Leadership Breakthroughs
Leadership Breakthroughs are designed to Awaken Awareness of what’s getting in your way and to discover new ways to develop your Leadership potential.
Episodes
8 episodes
Distracted Listening – A Two Minute Solution
Alex speaks with Tom Lemanski of Chicago Executive Coaching about the negative impact of distracted listening on workplace relationships. Listeners will learn a simple, actionable technique – two minutes of undivided attention – to improve their p...
The Power of Connection
Alex and Tom Lemanski from Chicago Executive Coaching discuss how relying too much on digital communication can hinder real connection in leadership. Listeners will learn to recognize when a face-to-face conversation is needed instead of a text or...
The Essential Prerequisite for Successfully Leading Others
Alex talks with Tom Lemanski of Chicago Executive Coaching about the critical foundation of leadership: leading yourself first. Listeners will learn how to identify whether they're focused on *doing* versus *being* as a leader and will receive a p...
Less is More Leadership Communication
Alex speaks with Tom Lemanski of Chicago Executive Coaching about why many leaders over-communicate and how it undermines their message. Listeners will learn how to identify the core point of their message and cut unnecessary words to respect the ...
Daydream or Nightmare? Leading with Vision and Action in the C-Suite
Alex and Tom Lemanski discuss the critical balance between having a compelling vision and taking decisive action, and how leaders often lean too heavily on one while neglecting the other. Listeners will learn how to diagnose whether their organiza...
Executive Presence: What’s Your Attitude?
Alex and Tom Lemanski of Chicago Executive Coaching discuss the real meaning of executive presence, moving beyond the common buzzword. Listeners will learn that presence is more about attitude than skills, and how to identify where they fall on th...
Words That Move People: How Emotional Leadership Communication Drives Action
In this episode of Leadership Breakthroughs, Alex and Tom Lemanski of Chicago Executive Coaching discuss how to use emotional communication to drive action in leadership. Listeners will learn to reframe their messages to connect with their audienc...