The Navigating Leadership Podcast

Episode 225: Like a Candle Deprived of Oxygen

We all know what it feels like to enter a room that has been drained of its energy. Like a candle deprived of oxygen, purpose, hope, and vision are snuffed out. Low morale is killing organizations, but a good leader can correct the situation. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss the four steps a leader needs to take to improve morale.

 

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Episode 224: Build to Brand

In this week's post, Dave shared that he is leadership sad. Too many "leaders" are trying to create a brand that will attract people, and very few actually work to become the person they need to be. In this podcast, Marisa and Dave discuss what it takes to be a great leader. When you become a great leader, the branding takes care of itself.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 223: Don‘t Miss the Miss

Dave has been watching baseball, and wouldn't you know he found something in common with leadership and growth. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss why missing the mark is actually a key to growth. Each time we try, we get closer, we learn, and before long, we succeed. They also discuss when we should forget the miss. A great episode that you will not want to miss.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 222: The Power of the Room

Continuing with the theme from last week, Dave wrote about the power of being in a room where new ideas and training are offered. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss three specific ideas he learned in Orlando. Move to the Center of the Wheel, Skills & Giftedness, and Building, not Branding.   Simple yet powerful teachings that any leader can use.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 221: The Tortoise on the Fence Post

After spending three days training with the John Maxwell Team, Dave came back with new experiences and learnings. In this week's post, Dave shared a teaching he learned from Dave Ramsey. Marisa and Dave discuss Dave Ramsey's Momentum Theorem and the story of the Tortoise on the Fence Post. A great podcast filled with leadership insights.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 220: Four Outs

In this week's post, David wrote about Four Outs. We all know that in baseball you only get three outs, but in leadership there are actually four outs. Four types of “leaders.” In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the four types and the effect they have on their teams.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 219: How's Your Vision?

In this week's post, David challenged us to evaluate our Vision. He shared five things that Vision does for the leader and their team. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss each of the five and how they can be applied. They also share which of the five is their favorite and why.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 218: Do You Care Enough? Part 2

Last week David asked us if we cared enough about our teams and gave us five tips that help us handle tough conversations. This week, David leads us through the last five tips. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss these five tips and how we can apply them in our work life and at home.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Episode 217: Do You Care Enough? Part 1

Do you care about your team? Do you really care? Do you care enough to have difficult conversations? This week, David started a two-part series on how we can have these conversations. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss ten tips that will help you hold tough conversations in positive ways.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

Episode 216: Time to Grab the Baton – Part 2

Attending a live symphony concert is one of the greatest pleasures in life. In this episode, Marisa and David build on last week's podcast, and they discuss the similarities between conducting an orchestra to leading a high-performing team. They share key insights that will help you lead more effectively. You may also feel an urge to listen to a live symphony concert.

 

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell