The Leadership 480 Podcast Series

Many leaders are now faced with leading a virtual team for the first time. In this episode a panel of DDI leadership experts share practical advice for doing it right. (Episode 20)

Coronavirus. Tragedy. Economic crisis. The toughest moments are the ones that show what leaders are made of. Former DDI president Bob Rogers dives into the moments that test leaders most.

In this episode, helpful advice for those who are new to leadership. (Episode 18)

Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is as important to leadership success as cognitive intelligence. But why? (Episode 16)

Becoming an executive means many things, including having to become more comfortable with ambiguity and anxiety. (Episode 15)

Research shows that everyone thinks they’re a good interviewer. Surprised? So were we. Learn how unconscious bias plays a part in bad interview processes & how to work on removing it. (Episode 14)

Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author of The Surprising Science of Meetings, reveals what research says about meetings and offers useful tips to help make your next meeting more productive. (Episode 13)

Stop trying to get everyone to think you're an expert. You have to become a visionary. Andrew Davis chats with us about the importance of leaders focusing on big un-Googleable questions. (Episode 12)

How do you define ethics? People have been trying to do this for millennia and we still don’t have a definitive answer. But what about ethical leadership? What does that look like?

The conclusion of our chat with retired executive Noy Dy-Liacco. In this episode, you'll learn more about the evolution leadership has gone through over Noy's decades-spanning career. (Episode 10)

We chat with Noy Dy-Liacco, a retired executive whose career spanned decades–and countries. Noy gives advice to new leaders & talks about the evolution of leadership during his career. (Episode 9)

Wondering what it's like to be a CEO? Join Beth Almes & Matt Paese to see what it takes to be an exec, what shocks folks about climbing the org chart, & some signs that maybe it's not the job for you.

Have you ever dreamed about working abroad? In this episode, Bruce Watt discusses what it takes to navigate being uprooted from your comfort zone and moved to a different country for work. (Episode 7)

Being a leader—especially a new leader—has never been easy. Now, it’s harder than ever. Why? (Episode 4)

In part 2 of our interview with generational expert Tim Dean, we discuss the impact that Gen X is having, Gen Z's entrance into the workforce, and the one word leaders should stop using.

For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workforce: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.

Why do women leaders still face some of the same challenges, even though they have more leverage today than 30 years ago? (Episode 2)

Spend 15 of your 480-minute work day learning how to make those minutes count. (Episode 1)

Most leaders struggle to strike a balance between holding people accountable and showing compassion. Learn how to do both, without compromising either.

Like it or not, navigating organizational politics is unavoidable for leaders. But you can learn how to do it in a healthy way.

Having a conversation with someone at work with whom you have little in common can feel uncomfortable, maybe even forced. But leaders see significant benefits from learning how to have better conversations—with anyone.

The journey to becoming a humble leader is not one without its challenges. But embarking on it will set you on a path toward getting better results and a heightened sense of purpose.

Being a leader is tough, and it's easy to lose sight of why we became leaders in the first place. Let these inspirational moments from leadership experts be a reminder of why we lead.

The relationship between workplace inclusion, wellness, and performance is hard to grasp but has major implications for your team. Understand the connection and how to support mental health at work.

With so much on their plate, finding focus as leaders is no easy feat. Learn how to separate yourself from inefficient routines and narrow your focus on tasks that have lasting impact.

Good leadership isn't just about leading others. It's about knowing how to lead yourself first. Learn the concepts around leading yourself and how it can elevate both you and the people around you.

Learning to lead from the middle is much different than frontline leadership. Get tips for dealing with the increased pressures of middle management and the key skills you need to excel.

Leaders who create psychological safety can transform their team's performance. Learn tips and get best practices for how to create psychological safety on your team.

Saying no at work can be uncomfortable, but also risky for women leaders. Learn how saying no effectively can help you make the best use of your time and impact your career for the better.

Having both humility and confidence in leadership is key. Learn how to achieve the right balance of each to work more effectively with your team.

Authentic leadership is critical in today's new era of work. Learn how to be more authentic on the job and why being vulnerable matters so much for effective leadership.

Leaders are used to dealing with change. But that doesn't mean it's easy. Learn how leaders can drive change effectively, including tips for successfully leading change in a remote environment.

Taking a personality test can be exciting and a little scary. But the insights can be powerful. Learn how leaders can use personality test results to deepen self-insight and become more effective.

Managing conflict is among leaders' least favorite tasks. But learning how to resolve conflict in the workplace can be done with the right strategies and skills.

Learn how and when to ask for feedback, what to do with it once you get it, and why feedback matters so much for leaders.

Learn what you can do to best help your team deal with grief at work, including how to navigate these tough conversations as a leader and the best and worst things to say.

Get to the bottom of what it takes to effectively lead and motivate hybrid and fully remote teams. How do you engage a hybrid team? What are tips for connecting with people working virtually?

New research on leader connectedness and why it's so important for teams in the workplace. Learn what you can do to be a more connected leader.

Learn how you can handle toxic relationships in the workplace, including how to spot the signs of a toxic relationship and what you can do to mitigate them.

Learn how you can conduct powerful retention conversations to help stop employees leaving in waves, including who to talk to first and must-ask questions.

How to use great leadership for a better customer experience and why it's key for building a customer-focused company culture.

Leadership lessons can be found in surprisingly sweet places. What the Great British Baking Show taught one baker about leadership.

New research on women and burnout at work and why it's causing women leaders to leave. Learn the signs women are burning out and what to do to help.

Making hard decisions is part of the everyday work of leaders. But there are ways to make the process easier. Learn how leaders can make better decisions, using an approach that's grounded in science.

Whether you love them or hate them, virtual meetings are hard to avoid. Learn tips for how to lead virtual meetings that are focused, productive, and engaging.

Is passion or purpose in leadership more important? Leadership expert and TED-talker Tanveer Naseer dives into the importance of purpose in leadership—and why passion might not be enough.

Every leader should be seeking to empower their team. But it's easier said than done. Laurence Pintenat discusses empowerment vs. micromanagement, and why so many leaders fall into the trap.

Many leaders get uncomfortable when it comes to having difficult conversations with employees. In this podcast, Nathan Calland offers strategies for how leaders can tackle challenging conversations.

We interview a diverse panel of women to discuss the state of diversity and inclusion at the workplace today, as well as tips for leaders for how to build inclusive teams.

Workplace and job burnout expert Dr. Geri Puleo joins DDI for a discussion on what leads to employee burnout, how to avoid it, and what role leadership plays.

Neuroleadership expert Dr. Kevin Fleming joins DDI for a timely discussion on how to handle mental health in the workplace.

It takes guts to show courage in leadership. Join us for a discussion on courageous leadership with entrepreneur Ryan Berman, author of Return On Courage: A Business Playbook For Change.

Bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist Jacob Morgan joins DDI for a powerful discussion on how the future of work will radically change the future of leadership.

In tough times, we're forced to have the difficult conversations we don't want to have. But how leaders handle them makes a dramatic difference.

Empathy is the number one leadership skill. Marketing Insider Group CEO Michael Brenner shares how empathy can help drive profits and improve employees’ day-to-day life.

Kevin Kabat, former CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp and current board member of NiSource and Unum Group, discusses how executive reactions in a crisis shape the future of the company.

If you aren't concerned about employee engagement on your team and in your company, you're making a huge mistake. (Episode 17)