The Level Up Leader with Michael King

Join host Michael King and leadership expert Jon Titus from Boystown as they discuss the nuances of leadership vs. management and the importance of creativity and values in nurturing future leaders. Discover Jon’s unique empowerment approach and commitment to crafting a world where everyone can lead.

Key Points

• Differentiating leadership and management

• Elevating Boystown leaders through “Elevate”

• Creative approaches in leadership development

• Bolivian Peace Corps service impacts on values

• Supporting Boystown’s “Successful Futures” program

Connect with Jon:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpatricktitus

Connect with Boys Town:

https://www.boystown.org

Connect with Michael:

https://www.teams.coach

https://linktr.ee/teamscoach

Best Quotes

02:24 – 02:30

• “I just found that personally for me, there’s no higher calling than leaders developing other leaders.”

04:14 – 04:22

• “It doesn’t take a title, it doesn’t take authority necessarily. You can be a leader from any seat in the organization.”

12:30 – 12:35

• “I think a lot of what I learned there is you operate most solidly on your values.”

12:53 – 13:01

• “So exploring what’s really meaningful to you, what really drives you, where your strengths lie, those types of things are your values.”

20:46 – 20:52

• “So the only way you do that is with some new ideas, some, some thinking outside the box.”

21:42 – 22:00

• “I think there’s, there’s a bit of a, a swing, you know, it’s almost whip whiplash sometimes because leaders who are, we, we start at the top of their organization with our leadership program leaders who have gotten to that position in their lives are experienced, they’ve experienced success.”

24:15 – 24:37

• “But when it comes to the, the youth care services, we’ve realized in the last decade, just like when people age out of foster care, we have kids who are, you know, becoming adults, going off to college or having their first career move, getting their first internship, their first job who need additional support.”

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Summary

Dive into a captivating dialogue with Todd Murphy on ‘Level Up Leader.’ We explore the transformative journey from press clippings to media intelligence titan, shared strategies behind innovative leadership, and tech’s role in refining client experiences. Tune in for industry insights mixed with lighthearted moments—a blend of profound wisdom and intriguing tales.

Key Points

• Lessons from a father’s wisdom

• Embracing change in media intelligence

• Purpose-driven growth for teams

• AI’s impact on alleviating client pain

• The enduring value of honest, direct communication

Best Quotes

03:12 – 03:23

• “Take change by the hand before it grabs you by the throat. And I’ve used that quote, I believe it’s an original Winston Churchill quote, but it’s all about adaptation.”

04:05 – 04:08

• “Sometimes it’s okay to say yes and then figure out how to do it later.”

08:34 – 08:46

• “We had people, we had processes, they had technology and development, and it all just kind of seemed to come together at the right time with the right people and the right vision.”

22:42 – 23:00

• “I can’t synthetically ask my team to feel that tru scope is better than our competitors. I have to show them and, and explain to them and let them see and feel for themselves why our media intelligence platform is superior to our clients.”

27:47 – 27:56

• “I’d like to think I have a very pragmatic oh, grasp of ai. I don’t think AI is gonna put anyone out of work.”

30:58 – 31:09

• “It always comes down to the people. I don’t care what you’re selling, what service you’re providing, whether you’re Southwest Airlines or you’re McDonald’s, it always comes down to the people.”

Contact Michael

www.teams.coach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/

Twitter: @michaelkingjr

Instagram: @michaelkingjrofficial

Contact Todd

www.truescope.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmurphyinfo/

Twitter (X): @Todder4News

Instagram: @jtoddmurphy

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In this captivating episode of the Level Up Leader podcast, host Michael King sits down with a giant in the tech industry, Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi. Martin’s journey is nothing short of inspirational – from his humble beginnings as a bullied child to becoming a visionary leader reshaping the global technology landscape. With over 25 years of executive experience, Martin has co-founded Boardsi, a groundbreaking company in executive recruitment. He dives deep into how his unique blend of empathy and cutting-edge artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way executive recruitment is done, and how it’s impacting personal branding in the corporate world. Tune in to this episode for an insightful look into the mind of a tech titan and learn valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the transformative power of personal experiences.

Key Points

• Empathy can transform team dynamics.

• True leadership involves vulnerability.

• Personal branding boosts executive careers.

• AI doesn’t replace, but enhances human input.

• Professional networking should be purpose-driven.

Best Quotes

03:50 – 03:55

• “So my mom made the decision to get me to America so I can live an American dream.”

05:03 – 05:10

• “I also went through corporate world led, led some teams there, ended up doing a lot of consulting…”

06:02 – 06:06

• “We started that right off the bat with a very basic platform.”

06:20 – 06:28

• “And we’re releasing a new platform, which is taking what we do way to the next level.”

14:02 – 14:09

• “It’s been obviously getting easier as it is right here, but I find a lot of joy.”

17:01 – 17:08

• “So it’s like watching all these little things and branding pay off, what’s the end result?”

22:59 – 23:05

• “And the next morning I had a whole team meeting and I went around and asked everybody the same question…”

Connect With Us:

Michael King:

https://www.teams.coach

https://www.facebook.com/michaelrkingjr75

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/

https://www.instagram.com/michaelkingjrofficial/

https://twitter.com/michaelkingjr

Martin Rowinski:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardsi/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOo-Hp7a5_JL02VhjNRoeQ

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Turnover rates are at a staggering high.  “Quiet quitting” has become a term that is globally accepted. I was told that people don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Is there anything we can do about this?

We decided we would.  

Welcome to the Level Up Leader Podcast.  I am your host, Michael King.  I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and Level Up their Leadership. 

On today’s podcast, I am joined by one of our key stakeholders, Jen Gruber.  Jen has been a valued team member and comes with tons of success in marketing. She is the head of Marketing for Sales with the Lincoln Journal Star. Please welcome Jen to the podcast.

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It’s an important fact that trust increases the power of your organization substantially. In fact, the Harvard Business Review states that organizations with high levels of trust have 106% more energy and 50% more productivity. A straightforward way to increase trust is by increasing your level of listening. 

And that’s precisely what today’s guest is doing. 

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Jeremy Miller.  Jeremy is Polly’s Vice President of Enterprise Development and an all-around great leader.  Please welcome Jeremy to the podcast. 

Source: https://hbr.org/2017/01/the-neuroscience-of-trust

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To be a good leader, you have to be interesting.  You have to keep things interesting.  Leaders often start losing traction because they have become boring and need to engage their team.

According to Forbes, being boring happens to most good leaders. And we often confuse being INTERESTING with CHARISMA…and that’s simply not the case.  Curiosity seems to be the secret sauce to keeping leadership interesting.  

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Bill Cook. Bill is an Executive Vice President of Development for BIO PLUS. Bill has decades of experience keeping things interesting for his teams.  Please welcome Bill to the podcast. 

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethfreedman/2021/07/10/are-you-a-boring-leader-what-others-might-be-saying/?sh=511b42931821

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According to the Harvard Business Review, “If you want to understand why some companies have a toxic culture, underperform relative to their potential, and eventually collapse — look no further than the quality of their leadership teams. Whereas competent leaders cause high levels of trust, engagement, and productivity, incompetent ones result in anxious, alienated workers who practice counterproductive work behaviors and spread toxicity throughout the firm.”

On today’s podcast, I am joined by John Michael Morgan. John Michael is a best-selling author and celebrated coach. I have worked with John Michael for the better half of a year.  John Michael is sincere, honest, and brilliant.  Please welcome John Michael to the podcast. 

Source: https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-to-spot-an-incompetent-leader

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/247361/change-culture-listen-best-people.aspx

Where to find John Michael:

https://johnmichaelmorgan.com

Linkedin.com/in/JohnMichaelMorgan/

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Everyone would agree that the organization that embraces change the best is the organization that wins. How you implement change matters. 

“Good leaders listen before they act. And the best leaders prioritize listening to their best people.” 

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Michele Isaly. Michele is the Regional Vice President for Word and Brown. Michele has decades of experience leading and her story of how she addresses change is something we can all relate to.  Please welcome Michele to the podcast. 

Source:

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/247361/change-culture-listen-best-people.aspx

Where to find Michele:

https://www.wordandbrown.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-isaly-3a2008a/

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Disconnection is making workers feel lonely and isolated, that their colleagues don’t care about them and that they’re replaceable, according to the Airspeed/Workplace Intelligence report that surveyed 800 C-suite leaders and 800 workers in March.

A majority see their work as solely transactional: 52% of workers reported they’re only in it for the paycheck.

CNBC reports that being disconnected and lacking proximity are the #1 factors for resigning. This was an issue before covid, but now it’s worse. 

Regarding proximity, today’s guest is doing what he can to make sure this isn’t an issue within his company.

On today’s podcast, I am joined by David Dickinson. David is the founder and president of Bankers Compliance Consulting. Bankers Compliance Consulting has been making an impact for over 30 years.  Dave is an active educator and a highly respected and sought-after leadership guru throughout the industry.  

I enjoy talking to Dave because he is a no-nonsense leader.  He is passionate about what he believes, and he does what he can to make sure that no one on his team is left guessing what he is thinking. He makes connection a priority.  He also pauses long enough to recognize that human capital is his greatest asset and to ensure his team is cared for. A leader that recognizes this will never lose. 

Please stop by the Level Up Leader Group on Facebook and interact with Dave.  

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music.  We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.  

Source:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/workers-say-this-is-the-no-1-reason-theyll-quit.html

Where to find David:

https://www.bankerscompliance.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dickinson-1905342/

Twitter.com/bccdavid

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlW6Esg_ftM

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If you have a brain, you have bias. We all have unconscious bias; it doesn’t make us bad people. Our brain wants to make sense of the world and the people around us. We categorize and label things and people so our brains can move fast.  It’s actually tied to your survival. 

But check this out.

Forbes Magazine states that “Unconscious bias if left unchecked, can impact employees’ productivity, sense of belonging, and retention rates. One survey found that workers who reported experiencing workplace bias were 33% more likely to feel alienated, 34% more likely to withhold ideas and solutions, and 80% would not refer people to their employer.”

Regarding unconscious bias, today’s guest is doing what he can to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion and address unconscious bias in some really creative ways. 

Welcome to the Level Up Leader Podcast.  I am your host, Michael King.  I am an executive coach and founder of Teams.Coach, LLC. I work with C-level leaders to clarify and expand the vision, elevate performance, and Level Up their Leadership.

On today’s episode, I am joined by Jay Guilford. Jay is the founder and co-partner of CoWorks Leadership Strategists. Jay has an incredibly fun and diverse history of working with big brands like Cirque du Soleil and has some really big dreams for the future.  Please welcome Jay to the podcast. 

Jay shares that his greatest leadership tip is ensuring your weekly feedback systems were relevant and effective.  Even here at Teams.Coach, we design our feedback systems to ensure that we clearly communicate our weekly goals on Monday, follow up on progress midweek, and then clearly land the plane.  Did we meet goals, or did we struggle this week? 

Jay points out that it’s in our human nature to steer away from critical feedback because we are wired to feel like it leads to conflict.  Remember, whenever we avoid giving fair and accurate feedback, the tension becomes greater because the results never change. 

A special thank you to our featured Artist, Names Without Numbers, for allowing us to use their music.  We decided we wanted to feature music that I produced on the podcast..so that’s pretty cool.  

Music Artist: Names Without Numbers

Where to find Jay:

https://www.coworkslead.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesguilford/

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