional Collaboration in Your Workplace
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One area I continue to see in corporate leadership teams that needs improvement is the low levels of cross-functional collaboration, which hinders the...
Episode #68: How to Maximize the Impact of One-on-One Meetings with Your Employees
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can a people manager like you do to reap the benefits of one-of-one meetings with your employees?The short answer is to focus on “what’s in i...
Episode #67: How to Improve the Health of Your Organization
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to minimize politics and confusion, improve your organization’s productivity and the morale of your employees, and lower attrition of go...
Episode #66: How well did you generate business results through others in 2023?
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would you rate your capabilities to generate business results in 2023 through these three key audiences?1. Through your direct reports: Unlike ind...
Episode #65: Leadership Tips to Strengthen Your Team Culture
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share my reactions to the top three messages I took from the excellent book No Rules Rules, written by Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings w...
Episode #64: Leadership Tips to Accelerate Your Career Growth
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will listen to the top three leaderships lessons I took from the book The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, recently written by retired U.S....
Episode #63: Four Tips to Engage in More Productive Conflict at Work
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will provide four tips to help you engage in more productive conflict at work. Where would you rate your typical team meetings on what best-s...
Episode #62: Interview with Bob Burg on the Five Secrets of Genuine Influence
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to become a better influencer, listen to this interview with Bob Burg, the co-author of The-Giver series of books.Bob will share the Five ...
Episode #61: How to Be a Better Leader in 2023 by Listening More and Speaking Less
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share three concrete actions you can start working on in 2023 to help you become a better leader by listening more and speaking less.
Episode #60: How to Become a Better Leader by Influencing Others
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I will provide tips that can help you become a better leader by influencing others. This time I will build on the content from The Go-Giver Inf...
Episode #59: Three Capabilities That Can Distinguish You From Other Leaders
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to talk about three responsibilities that a leader should master. I will base them on the excellent book I recently read on this topic, ...
Episode #58: How to Develop Teamwork Capabilities in Your Organization
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will provide three tips on how to develop teamwork capabilities in your organization in 2022.I will also announce a new program that will help...
Episode #57: Is it Aptitude, Attitude, or Both?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will answer the following question: Should you expect the right Aptitude, the right Attitude, or both, from your employees? Download Meta-Anal...
Episode #56: Three Trends That May Impact Your Organization In 2022
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will share three trends that will test your leadership, teamwork and culture skills. They are a subset of the key trends for 2022 and beyond r...
Episode #55: What Should Your Role Be During the Transition from Remote to Hybrid or In-person Work Arrangements?
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I pose the question: What should your role be during the transition from remote to hybrid or in-person work arrangements?Useful l...
Episode #54: How to Generate Empathy During Pandemic-related Transitions
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I pose the question: How can you generate empathy during pandemic-related transitions?Useful links:Schedule a free mentoring call...
Episode #53: Does Your Organization Value Profit AND People?
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to pose this question: How does your organization value profit and people?Useful links:Schedule a free coaching call with Percy:https://c...
Episode #52: Are You Strengthening or Weakening Your Organization’s Culture?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to challenge you to reflect on three instances where you could be potentially weakening your organization’s culture.Useful links:Schedu...
PODCAST #51: Interview with Maria Eugenia Gonzalez, General Manager of Citibank in Peru
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Eugenia Gonzalez, General Manager, Citibank Peru Today you will hear several insights gathered during an interview I recently conducted with Mar...
Episode #50: Three Tips to Accelerate Your Career Growth
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share three tips to accelerate your career growth. I will build on the excellent book, Relentless, written by Tim Grover.Useful links:...
Episode #49: How to Improve Your Own and Your Team’s Productivity
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I suggest how you can apply “The 6 Types of Working Genius” model to your work, both as an individual and in your team.Useful...
Episode #48: Do You Want to Build a Culture of Effective Teamwork?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to suggest three strategies to help you build a culture of effective teamwork in the still total or partial remote work environment you m...
Episode #47: Commemorating the First-Year Anniversary of The Career Accelerator Podcast
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I will commemorate the first-year anniversary of this podcast, summarizing the major topics covered in the last 12 months.Useful ...
Episode #46: How Can You Apply “Deliberate Practice” to Your Work?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I invite you to apply the concept of “Deliberate Practice” to your work.Useful links:Schedule a free coaching call with Percy...
Episode #45: Is Your Team Aligned Behind a Common Strategic Choice?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I invite you to choose from three different strategic options to steer your business toward market leadership.Useful links:Schedu...
Episode #44: How to Address “The Elephant in the Room”
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will share three tips that can help you identify and address the elephant in the room.Useful links:Schedule a free coaching call with Percyhtt...
Episode #43: Can You Be a Philosopher and a Person of Action?
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will share three tips gathered from another great book I recently read: The Obstacle Is the Way, by Ryan Holiday.Useful links:Schedule a free ...
Episode #42: Leadership Tips from Two Ex-Navy Seals
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will provide three leadership tips from the excellent book Extreme Ownership, written by two ex-Navy Seals, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.Usefu...
Episode #41: Should You Try Reverse Mentoring in 2021?
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will provide tips on how you can benefit from reverse mentoring in 2021.Useful links:Schedule a free coaching call with Percyhttps://cannon.co...
Episode #40: Should You Choose Culture over Talent in 2021?
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to answer the question of whether you should choose culture over talent as you assess your team members’ performance in 2021.Useful lin...
Episode #39: Should You Focus on Your Strengths or on Your Weaknesses in 2021?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will cover tips on how to thrive with your strengths and manage your weaknesses in 2021.Useful links:Schedule a free coaching call with Percyh...
Episode #38: How to Turn Your Organization into a Competitive Advantage in 2021, Part 3
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will cover the last two steps that can help you turn your organization into a competitive advantage in 2021.Useful links:Schedule a free coach...
Episode #37: How to Turn Your Organization into a Competitive Advantage In 2021-part 2
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will cover the second of the four steps that can help you turn your organization into a competitive advantage in 2021.Useful links:Schedule a ...
Episode #36: How to Turn Your Organization Into a Competitive Advantage In 2021
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If one of your 2021 goals is to make a positive impact in your workplace, this and the next two podcasts will help you accomplish your goal!Useful lin...
Episode #35: Tips To Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How prepared are you to start making 2021 your best year yet, even though we are still experiencing the effects of Covid-19?Today I will share five su...
Episode #34: How to Improve the Effectiveness of Your Staff Meetings
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will take a deep dive into how you can achieve intellectual clarity in your team, and how this can translate into effective staff meetings.Use...
Episode #33: Are Your Meetings Boring and Confusing?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rate your team meetings? Are you happy with the way they are run? Are they boring? Confusing? Do you want to try something different?Useful...
Episode #32: Why Do You Lead?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I want to help you reflect on WHY you lead.Whether you lead a company, an organization, or a small number of entry level employees, is...
Episode #31: What Is Essential?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the difference is between an essentialist and a non-essentialist? Today I’m going to share with you three take-aways that I think c...
Episode #30: The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 2
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share how you can apply “The 6 Types of Working Genius” model, recently developed by Patrick Lencioni, to improve your team’s pe...
Episode #29: The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 1
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share with you a new model developed by Patrick Lencioni called “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” which can help you discover the g...
Episode #28: Do You Want to Become an Ultimate Influencer?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about the five principles of Ultimate Influence™ outlined in the book Adversaries into Allies by Bob Burg, author of the sales ...
Episode #27: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share a lesson I learned a few decades ago that, since then, hashelped-me make difficult business and personal decisions.Useful links:...
Episode #26: The Top Three Characteristics of a Successful Manager
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about the top three strengths I have observed in successful managers, both during my close to three decades inside the corporate ...
Episode #25: Tips to Become a Multiplier
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear three tips on how to become a multiplier, building on the excellent book from Liz Wiseman, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make ...
Episode #24: Tips to Improve the Engagement of Your Employees during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Part 3
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode of a series of three, where I have shared tips that will help you, as a manager, significantly increase your employees’ eng...
Episode #23: Tips to Improve Your Employees’ Engagement during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Part 2
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share three more tips that will help you, as a manager, significantly increase your employees’ engagement, especially now that most ...
Episode #22: Tips to Improve the Engagement of Your Employees during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Part 1
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share three tips that will help you, as a manager, significantly increase your employees’ engagement, especially now that most or al...
Episode #21: Is It Difficult for You to Give and Receive Feedback Remotely?
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share a list of ten tips on how to give and receive constructive feedback within the remote conditions most of you and your employees ...
Episode #20: Tips to Improve Your Virtual Team’s Effectiveness, Part 2
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear three more suggestions on how to improve a virtual team’s effectiveness. These tips are tied to Patrick Lencioni’s model for “...
Episode #19: Tips to Improve Your Virtual Team’s Effectiveness, Part 1
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear three suggestions on how to improve a virtual team’s effectiveness. This is especially timely given that many teams have transit...
Episode #18: Interview with Jorge Montoya, Retired President from Procter & Gamble
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge Montoya, Retired P&G PresidentToday you will hear several insights from Jorge Montoya, who spent 33 years in Procter & Gamble and retire...
Episode #17: Tips to Improve your Networking Results
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Covid-19 has precluded traditional face-to-face meetings, do you find harder to network? Today, I will provide four tips that can significant...
Episode #16: How to Manage Difficult Career Situations
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear how I managed a difficult situation in my corporate career. I will share the lessons I learned both from what I had done right, an...
Episode #15: One More Tip on How to Deliver Results Through Your Boss
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How proactive are you to ask for your boss' help to achieve your objectives? Do not be shy about it. Today I will share one more suggestion about...
Episode #14: Interview with Bob Burg, Co-author of The Go-Giver Book Series, on How to Accelerate your Corporate Career
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver book series Today you will hear several insights related to The Go-Giver philosophy, which can help you accelerate...
Episode #13: Tips On How To Improve The Commitment To Team Decisions
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear how, in order to achieve commitment from coworkers, it helps to provide ample opportunity to listen to their perspectives, needs a...
Episode #12: Tips On How To Manage Disagreements With Your Boss
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How difficult is it for you to disagree with your boss? Do you stay quiet and never disagree with your manager? Or do you challenge every decision wit...
Episode #11: How To Run More Effective Meetings – Part 2
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many meetings have you been part of during the last five working days? 10? 20? Too many to count?And how many of them were boring, too long and un...
Episode #10: How To Run More Effective Meetings-Part 1
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to move people to take a specific action, you must make a choice: You can choose to influence the old fashion way, by pushing from your po...
Episode #9: Tips To Know, Like And Trust The People You Work With
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will hear four tips about how “People will assist, do things for, make things easier for, speed up the process for, and collaborate with t...
Episode #8: The Best Advice I Received When I Was Promoted To General Manager
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you value teamwork, and I invite you to do so, look at both subject-matter expertise and team playing skills when making hiring (and firing) decisi...
Episode #7: Understanding Promotion And Staffing Decisions
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to become the manager whom your boss and senior management seek, and perhaps even fight for, to strengthen their respective teams? In toda...
Episode #6: The Platinum Rule
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why it is easier to work with certain people and so hard to work with others? For those peers you don’t easily work with, cou...
Episode #5: How To Deliver Results Through Your Direct Reports
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode you will learn how to add value to your Direct Reports by understanding what each one of them needs from you.I invite you to beco...
Episode #4: How To Deliver Results Through Your Boss
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode you will learn two resourceful tips you can use to deliver results through your boss, a crucially important audience.Seek to cons...
Episode #3: How To Deliver Results Through Your Peers
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it hard for you to trust some of your peers, especially those with whom you often interact at work?Throughout the close to four decades that I’ve...
Episode #2: How Can You Embrace A Mindset Of Service?
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, you learned about the importance of letting go of the mindset of an individual contributor, where you had to rely mostly on yours...
Episode #1: A Key Skill That Successful Corporate Managers Have Mastered
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a corporate manager whose Direct Reports are not capable of achieving their performance goals without your frequent involvement? Is it hard fo...