12 O’Clock High

In this engaging episode, Tom Fox welcomes back James Gellert, Executive Chairman of RapidRatings and Chair of Advisory Board at LogicSource.

They are to discuss the evolution of supply chain risk management post-COVID. They delve into how the pandemic accelerated existing initiatives, highlighting the increased focus on using data and new technologies to enhance supply chain resiliency. Gellert emphasizes the shift from ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ strategies, the heightened importance of managing indirect suppliers, and the impact of current inflationary pressures on middle-market and private companies. They also explore the critical role of communication between supply chain executives, board members, and shareholders in navigating these complexities. The discussion underscores the need for more proactive engagement from all stakeholders to manage supply chain risk effectively.

Key Highlights:

• Current Role and Responsibilities
• Impact of COVID on Supply Chain Risk Management and Post-COVID Supply Chain Strategies
• Inflation and Its Effects on Supply Chains
• Labor Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions
• Consumer Spending and Supply Chain Pressure
• Procurement as a Service and LogicSource
• Engagement of Boards and Shareholders in Supply Chain Risk

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12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership brings together stories from history, the arts and movies, research and current events to consider leadership lessons. Each year during Oscar season we look at four Best Picture-winning movies and draw leadership lessons from them. It is also a way to watch some great movies and garner some leadership lessons. In this episode, we consider the movie Platoon.  Highlights include:

·      Movie Storyline-Richard

·      Favorites Scenes

·      Transactional Leader v. Transformational Leader (and a useless Leader)

·      Morality Lessons

·      Wrap Up and Close

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In this engaging episode, Tom Fox interviews Caroline Biesalski, an accountant turned podcast host and coach, who shares her inspiring journey from the accounting world to podcasting. Biesalski discusses her chapter in ‘Circle of the One Volume One’ and her successful ‘Inspired Choice Podcast,’ where she has conducted over 400 interviews in nine months. She delves into the critical role of intuition and influential works such as Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’ in shaping her path.

Biesalski highlights strategies for unlocking success and authentic voices in corporate settings, emphasizing structured dedication, goal-focused thinking, and the importance of speaking from the heart. Additionally, she touches on the significance of making inspired choices and being proactive in changing one’s professional and personal circumstances. Caroline invites listeners to participate in her free daily book study on Be Connected and shares her aspirations for future in-person events and charitable projects focused on education and community.

Key Highlights:

• Journey from Accounting to Podcasting
• The Turning Point: From Burnout to Breakthrough
• The Influence of Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’
• Building Trust and Rapport
• Discovering Passion in the Corporate World

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12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership brings together stories from history, the arts and movies, research and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, we consider the movie Man for All Seasons. 

·      Movie Storyline

·      What is conscience?

•       “Let Your Conscience Be your Guide”

•       More never condemned the King. “The king’s good servant, but God’s first.”

•       Wrongdoing Makes You Lose Your Conscience-Cromwell and Richard Rich

·      Leadership Lessons

•       Practicing integrity for the modern business leader is not a simple and straightforward endeavor. Social media only exacerbates this. 

•       A modern leader is “poured into the world’s mold of compromise and deceit”. You need an ethical grounding.

•       Practicing integrity demands that we, as leaders, constantly assess our relationships. Business and Personal

·      Standard of Trust Leadership

•       Competence, Pro-active and Accountable. 

•       Creating an environment that allows strong moral roots to grow and be sustained.

·      Wrap Up and Close

·      Final Thoughts

·      Watch the Movie; see the play, read the book

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Ten Timely Lessons from A Man For All Seasons

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In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Gary De Rodriguez, an expert in humanistic neuro-linguistic psychology. We take a deep dive into his unique journey from volunteer work in the AIDS community to becoming an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and humanistic psychology.

De Rodriguez shares insights into how he developed accelerated change techniques to help people resolve issues quickly, leading to his current role in training and consulting. They discuss the importance of self-leadership, the impact of executive alignment on organizational culture, and the significant role of emotional intelligence in fostering successful work environments.

De Rodriguez also highlights the transformative power of kindness and humanity in bridging generational gaps within the workforce.

Key Highlights:

• Professional Background and Early Career
• Transition to Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Corporate Training and Self-Leadership
• Humanistic Business and Conscious Capitalism
• Implementing Cultural Change in Organizations
• The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
• Challenges of Multi-Generational Workforces

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In this episode, I visit with Tom, who welcomes Ron Karr, a long-time thought leader in the art of leadership, persuasion, and influence. They take a deep dive into the science of influence and persuasion and help the compliance professional understand how they can use this science to move the compliance ball forward in an organization.

This script explores the belief that data is precious but accounts for only 80% of the decision-making process. The remaining 20% comes from an assessment of the individual’s current situation, mindset, energy, and skill sets. The importance of not solely relying on data is emphasized through a reference to the movie ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ where a Nobel Prize-winning professor suggests that math (or data) can solve 80% of problems, indicating the necessity of beyond-data factors in solving the remaining 20%.

Key Highlights:

·      The 80/20 Rule for Leadership

·      Purposeful Reflection for Effective Decision-Making

·      Neurochemical Impact on Influencing Others Successfully

·      Propelling Success through Adaptive Strategies

·      Empowering Personal Growth Through Story Rewriting

·      Enhancing Professional Success Through Peer Engagement

·      The Velocity Mindset: Achieving Success Through Networking

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In this episode, I visit with Onno Koelman, whose consultancy, Dynamic Leader Development, operates on a three C’s framework – clarity, climate, and competence – aimed at enhancing teams’ leadership skills and performance. We visit on the challenges of managing multigenerational teams with diverse responses to leadership styles, highlighting the need for different skills at various leadership levels.

Onno Koelman, has a diverse professional background that includes design engineering, sales, and leadership roles in environmental startups. Koelman’s perspective on professional development and leadership transition is shaped by his unique experiences and emphasizes dynamic growth and adaptation over simply acquiring a set of skills. He advocates for vertical development, which involves enhancing capabilities, refining worldviews, and reducing reactivity. His approach to leadership training focuses on understanding and interrupting existing behavioral patterns within individuals and organizations, rather than merely imposing new behaviors. Koelman also underscores the importance of clarity, a supportive climate, and the right competence within teams, and acknowledges the complexity of leading multigenerational teams, suggesting that leaders should understand and cater to the diverse motivations and responses of team members from different generations.

Key Highlights

·      Enhancing Leadership Skills through Human Behavior Understanding

·      Dynamic Leadership Development Through Skill Progression

·      Fostering Success: Essential Ingredients for Teamwork

·      Vertical Development for Effective Leadership Transformation

·      Influential Tone in Leadership for Organizational Success 

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In this episode, I visit with Dan Silberberg, who is a seasoned leader with a diverse background in tech, consulting, and business management, boasting 15 years of experience in the Fortune 500. His perspective on 21st-century leadership, shaped by his extensive experience and a master’s degree in leadership and coaching, is that traditional leadership methods are no longer sufficient in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Silberberg advocates for a shift towards “human leadership,” emphasizing the importance of curiosity and fostering more leaders within organizations. His belief in the transformative power of understanding one’s own thoughts, behaviors, and choices led him to develop the Leader Council program, a unique initiative designed to help C-suite executives become more engaged and connected leaders. Through this innovative approach, Silberberg is significantly influencing how leaders navigate their roles in the 21st century.

Key Highlights:

• Engaging Executives: Transforming Leadership in Organizations
• Leadership in a Multigenerational Workforce
• Empowering Middle Managers for Organizational Success
• Unlocking Potential: Creating Positive Change in Leadership

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12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership brings together stories from history, the arts, sports and movies, research and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, Get ready to hear about leadership from an expert in the field, with Tom Fox hosting the engaging episode of  12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership. In this episode, Tom is joined by Dr. Karen Jacobson. 

Dr. Karen Jacobson discusses the importance of understanding behavioral styles and how they impact communication in the workplace. She also shares insights from her background in chiropractic work and how it ties into her current work around behavior. The conversation explores effective leadership and communication strategies for a multigenerational workforce and the importance of adapting communication for different audiences. Dr. Jacobson also discusses the challenges and strategies for effective leadership and communication outside the United States. The conversation concludes with a discussion on understanding personal strengths and leading with them, developing communication skills for middle managers, and Dr. Jacobson’s book ‘Power Conversations’ and her upcoming book on the five generations.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding behavioral styles is crucial for effective communication in the workplace.
• Adapting communication for different generations and cultural differences is essential for effective workplace communication.
• Effective leadership outside the United States requires understanding and respecting different cultures and customs.
• Understanding personal strengths and leading with them can lead to more effective leadership.

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12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership brings together stories from history, the arts, sports and movies, research, and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, Get ready to hear about leadership from an expert in the field, with Tom Fox hosting the engaging episode of 12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership. In this episode, Tom is joined by Steve Vincze, founder of Trestle Compliance.

Steve Vincze, a first-generation American born to Hungarian immigrant parents, has a rich background that includes a 30-year career in compliance, serving as a Marine officer, a professional staff member on Capitol Hill, and a chief compliance and privacy officer. His unique perspective on “Steve’s Journey: cultural sensitivity, integrity, and business performance” is deeply influenced by his personal experiences. As an immigrant, he developed a strong understanding of cultural sensitivity and the importance of recognizing different perspectives. This understanding, coupled with his experiences as a Marine officer and working in Washington, has shaped his approach to compliance consulting, where he emphasizes empathy, genuine concern for people’s well-being, and the belief that compliance is not just about following rules, but also about improving and saving lives. Join Tom Fox and Steve Vincze as they delve deeper into this perspective on the 12 O’Clock High podcast.

Key Highlights:

• Steve’s Journey: Fostering Empathy Through Cultural Sensitivity
• The Power of Leading with Integrity
• The Marine Corps: Uniting Diverse Backgrounds
• The Power of Freedom: A Personal Journey
• Achieving Excellence through Compliance: Insights and Lessons

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