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Brilliance: Leadership Learning

by GE Crotonville

At GE, learning is synonymous with leadership. In the Brilliance: Leadership Learning podcast, host Chantelle Nash and other members of Crotonville, GE's premier global learning institute (established in 1956) explore topics essential to individual and organizational development, connecting with influential leaders and experts along the way to share ideas, reflect, and bring us all to success in a rapidly changing world. A BrilliantYOU™ podcast© 2016 General Electric Company

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Episodes

  1. 44: Remote Work - An Innovation Catalyst

    Remote work has been emerging as a trend for the modern workplace, along with the question of what impacts it has for employees and organizations alike. We spoke with Yann Toutant, CEO of Econocom Netherlands and avid believer in remote work, to get his insights on how companies can become remote...

  2. 43: Design Thinking & Prototyping at GE

    Do you separate your problems from your solutions? In this episode, John Sassatelli (GE Power), Michael Sander (GE Renewable Energy), and Gregory Thomas (GE Renewable Energy) discuss how they achieved meaningful, incremental, and efficient change through design thinking to make the most impact on...

  3. 42: Danielle Merfeld, CTO Renewable Energy - Leader in Residence

    Danielle Merfeld, Chief Technology Officer for GE Renewable Energy, visited the Crotonville campus and spent some time with us to talk about change, trends, and innovation in the energy industry. Hear about one of the digitalization trends she's most excited about and how behavioral design can be...

  4. 41: Growing Into Coaching, with Derrick Rumenapp

    In this episode, guest Derrick Rumenapp talks about his journey into coaching: how he got started, what it means to him, and how others can get started. Read more of Derrick's reflections on his site: https://rumenapp.com/ Twitter: @DerrickRumenapp

  5. 40: Make Waffles, Not Spaghetti: The Art of Storytelling, with Karen Eber

    You've heard it before: Storytelling is a key skill for leaders. It's one of the oldest ways to share information and instill a culture. Yet, it's not always easy for us to bring stories into the workplace. Karen Eber has used stories across a global population to develop leaders and shape…

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  6. 36: Digital Storytelling, with Mila Clarke Buckley

    Mila Clarke Buckley is a digital storyteller who started her food blog, "The Hangry Woman", after being diagnosed with diabetes and struggling to find "real" resources to help her manage it. We talk about how she got started in blogging, what it's like to be an Influencer (she has over 27k...

  7. 35: Communicate to Connect, with Ellen Cooperperson

    Ellen Cooperperson - a dynamic coach, trainer, and communicator who won a precedent-setting name change case on the basis of the importance of language - chats with us about the power of language in transformation, the ability to have courageous conversations, and her top three characteristics of...

  8. 34: The Coaching Habit, with Michael Bungay Stanier

    For our first episode after a short hiatus, we're bringing the energy in this chat with Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons - a company that helps organizations do less good work and more great work - and author of The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work. Listen to hear how anyone...

  9. 33: Tom Westrick, VP & Chief Quality Officer, GEHC

    Tom Westrick, VP, Chief Quality Officer and Head of Regulatory Affairs at GE Healthcare, talks about the key traits that influence a leader's brand.

  10. 30: Vic Abate, GE's Chief Technology Officer - Leader in Residence

    Vic Abate, GE's Chief Technology Officer, discusses having a sense of "N+1", what he thinks is the most disruptive technology of our time, and - of course - how he learns!

  11. 29: Creating a People-Driven Company, with John T. Meyer

    How important is company culture? For John T. Meyer of Lemonly, a visual storytelling firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it's about more than just keeping employees productive and happy - it's about raising the standard. From publicly stating company benefits on their website to providing...

  12. 28: Rich Laxer, CEO GE Capital - Leader in Residence

    Rich Laxer, CEO of GE Capital, shares his thoughts on bridging strategy and application of digital industrial, facing into your fears, and exponential vs. incremental growth.

  13. 27: Social Recruitment and Retention, with Katrina Collier

    Katrina Collier is a social recruiting trainer, speaker, and founder of The Searchologist. She teaches companies how to get candidates' attention and the benefits that follow - like increased engagement. It got us wondering: what if we apply some of the same principles for engaging employees we...

  14. 26: Deirdre Latour, Chief Communications Officer - Leader in Residence

    Deirdre Latour was the Leader in Residence at Crotonville last week. As the Chief Communications Officer for GE, we spent some time getting her advice on how to best communicate - especially in challenging times - while keeping factors in mind like your stakeholders and self-awareness. Follow...

  15. 25: Gender Diversity & Equality, with Sangita Kasturi

    Equality in the workplace is critical for innovation, so how can we make sure we're not excluding others as a result of specific inclusion efforts? Sangita Kasturi, a diversity and inclusion expert and founder/CEO of Action Inclusion, discusses gender diversity while helping us remember the...

  16. 23: Sr. HRM Latin America, Ana Lucia Caltabiano - Leader in Residence

    Our latest Leader in Residence at Crotonville was a real treat to work with. Ana Lucia Caltabiano provided us with great insights on how she started writing to better share deeply moving experiences, how she senses the company has changed (or not), and what she has learned from her reverse…

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  17. 22: Women in Leadership, with Deborah Streeter

    Deborah Streeter, Sr. Professor of Personal Enterprise and Small Business Management at Cornell, joins us on this episode to cover a few key topics from eCornell's Women in Leadership courses (an online series which she authored and developed). Among them are gender bias, negotiation, and…

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  18. 21: VP Supply Chain Europe, Melissa Twiningdavis - Leader in Residence

    21: VP Supply Chain Europe, Melissa Twiningdavis - Leader in Residence by GE Crotonville

  19. 20: CMO Linda Boff - Leader in Residence

    Linda Boff, GE's CMO and our first Leader in Residence at GE Crotonville this year, arrived on campus within minutes of Jeff Immelt's announcement a few weeks ago. Listen in to hear Linda's initial observations and insights on other impactful topics, like separating the urgent from the important,...

  20. 19: Creating Purpose-Driven Content, with Melanie Fawcett

    Anyone can produce content, but how do we produce content that matters? Focus on purpose! Melanie Fawcett, a creative director and storyteller, spent some time with us to discuss the era of "mobile thought leadership", how to connect with users who are at the point of choice, and shifting our...

  21. 18: Art & Technology - The RSC & Intel Unite, with Sarah Ellis

    Sarah Ellis, Director of Digital Development for the Royal Shakespeare Company, graciously gave us some of her time to talk about the mind-blowing work done in collaboration with Intel and Imaginarium Studios on their production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest". We discussed how technology can be...

  22. 16: Executive Presence, with Harrison Monarth

    Is executive presence something everyone should have? How can you be more confident when you are presenting? Harrison Monarth, an executive coach, leadership consultant, and New York Times best-selling author of Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO and Breakthrough...

  23. 15: Communicating Your Message, with Megan Parker

    How we communicate with others has a big influence on our success in many areas of life. In this episode, hear how Megan Parker, Director of Culture Communications, prepares senior leaders across GE to deliver messages with impact - and what advice she has for anyone looking to improve this skill.

  24. 14: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career, with Eric Dirst

    Learning is critical to growth, and there are always things we wish we learned earlier in life. Hear the 10 things Eric Dirst, President of Online Services at DeVry Education Group, wishes he knew earlier in his career.

  25. 13: Mindful Leadership, with Debbie Jeremiah

    Crotonville's resident Mindfulness expert, Debbie Jeremiah, joins us to discuss exactly what mindfulness is, its benefits, and why organizations should care (along with things both individuals and organizations can do to practice mindfulness. Referenced Links: - American Institute of Stress:...

  26. 12: Generational Leadership, with Nina Bernardin

    From advancements in technology to new generations entering the workforce, the way we lead and the way organizations enable leadership is evolving. Listen to our conversation with one of GE's recent leadership program graduates as we discuss GE's approach to recruiting future leaders, the...

  27. 11: Notes to Self, with Laura Schmidt

    Positivity is a powerful tool. From practicing gratitude to the power of believing in oneself, even small acts of positivity can have a big impact. Laura Schmidt knew this power of the subconscious mind and started her company "Notes to Self" by creating wearable items stamped with positive...

  28. 10: Authentic Athletic Leadership, with Erick Anderson

    If you're a sports fan you've likely seen many examples of how team leadership works (or doesn't) in real time. Erick Anderson, a former NFL linebacker who started his career at the University of Michigan, shares how athletes often influence without power, the role of confidence and believing in...

  29. 9: Design Done by YOU, with Ram Castillo

    Ram Castillo, an award winning Design Director, Blogger, top ranking Podcaster, Speaker, CreativeLive.com Instructor and Author joins us to discuss his growth journey from Graphic Designer to everything you see here, and how anyone can apply design thinking to their everyday lives. From the...

  30. 8: SVP & General Counsel Alex Dimitrief - Leader in Residence

    Alex Dimitrief, GE's Sr. VP & General Counsel, discusses the importance of teams, constructive conflict, and one of his biggest early leadership mistakes during his visit to Crotonville as Leader in Residence.

  31. 7: "Bee" Yourself - Finding Your Passion with Nicole Buergers

    Are you passionate about what you do? Meet Nicole Buergers, a burnout B2B internet marketer turned entrepreneur who found happiness through beekeeping after a long (and interesting) professional development journey. Listen as she talks about the value of staying open to new experiences and what...

  32. 6: VP - SHRM Harry Elsinga, Leader in Residence

    Harry Elsinga, Senior HRM of GE Oil & Gas, spent some time on the Crotonville campus as Leader in Residence and shared his thoughts on the value of ongoing learning, scaling your skills up, digital impacts in the HR space, and how the scope of leadership and what it means to means to be a leader…

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  33. 5: Respect The Journey, with Lynn Le of Society Nine

    After taking up kickboxing classes and shopping around for boxing gloves, we discovered Society Nine - a premium women's boxing gear and sportswear startup founded by Lynn Le. Pleasantly surprised and inspired by the company's ethos (not to mention their awesome gloves), we asked Lynn to join us...

  34. 4: CIO Jim Fowler, Leader in Residence

    Jim Fowler, CIO at GE, chats with us during his visit to the Crotonville campus about his personal leadership development experiences and how technology is changing leadership.

  35. 3: It's Sociology, Not Technology - Social Leadership with Julian Stodd (Part 3)

    Becoming a socially dynamic organization is complex. Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, emphasizes critical leadership skills in the midst of a technology-driven world and the value of relinquishing control.

  36. 2: Creating Communities - Social Leadership with Julian Stodd (Part 2)

    Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, discusses social characteristics of communities and how to support creation of shared value and effectively manage change.

  37. 1: The Social Age - Social Leadership with Julian Stodd (Part 1)

    What is The Social Age? Julian Stodd, author of The Social Leadership Handbook and founder of seasaltlearning.com, joins us in the first of three episodes to explain how the changing world affects the way we learn and work.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

At GE, learning is synonymous with leadership. In the Brilliance: Leadership Learning podcast, host Chantelle Nash and other members of Crotonville, GE's premier global learning institute (established in 1956) explore topics essential to individual and organizational development, connecting with influential leaders and experts along the way to share ideas, reflect, and bring us all to success in a rapidly changing world. A BrilliantYOU™ podcast© 2016 General Electric Company

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