Episode 15 – Listen to the Music! (Memory Anchors)

    Rod and Brian interview Al Lucia and recap a number of key takeaways from the last six months of Latitude episodes using Al’s technique of harmogenizing – using music as a memory anchor.     Episode Summary: Research has concluded, as a general rule, a human’s forgetting curve is that in about 1 […]

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Episode 14 – Cost of Cultural Non-Quality: Part 2

  Rod and Brian conclude this two-part series by discussing three additional ways executives can embed quality or non-quality elements into their organization’s culture.     Episode Summary: Three additional ways executives embed culture are discussed, and examples of each are given. These include:  What executives model, coach, and teach Perceived way employees believe they […]

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Episode 13 – Cost of Cultural Non-Quality: Part 1

  Rod and Brian start a two-part series on the cost of cultural non-quality on overall performance.   Episode Summary: The cost of cultural non-quality is defined as the costs and performance waste that would disappear in an organization if employees’ mindsets and behaviors were consistently: ·       Aligned to the organization’s ‘common’ goals and objectives […]

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Episode 12 – It All Starts With Clarity: Part 2

  Rod and Brian conclude their two-part series on communication by reminding listeners of some key ‘basics’ that all leaders need to be brilliant in modeling, coaching, and teaching their employees.   Episode Summary: How much is LOST between communication intent, delivery, and understanding? How can you illustrate the importance of nonverbal communication? How well […]

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Episode 11 – It All Starts With Clarity: Part 1

Rod and Brian start a two-part series on the importance of communication in a high-performance culture. Episode Summary: This first episode focuses on some common challenges in business communication and five key actions an executive must ensure to drive clarity and understanding in their culture.   Whiteboard Notes:   Reflection Questions: Would your employees say […]

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Episode 10 – Interview With Special Guest John Creekmur

  In this episode, Rod and Brian interview the Founder and President of Creekmur Wealth Advisors. This highly successful business has grown since its inception to now serving over 1700 client households, managing over $420M of assets, and advising on $1B.   Episode Summary: John shares how better understanding, acting on, and actively managing their […]

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Episode 9 – Leadership Expectations

In this episode, Rod and Brian discuss leadership – expectations of, support for, and consistency when leading others in your organization.   Episode Summary: Research has found up to 35% of the variability in employee discretionary effort is the direct result of managerial styles and behaviors. This episode discusses a critical continuum in high performance […]

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Episode 8 – Cultural Bridge Failures in Strategy Execution

    In this episode, Rod and Brian discuss four major components to help align new behaviors and norms necessary to maximize strategy execution.   Episode Summary: Research has found that 9 out of 10 top barriers to change are people-related. This episode explores leadership tendencies in aligning new behaviors and common shortcomings. A new […]

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Episode 7 – Keeping Your Finger on The Pulse

In this episode, Rod and Brian discuss formal and informal ways to measure, see, and hear an organization’s culture every day.   Episode Summary: “So, how healthy is your business culture?” A common reply – “I think it’s okay.” But when the follow-up question is asked – “How do you know?”, many Executives have a […]

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Episode 6 – Let Values Be Your Guide

In this episode, Rod and Brian discuss four major challenges in maximizing the value of values in an organization. Seven practical best practices will be shared.   Episode Summary: High performing business cultures use their core values as a key reference point for behaviors both internally and externally. Values are mission-critical principles that are given […]

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