In Search of a Leader
For those seeking more—a life of purpose and a career that matters—this podcast explores leadership that inspires lasting change. With workforce disengagement at epidemic levels, we confront the root causes, uncover why a rare few carve a path of excellence, and dive into the hard truths companies often avoid. We offer a vision of what Authentic Humanity can truly mean.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
One of the biggest roadblocks to success isn’t competition—it’s the Stupidity That Obstructs Progress within our own organizations. In this episode, we uncover the most common (and costly) examples of workplace dysfunction—and what you can do to fix them.
00:00:01 Introduction to "In Search of a Leader" podcast.
00:06:39 The STOP acronym: "Stupidity That Obstructs Progress" applied to performance reviews
00:12:00 The "Cobra Effect" - when measuring completion rates becomes more important than survey results
00:18:26 The POA solution: Purpose, Objectives, Agenda for every meeting invitation
00:21:11 Email best practices: keeping messages under 250 words and proper subject line formatting
00:24:57 Keys to successful training: tailoring to specific needs and senior leadership stewardship
00:29:49 The centrality of people development in effective leadership
Hosts: Tim Cole, David Cole
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
The silent epidemic of employee disengagement is costing the global economy over $8.8 trillion annually—and it's growing worse by the day. In this eye-opening first episode, hosts Tim and David Cole reveal how workplace disconnection creates psychological despair beyond mere burnout, share shocking statistics about its impact, and break down the "POISON" spreading through organizations worldwide. Discover why authentic leadership is the ultimate antidote and learn the five universal questions every employee asks that can transform any workplace.
00:00:01 Introduction to the "In Search of a Leader” podcast
00:01:09 The tragic story of Patrick Sherrill and the birth of "going postal”
00:03:57 The staggering $8.8 trillion global impact of employee disengagement
00:06:21 Understanding POISON: The six dimensions of workplace disconnection
00:09:45 Leaders vs. managers: The critical distinction most organizations miss
00:15:35 The five universal questions followers ask of leaders
00:20:11 The Leader's Compass: Moving from compliance to commitment to loyalty
00:30:00 Why authentic humanity matters
00:30:55 Five actionable steps anyone can take to extend leadership starting today
Hosts: Tim Cole, David Cole
Connect With Us:Facebook: / insearchofaleaderLinkedIn: / insearchofaleaderInstagram: / insearchofaleaderYouTube: / insearchofaleaderTikTok: / insearchofaleaderWebsite: https://insearchofaleader.com/
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
In a world where workplace disengagement has reached epidemic levels, what separates extraordinary leaders from the rest? Join us as we uncover the authentic leadership principles that transform both careers and lives. Through candid conversations, we expose the uncomfortable truths about workplace disconnection that most organizations ignore.
"In Search of a Leader" isn't just about professional success—it's about discovering a path to meaningful impact in everything you do. Subscribe now and begin your journey toward authentic humanity.