The Leadership Boost

Setting team goals is crucial for achieving success.  By making them specific, achievable, and measurable, you'll give your team a clear target to work towards and a roadmap for success.  So set those goals, establish a deadline, and keep track of progress.  Your team will thank you for it. 

Today, we're talking about the power of taking one action every day to make huge changes in your leadership. It's easy to get caught up in the big picture and forget that it's the small steps that lead to significant progress.

In this episode we discuss: Why developing an action plan is so important for you if you are stepping into a new role or if your role has changed. Remember: Making a great impression as a new manager can have a significant impact on the success of the team and the organization as a whole. Thanks for tuning in and listening to this episode and to this miniseries. I trust you have gained good insigh...

Avoiding office politics as a leader is crucial to your success. So, what should you do? We will look at the following in today's episode: Observe the dynamics of your workplace, wait for the right time to address issues, and focus on your role and responsibilities. Don't get involved in gossip or office politics, and always approach issues with a solution-oriented mindset.

Priority changes relationships,  and time changes priorities,

In this episode of the Leadership Boost podcast, we discuss a critical aspect of succeeding in a new role: getting to know and aligning with the key players in your organization.  We explore the two types of power players, formal and informal, and why it's crucial to identify both.  We also provide tips on how to build positive relationships with key players, such as being proactive, a g...

In this episode of the Leadership Boost podcast, Shaun delves into the importance of understanding organizational culture and values for succeeding in a leadership role.  Shaun explains that organizational culture is the set of shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape how things get done within an organization. To fit in and succeed as a leader, it is crucial to understand the values...

In this episode, we'll explore the importance of taking time to know and understand each of your team members. This is an essential element of your success in your leadership role. By meeting with and understanding your team members, you'll be able to delegate tasks more effectively, create a positive and supportive team culture, and ultimately achieve success in your leadership role.  Tune i...

In this episode, we delve into the importance of managing up in any job or industry.  Our discussion covers the key aspects of building a positive relationship with your manager or leader, understanding their working style and preferences, and aligning your goals and priorities with theirs.  We also explore the benefits of knowing your manager or leader's definition of success, expectati...

"Strategic planning is worthless - unless there is first a strategic vision." - John Naisbitt. In this episode of the Leadership Boost podcast, we explore the critical link between employee engagement and successful strategic planning.  We discuss the various ways in which engaged employees can contribute to the strategic planning process.  This includes  providing valuable feedback...

Communication in marriage starts with understanding. Understanding starts with communication. Communication is necessary for trust, friendship, and intimacy.

Laugh at challenges! The truth is that confronting challenging issues and discovering answers to them is a crucial step on the path to success.

In this episode of the Leadership Boost podcast, host Shaun discusses the importance of accountability in leadership.  He defines accountability as taking ownership of actions and decisions, being transparent, and accepting the consequences of one's actions.  He emphasizes the importance of accountability in creating a culture of trust and respect within a team.  Shaun shares tips f...

Leadership is crucial because it encourages, inspires, and sets an example for others to make the world a better place

In this episode of Leadership Boost, we discuss the importance of building strong stakeholder relationships and provide three practical ways to improve these relationships. As a leader, you need to understand the needs and concerns of your stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and the community. By actively listening to them, communicating clearly, and being transpare...

In this episode of The Leadership Boost, the focus is on creating a more productive work culture in a business.  The episode presents five actionable steps that leaders can take to achieve this goal, including  Leading by example,  Effective communication,  Recognizing and rewarding success,  Encouraging collaboration,  Prioritizing work-life balance.  The episod...

Welcome to "Small Steps, Big Impact: Strengthening Your Marriage Daily," where we explore practical ways to strengthen the foundation of your most important relationship - your marriage. Your marriage relationship is the cornerstone to all other relationships in your life. It influences and affects so many areas of your life, including your children, those around you, and society at large. It's wh...

Welcome to the Leadership Boost podcast, where we explore the nuances of leadership and what it takes to be an effective and inspiring leader. In today's episode, we delve into the idea that leadership is not just about external aspects such as position, title, or responsibility. Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of oneself and the ability to evolve and challenge one's paradigm of...

As the saying goes, "Excellence is not a single act; it's a habit."   This quote by Aristotle reminds us that our actions, not just our intentions, define our success. As leaders, it is our duty to provide an example of excellence. We should develop good habits that motivate and encourage the performance of our teams. By committing to a daily habit, even a micro habit of improvement, you crea...

A leader who is more concerned with the success of the team than their own personal glory is a leader who will inspire others to do great things. When a leader is able to put their ego aside and focus on the big picture, they are able to make decisions that benefit everyone. But when a leader is focused solely on their own success, they become blinded by their ego. They may make decisions that ben...

Behavior is closely tied to values, because our values influence our beliefs, attitudes, and actions.  Our values are the fundamental principles and beliefs that guide our decision-making and behavior, and they can vary from person to person, and from culture to culture.  For example, if one of your core values is honesty, you are more likely to behave in an honest and truthful way in yo...

Welcome to the Leadership Boost podcast, where we help you unlock your leadership potential. I'm your host, Shaun Smit, and today we'll be discussing a topic that's essential to any leader's success: Your core values. As a leader, your values are the foundation of your leadership style, and they guide your decision-making in all aspects of your work. Personal core values are the fundamental belief...

As leaders, we know how important it is to prioritize relationships, especially at home. I mean, think about it. We spend so much time at work, dealing with deadlines, meetings, and all that jazz. But at the end of the day, the people we come home to matter. Our loved ones – our spouses, our children, our parents – are the ones who truly know us and love us, flaws and all.

"Strategy is about making choices and trade-offs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different." - Michael Porter This quote emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making. Strategic decision-making involves the need to make deliberate choices in order to differentiate yourself from your competitors. As a strategic leader, you must be willing to make tough choices and trade-offs in ord...

What exactly does success mean in your new role? It can vary for everyone, which is why we're going to delve into three areas of insight to help you understand what success means in your new job. Being clear about what success looks like in a particular circumstance can help you accomplish your objectives more successfully and with greater satisfaction. You can maximize your time and resources and...