Dose of Leadership with Richard Rierson | Authentic & Courageous Leadership Development

This is Paul's third visit to the Dose of Leadership Podcast.  In this third "themed" podcast  we continue the discussion of "Heroic Leadership" but how it pertains to the Millennial Generation. In this podcast you will learn from Paul: Who the Millennial Generation is. The inherent leadership strengths & weaknesses ; advantages / disadvantages of this generation. How to engage & lead Millenials How the classic concept of"Heroic Leadership" still matters in a tech-centered world. Three core maxims that Millennial Leaders could us as a growth & development guide. Paul is a retired US Marine Corps Colonel with nearly 30 years of experience as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive VP, and VP of Supply Chain Management. Paul has honed his expertise through dynamic operational experiences including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan coupled with advanced education at the post-graduate level. He has extensive experience leading teams and organizations, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, leadership training and development, and organizational assessment. Paul has extensive experience leading teams and organizations, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, leadership training and development, and organizational assessment. Paul's passions are leading, mentoring, and coaching. His goal is to help people and organizations better understand the challenging, life-long, but essential journey to becoming authentic and resonant leaders. His purpose is to help organizations develop generations of leaders — vibrant talent pools — that ensure organizational continuity. The Callan Course™ is a method of learning that applies his personal leadership paradigm.  His multiple unit course is designed to provide you with a proven leadership philosophy that expertly ranges the art and science of leadership. Here is the link to my first interview with Paul back in February 2013: First Interview with Paul Here is the link to our second interview (Heroic Leadership Theme) back in July 2013: Second Interview with Paul

Andy Drish and Dane Maxwell are consummate entrepreneurs.  They are passionate in their belief that entrepreneurship is the ultimate path for personal growth, self-discovery, economic freedom, and that it is essential to change a troubled world. They are the founders of The Foundation; an 6-month academic online growth academy that teaches students to crush limiting beliefs and build software companies with no experience in coding, minimal risk, and minimal capital. In this podcast Andy & Dane go deeper into the purpose and mission of The Foundation; you will hear stories from Dane & Andy that haven't been told before. Specifically you will learn: How Andy & Dane met and what triggered the formation of The Foundation. Why The Foundation resonates with so many people. Why "Courageous Authenticity & Vulnerability" is essential for starting your own business. How it's normal to feel stuck and that at it's core is some deep personal roadblock that is preventing you from action. Essential Links: Check out the Website The Foundation Watch the Mixery Case Study Apply for The Foundation Subscribe to the Starting from Nothing Podcast in iTunes

Michael Watkins is an adjunct professor at IMD. He has spent the last two decades working with leaders – both corporate and public -- as they transition to new roles, transform their organizations, and craft their legacies as leaders. Dr. Watkins is author of the international bestseller The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels, which The Economist recognized as “the on-boarding bible.” With more than 500,000 copies sold in English, and translations in 27 languages, The First 90 Days has become the classic reference for leaders in transition. Recently it was named one of the best 100 business books of all time. Prior to joining IMD, Dr. Watkins was a professor at INSEAD, the Harvard Business School, and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, where he designed and taught world-class programs for future enterprise leader development, strategic negotiation, and corporate diplomacy. Dr. Watkins is the author or co-author of eleven books and numerous articles on leadership and negotiation. In the field of leadership these include Your Next Move: The Leader’s Guide to Managing Critical Career Transitions (HBS Press 2009), Shaping the Game: The New Leader's Guide to Effective Negotiating (HBS Press 2006) and Predictable Surprises: The Disasters You Should Have Seen Coming and How to Avoid Them (HBS Press 2004). Predictable Surprises was named one of the best business books of 2004 by Strategy + Business and won the 2006 annual Kulp-Wright Award from The American Risk and Insurance Association. In addition, Dr. Watkins has written extensively on business-government relations, international security and negotiation, most recently co-authoring Case Studies in U.S. Trade Negotiation, Volumes 1 and 2 and Winning the Influence Game: What Every Business Leaders Should Know About Government. His books on negotiation - Breakthrough International Negotiation: How Great Negotiators Transformed the World’s Toughest Post-Cold War Conflicts and Breakthrough Business Negotiation: A Toolbox for Managers, won the CPR Institute’s prize for best books in the field of negotiation in 2001 and 2003. Dr. Watkins is the co-founder of Genesis Advisers, a transition acceleration consultancy. He has designed coaching processes, programs and virtual workshops to help organizations accelerate everyone taking new roles, as well as speed up organizational transformations. Originally from Canada, Dr. Watkins received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, did graduate work in law and business at the University of Western Ontario, and completed his Ph.D. in Decision Sciences at Harvard University. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldwatkins/  

Betsy Atkins is an American business executive and entrepreneur. She was the Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Clear Standards, Inc, a leading provider of SaaS Software enterprise carbon management and sustainability solutions. In 2009, Clear Standards was acquired by SAP. In addition she is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Baja Corp, a venture capital investment firm, which she founded in 1991. Atkins is on the Board of Directors of Polycom, Inc. (since 1998), Chico's (since 2004), and Schneider Electric. She serves as Chairman of the SAP AG Advisory Board and is a member of the ZocDoc Advisory Board. She was most recently a member of the Board of Directors of SunPower Corp. (2005-2012.) She was a member of the NASDAQ LLC Exchange Board of Directors and is a member of Florida International University's Health Care Network Board of Directors. Atkins is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Atkins co-founded Interlan, an ethernet network controller card systems company. The company was acquired by Micom Systems in 1985. In 1988 Atkins became the CEO of Key Computer Labs, selling the company to Amdahl Corporation. In 1989, she co-founded Ascend Communications and served as a Board member and their Global CRO and EVP Marketing. Ascend was acquired by Lucent in 1999. Atkins joined the Lucent board in 2000. Atkins became the CEO of NCI, Inc. a neutraceutical functional food company, building the company until it was acquired by Artal Luxembourg in 1993. Atkins recent focus has been in Corporate Governance where she has served as an Expert Witness on the Adelphia bankruptcy case in 2003 and as Chairman of the Special Litigation Committee at HealthSouth Corporation. She is also the author of the book Behind Boardroom Doors: Lessons of a Corporate Director. Prior Board of Directors In 2009, Atkins was the CEO and Chairman of Clear Standards, Inc. until their sale to SAP. July 2005 - April 2006: Atkins served on the Board of Director of Vonage a VoIP telephony provider based in Holmdel, New Jersey. 2005 - 2012: Atkins served on the board of SunPower Corporation 2004 - 2010: Atkins served on the board of Reynolds American, Inc. 2003 - 2003: Atkins served as the Chairman of the Special Litigation Committee at HealthSouth Corporation. 2002 - 2005: Atkins served on the Board of Directors of McData, Storage Networking Hardware and Software. Acquired by Brocade in 2007. 2002 - 2005: Atkins served on the Board of Directors of UTStarcom, developer of wireless infrastructure and cellular hand sets selling to China and developing countries. 2001 - 2004: Atkins served on the Board of Directors of Paychex a national provider of payroll, human resource and benefits services. 2001 - 2003: Atkins served on the board of Secure Computing. 2000 - 2002: Atkins served on the board of Lucent Technologies.  

Pejman Ghadimi is the founder and author of the Third Circle Theory. A powerful theory which explains how some of today's top visionaries are made. In his past 10 years, Pejman has held multiple leadership roles at the Vice President level for Fortune 500 companies and has established several successful off-line businesses including Secret Consulting, and VIP motoring. Since the young age of 25, Pejman has been financially independent and has dedicated the majority of his time to bringing the Secret Entourage brand to life, a unique organization which focuses on helping motivate and improve the lives of young entrepreneurs worldwide. According to Pejman: "Entrepreneurship is about vision, creation, and innovation, it’s a way of life and a means to a living. In the past decade entrepreneurship has lost its true meaning and prestige and instead has been looked at as a synonym for being self employed. There was a time when entrepreneurs were admired for their guts and their courage and their innovative thinking for undertaking some of life’s biggest challenges and resolving them for the benefit of those around them. This selflessness that made entrepreneurs who they are and gave them their identity in the world has been changed into nothing more than a rat race for who has or can make the most money, but more importantly the world of entrepreneurship has been invaded by false opportunities. Entrepreneurs are not defined by how much money they have made but rather by the innovations they create and the impact they make on others around them, and while most will tell you they are entrepreneurs when they have learned to master a skill that enables them to make money, that certainly isn’t true. A true entrepreneur sees the world for what it can be, not what it is and even though there is a significant reward for entrepreneurs who see their efforts to the end, a true entrepreneur’s drive and passion never revolves around the reward but rather the journey itself, and the birth of innovation."

Visionary author and resonance expert Jayne Warrilow knows how to unleash the power of energetic potential to achieve breakthroughs and develop resonant relationships for success in business and life. Jayne has enabled top executives worldwide to transform the efficacy of their leadership through the engagement of resonance with themselves, one another, their employees and customers. She enables leaders to become real people, promoting positive energy to build conscious businesses and lead resonant lives. A recognized thought leader in the global coaching community, Jayne and her company, JW International, are committed to large scale and individual transformation through the principles of resonance. Her growing body of work through her brand “Resonant Coaching” is having a significant impact on the coaching profession as she redefines coaching conversations using the language of resonance to accelerate both coach and client results. Her unique methods have brought the flow of energy into the C-Suites of global corporations. She has completed extensive work with executives and senior leaders of technology, retail and hospitality, financial and government organizations. Keenly intuitive and insightful, Jayne is a sought after speaker who knows exactly how to captivate audiences with her lively and energetic presentations. Compelling insights mixed with engaging exercises comprise Jayne’s distinctive presentations to men and women seeking clear business results, leadership advancement and extraordinary personal development. Jayne is an active member of the International Coach Federation and the International Institute of Coaching, as well as a featured blogger for the ICF. She is an experienced writer and public speaker, valued for her unique insights on fully engaged leadership, work-life balance, resonant coaching and harnessing the conscious energy of an organization. After more than 20 years in leadership development and following her own profound healing journey Jayne has found her calling. It is her passion and her life’s work to awaken people to their full potential, to reconnect them to their own energy, transforming not only their thinking but their way of being in the world.

Max Stier is President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to revitalizing our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works. Under Stier's leadership, the Partnership has been widely praised as a first-class nonprofit organization and thought leader on federal workforce issues. He has worked previously in all three branches of the federal government. In 1982, he served on the personal staff of Congressman Jim Leach. Mr. Stier clerked for Chief Judge James Oakes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1992 and clerked for Justice David Souter of the United States Supreme Court in 1994. Between these two positions, Mr. Stier served as Special Litigation Counsel to Assistant Attorney General Anne Bingaman at the Department of Justice. In 1995, Mr. Stier joined the law firm of Williams & Connolly where he practiced primarily in the area of white collar defense. Mr. Stier comes most recently from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, having served as the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation. A graduate of Yale College and Stanford Law School, Mr. Stier is a member of the National Academy of Public Administration and a member of the New York State SAGE (Spending and Government Efficiency) Commission.

Jonathan Spector is president and chief executive officer of The Conference Board, Inc., the most widely cited private source of business intelligence. The Conference Board convenes thousands of executives annually in council, conference, and meeting programs, and publishes the Consumer Confidence Index ® , The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for 11 countries and regions around the world, and other reports on economic trends and best management practices. Spector joined The Conference Board after serving as vice dean of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He was responsible during his tenure for the significant growth and strategic repositioning of the school’s executive education activities, and for strengthening Wharton’s involvement in book publishing, globalization, and collaborations across the university. Spector began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he spent 20 years and was elected a senior partner. He founded and managed the Firm’s Taipei office, and helped lead McKinsey’s North American electronics practice. He subsequently served as the chief executive of two startup technology companies. Spector is the co-author of We Are Smarter Than Me (2007), which highlights the ways in which businesses can harness the power of collective intelligence. The book resulted from an experiment in which thousands of participants attempted to pool their knowledge and create a book manuscript. Spector serves on the board of directors of The Conference Board of Canada, the March of Dimes Foundation, The Demand Institute, The Echo Design Group and is a member of the Business Committee for the Arts (BCA) Executive Board. He is a Trustee Emeritus of Wesleyan University where he earned his BA in math/economics with honors and received his MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School.  

Maneesh Goyal's journey has taken him from a Masters in Public Health from Yale, to Sean Combs (P. Diddy's) event planner, to a trusted agency partner of some of the world's biggest brands. MKG, an experiential marketing agency working at the intersection of physical and digital experiences to bring brands to life. Maneesh founded the agency 10 years ago from his 5th floor walkup and now has offices in both NYC and LA with 50+ employees. As an Entrepreneur he fully understand the challenges of growing a business, particularly over the last few years as marketing budgets were slashed. Maneesh attributes his phenomenal growth to his people and through establishing a culture of servant leadership where everyone fully understands their purpose, mission, & are empowered to perform at their best. Maneesh took a leap of faith and started MKG from scratch after finding himself unfulfilled in his career in public health, and today couldn't be happier. It was this leap of faith and his ability to carve out a career that integrated his personal interests and professional life that inspired him to create Live In the Grey (LITG) just under a year ago. LITG is a new online resource and community to help people become more holistically successful as individuals and within organizations.  Live in the Grey is a passion project centered on the philosophy born out of Maneesh's own journey of blending professional and personal interests into a fulfilling career. Maneesh is one of those rare common sense leaders that understands that leadership is an affair of the heart and that it is all about providing value and serving others.

Dondi Scumaci is an international speaker, author and expert in professional and personal development. Known for high energy seminars that produce dramatic results, Scumaci’s workshops are designed to deliver solid, actionable disciplines for employees and executives alike. Her best-selling book Designed for Success: The 10 Commandments for Women in the Workplace empowers women to be more effective, successful and satisfied at work. Scumaci’s signature 10 commandments, designed to mentor women, are a result of a seasoned business career spanning more than 20 years, including tenure as director for two top U.S. financial institutions. In 1995, she founded an advising firm, where she currently serves as president. There, she and her team consult with organizations to develop employees and leadership, as well as overall company culture, through public and private seminars, keynotes and management retreats. In Ready, Set…Grow! Scumaci expands on the mentoring theme, offering a blueprint to rediscover your passion, overcome your fears, and create the life you’ve always wanted. “Grow is about life well-lived,” Scumaci explains. “This book helps people break through the barriers and design a life that really works!” In her latest book, Career Moves, readers will discover a powerful story. They will also learn to write their own story of success. Scumaci is a sought-after consultant for strategic design sessions, management retreats, professional conferences, and keynote presentations. Her dynamic seminars and keynotes have made a proven, lasting impact on corporations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and Kenya. Check out Dondi's Website! Highlights of this Podcast: Dondi highlights her journey & transition from high profile executive to internationally sought-after consultant & speaker. Learn the importance of networking and finding mentors to assist with your journey. Learn how for authentic engagement we need four things: Perspective, Resources, Capabilities, & Leadership. Learn the transforming power of daily journaling & Dondi's surefire technique to keep you consistently disciplined in updating your journal. Learn how our personal effectiveness cannot depend on the effectiveness of another human being or organization; we are obligated & accountable for our own journey.

Dan Rockwell is a true "leadership freak". His leadership career began with a leadership position in the non-profit world at the age of nineteen. His experience, over thirty years, includes business ownership and fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a regional Penn State Special Affiliate. Additionally, Dan has designed and delivered thousands of hours of training and presentations for local, regional, and global organizations. Dan began writing the highly recognized Leadership Freak blog in January of 2010. Today, Leadership Freak is read in virtually every country on the globe and was recognized as the most socially-shared leadership blog of 2012. Someone is reading Leadership Freak right now. Nearly 200,000 people subscribe to Leadership Freak’s social media channels. Dan is also co-author of; The Character Based Leader. Dan holds undergraduate degrees in Theology and Construction and Design, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration. Currently, Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations. You can follow Dan on Facebook and Twitter. I loved this conversation with Dan; his humility and courageous authenticity is exactly what is needed in today's world. Some highlights from this podcast: Dan's leadership journey & how he became passionate about leadership How crisis & hitting bottom can allow true leadership to blossom How you need to bring yourself to the opportunity & challenge of leadership Listen to Dan's profound story about Carl Stutz & how this "unknown man" changed the world How courage is misunderstood, available to all, and the key to authentic leadership

This is Paul's second visit to the Dose of Leadership Podcast.  I invited Paul back to the podcast in an attempt to try something different on the show; I wanted to create a "themed" podcast where we focus on one topic. Paul is a great friend and he has created a fantastic leadership development program that focuses on the idea of "Heroic Leadership". Coming from the warrior culture of the Marine Corps I was intrigued with this idea and thought it would be a great topic for our first themed podcast. Here is how Paul describes the concept of "Heroic Leadership": "The highest form of leadership is what I call Heroic Leadership—living a life of noble purpose, honorable aspiration, right action, and a commitment to something greater than oneself. Today, we too often settle for accidental leadership. We mistakenly think of leadership as if it were a coat: something we put on at 8a.m. and take off at 4p.m. Heroic leaders never make that mistake. For Heroic Leaders, leadership is a way of life. For Heroic Leaders, the coat never comes off!" Paul is a retired US Marine Corps Colonel with nearly 30 years of experience as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive VP, and VP of Supply Chain Management. Paul has honed his expertise through dynamic operational experiences including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan coupled with advanced education at the post-graduate level. He has extensive experience leading teams and organizations, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, leadership training and development, and organizational assessment. Paul has extensive experience leading teams and organizations, providing strategic planning, executive coaching, leadership training and development, and organizational assessment. Paul's passions are leading, mentoring, and coaching. His goal is to help people and organizations better understand the challenging, life-long, but essential journey to becoming authentic and resonant leaders. His purpose is to help organizations develop generations of leaders — vibrant talent pools — that ensure organizational continuity. The Callan Course™ is a method of learning that applies his personal leadership paradigm.  His multiple unit course is designed to provide you with a proven leadership philosophy that expertly ranges the art and science of leadership. Here is the link to my first interview with Paul back in February 2013: First Interview with Paul

Colonel (retired) Martha McSally is a pioneer and leader. She was the first woman in U.S. history to command a Fighter Squadron in combat, earning the Bronze Star and 6 air medals for her combat leadership and 325 combat hours in the single-seat A-10 “Warthog.” Under her command, the 354th Fighter Squadron earned the prestigious 2006 Air Force Association’s David C. Shilling Award for the most outstanding contribution in the field of flight. Martha uses her unique life and leadership experiences to impart listeners with the tools needed to reach their goals, become better leaders and inspire their teams. Throughout her military career, Martha was recognized as a change agent and a transformational and entrepreneurial leader. She retired as a Colonel after 22 years active duty, where she was promoted four years ahead of her peers for her leadership performance and potential. As a Major, Martha was selected as only 1 of 7 active duty officers to be a Legislative Fellow, serving as a defense and foreign affairs advisor to U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. She was also handpicked for the leadership team tasked to stand up U.S. Africa Command—responsible for all U.S. security operations and activities in Africa–from scratch with limited resources, manpower, facilities and an impossible timeline for assumption of missions. After retirement, Colonel (ret) McSally was selected as a leader to transform the George C. Marshall Center into a more efficient, effective organization while also serving as a Professor of National Security Studies. Her innovative and inspiring efforts impacted hundreds of senior government leaders from all over the world. Colonel McSally’s leadership success did not come easy. Her father died suddenly when she was 12 years old, putting her on a course in life formed and shaped by the tragedy and its defining perspectives. In between heart attacks, he told Martha to make him proud. As the youngest of five kids in a middle class family, she set out to carry on his legacy, make a difference, and live every day as a gift. Colonel (ret) McSally is a pioneering leader who happens to be a woman. She achieved in an extremely male dominated field where the stakes are high and lives are on the line. She has led men and women into combat and earned trust and respect from subordinates, peers, and superiors. Martha is incredibly effective speaking to predominantly male audiences as that is her life experience. She also has a passion to be a role model and inspire young girls and women to achieve their dreams and leadership potential. Check out Martha's Website: marthamcsally.com

Mike Kelly was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Butler, PA, where he has lived for the past 53 years. After graduating from Butler High School in 1966, Mike attended the University of Notre Dame on a football and academic scholarship. After college, Mike moved back to Butler to work at Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., a company founded by his father in the early 1950s. Mike took ownership of the dealership in the mid-1990s, expanding its operations to include Hyundai and KIA franchises. Mike currently employs over 100 people from the region, and is a leader in the local and national automotive industry. Mike has served as Chairman of the Hyundai Eastern Region Dealer Council, Vice Chairman of the Hyundai National Dealer Council, and has served on the boards of the Chevrolet Dealers Advertising Association of Pittsburgh and the Cadillac Consultants of Western Pennsylvania. In addition, Mike was Secretary and Treasurer of the Hyundai initiative “Hope on Wheels,” which has donated over $58 million to childhood cancer research institutions nationwide. Mike was a Butler City councilman, and has sat on the boards of several local and civic organizations, including the Housing Authority of Butler County, the Redevelopment Authority of Butler County, and the Moraine Trails Council of Boys Scouts of America. In recognition of Mike’s extensive volunteer and charitable work, Catholic Charities gave Mike the Mary DeMucci Award and the Mayor of Butler designated October 26, 2001 as “Mike Kelly Day” for his commitment to his hometown. Dedicated to improving education, Mike founded the Butler Quarterback Club and The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, which provides unique and innovative educational programs for students in the Butler Area School District. Mike and his wife, Victoria, a former elementary school teacher, also established the Mary McTighe Kelly Creative Teaching Grant for elementary educators and the Lighthouse Foundation’s One Warm Coat Program, which helped collect over 500 winter coats for students in need in the Butler community. Mike and Victoria have four children: George III, Brendan, Charlotte and Colin; and are the proud grandparents to George IV, Vivian, Elizabeth, Helena, Elaina, Maeve and Victoria. Mike’s family and friends were with him on January 5, 2011, when Mike was sworn into office as the U.S. Representative of the 3rd Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Mike looks forward to representing the interests and voicing the concerns of the 3rd District, especially as they relate to Mike’s work on the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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