You may be in a place in your leadership where you feel that you are in a rut or have grown stagnant. How would you know? What would that look like for you? What are some of the signs that you have developed a settler's mentality in your leadership? On this episode today, Doug Dickerson, a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, shares five ways to help you know if you have a settler's mentality. Thank you so much for downloading and listening to this podcast and sharing it wit...
May 11, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In leadership there will always be tightropes to walk. How you navigate them is important. One bad step can spell disaster that can be hard to recover from. On this episode of the podcast, I share with you a few of the more common leadership tightropes that you will have to navigate as a leader with reminders of the importance of your decision. As always, it's my desire to add value to you as a leader so if you like what you hear on the podcast, please feel free to share it with you friends acro...
Apr 18, 2022•15 min
The Value Of Adding Value As leaders, we want to add value to those around us. It's what we do. On this podcast today, I share with you four things that I have consistently done over the years in my leadership to add value to those around me. I trust that these four things will spark a desire in you to be a person of value that adds value. My desire also is that you might adopt one or m ore of these ideas and add them to your own set of value propositions to be an encouragement to others. When w...
Mar 13, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In order to grow as a leader, there are certain disciplines and habits, that, if developed over time will help you. On this podcast, I share 7 habits that will help you do just that! We all want to grow as leaders, but growth is not automatic. If you have bad habits that are keeping you from growing or need new ones to help you grow, then this is the podcast for you! Thank you for listening and thank you for sharing this episode with your friends.
Feb 10, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Hope For Discouraged Leaders Every leader at one time or another faces times of discouragement and disappointment. It comes with the territory. What's worse is trying to keep up with the "glittering image" that leaves us vulnerable to those times. On this podcast, I share three simple reminders that all leaders need to hear. I trust that this podcast is a source of hope and encouragement to you. Thank you for listening and also for sharing it with your friends on your social media platforms. Con...
Jan 24, 2022•16 min
In this first podcast of 2022, I have a conversation with my good friend John Patrick Hickey on the topic of, "One Thing I Wish Everyone Knew About Leadership." Jack is an author, speaker, trainer, coach, and teacher. He is the Founder and Director of The Growth Center. Jack is the author of 8 books with two more being released in early 2022. Jack has a weekly blog and a videocast three times a week. This will be a recurring podcast topic with various guests coming on to share the "one thing" th...
Jan 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
About this podcast: In this episode of The Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share with you winning attitudes to move your team or organization forward. How many times have you known someone in your organization who by every other standard was a great person, but because of their attitude made it difficult to be around? Of the many factors that contribute to the growth and success of your organization, attitude ranks at the top in terms of its importance. I trust that this podcast is helpful ...
Dec 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of the Cardinal Point Leadership Podcast, I share three key reasons why leaders need to stop assuming and start connecting in their leadership. There are times when leaders make bad assumptions and when they do it can be detrimental to their leadership. Smart leaders are all about connecting and building relationships. Thank you for listening to the podcast and sure to subscribe and share it with your friends. Here's where to connect with me : Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @ca...
Nov 26, 2021•15 min•Ep. 26
Building a culture of empowerment is one of the singe most important roles you have as a leader within your organization. Being the type of leader that adds value to others is your highest calling. On this podcast, I share four ways in which you can begin to build a culture of empowerment. Start with these and build off of it and I believe that you will see positive changes take place in the culture of your organization. Be sure to visit my website at: Dougdickerson.net Connect with me on Facebo...
Nov 06, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Every leader faces adversity, but not every leader successfully overcomes it. On this podcast, I share three questions every leader needs to answer during times of adversity. As always, it's my desire to partner with you and add value to you on your leadership journey. Thank you for listening today and for sharing the podcast with your friends! Be sure to visit my website at Dougdickerson.net for more leadership content and information on my speaking services. Find my on Facebook @cardinalpointl...
Oct 26, 2021•11 min
Episode 23 - Three Ways Leaders Model Losing So often in leadership circles, we hear almost exclusively on the topic of winning and being a success. And that is certainly important. But when was the last time you heard a lesson on how to model losing as a leader? As leaders, we all have setbacks, experience failures, make mistakes, and wish at times we had kept our mouths shut. On this podcast, I share three simple ways that we can model losing as a leader. It's easy to be a good example when th...
Oct 05, 2021•13 min
In this episode, Liz Stincelli and I preview the release of our new book: Employee Engagement: Creating Space for Engaged Employees and a Healthy Culture. After writing and collaborating the past few years on the topic of employee engagement, Liz Stincelli and I are releasing this new book based on our writings together. Our passion is to see workplace cultures healthy and employees reach their full potential. From our writing, we saw three major themes emerge that impact employee engagement: le...
Aug 27, 2021•14 min•Ep. 22
IN leadership, it's not uncommon to get stuck. We've all been there at some point. I know I have. In this podcast series that corresponds with posts on my website, I share these principles to help you get unstuck, In part two os this series, Be Patient, I share the importance of being patient when we feel stuck. You will get through it. What's important during this time of being "stuck" is what you are learning. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to share it across your social media platforms! Thanks...
Jul 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 21
Dear Friends, There are those inevitable times in leadership where we all get stuck. I've been there a few times, how about you? On the podcast today, I kick-off a brand new four-part series entitled Getting Unstuck - Four Principles to Change Your Leadership. These podcast episodes are based on a new series on my website that you can read at Dougdickerson.net In part one of the series, I talk about being present in the moment. Not something we want to think about perhaps, I get it, but one I be...
Jul 12, 2021•17 min
St. Augustine said, "It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." As leaders, we know that pride is a danger we must all be on guard against. In this podcast episode, I share with you four ways in which pride will hurt your leadership. Some of them are quite obvious while others may be more subtle. The bottom-line is - we must be on our guard against pride if we want to last as a leader. It is my desire to come alongside you as a leader and add value to...
Jun 28, 2021•13 min•Ep. 19
Dear Friends, If you hang around in leadership for long, you will have your encounters with burnout. It's an important issue and one we don't hear enough about unfortunately. On this podcast episode, I share four steps we can take to help reduce burnout in the workplace. I trust that these are beneficial to you. Thank you for taking a few moments to tune in and especially for sharing the podcast across your social media platforms! You can find me on the web at: Website: Dougdickerson.net Faceboo...
Jun 14, 2021•12 min•Ep. 18
Episode # 17 The Example of your Leadership If there's ever been a time for leaders to set a good example it's now! Consider these ways you can set a good example as a leader: A leader with humility A leader with integrity A leader with a Servan't heart A leader who listens to his people A leader who elevates others Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast with your friends and colleagues! Contact Information: Web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @ DougDi...
Mar 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16: What To Do When Things Aren't Working "Leaders need the courage to acknowledge when something isn't working". - Mark Batterson One of the challenges in leadership is having the awareness of knowing when things aren't working. Acknowledge it too late and you may not recover. But having the ability to see things as they are in real-time with the courage to change can make all the difference between success and failure. On this podcast, I share a few important tips to help you understan...
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15 - Seeing The Best in Others "She had a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves." - J.K. Rowling In this podcast, I share four ways in which you can see the best in others and make a difference. Why is this important to you as a leader? Because the way in which you see others will determine the way in which you will have the ability to make an impact in their lives. This happens as you: Build relationships Build t...
Mar 15, 2021•12 min
Podcast Episode #14 Cultivating Company Culture Every time you reinforce the culture, you reinforce the fabric of the company - Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot The state of the culture within your organization is as important as ever. And much of the responsibility for it resides with you as a manager or leader. According to a Gallup survey, 70% of the variance in team management can be traced back to their managers behavior. So yes, it matters! In this podcast, I share five things tha...
Mar 12, 2021•11 min
Be a Leader That Lifts A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you. - C. S. Lewis One of the great privileges we have as leaders is to come along side others and lift them. You've heard it said, "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Not only is it a great thought, but a great challenge to us as leaders. The question before us today is this - are we lifting others? Or are we so busy...
Mar 08, 2021•12 min
There are lessons in life and in leadership that we learn naturally, things we learn the hard way, and things that wish we had known early-on to avoid costly mistakes. In this podcast, I am kicking an on-going series of podcast lessons, starting with myself, and going forward with other leaders, as we talk about the things in our careers and in leadership that we wish we had known starting out. It's not a podcast to convey that I, or guests, know it all but simply things we wish we knew starting...
Mar 04, 2021•23 min•Ep. 12
In leadership, finding common ground with your people is important. Maintaining it is essential - you must protect it. But why is it so hard to come by? In this podcast, I will share three reasons why finding common ground eludes organizations. They must be identified and must be dealt with. I will also share three ways in which you can begin to find common ground and then build upon it. When you find common ground it can change the dynamics of your organization. Once you find it you need to do ...
Mar 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 11
Many a leader, and many an organization, hold onto their long-standing traditions and are reluctant to part with their trusty rulebooks. On this podcast episode, I give a few tips on when it might be time to part with them. I will help you consider: * when your rules are no longer relevant * the result of what happens when your sacred cows are worshipped on the altar of progress Thank you for tuning in and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: Website: doug...
Feb 25, 2021•12 min•Ep. 10
As a leader, it's important to evaluate your motives. How you treat and interact with your people speaks to your motives and is connected to your values. In this episode, I unpack six important questions you to need to answer to help you with this question. Whether you are a veteran leader or just starting out, this lesson will help you put it in perspective. Feel free to leave me a voice message on the Anchor platform. My contact information: On the web: Dougdickerson.net Facebook: @cardinalpoi...
Feb 22, 2021•16 min•Ep. 9
Every leader faces hard times and challenges. It comes with the territory. How you embrace hard times will make all the difference to your leadership. In this lesson, I will break down what it means to embrace the hard things 1. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it's not 2. Embracing the hard things in leadership - what it is 3. Embracing the hard things in leadership - the cost Thank you for listening and for sharing the podcast on your social media platforms! Contact Information: ...
Feb 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 8
In leadership, we are accustomed to handling problems. It comes with the territory. But what happens when we are the problem? Then what? In this new podcast, I share five insights with you to help you see ways in which you might be the problem in your organization. See if any of these sound familiar: 1. The problems that we ignore 2. The problems that we deny 3. The problems that we don't delegate 4. The problems that we obsess over 5. The problems that we deal with over and over again (but neve...
Feb 15, 2021•12 min•Ep. 7
In podcast episode # 5, I brought you a lesson entitled "Stop Throwing Your Leader Under The Bus". In this podcast episode, I bring you the sequel. These four principles for leaders will go a long way in building stronger relationship and empowering your people. Here are a four essential reminders all leaders need: 1. Your people are the greatest appreciable assets you have. 2. Your people want your loyalty and respect 3. Your people don't care how much you know 4. Your people are invested in wh...
Feb 11, 2021•10 min
On this podcast, I share four way people throw their leader under the bus. 1. You throw your leader under the bus when you elevate your agenda ahead of the organizations agenda 2. You throw your leader under the bus with whisper campaigns 3. You throw your leader under the bus when you withhold your best and don't offer solutions 4. You throw your leader under the bus when you are unable to adapt Contact information: Web: Dougdickerrson.net Facebook: @cardinalpointleadership Twitter: @DougDicker...
Feb 08, 2021•11 min•Ep. 5
Often we think in terms of what employees do need from us as leaders. But how many times have you given thought as to what they don’t need from you? In this podcast, I share four simple things that your employees don’t need from you as a leader. What would you add to the list? Use the voice message option, I’d enjoy hearing from you!
Feb 04, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
