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Podcast Episode #59 — Leadership Greatness by Small and Simple Actions

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 59: Leadership Greatness by Small and Simple Actions.Leadership Done Right Podcast

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In today’s episode, I will discuss how to become great leaders through small and simple means. We’ll discuss five actions you can take daily to become a great leader.

The Search for Gold

I want to start with a story from a speech I heard by M. Russell Ballard called Finding Joy through Loving Service. He said:

Oftentimes we are like the young merchant from Boston, who in 1849, as the story goes, was caught up in the fervor of the California gold rush. He sold all of his possessions to seek his fortune in the California rivers, which he was told were filled with gold nuggets so big that one could hardly carry them.

Discouragement Through Difficulties

Day after endless day, the young man dipped his pan into the river and came up empty. His only reward was a growing pile of rocks. Discouraged and broke, he was ready to quit until one day an old, experienced prospector said to him, “That’s quite a pile of rocks you are getting there, my boy.”

The young man replied, “There’s no gold here. I’m going back home.”

Walking over to the pile of rocks, the old prospector said, “Oh, there is gold all right. You just have to know where to find it.” He picked two rocks up in his hands and crashed them together. One of the rocks split open, revealing several flecks of gold sparkling in the sunlight.

Noticing a bulging leather pouch fastened to the prospector’s waist, the young man said, “I’m looking for nuggets like the ones in your pouch, not just tiny flecks.” [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #59 — Leadership Greatness by Small and Simple Actions

Podcast Episode #7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

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Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right podcast, Episode 7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader.

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In this episode, we are going to talk about what it means to be an intentional leader. When leaders are intentional they do things with a purpose. Their choices and actions are always done with a goal or end result in mind.

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How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

Intentional leaders look at life differently than the average person. They realize that success and progress don’t just happen by chance. They happen as a direct result of actions. Therefore, intentional leaders conscientiously choose what they will do with their time and energy.

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So why should leaders be intentional?

The Center for Intentional Leadership explains that “Intentional Leadership® is an approach that aligns desired outcomes, core values, and fundamental purpose for a significant increase in results.” [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

LDR Podcast Episode 1 — Introduction – Six Qualities of Great Leaders

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Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast! This is the first episode so I am going to tell a little about what you’ll find in the Leadership Done Right Podcast.

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In this podcast, we’ll discuss leadership theory, practical leadership, leadership in the news, leadership and personal development, and many other topics related to leadership. Additionally, I’ll interview leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds, so we can learn from their experiences. In the interviews, we’ll discuss how they became leaders, some of the challenges they went through, lessons they learned, and leadership principles they live by.Leadership Done Right Podcast [Read more…] about LDR Podcast Episode 1 — Introduction – Six Qualities of Great Leaders

4 Keys To Communicate Effectively

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Over the years, I’ve had some leaders that communicated effectively and others that communicated very poorly. The effective communicators were very easy to work with because they kept an open communication. The ineffective communicators, however, were very difficult to work with because they had unclear expectations, did not effectively share their thoughts, and constantly had breakdowns in communication.

Four Keys To Communicate Effectively

So what does it take to be an effective communicator? What are some strategies you can use to effectively communicate with those you lead? You can do the four actions outlined below to effectively communicate with others.

1. Lead By Example

As a leader, you set the example for others to follow. This is very important when it comes to communication. You can set the example of good communication by regularly talking to those you lead.

Talk to them about work related topics in an open and transparent way so they know you are being honest with them. Also, do your best to listen when you communicate with others. To confirm that you are listening, repeat back what they are telling you in your own words and with empathy. For example, you can say, “If I am hearing you right, you are experiencing difficulties with… I can totally understand where you are coming from.” [Read more…] about 4 Keys To Communicate Effectively