Lead For Clarity

In this episode Shandel and Melanie Montgomery discuss, why Attitude is so important. This podcast is about why you should have a growth mindset. How to reframe your attitude to handle difficult situations. The key to having a good attitude is through proactively taking ownership of whatever situation you are in. You have to power to influence others based on your behavior and your ability to be p...

Why is structure so important to Recession Proofing Your Business?  Structure is not only important for how we do what we do, but why we do what we do! When people understand the why behind the how they are even more engaged and productive. Melanie and Shandel discuss the importance of Structure: systems, processes, standard operating procedures, and target analysis to zero in on the right things...

This episode focuses on your organizations talent- meaning your people. Shandel Group operates to help companies invest in their people, through training and teaching (coaching) so that the people in the organization are equipped to perform optimally and teach others to do the same. Organizations that pour into their talent, not only keep their talent but raise future leaders and increase their pr...

We are talking about Recession Proofing Your Business.  Shandel and Melanie introduced last episode an acronym STEADY to help you, and your business, to thrive even in an economic downturn. This episode they talk about the first letter of the acronym STEADY- "Simplify Everything". To Simplify Everything begins with your business' core values and the "WHY" of your organizat...

Shandel Group has weathered three of these recessions alongside our clients. We narrowed it down to 6 main points that fit nicely into an appropriate acronym STEADY and motto of “Stay STEADY and Thrive." STEADY : Simplify Everything- “Simplify everything so you can have clarity for the journey.” - Shandel Sutherland Run an Organizational Optimization Diagnostic - a fast track to identifying a...

What comes to mind when you think of REST? How do you REST? Shandel talks about how pertinent rest is for all of us who burn the candle at both ends and it seems we never let up. Since we are so diligent and we run successful businesses we may feel we don't have the luxury of slowing down to rest because we're so sure we should or if the payoff is worth while. The investment in taking so...

Maximization is only effective when preceded with optimization, and multiplication. Alan Andersen discuses Optimization first. This means asking yourself "what" and "how" questions, applying Personal Accountability. It is walking through what is effective. Most of the time effectiveness takes planning and preparation. Multiplication is all about efficiency and producing results...

Alan Andersen joins the Podcast and talks about, getting the right things done. This involves understanding what is important now, both professionally and personally. Putting out fires is busy and may produce good results but also leads to burnout. Being proactive regarding organizing, prioritizing, and executing are the keys to getting the right things done. Alan goes over the three steps to gett...

Melanie Montgomery returns to the Podcast. Melanie talks about the non-profit organization Native Action Network of which she is a board member and the impact the recent Bootcamp had on Leadership Development to continue the process of Native women finding their seat at the table. https://nativeactionnetwork.org/ Each participant in the Bootcamp received the Clarity Report which is DISC and Drivin...

This episode introduces Melanie Montgomery. Melanie has a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a Shandel Group consultant. Shandel and Scott ask Melanie how she went from hospitality to leadership consulting. Melanie shares her most recent involvement with Native Action Network. She is on the Board of this amazing nonprofit to raise up leaders within the Native Community. Mela...

This episode Shandel shares what top executives are mainly dealing with today, how to keep and train up their talent. Today leaders have the very difficult task to keep their team together, work harder, and enjoy what they do. Engaged teams stay together and find success in the relevance of their organizations mission. Please email us your questions and give us feedback to: podcast@shandelgroup.co...

Hard conversations are not easy and those of us who don’t like confrontation do everything we can to avoid it. Why do we fear or avoid confrontation? Perhaps it’s because past experiences involving hard conversations did not go so well. A likely reason for that may be the inability to regulate our emotions.  Hard confrontive conversations said with the right tone of voice, and supportive body lang...

Empowering Others To Shine is the 5th and final driver in our S.E.R.V.E. leadership series .  If you are implementing the other 4 Drivers of Leadership, you know your people. You are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, where they need to grow, and you know their personal goals and ambitions. Now, you must proactively invest in their development toward not only what they want, but also what yo...

This episode is a continuation on the subject of communicating to be understood. Part 1 focused on how communication is 93% non verbal. And yet we seem to be mostly focused on our words while missing the greater elements of speech, body language and tone of voice. Shandel opens this Podcast on how to best communicate with introverts. In DISC these are the "S" for Steady, and the "C&...

Remember, we can change the way we communicate by first owning our “story” and then adapting our body language and tone of voice to the listener’s style. The listener is bound to hear it one way –“their way”.  This is part 1 of 2 on maximizing communication effectiveness. If we are communicating effectively our message is being received in the most beneficial way possible for our listener. Underst...

Shandel begins the Podcast talking about a new client engagement and how she walks them through the process toward Engaging their Team. First she starts with Leadership development through the 5 Drivers of Leadership using the SERVE model: Self Awareness Extent Trust Real Connection Vision Focused Empower Others to Shine Next, Shandel will take the client through STORY : The "STORY" invo...

Personal Accountability is eliminating blame, complaining, and procrastination. When we blame, complain and procrastinate and therefore make excuses for our behavior, we give our power away. Negative questions filter through our brain when we get triggered, and that starts the downward spiral of who, why, and when statements that erode responsibility.  In relationships such as marriage we give up...

Shandel Group begins most trainings with Personal Accountability because personally accountable people are open minded, take ownership and think outside the box.   Shandel goes over the difference between reactive and proactive questions. Reactive questions involve the words: who, why and when. These questions abdicate your responsibility and essentially leave you powerless.   Proactive questions...

Shandel talks about how she got her start. She loves helping her clients find Clarity in the way they lead their organizations. Organizational Clarity involves understanding your why. Your why, is your purpose. It’s the reason you began this Venture. Once you are clear on your why, you must then establish your core values, mission, and vision for the future. When these guiding principles are in pl...

Welcome to Lead With Clarity! This Podcast is for anyone who wants to FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS . This episode Shandel tells her story as to how she got into coaching.  20 years later in the coaching business, Shandel shares her wisdom and why having Clarity for your business is so important. Thanks for joining us - don't forget to subscribe , rate (or like) , comment & share ! Visit our webs...

Leadership is a joy when you have clarity and know where you are going in the next 3-5 years. Once you know where you’re going and you have your strategy to get there, it is time to determine the factors that are most important in the next short season. Getting the one thing that is most important and establish goals to set your GPS in that desired direction. As a leader, it is your job to priorit...

So, what is a strategic plan? It’s the approach you take to accomplish your vision.  If your target is synonymous with your vision, and you want to hit that target, you must decide on a strategy that will enable you to be successful in hitting that target. One of the main reasons most businesses don’t reach their potential is either a lack of clear vision or a lack of strategic planning in order t...

The previous Podcast dealt with vision and where you want to take your organization.  The best strategic decision to realize your vision is investing in the right people.  Some business metaphors makes sense and Scott and Shandel use Jim Collins example of “the bus” to describe getting the right people into your company.  The bus is heading somewhere. The future destination for your organization i...

Vision is the number one key accountability for any top leader. The job of the CEO, and business owner, and that includes you, the leader is to get everyone in the organization aligned with the vision for the future of your business. In this episode, you will hear what you need to know about why the vision for your business is so essential and vital to the health and relevancy of your future.  &qu...

The mission statement is your organizations GPS. The mission statement says this is where we’re going. Without clear direction, I couldn’t lead my team into the future. Part of having clarity is knowing your mission. When the entire team knows their mission and everyone is moving in the same direction, great things happen.  A mission statement will help narrow your focus and: Establish your desire...