On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Voyager, One (Season 4, Episode 25). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Janeway and explore the effects of isolation on Seven of Nine. Janeway unlocks the reason people are resistant to change. With that, Jeff explores how to mitigate that and to help you more effectively manage change in your organization. In Jeff's analysis of Seven of Nine's isolation, he discusses the horrors of solitary confinement in criminal justice systems. Visit Unlock the Box to learn more and see what you can do to help stop this inhuman practice. Follow ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Deep Space 9, Things Past (Season 5, Episode 8). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Sisko. Captain Sisko shows the value of being curious and asking great questions. Jeff also touches on Lean/Six-Sigma Process Improvement by talking about DMAIC: Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Blog Post on DMAIC: https://www.jeffakin.com/blog/six-sigma-what-is-dmaic/ Follow the Academy and connect through: Website: https://jeffakin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLApodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftakin/ Facebook: https ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Next Generation, Code of Honor (Season 1, Episode 4). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Picard. Let's be honest, this is probably the worst episode in all of Star Trek. Despite all of that, there are very valuable leadership lessons in this one. Picard creates an environment on the bridge where he leans on the collective expertise of the people of his team. He's not interested in being the hero, he just wants the best possible outcome and by listening to those around him, he's able to do that. What does it mean to be coachable ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Voyager, Message in a Bottle (Season 4, Episode 14). He will examine the leadership lessons from The Doctor. Mindsets determine how you see the world around you. Your mindset directly influences your thoughts, and your thoughts determine your actions. The Doctor, as he works with the EMH Mark 2, gives us the opportunity to talk about 4 different mindsets: Abundance vs Scarcity Intentional vs Victim Authentic vs Image Unity vs Detached In choosing positive and productive mindsets, you can, and will accomplish amazing things, just like the two Emerg ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Next Generation, Elementary, Dear Data (Season 2, Episode 3). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Picard and Dr. Pulaski. Pulaski lays out the lesson in this one: "Where’s the value in winning a battle there’s no chance of losing?" Data and Geordi also give us an enviable glimpse into relationships with people that are neurodivergent. Follow the Academy and connect through: Website: https://jeffakin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLApodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftakin/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups ..read more

On this special episode, Jeff Akin shares his contribution to Strange New Pod's Captain Picard Week Podcast Festival! This was a full week of podcasts celebrating Jean-Luc Picard as we prepare for the premier of season 2 of Picard. You can check out the entire festival here: https://www.strangenewpod.com/blog/captain-picard-week-schedule/ Jeff talks about the 5 things Picard does, at a galaxy-class level of expertise, that make him stand out as a leader. Those are: Meeting people where they are at Asking for help Standing up for and defending his team Helping his team grow and develop Making ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Enterprise, The Catwalk (Season 2, Episode 12). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Archer. And we try something new to do so! We learn how to make meaningful, professional relationships using emotional intelligence as a framework. Five Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence: Self Awareness Self Regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills In this episode, we are going to do a fan rewrite of The Catwalk. We will demonstrate the value of building relationships with your staff and teams through emotional intelligence. Pretending that A ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Voyager, Rise (Season 3, Episode 19). He will examine the leadership approaches of Neelix....? Yes, Neelix! He gives Jeff the opportunity to break down the 6 steps to having a successful, difficult conversation. The steps are: Preparation Notifying the other person Neutralizing power differential in the meeting place Setting ground rules Agree on next steps Follow up Click HERE to send a "love letter" to PodCa$h for the Starfleet Leadership Academy! Follow the Academy and connect through: Website: https://jeffakin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Original Series, Wink of an Eye (Season 3, Episode 13). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Kirk. In a paper thin plot, Captain Kirk shows why compassion is so important in leaders. Jeff also dives into root cause analysis exercises and describes the fishbone diagram. He also talks about the differences between motion and movement. Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sfla Lucid Meetings: https://www.lucidmeetings.com Redshirts are safer theory: https://nerdist.com/article/star-trek-red-shirts-werent-statistically-the-most ..read more

On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Deep Space 9, Whispers (Season 2, Episode 14). He will examine the leadership approaches of Commander Sisko. Strange things are afoot on DS9 - and O'Brien is caught in the middle of it! Sisko's "odd" behavior gives us the opportunity to learn about DOWNTIME; the 8 wastes of lean: D - Defects O - Overproduction W - Waiting N - Non-Utilized Talent T - Transportation I - Inventory M - Motion E - Extra Processing Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sfla Book: i LOVE what i've forgotten. Follow the Academy and connect through: Website: https://jeff ..read more