The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, Jeff interviews Clint Pulver, an Emmy Award-Winner, keynote speaker, and author of the book,"I LOVE IT HERE". Clint talks about what it takes to create engaged employees, the type of leader you need to be, and the qualities of a great mentor.  Tune in to learn practical tips to improve the w...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What does it take to be successful and grow into the leader you want to be? When I got my first job, I didn’t think I was going to be a leader. In this week’s episode, David McGlennen and I discuss my personal growth journey and how I got to where I am today. Tune in to learn the one thing that set me up for success early in my career, the benefit...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! What will the workplace look like after Covid19? What role does “the greater good” play in a business, and how important is it really? Today I’m giving you a look at the trends that I am seeing this month in leadership and business. You’ll also get my number one tip for plann...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. If you want to be successful in business, you have to know how to be confident in yourself.   Join Jeff as he interviews Wendy May, Vice President of Field Sales for Cintas Corporation. She shares how she has learned from her failures and what it takes to maintain your confidence no matter what others say.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Have you ever looked at another leader or another business and wondered how they are having such great success? I mean, what’s their secret? It could be their leadership style, hiring practices, budgeting control, or any other number of things. But in today’s episode, we’re t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Every day people get fired and businesses fail. But why? In a world where you can be trained in almost anything, what makes some people more successful than others? Today’s interview with Rich Diviney will show you the secret qualities that determine success and how you can m...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Looking for the trends to watch in business in 2021? In this week's episode, you'll get a sneak peek into my executive coaching groups as I share the top two trends I think we'll see in leadership and in business in 2021 along with some of the conversations I am having with leaders like you. 

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We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Are you more concerned about what you want to do or what you think you should do? It’s time to stop “should-ing” on yourself! As a culture, we are often held captive by the internalized voice of what we think we are supposed to do and be. This leads to the things we “should” do taking priority over the things we actually want, need, and desire to...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Have you ever wonder if you’re really ready to take the leap into leadership? This might look like accepting a special assignment or applying for a promotion! Although every situation is different, there are seven common signs that can help you answer this question. It’s not enough to want to...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Usually, we talk about leadership skills on this podcast, but these skills can only take you so far. Having a strong memory will set you apart as a leader and as an asset to your organization. But is your ability to hold onto memories really something that can be taught? Or are you stuck with...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! While every leader faces unique situations, leaders across the world share similar challenges. Jeff created Hanch’s How-To’s to show you that you’re not alone and highlight the most common issues leaders are facing today. In this week’s podcast, Jeff talks about procrastinati...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever had someone give you a “feedback sandwich”? In other words, you present negative feedback by "sandwiching" it between two compliments. Giving praise and then criticism undermines the positive impact of the praise and weakens the corrective feedback. In this week's episode, Jeff talks about how to give feedback in a way...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! Diversity requires commitment, planning, and continuous learning. When you invest in creating a diverse culture, it will help you innovate, increase revenue, attract and retain talent, and appeal to a wider customer base. In this week’s episode, I interview Brandon Harvey about the benefits of...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. “I can’t think of everything!” “I didn’t have time.” “That’s not my responsibility.” Have you heard any of these excuses as a leader? Have you MADE any of these excuses? It can be difficult to know how to respond when people try to give excuses as to why they cannot meet your expectations. However, it is a leader’s job to help people expect more o...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Is tension good or bad? It’s not as simple as you think! Most leaders tend to disapprove of tension, but it can be productive! When leaders try to improve their team and grow their business, tension is inevitable, but successful leaders know how to use that tension to bring out the best in their teams without breaking them. In this episode, Jeff t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast! This week, we decided to have a little fun and talk about the leadership traits of a legendary leader: Santa Claus! I would argue that Kris Kringle is the most under-rated leader in history. Think about it. He is in charge of the largest, most successful not-for-profit organization in the worl...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Did you know that understanding how to copywrite can help you succeed in business and in leadership? I didn’t either until I met Abigail Condon, my copywriter. She has helped me learn how to attract my audience’s attention and create engagement in my business. In today’s episode, I talk to her about how you can apply the principles of copywriting...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. If you want to be a successful sales-person or sales manager during the holidays, you have to change your expectations and perspective. The strategies you use in July will not work at the end of the year! In today’s episode, we’ll discuss some practical ways that you can adjust you can maximize your impact and prepare for a successful new year. Wi...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Leadership coaching covers a wide variety of topics. One thing I love about coaching is that no two meetings are ever the same. However, while the details may be different, the themes are the same. Today we’re talking about some of the common issues leaders just like you are facing and how you can overcome them. Tune in to learn how to carry heavy...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Onboarding during a pandemic can present many challenges. Your short-term, urgent priorities may be very different from what they appeared to be when you started the interview process. And to make matters worse, instead of introducing your new employee to their team in the office, you are jumping into important meetings over fragmented, blurry zoo...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s episode, we will discuss the qualities of inspirational leaders. We want to be leaders who inspire people to do more than they even thought was possible. A great way to do this is by listening to what people are saying! Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all appr...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! In today’s special Veterans Day episode, I interview Mike Hertzendorf, who spent 29 years in the US Army as a special operations aviator. As a veteran, Mike knows the value of leadership and has faced situations that put not only his own life at risk but also the life of all...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! This week we are taking another look at some of the key areas and issues the leaders I work with have been facing. You’ll get the same practical advice and coaching that I have been giving during coaching calls and leadership meetings.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Your number one resource as a business is your employees, not your product or service. You need to attract and retain the best talent for your organization to thrive. But without the right strategy or mindset, you won’t be able to compete. In today’s episode, Jeff is talking...