The Leadership Sparq

In this episode, we share an idea that will help your team feel cared for. Caring is not optional for leaders!

In this episode, we tap into the wisdom from Ted Lasso and why leaders need to be like a goldfish.

In this episode, we share ways you can make your HR leader very, very happy. You're already doing it if your listening to The Leadership Sparq Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of preparation over potential. Yes, you need talent, but preparation could be a game changer for you as a leader. Preparation is 100% up to you, so listen in for some encouragement and practical takeaways.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about how to process failure as a leader. Failure is a good thing for you if you process it in a healthy way, so listen in to see how failure can actually be a powerful teacher.

In this episode, we share ideas on how to frame up failure when you face adversity. Failure is not a matter of "if" but "when", so listen it for some ideas on how you can process failure when it comes your way.

In this episode, we discuss how the accountability for setting the standard lands 100% on the leader. Assuming your team "gets it" is a risky approach, so listen in to learn how we do this at Wildsparq. We even share some of the standards we have for how our teams engage each other.

In this episode, we discuss Jeff Bezos, Amazon, and a Day 1 mindset. This idea is one we need to fight for as leaders when it comes to leading our teams. Listen in to learn about this Amazon focus and how it can apply to you as a team builder.

In this episode, we discuss how being in close proximity with those you lead does not always lead to connection. You can be close, but still not know what's going on with your team. Listen in for a tool you can leverage that will help you drive connection with your team.

In this episode, we celebrate the Boston Celtics winning a NBA championship by spotlighting lessons we can learn about teamwork. No doubt they are a great team, but there are a few lessons we can learn and apply to our team to elevate our teamwork.

In this episode, we wrap up a focus on growth being hard by sharing how we all need a Sherpa in our lives.

In this episode, we continue talking about how growth is hard. Today we share the story of an organization that achieved unprecedented success and the #1 thing that drove that success.

In this episode, we kick off a focus on how growth is hard. We expect growth to be quick, easy and simple, much like the technology we use today, but growth doesn't work that way.

In this episode, we unpack what leadership development is not! Don't fall into the trap of thinking leadership development is something that it actually isn't!

In this episode, we talk about how important it is for a leader to understand they need to be a talent magnet.

In this episode, Hampton paints a picture of who he hopes to be when he is 60 years old.

In this episode, we unpack two elements your feedback needs every time you give it. Listen in to learn this simple approach that can increase the effectiveness of your feedback.

In this episode, Hampton share a lesson he is learning about the idea of listening, learning, then leading.

In this episode, we unpack how good character is not enough if you want to be a great leader. Huh? Listen in to learn why this is true and what you can do about it.

In this episode, we hope you are able to exhale as a leader when you learn your role is to empty your cup, not completely fill the cups of those you lead. Focus on keeping your cup full and emptying it every single day. Do so and you'll win!

In this episode, we share a better question you can ask when you want to understand what happened. Listen in to learn a framework you can use to keep the focus on learning and driving the outcomes you want to achieve.

In this episode, we'll unpack a question you can ask that will stimulate a growth mindset on your team and help the best idea to always win.

In this episode, Hampton shares another lesson learned from being a first time manager.

In this episode, we wrap up our conversation about what trust is and why it's important for a leader to cultivate trust on their team. Today we provide pragmatic tips for leaders to implement to help build intent, ability and execution.

In today's episode, we continue our conversation about trust and introduce what "low trust" and "high trust" teams look like. Tune in to learn characteristics of low and high trust teams.