Randy says on today's show, "You can't go to a good place with bad people." At some point, you may have a team member who's displaying toxic behavior or is holding your team back for a number of reasons. Mark and Randy are here to help you navigate this and some other similar scenarios. Also, please take a moment to fill out this quick survey for the Lead Every Day Team. It will help us serve you better through our content! https://us5.list-manage.com/survey?u=0ac8a4bbd39fda854f3dd6ce3&id=25...
Jul 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 155
Different team members have different temperaments, and each will handle situations in their own way. A team member who's easily stressed and combative, especially about corrective feedback, may have more going on than you realize. Or, it may be time to invite them to leave your team. Mark and Randy talk about how to handle these types of employees on today's episode.
Jul 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 154
Leaders frequently have to balance two voices on their shoulders: the initiatives of the company, and the effect it's having on their team. And sometimes, these two are in conflict with each other. Mark and Randy discuss how to be generous to both voices so you can get the results you want while getting important buy-in from your team.
Jul 03, 2024•10 min•Ep. 153
A team member who's not coachable can fall into a number of categories. One is, they might not respond to your style of leadership, or a particular leadership tactic you frequently employ. The other is a little more persona, because it will require you to really know your team. Mark and Randy dive into that on today's episode.
Jul 02, 2024•9 min•Ep. 152
Feedback matters, and creating healthy environments where your team can express it in a healthy way is the sign of a team that's on the right track. But how to you balance the feedback you get with your own motives and reactions? Mark and Randy know where it starts: with your own heart. Listen to today's episode and learn more about accepting and understanding feedback from your team.
Jul 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 151
Mark and Randy talk about two of the "f" words of leadership: fear and failure. When they go together, it can be paralyzing to your influence. But it doesn't have to be that way! Close out your week learning how to work through the fear of failure.
Jun 28, 2024•10 min•Ep. 150
At some point or another, all leaders will struggle with control—either too much or a lack thereof. There are a lot of things you can do to support and encourage either type of leader without cutting out their legs.
Jun 27, 2024•10 min•Ep. 149
If you have a team that's not playing nice or has lots of "parking lot" conversations instead of direct communication, your first temptation might be to call a meeting and get it all out in the open. Mark and Randy have a better strategy in mind—and it will save you a world of trouble.
Jun 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 148
You've heard Mark say before that the best leaders focus on both results AND relationships, and a heavy focus on one or the other could derail what you're trying to accomplish. If you're a leader who leans more on the people side, is that a bad thing? Find out how the guys would coach a people leader on today's episode.
Jun 25, 2024•10 min•Ep. 147
Leaders are pretty good at leading their teams, and most would say they know how to interact with their superiors. What about working with other peers and leaders? Mark and Randy talk about how to set a good foundation for working with other leaders and what it looks like to lead up, down, and all around.
Jun 24, 2024•11 min•Ep. 146
Hindsight is a great tool and a tough teacher. Mark and Randy take a look at what they know now and what they wish they could have learned a little earlier in their leadership journeys.
Jun 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 145
New leaders, listen up! Mark and Randy want to help set you up for success, and they've got over 70 years of experience to draw from. Send this episode to a new leader and help them get started on the right foot.
Jun 20, 2024•10 min•Ep. 144
Giving difficult feedback isn't a fun part of leadership. Giving it to a superior or someone above you is a whole different issue. Mark and Randy talk about how to navigate this potentially tricky situation on today's episode.
Jun 19, 2024•11 min•Ep. 143
With all of the good advice that Mark and Randy give out, they've also been the recipients of some bad leadership advice over the years. The guys recap some of the not-so-great things they've heard over the years.
Jun 18, 2024•9 min•Ep. 142
It's a new week and new questions! There are lots of layers and potential reasons a team member might be acting out or being difficult. Some of them might have nothing to do with you, while some of them may cause you to look at your own management of that person. Mark and Randy start to peel these back on today's show.
Jun 17, 2024•9 min•Ep. 141
If you've listened to the show for any amount of time, you know that Mark and Randy love what they do—and they love to serve leaders. In fact, we'd go so far as to say it's really fun for them. There are parts of leadership that aren't as exciting, but overall you should enjoy it and have fun along the way. The guys talk about how to approach leadership and look for the good and the fun stuff in the midst of the challenges. And don't forget to order Randy's new book, which is out now! Get it her...
Jun 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 140
Every single leader will deal with doubt and question if they're in the right role at some point in the journey. While it's not a cut-and-dry answer, Mark and Randy discuss the reasons you may experience feeling ineffective in your role and how to discern if it's time to look for something different or step out of leadership. And don't forget to order Randy's new book, which is out now! Get it here: https://shop.leadeveryday.com/products/winning-begins-at-home...
Jun 13, 2024•9 min•Ep. 139
Coming off the heels of Randy's new book, Season 6 is all about your questions! We took the questions submitted in our last show survey and pitched them to Mark and Randy. As Mark says today, "Don't take the brevity of response for the magnitude of the question." The guys kick it off by talking about how to say "no" with care. And don't forget to order Randy's new book, which is out now! Get it here: https://shop.leadeveryday.com/products/winning-begins-at-home...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 138
It's finally here! "Winning Begins at Home" is out in the world! Randy is recapping the last few weeks and encouraging leaders to win where it matters most: at home and with the relationships that matter most.
Jun 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 137
No family is perfect, and it will not be all rainbows and sunshine. When rough times come (not if, but when), make sure the challenges and trials don't destroy what you're working so hard to build. This is your last chance to pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning before it's too late!
Jun 10, 2024•11 min•Ep. 136
You should never go through life alone. And though this feels like a deeply personal journey, finding friends and trusted voices to help you along the way is a critical piece. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
Jun 07, 2024•8 min•Ep. 135
Anytime you talk about family, it's going to be messy at times. Facing conflict is just part of the deal—but it doesn't have to be debilitating and taxing. Mark and Randy talk about how to get through conflict in a healthy way when dealing with family. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
Jun 06, 2024•10 min•Ep. 134
Your job is challenging. Marriage can be hard. Toss kids into the mix? It adds to the toll. As beautiful as starting a family together is, young moms and dads should keep these things in mind. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
Jun 05, 2024•11 min•Ep. 133
Mark and Randy have been blessed by long-term marriages—42 and 37 years, respectively. They're sharing some of the lessons they've learned to a long and healthy relationship. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
Jun 04, 2024•9 min•Ep. 132
In the midst of writing this book and developing this content, Randy has run into some questions both personally and from other leaders. Today he and Mark talk about the idea of boundaries with your boss and the myth of work-life balance. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
Jun 03, 2024•10 min•Ep. 131
How do you know when you're living last? Randy says it best on today's episode: when everyone in your family is in front of you. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
May 31, 2024•9 min•Ep. 130
If we're not careful, we can try to get what we want from the people we're closest to instead of seeing and meeting needs. What does it look like to live last? Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
May 30, 2024•10 min•Ep. 129
The second fundamental to winning at home is living last. It's not thinking less of yourself, but it's thinking of yourself less. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
May 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 128
We can all fall into the trap of thinking we're loving our family well, but how do we know when we're really doing it? Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
May 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 127
Want to know why loving first matters so much? If you adopt this first fundamental, it will radically change your entire household. Pre-order the book and get $150 in bonuses. Go to leadeveryday.com/winning to learn more.
May 27, 2024•11 min•Ep. 126
