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SmikleSpeaks

Joanne L. Smikle, PhD

Joanne L. Smikle, PhD is a respected authority on leadership and organization development. She provides learning that helps you soar! Each episode prepares you to lead in our ever-evolving world. Subscribe today...content is updated all of the time! Get more relevant tools from The SmikleSpeaks YouTube Channel and the library at smiklespeaks.com. Contact Joanne for assistance with your individual and organizational development.

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22:56

Improving Leadership Communication Skills

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/04/08

Effective communication is an essential leadership skill. It enables leaders to convey vision and strategy, engage people in the mission, build trust and engagement, resolve conflicts, and create environments where people feel heard, valued, and motivated.Yet this skill is problematic for many leaders. That skill deficit can undermine organizational performance and team morale. Improving communication skills requires intentional practice, self-awareness, and a repertoire of techniques that leaders

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26:49

Next Chapters, Featuring Dr. Portia Rawles, Pt. 3

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/04/01

Dr. Portia Rawles has returned for another segment of the Next Chapters series. If you’ve been listening, you know that Dr. Rawles was the CEO of Rawles & Associates, a mental health provider in Virginia and North Carolina. She’s also on the faculty at Saybrook University.Before all of this she had another career as a leader in the fire service in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Rawles is the author of two books and a slew of other publications. Her books, Uncovering and Healing Your Woundedness and

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29:25

I Can't Hear You...Communication Mistakes

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/03/25

Good communication doesn’t just happen. It’s learned, practiced, refined, learned, practiced and refined, learned practiced and refined. It’s just a never-ending journey!Even the most thoughtful people make communication mistakes — at home, at work, in relationships, and in public life. I’m going to address the 15 most common communication mistakes, why they happen, and potential fixes.

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35:45

Next Chapters, Featuring Dr. Portia Rawles, Pt. 2

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/03/18

It’s an honor and a privilege to have Dr. Portia Rawles back for another conversation. She’s been a successful CEO of a thriving mental health organization down in Chesapeake, Virginia. She’s also a member of the faculty of Saybrook University.She intentionally built a business that met the mental health needs of the underserved in rural Virginia. She then made midcourse transformations. She's gone from Stanford University graduate to trailblazing firefighter (no pun intended) to psychologist to

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18:56

Empathetic Leadership

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/03/11

I am still overjoyed that the SmikleSpeaks podcast was ranked the #1 Organization Development podcast for 2025 and now again in 2026! Thank you every single listener…and I’m grateful that people are listening in more than 20 countries. Thanks to each and every one of you! You keep listening and sharing and I’ll keep producing relevant, relatable content.Today I want to spend time talking about empathetic leadership. I’m talking about being compassionate and recognizing that we are all human beings

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19:33

The Journey Into Leadership

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/03/04

Becoming a leader in any arena isn’t about earning a title; it’s about developing the skills, mindset, and influence to guide organizations, inspire teams, and create measurable impact.Whether in the private sector, government, or nonprofit space, if you’re going to lead, you have to be strategic, emotionally intelligent, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure.This podcast is for anyone who is ready to take the plunge into leadership. I’m going to talk about traits, strategies,

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25:35

Next Chapters, Featuring Dr. Portia Rawles Pt.1

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/02/25

How does woman go from graduating from Stanford University to spending 13 years in the fire service in Norfolk, Virginia to earning a doctorate and becoming a clinical psychologist, a faculty member and then becoming the CEO of a thriving multi-disciplinary mental health organization, closing that practice and venturing into new territory? How does that person also write two bestselling books? Dr. Portia Rawles is going to answer all of those questions.

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17:57

Next Chapters, Featuring Ben Utecht, Pt. 4

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/02/18

Ben Utecht has experienced traumatic brain injuries. He's shared his story on television, at conferences and conventions. He's also shared his story on this podcast. Today he discusses the need for research into brain health and curing brain diseases.

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18:45

Brain Matters, Featuring Dr. Will Mantyh, Pt. 3

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/02/11

Dr. Will Mantyh is an internationally respected researcher and clinician. His focus is on brain diseases and overall brain health. He shares his knowledge of current research and frequent misconceptions about brain matters.

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12:26

Critical Thinking

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/02/04

What exactly is critical thinking? How does it manifest itself in decision-making? In this episode we'll look at what a critical thinking leader is able to accomplish, why, and how.

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38:23

Next Chapters, Featuring Ben Utecht, Pt. 3

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/01/28

What a journey Ben Utecht is on! An NFL Super Bowl champ, a man who shares the Gospel through song, a brain injury survivor, a husband, a dad...and now a fierce advocate for creating healthy organizational cultures. Listen and learn more...

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12:45

The Fear of Missing Out, Featuring Dr. Jennifer Douglas

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/01/21

Have you ever felt like you'd miss out if you said 'no' to an activity or potential opportunity? You may not miss out at all. You may be on the path to creating boundaries and enriching your life with the gift of focus. In this episode Dr. Jennifer Douglas tackles the fear of missing out.

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5:50

Health is Wealth

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/01/14

Special thanks to Cricket at Sisters of Charity Hospital and my dear Cousin Nicky! Their witty banter inspired this podcast.

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3:13

New Year, Wonderful You!

SmikleSpeaks ·

2026/01/05

This is not the year for resolutions or regrets. It's the year to celebrate all of who you are! It's the year to be proud of the wonderful human that you are. Let's focus forward with optimism and hope.

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5:09

The Year in Review

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/12/31

What a wonderful year this has been! One of the highlights has been the SmikleSpeaks Podcast being ranked #1 on Feed Spots list of Top 10 Organizational Development podcasts for 2025. Another highlight has been the focused attention we've devoted to Brain Matters. Each and every guest has enriched the podcast and I am grateful!

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22:07

Brain Matters, Featuring Dr. Will Mantyh, Pt. 2

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/12/24

Let's go deeper into our exploration of brain diseases, research, and cures with Dr. Will Mantyh.

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14:05

Fear of AI

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/12/18

So much chatter about AI! And a lot of the chatter is fearful. Of course some fears are grounded and others are not. It’s a tool like any other tool. We can use it for good or for not so good. But the point is that we can use it, not the other way around.I recognize that lots of leaders and lots of employees not in leadership roles, are anxious about AI. There are concerns around job loss, ethical issues, and just the general fear of the unknown. In this episode we will explore ways to use AI to our

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12:44

Resilience is not...

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/12/10

Resilience is touted as one of the most desirable qualities an individual can possess. It's commonly described as the ability to "bounce back" from adversity, adapt to challenges, and thrive despite hardship. In reality, the concept of resilience has been misused, mischaracterized, and oversimplified! Let's spend time exploring what resilience isn't so we can develop clarity on what it is.

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25:05

Brain Matters, Featuring Teresa Eyet, Pt. 3

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/12/03

This is the third episode of our conversation with Teresa Eyet. She has shared much about her experience with early onset Alzheimer's. Listen as we continue this journey of discovery and acceptance.

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23:40

Brain Matters, Featuring Teresa Eyet, Pt. 2

SmikleSpeaks ·

2025/11/26

We learn more about a woman's acceptance with her diagnosis of Alzheimer's. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series.

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