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147: The Attitude of Gratitude

April 16, 2018 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

147: The Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. - Melody Beattie On Today’s Episode: Where Ron's gratitude journey started Using gratitude as a reflection tool The importance of setting time aside to be grateful What "Catalations" are at Southwest Michigan First Other businesses that participate in regular thank you notes The attitude of gratitude Always Forward. Ron Question: How would a regular showing of gratitude … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, attitude of gratitude, Carla (Winchester) Sones, development, gratitude, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, thank you notes, Thankful

146: Annual Reviews vs. Continuous Feedback

April 9, 2018 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

146: Annual Reviews vs. Continuous Feedback

People crave feedback. All of us want to know how we are doing. - John Baldoni On Today’s Episode: Ron's story of why he loathes annual reviews Why continuous feedback works better 4:40's: 4 focuses, every 40 days Set your team up for success Other companies that have ditched annual reviews in favor of continuous feedback Using that time to re-evaluate the approach to the goals Gain the ability to better utilize your team's time, talent and treasure Always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: 4x40, Always Forward, annual reviews, Carla Winchester, continuous feedback, development, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

145: Using Delegation as Employee Development

April 2, 2018 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

145: Using Delegation as Employee Development

When you delegate, you are giving somebody else the opportunity to step up and challenge themselves, and develop their own leadership and creative capacities. - Mary Zalla On Today’s Episode: Moving away from the mindset of "delegation = dumping" Identifying the right person for the right job Coaching Helping your team see their potential Letting failure be safe, not debilitating Increasing communication surrounding responsibilities: why and why now? Always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Winchester, delegation, development, employee development, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

144: Leadership Interview: Denise Lee Yohn

March 26, 2018 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

144: Leadership Interview: Denise Lee Yohn

There is no one single definition of a good culture. There is a right culture for you. - Denise Lee Yohn On Today’s Episode: Denise Lee Yohn, author of the new book FUSION The difference between "brand" and "culture" Examples of companies that do brand and culture well Companies can be performance driven and still meaningfully engage people Five strategies to build your culture Pay attention to and be intentional about culture Find free materials supporting her book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, brand, culture, Denise Lee Yohn, development, engagement, FUSION, growth, interview, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

143: Catalyst University Backstage Interview: Patti Poppe

March 19, 2018 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

143: Catalyst University Backstage Interview: Patti Poppe

I think leaders think they're supposed to have the answers, instead of having the right questions. – Patti Poppe On Today’s Episode: Backstage at Catalyst University with Patti Poppe, CEO at Consumers Energy Patti's season of infinite receiving Consumers Energy's plans for improving the planet How Patti feeds her soul and protects her energy Her favorite movie and why Which song ties Patti and Catalyst University together? Always Forward. Ron Question: How can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, authentic leadership, backstage, Catalyst University, Consumers Energy, interview, leadership, leadership development, Patti Poppe, Ron Kitchens

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