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Podcast Episode 73 — 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

By Brandon W. Jones on November 7, 2018 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 73: 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

LDR 073: 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

Hi friends! I hope you are doing well wherever you are listening to this episode! It is fun to see the fall colors coming out and feel the brisk air.

Whether you are a new or experienced leader, leadership credibility is essential. You may be asking, “What is leadership credibility?” It is the ability of a leader to gain the trust and confidence of others. Some people say that when you have leadership credibility, others believe in you and your ability to get things done. When you gain this credibility, those you lead will follow you to the ends of the earth. They will trust you, your decisions and your ability to lead them.

As important as it is though, it is not easy to gain. Leaders constantly face the challenge of gaining leadership credibility from their followers. Additionally, their followers try to test them because they want to know if their leaders are really qualified to be the leader. They also want to be sure that the leader knows what they are talking about.

5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility

So how can we gain this high level of leadership credibility? Leadership credibility is not something that can be gained over night. It is developed by consistent ethical and moral behavior, but let’s turn that into something practical.

Here’s four core values leaders can develop to build leadership credibility with their followers.

1. Integrity

What does that mean? Leaders must be honest with their followers. If you tell lies, you will immediately lose the trust of those you are trying to lead. They will discredit what you say in the future and won’t believe you. They will also have a very hard time following you. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode 73 — 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

Podcast Episode #69 – 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Leadership Journal

By Brandon W. Jones on October 1, 2018 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 69: 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Leadership Journal.

LDR 069: 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Leadership Journal

Hi friends! Several years ago I started writing in a journal. I wrote about what happened each day and what my thoughts were on that event. I tried to keep each day to about one page, but if something exciting happened sometimes it went longer. Also, if I was really busy, sometimes it was less. Since that time I have continued keeping a journal through the years.

In the leadership realm, there’s a lot of great people that talk about the importance of writing in a journal. From my experience, I agree wholeheartedly that there are benefits to writing in a journal!

What is a Leadership Journal?

I am going to share five reasons why you should keep a leadership journal. But before I get to that, it is important to understand what a leadership journal is and how it differs from other journals.

In a regular journal, you write your thoughts about whatever is going on in life, lessons you learn, people you interact with, and a wide range of other things. You can really just write about whatever you want. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #69 – 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Leadership Journal

Podcast Episode #19 — 5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation

By Brandon W. Jones on October 9, 2017 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right podcast, Episode 19: 5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation.

LDR 019: 5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation

My Recent Restaurant Experience – The Value of Conversation

Just recently I went to a restaurant, sat down, and began talking to others in my party. We were carrying on a good conversation and then one person at the table pulled out his phone to look at something. Before long, everyone at the table was looking at their phone and the conversation had all but ceased.

When that happened, I looked around the restaurant and saw many other tables where the same thing was happening. People would be gathered together for the meal but only giving the others in their party half or a quarter of their attention.

Podcast Episode #19 — 5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation — Photo: Pixabay/greissdesign

Now, I am right on the fringe between Gen X and millennials and some would say that this new phone addiction is just a millennial thing. I’ll tell you though, when I looked around, those on their phones were members of each generation.

As I saw that going on, I actually felt a little sad because so many people are missing out on so much just by staring at their phones. Just starting up a simple conversation can do so much for you and those you are sitting with.

5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation

So what can you gain from a conversation? We’ll talk about five benefits you can gain from continuing the conversation after a quick break for our sponsors. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #19 — 5 Benefits From Carrying on a Conversation

4 Tips to Build Leadership Credibility

By Brandon W. Jones on August 30, 2017 0

When you are a leader it is really important to have leadership credibility. When you have leadership credibility, those you lead will follow you to the ends of the earth because they trust you, your decisions and your ability to lead.

This credibility is very hard to gain. Leaders constantly face the challenge of gaining leadership credibility from their followers. Additionally, their followers try to test their leader’s leadership credibility. Followers want to know if their leaders are really qualified to be their leader. They also want to be sure that the leader knows what they are talking about. [Read more…] about 4 Tips to Build Leadership Credibility

Podcast Episode #6 — How to Develop Confidence and Influence

By Brandon W. Jones on July 10, 2017 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 6 – How to Develop Confidence and Influence.

LDR 006: How to Develop Confidence and Influence

How to Develop Confidence and Influence

This is one of my favorite quotes from Marianne Williamson and then later used by Nelson Mendela.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

What is confidence?

Confidence is not arrogance. Confidence is belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; self-confidence; it’s self-reliance; it’s assurance. When someone has confidence, they know that they can do what it takes to be successful themselves and they can help others to be successful. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #6 — How to Develop Confidence and Influence

10 Easy Steps To Become a Better Leader Today

By Brandon W. Jones on June 9, 2017 0

If your goal is to become a better leader today, you have come to the right post! This post focuses on 10 easy steps you can start taking right now to become a better leader.

1. Know/Learn Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Many good leaders know some of their strengths and weaknesses, but the best leaders have an intimate knowledge of them. They know exactly what skills, habits, and attributes they possess that allow them to get the most bang for their buck. When you know your own strengths and weaknesses, you can leverage your strengths and hire others to handle tasks related to your weaknesses.

So how can you come to know your strengths and weaknesses? There are many things you can do to identify your strengths and weaknesses. You can write a list of what you do well and what is challenging for you. You can also take a self assessment that looks at your strengths and your weaknesses. My favorite self-assessment tool is found in the book called Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath.

2. Surround Yourself With Great People

Great leaders surround themselves with great people. They get great people to do many things for them. For example, some include:

Subject matter experts to oversee groups or projects they either don’t have time to address or are outside their area of expertise
Other team members on your work team
Business/financial consultants to help them make good personal and business financial decisions
Mentors/coaches that can help them learn and grow as a leader
Good friends that will tell them what they need to hear to grow at the time they need to hear it

This list is just a small sample of the great people with which leaders surround themselves. The key is putting people in your life that will have a positive impact on you and help you to be your best self. If you are wanting to grow as a leader, it is very important to find and put people around you that will help you reach those goals.

3. Increase Your Knowledge

To increase your knowledge there are many things you can do. You can read books about leadership, specific leaders that have gone through challenges and overcome them, self development, or books that explain leaders failures so you can learn from their mistakes. There are many different aspects of leadership that you can learn from books.

In addition to books, there are many other steps you can take to learn more about leadership. You can enroll in classes that focus on improving leadership, organizational behavior, and/or interpersonal interactions. There’s also classes that focus on your specific business or your chosen profession.

Additionally, you can take these classes online, at your local university or community college, or through adult education classes offered in your community.

In addition to books and classes you can also learn about leadership through Podcasts, blog posts, YouTube channels, leadership forums, and many other outlets. What’s most important is that you seek learning to become a better leader. The best leaders are always doing everything they can to learn. [Read more…] about 10 Easy Steps To Become a Better Leader Today