“With every relationship, we make deposits into that trust account by the actions we take, the things we say, and the interest we show and display,” says Peter. Are you making good deposits into the trust accounts with your bosses, peers, and team members? Peter and Daniel get a little bit personal in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast with a discussion about the most important tools you need to build strong relationships at work–and in all areas of life. Tune in to learn: The simple ...
Jul 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
“Some of the best goals out there have a 50% or 60% chance of success,” says Daniel. How effective are your change efforts? If you only have a 20% chance of success, you may be sabotaging yourself. On the other hand, if you set a goal that has an 80% chance of success, are you really making a significant change? In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast , Daniel and Peter offer some guidelines and tips for creating an effective action plan for sustained change. “The ceiling on strengths i...
Jun 18, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We’ve all embarked on personal change efforts with great excitement and motivation–only to lose momentum and fall back on old habits or even crash and burn. Failing in our change efforts can result in frustration, discouragement, and disappointment. Is there any way to change in a truly sustainable way? In episode 12 of The Leadership Growth Podcast , Daniel and Peter offer a proven method to create sustainable personal change. Tune in to learn: The five steps of personal change How leaders can ...
Jun 04, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It’s an historic day over at The Leadership Growth Podcast as Daniel and Peter conduct their first podcast interview! Daniel and Peter interview Ed Evarts, founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development and author of the forthcoming book, The Bravery Trick: Four Easy Ways to Say Hard Things . In this interview, Ed shares some observations, tips, and suggestions for how to be braver in conversations with bosses, colleagues, and direct reports–while preserving psychological safety and r...
May 21, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Do you know the most important skill for a leader? A conversation with an old friend from high school led Daniel to think carefully about this question, and his answer? Coaching. In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast , Daniel and Peter discuss the five most important steps to effectively coaching someone on your team. Tune in to learn: The most important foundational skill to becoming a great coach How and when to use assessments The one thing you should not do as a coach Plus, why sl...
May 07, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What is your Personal Philosophy of Leadership? If you can’t answer that question, this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast is for you! Join Daniel and Peter as they coach you through a powerful exercise in self-reflection that can help you develop your own core philosophy. Tune in to learn: The five core questions you need to answer to develop your Personal Philosophy of Leadership The most helpful piece of advice you need to complete your philosophy The bonus sixth question that can refin...
Apr 23, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
“What’s the value-add for each and every interaction?” According to Daniel, this is a critical question every leader should ask about interactions with customers. But it doesn’t just apply to customers. Leaders have four critical relationships to manage, and each one has different needs, concerns, and desired outcomes. Managing these four relationships can make leaders feel stretched in multiple directions at once. As Peter points out, a leader who is focused on addressing the boss’ needs will s...
Apr 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
“Are you going to be curious, or are you going to be judging?” This is the question Daniel asks in this conversation about how to create shared meaning through conversations. As Daniel points out, there’s a time and place for both, but in striving to understand each other in conversation, we need to emphasize curiosity over judgment. For leaders who want to create shared purpose and meaning with their teams, good conversation skills are vital. In this episode, Daniel and Peter review a number of...
Mar 26, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
When deadlines loom and a time crunch hits, what's the first thing you or your direct reports reschedule? Too often, the answer is “one-on-one meetings.” But as Peter points out in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, “It’s more important to have a one-on-one than to have a perfect one-on-one!” So what makes a good 1:1 that doesn’t feel like a waste of time? Daniel and Peter offer a number of tips for creating great 1:1 meetings, including: The four key questions to ask in your 1:1 mee...
Mar 12, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
“Nothing is improved by accident,” says Peter Stewart. When it comes to leadership development, the need for intentional improvement is greater than ever, according to a recent report from Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, Peter and Daniel discuss the importance of behavior and emotional intelligence for leaders and warn against “boxology”--shifting organizational boxes and pursuing change for the sake of change. Daniel also shares his “spectrum of conscientiousness” theory–the observati...
Feb 27, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Intentionality–it’s an ability that can make or break so many aspects of leadership. From understanding that leaders are always setting the example to collecting insights and stories to managing time and relationships, all of us can benefit from a more deliberate approach to our lives. In this episode, Daniel and Peter look at four more of the skill sets new managers need to be successful–and all of them require being intentional and deliberate. Join them to learn: How to effectively delegate as...
Feb 13, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Making the leap from individual contributor to manager can be one of the most significant–and challenging–steps in a career. It’s so challenging, in fact, that it will take Daniel and Peter two episodes to talk about it. In part one, Daniel and Peter share some recent insights and reminisce about their grad school experiences before talking about the skillsets new managers need. Tune in to learn: The biggest myth about leadership The one piece of advice every new manager needs The two pieces of ...
Jan 30, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
How much of your job satisfaction and engagement depends on your boss? According to Gallup, it’s a lot–up to 70%, in fact! In this episode of the Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter take a deep dive into what makes a great boss, including: The one question that can change your employee/manager relationships forever Nine characteristics of an ideal boss The most important thing a new manager can do to start out on the right foot Download and listen for more great tips, along with some new...
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What makes a good metaphor? Leadership experts Daniel Stewart and Peter Stewart dive into some of their favorite metaphors and discuss how to make them “sticky.” Hint: Avoid pop culture references. This inaugural podcast also features insights about how to improve organizational change, a discussion about high turnover at McDonald’s, and a trip down memory lane. Join us for this “historic” episode! 0:00 – Introductions 2:42 – Insight of the Week 10:04 – Memory Lane 17:18 – The Power of Metaphor ...
Jan 30, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to The Leadership Growth Podcast, where we explore the tools, ideas, and habits to grow your ability to lead effectively. I'm Peter Stewart, and along with my brother Daniel Stewart, we're the hosts for the podcast. And we've been thinking about how to be better leaders since we were kids. It all started with helping our father, John Parker Stewart, put together binders for leadership training events and talking about leadership theory at the dinner table. - Now, after several degrees an...
Jan 19, 2024•1 min0
