Mastering people management requires letting go of the technical work that got you promoted in the first place. Cathy Maday and Ivan Konermann cut through the BS on why new managers won't let go — fear of overloading the team, "it's faster if I do it," and "this is too important."
Cathy Maday sits down with Scott Brady, leader of Siemens Smart Infrastructure's highest-performing Southeast region, to unpack how he turned complacency into a culture that competes to win.
Cathy Maday and Ivan Konermann break down leadership ownership and how to spot victim mentality before you hire it. Learn Activating Language® red flags like “they told me to” and “we have to,” why top teams demand ownership at work, and interview questions that test accountability in leadership. Featuring Scott Brady’s mantra: Own it, run it, grow it.
Leaders don’t burn out from lack of effort - they burn out from grinding the wrong behaviors. Hosts Cathy Maday and Ivan Konermann break down what Scott Brady, Regional VP at Siemens, did differently: shifting from lagging key performance indicators to Key Behavior Indicators (KBIs) to improve leadership performance, accountability, and feedback without burnout. You’ll learn why doubling down on effort increases stress, how to define externally observable behavior, and how to coach performance management in a way top performers actually want.
There is no magic pill for high performance - just boring, consistent reps. In this episode of Leading Without the BS, Cathy and Ivan break down why high performers succeed: daily reps, showing up, and embracing the boring work. From Michael Phelps to competitive shooting to frontline managers, they show how high performance habits are built through unsexy daily practice in listening, language, and follow-through.
Leaders - stop trying to motivate others and start by asking the right questions. Wingspan Performance Advisors, Ivan and Heather, unpack "big-hat" leadership, why support roles belong at the table, and how to turn “who am I to speak up?” into real ownership and co-creation. If you're leading and looking for practical tools that deliver results without the BS, this one's for you.
Leaders often wait for permission to grow. Ivan Konermann and advisor Heather Hopkins unpack continuous growth, asking for the roles and skills you want, and turning hard feedback into fuel. Learn how ownership of your development - and a growth mindset - builds real executive presence.
Discover Mother Jones’ powerful Labor Day legacy and why true leadership starts with the inside game. Learn how personal hardship becomes purpose, how Activating Language® shifts victim thinking to ownership, and practical ways to master self-talk for stronger results.
