The Navigating Leadership Podcast

Are you suffering from success-induced complacency? Success can be a killer if we aren't careful.  Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership and author Chris Robinson joins Dave for this new episode to discuss Chris's latest book, From Drift to Drive—a great book to set up 2026 for amazing sustained success.  To join Dave's Mastermind starting on December 19th, https://macny.my.salesforce-sites.com/Events/?id=a0BQU000008tMUj   You can purchase From Drift to Drive from https://www.amazon.com/s?k=From+DRift+to+drive&crid=2MKWG1DFZX7A1&sprefix=from+drift+to+drive%2Caps%2C142&ref=nb_sb_noss_1   Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the Navigating Leadership Podcast.  As we restart the Navigating Leadership Podcast,  we return to our conversation with Dr. Timothy Elmore, author of A New Kind of Diversity, which explores the differences between generations and how we can capitalize on the strengths each generation brings to organizations.    In our next episode, we will have an interview with Chris Robinson. Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership and author of Drift to Drive. 

This week, Dave has a conversation with his son Jeremy on leadership in the healthcare environment. Jeremy is the coordinator for Crouse Hospital's new Leadership Institute. 

This week Dave is joined by three Maxwel Leadership Colleagues who also hosted Live2Lead. They discuss why they host Live2Lead and their main takeaways from this year's event. 

This week, Dave goes back into The Next Page's vault and pulls out the most listened-to podcast from July 2019. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss the need for leaders to know what their leadership is like from the followers' perspective. 

In this podcast, Marisa joins Dave to discuss his most recent post, Just One More. They look into how we can achieve harmony in our work and home lives. 

This week, Dave had a conversation with Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader Darryl Sanford. Darryl is known for his ability to facilitate the amazing team assessment tool, The Leadership Game. If you would like to learn more about the leadership game, you can contact Darryl at www.perspectivementoring.com You can also reach Dave at [email protected]

This week, Dave is joined by Derrick Dorsey, Executive Director of the Central New York School Boards Association. They discuss public education's challenges and the rewards of serving on a Board of Education. We also hear Derrick answer Dave's leadership questions about failure, growth and joy. 

This week, Marisa and I discuss my most recent post, Are you in the 10 Percent? Only 10% of leaders actually lead leaders. Let's join the conversation and see what Marisa's thoughts are.

In this episode,  Dave is joined by fellow Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leader Jack Klemeyer. Jack shares his insights on leadership coaching and professional development. Jack's homespun Midwestern humor adds charm to the conversation.

Dave is joined by Marisa, and they discuss his most recent post, How Are You Feeling? In this episode, they look at how learning and growth can make us feel energized. They discuss the many benefits of growth in both our professional and also personal lives. A great conversation between a Millennial and a Boomer on a life-changing topic. 

This week, Dave is joined by Randy Wolken, President and CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central NY. Randy is a West Point grad and author of Present, Future Leader. In This conversation, they discuss leadership, growth, and the state of manufacturing in 2024. You can find more info on MACNY and Real Life Rosies on MACNY's Website: www.MACNY.org You can buy Randy's book Present Future Leader on Amazon.

Episode 5 – Marisa Norcross returns and talks with David about his recently completed six-month reflections. David shares new reflection questions, and Marisa helps David realize that what he thought was a missed opportunity was actually a sign of personal growth. 

This week, Dave is joined by Don Yeager. A man who scored on Michael Jordan, with 11 New York Times best-selling titles, longtime associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Podcast Host, and one of America's best storytellers. At the end of today’s conversation, Dave shares with us his key takeaways.   For more information on Don’s great programs simply click on the link below.   https://donyaeger.com/product/great-teams/  

 A millennial's perspective on A New Type of Diversity (generations in the workplace)  Marisa joins David to discuss his interview with Dr. Timothy Elmore. Will Marisa and Dave disagree on the generations in the workplace? Another great conversation with Marisa Norcross.

In this episode, Dave has a conversation with Dr. Timothy Elmore. Founder of Growing Leaders and the author of A New Kind of Diversity. A book that explains the differences and gives us tips on not just dealing with the various generations in the workplace but valuing and leveraging this difference to a brighter future. Tim gives specific tips on embracing and connecting with Millennials and Gen Zs.   You can find more information about Tim’s book at https://www.timelmore.com/onlinecourse For more information on Growing Leaders -  https://growingleaders.com/

In this episode, Marisa and David introduce the Navigating Leadership Podcast. This week Marisa shares about her leadership journey as she takes on the role of Chief Operations Officer at MACNY. Twice a month, David will bring you conversations from here in CNY, throughout New York, and across the country. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

As The Next Page completes its fifth year, Marisa and David reflect on what the five years have been like and what they have accomplished. They also look at where the podcast is and discuss what is next. You won't want to miss this episode.   If you would like to subscribe to David's weekly email, please send your request to [email protected].   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

There are three questions that every follower needs to be answered before they follow a leader. If the answer to even one of these questions is no, the leader just lost a follower. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss each question in detail and share how a leader can change the answer to yes.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

David's word for 2022 is Opportunity. While he selected this word last December, he has struggled to leverage his word for real success. This week, David lived out one of his favorite statements and, with Marisa's help, discusses what he learned from a recent podcast, Nine Essentials of Opportunity. The student was ready. Are you?     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

What does it take to be a stronger person? During his reflection time, Dave realized that his perspective had gone out of whack. Last week we looked at a frightening reality from his April reflections. This week Marisa and Dave discuss how he can return to Pursing Strength. They take a fresh look at the mindset shift needed to be a successful leader.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

David got back on track with his reflections and, as promised, reported his findings for April. What he found was frightening. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss what he found and why it occurred, and what he can do to improve in May.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

A Fast Company Magazine article from 2018 stated, "Want to be a good leader, learn to follow." This week Dave wrote about three things that great leaders know. In this episode, Dave goes deeper into describing those three things and the benefits of living them out within your organization.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

"Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken." The takeaway from David's first-quarter reflections reminds us of the need for resilience in our life. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss five traits of resilient people and how we can build more resilience so we can bend and not break.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

Last week David wrote about what went wrong in the first quarter of 2022. Today we want to share with you what went well. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss the positive learnings he had in the first quarter of 2022. Things that he can build upon in the months and years to come.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

Last week, Dave took some time to reflect on the year's first quarter. While many things were going well, an old nemesis crept back into his life. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss what happened and what he is doing to ensure that it doesn't happen again.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

Have you noticed how negative the world is today? When was the last time you heard a positive news story? In 1952 Norman Vincent Peale published The Power of Positive Thinking. Norman didn't discover the power of mindset; he simply repackaged a teaching from the Apostle Paul written to an early Christian Church in Philippi. In this episode, Marisa and David talk about the "whatsoevers," why we need a positive outlook and how we can cultivate it daily.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

In today's world, courage is one thing every leader needs. It separates the pretenders from the players. We are currently witnessing courage in action with Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine. Thankfully, we are not all called to put our lives on the line daily as President Zelenskyy is currently experiencing, but we are called to take stands, make decisions, and take risks that require courage. In this episode, Marisa and Dave talk about how we can tell if we have a courage issue and how we can become more courageous.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership

Have you ever sat in an event, and time just flew by while a presenter talked? You actually were wishing she would have talked longer. What was it that set her apart from every other presenter you heard? She presenter knew how to connect with you. Successful leaders understand that communication is critical to their success. Whether you are leading a meeting, talking with a colleague, or speaking to a large crowd, connection is an influence superpower you need. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss ways you can connect and increase your influence.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.

Last week we started our conversation with these words from President Eisenhower, "Leadership is the art of getting other people to do what you want done, but because they want to do it.". We shared some content from the new book by Dr. Zoe Chance, "Influence Is Your Superpower." This week, we touch on another tool for living a life of influence, charisma. This episode will give you an up-close look at how you can be more charismatic and increase your influence with almost anyone.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership.  

"Leadership is the art of getting other people to do what you want done, but because they want to do it." President Eisenhower spoke those words when he was the Supreme Commander for the Allied Forces. How can we get people to do what we want them to and make it their idea? It's called Influence. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss a book he just read by Dr. Zoe Chance titled "Influence is Your Supper Power." They discuss key tips for being even more influential in all of your interactions. A great podcast that will give you tools to use today.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

You have a position that says you are a leader. How are you doing? Are you really a leader? You've been given a position with a title and have been invited to the leadership table. That's great news. The bad news is that leadership has very little to do with position, and if you stay at this level, you won't succeed in leadership. In This episode, Marisa and David discuss four key aspects of leadership. If you do all four, you will be an exceptional leader. This podcast might just change your leadership trajectory.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Last week we looked at a very unique and impressive leader, Bill Tindall. This week, David went back to the Apollo program and wrote about Dr. John C. Houbolt. Houbolt was the one person who believed that a Lunar Orbit Rendezvous was the only way to land on the moon successfully and return home. In the face of brutal opposition and personal attacks, he wrote a letter to Robert Seamans, the Associate Administrator at NASA. Houbolt changed the minds of NASA. We have the history to see he was right. In this episode, Marisa and David take a look at the keys to having Crucial Conversations. Often things need to be said. The future depends on it.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Last week we spoke about being a Catalyst. This week Marisa and David discuss an amazing man who was an exceptional leader and catalyst in a most unusual way. Fortunately, we have the evidence of his actions preserved for generations to come. Join us as we discuss Tindallgrams and the man who wrote them.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

In chemistry, we learn that a catalyst is a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions than otherwise possible. People are also catalysts. We can be a catalyst for good or bad. In this episode, Marisa and Dave discuss seven characteristics that will make us a catalyst for good.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team  

With only one in three employees feeling engaged at work, how do we keep those we have recently hired? Yes, our employee engagement numbers are better than the rest of the world, but how can we drive those percentages up. How can we make them feel more like our team? It just might be time for us as leaders to get personal. This week, Marisa and David discuss how we can connect, engage and, yes, get personal with our team.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. Far too often, we stress the same sterile details just like 99 % of all organizations and never point out how we are different and why working with us matters. Because of this, one-third of our new hires will look for a new job within six months. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why onboarding and Re-Boarding are so important, and they share tips on how to do it more successfully.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

As Dave reflected on last week's podcast, an underlying theme seemed to surface "in search of excellence." This week, Marisa and Dave discuss pursuing excellence as individuals. Are you in search of excellence? If so, this podcast is just what you need.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

If you have been reading David's emails for any length of time, you know that the week between Christmas and the New Year is his reflection time. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss some of the key things David learned in 2021.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Happy New Year! Have you ever wondered why we seem to love quotes so much? Why is it that if a certain person said something, we try to remember it, write it down, and share it with others? In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why David likes quotes so much and the science behind them. Marisa and David share some of their favorite quotes and why they are important to them. A great podcast to start the New Year.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Family traditions help bring meaning to events and celebrations. They can create positive experiences which become memories that bind families together. Traditions help families understand who they are and where they came from. It makes people feel like they are part of something unique and helps foster healthy self-esteem. In this Podcast, Marisa and David discuss traditions and memories related to their respective families. Take a few minutes out of your schedule and listen to why building traditions into your holidays will be a blessing to you and your family.   Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Last week we talked about deciding who we should empower. We covered the three things you need to look for: Knowledge, Skill, and desire. You have done the hard work of choosing the right person, now to the hard work of following the steps that will make it a success. This week David and Marisa discus six steps that will help you be successful in empowering others.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Empowerment is a great tool to develop people. It fuels employee engagement and helps your team members feel that they are moving forward in their careers. However, empowerment isn’t a secret weapon that solves all problems, and empowering the wrong person can be a disaster. In this episode Marisa and David look at three key areas you need to evaluate before empowering a person. A great episode that each leader needs to listen to.     Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

If you have listened to the Next Page in the past, you know that Dave feels we are entering the most wonderful time of the year. Dave also realizes that this time of the year can be stressful and filled with disappointments. In this episode Marisa and Dave discuss three things you can do to make sure this is The Most Wonderful Time of Year. You won't want to miss this episode.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

As you think about Thanksgiving, what thoughts come to mind? Will your focus be on Black Friday and getting the best deals possible, or will it be on others? The science shows that by focusing on others, you will actually be happier, healthier, and live longer. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how having an abundance mindset increases your feelings of wellbeing and take your holiday season to an entirely new level.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Are you and your team achieving your desired goals? Is your team getting better each year? Are you attracting the best and brightest talent to your company? If you answered no to any of these questions, you might need to raise your leadership lid. In the podcast, Marisa and David discuss the law of the lid and how we can become intentional in raising our lid.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

In this week's post, David wrote about seven key things great communicators do. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss in detail these seven keys to becoming a great communicator. A great podcast that you won't want to miss.   Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

This week David wrote about a Redemption. An amazing story of a man who resigned from his position in disgrace but later had an incredible impact on our country. In this episode, Marisa and David take a deeper dive into the impact this amazing man had and how this lesson of redemption can play out in our lives today.     Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

In this week’s post David takes some time to honor General Colin Powell. In this podcast, Marisa and David review Powell’s thirteen rules of leadership. Powell served four United States Presidents and will be greatly missed.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team    

David's post this week was titled "Courage Today." In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss four areas where leaders need to show courage and help change our world. A great podcast that every leader needs to listen to.   Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell