The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we discuss a key leadership skill the NBA is missing that could lead to it's slow death. Yes! The NBA and leadership. Tune in to learn how you should be developing this skill as a leader or your team might slow down as well.

In this episode, Hampton shares his #1 mistake in 2024 and what he's learned from it.

In this episode, we share a better question you can ask as you plan for 2025.

In this episode, we share three "must haves" you can use to get your team moving in 2025. If your team is confused, you lose. So, lean in an apply these three "must haves" and you'll position you and your team for success in 2025.

Are you ready to crush your 2025 goals? In this episode, we share two actions you can take that will put you in a better position to accomplish what you want in the next year.

In this episode, Hampton concludes the insights learned from listening to John Maxwell speak. Listen in to learn a couple more principles learned from one of the top leadership thought leaders in the world.

In this episode, Hampton shares insights from listening to John Maxwell unpack ideas from his newest book, High Road Leadership .

In this episode, we share three questions you can ask when facing a difficult decision. Asking these questions can help you reframe the decision and get you to the wise decision to make.

In this episode, we unpack the impact of allowing underperformance on your team. It ultimately reflects on you as the leader and may cost you high-performers on your team.

In this episode, we unpack why every one of us should be on a performance improvement plan (PIP). Yes, everyone! Listen in to learn why.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about leading performance. We unpack the idea that "effort counts twice" and how you can maximize effort on your team.

How do you create an environment that produces high performance on your team? We tackle that topic in this episode and provide a leadership framework you can use to develop high performers on your team.

In this episode, we talk about a common mistake leaders make when attempting to lead performance on their team. Do the people on your team know the standard? Are you leading to that standard?

In this episode, we wrap up our conversation about performance reviews by equipping you with tips on how to give tough feedback at your performance review.

In this episode, we share five questions you can ask in your performance reviews that will unlock insights and make you a better leader.

In this episode, we share three things you can do to crush your next performance review. These can apply to any performance feedback situation, so tune in and go and do.

In this episode, we talk about the one thing you never want to happen at a performance review. It's unfair for the leader and unfair for the person across the table. Listen in an do the work to prevent this from happening in your next performance review

In this episode, we discuss how silence is dangerous and can derail your communication.

Healthy conflict requires giving the last 10%. In this episode, we introduce the idea of the last 10% and how you can create an environment where the last 10% can come to life.

Do you know how to appreciate the people on your team in a way that really resonates with them? In this episode, we discuss the five workplace appreciation languages and how knowing this about your team can increase team productivity.

Do the people on your team "like" you? That may sound like a weird question, but research shows not every leader is likable. In this episode, we share three benefits from being a likable leader.

In this episode, we share the cost of not having a weekly 1:1. It will save you a lot of pain as a leader if you just do this one thing consistently.

In this episode, we share the last four accidental diminisher tendencies. Have you identified the ones that could be you?

In this episode, we unpack the first five accidental diminishing tendencies you could have that impact those around you.

In this episode, Corey shares a story when he accidentally diminished someone on his team. We all have the tendency to do this, so tune in to learn how to minimize how you might be accidentally diminishing those around you.