Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Welcome to episode 232 of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast, where your host, Scott McCarthy, goes solo to explore the topic of leadership. In this episode, McCarthy poses a thought-provoking question: Are you the leader in the arena? As we delve into this question, let’s explore the three different types of leaders and their impact […]

Getting Past a Dysfunctional Workplace | Paul Glover | Episode 231

Getting Past a Dysfunctional Workplace | Paul Glover

Paul is the No B.S. Workplace Development Coach who, for the last 30 years, has been assisting Leaders and their organizations to achieve their full potential. His approach is practical, hands-on, grounded in the realities of the real world of work and results oriented – all undertaken with a sense of humor and panache. He is also a “recovering trial lawyer”, a Chicago Bears fanatic, an unabashed Starbucks addict, the author of WorkQuake™, a book dedicated to thriving in the Information Economy and a Member of the Forbes Coaching Council.

How Leadership Actually Works | US Navy SEAL Larry Yatch | Episode 230

How Leadership Actually Works | US Navy SEAL Larry Yatch

Welcome to another episode of Peak Performance Leadership, where we explore the keys to leading high-performing teams and achieving exceptional results. In today’s episode, we have the privilege of delving into the world of leadership and management with our esteemed guest, Larry Yatch. With his extensive experience as a former military officer and member of […]

Work-life Balance, Looking Ahead, Dealing with High-Performers and More! | Episode 229

Work-life Balance, Looking Ahead, Dealing with High-Performers and More!

In this gripping episode of the Peak Performance Leadership podcast, host Scott McCarthy delves into the challenging aspects of leadership, discussing how to handle team members with poor attitudes, address missed deadlines, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. From observing the impact of negative attitudes on team productivity to advocating for realistic deadlines, Scott McCarthy […]

Using Data in Decision Making | Kevin Hanegan | Episode 228

Using Data in Decision Making | Kevin Hanegan

Kevin is a senior leader who likes to use data and analytics to transform, innovate, and continuously improve organizations to make them the best they can be. His passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. Kevin believes the world is constantly evolving and we should always be evolving and improving ourselves in business and in our personal life. Through many years of working in a variety of businesses and industries, Kevin has been able to leverage technology and psychology, along with data and analytics, to improve organizational performance and transform businesses into high performing organizations. Kevin frequently speaks and writes on topics of data-informed decision making, the future of learning, and growth mindset.

Eliminate Leader Loneliness | Nick Jonsson | Episode 227

Eliminate Leader Loneliness | Nick Jonsson

In episode 227 of the Peak Performance Leadership podcast, host Scott McCarthy dives deep into a thought-provoking and emotionally charged conversation with Nick Jonsson, the creator and co-founder of Executives Global Network Singapore. This episode sheds light on the destructive and isolating impact of executive loneliness and explores ways to conquer it. As leaders, we […]

Becoming a Trusted Advisor | Bill Coletti | Episode 226

Becoming a Trusted Advisor | Bill Coletti

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast. In this episode, Chief Leadership Officer Scott McCarthy sits down with renowned reputation management expert, Bill Coletti, to discuss the intricacies of becoming a trusted advisor. Aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike will find valuable insights on building trust, developing a strong mindset, and […]

Leadership is a Journey and NOT a Destination | Episode 225

Leadership is a Journey and NOT a Destination

Recently I saw an add that someone said that they would turn you from a follower to a leader in 90 days or less! I was absolutely floored, irate, and embarrassed as a coach! This ideology means that leadership is a destination. That it has a start and end point. Which, yes I will agree that at some point you started leading and at some point you’ll stop leading, but that was not the meaning of this message. Rather that within a specific period of time you can become a leader and say that’s all folks! I’ve made it so I can stop trying now. THIS IS WRONG!

Through this episode, I get a little ranty, a bit fired up. It’s likely different than anything you’ve heard from me to date. But I am passionate to say that leadership is a journey. We must continue to develop, evolve, learn and grow as leaders to remain effective. That is why, leadership is a journey and not a destination. Enjoy!

Developing a Social Purpose in Your Organization | Carolyn Butler-Madden | Episode 224

Developing a Social Purpose in Your Organization | Carolyn Butler-Madden

Social purpose in business has become increasingly important for employee engagement and customer retention, yet many leaders still struggle to understand what it means for their business. So, how can defining your purpose help you grow a profitable business that people love? Sharing inspiration from organizations such as Intrepid Travel, Patagonia, Unilever and PayPal, Butler-Madden explores the intrinsic connection between the two things that drive successful purpose-led businesses: Love (of people, planet and humanity – the raw emotion behind purpose) and Money (profit and commercial success). When purpose drives profit, it offers the ability to be ambitious in the change you seek to create over the long term. Meanwhile you build a meaningful business for everyone involved; you attract invested employees, customers, and investors; and you build trust, the currency of a valued business.

Carolyn Butler-Madden is inspired by a future where business is a force for good and brands drive profit through purpose. Her mission is to make social purpose a vital part of business in Australia and beyond. She does this through speaking, writing and consulting, and advising small, medium and large organizations. Her first book, Path To Purpose, was Australia’s first on cause marketing. Carolyn’s 30-year international marketing career includes 18 years as an agency owner, working with some of the world’s best brands.

Creating a Powerful Strategy in Uncertain Times | Rosie Yeo | Episode 223

Creating a Powerful Strategy in Uncertain Times | Rosie Yeo

Good leaders know that strategy is vital when it comes to organizational longevity, but it’s not always easy to come up with fresh ideas needed for success, let alone bring them to life. Uncertainty about the future, the pressure of competition and risk aversion saps confidence and enthusiasm and produces timid templates for maintaining the status quo. There’s a better way.