Bainology

This weeks episode as we approach Thanksgiving issues us a reminder to be very thankful to our members of our Professional Network that enable us to achieve opportunities and success.  In addition, it acknowledges for us not to forget that our family members are essential members to our Professional Network. What should the members of your Professional Network bring to your career foundation.  We...

This episode of Bainology Thursday Thoughts is a salute to my #1 mentor in my career, the late-great Mike Hamilton former University of Tennessee AD, who passed away this past week.  Serving as a mentor is a tremendous honor to a mentee and a special and valuable skill to share with someone. This episode will highlight some of the special skills that Mike shared with me to help enhance my 28 year...

This week's  Bainology Thursday Thought addresses leadership for what it is NOT, as opposed to what it is.  Leadership is very likely one of the most misunderstood subjects in the business world today. Leadership has nothing to do with rank and authority; rather than it is built on the ability to have people trust,  follow and be inspired.  Don't let yourself get caught what you "th...

The episode of Bainology Podcast is a special request from a local educator who requested that I do a podcast summary of the Seven Career Enhancers, all in one single podcast; in which he intends to share with his students to discuss. Launching and enhancing your career is a systematic process.  I often tell students that "looking for a job" is a full-time job.  If you do not treat it as...

This episode of Bainology's Thursday Thoughts Podcast is the concluding chapters of a seven part series on Career Enhancers. This week we visit the importance of Embracing Discomfort with Composure and Confidence. If you cannot maintain learn to expect and benefit from professional discomfort, I advise you to never engage in professional leadership opportunities. Embracing discomfort when und...

This weeks episode of Bainology is Career Enhancer #5 of a 7 Part Series.  We discuss the true values of understanding that "Your Appearance and Fitness are Important".  This segment is simply laying the ground work for the opportunities and consequences of understanding the expectations of your professional presentation that you reflect.  Your appearance in the work place is a reflectio...

This Bainology Podcast episode references the six pitfalls in the workplace when accountability is lacking, as  well as, four key ingredients to establishing self accountability.  Careers are build and lost on leaders accountability.  Accountability is people skills, great leaders have great people skills. Great people skills are in high demand for career development and advancement.  Support the...

This weeks episode of Bainology's Thursday Thoughts is the 3rd in a series of 7 of proven Career Enhancers.  My good personal and professional friend, Mike Hamilton, joins us to share the rationale of Always Having A "Plan B" in your career. This is from his perspective of leading a large number of professional peers to tremendous successes.  Mike shares his insight to the value of...

This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is the 2nd installment of the Seven Career Enhancers. The best career advice that Jeff refers to is the one where he was informed that a person has to be "working" on today what they desire to become professionally five-years down the road.  Not that what you are doing now is bad, but if you expect to be doing something bigger and better in five ye...

This weeks Bainology Podcast, the 22nd Anniversary week of 9/11, provided me the opportunity to reflect back of what I learned required of leadership. It provided a slap in the face of the value of having empathy for one another. Our students on campus, and across American, were NOT necessarily looking for answers, they just needed someone to talk to.  Someone to share their angry, fear, frustrati...

This week's Bainology episode focuses on the value of having established your "True North" to be successful within any leadership role; whether it be at home, office, church, community or just your neighborhood.  Your True North is unique to you and only you; it is your authentic self and how you interact and reflected to others.  Rev. Zach Moffett of FUMC Pulaski is once again our...

The weeks Bainology Podcast centers around a recent conversation with a peer professional regarding the open question: "What is it that we are still passionate about after our 45 year professional career and why?"  Jeff reflects back to his roots of his still passion and how the passion has involved from his pre-teen years to his post career years.  Support the show

This weeks episode of Bainology looks back at one his past Keynote NACDA Speakers. The U.S. House of Representative, J.C. Watts, of Oklahoma.  A very meaningful presentation reflecting on the Three Lies We Live that we need to be cautious and constantly aware.  These "lies" (all three) have a young person version and an "experienced" person version that you will find interestin...

This week's episode of Bainology is the 3rd part of a three part series on the fundamental understanding of the value of establishing Core Values.  This week we will specifically address the Core Value of "Character".   Floyd Reese of the Tennessee Titans shared with me that character possessed  is not seen as good or bad.  He stated that one either possess character or they don&apo...

Do not ever let your lack of composure, aka impulsive emotions, speak for you.  Words and reactions can be sharper than knives causing both temporary and permanent wounds. If deep enough, some wounds do not heal.  Your emotions are the trigger for engaging and controlling your composure. Sometimes your emotions give you bad information. Be smart, STOP think/breathe, seek input, make good decisions...

This weeks episode of Bainology reflects back to a previous podcast to why core values are important in leadership positions and specifically confidence within leaders.  I had referenced that my personal and professional core values are the same: Confidence, Composure and Character. This week I will provide specific focus on the value of confidence as a core value trait.  Support the show

This episode of Bainology explores my #1 item to include in your career "Toolbox".  This item will help you with career opportunities, career knowledge and self-improvement more than anything else that you could master.  This item is:  Your Professional Network (people helping people).  Support the show

This episode of Bainology focuses on the five versions of leadership delegation.  This episode is sparked by the quote: "You can delegate the task, but not the responsibility."  And as our guest presenter Mr. Joe Henry, Jr, a five decade middle Tennessee lawyer, now retired shares with us: "Delegation when done correctly is a work of beauty; when not done correctly it is much less t...

This week's Bainology Podcast reflects the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of positive thinking.  Specific examples of each are shared, as well as, a special guest visit by Rev. Zach Moffett , Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Pulaski.  Pastor Zach speaks to importance of one must be "grounded" to reflect a positive dashboard of leadership.  Support the show

This weeks episode reflects on leadership traits as outlined by one of the greatest sport and life coaches of all-time:  Pat Summitt of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball.  I had the extreme, fortunate pleasure of knowing Coach Summitt.  She was one of the greatest communicators of all-time and those skills were based under her leadership umbrella manual of the "Definite Dozen&q...

This weeks Bainology episode centers around a quote from Christopher Columbus: "You will never be able to discover new oceans, if you are afraid to lose site of the shore."  This quote will lead us to discuss the Core Virtues found at USMA @ West Point.  These Core Virtues (Covenants) are the foundation  to the leadership instruction for each Cadet.   JeffBainAD@gmail.com               ...

This week's Bainology episode centers around a quote from the late, great Vince Lombardi:  "The only place where you will find success before work is in the dictionary."  We will then identify a few vital daily work habits to enhance your successful work day.  JeffBainAD@gmail.com                                  www. LeadershipLogisticsLLC.com Support the show

The Trailer for  Bainology provides you the outline for the weekly podcast of Jeff Bain's 45-year career of leadership opportunities and challenges.  Hoping you will find a "golden nugget" value, each week, as you are striving for leadership enhancement and excellence in your workplace and community.  JeffBainAD@gmail.com                                  www. LeadershipLogisticsLLC....