Unlocking the Bias Every Leader Has (And How to Fix It) with Mark Miller
Mark Miller spent almost 45 years at Chick-fil-A, rising to VP of High Performance Leadership, and along the way he accidentally co-wrote a book with Ken Blanchard that’s now in 34 languages. He’s back on Unlocked to talk about the newly re-released edition of THE SECRET: What Great Leaders Know and Do, a third of it rewritten, with a research-backed free assessment and facilitator’s guide added.
Unlocking Why Change Management Keeps Failing With Dr. Rosie Ward
Why do smart, capable people resist change even when it is good for them? In this episode of Unlocked, Dr. Rosie Ward, CEO of Salveo Partners and bestselling author of Future-Proofing Leadership and Rehumanizing the Workplace, explains what is really happening in our brains when change and uncertainty show up.
Unlocking Why Nobody Trusts Leadership Anymore With Keith Wyche
Most leaders think results are the whole job. Keith Wyche spent 30 years learning why that belief quietly destroys teams, trust, and sometimes your own family. In this episode of Unlocked, Keith, a former Walmart, IBM, and Pitney Bowes executive and author of the new book Uncommon Leadership, gets refreshingly honest about his early years as a “bull in the china shop” leader.
Unlocking Why Smart Leaders Feel Stuck With Ryan Watts
Most leaders think they need another skill, another framework, or maybe one more leadership book stacked on the nightstand for “future growth.” Ryan Watts thinks the real issue is often deeper than that. In this episode of Unlocked, Skot Waldron talks with Ryan Watts about the internal negotiations leaders carry around every day.
Thoughts Unlocked – Managing Uncertainty
Uncertainty grows when attention leaves the present and lives entirely in the future. Whether in business or in life, uncertainty is something we all face. The problem is, when we obsess over what might happen, we end up spending our energy on things we can’t control.
Thoughts Unlocked – Productivity Shaming
In today’s fast-paced work environments, we often find ourselves frustrated by the differing work styles and paces of our colleagues. Have you ever left a meeting feeling energized and ready to act, only to notice a teammate who seems to be lost in thought? Or perhaps you’re the one who needs time to process information, while others rush ahead with action plans.
Thoughts Unlocked – Rethinking Procrastination
Procrastination is often labeled as a personal flaw, but what if it’s not that simple? It’s essential to ask deeper questions. Why is this person not moving forward? What are the barriers they face? If you’ve ever felt stuck or unmotivated, you’re not alone.
Thoughts Unlocked – Communication Code
Effective communication is often touted as a cornerstone of successful teams, yet many struggle with it. Why is that? In this episode of Thoughts Unlocked, I’ll explore the true nature of communication in teams, emphasizing intentionality over mere talking.
Unlocking The ESPN Empire With Mike Soltys And Garrett Sutton
In this episode, Skot sits down with Mike Soltys ESPN’s official historian and a 45-year veteran of the company and Garrett Sutton, attorney, bestselling author, and executive producer of the new documentary Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN. Together, they pull back the curtain on Bill Rasmussen, the 43-year-old who got fired from a hockey team and decided to build a 24-hour sports network instead of feeling sorry for himself.
Unlocking The Lies Leaders Believe About Performance With Karina Mangu-Ward
Most leaders walk into uncertainty with a 15-point plan, but Karina Mangu-Ward argues that the plan is almost always going out the window and the leaders who admit that openly are often the ones people trust most. In this episode, Skot sits down with Karina, partner at August and author of Teams That Meet the Moment, to unpack the assumptions that keep teams stuck.