The Rising Leader

By: Mark J. Silverman
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  • THERE ARE FEW NATURAL-BORN LEADERS Leadership is a learned skill and learning is never-ending. “What got you here won’t get you where you want to go,” is an uncomfortable truth Fast Rising High Achievers run into at every level of their career. In fact, what got you here won’t even help you do your new job effectively. Every step up the ladder requires a new level of leadership and “people skills.” Because “people” are now your job. This podcast is here to help you master skills on four fronts on your way to the senior leadership team. LEADING UP – You are now a trusted advisor. That means you are a sounding board, speak truth to power, and help your CEO get their job done, all while getting your job done. LEADING ACROSS – You are peers are the power players in the organization. This is the team you are on. Your job is to lead from within that team while being a part of it. You are now a student of the Art of Co-opetition. LEADING YOUR TEAM – You’ve spent a career honing your leadership skills and now have an even less direct impact on how things get done. Your success will only come from your team’s success. LEADING YOURSELF – Relentless pressure, ambition, burnout, sleepless nights, and resentments, are the price you may be paying for your lofty position. Mastering your emotions, perspective, health, and relationships are essential to make this fun and sustainable. The conversations, resources, and subject matter experts we will have is designed to help you “level up” in all four of these focus areas. Each week we will tackle a topic that will move you forward in your relationships with your boss, your peers, your team, and yourself. You'll be armed with tools and insights you will use throughout your career and in your personal life.
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  • Noise Canceling Headphones - Your Tool for Success

    Noise Canceling Headphones - Your Tool for Success
    Sep 4 2024

    We've all been there. The office is overwhelming, the to-do list is growing, and the distractions seem endless. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your productivity is to escape. Find a quiet place, put on your noise-canceling headphones, and dive into deep work. This episode is all about the power of focused work, how to create the perfect environment for productivity, and the surprising benefits of sometimes getting the hell out of the office.

    In today's episode, I discuss proven strategies with a CEO who has mastered the art of deep work and a CTO of a multi-billion-dollar company who’s learning to balance overwhelming responsibilities. We'll also delve into actionable advice on how to carve out that essential focus time, whether it’s through solitude or collaborative whiteboard sessions with a colleague to help you gain perspective and clarity.

    “Sometimes your job is to get the hell out of the office, put on the headphones, and get some work done.” - Mark Silverman

    This week on The Rising Leader:

    · The meteoric impact of deep work on a CEO’s business

    · The importance of escaping the office for periods of focused work

    · Mitigating the overwhelming demands on C-suite executives

    · The benefits of taking time for planning and visioning

    · The transformative power of collaborative whiteboard sessions

    · How to get back on track after constant interruptions

    · The necessity of taking focus time as part of your job

    · The magic of noise-canceling headphones for productivity

    Resources Mentioned:

    Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

    Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook

    Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.

    In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.

    Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.

    Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

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    6 mins
  • Transforming Sales Expertise into Leadership Success- A Conversation with Kurt Greening

    Transforming Sales Expertise into Leadership Success- A Conversation with Kurt Greening
    Aug 28 2024
    In today's episode of The Rising Leader, I have the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, Kurt Greening. We dive into Kurt's impressive journey from being a young, successful individual contributor to becoming a seasoned sales leader. Kurt shares his insights on the bumps and learning curves in leadership, the significance of building relationships, and the balanced approach he's developed towards work and life. Plus, we delve into his recent experience working with Afghan refugees and how it profoundly impacted his views on leadership and teamwork.Kurt Greening is the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Securis. With an MBA in marketing and over 20 years of experience, Kurt has significantly shaped sales teams and digital transformation initiatives at leading companies such as NetApp, Palo Alto Networks, and Agility. His mission at Securis is to enhance customer satisfaction, build the company's brand, and expand its client list. Apart from his remarkable career, Kurt is deeply committed to making a difference, as evident by his time working with Afghan refugees."A skill of a leader is trying to figure out if you have the right people on the bus, right? Or do you need to show them, hey, this bus over here could be better for you." - Kurt GreeningThis week on The Rising Leader:· Kurt’s early start in sales and the fear of being carded at happy hours.· The importance of building relationships and caring for your customers.· Transitioning from individual contributor to sales manager.· The steep learning curve of managing a diverse team.· The significant role of mentorship and self-education in leadership.· Balancing work with personal life and finding deeper meaning beyond material success.· Taking a break from corporate life to work with Afghan refugees.· Returning to the workforce with a renewed perspective and emphasis on work-life balance.Resources Mentioned:· Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins· Book: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry PattersonConnect with Kurt:· LinkedIn:Kurt Greening's LinkedIn· Blog:Kurt's Blog Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you. In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader. Leader, It’s Time to Rise! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.
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    30 mins
  • Craig Dowden Discusses Leadership Excellence and the Role of Positive Psychology

    Craig Dowden Discusses Leadership Excellence and the Role of Positive Psychology
    Aug 21 2024
    You’ve probably felt the immense stress that comes with work and life in today’s incredibly complex world. We’re all searching for ways to effectively navigate this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) landscape. In this episode, I delve into positive leadership with our guest Craig Dowden, to explore how we can shine as leaders and achieve exceptional results while positively impacting those around us. Craig Dowden is a highly respected executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council, an award-winning speaker, and the “Do Good Lead Well” podcast host. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in business and is a certified positive psychology coach. Craig co-authored the book "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing, and Sarah MacArthur. His work focuses on evidence-based approaches to leadership and team excellence, making positive leadership a concept and a daily practice. “The only thing people see are your behaviors, and then they're going to make assumptions about what your values and beliefs are based on what they see.” - Craig Dowden This week on The Rising Leader: The differing schools of thought in leadership: operational excellence vs. positive leadership.Why positive leadership is increasingly vital in a VUCA world.Practical steps for mastering mindset and resilience to elevate leadership effectiveness.The challenging but essential skill of receiving feedback and turning criticism into growth.Craig’s personal story of being a coach who received tough feedback about listening and used it to improve.Understanding the concept of allostatic load and its impact on leadership.The genius of the 'and': integrating excellence with compassion and empathy.Authentic leadership is defined as aligning behaviors with values and beliefs for true impact. Resources Mentioned: Book: "Lead From The Heart" by Mark C. CrowleyBook: "Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition" by Kim ScottBook: "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle Contact Craig Dowden: Website Do Good Lead WellLinkedIn Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you. In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader. Leader, It’s Time to Rise! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.
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    29 mins
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