Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership
A leadership-focused podcast hosted by Sal Silvester that explores how leaders can succeed in a volatile, uncertain and complex work environment. Each episode looks at what leaders need to know, who they need to be, and how they need to show up in order to build commitment and create a motivating environment for their teams. The show is a dialogue about adapting leadership style to a rapidly changing world.
Episodes
Leading Wisely in the Age of AI
As AI becomes more capable - and more convincing - how can leaders take advantage of its potential without outsourcing human judgment? In this episode, Sal Silvester speaks with tech humanist and author Kate O’Neill about the dangers of AI’s “certainty theater,” why purpose and strategy must come before technology, and what meaningful human oversight really looks like. They also explore where auto
How Change Really Works
Why do so many organizational change efforts fail—and what can leaders do differently?
In this episode, Sal Silvester sits down with Harvard-trained behavioral scientist and author Julia Dhar, co-author of How Change Really Works, to explore the human side of organizational transformation. They unpack why executives and employees can experience the exact same change so differently, the hidden “cha
The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed: It’s Not the Workload - It’s the Thoughtload
In a world of constant change, most leaders think they’re overwhelmed because they have too much to do. But what if the real problem isn’t the workload - it’s the thoughtload?
In this episode, Sal Silvester sits down with Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload, to unpack the hidden forces draining leaders today: fragmented attention, emotional overload, and depleted energy. They explore why working ha
Tesla, Waymo, and Building LightSource: Culture, Speed, and AI Strategy with Spencer Penn
From Tesla’s Model 3 era to Waymo to founding LightSource, Spencer Penn has built at the frontier of transformation. In this episode, Sal Silvester and Spencer unpack what leaders can learn from radically different cultures (Tesla’s “flat org, vertical power” vs. Waymo’s “layered org, grassroots power”), the values he’s building inside LightSource, and the real leadership challenge of pushing aggr
Finding Inner Peace in Disruptive Times (With Udo Erasmus)
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Sal sits down with Udo Erasmus - renowned health pioneer, author, and creator of Udo’s Choice - to explore transformation from the inside out. Udo shares the remarkable story of his early life as a war refugee, his journey through trauma and distrust, and how those experiences ultimately shaped his path toward science, spirituality, and a lifetime of
What If Your Boss Isn't Okay? (with Melissa Doman)
What happens when the people who are supposed to have all the answers are struggling themselves?
We treat our leaders like they're bulletproof, but the pressure they're under is immense - and it has a ripple effect we rarely talk about. This week, Sal sits down with Organizational Psychologist Melissa Doman to have a refreshingly honest conversation about the mental health of leaders. Drawing
Wiring Intelligence: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performing Under Pressure
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, sports psychologist Dr. Bobby Low joins Sal to explore how elite performers rewire their minds for success. From his journey as a “mediocre” athlete to becoming an NCAA All-American and professional pole vaulter, Dr. Bobby shares how intentional thinking, visualization, and mental discipline transformed his performance. We discuss why
Season 8 Opener: The Transformation Season
Welcome to Season 8 of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership - The Transformation Season.
The pace of change is accelerating. AI. Technological disruption. Shifting workplace expectations. Entire business models evolving in real time. The question for leaders is no longer whether change is happening — it’s:
How do I scale my leadership at the same pace as the world around me… and stay grounded
Season 7 Best of: The Corporate Athlete
In this special “Best Of” episode closing out Season 7, Sal shares standout moments and bonus clips from every guest of the season, all focused on one theme: performing like a corporate athlete. From sleep and emotional intelligence to resilience, wellness, decision-making, and recovery, you’ll hear powerful insights from world-class experts, leaders, and high performers. Whether you’re leading a
The Missing Link in Performance: Shifting How Others See You
You’ve been promoted, you’ve built new habits, you’ve shifted your style. But here’s the challenge: the people around you may still see the “old” you. In this episode, Sal Silvester unpacks why behavior change alone isn’t enough - and why leaders also need to shift the way others perceive them. With stories from executive coaching, practical examples, and a proven three-step approach, you’ll learn
Josh Bersin: Rethinking HR and Learning in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we work - it’s transforming how we learn. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Bersin, one of the world’s leading HR and workplace analysts, to explore the intersection of AI, learning and development (L&D), and the evolving role of HR. Josh shares how AI is shifting the learning landscape and how organizations can harness AI to personalize lear
Endurance, Purpose, and Performance: The Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World
What does it take to become the fastest woman to run around the world - and what can leaders learn from that journey? In this powerful episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, we’re joined by Marie “Lootie” Léautéy, a record-setting endurance athlete who ran over 28,000 kilometers across four continents in just under 700 days. Lootie shares the mental frameworks, disciplined routines,
From the NFL to the Boardroom: Cory Procter on Training, Mindset & Recovery for Peak Performance
What can corporate leaders learn from elite athletes? In this episode, former NFL offensive lineman Cory Procter joins Sal Silvester to explore how the habits of high-performance athletes translate into the workplace. Cory shares lessons from his football career - including how he trained individually and with a team, the mental routines that prepared him for game day, and the critical role of rec
Leverage Your Mind, Brain and Physiology to Perform Your Best at Work
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, Dr. Gavriel (Gav) Schneider takes us inside the core of his Presilience framework by focusing on three foundational enablers of high performance: the mind, brain, and body. We explore how leaders can build psychological readiness, harness neuroscience for better decision-making, and optimize physical wellbeing to sustain performance und
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Wellness Strategies for Executives
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, we dive into the critical yet often overlooked topic of executive wellness. Our guest, Jan Jenkins, shares insights into how leaders can prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being to enhance their performance and the culture of their organizations.
We explore what executive wellness really means, the challenges of menta
Optimize Your Health, Elevate Your Leadership: A Blueprint for High Performers
What if the key to peak leadership performance wasn’t just strategy and execution, but optimizing your health? In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, Dr. Tracy Gapin, a physician and expert in high-performance health, reveals how executives often overlook critical blind spots in their well-being—impacting their energy, decision-making, and overall effectiveness. Dr. Gapin sh
Big Bet Leadership: Performing at Your Best When Everything is at Stake
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, we dive into the high-stakes world of Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman, former Amazon executive and acclaimed author. Discover the secrets behind bold, game-changing decisions and learn how to navigate the complexities of transformation in the Hyper-Digital Era. From tackling wicked problems to creating clarity, velocity, and focus,
From Exhaustion to Excellence: How Better Sleep Fuels Success
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, Nicholas shares his harrowing personal experience with severe insomnia that began in 2018, which spanned 17 sleepless days and transformed his understanding of sleep's critical role in human performance.
Together, we explore how sleep issues, like rebound insomnia, can severely impact both personal and professional life, and why there's
Create Your Best Year Yet: 2025 Edition
The New Year is time for reflection and intention - not resolutions. This episode is about charting the course for the year ahead. Being the architect of your life. Making intentional and on purpose choices, in every aspect of your life. Join Sal Silvester as he guides you through the key steps in his goal setting process. You can also download his Ultimate Goal Setting Guide on the episode page a
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Elevating Human Performance with Dr. Robin Hills
Host Sal Silvester sits down with Robin Hills, director of Ei4Change and an expert in emotional intelligence, to explore how leaders can harness emotional intelligence to enhance human performance at work. Robin offers a simple yet profound definition of emotional intelligence: being smart with your feelings, and using emotional data to guide decision-making, build authentic relationships, and dri
The Power of Focus: Willie Pietersen on Leadership, Learning, and Overcoming Bias
In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, Willie Pietersen, leadership expert and former CEO of companies like Seagram USA and Tropicana, shares valuable insights on what it takes to lead effectively in today’s world. Willie talks about the importance of continuous learning, addressing hidden biases, and maintaining focus in an increasingly complex environment.
We discuss how l
Optimize Your Day: Start, Manage, and End with Intention
In this solo episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, Sal dives deep into one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of leadership—how you start, manage, and end your day with intention. Inspired by personal experience after becoming a parent, Sal explores the challenges many of us face in our morning routines and offers practical strategies for overcoming them.
In this ep
Navigating the Change Curve with Special Guest John Fisher
In this episode of "Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership," we dive deep into the dynamics of change and its impact on human performance at work. As part of Season 7's focus on elevating performance, Sal Silvester sits down with John M. Fisher, a renowned chartered constructivist psychologist, coach, and expert in change management, leadership, influence, and personal development.
John brings
Season 7 Opener: Elevate Your Performance at Work
In this season opener, host Sal Silvester sets the stage for a dynamic new season focused on improving human performance at work. Drawing inspiration from the world of sports, this season will explore how leaders can apply tried and tested training methods to enhance their own performance. He shares personal insights on the importance of optimizing health and fitness, both at work and in life, esp
Healthy and Aligned Teams: Best Of - Season Closer
In our Season 6 Closer, we present a special "Best Of" episode, highlighting some of the most insightful moments from this season. Tune in as we delve into a variety of compelling topics, including executive loneliness, intercultural competence, the impact of AI on teams, and productive conflict on teams.
You'll also hear some bonus questions that host Sal Silvester asked our guests, which were no
How to Transform Polarizing Conflict to Productive Outcomes
How teams engage in conflict matters. Some let it fester, avoiding what matters most to the business. Others fight aggressively. The way in which executive teams engage in conflict will directly impact how effectively they innovate and make decisions. In this episode, Sal Silvester connects with Dr. Aftab Erfan, the Executive Director of the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser Unive
Measurably Enhance Human Performance in Your Organization
In this solo episode of "Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership," Sal Silvester, seasoned executive coach and leadership expert, delves into the pressing challenges and evolving trends impacting leadership teams across various sectors. From the shifting dynamics in large tech companies to the resilience strategies of growth-stage tech firms, Sal shares insights gathered from his extensive work
The Perfect Story: Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Leadership
In this captivating episode of the Future of Leadership Podcast, host Sal Silvester welcomes Karen Eber, a leading voice in the world of storytelling and leadership.
Karen, an esteemed author and CEO of Eber Leadership Group, shares invaluable insights from her recently published book, "The Perfect Story," released by HarperCollins in October 2023.
Throughout the discussion, Karen delves into the
Developing Intercultural Competence - A Must-Have Skill for Global Leaders
In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and his special guest Adriana Medina-López-Portillo, Ph.D., as they go deep on the importance of building intercultural competence on leadership teams in order to tap into the strengths that diverse teams can bring to a business. You'll hear about strategies for overcoming intercultural communication obstacles, the distinction between a mono-cult
Team Lessons Learned - Special Operations
In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and esteemed guest Jody Fletcher as they unravel the essential components of building high-performing teams and navigating leadership challenges in times of crisis.
With an impressive 29-year tenure in the Navy, including over two decades in elite Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams, Jody Fletcher brings a wealth of experience to the con
Unveiling Hidden Barriers: Navigating Workplace Success for Women
Join host Sal Silvester on this enlightening episode of "Unveiling Hidden Barriers: Navigating Workplace Success for Women," where he sits down with Ellen Connelly Taaffe, the acclaimed author of "The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place." In this insightful conversation, Sal and Ellen delve into the critical issues women face in today's corporate wo
The Impact of AI on Leadership Teams
Today's episode is focused on the impact of AI on leadership teams and organizations. And here's the twist: it's a surprisingly human story. Sal speaks with Alex Goryachev, a globally recognized technology operations executive, an expert in advancing innovation culture and monetizing new technology, and a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of "Fearless Innovation". Listen in to learn more abo
Cross-cultural Competence on Global Leadership Teams
Today’s episode is focused on how to navigate the complexity of being on a global leadership team. As our world gets more complex, more global in nature, and organizational structures more matrixed, it is increasingly important for leaders to develop cross-cultural competence.
Just because you’ve traveled internationally or are from another country doesn’t make you culturally competent.
In this ep
Overcoming Executive Loneliness
In this very important episode about executive loneliness, Sal Silvester interviews Nick Jonsson. Nick is a CEO, entrepreneur, and author of the book "Executive Loneliness." With over 25 years of experience leading successful businesses, Nick is no stranger to the unique pressures and expectations placed on executives. Through personal anecdotes, research, and interviews with other executives, Nic
Season 6 Podcast Opener: Cultivating High-Performing Executive Teams in a Complex World
Sal Silvester, host and executive producer, kicks off Season 6 of the Future of Leadership As our world continues to face geopolitical challenges, stubborn inflationary conditions, and more complexity, organizational culture will matter more than ever.
The theme for this season is how to create healthy, aligned, and more human teams at the top, including executive teams, senior leadership teams,
Deeply Human Workplace: Best Of - Season 5 Closer
This Season 5 Closer is a "Best Of" episode where we share some of the best clips from the season, exploring topics such as human needs, happiness at work, conscious capitalism, inclusion, executive presence, psychological safety and more. You'll even hear some bonus questions that Sal Silvester asked guests that didn’t air in the original episode.
You can also download his Ultimate Goal Setting G
Create Your Best Year Yet
The New Year is time for reflection and intention – not resolutions. It’s a time to think about your 2023 goals, and what you can do to make this your best year yet.
In this episode, Sal goes over ways for you to:
chart the course for the year ahead
be the architect of your life
make intentional and on purpose choices, in every aspect of your life
Join Sal as he guides you through the key steps i
Creating an Agile Organization in Times of Uncertainty
With increased uncertainty and the prospect of a recession, our ability to adjust on an individual and organizational level is becoming more and more important.
In this episode, Sal interviews Simon Severino, author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business. They delve deeper into the issue of adaptability and how it relates to not just surviving but thriving during r
Psychological Safety with Amy Edmondson
In this episode Sal Silvester and Amy Edmondson dive deep into the topic of psychological safety - what it means, the impacts of a hierarchical organization, how it applies to physical safety, the connection and potential of diverse teams and so much more.
Amy Edmondson is the world renown expert on psychological safety and creating fearless organizations. She is the Novartis Professor of Leadersh
Humanity - The Thread Through Leadership
In this episode Sal connects with Beverly Wright, a former technology executive, Founder and CEO of Wright Choice Group and a recent inductee into the Thinkers50 (basically the Oscars of Management thinking, according to The Financial Times). Sal and Beverly explore the concept of Return on People, why diversity without equity and inclusion isn’t enough and a new trend around intersectionality whe
Moving from Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion
Unconscious bias can have a direct impact on problem solving, decision making and the overall health of our organizational cultures. And while you may think that you "don't see color" or "don't judge others", we are all biased. It's part of the human condition.
The good news is that the past few decades of neuroscience and behavioral research have provided a ton of information explaining the why a
Conscious Leadership to Drive Results and Relationships
Our greatest gift as human beings is our ability to adapt. The more we can tap into our humanity, the more successful we can be in business and beyond. In this episode, Sal connects with David Wetton about how Conscious Leadership can make a bigger impact in the organizations in which we work, and also in our society. This episode will expand how you think about leadership - from intellectual inte
Executive Presence to Drive Connection and Credibility
Executive presence matters. It's the secret sauce for building credibility and connection at work. Unfortunately, many leaders haven't taken the steps they need to align their brand with the presence in a virtual and hybrid world.
In this powerful episode, Sal turns to the expert Rosemary Ravinal, a former international media executive and broadcaster with more than three decades of corporate comm
How to Pursue Happiness at Work and Beyond
Why is happiness important in our work and world? What does it take to be happy? How do you find it? Why is the pursuit of happiness good for individuals and the collective?
In this episode, Sal interviews Luis Gallardo - the Founder of the World Happiness Foundation. You'll learn:
What research tells us about happiness and what to do about it.
5 elements of happiness (and they may not be what you
The 6 Human Needs That Drive Organizational Culture
Season 5 is all about how we can create a more deeply human workplace. Because the more we can tap into our humanity - the more we can leverage our greatest gift as humans, which is our adaptability.
In this episode, former guest and executive coach Jan Jenkins interviews Sal Silvester about the 6 needs all humans have at work. These are the 6 needs Sal outlines in his latest book, The Deeply Hum
Season 5 Opener: A Deeply Human Culture
Sal Silvester, host and executive producer, kicks off Season 5 of this podcast focused on the Future of Work. As our society continues to evolve from the impacts of the pandemic and global macroeconomic challenges, organizational culture will matter more than ever.
The theme for this season is about organizational culture - and specifically - how to create a more deeply human workplace. This seaso
Future of Work: Season Closer
Season 4 was focused on the Future of Work to help organizations address the challenges with a changing workplace due to COVID.
In this last episode we'll bring you back to some of the insights shared by our guests throughout the season and during this very difficult time in our human history.
As always, don't forget to check out all of the tools and frameworks that accompanied each episode to h
Future of Work: Head, Heart, and Hand
Ettienne Bouwer is our special guest in this next-to-last episode of Season 4. As Director of Human Resources at E. & J. Gallo Winery, Ettienne provides strategic HR support to leadership teams for several wineries located in the Central Valley of California. E. & J. Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world, employing more than 7,000 people. For the past five years, Glassdoor
Future of Work: Lessons From Afghanistan
We continue with our Future of Work podcast season with an interview with two former military officers Joe Saboe and Russell Worth Parker.
When the situation in Afghanistan grew desperate in the summer of 2021, I was shocked and disturbed to see people and families trapped on the wrong side of the gates at the airport and in Kabul. These two leaders decided to take action.
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Future of Work: Is it Worth It?
Our Future of Work conversation continues with Kermit Randa, a results-driven executive with extensive experience driving sustained profitable growth through customer-centric cultures of accountability and positive employee engagement. In this episode, he shares his insights on how employee’s attitudes and expectations around work have changed. We discuss why employees are asking the question “Is
Future of Work: Building Culture in a Hybrid World
We continue with our Future of Work Season in an interview with Sheila Murty, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Tillamook, one of the fastest growing brands in the United States, employing nearly 1,000 people. Sheila shares some hard-hitting insights on investing in well being, cultivating connectedness, and the challenge of building culture when people aren't physically together.
Future of Work: Proactively Addressing Flexible Work Structures
As organizations emerge in the post-pandemic era, leaders need to think differently about how they engage their workforce. Employees' attitudes and expectations about work have changed.
In this episode, Sal Silvester talks with Sandi Seader, Assistant City Manager of Longmont, Colorado. Sandi shares insight into how this municipality is addressing Future of Work needs with a workforce that spans a
Future of Work: Changing Perspectives and Priorities
In this episode, Sal Silvester talks with Chief People Officer, Alison Meadows. They discuss how the Future of Work is shaping Evolve Vacation Rental, a fast-growing and innovative company based in Denver, Colorado.
Employees' perspectives have changed dramatically over the last year. As a result, their priorities have changed as well. Shifting attitudes mean that employees are no longer tolerati
Future of Work: The Past Impacts the Future
The way employees were treated during the COVID matters. The organizations that truly cared about their employees and responded with initiatives to help them during this difficult time are being rewarded with loyalty. Others are already seeing some of their most valuable talent walk out the door. Flexibility, tolerance, and inclusion will be key leadership skills, impacting levels of engagement an
The Future of Work: Work that Fits Life
In this episode, Sal Silvester talks with Sudakshina Ghosh, Vice President of Human Resources for Global Operations at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), about the future of work and HPE's approach to "work that fits life."
As organizations emerge from the COVID pandemic, leaders will need to think differently about the expectations employees have about The Future of Work.
Are you and your fellow
The Future of Work - Using a Human-Centered Design
As organizations emerge in the post-pandemic era, leaders will need to think differently about how they engage their workforce. Employees' attitudes and expectations about work have changed.
In this episode, Sal talks with Richelle Luther, Chief Human Resources Officer at Columbia Sportswear Company about how they are addressing the future of work with their global workforce of over 8,000 team me
Season 4 Opener: The Future of Work Season
Host and executive producer, Sal Silvester kicks off Season 4 of the podcast with a focus on the Future of Work.
As our society emerges from more than 15 months of a stressful, upending pandemic, organizations around the world are considering the future of work and what our post-pandemic workplace will look like.
During this season, you will hear from top global human resources executives about
Emerge Stronger - Season 3 Closer
Season 3 was focused on the topic of resilience, given the challenges of COVID over the previous 12 months.
Little did we know how important that topic would continue to be - and not just because of COVID. In less than three months we would face other challenges too - a divisive political environment, the storming on the capital in January, the racially motivated shootings in Atlanta and the mass
4 Choices Resilient Leaders Make
This week marks the one-year milestone of COVID in the United States. For most of us, we've had to adapt, change and overcome. Resilience has been a critical leadership capacity in succeeding in today's volatile and uncertain environment.
But, what is resilience? Why does it matter? What are the key choices that resilient leaders make every day?
These are just a few questions we explore in this
The Goal Setting Workshop - Create Your Best Year Yet!
It’s that time of year! We are resetting and moving forward. 2020 was rough and the goals you set at the beginning of the year likely changed, maybe even more than once. It taught us (or maybe forced us) to be more nimble than ever before.
We don’t know what 2021 holds, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do our best to set goals and shape our behaviors and skill development to work toward them.
How Business Leaders are Creating Resilient Organizations
How are business leaders learning in today's environment? Are we really being productive and is it sustainable? How should strategic planning evolve in the COVID era? What's been the impact of social distancing to different employee populations?
In this episode we take a broader look at resilience with our special guest Scott Sternberg. Scott has a deep background as an executive in global organiz
15 Lessons Learned About Remote Working
Amid a tumultuous year, we all want the same thing – SUCCESS (defined by our own terms) accomplished with HEALTHY TEAMS AND LEADERS.
At 5.12 Solutions we want to support you in achieving this. So, we asked 20 of our best clients how they are addressing the challenges and what strategies they are using to build resilience in their organizations.
In this episode Sal shares 15 lessons learned about
How to Build Resilience On Your Team
Ever wonder what it takes to build a resilient team?
In this episode, Sal Silvester interviews Teri Farnsworth, an incredible leader and the Vice President of Human Resources for Renewable Energy Systems (RES). RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, and has been at the forefront of renewable energy development for over 35 years.
Teri has over 30 years in the field of Hu
The Courage Edge: Finding A Way Through Uncertainty
Overload. Overwhelm. Fatigue. Relentless.
These are some of the most recent words people are using to describe today's world.
To navigate these complex times, it takes more than just mental fortitude, grit and sucking it up. It takes courage and resilience.
Today's special guest, Jan Jenkins, is an executive coach who works with leaders to help them successfully navigate today’s unprecedented s
How Can You Development Resilience?
We’ve been through so much this year – a global pandemic, a divisive political environment, weather calamities and economic uncertainty for so many.
Not to mention, all of the normal volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity of our normal workplace.
Resilience is a critical capacity to successfully navigate today’s world.
In this episode, Sal Silvester interviews Dr. David J. Palmiter,
Season 3 Opener: The Bounce Back Season
Sal Silvester, host and executive producer, kicks off Season 3 of the podcast to help leaders think differently as they respond to the increasing complexity and pace of change of our workplace and world.
Season 3 is going to be focused on Resilience. We’ve been through so much this year – a global pandemic, a divisive political environment, weather calamities and economic uncertainty for so many.
Season 2 Closer: 12 Insights to Help You Emerge Stronger
In this Season 2 closing episode, we have a very different format.
Given the complexity and unprecedented experience that we’ve all had in the first half of 2020, we are sharing highlights from Season 2 to bring you the most valuable insights that will help you emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever.
And don't forget to check out each of the episode pages on our website at www.512solutions
How to be a Mindful Leader In a Distracted World
As our world grows in complexity and the pace of change increases, it will be incumbent upon leaders to be mindful. To be aware of how they feel internally so that they can show up in life and in leadership externally with more intention and purpose.
In this episode, Sal Silvester interviews best selling author and global business thinker Achim Nowak about the importance of mindfulness to the lead
The Future of Work - Are You Ready?
Today’s episode will help you think differently about how our society and our future of work is changing. As Sal Silvester interviews his special guest Heather McGowan, a Future of Work Strategist, you'll gain insights into how we all need to evolve our thinking so that we create a society and a workplace that actually works for more people.
The bottom line is that we all have to think differentl
How to Reset Your Business Strategy (and Emerge Stronger!)
Business conditions have changed dramatically since January, and the strategic priorities you defined at the beginning of 2020 may now be temporarily or permanently obsolete.
We aren’t going back to the way things were, and as we approach the end of Q2, this is the perfect time of the year to consider the current state of your business and the gap between where it is and the original aspirations
How to Connect with Different Personality Styles in a Virtual World
We are into our third month of working virtually and different personality styles are responding very differently to our new way of working. Some team members are absolutely thriving, working independently, and with less distraction at home. Others are only surviving, missing out on the connection and community that comes with being in the office.
In this episode, Sal Silvester connects with top
How Managers Can Address Loss and Grief in the Workplace
It is normal to not feel normal during this time. Our grief may be a response to losing our familiar way of living and working. As we enter the third month of this crisis, the topic of mental health is arising more often in the workplace. The challenge for leaders is knowing how to respond effectively as a manager and coach without stepping into the bounds of being a counselor or therapist. During
How to Lead with Deep Humanity
We are interrupting Season 2 to provide tangible and actionable tools to help leaders during these difficult times.I know that many of you are feeling isolated right now. You are probably trying to work productively from home, maybe with a spouse or partner who is also trying to do the same. And on top of that getting your kids through their homeschooling class.
Ultimately, we all want to emerge
How to Communicate During Crisis
If you think it feels a little chaotic right now, you are not alone. Part of what contributes to the noise and instability during significant periods of uncertainty is haphazard communication from leaders. A few tweets or off-handed comments, pictures of empty shelves showing up on feeds and the unnerving sense of an invisible airborne threat and suddenly we’re buying dozens of rolls of toilet pap
Deep Belief in People and Leadership
My guest today is a leader who knows how to create healthy and aligned executive teams and organizational cultures that truly believe that people matter. His name is Pat Risner. I first met Pat when he was President of BHP Billiton’s US coal business. That was over five years ago. To this day, I haven’t met a more integrity based, purpose driven leadership team than the team I saw Pat lead at BHP
How to Use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to Align Your Team
In this Episode, Sal Silvester and Doug Gray explore how OKRs - Objectives and Key Results - can help you create focus, accountability, transparency, and, most importantly, agency with your team members. OKRs are the "secret sauce" with Silicon Valley tech companies for creating alignment. This is a very practical episode tied in with our theme this season of organizational and cultural alignment.
An Aligned People and Culture Strategy
In this episode, Sal Silvester interviews Courtney Graham, the Chief People Office2 at Four Winds Interactive, a global technology company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Sal and Courtney explore alternatives to the traditional employee engagement measurement approach, talk about the power of transparency, and how to build community in the workplace. You will be inspired by how gamification, A
How to Create Focus and Accountability: A Strategic Planning Approach for 2020
Continuing with our season 2 theme of organizational and cultural alignment, Sal Silvester and John Wittry explore a strategic planning framework that you can implement to create more focus, accountability and better leadership in 2020. This is the same approach that Sal and John use in their strategic planning and team acceleration sessions with clients.
Don’t forget to check out our episode not
How to Use Business as a Platform for (Human) Growth
Season 2 is all about organizational and cultural alignment so that you start the next decade with intention.
In this episode, Sal Silvester talks with Eric Remer - an incredibly successful entrepreneur who has started and sold three businesses over the past 20 years and whose current venture, EverCommerce, was valued at close to $2 billion in its most recent round of financing. Eric and Sal talk
Season 2 Trailer: Organizational and Culture Alignment
Sal Silvester, host and executive producer, kicks off Season 2 of the podcast to help leaders think differently as they respond to the increasing complexity and pace of change of our workplace and world.
Season 2 will be focused on organizational and cultural alignment so that you can kick-off the new year with everyone in lock-step. This season is going to provide you with practical and actionabl
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