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CEO on the Go
Are you ready to lead in the new paradigm? A lot of leaders are struggling to move their business forward in new ways. In this new podcast, experienced executive advisor Gayle Lantz explores the people side of leadership. Whether it’s engaging your team or teaching them how to become problem solvers, CEO on the Go is the show to help you overcome these challenges. Featuring Gayle's own insights and special interviews with other leadership experts, authors and thought-leaders, this show is for…
Episodes
- CEO on the Go
The No-Complaint Challenge: Transforming Your Leadership Mindset
Imagine going a whole week without complaining. Sounds impossible? In this episode, Gayle Lantz shares her personal experiment of attempting just that - and…
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Keeping the Fire Alive- Sustaining Momentum in Leadership
You've sparked enthusiasm in your team, but how do you keep that energy burning bright? In this episode, Gayle Lantz explores strategies for sustaining…
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Let the Sparks Fly! Midyear Motivation for Leaders
Around Independence Day it's a fitting time to ignite some leadership fireworks of your own. This special episode explores how you can spark meaningful…
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Embracing Your Stuckness- How to Make the Most of a Midyear Slump
Are you feeling stuck in a midyear slump, struggling to find motivation or a sense of progress? If so, you're not alone. Many leaders find themselves in this…
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Lessons from Harley-Davidson’s Turnaround: The Unconventional Path to Dominating Your Market with Ken Schmidt
Most businesses struggle to stand out and truly differentiate themselves in today's crowded and competitive landscape. They often rely too heavily on promoting…
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Fix My Boss and Create a Positive Work Environment with Molly McGrath
Many employees across industries share a common frustration -- they wish they could "fix" their boss. While the leadership abilities of managers often leave…
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Say No to the Hamster Wheel to Build Your Business with Jadah Sellner
Many leaders and entrepreneurs find themselves trapped on the hamster wheel of burnout, sacrificing their well-being for the sake of growth and productivity…
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Keys to Leading Your Team Through Change- A Coaching Perspective
Leading change is one of the biggest challenges for leaders today. In this episode, Gayle Lantz offers a coaching perspective on leading through change more…
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Thriving in Complexity: Key Insights from Assurant’s COO Francesca Luthi
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business landscape, leaders who can thrive in complexity are in high demand. Gayle Lantz speaks with…
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Leading with Empathy: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode explores how leaders can positively influence and support the mental well-being of their teams…
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Making Progress While Feeling Stuck- Navigating Leadership's Paradoxes
Have you ever felt like you're making progress in life or work, yet something is holding you back? It's a paradoxical feeling of moving forward while being…
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Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Weekly Voice to Make Leading a Little Easier
In this reflective episode, Gayle Lantz shares the top 10 lessons she's learned from her podcasting journey that can directly apply to your leadership and…
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Beyond the Surface: A Fresh Look at Authentic Leadership with Erin Hatzikostas
Authenticity is a powerful tool for leaders, but many struggle to fully embrace it. Gayle Lantz speaks with Erin Hatzikostas, former CEO turned "professional…
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Breaking the Mold: Making Your Work Insanely Interesting
In this solo episode, Gayle Lantz tackles the common challenge of feeling stuck, tired, or disengaged at work. She believes that instead of conforming to…
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Using Foresight to Imagine New Futures with Dr. Gabriele Rizzo
In today's rapidly evolving world, organizations need to be forward-looking and embrace change as a constant. Traditional methods like strategic planning alone…
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How to Fly High in Turbulent Times with Fighter Pilot Brandon Williams
Change, uncertainty, and complexity are constants in today's business world. Leaders often find themselves navigating turbulent conditions, much like fighter…
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Redefining Power- A Call to Live and Lead without Apology with Kemi Nekvapil
Many leaders, particularly women, have been conditioned to view power as a negative force associated with dominance, control, and giving away one's agency to…
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Leading With Authenticity and Purpose with Fortune 500 CEO Keith Demmings of Assurant (Part 2)
This episode continues Gayle Lantz’s conversation with Keith Demmings, Fortune 500 CEO of Assurant. They go deeper into the future vision and growth strategy…
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Leading Through Continual Transformation with Fortune 500 CEO Keith Demmings of Assurant (Part 1)
Authentic leadership, clarity of purpose, and relentless client focus enable sustainable growth. Even in large, established organizations, transformation is…
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The Power of Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli
True listening is a rare gift, and it can lead to deeper connection and understanding. Leaders often assume they know how to listen, when in reality they have…
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10 Strategies for Making Your Next Big Leap
It’s Leap Day! What bold moves can you make this year? Big leaps require courage, but they also unlock potential. When we embrace the journey, trust ourselves…
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Staying Cool Under Fire - Leadership in the Face of Conflict
Have you ever felt like you’re butting heads repeatedly with someone else, without resolution, to the point of feeling frustrated and gridlocked? It’s a common…
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Ego Check- Revealing Blind Spots that Hinder Your Leadership
We all have an ego. It’s that sense of self-importance and identity that we carry with us. But when ego goes unchecked, it can hinder your growth and limit…
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The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
Everyone needs and desires to feel appreciated for who they are and what they contribute. Yet many leaders don't understand how to show authentic appreciation…
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The Creative Cure - Unlocking Power in Your Life and Work with Jacob Nordby
How well do you nurture your creative spirit as a leader? Gayle Lantz interviews Jacob Nordby, who argues that creativity is a natural human gift, not reserved…
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Defeating Self-Doubt: How to Silence Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic. That nagging voice that casts doubt, kills your confidence and holds you back. As a leader, self-doubt can be especially…
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The Caring Leader: Juggling Work and Aging Parents
If you lead people at work while also caring for an elderly parent or loved one who needs extra support, this episode is for you. More and more leaders are…
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Innovate or Stagnate: Choose Your Next Experiment
Early in the new year when people set fresh new goals and intentions, many admit they already feel stuck or behind. It's easy to think something is wrong and…
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Body Language- The Secret Language of Effective Leadership with Greg Williams
Body language is an essential yet often overlooked leadership skill that conveys hidden meanings beyond spoken words. Mastering body language elevates…
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Full Speed Ahead- Don't Look Back
We all have a tendency to dwell on the past - replaying old stories, harboring regrets, fearing past mistakes will repeat. But overemphasizing the rearview…
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Driven to Innovate- Lessons in Reinvention from the Automotive Industry with Cathy Fisher
The automotive industry is navigating massive shifts at incredible speed. Successfully steering through this transformation requires embracing reinvention as…
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Growth Thinking- The Secret to Scaling Your Business with Nader Sabry
“Growth Hacking” (now more commonly known as “Growth Science”) is an emerging discipline which is often misunderstood. Now is the time to boost your growth…
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How to Choose the Right Path for You Now
We've all asked ourselves at some point whether we're on the "right path." But what if that question sets us up for frustration? Find the full show notes at…
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Sleighing Fraud- Essential Tips for Executives During the Holiday Season
Fraud is an ever-present threat to businesses, especially during the holiday season when there are more distractions. Unfortunately, fraud does not…
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Strategic Unloading: What to Take Off Your Plate at the Leadership Buffet
We all face decisions about what to put on our plate and what to avoid in leadership and life. But are you making choices consciously or just going through the…
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Mastering the Art of Acknowledgment - Making Sure Your Team is Seen and Supported
We all have days when our inspiration tanks seem to be running on empty. But you may be closer to reigniting your team's passion than you think. Find the full…
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Unlocking Your Best Future Self - The Hidden Potential
Do you aspire to become an even better leader in the future? Growth-minded leaders do. Envisioning your future self can guide your leadership journey in…
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Making Important Decisions? Check Your Filter First
Big decisions can feel overwhelming. With so many options, how do you choose what’s best? It’s time to check your decision filter. In this episode, Gayle Lantz…
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Leading Lighter When the World Feels Heavy
The news has been heavy lately. Tragedies, fear and negativity are pervasive. As a leader, how do you stay focused and motivate your team when the weight of…
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What to Do When Communication Feels Awkward with Deborah Boswell
Communication differences and awkward conversations are inevitable in the workplace. Leaders must learn to navigate these situations in order to create an…
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Bursting Your Bubble: When It’s Time to See the Truth
Sometimes in life, we need a reality check. Our views and expectations don't always match up with the facts. This is when it helps to "burst your own bubble"…
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Growing Yourself as a Leader the "Write" Way
Leaders and writers have much in common. They must overcome doubts, fears and anxiety to make the impact they really want to make. Some worry about being…
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Make it Stop: Eliminating Tolerations that Hold You Back
Sometimes even the small annoyances can get the best of you, especially when they don’t seem to go away. They are called “tolerations” and in some cases, you…
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The Secret to Self-Kindness When Times Are Tough
Leaders have to deal with personal loss just like anyone else. When it happens, it can feel like their world is falling part, and there’s extra pressure to try…
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Dealing with Disappointment: The Human Side of Leadership
There are many books, articles and advice on what it takes to win in business. And on what it takes to be a winning leader. It’s exciting to talk about…
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Busting HR Myths: Leveraging the Power of HR Today with Sloane Drake
Human Resources (HR) has been thrust in the spotlight lately given the fast changing workplace, and organizations are working harder to take advantage of the…
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Finding New Inspiration to Fuel Your Life and Work
I hear a lot of people talking about how uninspired they feel at work lately. Maybe it’s the extreme heat of the summer or the natural lethargy that occurs…
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Leading Edge Leadership: How to Win Your Own Race
Growth-minded leaders take risks and continue to push past their limits. That’s what it takes to lead on the leading edge. Find the full show notes at…
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Taking the Risk to Find Your New Growth Path
Even the most devoted leaders reach a point when they know something needs to change. They can’t stay on the same path in the same way. It seems more risky to…
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Leveraging AI - Your Experimentation Imperative
AI is revolutionizing how work is being done, and clearly creating exponential change. So leaders who embrace AI sooner will position their organizations for…
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Don’t Blame the Work. Rethink It.
Studies show that work continues to be an obstacle to well-being. And leaders are under more pressure than ever to maintain higher levels of well-being in…
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How to Say "No" When You Need to
Many leaders struggle to say “no” when they need to, so they end up feeling frustrated, resentful or simply exhausted. But there are ways to say “no” more…
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Create Boundaries That Stick with Marlene Chism
As you grow in your leadership role, it becomes even more important to create boundaries that stick. Otherwise you risk spending time and energy in areas that…
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Reduce Your Decision Fatigue to Increase Productivity
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make, that’s especially common among leaders. Decision fatigue occurs when your mental…
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Take Time to Recharge- Your Midyear Reset
Leaders get stuck in patterns that hold them back. And many don’t even know it. They continue doing the same thing in the same way which can create burnout…
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Finding More Fun in Your Life and Work
81% of employees at companies ranked as “great” describe their work environment as fun. And fun contributes to employee happiness. So leaders who focus on fun…
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Love as a Business Strategy with Mohammad Anwar & Frank Danna
When organizations face extreme challenges that threaten their business, it’s easy to blame market conditions, the environment, or the competition…especially…
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Leadership Equity: A Business and Moral Imperative with Lenetra King
Creating leadership equity is a business and moral imperative. Many organizations aspire to create leadership equity and cultures of belonging. Some are making…
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Reinventing Yourself as a Leader for the Future
With so much focus on organizational reinvention, it’s natural for leaders to be rethinking their own roles and what’s possible in the future. But many don’t…
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Practicing the Power of Positive Expectation Every Day
Studies show the many benefits of positive thinking and it’s not just a matter of viewing the world through rose colored glasses. Maintaining a positive state…