068: Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons

By James Christie | 03/14/2022 |

In this episode, I sit with previous guests Kim Metcalf and Paul Catanzaro to discuss leadership lessons from the hit series, Ted Lasso. There are so many leadership learnings and awesome quotes from this show, we thought we should take the time to unpack a few.Key Takeaways:Know and respect your people (3:29)Trust and Accountability (5:17)Competence…

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067: The ABCs of DEI, with Martine Kalaw

By James Christie | 02/22/2022 |

In this episode I sit with Martine Kalaw, MPA. Martine is an Organizational Development expert, author, speaker, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and trainer for corporate executives with more than a decade of experience increasing the performance and productivity of fortune 500 companies and tech startups. We discuss her latest book, The ABCs…

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066: How Creating Strong Bonds Creates High-Performing Teams, with Andrej Baranek

By James Christie | 02/08/2022 |

Looking to create a strong bond with your team?   In this episode I sit with Andrej Baranek, a Vice President of Strategic manufacturing and tenured leader of global teams. We discuss Andrej’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for creating high-performing teams, including an initiative he launched during the pandemic called…

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065: Chasing the ‘Why’, with Aric Burkhart

By James Christie | 01/26/2022 |

In this episode I sit with Aric Burkhart, who is a senior national sales director, with over 16 years of healthcare industry experience and more than 12 years of leadership experience. We discuss Aric’s leadership journey as he shares several useful tips and advice for leading teams, including an initiative he launched with his team…

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064: How to Communicate with Clarity

By Rob Fonte | 01/04/2022 |

How can leaders become better communicators?

Steve Woodruff is a well-respected speaker and workshop facilitator, known as the ‘king of clarity’ throughout the business world. Steve has over 25 years of consulting experience in the life sciences training industry. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book “Clarity Wins. Get Heard. Get Referred”.

Steve joins me to discuss the challenges of good communication, how to network through ‘story-asking’, and the importance of personal branding.

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063: 2021 Year-End Wrap up & Lessons Learned

By Rob Fonte | 12/29/2021 |

As 2021 comes to an end, I wanted to thank my audience and guests for their support and valuable contributions. To discuss some of the essential leadership themes we covered on the podcast, I welcome James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our top leadership tips and lessons from 2021.

We also discuss the challenges leaders will be facing in 2022 and the tools and skills required to tackle them.

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062: How to Keep Your Vision Alive with Your Team

By Rob Fonte | 12/14/2021 |

How can leaders keep their vision alive and consistent with their teams?

In our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we discussed the best techniques and approaches to keep your vision alive throughout the year. Tune in to learn our tips on creating an impactful and purposeful message for your vision.

We’ll also discuss the importance of understanding different learning styles and leveraging technology to reinforce your message.

You’ll learn why a strong vision statement is the foundation that ultimately gets teams through difficult times.

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061– Ask Rob: Field-Based vs. Home Office Team Management with James Christie

By Rob Fonte | 12/07/2021 |

What is the difference between managing field-based vs. home office teams?

In our ‘Ask Rob’ series, people reach out to me through my website asking for leadership advice. To help me tackle this particular question, I sat down with James Christie, my podcast producer. Tune in to learn our tips on how to manage teams in both scenarios successfully.

We discuss why the fundamentals of leadership apply in both field and home office management. You’ll also learn the tactical differences you’ll need to consider when managing in both environments.

Do you have a question or challenging scenario you’d like to run by me?

Go to https://sartoleadershipgroup.com/leadership-jam-session-podcast/. Click on ‘Ask Rob’ and send your request. I’ll respond with some guidance on your scenario!

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060: How to Keep Employees Engaged in a Hybrid Workplace

By Rob Fonte | 11/30/2021 |

How can leaders keep their employees engaged during extended COVID lockdowns?

During our latest Coach’s Jam Session, we examined the challenges and benefits of working in a hybrid workplace. Tune in to learn how to keep your people motivated in times of uncertainty.

We discuss the importance of developing a supportive leadership style and understanding your employee’s needs.

You’ll also learn how to provide your people with a sense of belonging and foster professional growth.

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059: How to Become More Efficient by Leveraging Your Productivity Style

By Rob Fonte | 11/23/2021 |

How can you be more effective and impactful in your work?

Carson Tate is the Founder and Managing Partner of Working Simply. We discuss her Productivity Style Assessment, designed to help you learn your cognitive style and become more efficient at work. We’ll also talk about her view on my scores after taking the assessment!

Tune in to learn the best strategies for your own productivity style, plus Carson’s tips on how to leverage your team’s diverse styles.

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