Drama Free Living with Dennis and Lisa McIntee

Many people view the future through the lens of fear. However, the real purpose of the future is to inspire you. With the right understanding, you can overcome procrastination and move forward with excitement. Join Dennis and Lisa to discover practical advice to imagine and reach your future goals.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to...

The present is the only place where you can create value and make contributions. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa discuss three strategies to help you make the most of the present. As a result, you can recapture your most valuable resources, including your time, energy, and attention.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you crea...

Dennis and Lisa introduce a new series focused on our relationship with time. In this premiere episode, they cover the power of the past, which instructs and informs you. With three key benefits in mind, you can accelerate your growth and become a more confident and productive leader.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you crea...

To conclude the series on roadblocks of effective leadership, Dennis and Lisa cover emotional roadblocks. From ego to emotional detachment, these roadblocks will limit your organization’s growth—not to mention your own and your team’s. Find out the strategies to overcome these obstacles in this episode.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exis...

As a leader, your relationship with others has a huge impact on your ability to lead successfully. Many leaders experience relational roadblocks, from a fear of confrontation to people-pleasing tendencies and more. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa tackle three relational roadblocks that slow leaders down and provide strategies you can use to regain your personal power.  The Leadership Development...

All leaders encounter roadblocks when leading people. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa examine three character-related roadblocks that can hinder your effectiveness and impact your team’s success. With practical strategies, you can overcome these roadblocks to become the best you can be.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you c...

In this new series, Dennis and Lisa uncover the 12 Emotional Roadblocks of Leaders, beginning with three devastating performance roadblocks. Knowing how to overcome these common obstacles is critical to enhancing your performance and influencing your team. Plus, you’ll gain access to a free resource to assess your primary strengths and weaknesses.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting...

In the final installment of this series, Dennis and Lisa provide strategies to help you embrace the final two mindset shifts of mindful leaders. First, recognize the power of your energy to improve yourself. Second, give back to the world on a daily basis. These traits will equip you to become a more mindful and transformational leader.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by...

To become a less stressed and more flexible leader, you have to undergo some mindset shifts. As Dennis and Lisa share two new traits of mindful leaders, you’ll discover how to serve your sphere of influence and own your own growth by taking action to get where you want to be.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a bett...

Mindful leaders resist feelings of entitlement and know how to own their decisions. These traits distinguish them from ordinary leaders and help them build more trusting and confident teams. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa provide practical strategies to incorporate these valuable traits into your leadership style.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIn...

Dennis and Lisa kick off a new series covering the eight traits of a mindful leader. Mindfulness empowers leaders to be open-minded, more flexible, and less stressed. In this episode, discover the mindset shifts to help you avoid victim mentality and take prompt action.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better wor...

To conclude this series, Dennis and Lisa expose the fourth fear of micromanagers: being replaced. In an attempt to protect themselves and their role, micromanagers impose a “my way or the highway” mentality. However, this insecurity stifles a team’s collaboration and results.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a bett...

Micromanagers fear losing control. However, this scarcity mindset limits a team’s autonomy, engagement, and results. In the penultimate episode of this series, Dennis and Lisa examine the fear of losing control and share some fast fixes if you struggle with this challenge as a leader.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you crea...

Many leaders fall into micromanagement due to fears of inefficiency. The result, however, is limited productivity. Dennis and Lisa continue this series by covering another fear and failure of micromanagers, as well as the forward movements you can take to overcome these tendencies.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create...

Micromanaging is a symptom of a bigger issue. In the first episode of this four-part series, Dennis and Lisa tackle some of the top fears and failures of a micromanager. Plus, they share the forward movement you can take right now to make a change for the benefit of yourself and your team.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you...

Dennis and Lisa conclude this series about character and competency with the topic of results. Getting results is a skill you can develop. It involves establishing a track record of finishing the right things on time and within budget. As you increase in this area of competency, your confidence will grow.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that ex...

Nearly half of U.S. employees don’t feel cared for by their employers. When this is the case, teamwork and productivity take a hit. That’s why expressing your intent as a leader is critical.  In the next installment of this series, Dennis and Lisa share five ways to develop your intent and character to become a more confident leader.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by De...

To be a confident leader, you need both character and competency. One way to develop competency is by refining your capabilities. Dennis and Lisa share six strategies to increase your capabilities, as well as a free tool to help you get started.  Download The Trigger Identifier™ The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a be...

Character and competence are two necessary elements for confidence. In the first part of this series, Dennis and Lisa examine how integrity plays a role in developing your character as a leader or team member. They also share five strategies for increasing your integrity and therefore expanding your confidence.  Download The Trigger Identifier™ The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm...

Dennis and Lisa conclude this four-part series examining the commanding and inclusive intelligences of leaders. Like a war general, commanding leaders show confidence, take charge, and focus on results. The inclusive leader, on the other hand, shows diplomacy, facilitates dialogue, and remains open to input.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that...

In the third part of this series, Dennis and Lisa explore the affirming and resolute intelligences. The affirming leader is known for being approachable and encouraging while the resolute leader sets high expectations and speaks up about problems. Efficient teams successfully harness the capabilities from both of these intelligences.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by De...

Dennis and Lisa explore the energizing and deliberate intelligences that lead to joyful and effective teams. These two intelligences are often conflicting: one shows enthusiasm and builds connections, while the other communicates clearly and focuses on the details. However, both intelligences are necessary for a successful and productive team.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm...

There are eight intelligences every leader must possess to work effectively with any group of people. In this episode, Dennis and Lisa examine two of the eight intelligences: pioneering and humble. Pioneering leaders find opportunities, stretch boundaries, and promote bold action. Humble leaders maintain composure, show modesty, and are fairminded. Recognizing where you’re strong and where you nee...

Dennis and Lisa share the purpose for creating connections with people who understand your challenges. Without relationships, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. However, relationships put context to your struggles and help you find solutions faster.  The Leadership Development Group is a consulting firm led by Dennis and Lisa McIntee that exists to help you create a better work culture through...

Dennis and Lisa examine the powerful concept that relationships can't fulfill every need. Instead, you must identify what truly contributes to a healthy and satisfying life. Then, determine how to get those needs met. It starts with three simple questions: What happens if I don't get this? Can I live without this? Do I need this in order to be satisfied?  The Leadership Development Group i...