In today's episode of the Ultra Leadership podcast, Greg chats with Aarthi Murali, an award-winning customer experience executive known for her impressive work in the financial sector and at Holman. Aarthi shares her insights on the power of aligning your mission with customer and employee perspectives, and why brand perception is crucial for loyalty and retention.

Discover her strategies for leading organizational change, the importance of clear communication, and the role of servant leadership in fostering team inclusivity. She also offers her personal mantra, "Be bold, be brave," and discusses how gratitude can transform leadership.

This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring reflections. Tune in for a conversation that will elevate your perspective on leadership.

Show Highlights:

• The role of CX leadership in driving transformations. [00:03:55]
• Key human-centric starters in leading change in CX. [00:08:05]
• How a servant leader makes change collaborative. [00:12:56]
• Change leadership vs. change management. [00:15:29]
• What globally elevates teams to high performance? [00:18:15]
• The “Be bold, be brave” mantra for early-career leaders. [00:21:45]
• Discover this incredible Friday gratitude practice. [00:25:23]

In this episode, we’re joined by Tiffany Clark, the global head of people solutions & wellbeing for S&P Global.

Tiffany shares her fascinating journey from being a comfortable individual contributor to leading a team of over 170 professionals worldwide. Learn how she discovered leadership traits she didn’t know she had and her advice for being intentional about career growth.

Whether you're aiming for a promotion or simply seeking to hone your skills, Tiffany provides valuable insights and actionable tips. Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with wisdom from a true leader in the field!

Show Highlights:

• What does it take to become an accidental leader? [00:02:12]
• Guidance for intentional career management. [00:07:32]
• Why you must differentiate growth from promotion. [00:08:28]
• Time-based tips to help employees map their careers. [00:10:48]
• What if archetypes don’t suit career non-negotiables? [00:14:26]
• How to proactively let rejection lead to discovery. [00:17:23]
• The art of daily intentionality with career journaling. [00:19:56]
• The power of treating your career as a relationship. [00:22:42]

Get ready for an insightful episode as we welcome Howard Shaw, VCTO of SHI's Integrated Data Center Solutions division. Howard will share his unique experiences in IT and engineering, including his shift from waterfall to Agile methodologies.

Learn how he inspires his team to embrace change and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Plus, hear about his personal growth habits and what keeps him passionate about leadership.

Tune in for practical strategies and engaging stories that will elevate your leadership journey!

Show Highlights:

• The key transformation needed to adopt Agile. [00:05:26]
• Leadership buy-in importance in the Agile challenge. [00:09:57]
• How to foster a safe growth culture for employees. [00:12:35]
• Discover strategies for leadership improvement. [00:15:08]
• Top leadership learning resources recommended. [00:16:48]
• The power of two personal traits to fuel progress. [00:19:31]

In this episode of the Ultra Leadership Podcast, host Greg Giuliano sits down with Alice Yoo LeClair, the dynamic head of talent, culture, and performance at Ascendion.

Alice shares her expertise on investing in top talent, fostering a culture of empathy, and navigating the complexities of organizational change. Learn how she keeps her team aligned with their mission to impact 1 billion lives through technology, and why she believes in the new, accessible model of mentorship.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to the role, you won’t want to miss this insightful conversation filled with practical advice and inspiring stories!

Show Highlights:

• Discover who your contributors of value are. [00:03:43]
• Tips to help teams coexist with disruptive change. [00:07:04]
• Four core people values to enrich corporate goals. [00:12:25]
• Practical advice for fact-based people leadership. [00:13:34]
• How to pivot digital and informal mentorship access. [00:16:34]
• The power of relatability to unlock true connections. [00:21:24]

In this episode of the Ultra Leadership Podcast, host Greg Giuliano welcomes David Anthony Allan-Matheson, a dynamic leader at Lockton and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

David shares his unique approach to leadership, inspired by lessons from Japanese animation and a relentless pursuit of personal growth. Learn how his motto, "Lead change and make a difference," shapes his interactions and drives team success. Discover the power of empathy, continuous improvement, and fostering trust in any organization.

This is an episode packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories you won't want to miss!

Show Highlights:

• The power of self-forgiveness and failure résumés. [00:02:51]
• Discover surprising leadership lessons from anime. [00:04:23]
• Learn deep concepts of healthy social comparison. [00:06:53]
• How to develop this primary factor in leading change. [00:09:19]
• Explore the butterfly effect of positive interactions. [00:15:19]
• Gain key mottos for optimizing legacy-building time. [00:20:26]
• The art of creating exponential “2 + 2 = 5” growth. [00:23:19]

Today's episode features Mike Cosgrave, COO of Tria, discussing his extensive experience in leadership.

Mike shares practical advice for young leaders on taking risks and learning from setbacks. He also talks about his strategies for staying focused and driving organizational change. If you're looking for straightforward insights from a seasoned leader, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear Mike's valuable perspectives.

Show Highlights:

• Pro wisdom on failing well for new people managers. [00:03:34]
• Gain insights into building key professional networks. [00:06:02]
• Unlock two must-reads for continuous learning. [00:07:30]
• Discover prioritization steps in change management. [00:09:02]
• How to converse on transition vs. change in teams. [00:12:19]
• Dive into forming your desired leadership legacy. [00:15:17]
• Tips to avoid distractions to maximize focus. [00:16:44]

In this episode, host Greg Giuliano sits down with David Pendery, chief marketing officer at CSG, to uncover the secrets behind effective leadership in marketing.

With over 25 years of experience, David offers a unique perspective on building trust, fostering transparency, and empowering teams. Learn how he navigates the challenges of leadership while creating a work environment where employees can truly shine. Listen in as David shares his journey from a novice leader to an advocate for enterprise leadership and team development.

If you're passionate about leadership and want actionable strategies to elevate your team's performance, this episode is a must-listen.

Show Highlights:

• Discover a fresh manager-as-coach philosophy. [00:03:59]
• Core leadership values with Adam Bryant’s insights. [00:06:36]
• How to optimize feedback as a two-way gift. [00:09:51]
• Tips to drive higher engagement with employees. [00:13:13]
• Find out why bringing the whole self to work matters. [00:15:57]
• The power of emotional self-care as a manager. [00:19:43]

In this episode, Greg engages in a lively discussion with Marek Wasilewski, vice president of service sales for the Americas at Extreme Networks.

Marek, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, shares his unique insights on building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of success. Tune in to learn about his innovative TEAM framework, designed to empower and mentor emerging leaders.

Whether you're leading a team or looking to enhance your leadership skills, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspirational stories you won't want to miss.

Join us for a conversation that promises to elevate your leadership game.

Show Highlights:

• Ultra-leadership 101 session for first-time leaders. [00:02:56]
• Key empowering-leadership attributes to master. [00:06:00]
• Discover the four-pillar TEAM Framework. [00:08:08]
• The importance of data-driven decision-making. [00:12:28]
• How to grow the backbone of effective leadership. [00:14:37]
• Uncover the two strategic directions of mentorship. [00:15:56]
• Dive into the peripheral principles of TEAM. [00:16:54]
• Explore the repeatable success viable with TEAM. [00:23:12]
• How you can offer TEAM input to its creator. [00:25:17]