Become The Leader

The employment world we live in will never be what it used to be. With fundamental shifts in culture, generations, and belief systems of employees, it is more critical now than ever before to create an engaged culture. A top-performing organization will outpace a good organization 20 to 1 in net profitability.   To achieve this, there are three key components to build a culture that will engage te...

In this episode, Jody and Meghan discuss how to build rapport with another person, whether that is at a social networking event or it is over time through continuous interaction. Building rapport is about understanding and connecting with another person through a close and harmonious relationship.  There are five key principles that help a person build rapport: Empathy - the ability to understand...

In today’s episode, Jody and Meghan discuss ethical codes. Whether you’re at work or at home, ethics remain the same. It is important that you create rules and systems that will keep you and your company in line with an ethical code of conduct. Ethics are not intended to restrict you; rather, ethics are meant to serve as encouragement for making good decisions. There are three variances of ethics...

In today’s episode, Jody and Meghan share tips on preparing for an executive-level interview. The higher the position within the company you are interviewing for, the greater the intensity and depth of the interview process will be. It is important to give a good first impression and answer questions in a professional manner. A few takeaways from the podcast: Practice interviewing with another per...

In today’s episode, Jody and Meghan discuss the four keys to developing the potential of your team in order to achieve success in the workplace.  Performance Management Team Involvement Recognition Job Fit Not only do managers play an active role in the growth and development of their employees, but it is also important to recognize the individual role that employees play in their own development....

In this episode, Jody and Meghan discuss how to attract people to come work for your company. People are attracted to a job application based on its logical appeal, but they work for and stay at a company for emotional reasons. Ultimately, people work for people, not just for companies. If there is an emotional disconnect for an employee, it can slow their productivity, motivation, and even their...

In this episode, Jody and Meghan talk about the abominable monster known as “stress” and how to manage it. Meghan explains that stress is anything that requires action or attention, and although stress may seem like a negative thing, it can actually benefit you by acting as a motivator. The key to stress management is not allowing the stressors in your life to build up so much that they become ove...

In this episode, Jody and Meghan talk about what transparency means in business and how it applies to both leadership and individual employees. Meghan defines company transparency as “disclosing all relevant information to those who can use it to make informed decisions.” Not every person within your organization needs to know the details of everything that is going on. Instead, they need to know...

On this episode, Jody and Meghan discuss how to effectively communicate and listen to each other through: Nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, posture, body language, etc. Various communication channels, whether that means in person, written, or through another person Being intentional about how you say something and not just what you say Incorporating active listening skills during meetings, casu...

In this episode of the Become The Leader, I am doing an overview of my favorite book. The concepts within this book are perfect concepts that any leader can apply to themselves, but also into their organization. Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof... Leadership Evo: https://...

Lets take a deep dive into my book Leadership Evo, and help you transform into the leader you would follow! Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof... Leadership Evo: https://bit.ly/leadershipevo

In this episode of the Become The Leader Podcast I have brought on Adam Beckner to the podcast to share his trials and tribulations on building a strong mind that was needed to keep forward in his career! We hope that you were able to gain some value from this episode! Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https:/...

We all understand that we are the hero in our own journey's, but being the hero in someone else's journey is impossible. You have to serve as a guide, so that person complete their journey on their terms!  Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof...

What are the few things that you do that you believe generates the outcomes you receive? The law of the vital few is what governs the way we find success or miss the mark! Let us know what you think of this episode! Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof...

What is allowing your emotions to take control of you, and the way you react to things? In episode of the Become The Leader Podcast, I run through a few tips and tricks on how to gain control over your emotional state. Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof...

Are you wanting to be successful? Then what is stopping you? It is time for you create some standards for yourself!  Follow me on social media! Facebook: @thejodyholland Instagram: @thejodyholland TikTok: @thejodyholland Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof...

In this episode of the Become The Leader Podcast, Jody goes through the 4 necessary skills that every supervisor should have, or be willing to adapt.  Follow me on social media!  Facebook: @thejodyholland  Instagram: @thejodyholland  TikTok: @thejodyholland   Leadership Courses https://www.jodyholland.com/coursesof...

There are 5 key areas of the face that reveal who a person is at their core. From how we make decisions, to how we evaluate ourselves, to how we write the story of our lives, learning how the physical structure of the face reveals the inner person can be fascinating. By learning how to read a person, you learn how to adjust yourself and your communication style to what they need.  Check out t...

Each of us strives to build the kind of business we are proud of. One of the distinguishing characteristics that make that work, or that holds us back, is how we plan for changes with our people. In this episode, I discuss what it takes to create a legacy in your business by planning for the people changes that happen.  Learn about talent management/mapping and succession planning. Check out...

Problem-solving has 5 key steps. They are... S - State the need O - Open up discussion and brainstorming L - Let go of what doesn't work? Is it legal? Is it moral? Is it ethical? Is it likely to work? V - Vet and assign responsibilities and timelines E - Eyes wide open... you have to evaluate everything 

There are a number of people that are critical to your success. One of the keys is surrounding yourself with greatness.  Find your friend group - A group of people that will build you up, support your dreams, and help you succeed. Each of us is conditioned to see what people do more than what they say they meant by what they did.  Misaligned Attribution is the theory that we judge oursel...

Napoleon Hill outlined the 13 causes of success in his book, Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937. We are going through a few of the keys to success in this podcast with a strong focus on how to create an unwavering faith in yourself and your dream, as well as learning to visualize.  True visualization is the acceptance of an end result as if it has already come to pass. Check out this epis...

Motivation is more than a great phrase on a poster. It is the development of an identity that says it is worthwhile to work through the struggle to the outcome on the other side. In this episode, Meghan and Jody discuss the internal and external factors of motivation. There are several key areas that each of us must address in order to become the best version of ourselves. Create an identity that...

Throughout our lives, we are called to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and find our path to success. In this episode of Become The Leader, originally recorded on KGNC and News Channel 10-2 in Amarillo, we discuss the four primary aspects of the journey every person goes through to become the hero of their own story. Everything is Normal The Shakeup happens The hero is refined, typically with...

In this episode, we talk about the impacts on culture, profit, retention and more of how we operate as leaders.  A transformation leader is playing the long game, looking for ways to inspire their people to be their best, do their best, and have an incredible time achieving with the organization. A transactional leader is playing the short game, looking for ways to win now and win at all cost...