Magic In The Room

We are at our best when we lean into our strengths. Identifying your productivity superpower will ensure you work in the most effective areas. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Chris identify Hannah's superpower, Self Development, or committing to continually improving themselves and knowing what strengths should apply in different situations.    Research in this episode:   The superp...

We are at our best when we lean into our strengths. Identifying your productivity superpower will ensure you work in the most effective areas. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Chris identify Luke's superpower, Strategic Mindset, or the ability to look into the future, see ahead, identify possibilities, and translate that possibility into strategy.   Research in this episode: The su...

How do people become leaders? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Chris, and special guest Greg Robinson discuss what it takes to build leaders in today's organizations. Greg believes that developing leaders is deceptively simple. You have to teach them to listen inwardly and challenge their assumptions, mindset, and emotion, so they become the kind of person who does the right thing natur...

The foodservice and hospitality industry can be a hard place to work. The fast pace, high stress, and high turnover can combine to create unhealthy work environments. However, it does not have to be that way. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Ben, and Chandy O'Neal talk about her desire to create a better way for an industry ready for change. Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting...

As the year comes to a close, this is a great time to reflect on what you are grateful for. In this episode, Chris, Bob, and Ben discuss why gratitude is important and share some things they are thankful for from the last year. They also debate the merits of pumpkin pie and other Thanksgiving staples.   Research in this episode: Thick Face, Black Heart: The Asian Path to Thriving, Winning & Succee...

Execution is getting stuff done. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss how to know if you are successfully executing the most important tasks, and give practical tips for ensuring you maximize every day.  Research in this episode: Find Nir Eyal's work at www.nirandfar.com Question of the Day: Resources Find Thumballs at www.thumball.com   Find our online course Igni...

Why does your company exist? What is its "why"? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and guest John Stewart discuss John's company Encompass. The people and leadership of Encompass work hard to serve their clients with the purpose of investing in the communities where they work and live. Because the company exists to support communities, measuring success includes profit, but everyon...

Anything we experience is shaped by all of our senses and perceptions. Leaders trying to create high-quality experiences for their team and customers have to pay attention to how things look, feel, taste, sound, and smell. These are details that make a big difference! In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Chris, and guest John Stewart discuss how leaders can apply the concepts of Sensory Inf...

It's Halloween! Love it or hate it (listen to the episode for our opinion) Halloween brings scary stories to mind. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and Hannah discuss three business horror stories they have experienced and what they learned. We hope you are never trapped in one of these spooky movies, but if you are, don't lose hope, there is a way out! Find the G.U.E.S.T. Servic...

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Luke, and Hannah discuss applying the Six Discoveries of High Performance to daily life. If you have not listened to Episode 71: The Six Discoveries of High Performance, be sure and do that first.  Research in this episode: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller   Ignite Your Purpose online course: www.p...

In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Chris Province presents The Six Discoveries of High Performance. The six discoveries are Ignitor Mindset, Role Clarity, Purpose Clarity, Daily Commitments, Execution, and Resilience. By focusing on developing in these six areas, people can move from having great potential to performing at a high level. Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting a revi...

Every leader wants their team to work together and achieve at a high level, but conflict, poor relationships, or lack of clarity may be hindering performance. Leaders cannot press a magic button to turn on "teamwork." However, teams do move through predictable stages of development that lead to high performance. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and guest Ben West discuss tactics...

When we experience physical trauma, such as a skinned knee or a broken bone, we are well equipped to deal with it. People know when to put on a bandage or go to the doctor. However, when people experience mental or emotional trauma, leaders are often unsure how to care for people. In this episode of Magic in the Room, guest Chris King joins Luke and Hannah to discuss leading when people experience...

Employees are quitting or changing jobs at a record pace. One reason is that people want more meaning from their work. There are active steps that leaders can take to instill purpose and connection into a company, which will help attract and retain employees. Research in this episode: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, during April, May, and June 2021, a total of 11.5 million workers quit their jobs. The Great Resignation is real. As leaders, we must prepare for a rapidly changing work environment. Research in this episode: The Great Resignation Is Here, and It's Real Workers talk about quitting as part of the 'Great Resignation.' Employers aren't buying it The Great Re...

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Hope may seem like an intangible idea, but leaders can intentionally nurture hope in the people around them. In episode 65 of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and special guest Dr. Chan Hellman discuss the three elements of hope: Goals, Pathways, and Willpower. Leaders can develop hope by ensuring these three elements are present. Chan M. Hellman is a professor of social work at the University of...

Many people are in leadership positions. They may be a manager with direct reports, a parent, or the president of a civic organization. These people have influence. However, few people are intentional in how they lead. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss the elements of Intentional Leadership. Intentional leaders understand the practice of leadership, themselves,...

Stories are the connection between data and emotion, between knowing about something and taking action. In this episode of Magic in the Room Chris and special Guest David Hutchens discuss how to use stories to be a more effective leader.  

Telling stories is one way that teams connect, learn about each other, and build trust. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Chris, and Hannah talk about some of their best experiences. Before you listen, take a guess: who caught a fish with their hands? Who played professional poker? Who hauled a deer through the woods?

A strategic framework is a model that defines why we exist, what's unique about us, what business we are in, and what we do every day. A classic example is Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Chris, Hannah, and Luke discuss Purpose and Commitments as an alternative framework. In this framework, everyone in the organization must commit to behaviors that oper...

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Sometimes you have presented your arguments, told great stories, appealed to emotions, and explained your logic, but somebody is still unconvinced. Now what? In episode 60 of Magic in the Room, Luke, Hannah, and Chris discuss strategies for managing team members who are particularly stubborn. Asking them the right questions, framing, and giving people authority may convince the unpersuadable, but...

Leaders must influence people to change behavior, follow a vision, or accept new beliefs. In the final episode of our EQ series Hannah, Chris, and Luke discuss the power of persuasion. Influencing people through persuasion requires leaders to use story, logic, and emotion to inspire people to take action. 

In the final episode of our Mindset series, Luke, Chris, Hannah, and special guest Bob Schooley discuss a new idea: Ignitor Mindset. People with an Ignitor Mindset combine a Growth Mindset and an Outward Mindset. Leaders with an Ignitor Mindset can inspire their teams to take on new challenges while also ensuring everyone succeeds. The good news is that you can develop an Ignitor Mindset with effo...