Libby chats with applied behavioral scientist, leadership development expert, and the CEO of HUMiN Inclusion Partners, Mitch Shepard. Mitch has been working with diverse people from various walks of life for the past 25 years, beginning with nearly a decade spent leading people on wilderness expeditions, guiding teams to achieve extraordinarily challenging goals despite often unpredictable environments and ever-changing landscapes. In 2015 Mitch expanded her reach and impact by curating a diverse and extraordinary team of coaches, trainers, consultants, and DEI experts. HUMiN is known for its creative, pragmatic, actionable, and measurable approach to building the habits and behaviors of inclusion, at every level.   Libby and Mitch discuss: Her unique path and everything living off grid and experiencing different cultures taught her about diversity The depth and importance of diversity in the workplace  What it means to be diversity and cultural intelligent Measuring manager effectiveness and inclusive leadership  Why real change requires long term learning and long term practice How inclusion drives innovation And much more   HUMiN Inclusion Partners has become a trusted voice in the ever-growing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company doesn’t only focus on the hottest topics—race, and gender—but incorporates other spectrums of diversity as well. From unleashing the best in introverts & extroverts to understanding and communicating effectively across cultures, navigating generations at work, leveraging neurodiversity and more.  Mitch lives in Seattle WA, with her husband and two children.    Connect with Mitch: https://www.mitchshepard.com/ https://humininc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchshepard

This week Libby is chatting with chairman and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge. Garry is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company and he is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. His vision and leadership have positively impacted the company in both measurable and immeasurable ways. Libby and Garry discuss: How studying and understanding tribes helped him to lead an engaged and productive company Why pleasure makes perfection at work The traits of a soul-sucking CEO and how to fix toxic cultures in the workplace Communication and leadership differences between men and women The importance of being both a leader and a teacher Moving from a fixed to a growth mindset through learning moments Garry joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and has held various management positions in the company, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, and vice president of international. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.    Connect with Garry: https://thelearningmoment.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge https://twitter.com/learningmoment

Libby sits down with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer, a leading-edge talent development consultant, executive coach, and humanistic researcher. Alison is considered one of the pioneering practitioners in workplace curiosity and her research focuses on the associated mental, emotional, and motivational attributes. Through Intrinsic Curiosity, Alison partners and works with executives across a diverse set of industry sectors with an emphasis in Technology, Media, and Healthcare; and, has a knack for connecting and working with cross-generational teams and leaders through her unique blend of real-world business acumen and evidence-based practitioner expertise.    Liby and Dr. Alison discuss: What it means to be intrinsically curiosity  How to build your stress tolerance The three C’s: Curiosity, communication, collaboration The need for establishing new ways of interacting and connecting with each other in a rapidly changing world The need to find tools that work for you and making space for reflection Challenging aspects of getting a team to gel And more   Alison regularly works with clients focused on multi-faceted leadership, healthy team dynamics, and continuous innovation. Alison has worked with many organizations including Hulu, Verizon Media, Marvell Technology, TransDigm Group, Vanguard, Stanford Health Care, among others. She believes we each are innately curious, we just tend to stifle it away.   Connect with Alison: https://www.dralisonh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralisonhorstmeyer

Libby is joined by the CEO and founder of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, Dr. Katrina Burrus. Dr. Katrina is known for "fast-tracking leaders to the C-Suite and Beyond" and for "Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders." Clients often comment that working with Katrina enlightens leaders to empower co-workers to walk the extra mile. She is a keynote speaker and published, “Managing Brilliant Jerks" and, "Global Leadership" a body of work used by Nestle, Novartis, the World Health Organization, the International Labor Organization, the United Nations, and many more.   Libby and Dr. Katrina discuss: What it means to be a brilliant jerk The costs of having a brilliant jerk in your organization Calling out brilliant jerk mentality and understanding cultural behaviors Transforming brilliant jerks into inspiring leaders How to become a thought leader within an organization Distinguishing the difference between brilliant jerks and demanding leaders Avoiding uncivilized behavior in an organization   Dr. Burrus has 18 years of experience as the first Master Certified Coach and Founding Board Member from the (ICF) International Coaching Federation in Switzerland.   Connect with Dr. Katrina Burrus: www.excellentexecutivecoaching.com www.instagram.com/drkatrinaburrus www.facebook.com/katrina.burrus

Libby sits down with the best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and business strategist Ron Carucci. Ron has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, nonprofits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth. Ron’s experience spans over 25 countries where he helps organizations articulate strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and then designs programs to execute those strategies.    Libby and Ron discuss: The definition of honesty and how it’s changed over the last several decades Earning trust in the workplace and its importance in success The four predictable factors under which leaders will tell the truth How to know if your leadership skills suck Trends among male and female leaders Why diverse leadership teams perform better than those with less diversity Generational differences in the workplace How to get outside of your own echo chambers And more   Ron has authored eight books including his most recent, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. He is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, where Navalent’s work on leadership was named one of 2016’s management ideas that mattered most. Ron is proud to be a member of the Marshall Goldsmith MG100 coaches community. His work’s been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, Inc., BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Business Week, and Smart Business.   Connect with Ron: https://www.navalent.com/ https://tobehonest.net/ Watch Moments of Truth with Ron Carucci Buy To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose by Ron Carucci

Perry Marshall joins Libby in the leadership lab for the second time to discuss his new book, Memos from the Head Office: Channeling the Muse in Business and in Life. Perry shares an experience he had where someone shared with him a message from God that ultimately led to new business ventures and the writing of this book. The overarching theme that he wants everyone to know is that each and every one of us are all capable of creating a better life for ourselves whether that be through resolving conflicts, experiencing breakthroughs, and more, regardless of your background (social, religious, etc.).   Libby and Perry discuss: Why it’s important to stay open to opportunities Why many people with a strong prophetic ear come from troubled homes/backgrounds Paying attention to and tuning into our intuition  Being compatible with your own convictions The single best habit one can cultivate Creating before consuming And much more   You don’t need to hustle harder, raise your IQ, or earn an MBA to solve your most pressing problems. The lines of communication are open if you’re willing to listen. Memos from the Head Office shows you how to resolve impossible conflicts, access new breakthroughs, navigate jagged situations, and reveal hidden insights.   Memos from the Head Office: Channeling the Muse in Business and in Life by Perry Marshall  and John Fancher    Connect with Perry: https://www.perrymarshall.com/ www.perrymarshall.com/memos

This week, Libby is joined by executive coach Angie Morgan. Angie and her business partner Courtney are executive coaches who work with high-performing leaders to help them achieve next-level results. After their service in the Marine Corps, Angie and Courtney co-created the leadership development firm Lead Star and co-wrote the New York Times best-selling books SPARK and Leading from the Front.    Libby and Angie discuss: Where Angie learned to lead and the experiences that shaped her as a leader Being influential and inspirational  Why leaders aren’t born and anyone can develop leadership skills The importance of having self-awareness when it comes to leadership Common misconceptions surrounding leadership The concept of risk taking as a pathway to reward Choosing your hard and giving gratitude   Angie and her business partner have helped high achievers around the world unlock their true potential through one-on-one coaching, keynote addresses, and corporate leadership programs. Their third book, Bet on You: How Leaders Win with Risk, will be out in spring 2022.  Connect with Angie: www.leadstar.us www.sparkslead.us https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-judge-morgan https://instagram.com/lead.star https://twitter.com/leadstar https://www.facebook.com/LeadStar

Libby is joined by professor of management and Silberman Global Faculty Fellow at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Scott Behson, Ph.D. Scott is a national expert in work and family issues as well as a best-selling author and professional speaker and is dishing all on how to succeed at work and what it means to be a whole person workplace.   Libby and Scott discuss: Why work and life aren’t separate but actually intertwined Valuing employees beyond their work The characteristics of a whole person workplace and how to perpetuate them The challenges employees face and how to combat challenges How to be a ‘whole person’ manager or leader Victim mentality in the workplace and how to step out of it   Dr. Behson has also published over 30 academic journal articles and book chapters, presented at more than 50 times national and international conferences, and won multiple awards for his teaching, research and service to students. He has written for Harvard Business Review, TIME, Fast Company, Success, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He frequently appears in media, including CBS, MSNBC, NPR, Fox News, and Bloomberg Radio.   Connect with Scott: https://www.scottbehson.com/ https://www.twitter.com/ScottBehson https://youtube.com/c/ScottBehson https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbehson/   The Whole-Person Workplace: Building Better Workplaces through Work-Life, Wellness, and Employee Support by Scott Behson   The Working Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed at Work and at Home by Scott Behson

This week, Libby is joined by Zach Giglio. Zach and his wife Emma have had the fortunate experience of traveling and living around the world and have seen the positive impacts that human connections have made on their lives and the lives of the people around them. Now, with more than 15 years of combined experience, work to facilitate those human connections for organizations through their expertise in communications and marketing through their company, Giglio Communications and Marketing (GCM). Libby and Zach spend their time chatting about creating a brand story and identity that aligns with your values, personality, and more.    They share in: What it means to “do good and do well” Where Zach sees gaps or disconnects within the communication space Organizational identity Being thoughtful with how you integrate products and services as a business owner How to find your own brand identity The importance and difference between personal brand identity and business brand identity Storytelling Difference in communication between men and women And much more!   For their clients, GCM crafts and executes comprehensive communications and marketing strategies, including crisis communications, manages companies’ social media accounts and runs messaging and business identity workshops.   Connect with Zach: https://www.whoisgcm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whoisgcm/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/whoisgcm

This week, Libby is joined by the Authors of Work Made Fun Gets Done!, Dr. Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo. Bob Nelson, Ph.D., is the president of Nelson Motivation Inc., the world’s leading authority on employee recognition and engagement and Mario is a principal with Tamayo Group Inc., a no-nonsense consulting firm specializing in leadership and organizational performance. Their combined expertise and results have a direct correlation to fun and its important role when it comes to success in the workplace.    With Libby, they discuss: Why having fun is critical when it comes to success How to analyze and gauge fun in your own workplace How to influence others to get on board with fun The many definitions of fun Why high performing companies tend to have the most fun And more!   Interested in having fun and getting work done? Email Libby at [email protected] to learn more about the Writers Sprint Membership!   Connect with Dr. Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo: Work Made Fun Gets Done https://drbobnelson.com/ https://tamayogroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobnelson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-tamayo-809b7791/