Leadership is an active role; "lead" is a verb. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. —Bill Owens On Today's Episode: Carla talks with Sarah Mansberger, managing partner at Southwest Michigan First What is burnout? Difference between burnout and stress The signs of burnout How to prevent disengagement and overcome burnout Burnout is a very real concern in today's fast-paced workplace and I want to make sure you have the … [Read more...]
Insider Advice for Boosting Engagement
Engagement is the positive emotional connection an employee has to their work and is perhaps the most important measure of a team. But sadly, Gallup’s 2017 data has shown that of the 100 million people in America with full-time jobs, 85% are either not engaged or actively disengaged at work. What can we as leaders do to solve this epidemic? For most of my career, I have been the point leader. With that position comes certain perks, freedoms and responsibilities; but as a leader, I have to … [Read more...]
179: How to Use Pressure to Your Advantage
A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. —Henry Kissinger On Today's Episode: What an Instant Pot and busy seasons have in common Use pressure to grow as a leader Jon Acuff's wall calendar Dealing with unexpected pressure Ask for help to not get trapped in your own head It's the end of the year and, while things tend to calm down between Christmas and New Year, these last weeks can mean intense pressure to finish strong. But don't let pressure … [Read more...]
178: 4 Ways Admitting Mistakes Makes You a Better Leader
People don't need you to be perfect, they need you to be present. —Ron Kitchens On Today's Episode: Mistakes happen; it's how you deal with the aftermath that makes or breaks you as a leader. Making and admitting mistakes is an essential part of leadership. Why do good leaders make mistakes? Admitting mistakes makes you a better leader in 4 ways The importance of evaluation after mistakes are made We are all human. We all make mistakes. Carla and I wanted to talk about … [Read more...]
The Truth About Leading From Any Level
What Do You Need to Lead? The biggest leadership myth out there is the unspoken misconception that you need to wait for a promotion before you start leading. The truth is that plenty of people with elaborate titles are terrible leaders (think dictators), while many of history’s greatest leaders, like Gandhi, had no title at all. The difference between a dictator's leadership and Gandhi's is the difference between leading through authority and leading guided by a set of values. … [Read more...]
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