Dominate Your Day
Research shows that employees and individuals typically burn out because they aren't making an impact. It’s hard to make a difference in the world when you’re feeling disconnected and burned out, which is why Dana Williams has leveraged 10 years of practice as a Clifton Strengths Coach and 25 years at Southwest Airlines helping people live into their values at work and at home and have created proprietary frameworks, courses, and tools to help individuals and companies do the same. Dana interviews difference makers who have transformed their lives from the inside out made an impact on the world, and dominate their day.
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How to Negotiate with Confidence with Susie Tomenchok, Executive Coach and Negotiation Expert - Episode 270
My guest today is strengths coach and negotiation expert Susie Tomenchok. We discuss the importance of discovering authentic purpose and how a negotiator's mindset can transform personal and professional interactions. Susie shares actionable insights on framing asks, emotional agility, and advocating for oneself. Throu
How do you lead others through uncertainty? Here's what I've observed working with leaders across industries: Uncertainty doesn't just create challenges—it creates fear. And fear paralyzes teams faster than anything else. The greatest leadership opportunity during change isn't providing all the answers—because let's be
Navigating New Leadership Roles with Bonnie Endicott, HR and Talent Executive - Episode 268
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Andrew's Distributing Bonnie Edicott is my guest today. Bonnie takes us through her journey from consulting to leadership roles in various companies, including IBM, Capital One, and Southwest Airlines. Bonnie highlights the importance of self-care, being authentic, and buil
The impact of change fatigue Let's discuss something that affects every single leader I work with: change fatigue. Change fatigue is real. And it's costly. The research shows leaders experiencing constant change report 65% higher burnout rates and 40% decreased effectiveness in their decision-making. But here's the ins
Building Beyond the Status Quo with Renee McKenney, President of Tulsa Regional Tourism - Episode 266
On today's episode, I chat with Dana Renee McKenney, the President of Visit Tulsa. We discuss Renee's career journey through various roles at Southwest Airlines, Disney, and her leadership in Tulsa. Renee shares insights on building an authentic brand, the significance of mentorship, and the challenges and rewards of t
Is your team resistant to change? "I know this change is necessary, but my team just won't get on board." Does that sound familiar? Here's what I have noticed: the challenge usually isn't the change itself. It's the disconnection that happens during transition. When your team members resist, they're rarely being stubb
