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Podcast Episode #40 — 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach!

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 40: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach!

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LDR 040: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach!

A few weeks ago in episode 38, I talked about the importance of coaching and  different people that have had coaches. I also talked about what coaching is and what it is not. Today, we’re going to talk about 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach.

I want to start off by sharing an audio clip from Tony Robbins.

Tony Robbins “Why You Need a Coach/Mentor”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYovBIC3qSo

10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach

Getting a coach will help you take your career and life to the next level!

1. Get Clear About Your Goals

If you are anything like me, there’s probably been a time or two where you had a lot on your mind and it was hard to sort it all out. You may have had leaders wanting you to do one thing while others were encouraging you to do something completely different. In cases like these coaching is invaluable. Your coach can help you determine what’s really important to you and help you stay focused on that. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #40 — 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach!

Podcast Episode #31 – 10 Reasons Goals Fail And 5 Steps To Make Goals Successful

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 31: 10 Reasons Goals Fail And 5 Steps to Make Goals Successful.

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LDR 031: 10 Reasons Goals Fail And 5 Steps To Make Goals Successful

First, I want to wish each of you a very happy New Year! 2018 is going to be the best year yet!

With the new year upon us, now is the best time to set and/or refresh your goals, but regardless of when you listen to this episode it is always a good time to set and work towards completing your goals.

In last week’s episode, I talked about setting goals using SMART goals. I also talked about creating a plan and 5 Keys to creating an effective plan. In this episode, I am going to discuss 10 reasons why people fail to complete their goals and 5 steps to ensure your goals are successful.

10 Reasons People Fail To Complete their Goals

Have you ever been discouraged when working on a goal? Have you ever failed to complete a goal? Or, have you started working on a goal and lost your way? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many people lose their way on goals. In fact, here’s10 reasons why people fail to complete their goals.

1. Not a Strong Enough Why

People fail to complete their goals when they don’t have a strong enough WHY. When you set a goal, it must have a strong motivating WHY. Too often people set a goal because it sounds cool or fun, but they don’t have a reason why it is important. Michael Hyatt often says, “When you lose your WHY, you lose your way!” It is very easy for a goal to fall apart or be forgotten when you forget your WHY.

The WHY must be strong enough to motivate you through good times and bad. And, when you are busy and times are challenging. If the WHY will not keep you motivated, then don’t set the goal. Without a strong WHY, the goal will likely fail, which will lead to frustration and discouragement.

2. No Commitment

Many people begin goals with great intentions, but their commitment and progress quickly fades. How many of us have set a New Year’s resolution to wake up early and go to the gym just to quit a few weeks in when we realize the warm bed is much more inviting than the cold gym? That happens because we are not truly committed to the goal.

To be successful, we must be committed to our goals. Often goals seem simple or easy in the beginning, but as you get into them they are challenging and more complex than you thought. When that increased difficulty becomes visible, a high level of commitment is essential to complete the goal.

3. Lack of Direction

A strong WHY and a high level of commitment is not a guaranteed formula for success. Goals can still fail because of a lack of direction. When the pathway is unclear, it is easy to take a hiatus until it becomes clear again. That often leads to the goal being forgotten. As you work on the goal, plan time to clarify your direction as you reach hard times in the goal.

4. Goals Are Not Clear

An example would be to set the goal to “make the organization better this year.” What does that mean? Are you wanting to improve employee morale, increase profit, grow the company, or do something completely different? That goal is not clear. Each person can interpret the goal differently. For goals to be successful, they must be clear, easy to understand and follow. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #31 – 10 Reasons Goals Fail And 5 Steps To Make Goals Successful

Podcast Episode #30 — Goal Setting Made Easy — A Proven Goal Setting Strategy

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 30: Goal Setting Made Easy — A Proven Goal Setting Strategy.

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LDR 030: Goal Setting Made Easy — A Proven Goal Setting Strategy

I want to start by wishing all of you in the Leadership Done Right community a very merry Christmas! Christmas is my favorite time of the year for a few reasons. I always get to spend time with my family, my birthday is three days after Christmas, and I get time to reflect on my goals and aspirations for the new year.

Goal Setting Made Easy — A Proven Goal Setting Strategy

Whether it is the start of a new year, you are starting a new job or you are starting another new stage in life, it is always a great time to talk about goal setting. Goals and goals setting can be challenging, especially if your goals cause you to stretch more than you have stretched in the past.

I have a proven goal setting strategy that will help you set AND complete challenging goals. AND, now is a great time to set and work towards achieving your goals.

SMART Goals

First, for your goal to be obtainable, it MUST be a SMART goal. SMART is an acronym.

Specific Goals

The “S” stands for “Specific”. Specific goals are clear, concise, and easy to understand. Specific goals explain exactly what you want to do and how to do it. They are NOT lofty, ambiguous, “up in the air” goals that are difficult to understand.

Measurable Goals

The “M” stands for measurable. When a goal is measurable, it is quantifiable. If your goal is not measurable, there is no way to determine if it was successful or not. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #30 — Goal Setting Made Easy — A Proven Goal Setting Strategy

Podcast Episode #27 — Surround Yourself With Great People with Meg Zampino

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 27: Surround Yourself With Great People with Meg Zampino.

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LDR 027: Surround Yourself With Great People with Meg Zampino

Get to Know Meg

Podcast Episode #27 — Surround Yourself With Great People with Meg ZampinoOur guest today is an attorney, entrepreneur, strategist, writer, and experienced leader. She currently has several roles and responsibilities. She’s the president of DT Legal Consulting. Our guest is also the motivational strategist and writer for Goals with Heart and a freelance writer.

She’s experienced with legal recruiting, consulting, and coaching and has written sales presentations, seminar materials, blogs, articles, speeches, and a wide range of other materials.

Meg’s Educational Background

Her educational background is in law. She has her juris doctorate in law from Emory University, School of Law and passed the State Bar in Georgia. She currently lives in Las Vegas. From just this small glimpse, you can see she is very intelligent and has a broad background.

My Connection To Meg

I first connected with her through the LinkedIn group she manages, Motivational and Success Digest. We have had some great conversations related to all things leadership, motivation, and success. Our guest today is Meg Zampino. Meg, welcome to the show! [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #27 — Surround Yourself With Great People with Meg Zampino

To Manage Or Lead: That Is The Big Question

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To manage or lead… that is the big question. This is a guest post by Alex Williams.

Leadership and management are complementary and inseparable skills, but they cannot be used interchangeably. When promoted to a project manager, you don’t automatically become a leader. Every good leader must learn to manage both their teams and projects.

To Manage Or Lead: That Is The Big Question
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To Manage or Lead?

Here are some of the most significant differences between management and leadership.

1. Leaders Pull, Managers Push

Managing people is a task-oriented and highly rational process. It focuses on events, processes, and calculations. Managers focus on current setting and control situations to achieve or exceed certain short-term goals.

What Do Managers Do?

Managers resort to the “push” principle. They “allocate resources,” “estimate effort,” and “calculate durations” regularly. They assign tasks, provide necessary guidance, and monitor and assess their employees’ performance constantly. Most importantly, managers have authority over their employees and usually provide work direction.

Employees report progress to managers and, in turn, earn a salary for doing their job. Managers follow the “push” principle by pushing work, projects, etc. to their employees.

How do Leaders Lead?

Leadership, on the other hand, is people-oriented. Leaders are different from managers because of their high levels of emotional intelligence. Namely, good leaders don’t necessarily focus on their employees’ skills and performance. Instead, they focus on their behaviors, interests, and attitudes.

Apart from being authoritative, leaders inspire. They contextualize ideas and encourage team members to look at the big picture. Leaders also motivate people to follow their vision and become part of something bigger.

They trust their employees and believe they are competent enough to make smart decisions on their own. Leaders motivate people using the “pull” approach, instead of pushing them.

2. Leaders Innovate, Managers Use Proven Patterns

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower,” ~Steve Jobs

This statement is the backbone of effective leadership. Leaders are authentic, self-aware, and decisive. They constantly inspire change.

While everything around them is working like clockwork, leaders seek a better way forward. They constantly seek learning and acquire new skills. Most importantly, they’re comfortable in their own shoes and stand their ground. They make difficult decisions even if they know they’ll be criticized. [Read more…] about To Manage Or Lead: That Is The Big Question

Goal Setting: 5 Keys to Create The Effective Plan

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When goal setting, it is imperative that you create a plan to complete your goals. Depending on the nature of the goal, the plan can be short, simple, and to the point. It can also be very long, complex, and require many people and steps to complete. What’s most important is that you have the appropriate plan for your goal.

Goal Setting With An Effective Plan

Although each goal is different and requires different levels of complexity, there are five goal setting keys to create an effective plan regardless of the size of your goal.

Goal Setting - 5 Keys to Create The Effective Plan

1. Create a Clear Picture of the Desired Outcome

The first key when goal setting is to create a clear picture of the desired outcome. Another way of putting it is to “Begin with the end in mind” as Stephen R. Covey would say. When you create a clear picture of the desired outcome, you define what the outcome should be and what success should look in these three terms:

Identify key factors to obtain the desired outcome. For complex goals, there will be many factors that determine success or failure. For small and simple goals, on the other hand, there may only be a few factors that determine success or failure. [Read more…] about Goal Setting: 5 Keys to Create The Effective Plan