On the next episode of ⁠The Leadership Communication Show⁠, I speak with my friend Mike Kohler. Mike and I met when I was pursuing my master’s degree at Purdue University.

Mike earned his MBA and a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Professionally, he has served as a communications executive with two of the country’s largest cable broadband companies. In addition, he co-owned a business coaching firm and co-authored The Educated Franchisee, a guide for prospective franchise entrepreneurs.

Now living in Fort Collins, Colorado, he more recently led a leadership and workforce development program for Larimer County Economic Development. Mike is now a full-time lecturer in Purdue University’s graduate program in strategic communications.

Mike and I discuss inclusion as a leadership skill and how just one person can make a difference in cultivating a culture where every employee feels like they are contributing to a purpose-driven culture. Listen and learn how to join the exclusive “Inclusive Leaders Club.”

It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

Learn more about Mike:

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: ⁠https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/⁠ and here: ⁠https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/⁠

On the next episode of ⁠The Leadership Communication Show⁠, I speak with Rachelle Lee of Einblau & Associates.

Rachelle is a sought-after management consultant specializing in training, succession strategy, coaching, leadership, strengths assessments, and strategic planning.

She has provided consulting and advisory services to both public and private sectors in organizations as wide ranging as engineering, financial services, manufacturing, graphic design and advertising, health care, industry regulators, and social services.

Rachelle and I met during the pandemic and found that we had a lot in common and that our firms and capabilities complimented each other well. In fact, we team up from time to time to cofacilitate programs, which we talk about in this episode.

We also talk about the art of coaching for success and for improved performance, the difference between coaching and telling, how to prepare for and approach difficult conversations, and the skills that good coaching require (which you're probably not thinking about enough).

I always enjoy my conversations with Rachelle, and am so happy she let me record this one so I could share it with you.

Get this episode ⁠on our website⁠, on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

And, of course, check out our upcoming in-person course, Coaching for Commitment — March 19 and 20, 2024 at the beautiful Renault Winery and Resort. It’s an easy drive for people anywhere in the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas, and convenient to both Philadelphia and Atlantic City airports. The link is in the show notes, and you can always reach out to me directly to learn more.

Learn more about Rachelle:

• Einblau & Associates Web Site⁠

• ⁠Rachelle Lee's LinkedIn Profile⁠

• Coaching for Commitment Course

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: ⁠https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/⁠ and here: ⁠https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/⁠

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Matthew Hogan.

Matthew works with leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives to find purpose and clarity in their work and in their lives. Through his coaching, facilitating, and teaching, he helps people listen to their inner voice and discover their true potential.

Matthew has an endless fascination and devotion to the path of self-mastery and living an aligned life. His own personal journey, which he shares on the show, has created the foundation for what inspires and propels him — and has defined how he supports his clients.

We talk about confidence and insecurity; self-leadership; how to influence, engage, and empower yourself; fulfillment and purpose (and how differently we all define those terms); relationships at work; and how individuals can increase their self-awareness to become better leaders.

I always enjoy my conversations with Matthew, and this one wis no different. He makes me think — deeply and differently — and I think he’ll make you think differently, too.

Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about Matthew:

• Matthew’s Web Site

• Guidebook

• LinkedIn

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, an expert in change leadership and transformation.

Over the past three decades, he's been empowering senior leaders to transform their organizations with a focus on people and culture. His work has helped leaders boost self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to drive change with measurable results.

He’s a former naval warship captain and is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting.

We talk about authenticity, empathy, humility, inclusion, purpose, vision, relationships within organizations, the choices we make regarding how we show up at work, influential leadership, and much more.

It was a great conversation and I hope you find it helpful.

Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about Dr. Karuna:

• KR Konsulting Web Site

• LinkedIn

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Robert Jordan, co-founder and head of the leadership team at InterimExecs — a leadership executive matching firm that matches organizations with the right leaders to step in during times of trouble or stagnation.

Robert and I were introduced earlier this year and when we first met, we talked a lot about different leadership styles — and why some leaders just seem to have that magic sauce that makes them stand out above the rest. I’ve learned that Robert’s research and writings can help understand why that is seemingly the case.

In fact, he’s even written a book about it called, Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career.

We talk about good leadership, terrible leadership, leadership styles (and how to assess yours), and essentially what Robert’s research has determined makes an exceptional leader. We also discussed my personal results from the FABS Leadership Assessment.

It was a great conversation and I hope you find it helpful.

Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about Robert:

• InterimExecs Web Site

• Right Leader, Right Time Book

• FABS Leadership Assessment

• LinkedIn

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.WeAreComvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Michelle Harris, founder of Bosstrack — a company she started to give women new to leadership roles the development, support and mentorship she found lacking along her career journey.

Michelle and I have talked quite a bit about the importance of your network, and networking — which a lot of my listeners know is something I have a love-hate relationship with. So, I invited her to the show to talk more about it — and to help my listeners harness its power.

We discussed making true connections, mentorship, sponsorship, siloed networks, getting comfortable at networking events, and more.

It was a great conversation, and I hope you find it helpful.

Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about Michelle:

• Bosstrack Web site

• LinkedIn

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/

On the next episode of The Leadership Communication Show, I speak with Graham Brown, founder of the Award Winning Podcast Agency, Pikkal & Co.

Graham is a published author on the subject of The Digital Transformation of Communication. His work has been featured in the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal and he has helped shape the communications strategies of some of the world’s leading organizations.

He’s a passionate storyteller who specializes in helping global corporations and government agencies find their voice with podcasts. And as you likely know, podcasting is one of the best ways to demonstrate thought leadership, which is something Graham knows inside and out.

We discussed podcasting, thought leadership, purpose, vulnerability, imposter syndrome, facing rejection, finding your why, the value of attention, and more.

It was a great conversation, and I hope you find it helpful.

Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about Graham:

• Graham’s Website

• LinkedIn

• Pikkal & Co. Website

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/

On the next episode of ⁠The Leadership Communication Show⁠, I speak with Liz Kislik, a management consultant, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces for organizations, from the Fortune 500 and national non-profits to family-run businesses. Liz has coached and mentored employees from the C-suite to the contact center — vice presidents, human resource professionals, and department supervisors — motivating them with her wit, wisdom, and humanity.

Liz and I have talked in the past about how leaders can help keep everyone in their organizations on the same page. It’s not an easy task, but she always has good advice for making it happen. So, I invited her to the show to share some of that wisdom with you.

We discussed cascading communication, making sure messages from the top are communicated well throughout an organization, the importance of repetition and versioning, communicating in the right style and at the right time in order to meet people where they are, and much, much more.

It’s a fun conversation, and I hope you find it helpful.

Get this episode ⁠on our website⁠, on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.

Learn more about, and follow, Liz:

• ⁠Liz’s Website

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠

• ⁠Twitter

And learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: ⁠https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/⁠ and here: ⁠https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/