Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama? As a leader, navigating team dynamics can feel overwhelming, especially when conflict arises. But what if resolving conflict didn’t have to mean sacrificing productivity—or your sanity? This episode tackles the exact steps you can take to turn those squabbles into opportunities for trust, growth, and collaboration. By listening to this episode, you’ll discover: Eight practical steps to resolv...
Dec 26, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are your communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team. By listening, you’ll gain: Five communication habits to motivate urgency and eliminate confusion. Four common ...
Dec 19, 2024•24 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Is your approach to conflict resolution unintentionally shutting down collaboration with phrases like "let's agree to disagree"? This episode tackles one of the most common but damaging phrases leaders use in the workplace. Whether you're navigating team conflicts, resolving disagreements, or fostering innovation, learning what to say instead can help you avoid stalling progress and build trust instead of tension. Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in: Discover why "agree to disagree" creates m...
Dec 12, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if mastering your leadership potential and fostering more teamwork started with mastering yourself? Are you ready to discover how self-mastery can transform your team’s performance and spark creativity? In today’s fast-paced world, leaders struggle to juggle endless demands while inspiring their teams. This episode dives into the three dimensions of power—power over, power with, and personal power—helping you become a more mindful and purpose-driven leader. Whether you're seeking to build s...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if mastering career development conversations could be the key to transforming your team’s performance and keeping your best people engaged—no matter where they work? If you’re a leader, you’ve likely faced the challenge of balancing results with investing in your people. In today’s fast-paced and hybrid work environments, having meaningful career development conversations isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to retaining talent and driving success. This episode unpacks how you can make ...
Nov 28, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you think mastering your leadership path means always having the answers? What if embracing humility could make you a more effective and respected leader? In a world where leadership demands more empathy, adaptability, and connection than ever before, this episode dives into how you can lead with confidence while staying human. Learn how to shift from a traditional, bottleneck leadership style to one that inspires trust, builds resilience, and drives high performance. Here’s what you’ll gain ...
Nov 21, 2024•32 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast How do great leaders turn setbacks into comebacks? They cultivate resilience—and so can you. In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, it's not enough to lead with purpose alone; resilience, your ability to bounce back and find a way through the toughest circumstances, is what truly makes a difference. This episode dives into the essentials of resilience at work, exploring how you can inspire it within yourself and your team. Learn from leadership expert Simon T. Bailey as he shares insigh...
Nov 17, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to succeed in business while building a human-centered work culture and staying true to your values? In today’s episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye dives into a profound conversation with Mark Silver, author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from a Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive. Whether you’re part of a small or large business, Mark’s insights on fostering a healthier workplace culture and practicing ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are your employees enjoying their work—or just going through the motions? What if a fun work culture could boost both morale and performance? In this episode, leadership expert Phil Geldart shares how bringing genuine, meaningful fun into the workplace can transform team dynamics, engagement, and productivity. For leaders facing resistance or a need for change, this episode offers actionable insights to create a more engaging and motivated environment. Listen in to discover: Practical ways to in...
Oct 31, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you've ever just answered their question without adding your perspective, you might be missing a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress. As a leader, your ability to communicate and manage up directly impacts your success and your team's performance. In this episode, we dive into the four common mistakes leaders make when managing up and how these simple missteps can...
Oct 24, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good? Even the best leaders face communication challenges in today's fast-moving work environment. This episode offers a practical solution to help you ensure your messages are clear, reduce frustration, and boost your team's performance. Here’s what you’ll gain from listening: Learn why asking “Do you un...
Oct 17, 2024•20 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by burnout and looking for a success boost in your leadership role? What if you could achieve your goals without sacrificing your well-being? In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye and guest Chazz Scott discuss the powerful ways leaders can transcend negative thinking, regain focus, and build stronger relationships. Whether you're leading a team or looking to better manage your personal well-being, these tools will help you cre...
Oct 03, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you leading in a way that truly taps into your team's potential for innovation, engagement, and open communication, or are you inadvertently stifling it? In today’s episode, Drew Jones, PhD, discusses how traditional management techniques often shut down culture and engagement from the start. With a focus on anthropology, Drew explains how you can create a work environment where employees thrive by sharing knowledge, taking risks, and holding themselves accountable—without the fear of failur...
Sep 26, 2024•55 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered how businesses can foster leadership sustainability, creating real, lasting change without sacrificing profitability? What if you could learn the secret formula for making an environmental or social impact while also standing out in your industry? In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to create meaningful strategic change that matters in today’s world. Whether you're leading a team or managing a company, sustainability is a crucial challenge. Learn how the food ...
Sep 19, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you remain calm under pressure while still achieving extraordinary results? Whether managing a team or striving to become a more resilient leader, mental toughness is the cornerstone of your leadership journey. This episode will help you identify key habits that build mental toughness, enabling you to become a leader who inspires greatness without burning out. Here’s what you’ll gain by tuning in: Discover specific, actionable habits to build resilience and grit. Learn how to master self-...
Sep 12, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, hosted by David Dye, you'll dive the into change challenge and the fascinating world of behavioral economics with guest Melina Palmer. Behavioral economics is all about understanding how people really make decisions—not always in the logical, rational ways you might expect. By blending economics with psychology, this field gives you powerful insights into why people behave the way they do, which is incredibly useful when you're ...
Sep 05, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul podcast with David Dye, Chris Dyer is joining us to discuss how improving your company culture can also boost productivity. A great place to start? Pinpoint the pillar that’s most lacking in your organization. Is it transparency, positivity, measurement, acknowledgment, uniqueness, listening, or how you handle mistakes? Once you've identified the gap, it's time to take action. Say transparency is the issue—how can you boost communication and...
Sep 05, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, David Dye sits down with Binna Kandola to explore the impact of bias on our thinking and decision-making. Bias can lead to snap judgments and stereotypes. Unconscious bias is even trickier because it's the bias you're not even aware of. In the workplace, this can show up in all sorts of ways—like favoritism, self-serving decisions, or even age bias. So, what can you do about it? Recognizing and addressing unconscious bias is key...
Aug 22, 2024•48 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul podcast, you’ll dive into an engaging conversation with your host, David Dye, and special guest Melanie van de Velde, author of Lead Like a Genius. You'll explore how justice should play a role in the way rewards are distributed in business—whether based on talent, effort, or risk. Melanie shares her insights on the power of staying true to your purpose, even drawing from childhood memories that shape who you are as a leader. As you list...
Aug 15, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of "Leadership Without Losing Your Soul," David talks with Jack Craven, a trial lawyer turned CEO mindset author and executive coach. Jack shares his journey of leading business leaders toward more fulfilling lives, emphasizing the importance of feeling alive professionally and personally. They delve into the "aliveness mindset," which focuses on bringing passion, purpose, and joy into everyday experiences. Jack introduces the idea of anchoring mindsets and the significance of pr...
Aug 08, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, David Dye and Lori Mazan invite you to rethink the way you approach leadership. Skill training is just the beginning; true leadership goes beyond that. They emphasize the importance of integrity, individuality, and personal development, encouraging you to break free from outdated beliefs that there's only one right way to lead. You'll learn why relying on your internal compass and enhancing your thinking are crucial steps to ele...
Aug 01, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, you'll dive into the importance of brave conversations at work and tackling those tough conversations head-on. Have you ever wondered how to make those difficult chats a little easier? Ed Evarts joins us to share his insights and experiences navigating these tricky waters. You'll learn about the key elements that can make a big difference: being helpful, practicing regularly, staying present in the moment, focusing on future out...
Jul 25, 2024•53 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. He emphasizes hiring for kindness and creating a positive and supportive author environment. Courtright shares that his company has 24 guiding principles, including a good sense of humor, and prioritizes the author's experience. He also discusses the importance of accountability, taking responsibility for mistakes, and the value o...
Jul 18, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this Leadership Without Losing Your Soul episode, you'll hear from Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, as she dives into the challenges leaders face and the significance of uncovering hidden limiting beliefs. Ades emphasizes leaders' need to prioritize self-care, ensuring that critical aspects of your life don't get neglected. Journaling, she points out, is an invaluable tool for gaining clarity and understanding your thinking patterns. When facing difficult situations or challen...
Jul 11, 2024•44 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you'll explore when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You'll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it's time to walk away. Host David Dye shares personal stories and examples, illustrating the importance of speaking up and considering the impact of the conflict on your life. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt thanks for your support and promotion of their book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict." L...
Jun 13, 2024•22 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast This episode will share effective ways to handle passive-aggressive behavior at work. Dealing with this type of conflict can be incredibly frustrating, but don't worry—we’ve got you covered with some powerful phrases to address it. Throughout the podcast, we’ll share examples of passive-aggressive behavior and teach you phrases to address it effectively. You’ll learn to describe what happened calmly, ask for clarification, and focus on specific goals or facts. It's crucial to stay calm and not r...
Jun 06, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, David Dye breaks down strategies for dealing with those chronic complainers at work. You know the types: "Mr. Whiny," who loves to complain for the sake of it, and the "Caring Complainer," who genuinely cares but shows it through constant griping and cynicism. For Mr. Whiny, it's all about addressing the behavior and not getting sucked into unproductive conversations. But with the Caring Complainer, you can use powerful phrases to shift your energy towards positive outcomes and ...
May 30, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, David Dye explores the all-too-common frustration of working with an indecisive boss. He shares practical strategies that you can use to navigate this challenging situation. David suggests using powerful phrases to pinpoint where your boss is getting stuck and to gain clarity on the decision-making process. He also advises demonstrating to your boss that acting is often easier than remaining in the status quo. He suggests making decisions feel less permanent by proposing a trial...
May 23, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you'll learn how to handle a manager who gives lazy, frustrating, and vague feedback. Drawing from the insights in his recent book, David offers practical phrases to navigate various feedback scenarios. Here's what you can do when you're faced with vague feedback, ask for specifics. Try saying, "Could you give me an example of what you're referring to?" If you're dealing with unfair ratings and feeling frustrated, express your concerns and seek a constructive solution. You might...
May 16, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have a micromanager as a boss—what do you do? Tune in to this episode for some go-to phrases you can use to smooth things over and keep the interactions at work positive. Host, David Dye, also gives you a sneak peek at their new book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict." If your whole team needs a copy, there's a sweet deal waiting for you. Plus, don’t miss the part David tackles a listener's tough question about leading a team through supervisor changes. You'll get som...
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