172: [Solo] The Top Five Most Downloaded Episodes of 2019 on the TalentGrow Show with Halelly Azulay
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It’s the end of a year, so on this solo episode of the TalentGrow Show, let’s take a look at the top five most downloaded episodes of the TalentGrow Show in 2019. Plus, I share a bonus – the most downloaded episode of all times.
What was your favorite episode this year?
Take a listen, weigh in with your own opinion, and share with others!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
In this recap, let’s count down the five most downloaded episodes in 2019 (that were also published in 2019), in descending order (five to one). Plus, I share a bonus – the most downloaded episode in the almost-five-years of the lifetime of the TalentGrow Show.
(Can you guess which one that was?)
The Top 5 Most Downloaded 2019 Episodes of the TalentGrow Show
Number 5
Episode 126: Influence Redefined — Becoming a More Influential Leader with Stacey Hanke
Did you know that a staggering 95% of leaders think that they are more influential than they actually are? This suggests a surprising lack of self-awareness among leaders in the workplace according to author and executive coach Stacey Hanke. So how do you slip into that 5% of leaders who aren’t deluded about their own level of influence? Stacey joined me on episode 126 of The TalentGrow Show to share very actionable advice for escaping feedback-bubbles and ditching bad workplace habits that result from a lack of self-awareness. She also weighs in on the impact of our fast-changing technological world on human interactions and communication and discusses what we can do to effectively ‘stand out’ today and in the future. Plus, discover how Stacey ties in leadership and culture to parents and children, and what this compelling comparison means for leaders and managers!
Number 4
Episode 130: Conflict Resolution and Performance Evaluation through Harmony Circles with Psychologist and Mediator Kira Nurieli
Conflict resolution can be a difficult and even overwhelming topic for many leaders. How can we address conflict in a healthy, meaningful, and effective way? Kira Nurieli, a social-organizational psychologist and mediator, joined me on episode 130 of The TalentGrow Show to share her unique and transformative approach to conflict resolution: Harmony Circles. Tune in to discover the biological and theoretical framework behind Harmony Circles, why they are so beneficial, and how to effectively facilitate them. According to Kira, Harmony Circles allow us to tap into the driving emotions that lie at the root of our workplace dynamics, so you’ll definitely want to learn about this powerful tool for building energized and successful teams. Plus, discover the benefits of Performance Evaluation Circles versus other more common methods of employee evaluation!
Number 3
139: [Solo] How to avoid triggering Fight, Flight, or Freeze responses in others
Our brains are wired to avoid threats and to react to perceived threats by Fight, Flight, or Freeze responses: fighting them, fleeing from them, or sometimes freezing from the shock. These threat responses are not limited just to physical danger and have been shown to occur in social and work settings as well. In solo episode 139 (which was based on this popular blog post), I explained the science behind the “FFF” threat responses (Fight, Flight, or Freeze) and showed you how to avoid triggering these kind of social threat responses in all your work interactions. By being more aware of what can trigger them, the negative ramifications, and how to avoid this kind of situation, you will be able to get more rational, better quality, and less disruptive responses in your workplace communication and beyond.
Number 2
121: Raise Your Game – High Performance Secrets from the Sports World with Alan Stein, Jr.
No two professions seem quite so different from each other as sports and business leadership. Author and coach Alan Stein, Jr., however, is bridging the gap between these two worlds by bringing high performance secrets from the sports arena into the corporate world. A long time performance coach in basketball and in business, Alan believes that leaders in the business world could learn a great deal from common practices in world class sports. In episode 121 of The TalentGrow Show, learn how to lead like a world class athlete as Alan and I discuss key similarities between top performers in sports and in business, a three step technique to close your performance gap, and actionable advice for changing negative habits or behaviors. Plus, listen to discover the thought provoking results of a research study that will boost your confidence in your ability to take control of your behavior!
Drumroll please….
The Number 1 Most Downloaded 2019 Episode of the TalentGrow Show…
Episode 134: [Ask Halelly] “How can I build my confidence?”
‘Ask Halelly’ episodes of the TalentGrow Show are solo episodes in which I answer a question from a listener, a member of the audience at one of my conference speaking events, a learner in one of my corporate workshops, or a member of the media.
Confidence is a major contributing factor to accomplishing our goals and how we are perceived in the workplace. However, it's not a naturally occurring trait in all of us. Do you suffer from low confidence? This one’s for you, then.
In this episode, I explain the difference between earned and unmerited confidence. Then I break down how we can build our confidence in a way that is professional and empowering, demonstrate our confidence in a way that gets us noticed for new opportunities, and avoid being seen as pompous or boastful, or worse, full of air and empty of content.
Bonus: Most Downloaded Episode So Far
Episode 102: [Solo] Six Principles of Effective Communication
Communication is hard! We all have relationships in which we communicate with ease, and others in which we feel like we’re “walking on eggshells” – always careful with our words, trying not to offend or create a defensive response. It’s natural to have different levels of communication chemistry with different personalities and there’s no way to fully level the playing field. Yet, it’s also possible to reduce the likelihood of defensiveness and to increase our success when we communicate with just about anyone, anywhere. In this solo episode on the TalentGrow Show, I shared six principles that can help you communicate more effectively in any situation.
YOUR TURN
What was your favorite 2019 episode? What was your favorite (or most memorable) of all 171 of the TalentGrow Episodes of all times so far? I’d love to know. Post in the comments below or send me a message.
About Halelly Azulay
Have we met? I'm Halelly Azulay. I'm an author, speaker, facilitator, and leadership development strategist and an expert in leadership, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. I am the author of two books, Employee Development on a Shoestring (ATD Press) and Strength to Strength: How Working from Your Strengths Can Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Life. My books, workshops and retreats build on my 20+ years of professional experience in communication and leadership development in corporate, government, nonprofit and academic organizations.
I am the president of TalentGrow LLC, a consulting company focused on developing leaders and teams, especially for enterprises experiencing explosive growth or expansion that want a more proactive, strategic approach to leadership development. We specialize in growing leadership capabilities, improving communication skills, building stronger teams, and upgrading emotional intelligence. TalentGrow develops leaders across all organizational levels, including C-level leaders, frontline managers, emerging leaders, and individual contributors. People hire me to speak at conferences and meetings and to facilitate leadership workshops, but what I love most is to help fast growing organizations create a leadership development strategy and approach.
I'm a contributing author to numerous books, articles and blogs. I was described as a “Leadership Development Guru” by TD Magazine. I blog, publish a leadership podcast (um, hello?!), and have a popular free weekly subscription newsletter – so you should definitely sign up at www.tinyurl.com/talentgrow.
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