Leading Today with Dr. Lisa Bagby

Dr. Lisa Bagby, Principal at DVTA Inc. Leadership Consulting
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Leading Today: “Real Talk, Real Leaders, Real Lessons” designed to engage a purpose-driven, values-led and thoughtfully diverse audience around what it is to be an emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and successful leader. Designed for all levels and types of leaders, you will hear stories and interviews about leadership and what makes one successful using emotional intelligence. Follow and subscribe for regular tips, tools, and thought-provoking insights. Disclaimer: Leading Today part of DVTA Inc Leadership Consulting, provides educational leadership content. Outcomes vary based on individual and organizational factors. No guarantees of results are expressed or implied.

  1. 3d ago

    What Gladwell Can Teach Us About Leadership

    I love Gladwell’s books and thought leadership. His books, Outliers and The Tipping Point, made me rethink what we call talent, mastery, influence, and leadership and in this episode, I talk about some of the insights his books sparked for me about leadership skills, and three lessons I think every leader can use to develop people and create meaningful impact.

    What Gladwell Can Teach Us About Leadership

  2. Aug 3

    Leading Today. Respect Can’t Be Demanded

    Too many leaders believe they have to choose between being liked or being feared. But the most influential leaders choose neither; they earn respect. In this episode of Leading Today, Dr. Lisa Bagby explores why respect is the true currency of leadership and how emotional intelligence, humility, and confidence work together to create trust, accountability, and high-performing teams. Drawing on leadership research from Harvard, Gallup, and Google’s Project Aristotle, you’ll discover why teams thrive when leaders create psychological safety instead of intimidation and why respect—not authority—is what inspires people to give their very best. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why fear produces compliance while respect creates commitmentThe difference between confidence and arroganceHow emotional intelligence builds credibility and trustThree practical strategies to become a leader people choose to followWhy respected leaders create stronger cultures, higher engagement, and better resultsWhether you’re a new leader, an experienced executive, or someone preparing for your next leadership role, this episode will challenge how you think about influence and leave you with practical tools you can apply immediately.

    Leading Today. Respect Can’t Be Demanded

  3. Jul 20

    Leading Today. The One Leadership Habit That Changed an Entire Team

    Everyone thought it was just another meeting… Until a new leader noticed what everyone else had overlooked and in one unexpected moment, changed not only the conversation, but the culture of an entire team. What happened next forced everyone in the room to confront a question most leaders never ask…. In this episode of Leading Today, Dr. Lisa Bagby shares a powerful story about the one leadership habit that can unlock the best ideas in any team or organization. You may never look at your next team meeting the same way.

    Leading Today. The One Leadership Habit That Changed an Entire Team

  4. Jul 6

    The Hidden Cost of Toxic Leadership: Why Organizations Miss It Until It’s Too Late

    When we think about toxic leadership, we often picture someone who yells, intimidates, or openly bullies people. Those leaders certainly exist. But today, I want to challenge you with a different question….

    The Hidden Cost of Toxic Leadership: Why Organizations Miss It Until It’s Too Late

  5. Jun 22

    The Leadership Myth: Managing People Doesn’t Make You a Leader

    Most managers think they’re leading. They’re not. If your team can’t function without you, you’re probably managing tasks, not leading people. Here’s the difference that changes careers…

    The Leadership Myth: Managing People Doesn’t Make You a Leader

  6. Jun 8

    Why Everyone Feels So Exhausted Right Now

    Many people are feeling exhausted, disconnected, and uncertain, but why? In this episode of Leading Today, Dr. Lisa Bagby explores the hidden human cost of poor leadership, chronic chaos, and declining trust, and what each of us can do to rebuild connection, hope, and community.

    Why Everyone Feels So Exhausted Right Now

  7. May 25

    Leading Today. Why Leader Communication Fails

    Many leaders believe communication happened simply because they spoke, sent the email, or held the meeting, but leadership communication failure often begins when teams hear the message without truly understanding it, connecting to it, or taking action from it. In this episode of Leading Today, Dr. Lisa Bagby explores why leaders struggle to communicate effectively, how emotional intelligence impacts communication success, and practical ways leaders can create clarity, trust, alignment, and action within their teams. #LeadingTodayPodcast #Leadership #CommunicationFailure #EffectiveCommunication #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #TeamCommunication #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipPodcast #InclusiveLeadership #ChangeLeadership #DrLisaBagby

    Leading Today. Why Leader Communication Fails

  8. May 11

    Leading Today. Ep 11: The Authenticity Paradox: What Leaders Need to Know

    In this episode, Dr. Lisa Bagby explores how authenticity and leadership maturity work together to build trust, clarity, and stronger team relationships. You’ll hear practical insight on how leaders can communicate with honesty, emotional awareness, and intention in ways that support both people and performance. If you want a deeper understanding of authentic leadership in workplaces, this conversation is for you.

    Leading Today. Ep 11: The Authenticity Paradox: What Leaders Need to Know
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Leading Today: “Real Talk, Real Leaders, Real Lessons” designed to engage a purpose-driven, values-led and thoughtfully diverse audience around what it is to be an emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and successful leader. Designed for all levels and types of leaders, you will hear stories and interviews about leadership and what makes one successful using emotional intelligence. Follow and subscribe for regular tips, tools, and thought-provoking insights. Disclaimer: Leading Today part of DVTA Inc Leadership Consulting, provides educational leadership content. Outcomes vary based on individual and organizational factors. No guarantees of results are expressed or implied.

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    Dr. Lisa Bagby, Principal at DVTA Inc. Leadership Consulting
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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