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EP9: “Culture Fit" Is Not a Gut Feeling

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 9 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we tackle one of the most misused phrases in leadership: culture fit. You know what it's like — something feels off with a team member, and you can't quite put your finger on it. So you call it a culture fit issue. But if that's all you've got, that's a problem — and a legal and bias risk you don't want to ignore. Handled correctly though, culture fit is one of the most powerful tools you have as a leader. The key? You have to actually define it. In this week's episode, we'll cover: * Why "culture fit" without definition is a slippery slope full of bias and legal risk * What culture fit actually means — and why it's about the HOW, not just the WHAT * How to define your culture in behavioral terms so you can hire, manage, and have real conversations with confidence Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️ Referenced in Today's Episode: Join the Community If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com [https://theuncorporateleader.com/] Podcast Episodes: https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/ [https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/] * EP8: You Don't Have a Talent Problem (Yet) * EP3: The 5 questions that help create a best-in-class strategic plan Want more clarity? If you're navigating a culture fit situation and not sure how to handle it, apply for a Clarity Call with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 [https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5] Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com [silvia@heysilvia.com] and I may answer yours on a future episode.

EP8: You don't have a Talent problem (Yet)

Hey un-Corporate Leader,podc Welcome to Episode 8 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we tackle one of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders: What do I do when I have a talent problem? You know what it's like — someone on your team isn't delivering, and you're already mentally drafting the corrective action plan. But what if the issue isn't them? What if the real gap is clarity — and it starts with you? In this week's episode, we'll cover: * Why focusing on talent too soon can actually slow you down * How to audit whether the real problem is expectations, not performance * The simple conversation framework that helps employees rise to the occasion — or self-select out Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️   Referenced in Today's Episode: Join the Community If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com [https://theuncorporateleader.com/] Podcast Episodes: https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/ [https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/] * EP7: The 3 steps to see why your organization isn’t delivering * EP2: 4 Behaviors to implement for Strategic Leadership Want more clarity? If you're stuck on a people situation and not sure whether it's them or the system around them, apply for a Clarity Call with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 [https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5] Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com [silvia@heysilvia.com] and I may answer yours on a future episode.

EP7: The 3 steps to diagnose why your organization isn’t delivering

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 7 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we take a moment, as Leaders, to diagnose our organization when it isn't quite working. You know what it's like — you think you have all the pieces in place, and yet it still seems really hard to get things done. You assume you have the right talent, communication, and resources, but something is still off. In my capacity as HR Business Partner, I was often sent in when organizations weren't delivering. It seemed like it might be a talent issue, but leadership was unsure. Every time, I would use this 3-step audit to see where the dysfunction was within the org — and now you can do the same. In this week's episode, we'll cover: * Why the talent isn't always the problem * How to step-by-step audit your org to better understand what truly needs to change * Check in to see if you need a little help to better see what's wrong in your org Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️   Referenced in Today’s Episode: Join the Community If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com [http://theuncorporateleader.com] Podcast Episodes: https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/ [https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/] * Episode 3 – The 5 questions that help create a best-in-class strategic plan * Episode 2 – The 4 Behaviors You Need to Implement to Become a Strategic Leader – including the almighty 80/20 rule Want more clarity? If something's not working and you suspect burnout might be creeping in, apply for a Clarity Conversation with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 [https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5] Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com [silvia@heysilvia.com] and I may answer yours on a future episode.

EP6: 3 Steps to Influence any Exec

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 6 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where this week we're diving into 3 Steps to Influence Any Executive. You know the moment. You've laid out the perfect rollout plan for your project, program, or strategy — and then you're asked to have just one more conversation with that exec. You happily schedule a quick 30-minute chat, fully expecting it to wrap in 15. But you're barely two slides in when the whole thing goes sideways. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this week's episode, we'll cover: * How to pivot when your "easy" meeting gets hijacked by someone else's triggers — and the leadership skills to get it back on track * How to identify your allies before you need them — a critical part of leadership development * The key to effective communication with senior executives — even the difficult ones * How to spot potential detractors and navigate around them before it's too late Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode. 🎙️   Referenced in Today’s Episode: Join the Community If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com [http://theuncorporateleader.com] Triggered by Triggers: Blog post with the neuroscience behind being triggered https://theuncorporateleader.com/blog/ [https://theuncorporateleader.com/blog/] Episode 5 - The 3 Leadership Skills that Create Executive Presence: https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/ [https://theuncorporateleader.com/podcast/] Want more clarity? If something's not working and you suspect burnout might be creeping in, apply for a Clarity Conversation with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 [https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5] Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com [silvia@heysilvia.com] and I may answer yours on a future episode.

EP5: The 3 Leadership Skills that Create Executive Presence

Hey un-Corporate Leader, Welcome to Episode 5 of the un-Corporate Leader Podcast — where we focus on Executive Presence. In a world where it is hard to determine what the "right" Leadership Qualities are, we explore the amorphous world of Executive Presence, what it is, and the 3 Leadership Strategies you need to execute against to be seen as a true leader. You can be the best at your job, but if you aren't seen as having Executive Presence there will be a limit to how far you can go. Don't just focus on dressing the part and having a good PowerPoint — focus on: * Ensuring you and your team are highly thought of — a cornerstone of strong Leadership Traits * Practicing Effective Communication by listening and asking clarifying questions before moving forward on new endeavors * Spending time understanding the larger landscape and articulating your Strategy for what's next There are many layers and nuggets here, so grab your drink of choice and enjoy this week's episode! Best, Silvia   * Join the Community! If you haven't already, join the un-Corporate Leader Community at theuncorporateleader.com [https://theuncorporateleader.com/] * Got questions? I have answers! Send them to silvia@heysilvia.com [silvia@heysilvia.com] and I may answer yours on a future episode. * Want more clarity? If something's not working and you suspect burnout might be creeping in, apply for a Clarity Conversation with Silvia — limited spots are available now: https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5 [https://forms.gle/LFL6m7LkR4qwaUhu5]