'Where Intuition Goes To Die' with Jon Cohen
The Connected Leadership Podcast
In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes guest Jon Cohen, a vascular surgeon turned healthcare leader and policy expert, the former CEO and executive chairman of BioReference Laboratories a $1.7 billion company, and author of the book 'Swab.' Andy and Jon discuss leadership, decision-making, the importance of relationships and partnerships, navigating through external barriers, and the invaluable role of intuition amidst crisis. In his book, Jon shares the extraordinary record of BioReference Laboratories, which established robust testing processes...
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Connected Leadership Gold: Dorie Clark
The Connected Leadership Podcast
Dorie Clark is recognised as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. Among many other interests, she is also a communications coach and author. This fascinating conversation with Andy Lopata explores the benefits of a long-term strategy in business relationships. In organisations changing attitudes can be a challenge, while small businesses can effectively be long-term driven. Andy and Dorie also talk about being bad at something - deliberately.
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Connected Leadership Gold: Todd Cherches
The Connected Leadership Podcast
Andy Lopata talks to Todd Cherches about the value of visual leadership in this edition of The Connected Leadership Podcast. Todd draws on examples of the use of metaphors, images and story telling and why VisualLeadership is so important in communication and relationships.
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Connected Leadership Gold: Janice Lintz
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata talks to Janice Lintz about how she has tracked best practise across the world to find ways of improving access for people with hearing loss. She has persuaded large organisations to implement her ideas including induction loops and visual aids and has been called 'the Erin Brockovich of hearing loss'.
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Connected Leadership Gold: with Rebecca Seal
The Connected Leadership Podcast
In this edition, Andy Lopata talks to Rebecca Seal, journalist and author about the practical considerations of making working at home and alone a positive experience. They discuss tools to make life easier and to separate the worlds of work and home. Social media and its impact in a virtual work place is examined and also food as a way into understanding the culture of different countries.
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'Embracing Neurodiversity' with Samantha Hiew
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata engages in a riveting dialogue with Samantha Hiew, an award-winning social entrepreneur, founder of ADHD Girls, and a reputed scientist. As a person diagnosed with ADHD, Tourette's, dyspraxia, and autism, Samantha shares her thought-provoking insights on the subject of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity covers a spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia. Participants' perception, learning, and information processing are all affected by these variances in brain function, which manifest...
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'Developing Future Leaders' with Molly Harvey
The Connected Leadership Podcast
In this stimulating episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes Molly Harvey, a leading authority in the world of leadership development as well as the founder of OWL (Outstanding Women Leaders). Molly Harvey is an author, facilitator, and speaker who has more than 30 years of experience that includes involvement with the United Nations. Focusing on the development of future leaders, a topic Molly is deeply passionate about, the conversation unravels captivating insights. Molly underlines the importance of self-aware leadership and emotional intelligence,...
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'The Connection Quotient' with Marco Buschman
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Marco Buschman, Dutch leadership expert and author of the book "The Connection Quotient." They delve into the topic of the human approach to connections, emphasising building a culture of connection within an organisation. Marco introduces the concepts of EQ (Emotional Quotient), IQ (Intelligence Quotient), and CQ (Connection Quotient). Andy and Marco discuss how the quality of success within an organisation is dependent not just on individual relationships but on the connections across the team. The conversation...
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'Talking on Eggshells' with Sam Horn
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Sam's newly released book, "Talking on Eggshells," is the focus of their conversation, delving into conflict management and its impact on our professional lives. Sam emphasises that conflict is a natural aspect of life and highlights the need to address it rather than ignore it. Drawing inspiration from Elvis Presley, Sam encourages individuals not to let things go wrong but to address conflict head-on. She emphasises the importance of diverse...
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'The Team Architect' with Eksteen de Waal
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In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by Eksteen De Waal; an international speaker, author and leadership consultant. He is a Fellow of PSA UK and President of PSA Netherlands. Eksteen describes himself as a team architect, explaining that he views teams as structures that require attention and maintenance, much like a building. He illustrates how his work entails assessing existing teams, designing new teams from scratch (such as during mergers and acquisitions), or renovating teams to address conflicts and relationship issues. Eksteen shares insights...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Zaza Pachulia, a former professional basketball player and current executive at the Golden State Warriors. Zaza won two NBA championships with the Warriors and played over a thousand games in the NBA. He was born in Georgia and came to the US via Turkey, overcoming the enormous competition of traditional basketball-playing nations. He discusses his passion for basketball and shares how his love and commitment to the game, combined with his hard work, sacrifice, and self-discipline, helped him achieve success in an arena where talent alone is not enough. Pachulia also talks about the challenges he faced in maintaining relationships with friends and family while dedicating his life to basketball and how he achieved balance during the off-season.
Zaza shares his early struggles in the league and how he focused on overcoming his weaknesses to become a top player. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging one's weaknesses, being open to learning, and seeking help. Zaza also talks about the support he received from his teammates, mentors and coaches. He gives examples of how veteran players mentored him and shared their knowledge and experience with him, and how his European older brother, Tony Kukoc, helped him navigate his early career.
Zaza reflects on his struggles throughout his 16-year career, including the cultural shock and mental health challenges, and discusses how he addressed them through positivity, consistency, and with support. Andy and Zaza talk about the importance of being a role model, inspiring and motivating kids throughout his career, emphasising the impact that role models had on him when he was growing up. Mentoring young players, such as Yanis Antetokounmpo, and being a positive influence is an essential part of his post-basketball career. Zaza also highlights the importance of continuing to learn and grow, citing his own experiences studying at prestigious business schools in the US. He stresses the importance of being prepared for life after sports, as injury or unexpected circumstances can abruptly end a career; athletes need to have a plan B. Communication and connection within organisations has been important. Also, bridging business and sports departments and understanding the business side of the NBA.
This episode highlights the importance of caring deeply about one's work, investing hours of hard work, sacrifice, and self-discipline, and achieving balance in life to succeed professionally and personally. Listen to this episode to learn more from Zaza and his journey to success!
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