300 episodes

Inspire your team. Elevate your people. Transform your organization from within.

The most common problem business leaders face is being able to identify a problem before it ripples into the entire organization. As the Drop in CEO I help businesses get to the root of the issue and use 15+ years of proven executive leadership strategies to fix the problem and make way for a brighter future.

Join me, Deborah Coviello, each week as I connect you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose.

What if the secret ingredient to your company’s success is you?
Inspirational leadership starts with acknowledging that people are the most important asset in your company. Learn how to identify strengths within others and elevate them to the next level of success.

The Drop In CEO Deborah Coviello

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 81 Ratings

Inspire your team. Elevate your people. Transform your organization from within.

The most common problem business leaders face is being able to identify a problem before it ripples into the entire organization. As the Drop in CEO I help businesses get to the root of the issue and use 15+ years of proven executive leadership strategies to fix the problem and make way for a brighter future.

Join me, Deborah Coviello, each week as I connect you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose.

What if the secret ingredient to your company’s success is you?
Inspirational leadership starts with acknowledging that people are the most important asset in your company. Learn how to identify strengths within others and elevate them to the next level of success.

    Peter Begg: Navigating Quality and Food Safety Leadership

    Peter Begg: Navigating Quality and Food Safety Leadership

    Peter Begg, the Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer for Lyons Magnus, discusses his extensive career across different facets of the food industry, including quality, R&D, and food safety. Peter shares insights on leadership, developing a company-wide food safety culture, and the importance of staying true to your values in the face of challenges. Highlighting his journey from an engineer to a leader in the food safety space, Peter emphasizes the significance of partnership, collaboration, and staying calm during crises. The discussion covers practical advice for leaders grappling with tough decisions, the critical role of supporting a robust food safety culture, and how to lead with a presence that sets standards within an organization.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    02:57 Peter's Career Path from Engineering to Global Food Safety Leadership

    21:32 The Importance of Food Safety Culture in the Food Industry

    26:34 Advice for Quality and Food Safety Professionals: Standing Your Ground

    38:52 Leadership Insights: Setting Standards and Being True to Yourself

    Peter Begg serves as the Chief Quality and Food Safety Officer at Lyons Magnus, overseeing all facets of quality and food safety, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and product conformity. With extensive experience in the food industry, Peter previously held leadership roles at Hearthside Food Solutions, Glanbia Nutritionals, Mondelēz International, and Kraft Foods. His career spans 29 years, encompassing positions in engineering, research and development, and quality assurance. Peter's expertise extends to global initiatives, having represented Mondelēz International on the Global Food Safety Initiative board. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, underpinning his commitment to excellence in food safety and quality.

     

    You can connect with Peter in the following ways:

    Website: www.lyonsmagnus.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-begg-5290806/

     

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    • 41 min
    Michael Bourque: Navigating Leadership Challenges with the Drop In CEO

    Michael Bourque: Navigating Leadership Challenges with the Drop In CEO

    In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast, guest host Michael Bourque interviews Deb Coviello about her unique approach to leadership and business consultancy. Deb shares her journey of becoming the Drop In CEO, a role in which she helps businesses navigate crises and elevate their teams. She discusses the inception of her podcast and her mission to serve C-suite leaders of today and tomorrow. The conversation also dives into Deb's personal growth, her vision for the future, her philosophy on leadership, and the importance of being present and authentic in interviews. Michael and Deb explore topics such as women in leadership, the CEO mindset, and the transformative power of seeking inspiration and reaching out for help. The episode is filled with insights on building confidence, embracing creativity, and the impact of leadership on business success.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    02:02 The Origin Story of the Drop in CEO

    06:44 Navigating the Ups and Downs of Leadership and Brand Building

    13:33 The Power of Podcasting and Building Relationships

    18:55 The Joy and Challenges of Podcast Hosting

    26:46 The Power of Giving Back and Learning Leadership

    27:09 Addressing Leadership Burnout and Finding Solutions

    29:31 The Quest for Impactful Leadership and Scaling Influence

    31:13 Elevating the Next Generation of CEOs

    41:29 The Pursuit of Diversity and Empowering Women in Leadership

     

    Michael P. Bourque is a Boston based inventor with over 36 years in design and manufacturing experience. He is passionate about transforming bold ideas into reality, emphasizing quality and user experience through manufacturing and design. His career includes roles as a machinist, programmer at MIT, and VP of a $1.2 billion tech company. He also founded his own company. Outside work, Michael is engaged in painting, composing, and creating art.You can connect with Michael in the following ways:

    Website: http://MichaelPatrickBourque.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbourque/

     

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    • 51 min
    Germain St-Denis: Empowering C-Suite Leaders Through Caring Leadership

    Germain St-Denis: Empowering C-Suite Leaders Through Caring Leadership

    Germain St-Denis is an advocate for caring leadership with a rich history in IT consulting and leadership. In this episode he shares insights from his book, 'Empowering People Through Caring Leadership.' The conversation covers the importance of leaders taking the time to get to know their team members personally and professionally, trusting and empowering them to succeed. Germain also discusses his approach to navigating significant industry challenges, such as the aftermath of 9/11 and company acquisitions, through trust, empowerment, and a people-first strategy. He emphasizes the impact of leadership on both employee well-being and customer experience. Additionally, Germain talks about his personal journey in writing his book, advocating for other leaders to share their thought leadership and stories. Deb and Germain explore the concept of the 'architect of people first,' stressing the importance of considering the impact on individuals during business transformations and everyday leadership.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    03:30 The Journey of Writing a Leadership Book

    09:32 The Essence of Caring Leadership

    12:29 Real-World Applications of Caring Leadership

    17:05 The Architect of People First: A Leadership Philosophy

    26:31 Expanding Leadership Impact: Coaching and Development

     

    Germain St-Denis, a firm believer in the power of human connection, advocates for Caring Leadership, a philosophy he embodies through years of experience in IT Consulting Services across North America. He champions a leadership style that nurtures the best in people, fostering cooperative, high-performing teams. Germain's recent book, "Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Strategies That Actually Work," reflects his mission to instill a people-centered culture. He shares his expertise through coaching services and his Empowering Leaders IN ACTION roundtable program, earning recognition as a top thought leader in Leadership and Coaching by Thinkers360. Germain's insights continue to inspire audiences worldwide through podcasts and beyond.

     

    You can connect with Germain in the following ways:

    Website: https://germainstdenis.ca/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/germain-st-denis/

     

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    • 32 min
    Richard Newman: Elevating Business Leaders Through Storytelling

    Richard Newman: Elevating Business Leaders Through Storytelling

    Richard Newman, the founder of Body Talk, discusses his journey from struggling to connect with others due to being highly introverted and autistic to mastering the art of communication and helping over 130,000 business leaders enhance their impact through effective communication strategies. Highlights include Newman's unique approach to improving presentations and meetings by engaging the survival, emotional, and logical parts of the brain through storytelling, his personal challenges with communication, and the importance of CEOs seeing the greatness in their team members. The episode emphasizes the power of communication in resolving crises, building connections, and leading with confidence.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    08:47 Challenges and Triumphs in Training Leaders

    13:26 Leveraging Autism: A Unique Perspective on Communication

    19:00 The Need for Quiet and Reset

    19:15 Navigating Burnout and Leadership Challenges

    20:17 Unlocking the Secrets of Body Language with Body Talk

    24:32 Debunking Communication Myths: The Worst Advice and What Works

    32:08 The Science of Storytelling: Engaging the Triune Brain

     

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    • 38 min
    Embracing Conflict to Stay Ahead in Leadership

    Embracing Conflict to Stay Ahead in Leadership

    Deborah discusses the importance of embracing conflict in the workplace, community, and family to stay ahead of potential challenges. She also shares personal stories, including her daughter's recent conflicts and how they provided learning and growth opportunities. The conversation proposes a framework for leaders to prepare for and manage conflicts effectively, emphasizing the need for a fractional Chief Conflict Officer for small and medium-sized businesses. The episode encourages leaders to proactively address conflicts and provides strategies to ensure teams remain focused and supported during challenging times.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    00:48 How to Embrace Conflict

    02:29 How to handle conflict in Family and Work

    04:58 Introducing the Concept of a Chief Conflict Officer

    09:52 Building a Framework for Conflict Management

     

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    • 18 min
    Phyllis Weiss Haserot: Unlocking Multigenerational Workplace Potential

    Phyllis Weiss Haserot: Unlocking Multigenerational Workplace Potential

    Deborah interviews Phyllis Weiss Haserot, a cross-generational voice and expert in facilitating multi-generational organizations. Phyllis, a strategist, speaker, and best-selling author, shares her insights into uniting people, purpose, potential, and profits across different generations at work. The discussion delves into the critical concepts of 'authentic age' and how it relates to staying relevant in the workplace regardless of one's age. Phyllis introduces an assessment tool that explores eight different definitions of age beyond the chronological aspect, aiming to increase individuals' confidence in their value in the workplace. This conversation highlights the importance of cross-generational conversations, the potential benefits of mentoring frameworks within organizations, and the necessity of understanding and leveraging the diverse talents and perspectives of employees to enhance organizational success.

     

    Episode Highlights:

    01:36 The Importance of Cross-Generational Conversations

    05:05 The Authentic Age Assessment Tool

    08:27 The Value of Cross-Generational Communication

    12:48 The Role of Recruiters in Authentic Age Assessment

    30:24 The Power of Mentorship

     

    Phyllis Weiss Haserot, President of Practice Development Counsel and dubbed “the cross-generational voice,” provides interpretation, understanding and guidance to multigenerational organizations that want to foster trust, inclusion, and belonging to recognize and solve complex challenges at work. She brings transformation by facilitating cross-generational conversation, cultural intelligence and impactful work legacies. Her tagline or brandline is "In the business of uniting people, purpose, potential and profits across the generations."

    As a facilitator, marketing/business development strategist, speaker, podcaster, and best-selling author, she is driven by creative passion and an exceptional ability to see patterns that make crucial connections and help navigate sensitive workplace challenges - across the generations for business growth and stability.Her Superpowers are: curiosity and creatively connecting the dots of the patterns she sees that others don’t. She uses those for uniting the differences to solve challenges that hinder achievement of purpose, values alignment, inclusion and belonging.

     

    Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

     

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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

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81 Ratings

81 Ratings

Maineiac Dan ,

Great quick tips on how to start a successful lean journey

Deb gave some great tips on her 2/15 Lean Leadership Strategies episode. I can back up her perspective that leadership needs to be engaged from the start and that introspection is necessary to ensure that embarking on this journey is not a “do as I say, not as I do” exercise in which management expects others to do all the heavy lifting. This is key whenever an effort is started, be it at a mature organization or one that just opened the doors. Definitely worth you time to listen.

WillStar2015 ,

Very inspiring

I’ve enjoyed listening to a few of Deborah’s podcasts. She has guests on that are in the executive trenches and have real, candid experience to share with other executives! Highly recommend listening!

Tim Lupinacci-EverybodyLeads ,

Great Insights For Those Who Lead or Aspire to Lead

“The Drop in CEO” provides practical and implementable leadership insights whether you are a seasoned leader or just commencing your leadership journey. Deb Coviello brings principles tested in the leadership trenches. Make sure to take a listen. And implement these tips.

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