Leadership Is Calling

Leadership Is Calling

A podcast all about leadership with Annie Hyman Pratt, CEO and Founder of Leading Edge Teams. Let Annie help you answer the call to leadership!

Episodes

April 12, 2024 7 mins

Struggling to achieve success in today's fast-paced business environment? Great communication and teamwork are essential, but there's a foundational skill that's even more important: understanding business outcomes.  This video dives deep into why a clear grasp of your company's goals is critical and how it impacts everything you do. Learn how to  future-proof your job by developing the thinking skills AI can&ap...

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Is your business struggling to adapt to change?  Learn how Agreement #6 from the People Part book by Annie Hyman Pratt and it's powerful GAPA Script can help your team navigate change and achieve better results.

In this video, Coach Heather will walk you through:

- How to identify gaps that threaten your desired outcomes
- Using the Gap Script to discuss and solve problems with your team
- The importa...

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In this week's Leadership Solutions, we discuss the importance of finding joy and accomplishment in everyday tasks, even seemingly mundane ones. We explore the story of someone appreciating their work and how that feeling can be contagious. We connect this to the concept of delegation and how a simple "thank you" can go a long way in building a strong team.

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Struggling with work-life balance? Is your job slowly turning into your entire life? You're not alone. Many fall into the trap of self-sacrifice,  prioritizing work over their well-being. This video explores the hidden dangers of extreme dedication, like burnout and unsustainable work models.

Learn:

- How excessive self-sacrifice hurts you and your career.
- Why finding balance is crucial for long-term su...

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Feeling stuck in your leadership?  Struggling to know when to speak up or step back in challenging situations?

This conversation between business leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal dives into the power of self-awareness and discernment for effective leadership.

Discover how to:

- Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
- Build a positive leadership reputation that insp...

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Tired of feeling overwhelmed in your business? Struggling to prioritize goals and navigate the current market uncertainties? In this conversation, we discuss the crucial skill of "good enough" and how it can unlock business growth and success.

Learn how to:

- Set clear and achievable goals.
- Effectively analyze your business numbers.
- Resource yourself and your team for optimal performance.

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Are you excited about your new hire, but worried they're moving too fast or might burn out? You're not alone! Harnessing the energy of high-potential employees (A-players) during onboarding is crucial for their success and your team's growth.

In this video, leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal share proven strategies to help you:

- Manage A-player enthusiasm: Learn how to chann...

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Do your judgments about your team limit their potential?  Many CEOs fall into the "crystal ball fallacy," labeling team members as "good" or "bad" - hindering collaboration and results.  This video introduces the powerful concept of letting go of judgment and equips you with practical techniques to shift your perspective.  Discover how moving beyond good/bad thinking can:

✅ Unlock creativity a...

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Struggling with inefficient teamwork?  Discover the power of "conscious agreements" in this video! Coach Heather dives deep into agreement types, delegation scripts, and a mindset shift for empowered teams. Learn how agreements go beyond personal integrity and can be adapted to change for success. Get actionable tips and scripts to boost your team's effectiveness!  Watch now and unleash the teamwork potential waiting...

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly evaluating your team and finding them lacking? You're not alone! Many leaders fall into the trap of negativity bias, constantly looking for what's wrong instead of what's right, but this mindset can actually push away your best talent and stifle your team's potential.

In this video, Annie Hyman Pratt, leadership expert and former skeptic-turned-believer, shar...

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In today's fast-paced business landscape, leaders face the constant challenge of juggling short-term demands with long-term aspirations. This insightful fireside chat with leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal delves into the crucial relationship between immediate actions and lasting outcomes. Discover practical strategies for:

- Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
- Cultivating a ...

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Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions that fizzle out by February? Do you ever feel like achieving your goals comes at the cost of your well-being? In this video, Annie takes you on a journey beyond traditional goal setting and introduces the groundbreaking concept of the "Leadership Line." Discover how focusing on your who - your values, ambitions, and how you want to experience life - can set you up for l...

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Struggling with communication gaps, fear of mistakes, and low trust in your team? Learn how to build unbreakable bonds and unlock peak performance with Coach Heather's insights from The People Part book by Annie Hyman Pratt. Discover practical tips on creating a safe space for honest feedback, owning up to errors, and celebrating wins together.

Order a copy of “The People Part”: https://leadingedgeteams.com/thepeoplep...

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Are you a "Decider" or a "Thinker"? This powerful video by business leadership experts Annie Hyman Pratt and Heather McGonigal dives deep into the psychology of productive interactions. 

Discover how your natural tendencies impact your communication style and learn how to adapt them for optimal results. Gain valuable insights into managing tension, making smart decisions under pressure, and building str...

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Struggling with unclear roles, chaotic team dynamics, and compensation headaches?  You're not alone!  Discover the hidden leadership weapon every team needs: the functional org chart.

In this video, leadership experts Barbara Schindler and Heather McGonigal share insights from their business leadership coaching experience to reveal:

- Why traditional org charts often fail
- The surprising secret to aligni...

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Are you struggling to get your team on the same page? Feeling like communication breakdowns are holding you back? You're not alone.

In this conversation, leadership experts Heather McGonigal and Barbara Schindler delve into the often-overlooked superpower of active listening and its crucial role in building high-performing teams.

Discover how to:

- Move beyond surface-level communication and uncover ...

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Feeling like your team is bumping heads and projects are falling through the cracks?  Chapter 3 of The People Part holds the key: Role Clarity!

Coach Heather dives deep into why clear roles are crucial for teamwork efficiency and how to implement them using:

✅ Functional Org Charts: Map your team's responsibilities for crystal-clear workflows.
Role Agreements: Eliminate confusion and empower ownership wit...

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Discover Agreement #2 from Annie Hyman Pratt's "The People Part" book: defining and aligning on intended outcomes. This powerful mindset shift takes teams from task-focused to outcome-driven, eliminating miscommunication and delivering stellar results.

Watch now and transform your teamwork! ✨

Order a copy of “The People Part”: https://leadingedgeteams.com/thepeoplepartbook

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Tired of meetings that feel stuck in the rut? Discover how to create an Innovation Think Tank in your team, even if you're busy! Learn how to stretch your imagination, embrace uncertainty, and unlock the hidden potential of your team members.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- The secrets of high-growth teams and how they use Innovation Think Tanks
- How to overcome the challenges of meeting overloa...

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Discover the power of the "Pause" - a simple 90-second technique that can revolutionize your communication and leadership.

In this video, Heather McGonigal dives into Chapter 1 of "The People Part" book by Annie Hyman Pratt, exploring:

- Why self-leadership is the foundation of effective teamwork
- How the "fight-flight-freeze" response can sabotage your communication
- The sc...

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