Lead the Way with Dering

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Nov 2025

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Conversations with executives, managers, and professionals leading the way in their organizations. Whether you’re a leader with decades of experience looking for a new angle or a new manager building skills such as delegation and performance management, Lead the Way will equip you with the practical tools and strategies you can use in your everyday work. From leadership and team development to strategy, change management, and training we’ll cover a range of topics necessary to succeed in the ever-changing business landscape.

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November 3, 20251 hr 0 min

EP5 - Paul Young and Tanya McCausland on Leadership Development

In this episode of Lead the Way, Paul Young, President of Dering Consulting Group, sits down with Tanya McCausland, the CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy, a core partner with Dering. Together they explore critical components of effective leadership development strategies including: Clearly defining the leadership and management capability areas needed. The core difference between training and development for leaders. Use of stories and shared experiences to explore and learn new concepts. The value of reflective practice.

September 26, 2025Episode 437 min

EP4 – Paul Young and Chad Ruegsegger on Preparing, Implementing, and Sustaining Organizational Change

In this episode of Lead the Way, Paul Young, President of Dering Consulting Group, sits down with senior consultant Chad Ruegsegger to explore the human side of the Prosci ADKAR model. They discuss why ADKAR’s focus on Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement provides a clear roadmap for successful transformation, then unpack three essential phases: preparing for change, implementing thoughtfully, and sustaining momentum by keeping a pulse on the people involved.

June 6, 2025Episode 334 min

EP3 – Paul Young and Aaron Caulfield on Strategic Planning for Long-Term Organizational Success

On this episode, Paul Young sits down with consultant Aaron Caulfield to explore the value of strategic planning. They break down Dering’s strategic planning process, highlight the foundational components of an effective plan, and share insights on how to implement and drive lasting change in your organization.

March 11, 2024Episode 252 min

EP2 – Yvonne Aguayo and Steve Riccio on Top Five Leadership Skills

Yvonne Aguayo and Steve Riccio have worked with dozens of top leaders over the last decade. On this episode, they share their top five leadership skills they've seen exceptional executives and managers demonstrate.Yvonne's Top Five Leadership Skills:Be a good personBe willing to check your egoBe in it for the right reasonsBe willing to provide feedbackBe strategicSteve's Top Five Leadership Skills:Coach, don't fixBe purposefulBe calmBe transparent and communicate proactivelyDevelop yourself and your people

February 10, 2024Episode 11 min

EP1 – Lead the Way with Dering Trailer

Welcome to Lead the Way with Dering, where we have conversations with executives, managers, and professionals who are leading the way in their organizations. This is the trailer episode of the podcast to let you know our plan, which is to bring you insights, guidance, and actionable steps that you can use to drive projects forward, as well as inspire and empower the people you work closely with—your coworkers, clients, business partners, and employees.Whether you’re a leader with decades of experience looking for a new angle or a new manager building skills such as delegation and performance management, Lead the Way will equip you with the practical tools and strategies you can use in your everyday work.From leadership and team development to strategy, change management, and training we’ll cover a range of topics necessary to succeed in the ever-changing business landscape.We hope you’ll join us as you as we empower you to make a positive impact in your organization. So follow us wherever you get podcasts and engage with us as we embark on this journey.