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What do you do first when faced with a crisis? And how do you ensure your team does not react in a way that worsens the situation? Everything starts with how you respond. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss how leaders make good decisions in high-stress situations and collaborate with their teams to create positive outcomes.
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Life creates plenty of opportunities to give us scars, especially in leadership. But how do you view those scars? Leaders respond to their challenges with various emotions, from pride to embarrassment. Many are unprepared for the price of leadership and the way it challenges even the best leaders to focus on growth every day. The good news is that regardless of how you feel about your leadership scars, they represent four positive things.
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Time with your boss is your opportunity to showcase what youâre doing, ask the right questions, and gain a level of respect with the leaders above you. These meetings are your meetings. You can control how productive they are, regardless of your bossâs leadership style or personality. Done well, these meetings are a great way to grow skills, improve your standing with the company, and earn future promotions. So why do managers and employees struggle to embrace the one-on-one meeting? Today, on The Champion Forum Podcast, youâll learn some proven strategies to help you have more effective and meaningful conversations with your boss.
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Leaders pick up phrases that they use to try to soften the impact of their feedback or requests. But are these phrases helping or hurting you? What you say can dramatically impact how people perceive you and your ability to lead them. Today, on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the phrases you must stop using immediately and what you can say instead.
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So why is it that half of all change initiatives fail? Why do people resist change, and what can leaders do to help their teams embrace organizational change? Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, weâll talk about the mindset shift that will help you become better equipped to lead through the changes that are inevitably coming to your organization. Youâll learn how to ensure your change-management strategy helps you build trust instead of destroying it.
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If you want to make a leader nervous, just tell them they must hold their employee accountable. Leaders fear how the conversation may go and donât want to hurt their relationship with their team. But, accountability conversations can be a lot more productive if you add one key point: understanding intent. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, weâll talk about the role of intent in accountability conversations and how to help people feel open to feedback instead of defensive.
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What could a leader learn from the story of a potato farmer? The journey to your goals is likely challenging and lonely, but finding ways to engage your motivation and stay committed is crucial. I know how hard it can be to keep moving forward, but I heard this story at just the right time. Now, I want to share it with you. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, I share some timely lessons I learned from a potato farmer and how you can apply those principles to your leadership journey.
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Culture and technology are changing rapidly, and businesses that fail to adjust will not survive. Many leaders are either unaware of how the changes in the world will affect them or they are unsure how to approach change in their organization. The critical thing to remember is that being curious as a leader doesnât just benefit you. It creates a team thatâs more resilient, more empathetic, and certainly more creative. So, how do you ensure your team continues to move forward? The first step is to engage your curiosity. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the power of curiosity in leadership!
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Have you ever wondered why some people succeed and other people do not? The answer isnât found by identifying talent alone. There are many famous businessmen and athletes who didnât start out with the skills they needed to be successful. Instead, they worked hard and stayed dedicated to their goals. Today, we discuss the value of self-discipline and how you can leverage your motivation to reach your goals.
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Change can be hard, but for businesses, it is necessary. So, how do you keep your employees engaged when navigating a major change? The best way to move your team from compliant to engaged is to plan ahead and anticipate potential objections. Today on the Champion Forum podcast, we discuss the proper steps a leader must take when embarking on organizational change.
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Everyone wants to be successful, but what does success really mean? Is that definition the same for everyone? And can you really be fulfilled without recognition? In today's episode, we'll talk with CEO of David Novak Leadership, former COO of StoryBrand, and author Tim Schurrer on what success really means, how leaders can address their biggest challenge, and how to find contentment in service to others.
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In a world of change and uncertainty, developing leadership credibility should be a top priority for every leader. Credibility transcends just having tenure and results. Credible leaders are mindful of their actions. They pause and reflect to know where they stand and how their actions impact their team. Today, we will talk about how to become a credible leader and the impact it can have on your team.
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Imagine what our world would look like if a group of men had not gathered together and fought for freedom over 200 years ago. Their actions changed the lives of thousands of families, and we are still repeating the benefits of their actions today. What if your leadership could have the same impact? What if you could change not only the lives of those you lead but also the world you live in? Join Jeff in this special Fourth of July episode, where he reflects on what leaders must do when the world seems divided and in crisis.
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Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever wondered how to get your team to embrace change rather than resisting it? Leaders often assume everyone is motivated by the same things and lead based on what needs to be done. When leaders change the focus from "how" to "why,â they create greater organizational engagement, motivation, and alignment. In todayâs episode, we will discuss the difference between compliance and engagement and how you can connect your team to a vision rather than just a process.
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Have you ever led someone who chose to communicate their frustration with a snarky tone of voice, backbiting, and avoidance? These passive-aggressive techniques leave leaders feeling exhausted. Leading a passive-aggressive employee requires patience, empathy, and clear communication. You can transform negativity into productivity by recognizing the behavior, addressing it directly, listening actively, setting clear expectations, providing support, and holding them accountable. Today, we'll discuss how to identify passive-aggressive employees and address their negative behaviors.
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Are you ready to maximize your earning potential? The first step is to evaluate your prospecting skills. Spoiler alert: To get new results, you must do things youâve never done! Today, weâre talking about how to set yourself apart as a salesperson and generate more appointments than ever.
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Have you ever felt distracted at home by whatâs going on at work? Do you ever wonder if itâs possible to succeed at work and home? We're more connected to our work now more than ever, but for many people that results in feeling like they can't be fully present at work or at home. Today, we are joined by Randy Gravitt to discuss his new book, âWinning Begins at Home,â and how you can create a life and legacy that you are proud of.
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Today, we are discussing a question every leader will have to deal with at some point in their career: How do I lead people who are older than me? Young and low-tenured leaders need help discerning how to balance their respect for people who have been doing their jobs for a long time with the need to generate results. Weâll discuss two reasons you might worry about leading people older than you, and then Iâll give you five steps to overcoming them.
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How do you feel when someone says you should be more vulnerable? For some, a lack of vulnerability results from being taught leadership in a competitive, intense environment. For others, it is a product of their personality and preference to keep their mistakes, feelings, and thoughts to themselves. Regardless of why leaders avoid vulnerability, refusing to respond openly to questions or failures will destroy team trust, morale, productivity, and health. Today, we will talk about three ways you can cultivate a culture of vulnerability and empathy on your team.
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