Leadership is Life

Episode 5 - Lean Into Leadership w/ Mike O'Brian

In this episode we chat with Brighton's Fire Chief Mike O'Brian about his leadership journey, what drew him to leadership to begin with, and what keeps him coming back for more every day.  We talk about setting a vision and developing BHAG's, and training in stressful situations so we stay in control in the heat of the battle.  If leadership is a journey you're preparing for, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Episode 4 - Help Me! I'm... Feeling!

Let's face it, even the Grinch (finally) experiences feelings, and we all do too!  In this episode we explore feelings and emotions in the workplace, when this is helpful and effective, and when it's, well... not.  We reflect on the first three episodes, what's working, and what we want to improve upon going forward - resolutions after all... Matt shares his insight in how to "call someone up" instead of calling them out.  As a bonus, you'll learn about Matt's intensity and crazy eyes - all this and more on Episode 4!

Episode 3 - Winning with Humility w/Nic O

In this episode, we talk with Nic O about influences.  No, not social media influencers... big leadership influences like John Wooden.  We talk about the lessons one can learn from those who have put in the work, have built up a successful leadership approach, and how to put those strategies into practice for yourselves.  Staying true to one's values, breaking paradigms, being meticulous and unconventional.  All of this while Matt has COVID.

Episode 2 - Managing Uncertainty w/ Steve M

In this episode of Leadership is Life Podcast, we sit down with Steve M to talk about uncertainty, making tough decisions, and the possible outcomes that can and do happen.  We talk about new opportunities, effort vs. results, risk vs. rewards, and career transitions.  Steve also shares some valuable advice for those considering a new opportunity - you won’t want to miss this one!

Episode 1 - Introduction

In the introductory episode of Leadership is Life Podcast, your hosts Matt Malanga and Jeremy Frenznick give a glimpse into their career experiences with people leadership, talk about the mythical “magic book”, filling the tank, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Come join us on this journey!