Lead In 30 Podcast

#281: A song appeared in my feed the other day and the lyrics hit me hard. I decided to do some research on the backstory behind the song and discovered something I didn't expect. Perhaps you'll need the reminder in your life as well to just Let It Be. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great R...

#280: Have you ever thought about the natural state of a team? It's complete dysfunction! Why is that and what should you as a leader do about it? In this episode I share the three areas of focus to create a high performing team. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap...

#279: How do you measure the level of safety people feel in your meetings or discussions? How do you know if they're offering their real opinions or perspectives or holding back? In this episode I share three phases or levels of psychological safety that we see on teams. The goal is to get every member of the team to level three! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.lin...

#278: We had an experience at the lake that I wanted to share. It's so interesting to watch people who haven't been on boats a lot react when big waves crash into our boat. I got thinking about this due to a new song that popped up on my phone at the gym today and I wanted to share this life lesson I've learned. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.co...

#277: Something funky happened in our company in the last few months. Suddenly insane growth slowed into a more normal growth pattern. It's been driving us mad. Well, Gary Vaynerchuk helped us discover what we were doing wrong. Perhaps you've fallen into this trap too. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest...

#276: How do you handle striking out? What does losing do to you? I wanted to share with you a couple of experiences and what they've taught me about how important it is for us to view losing with a mindset that motivates us to try again. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Ama...

#275: That anxiety you feel is from a desire that can't be met. You - and all of us - want long-range visibility. You want to be able to see what the future holds for you and yet that's impossible. There's no such thing! Stop seeking it and instead put your energy into building a plan. I explain how in this episode... Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linke...

#274: If you're going to lead a team that scales you've got to have a mindset that generates innovation on your team. How do you do that? What does it look like? In this episode I share some lessons from our innovation journey of the last few months. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Res...

#273: I can't hold it in any longer. Can we just stop with all the absolutely unnecessary corporate policies? Who are these people at corporate headquarters who make their living dreaming up new policies that the rest of us have to suffer through? In this episode I rage against that and share some thoughts about paying for wisdom. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.li...

#272: We all hate struggles, obstacles, and setbacks. And yet the more experience I gain the more I realize they are the purpose. They are the reward. Well, not the obstacle itself but what they create in us. Take a listen to this episode and see if I've lost my mind! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book,...

#271: It's actually easy to predict some business outcomes based on how you - as the leader - are showing up. In this episode I introduce you to three leadership patterns that we've been studying and writing about in our next book and in Lead In 30. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resi...

#270: Your team members are coming back after the holiday break and guess what? They're not motivated! How you handle these first few weeks of the new year matter a ton. In this episode I share my thoughts on what you - as a leader - should do to help them hit the ground running! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our l...

#269: I don't often get super tactical and tell you all to do a specific thing. But that's exactly what I'm doing in this episode! If you're going to hit the ground running in the new year then I need you to do this one thing right now. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resigna...

#268: You have two options as you head into a new year. Which one of these will you pick? In this episode I offer some thoughts on a choice we all have to make as we start a new year. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead , o...

#267: How fulfilled are you as this year ends and a new one begins? In this episode I review a model we use with some of our clients to help them uncover what's most important to them and what they can do to be more fulfilled. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap her...

#266: Everything good in my life is due to having a long-term perspective. As we get ready to wrap up one year and begin another one I wanted to help get us all in the right mindset. It's not easy to do but it's critical to try to get ourselves thinking more broadly in order to make the right decisions headed into next year! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.lin...

#265: How do you show gratitude to your team? It's Thanksgiving time in the US. I wanted to talk about leaders I've worked for that were exceptional at demonstrating gratitude and what they did that caused me to feel it. And... I share some ideas for how you might help your team feel your appreciation for them regularly. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedi...

#264: As you get ready to lead your team into a brand new year there are three things you'll want to spend time thinking about in order to hit the ground running. These are things we coach every leader to spend time pondering and working on at this time of year. It's about so much more than updating the budget or setting a few goals for the new year. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to sen...

#263: When I got rated the worst leader in our entire national company I realized I had failed to build a radar system. I wasn't gauging how my team felt about how I was leading them. When that happened more than 20 years ago I decided to never allow that to happen again. These two questions solved that. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Ta...

#262: The response to my last episode was intense. So, I'm going deeper on how to become a consultant. In this episode I walk you through three areas that you'll want to consider as you develop a plan to pursue this career. Some of you are certain you want to become a consultant. Others are not sure if it's right for you. This episode will help you gain clarity on what to do if you...

#261: How do you become a consultant? What's that career path look like? How do you know if you have what it takes to be one? What's a day in the life of a consultant look like? How much money do you make and how do you get paid? These are the questions I get all the time from college students as well as seasoned executives. I thought I'd finally record an episode and share my exper...

#260: As election day nears in the US I got thinking about what if we - as leaders - all had to run for re-election every two or four years? How would we do? Would our employees re-elect us in a landslide or dump us for a different option? The reality is our employees do get to vote. In this episode I share some thoughts to help you determine if you're winning at the polls! Connect with me on...

#259: This is the moment that separates the successful from the stagnant. The fourth quarter of each year is a time when I look in the rearview mirror and start making changes. In this episode I share with you how I process things this time of year and why I've discovered that's a strategic advantage. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/...

#258: I want to take you inside my brain. Scary, I know! In this episode I share what I'm analyzing as I interact in meetings with teams. These are the things that I'm looking for and asking myself to help me evaluate the culture or effectiveness of a team. See how you think your team measures up in these areas. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

#257: We've asked this question to thousands of leaders: How would you describe the worst leader you've ever worked for? In this episode I share what we consistently hear from people. These are the things we all want to avoid doing or being as leaders! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great R...