If we’re going to spend most of our waking hours committed to doing something, wouldn’t it be awesome if it was at a place where we are thriving? As a leader, you may be wondering, how do I help my team members thrive? And, how do I, as an individual, go after discovering my sweet spot at work? In the last episode of Season 5, Chris and Josh explor…

Assessing what is urgent vs. important is constant work when you’re a leader. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore where leaders commonly get stuck when prioritizing the type of work they are doing. They explore some of the old stories we tell ourselves about how to add value and solve problems and offer new perspectives on how to get out of the…

The phrase “That’s not how we do things here” can often have crushing impacts for people who are trying to thrive at work. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore where leaders commonly get stuck in the ‘old way’ of doing things. Together, they invite listeners to better examine the outcomes leaders and their teams are working towards, and then bac…

In our society, it’s so easy to breathe in feelings of self-doubt in our work. In this episode, Chris and Josh explore how to understand your own strengths and limitations to help tackle these tough emotions. As Socrates once said “Know Thyself.” They also offer guidance for leaders to help others overcome strong stories and feelings of ‘not enough…

In this episode, Chris and Josh explore the very human need to feel like we belong, especially at work. They unpack a few strategies for both leaders and employees to build cultures where people feel they are seen and their contributions matter. Remember, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge. When you’re ready for some self-exploration, lis…

In this episode, Chris and Josh explore the common problem leaders experience when they wonder “Hmm, maybe I’m the problem.” They unpack a few indicators that can confirm your role in holding things up, and offer helpful suggestions on determining what’s most important for the business, for the team, and when it might be time for you to just get a …

In this episode, Chris and Josh explore how teams can break out of silos, successfully navigate challenging conversations, and you can move your organization forward into healthy teamwork by using the cascade of needs.They unpack how to hold tension in the organization and create a bigger picture that everyone is excited to contribute to. TAKEAWAYS…

In this episode, Chris and Josh speak to a common human experience - most people want to use their strengths to positively impact others. Many people aren’t sure how to do that at work. Learn a few new strategies for helping your people discover where they are awesome and how they can use their strengths in service of the team. TAKEAWAYS! If you’ve…

In this episode, we explore what it means for a leader to take a sabbatical when business is going great. CEO Chris Hutchinson shares his anxieties and excitements about taking four months away from the business. How can you prepare your team for a similar sort of intentional break that serves you and your organization? TAKEAWAYS! When the CEO step…

Welcome to the first episode of Season Five of the Ripple Leader Podcast. In this episode, we remind leaders how normal it is for people to be moving in opposite directions. As a leader, you have a clear picture of where the organization and people go, yet no one seems inspired or interested. Tired of pushing sand up a rope? The good news is in thi…

In this episode, we are diving further into Chris’s 20 years of leadership coaching. In part one, we focused on leadership and the organization as a whole. But today we’re talking about the lessons Chris has learned related to teams and the individual. You don’t want to miss this! To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Trebuchetg…

There are moments in life when things just aren’t fair - you can either spend 20 years in leadership coaching or learn from someone who spent 20 years in leadership coaching. The beauty of books or podcasts is that we have the opportunity to learn from the lessons of someone else, like a cheat sheet. And that’s exactly what this episode is about. W…

We are living in interesting times with lots of challenges and lots of opportunities. Part of leadership is figuring out how to overcome the challenges or move aside so they zip by you and seize the opportunities, despite the difficulties everyone is facing. In the first episode recorded in 2022, we are stepping back and examining how different lif…

Would you follow you? It can be a challenging question. And the intention is not for this to be an indictment. But more of an opportunity for reflection on what you’ve seen other leaders do that you’d like to emulate. And how are you showing up for others, whether you lead them formally or informally. All this and more in this episode of The Ripple…

What have we learned as leaders in this past year? Hopefully, there are some real positive things that we have done well. Maybe there's things that you have tried and didn't work so well, and learned a different way to do it. And there might be things we did that at the end of the day just aren’t helpful. Between what we’ve learned about ourselves …

Would you follow you? Everybody needs to face that necessary discomfort of being willing to look in the mirror, especially leaders. It’s a particularly grounding question because if you think about yourself as an effective leader, it's highly likely you’re not seeing the things that you do that are ineffective. It literally gets into your shadow. S…

Work’s changing, ​​and with that change is what has been called “the Great Resignation.” In the previous episode, we talked about how a lot of people are re-examining what matters and sort of finding their jobs coming up short. What people want in a job is changing. So then what are we, as leaders, to do about this? What can we do to help support t…

Work’s changing, ​​and with that change is what has been called “the Great Resignation.” This collective workplace shift has been a great opportunity in thinking about what we are really doing in our work. Our values and what we want out of our jobs are changing. But what else has led to such a massive shift and how should leaders respond? All this…

The last two years have been somewhat of a perfect storm for change, everything from the social unrest and kind of reset that’s been happening. And in terms of work, there are trends that were already burgeoning that the pandemic has significantly accelerated. But how do we fit into that? And what's the role of the leader in dealing with that chang…

A purpose-less leader is like a rudderless ship, just floating in no particular direction or maybe not even moving at all. When we think of purpose-driven leaders, it is someone who is proactive in their life, who has a North Star, a guiding star they are always checking their course against. Purpose-driven leaders are motivated and focused. So how…

When building for the future, making sure that you're investing in people is the best way to have them feel like this is a place where they can have a future with you. Trying to figure out how you're building leaders in the organization that not only makes the organization stronger, makes people feel and able to influence more, but it also can take…

This week Seth and Chris are joined by Philipp Steger, who is working as a strategy advisor and executive coach. The problem that he keeps running into is that competitive and antagonistic mindsets are all too common. What organizations need is a collaborative mindset and response-able leaders. But what does that really mean and what does that look…

What is the power of pause? It forces us to stop, take time to reflect, and be present with those around you. Or maybe you need to just take a step back and make sure you’re seeing things for what they really are rather than sort of stumbling forward to what's next. But what does it look like to pause? And how beneficial is it really for a leader? …

What does it look like to empower your team, rather than jumping to the rescue. It’s natural as a leader to want to fix things, but being the “fixer” isn’t always the most productive. How can we help people and coach them to find solutions on their own? All this and more in this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast. To get in touch with Chris and h…

We are meant to struggle, but we don’t have to struggle alone. Healthy struggle on a team deepens commitment and can make a difference in the energy people bring to working together. But how can leaders enable healthy struggle and what does healthy struggle even look like? All this and more in this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast. To get in to…

In times of stress, is our only job to survive? Don’t waste a good crisis. There’s no better time to take a look at what needs to change and change it than when you’re forced to. What do you want to encourage or discourage? All this and more in this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast. To get in touch with Chris and his team, visit http://www.Treb…

“It’s Not My Job.” There are so many scenarios that can end with that phrase. It’s not always a bad thing, but it’s not always a good thing - it’s a conversation. It’s a phrase that can teach us things, about ourselves or about the team/company. But how can we use this phrase to respond and move in the right direction? All this and more in this epi…

Vulnerability is a sensitive issue in the realm of Leadership. It’s not always fun to talk about, but it’s a necessary conversation. Feeling vulnerable can be caused by major personal life events or minor workplace inconveniences, is it possible to separate the two? So how can leaders lead in vulnerability and be what the team needs? All this and m…

Uncertainty doesn’t just mean pandemics or catastrophes, although that feels very relevant for today. It can also mean everyday uncertainty, like making calculated guesses without having all the answers. How can we as leaders lead confidently through the fog of uncertainty? All this and more in this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast. To get in t…

What are some things you’ve learned because of the pandemic and how are you applying those things to your life now? This is an important topic because nobody wants to go through a pandemic, challenges, or the hard times in our life, but it is even worse to go through something hard and not learn anything on the other side. All this and more in this…

What is the responsibility of a leader in light of the global pandemic? How can you best lead your team while working remotely? How can you best lead your team during the transition back to the office? Is it your responsibility as a leader to take care of those you work with? There are some key things that make a good leader, particularly during th…

How has working remotely affected your business? There’s no question that working remotely for the last year and a half has brought massive changes and even some struggles. But now as people are returning to the office, how can we lead our teams as they transition back into the workplace and what does the “new normal” look like? All this and more i…

On this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast we talk about resilience in leadership vs. change management. When you are a leader in an organization or are a part of a team, how can you best facilitate the necessary change and transformation? This conversation is our first we have recorded live on Fireside where the podcast is now a conversation. We…

In this episode, Chris Hutchinson (CEO of Trebuchet Group) and Seth Silvers (CEO of Story On Media & Marketing) discuss: * How the Covid-19 is forcing many leaders to clarify their purpose and to refocus on what is valuable. * How the pandemic really hit home for many people that we aren’t in control of many aspects of our lives. * How the pandemic…

Whoever sets the goals has the responsibility to achieve them. What does collaborative goal-setting look like for your business? Business goals should be holistic and clear. In this episode, we’ll share different ways of setting goals in business and practical takeaways. All this and more in this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast!…

How do you get in your own way? As a leader, it’s crucial to be aware of your actions, attitudes and motivations. When you are aware of these things, you can often identify your own strengths and weaknesses. Do you lead with an appreciative approach or a “you’re the problem” approach? It’s time to get out of your own way. All this and more in this …

Most leaders get what they give. The same is true with your attitude. It’s easy to let emotions rule your attitude, but how you choose to show up matters tremendously to the health and growth of your business. How do you want to show up for others? What do you expect from them? Only you can control your own attitude. All this and more in this episo…

As a leader, knowing how to fire an employee is difficult and comes with a lot of responsibility. Mistakes are going to happen. How do you know the right time to let someone go? And what can you do as a business leader to establish the right environment in the hiring process where values and ethics are forefront and aligned? All this and more in th…

Meetings are often unavoidable in the workplace. They’re a part of most people’s daily rhythm and weekly schedule. But are all of these meetings effective? In this episode, you’ll learn strategies to help you make meetings more effective and productive in the workplace and worth everyone’s time.

As a leader, creating boundaries within your business to maintain balance for focused work and availability for your team members can be challenging. What do those boundaries look like and what are some best practices to remain committed to the work in front of you while remaining present to those around you? In this episode, we’ll talk about the i…

As a leader, you have to take ownership over everything that happens with your business. But how do you get your team members to step up and take ownership and responsibility over their work? In this episode, we talk about the importance of transparency and accountability and how you can instill and inspire ownership within your own team.…

How do you maintain your values as you grow as a business? Do you have to compromise your values as you grow? The first question to ask, is, Have you even defined your values? In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of determining your values, how to integrate these values among a team, and structures to reinforce your values within your busi…

On this episode of The Ripple Leader Podcast, Chris Hutchinson and Seth Silvers talk about how to lead through a crisis, even when you don’t have the answers. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an unprecedented year. There’s no playbook for how to run a business during a pandemic. So as leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, how are we to comm…

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