Many leaders grew up with a mindset that encouraged giving 120% all day, every day.

But giving 120% all the time is not your best, says Amanda Younts, because it’s not sustainable.

Known to her audience as The Midlife Catalyst, Amanda promotes a leadership model that encourages self-compassion–a model that sustains leadership performance and improves the workplace for both leaders and their people.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Amanda shares her philosophy and some practical advice to create sustainable, self-compassionate leadership.

Tune in to learn:

• How to customize your daily routines to your preferences, needs, and energy levels
• The difference between self-compassion and self-care
• Why you should have a “Board of Directors”

“It’s the small things in the day” that help you stay on top of your energy, outlook, and performance, Amanda says. “Your best is good enough.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:20 – Introduction: Amanda Younts

3:04 – The Relationship Between Leaders and Self-Compassion

7:00 – How Leaders Can Practice Self-Compassion

13:10 – When is Our “Good Enough” Not Good Enough?

17:42 – How to Balance Self-Compassion and Development

20:52 – Managing the Inner Voice

23:28 – Tips for Exercising Self-Compassion

27:32 – The Dangers of Not Practicing Self-Compassion

Resources:

Amanda Younts’s Substack

The Midlife Catalyst Website

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner Chatter

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

4 Ways “Green Therapy” Can Make You a Better Leader

9 Ways to Live Longer and Lead Better

5 Ways “Cloud Watching” Improves Your Leadership

6 Ways Leaders Can Master Emotional Self-Control

7 Steps to Lessen Your Frustration

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“Each person has their own story,” says Kerim Kfuri, author and host of “The Supply and Demand Show” and President and CEO of The Atlas Network, LLC.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Kerim shares insights gleaned from a lifetime of experiences in a multi-cultural and cross-border world. From growing up as a child of immigrants speaking multiple languages to leading a packing and logistics organization with over 2,000 suppliers around the world, Kerim has learned what works–and what doesn’t–when it comes to working together through global differences.

Tune in to learn:

• How to set the stage for working with others across cultures through survey questions
• Why curiosity is so important in leading across global boundaries
• How generalizations limit our understanding of others

The great leveler in all leadership is communication, Kerim says. Communication helps you “connect the dots and know exactly who and how and what each person’s experiences are.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:33 – Introduction: Kerim Kfuri

3:18 – Topic: Leading Through Global Differences

5:53 – How to Balance Preconceived Notions with an Open Mind

10:15 – How Kerim’s Background Shaped his Career

19:44 – How to Efficiently Communicate, Understand, and Build Relationships

32:57 – Bringing Understanding to the Global Supply Chain

Resources:

Kerim Kfuri’s Website

“The Supply and Demand Show” (YouTube)

Supply Chain Ups and Downs, by Kerim Kfuri

The Atlas Network, LLC

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

6 Tips for Improving Your Active Listening Skills

Please Help Me Communicate Better!

The 2 Levels in Every Conversation

7 Ways to Become a People First Manager

6 Questions that Strengthen Company Connections

Beyond Engagement Surveys: Creating a Compelling Employee Experience (Webinar)

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When uncertainty hits the marketplace and organizations are forced to lay off employees, there’s an under-discussed byproduct of the upheaval–namely, survivor guilt. How do those who keep their jobs cope with losing friends and colleagues to layoffs?

In this episode, Daniel and Peter offer six clear steps to help layoff survivors deal with the shock, grief, and upheaval presented by keeping their jobs when others lose theirs.

Tune in to learn:

• The one small change you should make to your language that brings big results
• How to gain control in the aftermath of huge organizational changes
• Why it’s more important than ever to focus on wellbeing

“You are not alone,” says Daniel. “Try to not pretend like everything is normal. It’s not!”

Layoffs are not easy for anyone, including survivors. Be patient, give yourself some grace, and employ these tools to help get yourself back on stable footing.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:54 – Memory Lane: The Simulation

6:24 – Topic: Survivor Guilt

7:49 – What is Survivor Guilt?

12:18 – Step #1: Acknowledge Your Feelings

16:15 – Step #2: Communicate Openly

20:19 – Step #3: Focus on Your Role

23:50 – Step #4: Support Your Colleagues

29:15 – Step #5: Focus on Self-Care

33:32 – Step #6: Reflect on What’s Important

36:34 – Lightning Round

Resources:

What is Workplace Survival Syndrome–and How to Cope (Indeed)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

5 Ways to Help Manage Your Team’s Change Exhaustion

Leading Through Change: How to Future-Proof Your Team

We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories

4 Truths About Being a Compassionate Leader

The 4 Steps for Managing Constant Change in the Workplace

9 Practices to Boost Your Longevity–and Your Leadership Abilities

Your Brain at Work: Four Strategies to Maximize Your Most Powerful Asset

5 Ways to Encourage a Strong Sense of Wellbeing on Your Team

5 Ways Leaders Can Better Manage Feeling Overwhelmed

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