Lifting Leaders Podcast

Gems from Michael Melcher: The Value of Networks

When was the last time you touched base with each member of your network? Do you know how to effectively use your network? Do you know how to support them? In this episode, Kristal and Tricia unearth more gems from the Michael Melcher mine (Episode 48). They dig deeper into the topic and share ways to build, maintain and grow your network. Remember, if you’re a leader (and everyone is), you’ll find some interesting gems of your own, in this episode.

Michael Melcher on The Vital Value of Networks

When was the last time you connected with the people in your network? What steps do you take to effectively utilize (and nurture) this priceless resource? How do you grow and maintain a network? Join Kristal and Tricia as they virtually visit internationally known executive coach, leadership expert and accomplished author, Michael Urtuzuastegui Melcher. Listen in and learn about his latest book, You Invisible Network, and find out why your own network isn’t the only thing you, as a leader, need to be thinking about. If you lead others, you will find this episode a true eye opener.

What’s Art Got to do With Leadership?

In this gem-mining expedition, following the interview with photographer and artist, Robert Chism, Kristal and Tricia explore leadership as an actual art. Join them, as they walk through an article and unpack what makes this topic so timely. Do you know the 12 artistic criteria for judging the art of particular leaders? You may be surprised at how interchangeable they are with those of artists and how critical artistic leadership is toward making a better world. Kristal and Tricia also reveal a new, one-hour workshop, coming soon. Can you say VUCA Voodoo? Take a listen!

Making a Better World through the Lens of a Camera

Kristal and Tricia get a lesson in perspective, as they visit, with Pacific Northwest renowned photographer and artist, Robert Chism. Listen in and learn about this accomplished photographer, whose work is on display, not only at several local establishments, in King & Pierce Counties, WA, but also at the Seattle Space Needle. Robert’s talents have crossed international lines, as well. One of his works was given, as a gift to Japan. We hope you’ll listen in and learn, for yourself, some of the connections he sees, between the work he does, and making a better and more inspired world.

Coaches’ Corner: Unpacking the Leader 360 Degree Assessment

In this episode of Coaches’ Corner, we examine the leader 360-degree assessment as a tool for development. We share what a 360-degree assessment is and what it is not, and we tap into the views from a few trusted leadership experts on what makes a 360-degree review successful. Are you ready to take a deeper dive into a tool that can reveal your strengths, as well as potential opportunities for development? The answers are just a click away…we Hope you’ll listen in!

Gems from Victoria Campbell

We are, once again, on a mining expedition and, in this episode, we tap into a few of the gems we found, during our interview, last week, with Victoria Campbell. Join us as we share the connections we see, between Victoria’s amazing quest to save our earth and Herminia Ibarra’s wisdom, as found in her book, Working Identify. We explore career transition, referencing gems we’ve collected for some of our former guests, as well as a bit of wisdom found in Marcus Buckingham’s book, Love+Work. Finally, we have a bit more information about our upcoming Lifting Leaders Podcast Virtual FIRST Anniversary Party, coming up on March 25th. Victoria will be joining us with a surprise! Want to know more about the surprise…lend us your ears!

A Musical Appeal to Save the Earth, with Dr. G. Victoria Campbell

Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you willingly jumped out of your comfort zone, to pursue a completely new and unknown path? In this episode, we visit with Victoria Campbell, PhD., HR professional, eco-activist and musical composer, as she shares her fascinating journey of discovery from business professional to creator of the first eco-musical, “Treeson.” Her story is filled with inspirational gems from which all of us, when we’re ready to hear the message, can learn and grow. Victoria shares a few very special gifts, so we Hope you will listen, from start to finish and we Hope you are as moved and inspired as we are!

Jeff’s Gems: How to Wake UP! and Change Our Habits for a Better World

Reflecting on some of the gems from Jeff McAuliffe, we explore the underlying theme of change and how it presents, as we move to make incremental changes toward saving our planet. Listen in as we unpack insights around how commercial products impact our own lives and how we may need to rethink our actions and change some habits (you guessed it…toilet paper). Learn about what drives the 5 stages of change. We HOPE you will listen in and get ready for our BIG Lifting Leaders Podcast First Anniversary Party! It’s coming in March…so, listen in for more details and get ready to PARTY!

Jeff McAuliffe on Making a Difference, Starting with You

We talk with Jeff McAuliffe, Activist, Coach and Consultant and creator of the newsletter 52 Weeks of Earth Day, about his journey to personal accountability for making the world a better place. He invites us to reflect on how we can make small changes in our own thinking and behavior and ultimately join together with others who are on a similar journey in order to create a movement of positive actions within our own communities. This is an act of hope. We hope you will listen, reflect and take action.

An Ode To a Few of Our Loves in Anticipation of Valentine’s Day!

In this Valentine’s Day Eve episode, we share some of the things we love including a tried-and-true HBR article on…you guessed it…LOVE and leadership. We also get a surprise visit from an important member of our Lifting Leaders Podcast team, Chance Roberts, who shares some of the things he is loving these days and brings him hope, as a student at Colorado State University. Ready to be inspired?