<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sparking Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sparking Leadership dives into what it truly takes to lead in today’s complex world. Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership: Cultivating Psychological Safety to Retain Top Talent, Boost Engagement, and Ignite Innovation, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation. Hear from experts and executives who are transforming teams through engagement, connection, and purpose-driven leadership. <br/><br/><a href="https://executivecore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">executivecore.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://executivecore.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:16:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7341855.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation. ]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Executive Core]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[sparkingleadership@executivecore.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7341855.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation. </itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At Executive Core, we help leaders grow from insight to impact through coaching, leadership circles, and team development. Follow for tools, research, and stories that spark transformation and elevate leadership performance.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Continuing the groundbreaking work from Executive Core’s book Sparking Leadership, each episode delivers proven tools, insights, and stories to help leaders build trust, drive performance, and spark innovation. </itunes:name><itunes:email>sparkingleadership@executivecore.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7341855/5d69cf0afb06e0945c6997e43f6e5a70.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Measuring What Matters: Tracking Leadership Fluency and Psychological Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Sparking Leadership</em>, the Executive Core team unpacks how top-performing organizations measure what truly drives success—leadership fluency, culture, and psychological safety. </p><p>From Fortune 500s to nonprofits, learn why tracking these “languages of influence” predicts engagement, retention, and performance. </p><p>Discover how data reveals hidden talent, reduces attrition, and helps leaders fast-track results through measurable, evidence-based insights.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://executivecore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">executivecore.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://executivecore.substack.com/p/measuring-what-matters-tracking-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:191444881</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Executive Core]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:31:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191444881/42717499ac6b4f5382f80256738bd61d.mp3" length="8485962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Executive Core</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>530</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7341855/post/191444881/5d69cf0afb06e0945c6997e43f6e5a70.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success Indicators for Senior Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Sparking Leadership, we explore “the buzz” — the subtle signals that reveal whether a leader’s influence is creating engagement or quiet resistance.</p><p>Executive Core’s team discusses early indicators that show when leadership strategies are working: balanced feedback, cross-functional collaboration, and team optimism. Learn how to listen beneath the surface and measure what truly drives engagement and performance.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://executivecore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">executivecore.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://executivecore.substack.com/p/success-indicators-for-senior-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:190551658</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Executive Core]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:58:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190551658/c87832fb772f7b8684ff0db32cb301fe.mp3" length="2970155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Executive Core</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>186</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7341855/post/190551658/5d69cf0afb06e0945c6997e43f6e5a70.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[360 Assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Barbara and Matt break down the 360 assessment—a key tool for understanding how others perceive your leadership.</p><p>Learn how self-ratings compare with peer, team, and leadership evaluations, why discrepancies reveal growth opportunities, and how cultural and organizational norms can influence results.</p><p>Discover why embracing feedback is essential for self-awareness and accelerating your leadership potential.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://executivecore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">executivecore.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://executivecore.substack.com/p/360-assessments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:182218044</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Executive Core]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:50:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182218044/0f6786e6835844fc8230ba5651834b14.mp3" length="3717466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Executive Core</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>232</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7341855/post/182218044/5d69cf0afb06e0945c6997e43f6e5a70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Be Afraid To Measure!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Don't be Afraid to Measure!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://executivecore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">executivecore.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://executivecore.substack.com/p/dont-be-afraid-to-measure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:182215570</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Executive Core]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:41:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182215570/91d6f7e517c04a4b8d925e3b7dda8d1f.mp3" length="3717466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Executive Core</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>232</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/7341855/post/182215570/5d69cf0afb06e0945c6997e43f6e5a70.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>