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The modern business world can be a place of chaos, conflict, and busyness. Anyone working to make a success of their work can get run down, discouraged, and frustrated, even to the point of burnout. One major way to avoid such circumstances is to seek JOY. Having the ability to find joy amidst stress and […] The post Leaders: Creating a Culture of Joy 170 first appeared on Leadership Powered...

Great leaders ask good questions. The questions are never meant to fill air space. Rather they represent genuine, thoughtful curiosity. Being a curious leader can inspire teams to think bigger thoughts, have broader ideas, and spur innovation. The use of the question as a leadership tool is as much art as it is science. Yes, […] The post The Power of the Thoughtful, Curious Question 169 firs...

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or executive, you’ve likely heard of LinkedIn. But did you know that this professional networking site can do wonders for boosting your brand? LinkedIn is no longer just a platform for job seekers – it’s a powerful tool for businesses looking to maximize their visibility, connect with other professionals […] The post Understanding the Power of Linke...

As we mature into our adult life, we experience various impacts coming from a multitude of moments where people in our lives create influence. The influence can be positive or negative. Positive influence has the power to shape our beliefs, our values, and the principles by which we choose to treat and lead others. My […] The post The Power of Positive Influence 166 first appeared on Leaders...

Starting and running a successful business requires landing an offering that the market values. If your product or service fulfills a need, then you have a winner. There are various ways to identify the winner idea. But adding value is the common driver that secures success. In this episode, join us as I visit with […] The post Finding the Right Way to Add Value 165 first appeared on Leaders...

The ways people rise up to gain recognition and promotion as leaders in various organizations can be widely different. Internal and external forces can dictate whether someone gets recognized and promoted or not. It also impacts the timing of those opportunities. Listen as Doug explores the leadership journey in law enforcement. His guest is Capt. […] The post Understanding Leadership in Law...

The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not without its challenges. There will be fails and missteps along the way. Success comes for those who battle through the fails. Using the experience to gain a better understanding of what not to do can be as important as always knowing the to-do answers. In this […] The post How to Make Failure Your Friend 163 first appeared on Leadershi...

No market is as fickle and changing as the gaming industry. I’m speaking of computer games. Building a new game and getting it to rise above the mass to attract customers has always been a daunting challenge. But my guest turned many heads when he challenged the industry to stop merely releasing new games. He […] The post How to Build a Global Customer Service Model That Grows Value 16...

Many of us feel overwhelmed in this always-on world like there’s never enough time for it all. The answer isn’t to run faster. It’s to work smarter to get results and take control of your life by taking control of yourself. It’s possible when you know how—and in this show, I’ll introduce you to your […] The post Meet Your Next Chief Results Officer 161 first appeared on Leadership Powe...

Recovering from a physical injury can be a challenge. The psychological impact can be more severe than physical pain. Finding the right help to overcome these challenges takes a dedicated effort. My guest today is someone who himself suffered career-ending sports injuries, crushing his dreams of being a professional football player (American football). Guest Bio: […] The post The Art and Sci...

For most entering the business world as an entrepreneur, the world of private equity and venture funding is a mystery. Unless you have a rich uncle or a close family friend, delving into a fundraiser for your business can be daunting. In this episode, I visit with someone who has mastered the field. His name […] The post Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Funding 159 first appeared on...

“Nothing is so permanent as change.” Wise words. Yet to leaders everywhere, guiding a change in the work you do or the clients you serve can be daunting. Change is hard. That’s another common belief out there. What can a leader do to navigate the balance between the culture at work and the changes they […] The post Leading the Tug Between Culture and Change Management 158 f...

“People join companies but quit bosses.” It’s a cliche, but nonetheless, very true. All too often, the boss we work for can significantly influence the sense of belonging, success, and opportunity that might come from our work. Therefore, making the workplace healthier for employees starts with helping managers learn how t become genuine leaders, not […] The post Leadership...

Whenever we talk business, we usually speak in terms of B2B or B2C. Have you ever thought about #H2H? Yes, human to human. In reality that is how all business gets done. Business is not so much about the legal entity vs legal entity, but rather a fundamental human-to-human exchange. As you think through what […] The post Boost Your Business – Human to Human 153 first appeared on Leadership P...

A confused mind says NO! But what if YOU are the one adding to the chaos and confusion? In this busy, fast-paced world we are bombarded by noise and distractions. Taking in too much input can cause overload. Whether you suffer from inbox fatigued or cluttered closets, the life we lead requires some sense of […] The post How to De-Clutter Your Brain 152 first appeared on Leadership Powered by...

Growing and scaling a small business is always on top of the mind for the owner/founder. So much has been written about ways to achieve growth effectively. Yet there is still so much more to learn if you want a business that grows consistently and has the ability to scale properly without eroding margins. Listen […] The post Helping You Build and Scale 151 first appeared on Leadership Powere...

There are so many ways to attract new customers. Besides all the traditional marketing, advertising, and sales methods, one area often gets overlooked. That area is course creation. Consumers of all kinds are still seeking ‘how to’ knowledge. Whether you use YouTube, TikTok reels, or Instagram, having content packaged as a course offering makes sense. […] The post Great Ways to B...

Leaders often find themselves in the position of needing to hire new employees to add to the team. Forget about the administrative aspects of hiring. We must focus on finding better ways to be effective with the critically important step of identifying the right person for the right job. Join me as we crack open […] The post Helping Owners Improve the Hiring Process 149 first appeared on Lea...

Becoming a new, first-time manager is one of the most difficult jobs you might ever experience. Moving from individual contributor to supervisor or manager requires a whole new set of skills, mindset shifts, and personal pivots. Too often, people promoted to manager are not given the right training to prepare them for such role. In […] The post Helping You Be the Confident and Competent New...

Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code and provides visionaries and leaders with strategies, blueprints, and results-oriented, tangible tools and techniques that give clear steps to improve business systems and strengthen leadership skills and teams so that they can scale their impact. Her strategies have helped her clients to generate […] The post Finding the...

Much has been spoken about increasing the awareness of emotional intelligence. However, for many, it still seems a foreign concept and something not needed in the leadership toolkit. When we open the book and lean into learning about emotional intelligence we can find tangible ways it can be used to increase our impact as leaders. […] The post Understanding the Real Impact of Emotional Intel...

The human brain is an amazing organism. Yet too many of us go through life without leveraging its natural capacity. Studying the opportunity to expand your mind’s eye is an interesting area. My guest overcame early childhood learning difficulties to discover the power of cognitive function. The guest is a young lady named ST (Es-tee) […] The post Are You Really Thinking What You’re Thi...

If you are someone who struggles with standing up and facing an audience to deliver a speech, you may want to join us in this episode. As ironic as it may sound, taking a few pages out of clown college teaching can really boost your public speaking performance. My guest is someone who has done […] The post Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Performance 141 first appeared on Leadership P...

Leadership in business is measured in the outcomes achieved. Too often we limit the view to be about financial performance. What about the growth of your people? As a manager, founder, and owner, what can you do to be a better leader? Listen as I visit with Jerry Macnamara, himself a 5x entrepreneur and business […] The post Love Your People – Treat Them as Whole 139 first appeared on Leader...

Imposter Syndrome is something that managers at all levels struggle with from time to time. Female leaders are especially prone to feel held back by their own belief of living an imposter’s life. But having self-doubt and uncertainty impacts all leaders at one time or another. In this episode, I dive deep into the characteristics […] The post Helping Leaders Crush the Imposter Syndrome...