Leaders Set Trends Podcast

When you hear the word conflict what comes to mind? How we perceive something could prevent us from moving towards the goals we aim to fulfill.

Conflict is one of those things, and it has become a term that makes leaders think twice, hesitate, and make decisions with a limited perspective but we can change that…..let’s look at the GOOD of conflict management.

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Trauma and emotions in the workplace.....does it belong there?

In reality, both of those areas live among the walls of office buildings, virtual meeting spaces, and hybrid locations. What happens within the hearts and minds of leaders and staff members shapes the workplace experience, and YES leaders should be in the know of it.

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Let’s take a deep dive into last week’s episode to learn why leaders fail by a lack of self awareness. When certain behaviors aren’t addressed or if we don’t take time to understand how we “show up” as leaders we are missing key data that can reap major results.

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Let's discuss this topic further to improve your awareness of self!!

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Is there a personality hack that will help ANY leader be successful? Yes and No!! 

While leaders must embrace their unique gifting, and talents, they also have to consider the environment and people to make the best possible decisions. That requires an understanding and learning of the  WHO & WHERE to make the necessary adjustments for goal achievement. 

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When were you taught about emotional management? How did you experience within your family, and how has that impacted how you manage it in leadership? 

Many leaders have not recognized that their emotions lead their decision making.  This includes how they do professional relationships. Your choice to remain unaware could hinder forward mobility however, tapping into the self-awareness can be the winning move for improved...

Did you know our caregivers can impact how we show up on teams? In our infancy, we learn key things about intrinsic safety that can affect how we navigate professional relationships. Let's explore how our parents influence how we do professional relationships and being ON a team.
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How Did Your Parents Influence How You Lead Today?
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According to studies, only around 50% of leaders lead securely while the rest of them lead avoiding, anxiously and in internal disorganization.

Our caregivers shaped how secure we are in exploration, relational intelligence and emotional intelligence. Let's discuss how to "CHECK IN" to ensure we are leading SECURELY, and creating a safe space for our team to foll...

What are you trying to prove? Is it the reason you keep going to the next class, certificate, or degree? Slowing down, taking a moment and transitioning to the next can include rest and putting that hat down, it’s just normalizing that behavior that needs to become a norm for you, a colleague or a team member. 

Let’s discuss the need to REST before the transition and why chasing what’s next might be because of an unconscious s...

Who am I outside of this uniform? Who am I without this business suit? Who am I without being a CEO, executive or the entrepreneur everyone knows me as? Transitions are both exciting and scary but the reality is many individuals who have to transition struggle with moving on because they believe "the role" is what makes them have value. 

Join myself and Ritchie Thomas, A Soldier's Coach, as we share our personal stories as ser...

I was honored to be interviewed by Sherrod Schuler, host of Behind the GRIND Podcast.  How did someone who never wanted to lead, end up seeking leadership opportunities? Why is emotional literacy important for leaders? What should leaders do to prepare for the organizational management/development to lead in their industries tomorrow? We discuss this and more on today's episode.

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I was honored to be interviewed by Shannon Smith, host of  Success Is Within Reach Podcast.  We discussed the difference between equity and equality and how it show up in companies, why diversity in management is needed, the need for inclusion in the workplace, sexism and how to address it, best practices for promoting without prejudice, and why "open door" policies lead to closed doors.

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The "I Have A Dream" speech has been recited and quoted for many decades. It is a speech that set a standard for social justice and was watched by many globally. Imagine the impact it made the day it was given by the transformational leader of that time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although, he didn't live to see the dream come alive he left a leadership legacy to prepare the next set of leaders with tools to build upon. 

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A key to building empathy and understanding, which is a KEY COMPONENT needed in leadership, is having conversations across the table. It's in the stories we hear from others, our team members, and those we work side by side with that allows your worldview to expand so we can lead with less bias and more openness. 

Let's learn from a Gen-Zer!!

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Why did you want to lead? What drove you to apply for that role?  What did you envision?  It's one thing to depart an organization due to mistreatment or for upward growth/mobility but it's another thing to walk away because "winter has come".  As we hear the rumblings that 2022 might start off a bit rocky, are you already preparing your exit because you didn't sign up for storms?  Let's go back to why you decid...

Did you know that resignations have increased by 54% according to LinkedIn data? Also, leaders tend to put themselves last versus prioritize their care which can aid in improving how they show up in the workplace. As we closeout 2021 and enter into 2022, have you considered yourself in this plan?  What are the areas that leaders and leaders of corporations need to focus on in 2022? 

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Imagine being told you are being released from your job, while being supported at a mental health clinic, following a suicide attempt. This was the real-life experience of a military member who was given this by their leadership, who drove 4 hours to give them this paperwork.  Although, they have been released as the leader, other leaders encouraged this behavior. The environment was unhealthy and many still fear retaliation.

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Is there really a better way to lay off team members? No one gets into business ownership inspired by the firing of employees. It is typically for financial freedom, for the impact they can make, the legacy building or even the ability to control your own schedule. The world has been learning a lesson in empathy and leadership through CEO Vishal Garg's approach to laying off 900 employees. Has a lack of interpersonal interaction re...

What happens in the world does affect your team members and leaders, which has resulted to companies becoming more socially responsible.  Nike has taken the corporate social justice route while most other firms have included programming to become corporate social responsible. As you search for new talent, they are searching for organizations that stand for something.  They are looking to see if your statements match your ...

Charles Darwin said, "It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change." I am in a season transition as a leader in my business and within my organization.  I accept and embrace the change because I know it will mean better on the other side but for some, change is uncomfortable or change is something you do not want but NEED.  If change is not embraced, it will mean lo...