The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Great leaders know how to choose the method of feedback that is most likely to get the results they desire. When you are facing situations where you cannot afford to be misunderstood, direct feedback is your most valuable tool. However, it can come with some drawbacks and needs to be used in combination with empathy to be effective. Today, we will...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Many of our most important learnings and career gains have come from meaningful feedback. Yet, as leaders, we are often uncomfortable with delivering feedback despite its importance. We hesitate, procrastinate until the annual review, or simply avoid it altogether. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the wrong beliefs leaders have abou...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Leaders know feedback is valuable, so why do so few do it frequently? Best-in-class leaders use ongoing conversations to deliver energizing feedback that celebrates successes, provides opportunities for improvement, and calibrates performance. Improving your company’s use of feedback will improve employee engagement and reduce turnover. In today’s...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Internships can get a bad rap, but done correctly, they can add tremendous value to your company and to your interns. Today I’m joined by my two children to talk to them about their experience as interns over the summer and what their advice would be to people who are hoping to make the most of an internship or first job.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. When you became a leader, what kind of training did you receive? Most managers make the mistake of assuming that a high-performing employee will automatically know how to replicate their success in their team. Unfortunately, new leaders tend to become frustrated and disengaged because they are not equipped to manage the demands of leadership. In t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever felt like you were in a rut? The key to making progress again is to invest time and energy into strategic thinking. Many leaders overlook this tool because they are caught up in their day-to-day challenges and struggle to set aside time to prepare for the future. Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the power of strategic...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is all this pressure really worth it?” The responsibility of making difficult decisions and inspiring others during uncertain times can feel overwhelming. However, adding a few simple reflective practices to your daily routine can help you maintain a posi...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever had a leadership moment where you felt like everything was falling apart? Like the pace of the demands from your customers and direct reports were piling up so fast that you just knew you were going to let someone down? These moments require leaders to exhibit great composure so that their teams can stay calm and remain confident in...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. If you want to be successful, you have to get around successful people. That’s why I’m excited to interview today’s guest, Michael Hyatt! Michael is an experienced book publisher, successful author, and award-winning coach for businesspeople. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how he started as an author, one of his biggest failures, and why you...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Whether you are a sales professional or an entrepreneur, every businessperson benefits from understanding what it takes to sell a product successfully. Today, I'm joined by experienced director of sales training Chris Fava to talk about the keys to success in sales, especially in the B2B space. We talk about the power of prospecting, common m...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What do you do when your team is leaving for higher-paying jobs? Is the only answer increasing your labor costs? And how do you handle the financial challenges you're already facing? In today's episode of Hanch's How-To's, we'll talk about how inspirational leadership can help you increase your employee retention and how t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.  Disengagement can harm team morale and productivity, but with the right approach, leaders can help reengage their team members. In today’s episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, we’ll talk about managing a disengaged employee in a way that benefits both the employee and the organization.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Are you tired of letting fear and a lack of confidence keep you from taking risks and doing what you know you were put on earth to do? In this remake of a past episode, we'll talk about the three fears that will threaten to kill your dreams and five ways that you can deal with them. You'll learn how to protect not only your goals but als...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What do you know about ChatGPT? Does it feel intimidating to talk about? Are you unsure if it’s something you can (or should) use in your current career? This week we are excited to interview Anand Butani, a tech wizard who seamlessly merges software engineering and product management. We’ll talk about what ChatGPT is, how to use it, AI ethics, an...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. We all know a boss who has a dominating and assertive personality. They are confident, authoritative, and unafraid to take charge, but it can be a double-edged sword for their subordinates. Personality theorists call these leaders "alphas." In this episode, we'll talk about working with an alpha boss, how to handle their personality...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. New to sales? Don't quit! The first year in sales can be overwhelming, and salespeople often don't know what they should focus on. Without clarity, you will work many long days without results to show for it. In this week's episode, Jeff shares from his 20+ years of sales experience the top 5 things every new salesperson should be d...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Like it or not, your team constantly observes your tone and actions. How you respond to positive and negative situations dramatically influences your team's confidence and outlook toward the future. In today's episode, we'll share the practical strategies you can use to develop greater leadership composure and become better equipped...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Learning from people who have achieved greatness has impacted my life more than anything else. So how do you spend time with successful people, and what do you ask them when you have their attention? Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss how to engage and surround yourself with the right people.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Alpha personalities are confident, assertive, and driven individuals who have a strong desire to succeed. They can be highly effective but also present unique challenges for those who lead them. In this episode, we'll explore some strategies for effectively leading alpha personalities. By understanding their strengths and weaknesses and provi...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Do you feel like you're under a lot of pressure? You're in good company! Pressure is normal, but many people try to avoid pressure instead of managing it to produce greater personal growth. In today's episode, we'll talk about how to harness pressure and use it to your advantage instead of letting it crush you.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. The biggest mistake that many leaders make is feeling like they need to know everything and become an expert at everything. Instead, embrace your weaknesses by staying humble and getting the right people around you. Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss how great leaders can prevent their weaknesses from becoming excuses.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. The top reason people change jobs today is career growth opportunities. A company with a culture prioritizing professional growth and development will ultimately increase its profit and decrease turnover. So why don't more companies do it well? Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we will discuss how the best leaders help people grow, the bar...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. One of the biggest keys to leadership is having strong self-awareness and a willingness to change. Regardless of your industry, these skills will help you create and maintain a strong team culture and get results. In today's edition of Hanch's How-To's, we're addressing the necessity of self-reflection in leadership and two thi...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What would you do with your life if there was no uncertainty in your decisions? You would go for it, right? Unfortunately, most people allow uncertainty to cripple them from embracing a new reality. In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about how to move forward when you’re faced with uncertainty, the mindsets that will hold you back, and how to bounce b...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Being “in charge” doesn’t automatically grant you authority. True authority is earned! If you want to lead others with influence, you must demonstrate to your team that you are honest, competent, inspirational, and forward-thinking and show that you care about them. Today’s podcast will discuss the importance of each of these characteristics and g...