PERSPECTIVES by ESSENCE LEARNING, LLC
Welcome to PERSPECTIVES, a podcast by ESSENCE LEARNING, LLC -- and a place where leaders learn from leaders. PERSPECTIVES gives space for corporate and personal development by learning from the experiences, wisdom, and point of view of other leaders. Discover and explore a wide variety of leadership topics from global leaders, authors and coaches. Essence Learning, LLC is a solution for individuals and corporations looking for personal and professional development. 1.877.657.5755 I info@essencelearning.net I www.essencelearning.net
Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Episode 42: "Leadership Matrix" with James L. Jacobs
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Written by James L. Jacobs, “Leadership Matrix 3.0” is a comprehensive manual and inspiring framework for leadership training and personal development. Join Essence Learning’s Phyllis Williams as she has a 20-minute one-on-one conversation with the author to discuss his book and perspectives on leadership.
To download this episode's Key Learning Guide, click the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:886b447d-0524-4b0c-b402-79c1f0023adf
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 41: Managing the Role of Senior Leadership
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Senior leaders oversee the work of other managers, their direct reports, and their teams – impacting America’s workforce in immeasurable ways. In this 30-minute podcast, Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights will sit with senior executives, Crystal Kohanke and Valerie Wilson to gain insight into how they successfully manage their role of a senior leaders.
To download this episodes Key Learning Guide, please click the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:582f3e6e-fbff-4388-b2a2-d6be1e7ef85b
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Episode 40: Building Teams That Make You Better
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
There is one factor that nearly all business owners can control that may directly determine long term business success: hiring the right people and building them into a successful and powerful team that makes the organization better.
According to a February 2023 Zippa article, 86% of leaders blame lack of teamwork as the top reason for workplace failure. However, when a team is effective it can foster better strategies, execute more consistently, and build the confidence of stakeholders. Join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights as she gains insights from leadership executives on how to build teams that make organizations better.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Episode 39: The Art of The Pivot
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
The pandemic caused countless businesses to reinvent themselves at a speed once thought impossible. Retailers launched curbside delivery in two days instead of the planned 18 months, and engineering companies designed and manufactured ventilators at a record pace. These shifts happened because managers and their teams successfully pivoted.
To pivot is to turn or rotate from one spot. When businesses ‘pivot’, it means it has fundamentally changed the direction of the organization. During this podcast Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson sits with organizational leaders to discuss the art of the pivot.
To download this episode's Key Learning Guide, simply click the link below: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:29cf23c9-26fa-4def-83ee-6e24a2c03175
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Episode 38: Respecting Diversity in the Workplace
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Diversity is the mixture of individuals with differences and similarities in their appearance, abilities, experiences, beliefs, thoughts, and perspectives. As America continues to move towards a more diverse workforce, this thought-provoking episode will explore whether respect is given or earned and challenge leaders to take a deeper look inside their workplace culture.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Episode 37: Operating at Your Max
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Like most things, the buzz phrase ‘Operating at Your Max’ can be perceived from various perspectives. During this discussion Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson will gain the insights of executive leaders, John Davidson, Katrina Freeman and Marci Anavitarte-Jordan as they share what it means to operate at your max!
To download this episode's Key Learning Guide, click the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:1929fa12-07e1-3e57-8e8f-8c1f3b9e70de
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Episode 36: Result Driven Strategies
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
A successful organization is driven by results; and in order to generate results, a leader must commit to a strategy. A result-driven strategy establishes employee benchmarks, prioritizing goals which ultimately leads to organization profitability. Join Essence Learning CEO, Valerie Wilson as she sits with leadership executives to discuss some best practices to keep leaders committed to their overall goal.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Episode 35: Learning from Lessons within Leadership
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Join Essence Learning’s Kanetra Hights in a candid conversation with senior leaders, Valerie Wilson, James Jacobs, and Phyllis Williams as they share the many lessons they have learned throughout their professional careers.
To download this week's Key Learning Guide, please click the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:fb8ca4b6-1b30-3b8d-b305-493f05999789