Walking the Walk

What, exactly, makes a leader productive? That's one of the things we talk about in this episode with the amazing Mary Kelly.

In our ever-changing world if you're not innovating––you're failing! Stephen Shapiro joins us to talk about how to innovate fast!

It's no secret that the construction industry is traditionally male-dominated. That's changing––rapidly! Kelly Flagg is the Executive Director of Associated General Contractors of Maine. She joins us to share her path to leadership and more…

Will Sampson is the Managing Editor at Woodworking Network, a media company that serves the woodworking and cabinetry industries throughout North America. He joins us to share his experiences as a leader from small-town reporter to international journalist and craftsman.

Disney veteran and leadership and customer service expert Dennis Snow joins us to talk about what he learned at Disney and how this can improve our leadership skills.

Today's leaders are facing increasing levels of uncertainty and unprecendented challenges. Some say they're not meeting these challenges. Today Jim welcomes author, international speaker and consultant Joe Calloway to blow up the myths about today's young leaders and highlight how they're doing absolutely amazing new things! Be part of THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT! Visit TheSenseiLeader.com

Today's leaders are facing increasing levels of uncertainty and unprecendented challenges. Some say they're not meeting these challenges. Today Jim welcomes author, international speaker and consultant Joe Calloway to blow up the myths about today's young leaders and highlight how they're doing absolutely amazing new things! Be part of THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT! Visit TheSenseiLeader.com

Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist. His best-selling book is: Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns… And today he’s here to help us understand a little more about leadership during a crises. Learn more about Bill at KITH.co Learn more about THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com and join at SLMJoinFree.com!

Patrick Vereneau established Emery Leadership Group in 2008 with the mission of helping individuals and organizations tap into the great potential inside themselves. He’s also the host of one of our favorite podcasts, “Reimagining Leadership” Available on your favorite podcast platform and at EmeryLeadershipGroup dot com. Learn more about Patrick and the Emery Leadership Group at EmeryLeadershipGroup.com. Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT free today! Free ebook bundle when you join at SLMJoinFree.com. Learn more at TheSenseiLeader.com.

How about some good news? News and conversations with people who are making a real difference and showing us all how we can make the most of this difficult situation during COVID-19. The Great Reboot is the creation of Tory Ryden and Reg Groff. Their idea is simple––the effect is profound. Right now you can watch all their episodes on Facebook and YouTube. Just search for "The Great Reboot" and of course, be sure to subscribe so you'll know when they post new episodes! Thank You Reg and Tory for being such incredible leaders! Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT today and receive a free ebook bundle of all 3 of the books in Jim's STRATEGIES for LEADERS series. Join at SLMJoinFree.com!

Simple, not easy. That’s something I say a lot when I speak or coach. I learned that in martial arts––earning a black belt, for example, is simple––but it’s not easy. I saw a LinkedIn article recently that was written by today’s guest, Alexis Gladstone. She said leadership is simple––not easy. I knew we’d be singing in harmony and that’s what we’ll start with today on Walking the Walk… Alexis is a speaker, consultant, coach and Principal at Intelead. Learn more about Alexis at: InteLead.com Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT free today: SLMJoinFree.com And learn more about Jim and SLM at TheSenseiLeader.com

Paul Higgins transformed an incredibly challenging and nearly fatal struggle with a kidney condition into an opportunity to serve others. As he made the difficult transition from a corporate executive to entrepreneur, he learned some valuable lessons for success, and overcoming challenges. That’s when he wrote “Build Live Give.” Today, Paul is a mentor to coaches and consultants to build businesses and lifestyles. Learn more about Paul and Build Live Give at BuildLiveGive.com Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT today at SLMJoinFree.com You'll recieve free downloads of all 3 books in Jim's "STRATEGIES for LEADERS" series when you join!

Cyber-security is not a luxury. If you’re online––you need to protect your identity. It’s that simple. John Sileo can help. John has shared his expertise with hundreds of organizations, universities, and associations of all types. No matter the size of the company or technical experience of the audience, John makes sure participants are motivated and educated to change their relationship to data security. John speaks from experience. His identity was stolen and used to electronically embezzle $300,000 from his business clients. While the cybercriminal masked their crimes using John’s identity, Sileo and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The breach destroyed John’s company and consumed two years of his life as he fought to stay out of jail. John ultimately turned his experiences into his greatest success as a renowned cyber security expert. From real-life experiences with cybercrime came the first of several books, a great love of sharing what he’s learned, and a profound mission to help others defend data and tap into the resilience that defines who they are. Learn more about John and his work at Sileo.com… Learn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

Jan Rutherford is a successful business consultant, and a former Green Beret. He’s seen firsthand why character still matters––because it separates effective leaders from those who are mired in mediocrity. Developing grit is the secret ingredient that helps you and your team build trust, overcome tough times, and achieve the extraordinary. Speaking, Executive Coaching, Online Courses and Crucible Expeditions. Jan and his team give you the tools to develop true self-reliance, expand your leadership capabilities, cultivate grit and amplify action… Learn more about Jan and his services at SelfReliantLeadership.com Learn more about Jim and THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at TheSenseiLeader.com

Leaders are people who see what needs doing and they do it! COVID-19 is forcing more people to "shelter-at-home." For patients with acute mental health needs, this can be devastating. Mark Redlus and his team at Tridiuum provide a platform that connects patients and providers online. They have just stepped up to provide an amazing service to healthcare providers at NO COST through July. Mark is with us in this special edition to share the details… Learn more at Tridiuum.com Are you a Member of THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT? Join today––FREE: SLMJoinFree.com

It’s simple, really. People perform at their best when––and only when––they know their leaders care. Today, compassion is not just a nice idea––it’s an essential business practice. But the question we still get is this––what’s the return? Well today we’re talking to someone who literally wrote the book on it, the author of The ROI of Compassion–– Lisa is an in-demand speaker, coach and consultant. Learn more at MurfieldCoaching.com Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT today! SLMJoinFree.com

Mark Redlus is the CEO of Tridiuum. His company provides a platform that helps behavioral healthcare professionals understand and connect more deeply with the people they serve. Mark is a seasoned executive with deep experience in venture-backed startups. As I said, he’s now the CEO of Tridiuum where he raised nearly $10 million in venture financing, and then grew revenues by an average of 54% every year since 2018. He’s also an in-demand speaker, host of the 10x Total Health Podcast, chairs a monthly roundtable for CEOs and just because he isn’t busy enough… he’s also an active contributor to Philadelphia’s Mentor Connect Program… Learn more about Mark and Tridiuum at Tridiuum.com Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT today! Go to SLMJoinFree.com

Lieutenant Commander Chip Lutz, is the President and founder of Unconventional Leader. And Chip is the host of one of the best leadership podcasts in the world: The Leadership Happy Hour! He’s a retired Navy Officer, Chip––he served TWO command tours–– and was also Director of Security for Naval District Washington, DC during September 11th 2001. He’s currently adjunct faculty for two different universities where he’s taught over 20 different classes in leadership, management, human resource development, and organizational behavior. As if that isn’t impressive enough, he’s is the author of 4 books, been published in Security Management Magazine, and has had numerous articles on teamwork and leadership published in Zig Ziglar’s Weekly Newsletter. And as you know, what’s most important around here is that Chip is a genuine SENSEI LEADER and a terrific human-being! Learn more about Chip and Leadership Happy Hour at UnconventionalLeader.com Join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT today and receive free downloads of all 3 books in Jim's STRATEGIES for LEADERS series! Membership is free––you'll have access to online workshops, special coaching rates and many more tools to help you engage and inspire the people you serve. Join at SLMJoinFree.com

When it comes to leading in emergencies, there's a lot we can learn from the pros––and Todd DeVoe is one of those pros! Without our first responders, we’d be in a lot of trouble. And thankfully, whenever we are in trouble––these leaders are there to help! Today we’re talking with one of these remarkable heroes… Todd De Voe’s involvement in Emergency Response, Emergency Management, Education and Volunteer Management started in 1989 when he became a volunteer firefighter in upstate New York. In 1991 Todd joined Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman. After his service, Todd served as an emergency medical responder (EMT) in some of the toughest parts of Los Angeles County and later became the the Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Dana Point. Today Todd teaches at Coastline College, California State University Fullerton and The University of California Irvine. He’s the Director, Emergency Management for Titan HST––and the host of the leading emergency management Show… EM Weekly! Learn more about Todd & listen to EM Weekly at EMWeekly.com And join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT for free today at SLMJoinFree.com! You'll get free downloads of all 3 books in Jim's 8 STRATEGIES for LEADERS series when you join!

Michelle Neujahr, a contagiously positive straight talker, is the owner and lead consultant of Nu-Yar Business Consulting. Michelle is an energetic entrepreneur and brass-tacks businessperson. Serious about helping businesses grow, she brings a depth and breadth of real business experience to each one of her clients—whether a small business owner or a multi-million dollar corporation. Learn more at Nu-Yar.com And join THE SENSEI LEADER MOVEMENT at SLMJoinFree.com! You'll get free downloads of all 3 books in Jim's "8 STRATEGIES for LEADERS" series when you join!