The Roz Usheroff Podcast

So many people wonder what the big secret trick is to becoming a great leader, when the truth is, it comes down to some very simple techniques, such as being kind, and being present. Roger Quinlan has made a successful career out of doing just that and his techniques helped thousands of staffers become better professionals themselves. Learn how simple it can be. You’ll even be able to take a vacation after.

An interview with Anu HansAnu Hans is well known in the pharmaceutical industry as a leader in supply chain and logistics. Working with J&J and Janssen, she has built a formidable reputation as a female engineer and manager, and she has garnered enormous praise from legions of people who see her as the epitome of a great servant leader. In this episode she shares some of her discoveries, achievements and much-loved moments from three decades of industry leadership.

A discussion on how to be a successful leader, with Craig Davis, Head of Cloud Success Services at SAP. One of the best ways to learn how to become a great leader is to learn from someone who has already traveled that path. Someone who is not only successful, but who is held in great esteem not only by peers, but also, and maybe more importantly by the people being led. There is no better example of this than Craig Davis, whose path to leadership started on the athletic fields of high school through to a senior position in one of the world’s most well-known tech sector companies. In this interview Craig candidly shares his lessons learned and translates them into teachable moments.

Most leaders don't realize how critical central emotions are to building the right culture. They focus on building a logic based culture with shared intellectual values, which is important, of course, but what is also needed is a well-established and vibrant emotional culture. It is my pleasure to speak with Josephine Monberg, head of brand, community and culture strategy for the global value advisory team at SAP on this most important topic.

An interview with Beth Cohn Ph.D. The pandemic pushed us forward in a number of ways when it comes to leadership, management, and relationships with employees. Those who did not learn from it will soon be wondering where their employees and company went. This compelling interview with Beth Banks Cohn reveals some of the key ideas that astute managers should have taken away from the past two years. Teams, productivity, and trust – it all changed, and it’s not too late for you to catch up.

The new normal will soon be upon us. What does this mean for the workplace? What have we learned about how to work together? How have we changed as people, as leaders and as employees? In this episode Roz talks with John Gurski, Chief Sales Officer for Point Click care on ways you can get a better handle on these challenges and enhance your ability to succeed as we move forward.

Is it OK to toot your own horn? Yes. It’s vital in this day and age to be able to communicate your value to people in a way that is impactful and memorable. But that doesn’t mean you have to be arrogant. The art of self-promotion includes practicing an elevator speech and being mindful of who you are talking to, including what they may be looking for and how they will frame your self-description in their own mind. In this episode Roz delivers the vital do’s and don’ts of crafting one of the most crucial messages that you will ever deliver.

The trend to remote sales calls is probably going to evolve into standard practice. Although nothing replaces the intimacy of relationship building in person, there still are strategic ways to enhance rapport, impact and selling skills in this virtual environment. In this episode, Roz chats with world-famous sales trainer Doug Draper about the skills that are essential for connecting with prospects online and in person.