Lead In 30 Podcast

#156: I wanted to share four things I look for when I'm talking to a leader to determine if they're a strategic leader. Every organization needs tactical leaders but strategic leaders are incredibly more valuable. They help lead departments and organizations to new levels of success. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out...

#155: We've never seen so many people leaving their jobs. It hasn't happened in our careers. I wanted to share what I'm seeing in the companies I consult and announce the title of my next book. It's all about this exact topic. The Great Resignation is causing the biggest shift in the workforce in our lifetimes. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new websi...

#154: I've got a book you have to read - or listen to. It's the latest book by Adam Grant called Think Again. I found myself yelling out "YES" so many times when listening to the book. His ideas will help leaders do a better job of listening to others and have more productive conversations in their organizations. I walked away with several ways I need to change to be a better l...

#153: Three words I want you think about as you try to attract and retain the best talent: visibility, accessibility, and transparency. Employees have different expectations in these three areas than they did a year ago. I talked about this with senior leaders of a pharmaceutical company today and wanted to share what I told them. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new websi...

#152: I had an experience where some people described me in a way I've never been described before. It happened at summer camp last week. It got me thinking about what parts of my identity and personality are shifting that I'm proud of and what parts are shifting that I regret or want to change? It's something you might want to think about as well. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly...

#151: It's one of my competitive advantages. Twice a year I get off the grid for an extended period of time. No cell service. No wifi. No emails or calls. I get away from all the noise and out of my routine. I'm in the middle of one of those periods right now up in the mountains of Arizona and I wanted to share why I do it and how it impacts me. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leaders...

#150: I just finished 4 days at Lake Powell at the church camp for our youngest son. I want to share two lessons I learned when things took unexpected turns during the week. I think you'll find application from these lessons in your life too! It's lessons from summer camp in this episode! Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check...

#149: The more experience I have the less judgment I feel. Have you seen that in your life? I wanted to share a couple of experiences in this episode that profoundly affected how I view other people. Great leaders realize how little they know about the people around them and meet them where they're at. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill...

#148: We buy from, work for, want to be around, and follow people we have affinity for. But what does someone do to create that affinity? I was part of an event this week where that topic was discussed. I found huge value in the four things the creators of the event suggested create affinity. See what you think! Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.rus...

#147: There are two words that I keep using in coaching sessions with executives. I find myself pushing leaders to lean into these two things more often. I wanted to share them with all of you. The ability to scale an organization depends on how well you're doing in these two areas.  Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my ne...

#146: There's a brand new way of learning that's emerging that I'm super excited about. I've discovered it in just the last few months and I had to share it. Cohort-based courses is a lame name for a whole new digital way of growth that I'm convinced is going to explode.  Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check o...

#145: What do you do when you when you're not able to progress or achieve something you highly value? When you're stuck these are the three steps you take to get unstuck.  Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new course called The Leader Playbook: The Decide to Lead Course.  Find out more here :  https://gumroad.com/r...

#144: What you value most changes. That's why you're feeling frustrated and stuck by things that didn't bother you before. Ever thought of that? How what you value now is different than what you valued 5 or 10 years ago? In this episode I dig into the 5 things you value most. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my...

#143: He's one of the best discoveries I've made this year. Naval Ravikant makes you think differently. He's an angel investor who has earned great wealth. But, how he defines wealth is different than most. I wanted to share some of his thinking with you in this episode. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new c...

#142: I have no salary. I have no benefits. I have no company that I'm a part of anymore. And, I've never been happier! Wait... how does that work? How could that be? I want to share some of what I'm feeling a few months into gaining total freedom. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new course called The Leader...

#141: How "start-up scrappy" are you? Most of you are hesitating because you think things need to be perfectly executed. In this episode I share some of the experiences in the last decade of my life that have proven to me the value of being start-up scrappy. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new course called The L...

#140: I didn't hold back. I shared very direct constructive feedback with a leader I met with during a visit to one of the companies I consult recently. In this episode I share the email I received afterwards and get into how I deliver constructive feedback. View the full speech from Simon Sinek on empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyTQ5-SQYTo&t=192s Read or Subscribe to my new wee...

#139: Trust and collaboration are broken in most organizations. How did we get here? Who is responsible? And how do we fix it? Simon Sinek delivered a remarkable speech painting the picture that I believe is completely accurate based on my experience working with so many companies over the last decade. I had to share it. Simon Sinek talks about the need for empathy. View the full speech from Simon...

#138: Our current employment system is broken. I'm realizing just how many people are miserable or feeling trapped in their current jobs. Why do they feel that way? What's the problem? And what do we do about it? What should you do about it? That's what this episode is about. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my...

#137: Have you ever audited the people you surround yourself with? In this raw bonus episode I react to some podcasts and audio books I've been listening to that talk about what you're consuming and who you're listening to. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new course called The Leader Playbook: The Decide to...

#136: Are you spending any time on LinkedIn? I think you probably should be. I know some of you hate social media or don't see any real value in LinkedIn but I wanted to share how it's impacted my career since I started spending time on the site and app daily. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out my new course called The...

#135: I'm done pretending reading all the morning routine nonsense! I'm not interested in getting up at 4:30am, taking an ice bath, and filling out 14 questions in my journal. Too harsh? Maybe! In this episode I share what I've found to be effective instead... Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out the pre-sale of my...

#134: Which type of leader are you? Are you aware of the huge risks and downsides with the style you naturally gravitate towards? I find myself constantly coaching executives about this topic. Your ability to lean into the strengths of your style and compensate for the downsides of it will determine your growth potential.  Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : htt...

#133: She oversaw Talent at Chick-fil-A for decades. Dee Ann Turner shares what she learned during her 33 years at the $10 billion customer service company. Dee Ann is the author of Bet on Talent and her new book is called Crush Your Career. Chick-fil-A was a small company when Dee Ann Turner joined it. She helped build it into the powerhouse brand it is today. Read or Subscribe to my new weekly l...

#132: Two months ago I left the corporate world. What have I learned so far? I wanted to capture some of those lessons in this episode. One of the big takeaways so far is the value of sharing. Sharing your expertise and wisdom. It's been a gamechanger for me. Listen to understand how!  Read or Subscribe to my new weekly leadership articles my new website : http://www.russhill.me Check out the...