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Leading Forward

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by Christie Berger

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LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us. Hosted by Christie Berger, LEADING FORWARD will explore how successful leaders thrive, in spite of, and sometimes because of challenge and uncertainty. Each conversation will unveil the unique stories and experiences that will help others expand their own definition of leadership and identify new ways to leverage the opportunities that lie ahead.

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August 16, 2021

All about Change and Simple Thinking with Richard Gerver, Acclaimed Speaker, Author and Instructor (Part II)

<p><strong>Episode #23 (Part II): All about Change and Simple Thinking with Richard Gerver, Acclaimed Speaker, Author, and Instructor</strong></p> <p>In Part II of Leading Forward's Season One Finale, Christie spoke with Richard Gerver. Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker. Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.</p> <p>Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humor and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change, and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.</p> <p>The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment, and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.</p> <p><strong>Highlights "All about Change and Simple Thinking"</strong></p> <ul> <li>Brand authenticity and integrity are the most important aspects to consumers.</li> <li>Today there is a higher expectation of companies to support social issues.</li> <li>“The great idea could come from anywhere, at any moment, and from any person-wherever, they are in the organization.”</li> <li>If employees feel their job has value and meaning and can see the impact of their work-that becomes a very persuasive motivator for people.</li> <li>Middle managers tend to face roadblocks by the people below them and above them.</li> <li>“Senior management should change the culture and expect the middle managers to find the superstars below them, and that is how their performance is measured.”</li> <li>If people’s pay is determined by outperforming people, then there is no incentive for collaboration and teamwork.</li> <li>“Systems and structures change nothing, people do.” This is because oftentimes the systems and structures get in the way.</li> <li>Organizational change requires a culture shift, and that takes time.</li> <li>Starting small with organizational change can achieve results much quicker than attempting to change the entire organization by a singular launch date.</li> <li>Taking people along with you means you “are not doing something to someone but they are along for the process.”</li> <li>As teachers, parents, managers, and leaders we must remember challenges bring learning, and sheltering too much becomes a hindrance to a person’s potential.</li> </ul> <p>-----------------</p> <p>LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us.</p> <p>-----------------</p> <p>Subscribe to the Thread at <a href="https://www.christieberger.com/">https://www.christieberger.com/</a></p>

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August 2, 2021

All about Change and Simple Thinking with Richard Gerver, Acclaimed Speaker, Author and Instructor (Part I)

<p><strong>Episode #23 (Part I): All about Change and Simple Thinking with Richard Gerver, Acclaimed Speaker, Author, and Instructor</strong></p> <p>In Part I of Leading Forward's Season One Finale, Christie spoke with Richard Gerver. Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker. Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.&nbsp;</p> <p>Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humor and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognized stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.</p> <p>The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment, and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.</p> <p><strong>Highlights: "All about Change and Simple Thinking"</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>As a parent</strong>, it can be <strong>difficult</strong> to <strong>sit</strong> <strong>back</strong> and <strong>support</strong> your <strong>child</strong> when they make decisions you may not agree with.</li> <li>“Some of our most <strong>highly qualified</strong>, <strong>highly gifted</strong>, <strong>highly talented professionals</strong> are the ones that <strong>find</strong> <strong>change</strong> most <strong>challenging</strong>.”</li> <li>People that have <strong>never failed</strong>, made <strong>mistakes</strong> or <strong>experienced</strong> real <strong>adversity</strong> tend to <strong>walk away</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Adversity</strong> and <strong>mistakes</strong> present an <strong>opportunity</strong> for the <strong>individual</strong> to <strong>persevere</strong>.</li> <li>“The more time you <strong>invest</strong> <strong>in people</strong> at the human level, they will <strong>give it back</strong> to you in <strong>Spades</strong>.”</li> <li><strong>Building</strong> your <strong>people</strong> up develops the most <strong>loyal</strong>, <strong>connected</strong> and <strong>capable</strong> people in your organization.</li> <li>There is <strong>no</strong> <strong>shortcut</strong> to having the <strong>best</strong> <strong>team</strong>, it starts with the <strong>leader</strong> <strong>investing</strong> in their <strong>team</strong> <strong>members</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Psychological safety</strong> is at the <strong>core</strong> of the most <strong>successful</strong> corporations.</li> <li><strong>“Lack of control”</strong> is a key <strong>component</strong> in a person <strong>feeling uneasy</strong> about <strong>change</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>-----------------&nbsp;</p> <p>LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us.&nbsp;</p> <p>-----------------&nbsp;</p> <p>Subscribe to the Thread at <a href="https://www.christieberger.com/">https://www.christieberger.com/</a></p>

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July 19, 2021

Leading to Align and Motivate your Teams with Ann Hatcher, EVP & Chief Human Officer at Wellpath

<p><strong>Episode #22: Leading to Align and Motivate your Teams with Ann Hatcher, EVP &amp; Chief Human Officer at Wellpath</strong></p> <p>In today's episode, Christie spoke with Ann Hatcher. In April of 2019, Ann Hatcher joined Wellpath as their Chief Human Resource Officer.&nbsp;Prior to joining Wellpath, Ann served more than two decades with HCA where she held a number of positions and was a proven healthcare and human resources leader. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the ability to build a culture of highly effective and engaged healthcare professionals committed to delivering quality health outcomes for patients. Since joining Wellpath, she has repositioned the Human Resources team to support the execution of business results through leading candidate attraction, employee retention, and leadership development initiatives.&nbsp; 2020 brought a new challenge to the human resource departments across the country with the Covid-19 pandemic and the myriad of employee challenges that followed. Under Ann’s leadership not only did Wellpath announce in early April,&nbsp;enhanced bonuses, but also increased paid time off, and other benefits to help the thousands of frontline team members in sites providing clinical care during the coronavirus crisis.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Highlights: "Leading to Align and Motivate your Teams"</strong></p> <ul> <li>2020 was the <strong>“year of HR leadership”</strong> because organizations relied heavily upon their HR team to keep moving forward.</li> <li>Getting <strong>organized</strong> and <strong>assembling</strong> key <strong>leaders</strong> is important to make sure everyone is on the same page.</li> <li><strong>Expert</strong> <strong>council</strong> is <strong>necessary</strong> to review data and then develop a plan to accomplish the organization’s goals.</li> <li><strong>Blurred lines</strong> can lead to <strong>burnout</strong> among staff and it is up to leaders to monitor their people.</li> <li><strong>Communication</strong> <strong>cues</strong> act as a <strong>strong indicator </strong>of <strong>burnout</strong>. Things like looking down at your phone or cutting someone off during a call.</li> <li><strong>Supporting</strong> a direct report or your team <strong>begins</strong> with the <strong>leader</strong> being <strong>present</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Listen</strong> to what’s on the <strong>surface</strong>, listen to what is <strong>not being said</strong>, and then a leader can better <strong>understand</strong> how to <strong>support</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Meaningful</strong> <strong>work</strong>, opportunity to <strong>influence</strong>, and learning <strong>something</strong> <strong>new</strong> are key motivators for many people in the job search.</li> <li>It is <strong>not the work</strong> that <strong>messes</strong> people up when they make a <strong>transition</strong>, it’s the <strong>culture</strong>.</li> <li>Do new hires <strong>read</strong> the culture, <strong>understand</strong> the culture and help <strong>move</strong> the culture to where it needs to be?</li> <li>Learning the unwritten “rules of the road” depends on relationship building and starting slow enough but getting early wins.</li> <li>The corporate <strong>office</strong> is a <strong>symbol</strong> to represent what is <strong>important</strong> in the <strong>culture</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>-----------------</p> <p>LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us.</p> <p>-----------------</p> <p>Subscribe to the Thread at <a href="https://www.christieberger.com/">https://www.christieberger.com/</a></p>

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What is Leading Forward?

LEADING FORWARD breaks down professional assumptions through meaningful conversations that remind us all that leading, effectively, can and often does look different for each of us.

Hosted by Christie Berger, LEADING FORWARD will explore how successful leaders thrive, in spite of, and sometimes because of challenge and uncertainty. Each conversation will unveil the unique stories and experiences that will help others expand their own definition of leadership and identify new ways to leverage the opportunities that lie ahead.

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This podcast updates daily.

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