In this season opener, host Sal Silvester sets the stage for a dynamic new season focused on improving human performance at work. Drawing inspiration from the world of sports, this season will explore how leaders can apply tried and tested training methods to enhance their own performance. He shares personal insights on the importance of optimizing health and fitness, both at work and in life, especially as he embraces his 55th year and the joys of family life. Throughout this season, we'll tackle the common challenges that prevent leaders from reaching their full potential—such as the pitfall ..read more

How teams engage in conflict matters. Some let it fester, avoiding what matters most to the business. Others fight aggressively. The way in which executive teams engage in conflict will directly impact how effectively they innovate and make decisions. In this episode, Sal Silvester connects with Dr. Aftab Erfan, the Executive Director of the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Erfan shares practical strategies leaders can use to navigate and transform heated and polarized conflicts into productive outcomes ..read more

In this solo episode of "Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership," Sal Silvester, seasoned executive coach and leadership expert, delves into the pressing challenges and evolving trends impacting leadership teams across various sectors. From the shifting dynamics in large tech companies to the resilience strategies of growth-stage tech firms, Sal shares insights gathered from his extensive work with globally recognized brands and emerging companies. In this episode, Sal focuses on the essential capabilities leaders need to thrive in today's unpredictable and intricate business environment. H ..read more

In this captivating episode of the Future of Leadership Podcast, host Sal Silvester welcomes Karen Eber, a leading voice in the world of storytelling and leadership. Karen, an esteemed author and CEO of Eber Leadership Group, shares invaluable insights from her recently published book, "The Perfect Story," released by HarperCollins in October 2023. Throughout the discussion, Karen delves into the profound impact of storytelling on leadership and emphasizing how narratives can: forge connections build empathy and enhance leadership credibility. With her expertise, Karen elucidates the neurosc ..read more

In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and his special guest Adriana Medina-López-Portillo, Ph.D., as they go deep on the importance of building intercultural competence on leadership teams in order to tap into the strengths that diverse teams can bring to a business. You'll hear about strategies for overcoming intercultural communication obstacles, the distinction between a mono-cultural and an intercultural mindset, and 5 key orientations to mature as an interculturally competent leader ..read more

In this compelling episode, join host Sal Silvester and esteemed guest Jody Fletcher as they unravel the essential components of building high-performing teams and navigating leadership challenges in times of crisis.  With an impressive 29-year tenure in the Navy, including over two decades in elite Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams, Jody Fletcher brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Having served in multiple combat deployments, Jody's insights are rooted in real-world, high-stakes situations. Delve into Jody's last decade in the military, where he provided invalua ..read more

Join host Sal Silvester on this enlightening episode of "Unveiling Hidden Barriers: Navigating Workplace Success for Women," where he sits down with Ellen Connelly Taaffe, the acclaimed author of "The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place." In this insightful conversation, Sal and Ellen delve into the critical issues women face in today's corporate world and the invisible barriers that often hinder their progress. Ellen, with her rich experience as a faculty member at the Kellogg School of Management and her extensive research, brings a unique per ..read more

Business conditions have changed dramatically since January, and the strategic priorities you defined at the beginning of 2020 may now be temporarily or permanently obsolete.  We aren’t going back to the way things were, and as we approach the end of Q2, this is the perfect time of the year to consider the current state of your business and the gap between where it is and the original aspirations for the year.  For most businesses, it’s time to make new choices - choices about what to do and choices about what not to do.  During this episode, Sal Silvester and John Wittry explor ..read more

My guest today is a leader who knows how to create healthy and aligned executive teams and organizational cultures that truly believe that people matter. His name is Pat Risner. I first met Pat when he was President of BHP Billiton’s US coal business. That was over five years ago. To this day, I haven’t met a more integrity based, purpose driven leadership team than the team I saw Pat lead at BHP Billiton.  In this interview with Pat, you are going to hear about the key ingredients needed to create a healthy, aligned and more human work culture. Don’t forget to check out our episode notes ..read more

Continuing with our season 2 theme of organizational and cultural alignment, Sal Silvester and John Wittry explore a strategic planning framework that you can implement to create more focus, accountability and better leadership in 2020. This is the same approach that Sal and John use in their strategic planning and team acceleration sessions with clients. Don’t forget to check out our episode notes on our podcast page at www.512solutions.com, where you’ll find additional resources to apply the frameworks that we talk about in this session, including a Leadership Alignment tool and a link to o ..read more