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
144 episodes
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
Pavini Moray: Embracing Authenticity and Play
The Somatic Leadership JourneyBio:Pavini Moray has started, failed, and succeeded in many businesses. A serial entrepreneur, they have built private practices, a worker collective, and a for-profit company. Pavini is...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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40:43
Insights: What It Takes to Manage Well
What It Takes to Manage WellEpisode Highlights:Delve into the three essential categories for effective management and self-regulation, differentiation, and high-level thought integrated throughout and responsive to operations...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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18:24
Yosi Amram: Embracing Spiritual Intelligence for Effective Leadership
The role of spiritual intelligence in effective leadership.Bio:Yosi Amram, PhD, is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneering res...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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44:18
The Spirit of Work: Is This Soul Enhancing or Soul Diminishing?
Is This Soul Enhancing or Soul Diminishing?Imagine bringing your whole self to an action informed by purposeEpisode Highlights:Today we delve into the concept of building a sense of purpose using...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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12:35
Mark Mears: The Power of Purposeful Growth
How can purposeful growth impact your leadership?Bio:Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder va...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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41:33
Why Employees Resist Their Bosses
Resistance means you don’t feel safe.Quotes:“The reason people resist is because they don’t feel safe." “Courtesy is the first sign of safety. Respect is the outcome of courteous behaviour.”“When worki...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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23:36
Stephanie Brown: The Journey to Finding Your Next Perfect Role
You deserve a job that allows you to thrive.Bio:Stephanie is the Founder of Creative Career Level Up, a program that helps those in marketing, creative, and tech industries accelerate their careers and secure their n...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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44:22
The Spirit of Work: Purpose and Cora's Restaurant
The Spirit of Work: Purpose and Cora's RestaurantCora's Restaurant, a breakfast establishment originating in Quebec, exemplifies the transformative power of a clear organizational purpose. With a mission centered on "promoting th...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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8:31