What Is #TurkTalk?
#TurkTalk is our platform for sharing the ideas, insights, and conversations shaping our work. Here, you’ll find a curated mix of media appearances, guest podcast interviews, thought leadership videos, and original research.
From practical tools to fresh perspectives, this is where our thinking comes to life—and where you can dive deeper into the topics we care about most.
Scroll through to watch and listen below.
#TurkTalk: New Manager Pro Tips
"To be an effective new manager, there are 3 key initial focus areas: yourself, your team, and your stakeholders."
—James Turk, President & CEO of The Turk Group
#TurkTalk: Managing Performance
"It's not easy to establish credibility as a boss and strike the right balance between being a boss and being a friend."
—James Turk, President & CEO of The Turk Group
#TurkTalk: What Is Psychological Safety?
"Creating psychological safety is the foundation of great working relationships with your team."
—James Turk, President & CEO of The Turk Group
Listen On Purpose | The Giving Game:
Leveling Up Your Leadership & Followship with James Turk
"Join Rachel Kraus and Caryl Stern as they examine the intersection of purpose and business. In this episode, our hosts hear from James Turk, CEO & Founder of The Turk Group. With more than 25 years of experience developing leaders at companies such as Spotify, Squarespace, and Goldman Sachs, James helps people move from managing tasks to truly inspiring others. Tune in to hear insights from James’s recently published book, “The Giving Game: Becoming The Leader That Others Want To Follow.”"
—KindredCast's Listen On Purpose
Speak Up Podcast:
This Overused Approach to Executive Presence
Drives Senior Leaders Bonkers
and Weakens Their Respect for You
"If you want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and connection—especially when stakes are high—press play and start learning what really works from day one."
—Laura Camacho, PhD, Speak Up Podcast
The How of Business Podcast:
From Manager to Leader with James Turk
"Transitioning from manager to leader is more than a title change - it’s a mindset shift. In this episode, executive coach James Turk shares insights from his book The Giving Game, including his F45 Playbook for new leaders."
—Henry Lopez, The How of Business
Blanchard LeaderChat:
The Giving Game with James Turk
"Discover insights from James Turk as he shares practical advice for new leaders stepping into their roles, drawn from his latest book, The Giving Game: Becoming the Leader That Others Want to Follow. Turk emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the success of others over personal advancement. True leadership success comes from being a leader who gives."
—Chad Gordon, Blanchard LeaderChat
A Geek Leader Podcast 419: James Turk
"A self-diagnosed “geek” in behavioral science, James relishes new ideas and perspectives on the drivers of performance. He is an avid lover of food, travel, art, and culture."
—John Rouda, A Geek Leader Podcast
Culture
"There’s a clear hunger to be in jobs that not only inspire and motivate, but give a sense of purpose."
—The Turk Group
Change
"Successful change is all about people."
—The Turk Group
Unconscious Bias
"You're not responsible for your first thought, but you are accountable for the next one."
