Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast
Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast: where culture, communication, and context meet at work. Discover what cultural influences have formed the careers of noteworthy leaders in a variety of professions, by exploring the groups that shaped who they are today. Learn about the collective context and experiences that affect their worldview, leadership style, workplace communication and behaviour.
Episodes
150 episodes
Michal Spiegelman: Soulful Approach to Healing and Transformation
Bio:Michal Spiegelman is a certified professional life coach, Reiki master, spiritual mentor, medical intuitive, and social worker. She is the visionary behind Beacons of Change, a platform guiding women and healing professi...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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37:14
Insights: Listening to the Wisdom of Your Body
The connection between your mind and body is powerful and complex, with nearly 80% of all signals traveling from the body to the brain. This means your bodily sensations and signals significantly influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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17:40
Spirit of Work: Interdependence of Purpose, Belonging, and Uniqueness
In today's episode, we're diving into the interdependence of purpose, belonging, and uniqueness as discussed in Chapter 3 of The Spirit of Work. We'll explore how a sense of purpose fuels motivation and satisfaction in the workplace, t...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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11:22
Michael Timms: Accountability in Leadership
The Role of Accountability in LeadershipBio: Michael Timms is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and best-selling author who helps leaders inspire greatness in their teams. He wrote How Leaders Can...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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36:33
Insights: How to Build Team Capacity
In this episode, we explore capacity building, what it means, the mindset needed, and how to effectively build team capacity.Capacity building empowers individuals and groups with the skills to tackle complex tasks and work toward a sha...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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21:22
Rhonda Moret: Promoting Respect and Inclusivity
Bio: Rhonda Moret is the Founder and CEO of Elevated Diversity, recognized for her leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and health equity. She has spent over a decade helping organizations develop equitable practices ...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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37:59
Insights: Understandings for Improved Intercultural Communication at Work
Understandings for Improved Intercultural Communication at WorkEpisode Highlights:Effective intercultural communication is crucial for fostering a harmonious and productive workplace. Culture is a component of personality, an...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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19:28
Amber Ontiveros: Overcoming Bias and Emotional Wounds
Bio: Amber Ontiveros is the CEO and owner of a change management firm. She is a longtime civil rights advocate, having served in advisory roles at the US Department of Transportation during both the Bush and Obama Administrations. Sh...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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27:49
The Spirit of Work: The Justice Quotient
The Justice QuotientIn this episode (inspired by page 49 of my book, The Spirit of Work), I share the three essential components that must be in place to find a just solution. The solution must consider everyone’s needs....
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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19:47
Amit and Kumar: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Harnessing your potential and overcoming challengesAmit's Bio: Amit Chintan Ramlall helps leaders transform challenges into opportunities. His journey through autism led him to become an expert in the human mind and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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45:58
The Spirit of Work: Using the Virtues Sequence for Solving Workplace Problems
Using the Virtues Sequence for Solving Workplace ProblemsAre you facing a problem that seems unsolvable? The answer might lie in the "virtues sequence," a concept my colleague and I uncovered while researching sacred writings acr...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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20:19
Dr. Alan Akira: Move on from Suffering by Celebrating the Journey
Bio:Dr. Alan Akira is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry in Chicago. He aims to improve psychiatric care access, leveraging his expertise in clinical decision-making, education, and healthcare management. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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40:57
Agnes Yaa Serwaa Somuah: Navigating Cultural Diversity
The subtle art of embracing cultural influences.Bio:Agnes Yaa Serwaa Somuah is the Program Manager of the Sinkunia Community Development Organization in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The organization designs programs fo...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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41:32
Insights: What is the Difference Between Training and Coaching?
What is the Difference Between Training and Coaching?Is there a difference between training and coaching?Quotes: “If you don't know what you want to see, then you don't know how to see if it has w...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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18:22
The Spirit of Work: Learning About Workplace Wellness From Sacred Texts
Learning About Workplace Wellness From Sacred TextsDelve into the fascinating topic of workplace wellness by uncovering insights from sacred texts and exploring how they can draw inspiration from Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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15:01
Stanford Slovin: The Power of Empathetic Listening and Reflective Communication
Improving life through better listening.Bio:Stanford is a wealth management advisor. For over 30 years, Stanford Slovin has worked in the securities industry with individuals, families, and business owners as a finan...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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35:30
Insights: Anxiety is Not an Emotion
Anxiety is Not an EmotionDid you know that anxiety is not an emotion? You may think you "feel" anxious, but in reality, you're sensing anxiety. Anxiety is a physiological reaction from the "fight or flight" function of t...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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18:23
Dimple Dhabalia: Human-Centered Leadership: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-Care
Redefining Leadership in the Mission-Driven SectorBio:Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm that uses storytelling to heal individual and organizational trauma. She is a wr...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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53:10
The Spirit of Work: Using the Language of Virtues for Building Soul-Sustaining Work Decisions
Using the Language of Virtues for Building Soul-Sustaining Work DecisionsEpisode Highlights: By practicing virtues and utilizing the “virtues progression,” we discover practical tools for creating happier and healthier workpl...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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20:37
Anthony A. Dicks, Jr: The Pivotal Role of Celebration and Influence in Leadership
The Importance of Celebration and Influence in LeadershipBio:Anthony A. Dicks, Jr.'s passion for leadership development is evident in his work as he's spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibili...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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46:19
Dr. Paul White: Developing a Sense of Appreciation in Workplaces
Appreciation is a crucial element for a healthy work environment.Bio:Paul White, PhD, is a psychologist, author, and speaker who "makes work relationships work." He has written articles for and been interviewed by ma...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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40:46
Insights: What is Career Trauma?
What is Career Trauma?Imagine the teacher, interrupted mid-lesson by her principal's inappropriate whispers, or the immigrant worker denied a bathroom break, only to be mocked as he wets himself.Consider the unfairness of a n...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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18:23
The Spirit of Work: How The Soul Relates to Work
How the Soul Relates to WorkEpisode Highlights:In this episode, we explore the qualities and nature of the soul from various sacred traditions and how they matter for good work. We delve into the teachings of multiple western...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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18:46
