Closing The Gap With Denise Cooper

So much talk is about getting past the quarantine and embracing the new normal. If you're an executive or manager then you know part of your job is to help your team navigate the effects of disruption all with an eye to keeping productivity as high as possible. In times where disruption from our normal way of doing things is the norm what do you need to do to be successful. Hear the conversation and learn 3 things you can do to lead well, be well and close the gap. As is a subject matter expert and recognized thought leader in the area of workplace relationships Tony has devoted his adult life to understanding what makes people tick, how to bring out the best in people (including ourselves), and how to pass this information on in simple, yet practical terms. He helps leaders, team members, and people from every background and diversity adopt empowering mindsets and strategies that allow them to adapt, reinvent, and transform the results they produce both personally and professionally. https://www.linkedin.com

There are three skills every great leader practices regularly. Connecting, Communicating Trust, and Collaborating to Co-Create. The foundation for all of these skills is listening. Cyndi Krupp is leaning to be a master influencer by honing her ability to listen deeply to others, especially those who have different beliefs and life experiences. After 20 years in new product development and Project Management, Cyndi left it all 16 years ago to dive deep into exploration, examination, and teaching Spiritual Truths. She currently has a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and one of her current focuses is on learning how to listen on a profound level. Cyndi can be reached at cyndi@teachersofgod.org." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Dion Johnson, also known as the Womanologist, is an ex-midwife and Director in public services, where she pioneered, co-ordinated, and led special services serving highly vulnerable and marginalized client groups. Her recently released book The Influential Woman: A Fresh Approach to Tackling Inequality and Leading Change At Work calls into question what will it take for women - who are 50% of the workforce - to enjoy the benefits of equity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Most organizational cultures just happen with little forethought or guidance. But what if there was a way for leaders to see data, pinpoint what matters, and understand what needs to be done in real-time to achieve their performance goals? The next question is would you use it? Robert Brown, CEO, and Alexis Vrotsos, Chief People Officer at Olumo, believe that what leaders need is actionable, timely data that tells the story of what matters and delivers the benefits of having great leaders and engaged employees. Listen and learn how they are helping CHRO's and executives elevate the importance of employee engagement by delivering the kind of data that changes minds. Robert Brown is a serial entrepreneur. He leads by doing and has learned that mindset drives behaviors, and if you want to create lasting change, you need to focus on your people's mindsets and beliefs. Alexis Vrotsos is on a mission to develop an environment where everyone wins and has the opportunity to develop a meaningful career. Learn more a

It's here! I've published my first book called Remarkable Leadership Lessons: Change Results One Conversation at a Time. In this short podcast, I share a story that's not in the book but will give you a taste of the lessons learned. You can get a copy at denisecooperonamazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

If you haven't heard it you know someone who thought of it. "I'm was hired to deliver results. I'm a leader, not a coach!" In this episode, Val Boston breaks down into simple easy to understand what every leader, employee, and organizational strategist needs to know, do and say to have a vibrant team, career, and organization. Val Boston has seen it all. His career as a general and sales manager, employee transition coach and now DE,&I coach how resistance to embracing coaching skills derail strategic plans. Listen as he offers a few insights on what's the one thing you can do to bring the value of coaching to life. Music by Ivan G. Hall Check him out at www.IvanGHall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

For many HR and executives, what's top of mind is getting back to work. Getting back to work also means having a physically and mentally healthy workforce. What employees want is to be EMPOWERED. My guests today are Dr. Karla Lever and Joey Prather from Atrium Health EAP. Dr. Lever, Ph.D. is a behavioral health specialist, licensed therapist, and director of Atrium Health Employee Assistance Programs offered to external employers and internal Atrium Health teammates, covering more than 180, 000 lives. Joey Prather is Atrium Health Employer's Business development manager leading the charge of providing health & wellness solutions to businesses in the Charlotte region strengthening employers and their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

It's time we all step back and take a breath. For anything, maybe we need to ask, "do we have the will to change?" Change is hard, and it can be exhausting, and that's why dieting is so darn hard. Building and sustaining high-performance inclusive cultures takes more than a plan on how and what to change. It takes a strong, enduring will to change. If 2020 hasn't taught us anything, it should have taught us about fatigue and what it does to our ability to do what's right. Jennifer Brown is the CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting envisions organizations where we all have a place to thrive. As someone who has experienced the advantages of privileges and the sting of stigma, Jennifer Brown is boldly redefining what it means to truly belong at work, in our communities, and in our families. Jennifer Brown is a dynamic speaker. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/a

We are clearly facing a shortage of leaders capable of responding in real-time to change. From Brene' Brown to Marshall Goldsmith to Mary Frances Winters all say being open to and embrace those vulnerable moments forges stronger leaders, better teams, and allows organizations to use conversation in a productive way to achieve better results. The success of D,E & I work is dependent on a leader's ability to receive feedback in real-time. In the past that has been a challenge for employees to feel free to give feedback. But what if technology can solve that problem. James Kelley, Ph.D. in his book The Crucible's Gift interviewed leaders who used adversity to improve their ability to lead. As co-founder of qChange a technology to creates mindful meetings by helping leaders show up better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

What keeps us from making great strides in the area of equity and inclusion is how we embrace our lived experiences. Dr. D. Kirk Beatty is the CEO of Data Tech IS. Is from the south and decided to step out of his comfort zone to find out why DE&I is so hard. His thesis Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Boardroom examines what are the issues and solutions to increasing the number of Black Women in the Boardroom. You can read his work at https://www.datatechis.net/leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Kerry Crockett-Cherry runs two thriving businesses but it wasn't always that way. In 2001 she was named the Comeback Queen by Essence Magazine because of her resilience and a passion for sharing with other women business owners her secrets to making it as a business owner, community activist and mentor for women's success. Her leadership and business skills are universal and the choices she's made are similar to anyone running a growing and thriving business. You can reach her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearncherry/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

What does it take to change someone's mind, to motivate them to work together when our differences divide us? How does a leaders character, competence, conversational skills and wisdom impacts performance? Just a couple of questions Dr. Andrea Molberg, an organizational psychologist, and author of the book Emergency Kit for Finding Common Ground: Helping Americans Get Along is my guest today as we go through a few tips and ideas on how to give disappointing news and maintain productive relationships and performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

The EEOC was established to ensure businesses complied with the laws regarding discrimination and equal access. The pandemic has complicated everything and Teri Peters is offering guidance on how you can do more than be legally compliant with the law. In this episode we dispel myths and offer idea on how you can make it all work as we get back to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

In its first three years, Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 125 awards and accolades, including “World’s Best” by World Whiskies Awards two years in a row, “Top 5 Whiskies in the World,” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, “Chairman’s Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold” by SIP Awards and “Best American Whiskey,” as well as “Double Gold” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. To achieve all of this, she's honed her natural leadership skills to hire and lead a team of "unstoppably talented people". Listen to find out how she turned the idea of leadership, hiring and winning on its ear all the while by raising up a legend without harming the legacy of another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

It's a new season, and we're all looking forward to the year 2020 ending. Along with moving on from 2020, as executives, professionals, and anyone who wants to make something happen, we all need to rethink what it means to be a leader. In this episode, I'll call out 10 ideas I've heard people hold onto that are holding them back. It's time to move forward and grow into being better leaders, and season 3 is filled with people sharing their extraordinary story of what they've learned, why it so darn hard to make change happen, and what they learned.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Are you wondering how you're going to "reboot" your success? Do you want to find a way to lead better in times of change and chaos? Holly Duckworth, CEO, Leadership Solutions Intl and I discuss the importance of being a mindful leader. What's a mindful leader? One who is able to turn a vision into action using deliberate strategies to engage others in the decision making process at every level and in every interaction in your company. You can learn more about Holly and her work at https://leadershipsolutionsintl.com/ (https://leadershipsolutionsintl.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Ever wonder why some people can ask for something and get it while others struggle? What if there's a formula that could improve your odds of getting a raise, increasing donor giving, or getting a promotion or job? Laura Fredricks, based in New York City, is the Billion-Dollar ASK-Maker Powerhouse. As an attorney-turned-philanthropic advisor, Laura Fredricks knows how to ask. She comes from a seasoned career in industries best known for making the most high-profile asks—law and philanthropy—and is the first to merge strategies from both professional sectors into a mainstream practice – THE ASK©. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

This is part two of a conversation with Eric Torigian, Global HR VP, Chief Human Resources Officer. In this episode we talk candidly about why and what it takes to create an inclusive high performing culture, the unspoken reasons why it seems so hard and the lessons learned in trying to change the behaviors that make it so hard to capture the opportunities and promises around diversity, inclusion and belonging. Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change management skills that allow him to be a deliberate influencer of change and the proof is his track record of successfully building pipelines of diverse leaders ready and able to lead others through turbulent times. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Too often, we assume that creating a strategy and a goal will lead to the right results. Sadly to say that's a myth that doesn't recognize a business strategy doesn't fail because it's not a good one. In part one of a two part interview, you hear why we believe a business fails or struggles to succeed is because our approach to managing people hasn't keep up with today's challenges. Eric Torigian, CHRO/Global VP has over 20 years of developing the change management skills that allow him to be a deliberate influencer of change and the proof is his track record of successfully building pipelines of diverse leaders ready and able to lead others through turbulent times. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-torigian/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Cultures are more powerful than any one person especially a leader. If you think your managers are not achieving the results you need or are too complacent with the status quo can you do anything besides firing everyone? Dr. Neil Thompson says shares how you can, in a relatively short time, create a powerful culture where people feel committed and have a vested interest in changing. Neil has extensive experience in helping organizations achieve optimize results by investing wisely in effective human relations and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)