Getting Results

Getting everyone on the same page isn’t easy but it’s important!  Sharing your vision takes courage. This is difficult for most leaders.  In this episode, I share four ways to  jumpstart the new year and create a common purpose with your team. >> Links mentioned within << Move-the-Needle Challenge: http://movetheneedlechallenge.com/

Leaders make commitments, not resolutions. Leaders are the few who discipline themselves to change versus the many who just talk about it. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-development

Consider how many times you have let someone or something make you angry. As leaders, we have to catch ourselves becoming hooked by all the crazy situations and circumstances we find ourselves entangled in. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-development

Communicating, influencing and coaching others (at all levels) can sometimes be uncomfortable.  Here are 3 friendly reminders to keep top of mind when you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-development

Imagine if all your meetings were productive. What difference would that make?   Meetings are a powerful leadership tool, yet many are widely mis-managed.  In this episode, I share a simple framework to ensure no one complains about your meetings. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-developme...

Is someone on your team underperforming? Your first step shouldn’t be corrective action - but to ask yourself, “Am I doing everything possible to help the person succeed?”   Effective leaders are great teachers, coaches, mentors, and role models.  This week, I share three ways to increase the productivity of your team.  >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership De...

The #1 thing all teams complain about is a lack of resources. In this episode, I share some effective ways to respond to this complaint when it emerges. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-development

There are two very powerful words every leader should make part of their vocabulary. They are also the two words many leaders don’t say enough. In this episode, I share three simple ways to elevate your leadership and drastically change your results.  >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-developmen...

Leaders often don't ask enough questions, and when they do, many don't ask the right questions. Or—they don't ask questions in a way that will empower honest and informative answers. In this episode, I unpack the art of asking questions and share with you some of my favorites. >> Links mentioned within << Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program: visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-...

There is ONE aspect of leadership that is non-negotiable; a must-have characteristic that needs to be in place in order for others to pledge their loyalty and commitment. Do you know what it is? >> Links mentioned within << Apply for our "Self 2.0 Leadership Development Program."  To learn more, visit: https://mastery.lxu.training/lxu-leadership-development

Many are quick to blame someone or something for their lack of productivity. Here’s the truth: Others don’t hijack your attention, you allow them to. >> Links mentioned within << Create a rhythm and routine to get things done more efficiently so you FREE up time for yourself. Get the PowerWeek-PowerLife System: http://powerweeksystem.com/

It’s time to shift your thinking. Everything is NOT a priority and all priorities are not created equal. You have a responsibility to ensure the most important stuff moves forward. The only way to do that is develop a system to filter the tasks you are working on. >> Links mentioned within << Create a rhythm and routine to get things done more efficiently so you FREE up time for yourse...

If you want to lead others—and yourself—in the best way possible, you need to make quiet time a priority.  The more you reflect on what you’re doing, the more aware you will become of how much time is wasted on things that don’t matter and how much of that time could potentially be reallocated for yourself. >> Links mentioned within << Create a rhythm and routine to get things don...

Would you like to minimize distractions?  Start by becoming mindful of them.   When you are mindful of the things that cause distractions, you minimize interruptions and tasks that are a waste of time, which allows you to get more stuff done. >> Links mentioned within << Create a rhythm and routine to get things done more efficiently so you FREE up time for yourself. Get...

Most people never achieve their yearly goals. One of the main reasons for that is they waste too much time on irrelevant tasks (the minor things). Being busy doesn't count as much as some think it does.  Some people are busy all day long, working on tasks that have minimal impact.  The result: Little progress is made on the most important tasks (the major things).   Don’t major time...

The secret to getting more done is to actually do less.   You will accomplish more if you spend your energy eliminating unnecessary activity so you can in fact focus your attention on what is truly important. >> Links mentioned within << FREE Mindset Shift Master Class: https://lxu.training/mindsetshift Schedule an exploratory call: https://lxu.training/contact

Some become enamored in their own press when things go well and others stay trapped in a bad mood when things don't go as expected. Here’s my question: How do you handle success and failure?  In this episode, I share the #1 lesson I learned from my dad to handle both. Check it out! >> Links mentioned within << FREE Mindset Shift Master Class: https://lxu.training/mindsetshift >...

Many people procrastinate. Common response: “Ahh, I’ll do it tomorrow …” And then tomorrow comes and we say the exact same thing.  Sometimes we postpone the task to the very last moment—or we end up never doing it at all. Sound familiar?  Here's a simple technique I use to break the logjam of procrastination.  >> Links mentioned within << FREE Mindset Shift Master Class:...

Have you ever wondered what makes successful people successful? Every successful business leader I have ever met, makes three habits a regular practice. Do you want to know what they do consistently? Listen to this episode. >> Links mentioned within << Create a rhythm and routine to get things done more efficiently so you FREE up time for yourself. “Get the PowerWeek-PowerLife System”...

Have you ever had that "Oh Shit!" moment? If so, give yourself a moment to quietly practice being aware of the "it's bad" story you are convincing yourself is true about a difficult situation you find yourself in and remind yourself that consciously or unconsciously, we are forever giving everything meaning but you have the power to attach the meaning that is most helpful. Links mentioned in this...

Teams that move from good to great are guided by leaders who have a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset are open to learning something new. They embrace the unknown, even when the unknown feels scary and uncomfortable. This is the last in a six-part series on leadership effectiveness . Check out E71-E75, if you missed any of the previous episodes in this series. Links mentioned:&nbsp...

I want to remind you that you are far more creative than you give yourself credit for. When you get into the habit of breaking things down into smaller, more manageable components, your brain begins to feel lighter and the risk of doing something becomes less. It is in those moments that creative ideas emerge.  This is the fifth in a six-part series on leadership effectiveness . Check ou...

If I had to identify the one, single attribute shared by all the truly successful people I’ve ever met, I’d say it is their ability to build and nurture an authentic and powerful network. This is the fourth in a six part series on leadership effectiveness. Check out E71-E73, if you missed any of the previous episodes in this series. Links mentioned in this podcast:  Mindset Shift Master Class...

Imagine if you make the person you are talking to feel like they are, for that moment, the most important person in the world.  I guarantee you will become more magnetizing and memorable. This is the third in a six part series on leadership effectiveness. If you missed any of the previous episodes, you can catch up on them here: E71: How to maintain your composure when stressed E72: Credible...

Actions speak louder than their words. Credible leaders walk their talk. They do what they say they are going to do and they deliver on what they promise.  This is the second in a six part series on leadership effectiveness. If you missed the previous episode, you can catch up on that one here: E71: How to maintain your composure when stressed