GreatRidge Station
GreatRidge Station
L. J. Helgerson, PhD
Fostering better leadership in a variety of contexts. GreatRidge Station explores old and new leadership models with an emphasis on practical application.
Where are the Leaders, Pt. 1
A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think.
Mar 3, 2021
11 min
Live Glocally
Yes, it's a global economy, but leaders need to learn to live glocally. Your local community is the heart of the economy.
Feb 24, 2021
11 min
Go Do Something
For its return to the web, and its first full Tuesday Episode, we talk about the kind of learning that can happen when you move outside of your comfort zone.
Feb 17, 2021
12 min
With Appropriate Groveling
GreatRidge Station announces its auspicious return, after an unexpected hiatus. And by the way, for Season 5, We're moving to a Tuesday release schedule.
Feb 10, 2021
3 min
Dealing with SOPs, Pt 1
Some practical and theoretical insights on dealing with Standard Operating Procedures within organizations of all sorts.
Nov 13, 2020
11 min
The Challenge of Growth, Pt. 4 -- Lose the ego
Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, a brutal reminder that your ego is not your friend.  I mention this song, from The Innocence Mission: Migration.
Oct 30, 2020
11 min
The Challenge of Growth, Pt3 -- Maturity
Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, taking on the challenges of maturity.
Oct 23, 2020
9 min
The Challenge of Growth, Pt. 2
Part 2 of our series on the Challenge of Growth. Change is frightening because it puts your identity on the line: It will be that way for your whole life.   Don't forget about the good work of www.cardus.ca
Oct 16, 2020
10 min
The Challenge of Growth, Pt 1
This time around, we kick off a new series on The Challenge of Growth.   Sources Cited: Josh Kaufman -- The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast. John Maxwell -- Failing Forward
Oct 10, 2020
14 min
Reflections on "Equip, Delight, Exhort, Encourage" Pt. 2
Part 2 of a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage. This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. I think you'll find it helpful.
Oct 2, 2020
12 min
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