LINDSAY - The Porch

The Porch with Mark C. Crowley

4/18/2023

If there was ever a Porch to attend LIVE, this is it. We are bringing top-rated author and thought leader, Mark C. Crowley to the Porch to talk to us about the Future of Leadership.

As a generational researcher, I can tell you, there is a monumental shift happening right now. Traditional Leadership Models are Archaic. They tip in favor of the leader, they use fear to keep people in line, and they are inhumane.

This shift in leadership is crystal clear and is freaking out seasoned leaders.

How do you lead folks when they are looking for something deeper than a paycheck? They want fulfillment, they want meaning in their work, and they want to belong.

Are we all going back to school to become therapists and philosophers? No. But we will need to learn how to Lead from the Heart.

Are you brave enough to lead this way?

Join us. Bring your team. Bring your book club. Bring your significant other.

This will be a transformational conversation.

The Porch with Alison Martin

4/18/2023

We had Alison Martin, Founder, and Managing Director of Engage Mentoring on The Porch. She joined us to talk about the serious need for mentorships in all sizes and types of organizations. Did you know that by 2030 boomers will have reached retirement age? That means companies need to start thinking about the transfer of knowledge of their senior leaders NOW to ensure future success. Mentoring isn’t a “nice to have” it’s a highly strategic "need to have", and Alison shared quite a few reasons why:

Everyone needs to grow regardless of tenure and experience. The core of mentorship is the successful transfer of knowledge. That can occur at all levels and through all levels - it doesn’t have to be only top-down mentorship.
Mentorship training = Emotional intelligence training. When you teach people the specific skills of mentorship, the byproduct is transforming the culture. Not only are the mentees transformed but so are the mentors. This is because they are learning how to listen, how to support, and how to continue to develop their own communication skills as well.
Custom growth paths for each person. Every organization has different developmental needs - mentoring is the only program that meets people where they are and lets them take charge of their own developmental plan.
Inclusion and belonging. A formalized mentoring program ensures that diverse employees (ethnicity, gender, background, etc.) aren’t passed over simply because senior leaders tend to pick mentees that they have the most in common with. This is how we raise minority voices.

Enjoy the recording below!

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The Porch with Kristen Fuller

2/2/2023

We had Kristin Fuller on The Porch to talk about taking a sabbatical. No, not a yearlong vacation in Europe (although, that could work for some!) For Kristin, it was a set-aside time full of rest, learning, and quieting the noise of life to recover parts of herself.
Here are some tips she gave us on creating a sabbatical for yourself:

Financial: Start small by figuring out the actual monthly amount of income you need to live. Consider living below your means to give yourself some wiggle room and come up with a game plan so you can do this without considerable stress and anxiety.
Focus: It can be easy to just want to take a long vacation and not strategically make purpose out of your extended time off. Instead, identify your needs for your sabbatical first by prioritizing the things you need to restore the parts of your lost self.
Listen: Even in the self-care world, we can be distracted from what we actually need!

You’re the only one that knows your deepest desires and needs. Create the space to get rid of the noise so you can hear your inner voice again. It’s not that you don’t know what to do, it’s that you can’t hear yourself.

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The Porch with Ann Betz

1/10/2023

I am so excited to bring my coach, Ann Betz, back on The Porch to talk about identifying and dealing with toxic behaviors.

Do you find yourself wondering:

Is it me? Am I the problem?
Why do I feel tense when I have to talk to this person?
Am I being too sensitive?
Are we just wired differently?
Ann is going to teach us how to SPOT toxic behaviors (and not doubt ourselves) and how to hold onto our personal power when we are in a toxic scenario.

Ann is an international expert on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching, and human transformation. We love having her on The Porch to challenge our thinking, present new ideas, and help us grow to be better leaders and people.

When: Tuesday, January 10th at 4pm ET

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The Porch with Lindsay Mitrosilis

10/31/2022

We had Lindsay Mitrosilis on The Porch to talk about LinkedIn as a strategy for recruiting and retaining top talent.

Big picture takeaways:

HR Leaders, hear Lindsay out. Employees SHOULD be on LinkedIn and active. If you’re afraid they’ll get poached and leave, that’s a whole different issue.
When it comes to recruiting the next generation of top talent, building your virtual presence as a leader is the most important thing you can do. People want to work for a person they like and know - showcasing your presence on LinkedIn does just that.
When you feel tension around having an online presence, remember, you have full permission to set boundaries. Delete negative comments, ignore requests of people spamming you, and set limits for yourself.

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The Porch with Katie McLaughlin

7/12/2022

Katie provides leadership and culture transformation by helping leaders create inclusive cultures, building emotional intelligence, and working through their assumptions and biases so they can actually connect with and get the MOST out of their teams.

I’m going to be asking her questions we wrestle with as leaders:

Why do you think it’s crucial for companies to build a happy and healthy workplace culture?
How do you measure if a workplace culture is successful?
How can companies showcase their culture now that most of us are working remotely?

What steps can leaders take to make their team members feel more included and recognized at the workplace?

The Porch with Dr. Kristie Overstreet

6/3/2022

June is PRIDE month and we are talking with Dr. Kristie Overstreet, a certified sex therapist, psychotherapist, author, speaker, and podcast host. She is also the creator of The Transgender Healthcare Dignity Model. She will be talking about how to create an environment of dignity and respect for all in healthcare and in the workplace.

The Porch with Megan Reilly

5/23/2022

We had Megan Reilly on The Porch to talk about the journey to success, personal growth, and what it means to raise kids on their own path. There were several takeaways:

No one is going to escort you to your dreams. You have to be tenacious and ready to go.
Reach out to people that you look up to, it helps you dream bigger and do more.
When it comes to performing well - prepare all day so you can show up and be yourself.
Our journey is our superpower, it is your whole story that makes it uniquely you.

The Porch with April Shprintz

3/7/2022

This month, we are borrowing courage from April Shprintz. When you meet her, you'll know why she is described as a force of nature. She brings an infectious energy to both life and work, inspiring companies, CEOs, and leaders. April’s career has spanned the Air Force, corporate America, and her own firm—Driven Outcomes—where she works with companies globally. Her work has helped generate over $1 billion in additional revenue using the principles she created known as The Generosity Culture®. When April is not teaching companies how to “pour into” their people, their clients, and their community, she invests her time with various nonprofits helping children, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness.

Her book "Magic Blue Rocks: The Secret to Doing Anything" tells her story of overcoming insurmountable odds and the importance of our mindset - ESPECIALLY in difficult times.

I can't wait for you to meet her and hear more about how The Generosity Culture applies to our businesses and organizations today. We'll also be talking about the importance of mindset and dreaming BIGGER than you can imagine.

Don't miss this shot of courage as we meet with April on The Porch!

When: March 15th at 4pm ET

The Porch with Gary Danoff

2/7/2022

I’ve asked my friend Gary Danoff, Global Head of Google Workspace, to join us to talk about the big bright future of work!

I’m going to be asking him the questions we are all thinking about:

What do you see as the biggest risks and gains from 'hybrid work' models?
What is one technique you started using more during the pandemic you think you will continue with?
And of course, I want to know what changes he is seeing with cross-generational work habits and connections since people are getting used to working from home.

Pull up a seat and join us LIVE. I'll make time for you to ask Gary your questions, too. You're going to love him.