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The Good Leadership Podcast explores what leadership looks like today, and shares insights and success habits from hosts and executive team coaches, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig. You will learn how to lead teams effectively and what it means to coach teams.
Disciplined follow through, a cautionary tale – We all know what disciplined follow through is and why it’s important. But what happens when it doesn’t happen? Paul and Kevin explore what happens when leaders don’t do what they say they will. LISTEN
How transparent should your decision making be? – As a leader, you make a lot of decisions. How much transparency is expected these days? Listen as Paul and Kevin discuss their thoughts on transparent decision making in the work place. LISTEN
Defining Clear Roles and Responsibilities– What does it mean to have clear roles and responsibilities? You might think you know, but how can you be sure? Paul and Kevin define clear roles and responsibilities and share how you can transform your team by calling them out. LISTEN
Compelling Plans and why you should have one– What’s the difference between a compelling plan and a business plan? Paul and Kevin dive into what makes a compelling plan compelling, and why you should invest time into making one. LISTEN
Understanding Epoxy Theory– This isn’t a science podcast, but epoxy theory is a relatively scientific concept. Paul and Kevin discuss why equal parts of relational capital and structural integrity create the strongest teams. LISTEN
Healthy Tension…it’s a good thing?– No more Minnesota Nice…Paul and Kevin discuss the concept of healthy tension and why it is vital for high-performing teams to master it. LISTEN
We is Greater than Me – Nothing significant happens alone. Paul and Kevin dive into why leadership is a plural concept and how to “shed the superhero cape” and lead a group. LISTEN
Welcome to The Good Leadership Podcast – Welcome to the start of The Good Leadership Podcast, hosted by Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig. In this episode, they will discuss the story of a hospital executive who experienced the catalytic power of coaching teams instead of individuals. LISTEN
Terry Rasmussen – President and CEO of Thrivent: One Big Goal LISTEN
Duchesne Drew – President of Minnesota Public Radio: Thriving Together LISTEN
Megan Remark – President and CEO of Regions Hospital: Positive Teamwork LISTEN
Ray Kowalik – CEO of Burns & McDonnell: How Accountability Improves with the feeling of Ownership LISTEN
Bruce DeWitt – CEO of Testek: Understanding Operational Assurance LISTEN
Kevin Warren – Commissioner of the Big 10 Conference: Carving a Better Path Forward LISTEN
John Thomas – Vice President of Basketball Development at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx: Using Resiliency to Find Purpose LISTEN
Charles Antis – CEO at Antis Roofing and Waterproofing: The Secret is Discovering Why You Exist LISTEN
Richard Davis – CEO of Make-A-Wish America: The Business of Creating Hope LISTEN
Nicole LaVoi – Public Scholar, Speaker, Educator, and Author: When Fairness and Injustice Drives Good Leadership LISTEN
Julie Kae – Global Head of Corporate Responsibility and Executive Director of Qlik: How Big Data and Childhood are Improving Climate Change LISTEN
Olivia Peterson, with Johan Gjenvicke – University of Minnesota Student: How Goodness Pays for 20-Something Leaders LISTEN
Gene Sieve – Vice President and Regional Manager, Burns & McDonnell: How Goodness Pays Proof Points LISTEN
Alvin Abraham – Dean of the Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas: Leveling the Playing Field for Young Leaders LISTEN
Phil McKoy – CIO, UnitedHealthcare: Lead With People First, and Results Will Follow LISTEN
Monte Nuckols – Vice President IT, ERP Transformation at Adient: Goodness and Mastering the Soft Stuff LISTEN
Megan Remark – President and CEO of Regions Hospital: Goodness Starts With Us as Leaders LISTEN
Stedman Graham – Author, Speaker, Educator, and Entrepreneur: Do You Know Who You Are? LISTEN
Greg Cunningham – Vice President, Global Inclusion and Diversity: Are you leading as your authentic self? LISTEN
Joseph Otting – Comptroller of the Currency for the U.S. Department of the Treasury: Finding Goodness in Every Step of Your Journey LISTEN
Pahoua Yang Hoffman – Executive Director, Citizens League: Goodness and Self-Doubt LISTEN
Why We Wrote It – The “Why” from Paul Batz and Paul Hillen: Why did we write the book, How Goodness Pays? LISTEN
Lindsey Riley – Data Science Program Manager, Medtronic: An Unexpected Journey LISTEN
Amanda K. Brinkman – Chief Brand & Communications Officer at Deluxe Corp: Doing Well By Doing Good LISTEN
Erik Gabrielson and Moira Petit – Partners at Activ8 Consulting Firm: How to Let Go, So You Can Fight For Something You Love LISTEN
Paul Hillen – Chief Commercial Officer of JM Swank LLC, a Platinum Equity Company: Exercise New Leadership Muscles LISTEN
Jurriann Kamp – Author and Founder of The Intelligent Optimist Magazine: Overcoming the Dark Noise LISTEN
Kevin Warren – Chief Operating Officer Minnesota Vikings: The Necessity of Gratitude LISTEN
Liwanag Ojala – CEO of CaringBridge: How Friends Help with Healing LISTEN
Richard Leider – Founder of Inventure: The Power of Purpose in Leadership LISTEN
Paul Batz and Kelsey Meyer Schalkle – The “Why?” behind the Goodness Pays Leadership Podcast LISTEN
Learn first-hand how Goodness Pays!