Engagement Matters: Bridging the Leadership Gap
Two seasoned sales leaders from the FinTech space, Jeff Underwood and Kord Stockwell, dive into the topic of authentic engagement and how it applies to all of the relationships in your life, and especially those you lead professionally. In this digital age where most leaders bark orders through email, we're interested in bringing REAL engagement back to the table. We hope you enjoy the interaction!
Episodes
31 episodes
Engagement vs Enablement
In this episode Jeff and Kord talk about the fine line between engaging and enabling. If you're always the one pulling them out of the fire are you really teaching them how to avoid the fires in the first place? This applies to how we manage ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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18:44
Intentional Disengagement
In this episode, Jeff and Kord unpack the importance of being "intentionally unavailable" every once in a while so your teams can learn to trust that they know what they're doing without you having to co-sign every decision. There are only so m...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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20:21
Culture of Follow Through
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss the importance of sharing the emotional load with your team, and being authentic in stressful moments. It's important to keep the big picture in focus as a leader, but we also have to live on the ground wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:50
Engaging the Volunteer Army
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss what it takes to engage with folks that are used to operating as lone wolves, professionally speaking. Even lone wolves want to plug into a pack every now and then, but on their terms. We also decided to f...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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20:14
Accountability Moments: Where Engagement Gets Real
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss how vital it is to address the negatives or shortcomings in performance with engaged intention. Engagement is more that just the fluffy nice stuff, you also have to be engaged when there's trouble in parad...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:01
Leading the Leader - Including YOU!
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss the paradigm shift that happens when you start leading at the next level, leading leaders. The most important leader you'll ever lead is yourself if you plan on leading for much longer. Enjoy the conversat...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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25:51
Is Coaching About Your Goals, or Theirs?
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss the impact of intentional coaching and the importance of making sure it's focused on the recipients goals as much, if not more, than it's focused on the overall performance goal.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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21:43
People Over Process
In this episode, Jeff and Kord discuss the importance of keeping clarity with your priorities as a leader. When issues arise, does your mind go to the process or the people as the place to start digging in? Enjoy the listen.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:43
Addition by Subtraction
In this episode Jeff and Kord discuss why they went on a 3 month break from recording and how their experiences relate so well to what organizations of all sizes experience when trying to grow. Sometimes it's more important to focu...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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24:42
After a quick detour....BACK TO BUSINESS!
In this episode, Jeff and Kord come back from a 2 month break and share about the professional improvements both just went through.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:39
Elevating Performance through Engagement
Some of you may have heard this one before, it's a throwback but one well worth revisiting. There is so much gold in this one we wanted to make sure all of our newer listeners get the goodies too. Whether you've heard it before or listening for...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:24
Staying Engaged - A Playbook for Everyday
In this episode, Jeff and Kord walk back through some earlier content with the goal of making it actionable for you, our friends and fellow leaders. They start all the way back on the first two episodes of season 1 and pull out all of the gravy...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:37
Leadership Conversation with Brent Stockwell - The Titan's Path
In this episode, Jeff and Kord get a chance to connect with a Titan of the FinTech industry, Brent Stockwell. Yes, he also happens to be Kord's dad and hero. His stories of re-inventing himself during times of turmoil will inspire even the most...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:57
Leadership Conversations: Unpacked
In this episode, Jeff and Kord unpack the last 4 guest episodes. There were so many valuable nuggets in each of them it's important not to let those get buried before they're fully appreciated. We want to thank our esteemed guests for providing...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:12
Leadership Conversation with Brad Norwood - Living the Bucket List Life
In this episode Jeff and Kord mix it up with Brad Norwood, the founder of DreamIT Pro, the company that's changing the game in corporate incentives and coaching. Brad shares his ideals on intentional living and how good it feels being on the ot...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:28
Leadership Conversation with Austin Mac Nab - The Founder's Journey
In this episode Jeff and Kord have a power-packed conversation with VizyPay Founder, Austin Mac Nab. His journey from a broken home to creating a wildly successful business is simply amazing, and against the odds. Once you connect with Austin's...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:12
Leadership Conversation with Alexis Scott - Leading Yourself First
In this episode Jeff and Kord dive deep into the topic of self-leadership with a very special guest, Alexis Scott of Aspireship. This episode is full of nuggets to put to use in your daily leadership walk right away. We hope you enjoy the energ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:47
Leadership Conversation with Jason Ricks - A Leader in Transition
In this episode Jeff and Kord get to mix it up with a highly sought after Senior Executive from the convenience sector, Jason Ricks. His story is incredible and the nuggets he left us with are priceless. Jason is a leader's leader and is making...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:04
Leadership Conversation with Chris Barry - Exploring the Mindset of a Servant Leader
In this episode Jeff and Kord have an enlightening conversation with a real servant minded leader, Chris Barry. Chris is a seasoned veteran of the fintech space as well as an avid real estate investor and one heckuva great guy. We hope you enjo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:02
Leadership Conversations - Unpacking the Last 2 Episodes
Jeff and Kord take a moment to look back at the conversations with our last 2 guests, Mr. Chris Watson and Mr. John Davis, to make sure ALL of those juicy nuggets they shared get the attention they deserve. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:15
Leadership Conversation with John Davis - Leading from the Inside
This week Jeff and Kord are joined by FinTech Veteran, John Davis, to talk about the challenges of leading from inside the team, without the title or authority. We're excited to ENGAGE with the Credit Card Ninja, hope you enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:24
Leadership conversation with Chris Watson, Master Storyteller
Jeff and Kord kick off Season 2 with a compelling conversation with the one and only, Chris Watson. Chris has an amazing story, and his ability to lead others through the mastery of storytelling might be his best story yet. Come join us for a m...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:24
Engagement Matters: Quick Update
Jeff and Kord provide a quick update about our current two-week hiatus....we're going to do some spring cleaning, so to speak, and come back better than ever. Expect more specific, actionable content. We're excited to re-ENGAGE with all of you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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3:36
Engaging the Inner Circle - Part 2
Jeff and Kord pick back up on the conversation about mentorship, but this time they focus on the importance of GIVING mentorship as you grow as a leader. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:07
Engaging the Inner Circle - Who's in it?
Jeff and Kord discuss the importance of mentorship in the life of a leader. When you reach a leadership position, it's not the time to feel "you've arrived", instead it's time to ensure you survive...and to do that you have to keep growing. Hav...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:25