The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. With up to five generations in the workplace simultaneously, leaders must know how to connect with all generations and help them work together. But how do you lead a generation you may not understand? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Tim Elmore, a leader who focuses on helping leaders connect with Gen Z. Tune in to learn what you need to know a...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. It’s one thing to address performance issues, but what do you do if your employee has a personal issue you need to confront? In today’s podcast, we’re talking about how to speak to an employee about their body odor and how you can use this discussion format to help you with other difficult conversations.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Today, we're discussing the barriers leaders like you are facing during a period of economic uncertainty. We’ll discuss the dangers of waiting to react to challenges vs. facing them proactively, the value of risk-taking, and how to influence your team’s culture in these areas.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. If you’re a leader who hates to lose more than you like to win, you might have a hard time accepting criticism. The good news is that criticism is a gift, and when you change your perspective, you can respond in a way that encourages people to be open and honest with you. In this episode, we’ll discuss the benefits of criticism and how you can get...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. The key to leading in a down economy is preparation. Leaders often focus on how to protect their bottom line. Great leaders know they must maintain their long-term goals and will ensure that they continue to focus on people rather than just results. Today we're talking about three things you need to do in order to lead effectively in a down e...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. As more and more economists predict job losses and warn of a looming recession, you may be wondering how you can keep your business moving in a positive direction. The good news is that I found ways to close sales throughout the recession of 2008-2009. Today, we'll talk about the changes you need to make to your approach to help your company...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. How are you different from your competition? It should be a simple question for salespeople, but I’ve found that most salespeople cannot give a clear answer. Your sales success is primarily based on your ability to articulate and execute why you are different from and better than the competition. In this week’s episode, Jeff will show you how to s...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Over the past year, I have heard many leaders share that they want to adopt a coaching style of leadership. While this can be an excellent approach for many leaders and can lead to greater employee engagement, some teams are different and require another approach. Today, we will discuss the pros and cons of a coaching leadership style and how you...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Almost every team has at least one dominant personality who is motivated by winning and reaching results but has less empathy for others. For the leader, this can be both a blessing and a curse. If you find it challenging to work with dominant personalities, you're not alone! Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we will discuss how to get the...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.  Many leaders focus on addressing external challenges, but what about the internal challenge of learning to lead yourself? I’ve found that many leaders can be their own worst enemies and create adversity for themselves that isn’t necessary. On today’s podcast, we’re talking about three of the challenges leaders face internally and how you can over...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. No matter how much you love and believe in what you do, you won't get customers if you can't talk about money. I have had the opportunity to lead hundreds of salespeople throughout my career, and now as a consultant, I get the chance to help companies build sales cultures. Today on the Champion Forum podcast, we discuss one of the bigges...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What do you do when an employee cries while you are giving them feedback? If you haven’t already dealt with a crying employee, you will at some point. While there are many reasons people might cry, none of them change your mission as a leader. Today, we’re discussing what to do and not to do when someone cries during a meeting.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. End-of-year reviews are an excellent opportunity to give and receive feedback, so leaders must take them seriously and utilize them to their fullest potential. In today's podcast, we're talking about the mistakes you should avoid when conducting year-end reviews and how to use them to push your company forward in the coming year.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.  Everyone has moments of insecurity. However, you must learn to recognize signs of insecurity, figure out the root causes of it, and attempt to prevent insecurity from affecting your leadership. Ultimately, insecurity will always manifest in a lack of confidence that makes you too aggressive in some settings and passive and resigned in others. Tod...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever wondered how some of the most notable names in business grew and scaled their companies? Today I'm excited to welcome Brandon Dawson, CEO, and Co-founder of Cardone Ventures to the show. Brandon is a business scaling, turnaround expert, and leadership mentor who helps business owners and their teams achieve their personal, profe...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. There's never a wrong time to give thanks, but there are good ways, and there are better ways. When done wrong, a gesture you intended for good can leave your team member feeling like you were insincere or even phony. Employees who don't feel appreciated are more likely to look for other work or decrease the effort they put into their da...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. One of the biggest mistakes I see struggling teams making is thinking that each other is the enemy. Instead of focusing on the mission, they start worrying about whether they stand out or how every decision affects them. Essentially, they forget what they are really fighting for. In today's podcast, we're talking about the characteristic...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. How do you respond when your employee loses a big customer, misses an important deadline, or fails on a big project? Every leader will deal with disappointment, but how you handle disappointment reflects more on you as a leader than on the person. In fact, coaching an employee who failed to meet your expectations will be one of your most significa...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you couldn’t get through to your boss? Upward influence is one of the most impactful things you can do for your career, but most people are never shown how to do it. Whether you are a leader or aspire to be one, learning how to influence upward is one of the most impactful things you can do for...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Are you holding yourself to the same standard you expect from your team?  Without self-reflection, many leaders will miss the opportunity to pivot their leadership style and improve so they can attain their goals. In today’s episode, we’re talking about five questions you need to ask yourself and how to ensure you process feedback productively.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Do you ever wonder if you're missing something by not being a part of TikTok? If you're an entrepreneur or marketer, you'll love this conversation with TikTok expert Austin Armstrong! Today we're talking about who can use TikTok, simple tips to getting sta...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. How would your life look different if you were bold? In this week's episode, I sit down with successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, and nationally recognized speaker Fred Joyal to discuss what it means to be truly bold. We'll talk about his PRIDE method for developing boldness, how to make people feel at ease in conversation and t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever gone through a season where you felt unmotivated? I'm here to tell you that's normal and okay! However, staying unmotivated and settling for anything less than reaching your fullest calling in this life is not okay. The best thing to do is be honest about your feelings and what you need to do to move on. Today I'm shar...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. A leader recently asked me to share what people don’t tell you about being a leader. Today we’re talking about three things I think leaders should understand when they take their first leadership position. If you can get these things right early in your leadership career, you’ll have an easier time earning the hearts of your team and achieving gre...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever taken over for a leader who was fired or asked to step down? How do you handle a team that has been negatively affected by their leader's poor decision-making? On today's podcast, I'm sharing exactly what I would do if I had to take over for an ineffective leader today and how you can rebuild trust and a positive cultu...