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In this episode, we sit down with JL Heather, co-founder and managing partner of Centered, to talk about the concept of “Can’t Culture” - how organizations often limit innovation, transformation, and growth by disguising decisions as unavoidable realities.  During our time together, we discuss practical strategies leaders can use to uncover hidden assumptions, reduce innovation bottlenecks, and create systems that encourage experimentation and learning.  Highlights include: What "Can't Culture" is and why it quietly undermines innovation and transformation effortsThe difference between a true constraint, a choice, and a capability gap using JL's Can't, Won't, or Haven't frameworkWhy saying "no" is often easier and safer for individuals, even when it creates significant costs for the organizationHow leaders can identify hidden constraints embedded in policies, procedures, and organizational normsWhy many organizations engage in "innovation theater" rather than building innovation into the way work actually gets doneWhy curiosity is often more valuable than having the "right answer" as a leaderHow to increase support for innovation by positioning ideas as low-risk experiments with clear success and failure criteriaWhy courage alone is not a sustainable organizational strategy and why systems matter moreHow organizations can balance speed and quality while reducing innovation cycle timesA simple challenge leaders can use to uncover hidden "can'ts" within their organizationsTo learn more from JL Heather: Visit centered.workConnect with JL on LinkedInLearn more at JLHeather.comListen to the Breakthrough Innovation Podcast

In this episode of the Lubar Executive Education Podcast, we sit down with JonRobert Tartaglione, psychologist, behavioral scientist, and Founder & CEO of Influence 51, to discuss the science behind influence, persuasion, and change leadership. JonRobert shares his Five Principles of Influence and explains why effective leadership is about more than presenting facts and data. Leaders must understand how people think, make decisions, respond to change, and interpret messages if they want to create genuine buy-in. During our time together, we discuss: Why people are often "rationalizing" rather than purely rational decision makers.How social norms influence behavior and organizational culture.Why curiosity is one of the most powerful leadership tools.How psychological reactance creates resistance to change.Why message framing can dramatically impact communication effectiveness.If you want to learn more from JonRobert, visit his website to access Free assessments to better understand your default style influencing people.Free leadership guides based on JonRobert's 5 Principles. Videos explaining the five principles in more detail.

In this episode, we sit down with DeeAnn Palin, founder and CEO of On Point Business Solutions, to explore how talent strategy can either drain a business or become a powerful driver of growth.  Known as the CEO Whisperer, DeeAnn has spent more than 20 years in executive leadership and over a decade helping founder-led companies avoid costly talent mistakes, improve EBITDA, and prepare for strategic growth and transition.  Drawing on her experience leading operations, turnarounds, and transformational growth initiatives, DeeAnn shares why HR is often misunderstood as an expense instead of being leveraged as a strategic business asset.  During our time together, we discuss: Why traditional HR is often viewed as a cost center—and how that mindset limits growthThe concept of the “Million Dollar Mistake” and how hidden talent problems quietly erode profitabilityThe role HR should play in helping CEOs achieve long-term growth objectivesHow modern assessment tools and AI can improve leadership effectiveness, team performance, and hiring decisionsWhy organizations should rethink their total rewards strategy rather than focusing solely on compensationHow to solve talent gaps without overspending on the wrong benefits, incentives, or hiresA real-world case study showing how one organization transformed culture, performance, and financial outcomes through strategic talent managementThe importance of Jim Collins' Hedgehog Concept in aligning talent with organizational successThis episode provides practical insights for leaders who want to unlock hidden value in their workforce and build people systems that accelerate business growth. To learn more from DeeAnn visit www.onptbiz.com  Request a business X-ray assessmentLearn more about Aptiv Index and strategic talent solutionsConnect with the On Point Business Solutions team

In this episode, we sit down with Noel Sobelman, innovation advisor, portfolio management expert, and author of Innovation Portfolio Management: Linking Strategy to Execution to explore why many innovation strategies never translate into meaningful business results and what leaders can do to improve investment decisions, resource allocation, and innovation governance. During our time together, we discuss: Why innovation should be viewed as a spectrum of uncertainty rather than a single activityThe difference between core, adjacent, and exploratory innovationWhy annual planning cycles are no longer sufficient in today's environmentThe critical role portfolio management plays in connecting strategy to executionThe challenge of balancing short-term performance pressures with long-term growth investmentsImproving innovation outcomes through better resource allocation and creating separate governance approaches for core and exploratory innovationWhat world-class innovation portfolio management looks like in practiceHow benchmarking and maturity models help organizations identify capability gapsPractical strategies for overcoming resistance to change and creating lasting adoptionTo learn more from Noel: Connect with Noel on LinkedInOrder a copy of Innovation Portfolio Management: Linking Strategy to Execution  (Pre-order the book to receive immediate access to the e-book version before the official release.)

In this episode, we sit down with Savio Clemente—keynote speaker, journalist, healthcare leadership strategist, and two-time cancer survivor—to explore what leaders must do after a crisis ends but performance has not yet fully recovered.  During our time together, we discuss: Why leadership rarely fails during crisis—but often struggles in the aftermathEarly warning signs of a brewing crisis to watch forWhy leaders must strengthen their connection to self before they can lead others effectivelyThe role of micro-habits (not big interventions) in building resilienceSavio’s ALOHA Reboot Framework for regaining clarity: AcknowledgeListenOpenHarnessAct (with courage)How metacognition (thinking about your thinking) enhances emotional intelligencePractical ways to manage decision fatigue and avoid over-optimization during high-pressure periodsWhy recovery and performance are not linear—and how leaders can adapt accordinglyThe importance of psychological distance, perspective, and collaboration when solving complex problemsThis episode is a powerful reminder that leadership effectiveness after disruption is less about speed—and more about clarity, awareness, and intentional action. To learn more from Savio: Visit saviopclemente.comWatch his TEDx talk - 7 Minutes to Wellness:  How to Love Your Inner Stranger Subscribe to The Human Resolve newsletterFollow him on social media @TheHumanResolve

In this episode, we’re joined by Joyce Odidison, a globally recognized thought leader in workplace wellness and resilience and the founder of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc.  Joyce is the creator of the Resilience Index and the Wellbeing Intelligence System, author of seven books, and host of the Resilience Catalyst: Burnout Fix podcast. For nearly three decades, she has helped organizations build healthier, more resilient workplace cultures. Joyce shares her journey from conflict analysis into whole‑person well‑being and explains why resilience is not just a trait—but a currency leaders spend every day in how they think, act, and relate to others. During our time together, we discuss: Why unresolved workplace conflict often signals deeper well‑being challenges.How Joyce’s nine‑dimension well‑being model was born from real client struggles.Why resilience should be viewed as a currency we spend daily.How burnout, disengagement, and conflict are symptoms of a growing resilience deficit.The nine dimensions of well‑being and why interpersonal health sits at the core.How measuring well‑being changes behavior in ways traditional assessments do not.Real transformation stories of employees who regained energy, focus, and purpose.Why leaders must “put on their own oxygen mask first” before helping others.How leaders can use resilience tools to support teams without overwhelming them.This episode is a compelling reminder that leadership effectiveness, team health, and personal well‑being are deeply interconnected—and that small, intentional actions can make a meaningful difference every day. To learn more from Joyce: Visit interpersonalwellness.comExplore joyceodidison.comTry the Resilience Index assessment and learn more about the nine dimensions of well‑being.

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Sawyer, the "Career Master", to explore a powerful but often overlooked idea: your career should be managed like a business enterprise. Kim brings more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, organizational development professional, and coach. He has worked with leaders from organizations such as Continental Airlines, JPMorgan Chase, the BBC, IBM, Chevron, and many high‑growth companies. His work helps executives take ownership of their careers, create meaningful opportunity, and build long‑term success on their own terms. During our time together, we discuss: Why most professionals never think of themselves as the CEO of their own career.How viewing your career as a business shifts power, ownership, and opportunity.What it really means to define a career value proposition — and why most people get it wrong.How executives can articulate the value they bring in resumes, conversations, and interviews.Why successful leaders must invest time outside their “day job” to grow their career business.How Kim’s Career Mastery Program helps leaders create systems to manage their careers intentionally.Why networking often feels transactional — and how reframing it as social capital changes everything.How to build long‑term, mutually beneficial professional relationships.What to do if you suddenly need help fast and haven’t maintained your network.Are you a successful executive who feels stuck in your career and not sure what to do about it? Kim is offering you his $300 Career Mastery Session – FREE when you mention this podcast. There are limited spots, so sign up now:  👉 https://calendly.com/thewealthsource

In this episode, we sit down with Brad Henderson, leadership coach and author of The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success.  Drawing on more than four decades of experience as a CEO and senior executive across real estate, telecommunications, technology, and manufacturing, Brad makes the case that consistent effort—not heroic bursts—drives lasting leadership success.  Using the metaphor of hitting singles and doubles instead of chasing Grand Slams, Brad shares how leaders can build resilient teams, sustain momentum, and avoid burnout by celebrating progress along the way. During our time together, we discuss: Why consistency often gets overlooked in favor of dramatic, short‑term wins.The neurological and cultural barriers that make consistency hard to sustain.Why organizations tend to reward “firefighters” more than those who prevent problems.How reward and recognition systems can unintentionally undermine consistency.The importance of celebrating progress (the gain) instead of fixating on what’s missing (the gap).Brad’s GRAND SLAM framework for success—and why no single factor works alone.How consistency helps leaders recover from setbacks and navigate failure.This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership excellence isn’t about rare moments of brilliance—it’s about showing up, listening, and taking thoughtful action every day. To learn more from Brad: Visit Brad's websiteExplore his book The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success.

In this episode, we talk with Daria Rudnik — team architect, executive coach, author of Clicking, co‑author of The AI Revolution, and creator of Aidra.AI, an AI‑powered coach for leaders. With 15+ years of global leadership experience as a former Chief People Officer and Deloitte professional, Daria helps overloaded leaders redesign their teams so they’re not the center of every decision. Together, we explore how leaders can distribute decision‑making, share cognitive load, and use AI to enhance — not replace — human judgment. During our time together, we discuss: Why today’s complexity makes the old “heroic leader” model impossible.Use of intentional rituals to build trust and connection in remote teams.Why leaders must create many‑to‑many connections within the team — not just rely on one‑to‑one relationships.The cognitive risks of offloading too much thinking to AI.A step‑by‑step example of how to use AI properly.Why teams need AI norms.How leaders can responsibly experiment with AI without risking company data.What hybrid human‑AI teams may look like — and why clearly defining AI roles is critical.To learn more from Daria: Visit her websiteConnect with her on LinkedInExplore her books Clicking and The AI Revolution

In this episode, we talk with Allen Martinez — brand strategist, founder of Noble Digital, and creator of the Brand Experience AI Operating System, a framework for constitutional governance of corporate AI.  Allen is widely known for engineering the largest exit in Shark Tank history, helping Plated grow from near insolvency to a $300M acquisition in just 18 months.  He brings a rare blend of design thinking, filmmaking, brand strategy, and enterprise AI architecture to his work. During our time together, we discuss: Why so many companies feel “stuck” with AI tools, despite heavy investment.How misaligned systems create contradictions for customers and employees.Why AI doesn’t just need better prompts — it needs a constitution.The three pillars of AI governance - Permissions, Prohibitions, and Obligations.How to avoid “intelligence debt,” the hidden cleanup cost that destroys ROI.The risks of AI fragmentation — and how to prevent it.How leaders can build a defensible, measurable AI business case.Where leaders should begin: choosing the first internal workflow to govern and measure.If you’d like to learn more from Allen, visit Noble Digital, take his 2-minute AI assessment for your organization, or explore his new book, The Brand Experience AI Operating System: How Leaders Turn Governance Into Competitive Advantage

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Schoof, former counterintelligence specialist and now ICF Master Certified Coach, to explore what leaders can do when the strategies that once made them successful suddenly stop working.  During our time together, we discuss: What a “metacrisis” actually feels like for leaders today why many are experiencing a growing sense of existential unease.Why the old maps are failing and early warning signs that a leader is stuck in outdated patternsThe Pivot Methodology: a framework for making a 45-degree shift — not a 180 — to create space for curiosity, emergence, sense‑making, and creativity.How to tap into new and additional forms of intelligenceHonoring past success without becoming trapped by it Why curiosity and humility are now leadership superpowersHow leaders can move from time management to energy managementHow culture gets shaped by what leaders pay attention to, ignore, reinforce, or shut down — and how psychological safety determines creativity and adaptability.How to influence upward.If you are interested in learning more from Dave: Connect with him on LinkedInVisit daveschoof.com for articles, resources, and his newsletter

In this episode, we sit down with Michael DeLisser—leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of Leadership Accelerators—to explore why communication habits play such a decisive role in a leader’s success. With more than 25 years of experience helping leaders across industries improve trust, relationships, and results, Michael shares what he’s learned from coaching thousands of professionals and teaching communication effectiveness at the executive level. During our time together, we discuss: The most common communication habits that quietly derail leaders.Why self‑awareness is the foundation of all meaningful improvementHow personality preferences shape your communication strengths and blind spots.The “Leadership Communication Core 4” skills needed to influence and lead effectively.Techniques for unlearning ineffective habits and replacing them with productive behaviors.Why multitasking damages your brain, weakens focus, and erodes trust.Practical ways to regain focus, reduce distractions, and communicate with greater clarity.If you are interested in learning more from Michael: Check out his book: Leadership Accelerators on Amazon.Follow his leadership content on YouTube.Visit his website.

In this episode we talk with John Coyle about how leaders can use design thinking, storytelling, and time mastery to be a more impactful as a leader.  During our time together we discuss: Some of the most common mistakes leaders make when trying to lead.How to shed a fixed mindset as well as being a "know it all".How to spend more time leading and less time firefighting.How to be more innovative and be open to trying new things.Tips to improve your storytelling abilities.Ways to unlock the potential of everyone around you.If you are interested in more from John, please visit https://johnkcoyle.com/

In this episode we talk with John Guaspari about the common pitfalls leaders and organizations make when it comes to driving employee engagement.  During our time together we discuss: Why employee engagement has been such a challenge historically (and currently) for leaders and organizations.The four intangibles leaders need to leverage the full potential of their workforce.How to tell if you are a really good leader.What "empowerment" really looks like.The importance link between customer focus and employee engagement.How leaders who want people to come to the office everyday can navigate this challenge without disengaging their workforce.If you are interested in more from John, pick up a copy of his book, If Engagement is the What, then Respect is the How. In addition, take a look at these two articles John wrote about stories he referenced in this episode:  We Make People Happy john-guaspari-ced4ca.webflow.io - this is an article about the work John did at National Grange Mutual (NGM)  A Shining Example john-guaspari-ced4ca.webflow.io - this article tells what happened after their national claims center burned down—how everyone recognized how critical this was and joined forces to get the claims function back up and running with very little down time.

In this episode we talk with Willy Kuehne about how high performing executives and teams can maintain that elusive status for long periods of time without burning out.   During our time together we cover: How performance varies across the globe.What most people get wrong about performance and what actually works?What consistency means and looks like.How leaders can create more consistency individually and as a team.How teams achieve and maintain "high potential" status.How leaders build and maintain resilience.If you are interested in more from Willy: visit his website connect on Instagram