Interview Series with Alicia Del Real
Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Alicia Del Real, CEO, Partner, and Executive Coach at The Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence, discuss some of the most common challenges today’s leaders face, as well as the differentiating power of culture and values.
Part 1: Clearly Defining Values
What are the organizational roadblocks that impede organizational work?
Part 2: Perception of Leaders
Handling adversity is what defines leaders; how are leaders perceived nowadays?
Part 3: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
How does emotional intelligence show up in all facets of life?Interview Series with Joe Baratta
Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Joe Baratta, Global Head of Private Equity at Blackstone, discuss challenging exit markets and the characteristics of the deals that are getting done.
Part 1: The Changing Paradigm in Private Equity Investing
Part 2: The Challenge of Exit Markets
Interview Series with Nancy Jacobson
Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Nancy Jacobson, Founder and CEO of No Labels, explore how No Labels advocates for the middle.
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Part 1: Intro to Nancy & No Labels
Learn more about Nancy and No Labels.
Part 1: Intro to Nancy & No Labels
Learn more about Nancy and No Labels.
Part 2: The Appetite for Centrist Options
Hear how Nancy discovered a need for centrist solutions.
Part 3: Advocating for the Middle
Understand the work No Labels is doing on behalf of the middle.
Part 4: Putting Labels Aside
Grasp how No Labels was built.
Part 5: Cultivating Problem Solvers
Comprehend what No Labels' "Problem Solvers Caucus" does.
Part 6: The Importance of Letting Go
Realize how letting go is key.
Part 7: Looking to the Future
Appreciate Nancy's vision for No Labels.
Part 8: Being an Innovator
Recognize the difference innovation makes.Interview Series with Ken Graboys
Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Ken Graboys, co-founder and CEO of Chartis, have insightful discussions on culture and leadership.
Part 1: Meeting Ken & an Introduction to Chartis
Learn about Ken and how Chartis was formed.
Part 2: Differentiating through Culture
Comprehend the importance of culture.
Part 3: Adapting to Increase Impact
Appreciate how change enables growth.
Part 4: Attracting Top-Talent
Grasp the key significance of drawing in the right people.
Part 5: The Value of Time
Realize how respecting your talent’s time enables innovation.
Part 6: Caring for Your People
Recognize the merit of investing in your employees.
Part 7: Luck of the Draw
Hear how luck can play a main role in success.Interview Series with Larry Gies
In our first Leader to Leader series, Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries, have candid conversations on philanthropy, leadership, storytelling and more.
Part 1: Meeting Larry & a “Fun Fact” about Madison Industries
Understand how Madison has scaled to become the purpose-driven organization it is today.
Larry Gies – Part 2: Why? Creating Purpose for What We Do
Hear Larry’s journey in finding a deeper meaning that ultimately changed his vision for Madison and altered its trajectory.
Larry Gies – Part 3: Mission-Culture Moments
Dive into why culture matters when creating and sustaining a successful organization.
Larry Gies – Part 4: Uniting Teams via Strong Leadership
Appreciate how frontline supervisors connect the dots that drive an organization’s triumphs.
Larry Gies – Part 5: Philanthropy is “Investing”
Discover why Larry considers philanthropy an investment and how he has created an impact through it.
Larry Gies – Part 6: The Power of Storytelling
See how storytelling creates connections and serves as true oxygen for organizations.
Larry Gies – Part 7: The Value of Frontline Workers
Delve into why frontline workers are the pinnacle point of Madison’s business.
Larry Gies – Part 8: Becoming Unstoppable: Flywheels Spinning
Learn how Madison’s optimization and mission alignment have embodied an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action.
Larry Gies – Part 9: Crafting a Consistent Message
Grasp the true importance of purposeful communication with a story and vision that can be passed on throughout an organization.
Larry Gies – Part 10: Recognizing Mistakes & Demonstrating Vulnerability
Explore how leaders who embrace vulnerability from the top down can unlock creativity, collaboration and impactful solutions.Contributor
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Chicago
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