The Leadership Shot
Wouldn’t it be nice if someone cut the bs & told you the dos & don’ts of being a great leader? Books are great, but you’re busy! Have 15 minutes? Well, you’re in the right spot: The Leadership Shot is a new podcast from executive coach, Leila Bulling Towne.
Leila’s clients are startup founders & C-suite leaders. In this podcast, first-time managers, team leads, & experienced leaders get the practical advice she shares with people who aim to (& have rung) that NYSE bell. Each week Leila shares tangible advice with little to no fluff. Subscribe for your 15-minute shot towards awesome leadership.
Episodes
53 episodes
#53 Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Strategies to Get Started
Are you struggling to develop leaders in your organization? You’re not alone! Today, we’ll discuss the common pitfalls to avoid and the best practices to implement when it comes to leadership development. Let’s ensure that your future leaders a...
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#52 Resilience Unpacked: Strategies for Leaders to Bounce Back
Ever wondered why some leaders seem to thrive under pressure while others crumble? The secret lies in resilience. In this episode, we'll dive deep into what resilience really means, why it's essential for long-term success, and how you can cult...
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#51 From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering the Art of Offsites
Executive offsites can be a game-changer, but only if done right. In this episode, we’ll dive into the essential steps for planning impactful offsites that foster collaboration and innovation, while also highlighting the common pitfalls to avoi...
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#50 When Your Star Player is a Negative Nancy: Tackling Persistent Negativity
Dealing with a high-performing employee who constantly brings negativity to the table can feel like walking a tightrope. You need their expertise, but their attitude is dragging the team down. In this episode, I’ll share strategies for tackling...
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# 49 Keeping the Peace: Managing Election-Related Conflict Among Employees
As the 2024 elections draw near, political discussions are bound to heat up in the workplace. How do you, as a leader, navigate these conversations while maintaining a positive and productive environment? Today, I’ll explore how to create a cul...
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#48 When Coaching Doesn't Work
I recently had a potential client ask me for an example of when coaching isn’t the right step for a leader. I had several examples to share, and I thought it would be a helpful podcast episode. Partnering with an executive coach can make a sign...
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#47 What To Look For In An Executive Coach
You've been offered an opportunity to work with an executive coach, but you're not quite what that entails or what you should be looking for to make sure it's a good fit for you. In this episode I'm sharing an inside look at what to expect and ...
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#46 What Do Executive Coaches Do?
In this episode I'm sharing the 20 top things that executives coaches do.If you've ever wondered what working with an executive coach looks like, then today's podcast will give you an inside look at the most common benefits and outcomes...
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#45 Buddy To Boss
Transitioning from being a peer to becoming a manager of your former friends can be a delicate process, a bit like navigating a minefield of inside jokes and shared memories. I’m going to highlight the common pitfalls as you navigat...
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#44 Listen Up! Time to Be a Better Listener!
As a leader, you spend a good amount of time talking. But likely (or should) spend even more time listening. And being a good listener doesn’t come naturally to many of us. We think well if we can physically hear--we have the ability to hear--t...
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#43 Balancing Optimism
Optimism fuels motivation, fosters resilience, and inspires innovation. On the other hand, realism encourages prudent decision-making and helps you and your team manage expectations.Can you be enthusiastic and realistic at the same time...
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#42 The Art of Venting in the Workplace: Navigating Productivity and Pitfalls
Does venting have a place at work? Is it productive? As a leader, should you encourage or discourage it?In this episode I'm talking about the positives and negatives of venting in the workplace, what to watch out for, and how it can be ...
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#41 Afraid of AI? Start with the Basics?
It can be really easy (tempting) to dismiss AI as something you don't need to worry about or something that won't impact you or something that can't help you in your role as a leader. In this episode, I ask my friend and collaborator Rick Crisc...
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#40 5 Mistakes Leaders Make in 1:1 Meetings
I’m not going to convince you 1:1 meetings are important. You know that.Instead, I want to share with you 5 mistakes leaders commonly make when they arrange or hold 1:1 meetings. Changing your approach after learning these mistakes will ...
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#39 Master Self-Talk. Talk to Yourself!
Have you ever left a meeting--walked out the conference room door or clicked “End Meeting”--and groaned to yourself about something you said or did? “I can’t believe I said that!” or “Oh my gosh, why do I do that?” or “Wow, I looked so stupid.”...
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#38 Heart-To-Heart Conversations
Do you have an employee or a peer who is in pain and needs some very honest advice? You want to have a talk with them, a heart-to-heart. But having an effective heart-to-heart conversation is not something most companies provide on-the-job trai...
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#37 Back to Leadership School: Final Lessons
Each workday in September 2023, I shared a short video lesson. And I’ve been summarizing lessons in podcasts. So, here’s a chance—a choice—for you to lead by listening.I want you to move willingly towards and into leadership on the outsi...
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#36 Back to Leadership School: 5 MORE Lessons
Each workday in September 2023, I'm sharing a short video lesson. And I’ve been summarizing lessons in podcasts. So, here’s a chance—a choice—for you to lead by listening.I want you to move willingly towards and into leadership on the ou...
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#35 Back to Leadership School: 5 Lessons
Growing up, I always dreaded this time of year, as school started the first Tuesday of September. On the outside, I went back willingly (new school supplies!). But on the inside, I was kicking and screaming, "NOOOO!!!" Kids do...
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#34 Ten Signs Of Low EQ
Wouldn't it be nice if you had some examples of low EQ of low emotional intelligence, things you could look for in yourself and others that would tell you know what? “That's not good. That's not effective. That's not how I want to operate or ha...
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#33 Ten Signs Of High EQ
To raise your EQ you need examples of what to do. What to focus on. In this episode, I share a list of 10 signs of high emotional intelligence. These are behaviors, actions, things to do that show high emotional intelligence. Can you see yourse...
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# 32 Re-Thinking Managing Up
I’m sure you’ve heard this before: people join companies, and they leave managers. Here’s another way to think about it: people don't quit jobs; they quit bosses. The primary ingredient in your job satisfaction isn’t the...
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# 31 Misconceptions About Managing Up
I feel your relationship with your manager is the most important one you’ll have in any role at any company. Yes, you’ll have great peers to work with you, and you’ll likely hire and collaborate with amazing team members. But your r...
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Episode 31
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