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Partnering Leadership

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Sept. 10, 2024

344 Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader: How Grit and Disciplined Duty For…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli engages in a dynamic conversation with Jan Rutherford, a seasoned leadership expert and author of Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader: How Grit and Disciplined Duty For...

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Sept. 5, 2024

343 Thursday Refresh: Carmine Gallo on Communication Secrets That Mov…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carmine Gallo. Carmine Gallo is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His books include Talk Like TED , The Presentation Secrets of Steve Job...

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Sept. 3, 2024

342 Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Le…

In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of Resilience@Work: How to C...

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Aug. 27, 2024

341 [Best of] Park Howell on Powerful Storytelling and Communication …

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Park Howell, host of Business of Story Podcast, author of Brand Bewitchery , and co-author of The Narrative Gym for Business . Park Howell teaches one of th...

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Aug. 20, 2024

340 [Best of] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the…

In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative pow...

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Aug. 13, 2024

339 [Best of] Emily Field on Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold t…

Middle managers often get a bad rap, seen as roadblocks to change and innovation. But Emily Field flips this narrative on its head. As a McKinsey partner, Emily saw firsthand how empowering middle managers unlocks an organiza...

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Aug. 6, 2024

338 [Best of] Jacob Morgan on Why Vulnerability Matters in Leadership…

Get ready to climb the mountain of vulnerability in leadership. In this engaging discussion with Jacob Morgan, author of Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your O...

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Aug. 1, 2024

337 Thursday Refresh Garry Ridge, Former CEO & Chairman of WD-40 on U…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman of WD-40. In the conversation, Garry Ridge shared his origin story and how a quote from the Dalai Lama helped him foc...

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July 30, 2024

336 Mastering Your Inner Voice and Overcoming the Crab Mentality with…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Hooman Motevalli, the author of, Don’t Be a Crab: A Practical Guide to Building Strong Joyful Relationships. Motevalli’...

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July 23, 2024

335 The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Me…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science ...

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July 16, 2024

334 Mastering Leadership Excellence: Unlocking Team Synergy, Innovati…

In this special episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli, usually the host, is in the spotlight as he is interviewed by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for the Developing the Leader Within podcast. Mahan, CEO of S...

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July 9, 2024

333 Tailored Self-Leadership: Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick on Customizing Y…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Grant 'Upbeat' Bosnick, an expert in leadership development and the author of Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership. Grant shares his journey from Toronto, Ca...

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July 4, 2024

332 Thursday Refresh: Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad on How to be a Relentle…

Retired US Navy Admiral Kyle Cozak shares his inspiring journey of resilience and leadership in this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast. From his upbringing in Las Vegas to his life-altering accident, Admiral Cozak'...

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July 2, 2024

331 [BEST OF] Greg Wooldridge on Leadership Secrets of the Blue Angels

In this captivating episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Greg Wooldridge, the only person to have led the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's renowned flight demonstration squadron, three times. With his u...

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June 25, 2024

330 Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dange…

In this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, host Mahan Tavakoli engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pete Steinberg, a seasoned rugby coach, leadership consultant, and author of the book, Leadership Shoc...

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June 18, 2024

329 The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regu…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Scott Mautz, a renowned leadership expert and the author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and ...

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June 11, 2024

328 Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More …

In this engaging episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli hosts NY Times Best Selling author and serial entrepreneur Dave Kerpen. The conversation focuses on Dave Kerpen’s most recent book, Get Over Yourse...

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June 6, 2024

327 Thursday Refresh with Jonah Berger on Magic Words to Unleash the …

In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jonah Berger, Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. In the co...

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June 4, 2024

326 From Bad to Worse: How to Break Free from the Grip of Toxic Leade…

In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific autho...

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May 28, 2024

325 Unlocking the Power of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Jus…

In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Robert Wolcott, a renowned expert on innovation and the co-author of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, S...

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May 21, 2024

324 Adapting to the Seismic Shift in Work: The Role of Flexibility an…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Rob Sadow, the co-founder and CEO of Scoop and the mastermind behind The Flex Index. As a leading expert on the future of work, Rob shares his invaluable...

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May 14, 2024

323 Collaborative Entrepreneurship: Leading Advertising's Adaptation…

In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Tim Ringel, the visionary CEO of Meet the People, a trailblazing agency that's reshaping the advertising and marketing landscape. With a caree...

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May 7, 2024

322 Leveraging the Yin and Yang: Secrets to Building a High-Performi…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Cameron Herold, a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the book The Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO. With a wealth of experienc...

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May 2, 2024

Thursday Refresh with Dave Ulrich, Father of Modern Day HR on Leading…

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Ulrich. Known as the Father of modern-day HR, Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a ...

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