Hello, you’re listening to the Results Driven Organizations podcast, with Dr. Taunya Lowe; using my results driven philosophy of strategy, leadership, teams, and customer experiences; I help organizations develop their best kept secret… their human capital. This podcast is designed to expand the conversation with C-Suite leaders and those who support organizational growth and development and what it really takes to create, develop, and maintain results driven and high performing organizations. Welcome back to the Results Driven Organizations podcast! We're thrilled to kick off our fourth season, packed with insights and strategies to elevate your leadership and organizational performance. This season, we're diving deep into crucial topics that will shape the future of creating results driven organizations AND leaders. We'll explore what it means to be an edgy leader in today's dynamic environment, unpack the intricacies of organizational culture, and provide valuable guidance on succession planning. We'll also continue our popular discussions on upskilling and reskilling employees and that means you too leaders. This season as just like the previous seasons is designed to equipping you with the tools to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workforce. We're especially excited to announce our partnership with EEVA ONLINE Virtual Assistants as our sponsor for Season 4. In today's fast-paced business world, efficiency and productivity are paramount, and EEVA ONLINE is at the forefront of this transformation. Their virtual assistants offer game-changing solutions for time management, cost-effectiveness, 24/7 availability, scalability, and stress reduction. It was a no-brainer for us to partner with EEVA ONLINE Virtual Assistants to create additional supports for our clients and online community." This collaboration aligns perfectly with our efforts to provide innovative solutions that drive success for our listeners. Visit Now, let's talk about action. We are now in the 4th quarter of the year. If you haven’t taken intentional action all year now is the time. We don't want you to just listen to this podcast; we want you to implement what you learn. So, grab a pen and paper, or if you're on the go, bookmark this episode to revisit later. My team and I (shout out to Bianca Moore for pulling this data together for us) want to share 10 ideas for making small, consistent steps that will lead to change in your organization, team, or department - but remember, it starts with you: 1. According to a Harvard Business Review study, leaders who dedicated at least 15 minutes a day to reflection and strategic thinking were 30% more likely to make successful decisions. Set aside 15 minutes daily for strategic thinking. 2. Gallup reports that employees who have regular check-ins with their managers are 3 times more likely to be engaged at work. Implement a weekly team check-in focused on goals and obstacles. 3. A study by MentorcliQ found that 84% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs, citing improved retention and productivity. Start a mentorship program within your department. 4. LinkedIn's 2023 Workplace Learning Report states that 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. Create a personal development plan for each team member. 5. As leadership expert John C. Maxwell says, "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn." Introduce a "failure of the week" share to foster a culture of learning. 6. Deloitte's 2023 Global Human Capital Trends report found that only 14% of organizations feel ready to address leadership succession and continuity. Dedicate time each month to review and update your succession plan. 7. A study in the Journal of Workplace Learning found that cross-departmental learning programs can increase innovation by up to 17%. Implement a cross-departmental shadowing program. 8. Warren Buffett once said, "The best in