The World According To Chris

Diversity and inclusion — how crucial is it in today’s global workplace? In this episode, I speak with Audra Bohannon, Senior Partner for Korn Ferry Hay Group. We cover a lot of topics: bias at work, addressing inter-generational communication gap, and more. Enjoy!

Derek opens up about the driving force behind some the world's top business minds. Listen now to hear this great insight!

In this episode we meet Derek Rydall. Someone who has found success helping others achieve theirs!

In this second part of my interview with Kelly Kolar of Kolar Design, we talk about scaling the business, succession planning, remote employees, the gig economy, and more. Lots of interesting stuff packed into a half-hour episode. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

An eye-opener into the beauty and challenges in the design space. In this episode, I interview Kelly Kolar, founder and CEO of Kolar Design. Their “highway to hallway” strategy transforms user experiences around navigation and space (for example, a university campus).

Show Notes Welcoming Jim back to the show  [00:07] What area of messaging does Jim specializes?  [02:44] A hot topic in 2017: A particularly powerful strategy to stand out from the competition  [03:07] Can you assume that all your employees know all the things that customers can buy from you?  [03:45] Jim lists some of the things you need to be intentional about when it comes to messaging  [09:12] The key piece in change initiatives, where change initiatives live or die.  [15:28] On the importance of communication styles in coaching  [18:00] Will middle management go away as companies change?  [21:43] Best practices in crisis communication  [28:28] What is “the power of the middle”?  [34:37] What’s a good reason for having a meeting?  [36:58] 2 communication mistakes to stop doing in 2018  [41:01] Use more visual communication (like whiteboarding) in 2018  [44:28]   Quotes Conversational volume and conversational effectiveness aren’t necessarily the same thing. – Jim Karrh Throwing information at people to try to solve the issue can sometimes be just too much. – Jim Karrh It’s possible to do a transformation, but you don’t have to hit everything with a sledgehammer. – Jim Karrh The key piece that I find in change initiatives is what we typically call the middle manager. – Jim Karrh   Links and Mentions HLW Episode 26: Previous interview with Jim Karrh, Part 1 HLW Episode 27: Previous interview with Jim Karrh, Part 2 Jim Karrh’s website Jim Karrh on LinkedIn Michael Jordan General Electric Forbes Uber High Level Wisdom blog Subscribe to our newsletter Are you a CEO? We’d love to hear from you! Advertise on the show   Thanks for tuning in! This episode is brought to you by Serendipity Interactive.  Share with us your thoughts. Send us your comments. You can also share with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @highlevelwisdom

In this episode, Gary shares more of his leadership wisdom. Some of the interesting things you will learn are: the “Would you tell your mother?” test, how to compliment your team, and a couple of guidelines for success. Don’t miss this.

Our first ever in person interview! We have Gary Trainor on the show, sharing some valuable insights on acquisitions, company culture and more. Enjoy!

What are leaders designed to be? One thing’s for sure, they’re not designed to give in to the status quo. This episode is packed with leadership tips from Vien Truong, the CEO of The Dream Corps who dares to play bigger. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk to Vien Truong who is the CEO of The Dream Corps, a nonprofit, a social justice accelerator. Among the things Vien shares is #YesWeCode, their remarkable and empowering project that aims to create more diversity in the tech sector. Listen now!

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How does a leader manage a crisis situation? In this episode, executive coach Jay McDonald talks about the best managed crisis situation he had seen. Tune in now and learn!

What makes a great CEO? I ask executive coach Jay McDonald this question. Listen to this episode and learn from someone who has over 30 years experience as a CEO, entrepreneur and business advisor.

Are you interested in working in the romanticized field of M&A? Or perhaps in an industry that needs reinventing—the manufacturing industry? Tune in to this episode to learn what working in these areas are like. You may be surprised.

What goes through the mind of a business owner or a CEO when they are selling their company? Or, how about if they’re buying one? In this episode, we talk to David Braun, founder and CEO of Capstone and a thought leader in the field of M&A.