282: Leading from the Middle with Scott Mautz
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Mastering the Middle: Strategies for Effective Middle Management Middle managers hold one of the most critical yet challenging positions in an organization. They are responsible for leading in all directions—up to their bosses, down to their teams, and across to their peers. This balancing act is no easy task, but […]
281: Unveiling the Why of Behavior to Inspire Change with Amanda Frye
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The Realities of Stakeholder Resistance Stakeholder resistance often stems from various sources—prior experiences, workplace frustrations, or a natural aversion to change. Amanda explains that the first step to managing resistance is understanding the “why” behind it. Stakeholders often have unique reasons for resisting change, from prior project failures to feeling […]
276: Adaptive Management Styles: A Case Study with Beth May
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Managing people is one thing, but leading your team through change requires a completely different approach. When guiding people through transformative times, it’s not just about managing them differently. It’s about adapting your leadership style to meet them where they are on their journey. This is crucial for project managers, […]
274: Navigating the PMO Journey: Insights from an Experienced CEO
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! If you’ve ever wondered how executives really think about project management and strategy, you’re in for a treat. 🎙️In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite CEOs to discuss what goes on in the minds of the C-suite when it comes […]
273: Real Stories, Real Wins: Readers Share Their Journey to Success
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I gotta say, this episode was something special. It was hard not to get emotional hearing from three amazing students in our IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind sharing their big wins and leadership transformations. You know that feeling when you’re just so proud of the people you care […]
271: The Final IMPACT Summit!
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I’ve got some incredible news that I’m beyond excited to share with you! We’re about to kick off an unforgettable week next week, packed with learning, celebration, and transformation, and I want YOU to be a part of it. Here’s a summary below and you […]
270: Lessons from a Seasoned PMO Leader with Andrea Cirelli
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! When I first met Andrea Cirelli in 2018, she told me, “Laura, I’ve got my seat at the table, and I need to keep it!” Over the next 6 years, I watched Andrea apply everything she learned from going through cycles of the IMPACT Engine System […]
269: Root Cause Analysis and Three Powerful Words with Mike Hannan
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Mike Hannan, a leading-edge thinker, long-time friend, partner, and business advisor, to discuss some pivotal concepts he taught me that I share in my book, The IMPACT Engine. Mike and I explore the importance of root cause analysis […]
268: First-Time PMO Leader with Andrea Elkin
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Andrea Elkin, who shares her incredible journey from being a junior team member with no project management experience to leading a highly successful PMO. Highlighted in my book, The IMPACT Engine, Andrea’s story is a testament to the […]
267: The Power of Picking Three with Kendall Lott
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! “Pick three!” Kendall exclaimed while holding three fingers close to my face. I didn’t want to hear it. – The IMPACT Engine In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Kendall Lott, a long-time friend, partner, and all-around troublemaker, to discuss a key concept he taught […]