Episodes 67
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

Jim Lathren is a retired healthcare administrator and leadership coach with 50 years of experience working to help people be the best leaders they can be. Listen and join the conversation as he shares his experiences and knowledge on how to aspire to his ten traits of extraordinary leadership.

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Lathren on Leadership Episode 67 "Reflections on a Professional Journey"

Jul 01, 2025 16m

I was asked by a few people to share my thoughts on key events in my five decade career. I enjoyed doing that! I have many fond memories - and some not so fond. I hope I cover something here that…

S1E65 Lathren on Leadership Episode 65 "Truth and Leadership"

Jun 30, 2025 23m

Leadership and truth are inseparable. You cannot have leadership without truth....and truth is the sine qua non of trust. There are times when leaders do not tell the truth the way it needs to be…

S1E66 Lathren on Leadership Episode 66 - Camaraderie at Work

Jun 07, 2025 24m

In Camaraderie at Work, the objective is to provide ideas to leaders on how to create a sense of family in the organization. When we know each other as people, and not just workers, we work together…

Episode #64 - Presentation Skills

Mar 06, 2025 18m

Episode #64 is created to help leaders overcome the fear of public speaking.

Episode 63 - Humility

Sep 09, 2024 25m

One of the most admired traits of a leader - humility. Humble is on my "Ten Words to Describe an Extraordinary Leader". And, I go one further in this episode by talking about a very special leader…

Episode 62 - Troublemakers

Sep 08, 2024 20m

Every leader will encounter a troublemaker at some time in their leadership experience. We know that 8% of the workforce are low performers....so there are many of them out there. Identify them. …

The #1 Leadership Trait is Courage

Aug 15, 2024 24m

Fear is a fact of a leader's life. For a leader to say "I'm never afraid" either means they don't know or don't care. Or both. Included are some real moments of courage.

Common Mistakes Leaders Make

Jun 14, 2024 27m

My son Andy - technical director and pod'ner - joined me in the studio for this recording session. A very enjoyable Sunday morning.

Episode #59 - More on retaining good people, plus

May 09, 2024 24m

I have a few additional thoughts on retaining good people. And a request for input on "The Worst Leadership Mistakes".

Episode #58 - How to Retain Good People

Mar 20, 2024 27m

This episode was created with the generous contribution of thirty listeners. This makes Episode #58 one of the richest in content of all episodes. Leaders are challenged more by keeping good people…

Saying "I'm Too Busy"

Mar 16, 2024 11m

Leaders don't get points for telling how busy they are. There are no 'badges of honor' for always being out of time, late, double-booked or other indications that there is more on your schedule can…

Episode #56 Losing 150 pounds without being miserable

Feb 29, 2024 36m

This unique leadership conversation is with Bennett Hipp, a 33 year old man who lost 155 pounds. He explains how he lost 'another person' and did not suffer. Leadership is influence, and this story…

Create Your Legacy Today

Feb 19, 2024 28m

How you lead and how you live are inexorably linked. If you are kind or respectful or unselfish in life, it is how you will lead. The question is this: how do you want to be remembered?

Episode #54 - Telling an employee mediocre is unacceptable

Jan 27, 2024 23m

Confronting bad behavior and poor performance are leader's biggest challenges. Episode #54 is created to assist leaders in this daunting task.

Episode #53 - Leaders who aspire to the next level

Jan 22, 2024 30m

Leaders who have ambition, drive, determination and tenacity desire to move to the next level of responsibility. To be promoted.

"The Gray"

Jan 14, 2024 25m

This conversation delves into finding the delicate balance between best and worst, right and wrong, the gray area between black and white.

Episode #51 - Lifting the Human Spirit

Nov 18, 2023 33m

This episode recognizes the leader's role in the emotional element of work and achieving results. I outline best practices here to tap into the emotional bank account of our work force.

Episode 50 - Leader Confronts Toxic Employee

Sep 24, 2023 15m

The best way for a leader to address toxic employees is a tough mindset - accepting no excuses.

S2E49 Introduction of Recent Honors Graduate of The Citadel

Aug 05, 2023 33m

This episode introduces a rising star to the world. Trust me when I say "extraordinary plus" about this recent Citadel graduate and more recently "Iron Man".

S2E48 Episode #48 is "Respect". One of the most important "Ten Words Describing an Extraordinary Leader"....and really describing an extraordinary person.

Jun 03, 2023 19m

Respect is one of those 'most important, non-negotiable, absolutely, positively must haves' for leaders. Share with others - assess yourself. This trait applies to all occupations, professions and…

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