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Podcast Episode #46 — Follow-up and Follow-through: How To Get Things Done!

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 46: How To Get Things Done! Follow-up and Follow-through.

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Sneak Peek

Before we get into this episode, I want to give you a quick sneak peak of what’s in store. In this episode, I am going to share with you my tips, tricks, and other secrets to get things done through effective and timely follow-through and follow-up. These skills have helped me stay on top of my day-to-day activities, get promotions, AND complete large multimillion dollar projects. Be sure to stay tuned!

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Alright, let’s get started!

One of my favorite hobbies is mountain biking. It is challenging, fun, and really good exercise. When I mountain bike, there are many types of trails. Some are technical with lots of obstacles, rocks, and other things I need to go over or around while others are wide open and flow. There is also a wide variety of trails in between. 

Regardless of the trail type, there’s one thing in common for most trails. When I ride a trail, I must pick the line I will ride and stick to it. When I do that, I am able to avoid ruts, trenches, boulders, fallen trees, cliffs and a wide variety of other obstacles. As I follow through on my chosen line, I am able to avoid danger.

I have ridden some trails that were difficult and even scary. When riding those paths, there’s a tendency to want to change my line and take a different line. Most of the time, that is a bad idea and leads to other problems. I have gotten stuck in a path, flipped over my handle bars and gotten in other small wrecks. So why does that happen in the first place? Because I am not following through with the plan and sticking to my line. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #46 — Follow-up and Follow-through: How To Get Things Done!

Podcast Episode #36 — Effectively Communicate and Be Resilient with Suzanne Bates

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Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 36: Effectively Communicate and Be Resilient with Suzanne Bates.

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Get to Know Suzanne

Podcast Episode #36 — Effectively Communicate and Be Resilient with Suzanne BatesOur guest today is the CEO of Bates Communications, a global coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance through communicative leadership.

Bestselling Author

She’s the author of All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence (McGraw Hill 2016) and the bestselling Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results (McGraw Hill 2005), which went to #6 on amazon.com and is now published in seven languages.

The Start of Bates Communication

Suzanne launched the firm in 2000 after 20+ years as an award-winning broadcast journalist in Boston and other national markets.

She’s developed proven coaching and leadership development methods to help leaders build presence and influence, based on her successful career in television journalism and experiences as the first woman anchor in various markets.

She and her team consult with leaders from global organizations such as CVS, TJX, Dow Chemical, State Street, Boeing, Fidelity, and Raytheon.

Welcome!

We connected on LinkedIn and I am honored and humbled to have her on the show. Our guest today is Suzanne Bates. Suzanne, welcome to the show!

Communication is One of the Biggest Needs

Early in Suzanne’s career, she took a leap and transitioned from the news room to CEO of her own entrepreneurial adventure. She decided to start Bates Communication. “I saw the path in my life to make a change. I guess I had the entrepreneurial bug. I started modestly just thinking, perhaps I could carve out a niche as a solo entrepreneur doing presentations, media, and leadership communication coaching.” That’s what she did in the beginning.

As she got to know more leaders, she realized there was a deeper need that she could fill. That required a more comprehensive approach. She built a company and brought in people that had expertise in a variety of areas.

The Need for Communication Coaching

As she consulted with a variety of companies, leaders explained that communication training and skills were the biggest need. That was due to communication breakdowns and challenges to effectively communicate the vision and direction of the organization.

Suzanne explained that “It’s [effectively communicating] the most important thing leaders can do. Learn to tell the story, engage their audiences, connect them to the purpose, and understand what kind of qualities of presence there are.” “Qualities of presence are a lot more than people think. It’s qualities of character like authenticity, integrity, concern about other people, and the substance we bring to our deliberations and decisions.” She explained that it includes things like practical wisdom, decisiveness, and the style of communication we bring. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #36 — Effectively Communicate and Be Resilient with Suzanne Bates

Podcast Episode #20 — Servant Leadership Makes All The Difference with Greg Headlee

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This week’s episode focuses on servant leadership with our guest Greg Headlee. Greg has an extensive background in corporate America and is an advocate of servant leadership.

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Get to Know Greg!

Servant Leadership Makes All The Difference with Greg HeadleeGreg has achieved success through hiring and training the best people, developing business processes, partnering with others for win-win solutions, and pioneering efforts utilizing innovative technology.

Educational and Training Background

Greg graduated from Brigham Young University with his Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy. He continued his studies while working and successfully passed the CPA exam. After years of experience, he obtained his Certification in Risk Management Assurance.

Career Experience

He started his career in Phoenix as a staff accountant for a public accounting firm Deloitte & Touche. He advanced in his career by moving to Tucson and Las Vegas where he eventually was promoted to senior manager. After over 10 years with the firm, he turned in his 10-key and pocket protector for a change of scenery. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #20 — Servant Leadership Makes All The Difference with Greg Headlee

5 Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs

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The legacy and influence of Steve Jobs has set some of the best examples we have of what determination and being different can achieve. Even though Jobs was only able to have a professional career for 35 short years, the impact he had on the world in general and technological industry, in particular, will continue to inspire the generation for years.

5 Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs

5 Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs has changed the world with his exceptional leadership skills. He was a true leader who changed the shape of the Apple Inc. with his perceptive vision and new-fangled approach. For newbie leaders, he has left some inspirational lessons that can help them achieve success. Some of them deserve a mention here:

5 Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs - Succession Planning

1. Train your Successors

Another lesson Steve Jobs learned from impending death is to make sure that if the main leader falls, the organization should not. This is the secret to a long-standing business or company. A leader should strive to make the people at each level capable of working in his absence. [Read more…] about 5 Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs

How to Be a Smart Leader for High Business Performance

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This is a guest post by Elizabeth A. Halsted. She is a talented writer who writes for a leading Assignment Writing Service at BestAssignmentHelp.co.uk . Nowadays she is assisting the leaders who want to enhance their business performance by some techniques.

Sharp mind, decent personality, effective decisions are the qualities of a smart leader. A smart leader creates better opportunities for their business and a team member. They believe in teamwork and carry out every task with their team members. Anyone can become a smart leader by learning some smart techniques. However, if you want to be a smart leader to create better opportunities for your business then you are at right place. Read the information shared below to learn the techniques that create smart leader.

How to Be a Smart Leader for High Business Performance

Confidence

Confidence is the key to success. Therefore, if you want to become a smart leader then you should believe in yourself. When a leader is confident s/he can perform better at his/her workplace. By doing this, you will get a chance to inspire your team member with your high confidence level. If you want to be a smart leader then you should also trust your teammates and inspire them with your confidence level. In this way, you will appreciate your team member and perform better for your business. Otherwise it would remain a dream for you to become a smart leader in order to enhance your business performance.

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The Value Of Effective Communication

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Effective communication is more of an art than a science.  Leaders that master the art of effective communication connect with people on a personal and professional level.  They break down barriers and strengthen relationships that can be beneficial far into the future.

In writing this post, I did a Google search on the most common reasons for divorce.  The factors that lead to divorce were summed up on lawyers.com as:

  1. Infidelity
  2. Financial Difficulty
  3. Depression
  4. Addictions
  5. Stress

The Value Of Effective Communication

What I found extremely interesting was that a breakdown of communication contributed to each of the above listed factors.  Infidelity often results when one partner does not adequately communicate their needs to their partner, but instead confides in someone else.  Financial difficulty that leads to divorce usually occurs when one partner spends money without communicating it to the other partner.  Depression and addictions are caused by many factors, but communication (which includes speaking AND listening) helps couples to work through their challenges.  Stress can be alleviated through effective communication.  Business relationship can break down just as easily with the lack of effective communication.

So what are the benefits of effective communication?  Effective communication creates connections, overcomes barriers, and builds strong teams.

Effective Communication Creates Connections

As a leader, effective communication creates connections with all those with which you come in contact.  These connections are made as you take time to learn about others.  Have you ever had a leader that asked you about your life, family, career goals, and other aspirations?  That leader probably communicated with you in such a way that you felt valued.  It probably helped you recognize your worth and value as a team player.  Their communications with you probably gave you a special connection with them that will go on into the future. [Read more…] about The Value Of Effective Communication