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Contagious Performance Improvement℠

"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."Today, I will to introduce you to a concept I pioneered that has become the goal of everything I teach, coach, and speak about: Contagious Performance Improvement℠.Are the right ... Show More

7m 6s

Jul 1

Leader Transition: Your First 3 Months and Beyond

"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."In this episode I focus on the first 3 months of your leader transition phase. Your first 3 months are about positioning yourself as the right people-centered leader. I call the ... Show More

9m 15s

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

Oct 2020

Personal Connections

This month’s coaching conversation follows a leader who worries that he’s not very adept when it comes to creating personal connections. He and Tom explore two skills and one mindset that will help ease his way. Related episodes: Dynamic One-on-ones Facilitating Open Dialogue Inv ... Show More

23m 51s

Jun 2025

2 key LEADERSHIP ideas from Amazon's CEO - Business English vocabulary lesson

Send us Fan MailIf you're a leader or need to talk about leadership at work in English, Amazon's leadership principles are a great place to start. If you use English at work, but you're not a native speaker then the vocabulary, phrases, and grammar is today's podcast will help yo ... Show More

29m 43s

Jan 2022

How To Stay Calm Under Fire

A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about the second goal: be responsive in the moment.This episode is tagged in four categories in the Podcast Library:Commun ... Show More

19m 59s

Dec 2021

How To Turn Data into Stories

A leader is given a presentation coach and two goals: ‘tell a better story’ and ‘be more responsive in the moment.’ This episode is the coaching conversation about telling a better story. There are four tools in the episode:1. Grab our list of questions [please link to the PDF]2. ... Show More

20m 27s

Feb 2025

Leading with Values in a Divided World

Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today’s world? In this episode, I dive into why values-driven leadership matters more than ever. Learn how to navigate uncertainty, stand firm in your beliefs, and protect your peace while growing your business. Discover why sil ... Show More

46m 10s

Mar 2022

How Leaders Can ‘Play Better Poker’

A missed promotion prompts a leader to complain to her CEO. The CEO responds by getting her a coach, which results in explorations of authenticity, self-awareness and self-management.Visit our Tools bin for free PDFs to help you achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership.This episode ... Show More

18m 51s

Feb 2022

S6E10: Leadership Skills: Top 8 Skills Every Leader Should Develop

Send us Fan MailLeadership skills are critical for advancing in your career. And yes, they can be developed (that's good news for most of us!). In this episode, we cover the 8 key skills every leader needs to develop. Are you ready to up-level your leadership skills?Additional Li ... Show More

14m 41s

Mar 2023

The Sound of Leadership & Management - 2023

In conversation with her coach, an executive explores whether leaders and managers use language differently in order to be effective in their roles.There are lots of ideas in this episode. To help you sort the tools and put them into practice, we’ve created an infographic for you ... Show More

20m 51s

Jan 2019

How To Manage People NOT Control Them For Peak Performance & Productivity To Be A Better Empowered Leader

Want to manage people and be a better leader? Does it start with identifying the 3 traits you look for in your team? What are they? Listen to this episode and find out. You’ll discover how to manage people and be a better leader. Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and ... Show More

13m 6s

Apr 2019

What Makes a Great Leader?

What makes a great leader? How do you overcome imposter syndrome? How do you pronounce Shia Labeouf’s last name? All of these questions and more are answered in our first episode of Leadership Week! For the next five days, we’re going to be presenting you with tips, tricks, and k ... Show More

25m 45s

Critical KPIs Most People Miss