Mastering Crisis Leadership: Military Strategies for Business Resilience | Scott McCarthy | Episode 302
Discover essential crisis leadership strategies in Episode 302 of Peak Performance Leadership. Host Scott McCarthy shares military insights on gear checks, training reliance, and actionable contingency planning. Plus, details on the upcoming “Moving Forward Leadership” webinar. Tune in for practical tips to lead confidently in volatile times. Don’t miss it!
Unveiling the Strategies That Saved a Team During War | Drew Lawrence | Episode 280
In this episode of Peak Performance Leadership, host Scott McCarthy sits down with guest Drew Lawrence as they delve into the challenges and triumphs of leading through a crisis. With three-quarters of his company in an active war zone during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Drew shares his firsthand experience and the valuable lessons he learned.
The episode highlights the importance of understanding and acknowledging the different experiences and responsibilities of team members. Drew emphasizes the need for leaders to create spaces for open communication, allowing individuals to share their perceptions and emotions during challenging times.
As the conversation unfolds, the hosts and guest discuss the unique challenges of leading remote teams during a crisis. They explore the significance of effective communication strategies, such as clear expectations, mutual accountability, and maximum transparency. Whether in a face-to-face or remote setting, the power of communication in building a resilient team culture cannot be underestimated.
Throughout the episode, listeners gain insights into the timeless principles of leadership and the ever-changing technological landscape. Drew Lawrence’s expertise in leading through crisis has led him to start Flashover Strategies, a company dedicated to helping early and growth stage businesses with their go-to-market and revenue strategies.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of Peak Performance Leadership and discover how to navigate through crisis, foster effective communication, and lead with compassion in the face of adversity. Stay tuned until the end to find out how you can connect with Drew Lawrence and learn more about his insights on leadership and growth.
Be a Trusted Leader who Drives Results | David Horsager | Episode 176
Trust isn’t something we typically think of as having an economic value. But scratch the surface behind the numbers appearing on any company’s balance sheet and trust — or a lack of it — appears everywhere. When trust increases, so do output, morale, retention, innovation and loyalty. Conversely, a lack of trust is a company’s single biggest expense. At the core, problems are never about leadership, communication, sales, marketing or even finances. Every issue falls under one or more of the “8 Pillars of Trust.” These pillars correspond to eight specific traits that the most trusted leaders, brands and organizations have in common. The good news is that trust can be learned, practiced and profitable — with astonishing results.
Lessons from Leaders in Lockdown | Atholl Duncan | Episode 174
A year ago, business leaders around the world began grappling with the pandemic and its massive impact on the workplace, the economy, and people’s lives. Largely isolated and working from home, top executives were not only forced to quickly figure out how to adapt to keep their company running. They also had time to re-examine […]
Developing the Turnaround Mindset | Mark Faust | Episode 145
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Leading Through a Crisis | Former CEO Shona Elliott | Episode 131
Meet Shona Shona Elliott is an experienced senior leader who is passionate about helping other senior leaders connect and engage with their greatest assets – their employees – for the purposes of increasing employee retention, employee engagement, and achieving an organization’s strategic goals. As a previous CEO, with fifteen years of senior leadership experience, Shona […]
Being a Positive Influencer During Times of Crisis | Glenn Parker | Episode 123
We are currently in the middle of a global crisis. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing without an end in sight it is up to us leaders to ensure that we, our teams, and our organizations are taken care of in order to ensure everyone’s safety. To achieve this, we need to focus on the positive […]