The StrongLead Podcast with Chad Hall

Maybe you think you don't have anger. Well, you do. The thing might be that you're not dealing with anger in the right way. In this week's episode, Chad discusses the ways anger can show up and the three ways that anger serves us in good ways. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

While we might admire the big-time famous leaders like Churchill or Elon Musk, we shouldn't confuse fame for effectiveness. In this episode, Chad breaks down three ways that the most effective leaders get started in small ways. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

It's a tried-and-true mantra that people do business with those they know, like, and trust. Likability is a crucial factor for being a person of influence and leadership, but how do you increase your likeability? In this week's episode, Chad shares five ways even the most unlikable person can become a more likable leader. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

If you're going to lead well, you have to be connected with other human beings. In this week's episode, Chad distinguishes being connected from being popular and outlines three ways you can improve your connectivity. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

The wrong kind of curiosity can kill the cat, but the right kind of curiosity is essential for strong leaders. In this episode, Chad explores three kinds of curiosity and why curiosity is such an important attribute for today's leaders. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

A strong leader pays attention to lots of things – including himself or herself. In this episode, Chad describes the two kinds of self-awareness and four ways to do self-awareness the right way. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said a key to his success was that he learned to skate to where the puck was going to be. In life and leadership, being able to anticipate is an incredibly valuable strength. In this week's episode, Chad explores this ability and four ways you can improve as an anticipator. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Why do we want problem-solvers in business? Because business (and life) is full of problems! In this episode, Chad shares 4 ways you can up your problem-solving ability. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com    

In a world where change seems to be the only constant, agility is a premium ability. In this episode, Chad describes what agility is, why it's so important, and three ways you can up your agility game. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Authenticity is in short supply these days, which is why being authentic is a great way to stand out as a leader. In this episode, Chad explores 4 opportunities you have to be authentic at work. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com    

What sets the best leaders apart from the rest? According to William Vanderblomen, author of Be the Unicorn , one of the trademarks of the best leaders is that they are fast. In this episode, Chad examines what it means (and doesn't mean)  to be fast, plus five practical ways you can be fast. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

In a world where we often think there will be a way forward that is all benefit and no cost, we need to remember the words of the brilliant and down-to-earth economist Thomas Sowell: "There are no solutions, only trade-offs." In this week's episode, Chad applies this principle to four common decisions leaders face. Audio Production by Podsworth Media

Dallas Willard defines love as willing good for someone. In this week's episode, Chad explores 4 practical ways we can demonstrate this kind of love at work (and beyond). Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com    

There is a formula that can be applied to almost any area of life that will help you be more successful. The formula works for finances, career, health, and even relationships. In this episode, Chad shares the formula and walks you through how to apply it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

In today's world, good relationship skills are as rare and as valuable as gold. In this week's episode, Chad examines four relationship skills that are so valuable, you will want to develop them and practice them at work and at home. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Being a young person in the workforce today ain't easy. In this week's episode, Chad shares some totally unsolicited advice aimed at helping young professionals grow into strong leaders. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Back in the 1970's, Robert Greenleaf coined the term "servant leadership" to describe a style of leadership that wasn't leader-centered. Great. But too often this term and even the concept gets misinterpreted or misapplied as simply "being nice". In this week's episode, Chad shares three ways being nice goes wrong and how we can properly apply servant leadership. Audio Production by Podsworth Medi...

If you're leading in any way at all, you are engaging in difficult conversations. In this week's episode, Chad shares five keys that can help you have those difficult conversations well. The conversations won't be easy, but they will go much better. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Whether you're on the giving or the receiving end of feedback, it can be a challenge. In this episode, Chad shares why feedback really is the breakfast of champions, when to serve it, and how to serve it best. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

We hear a lot about the goodness and importance of empowering others, but what does that really mean? In a nutshell, it means giving them the power to make decisions and/or take action. But what kind of power? In this week's episode, Chad describes the five kinds of power you are giving someone when you empower them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

When you challenge (or get challenged), you want to be clear what the gap is that needs to be addressed. In this episode, Chad explores 6 flavors of challenge and the growth you can expect from each. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Challenge is one of the most powerful ways to get stronger. But what exactly can we expect from challenge? In this episode, Chad examines 4 strengths that challenge brings forth. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Leaders challenge. Strong leaders challenge the right way. In this episode, Chad shares 4 rules for leveraging the power of challenge in your leadership. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

A lot of potential goes unrealized because even leaders are tempted by that which is urgent. But why are urgent matters so appealing? In this episode, Chad shares three reasons why urgency is so appealing and how you can overcome the seduction of urgent matters. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

The actual work of a manager is often a mystery to others – and sometimes to the manager! In this episode, Chad breaks down the value of managers and the three things managers think about and do all day, every day, in a hundred different ways. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com