Episodios

  • The Disciplines of an Effective Team Leader - Getting Your Team S

    The Disciplines of an Effective Team Leader - Getting Your Team S
    Oct 2 2017
    The process of becoming a high performing team is both a science and an art. The science involves understanding the concepts, principles and disciplines involved in building teams. The art, however, is where the challenge lies for the team leader. Explore both the concepts and disciplines with your host, Bernard E. Robinson and learn and discuss 4 fundamental elements that every team and team leader must manage and the 3 disciplines needed to get their team started out right. Also, if time allows, your host will introduce the 5 Essential Ingredients teams need to succeed. As always, questions by you and other listeners are invited to enrich both the understanding and the dialogue.
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    56 m
  • Spotlight on Corporate Leaders and Leadership

    Spotlight on Corporate Leaders and Leadership
    Sep 25 2017
    A valuable source of leadership learning can be had by talking with those who are the leaders of their business or organization. We will have the opportunity to learn about leadership by talking with CEO's and Senior Leaders and asking them to share their perspectives, principles and the practices the use to lead their business. Listeners will gain valuable insights that they can apply to the way they practice the “art of leadership.” Your host, Bernard E. Robinson, and his guest, Ric Edelman, will talk about leadership. Ric Edelman is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Edelman Financial Services. Barron’s ranked Ric the #1 Independent Financial Advisor three times. Ric is also an award-winning author whose books have been on The New York Times Best Sellers List. The Truth About Your Future is Ric’s 9th book. I am delighted Ric Edelman will be my guest and I invite you to join us for a great conversation.
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    57 m
  • The Not So Secret Requirements to Becoming a Top Performer

    The Not So Secret Requirements to Becoming a Top Performer
    Sep 18 2017
    In leadership and in life, performers, of all stripes and in all fields, are seeking ways to enhance their performance. The truth is there are secrets, that are not so secret at all on how to enhance your performance. Techniques and behaviors needed to boost your performance are known and are captured in a book I read recently, by Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, entitled Peak: Secrets From The New Science of Expertise. Dr. Ericsson expands the level of knowledge about performance improvement. His book provides a research based look at strategies for boosting one's expertise. You will want to learn concepts like Mental Representation, Purposeful and Deliberate Practice and others that can help you boost your performance and effectiveness as a leader. Join your host, Bernard E. Robinson, and Dr. Ericsson for a great discussion. I am excited to have you join us to understand the science of expertise and consider the question are leaders born or made? You won't want to miss this show.
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    56 m
  • Your Pathway to Becoming a Transformational Leader - Part 1

    Your Pathway to Becoming a Transformational Leader - Part 1
    Sep 11 2017
    What kind of leader are you? What makes leaders different? What is a transactional leader and what is transformational leadership? Your host, Bernard E. Robinson, leads you on the pathway towards becoming and being a transformational leader. In this initial leadership learning series of session, he will provide answers to the questions above and others. You will be able to discuss with him the three kinds of leaders that tend to have a transformational impact on lives of those they lead. This introductory discussion sets the listener up for an exploration, in part 2, of power and influence, the five levels of leadership influence and the behaviors that allow a leader to be seen as an Iconic Leader. In session 2, he expects to move the conversation a little deeper by defining and describing the five typical patterns of leadership behavior. These shows are going to be great leadership learning discussions. You’ll want to bookmark and not miss any of them when they are scheduled.
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    58 m
  • Encore: The Teacher as Leader - Leading Those Who Need it Most

    Encore: The Teacher as Leader - Leading Those Who Need it Most
    Sep 4 2017
    There is a saying that teaching is a noble profession. Well the truth is that it is not only noble; it is an essential platform for leadership. The reality is that there is no other role in our life that is more important than those who are our teachers. Teachers possess a powerful platform to be leaders and create a model that is needed now more than ever. Join your host and his guest Ms. Monica Green, who is both leader and innovator of the Capitol Village Schools. Her goal is to propel students toward greatness by defying the “one size fits all” traditional model of education. We will hear her story about this bold new educational vision and delve into the concept of the teacher as leader. Please tune in and invite those who you know who are teachers to do the same.
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    57 m
  • Conversations with Government Managers and Leaders

    Conversations with Government Managers and Leaders
    Aug 28 2017
    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are currently 21,995,000 Federal and 14,400,000 State Government employees in this country. This reflects a tremendous human resource. It also represents a large cadre of human potential who are looking for and expecting good leadership. The effective leader has an opportunity to make a tremendous positive impact on the lives of more than 35 million people and the public constituents that they serve. Join your host, Bernard E. Robinson, and his guests in discussing the challenges in leading in the government? Questions like, What are the competencies that one needs to be an effective government leader? What is the status of women in government leadership? What makes a great public sector leader? will be discussed as we seek to gain perspectives on leadership in the government that are helpful to those who are managers and leaders in government..
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    57 m
  • What is a Leader to Do, When There is Conflict in the Camp?

    What is a Leader to Do, When There is Conflict in the Camp?
    Aug 21 2017
    When we think of conflict and conflict resolution one of the things many people think about are ways to avoid it. For the leader, conflict avoidance is not an option. In fact, in today’s work environment, leaders and others need to know how to manage conflict and bring differences to a civil and productive resolution. Disputes and conflict are normal. To be effective in managing conflict, every leader needs to know What conflict is and How to approach and manage it when it comes? We will also discuss the mediation process which is a valuable human resource and conflict management tool in the workplace and in society. it because your ability to influence others and move those who follow you to a more productive place. You’ll want to join your host, Bernard E. Robinson and his guest, Tim Stranges, President of The Timothy Group, for a rich discussion about conflict and its management.
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    57 m
  • Good Decision Makers Get Hired, Poor Decision Makers Get Fired

    Good Decision Makers Get Hired, Poor Decision Makers Get Fired
    Aug 14 2017
    Problems are a part of the life of every organization. In fact, the certainty of problems is as normal as breathing. As the show’s title suggests, leaders who have a record for making good decisions get elevated and those who tend not to can often get demoted or marginalized. Every effective leader, like every great player, must be able to make good decisions. In this show the focus is on providing a frame of reference for approaching the process of problem solving and then making sound decisions. As a leader, you don’t get too many chances to make bad decisions. Consequently, it is incumbent upon you to make good decisions. You will want to join your host, Bernard E. Robinson, to learn some perspectives and techniques for effective decision making.
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    56 m