Posts by Rob Fonte
Remembering 9/11: Part 1 – What My Time As A Firefighter Taught Me About Leadership
As the Leadership Jam Session Podcast is approaching its 50th episode, I want to thank all of my listeners for investing your time to tune in and listen to my podcast.
I’m confident that all of us can point back to specific events and people that have shaped us on our leadership journey.
For me, there was a significant time in my life that helped shape me as a leader; my time as a firefighter, and more specifically, when I was asked to lead a team into New York City on 9/11.
So, this episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, along with the next episode, will be dedicated to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
I’ll share a little bit of my background and talk about how that day’s events shaped my leadership principles and philosophies. I hope this episode also serves as a reminder that we should never forget what happened that day, especially for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Read Full Post047 – Ask Rob: How to Handle Two Employees Who Are Not Getting Along
Today’s episode will feature a new format we’re launching called ‘Ask Rob’, where I answer questions I’ve received from listeners on how to handle challenging scenarios related to managing teams.
This episode is based on a question I recently received asking me how to manage two employees who are not getting along but need to work together to achieve a common goal.
To help me tackle this specific, challenging scenario, I brought in Eddie Dowling, a seasoned leader and a dear friend of mine who’s also been on the Leadership Jam Session podcast before.
We’ll discuss why it’s essential to take a step back and understand the context of the conflict and that it didn’t happen overnight. And we’ll also talk about why it’s in your employee’s best interest to get them to work it out themselves.
Read Full Post047 – Ask Rob: How to Handle Two Employees Who Are Not Getting Along
Today’s episode will feature a new format we’re launching called ‘Ask Rob’, where I answer questions I’ve received from listeners on how to handle challenging scenarios related to managing teams.
This episode is based on a question I recently received asking me how to manage two employees who are not getting along but need to work together to achieve a common goal. We’ll discuss why it’s essential to take a step back and understand the context of the conflict and that it didn’t happen overnight. And we’ll also talk about why it’s in your employee’s best interest, and yours, to get them to work it out themselves.
If you have a challenging scenario that you’d like to get my thoughts on, please go to my website at leadershipjamsession.com and look for the ‘Ask Rob’ logo. There, you’ll find out more about how you can submit your challenging scenario to me – which could get featured right here on the jam session.
046: How to Deal With Decisions When You Disagree With Your Boss
How do you handle getting directions passed down from your boss that you don’t necessarily agree with? And how do you communicate these decisions to your team? In this week’s episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, seasoned leaders Cherie Tofthagen, Brian Reardon, and Mike Sabol join me to discuss the best strategies to adopt in these scenarios. We’ll talk about why transparency and communication are crucial, how to give ownership to your team, and the importance of mentorship and building advocates.
Read Full Post045: What Is the Essence of Authentic Leadership?
What does it mean to be an authentic leader? And how can you develop that mindset?
Today’s guest is Sean Georges, a former Marine Corps officer who graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and currently serves as a Senior Vice President and General Counsel for a publicly-traded company.
One of the most profound lessons Sean has learned on authentic leadership springs from the story of a near-fatal car accident involving his daughter. He witnessed the power of teamwork towards accomplishing a shared mission embodied in the bold actions of the rescue team.
In this episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, we’ll discuss what lies at the heart of genuine leadership, the difference between managing and leading, and how to develop an authentic leadership mindset.
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