Episode #122 – Crafting Leadership Skills for Business Growth
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Release Date: 02/04/2025
Episode #133 - Linking Compensation to Attract, Engage and Retain Employees with Scott Trumpolt - Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk talks integrated compensation strategies with Scott Trumpolt, a compensation expert with 30 years of experience. They discuss strategic approaches to compensation in the workplace and how to create effective compensation strategies that attract, engage, and retain employees. You will learn: How integrated compensation strategies go beyond competitive wages. How compensation should align with the company's business model and specific needs. Why customized pay strategies are more effective than copying from a competitor. Younger workers value pay transparency...
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Episode #132 – Mastering Conflict Resolution with Ursula Taylor - Conflict Resolution Expert
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk and conflict resolution expert Ursula Taylor tackle understanding and resolving workplace conflicts. A challenging topic, but not when you have an expert in the house. You learn how to transform toxic team dynamics, improve communication, and create a culture of psychological safety. You will also learn: Common causes of conflict you see in construction. The cost of avoiding or delaying the resolution of conflict. How ‘old school’ leaders should transition to a more productive approach to conflict. The signs of a team experiencing unhealthy conflict....
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Episode #131 - What Gen Z Wants from Leadership with Mai Moore - Social Impact Leader
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, with employee retention on the forefront on everyone’s mind, host Randy Goruk has a conversation with social Impact Leader Mai Moore about leadership and Generation Z employees. In the leadership and learning podcast episode, Randy Goruk and Mai Moore discuss the challenges of retaining Generation Z employees in various industries, emphasizing the need for a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach. Mai Moore, an expert in social impact and intergenerational leadership, shares her extensive experience working with youth and advocating for a...
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Episode #130 - How to Lead a Meeting That Doesn't Waste Everyone's Time with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk shares his views on how leaders can lead effective meetings. Based on over 40 years of experience leading a myriad of meeting types, his approach to meetings has proven to be effective many times over. In this episode you will learn: What an effective meeting is. The 3 – components to an effective meeting framework. Techniques for managing the meeting timeline. Why you should have two agendas. What the 48-hour rule is. How to deal with meeting distractions and interruptions. Techniques to engage the meeting attendees. Randy also challenges you to calculate...
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Episode #129 - The Legacy of Earl Nightingale and The Strangest Secret with Joel Weldon
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
This episode is a rare and personal look into the life, wisdom, and legacy of Earl Nightingale—the man behind The Strangest Secret and one of the founding fathers of the personal development movement. My guest is Hall of Fame professional speaker Joel Weldon. Joel was a friend of Earl Nightingales, and he shares insights into the man behind the message, how his timeless ideas came to life and how they remain relevant for you sixty years later. For career-minded leaders like you, this is more than a history lesson—it’s a lesson in influence, legacy, and the lasting power of an...
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Episode #128 – Tips for Managing Meeting Timelines with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk invites listeners to an upcoming live webinar on tackling ineffective meetings and in advance of the April 3, 2025 webinar he shares some tips on managing meeting timelines. The Tackle Ineffective Meetings webinar description is as follows: 55.1% of professionals say most meetings they attend are a waste of time. As a leader, you set the tone ... whether you realize it or not, your meetings might suck. But here’s the good news, Randy Goruk is hosting a webinar to help you improve the effectiveness of your meetings. Now is a...
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Episode #127 – Mastering Employee Retention with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk emphasizes the importance of employee retention and provided strategies to improve it, including creating an inspiring workplace culture, prioritizing employee engagement, and investing in skill development. He also highlighted the value of showing appreciation to employees and warned against common mistakes like premature promotions and ignoring engagement metrics. Randy stressed that retention should be a strategic leadership priority, not just an HR issue, and that respect, trust, and consistent leadership are crucial for retention.
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Episode #126 - Intentionality Drives Success with Larry Stock CEO of Queen City Roofing
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, Queen City Roofing CEO, Larry Stock, a long-time construction industry professional shares his thoughts on, and experiences with, intentionality and success. You will learn how intentionality leads to success with: Professional development Work-life balance Growing your business Transitioning from old school leadership to relational relationships You will also learn: The sacred pause What it takes to be an effective (intentional) leader As an added bonus, you will learn the mind-blowing premise of ‘what it’s like to be on the other side of me”.
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Episode #125 – Captivating Your Audience with Storytelling Expert Andrea Sampson
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In this episode, Andrea Sampson shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming an expert storytelling and presentation coach. She discusses how her work with TEDX speakers taught her the power of storytelling to convey ideas and inspire change. You will learn: Effective presentations start with a clear core idea and building a story around it to engage the audience Using personal stories can help connect with listeners and make your message more memorable Incorporating sensory details in your stories activates the brain and makes them more impactful Even if you think you don't...
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Episode #124 - Success Factors and Tips for Elevating Leadership Performance
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk shares a few ideas for you to elevate leadership performance. These success factors and tips come from a replay of a condensed and edited version of a 90-minute presentation Randy did at a recent asphalt industry conference. We hope you find all of these to be helpful in elevating your leadership to an even higher level. You will learn: 3 – Success factors for any leader who wants to be a successful leader 7 - Tips to elevate leadership performance 7 – Leadership mistakes to avoid There are many more actions you can...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk shares a podcast conversation he had as a guest on the Business Success Tip podcast hosted by Paul Sanneman.
Areas we cover include:
- Defining and Developing Leadership Skills
- Practical Leadership Techniques
- Resources for Leadership Development
- Coaching and Mentoring Success Stories
- Handling Difficult Employees and Team Dynamics
- Building a Purpose-Driven Team
You will learn several tips and implementable nuggets for transitioning from where you are to where you want to be in your career and your business.