Brian Smith - Power Link Dynamics

Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast (c)

Education EN ↓ 80 episodes

I understand the challenges facing managers and business leaders today, having spent 40+ years as general manager for a major retailer, college professor and an award-winning entrepreneur. Hi - My name is Brian Smith. In my "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak" podcast, I will give you my take on the ins and outs of today's business world and share tips and techniques to help you develop the people skills needed to manage or lead others more effectively, regardless of gender or generation. Tune in and learn how to manage and lead the 21st Century way.

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Brian Smith - Power Link Dynamics

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Establishing The "T" Word 28.03.2020 5:26

Establishing trust is a 3-Step process I refer to as the 3 R's ……. Rapport, Relationship and Respect. If those you work with and interact with don't trust you - you stand little chance of leading. Without establishing trust you'll have difficulty getting people to follow you. In this - my 4th edition of "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak - The Podcast (c)". I will share with you the 3-Steps...

Clearing Out The Deadwood 20.03.2020 3:33

In Episode #3 of "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak The Podcast" we talk about clearing out the deadwood - Jack Welch's way. Jack referred to it as his 70-20-10 rule. We all have deadwood in our organizations. Those are the ones that aren't pulling their weight. Have a listen. Let me know what you think.

Common Sense Revisited 09.02.2020 5:09

The only thing common about common sense is that's it's not very common. Don't rely on common sense as part of your training program. Common sense is a learned skill. Your job as a team leader, supervisor or manager is to teach your people what they need to know. Thanks for tuning in to my "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak - The Podcast". Leave me a comment - let me know what you think. Vis...

Creating a Teachable Moment 07.02.2020 5:17

Your job as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager is to teach others what they need to know. Adults can learn new things given the right set of circumstance and in an environment that is conducive to learning. This episode of "Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak" will teach you how to create a teachable moment and set the right conditions for learning. Send me a comment - let me know what you t...

Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak 06.02.2020 0:59

We aren't born knowing how to manage or lead others, but we can learn how. Hi - my name is Brian Smith - tune into my Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast to find out how. I will share some tips and technics to help you develop the soft skills you need to manage and lead the 21st—Century way.