Genius Leadership: Overcoming Everything Podcast

Tough Conversations and Charged Topics - with Anna Listunova

This is the second part of our talk with one of the members of my team - Anna Listunova. If the episode before was more about personal things and experiences, this one is more about the role of modern technologies, social media, the change in her perception of russians, and the different opinions we both have about that. Even though it was difficult for us, we both agree on how important it is to speak about these topics in a respectful way. It’s crucial to have these conversations to understand each other’s choices and actions better, and to feel more sympathy for each other.
In this episode you will learn about:
how technology made it easier to find those who commit war crimes
turning points in Anna’s perception of russians
my own view about it
the support Ireland provides to Ukrainians who are fleeing war
the fear of showing your life on social media during the war
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Anna’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-listunova/ 
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Being on the Edge of Changing Your Life - with Anna Listunova

In this episode, I talk with one of my team members, Anna Listunova, about her perspective on war, work, and other related topics. Anna is an editor, content manager, and copywriter who’s been working in my team for half a year now. She shares her story about having big plans right before the full-scale invasion, where she was on the 24th of February, and why it was important for her to continue working during the first weeks of March. This is the first of two parts of our discussion. 
In this episode you will learn about:
how Anna was preparing to change her life during the last couple of years
what she and others in Ukraine were going through weeks and months before the full-scale war started
perspective on work and how it changed
strong Ukrainian community on Twitter
the decision about leaving the country and feeling shame about it
P.S. Anna told me after the recording how one of the important things she forgot to mention was that the war hasn’t started on the 24th of February 2022, and that’s what everyone should remember, Russia started the war in Ukraine in 2014. 
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Anna’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-listunova/ 
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Rest Yourself to Productivity

In this solo episode, I’m sharing an example of walking my talk when it comes to discipline, self-leadership and productivity. While the tools and techniques I mention are by no means a complete guide, they are a suggestion on how to explore your way to staying focused and productive.
In this episode you will learn about:
how to stay focused on your tasks
my way of managing things I need to do from day to day
the importance of actions and things that generate energy for everything you need to do
tools I use that help me with prioritizing and focusing
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Clockify - time tracker and timesheet app https://clockify.me/
Blog post about energy budget https://annaliebel.com/2020/04/28/make-your-energy-budget-and-stick-to-it/
The Eisenhower Matrix - a tool that helps you decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ 
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

What You Should Remember From This War

This is a third personal solo episode about the war in Ukraine. I temporarily moved to Portugal with my family and you will hear a bit of information about our stay here. This time, I continue sharing with you the lessons and reflections from these 2 and a half months. One of the most noticeable things for me was how people were spending their energy on volunteering, just like the runners on marathons or sprints. I understood what is the best way for me to be helpful in this situation without hurting myself by doing things the way others did. Learn what your zone of genius is and learn how to be in it as much as possible when it comes to helping.
In this episode you will learn about:
my relocation to Lisbon
finding your rhythm of helping Ukraine, or doing anything, for that matter
the power of unity
the ability to see both sides of the same coin, as a blessing and a curse
Ukrainian mothers whom I was thinking about during the Mother’s Day
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Personal Episode II: Lessons Learned from 2 Months of War in Ukraine

This is another solo episode, where I share the lessons and observations I had over the last two months. To understand the context better, I encourage you to listen to the previous episode. This time you’ll hear about how I felt about the decision my parents made about staying in Ukraine despite the war and why they choose to stay. Another topic is how important it is for many Ukrainians to be able to continue working and supporting the economy, volunteers, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In this episode you will learn about:
applying the principle of focusing on your circle of influence instead of your circle of concern
the importance of understanding and respecting other people’s choices
the meaning of work for Ukrainians during the war
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Personal Episode: War, My Perspective, and Plans

In this episode, I share with you some updates about myself and my team, my perspective on the war in Ukraine, and the experiences I had during these last two months. You’ll hear about some important points in the political life of modern Ukraine that showed the world how Ukrainians are a part of the European family despite the attempts of the neighbor to change this course through all years of independence with an infusion of money into local pro-Russian parties, politicians, etc.
In this episode you will learn about:
why I went to Sweden in 2010
relationships with family and my team
how the 24th of February changed things for me personally and professionally
my plans for the next months
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Becoming a Principal with Dr. Jeff Prickett

In this episode, we had a discussion with Dr. Jeff Prickett, Principal at McHenry High School, Author, and the Co-host of The Principal Leadership Lab Podcast. He shares his story of becoming a principal and his journey of getting to the traditional leadership role within the tough environment of a public school. You will hear us coming back again and again to valuing people and spending your time and effort on them.
In this episode you will learn about:
what staying and working in one place over a length of time can change in a community
Jeff´s thoughts on whether an employer is responsible for the happiness of his staff
how to build trusting relationships with children as a principal
responsibilities of a leader
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Dr. Jeff Prickett’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffryprickett/ 
More information about him you can find here https://linktr.ee/jdprickett 
The Principal Leadership Lab Podcast https://anchor.fm/principalleadershiplab  
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

The Marriage Between Productivity and Creativity with Tuomo Vauhkonen

In this episode, I spoke with Tuomo Vauhkonen, a High-Performance Coach and Trainer, Host of "Lifestyle Mastery Podcast", TEDx Speaker. We discussed how important it is to be solid on your own feet and know where you stand and what you stand for. Tuomo shared his thoughts about how people should start being successful leaders in their own lives to be good leaders for others.
In this episode you will learn about:
why adaptability is as important as sustainability
the more one knows oneself, the better one’s able to then lead others
it takes time to know your true meaning and why you're doing what you're doing
creativity and productivity like two sides of the same coin
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Tuomo Vauhkonen’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuomovauhkonen/ 
His website https://www.tuomocoaching.com/ 
Lifestyle Mastery Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifestyle-mastery-podcast/id1494703245?uo=4  
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

There Is No Such Thing as Free Lunch - with Tessy Antony de Nassau and Frank K. Floessel

In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation from the summer 2021, my guests were Tessy Antony de Nassau and Frank K. Floessel. The intention was to have a whole new theme with this episode as a part of it. But in light of the war in Ukraine, all my time goes to supporting refugees here in Iceland, and we are releasing this episode without its “theme siblings”.The main topics of this episode are:
finding the balance between work, volunteering and family
hybrid work environment: what is it, why it’s a new normal for many people since COVID began, and how can we make it work
how can you as a leader truly build corporate values as the core of the company
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna 
Frank Floessel’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-floessel/ 
His website https://floessel.consulting/ 
Tessy Antony de Nassau’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tessy_from_luxembourg/  
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global

Rethinking Your Leadership - with Alexander Richter

In this episode, we had a different kind of conversation than we’ve had before. My guest is also one of my clients - Alexander Richter, CEO of ThinkGeoEnergy, a leading news platform for the geothermal energy sector. He shares the story of how he became an entrepreneur and we’re discussing his journey from being a one-man-show to truly stepping into a leadership role.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna 
Alexander Richter’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lxrichter/ 
ThinkGeoEnergy website https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/ 
and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkgeoenergy/ 
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global‘