Dr Leadership

The true story of Jadev Molai Payeng, the man who built a forest, resonates with listeners in today's episode.  How small steps lead to incredible outcomes!  Whether you are facing a hardship or simply striving to succeed, this episdoe shows how planting a tree every day makes incredible things happen.  Give it a listen and by like Jadev!

The psychology of motivation is reviewed and the 4 key Drivers are discussed in detail.  When you know how the brain works it is much easier to get the most our of yourself and those around you as a leader.  

Coming off my annual incentive trip has Recognition at top of mind.  Recognition is such a powerful concept, it is one that needs constant focus and enhancement.  This episode can help you in work and your home life.  It is the simple things that make the biggest difference.  Give it a listen

A discussion around a recent study showing fulfilled employees drive up to a 50% improvement in results.  Is your work life and the life you lead at home fulfilling?  Are you creating such environments to maximize your team's and family's results?  

A review of what the great Steve Jobs felt were the key attributes to help you be successful.  It really isn't hard, just focus on the right things and your liklihood increases dramatically.

DR L dives into a recent HBR article around the "why" individuals have trouble asking for help.  The psychology is interesting and learing to overcome these hold backs will only increase your success and speed at which you attain your goals.  Give it a listen!

Part 2 of the Leadership Lounge with Retired Commander Kirk Lippold.  Kirk discusses and tells the first hand story of he and his staff working together to save lives and the ship after Al Quada Suicide Bombers explode a bomb next to the ship in the Port of Aden in Yemen on October 10th, 2000.  Heroism at it's finest saving as many sailors as possible.  The story is riveting and unbelievable when...

It is ok as a leader to adjust at halftime.  It is ok to say the plan isn't working.  It is ok to use inspiration and motivation versus fear and intimidation.  It is ok to build relationships and not treat your teams as COGS in your labor pool.  Great Leaders listen to feedback and don't take narcissistic or concescending approaches to handling adversity.  Give it a listen.

A tremendous privelege to discuss the journey Kirl Lippold's life took leading to his Command of the USS Cole and how Leadership came to call on that fateful morning in 2000 when Al Quada attacked his ship, Killing 17 and injuring dozens.  Part 1 of the journey leading up to the attack and his fight to save his crew and ship.

You are what you surround yourself with.  A discussion around some recent articles that call out the four key attributes you want your life to be surrounded by with people that possess them.  We make choices and choices make us.  Choose your "tribe" wisely.

Over the last couple weeks it has become evident that money can't buy common sense.  The persuit of glory led to the deaths of several due to the inability to measure a Risk vs. Reward scenario.  Check out the discussion on how to strive to attain your goals and objectives while still using common sense and your fight or flight mechanisms to avoid the Big Loss.

We all know these people.  Very insecure and destructive to relationships and results.  We reveiw the 7 main traits of Toxic Insecure People and how to recognize them via their actions.  The outcomes are negatively impacted and those of you who are insecure should listen up on how to help yourself drive better results by shedding these traits.

Are you experiencing the duldrums?  Is life seeming extra hard right now?  Everyone is facing the challenge of being motivated and enjoying life.  DR L reviews 7 steps to help yourself get rid of the Blahs and tells some personal stories on how he and others have done it.  Give it a listen.

How do you determine what your Brand is?  How do you define yourself?  Do you even know what you want your Brand to be?  Self-Reflection leads to the development of your Niche' or Brand.  A great discussion on the how the why and the approaches to drive success through a Personal Brand.  Be Awesome!

Today we engage in the retention of your brand.  We will dive into building a brand next week but due to the incredible fall from grace of a couple of World Renowned Brands we will dive into how to avoid wrecking what you have built.  A great discussion around what not to do, stay out of the Politics folks!

A discussion around the latest Microsoft Study and article from the Harvard Business Review showing that Managers and their attempt at fighting Burnout is not going to plan.  What can Companies, Leaders and Individuals do to understand the root causes and to change their approaches to help people get through these troubling times and situations.

A te-engagement on the Does Money Buy You Happiness Episode and the piece on money provides Freedom.  A discussion around the average retirement savings by age group and how scary the results are for most Americans.  You can make a difference in your financial freedom accomplishments but it takes dedication and time.  Start today!  Be Educated!  Be Dedicated!

A discussion with Brenna Finnerty a winner of multiple awards and recognition for her Philanthropic work.  We dive deep into what drives Brenna to give back and how her philanthropic successes has lead her on to her next challenge in life.  A great story and one to help you understand that the three T's are in play for all of us.

A review of the outcomes from busy work versus Productive work.  A Time Poverty has taken over society and we confuse Busy for Productive.  How to change the cycle and how to drive a "Go Long" approach to achieve the outcomes you are after.  

A conversation around several scientific studies around if money leads to happiness.  A set of surprising conflicing results that lead to collaboration for an amazing final outcome.  Money brings freedom, you bring happiness.

A discussion of how to take on change by engaging and running to it versus running away from one's problems.  The world is in constant flux, embrace it and drive to new heights.

The Leadership Lounge welcomes Melissa Ness to the show.  The Founder and CEO of Connectify HR, a Professional Employer Organization.  Melissa shares her story through an incredible journey of leadership inside the Payroll and HR space, leading well know national organizations all the way to the C-Suite.  We then dive into her desire to create her own organization and how the community embraced he...

A discussion around the psychological concept of The Fresh Start Effect.  Allowing yourself to set new goals and leave what ever has happened in the past by giving yourself a true Clean Slate.  How to continue your good attributes if you are coming off of great times but more importantly how to "reset" and give yourself permission to be awesome going forward.  Get Back in the Saddle!

A discussion with International Speaker, Executive Coach, Author and Chief Talent Officer for The Encompass Group, Tony Bridwell.  We discuss his journey to where he is today, several of his books including his newest release The Do Over and finally talk about what he wants to be when he grows up!  

Change is inevitable and can cause some to feal feer and uncertainty however if viewed and approached through the right Lense it can be a great thing.  People develop with change.  Look forward and don't hold yourself back.  Lean in!!!