https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-showExecutive coach Lisa Pasbjerg presents new ideas, interesting guests, and actionable strategies to help you to be an incredible leader with a more balanced life. Hear the best and latest information to navigate the challenging course of the “new normal” from research, topic experts and leaders in the field of healthcare and business. Join the conversation today!enCopyright Lisa Pasbjerg, DCSW, CMC (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:30:00 GMTSun, 26 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/dc2ca172-1d9b-4635-953d-fbe3d35cfcf2091029-lisapasbjerg-01-blogtalk.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-showExecutive coach Lisa Pasbjerg presents new ideas, interesting guests, and actionable strategies to help you to be an incredible leader with a more balanced life. Hear the best and latest information to navigate the challenging course of the “new normal” from research, topic experts and leaders in the field of healthcare and business. Join the conversation today!lpasbjerg@aol.comLisa Pasbjergbusiness,lisa pasbjerg,leadership,executive coaching,executive coach,focused coaching,leaders,workplace,career,happinessLisa PasbjergnoExecutive coach Lisa Pasbjerg presents new ideas, interesting guests, and actionable strategies to help you to be an incredible leader with a more balanced lifeepisodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2014/01/26/building-a-culture-of-respect-a-powerful-model-that-worksBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2014/01/26/building-a-culture-of-respect-a-powerful-model-that-works/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2014/01/26/building-a-culture-of-respect-a-powerful-model-that-worksSun, 26 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMTBuilding a Culture of Respect: A Powerful Model that WorksDr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention.  With a Ph.D. from Yale and a background of over 20 years in organizational development, Dr. Marciano has served on the faculty at Davidson College and Princeton where he taught courses in Leadership, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Survey Development , Research Methods and Statistics. His acclaimed book, "Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT",  which was published in 2010, details  his model for increasing discretionary effort and reducing turnover in organizations.  Listen in to his interview with executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC,   a leadership development firm  based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about how you might apply his knowledge to your organization as she picks his brain about the research, and, the dozens of real-world case studies supporting the RESPECT model.  Finally, gain  insight from Dr. Marciano's  very latest research on  bullying in the workplace, (truly the antithesis of respect), and what can be done to eliminate this from the working environment.  00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoPaul Marciano,Respect,Lisa Pasbjerg,Focused Coaching,LeadershipDr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention.  With a Ph.D. from Yale and a background of over 20 years in organizational develhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/08/28/the-people-factor-what-you-dont-know-could-be-hurting-youBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/08/28/the-people-factor-what-you-dont-know-could-be-hurting-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/08/28/the-people-factor-what-you-dont-know-could-be-hurting-youWed, 28 Aug 2013 22:00:00 GMTThe People Factor: What You Don't Know Could Be Hurting You There are no neutral relationships. That is the premise of Van Moody's upcoming book ,The People Factor. Although relationships are a fundamental aspect of the human experience, our dealings with friends, family members, significant others and superiors are often riddled with strife and consternation. For those who are striving to be leaders, the right relationships can propel you to great heights of achievement: the wrong relationships will tether you to mediocrity and  hold you back. With this in mind, when striving for rewarding connections with others, it's essential to evaluate relationships intelligently. What makes a great relationship? How do you keep a relationship great? What are the warning signs of trouble? Join us tonight at Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, interviews this acclaimed subject expert on the power of relationships, who helps others build their "Relational IQ" to achieve success at home, in their social circles and in their workplaces  as masterful influencers and leaders00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoVan Moody,The People Factor,Focused Coaching,Lisa Pasbjerg,Leadership RelationshipsThere are no neutral relationships. That is the premise of Van Moody's upcoming book ,The People Factor. Although relationships are a fundamental aspect of thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/04/03/cultural-competency-needed-nowBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/04/03/cultural-competency-needed-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/04/03/cultural-competency-needed-nowWed, 03 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMTCultural Competency Needed Now As in all fields of study, the field of diversity management continues to evolve,  with "cultural competency" at its core.   While diversity management was once thought of as simply being aware of differences of race and ethnicity, we now know that it is much more, with the term" cultural competency"  covering a far broader span of areas such as gender and generational differences, and religious and cultural beliefs and customs, just to name a few.  As our society becomes much more multi-cultural and our organizations progressively more global in scope, it  becomes more and more apparent  that this skill is vital for  today's leaders   Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews  William Appleton, President of Kairos Consulting.  and  a CDP (Certified Diversity Professional.)    Prior to founding Kairos, Bill worked as an Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as team lead for the design and facilitation for a system-wide (40,000 +) cultural change initiative and acted a resource for more than a dozen facilities and hundreds of leaders, designed and delivered numerous courses  for the Center for Leadership and Learning and developed the organization's diversity councils throughout the system.   A true leader in this field, Bill will share with us his deep expertise on this critical competency required for any progressive business or organization, including, the first steps that you and your organization should be taking immediately in order to stay abreast of this important requirement  for our evolving workplaces.  00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoBill Appleton,cultural competency,executive coaching,Lisa Pasbjerg,Focused CoachingAs in all fields of study, the field of diversity management continues to evolve,  with "cultural competency" at its core.   While diversity management was onchttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/20/when-doctors-dont-listenBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/20/when-doctors-dont-listen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/20/when-doctors-dont-listenWed, 20 Mar 2013 22:00:00 GMTWhen Doctors Don't Listen Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician at Brigham & Women's/Massachusetts General Hospital, clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School, and a former Rhodes Scholar. Inspired by her own childhood illness and then her mother's long battle with cancer, Dr. Wen is passionate about guiding patients to advocate for better care. She has been featured in TIME, Newsweek, The New York Times, Washington Post  and Teen Vogue, and has appeared on the ABC News, NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and the award-winning HBO documentary Reporter. Dr. Wen speaks regularly across the U.S. and in Europe, Asia, and Africa to on simple yet effective ways for patients to take control of their health and her new book,When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests. We are thrilled to have her join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching asks her to help us to understand exactly what happens when doctors don't listen, and what healthcare providers and patients can do to prevent the potentially dangerous, and often, very costly effects of the misdiagnoses that are likely to follow.  Don't miss this important and engaging interview; it could very well save the life of you, or someone you love! 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLeana Wen,Doctors Dont Listen,executive coaching,physician leadership,Lisa Pasbjerg PCCDr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician at Brigham & Women's/Massachusetts General Hospital, clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School, and a former Rhodes Schhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/06/can-you-teach-yourself-to-be-wiserBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/06/can-you-teach-yourself-to-be-wiser/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/03/06/can-you-teach-yourself-to-be-wiserWed, 06 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTCan You Teach Yourself to Be Wiser?   The study of wisdom has continued to elude the efforts of researchers for years. Not only is the concept of wisdom complex and difficult to define, the process of teasing it out from other overlapping qualities has proved formidable.    Recently, some fascinating and brand-new research about wisdom has appeared in the news. University of Michigan professor of psychology and researcher, Ethan Kross, in a recently published article co-authored with doctoral student Igor Grossman, has found some promising ways that people can actually teach themselves to be wiser.  They have conducted several experiments that demonstrate that consciously adopting a particular perspective can change the way we respond to certain circumstances, and guide us to make wiser decisions and choose wiser actions. Our honored guest tonight is Dr. Ethan Kross. Columbia educated, an esteemed researcher and the Director of the University of Michigan's Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory, his work has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), among others.  It has been published in leading scientific journals, and disseminated to the public at large through such media outlets as: the CBS Evening News, the New York Times, CNN, Time, Newsweek and Oprah Magazine. Join us tonight as executive coach and leadership development expert, Lisa Pasbjerg, explores with Dr. Kross what his research can teach us about "cultivating wisdom", and how we might implement this knowledge in our own lives.00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoEthan Kross,Lisa Pasbjerg,Wisdom,Focused Coaching,psychology researcherThe study of wisdom has continued to elude the efforts of researchers for years. Not only is the concept of wisdom complex and difficult to define, the prochttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/20/heroes-need-not-apply-a-unique-view-on-accountable-cultureBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/20/heroes-need-not-apply-a-unique-view-on-accountable-culture/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/20/heroes-need-not-apply-a-unique-view-on-accountable-cultureWed, 20 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMTHeroes Need Not Apply: A Unique View on Accountable Culture Dr.  Brian Wong looks at things a little bit differently.  A physician himself, with both a Doctorate of Medicine and a Masters in Public Health from the University of California , Brian's many years of working in healthcare have helped him see that both patients and doctors are trained to see physicians as "heroes."  And, he argues,(convincingly), that this perspective is often not advantageous to the delivery of good patient care.  According to Dr. Wong, all involved, including and especially the  physicians themselves, tend to see it as the doctor's  job  to be the one who swoops in to a medical situation and performs a dramatic rescue, thus saving the patient, and  easily warranting the accolades, admiration and the handsome pay that goes along with this exulted role.  Unfortunately for patients, and healthcare systems, this frequently means that physicians see themselves as separate and above others in healthcare , and often ,as not  responsible to the same rules that apply to other health care providers. Everyone in healthcare knows that the lack of accountability negatively impacts care, and, they recognize that when accountability improves throughout a healthcare organization, care improves.  Tune in tonight as Dr. Wong describes  the real keys to creating an accountable culture in  our healthcare systems.  Join Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, as she picks his brain about how to eliminate this accountability  dilemma,  what tools and approach are needed to make this possible without adding more to healthcare  leaders' already overflowing plates, and finally, why he believes "Heroes Need Not Apply." 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoBrian Wong MD,accountable care,healthcare leadership,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coachingDr.  Brian Wong looks at things a little bit differently.  A physician himself, with both a Doctorate of Medicine and a Masters in Public Health from the Univehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/06/liveworkdetroit-shining-a-light-on-the-citys-bestBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/06/liveworkdetroit-shining-a-light-on-the-citys-best/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/02/06/liveworkdetroit-shining-a-light-on-the-citys-bestWed, 06 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMTLiveWorkDetroit : Shining a Light on the City's Best Started less than a year ago,  this wildly successful  new program is already effectively shining a spotlight on the wonderful things Detroit has to offer for young professionals.   LiveWorkDetroit had its first event in March 2011. With a goal of promoting the,(often overlooked) live, work and play opportunities for young professionals,  the organizers set up an on-campus program which, ultimately, recruited 84 student ambassadors on 19 campuses.  Since then, over 2400 college students have participated in the program with the vast majority indicating that they have benefited by gaining a major increase in their awareness  of opportunities for themselves and their peers in the Detroit community. Join the show tonight as executive coach and CEO, of Focused Coaching, LLC, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Jacqui Mieksztyn and Jeanette Pierce, two of the energetic people leading this exciting new program, about why it matters to Michigan and what it can teach all of us.  Listen in as they discuss  their passion to continue to grow the burgeoning  young professional  community in Detroit, to showcase the many jewels Detroit has to offer and to facilitate the discovery process for the many young people coming out of our colleges seeking a great place to live, work and play. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLisa Pasbjerg,LiveWorkDetroit,Focused Coaching,executive coaching,young professionalsStarted less than a year ago,  this wildly successful  new program is already effectively shining a spotlight on the wonderful things Detroit has to offer forhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/23/imagine-that-mobile-cafe-on-a-mission-of-self-sufficienyBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/23/imagine-that-mobile-cafe-on-a-mission-of-self-sufficieny/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/23/imagine-that-mobile-cafe-on-a-mission-of-self-sufficienyWed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:00 GMTImagine That! Mobile Cafe on a Mission of Self-Sufficiency Want to hear about a great idea that is good news for a whole lot of people for many reasons? Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, Executive Coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, interviews Jan Little, CEO of Michigan Ability Partners (MAP) in Ypsilanti Michigan, about their great new project: the "Imagine That! Mobile Cafe" Their innovative Cafe' is a shining example of the results of both exceptionally creative thinking, and a wonderful spirit of collaboration in making this community endeavor happen.  According to Jan, MAP's mission is: "To partner with veterans and people who have disabilities in support of their self-directed transformation to self-sufficiency."  Come join this lively discussion to find out more about  how mixing delicious  locally-sourced food, collaboration  and innovation can produce a "triple bottom- line" project that brings critical job training to those who can really use it.  And, learn how you can get involved locally, or, how you can use these exciting ideas as a springboard for projects in your own community to build more hope and expand possibilities. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoMAP,creative non-profits,Lisa Pasbjerg,Focused Coaching,verterans disabilitiesWant to hear about a great idea that is good news for a whole lot of people for many reasons? Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, Executive Coach and CEO of Focuhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/02/take-action-against-distractionManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/02/take-action-against-distraction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2013/01/02/take-action-against-distractionWed, 02 Jan 2013 23:00:00 GMTTake Action Against Distraction On average, dealing with interruptions at work consumes more than two hours a day - or 28% of the typical workday. Is that true for you, too? Do mysterious forces thwart your efforts to be productive at work and beyond? How many times have you said, “I wish I weren’t constantly interrupted” or “I need to stop wasting time on the computer” or “I’m misplacing things I need all the time”?    Don’t dismiss these concerns. They matter. And you definitely don’t have to “live with them.” Whether you’re an organizational leader, businessperson, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, you can play an active role in enhancing your quality of life. Join us tonight as executive coach and leadership expert, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Dr. Geraldine Markel, the many-times-published author and internationally acclaimed and highly sought after speaker on the topic of successfully managing your mind, and conquering performance and satisfaction sapping distractions. Among other things, Geri will share with us how we can begin to:   Discover our strengths and vulnerabilities Go from "good intention" to "effective action" Gain and ultimately improve attention, memory and organization Ultimately, enjoy greater peace of mind and life satisfaction   Don't miss this rare opportunity, to hear a revered leader in her field tell us what we can do right now to take action against distraction.00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoGeri Markel,Distractions,coaching,organization,Lisa PasbjergOn average, dealing with interruptions at work consumes more than two hours a day - or 28% of the typical workday. Is that true for you, too? Do mysterious forhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/19/ordinary-people-inspired-to-become-extraordinary-leadersManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/19/ordinary-people-inspired-to-become-extraordinary-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/19/ordinary-people-inspired-to-become-extraordinary-leadersWed, 19 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMTOrdinary People Inspired to Become Extraordinary Leaders: Sometimes we are awed by the power of ordinary people who have experienced something so powerful, so profound, that we think that they might never recover, to step up and use that personal experience to bring light and love into the world.  Such is the story of Doug and Julie Stotlar and Jeff and Lisa Pitts, ordinary people who each experienced perhaps the most tragic loss anyone can imagine -that of a young child,  and who went on use what they had learned to help others. Together, they founded The Kite Network, a peer support network providing free services to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Not a counseling or therapy center, The Kite Network simply provides caring, support and a listening ear from trained peer counselors who understand at a very deep level because they too have had a similar grief journey.   Join us tonight as executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching. LLC, interviews two of the co-founders, Julie Stotlar and Lisa Pitts, about their individual journey's. Listen in as they share how they each took a tragic loss, which could easily have crushed the spirit of many, and turned it into their inspiration to step up and become extraordinary leaders, and to provide support  and comfort to others through this unique organization.00:31:00Lisa Pasbjergnothe kite network,peer support,grief and loss,leadership,Lisa PasbjergSometimes we are awed by the power of ordinary people who have experienced something so powerful, so profound, that we think that they might never recover, tohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/05/managing-the-millennials-research-based-competenciesManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/05/managing-the-millennials-research-based-competencies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/12/05/managing-the-millennials-research-based-competenciesWed, 05 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMTManaging the Millennials: Research-Based Competencies If you were born between 1978 and 1996, you probably know your generation has been tagged "the Millennials", or, alternatively "GenY." Those that are already in the work force are now between the ages of 18 to 33.  If you are a "Baby Boomer"(those most likely to currently be senior leaders, or a "GenXer",  you most certainly already know that this group entering the workplace has caused some "tension", (to say the least), and that a "business as usual" approach to handling them has not necessarily been working.  With this 80 million strong cohort aging into the workforce rapidly and the equally large Baby Boomer generation aging out, managers are experiencing new demands on their skill sets and competencies and receiving little direction about what is likely to actually be effective.   Tonight we are going to take a look at the current and increasing challenges presented to managers and leaders, and what are the core competencies the research is showing they need to develop in order to most effectively work with and utilize the potential of this generation.  Unlike just another discussion of anecdotal examples, our interview tonight with author, researcher and professor, Chip Espinoza will discuss the knowledge he gained from the research he and his colleagues completed on this subject.   Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC reaches for some real specifics from this guest expert about the essential core competencies needed to facilitate the successful integration and management of millennials into the workplace for today and tomorrow.00:38:00Lisa PasbjergnoChip Espinoza,Millennials,leadership,managing,Lisa PasbjergIf you were born between 1978 and 1996, you probably know your generation has been tagged "the Millennials", or, alternatively "GenY." Those that are already ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/11/07/think-like-an-actor-ignite-your-transformational-presenceManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/11/07/think-like-an-actor-ignite-your-transformational-presence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/11/07/think-like-an-actor-ignite-your-transformational-presenceWed, 07 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMTThink Like an Actor & Ignite Your Transformational Presence Let’s face it:  You can’t take your eyes off of a baby.  That’s because they’re completely and comfortably present in their tiny little body, inhabiting the moment like it’s nobody’s business.   They’ve got what Eleni calls Transformational Presence, which she defines as “a person’s ability to deeply transform and affect others by being genuinely and passionately present.” The greatest actors, leaders and speakers exude a Transformational Presence that leaves an indelible impression both on and off the stage.  Like them, you were born with Transformational Presence.  It’s just grown dim over time, like the embers of a fire, waiting for you to stoke it into full flame. Transformational Presence takes awareness.  It takes discipline.  It takes honoring Eleni’s Five Commandments of Great Acting,  Great Speaking and Great Leadership:  Know Thyself; Be Thyself; Prepare Thyself; Turn Thyself on and Commit Thyself..  Join us tonigkht as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg,interviews Eleni Kelakos.  She will discuss these Five Commandments, and,  she will  share with you the tools you need to reignite and embrace your unique Transformational Presence so you can speak, pitch and live with greater authenticity and impact. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoEleni Kelakos,Speaking Skills,Lisa Pasbjerg,Focysed Coaching,leadershipLet’s face it:  You can’t take your eyes off of a baby.  That’s because they’re completely and comfortably present in their tiny little body, inhabiting the mohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/10/03/resilience-and-high-performance-in-the-age-of-uncertaintyBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/10/03/resilience-and-high-performance-in-the-age-of-uncertainty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/10/03/resilience-and-high-performance-in-the-age-of-uncertaintyWed, 03 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTResilience and High Performance in the Age of Uncertainty   The unexpected has become a growing part of our everyday lives. Terrorist attempts, environmental catastrophes, and a wildly shifting economy and financial instability have become a regular part of our day-to-day existence. Professor Kathleen Sutcliffe has dedicated her research for the last decade to understanding how organizations and their members cope with uncertainty and unexpected events. Before completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Sutcliffe lived and worked in urban and rural Alaska, where her jobs included: working as a laborer on the Alaska pipeline, as a deckhand on a crab fishing boat in the Bering Sea and as health nurse practitioner in a rural Alaskan Community. Now, as a professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan, Dr. Sutcliffe is particularly interested in learning how complex organizations can be designed to be more reliable and resilient, and she is learning that from the best, those that deal with uncertainty every day. Listen in as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews her about her current work investigating these issues in the real-world work life situations of wild land firefighting and healthcare, and, about the important "take home" messages are that we all need to learn. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoKathleen Sutcliffe,Resilience,dealing with uncertainlty,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coachingThe unexpected has become a growing part of our everyday lives. Terrorist attempts, environmental catastrophes, and a wildly shifting economy and financial ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/19/are-you-culturally-competent-what-it-takes-todayBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/19/are-you-culturally-competent-what-it-takes-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/19/are-you-culturally-competent-what-it-takes-todayWed, 19 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMTAre You "Culturally Competent"? Here's What it Takes Today As in all fields of study, the field of diversity management continues to evolve,  with "cultural competency" at its core.   While diversity management was once thought of as simply being aware of differences of race and ethnicity, we now know that it is much more, with the term" cultural competency"  covering a far broader span of areas such as gender and generational differences, and religious and cultural beliefs and customs, just to name a few.  As our society becomes much more multi-cultural and our organizations progressively more global in scope, it  becomes more and more apparent  that this skill is vital for  today's leaders Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews  William Appleton, President of Kairos Consulting.  and  a CDP (Certified Diversity Professional.)  Prior to founding Kairos, Bill worked as an Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as team lead for the design and facilitation for a system-wide (40,000 +) cultural change initiative and acted a resource for more than a dozen facilities and hundreds of leaders, designed and delivered numerous courses  for the Center for Leadership and Learning and developed the organization's diversity councils throughout the system. A true leader in this field, Bill will share with us his deep expertise on this critical competency required for any progressive business or organization, including, the first steps that you and your organization should be taking immediately in order to stay abreast of this important requirement  for our evolving workplaces.   00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoLeadership Development,Bill Appleton,Culural Competency,Diversity Management,Lisa PasbjergAs in all fields of study, the field of diversity management continues to evolve,  with "cultural competency" at its core.   While diversity management was onchttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/05/the-respect-model-building-a-culture-of-engagementManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/05/the-respect-model-building-a-culture-of-engagement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/09/05/the-respect-model-building-a-culture-of-engagementWed, 05 Sep 2012 22:00:00 GMTThe R.E.S.P.E.C.T Model-Building A Culture of EngagementDr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention.  With a Ph.D. from Yale and a background of over 20 years in organizational development, Dr. Marciano has served on the faculty at Davidson College and Princeton where he taught courses in Leadership, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Survey Development , Research Methods and Statistics. His acclaimed book, "Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT",  which was published in 2010, details  his model for increasing discretionary effort and reducing turnover in organizations.  Listen in to his interview with executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC,   a leadership development firm  based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about how you might apply his knowledge to your organization as she picks his brain about the research, and, the dozens of real-world case studies supporting the RESPECT model.  Finally, gain  insight from Dr. Marciano's  very latest research on  bullying in the workplace, (truly the antithesis of respect), and what can be done to eliminate this from the working environment.    00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoRespect,Paul Maricano,Lisa Pasbjerg,Focused Coaching,LeadershipDr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention.  With a Ph.D. from Yale and a background of over 20 years in organizational develhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/15/getting-more-benefit-out-of-your-business-givingManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/15/getting-more-benefit-out-of-your-business-giving/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/15/getting-more-benefit-out-of-your-business-givingWed, 15 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMTGetting More Benefit Out of Your Business Giving As many of our regular listeners know, the Leadership Focus is all about giving back and we love operating under the principle of "the triple bottom line",  the idea of not just focusing on profits, but focusing on people, planet and profits in our thinking and in our actions.   Tonight we have long-time development expert Michael Montgomery. He is here to share with us how our companies can gain more benefit out of charitable giving, and hopefully use this awareness to increase giving to our local communities. Montgomery's last staff fundraising job was the Chief Development Officer of Focus: HOPE (a Detroit civil and human rights organization). While there he launched the group's first major fundraising campaign which ultimately raised more than $81 million.  Now a consultant to donors, whether businesses or foundations,  and currently a faculty member at the College of Management at Lawrence Technological University, he is full of simple to implement, practical ideas that can help us all get better at doing good. Join executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, Lisa Pasbjerg, as she invites him to unlock the secrets for us of getting the greatest benefit out of our charitable giving.   00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoMichael Montgmery,Lisa Pasbjerg,leadership,Business Giving,Doing GoodAs many of our regular listeners know, the Leadership Focus is all about giving back and we love operating under the principle of "the triple bottom line",  thhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/01/breakthroughs-in-neuroscience-and-negotiationBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/01/breakthroughs-in-neuroscience-and-negotiation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/08/01/breakthroughs-in-neuroscience-and-negotiationWed, 01 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMTBreakthroughs in Neuroscience and Negotiation Have you noticed the recent upsurge in interest about neuroscience-the science of the brain? New methods of study have provided scientists with information which has been previously unknown to us and the results are fascinating!  Recent finds about brain plasticity, even in later years have generated lots of interest in how the brain works and how to improve and maintain its performance.  Join us tonight as executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews Jonathan Jordan, social neuroscientist, international speaker and expert in brain-based training on the latest news in neuroscience as it relates to the key leadership task of negotiation. Discover the power of the focused brain, how to become a better communicator with anyone, and, find out how you can use your brain and your knowledge of brain-science to become a better negotiator tonight!   00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoJonathan Jordan,Neuroscience,Negotiation,Focused Coaching,Lisa PasbjergHave you noticed the recent upsurge in interest about neuroscience-the science of the brain? New methods of study have provided scientists with information whhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/07/18/leaders-with-positive-energy-researcher-shares-the-latestBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/07/18/leaders-with-positive-energy-researcher-shares-the-latest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/07/18/leaders-with-positive-energy-researcher-shares-the-latestWed, 18 Jul 2012 22:00:00 GMTLeaders with Positive Energy: Researcher Shares the LatestEver wonder about positive energy in leaders? Do you know someone with a lot of it? Do you have it? Do you wish you had it? Tune in tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and C.E.O. of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews esteemed professor and researcher,  Kim Cameron, Ph.D. ,who will share with us the latest research related to the energy of leaders and its effect on organizations.  Dr. Cameron is an associate dean at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, as well as its William Russell Kelly  Professor of Management and Organizations.  His research on organizational down-sizing, effectiveness, quality culture, virtuousness and the development of management skills had been published in more than 120 articles and 14 academic books.  Dr. Cameron's current research focuses on positive leadership- also the title of his most recent book. Join us for a fascinating glimpse of what this new research is showing us about positive energy in leaders.  What is it? Does it make a difference? Is it something that can be learned, taught or developed?  What insights will you take away?.   00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoPOS,Leaders,Kim Cameron,Lisa Pasbjerg,Positive EnergyEver wonder about positive energy in leaders? Do you know someone with a lot of it? Do you have it? Do you wish you had it? Tune in tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, ehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/05/16/the-leadership-muse-is-this-what-you-are-missingManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/05/16/the-leadership-muse-is-this-what-you-are-missing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/05/16/the-leadership-muse-is-this-what-you-are-missingWed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTThe Leadership Muse: Is This What You Are Missing? Tonight our guest is Linda Y. Cureton, a senior leader in IT at the national level and the recipient of many prestigious awards, among them, the "50 Women of Influence and Power Award" from the Minority Enterprise Executive Council, and the Womensphere "Global Leadership Award for Innovation." Ms. Cureton's work has also been recognized by the  Washington Business Journal, the Washington Magazine and Federal Computer Week.  She currently serves as the Chief Information Officer at NASA and is a highly sought after speaker and author. Her latest major endeavor has been to distill  her extensive wisdom and experience  regarding what's needed in Women's leadership today into her latest book, The Leadership Muse.  Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, leadership coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC in Ann Arbor, picks her brain about this new and refreshing "take" on leadership inspiration and innovation. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoLinda Cureton,The Leadership Muse,executive coach,Leadership,Lisa PasbjergTonight our guest is Linda Y. Cureton, a senior leader in IT at the national level and the recipient of many prestigious awards, among them, the "50 Women of Ihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/03/21/1000-awesome-things-neil-pasricha-and-what-makes-life-sweetBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/03/21/1000-awesome-things-neil-pasricha-and-what-makes-life-sweet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/03/21/1000-awesome-things-neil-pasricha-and-what-makes-life-sweetWed, 21 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT1000 Awesome Things: Neil Pasricha and What Makes Life Sweet Neil Pasricha didn't start his award-winning blog 1000 AWESOME THINGS(1000awesomethings.com) because his life was going awesomely.  In fact, quite the contrary.  After his wife left him and he lost his best friend to suicide, Pasricha realized that it was the small things-life's tiny, often unappreciated pleasures- that made everyday life worthwhile.  And so, one day after work, he created the now renowned blog that celebrates these small pleasures-things like running for the bus or train and actually catching it, being the first of your friends to discover the latest internet joke or waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon.  Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching interviews Neil Pasricha, recent TED talk presenter, number one blogger and author of  1000 AWESOME THINGS, a sometime touching, often laugh-out-loud funny chronicle of the little things that make life sweet. 00:28:00Lisa PasbjergnoNeil Pasricha,1000 Awesome Things,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coaching,HappinessNeil Pasricha didn't start his award-winning blog 1000 AWESOME THINGS(1000awesomethings.com) because his life was going awesomely.  In fact, quite the contraryhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/02/15/create-your-authentic-pathway-to-influencing-othersManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/02/15/create-your-authentic-pathway-to-influencing-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/02/15/create-your-authentic-pathway-to-influencing-othersWed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMTCreate Your Authentic Pathway to Influencing Others Our guest tonight is Susan S. Freeman, author, influencer and business strategist.  With and M.B.A. from Columbia and many years of diverse business background, Susan could be described as "the ultimate lifelong learner."  Through her extensive experience and study Susan has come to believe that "today's organizational climate and leadership challenges require an entirely different framework than at any other time in human history."  Her work is not just that standard leadership advice, but weaves through the mind, body and emotions, where the foundation of all leadership truly lives. Her unique gift is the rare ability to integrate western corporate and entrepreneurial work with the deeper meaning within ourselves, and often, with the wisdom of ancient eastern traditions. Her new book, Step Up Now: 21 Powerful Steps for People Who Influence Others, is an amazing entry point and  guide for those who want to create their own authentic pathway to influencing others.  Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, interviews Susan about her insights on how to become a more authentic and more powerful influencer and why this is the true "key"  to breakthrough results. 00:28:00Lisa PasbjergnoSusan S Freeman,Step Up Now,Leadership,Influencing Others,Lisa PasbjergOur guest tonight is Susan S. Freeman, author, influencer and business strategist.  With and M.B.A. from Columbia and many years of diverse business backgroundhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/18/why-now-is-a-great-time-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-michiganManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/18/why-now-is-a-great-time-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-michigan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/18/why-now-is-a-great-time-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-michiganWed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTWhy Now is a Great Time to Be an Entrepreneur in Michigan   Things are popping in Michigan for innovators and entrepreneurs.  In November, Fifth Third Bank announced a $5 billion dollar investment in the State's Pure Michigan Business Connect ,(PMBC), campaign. The bank's commitment as a partner more than doubles the original $3 billion capacity of PMBC. As a program partner, Fifth Third Bank has the capacity to make new loans totaling $2.5 billion to Michigan businesses in 2012 alone, and it represents the largest commitment by a financial institution to date. The PMBC program is a public-private initiative that provides Michigan businesses with new ways to buy and sell, raise capital and connect with each other through an alliance of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., state agencies and major Michigan companies and organizations. Tech Town, The New Enterprise  Forum,The Renaissance Venture Capital Foundation and the work of the Michigan Women's Foundation to support women-owned businesses, are just a few of the dozens of reasons Michigan entrepreneurs are positioned to lead the country in new business growth.  Indeed, Robert Buderi, Editor and Chief of Xeconomy, was recently quoted as saying, " If Michigan were a stock, I would be buying a bunch of options to it." Join us tonight as leadership development expert. Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Lanny White and Mark Reynolds of GrowBiz based in Ann Arbor, about their "take" on the Michigan growth phenomena. What are the most common problems and pitfalls that are encountered by start-ups and early-stage businesses? And, what are the critical tactics and solutions they see that can help entrepreneurs avert or avoid them? Listen in as they share with us insights gleaned from their decades of experience at helping businesses grow and thrive, and why now is the time to be an entrepreneur in Michigan. 00:29:00Lisa Pasbjergnoentrepreneurs,Michigan,Leadership,executive coaching,GrowBizThings are popping in Michigan for innovators and entrepreneurs.  In November, Fifth Third Bank announced a $5 billion dollar investment in the State's Purehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/04/how-to-get-a-great-job-in-90-days-or-lessBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/04/how-to-get-a-great-job-in-90-days-or-less/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2012/01/04/how-to-get-a-great-job-in-90-days-or-lessWed, 04 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMTHow to Get a Great Job in 90 Days or Less   What is a person to do who either wants to change jobs and move up the career ladder, or, simply get a job if they have been a direct recipient of a lay-off or early buy-out?  Tonight executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, whose firm provides, Strategic Career Re-Design™, a coaching program designed specifically for individuals who need just that, and Joe Carroll, author of the recent book, How to Get a Great Job in Ninety Days or Less , will discuss this topic. In addition to being an author and career consultant, Carroll is also an internationally acclaimed speaker and currently Vice President of Human Resources of IST Management Services, one of the fastest growing, privately held facilities management companies in the U. S.  Listen in on this show as Lisa interviews Joe for all of his insights on "career positioning" and his secrets to making this goal of getting a great job in ninety days or less work for you! 00:33:00Lisa Pasbjergnogreat job,networking,Job hunting,careers,Lisa PasbjergWhat is a person to do who either wants to change jobs and move up the career ladder, or, simply get a job if they have been a direct recipient of a lay-offhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/21/startling-news-about-retaliation-are-you-at-riskBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/21/startling-news-about-retaliation-are-you-at-risk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/21/startling-news-about-retaliation-are-you-at-riskWed, 21 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMTStartling News About Retaliation: Are You at Risk?   Recent statistics release by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), produced some startling facts.  Charges of retaliation are up, way up.  The Agency received over 7% more charges in 2010 than it did in the previous year. Such statistics are not entirely a surprise, given the current state of the economy, the number of layoffs that have occurred and the extreme insecurity many workers feel about their ability to retain their jobs and their ability to replace them if their position is eliminated.  What is surprising is the size of the increase in charges to the Agency and the fact that, for the first time, the majority of the claims arenot about race. Clearly, employers need to be ever more aware of their responsibilities in this area, particularly in cases of transfer, demotion, downsizing and restructuring.  Join us tonight as our host Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and principal at the leadership development firm, Focused Coaching, LLC, interviews Dr. Leah Hollis, noted author, educator and researcher in the field.  Speaking from the research she has gathered in the writing of her latest book, "Unequal Opportunity", Dr. Hollis will answer our questions about where the common and the most often overlooked problems are in this area, and how employers can  more easily avoid getting into trouble 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLeah Hollis,retaliation,EEOC,Lisa Pasbjerg,workplaceRecent statistics release by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), produced some startling facts.  Charges of retaliation are up, way up.  Thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/07/dream-finally-realized-for-womens-and-childrens-healthBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/07/dream-finally-realized-for-womens-and-childrens-health/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/12/07/dream-finally-realized-for-womens-and-childrens-healthWed, 07 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMTA Dream Realized for Women's and Children's Health A long-cherished dream, and the result of over ten years of work and planning, is finally coming to fruition here in Ann Arbor with the opening of the new C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospitals in December of 2011. Tonight we are interviewing Patricia A. Warner, an Associate Director of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (UMHHC) and the Executive Director of these extraordinary new facilities. In this very broad role, Warner is corporate lead for all Children's and Women's Services and provides strategic, administrative and operational leadership to multiple services, functions and Hospitals. Join us as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, asks this exceptionally inspiring guest in our "Women in Leadership" series about what it has been like to lead this $754M project. Lisa will also ask Pat to both share with us her excitement, and, to help us understand what it means to the community, to the region and to women and children's health in general, to have such a beautifully designed state-of-the-art facility finally become available. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoC S Mott,Patricia Warner,Womens Health,Childrens Health,Lisa PasbjergA long-cherished dream, and the result of over ten years of work and planning, is finally coming to fruition here in Ann Arbor with the opening of the new C.S.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/16/experiencing-networking-fatigue-how-to-keep-up-your-energyManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/16/experiencing-networking-fatigue-how-to-keep-up-your-energy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/16/experiencing-networking-fatigue-how-to-keep-up-your-energyWed, 16 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMTExperiencing Networking Fatigue? How to Keep Up Your Energy   Networking is an important requirement of any leader or prospective leader's job description, yet many people find it exhausting. Aside from those few of us that are "naturals" at this, networking can be awkward at best or dreaded and avoided at worst. Many people who know they need to do it to benefit their business, or, their short and long-term career plan,  are simply tired of putting out the effort, especially when they don't seem to be seeing much in terms of results.  How good are you at networking?  Does it flow easily for you, or is it something that is difficult and that you know you would benefit from being better at, but wish were not so hard?  If you, like many people, are just plain tired of going through the process, you are at a state we call "networking fatigue." Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews networking guru Greg Peters, author or the acclaimed blog, "The Reluctant Networker", media personality and sought-after speaker.  He will share with us his stories and strategies regarding the prevention and cure for "networking fatigue" and the art of building lasting results from initial encounters, even for those who may feel "networking impaired."  00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnonetworking,executive coaching,leadership,Greg Peters,Lisa PasbjergNetworking is an important requirement of any leader or prospective leader's job description, yet many people find it exhausting. Aside from those few of ushttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/02/the-critical-key-to-bulding-a-culture-of-engagementManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/02/the-critical-key-to-bulding-a-culture-of-engagement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/11/02/the-critical-key-to-bulding-a-culture-of-engagementWed, 02 Nov 2011 22:00:00 GMTThe Critical Key to Bulding a Culture of Engagement   Dr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention. With a Ph.D. from Yale and an impressive background of over 20 years in organizational development, Dr. Marciano has served on the faculty at Davidson College and Princeton where he taught courses in Leadership, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Survey Development , Research Methods and Statistics. His highly acclaimed book for business leaders, "Carrots and Sticks Don't Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT", published in 2010, details his model for increasing discretionary effort and reducing turnover in organizations. Listen in now to his interview with executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC, a leadership development firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about how you might apply his knowledge to your  case studies supporting the RESPECT model.  Finally, gain  insight from Dr. Marciano's  very latest research on  bullying in the workplace, (truly the antithesis of respect), and what can be done to eliminate these experiences from the working environment.  00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoDr Paul Marciano,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coaching,leadership,engagementDr. Paul Marciano is a leading authority on employee engagement and retention. With a Ph.D. from Yale and an impressive background of over 20 years in organhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/10/05/josh-linkner-on-the-power-of-creativity-in-businessBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/10/05/josh-linkner-on-the-power-of-creativity-in-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/10/05/josh-linkner-on-the-power-of-creativity-in-businessWed, 05 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTJosh Linkner On The Power of Creativity in Business In today's fiercely competitive and ever faster-moving marketplace, companies need  to be exceptional to succeed. Businesses that have lost their ability to innovate, create and be nimble in applying these new ideas may also have also lost their ability to compete, and ultimately, succeed in today's world. Join us for this high-energy show brought back tonight by popular demand, as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Josh Linkner, Founder, Chairman of the Board and former CEO of ePrize, the largest interactive promotion agency in the world. A prodigious author, accomplished jazz musician and serial entrepreneur, Josh has written two books and recently launched his fifth company, Detroit Venture Partners. Along with his two business partners, Dan Gilbert and Brian Hermelin, he is actively investing in early-stage technology companies looking to help rebuild the Detroit region through entrepreneurship. He is truly a man on a mission to make the world a more creative planet. Learn more tonight as Josh shares with us how and why he has come to see his role as a change agent for business creativity, and, exactly  what companies need to be doing now to close the "creativity gap." 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoCreativity,Josh Linkner,Lisa Pasbjerg,Business transformation,executive coachingIn today's fiercely competitive and ever faster-moving marketplace, companies need  to be exceptional to succeed. Businesses that have lost their ability to inhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/09/07/what-is-the-missing-link-to-true-excellence-in-healthcareBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/09/07/what-is-the-missing-link-to-true-excellence-in-healthcare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/09/07/what-is-the-missing-link-to-true-excellence-in-healthcareWed, 07 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMTWhat is the Missing Link to True Excellence in Healthcare? What is the missing link with our country achieving true excellence in the quality of its healthcare? Susan Kheder, Executive Director of Patient and Community Engagement at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan, believes she knows the answer. After over 30 years as a patient and family advocate in various clinical and administrative roles, Susan is uniquely positioned in her newly-created role to put her first-hand knowledge and the wealth of related research to work. What Susan knows is that to truly improve the experience of patients while improving their overall health and clinical and quality outcomes, healthcare organizations must actively engage the community in process improvement. And, she is on a mission to do just that. Join us tonight as executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, Lisa Pasbjerg, explores with her the innovative ways she is bringing the  patient experience  into the healthcare equation.  By engaging patients and their families in new, innovative and powerful ways, Kheder and her group of "Experience Advisors" will certainly change the relationship of patients to their healthcare providers, and, may well begin to change the face of healthcare as we know it. Tune in to find out how you can learn more, and possibly, even become a part of this exciting new initiative. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoSusan Kheder,patient engagement,Executive Coach,Lisa Pasbjerg,healthcare qualityWhat is the missing link with our country achieving true excellence in the quality of its healthcare? Susan Kheder, Executive Director of Patient and Communityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/08/17/strategic-marketing-bringing-new-sources-of-revenue-and-newBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/08/17/strategic-marketing-bringing-new-sources-of-revenue-and-new/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/08/17/strategic-marketing-bringing-new-sources-of-revenue-and-newWed, 17 Aug 2011 22:15:00 GMTStrategic Marketing: New Sources of Revenue and New Ideas Today, more than ever, organizations need to be creative and nimble as they market their products and services in a rapidly changing global market.  Our guest tonight is Dee Davey,  an energetic, enthusiastic and seasoned expert in the field of strategic marketing.  With over 30 years experience working as an international marketer in England with such mid-sized to major companies as AT&T/NCR, Siemens Communications, Thomson Reuters, Nautilus and Stairmaster, she has a unique ability to understand marketing issues from a global perspective. Now located  in the US, Dee has been working with local companies here since 2004 to identify new sources of revenue, service product development and find business process improvements.  Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC , picks Dee's extraordinarily creative brain for her "gems" about strategic marketing as an important solution to our ever-more-competitive international and local business environment. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoStrategic Marketing,Lisa Pasbjerg,Global Business,Dee Davey,Business PerformanceToday, more than ever, organizations need to be creative and nimble as they market their products and services in a rapidly changing global market.  Our guesthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/07/20/where-leadership-development-goes-wrong-the-researchBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/07/20/where-leadership-development-goes-wrong-the-research/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/07/20/where-leadership-development-goes-wrong-the-researchWed, 20 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMTWhere Leadership Development Goes Wrong: the Research Dr. D. Scott DeRue believes organizations routinely get leadership development wrong, and, he believes that this is for a number of reasons.  Among the deterrents to organizations getting it right is the relentless pressure on today's senior executives for immediate performance and quick gains, another he describes as "our deeply held belief in innate talent" versus developing capabilities and learned mastery. In addition, a common obstacle is that the responsibility for leaders' professional development is often (inappropriately) placed with human resources rather than with the leaders themselves. DeRue believes that more emphasis should be placed on teaching both emerging leaders and continuously learning senior leaders how to be more self-directed and proactive about their own leadership development. And, he believes that in teaching leaders how to more effectively learn from their experiences, we will create more empowered and stronger leaders and better organizations. Join us tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC, a leadership development firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan interviews this young, focused and already highly esteemed faculty member at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. And listen in as Scott shares with us what he has learned from his current research about how leaders and teams best adapt, lead, learn and develop over time. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoLeadership Development,executive coach,Scott DeRue,organizations,Lisa PasbjergDr. D. Scott DeRue believes organizations routinely get leadership development wrong, and, he believes that this is for a number of reasons.  Among the deterrehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/06/01/what-is-the-formula-for-extraordinary-leadershipManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/06/01/what-is-the-formula-for-extraordinary-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/06/01/what-is-the-formula-for-extraordinary-leadershipWed, 01 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMTWhat is "the Formula" for Extraordinary Leadership?What is it About Extraordinary Leaders?: Neuro-linguistics and "the Formula" Dr. David Fraser is a rare combination.  Originally an engineer by training, with a First Class Honours degree and a PhD from Glasgow University, he is also a qualified commercial mediator and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner and has trained with leaders in the field of each of these disciplines. He has put his unusual combination of skills and expertise to use by pioneering new approaches to old problems, delivering results on major projects and facilitating disparate groups working together in complex situations in both government and the private sector. After many years of seeking to "fill in the blanks" between technical expertise and exceptional leadership, David decided to write his most recent book about what he had come to believe was the critical missing piece or "formula." Join us tonight as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Dr. Fraser "live" from his home in Glasgow, Scotland about his findings, and insights regarding the keys to achieving successful business relationships, (even for engineers!), and subsequently, exceptional business and personal success. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLeadership,executive coaching,David Fraser,Lisa Pasbjerg,Business RelationshipsWhat is it About Extraordinary Leaders?: Neuro-linguistics and "the Formula" Dr. David Fraser is a rare combination.  Originally an engineer by training, withhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/05/18/innovative-partnership-seeks-the-best-ideas-in-healthcareBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/05/18/innovative-partnership-seeks-the-best-ideas-in-healthcare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/05/18/innovative-partnership-seeks-the-best-ideas-in-healthcareWed, 18 May 2011 22:00:00 GMTInnovative Partnership Seeks the Best Ideas in Healthcare What happens when you combine the powerful resources of world-class research institution with a the experience and expertise of the United State's most well known, and well-established non-profit healthcare insurance provider?  Apparently, an opportunity for amazingly powerful and positive change. Back in 2007, the University of Michigan (U-M) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) created an unprecedented and groundbreaking new partnership, and they tapped Marianne Udow-Phillips to run it.  Udow-Phillips, currently still at the helm as the Director of the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT), is the next guest in our "Women in Leadership: Learning from the Masters" series. Join us tonight as  executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Marianne about the insights she has gained from her 20+ years in leadership roles, and the progress the CHRT has made toward its mission to promote evidence based healthcare delivery, improve population health and expand access to care. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoMarianne Udow,University of Michigan,healthcare research,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coachingWhat happens when you combine the powerful resources of world-class research institution with a the experience and expertise of the United State's most well knhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/20/world-class-global-research-fourishing-here-in-michiganBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/20/world-class-global-research-fourishing-here-in-michigan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/20/world-class-global-research-fourishing-here-in-michiganWed, 20 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMTWorld Class Global Research Flourishing Here in MichiganTonight we are in for a treat! Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews Dr. David Canter, regarded by those in the local community and in his field as an exceptional leader, about his experiences, thoughts and the wisdom learned along the way from his varied and notable career path. Most  well known for his 24 year career in the pharmaceutical industry, David, a native of England, started out as a surgeon for the National Health Service after graduating from the University in Liverpool and Cambridge.  His work in the pharmaceutical industry began in clinical research in Europe and ended as Senior Vice President to Pfizer Global Research and Development and the Director of the Michigan Laboratories in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo. In 2007, when Pfizer announced the closure of the Ann Arbor research facility as part of a series of extensive cuts in its operations, David earned great respect from the employees and the community as he handled the process of closing the entire facility of a very major employer in this region.   Dr. Canter made a deliberate choice to stay in the community, and to explore opportunities to re-design his career from the vantage point provided by both the local resources, and his rich and varied background. Subsequent to several other roles, in July 2010 David was appointed the Executive Director of the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex, with a goal of developing the site into a thriving community of academic and private company research, helping to grow the research capacity of the University as well as the region's economy. Tune in and learn  as we replay this interview and David shares with us his journey, his deep knowledge, and, his abiding curiosity about opportunities and possibilities borne from his handling of both devastating failures and brilliant successes. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoDavid Canter,North Campus Research Complex,Lisa Pasbjerg,Executive Coaching,U-M ResearchTonight we are in for a treat! Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews Dr. David Canter, regarded by those in the local comhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/06/creating-a-community-of-caring-the-evolution-of-united-way-todayManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/06/creating-a-community-of-caring-the-evolution-of-united-way-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/04/06/creating-a-community-of-caring-the-evolution-of-united-way-todayWed, 06 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMTCreating a Community of Caring: The Evolution of United Way Today Many people think they know about United Way, but be prepared to be surprised and impressed with the thoughtful and targeted approach United Way takes these days, as it envisions its critical "safety-net" role in today's economic reality of less resources and more need. As part of our continuing " Women in Leadership: Lessons in Mastery" series, executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Sandra Rupp, President of the Washtenaw United Way about her professional career experiences and insights, the evolution of the United Way, and the business of creating a community of caring... a major factor in the quality of life in any city, town or region. Find out tonight from Sandy, a 28 year veteran volunteer and professional in human services who now serves both as a member of United Way of Michigan's Board of Directors, and, on the United Way National Professional Advisory Committee, how you can be part of creating a caring community close to home. Be inspired as she shares the simple steps you or your business can take right now, right away, to become involved in this process in your own neighborhood, and, what an impact you can make in the lives of people at all stages of life in your community. 00:29:00Lisa PasbjergnoWomen,Leadership,executive coaching,United Way,Lisa PasbjergMany people think they know about United Way, but be prepared to be surprised and impressed with the thoughtful and targeted approach United Way takes these dahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/16/women-in-leadership-serieslessons-in-mastery-emergency-services-and-non-profit-leadershipManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/16/women-in-leadership-serieslessons-in-mastery-emergency-services-and-non-profit-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/16/women-in-leadership-serieslessons-in-mastery-emergency-services-and-non-profit-leadershipWed, 16 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMTWomen in Leadership Series:Lessons in Mastery: Emergency Services and Non-profit Leadership Saving lives, being there in disasters, providing emergency assistance to those who have experienced the most devastating of losses- it's all in a day's work to tonight's leader in her role at the helm of one of the oldest and most respected non-profit organizations in the world. Donna Duvin's career in non-profit management spans over 25 years, including an early Peace Corps assignment in the South Pacific and executive leadership roles with the Red Cross and several non-profits serving the needs of the most vulnerable. Today, Donna leads one of the most distinguished Red Cross units in the country. As the Regional Executive Director with the Washtenaw County Chapter of the Red Cross. Here in Michigan, Donna oversees an organization that trains more than 65,000 residents in life-saving skills, provides 97% of the blood products to the county's hospitals, delivers hundreds of emergency messages to loved ones in the military, shows up at house fires and other disasters with supplies for victims, firefighters and other first responders, and much more. With a paid staff of ten and over 700 trained volunteers, she engages and inspires others to do an incredible amount of good in this region, and is a model to other leaders, both women and men alike. Join us tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Donna about what drives her to do this work, keeps her passionate and energized, and the lessons she has learned along the way. 00:31:00Lisa Pasbjergnoleadership,women leaders,executive coach,Lisa Pasbjerg,Red Cross disaster reliefSaving lives, being there in disasters, providing emergency assistance to those who have experienced the most devastating of losses- it's all in a day's work thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/02/women-in-leadership-series-a-different-take-on-leadership-today-with-margaret-heffernanManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/02/women-in-leadership-series-a-different-take-on-leadership-today-with-margaret-heffernan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/03/02/women-in-leadership-series-a-different-take-on-leadership-today-with-margaret-heffernanWed, 02 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMTWomen in Leadership Series: A Different Take on Leadership Today with Margaret Heffernan An entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer, professor and prolific author, Margaret Heffernan has run five businesses in both the USA and the UK, and writes for the Huffington Post, BNET and Real Business. In 2004, Heffernan published the Naked Truth: A Working Woman's Manifesto About Business and What Really Matters. In 2007, she brought out How She Does It: How Female Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules for Business Success. In her latest book, Willful Blindness which just launched in the UK in February 2011, she combines her many years of experience as a pioneer in women-led business with solid grounding in research to give us a new perspective and a very different take on business leadership. In the book she explores the neurobiological, psychological, social and organizational reasons why people and organizations fail to see the obvious, and the profound effect this has on both their personal and professional commitments. Join us tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interviews this intriguing guest about her thinking on this subject, and, how it relates to today's leaders and their day-to-day challenges. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoWillful Blindness,leadership,executive coach,Lisa Pasbjerg,Margaret HeffernanAn entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer, professor and prolific author, Margaret Heffernan has run five businesses in both the USA and the UK, and writes forhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/16/what-the-world-needs-now-the-transformative-power-of-creativity-in-businessManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/16/what-the-world-needs-now-the-transformative-power-of-creativity-in-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/16/what-the-world-needs-now-the-transformative-power-of-creativity-in-businessWed, 16 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMTWhat the World Needs Now: The Transformative Power of Creativity in Business In today's fiercely competitive and ever faster-moving marketplace, companies need to be exceptional to succeed. Businesses that have lost their ability to innovate, create and be nimble in applying these new ideas may also have also lost their ability to compete, and ultimately, succeed in today's world. Join us for this high-energy show as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Josh Linkner, Founder, Chairman of the Board and former CEO of ePrize, the largest interactive promotion agency in the world. A prodigious author, accomplished jazz musician and serial entrepreneur, Josh has written two books and recently launched his fifth company, Detroit Venture Partners. Along with his two business partners, Dan Gilbert and Brian Hermelin, he is actively investing in early-stage technology companies looking to help rebuild the Detroit region through entrepreneurship. He is truly a man on a mission to make the world a more creative planet. Learn more tonight as Josh shares with us how and why he has come to see his role as a change agent for business creativity, and, exactly what companies need to be doing now to close the "creativity gap 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoCreativity,executive coaching,leadership,Josh Linkner,Detroit Venture PartnersIn today's fiercely competitive and ever faster-moving marketplace, companies need to be exceptional to succeed. Businesses that have lost their ability to innhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/02/career-positioning-the-power-of-networking-and-howBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/02/career-positioning-the-power-of-networking-and-how/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/02/02/career-positioning-the-power-of-networking-and-howWed, 02 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT"Career Positioning", the Power of Networking and How to Get a Great Job in Ninety Days or LessThe economists are indicating that all the signs are good for an improving economy, and, lagging somewhat behind that, an increase in employment. Still, we are not there yet, and most experts anticipate that many of the jobs lost over the past recession will never return. What's a person to do who either wants to change jobs and move up the career ladder, or, simply get a job if they have been a direct recipient of a lay-off or early buy-out? Tonight executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, whose firm provides, Strategic Career Re-Design™, a coaching program designed specifically for individuals who need just that, and Joe Carroll, author of the recent book, How to Get a Great Job in Ninety Days or Less , will discuss this topic. In addition to being an author and career consultant, Carroll is also an internationally acclaimed speaker and currently Vice President of Human Resources of IST Management Services, one of the fastest growing, privately held facilities management companies in the U. S. Listen in on this show as Lisa interviews Joe for all of his insights on "career positioning" and his secrets to making this goal of getting a great job in ninety days or less work for you! 00:31:00Lisa Pasbjergnoexecutive coaching,career,Lisa Pasbjerg,professional job search,Joe CarrollThe economists are indicating that all the signs are good for an improving economy, and, lagging somewhat behind that, an increase in employment. Still, we arehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/01/22/brilliant-a-new-way-to-turn-the-job-you-have-into-Businesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/01/22/brilliant-a-new-way-to-turn-the-job-you-have-into-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2011/01/22/brilliant-a-new-way-to-turn-the-job-you-have-into-Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:00:00 GMTBrilliant! A New Way to Turn the Job You Have Into the Job You Want What if you could reconfigure the "building blocks" of your job to make it really fit you? Tonight Jane E. Dutton, PhD, distinguished professor at the University of Michigan, and co-director of its Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at the Ross School of Business, joins us to talk about just that. She brings to our show an entire career of experience dedicated to transforming and energizing organizations through research on positive organizing and leadership. Her current research focuses on how high quality connections, positive meaning and emotions contribute to both individual's and organizational flourishing. Energize your workplace and yourself! Join us tonight as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Jane to find the secrets to redo and rethink work from the inside out through a new, intriguing and brilliantly successful tool and process called "job crafting." 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoExecutive Coaching,Job Crafting,U of M Ross School of Business,organizations,Positive PsychologyWhat if you could reconfigure the "building blocks" of your job to make it really fit you? Tonight Jane E. Dutton, PhD, distinguished professor at the Universihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/15/competing-in-the-global-marketplace-critical-information-for-international-successManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/15/competing-in-the-global-marketplace-critical-information-for-international-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/15/competing-in-the-global-marketplace-critical-information-for-international-successWed, 15 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMTCompeting in the Global Marketplace: Critical Information for International SuccessGlobal trade is not new, and, despite what may be the common assumption, neither is globalization. Consider all of the trade which has been going on for thousands of years, first with early camel caravans making their way across the deserts in the Middle East, then, occurring in the golden ages of early Greece and Rome, followed by the colonial eras of the past, when countries such as England, Germany, France and Spain established colonies for the express purpose of trade and wealth creation. Today international trade continues, but this time in a 24/7 world marketplace, with opportunities never fathomed in previous eras. For the entrepreneur, the entire world is now within reach, encompassing both exciting new opportunities, and, significant challenges with a steep learning curve required to surmount them. Join executive coach and leadership development expert, Lisa Pasbjerg, tonight as she begins the conversation about how today's businesses can succeed in the global market place with guest Jack S. Katz, CEO of Novusglobe. LLC , an international business and market development consultancy and research company. Jack, who has been identified as one of the ten top people to know by Technology Decisions Magazine, founded the firm after three decades of successful executive management for several well-known international corporations He is also an in-demand speaker and author on the subject of mastering the global marketplace. What can you learn from him tonight? 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoglobal marketplace,execuitve coach,leadership,Lisa Pasbjerg,Jack KatzGlobal trade is not new, and, despite what may be the common assumption, neither is globalization. Consider all of the trade which has been going on for thousahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/01/re-thinking-success-failure-and-direction-in-a-curious-worldBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/01/re-thinking-success-failure-and-direction-in-a-curious-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/12/01/re-thinking-success-failure-and-direction-in-a-curious-worldWed, 01 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMTRe-thinking Success, Failure and Direction in a Curious WorldTonight we are in for a treat! Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews Dr. David Canter, regarded by those in the local community and in his field as an exceptional leader, about his experiences, thoughts and the wisdom learned along the way from his varied and notable career path. Most well known for his 24 year career in the pharmaceutical industry, David, a native of England, started out as a surgeon for the National Health Service after graduating from the University in Liverpool and Cambridge. His work in the pharmaceutical industry began in clinical research in Europe and ended as Senior Vice President to Pfizer Global Research and Development and the Director of the Michigan Laboratories in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo. In 2007, when Pfizer announced the closure of the Ann Arbor research facility as part of a series of extensive cuts in its operations , David earned great respect from the employees and the community as he handled the process of closing the entire facility of a very major employer in this region. Dr. Canter made a deliberate choice to stay in the community, and to explore opportunities to re-design his career from the vantage point provided by both the local resources, and his rich and varied background. Subsequent to several other roles, in July 2010 David was appointed the Executive Director of the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex, with a goal of developing the site into a thriving community of academic and private company research, helping to grow the research capacity of the University as well as the region's economy. Tune in and learn tonight as he shares with us his journey, his deep knowledge, and, his abiding curiosity about opportunities and possibilities borne from his handling of both devastating failures and brilliant successes. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoDavid Canter,executive coaching,research and development,Lisa Pasbjerg,University of Michgan Health SystemTonight we are in for a treat! Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews Dr. David Canter, regarded by those in the local comhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/17/beat-the-big-guys-at-hiring-the-best-creative-taleManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/17/beat-the-big-guys-at-hiring-the-best-creative-tale/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/17/beat-the-big-guys-at-hiring-the-best-creative-taleWed, 17 Nov 2010 23:00:00 GMTBeat the Big Guys at Hiring the Best: Creative Talent Management For Today's EnvironmentEvery good leader wants to hire the best people, but in this economy businesses and organizations often don't have the luxury of simply paying more to attract and retain the best talent. Add to that the increasingly prohibitive costs of the more generous benefit packages of the past, and it's easy to believe that it's impossible to compete with the "bigger guys" down the street for top talent. According to Michael Hess, founder and CEO of Skooba Design, a company which designs and manufactures an award-winning line of carrying cases for laptops, cameras, and other applications, that's just not true. Tune in tonight as executive coaching and leadership development expert, Lisa Pasbjerg talks with Michael about his relentless pursuit of excellence, both in customer service and design, and, how he uses the same kind of creativity he applies to his products, to making the workplace at his company fun, the people at his company feel valued, and Skooba Design the place that the best people want to work for.00:32:00Lisa PasbjergnoTalent,workplace,Leadership,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coachEvery good leader wants to hire the best people, but in this economy businesses and organizations often don't have the luxury of simply paying more to attracthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/03/the-art-and-science-of-choosing-with-sheena-iyengarBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/03/the-art-and-science-of-choosing-with-sheena-iyengar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/11/03/the-art-and-science-of-choosing-with-sheena-iyengarWed, 03 Nov 2010 22:00:00 GMTThe Art and Science of Choosing with Sheena IyengarWhy do we make the choices we make? Is the desire for choice innate or determined by our culture? Are we really in control of our choices, and if so, how much, and what determines this? Join us tonight on the Leadership Focus Radio Show for a very special guest: Dr. Sheena Iyengar. An award winning professor at Columbia Business School, and a recent presenter at TED, Dr Iyengar is the recent author of the much acclaimed book, The Art of Choosing, based on her primary area of research, how people respond and perceive choice. Malcolm Gladwell, the author of The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers says about her, "No one asks better questions, or comes up with more intriguing answers." A winner of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award, with her book just named as a finalist of the 2010 Financial Times Business Book of the Year award, Dr. Iyengar is internationally known as a foremost expert on this topic. We are thrilled to have her here to explore with our host, executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, the mysteries of choice in everyday life and the art and science of choosing.00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoChoosing,Sheena Iyengar,Executive Coaching,Lisa Pasbjerg,TEDWhy do we make the choices we make? Is the desire for choice innate or determined by our culture? Are we really in control of our choices, and if so, how much,https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/20/rethinking-the-food-chain-upstart-company-local-orManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/20/rethinking-the-food-chain-upstart-company-local-or/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/20/rethinking-the-food-chain-upstart-company-local-orWed, 20 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMTRethinking the Food Chain: Upstart Company "Local Orbit" and Technology Lead the Way Is using more local food on your radar? More and more, individuals, organizations and communities are becoming aware of the advantages of "going local" with their food sources. Master chefs at top restaurants. and even Martha Stewart, are now espousing the benefits of using local food. Among the many obvious benefits are: supporting local providers also means supporting the local economy, and the responsible use and development of land. When you buy food from local growers a much higher percentage of every dollar you spend goes into the local economy, and, when you buy local you give those with open space like farms and pastures, an economic reason to stay open and underdeveloped. Of course there are many other reasons to up your use of local food, not the least of which is that the food is just more interesting and tastes better. Join us tonight as we discuss the local food situation in the US and an innovative solution to one of the biggest challenges to its expansion and accessibility to all . Executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, will be interviewing Erika Block, founder, entrepreneur, and CEO of the exciting new company, Local Orbit, about its role in streamlining the flow of the local food chain. 00:31:00Lisa PasbjergnoLocal Orbit,local food,executive coach,leadership,Lisa PasbjergIs using more local food on your radar? More and more, individuals, organizations and communities are becoming aware of the advantages of "going local" with thhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/06/everyone-has-a-book-in-themBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/06/everyone-has-a-book-in-them/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/10/06/everyone-has-a-book-in-themWed, 06 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMTIs it true everyone has a book in them? Find Your "Inner Writer" Tonight!(A Previously aired listener favorite.) Is it true everyone has a book in them? Would you like to write more clearly and easily? What would it do for you as a leader to feel more confident and competent in your ability to express yourself in writing? Join us as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Debbie Merion, a many times published author, writing consultant and writing coach, about ways that she uses her creative and positive, affirming style to bring out the writer's true voice. Whether you are contemplating a needed essay as the next step toward an additional graduate or professional degree, want to "kick-start" that book you know that you have within you, or simply want to produce better, clearer writing in order to enhance your career, this show is for you. Listen and learn as Debbie shares some of her best secrets, along with some wonderful examples of successes gleaned over her many years of experience working with bright, capable, people who want to write better. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnobook,writing,lisa pasbjerg,executive coaching,how to write(A Previously aired listener favorite.) Is it true everyone has a book in them? Would you like to write more clearly and easily? What would it do for you as ahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/15/the-latest-on-personal-branding-what-is-it-why-doeBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/15/the-latest-on-personal-branding-what-is-it-why-doe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/15/the-latest-on-personal-branding-what-is-it-why-doeWed, 15 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMTThe Latest on Personal Branding: What Is it? Why does it matter? How Can You get more?What do you know about branding? A little? Not so much? If you are in need of an update on the latest information in the evolving world of personal branding, tonight is your night. Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC. will be interviewing Liz Goodgold, speaker, author and branding expert. A dynamic, energetic speaker, Liz will draw on her 25 plus years of experience working with both major clients, such as Quaker Oats, Times Mirror and Arco Oil as well as with small business owners and start-ups, to give us a glimpse of what any organization needs to know about building a personal brand that brings them attention, credibility and more business. Tune in for latest hot tips and strategies, peppered with real-world examples, as we discuss her most recent book, " Red Fire Branding: Create a Hot Personal Brand and Have Customers for Life."00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLisa Pasbjerg,Liz Goodgold,executive coach,branding,business buildingWhat do you know about branding? A little? Not so much? If you are in need of an update on the latest information in the evolving world of personal branding, thttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/01/feel-great-at-the-end-of-your-day-heres-an-often-oBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/01/feel-great-at-the-end-of-your-day-heres-an-often-o/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/09/01/feel-great-at-the-end-of-your-day-heres-an-often-oWed, 01 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMTFeel Great at the End of Your Day? An Often Overlooked Factor for a Happy, Productive Work DayHow do you feel at the end of your work day? Relaxed and energized? Or, tense and uncomfortable? Join us tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interviews health management consultant Sara Taylor Eggleston about the power of ergonomics. As an expert speaker for many years on the topic, Ms. Eggleston has presented both nationally and internationally on the unique developments in the field of ergonomics, or what she describes as, "The Science of fitting the job to the worker, not the worker to the job." Find out how you and/or your organization can save money, work more efficiently, and feel better at the end of a long day on the job. Whether you lead a major corporation, or work from your home, there is a wealth of information here which will benefit you. Invite your friends and colleagues and tune in with us to learn about the latest and the most cost effective ways to create better ergonomics, and, healthier and happier workers.00:31:00Lisa Pasbjergnoergonomics,work place,executive coaching,Lisa Pasbjerg,productivityHow do you feel at the end of your work day? Relaxed and energized? Or, tense and uncomfortable? Join us tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interviews hehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/08/04/diversity-and-the-social-media-explosion-what-is-tBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/08/04/diversity-and-the-social-media-explosion-what-is-t/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/08/04/diversity-and-the-social-media-explosion-what-is-tWed, 04 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMTDiversity and the Social Media Explosion: What is this World Coming to?By the end of 2010 Twitter is expected to have roughly 18 million users. Through this and other social media, people are connecting with others and sharing ideas all over the world in mere seconds. Only a few short years ago, these connections would have taken hours, days or weeks to occur, or, more likely, would never have occurred at all. Through the momentum created by this rapid technological change, and the millions of bits of 140-character-or-less content moving ever faster around the globe, individuals and organizations are transcending cultures and geographies and adapting, (whether they like it or not), to the dramatically increasing diversity of their experiences and interactions with others. Companies are scrambling to write policies to manage this "sea change", recognizing that they need to plan to utilize it effectively rather than try to stop the flow. Tonight your host, executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, will be interviewing Deepika Bajaj, founder of Invincibelle, a company whose mission is empowering a diverse, multigenerational workforce, on her views on social media,and, how it is shaping a more diverse and rapidly changing multicultural world. Ms. Bajaj, a consultant, speaker and author, utilizes her rich experience in telecommunications consulting and corporate marketing to help others to learn how to manage diversity and be successful in today's competitive market place. Join us tonight as we discuss the new face of diversity, and learn fresh ideas about how to bridge the gap between our previous experience, and, this "new normal" in the workplace and in our daily lives.00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnodiversity,leaders,social media,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coachBy the end of 2010 Twitter is expected to have roughly 18 million users. Through this and other social media, people are connecting with others and sharing ideahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/16/happy-hour-is-9-to-5-re-imagining-the-workplace-with-alexander-kjerulfBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/16/happy-hour-is-9-to-5-re-imagining-the-workplace-with-alexander-kjerulf/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/16/happy-hour-is-9-to-5-re-imagining-the-workplace-with-alexander-kjerulfWed, 16 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTHappy Hour is 9 to 5 : Re-Imagining the Workplace with Alexander Kjerulf Re-Imagine the workplace tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interviews "Chief Happiness Officer" Alexander Kjerulf, arguably, the world's leading expert on happiness at work, "live" from Denmark. An international speaker, consultant and presenter, Alex has conducted workshops on happiness at work at businesses and conferences all over the world. His previous clients have included companies such as Hilton, Daimler Chrysler and IBM. Alex is the author of the extremely well received book, "Happy Hour is 9 to 5-How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work." He also writes about happiness at work on his blog, which is read by thousands every day. Join us tonight as we discover the "why" and the "how" of creating great workplaces, through Alex's unlimited energy, dedication to happiness at work, and his ability to keep the message simple, practical and fun. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnohappiness,workplace,executive coach,Lisa Pasbjerg,Alexander KjerulfRe-Imagine the workplace tonight as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interviews "Chief Happiness Officer" Alexander Kjerulf, arguably, the world's leading experthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/02/are-you-a-reluctant-networker-mission-critical-skills-for-leadersManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/02/are-you-a-reluctant-networker-mission-critical-skills-for-leaders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/06/02/are-you-a-reluctant-networker-mission-critical-skills-for-leadersWed, 02 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTAre You a Reluctant Networker? "Mission Critical" Skills for LeadersEverybody knows networking is important, yet very few people feel absolutely confident in their ability to use this valuable tool effectively. Leaders especially need to consistently demonstrate their "fluency" in the language of relationship building, and networking is a "mission critical" skill in this arena. How well do you network? Do you feel relaxed and confident when you are in this role? Or, do you, like many, feel uncomfortable and awkward, despite your awareness that you "should" be able to model this to others? What do you say after you say "Hello"? How do you even get to "Hello."? How do you make the leap between meeting someone and actually doing something useful with that connection? How can you enjoy networking more, and at the same time, get greater value out of your investment of time and energy? These questions and more will be our topic tonight, as leadership and executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews our guest, Greg Peters. An expert on networking and the author of the highly acclaimed blog, "The Reluctant Networker", Greg is an engaging speaker who will teach us how to avoid the most egregious networking blunders, and, to learn to use our networking connections to help others, and increase the success in our own lives. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnonetworking,leaders,Lisa Pasbjerg,executive coach,successEverybody knows networking is important, yet very few people feel absolutely confident in their ability to use this valuable tool effectively. Leaders especiallhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/19/a-view-from-within-healthcare-reform-from-a-physicBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/19/a-view-from-within-healthcare-reform-from-a-physic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/19/a-view-from-within-healthcare-reform-from-a-physicWed, 19 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTA View From Within: Healthcare Reform From A Physician Leader PerspectiveFor at least the past ten years, virtually every leader in healthcare has admitted privately if not publically that our nation's healthcare system is "broken", and, that as much as we would like to believe the myth that we have the best healthcare system in the world, that this is simply not true, and has not been true for some time. Despite the complexity and the controversy surrounding healthcare reform, we do indeed have new laws in place which will make sweeping changes in the U.S. healthcare system, both for users and providers. You've heard all the "noise". For a different take, tune in tonight as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Dr. Steven Driggers, the Chief Medical Officer at a modestly sized, but highly acclaimed hospital in the Midwest. Dr. Driggers will share with us his unique view from his perspective as a hospital's top physician leader, as he discusses the challenges he, and we, as a nation will face as healthcare reform progresses, and, how they can and must be addressed.00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnophysician leader,executive coach,healthcare leadership,Lisa Pasbjerg,healthcare reformFor at least the past ten years, virtually every leader in healthcare has admitted privately if not publically that our nation's healthcare system is "broken",https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/05/a-great-american-city-hidden-in-plain-sightManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/05/a-great-american-city-hidden-in-plain-sight/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/05/05/a-great-american-city-hidden-in-plain-sightWed, 05 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTA Great American City Hidden in Plain SightTune in tonight as your host, executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Andrew R. Basile, Jr. about an intriguing idea: He contends that we have "a great American city hidden in plain sight." The chairman of Young Basile, a 16 attorney intellectual property firm with offices in Michigan and Silicon Valley, Mr. Basile's practice emphasizes intellectual property and technology-related transactions such as alliances, development, procurement, outsourcing and licensing. A native of Michigan, a graduate of the University of Michigan's law school, and a frequent traveler, he is passionate about the untapped opportunity and unrealized promise here in southeast Michigan, and particularly, in the Detroit area. Join us as we discuss the concept of "Quality of Place", its relationship to the competitiveness and vitality of any city, and what we can and need to do now to stop the "brain drain" and recruit and retain world-class talent right here in Detroit and its surrounding suburbs. 00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoTalent,Urban Environment,Executive Coach,Leadership,Andy BasileTune in tonight as your host, executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Andrew R. Basile, Jr. about an intriguing idea: He contends that we have "a great Americhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/21/stuck-in-your-current-job-for-now-heres-one-expertManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/21/stuck-in-your-current-job-for-now-heres-one-expert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/21/stuck-in-your-current-job-for-now-heres-one-expertWed, 21 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT"Stuck" in Your Current Job for Now? Here's One Expert's Innovative Answer:Feeling "stuck" in your current job, yet unable to make a move? Here's one expert's innovative answer: Bestselling author, Robert Pagiliarini is a man with a mission. He is obsessed with improvement and making the most of "the other 8 hours"... the 8 hours not spent sleeping or working. A certified financial planner, Robert has appeared as an expert on shows such as Good Morning America, the ABC Morning News and 20/20, and has been published in print and on-line for the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and Money Magazine, among many others. We are thrilled to be able to capture his thoughts "live" on the Leadership Focus Radio Show tonight. If you are less-than-excited about your current work situation, career trajectory, or simply want to feel better about getting up in the morning, listen in as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg "digs deep" to discover the details about the topic he is most passionate about: how to maximize your free time to create new wealth and purpose in "the other 8 hours." 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoleadership,executive coach,Robert Pagiliarini,purpose,careerFeeling "stuck" in your current job, yet unable to make a move? Here's one expert's innovative answer: Bestselling author, Robert Pagiliarini is a man with a mhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/07/health-it-and-its-role-on-the-bleeding-edge-of-heaBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/07/health-it-and-its-role-on-the-bleeding-edge-of-hea/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/04/07/health-it-and-its-role-on-the-bleeding-edge-of-heaWed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTHealth IT and its Role on the "Bleeding Edge" of Health ReformWhat is the role of informational technology in health reform? Change is happening, and, it is happening fast, whether we like it or not. Listen in tonight as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Dr. Pat Hinton Walker, a leader of national prominence in health care for the past 25 years, about her role in shaping policy and process and preparing for the substantive challenges presented by the rapid advances in information technology in healthcare. An IT revolution is occurring now in healthcare and along with it, dramatic cultural change and major healthcare reform. Learn what questions leaders should be asking, which healthcare professionals will be most effected, and how you can begin to prepare and plan for this exciting new future.00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnohealthcare,executive coach,technology,Lisa Pasbjerg,leadersWhat is the role of informational technology in health reform? Change is happening, and, it is happening fast, whether we like it or not. Listen in tonight as ehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/19/what-are-the-secrets-to-shaping-and-sustaining-a-vManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/19/what-are-the-secrets-to-shaping-and-sustaining-a-v/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/19/what-are-the-secrets-to-shaping-and-sustaining-a-vFri, 19 Mar 2010 02:30:00 GMTWhat are the "Secrets" to Shaping and Sustaining a Vibrant Urban Environment?Affectionately referred to as the Goddess of Downtown, Susan Pollay has been the Executive Director to the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority since 1996. As champions of Ann Arbor's downtown, arguably one of the "coolest" in the nation, Susan and her board direct energy and resources to a wide array of projects and programs designed to encourage new development and investment. Listen tonight as Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and leadership development expert, interviews her about such topics as, "How can parking be "sexy"?, "How do you revitalize a downtown in a car-centric environment to make it more sustainable, both environmentally and financially?" and "What are her, and the award winning City of Ann Arbor's "secrets" to making it all work?"00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoUrban Environment,Leadership,Ann Arbor,Lisa Pasbjerg,Executive CoachAffectionately referred to as the Goddess of Downtown, Susan Pollay has been the Executive Director to the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority since 1996.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/03/lead-for-good-building-strong-leadership-where-theManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/03/lead-for-good-building-strong-leadership-where-the/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/03/03/lead-for-good-building-strong-leadership-where-theWed, 03 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTLead for Good: Building Strong Leadership Where the Need is Greatest As the weak economy and slow job recovery picture continues,the role of non-profits in meeting critical needs in our communities continues to expand. Who serves those who are the most in need? Often, extremely lean, resource-limited organizations headed by passionate individuals more motivated by the idea of doing good than their own personal gain. Do you know someone in this role? Have you worked or volunteered in one of these organizations? Then you know what a need there is for "Lead for Good" a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals become great non-profit leaders Join us tonight as executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg interviews Karen Ramsey, a former V.P of Human Resources for a Fortune 500 company, turned founder of this innovative non-profit organization with a unique mission: to help non-profit leaders from all over the U.S. have the same opportunities as leaders in business to develop their leadership skills and performance. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoexecutive coaching,leadership,Lead for Good,non-profits,Lisa PasbjergAs the weak economy and slow job recovery picture continues,the role of non-profits in meeting critical needs in our communities continues to expand. Who servehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/17/are-you-leaning-toward-the-light-positive-organizaManagementhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/17/are-you-leaning-toward-the-light-positive-organiza/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/17/are-you-leaning-toward-the-light-positive-organizaWed, 17 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTAre You Leaning Toward the Light? Positive Organizational Scholarship Applied. Tune in to hear executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interview Kim Cameron, Ph.D., an international expert on Positive Organizational Scholarship and professor in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Dr. Cameron is the co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at the business school and a brilliant scholar who has made his life's work the study and analysis of organizations that have achieved exceptional levels of success. Learn the secrets he discovered in his research tonight! Hear him discuss his exciting findings about the "heliotropic effect" and how it relates to business, and, the application of these findings through his latest book, "Positive Leadership: Strategies of Extraordinary Performance." 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoexecutive coaching,Lisa Pasbjerg,Kim Cameron,Leadership,Positive Organizational ScholarshipTune in to hear executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg interview Kim Cameron, Ph.D., an international expert on Positive Organizational Scholarship and professor in thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/03/are-your-leadership-skills-still-relevant-an-interBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/03/are-your-leadership-skills-still-relevant-an-inter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/02/03/are-your-leadership-skills-still-relevant-an-interWed, 03 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTAre Your Leadership Skills Still Relevant? An International Perspective on Leadership Are Your Leadership Skills Still Relevant in the Current Economic Climate? A different mix of leadership and management skills are not just needed, but are critical to leadership viability in an economic downturn. Do you have them? What has worked effectively for you and your leadership team during the ‘good times’ of economic stability and growth, may well not be enough for the current climate. The fact is, those who thrive as leaders in good times often struggle in a crisis, because of the very different demands put on them and their people. Join us as executive coach Lisa Pasbjerg, interviews Mark Brown, MBA, and Principal at "Clarity Professional Development", based in Portugal, and a specialist in international leadership development and business strategy. Mark, and his wife and business partner, Meg, had the privilege of seeing the ‘before and after’ perspective while working in Russia in the late 1990, when Russia had its ‘ruble crisis’ in the wake of the Asian financial crisis of 1997. A similar history seems to be repeating itself now in the US and Europe, and on a much larger scale. We will discuss the three types of challenges business leaders typically face in a downturn, as well as: What is being demanded of current leaders? What are the implications for his or her development? And, what role can coaching and or leadership development play in this process? Finally, we will wrap up with Mark sharing seven specific tips that leaders need to know when struggling in a tough environment. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoexecutive coaching,leadership development,Lisa Pasbjerg,international perspective,tough economic timesAre Your Leadership Skills Still Relevant in the Current Economic Climate? A different mix of leadership and management skills are not just needed, but are crithttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/20/how-to-be-a-confident-communicator-in-the-stickiest-of-situationsBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/20/how-to-be-a-confident-communicator-in-the-stickiest-of-situations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/20/how-to-be-a-confident-communicator-in-the-stickiest-of-situationsWed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTHow to Be a Confident Communicator in the "Stickiest" of Situations. What are the communication "must knows" for savvy leaders? Many smart, technically proficient people "shoot themselves in the foot" when it comes to the way they communicate with others and handle sticky "people situations." You can learn how to lead, model and create trust, as you handle workplace and personal communication with aplomb. Joan Curtis, Ed. D., a nationally known communications specialist who has worked with major corporations and colleges and universities throughout North America, shares some of the top tips from her most recent book, "Managing Sticky Situations at Work." Listen in as she and executive coach, Lisa Pasbjerg, discuss the specifics of what you really need to know to handle such situations with ease and confidence. 00:30:00Lisa Pasbjergnoexecutive coach,Focused coaching,leadership,career,communicationWhat are the communication "must knows" for savvy leaders? Many smart, technically proficient people "shoot themselves in the foot" when it comes to the way thehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/11/five-steps-to-ensure-the-downward-spiral-of-fatiguBusinesshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/11/five-steps-to-ensure-the-downward-spiral-of-fatigu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-leadership-focus-radio-show/2010/01/11/five-steps-to-ensure-the-downward-spiral-of-fatiguMon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMTFive Steps to Ensure the Downward Spiral of Fatigue (and How to Avoid Them)Lisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., an educational psychologist, speaker and the author of many books, about fatigue and its effects in the workplace and beyond. Given the many personal and workplace demands and stresses imposed on us, especially right now, everyone needs to be attuned to what they can do to stay and keep fit, alert, and vital in order to be effective. Listen in while this world-renowned expert on learning and performance shares her “Five Steps that are Guaranteed to Send Leaders and Potential Leaders into the ‘Downward Spiral’ of Fatigue”, and teaches you what you can do to keep this form happening to you. Prevent “brain fade”, and missed deadlines. Prevent fighting to stay awake in dull meetings. Join us tonight00:30:00Lisa PasbjergnoLisa Pasbjerg,Geri Markel,Fatigue,leadership,executive coachLisa Pasbjerg, executive coach and CEO of Focused Coaching, LLC interviews Geraldine Markel, Ph.D., an educational psychologist, speaker and the author of many