In today’s episode of Ultra Leadership, Greg chats with L. David Kingsley, Chief People Officer at Illumio.

Gain practical insights on the importance of trust, empathy, and timely decision-making in effective leadership. Join the conversation for valuable tips and real-world strategies to enhance your leadership skills.

Dive into a candid discussion on the essentials of being a successful leader with Greg and David.

Show Highlights:

• Discover top tips to navigate a first leadership role. [00:03:11]
• The greatest service lesson from leading in retail. [00:05:54]
• The art of leading and its three most powerful words. [00:10:28]
• How to identify the exact cause of underperformance. [00:13:43]
• Why a leader must gain insights into others’ goals. [00:17:57]
• The power of trusting your instincts as a leader. [00:20:05]

In today’s episode, we discuss practical leadership strategies with our guest Sabby Ray, former head of insurance operations at Corebridge Financial.

Sabby shares his experiences on managing teams with empathy, simplifying processes, and empowering employees. Hear how continuous feedback and authentic leadership can improve both customer satisfaction and team performance.

Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable insights to apply in your own role. Tune in to gain from Sabby’s straightforward advice on effective leadership.

Show Highlights:

• Uncover the three keys of true customer service. [00:03:02]
• Learn the qualities of a customer-centric leader. [00:05:46]
• The radical benefits of regular open feedback. [00:08:05]
• Dive into this in-depth new-manager transition guide. [00:13:06]
• How to adapt and accept new roles career-pathing. [00:18:13]
• Why networking loss in remote work stunts careers. [00:20:32]
• Discover the key to unlocking your full potential. [00:23:01]
• Grab this KISS-formula four-pronged success tenet. [00:24:36]

In today’s episode, host Greg Giuliano engages with Julie Person, a seasoned executive in the biotech world grappling with VUCA challenges daily.

Discover how clarity, positive flexibility, and heartfelt connections within teams can be your secret weapons in navigating uncertain landscapes. Julie shares candid tales and strategies from her 20-year tenure that will resonate with leaders aiming to drive success in any fast-paced industry.

By the end of our discussion, you'll be equipped with actionable insights to bolster your leadership toolkit.

Show Highlights:

• How VUCA-minded biotech steadies its workforces. [00:04:31]
• Top recommendations to cultivate positive flexibility. [00:08:10]
• The two secrets to elevating team performance. [00:11:48]
• Tips to frame that hard talk with a bad team player. [00:15:16]
• Discover how to shift judgment to curiosity. [00:18:57]