Episodes
Oct. 20, 2015
The Biggest Leadership Lies You Need To Avoid| Labrador Leadership Podcast 080
Bob and Alex review a list of the ten worst leadership lies. It is important to be aware of them and sensitive to them showing up in interactions on your team.
Oct. 15, 2015
Project Management May Not Be For You | Labrador Leadership Podcast 079
Bob wraps up the discussion of project management and leadership be reviewing symptoms that may indicate you really don't want to work in this role.
Oct. 13, 2015
Communication in Project Management | Labrador Leadership Podcast 078
Bob continues the leadership discussion in the context of project management with a look at the qualities of communication that are needed.
Oct. 8, 2015
Leadership in Project Management |Labrador Leadership Podcast 077
Bob talks about the comparison of core leadership skills and those that are needed in the realm of project management.
Oct. 6, 2015
Marc Halpert On the Leadership Secrets of LinkedIn | Labrador Leadership Podcast 076
Bob reconnects with high school and college friend Marc Halpert to catch up on life, his multipreneurship and the possibilities of LinkedIn.
Oct. 1, 2015
Found That New Job? Things a New Leader Does Not Do | Labrador Leadership Podcast 075
Having spent time discussing getting yourself through finding yourself on the street and working through a job search, Bob talks today about the things you as a leader absolutely don't want to do your first few days on the j…
Sept. 29, 2015
Want in the Leadership Game? How to Let Your Boss Know | Labrador Leadership Podcast 074
Many folks that want to move up to the next level in the leadership game continue doing a great job but never get the call. Bob talks to day about actions you can take to get noticed.
Sept. 24, 2015
Leading as an Entrepreneur is About Hard Work and Networking| Labrador Leadership Podcast 073
Bob talks with an entrepreneur who has realized that the key is hard work, networking, and taking action. Samuel Anderson joins Labrador Leadership to talk about his journey from sleeping in an insurance office to running t…
Sept. 22, 2015
The Cost of Rebuilding Lost Honesty of Past Leadership| Labrador Leadership Podcast 072
Recovering from acts of dishonesty from the previous administration and leadership team calls for special tactics and communication. Bob and Alex talk about these and the challenges that you face.
Sept. 17, 2015
Leadership at Amazon and the Conflict of Values and Action in the Face of Success | Labrador Leadership Podcast 071
In the aftermath of the New York Times article on the work culture at retailing giant Amazon, Bob talks about the details of the article, Amazon's Fourteen Leadership Points, and CEO Jeff Bezos' response to the article. The…
Sept. 15, 2015
A Leader’s Communication Upgrade Can’t Sacrifice Approachability and Authenticity | Labrador Leadership Podcast 070
A brief summary of this episode
Sept. 10, 2015
Audrey Lecker Brings The Proof That Leadership Needs the Liberal Arts | Labrador Leadership Podcast 069
In episode 59 Bob and Alex talked about how leaders could serve their teams well by giving a long hard look at liberal arts majors. The source of that discussion was an article written by Dell intern Audrey Lecker. Today s…
Sept. 3, 2015
Michael Wieser Shows Leaders Why They Need Counsel | Episode 67 of the Labrador Leadership Podcast
Those of us with senior leadership responsibilities have our heads down every day executing tactics to pursue a strategy. Michael Wieser reminds us that sometimes we need the advice of counsel.
Sept. 1, 2015
Productivity Hacks That Are Great Shots in the Arms of All Leaders | Episode 066 of the Labrador Leadership Podcast
Leadership is in part all about being productive with a high level of efficiency. Doing the important things early in the day is generally a key. This is a big part of getting off to a good start. "Eating the frog first" …
Aug. 27, 2015
065 Leadership Skills and the Trip Back to School
The fact that leadership skills are needed not just on the job but in every part of our lives is evident this time of year as children and adults alike head back to school. Bob talks about what it takes to be successful both…
Aug. 25, 2015
064 Thomas O’Grady of Life Unsettled Talks About the Economy, Selling Gum, and Why the Boomers are in Trouble
Bob welcomes Thomas O'Grady, Host of the Life Unsettled podcast, a self professed entrepreneur at heart, tells his story from being a child chewing gum tycoon to understanding just why there is so much individual struggle in…
Aug. 20, 2015
063 Leaders Need to Keep Toxic People At Arms Length From Their Team…and Themselves
Effective leadership can be undermined by the presence of toxic people within their organization and on their team. Leaders have to be able to recognize these folks and keep them away. Bob and Alex talk about what these pe…
Aug. 18, 2015
062 Leaders Be Warned: Office Policies Can Kill Your Team Faster Than Layoffs
Bob and Alex discuss an article from Travis Bradberry on office policies that can kill the momentum of a team if not the organization.
Aug. 13, 2015
061 Leaders Be Aware–Most People Quit Their Bosses, Not Their Jobs
Bob and Alex talk about the worst type of leadership, the type that is so bad that people actually quit them, rather than quitting the job itself.
Aug. 11, 2015
060 Alex Mossa Talks About the Leadership It Takes To Make a Pivot
Co host Alex Mossa gives a frank interview on her thoughts on making the decision to leave her current full time job and free-lance in her passion.
Aug. 6, 2015
059 Why Leaders Should Consider Candidates With a Liberal Arts Degree
Bob and Alex talk about what a liberal arts degree brings to your team and how leaders should expect them to be key contributors.
Aug. 4, 2015
058 Leadership Skills Are Brought to the Forefront in Your Personal Life When You Lose Your Job
Bob talks about the circumstances surrounding folks that have just lost their jobs and are out on the street. They will hopefully have support from may areas, but their are some key things they need to be doing as well.
June 11, 2015
040 Moving From Being a Good Leader to Being a Great Leader
Alex and Bob review the traits that make the difference between a good manager and a great leader.
Jan. 24, 2015
018 Leaders Know How To Listen During the Important Conversations
Bob and Alex talk about the traditional aspects of listening and how that is critical for leadership communication skills. Leaders consider this a Top Three competency. Following up on listening in the digital age of the 2…