Today we sit down with Aman Agarwal, president of Sanpram where he helps us communicate technical items to people who are not inclined to be technical. We'll also walk through concepts that can help your overall communication with others including; I+1 method Starting from a familiar place The power of storytelling Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Feb 03, 2021•23 min
The way we work has fundamentally changed this last year. Today we talk about the habits that you can form to close the gap in remote work. Highlights include: Having one-on-ones with your team Have an open calendar Be on time Knock it out now Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Jan 27, 2021•18 min
The way we work has fundamentally changed this last year. Today we talk about the habits that you can form to close the gap in remote work. Highlights include: Carry a clear perspective Know your team well Trust and empower Confirm and affirm Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Jan 20, 2021•19 min
Honor matters in leadership. The journey that you take yourself and others on is just as important as arriving at the destination. It's "The How" and "The Why" balance in what you do. Honor in leadership matters because it's all about "The How." It's defined as good quality of character as judged by other people and high moral standards of behavior. Highlights include: Let go of ego and the addition to being right Check the soil you are rooted in Other tips to be honorable in your leadership Joi...
Jan 13, 2021•28 min
It's our 250th episode! Today we talk about ambitions and aspirations. How are the two different? How should you balance the two in your leadership and life goals? Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Jan 06, 2021•17 min
It's important to include others on your team in your strategy and everyday activities to reach your team's and business's fullest potential. Highlights include: Including others raises their knowledge level Including others creates ownership Including others raises retention Including others fleshes out your strategy Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Dec 30, 2020•17 min
Our attention spans are constantly shrinking. Today we tackle some practical tips to take your attention back and increase it to become more effective. Highlights include: Start on the shallow end Make a distraction to-do list Maximize your most attentive times And other tips! Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Dec 23, 2020•23 min
We finish our three-part series on empathy. We all face roadblocks in showing more empathy to others in both our personal and professional lives. Today we talk through a few of those and steps that you can take to overcome them. Highlights include: Missing the signs Prejudice both known and unknown Missing the person for the problem Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Dec 16, 2020•21 min
Today we continue our three-part series on empathy. Now that we know and understand what empathy is and is not, how can we grow this skill in our leadership? Highlights include: You need to be open to empathy You don't have to walk a mile in their shoes Understand that the bridge to true empathy is not created equal Think objectively in the situation Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Dec 09, 2020•19 min
Empathy is the glue that holds your leadership relatability together. Today we begin a short series to understand the power of empathy and how it can take your personal leadership to the next level. Highlights include: What empathy is and is not The three types of empathy Pulling it all together Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Dec 02, 2020•18 min
You are good enough. Today we talk about living up to your own expectations instead of chasing others' approval. Highlights include: Judge your success by your own standards You cant please everyone It only matters what a few people think You determine your happiness Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Nov 25, 2020•20 min
When you say that you want more time, are you really chasing something else? We talk through that question and help you with actionable tips to have more meaningful time with the things that are most important to you. Highlights include: I want more time outside of work I need more space I need help being in the moment I need help remembering Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Nov 18, 2020•26 min
Today Zack and Mike take us through the problem of managing to the exception. Highlights include: How it manifests What it does to your team Call it out Have a lookback period Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Nov 11, 2020•18 min
Today Zack and Mike walk through several tips to have a great meeting that is impactful and stays on track. Highlights include: Stay on track Respect the time Slides on no slides? Is it needed? Include only those that are needed Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Nov 04, 2020•24 min
Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the newest Jurassic World series. Highlights include: Calm under pressure People who fail to learn from the past Don't celebrate too early Protecting your team from danger Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Oct 28, 2020•18 min
Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the Avengers Saga. Highlights include: Ordinary people extraordinary power Continual learners and leaders of development Even the greatest leaders fail You cant hold onto it forever Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Oct 21, 2020•20 min
Our Finding Leadership Series continues! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the newest Star Wars Trilogy. Highlights include: Doing it your way Finding yourself Breaking Generational Sin Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Oct 14, 2020•17 min
Our Finding Leadership Series is back! We will take a look at key movie franchises and what leadership lessons we can learn from them. Today, Zack Hudson takes us through the original Star Wars Trilogy. Highlights include: True personal development The power of friends and teamwork Be willing to ask for help Do or do not, there is no try Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Oct 07, 2020•19 min
Building a good morning routine is key to starting off the day right, but it's often difficult because of all the distractions that constantly pull on you as soon as you wake up. This week we cover four tips to help you have a solid morning routine and a great start to the day: Always help out your future self Earlier is better, and where to start What to do during the time Take it in small steps Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is h...
Sep 30, 2020•18 min
Micromanagement is one of the most frustrating points for teams to work through. If the leadership style is so disliked, then why is does it happen so often? Zack Hudson takes through the roots of micromanagement as well as steps to take to help you lead differently. This week we cover three tips to help you grow and protect yourself from micromanagement: Know its impact on your team Signs to look for micromanagement in yourself How to step away from micromanagement Join Zack Hudson has he helps...
Sep 23, 2020•23 min
We celebrate our fifth anniversary of Passing the Baton this week! Mike and Zack talk about things that have changed since the start of PTB, the new book The First 5 that is in the works, and re-examine the topic of show #1: Relational vs. Positional Leadership. In relational vs positional leadership the guys talk about. What is positional leadership What is relational leadership Why aren't more people relational? Tips to strengthen your relational leadership skills Thank you for the honor of al...
Sep 16, 2020•30 min
For many people, how they work has fundamentally changed due to COVID. Because of this, building a strong and consistent culture is more important than ever. Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to develop a plan to grow and protect the culture that you want to have. This week we cover four tips to help you grow and protect your team's culture: Constantly talk about it with others Designate a guardian to watch and protect it Include others in your growth and identity Don't confuse perks wit...
Sep 09, 2020•19 min
Times are tough. Covid, job searches, changes in how we work, uncertainty and unknowns... It can weigh on you. This week Zack Hudson gives you actionable steps to take to build your mental fortitude to make it through challenging times: The four pillars of mental fortitude Control Commitment Challenge Confidence Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd....
Sep 02, 2020•23 min
Finding your next job can be hard. We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we continue our four-part series on Finding Your Job. Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to develop a plan of accountability and purpose to land your dream job. This week we set the stage by identifying your ideal environment: Develop your targeted company list. Tracking your progress. Having realistic expectations and accountability. Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership...
Aug 26, 2020•20 min
Finding your next job can be hard. We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we continue our four-part series on Finding Your Job. Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to identify your ideal environment from learning the culture to understanding what you want in a leader. This week we set the stage by identifying your ideal environment: Understand the company's purpose and philosophy. Understanding universal fit. identify your ideal leader. Join Zack Hudson has he h...
Aug 19, 2020•25 min
Finding your next job can be hard. We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we continue our four-part series on Finding Your Job. Zack Hudson teaches you strategies on how to identify your skills that may be obvious and others that may be more subtle. This week we set the stage by identifying your skills: Strategies to find the skills that you may not give yourself credit for. Resources to find your strengths as a leader and person. Storytelling strategy to build around...
Aug 12, 2020•25 min
Finding your next job can be hard. We want to help you find not just any job, but your job! This week we start a four-part series on Finding Your Job. Zack Hudson teaches you how to build a firm foundation to have a successful career transition in a shorter amount of time. This week we set the stage by uncovering your interests: Tips to understand your personality and how that should influence your next step. Tangible resources to discover and pinpoint your desired industries based on your inter...
Aug 05, 2020•26 min
Can you create charisma? It may seem like a quality that you have or you don't, but you can actually how and strengthen this skill with the right approach. This week Zack Hudson teaches you how to create charisma by focusing on three areas: Showing good presence Carrying solid confidence Be endearing and warm towards others Join Zack Hudson has he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd.
Jul 29, 2020•25 min
Having sincere enthusiasm can help lift your team up in difficult times, inspire them while serving others, and increase retention rates. Today we help you Find your Enthusiasm Fuel Let go of your anchors Can you have too much? Join Zack Hudson as he helps you become a better leader at work and in life.
Jul 22, 2020•20 min
A surprise resignation can be tough on you as a leader and your team. Today we help you Focus on your plans and not your emotions Lean on your team Being more present and available Patience in hiring Join Zack Hudson as he helps you become a better leader at work and in life.
Jul 15, 2020•19 min
