The Leadership Line

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast, "How do you tell if a potential new job is a good fit?" Tammy Rogers and Scott Burgmeyer discuss key factors in evaluating a job opportunity. They emphasize what to look for during interviews, researching the organization, and gathering insights from current and former employees. They also discuss taking a proactive role in shap...

In this episode of "The Leadership Line" titled "Experience Manager: Should Your Company Have One?" hosts Tammy and Scott discuss the role of an employee experience manager, which is considered one of the hottest jobs for 2023. They question whether it's practical to have someone solely responsible for shaping an organization's culture. Scott is skeptical of hiring so...

In this episode of The Leadership Line podcast, titled "Capacity—How do you know if you are truly at your limit?" Tammy Rogers and Scott Burgmeyer engage in a lively discussion about the challenges of managing one's workload and optimizing time. They explore the significance of aligning with organizational goals, prioritizing valuable work, and seeking clarity from supervisors when...

In this episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott explore the broader concept of workplace flexibility, encompassing autonomy and freedom for employees. They discuss the importance of defining success, aligning on standards, and allowing employees more freedom as they deliver results. Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemoregp.com     Connect with us on LinkedI...

In this episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott discuss the challenges and opportunities of remote work. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life, the need to move away from outdated time-focused management, and the value of managing for outcomes. They also touch on the role of middle managers in having difficult conversations and stress the...

In this episode of "The Leadership Line" podcast titled "What's the Most Recent Skill You Learned, and Why Do You Love Lifelong Learning?" Tammy and Scott discuss their recent learning experiences. They stress the value of being discerning in learning, seeking opportunities that add value, and staying curious to avoid stagnation in the status quo. The episode emphasizes th...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast titled "We've talked about analysis paralysis. But what about the opposite?" hosts Tammy and Scott discuss the urge to do SOMETHING. Sometimes called "action bias."  Meaningless tasks vs Actions that get outcomes. They emphasize the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than busyness, highlighting the need for...

In the latest episode of "The Leadership Line" podcast, titled "You get reorged into a job that's not a good fit. Have you been Quiet Fired?" hosts Tammy and Scott discuss the phenomenon of "quiet firing" in organizations, where employees are shifted into ill-fitting roles. They debate the ethical aspects and stress the importance of transparency in both employer...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast titled "Signs it might be time to look for a new job," hosts Tammy and Scott discuss key indicators for considering a job change, including boredom, misalignment of values, and feeling trapped.  Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemoregp.com     Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line, "Bad Bosses from Movies: What can we learn from them?", hosts Tammy and Scott explore various examples of memorable movie bosses, both exaggerated and realistic. They emphasize the need to reevaluate perceptions and consider personal growth when dealing with difficult bosses. Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemo...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line, "What do you do when you inherit an underperforming team?" Tammy and Scott explore the challenges of dealing with an underperforming team that a new leader inherits. They share strategies for navigating the transition, setting clear expectations, and addressing behavior-based resistance to foster positive change and growth.   Questions...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy, Scott, and Karman openly discuss their professional blunders. Tammy reflects on a display of immaturity, while Scott recounts a heated exchange. These personal anecdotes emphasize the significance of learning from mistakes and the impact of effective leadership. Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemoregp.com...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott discuss decision-making challenges, including fear of error and differentiating between micro and macro decisions. Emphasizing iterative choices and learning through action, they advocate for embracing the decision-making journey over rigid planning. Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemoregp.com    ...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott discuss planning and leadership challenges, emphasizing the importance of clear outcomes, constant communication, and adaptability. They discuss team goals and making iterative changes to achieve desired results. Questions or topic suggestions? Let us know! podcast@becomemoregp.com Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www....

In this episode of The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott delve into workplace dynamics, focusing on the prevalence of selfishness and cliques. Thought-provoking questions are proposed as a means to foster collaboration and inclusivity, encouraging a more harmonious work environment. By examining individual mindsets and team dynamics, they aim to create a positive impact on workplace culture...

In The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott explore research revealing bosses' significant influence on employees' mental health, on par with therapists or spouses. They stress the importance of leaders' emotional growth and self-regulation to support their teams during challenging times, fostering resilience through empathy and effective problem-solving. Questions or topic sugg...

In this week's episode of The Leadership Line Podcast, hosts Tammy and Scott draw from their experience to discuss the controversy surrounding a CEO's remarks about bonuses. They delve into the significance of clear communication, understanding diverse perspectives, and aligning compensation strategies with employee expectations, emphasizing the importance of fairness and addressing pay...

In this episode of The Leadership Line Podcast, hosts Tammy and Scott explore decision-making in leadership roles. They discuss the challenges of effective decision-making, such as decision paralysis, and provide strategies to overcome them. They emphasize the significance of building trust, leveraging data, intuition, and a growth mindset. The conversation also touches on the impact of decisions...

In The Leadership Line podcast, Tammy and Scott engage in a thought-provoking discussion, sharing insightful examples of their leadership journeys. They reflect on pivotal moments, challenging situations, and lessons learned along the way. The conversation delves into their experiences, highlighting the importance of adaptability, resilience, and continuous growth in effective leadership. Listener...

In this episode of The Leadership Line, Tammy strongly disagrees with a keynote speaker who advised against trusting employees. She believes trust is fundamental in relationships and crucial for a company's reputation. Scott argues that hiring the right people is key and suggests building trust gradually. They discuss setting boundaries and protecting organizational assets, emphasizing the im...

Questions or topic Suggestions? Let us know!   podcast@becomemoregp.com   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomemoregp   Meet your hosts:   Tammy K Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerarogers   Scott Burgmeyer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/burgy   Producer Karman Hotchkiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karman-hotchkiss/       Other Resources:   http://www.becomem...

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Questions or topic Suggestions? Let us know!   podcast@becomemoregp.com   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomemoregp   Meet your hosts:   Tammy K Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerarogers   Scott Burgmeyer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/burgy   Producer Karman Hotchkiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karman-hotchkiss/       Other Resources:   http://www.becomem...

Questions or topic Suggestions? Let us know!   podcast@becomemoregp.com   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomemoregp   Meet your hosts:   Tammy K Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerarogers   Scott Burgmeyer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/burgy   Producer Karman Hotchkiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karman-hotchkiss/       Other Resources:   http://www.becomem...

Questions or topic Suggestions? Let us know!   podcast@becomemoregp.com   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomemoregp   Meet your hosts:   Tammy K Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerarogers   Scott Burgmeyer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/burgy   Producer Karman Hotchkiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karman-hotchkiss/       Other Resources:   http://www.becomem...