In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, speaker, coach/trainer, and former opera director, Elizabeth Bachman, shares about overcoming communication problems at work, particularly between men and women.

We cover:
- The two main thinking styles
- What gets lost in translation
- Showing the value of things NOT going wrong
- How women get better at communicating who they are

“Society teaches women how to listen to men; it doesn’t teach men how to listen to women...” But we need both; companies and society are better for it.

Listen in to find out the gendered expectations and "proud victimhood" we have around communication breakdowns at work, what to watch for, and how to speak up in a way that you can be heard.

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Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced-level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients show up as a leader who should be followed, promoted or hired, thus getting the recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients.

Learn more about Elizabeth and her work at elizabethbachman.com. Or connect with her on social…
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbachman
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhAhQGSpCOeBIkyO7MUCJg?view_as=subscriber

In today’s episode of Leading Through Crisis, we explore the question, “What’s at stake when leaders are unprincipled, unethical, incompetent, and selfish?”

Philippe Johnson, a retired US Air Force officer, advocate for principled and ethical leadership, and author, shares his thoughts, particularly as they relate to public service and through the lens of Trump’s presidency.

Topics discussed:

◾️Paying attention to the competencies and personality traits that are being normalized
◾️Traits of problematic leaders to watch out for
◾️Principled loyalty vs blind loyalty, and loyalty over competence or ethics
◾️What’s at risk, on an organizational level and a larger, more macro or national level

“That’s the thing I want to diminish, loyalty for loyalty’s sake as a virtue. It’s not. The definition of loyalty is an allegiance that’s earned.”

Join us for a fascinating and perhaps horrifying conversation on What Hangs In The Balance (conveniently, also the name of Philippe’s book).

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Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence officer, and diplomat (military attaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master’s degree in public policy from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. He can be reached at www.philippejohnson.com.

“We want to foster a culture where we’re open, honest, transparent, and people can grow.

When you’re given the chance to express what you want/think, as well as know how you contribute, it creates this magical little atmosphere (aka workplace culture).”

Today's Leading Through Crisis episode is all about building an inclusive culture.

Rosi Bremec, COO of Game Lounge, talks to us about:
- Balancing core business functions with innovative ideas and experimentation

- Data-based decision making

- Human connection and talent retention

- Building an incredible company culture, even with fully remote employees and team

"The more we can create environments where people can thrive, the more we’ll see thriving in the workplace–where people are feeling, doing, and being their best."

Join us for an incredible story and some great strategies you can employ today!

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Rosi Bremec is the COO of Game Lounge, an innovative iGaming affiliate company. Known for her inclusive and performance-driven leadership, Rosi fosters a collaborative work culture that supports both personal and professional growth. She prioritises employee wellbeing and flexibility, ensuring her teams are motivated and aligned with the company’s goals. Rosi has successfully implemented data-driven strategies to connect data with purpose and improve focus. She champions gender equality, parental equality, and remote work equality, creating a balanced, inclusive environment. Her progressive approach is helping to redefine leadership in the tech industry, emphasising the importance of employee satisfaction and purpose-driven success.

Learn more about Game Lounge at gamelounge.com and/or connect with Rosi on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/rosibremec) or Instagram (instagram.com/rosi.bremec).