The Practicing Leader Podcast

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the number of hours in the day or feeling an overwhelming sense of responsibility for the tasks before you?

We explore the crucial role of a career coach in helping you find clarity and direction in your professional life. Discover how a career coach can guide you through self-assessment, identify your strengths and interests, and align them with the right career path. Gain valuable insights on setting achievable goals, developing a strategic plan, and overcoming obstacles. If you're feeling lost or unc...

Effective leadership is no longer solely about command and control. It goes beyond authority and delegation. True leadership is rooted in empathy, understanding, and the ability to foster an environment of acceptance. When leaders embrace their team members as they are, they create a powerful acceptance cycle that paves the way for growth, collaboration, and the ability to accept others with...

Change is a constant in any organization, and managing it effectively is crucial for the success of both the company and its employees. Introducing new initiatives or processes can often be met with resistance.

Welcoming new employees to your team is an exhilarating experience. It's a time filled with anticipation, excitement, and the opportunity to shape their journey within your organization. But how do you ensure their integration is seamless and their potential fully realized?

As people progress through their careers, people often seek guidance and support to navigate their professional journeys effectively. Three vital roles that emerge are coaches, mentors, and advocates. Your opportunity is how you can show up as one of these roles for the people around you.

Succession planning is a critical aspect of organizational management and leadership. It involves strategic processes and preparations to identify and develop individuals who can assume key leadership positions within the company.

Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated at work? Maybe you're dealing with a difficult project, a challenging coworker, or a heavy workload. Whatever the cause, frustration can be a common and overwhelming experience in the workplace. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to become more resilient and better able to manage difficult situations.

Building trust -- Trust is crucial for effective collaboration and teamwork, and it's an essential component of any healthy relationship.

The phrase "do the right thing" is often used to describe a situation where someone is being asked to take action, but it can be used both genuinely and indisingenuously.  Here we wiil  discuss what the phrase means and when it should be used.

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, success often requires more than just talent and intelligence. Research has shown that grit, a unique combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, plays a crucial role in achieving success.

Frustration is a common experience in the workplace, and it can be challenging to manage it effectively, especially when you're in a leadership position. What sets effective leaders apart is their ability to handle frustration in a way that doesn't compromise their productivity or mental wellbeing. We'll discuss how effective leaders handle frustration at work.

Becoming proficient at public speaking is a skill which can benefit you in many areas of life, from personal relationships to professional opportunities. For many people, the thought of speaking in front of others can be daunting.

It's becoming increasingly common for people to work with colleagues who are in different locations and time zones. While this can be challenging, it's essential for effective collaboration. Here are some tips on how to work effectively with your team members, even if you are in different locations and time zones.

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person's body language seemed to be saying something different than their words? Or maybe you've had a boss who always seemed to give you a certain look when they were disappointed with your work, even if they never said anything outright. These are examples of micromessaging - the subtle, nonverbal cues that we use to communicate with each othe...

Creating content is an essential part of delivering on leadership principles, but not all content is created equal. By producing messages in different mediums, you can offer benefits to your audience that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Your ability to produce your message is directly correlated with your effectiveness as a practicing leader.

There will be often times where you are asked to work where discussions are necessary and you need to find common ground. This week's podcast is about putting yourself in the right mindset to find common ground.

Decision debt refers to the cost of making short-term decisions that can have long-term consequences. As a leader, it's your responsibility to limit or mitigate decision debt by considering both the short term and long term impacts of those decisions

As professionals, we all need help from time to time. Whether you're facing a challenging project, a tight deadline, or simply feeling overwhelmed, it's important to know how to ask for help in an effective way. Let's walkthrough three (3) easy steps!

We all want our people to hit the ground running no matter how new they are. This, however, will lead to missed expectations. All people need an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of new tasks. In order to help any individual be successful at something new is through them guided delegation.

How many times have you said the words, I better update my resume or, worse yet, I need to find my resume or, even worse, How do I make a resume. It is one of those things that everyone hates to do, but it is necessary to move forward in our careers. Here are some steps to get started.

You know those conversations. The ones where the hair on the back of your neck stand up or your ears get hot. This podcast will introduce you to a structured approach to tackling them more predictably.

Building relationships with your peers can be time consuming and difficult. In today's podcast, we talk about how to have more effective 1 on 1s with your peers to build deeper connection at work.

In this episode, I briefly touch on leadership characteristics which need to be developed to have deeper relationships with people in the long haul.