Unconscious bias is something that each of us deals with on a daily basis. If you had a flat tire would you ask a man or woman to help you? Who would you ask to help sew up a hole in your shirt? Who is more likely to ask for directions if they are lost? These are just a few everyday examples of how our brain subconsciously connects the dots for us without us even realizing it. Highlights include What is unconscious bias? Types of unconscious bias Next steps Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow ...
Sep 01, 2021•27 min
You have more failure than success. Doesn't that feel great to be affirmed in today? Well, I am right there with you; in fact, we all are. Your failures can often lead to a larger success when we handle them the right way and use them to help us focus our efforts in a different way. Researchers from the Kellogg School of Management studied two groups of scientists. One group barely missed receiving valuable grants, while the second group barely made the cutoff to receive the grants. Five years l...
Aug 25, 2021•21 min
Without a focused vision, employees can become lost in the meaning of their work, become unproductive, and have a higher chance of leaving to work for someone else. Today we dive into tactics to communicate your vision well. Highlights include Start with your values and purpose Say it again Show them the why and WIIFM Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Aug 18, 2021•18 min
An easy way to go viral online is to have someone catch you losing your cool in a situation. Failing to act with diplomacy and tact can also hurt your career and relationships with others. Today Zack breaks down the two and the guys give you tips to be successful in this area. Highlights include Focus the golden rule Empathy is a bridge builder In heated moments, lean on self-management Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mi...
Aug 11, 2021•21 min
People engagement has struggled to keep up with the vast amounts of change that COVID has brought the work and home life. Today, Zack and Mike give you tips to help keep engagement high amount your team and those you care about. Highlights include Safety & Security Social Connections Trusting Relationships Purpose Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Aug 04, 2021•20 min
Hear Zack and Neha share stories about their camping adventures and how some of the fundamentals of camping can help improve your leadership skills as well. Highlights include Camping pulls you out of your routine Camping eliminates the noise and distractions Camping gives you a fresh perspective Camping helps your planning skills Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Jul 28, 2021•20 min
Today's tongue-in-cheek episode is all about how to be miserable. With such a challenging year in the rear-view mirror, what are some ways that we make ourselves miserable and how can we move past those opportunities? Highlights include Isolate yourself Have a Why Me attitude Eat more, move little Don't change Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Jul 21, 2021•19 min
Our Profiles in Leadership Series returns with a deep dive into the background of Sophie Scholl, one of the creators of the White Rose, a passive resistance publication in Nazi Germany. Highlights include Finding your calling in unusual places Future thinking Communicate starting from the other person Interesting Facts Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Jul 14, 2021•23 min
Our Profiles in Leadership Series returns with a deep dive into the background of Lord Baden-Powell, The Founder of the Scouting movement! Highlights include Finding your calling in unusual places Future thinking Communicate starting from the other person Fun Facts Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd & Neha Shingane. Visit our website !...
Jul 07, 2021•20 min
Trust is the most highly valued commodity when it comes to relationship building, both in your personal and professional life. Your level of comfortability, authenticity, and transparency are all heavily influenced by your level of trust in someone. So how do we react when someone breaks our trust? Highlights include Leaning into self-management Taking time to heal Forgiving and moving forward Second chances Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton p...
Jun 30, 2021•22 min
What is culture is fit anyway? Many hiring managers and recruiters use the term generically when finding a reason not to bring on someone. Today Zack and Miek unpack the differences between the two and give you reasons why organizations need to lead with culture as well as tips for prospective new employees to look out for while interviewing at a new company. Highlights include Focus on the right mix Mix personalities for the best teams Check your culture Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow yo...
Jun 23, 2021•18 min
Colin Hunter joins the show today to talk about the power of failure and how it can create a stronger person and leader. Colin Hunter is an Author, Mentor, Coach, and the Founder and CEO of Potential Squared, an international business that specializes in creating playgrounds to disrupt the way people are led. Three areas of focus include: Building Leadership Capabilities, Strengthening Functional Capability, and guiding Innovative Cultures....
Jun 16, 2021•24 min
Stress! Everyone deals with it to differing degrees. Today Mike and Zack help you with some tips to manage your stress to healthy levels. Highlights include Signs that you have too much stress A list of tips to combat stress Is all stress bad? Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Jun 09, 2021•20 min
Competition isn't all bad... in fact, it can be a great motivator to extend you and your team to new heights with the right approach. Today Mike and Zack give you practical tips to thrive in competition. Highlights include Competition can originate in many forms Become a master of situational awareness Handle internal competition the right way Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Jun 02, 2021•24 min
People think about different things when it comes to the power of persuasion depending on your life stage. For teens and young adults, it may be focused on social media influencers, while adults may think of salespeople, politicians, or the pushy person in the office. No matter your opinion or perspective, persuasion will be an important soft skill in your leadership toolbox. You’ll need to be able to think on your feet and deliver your message that connects with others in order to get your poin...
May 26, 2021•20 min
Today we have David Wheatley owner/principal from Humanergy today to discuss Frontline Leadership Dos and Dont's. Our tips come from Humanergy's 50 Dos for Everyday Leadership: Practical Lessons Learned the Hard Way (So You Don't Have To) Check out and subscribe to the Humanergy Leadership Podcast , blog and their Youtube site for more resources...
May 19, 2021•22 min
Whether you are playing a game, thriving in your work environment, or just loving life, honing in your observation skills can bring your business, team, and personal career to the next level. Highlights include Slow down Become a people watcher Make a game of it in your personal outings The benefits Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
May 12, 2021•19 min
The old saying of "prove me wrong" was used a lot when we were growing up. The thought and motivation behind the statement is to get the other person to step up and prove your idea, ability, or skills. As I grew in my own leadership I found that statement inherently flawed. When I wanted my people to step up, I lead with the statement, "Prove me right." One word makes a huge difference. Highlights include Start in a positive place Encourage them along the way Validate and celebrate Why bother ma...
May 05, 2021•17 min
Our Be Series concludes with Be the boxer! Hear how boxing can teach us a thing or two about leadership and a story from Zack of nearly getting knocked out in a ring. Highlights include: Constantly improve and prepare Know how to dodge a punch What to do when you get knocked down Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Apr 28, 2021•18 min
Our Be Series continues with Be the Magnifying Glass. Magnifying glasses are fun to play with as a kid and may be a necessary item as we get older. Today we talk about: Magnifying those around you. It can be used be bring the heat. It only magnifies what you want it to. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Apr 21, 2021•15 min
Our Be Series continues with Be the Poker Player! Although Zack and Mike are horrible at poker and won't be giving out any playing tips, (Because you'd lose all of your money) there are some leadership tips that we can learn from great poker players. Learn to read people well Strengthen your self-management skills Be a risk-taker Be willing to fold Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Apr 14, 2021•20 min
Our Be Series is back! Join us as we talk about the power of thread and how you can take its characteristics and purpose and apply them today to be a better leader. Highlights: It connects things together If done right, you won't even notice it The more it's used, the stronger it becomes Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Apr 07, 2021•17 min
We all want to be leaders that wroth following. Today Zack Hudson sits down with author Tim Spiker, author of The Only Leaders Worth Following to talk about the split between the Who of Leadership and the What of Leadership. We also share several actionable tips to help you become a leader worth following. You can find Tim's book here . You can follow Tim here . Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our websi...
Mar 31, 2021•20 min
Empathy, sympathy, and pity. These are all words and feelings that we've experienced in our leadership and in life, but how are they different and how should you approach each feeling with those that you lead and care about? Today we dive into the differences between the three and how you can successfully navigate those situations. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Mar 24, 2021•19 min
Have you ever worked for a seagull manager? Today we talk about what a seagull manager is, why it's a problem, and what you can do to overcome the challenges of this leadership style. Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !
Mar 17, 2021•15 min
Everyone wants to be successful. Your definition of what that success looks likes varies from person to person, but we all want to be good at and succeed in the things that matter most to us. So if we define our own meaning of success, then why are so many people successful and still miserable? Highlights include: The trap of one more thing The poison in the well & unobtainable goals Change your goals Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podc...
Mar 10, 2021•21 min
We often think of personal connections when it comes to Emotional Intelligence. So how do we lean into EQ in a remote world? Today, we give you actionable leadership tips to help you strengthen and grow your emotional intelligence no matter the physical distance. Highlights include: Turn your camera on Master small talk Be transparent and show authenticity Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Mar 03, 2021•15 min
This week we talk about one of leadership's greatest traps; the addiction to being right. Jennifer Thornton from 304 Coaching sits down with us to discuss how it happens and what we can do to combat it in our own leadership journey and help others conquer their own challenges. Highlights include: Actionable tips to hedge the addiction to be being right How this trap impacts you and your team The seven deadly sins of leadership Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. ...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min
Someone recently asked the Reddit community why people are rude, loud, and aggressive towards frontline employees in retail, food, and service industries. By far the most common answer was because they felt like it got results. You've likely run across this person at some point in your life and may even have this person in your work environment today. Highlights include: Tips to deal with aggressive people Other things to do Tips to deal with aggressive customers Join Zack Hudson as he helps you...
Feb 17, 2021•25 min
The way we work has fundamentally changed this last year. Today we talk about the habits that you can form to thrive in a virtual work environment. Highlights include: Keep focus in the chaos Build and protect work routines and boundaries Communicate often and with intent Be transparent with your leader Join Zack Hudson as he helps you grow your leadership skills weekly. Passing the Baton podcast is hosted by Mike Floyd. Visit our website !...
Feb 10, 2021•23 min
