The Leadership Sparq

You never drift to your desired outcome, right? In this episode, we talk about the two results a leader always gets and how to be intentional to build a culture by design.

We don’t control much as leaders but we do control these three things. In this episode, we unpack the EAT acronym and how you can implement it as a leader.

Change is hard but leading change is the norm for all leaders. In this episode, we’ll introduce the Change Equation and the key ingredients you need to make your next change a raving success.

Leadership is ultimately about your impact on others. Are you aware of how others experience you? In this episode, we’ll introduce Liz Wiseman’s Accidental Diminisher idea and how to protect against accidentally diminishing those around you. Link to assessment: https://bit.ly/43ltnRE Link to worksheet: https://bit.ly/3IALU4m

We unpack a framework you can use when taking on something new. Whether you're a first time manager, taking on something new in your organization, or starting a new position in a new organization, these three steps will put you in a position to drive success.

It’s hard to influence those around you if your relationship bank account is empty. In this episode, we unpack this metaphor and why a leader’s #1 currency is relational currency.

Most leaders fail because they neglect one or both of these foundational actions. In this episode, we unpack these two “must dos” to help you maximize your leadership impact.

We introduce the fatal leadership assumption all leaders are tempted to make. This assumption can diminish your leadership influence, but there are ways you can avoid it.

Are you creating a culture where the best idea can emerge and win? In this episode, we talk about what can happen on teams when no one cares who gets the credit.

We attack the myth that leadership is a position. We can often be tempted to think the leaders are those with a title. Nothing could be further from the truth and we unpack this idea in this episode.

We have a conversation about where accountability starts. If you want to have a team that is accountable and delivers the results you expect, then it all comes down to getting this starting point right.

We unpack two temptations that are a leader’s kryptonite. These are two results you want to avoid as a leader and need a plan in place to protect yourself from these two pitfalls.

Mr. Rogers says “There’s not person you can’t learn to love once you’ve heard their story.” In this episode, we unpack the power of story and why it’s important for you, the leader, to understand the personal stories of those you lead.

We tackle a common leadership myth every leader is tempted to buy into. We combat this myth by learning to say the three words introduced in this episode. Learn to say these three words and you’ll unlock the power of the people around you.

We introduce and unpack two questions every leader should themselves. These two questions might just rock your world but you’ll be a better leader as a result. Take the challenge. Ask yourself these two questions.

We introduce the most powerful tool in a leader’s toolbox. If you commit to using this tool every week, you’ll see immediate impact on your leadership impact and the performance of those around you. Download our free ebook on leading one-on-one meetings: https://bit.ly/3VcmJdz

We wrap up our conversation about what elementary math teaches us about leadership by unpacking the third and final step in the leadership Order of Operations — Deliver Business Results .

We unpack Step 2 in the leadership "Order of Operations" — Develop Your Team . When learning to do math in elementary school, you learned the importance of the Order of Operations. If you want the right answer, you solve the math problem in the right order. The same is true in leadership.

When learning math in elementary school, you learned "Order of Operations." If you want the right answer, you solve the math problem in the right order. The same is true in leadership . If you want to be a great leader, you follow the leadership order of operations. In this episode, we unpack this idea and talk about the first step in the leadership order of operations.

Every person showing up for work today deserves a great leader. In this episode, we spotlight that truth but also unpack what every leader deserves so they are equipped for greatness.