Live. Learn. Lead.

Alison Geskin talks with some of the most successful leaders from around the globe. She discovers what they're doing, why they're doing it, and what impact they've made.

Live. Learn. Lead. is a business podcast hosted by Alison Geskin, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alison Geskin hosts Live. Learn. Lead., a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Empathy vs. Sympathy: Clarifying Crucial Leadership Skills with Mimi Nicklin

  Feb 24, 202655 minS2

  <p>How can you lead with humility and empathy without compromising your performance?</p><p> </p><p>Today our guest is Mimi Nicklin, an empathy expert, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with her company Empathy Everywhere. If you want to lead people well, you first have to understand them, and that’s where empathy comes in. In this episode, Mimi breaks down common misconceptions about empathy, how listening differs from hearing, and the practices you can implement to increase your empathy right away.</p><p> </p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p>Why empathy doesn’t conflict with perfor...

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  Episode #13

  The Simple Way to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap with Gordon Tredgold

  Feb 6, 202654 minS2

  <p>What are the simple leadership strategies that can help you create real results?</p><p> </p><p>On today’s episode, our guest is globally recognized leadership expert Gordon Tredgold. Gordon redefined leadership with his FAST Framework and is known for his no-nonsense, simplified approach to leadership. Simpler doesn’t always mean easier, but it can if you figure out the right way to guide your team. In the episode, Gordon discusses the importance of ownership and accountability, methodology, and data measuring when creating success with your team.</p><p> </p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p>What a...

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  Episode #12

  The Keynote Blueprint for Inspiring Leadership with Tamsen Webster

  Dec 17, 202557 minS2

  <p>What’s the most effective way to communicate our big ideas and share them with clarity?</p><p> </p><p>On today’s episode we’re joined by sought-after message designer and speaker Tamsen Webster. Tamsen helps organizations (including Johnson & Johnson and Harvard Medical School) craft meaningful messages that inspire long-lasting change. She reveals to us the importance of messaging and the secrets to creating impactful messages that spark action.</p><p> </p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p>Why Tamsen describes herself as a situational extrovert and how it influences her work.The odd pattern that plays ou...

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  Episode #11

  Legacy of Leadership: A Journey of Courage, Truth, and Joy with A'Lelia Bundles

  Nov 24, 202558 minS2

  <p>Why is honest storytelling so important, and how does it intertwine with history?</p><p> </p><p>Our guest today is A'Lelia Bundles, a journalist, author, historian, and more. A'Lelia fell in love with writing at a young age, quickly realizing the power and potential for impact in weaving a story. A'Lelia opens up in our conversarion about the most significant moments in her career, the lessons she’s still realizing today, and the role storytelling has played throughout her life.</p><p> </p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p>The throughline that connects the various chapters of A...

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  Episode #10

  How Hillberg & Berk Went from Kitchen Table to Nationwide Success with Rachel Mielke

  Nov 4, 202550 minS2

  <p>What’s the secret to bringing a jewellery brand with such small beginnings to be this impactful?</p><p> </p><p>Today we are joined by Rachel Mielke, the Founder of Saskatchewan-based jewellery company Hillberg & Berk. Rachel’s experience of entrepreneurship has been all about taking risks, from taking her business full-time to appearing on Dragons’ Den. But perhaps even more importantly, her journey has been about connection, and that’s been her secret to successfully utilizing the support and community she already had.</p><p> </p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p>What it was like for Rachel...

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