CEO on the Go

Almost 70% of C-suite executives say they are seriously considering quitting for their well-being. This is based on a new report from Deloitte and market research firm, Workplace Intelligence.The topic of workforce burnout continues to make headlines. Both workers and executives are affected, and they’re placing a higher priority on well-being.But there is a big gap in perception. Executives significantly overestimate how well employees are doing. And C-suite executives are struggling with burnout more than employees realize. Gayle Lantz shares her perspective on burnout, including why leaders and companies should pay attention to this issue.https://workmatters.com/Boss-Burnout-Making-Well-Being-a-Top-Priority

Once you get clear about what you really want to achieve in your business or life, it might be hard to know exactly where to start.But there are practical ways to accelerate progress that don’t require pushing so much.https://workmatters.com/Five-Practical-Ways-to-Accelerate-Progress

Your ability to prioritize is one of the most important keys to your success as a leader. Prioritizing well also helps you live your best life.But many people lose sight of priorities, or they don’t know how to determine what their priorities truly are in the first place.This is a timely episode for people who are rethinking goals or trying to respond well to change. Or for those people who simply feel overwhelmed.https://workmatters.com/How-to-Get-Your-Priorities-Straight

Many leaders feel the pressure to move more quickly. The pace seems faster. People are out and about, traveling more, going places.At the same time, stress is increasing with the great resignation, supply chain problems and employee mental health issues--anxiety, depression. Burnout is real, happening at all levels.So Gayle Lantz encourages leaders to do some kind of “midyear reset”–with their teams and themselves–not simply to make course corrections, but for their own personal well-being.She offers Midyear Reset questions for leaders to help them reflect, recommit or reprioritize their goals.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Time-for-Your-Mid-Year-Reset

In business, making a pitch can make or break your business. And many leaders struggle to deliver the perfect pitch when stakes are high.But it can be done, not simply with words, but by sharing more of who you are in the process.Gayle Lantz speaks with “The Killer Pitch Master,” Precious Williams.Precious shares valuable ideas to master any kind of pitch–whether you’re looking to win new clients, sell your ideas, attract funding or you’re just trying to explain what you do.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/A-Conversation-with-The-Killer-Pitch-Master-Precious-Williams

Most leaders want to grow their business. And many work too hard to make that happen.But purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs look beyond growth to consider the impact they want to make through their business. They want to make the world a better place. The good news is they don’t always have to work so hard in the process. Clear focus on priorities is keyFind the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Going-Beyond-Growth-to-Make-the-World-a-Better-Place-with-CEO-Chanie-Gluck

Celebrating big milestones is important in leadership and life. But celebration alone is not enough. Capturing lessons learned along the way benefits you and other people with whom you share your lessons.Gayle Lantz celebrates her 100th episode of CEO on the Go Podcast. So this episode captures her reflections on podcasting, gratitude to listeners and leadership lessons that can apply to anyone.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Celebrating-a-Big-Milestone

It’s time to reimagine marketing, especially in such a noisy world. Many leaders recognize the growing importance of communicating a clear message and making their organizations stand out.But they don’t know where to start when building their brand.Some try to figure it out themselves. Others outsource to professionals in the field.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Building-Your-Brand-to-Cut-Through-the-Noise

Sometimes even the most successful, accomplished executives don’t understand the race they’re running. They lose sight of where they are trying to go. Some are on the path to burnout.Yet they’re conditioned to keep running, even beyond a finish line… So they keep going.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/What-race-are-you-winning

It’s graduation season. Graduates throw their caps toward the sky to celebrate, but deep down many are anxious.They don’t really know what they’re reaching for in their lives.If you’re a recent graduate, you’re likely feeling pressure to have your career goal “figured out.” Where do you start? There’s a lot of advice out there.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leadership-Advice-for-Recent-Graduates

One of the biggest challenges leaders face is managing conflict. It’s natural to think of conflict as a problem.But as author, Marlene Chism, explains, “Conflict is not the problem. Mismanagement is the real problem.”Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-Conflict-to-Courage-with-Marlene-Chism

As a leader, people come to you with problems. And problem solving can feel like a heavy weight.But it doesn’t have to--when you learn how to help generate positive thinking.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Ask-Better-Questions-When-Theres-a-Problem

In your leadership role, you may lose sight about what’s happening around you, especially if you tend to insulate yourself or get caught up in the “busyness.”Or you may worry too much about your own performance or what people think about you.But leadership is ultimately about elevating others.It requires standing tall in your own way and keeping the focus on your team--through many ups and downs. The journey is much like an elevator ride.Find the full show notes at: https: //workmatters.com/Jazz-it-Up-Elevating-Your-Leadership-Performance

A lot of people are complaining about feeling exhausted. And there are many possible explanations.Some of the most common reasons include lack of sleep, “COVID brain” or working too many long hours.But the real reason may not be what you think. It has more to do with HOW you’re working.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-Real-Reason-You-May-Feel-Exhausted

Leaders who are serious about growing their business know they must grow themselves as well. It is a long journey filled with many rewards.But there will be twists and turns along the way.The journey requires a commitment to growth, being open to new experiences and continuous learning.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Investigating-the-Personal-Leadership-Journey-of-CEO-Kelly-Todd

No matter how hard you try to stay focused and productive during the day, chances are good that something will get in your way.Disruptions are to be expected and they can derail you…if you let them.But those leaders who understand how to minimize disruptions power through their day differently.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Dealing-with-Everyday-Disruptions

Many leaders are struggling to keep up with the fast pace of change. And they are being tapped to move into new positions without much notice.It is easy to feel unprepared, overwhelmed -- like you’re losing your grip.But those leaders who maintain a strong trust in themselves and their teams fare best.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Hold-on-Tight-When-You-Go-Fast

“The harder you work, the luckier you get.” At least that’s what some people think.But there are other ways to create your own luck that don’t have to be arduous.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Create-Your-Own-Luck

Employee retention is a huge challenge for many organizations across different industries.Every month 3 to 4.5 million employees quit their job according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. One third of new employees quit after about 6 months.Many organizations are losing top talent. It looks like the trend will continue.Organizations are trying different approaches to address the issue and many solutions seem to be logical. But even the most logical, common, well-intended solutions often backfire--especially in the new work paradigm.Employees have more power than ever to move on and join organizations that offer better growth potential.Find the full show notes at: https: //workmatters.com/Five-Common-Employee-Retention-Mistakes-to-Avoid

There just never seems to be enough time to get everything done. And you may reach the end of a week without feeling like you’ve accomplished anything important.But the good news is you can get an hour back every day…when you think you can.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Get-Back-an-Hour-Every-Day-with-Les-Watson

Next-level business growth is exciting and filled with new challenges. But to achieve success at new levels of growth, CEOs must step into their roles differently.This episode offers leadership insights about successful business growth through the lens of a CEO who is preparing for new growth while making a positive impact in his business, his industry and the community.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Preparing-for-Next-Level-Growth-with-CEO-Jose-Ramon-Riestra

Strategic planning is changing. Gone are the days of complicated monolithic strategies that last for years. Organizations can no longer rely on models or approaches that originated decades ago in a different business environment.The idea that you should develop strategy every 3-5 years is outdated thinking. Yet many organizations are stuck in old ways for many reasons.Find the full show notes at: https: //workmatters.com/The-New-Empowered-Model-for-Strategy-with-Martyn-Drake

The future of work is not really in the future. It’s now.And with the accelerated pace of change, leaders face tough new challenges.But the future of work is not a problem to solve. It’s an opportunity to reimagine.Now is the time for CEOs to reframe the questions they’re asking--to influence how people are even thinking about the questions.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Reframing-the-Future-of-Work-Writing-the-Headlines-for-2022-with-Jeff-Schwartz

When you decide to challenge the status quo, you’re taking a stand for those you lead and serve. You’re making a commitment to do things differently--to be more disruptive and less disrupted.And you’re also issuing an invitation for other people who share the same mission to see new possibilities and to let go of what’s not working anymore. Your team must generate new ideas, processes or commitments to prepare your organization for the future--which is now.What got you here won’t get you where you want to go today.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Challenge-the-Status-Quo-Your-Leadership-Imperative

Many people easily fall into a January slump. The holidays have faded, the weather is gloomy and there’s a general melancholy that seems to be in the air.However, a slump can happen at any time.Leaders have extra pressure to get out a slump quickly when it happens. It’s their job to keep everyone else going and to be a positive influence.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Getting-Out-of-a-Slump

Now more than ever, organizations are at risk of losing talent unexpectedly, so building leadership bench strength is even more important.But while many organizations acknowledge the importance of developing leaders, many are falling short. Traditional leadership development approaches do not adequately prepare leaders for today’s unprecedented challenges (or those in the future).Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Build-Your-Leadership-Bench-Strength-Now

Being in a leadership role can be stressful under “normal” circumstances, but leading during COVID times is especially challenging.COVID is wearing out leaders in more ways than one. Many leaders struggle to make best decisions under difficult circumstances while putting extra pressure on themselves to get outcomes that may not be realistic considering pandemic concerns.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Reducing-Leadership-Stress-During-COVID-Times

Surveys show that over 20 million Americans plan to resign in the next two months. 23% of employed Americans plan to quit their job in the next 12 months. (New CareerArc/Harris Poll Study)Employee disengagement is high and employee burnout is in the news.But what’s really driving “The Great Resignation” isn’t necessarily employee dissatisfaction.Instead “The Great Resignation” reflects people’s desire to do more purposeful work that aligns with their values. They care about making a positive impact--doing work that matters.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Making-an-Impact-That-Can-Change-the-World-with-Martha-Krejci

“What’s next?” That’s a common question to think about at the end of the year. And many people fall into the trap of simply pursuing some variation of “more of the same.”But those who want to move forward in new ways must think differently. They realize that who they are and what they want now may be different compared to the past.The “pandemic experience” over the last couple of years has made a lot of people rethink what they truly want in their life and work.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Pursue-Whats-Next-for-You-Now

It’s a busy time of year with a lot of expectations that you might put on yourself and that others may put on you. It can create a lot of stress.There is pressure to pursue perfection.But those who fare best during the holidays, as well as in business and life, accept imperfection.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Tis-the-Season-for-Imperfection

A lot of businesses claim they value relationships and treat people well, but few actually put it into practice--in every aspect of their business.Gayle Lantz speaks with Troy Haas, President and CEO of Brownell--a leading upscale travel firm based in Birmingham, Alabama.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Building-a-Business-and-Relationships-that-Matter-with-CEO-Troy-Haas

When you experience discomfort in situations that challenge you, you might be tempted to give up or back away. It feels like the easier path.But the uneasiness you feel can actually help you increase your potential for growth and learning…if you face it.The good news is you can move through the discomfort more easily when you rev up your determination instead--when you make your goal more important than any negative emotions you might experience.Find the full show notes at:https://workmatters.com/Turning-Discomfort-into-Determination

Traditional approaches to leadership are broken, and many leaders feel pushed to their limits.But exceptional leaders are going beyond their limits to achieve their fullest potential.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Going-Beyond-Your-Limits-with-Wylie-McGraw

Many high achieving leaders need to take a break, but find it hard to do so.During the Thanksgiving season, Gayle Lantz talks about how to take the break you really need.It starts by paying attention to how you even think about the idea of taking a break.She challenges the common view that many leaders have of themselves as the one to carry the heavy load or spin all the plates.Leaders can and must let go from time to time.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Take-The-Break-You-Really-Need

Creating positive cultural change can seem like a long, complicated and arduous process.But it doesn’t have to be, especially when you have an entrepreneurial leader in place who makes creating positive cultural change a top priority. (Sometimes vision and strategy have to wait.)The process can be energizing, productive, and even fun when you engage a wide range of stakeholders in the right way. People build critical relationships in the process and generate exciting new possibilities for the future.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Creating-Positive-Cultural-Change-with-Dr.-Jim-Hill

As a leader, there is pressure to project a confident image to the world and prove external success.But the real work of a leader begins within--developing the mindset and beliefs that serve as a foundation for impactful leadership.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-Inside-Job-of-Leadership-with-Brenda-Bence

“Goal alignment” is talked about in many organizations, and it’s imperative to achieve for high performing organizations.But there are forces that threaten goal alignment.Smart senior executives address these threats and work to maintain strategic goal alignment.They understand the positive impact of goal alignment on employee engagement, employee retention, customer satisfaction and leadership.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Aligning-Your-Goals-with-the-Big-Picture

Some leaders admit they’re uncomfortable with the conceptual thinking involved in visioning.Creating a compelling vision can seem like an extremely difficult task.But it doesn’t have to be.The act of engaging your team in the process can make the process easier which leads to a better, more inspiring vision.Visioning is a strategically significant activity that leads to higher levels of creativity, commitment and enthusiasm for your organization’s future. It’s one of the most important priorities for leaders at the top.However, there are common obstacles that hold leaders back.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Creating-a-Compelling-Vision-to-Inspire-Your-Team

Trauma is something that many people have experienced, yet it is rarely talked about in the context of leadership.This episode is especially relevant for any leader who has experienced some kind of trauma personally or for leaders who want to support other people in the organization who have experienced trauma.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-Trauma-to-Transformation-with-Abbood-Tamimi,-The-Soul-Warrior

Much of what leaders have been taught may be working against them--and they don’t even realize it.For example, “CEO warriors” work hard and fight tough battles to pursue their goals. They believe you’ve got to work hard to win.But what if you didn’t really have to work so hard?Leaders who lead with authenticity lead with more ease and get better results. They go beyond the “thinking mind” to leverage their full capacity.Leading is not simply about “doing,” it requires understanding who the leader is as human being--how they view themselves and the world around them.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leadership-Authenticity-Using-Your-Full-Brain-Power-to-Unlock-Human-Potential

Executive coaching is a wide open field. And more executives are turning to coaches to help them increase their effectiveness and achieve their goals.Executive coaching has evolved over the years. In the past executive coaching has been viewed as a means to help executives “fix weaknesses.” Now executive coaching is considered a smart way for even the most successful leaders to grow and get even better.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Working-with-an-Executive-Coach-A-Conversation-with-Rhett-Power

Leaders are feeling exhausted, tired or fatigued. And there is a lot of advice on what to do to gain more energy…tips on what to eat or drink, ways to move your body or get more sleep.While there is much you can do physically to gain more energy, there are also ways to energize yourself through the power of your mind.Whenever you feel lack of energy, it is an opportunity to do some internal exploration to discover more of what energizes you now--possibly something different compared to what it might have been in the past.Instead of dwelling on what’s zapping your energy, you’ve got to look more closely at what brings you more energy…at what you want instead of what you don’t want.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Energize-Yourself-When-You-Feel-Exhausted

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, so this episode is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention.Many people are suffering in silence. The statistics are alarming.Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. (CDC)Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for ages 15-24.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Raising-Awareness-About-Suicide-Prevention-with-Regina-Newberry

Stress at work is extremely high. Leaders are under greater pressure to steady the ship in rough waters.But first they must steady themselves while finding new ways to lead in a changing environment.The process starts by looking within as opposed to depending on conditions outside yourself to be in your favor.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leading-Your-Own-Way-in-Todays-Times

Many people want to make a change in their life, business or career, but lack the courage to make it happen. And the thought of reinventing themselves sounds too difficult.But it is possible when you understand what it really takes to make it happen.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Reinventing-Yourself-by-Thinking-Out-of-the-Box-with-Harvey-Castro-MD

According to a survey done by the HR Research Institute, 88% of HR Professionals say that employee communication is very important or extremely important to organizational success. Yet many organizations struggle with effective employee communication.And the state of constant change makes employee communication even more of a challenge.Many managers lack basic communication skills.But there are ways managers can improve employee communication to boost engagement and productivity in their organizations.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Employee-Communication-Tips-During-Constant-Change

Great leaders are life-long learners. And they’re good at inspiring other people to learn as well.But often daily demands in the business get in the way.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Boost-Your-Learning-Now-to-Get-Ahead-in-Your-Work-and-Life

“Twisties” have been in the news recently. But they don’t just apply to Simone Biles.Feeling lost is a universal experience.Many people feel lost in one way or another at different times in their lives, for different reasons. Some describe their experience as “disconnected” or “disoriented.”They don’t know where they are or where they’re going.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/What-to-Do-When-You-Feel-Lost

You don’t have to be Richard Branson or Jeff Bezos to be a bold leader. But you do need to consider ways to take more risks when you want to achieve a big goal.Today’s times are calling for leaders to be more confident and courageous.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Be-More-Bold-When-Stakes-Are-High

Some senior leaders overestimate their power, while other leaders who perceive themselves as powerless underestimate the true power they can have.Power is a concept that is often misunderstood and misused.But there are smart strategies for shifting the balance of power when needed--to use power as a force for good.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Demystifying-the-True-Power-Dynamics-in-Your-Business-Relationships