Ultra Leadership With Greg Giuliano

In today’s episode, host Greg Giuliano engages with Julie Person, a seasoned executive in the biotech world grappling with VUCA challenges daily. Discover how clarity, positive flexibility, and heartfelt connections within teams can be your secret weapons in navigating uncertain landscapes. Julie shares candid tales and strategies from her 20-year tenure that will resonate with leaders aiming to drive success in any fast-paced industry. By the end of our discussion, you'll be equipped with actionable insights to bolster your leadership toolkit. Show Highlights:

Welcome to the Ultra Leadership podcast. Today's episode features Jason Wilcox, the CTO at Source Advisors, who brings a wealth of experience from the technology sector, and a personal passion for landscape photography. We'll discuss how Jason's approach to photography parallels his leadership style, emphasizing proactivity, strategic planning, and patience. Jason shares his experience of transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions, stressing the importance of developing soft skills and fostering a culture of growth and empathy within tech teams. We'll also touch on the challenges leaders face, like the impulse to revert to hands-on problem-solving and how to stay visionary amidst day-to-day pressures. Get ready for an engaging conversation that bridges the technical with the transformative in leadership. Show Highlights:

Join Greg in a thought-provoking conversation with Dvir Shapira, Chief Product Officer at Venn, as they explore the intriguing world of influencing without authority. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of leading without hierarchical power, and discover practical strategies for fostering collaboration and teamwork across different functions in an organization. Learn about the critical role of emotional intelligence and effective measurement techniques in leadership success. Don't miss this engaging discussion that will leave you with actionable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills. Show Highlights:

In this episode of Ultra Leadership, host Greg Giuliano engages in a compelling conversation with guest Shawn Wing, Vice President of People Experience at Western Digital. They uncover the challenges of leading organizations through transformation. Discover the essential skills for the future of work shared by Shawn, including fostering curiosity, empathy, and resilience. Gain valuable insights into the power of open communication, inclusivity, and adaptability in driving positive change. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on cultivating effective leadership behaviors to shape the future and navigate transformation with empathy and gratitude. Show Highlights:

In today’s episode, Greg Giuliano sits down with Brian Sherman, the executive vice president and chief people officer for Delta Dental of California and its affiliates. They discuss the impact of leaders, the challenges of leading change, and the practices that can elevate team performance. Brian shares his journey of growth as a leader and his deep gratitude for his family and team. It's a conversation filled with wisdom and valuable takeaways for leaders at every level. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and be inspired by an ultra leader just like you. Show Highlights:

Join host Greg Giuliano as he sits down with Dan McAllister, the SVP for Global Alliances and Channels at Boomi. Together, they peel back the layers of Dan's impressive 20-year career, uncovering the invaluable lessons he's learned while steering through organizational change. With Dan's unique insights on providing value, leading through change, and fostering a culture of feedback, this episode is guaranteed to inspire and inform leaders at every level. Tune in now. Show Highlights:

Get ready for an engaging and insightful episode of the Ultra Leadership podcast. Host Greg Giuliano engages in a fascinating conversation with Tony Chimera, the Chief Talent Officer at Westfield Specialty. They discuss the challenges of leading organizations through change, strategies for maintaining alignment and engagement in a hybrid work environment, and the importance of intentional leadership in building and maintaining relationships. Tony also shares valuable insights on empowering team members to be autonomous and his personal journey of continuous growth as a leader. This episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world experiences that will resonate with leaders at all levels. Show Highlights:

In this episode of Ultra Leadership, Greg Giuliano sits down with Karen Clark, the Chief People Officer at Viably, for an in-depth exploration of leading change and cultivating ultra leadership. Get ready to uncover the keys to successful organizational transformation and how to navigate the dynamic landscape of change. Karen's insights into aligning the human and technological elements of change are a game-changer for any leader. Tune in now and learn how to stay true to your passion and purpose. Show Highlights:

Get ready for an insightful episode on the Ultra Leadership podcast. Greg is joined by guest, Diana Massaro, Chief Marketing Officer at Skyhigh Security. With over two decades of experience in global SaaS organizations, Diana discusses the nuances of leadership and the common mistakes of first-time leaders. She shares her approach to fostering an authentic and empowering team culture, emphasizing the value of transparency and feedback. Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiring leadership insights that will reshape your approach to leading in today's fast-paced business landscape! Show Highlights:

Navigating Change and Building Strong Teams in Cybersecurity with Ron Kuriscak In this episode, Greg sits down with Ron Kuriscak, a cybersecurity executive and change leader with over 20 years of experience. Ron shares insights on leading organizations and teams through transformation, the importance of empathy and honesty in leadership, and building strong, diverse teams. He also discusses the role of mentors in nurturing future leaders and the value of learning and gratitude in personal and professional development. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice for leaders at all levels. Tune in to gain valuable insights from this conversation and elevate your leadership practice. Show Highlights:

In this episode, Greg sits down with Dr. Jeremy Gartner, founder and CEO of Career Propulsion, to explore the power of taking control of your professional journey. Dr. Gartner's mission? Helping leaders stand out in a cutthroat job market. He spills the secrets of using data, storytelling, and networking to ace your career game. Get ready to be inspired as Greg and Dr. Gartner discuss the pitfalls of drifting, emphasizing the extraordinary impact of being deliberate and intentional in your journey. Ready to supercharge your leadership journey? Listen to these inspiring insights from Dr. Gartner, Ultra Leader. Show Highlights:

In this episode, Greg Giuliano talks with Chad Baugh, the Chief Revenue Officer at Referwell. Chad shares the importance of authentic, intentional leadership and the behaviors that make high-performing teams. Learn Chad’s strategy of time blocking and the importance of aligning priorities and delegating when necessary. Hear powerful insights on finding passion, empowering teams, and embracing vulnerability. Tune in to unleash your leadership potential. Show Highlights:

Who do you think should come first when you want feedback to grow? Customers or Teammates? Chances are… You take advice only from your customers, neglecting your teammates in return. The result? Your company culture collapses, and nobody feels comfortable providing valuable feedback or taking the initiative to improve the organization. In this episode, Fintech CEO Rocky Scales shares his insights on how you can transform your collapsed company culture from a closed off one to one where everyone happily shares their feedback to improve each other. Listen now! Show Highlights Include:

The ONLY barrier that stops good teammates from functioning as a great team is not what you’d expect. It’s not… Sure those 3 play a crucial role. But even with them your team will not be able to perform to it’s max potential if it lacks one single component… I’m talking about clarity… Think of it like having a clear map of where you're going. This blueprint acts as a guide, helping your teammates gel together smoothly. The result? A happier team and more impressive results. In this episode, Elaine Richards, COO of 37Signals, shares how you can elevate your team's performance by adding clarity. Listen now! Show Highlights Include:

Leading a team from afar is like trying to cook a meal without being in the kitchen. You can't just pop over and ask what's on the stove or if someone needs an extra spoon. That's why there are two key ingredients you must know to keep your remote team's spirit flavorful and strong. Miss out on these, and your team might feel like a pizza with only one topping. Join us in this episode as CMO Ellen Sluder discusses these two essential ingredients that can make or break your team's culture, even in a remote work environment where face-to-face interactions are rare. Listen now! Show Highlights Include:

Do you think you could effectively lead a team, even when they’re spread across 16 different time zones? Well, that’s where the future of leadership lies. Having a globally dispersed team helps you attract the best talent, but the best talent gets wasted without an effective leader. That’s the bad news. The good news? I invited Wayne Haber, director of engineering at GitLab, onto today’s show. Not only does he have 20+ years of experience being an ultra leader, but his GitLab engineering team of 80 is spread over 16 time zones. In this episode, you’ll discover how you can effectively lead a team you’ve never met, counterintuitive insights for making meetings more effective, and how even new leaders can lead a global team. Listen now! Show highlights include: Want to dive deeper into how to lead a globally dispersed team? Head to https://about.gitlab.com/teamops/ to understand the framework for the future of work. Sign up for the Ultra Leadership newsletter at https://www.ultraleadership.com/ and discover how to engage, empower, and activate your team to enable positive transformation.

It may sound cruel, but a leader’s priority is not to give answers. It’s to ask the right questions… Why? Because the best way to learn skills is not by being handed a solution but it’s when you come up with it by yourself… So your priority is to create an environment with roadblocks you know your team can overcome with next to no help. An easy way to do that is by sharpening your listening skills, so you know the right questions that make your team better. In today’s episode, Scott Gainey, CMO at Nile shares how treating your teammates like customers uplifts their performance. And why saying less helps your team grow more than giving them advice. Listen now! Show highlights include:

60% of change initiatives fail. And while every organization is different, there is one common mistake that runs through the change process from idea to execution. Most leaders know what is possible and what they can’t do, but they focus too much on measurable outcomes. What you need to do is go one step further and plan how you communicate the change with the people who will make it a reality. You don’t need to master the craft of storytelling, but there are ways to gain the necessary insight, so you know what your team needs to hear from you. In today’s episode, change leader Sam Berman shares how most change initiatives fail in the planning stages, the hazards of postponing hard decisions, and how good communication can save your organization during a transformation. Listen now! Show highlights include:

Many companies become too big, and collapse under their own weight. Because when you try to grow an organization, you are responsible for decisions of people who don’t report to you. If you can’t have long one-to-one talks with everyone, you have to set the right tone in every group conversation you have. People water down your words as they spread from person to person, no different than a game of telephone. But there’s a trick to ensuring most of what you stay sticks… How? By developing a sense for what your team needs to hear right now. In today’s episode, Julie Guest, Principle Partner Development, AWS, shares how to tell what your team needs to hear from you, what to keep in mind whenever you explain a change operation, and an underrated way being responsible for a team makes you happier. Listen now! Show highlights include:

Disappointments lurk behind every corner of a business. Whether a client stops working with you, or the competition poaches one of your most promising talents. Recurring setbacks instill a fear of making change in the mind of many CEOs. But even though most change initiatives fail, it’s far deadlier if your company stays the same. Why? Because change means there is a problem you can solve. And if there are no problems to solve, your business becomes extinct. With that in mind, you can build your skill of managing change, so you can use it to your advantage. In today's episode, Steve Kietz, CEO at Reliant Funding, shares how to let go of the fear of change, a popular business practice that leaves your company worse off, and the simplest way to build a team that acts together. Listen now! Show highlights include: