In September 2017, Enrique Rubio saw a problem – the world of technology was moving so fast, and HR was moving very slowly (it at all). It was completely disconnected from how the technology was moving the world forward. So he decided to do something about. Today, Don and Enrique talk about Hacking HR, HR…

On today’s episode, Donald Thompson recaps his time speaking at and attending the Black Men XCEL Conference, which is “designed to elevate and empower Black men to be recognized for their value and talent.” High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and is a production of Earfluence….

In a recent study, 80% of people who identify as Democrats see Republicans as being out of control and a threat to democracy, while 80% of Republicans see Democrats as being out of control and a threat to democracy. So what do we do as leaders when politics bleeds into how we work and live…

Tru Pettigrew, Chief Diversity Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, comes on High Octane Leadership to discuss the role of diversity in the professional sports arena, what organizations are doing it right, how negative narratives can impact our performance, and the mental health conversation amongst the professional athletes. About Tru Pettigrew: Tru Pettigrew enters…

Two episodes ago, Don shared his thoughts on imposter syndrome and what leaders can do about feeling inadequate. He references the book, Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success, and talks about the impact it has had on his approach.  Today, Don brings on the author of that book, leadership consultant and…

Being a high-octane leader doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It doesn’t mean you don’t have fear, uncertainty, and doubt.  It doesn’t mean you are confident that you belong in every room.  But what can we do when we feel inadequate? Today, Donald Thompson shares his feelings on imposter syndrome, and specifically on the…

Get ready for a JOLT of transformational motivation.  Larry Long Jr, the man with the memorable acronyms and boundless energy, is back on the podcast!  Today he talks about the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) that he had when trying to decide whether to leave his safe job, how coaching from Kristin Frade helped him…

You’ve probably heard of “Quiet Quitting” by now. If not, it’s an employee’s opting out of tasks beyond assigned duties and/or becoming less psychologically invested in work.  It’s certainly media trendy, but is it a real concern for employers? High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and…

After starring at UNC’s legendary women’s soccer program, Brianna Pinto was drafted 3rd in the 2021 NWSL draft. She’s a young soccer star for the NC Courage,  and yet she’s so much more than an athlete. Today, Brianna talks about the mental health work of Soccer Resilience, representation on and off the field, and why…