The Alame Podcast: Change Your Company Dr. Fouad M. Alame

72. Leadership - Influence of Emotions in the Workplace - Jack Craven



An inspiring episode with Jack Craven, who is an author and executive coach. We talk about the critical importance of acknowledging and managing emotions in the workplace, offering practical strategies for cultivating a mindset of aliveness and fostering a culture of vulnerability and connection. and some of the key takeaways:


Leaders must acknowledge and manage emotions to foster a culture of openness and effectiveness.
Embracing vulnerability allows teams to connect deeply and perform at higher levels.
Simple exercises like naming emotions and locating them in the body can release tension and foster clarity.
Cultivating an "aliveness mindset" involves anchoring oneself with personal traits and daily practices that promote connection and growth.





These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

An inspiring episode with Sam Rosen, who is the co- founder and CEO of Deskpass, helping teams adopt hybrid work. We talk about working virtually and remotely, and some of the key takeaways:




How to build a great culture without having a physical space
The importance of human connections for remote and hybrid teams
Simple practices to drive teamwork in a virtual workplace
How remote work is as important as a salary raise



These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

An inspiring episode with Jonathan Bennett, who is a strategic advisor, executive and board Coach and Former B Corp Founder and CEO. We talk about leadership challenges, including driving execution, driving ownership among the team and changing peoples’ behavior in the workplace. Some of the key takeaways:




How to avoid being disappointed or frustrated by lack of ownership or low quality work.
How to accelerate creating agreements in your team and at your workplace.
Empowering your people to do their best work and love doing it.
Managing the emotional rollercoaster of leaving your team or business behind and moving on.



These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

An inspiring episode with Sam Adeyemi, who is an author, executive coach for senior executives and founder and CEO of Sam Adeyemi GLC, Inc. The episode explores the importance of understanding and appreciating generational differences in leadership, emphasizing the need for empathy, respect, and inclusive leadership to empower individuals to lead effectively in today's diverse workplaces. Some of the key takeaways:




Leadership is inclusive: Recognize that everyone has the capacity to lead, fostering a culture where all individuals are empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
Empathy and respect are essential: Building strong relationships and understanding different perspectives are crucial for effective leadership across generations.
Continuous learning is key: Leaders must prioritize self-improvement and seek feedback to continuously develop their leadership skills.
Authenticity breeds trust: Transparency, honesty, and genuine care for others are fundamental qualities that inspire trust and loyalty in leadership.



These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

An inspiring episode with Randy Roberts, who is an executive and career life coach. We highlight the significance of aligning one's career choices with personal desires and periodically reassessing goals. Some of the key takeaways:


Prioritize personal fulfillment by staying connected with your true desires in your career.
Balance personal values with professional opportunities to avoid drifting in the corporate world.
Trust and listen to your inner voice, which becomes clearer by following curiosity and excitement.
Leaders should lead by example, prioritize personal growth, and engage in open conversations to make informed career decisions.



These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

An inspiring episode (solo cast) where I will continue to talk about the foundations of leadership, emphasizing the importance of hiring individuals with aligned values and character, considering behavior tendencies, and creating a balanced team. Some of the key takeaways:




Character and Values in Hiring: Prioritizing hiring based on aligned character and values, considering them as crucial as skills and experience.
Behavior Tendencies: Stressing the need for a diverse mix of behavior tendencies in a team to create balance and a sustainable work environment.
Tailoring Roles to Strengths: Highlighting the importance of recognizing and leveraging employees' strengths, providing an example of how adjusting roles can enhance performance.



These and much more in this special episode.



Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch