Leadership Amplitude

Are the classifications of "introversion" and "extroversion" just stereotypes?  Host Anna Slaydon explores this idea with Dr. Patrick Gallagher and Dr. Amalia Jansel from Truist Leadership Institute.

Can knowing your employees "average" provide insights to help you make organization wide decisions?  Join host Anna Slaydon, as she interviews Dr. Patrick Gallagher and Dr. Amalia Jansel from Truist Leadership Institute.

What is introversion and extroversion?  And is it helpful for figuring out the best way to return employees to the workspace?  Let’s talk with Dr Patrick Gallagher and Dr. Amalia Jansel from Truist Leadership Institute to learn more…

It's time to troubleshoot ourselves!  On this episode, Dr. Steve Swavely and Jeremy Spidell help us spot the awareness pitfalls that may get in our way and share tips to navigate them.  

How well are you doing in the what to do/how to be continuum?  Let’s chat with Dr. Steve Swavely and Jeremy Spidell from Truist Leadership Institute to learn how to self-evaluate our own effectiveness.    

How do Leaders find the right balance between Task and relationship and behave responsively instead of reactively?  We rejoin Dr. Steve Swavely and Jeremy Spidell to find the balance to help us be better leaders. 

What is the difference between what to do as a leader and how to be as a leader.  We talk with neuropsychologist Dr. Steve Swavely and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jeremy Spidell to explore the nuances between do and be.  

The last few episodes have focused on enhancing employee engagement.  But what happens when you are a new leader and you have to face a unique leadership challenge?  We put our experts to the test with these questions.  Tune in to learn their answers!

Success is defined by results, right?  And those first 100 days are critical when you are hired to a new leadership role.   So why waste precious time with building relationships?  We rejoin Dr. Amalia Jansel and Jeremy Spidell from Truist Leadership Institute to learn more.  

When the new hire is the leader -  it's a big change for the leader and for the team.  Host Anna Slaydon is joined by Dr. Amalia Jansel and Jeremy Spidell to talk about how understanding the psychology of change and leveraging empathy is the key to growing the team, together.  

We've all been the new person on the team.  But what if you are new -  and you are the leader?  Join host Anna Slaydon and Senior Consultant Jeremy Spidell as they explore how employee engagement provides a roadmap to starting out strong from Day 1.  

In this final episode of the Education Special, guest host Hannah Costello interviews Michelle Boisclair, Executive Director of the Truist Student Leadership Center at Appalachian State University.  

As we move through change, one tool that we can use to push us through accepting a change is remembering our why.   We rejoin guest host Hannah Costello and guests Ros Guerrie, Brittany Brown, and Madison Hester.  

Guest host Hannah Costello leads a conversation with Ros Guerrie, Brittany Brown and Madison Hester as we continue talking through change that is happening to us, the process of grief that occurs after a change, and the tools we can use to move past resistance to that change. 

In this special 4-part series, Truist Leadership Institute's philanthropic team takes over the mic to explore change within the educational space.  Join guest host Hannah Costello as she interviews Ros Guerrie, Brittany Brown, and Madison Hester.  

The BB&T Leadership Institute is now Truist Leadership Institute

How much do relationships matter with you are trying to manage a crisis?  Jeremy Spidell from Truist Leadership Institute explains why leaders should be mindful about how they navigate relationships.  

How do leaders effectively communicate as they face the challenges of COVID19?  Eileen Hogan from The BB&T Leadership Institute explores different types of communications and shares insights for each.  

During ever changing and uncertain times, it can be hard to find stable ground.  Dr. Steve Swavely shares tips on how to leverage your purpose during stressful times.  

Sometimes your first response isn't always the best response.  Jenni Marsh from Truist Leadership Institute offers insights to help you manage your reactions during times of stress.  

Nurturing psychological safety is crucial during the challenging times of COVID-19 and Social Distancing.  Dr. Patrick Gallagher and Eileen Hogan bring insights and recommendations to help you lead during uncertain times.  

You've done the pre-work, now it's time to act on the change!  Join us for tips on how to make your change initiative as successful as possible.

Sometimes we don't always know all the details employees want about change initiatives.  Let's learn more about how leaders can gain greater buy in, even if they are in the dark themselves.  

When different stages of change collide, how do leaders keep change initiatives moving forward?  We rejoin Dr. Steve Swavely and Ramonda Kyser to learn more…

Are you driving people to change?  Or just dragging them?  Join Dr. Steve Swavely and Ramonda Kyser as we explore our individual change styles, how those play out in the team environment, and the beliefs that are behind them.  

Dr. Chris Smith and Dr Patrick Gallagher explore how to use Engagement Surveys to make meaningful change based on the unique character of your workplace.  We will also find out if ping pong tables, stocked fridges, and sleeping pods make that much of a difference in employee morale.  

Dr. Patrick Gallagher and Dr. Chris Smith discuss the role psychology plays in better business practices.  

Join host Anna Slaydon as her guests, Bev Wise and Ramonda Kyser, share ideas on what steps leaders can take to enhance their talent management strategy.  Bev and Ramonda also respond to some FAQs that you may have wondered about too!

Join host Anna Slaydon as her guests, Bev Wise and Ramonda Kyser, share ideas on how to retain employees during that crucial first 12 months of employment.  

Join host Anna Slaydon as her guests, Bev Wise and Ramonda Kyser, begin the journey of developing a proactive Talent Management Strategy by understanding the employee life cycle.  

Host Anna Slaydon interviews Bev Wise and Ramonda Kyser from Truist Leadership Institute about the importance of having a proactive Talent Management Strategy.  

We've all had those moments where we've been working on a project and things just click.  We are able to do more, go farther, and we feel great doing it.  That's energy!  On this episode, we talk with Ramonda Kyser and Dr. Edwin Mourino, about how leaders can create an culture that helps employees obtain and thrive in that high-energy space.  

Feedback can be hard to give and hard to receive.  Yet, feedback plays an important role in developing a healthy and responsive corporate culture.  Listen as host Anna Slaydon talks with Ramonda Kyser and Dr. Edwin Mourino about how to leverage feedback to enhance corporate culture. 

An organization is made up of individuals, all with different perceptions and experiences.  How can a leader unite their team into a single culture?  Join host Anna Slaydon as she talks with Ramonda Kyser and Dr. Edwin Mourino to learn more.  

Join host Anna Slaydon as she talks about Corporate  Culture with Ramonda Kyser and Dr. Edwin Mourino.  We'll explore what Corporate Culture is, how it works, and what leaders can do about it.  

Conflict and change are two of the greatest hurdles leaders will face in their careers.  Your Leadership Purpose can help you stay focused during challenging times.  Join host Anna Slaydon as she interviews Dr. Sally Woods and Dr. Chris Smith of Truist Leadership Institute to learn more about how leadership purpose promotes leadership success.

Perception is a tricky thing.  It can be hard to lead when there are so many points of view to consider.  Leadership Purpose can help you move forward and more effectively lead others.Join host Anna Slaydon as she interviews Dr. Sally Woods and Dr. Chris Smith of Truist Leadership Institute to learn more about how leadership purpose promotes leadership success.

We'll be exploring how leadership purpose can help you lead yourself, particularly during times of stress.  Join host Anna Slaydon as she interviews Dr. Sally Woods and Dr. Chris Smith of Truist Leadership Institute to learn more about how leadership purpose promotes leadership success.

What is Leadership Purpose?  Why is it getting so much attention?  Join host Anna Slaydon as she interviews Dr. Sally Woods and Dr. Chris Smith of Truist Leadership Institute to learn more about why leaders should care about Leadership Purpose.

Do you know how to create an environment in which employees value their careers as much as you do yours? Chuck Gaskin tells us more.

When developing your organizational strategies, do you factor in the voice of your employees?  Chuck Gaskin tells us more.

How do you update the vision for your organization while still keeping your employees dialed in?  Chuck Gaskin tells us more.  

Chuck Gaskin, former Chief Associate Engagement Officer of BB&T, discusses how leaders can get over common Talent Management hurdles to really speak to the heart of their employees.

On today’s episode: Organizations have known about employee engagement for a long time, yet nobody seems to have figured out what to do about it. Good news: The missing link to improving employee engagement is already in your office. 

There are six drivers at work in employee engagement. Join us for this episode to learn about what they are and why they matter. 

Without self-awareness, we’re destined for mediocrity - to struggle to create an environment that encourages and supports engagement. This is where the concept of Executive Amplitude really matters.  

We’ll be going through a four-part series that focuses on employee engagement, specifically the missing links of employee engagement that you’ve probably not heard before. We’ll also be identifying some strategies to improve your employees’ engagement that you can start using right away.