Top Leadership Attributes We Want to Gift Anyone
Applied Leadership Podcast
We discuss our top leadership tools, tactics and strategies that we would gift to anyone in order for them to be an effective leader.
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A Conversation on AI: What We Are Experiencing and How We Are Using It
Applied Leadership Podcast
We hope you enjoy this conversation about AI, with our friend and episode guest, Ben Davis. We discuss what we are seeing and how we are using AI in our personal and professional lives. There's a lot to consider about how to use it for quick learning and answers, and not using it when it comes to true human connection, conversation, and deep work and creation. Ben served nine years as a Navy SEAL, holding leadership roles across three combat deployments. Following his military career, Ben earned an MBA from the College of William & Mary and has since worked in finance, technology...
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How to Manage Your Effort and Energy for the Long Haul
Applied Leadership Podcast
It's Q1, and people are already moving fast to meet their annual goals. We certainly are at ALPs. And, we're already feeling the strain and tension of our calendars. We talk all the time about managing our energy, time, effort, and business, to keep the bigger picture in mind. . We have to be able to stay in the game and do great work for the long haul, while also getting short term wins. We can't win the year in one quarter. It's going take all four quarters, and we need to have a strategic plan in place.
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What to Do When the Magic Fades
Applied Leadership Podcast
Whether it's our careers, our personal lives, or hobbies, things aren't going to be exciting all the time. Sometimes a job is just a job, and we need to be okay with that, especially when it puts food on the table and provides for our family. And other times, sticking with something that is ruining our health or family, doesn't make sense. There's a healthy tension between the two that we will always have to balance.
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Reflections From a 1,000 Mile Road Trip
Applied Leadership Podcast
Blayne and Brandon recently combined professional and personal travel in a 1,000+ mile, 20-state road trip together. They share reflections on the quality conversations they had, what they're grateful for, friends they dropped in on, massive CD collections and more. We hope you enjoy this fun episode!
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How to Deal With Uncertainty and Upheaval
Applied Leadership Podcast
Within the ALPs team, with our families, friends, and business partners, we've been hearing a lot about how we're supposed to manage and deal with all the uncertainty, strife, upheaval, and stress swirling all around us. It can be difficult not to get lost in the infinite amount of information on the news and on social media and feel a sense of despair and hopelessness. It's one thing to try and stay informed, versus being absorbed by it all. We've found that what works for us is getting off our phones and spending more in-person time with those around us. Not putting our heads in the sand,...
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What's Worked For Us in Building a Leadership Business
Applied Leadership Podcast
We get asked often about what we have done to kick our business off, keep it going and lessons learned from building leadership development business. We talk with people who feel they have something to offer and want to build a similar opportunity. In this episode we offer some considerations on what to think about before you get started -- Understand what you bring to the marketplace. You have to know who you are and who you aren't. -- Have a uniqe perspective. What value are you providing that others aren't? Provide a unique window on perspective and content so you aren't parroting...
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Special Guest George M. Dougherty, author of "Beast in the Machine: How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict"
Applied Leadership Podcast
Join us for a conversation with special guest, George Dougherty. We discuss the proliferation of AI, the effects of it on human performance, relationships, leadership and trust. George is a senior military leader, scientist, and business strategist. In his service as an active duty and reserve officer, he held the second-highest military position in U.S. Air Force science and technology. He is co-author of the Air Force’s current science and technology strategy, which established a renewed focus on transformational capabilities. He led technical programs and units, and helped develop...
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Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What If We Really Are Faking It?
Applied Leadership Podcast
Following up from our last episode, we continue our conversation on Imposter Syndrome. This week, we focus on the topic of what if we REALLY are faking it? What if we are acting like a true imposter in the role we are in? Here are some earnest questions to ask yourself: Do you understand what you're trying to be and what you're trying to do? Or are you focused on the idea of it? Are you just doing the moves or are you doing the work? Do you feel overlooked or needing attention? We hope you enjoy this conversation. If you've been struggling with a version of Imposter Syndrome, we hope...
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How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
Applied Leadership Podcast
Every leader deals with Imposter Syndrome at some point in their life. You are not alone and it is so normal. And it can happen and pop up when you least expect it. There's a reason you're in the position that you're in - whether it's a management position, training people in a skill or speaking in front of a group, you do have relevant experience and skills to share. Get out of your head and into the space you've been asked to be in!
info_outlineWe love this topic! At ALPs, we view "self-leadership" as "discipline." Here are some highlights of this episode:
-- On a day-to-day basis, discipline is having command over yourself, doing what IS good, not what FEELS good.
-- We all know that oftentimes, the thing we need to do is the thing we want to do the least. Which means we need to do it even more.
-- When discussing self-discipline regarding leadership, we must have command over the content, the room, and ourselves. We keep the same thought process when we present to our partners and deliver leadership content to our partners.
-- Habits and routines are great, but what do they lead us to? We must choose the proper methods of self-discipline that align us with a deep meaning and purpose in achieving a goal, whether it's personal or business.
--A brief discussion of the Stoic Virtues - Wisdom, Justice, Temperance, and Courage as a framework for discipline and staying on the right path.