BetterU HCI Podcast

Leaders want to get the best out of themselves and those they lead. But how to do it? In this episode, we speak with John Baldoni, internationally recognized executive coach, educator and the author about his latest book: Grace: A Leaders Guide to a Better Us.
During this episode, you will:

• Learn what grace is, and what it means to lead with grace.
• Get practical tips on how to incorporate grace into your daily life.
• Discover how people from all walks of life have used grace in their lives.

Learn more about John and the book by visiting www.johnbaldoni.com or www.gracethebook.com. You can also read John’s recent article on grace showing up in a Dallas courtroom here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2019/10/04/brandt-jean-grace-in-the-courtroom/

One of the hardest transitions you will make in your career is the transition from individual contributor to manager. In this episode of BetterU, we speak with Todd Hudson, Head Maverick, Maverick Institute about why new people leaders often have such a tough time and what they can do about it.
During this episode, you will:
Learn why first-time people managers often struggle

Discover how a lean approach to management activities can help you and your team become more productive

Get practical tips to help new managers start producing results right away

This podcast was made possible by HCI’s new certification course Empowering People Leaders, learn more at www.hci.org/epl-course

Do you struggle to get initiatives through? Is your opinion sought out and respected by colleagues? In this episode, we’re talking about building your influence and persuasion at work with Greg Zlevor. Greg is the President and Founder of Westwood International and FOG (For Our Growth). He has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership development and education and has served as a coach, consultant, and facilitator for companies across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia. You can learn more about Greg and his work at www.westwoodintl.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Author, Educator and Founder and CEO of In the Boat, Pat Bodin. We talk about the importance of developing your understanding of the business you’re in and how to cultivate your relevance with business leaders. If you’re in HR or any support function, you’ll want to give this episode a listen. To learn more about Pat Bodin and what he’s working on, check him out on www.intheboat.com

In this special episode, we talk with Tyler Cowen, Author and Professor of Economics at George Mason University about the future of work, the dangers of complacency, the importance of talent acquisition and how it’s changing due to technological, demographic, and economic forces. We also find time for a discussion on how to consume information and the wonders of Cincinnati Chili.

See Tyler in person at HCI’s Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference in Denver June 10-12. Learn more at www.staconference.com