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It's the mission, stupid! That's what keeps people engaged and going the extra mile for you and your organization. Those weren't Rob Hall 's exact words. In fact, I'm taking pretty broad creative license with what he said. BUT, the spirit of his words is accurate. "It's some greater cause. And if you can find that great cause...and everybody's willing to put their hand on it, that will motivate people to do more and create a value of your company." -Rob Hall What Rob, the SVP of HR AVITA Medical, said is absolutely dead on. You as a leader have to connect the dots for your people. Every. Single. Day. One of your primary responsibilities is to inspire your people into action. It certainly helps if your company is saving lives in the process. But even if you're not delivering life-changing solutions, an obsession with the customer problem will help your people stay in the game. This is how you build high-performance teams. What manager/leader did you work with who was great at connecting the dots? Drop them in the comments. #podcast #humanresources #employeeengagement #missiondriven #purposedriven #leadershiplessons #culture

The holiday season is associated with family, memories, traditions, and a little Christmas magic. Personally, this year has had a few ups and downs, including a life-changing experience (a positive one). While the year presented its challenges and surprises, I find solace in reflecting on the past year during the holidays. I reflect both on being a company officer and on my leadership. There have been highs and lows, unexpected moments, humorous incidents (like tripping and having mishaps in people's yards IYKYK), and everything in between. As a company officer, I often find myself reflecting after my shift, which helps me gain perspective on my leadership journey. I've learned that honest reflection is always beneficial. The "Tip of the Spear Leadership" podcast has played a significant role, allowing me to connect with leaders and firefighters worldwide who share a passion for the job. These conversations have been crucial in expanding my knowledge base. To all who've DM'd, texted, called, or emailed—thank you. I hope you all are enjoying the holidays with your families, loved ones, and those you work or volunteer with. [ 📸 New York Times Photo ] _________________________________________ ⛓️Check out my Linktree, link in bio or click: https://lnkd.in/e7KdiUy7 !! 📧 Tip.of.the.spear.leadership@gmail.com 💻Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @Tip_Of_The_Spear_Leadership 🎙️If you haven’t already, Check out Tip of The Spear Leadership Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms to include Spotify, and Apple Podcasts ****** __________________________________________

Are you a strategy or transformation consultant aiming for a career with P&L ownership or looking to eventually move beyond a Head of Strategy role? Leah Balter, currently the Chief Transformation Officer and CIO at Bunnings, shared her journey from consultant to C-Suite on the Strategy Bites Podcast. Leah, a McKinsey & Company alum, joined Anika Stokes to discuss her career path — from spending her 20s traveling the world and solving problems with a fantastic team at McKinsey to taking on leadership roles with P&L ownership. She offers invaluable insights and advice for those looking to move beyond traditional Head of Strategy roles and climb the corporate ladder. However, like many others, she emphasises that starting in a corporate strategy team is a great stepping stone when transitioning out of consulting. It provides a 'soft landing' as you adapt to new challenges, master stakeholder engagement, and drive initiatives. To listen to the full episode, search for "Strategy Bites" in your favourite podcast app or click the link in the comments section. #podcast #strategy #transformation

“When people feel genuinely empowered to voice ideas it really does cultivate a culture of creativity and innovation”  🙌 We’re on episode one two three oooooosh and I’m so happy to share this episode with you as my wonderful guest expert is no other than the one and only Ellie Norman. Our conversation centred on Empowerment… one of my favourite topic areas that is a key pillar of The Whole Marketer approach. Both for yourself… to be empowered to take the reins of your career so that it happens for you, not to you.  But also as a marketing leader... to empower a wave of whole marketers in your care. 💫 It’s this focus on empowerment as a leadership skill that Ellie was brilliantly able to share her experience on, from her time at Formula 1 to her latest role as CCO of Manchester United. 🎙 In this episode Ellie defines what empowerment means to her, clear communications for your team, her reflections on her own leadership style, coaching skills, benefits of empowerment and how to set the culture in a new role. Plus her career highs and lows and advice for marketers of tomorrow. 🙏 Thank you Ellie for coming on the podcast. I’ll put links to where you can listen to this episode in the comments below. A x #leadershipskills #empowerment #marketingleader #thewholemarketer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  This episode is sponsored by Tracksuit This episode is brought to you by Tracksuit, the beautiful, affordable, and always-on-brand tracking dashboard that helps marketers answer - is what we're doing working? Making brand tracking accessible and easy to understand, Tracksuit data gives you full visibility on your brand health metrics. Visit gotracksuit.com to start your always-on brand tracking journey. 

Excited to share insights from the latest episode of my podcast featuring the incredible Albert P. DuPont, Ed.D.! 🌟 In this episode, Albert and I dive deep into the essence of aligning with organizational vision, mission, and core values to drive better relationships and outcomes. Here are three key takeaways that can revolutionize your approach to leadership and team dynamics: 💪 Understanding Individual Strengths and Needs: Both of us emphasize the need to truly listen to employees, recognize their unique strengths, and provide support to align their goals with the organization's direction. This results in turning bottom performers into top performers by leveraging their full potential. 👏 💡 Diversity and Inclusion Really Do Matter: Creating a supportive environment where diverse voices are heard and valued is critical. Our workforces are diverse, so diversity of thought, religion, language, and community contributions not only enriches the workplace but also enhances engagement, productivity, and business outcomes. 💰 😃 🤗 🗝 Effective Communication and Relationship Building: Albert shares his journey of overcoming negative first impressions and building strong relationships by understanding the deeper motivations behind people's words. Learning to listen beyond the words, embracing extreme curiosity, and practicing empathy are pivotal in creating safe spaces for effective communication - something we all need more of to drive better business results! 🎯 🎯 🎯 Watch the full episode (link in comments) to uncover more transformative insights and strategies for fostering a thriving organizational culture. #Leadership #TeamDynamics #DiversityAndInclusion #EffectiveCommunication #LazarusLearning #Podcast #AlbertDuPont

How did your last team meeting go? Did you feel the energy and engagement from everyone, or was something just a little off? (don't worry, we've all been there!) If your team was fully engaged, kudos to you! But even the best-performing teams may face occasional dips in engagement. Couple that with pay inequity and high turnover rates, and it can feel like a recipe for stress. Despite our best efforts to encourage collaboration, it's not uncommon to encounter disengaged team members from time to time. But what's most important for you is to know what cues you should look for when leading remote teams so that you can proactively intervene and hopefully keep everyone engaged. Well, all of that is just one part of the conversation I had with Sally Loftis, MSOD (she/her/hers), a Human Resources Consultant, and Organization Strategist, for this week's episode of The Manager Track. In the second half of our conversation, we dove deeper into how to identify and share team agreements, things to be aware of in the pay equity space, and how to reframe our thoughts on pay in comparison to turnover. If this is something you're facing now or want to be better prepared for it when you inevitably have to deal with it in the future, be sure to check out this week's episode of The Manager Track Podcast. Click here to listen in: https://lnkd.in/gz9YeDqi #payequity #remoteteams #leadership #podcast

How can we build a stronger customer identity around brands? This September, we are expanding boundaries with unique strategies that expressly target those who have historically been marginalized, in addition to identifying modern subcultures in our communities and how we can better position brands under the topic 'Championing Inclusion and Diversity in a Polarized World'. What are the things to look out for when coming up with such strategies? How can culture be communicated effectively without perpetuating sensitive preconceptions? Why does it matter in this age? As a comms expert, Marketing executive, a leader in your space, how much leverage do we have when we incorporate a more inclusive yet diverse approach in our business strategies? Become part of the 15 industry experts to add your insights and get featured in our monthly editorial, newsletter, and weekly podcast. 👇 Podcast & Events - https://lnkd.in/dVshvB4T #brandidentity #diversityandinclusion #leadership

Excited to announce our latest podcast episode. Joined by Rene F. Rodriguez, we tackle the biggest workplace challenges. From "commute or quit" to layoffs and employee activism, we've got it covered. Practical insights for leaders. Empathy, transparency, strategic thinking at the forefront. For leaders and those navigating workplace dynamics, this is for you. Check out the YouTube video. Insights, advice, and more. Link in the comments ⬇️⬇️ #podcast #work #business #careers #leadership

Dive into an enlightening conversation with Andrea Ferrara, Chief Human Resources Officer at PepsiCo Beverages North America, on our latest episode of 'Empowering Voices: Transforming the Workplace with Andrea Ferrara.' Learn about the transformative journey of leadership, employee empowerment, and the crucial role of personalization in today's evolving workplace. 🎧Don't miss out on this impactful discussion. Listen, watch, and be inspired to make a change. 🔗LISTEN:https://lnkd.in/dZc2_vQF 🔗WATCH:https://lnkd.in/dgPZCyAU #Leadership #Empowerment #Innovation #PepsiCo #Podcast #PersonalizationOutbreakPodcast

🎙️New Episode Alert! 🚀 Had an invigorating conversation with MOGXP's visionary leader, Sheila Rondeau, on the "How Leaders Think" podcast! Sheila unpacks the essentials of brand authenticity, customer engagement, and the critical path to establishing a resonant brand voice. Key Takeaways: 🌟 Staying Authentic: In the dynamic dialogue between brand and consumer, remember the roots of your brand promise. Like Ben & Jerry's, your commitment to your core values speaks volumes and breeds loyalty. 🎯 Brand Consistency: A unified brand voice is non-negotiable across all organizational levels. It's the rancher's brand on the cattle - unmistakable and unchanging, even as it allows room for diverse expressions. 🔄 Flexibility in Strategy: Be prepared to pivot from traditional tactics. Assess your audience's receptivity, and don't shy away from shaking up your approach for better engagement. Tune in for an unmissable dose of leadership and branding wisdom. Share this with those seeking to spearhead transformation in their own organizations! 🌐 🔗 Episode: https://lnkd.in/gkYt3yD7 #WisdomWednesday #LeadershipPodcast #Branding #Authenticity #BusinessGrowth #HowLeadersThink #PodcastHighlights #BrandingStrategy #MarketingInsights #CustomerEngagement #LeadersInMarketing #MogXP #BrandVoice #MarketingLeaders #AuthenticBranding #LeadershipDevelopment #BrandConsistency #StrategicFlexibility