74: Summary of Learn to Lead Series
In this episode we recap the Learn to Lead series including every letter in L-E-A-D-E-R. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2015•31 min
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73: Learn to Lead: Power of Pride – Part 2
In this episode I cover:Why should they follow you?What's more important in leadership: to make a mark, or leave a legacy?Why Should They Follow You?Of all the reasons why people should follow you, what means the most to you?They follow me because I am the boss.They follow me because they have to.They follow me because I pay them well.They follow me because they like where I am taking them.They follow me because they respect me and trust me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Dec 04, 2015•21 min
72: Learn to Lead: Power of Pride – Part 1
In this episode I will cover:The mistake of focussing on your giftingThe story of Richard and his fall from graceHow Moses grew into a great leader in 3 stages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2015•16 min
71: Learn to Lead: I is for Integrity
What we will cover today in this podcast:1. God is watching me - and us2. Six barriers to finishing well - no matter what your age or where you are in your career3. What it means to have integrity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 06, 2015•28 min
70: Learn to Lead H is for Hands Off Delegation
What I cover in this episode:1. Why poor delegation is so damaging in leadership2. Four questions every follower asks3. Why a lot of leaders suck at delegation4. Tips for excelling at great delegation - how to be hands off but not out of sight5. Leave you with ten great action points related to delegation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2015•30 min
69: Learn to Lead S is for Servant Attitude
Today’s Podcast is brought to you by the letter “S”. That is a letter that gets a lot of action! S is for “ Servant Spirit.”We are going to unpack the true nature of Servant Leadership - A topic I find is very confusing. I have shared about this important topic in past episodes, but I have some fresh new insights for you today.Today’s Podcast is brought to you by the letter “S”. That is a letter that gets a lot of action! S is for “ Servant Spirit.”We are going to unpack the true nature of Serva...
Oct 08, 2015•25 min
68: Learn to Lead R is for Resilience
Resilience is very different than determination. In this episode I contrast difference. How flexible are you? Do you bend or do you break when things get difficult or when dramatic change occurs? One of the traits of an effective leader that every new leader has to master is becoming a resilient person. Resilience is being spongy, flexible and able to adapt. Don't make the mistake of having your methodology become your theology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 25, 2015•26 min
67: Learn to Lead E is for Effective Communication
One of the most effective responsibilities of any leader is clear and effective communication. In this episode I will show you what that looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2015•35 min
66: Learn To Lead D is for Determination
Determination is a huge part of being a successful leader. Another word for this would per persistence or courageous leadership. I to start this podcast with a story of my own determination through a very tough time. We all face these times. If I asked you to name one of your top biggest times of discouragement, what would it be?I can think of a big one - when I was betrayed by a dear friend. My board chair turned on me.One reason this was such a difficult situation is I couldn't fix it. I had t...
Aug 28, 2015•31 min
65: Learn to Lead A is for Accessibility
Did you know that accessibility is absolutely essential for today’s’ leaders? No corner offices and executive floors!Welcome back to our series on Learn to Lead: Ten Essential Skills Every New Leader Must Master. We have covered L: Listen and Learn, and E: Emotional Intelligence. Today I want to talk about A: Accessibility, and along with it Vulnerability.Beware of the:Ivory tower syndromeCorner office syndromeI have devised a simple test to determine whether you are task or people oriented. Whe...
Aug 14, 2015•30 min
64: Learn to Lead E is for Emotional Intelligence
Today we are going to cover the “E” in leadership. It stands for EQ, or Emotional Intelligence. It is also known by EI or EQ. I am going to use EQ.I had one of my listeners recently say this to me about my podcast. “It’s not really just about leadership, it’s about being a healthy person.” I loved that feedback. Really that’s what emotional intelligence is all about, it’s about being a healthy person as a healthy leader. Thank you Jordan in Lyle, IL.Emotional Intelligence counts for twice as muc...
Jul 31, 2015•26 min
63: Learn to Lead: L is for Listen and Learn
I am starting my new series on the top ten skills every leader must master in order to be effective.This new series is based on input from my listeners and my own journey of leadership. I am not going to tell you ahead of time what all the letters stand for..that is up to you to gather as you listen!Today we are going to cover the “L” in leadership. It actually stands for two words…..L – Listen and Learn! The two most important words in a leader’s vocabulary.Keep Listening!Listening. “Listen” is...
Jul 17, 2015•27 min
62: Interview with Dr. Mick Ukleja
This week I have a great interview for you with Dr. Mick Ukleja! Dr. Ukleja is a Consultant, Teacher, and Writer who studies and teaches leadership and works extensively with Millennials as they are the future of the workforce.Top Leadership Lessons that Dr. Mick Has Learned“Leadership is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and that difficult.” Warren Bennis. This means if you can’t lead yourself, you can’t lead others.Passion is a responsibility that we need to work ...
Jul 03, 2015•32 min
61: Do Leaders Need Thick Skin?
How do you survive the rough and tumble of change warfare? Is it by developing a thick skin? DO YOU REALLY NEED A THICK SKIN?No. In fact, developing a coarse emotional hide is the worst thing you could possibly do. Making yourself impervious to pain means shutting yourself off from most of the nuances and intricacies of life — and business. I’ve seen leaders become thick-hided and insulated before, and it only led to their demise. Before long, they became so well-insulated that they could not he...
Jun 19, 2015•25 min
60: Courageous Leadership
Welcome to episode 60! I am so excited to have been podcasting for 2 years, and have 60 episodes out there for you. I hope you are enjoying these shows and learning and growing in your leadership.“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with great talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence, determination alone are omnipotent.”...
Jun 05, 2015•22 min
59: Communication Chaos, Part 2
We are continuing the series from my book Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make with the second half of Chapter 7: Communication Chaos, Singing from the Same Page in the Hymnal. I hope you are enjoying it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2015•23 min
58: Communication Chaos, Part 1
This is a continuation of my series on my book Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. In this chapter we are discussing the communication in our organizations, some best practices, and how it evolves over time.In this episode I cover:Never assume that anyone knows anything.The bigger the group, the more attention must be given to communication.When left in the dark, people tend to dream up wild rumors.Communication must be the passionate obsession of effective leadership.  Hosted on Acast. See...
May 08, 2015•30 min
57: Choices are Coming: Launch Your Encore III
This is the third in our series on my new book Launch Your Encore, written with my good friend Rick Hicks. In this episode we cover:1. The Old Man and the Sea2. Four Areas where Choices are Looming3. Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks4. Gandalf - yes there are great lessons to be learned from the wizard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2015•31 min
56: Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Life, Launch Your Encore, Part II
This is the second in our series on my latest book Launch Your Encore, which I co-wrote with Dr. Rick Hicks. While the first episode covered some of the basic ground work on this topic, in this episode Rick and I are going to unpack the idea of having a vibrant life after your traditional career ends in greater detail.Life Stage DevelopmentDr. Rick Hicks studied life stage development under Peter Drucker, which mirrors society. Whereas at the beginning of the last century Dr. G. Stanley Hall rec...
Apr 10, 2015•37 min
55: Launch Your Encore - Part 1
This episode is part one of a three part interview with my co-author Rick Hicks on our new book Launch Your Encore: Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Your Life. You can get more information on the book at it’s website: Launch Your Encore.com.Rick and I met about 20 years ago at a conference for leaders of missions organizations. After several discussions on Baby Boomers and what to do when you get to the end of your career, we began outlining and creating the book. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Mar 27, 2015•29 min
54: Dirty Delegation - One the greatest of leadership sins
This is a continuation of my series on my book: The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Today I am covering Chapter Six: Dirty Delegation.In this episode I cover:Over-managing is one of the great cardinal sins of poor leadership.Nothing frustrates those who work for you more than sloppy delegation with too many strings attached.Delegation should match each worker’s follow-through ability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2015•35 min
53: Leadership Pain Points
In response to asking my listeners to share their pain points with me, I share in this episode some of the biggest that I received. Thank you for doing that! I have collected a lot of great material – sorry for your pain! Today I am starting to talk about those points and how I would suggest dealing with them. I NEVER mention any names. Your sharing is always safe with me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2015•33 min
52: Dictatorship in Decision Making
This episode is based on Chapter 5 of my book “The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make.”In this episode I cover the nature of dictators and why they are so terrible to work with and work for. Dictators deny the value of individuals.The major players in any organization are like its stock- holders: They should have a say in its direction.The one who does the job should decide how it is done.“Flat” organizations are the model of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2015•36 min
51: No Room for Mavericks
This episode is based on chapter 4 of my book, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make.In this episode I cover what a maverick is, how to identify them and why they are so crucial for the future.Mavericks can save us from the slide toward institutionalism.Large organizations usually kill off mavericks before they can take root.Mavericks make messes by their very nature—the good messes institutions need.Learn to recognize truly useful mavericks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Jan 31, 2015•32 min
50: Go Ahead, Take the Plunge
This is the last in a series of shows on Passion in leadership, based on my new book The Power of Passion in Leadership. These episodes stand on their own but if you would like to “catch up” you can checkout episodes 46-49 for the related content.In this episode I cover:If your heart has been robbed of it’s passion, you have 2 options: get your groove back or move on. This episode is on the second option. Sometimes you need to cut your losses and take the plunge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Jan 16, 2015•29 min
49: Getting Your Groove Back
his is a continuation of my series on the Power of Passion in Leadership, which is the title of my new book, due to on Amazon January 7th!In this episode I cover:A Pain point about being scared to confront problems on your team, including problem team membersGetting Your Groove BackAn extensive list of ideas for how to get your groove backSome great resources to help youI have a friend whose name is John. We have known each other since high school. John’s family has a very successful company in ...
Jan 02, 2015•20 min
48: Passion Piranhas Out to Rob Your Heart
This is a continuation of my series on my new book, The Power of Passion in Leadership,January. In this podcast you will learn about all the piranhas out to steal the passion from your heart.In this episode I cover:Piranhas that can rob you of your passionBoth professional ministers and “ministering professionals” can burn out and become a part of the “walking dead.”I was speaking at a conference the other day and had a pastor come up to me after I spoke. My talk was titled, “How to know when it...
Dec 18, 2014•23 min
47: Seven Deadly Motives for Being in Leadership
Do you know that there are wrong and right reasons for leading? You probably know some of the right reasons – calling, gifting, wanting to make a difference, stepping into a leadership vacuum, clearing up confusion, wanting to help everyone succeed. But do you know that there are deadly wrong motives that keep a lot of people in leadership too long? And those kind of leaders are tough to follow!This is a continuation of my series on the power of passion in leadership. In the last podcast episode...
Dec 05, 2014•21 min
46: The Power of Passion in Leadership
The power of passion in leadership is something I have spoken about before, but over the next few podcasts I want to delve deeper into the issue. This is also the subject of my next book which was released in January of 2015: The Power of Passion in Leadership.In this episode I cover:A Pain Point from a woman in leadership who feels like she is not heard in her organization.Information from chapters one and two of my upcoming book “The Power of Passion in Leadership.”“Your work is going to fill ...
Nov 21, 2014•24 min
45: Millennials in Leadership: An Interview with Patrick Kelley
Today I want to talk with a millennial about millennials in leadership. I get a big kick out of listeners in that age group. After all, they are going to take over the world so we should be pouring our wisdom into them and listening to them as well.Among the answers I received regarding pain points in leadership, I received this great question:If you please, would you consider sharing a podcast with some leadership advice for millennial striving to demonstrate the value they have to offer and co...
Nov 07, 2014•27 min
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