138 episodes
High Octane Leadership Donald Thompson
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4.8 • 13 Ratings
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Future-proof your leadership with High Octane Leadership, a place where business leaders (whether by title or aspiration) share cheat codes for unlocking workplace excellence, lessons learned along the way, and insider tips for future generations of next-level professionals. With two decades of experience leading and growing multi-million dollar firms, host Donald Thompson is a serial entrepreneur and investor who worked his way to success with hustle and humility. He’s an expert in goal achievement, influencing company culture, and driving exponential growth. A Certified Diversity Executive, Donald is also CEO and co-founder of The Diversity Movement, a multi award-winning product-driven consultancy which offers an employee-experience product suite to personalize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through data, technology, and expert-curated content. Each week on The Donald Thompson Podcast, he talks leadership, competitive learning, diversity and inclusion, and business growth through personal development with guests who are shaping the future of work. Find him on Linkedin, and listen here to learn how you can become future-proof too.
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Navigating the Highs and Lows of Leadership
In this solo episode, Donald explores the personal and professional challenges faced as a successful business leader. He talks about the importance of empathy, mental health, and the impact of life's ups and downs on one's career. Donald shares insights on maintaining a balance between work and personal life, as well as the value of seeking support and embracing vulnerability as a leader.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. -
Reframing Failure: Transforming Setbacks into Stepping Stones
Donald and Zach Nunn delve into the nuanced relationship between failure, feedback, and growth. They emphasize the importance of contextualizing critiques, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and aligning team efforts with the organization's overarching goals. Plus, they call out the need for leaders to provide constructive feedback that empowers their teams to reach new heights.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. -
Strategies for Thriving in the Boundaryless World of Entrepreneurship
Donald and Zach Nunn, founder of Living Corporate, share their insights on navigating the challenges of work-life balance as passionate entrepreneurs. They delve into the importance of work-life integration, the seasons of career growth, and the power of building a strong professional network to maximize efficiency and achieve long-term success.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. -
Managing Up: Strategies for CEO-Level Leadership
Learn how to align your efforts with corporate goals, leverage leadership access, and understand the deeper dynamics of your organization with Donald Thompson. Through the power of asking high-quality questions, understanding communication preferences, and fostering true collaboration across teams, this episode will help you take the next steps to become an influential CEO, executive, and leader.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. -
Scaling from Zero to 1M: The CEO's Role
Last week, Donald and Kurt Merriweather talked about growing your business from concepts to customers. This week, they're back to talk about the CEO's leadership role in startup transformation, from defining the compelling vision to building high-performance teams, all while balancing innovation with scalability.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. -
Scaling from Zero to 1M: The Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Success
In this episode, Donald and Kurt Merriweather dissect the pivotal phase of growing a business from a concept to a million-dollar revenue generator. Dive into actionable strategies for market validation, cultivating a growth mindset, and leveraging frameworks like the Six Thinking Hats for innovation to establish credibility in a competitive landscape. Tune in to uncover the blueprint for entrepreneurial success and unlock the keys to sustainable business growth.
High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.
Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.
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