Episodes

  • Beyond Labels: Leading a Multigenerational Workforce

    Beyond Labels: Leading a Multigenerational Workforce
    Mar 31 2026
    With four generations now working side by side, leaders are being challenged to rethink how they communicate, motivate, and build trust across different work styles and expectations.

    In this episode, host Bobby Williams speaks with Taylor Griffin and Courtney Hamilton about managing multiple generations in today’s workplace. They explore why flexibility is more important than generational labels, how context-rich communication and clear expectations reduce friction, and what predictable leadership routines look like in high-performing, multigenerational teams.

    Join us as we discuss:
    • Leading across Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z
    • Focusing on individual motivation rather than generational stereotypes
    • Building trust through transparency and consistent leadership routines
    • Using detailed feedback and context-rich communication to align teams
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    21 mins
  • Protecting Time at the Top

    Protecting Time at the Top
    Mar 17 2026
    Senior leaders are often pulled in countless directions, responding to stakeholders, managing fast-moving priorities, and trying to stay focused amid constant fragmentation. Over time, this can dilute impact, pulling even the most capable leaders away from high-value work.

    In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams, Taylor Griffin, and John Nasr explore what it means to prioritize at the executive level. They break down how leaders determine the work only they can do, what should be delegated, and what can be eliminated altogether. Through the lens of ruthless and dynamic prioritization, they discuss how senior leaders protect their time, clarify expectations, and stay focused on the outcomes that actually matter.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    • Creating a clear framework for owning, delegating, and eliminating work
    • Protecting time and attention
    • Aligning stakeholders around critical priorities
    • Staying flexible and adaptive as demands and circumstances shift
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    18 mins
  • The Board’s New Mandate: Enterprise-Wide Talent

    The Board’s New Mandate: Enterprise-Wide Talent
    Mar 3 2026
    Boards are taking a more active role in overseeing talent, expanding their focus from CEO succession into examining leadership strength across the enterprise.

    In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and Eric Shor examine how directors are partnering more closely with CHROs, connecting people decisions to business strategy, and evolving compensation committees into true “People Committees.” They share how leading Boards are developing structured, forward-looking processes to assess readiness, strengthen succession depth, and link talent planning directly to long-term value creation.

    Join us as we discuss:
    • The shift from CEO succession to enterprise-wide talent strategy
    • Partnering with HR leaders to align people and business strategy
    • Creating repeatable processes for evaluating and developing top talent
    • Best practices for executive-board engagement
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    22 mins
  • Leading with an Enterprise Lens

    Leading with an Enterprise Lens
    Feb 17 2026
    As leaders rise, they must shift their focus from leading a team to shaping the business. Success at the top depends on how well they see across the enterprise, not just how well they manage their own business or function.

    In this episode, John Nasr and Stephanie Loquvam break down what it means to operate with an enterprise lens. Through the idea of “T leadership,” they explore how leaders balance deep expertise with broad alignment across peers and business units. Enterprise leadership requires influence, trust, and collaboration, qualities that translate individual results into collective progress across the organization.

    The conversation explores how senior leaders can:
    • Build credibility across functions and business units
    • Map stakeholders and influence outcomes
    • Earn trust through consistent, transparent behaviors
    • Shift from driving team results to co-authoring enterprise success
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    20 mins
  • Using Influence to Drive Outcomes

    Using Influence to Drive Outcomes
    Feb 3 2026
    Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.

    Join us as we discuss:
    • The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-in
    • Building influence through everyday interactions
    • Navigating decentralized and matrixed teams
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    24 mins
  • Raising the Bar: Leading with a Growth Mindset

    Raising the Bar: Leading with a Growth Mindset
    Jan 20 2026
    At the CEO level, a growth mindset shows up in how leaders think, act, and respond under pressure. It also shapes how they learn, solve hard problems, and set the tone for resilience and accountability. In this episode, Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin talk about how growth-minded CEOs stay curious, take on challenges early, and lead their teams through uncertainty with clarity and composure. They share how this mindset drives better judgment, sharper decision-making, and stronger performance across the organization.

    Join us as we discuss:
    • How top CEOs keep learning, even in areas where they’re already experts
    • Learning to act on "whiffs of smoke" before they turn into full-blown crises
    • Staying calm under pressure and turning setbacks into progress
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    18 mins
  • Five Trends Reshaping Executive Leadership

    Five Trends Reshaping Executive Leadership
    Sep 9 2025
    The role of the senior leader is changing at an unprecedented rate. From tech disruption to talent strategy, five major trends are redefining what it takes to guide organizations forward. In this episode, Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin examine how technology is transforming every business model, why organizations are moving faster and flattening, what it means for leaders to continually raise the bar for themselves and their teams, and more. They also dive into the new realities of talent strategy and the critical role of resilience in day-to-day leadership.

    Join us as we explore:
    • Why staying curious and close to the work matters more than ever
    • How AI and data are reshaping talent strategy and organizational planning
    • The impact of faster, flatter structures on decision-making and team dynamics
    • How ambition and resilience are defining the next generation of leaders
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    32 mins
  • Promotable vs. Ready

    Promotable vs. Ready
    Aug 26 2025
    High performers often reach a point in their careers where forward momentum slows down. Promotions that once followed a steady rhythm now come with higher stakes, less predictability, and more scrutiny. In this episode, TMG’s Taylor Griffin and Maizie Nelson explore what really changes as leaders rise, and why strong performance alone isn’t always enough to signal readiness for the next step. They unpack the shift from execution to influence, share how to assess whether someone is truly prepared for an expanded scope, and offer a new lens for thinking about growth

    Join us as we discuss:
    • Why career progression slows as the stakes get higher
    • How to assess real readiness vs. potential
    • How to reframe “staying put” as a strategic move
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    17 mins