The John Burt Leadership Podcast

A fascinating discussion with Christina Zini, a highly successful Women's Leadership Coach & Light Liberator.  Christina and I discuss the importance of mindsets and how these mindsets directly impact a leader's effectiveness and performance.  Over $400 billion is spent by organizations annually on leadership development efforts; however, human capital research reveals that 75% of these organizations consider their leadership development programs are ineffective.   Experts suggest that the main reason lies in the tendency of most leadership development effort to neglect the cognitive aspects of how leaders perceive, think and behave, essentially their mindsets.We offer tips and recommendations on the mindsets that work and how to develop yours as a leader.Here is how you can connect with Christina and John:Christina Zini - https://[email protected] Burt - https://johnburtleadership.com [email protected]

This episode features Harvey Slater, a Nutrition and Wellness Coach.  We discuss how executives and leaders can optimize their leadership performance through nutrition.   Studies have shown a strong connection between a leader's nutrition and their cognitive function and clarity, sustained energy levels, stress management and positive role modeling.  We dive into the foundational practices every leader can adopt to improve nutrition, and Harvey offers tips on how leaders can stay healthy while on the go.John Burt - https://[email protected] Slater - https://harveyslater.com/[email protected]

Interview with Major General (Retired) H. Brent Baker Sr.   Brent spent 37 years in the USAF enlisting as an "Airman Basic" and rose to become a General Officer.  He's now a senior executive at PTC, a world-class software company.  He has some amazing stories and advice for leaders including understanding your leadership style, retaining a positive attitude, developing mentors and living in the "fishbowl".   We touch on his view of the 3Cs - Character, Competence and Communication and how these are foundational to great leadership.Check out Brent's book:  Orders From The General - Leadership Advice from a Two-Star General.  If you're interested in learning more about leadership coaching, please reach out to [email protected] or 720.235.9370.

Intelligent Leadership is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates and polishes an individual's heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and culture capability in an organization.John Burt is joined by John Mattone, the world's leading executive coach, author, speaker and founder of four exceptional leadership development companies.  We discuss Intelligent Leadership and the 12 tenets of this extraordinary philosophy.   Intelligent Leadership Tenet #11 and #12 - Leadership, Talent and Culture are the true leading indicators of sustained operating success in any organization.  The individual and collective mindsets of "can-do", "will-do" and "must-do" determine both the individual and collective sustained success.  Studies show that individuals are 10 times more likely to leave their job due to a toxic culture than for compensation.  Leaders are primarily accountable for creating the culture of an organization - sometimes unknowingly.  What you "think" influences how you feel and how you behave as an individual and as a leader.  Sames is true for organizations.  Employees and leaders that think they have the capabilities (the can-do) have the potential for extraordinary performance.  If employees and leaders are committed (the will-do) they execute to accomplish the task.  However, if the employees and leaders share a common, interconnectedness (the must-do), they can and will perform at their very best.In this final episode, JB and John Mattone explore the roles that leadership, talent and culture play is driving an organization to success, and creating more passionate and committed employees and leaders.   They also dive into the 5C's of culture and how important they are to a building and sustaining a healthy and vibrant culture of an organization.     To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Intelligent Leadership is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates and polishes an individual's heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and culture capability in an organization.John Burt is joined by John Mattone, the world's leading executive coach, author, speaker and founder of four exceptional leadership development companies.  We discuss Intelligent Leadership and the 12 tenets of this extraordinary philosophy.   Intelligent Leadership Tenet #10 - Successful leaders must go forward everyday with a mindset of "duty" vs privilege.  The world has plenty of people with an over-inflated sense of their skills and capabilities.  We risk losing sight of something crucial to great leadership, a sense of interconnectedness, and duty to something beyond ourselves.   In this episode, JB and John Mattone discuss the importance of a Duty Mindset, and how the great leaders create a shared vision and strategy, and communicate it so powerfully, others are inspired to join them on the journey.  These leaders execute with and through others and consistently develop the leadership potential in the next generation of leaders.     To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Intelligent Leadership is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates and polishes an individual's heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and culture capability in an organization.John Burt is joined by John Mattone, the world's leading executive coach, author, speaker and founder of four exceptional leadership development companies.  We discuss Intelligent Leadership and the 12 tenets of this extraordinary philosophy.   Intelligent Leadership Tenets #5 & #6 - Successful leaders and future leaders must make the conscious decision to be vulnerable, and they must become acutely self-aware of their gifts and gaps.   The most difficult decision for any leader, yet potentially the most rewarding, is that to be vulnerable.  Admitting that you don't have all the answers and asking for help and feedback is so powerful.  Being vulnerable is not weakness.  In fact, it requires tremendous courage as a leader.Once a leader opens themselves up for feedback, they can become acutely aware of their gifts, strengths, and gaps.  This self-awareness is the cornerstone to growth and change.  It is important leaders fully understand their super-powers and avoid the negativity gap.  Lean in on your gifts and strengths and focus your attention on those gaps which are block your ability to reach you full potential. JB and John Mattone explore the vulnerability and self-awareness principles of Intelligent Leadership.   To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Intelligent Leadership is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates and polishes an individual's heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and culture capability in an organization.John Burt is joined by John Mattone, the world's leading executive coach, author, speaker and founder of four exceptional leadership development companies.  We discuss Intelligent Leadership and the 12 tenets of this extraordinary philosophy.    Intelligent Leadership Tenets #8 and #9 - Successful leaders and future leaders must demonstrate the courage to execute their plans with passion, pride and precision.  Leaders must be focused and "locked-in" and vigilant, enabling nimble course correction when necessary.    It's game-time!  Time to take action.  Action requires courage.  Leader must act, sometimes on limited or unclear information.  This requires passion, pride and precision from the leader to be avoid disaster.   In a world of distractions, leaders must be able to tune out the noise and stay locked-in and focused.  The must be vigilant and present, sensing changes that will require course correction and change.  JB and John Mattone discuss these important elements of leadership and how they impact a leader's performance and likelihood of success.     To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Intelligent Leadership is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates and polishes an individual's heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and culture capability in an organization.John Burt is joined by John Mattone, the world's leading executive coach, author, speaker and founder of four exceptional leadership development companies.  We discuss Intelligent Leadership and the 12 tenets of this extraordinary philosophy.   Intelligent Leadership Tenet #7 - Successful leaders and future leaders must create a compelling strategy designed to leverage their unique gifts and address their gaps in support of the mission of their organization as well as their own personal mission.    The reality for all leaders is they must make an impact and drive results.  Talk is one thing, but leaders need a strategy and plan to achieve goals.  This strategy must be compelling to inspire others to join them and commit their time and energy.  JB and John Mattone discuss the leader's responsibility to create and compelling vision, and how leaders can keep everyone on their team inspired, focused and passionate for the mission and purpose while fulfilling the needs of the individuals on the team.   To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Culture is your organization's collective character, values, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors of your leaders and individual contributors.  Creating a healthy and vibrant culture is the primary responsibility of leaders of any organization, and a legacy inspired culture is the gold standard.John Burt is joined by Dr. Mike Smith, a former First Sergeant of the USAF Thunderbirds, an accomplished business leader, coach, and speaker.  We discuss the Keys to Creating a Legacy Inspired Culture and the P.A.T.C.H. concept.  Every organization has a PATCH.   Part #3: The 5 Cultures of Culture - An organization's culture is the leading indicator for achieving operational success.  Knowing the health, strength and vibrancy of the organization's culture is essential for the leaders of the organization and is a necessary precursor to any cultural transformation initiative.  JB and Dr. Mike Smith discuss the CAN, WILL and MUST DO micro-cultures, and how Individual Performance, Team Performance and Overall Performance are impacted by these foundational elements.      To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].  

Culture is your organization's collective character, values, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors of your leaders and individual contributors.  Creating a healthy and vibrant culture is the primary responsibility of leaders of any organization, and a legacy inspired culture is the gold standard. John Burt is joined by Dr. Mike Smith, a former First Sergeant of the USAF Thunderbirds, an accomplished business leader, coach, and speaker.  We discuss the Keys to Creating a Legacy Inspired Culture and the P.A.T.C.H. concept.  Every organization has a PATCH.   Part #2: P.A.T.C.H. - PATCH is a concept for building and reinforcing culture.  Every organization has a PATCH.  JB and Dr. Mike Smith continue their conversation about culture and how PATCH defined the culture of the USAF Thunderbirds and helped sustain the legacy of those that served this great organization.  Dr. Mike takes us "behind the hangar doors" as we talk about the difference between inspiration and motivation when it comes to an organization's culture.  How do you as a leader inspire your team? To learn more, please visit my website:  johnburt.intelligentleadershipec.com, or send me an email:  [email protected].