The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett

Did you realize the key to business and team success finds its roots deep in conversation? Join Clint Padgett, who’s built his career helping Fortune 100 companies optimize their businesses, as he interviews leaders who encourage employees to learn, challenge, and grow. If you want to effectively manage people and optimize results, this is the podcast for you. The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett from Forbes Books.

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  Leading Through Pressure and Change: A Conversation with Scott Mautz (Part Two)

  Aug 12, 202639 min

  In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Scott Mautz, former Procter & Gamble senior executive and bestselling author of “Leading from the Middle,” Scott shares practical strategies for building trust, creating accountability, leading through uncertainty, and influencing others without formal authority. From managing remote teams to helping people embrace smart risks, he explains how leaders can create stronger teams, navigate pressure, and drive meaningful change from the middle of an organization. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered: Why great leaders assist success instead of avoiding failure How to earn commitment instead of simple compliance Building a culture of accountability that actually works Why managers should clearly define the "rules of risk-taking" Turning setbacks and crises into opportunities for growth Creating purpose-driven teams that stay aligned Managing pressure without passing it down to your team Leading remote and hybrid teams with stronger communication Why overcommunicating is essential in today's workplace How to influence peers when you have no formal authority Practical strategies for leading change from the middle Creating your own Middle Action Plan (MAP) for leadership growth Links:Scott’s website - https://scottmautz.com/ Scott’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/ Scott’s book, “Leading from the Middle” - https://amzn.to/4vDWZaj

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  How to Lead Without Authority: A Conversation with Scott Mautz (Part One)

  Aug 5, 202634 min

  In this episode, Clint sits down with Scott Mautz, former Procter & Gamble senior executive and bestselling author of “Leading from the Middle,” to talk about why middle managers are some of the most influential (and most overlooked!) leaders in any organization. Scott shares the research behind why leading from the middle is uniquely challenging, why it often feels "messy," and how managers can successfully influence up, down, and across without relying on formal authority. This is the first part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered: Why the middle of an organization is often the most stressful place to lead The surprising research on why great middle managers drive better business results The "messy middle" and the unique challenges of leading in every direction How successful leaders reframe the role of middle management Why influence matters more than authority Managing constant role changes and competing priorities Lessons from LEGO on navigating leadership contradictions Why middle managers are often the best drivers of organizational change The Karasek model and balancing responsibility with decision-making authority What it means to be an "intrapreneur" inside your organization Others-oriented leadership vs. servant leadership Why affirmation is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use Links: Scott’s website - https://scottmautz.com/ Scott’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/ Scott’s book, “Leading from the Middle” - https://amzn.to/4vDWZaj

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  Becoming a Leader: A Conversation with Ryan Hawk (Part Two)

  Jul 29, 202640 min

  In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Ryan Hawk, host of “The Learning Leader Show” and author of “The Price of Becoming,” Ryan talks about the daily habits, disciplines, and mindset shifts that separate good leaders from great ones. F rom protecting time for deep work and building intentional cultures to mentoring others, giving feedback, and staying fully present with the people who matter most, this conversation is packed with practical leadership advice you can apply immediately. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered: Why deep work is becoming a competitive advantage Building focus in a world full of distractions The importance of presence, attention, and intentional communication Creating healthy morning routines that set the tone for leadership Balancing ambition, work, and family Defining culture through behaviors, not slogans Building strong cultures in remote and hybrid organizations Escaping zero-sum thinking and adopting an abundance mindset Identifying "givers" during the hiring process Why bad news only gets worse with time Running meetings that create value instead of wasting time The power of handwritten notes, reflection, and continuous learning Links: Ryan’s website - https://learningleader.com/ Ryan’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/ Ryan’s book, “The Price of Becoming” - https://amzn.to/4piQs3k

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  What High-Performing Teams Do Differently: A Conversation with Dr. Colin M. Fisher (Part Two)

  Jul 15, 202641 min

  In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Colin Fisher, author of “The Collective Edge,” the discussion turns from why groups matter to how leaders can help them succeed. Colin explains why the smartest teams aren't necessarily the most successful, how healthy competition can both motivate and derail performance, why psychological safety and social sensitivity matter, and what leaders can do to build stronger, more collaborative organizations. The conversation also explores meetings, hybrid work, communication, and the surprisingly simple habits that make teams more effective over time.This is the second part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered: When collaboration helps … and when it hurts Why talent alone doesn't create high-performing teams The surprising trait that predicts team success How asking better questions improves collaboration Setting goals that people can actually rally around The hidden dangers of unhealthy competition What the Pig and Potato War teaches us about conflict and cooperation Avoiding the sunken cost fallacy in teams and organizations Why psychological safety starts with conversations Building stronger teams in hybrid and remote environments The importance of keeping successful teams together Why information-sharing meetings are hurting organizations Practical lessons leaders can apply to improve teamwork immediately Links: Colin’s website - https://colinmfisher.com/ Colin’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmfisher/ Colin’s book, “The Collective Edge” - https://amzn.to/442Xu2E

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  Why Great Teams Outperform Great Individuals: A Conversation with Dr. Colin M. Fisher (Part One)

  Jul 8, 202648 min

  In this episode, Clint sits down with Dr. Colin M. Fisher – professor, speaker, and author of “The Collective Edge” – to explore why our biggest accomplishments are almost never the work of a single person. Colin challenges the myth of the lone genius and explains how cooperation, group dynamics, and collective intelligence have shaped everything from innovation and leadership to business success and human civilization. Along the way, he shares practical insights into why so many organizations misunderstand teamwork and what leaders can do differently to unlock the full potential of their teams. This is the first part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered: Why cooperation is humanity's greatest competitive advantage The myth of the lone genius What leaders can learn from group dynamics and collective intelligence The fundamental attribution error and why we blame the wrong people Why replacing the "problem employee" often doesn't solve the problem What makes a real team instead of just a group of people Why adding more people can actually slow projects down The hidden costs of social loafing and coordination How clear goals create high-performing teams Why smaller teams often outperform larger ones The conditions that allow teams to achieve true synergy Why successful teams should stay together longer Links: Colin’s website - https://colinmfisher.com/ Colin’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmfisher/ Colin’s book, “The Collective Edge” - https://amzn.to/442Xu2E

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