Lead Me On

When you feel like you've been through the wringer, are you able to step back and find the valuable lessons?  We've all been through periods where we don't know how we will see our way through gracefully or how we will catch up after setbacks; Lori King-Taylor keeps it real and shares the four valuable lessons she has taken away from a month of (multiple) crises.  To connect with Lo...

There are many ways in which emotions drive our decision-making. From negative past encounters to in-the-moment excitement, the whole range of emotions is worth recognizing when we are making critical decisions. Join Lori King-Taylor and Lori Gorrell to learn more about the value of self-awareness, listening to physical cues, and how to remove emotions that aren't related to the actual decisi...

Join Lori Gorrell and Lori King-Taylor as they talk to Lisa Crilley-Mallis of Impactive Strategies about productivity bottlenecks and biological prime time. Learn what this means and how to use it to increase your effectiveness as a leader.  Create time in your schedule to work on those things that are of your highest value to the company Be aware of your Biological Prime Time and plan accordingly...

Do you want to develop your leadership skills, enhance your career and even focus on your personal development?  Lori Gorrel interviews Lori King-Taylor on her new membership program that concentrates on just that!  The Impact Membership program helps business professionals maximize their impact and build stronger relationships with their teams.   To learn more, go to:   www.myimpactmembership.com

Leadership positions are a goal many have in their career, but it often comes with anxiety and fear of the new role, responsibilities, and expectations placed upon them.  In this episode of Lead Me On the podcast, Lori and Lori discuss some of the top fears plaguing leaders today and give tips for overcoming those fears.  Some of the topics that we will be covering are: Be courageous enough to rec...

There are five key behaviors for team success. Tune in to learn how these five behaviors can turn your team around to improve retention, engagement, and bottom-line results. Some of the topics that we will be covering are: Know when it's time to get help for your team Commit to the process Keep it alive for maximum impact To connect with Lori King-Taylor visit http://trinityperformancesolutio...

This week, we are replaying a previous podcast in Positivity in Leaders. In the last year and a half, it hasn't been easy to stay positive but as leaders it is critical. Now that things are starting to move in a new and somewhat back to normal direction, many leaders are feeling a bit uncertain, overwhelmed, and stressed. So we thought that its a great time to discuss positivity in leadership...

Building your bench strength isn't an activity for later. Now is the time to be paying attention to and developing the next generation of upper-level leaders in your organization! There are many ways to build an effective emerging leaders program, in this episode, we discuss what you should consider whether you need to build from scratch or finetune your current agenda.    Practical Solutions...

What is your body saying when you are communicating? Over half of communication happens non-verbally! If getting your words together wasn't enough, you also have to pay attention to what messages your face, body, and position send when you are communicating.   Practical Solutions for Extraordinary Leadership: 1) Be Self-Aware 2) Practice 3) Solicit Feedback  For more information, check out ep...

You thought you communicated, but did you check in to see what they actually heard?  So much happens between what we say, how we say it, even where we say it, and then there are the receiver's filters that it all passes through. It's no wonder our messages don't always come across as expected. You've undoubtedly heard that listening is a key factor in effective communication, h...

What can you learn about leadership in making a cross-country RV trip?  Listen in as Lori King-Taylor interviews Lori Gorrell as she traverses the country to see what 'lessons' have been learned along the way. Key takeaways: Planning is a critical step in any adventure - are you getting it out of your head and taking action? Getting support along the way - even from unexpected sources. B...

As a leader, you should be constantly developing your skills, expanding your viewpoints, and considering new ways of approaching situations. The best way for you to achieve this is through Mentorship.  Both as a mentee but also as a mentor. Mentorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein both individuals learn from each other while maintaining a friendly, respectful, and supportive relati...

A strong culture isn’t just the responsibility of the company leaders and HR – it should be on everyone’s job description! For a healthy, values-driven organization you want every employee to be on board with the values so that hiring, accountability, celebrations, and discipline are consistent.  Don't forget to make it FUN to have values-centered culture!  In this episode you will hear about...

Zig Ziglar said, "When you focus on problems, you get more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you have more opportunities." As a leader, when you focus on the problem it takes away the energy you have to focus on the solution and can lead to a loss of productivity and wasted time. Not to mention decreased morale in your team.  In this podcast, we will discuss: Importance of obser...

Our values are the best guides we have to see us through our day, our week, our leadership challenges and beyond. Understanding your values helps you to become clear on what's important to you so you can direct you precious energy and resources in a meaningful direction. The added benefit is that taking the time to put words to your values actually enhances your self-awareness (EQ!). To conne...

Team effectiveness and bottom-line results can both be linked to the critical skill of building a culture of Trust. Join Lori and Lori as they talk about why trust is so essential to a team and how to begin building your foundation. Key takeaways: Psychological safety - what it is and how it is necessary to build Trust How conflict can be a trust builder Ideas for intentionally building trust on y...

As leaders, important information is constantly filling our brains, and our cognitive ability is crucial. But could that doughnut we had in the break room be jeopardizing our ability to function at the top of our game? According to research, YES!  Join Lori King-Taylor and Lori Gorrell as they discuss how science is proving that the type of food we eat impacts our ability to think and the long-ter...

When asked, most would say that they don't like to hold people accountable. What if it's one of the single most important things you can do for your team to be successful? Listen in as Lori King Taylor and Lori Gorrell discuss the upside of holding one another accountable in Lead Me On, Accountability is a Team Sport. Items that will be discussed: Creating a culture where holding one ano...

As a leader, you ask for feedback from your boss, your peers, and your team members on how to be better at your role, but when you receive the input are you willing to put in the work it takes, or do you set the information aside.  In this episode of Lead Me On, we discuss how leaders identify if they are all in and willing to do the work to increase their effectiveness. Some of the topics that we...

Employee engagement goes beyond activities, games, and events. Employee engagement drives performance. Engaged employees look at the whole of the company and understand their purpose, where, and how they fit in. Organizations with an engaged workforce outperform their competition. In this episode of Lead Me On, we discuss how leaders can encourage employee engagement in the workplace. Some of the...

Negative self-talk is an inner dialogue you have with yourself that may be limiting your ability to believe in yourself and your own abilities and to reach your potential. In this episode of Lead Me On, we discuss the effects of negative self-talk and how to overcome them. As leaders, we have a lot of goals to achieve and if your thought process is keeping you from doing that, then you need to cha...

For those of you that think multitasking is a superpower. Listen in to learn why multitasking is more kryptonite than a cape. Lori King-Taylor and Lori Gorrell bust several multitasking myths in this episode. Practical Solutions for Extraordinary Leadership: Time block in your calendar for tactical items - not just meetings. Shut off notifications and close unused apps and tabs. Establish realisti...

There is no doubt, people who understand and manage their own emotions and can relate to others well make better leaders.   These individuals are better able to handle stress, overcome obstacles and create effective relationships with their teams.  So why wouldn't you want to seek these leaders out and bring them into your organization? In this episode of Lead Me On, we discuss how to look fo...

Chances are many of you have had what we would call a toxic boss. In fact, research shows that 75 percent of Americans say their boss is the most stressful part of their workday.  In this episode, we will discuss coping strategies for working with a toxic boss. If you are a leader who wants to increase your capability to lead with greater impact and influence, this podcast will provide you with ap...

Toxic employees are common enough in the workplace but that doesn't mean we should let them bring everyone down. This episode focuses on a few simple strategies to overcome and lead through the toxicity. If you are a leader who wants to increase your capability to lead with greater impact and influence, this podcast will provide you with applicable and practical solutions for extraordinary le...