The Best Boss Podcast

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, we bring together a powerhouse panel of leadership coaches to tackle a pressing issue in today’s workplace: the backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. As companies reconsider their DEI strategies, we explore the merits, challenges, and future of inclusive leadership. With perspectives from across industries and global experiences, we discuss how leaders can navigat...

In this special edition of The Best Boss Podcast, Danny Ceballos is joined by six incredible executive and leadership coaches (The Hive) to tackle one of today’s most pressing challenges: managing stress in the workplace. With burnout rates at an all-time high and the cost of turnover soaring, this episode dives deep into how leaders can identify, understand, and mitigate stress—for themselves, their teams, and their organizations....

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, Danny Ceballos and members of The Hive of expert coaches explore the delicate balance between decisive action and thoughtful deliberation, sharing research, real-world insights, and actionable strategies.

Through practical examples and thought-provoking discussions, the coaches examine the importance of understanding personal and team tendencies, leveraging tools like Positive Intelligence...

In this episode of The Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos and "The Hive" of expert leadership coaches dive into an unconventional but essential topic: embracing awkwardness as a superpower. They explore how leaning into vulnerability and discomfort can enhance leadership authenticity, foster deeper connections, and inspire others to bring their true selves to the table.

Listeners are guided through a grounding Positive Intelli...

In this episode of The Best Boss podcast, host Danny Ceballos introduces an exciting new format featuring six seasoned coaches who bring unique perspectives on leadership and personal development. The group, known as "The Hive," tackles the timely and impactful topic of bridging deep differences in both personal and professional relationships. Through their stories and insights, they explore how empathy, self-awareness, and positiv...

In this poignant episode, Danny welcomes back special guest Suzanne Jabour, author, consultant, and "grief expert," who shares her insights on how leaders can navigate the complexities of sorrow, grief, and loss in the 2024 workplace.

Suzanne brings a unique perspective, intertwining her personal experiences with grief and loss with the demands of leadership. Join us as she reflects on the intersection of vulnerability, resilience...

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with grief expert Suzanne Jabour to explore the nuanced landscape of navigating grief and loss in the workplace. 

Discover practical strategies and compassionate leadership approaches that empower leaders to create supportive environments, fostering resilience and understanding during challenging times. Gain valuable insights on how organizations can not only acknowledge but also g...

In this episode, we delve into the transformative realm of Systemic Leadership and its profound impact on organizational strategy. Join our host, Danny Ceballos, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned expert, Gabriel Najera, on how senior and executive leaders can leverage a systems thinking approach to nurture strategy within their organizations. 

Gain insights into fostering a holistic perspective, break...

Dive into "Limitless," the best-selling book by Laura Gassner Otting. Join us as she reveals the keys to unleashing your untapped leadership potential. You've got so much more in the tank than you realize! In this episode, discover how senior leaders can redefine success, overcome common barriers, and craft a personal leadership narrative. Join the conversation with podcast host Danny Ceballos and reignite your leadership mojo!

Da...

In this episode of the Best Boss Podcast with Danny Ceballos, join Danny and special guest, Barb Bickford, as they unveil essential strategies to revolutionize your organization's meetings. Discover actionable tips to maximize productivity, eliminate time-wasting habits, and navigate the dos and don'ts for more effective and engaging gatherings. Stop wasting your time and start mastering the art of meetings!

Key Takeaways ...

...

In this insightful episode of the Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos delves into the intricate world of change management with author and consultant Rick Maurer. Listen in as they explore the nuanced dynamics of how individuals and organizations navigate change, emphasizing the importance of engaging people in the processes that affect them. Maurer, renowned for his approach "Change Without Migraines," shares his wealth of expe...

Danny Ceballos delves into the evolving role of middle managers, challenging traditional perceptions of leadership, and emphasizing the importance of rethinking middle management in today's corporate landscape. Danny argues for a shift in how companies view and utilize their middle managers, highlighting their critical role as the true center of organizational influence and communication.

He addresses common misconceptions about m...

In the premier relaunch episode of the Best Boss Podcast, host Danny Ceballos focuses on the essential but often neglected aspect of people skills in leadership. Danny discusses how senior executives, while experts in their fields, may lack training in managing and leading people. He emphasizes the importance of personal investment in staff, advocating for leadership that is deeply personal, intimate, and trust-based.

The episode ...

In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the realm of resilience with trauma-informed integrative somatic healing and resiliency coach, Lindsay McKinnon. Lindsay's personal journey of enduring immense trauma and finding resilience is both heartbreaking and inspiring. We discuss the neuroscience behind trauma, the tools one can use to address trauma and its aftermath, and the importance of understanding our body's signals to lead...

Kendall LaPorte is a seasoned Organizational Development Consultant and Executive Coach with a diverse background spanning various sectors. She brings a keen interest in leadership development and extensive experience in change management as well as learning and development. Particularly in the biotech realm, what distinguishes Kendall is her passion for fostering consciousness and intentionality into everyday life, coupled with he...

Elizabeth Bessey, CPC, ELI-MP, PHR, SHRM-CP is an iPEC Certified Career and Professional Development Coach and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. She spent three decades in HR working in various industries from trucking and construction to insurance and healthcare. Her coaching practice focuses on identifying levels of energy in leadership and how that correlates to practices and behaviors that make each leader success...

Alejandra Mielke, PhD, ACC is an Intercultural and DEI Trainer, Latinx Leadership Development Consultant & Keynote Speaker. Her expertise is Latino Hispanic leadership development and intercultural solutions for cross-cultural organizations. She is dedicated to empowering Latinx individuals and fostering inclusive environments. Through her company, Latina Power Coaching, she provides executive and leadership coaching for Latina exe...

Kathleen Fanning is an educator, leadership coach, facilitator, and author. Her passion is supporting women in leadership who have forgotten how amazing they are. She helps them own their leadership style, find their voice and claim their space. The result is less burnout, more confidence, and satisfaction at work and in life.

In this episode, we're talking about the 4 Pillars of Excellence -- what they are and how you can use the...

Mary Fineis is a life leadership and sports performance coach with over three decades of experience, including 20 years at General Motors. She helps her clients develop a success mindset and a path to make their visions a reality. Mary helps athletes and leaders reach peak performance in the short term, the long term, and in the moment.

In this episode, we're talking about how the same principles used to enhance the performance and...