How will YOU make the most of 2023?
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Volatility, uncertainty, complexity. This is the work environment that is our reality. What will leaders need to know to be successful in the future? Who will they need to be to build team member commitment? How will they need to show up to create a motivating environment for their people? Welcome to the Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership podcast - a dialogue about how leaders will need to adapt to be successful in a rapidly changing world.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In this captivating episode of the Future of Leadership Podcast, host Sal Silvester welcomes Karen Eber, a leading voice in the world of storytelling and leadership.
Karen, an esteemed author and CEO of Eber Leadership Group, shares invaluable insights from her recently published book, "The Perfect Story," released by HarperCollins in October 2023.
Throughout the discussion, Karen delves into the profound impact of storytelling on leadership and emphasizing how narratives can:
- forge connections
- build empathy
- and enhance leadership credibility.
With her expertise, Karen elucidates the neuroscience behind storytelling, explaining how stories activate the brain differently than mere information, thereby fostering deeper engagement and comprehension. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for leaders seeking to harness the power of storytelling to create more human, aligned, and effective teams. Karen's background, including her work with Fortune 500 companies and her acclaimed TED talk on storytelling, offers listeners practical strategies for incorporating narrative into their leadership toolkit.
Whether you're aiming to inspire your team, communicate more effectively, or lead with greater empathy, this episode provides the tools you need to transform your leadership approach through the art of storytelling.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Developing Intercultural Competence - A Must-Have Skill for Global Leaders
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and his special guest Adriana Medina-López-Portillo, Ph.D., as they go deep on the importance of building intercultural competence on leadership teams in order to tap into the strengths that diverse teams can bring to a business. You'll hear about strategies for overcoming intercultural communication obstacles, the distinction between a mono-cultural and an intercultural mindset, and 5 key orientations to mature as an interculturally competent leader.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Team Lessons Learned - Special Operations
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and esteemed guest Jody Fletcher as they unravel the essential components of building high-performing teams and navigating leadership challenges in times of crisis.
With an impressive 29-year tenure in the Navy, including over two decades in elite Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams, Jody Fletcher brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Having served in multiple combat deployments, Jody's insights are rooted in real-world, high-stakes situations.
Delve into Jody's last decade in the military, where he provided invaluable counsel to two-star and three-star General Officers overseeing organizations with more than 45,000 service members and civilians. His advisory roles extended from working with Heads of State and Distinguished Members of Foreign Governments to collaborating with C-suite Executives of major organizations. Jody's unique journey even led him to share tea with village elders deep in the heart of enemy-held territory.
Join us for a riveting exploration of leadership, team dynamics, and crisis management, guided by the profound experiences of a military leader with a remarkable and diverse background.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Unveiling Hidden Barriers: Navigating Workplace Success for Women
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Join host Sal Silvester on this enlightening episode of "Unveiling Hidden Barriers: Navigating Workplace Success for Women," where he sits down with Ellen Connelly Taaffe, the acclaimed author of "The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place." In this insightful conversation, Sal and Ellen delve into the critical issues women face in today's corporate world and the invisible barriers that often hinder their progress.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
The Impact of AI on Leadership Teams
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Today's episode is focused on the impact of AI on leadership teams and organizations. And here's the twist: it's a surprisingly human story. Sal speaks with Alex Goryachev, a globally recognized technology operations executive, an expert in advancing innovation culture and monetizing new technology, and a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of "Fearless Innovation". Listen in to learn more about innovation as the work of teams and the skills required in this technological transition …
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Cross-cultural Competence on Global Leadership Teams
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Today’s episode is focused on how to navigate the complexity of being on a global leadership team. As our world gets more complex, more global in nature, and organizational structures more matrixed, it is increasingly important for leaders to develop cross-cultural competence.
Just because you’ve traveled internationally or are from another country doesn’t make you culturally competent.
In this episode, Sal connects with expert Mary Beth Lamb to discuss the importance of cross-cultural competence when navigating the chaos and constant change associated with global business.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Overcoming Executive Loneliness
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
In this very important episode about executive loneliness, Sal Silvester interviews Nick Jonsson. Nick is a CEO, entrepreneur, and author of the book "Executive Loneliness." With over 25 years of experience leading successful businesses, Nick is no stranger to the unique pressures and expectations placed on executives. Through personal anecdotes, research, and interviews with other executives, Nick delves into the often-overlooked issue of executive loneliness and disconnection. In today's episode, we'll explore the topic of executive loneliness and talk about actionable steps for executives looking to overcome feelings of isolation and how to build more meaningful connections in their personal and professional lives.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Season 6 Podcast Opener: Cultivating High-Performing Executive Teams in a Complex World
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
- executive loneliness
- cross-cultural competence on global leadership teams
- psychological safety, and more.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Deeply Human Workplace: Best Of - Season 5 Closer
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
This Season 5 Closer is a "Best Of" episode where we share some of the best clips from the season, exploring topics such as human needs, happiness at work, conscious capitalism, inclusion, executive presence, psychological safety and more. You'll even hear some bonus questions that Sal Silvester asked guests that didn’t air in the original episode.
You can also download his Ultimate Goal Setting Guide and other resources on each episode page at www.512solutions.com.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Create Your Best Year Yet
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
The New Year is time for reflection and intention – not resolutions. It’s a time to think about your 2023 goals, and what you can do to make this your best year yet.
In this episode, Sal goes over ways for you to:
- chart the course for the year ahead
- be the architect of your life
- make intentional and on purpose choices, in every aspect of your life
Join Sal as he guides you through the key steps in his own personal goal setting process.
The Ultimate Goal Setting Guide is a powerful tool designed to help you create a vision for the life you want and create the goals and action plans to get there. You can download it on the episode page here for free.