Leadership Excellence

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George Trachilis

11 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text In Episode 11 of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless dive deep into one of the most essential skills every leader must master: Delegation. The real kind—the kind that develops people, frees up your time, and creates a truly self‑reliant team. This episode begins with a classic leadership parable inspired by the Harvard Business Review story “Who’s Got the Monkey?”. Leaders often overload themselves not because they work too hard, but because ...

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Episode 11: The 3 Power Moves of Delegation: How Leaders Stop Carrying Everyone’s Monkeys

1 week ago

11 minutes

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Episode 10 - Leader Burnout – Five Powerful Ways to Beat Burnout Using the Harada Method

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless tackle one of the most urgent issues facing today’s leaders: burnout. Contrary to popular belief, burnout is rarely caused by long hours alone. It comes from misalignment, loss of autonomy, and the gradual erosion of personal purpose. George and Tom break down how the Harada Method, a globally recognized self‑leadership system used by high performers including Shohei Ohtani, prov...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

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Episode 9: THE CALM LEADER – 5 Powerful Ways to Clear Your Mind Before Every Conversation

Send us a text THE CALM LEADER – 5 Powerful Ways to Clear Your Mind Before Every Conversation Episode Description: In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts Tom Lawless and George Trachilis break down the essential habits that help leaders show up calm, clear, and fully present in every interaction. Whether you're leading a team meeting, coaching an employee, or navigating a tough conversation at home, these five practices will transform the way you think, listen, and conne...

3 weeks ago

17 minutes

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Episode 8 - Engaging People: 3 Inspiring Ways to Build Commitment

Send us a text 🎙️ Leadership Excellence Podcast Engaging People: 3 Inspiring Ways to Build Commitment and Keep People Engaged Description: In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless dive into three inspiring ways leaders can build lasting commitment and engagement. Commitment doesn’t come from pressure, incentives, or compliance—it grows when people feel purpose, connection, and genuine care. George and Tom share personal stories...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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Episode 7 - Support Daily Kaizen: 6 Winning Habits that Drive Progress

Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive into the third pillar of the Lean Leadership Development Model — Support Daily Kaizen. They explain how continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work, not a project or event, but a daily rhythm that strengthens teams and drives progress. Dr. Lawless illustrates the importance of going to the Gemba — where the real work happens — to observe the process, not just the ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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Episode 6 - Cultivate Leaders: Coaching for Continuous Growth

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis explore what it truly means to cultivate leaders through coaching and continuous growth. Dr. Lawless begins with the concept of the Leadership Mirror — a challenge for every leader to look inward and ask, “Am I taking care of my people?” He reminds us that humility, respect, and accountability start by reflecting on our own behavior and choices. George builds on this by sharing h...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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Episode 5 - The Leadership Trap: Why Failing to Commit to Self-Development Holds You Back

Send us a text In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis unpack “The Leadership Trap”—the hidden danger leaders face when they stop committing to self-development. Through personal stories, reflection, and humor, they reveal how continuous learning is the foundation of true leadership growth. Dr. Lawless shares his lifelong pursuit of improvement, from his early days in Omaha to earning his PhD at 56, while George reflects on resisting self-dev...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Episode 4 – Creating True North Values | Leadership Excellence Podcast

Send us a text In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive deep into the concept of True North values. True North values serve as a moral and operational compass, helping leaders and teams make decisions that align with the organization’s mission and vision. Key Takeaways from the Episode: What Are True North Values?True North values are the fixed points that keep a company focused on what truly matters.They represent the company’s pur...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 3: Aligning Goals to Your Vision

Send us a text Podcast Description: Episode 3 – Aligning Goals to Your Vision In this episode of Leadership Excellence, hosts George Trachilis and Tom Lawless explore the critical topic of aligning your team’s goals with your company’s vision. Through real-world examples and proven strategies, they provide actionable insights for leaders who want to build clarity, eliminate confusion, and create a unified path to success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Power of Alignment: Discover why...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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Episode 2: Creating Vision

Send us a text The Leadership Excellence Podcast Episode Title: Creating a Vision Hosts: George and Tom Key Discussion Points 1. Introduction George and Tom open the podcast with a discussion about the importance of vision in leadership and organizations.Mention of using AI to enhance processes, with a teaser for an announcement at the end of the episode.2. What is a Vision? A vision is the ideal state of what a company or individual wants to achieve in the long-term.Discussion on the bala...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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EPISODE 1: Foundations of Leadership – What It Means to Truly Take Care of People

Send us a text In this debut episode of Leadership Excellence, Tom and George dive into the core question: What is leadership? Welcome to the very first episode of Leadership Excellence with Tom and George! In this debut episode, Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive deep into the heart of leadership, exploring what it truly means to lead. They define leadership not as authority or control, but as taking care of people. But what does “taking care of people” really mean? Through engaging di...

2 months ago

14 minutes