Month: October 2017

The Ken Blanchard Companies, Co-Founder, Ken Blanchard

Post author By David Novak
Post date 10/26/2017
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We are honored to have Ken Blanchard as our guest on the oGoInsider Leadership Podcast. Ken is a leadership and management expert and has written over 60 books. Don’t miss this rich dialogue as our host David Novak has Ken share his leadership journey and the key learnings he wants to pass on to you.
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This great resource will help you along the way, during or after you listen to the podcast. Not only will you get to know our guest, you will be asked tough questions to really spearhead your journey to becoming a better leader! And look below for more insights and clips!!

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Ken suggests leaders should laugh more. People respond well to positivity, and humor is important in keeping morale up. Leaders should also admit it when they make a mistake. This gives team members permission to get it wrong. Plus, they’ll be more likely to take a chance and not worry if they mess up.
(23:56-26:35)

Are you the kind of leader who readily admits mistakes?
Think of a time when your team responded well to you. How did it make you feel?

According to Ken, the important thing about leadership is what happens when you’re not around. Leaders cultivate a great culture when they lead from the inside out. It can’t just be in your head, it must be in your heart. Leadership has changed over the years. It used to be top down, but now leadership is more of a side-by-side relationship.
(29:35-30:15)

Do you model a top-down leadership style, or side-by-side?
In the course of your career, have you experienced changes in leadership? If so, how have you adapted?

David Novak Leadership in the News

David Novak on Squawk Box

Post author By David Novak
Post date 10/25/2017

Did you miss David Novak on Squawk Box this morning? Listen here as he weighs in on the biggest challenges facing the President right now.
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, CEO, Denny Post

Post author By Gregg Dedrick
Post date 10/19/2017
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In addition to her role as CEO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Denny Post serves on the board of Women’s Foodservice Forum, and Blue Dog Bakery, a $20M natural dog treat company. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and social sciences from Trinity University and a Certificate from Wharton Executive Education School of Business in Strategy and Management. Enjoy this rich conversation between Denny Post and host Gregg Dedrick on this episode of oGoInsider Leadership Podcast.
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Denny majored in Journalism for her undergraduate studies. The skills she learned through Journalism helped her in all aspects of her career, starting in advertising, then consulting, and eventually becoming a CEO. Early on, she learned to be a good communicator, which made her a stronger leader. Denny never earned a graduate degree. According to Denny, she was able to learn more through her job opportunities than if she had been in the classroom. This proves that you don’t always have to meet cultural standards in order to achieve success.
(3:09-4:26)

How often do you think leaders rely on communication skills?
Why is it important for you, as a leader, to be a good communicator?
Do you think experience is a better teacher than the classroom?

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Sandler O’Neill + Partners, Senior Managing Principal, Jimmy Dunne

Post author By David Novak
Post date 10/12/2017

Our special guest on this episode of the oGoInsider Leadership Podcast is Jimmy Dunne, Senior Managing Principal of Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. Mr. Dunne also heads the firm’s Executive Committee. Sandler O’Neill is the largest independent full-service investment banking firm focused on the financial services sector.
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Jimmy learned to listen well from his father. His father coached him to anticipate – don’t worry about what you’re going to say. Instead, focus on what others are saying and thinking. This helps you learn what’s going on in the room and helps you operate with empathy and compassion for others. You show others that you understand them and that you really care by listening well.
(38:05-39:01)

Do you focus more on what you’re going to say or do you listen well and observe what others are thinking and feeling?
How can listening well help you become a better leader?

Jimmy learned how to engage in productive conflict from Herman Sandler. Sandler taught him that you know whether you’re right or not. Fight as hard as you can, but the second you don’t think you’re right, it’s over. Jimmy incorporates this wisdom in his personal and professional life.
(15:12-17:17)

How can you apply this wisdom about productive conflict in your personal and professional life?