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Jun 5
Critical KPIs Most People Miss
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."There are three types of KPIs. Two measure results and one shapes your team and culture. KPIs help prevent blind spots. Ironically, the most important of these KPIs, are the one ... Show More
10m 19s
May 1
Leader "Fix-it" Obsession: Being the Hero Hurts
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."A common pitfall for first-time leaders is, the "Fix-it" Obsession. I will explain why "rescuing" your team often leads to burnout for you and stagnation for them. You attempt t ... Show More
6m 4s
Apr 1
Peer to Leader: It's Not a Promotion
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."Often when a peer is select to lead their current team, the process is mistakenly viewed as a promotion, when it’s actually a career transformation and transition.If you need as ... Show More
6m 4s
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How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow
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Feb 2025
How to Develop Leaders
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Jun 2025
What You Focus on Expands (Part 1)
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May 2025
How to Be a Relatable Leader
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Jun 2023
Speaking with Impact: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Your Voice and Message | Sheryl Plouffe | Leadership Activators Global Edition #23
Are you a service provider looking to grow your business and attract more clients? Have you ever considered starting a podcast but aren't sure where to begin? Then, this episode is for you! I am thrilled to welcome my special guest this month, Sheryl Plouffe, who is a former broa ... Show More
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Dec 2021
Leaning into Leadership
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Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader
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Apr 2025
194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1
Effective leadership begins with the way you communicate.Leading with impact isn’t about speaking louder—it’s about communicating in ways that resonate with what people already value. In Part 1 of this special two-part series from the Stanford LEAD Me2We Conference, Matt Abrahams ... Show More
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Apr 2025
730: How to Take Initiative, with Tom Henschel
Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications supports senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excel ... Show More
36m 16s
Dec 2020
[045] How to Get Your Ideas Across in Meetings
How to get your ideas across in meetings is a common question for emerging leaders. Many of my clients ask me, “How can I get people to listen to my ideas?” or “How can I get my point across in meetings?”.These are common obstacles all emerging leaders need to overcome. If you ca ... Show More
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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." 60% of first-time leaders fail, often due to overlooked prerequisites. If you are a first-time leader and want to avoid these common failures, this is your podcast. Welcome to First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠. I’m Tim Smith, your host and coach. This podca ... Show More
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