The Leadx Leadership Show With Kevin Kruse

Dr. Dave Ulrich is considered by many to be “the father of modern human resources.” He is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group, which is a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He is the recipient of many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award from ASTD, which is now known as ATD, and has been repeatedly named to the Thinkers 50 list of thought leaders. His new book is Victory Through Organization: Why the War for Talent is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It. Resources: * http://rbl.net/ – Website * @dave_ulrich – Dave on Twitter * http://linkedin.com/in/daveulrichpro/ – Dave on LinkedIn * Buy his book, Victory Through Organization: Why the War for Talent is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It * Email Dave - Dou at umich dot edu Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassad

In this episode, Kevin discusses five rules we can use to quickly build trust with guest, Robin Dreeke. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a former US Marine Corps office, and a 20 year veteran of the FBI. He advanced in the Bureau to lead the Counterintelligence Division’s Behavioral Analysis Program. His new book is The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed. Resources: * http://peopleformula.com/ – Website * @rdreeke – Robin on Twitter * Buy his book, The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a quick rating. Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. After you subscribe and leave a review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we’ll invite you into the private LEADx

In this episode, Kevin discusses self-reliant leadership with guest, Jan Rutherford. Jan has over 25 years of business experience and has held executive roles in business development, marketing, sales, training, product management, and as a CEO. Jan entered the U.S. Army at age 17 (weighing 114 pounds), where he spent six years in Special Forces as a medic and “A” team executive officer, and three years as a military intelligence officer. In 2011, Jan founded Self-Reliant Leadership, LLC –a leadership development firm focused on helping leaders and teams develop self-reliance to create powerful results through executive workshops, custom programs, coaching, and wilderness expeditions. As a professional speaker, Jan presents the self-reliant leadership principles contained in his book The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership. Half the proceeds of Jan’s book are distributed to the Green Beret and Special Operations Warrior Foundations. Resources: * http://selfreliantleadership.com/ – Website *

In this episode, Kevin discusses how to navigate the disruptive age we are all in with guest, Greg Satell. Greg is a popular writer, speaker and innovation advisor, whose work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and other A-list publications. His new book is Mapping Innovation: A Playbook For Navigating A Disruptive Age. Resources: * http://digitaltonto.com/ – Website * http://youtu.be/IOt1dLVyHjQ – Watch Why do some movements succeed, while others fail? | Greg Satell | TEDxMorristown * @Digitaltonto – Greg on Twitter * http://youtu.be/ByccBS30M2E – Learn more about Mapping Innovation * http://digitaltonto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mapping-Innovation-First-Chapter.pdf – Download the first chapter of Mapping Innovation * Buy his book, Mapping Innovation: A Playbook For Navigating A Disruptive Age Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iT

In this episode, Kevin discusses do-it-yourself branding and employee engagement with guest, Mike Tippets. Mike is a business leader who lives and breathes many of the topics addressed on the LEADx Show. He has been a leader in the technology space his entire career, starting as a Quality Assurance team leader at WordPerfect to his current role as the Vice President of Digital Media at Hughes, an Echostar Company. Resources: * http://tippets.com/ – Website * http://unleash.hughessignage.com/valuemodel/ –“The cost of disengaged employees?” * Click on Employee Turnover Leakage for the cost of disengaged employees leaving * Click on Sales Leakage for the cost of disengaged employees not creating sales * @HughesMediaVP – Michael on Twitter * http://linkedin.com/in/miketippets/ – LinkedIn * Email Mike – mike at tippets dot com Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes,

LEADx host and New York Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, highlights the best ideas of the week and answers listeners questions with co-host Tara Millette. Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a quick rating. Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. After you subscribe and leave a review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Kruse? Imagine if you could have the wor

In this episode, Kevin discusses harnessing the life-changing power of giving yourself a break with guest, Rachael O'Meara. Rachael is an executive at Google and a transformational leadership coach. According to Rachael, a pause is “any intentional shift in behavior that allows you the space to experience a mental shift in attitude, thoughts, or emotions that otherwise would not have occurred.” You’re stressed out at your job; you’re torn between work and family; your motivation and productivity are taking a nosedive. Your impulse might be to lean in and tough it out, but what you may really need to do is take a step back. Her new book is PAUSE: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break. Resources: * http://rachaelomeara.com/ – Website * @romeara1 – Rachael on Twitter * Buy her book, PAUSE: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consid

In this episode, Kevin discusses how the best leaders cultivate a culture of candor with guest, Matt Kincaid. Matt is a managing partner at Blue Rudder, a top rated professor, and former innovation consultant. His new book is Permission to Speak Freely: How the Best Leaders Cultivate a Culture of Candor. Resources: * http://dougandmatt.com – Website * Buy his book, Permission to Speak Freely: How the Best Leaders Cultivate a Culture of Candor Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Click here to leave a review. After you leave your review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and

In this episode, Kevin discusses the seven biggest traps in life and work with guest, David Covey. David is the former co-COO of FranklinCovey. He is an expert in leadership, complex sales, and the concept of interdependence. He is currently the co-CEO of SMCOV, a learning and development company working in over 80 countries. And he’s also a Managing Partner at ThomasLeland. His new book is Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success. Resources: * http://smcov.com/ – Company Website * http://traptales.com/ – Trap Tales website * @davidmrcovey – David on Twitter * Buy his book, Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Click here to leave a review. After you leave your review, send an email t

In this episode, Kevin interviews Monica Klausner, the founder of a meal delivery company, about entrepreneurship and leadership. Monica co-founded, with her brother, a meal delivery service called Veestro. She grew up in a big family in Costa Rica and moved to the United States as a teenager. Although she and her brother always loved the social aspect of sharing a great meal, as adults, long hours at the office meant little time to cook and prepare a healthy meal. This is how they came up with the idea of Veestro, healthy plant-based meals, ready to heat and eat. Resources: * https://veestro.com/ – Website * @veestro – Facebook * @VeestroFood – Twitter * @VeestroFood – Instagram Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Click here to leave a review. After you l

In this episode, LEADx host and New York Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, answers listeners questions. This week, he is joined by LEADx editor and writer, Tara Millette. Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Click here to leave a review. After you leave your review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with

In this episode, Kevin discusses how to win business and influence friends with guest, Tim Sanders. He spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com. After Yahoo acquired the company, he rose to Chief Solutions Officer. Today, he is one of the top-rated speakers on the lecture circuit. He has written several best sellers including Dealstorming, Today We Are Rich, and Likeability Factor. His most popular book is Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends. Resources: * http://timsanders.com/ – Website * http://timsanders.com/leadx/ – Special link with freebies just for LEADx listeners * @sanderssays – Tim on Twitter * Buy his book, Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or

In this episode, Kevin discusses how positive leaders can transform teams and organizations with guest, Jon Gordon. He is a giant among business authors and speakers. His inspirational talks have motivated Fortune 500 audiences, schools, hospitals, non-profits and even sports teams all around the world. His book, The Energy Bus, is a mega bestseller and his new book is The Power of Positive Leadership: How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World. Resources: * http://jongordon.com/ – Website * http://jongordon.com/teampledge – Download the Positive Team Pledge * @JonGordon11 – Jon on Twitter * @JonGordon11 – Jon on Instagram * Buy his book, The Power of Positive Leadership: How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.

In this episode, Kevin discusses the perils of our “always on” culture and outcomes versus output with guest, Maura Thomas. She is an expert in productivity, attention management, and work-life balance. She writes for the Harvard Business Review and many other esteemed business publications. She is a speaker, trainer, founder of RegainYourTime.com and her new book is Work Without Walls: An Executive’s Guide to Attention Management, Productivity, and the Future of Work. Resources: * http://regainyourtime.com/ – Website * http://attentionmanagement.com/ – Learn about attention management versus time management * @mnthomas – Maura on Twitter * Buy her book, Work Without Walls: An Executive’s Guide to Attention Management, Productivity, and the Future of Work Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the po

In this episode, Kevin discusses the power of when to do things with Dr. Michael Breus. Dr. Breus is known as “The Sleep Doctor.” He’s a Clinical Psychologist, a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and recognized globally as one of the leading experts in sleep disorders. You may have already seen him on Oprah, CNN, The View, and Dr. Oz. When he’s not treating athletes, celebrities and executives in his private practice, he writes bestselling books and his latest is The Power of When: Discover your CHRONOTYPE and the Best Time To Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds and More. Resources: * http://thesleepdoctor.com/ – Website * @thesleepdoctor – Facebook * @thesleepdoctor – Dr. Breus on Twitter * Buy his book, The Power of When: Discover your CHRONOTYPE and the Best Time To Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds and More Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassado

In this episode, LEADx host and New York Times best selling author, Kevin Kruse, highlights the best ideas of the week and answers listeners questions about productivity. Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Click here to leave a review. After you leave your review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it’s a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin

In this episode, Kevin discusses leadership vertigo with guest, Tanveer Naseer. He has been named by Inc magazine as one of the top 100 leadership experts, ranked as one of the top 15 Leadership Bloggers in the world, and HR Examiner’s Top 25 Online Influencers in Leadership. You may have already seen his work in places like Fast Company, and The Globe and Mail. He is a keynote speaker and executive coach, and today we’re talking to him about his book, Leadership Vertigo: Why Even the Best Leaders Go Off Course and How They Can Get Back On Track. Resources: * https://tanveernaseer.com/ – Website * @TanveerNaseer – Tanveer on Twitter * Listen to his podcast, Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer Naseer * Buy his book, Leadership Vertigo: Why Even the Best Leaders Go Off Course and How They Can Get Back On Track Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on

In this episode, Kevin discusses how the busier you are, the more you need quiet time with guests, Justin Talbot-Zorn and Leigh Marz. Justin is a Truman National Security Fellow and public policy consultant. And he’s been a regular meditation teacher on Capitol Hill, where he also served as Legislative Director for three different members of Congress. Leigh is former nonprofit executive director, and today is an organizational consultant, coach, and organizer of retreats for leading universities and federal agencies. Resources: * http://leighmarz.com/ – Leigh's Website * @LeighMarz – Leigh on Twitter * http://huffingtonpost.com/author/jmzorn-742 – Justin on Huffington Post * http://time.com/author/justin-talbot-zorn/ – Justin on Time * @JustinZorn – Justin on Twitter * Look out for their book! Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher

In this episode, we're going to talk about resilience and bouncing back from failure with our guest, Cam F. Awesome. He is a champion heavyweight boxer, who also happens to be a vegan. He lands punches in the ring, and punchlines in comedy clubs as a standup comic. He travels around the country as a keynote speaker, inspiring audiences with his life story and teaching principles of goal setting and resilience. And, he recently won his fifth Golden Gloves national championship. Resources: * @CamFAwesome – Cam on Facebook * @CamFAwesome – Cam on Twitter Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. And after you leave your review, send me an email at info at leadx dot org to let me know, and I’ll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members

In this episode, we're going to talk about how leaders can push through change despite the inevitable obstacles with our guest, Patty Azzarello. She has more than 25 years of experience working in high tech and business having held leadership roles in General Management, Marketing, Software Product Development and Sales. She is a best-selling author and her new book is Move: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, & Stalls. Resources: * http://www.azzarellogroup.com/ – Website * http://www.azzarellogroup.com/web/ – Blog * @AzzarelloPatty –Patty Azzarello Practical Business Advice for Humans Facebook * @pattyazzarello – Patty on Twitter * Buy her book, Move: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, and Stalls Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Review and Join Our Ambassadors Club: Please consider leaving an honest one- or two-sentence review on iTunes or on Stitcher.  Nothing matters more for brin