What's a bigger risk to your company and your industry:

A) Settling for conventional, generic, uninspiring management tips and tricks that follow the stale script of some supposed leadership guru who has little to no idea what you actually do; or

B) Embracing unconventional, differentiated, proven approaches designed to address the unique challenges that you, your team, your company, and your industry face?

Regardless of your answer, this episode of The Energy Detox will boost your odds of becoming a more conscious, trusted, and effective leader by laying out a set of tools inspired the #UnleashUSLNG campaign that EQT’s Toby Rice will be discussing at this week's PIOGA Spring Meeting, during which PIOGA may very well stand for (P)roducers (I)lluminating (O)fficials' (G)ambling (A)dditions (...with regard to energy policy).

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Although shale energy development has created countless worldwide winners, only one person won the 2024 #WorldShaleEnergyDay sweepstakes.

That being said, this LIVE episode of The Energy Detox kicks off by drawing that lucky winner.

Then we dive into the challenge of sustaining the winning performance of envy-inducing, high-horsepower teams in the high-pressure of world of energy.

So, tune in for some practical tools you can employ to manage the fracture-inducing burnout and jealousy that winning teams often have to navigate.

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Why would you lead your team to overtime if you have a chance to win in regulation?

That's essentially the question posed by Chris Wright and his Liberty Energy team in this year's "Bettering Human Lives" report, which 1) outlines the proven playbook that's already led 1/8th of the world ("the lucky one billion") to "lifestyles that would make Louis XIV envious" and 2) asks why world leaders would choose to play a new game when victory over energy poverty is at hand.

That being said, this episode of The Energy Detox weaves together insights from Liberty's unique ESG report, Super Bowl XVIII, and Vladimir Putin's recent interview with Tucker Carlson to help you better articulate your team's prior victories and better define what future victory looks like for you and your stakeholders.

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Episode 89 of The Energy Detox weaves 5 hit songs from the sexagenarian Queen of Pop into 5 questions you can ask to better bridge generational gaps in today's energy industry.

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Have you heard so many repetitive references to the geopolitical, environmental, and economic benefits of LNG that you and Punxsutawney Phil are about ready to drive off a cliff?

If so, take a break from the tired talking points and enjoy this Groundhog Day episode of The Energy Detox.

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Are you bothered when someone refers to a "negative" temperature?

Or is that just an odd pet peeve of some people (or of one person)?

Either way, a North American cold snap not only inspires the sharing of that temperature-related pet peeve in this Calgary-based episode of The Energy Detox, but also sparks a conversation about a pet peeve that's likely having a negative impact on your organization:

Generic Leadership

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"HARMFUL FOSSIL FUELS"

If you discovered those words strung together in your child's news magazine, what would you do to address this apparent instance of fossil fuel fear-mongering that could limit a child's ability to think critically?

Similarly, what steps would you take if you found evidence that a fear-based culture is hindering your team's ability to grow, develop, and innovate?

To help you answer those questions, this Halloween episode of The Energy Detox leverages both today's fear-fueled holiday and recent fossil fuel news to guide you through a 3-step leadership approach:

1 - IDENTIFY signs of fear by "flipping through your company's (figurative) magazines"

2 - ADDRESS fear-inducing leadership behaviors by communicating directly with your stakeholders

3 - CORRECT past issues and establish a future plan that minimizes the risk of fear undermining your organization

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Ever wonder why SHALE INSIGHT® is always written in ALL CAPS?

Could it be that the Marcellus Shale Coalition has cleverly concealed a 12-word acronym within the name of its flagship event?

Either way, this post-conference episode of The Energy Detox podcast attempts to unearth S.H.A.L.E. I.N.S.I.G.H.T. leadership themes letter-by-letter, leaving you with 12 questions inspired by the 2023 slate of speakers.

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BP's CEO Resigns. Gas Prices Skyrocket. And New Jersey Drivers Still Don't Pump Their Own Gas.

What's the connection among those headlines?

Well, they're all fuel for thought on the hidden costs of self-serve leadership.

And they provide a perfect excuse to ask yourself these four questions:

1 - Am I unwittingly signaling that I've got it all figured out?

2 - What's the true ROI of the time and energy I spend on self-help resources?

3 - Are my company's internal L&D efforts actually hindering leadership sustainability?

4 - Are "full-service" third-party coaching resources merely filling me up with nice-sounding — but impractical — tools?

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Pennsylvania's spotted lanternfly infestation hasn't been blamed on frac'ing...yet.

But when the media (inevitably) does report (one-sidedly) on some kind of (flimsy) link, are you and your fellow industry leaders ready to squash yet another onslaught of energy lies as enthusiastically as kids across PA have been squashing lanternflies this summer?

If your answer is no, then check out this episode of The Energy Detox, which uses the "Kill it! Squash it, smash it" campaign from the PA Department of Agriculture to help arm you and your stakeholders with the tools necessary to eradicate (figurative) spotted lanternflies that are wreaking havoc inside and outside of your organization.

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Can you imagine anything more sickening than dumping human waste on an audience looking up to you for inspiration?

Well, that's what happens every time toxic communications unwittingly spill from your lips.

And that's what Episode 82 of The Energy Detox will help you recognize, mitigate, and clean up.

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How can the art of pitch framing help your leadership performance stay above the Mendoza Line?

Find out in this West Coast edition of The Energy Detox podcast, where you’ll explore the parallels between the skills necessary to be an effective catcher in Major League Baseball and the skills necessary to be an effective leader in the oil and gas industry. Drawing inspiration from baseball's best pitch framer, Austin Hedges, we reveal four essential leadership lessons:

1) Positioning for Success

2) Giving (and Getting) Credit Where Credit is Due

3) Exhibiting Executive Presence

4) Building Trust

By adopting pitch framing principles, energy leaders can elevate their performance, steer their teams to success, and create a positive ripple effect throughout their organizations.

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To prevent (corporate) wildfires, follow these 4 Smokey-inspired leadership tips:

1 - Speak the same language as your audience, NOT in easily dismissed or ignored talking points. For example, when speaking to an environmentalist about headlines linking fossil fuels and Canadian forest fires, acknowledge their disappointment regarding the millions of acres of lost trees...and calmly point out that you'd need to burn 3-4 million acres of forests per year to generate the same amount of energy the United States produces from natural gas.

2 - Manage excessive "fuel loads" in your team. Regularly clear out rumors, uncertainties, and unresolved issues that may be causing stress or confusion.

3 - Ensure effective "fire suppression" by giving people the space they need to execute, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, and avoiding micromanagement.

4 - Eliminate the "diseases and insects" leading to large areas of dead and dying wood. Actively remove any toxic or unproductive elements causing decay or harm.

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As 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen closes in on career hit number 2,000, Mountain Valley Pipeline is finally closing in on completion of its ongoing construction/permitting saga that will have taken over 2,000 days from start to TIL.

So, what can these 2 MVP milestones tell you about sustainable leadership and, more specifically, the importance of striking a balance between energy & environment?

To find out, check out this Episode 79 of The Energy Detox.

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Do you spend enough time encouraging your employees to steal?

If not, check out this episode of The Energy Detox, where you'll hear:

1) how a theft-based culture can actually be the key to sustained success; and

2) why it's up to you as a leader to implement rules that make it easier for your employees to steal.

Curious where the inspiration for this unconventional leadership advice comes from?

Well, look no further than the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have have used every tool (sword?) at their disposal—including roster construction, data analytics, and MLB's bigger bases—to lead the majors in steals and, more importantly, to lead the National League in wins (…at least as of the recording of this episode).

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As you raise a ShaleRock Shake™ to the GREEN energy that we’re LUCKY to have below our feet, take a moment to ask how many industry leaders you know who are...

🤢Full of malarkey

🍀Over-dependent on luck; and

🐍Unwilling to drive the snakes out of their organizations.

☘️To help you answer that question and honor today's blending of Shale & Shamrocks, check out this World Shale Energy Day & St. Patrick's Day episode of The Energy Detox.

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How was Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge reconstructed so quickly?

A) Local and state government got out of the way and used emergency declarations to remove red tape that would have normally caused a project like this to take 3-4 years;

B) The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allowed PennDOT to quickly dedicate $25.3 million in federal funds to the Fern Hollow project without impacting other regional infrastructure needs; or

C) The original bridge was hauled out of the way, which meant the contractor had extra space to work and didn't have to worry about maintaining traffic flow during construction.

Regardless of how much answers 'A' and 'B' factored into the bridge's rapid reconstruction, it's answer 'C' that is most relevant as you kick off the new year.

Why?

Because you and your teams are unwittingly wasting time, energy, and money maintaining "bridges" that need to be demolished and disposed of.

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“Tangible, Impactful, Local”—the mantra of the CNX Foundation—is clearly reflected in the $1 million commitment that CNX is making to broadband expansion in Greene County.

"Tangible, Impactful, Local"—or TIL for short—also happens to be a handy leadership mnemonic you can use to determine whether you're...

1) consciously maximizing the potential of EXISTING resources (like a multi-million dollar well or pipeline or compressor station that you simply have to Turn In Line—or TIL for short); or

2) unwittingly abandoning the investments of time, money, and energy you've already made and, in turn, falling victim to some shiny new "leadership" initiative that's actually just a bunch of abstract, irrelevant, generic ideas likely to produce uninspiring and unsustainable results.

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Oil & gas companies can't avoid industry-wide booms and busts, but they CAN avoid costly BOOMerang leadership changes due to BUSTed succession planning practices.

Tapping into some lessons from Disney's boomeranging of Bob Iger—who replaced his successor Bob Chapek yesterday—this episode of The Energy Detox will help you answer these 3 succession-related questions:

1) In what ways are you settling for a warm body or the "next-in-line" instead of proactively fighting for the best talent possible?

2) How has the narrative about the difficulty "everyone is facing" when it comes to attracting talent (true as it may be) caused you to lower the bar, to stop thinking outside the box, and to change your definition of the "ideal candidate?"

3) What are all the ways that the time, energy, and money wasted on rectifying failed succession planning have caused you and your team to deviate from your company's core mission?

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How many heads of state at COP27 regret signing up for failed energy policies?

How many investors regret buying into the FTX hype?

How many voters regret casting their ballot 6 weeks before Election Day?

How many of those people have the intellectual honesty to ADMIT their mistakes instead of rationalizing and doubling down on regretful decisions?

Regardless of the answers to those questions, YOUR poor response to buyer's remorse—in business, politics, and life—can drain you of time, money, and energy.

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