//podcastplus.net/feed/leadership-happy-hour~856ccdf4 Leadership Happy Hour is where we discuss leadership, team strategies, have a little fun and, also, a few drinks! Grab a cocktail and catch up with topical leadership issues here!Please drink responsibly….we don’t want you to damage your computer. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:22:36 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/ElizGreene.mp3?dest-id=457617 Are politics, pandemic and the general overwhelm of life stressing you the heck out?  Have no fear!  On this episode of Leadership Happy Hour I talk with my very good friend, Eliz Greene, about her new book, Stress Proof Your Life!   What makes this book different from the rest is that Eliz has done the hard work of researching thousands of people to find out the systemic causes of their stress and then gives application based solutions on how to mitigate them.  Plus, she quotes me in it...which makes it double cool.  Check this out and buy the book!  You can get it HERE! More on Eliz.. She not only finds the chemical reaction in the body caused by stress fascinating, but stress is also her favorite topic to speak about, write about, or discuss in line at the grocery store. With a surgically repaired heart, Eliz also knows stress management isn’t a ‘nice-to-have,' but rather an essential survival skill. Surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins prope... Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:37:24 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/ElizGreene.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/KKG.mp3?dest-id=457617 2021 will be awesome if....you know how to maneuver quickly and have a team that can do it with you.  This isn't a chance encounter....it is the result of building a team whose cornerstone is TRUST! On this episode, I talk with innovation expert Kathy Klotz-Guest.  She earned her skills the hard way....in the board room and on the comedy stage (simultaneously)!  She shares some keen insights on how to keep it real, keep it moving, and keep in human! CHECK IT OUT! More on Kathy... Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA combines her business and comedy backgrounds to teach leaders, teams, and professionals how to use humor to enhance their business and personal lives. A former Silicon Valley marketing executive and improv comedian for over 20 years, she has been featured in Forbes and The Huffington Post. Inc.com named her last book, “Stop Boring Me!” a CMO must-read on improv and humor for storytelling and creativity. A bay area native who trained at ComedySportz and at LA’s Second City, K... Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:40:19 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/KKG.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/JEFFHARRY.mp3?dest-id=457617 Looking to change the game plan for 2021?  If you want to succeed, then you have to listen to this episode's guest Jeff Harry.  He's got the goods! More on Jeff: Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play.  Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now . He has also been featured on AJ+, Soul... Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:41:13 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/JEFFHARRY.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/JohnFerris.mp3?dest-id=457617 “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”    —Sir Winston Churchill I did it....after two months of not going to the gym and eating like there's a pandemic going on, I stepped on the scale.  I'd like to say it was good news but......it wasn't.  But, there is good news and it is in this week's episode! Are you struggling to change when change is the only thing that is going to keep your organization afloat?  Like I stated, there is good news and it comes from my guest this week, John Ferris.  John shares what he and his team do at Invisionedge to help organization embrace change, strategically move forward and keep innovation the name of the game.  Plus, he shares his favorite cocktail.  I got A LOT from our conversation and I know you will too! CHEERS! More on John... John   Ferris   is the founder of inVision Edge, a management consultancy focused on enabling innovation, clarifying strategy and growing businesses. He helps bus... Mon, 11 May 2020 14:06:55 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/JohnFerris.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/SHANEMETCALF.mp3?dest-id=457617 "We can change culture if we change behavior." - Dr. Aubrey Daniels Different isn't bad or good....it's just different.  None of us like change but it's our attitude that makes the difference in our ability to get the job done.  We're all living different right now and that may require a shift. On this episode I get to talk with culture expert, Shane Metcalf, on what culture is and how you can make the shift you need to in order to keep your team engaged and still on the team.  It was a fun conversation with TONS of take aways that you can use right now.  I know you'll dig it! CHEERS! More on Shane... Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker who advises on how to build a world class workplace and is one of the world’s leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in  Inc. ,  Fast Company ,  Business Insider ,  Washington   Post ,  Tech Crunch , and  Bloomberg . As the Co-founder of 15Five, an 8 figure ... Wed, 06 May 2020 15:48:55 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/SHANEMETCALF.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/KimBohr.mp3?dest-id=457617 "There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." - Peter Drucker I need a shave and a haircut.  I can do the shave myself but have decided to not shave until this is all over.  I call my new look "The Urban Hobo."  I'm also tired of talking about COVID-19.  So...this week we are NOT!  Instead, we're talking strategy! On this episode, I get talk to the genius of Kim Bohr.  Kim is an expert in aligning people and strategy to increase engagement and productivity.  I had so much fun talking to her AND I learned a lot in the process.  It definitely was a WIN/WIN for me and I know it will be for you too! CHEERS! More on Kim.... Kim Bohr (B-or) is the CEO of The Innovare Group, a company renowned for diagnosing and repairing organizational and leadership disconnects. She works with companies and leaders to help them assess, align, and accelerate their strategic priorities that impact talent, execution, and business growth. As the founder and ... Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:19:48 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/KimBohr.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/PaulCasey.mp3?dest-id=457617 "Time is a created thing. To say 'I don’t have time' is to say 'I don’t want to.'"  - Lao Tzu April has been the longest five years of my life.  Last week I actually (for the first time in my adult life) lost track of what day of the week it was.  Have you been having any times like this lately? Right now, we're all being challenged with thinking differently and doing things differently....including managing our time.  Time is a commodity.  Once it's gone, it's gone.  On this episode, I get to talk with expert Paul Casey about how to make the most of your time when your juggling multiple endeavors in a new environment.  I think you'll dig it as much as I did...and have some fun in the process.   CHEERS! More on Paul.... Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 24 years (now giving over 65 presentations per year), and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back ... Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:50:02 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/PaulCasey.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/RYANGOTTFREDSON.mp3?dest-id=457617 "It's your attitude, not your aptitude...that will determine your altitude!" - Zig Ziglar How are you holding up?  For me, life isn't all that different.  If I'm not on the road speaking, I rarely leave my office.  Even so, the fact that I can't go anywhere is starting to wear on me.  Just the fact that gas prices are so low makes me want to take a road trip....but there's nowhere to go! A lot of our future success depends on the mindset we adapt and that has never been more important than now.  Luckily, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Ryan Gottfredson who specializes (and wrote a book) about just that....having a success mindset.  He gives a lot of great info in our interview that is research based....so get ready to get blown away! CHEERS! More on Ryan... Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets.  Ryan is curr... Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:47:11 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/RYANGOTTFREDSON.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/chuckswoboda.mp3?dest-id=457617 "The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein How are you holding up?  Are you staying home?  Washing your hands?  Staying safe?  How's your leadership life going?  Are you finding that it's a little more difficult to do what you used to do without changing things up?  You are not alone! On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with innovation expert, Chuck Swoboda, about his new book: The Innovator's Spirit.  This is a very relevant conversation for all of us as we are traversing through new territory. One key thing that Chuck shares is that in every crisis, there is also an opportunity.  Are you ready to grab your opportunity?  Listen and find out how you can with some great tips from Chuck! As a note:  The internet (due to increased usage in my area) has been a bit choppy.  There are a few areas where my voice got garbled and I tried to edit it out but there are a couple of places where I couldn't.  It all still works.   CHEERS! ... Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:19:54 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/chuckswoboda.mp3?dest-id=457617 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/DrJoeNieusma.mp3?dest-id=457617 "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."           - Albert Einstein We are living in some crazy times, aren't we?  There is so much information out there but there are still so many questions about what the future may hold. On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Joe Nieusma about COVID-19.  He had some startling assertions about where the virus came from and some great tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family.  It was a great interview that I know you'll be surprised by and also get some value from. CHEERS! More on Dr. Joe... DR. NIEUSMA is our fearless CEO/Chief Toxicologist here at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded. For the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research. He has been able to improve water quality and remove carcinogens from treated water. He has assisted private clients to review their me... Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:22:07 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershiphappyhour/DrJoeNieusma.mp3?dest-id=457617