https://www.bobbielaporte.com/ Leadership & Executive Consulting Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:14:20 +0000 en-US © 2026 Bobbie LaPorte & Associates Leadership & Executive Consulting Leadership & Executive Consulting Bobbie LaPorte & Associates jason@articulate-solutions.com clean jason@articulate-solutions.com Leadership & Executive Consulting No https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/dealing-with-tough-stuff-leadership/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:38:05 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2636 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bobbielaporte.jpg clean no 2:13 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/leading-through-uncertainty-and-social-turbulence/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:42:21 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2472 Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 11 In this special episode, Bobbie LaPorte and guest Erin Baudo Felter, VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Okta, discuss Erin's approach to leading through uncertainty, social turbulence, and the multiple curveballs leadership has faced since late 2019. ]]> Leadership Curveballs,Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 11 In this special episode, Bobbie LaPorte and guest Erin Baudo Felter, VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Okta, discuss Erin's approach to leading through uncertainty, social turbulence, and the multiple curveballs leadership has faced since late 2019. ]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leading-Through-Uncertainty-and-Social-Turbulence.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/how-to-build-a-bridge-over-divisions-in-a-post-election-world/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:30:38 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-9-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 10 As leaders we are in a position to have an impact on our teams and create a more accepting, tolerant and respectful work environment. In this Episode: 04:31 - Keeping employees engaged and productive during a pandemic 05:39 - Help your team navigate through the next few months 05:56 - Three science-based actions you can take right now to support your team]]> Executive Aid Station,Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development,Leadership Podcast Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 10 As leaders we are in a position to have an impact on our teams and create a more accepting, tolerant and respectful work environment. In this Episode: 04:31 - Keeping employees engaged and productive during a pandemic 05:39 - Help your team navigate through the next few months 05:56 - Three science-based actions you can take right now to support your team]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/how-to-motivate-your-team-without-micro-managing/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:20:17 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-8-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 9 In this Episode: 01:23 - Definition of Motivation 01:35 - Learn What Motivates/De-Motivates Team Members 05:00 - The Practice of Strengths-Spotting 06:35 - Providing Certainty in Uncertain Times]]> Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development,Leadership Podcast Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 9 In this Episode: 01:23 - Definition of Motivation 01:35 - Learn What Motivates/De-Motivates Team Members 05:00 - The Practice of Strengths-Spotting 06:35 - Providing Certainty in Uncertain Times]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/how-to-build-trust-in-a-new-leadership-role/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:17:34 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-7-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 8 Taking on a new leadership role can be challenging under normal circumstances.  Due to the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19.]]> Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 8 Taking on a new leadership role can be challenging under normal circumstances.  Due to the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19.]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/building-strategic-relationships-that-support-meaningful-work-in-growing-organizations/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:19:05 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-6-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 7 Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we're featuring Nancy Michaels, Director of Business Development, Silicon Valley at GCI, a commercial general contracting firm, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."]]> Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development 7 Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 7 Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re continuing our special series of extended In the Fire segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we're featuring Nancy Michaels, Director of Business Development, Silicon Valley at GCI, a commercial general contracting firm, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/leading-with-empathy-and-agility-during-uncertainty/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:27:33 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-5-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 6 Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re conducting a special series of extended In the Fire Segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we're featuring Erin Baudo Felter, Vice President of Social Impact at Okta, leading Okta for Good, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."]]> Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 6 Because of the pandemic, and the unique challenges it is presenting for business leaders, we’re conducting a special series of extended In the Fire Segments featuring executives who are managing through the biggest curveball many have seen in their lifetimes, COVID 19. In this episode we're featuring Erin Baudo Felter, Vice President of Social Impact at Okta, leading Okta for Good, who shares with us how the pandemic has affected her role as a leader, her biggest challenges and her thoughts on “what’s next."]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/advice-for-tech-executives-facing-reorganization-curveballs/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:00:56 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-4-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 5 IN THIS EPISODE we’re featuring a special In the Fire Segment with Mike Hamilton, formerly IT exec at MuleSoft and Salesforce, now Vice President of IT at Databricks. In an earlier episode of LCBB, Mike shared how he successfully navigated the Salesforce acquisition of MuleSoft as well as multiple role changes while he was at Salesforce. Mike returns today to give us an update on what he’s learned since his last guest appearance on LCBB and the latest job and organizational changes he’s navigating through. We know from our survey of tech executives that reorgs continue to be the biggest curveball today’s facing execs. Mike is one of the most resilient, transition-hearty and self-aware executives we know. His advice will certainly have value for everyone. Be sure to also listen to Mike's past episode on LCBB as well.]]> Executive Aid Station,Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development,Reorganization Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 5 IN THIS EPISODE we’re featuring a special In the Fire Segment with Mike Hamilton, formerly IT exec at MuleSoft and Salesforce, now Vice President of IT at Databricks. In an earlier episode of LCBB, Mike shared how he successfully navigated the Salesforce acquisition of MuleSoft as well as multiple role changes while he was at Salesforce. Mike returns today to give us an update on what he’s learned since his last guest appearance on LCBB and the latest job and organizational changes he’s navigating through. We know from our survey of tech executives that reorgs continue to be the biggest curveball today’s facing execs. Mike is one of the most resilient, transition-hearty and self-aware executives we know. His advice will certainly have value for everyone. Be sure to also listen to Mike's past episode on LCBB as well.]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/confidence-killers-and-high-ceo-turnover/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:08:25 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-3-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 4 In this Episode 00:50 - Curveball of the Week: What to do when your boss gets fired or resigns unexpectedly 03:35 - Confidence Killer of the Week: How to respond when you are asked to reapply for your current job 06:50 - In the Fire special guest, Commercial Executive, Anil Jhanji, shares how he managed the transition of five CEOS in ten years]]> Executive Aid Station,Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,new boss,Reorganization Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 4 In this Episode 00:50 - Curveball of the Week: What to do when your boss gets fired or resigns unexpectedly 03:35 - Confidence Killer of the Week: How to respond when you are asked to reapply for your current job 06:50 - In the Fire special guest, Commercial Executive, Anil Jhanji, shares how he managed the transition of five CEOS in ten years]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcasts/responding-to-reorganization/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:44:18 +0000 https://www.bobbielaporte.com/podcast/leadership-curveballs-blind-spots-and-black-holes-episode-2-copy/ Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 3 In this Episode: 00:45 - Curveball of the Week: How to respond to yet another reorganization in your company; 04:05 - Confidence Killer of the Week: What to do when your work is not valued 09:25 - In the Fire: Special guest, Customer Success Executive April Oman, shares what happened when she took a new job that didn’t work out]]> Confidence,leadership,Leadership Curveballs Blind Spots and Blackholes,Leadership Development,Reorganization Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 3 In this Episode: 00:45 - Curveball of the Week: How to respond to yet another reorganization in your company; 04:05 - Confidence Killer of the Week: What to do when your work is not valued 09:25 - In the Fire: Special guest, Customer Success Executive April Oman, shares what happened when she took a new job that didn’t work out]]> https://www.bobbielaporte.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCBB-Image-for-website-post-small.jpg clean no 0:00 No no