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Rob Fonte is the host of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, where every other week you'll get to hear leaders at all levels of management share their practical solutions to the management challenges you face every day. On this podcast, Rob shares leadership experiences with listeners by bringing in leaders from all different levels to “Jam” on a variety of leadership topics. Some of the best insights are captured from just listening and learning from each other as they share their experiences. More importantly, we learn to see things through the lens of a different perspective and how to move forw...
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A practical case for matching leadership style to where people actually are.
Rob Fonte uses a solo episode to answer a new manager's question about situational leadership. The point is simple enough, but he earns it by pushing back on the easy habit of treating every skill as if it transfers everywhere.
Leadership balance before burnout takes over.
A midweek reset for school leaders.
This episode explores how leaders can address work-life balance challenges within their teams, featuring a discussion between host Rob Fonte and guest James Christie based on a question from LinkedIn.
A neuropsychologist explains how understanding the brain and nervous system can enhance emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness in high-stress environments.
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This episode features an interview with Melanie Lanier, a healthcare sales manager, discussing her leadership philosophies and success with crucial conversations in her award-winning team.
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This episode features an interview with Kim Catania about coaching different generations in the workplace, focusing on generational definitions and management challenges.
This episode features a group coaching session where leaders discuss best practices for planning and running effective team meetings, particularly in the post-pandemic context.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
This episode features an interview with DEI expert Martine Kalaw about her book 'The ABCs of Diversity' and the critical role of middle management in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in corporate settings.
This episode features an interview with Eric Burkhart, a Senior National Sales Director with extensive healthcare and leadership experience, discussing his journey from athletics to managing large teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
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This episode features a discussion with coaches from an Emerging Leaders program about their experiences mentoring participants through leadership development.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
Dre Baldwin shares his journey from high school benchwarmer to professional basketball player and now CEO, discussing how discipline and mindset help leaders tackle challenges.
Steve Woodruff discusses his new book 'The Point' about clarity-fueled communications for leaders, building on his previous work 'Clarity Wins'.
Andrej Baranek discusses his leadership principles for creating high-performing teams through purpose, trust, and accountability.
This episode features leadership coach Rutherford Pascal discussing his book 'The PID System' (Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation) and how intentional actions can help leaders achieve career success and promotions.
This episode features an interview with Jonathan Cinelli, a leadership expert with 20+ years in construction, discussing how adopting a people-centric approach transformed his leadership style and business outcomes.
In this special 100th episode of the Leadership Jam Session podcast, host Rob Fonte is interviewed by executive producer James Christie about the podcast's origins, leadership insights, and an upcoming community initiative.
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This episode features an interview with Larry Friedman, an experienced pharmaceutical sales leader, discussing his 'success sequence' approach to leadership and the importance of building authentic relationships for long-term team success.
This episode features a facilitated conversation among leaders discussing practical strategies for handling employee resignations when they receive higher-paying job offers.
This episode features an interview with Steve Woodruff, an expert in business communication and clarity, discussing practical solutions for leadership challenges.
This episode features an interview with Dr.
This episode explores the benefits of having mentors in career development, featuring insights from sales and training professional Cindy Fairless on how mentors share expertise, identify strengths, and boost confidence.
The host and producer reflect on the year's Leadership Jam Session podcast episodes, discussing standout moments and lessons learned from leadership challenges, particularly around COVID-related engagement issues.
This episode features Police Chief Joe Kelly discussing common leadership principles between public and private sectors, including his 23-year career and personal experiences like surviving a shooting.
Tim McElderry shares his leadership journey and the creation of his personal leadership model, starting from his early promotion to manager at age 26 with generational challenges in his team.
Charis Sugden discusses her leadership philosophy centered on building trust, setting expectations, and empowering teams in clinical research management.
This episode explores how organizations can effectively use training and coaching to develop employee skills, featuring insights from two learning and development directors on distinguishing between these approaches.
This episode explores career development strategies, emphasizing the value of lateral moves, breadth of experience, and self-awareness for professionals navigating today's corporate landscape.
This episode explores practical techniques for leaders to maintain and communicate their vision effectively with their teams, based on a workshop discussion.
This episode of the Leadership Jam Session podcast features host Rob Fonte and guest James Christie discussing a listener-submitted question about managing field-based versus home office teams in a hybrid work environment.
International business leader Jovan Antunovic discusses his leadership principles of honesty, transparency, and cultural adaptability based on his 25+ years of global experience.
This episode features participants from an Emerging Leaders Program sharing their experiences and insights about transitioning into management roles through a structured leadership development journey.
Jeff Hartzler discusses the differences between inspiration and motivation in leadership, emphasizing how inspiration ties to values and purpose while motivation is short-lived with consequences.
This episode features an interview with Rob Carman, NASCAR's senior director of learning and development, discussing his role in leadership training, compliance education, and employee development programs at the racing organization.
This episode features Rob DiTota discussing his approach to transforming failing organizational cultures based on his leadership experience in healthcare and fire services.
This episode features Ryan Pawless discussing his people-first leadership philosophy, emphasizing that organizational success depends on investing in and developing employees while balancing empathy and avoiding toxicity.
This episode features an interview with retired Major General Craig Weldon discussing his military experience in Europe and insights on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
This episode features an interview with Michael Lyons, President and General Manager of Oncology at Myriad Genetics, discussing his leadership journey, philosophies, and principles for effective management in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
This episode features a coaching session where host Rob Fonte is guided by guest Carson Tate through his Productivity Style Assessment results, shifting from a planned interview to personal productivity insights.
Sandy Black shares her leadership philosophy centered on asking questions and avoiding assumptions, influenced by her father's guidance during her childhood.
This episode features an interview with leadership coach Edgar Butler Jr., who shares his personal journey from warehouse work to becoming a leader, discussing how early experiences shaped his understanding of leadership and work environments.
This episode features an interview with best-selling author Brad Dalton about his book 'DNA of a Winner' and his insights on leadership, management, and success coaching.
This episode explores leadership lessons from the TV show Ted Lasso, featuring guests Paul Catanzaro and Kim Metcalf to discuss practical applications for managers.
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Rob Fonte answers a listener's question about situational leadership, explaining why it's essential for managers at all levels.
Rob Fonte hosts a discussion from a leadership workshop focused on keeping employees engaged in hybrid workplaces during extended COVID times, using a lighthouse metaphor to explore guidance and motivation.
Bill Kieffer's "Investing in the Middle" TEDxToledo talk frames leadership through position, priority, and paying attention.
Leadership Jam Session host Rob Fonte interviews Jeff Harris about taking over a SaaS company with depleted cash, broken systems, high turnover, and no strategy.
Randy Broad built Opal Enterprises from a basement startup into a multimillion-dollar company after Microsoft became his first major client.