All of us are trying to be effective while handling some level of chaos, yet some are more efficient in getting it all done than others. Dave responds to a listener question and gives suggestions for how to get it all done when the reason you aren't getting it done is because you have too much on your plate.
1) Figure out what you need to do exclusively, th ... Show More
Sep 29
751: Leadership Through Our Common Humanity, with Neil Ghosh
Neil Ghosh: Do More Good Neil Ghosh is a seasoned executive whose expertise spans the nonprofit, government, philanthropic, and private sectors. With 30+ years of experience, he has successfully launched and scaled both nonprofit and for-profit ventures, building teams, business ... Show More
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Sep 22
750: Six Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves, with Margaret Andrews
Margaret Andrews: Manage Yourself to Lead Others Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor. Her course MYLO (Manage Yourself to Lead Others) has become the most popular professional development program at Harvard. She is the author of Mana ... Show More
38m 58s
Aug 2024
Moment #81 How Can You Manage What You Can't See?
Moment #81 // During the pandemic, work became performance art for many, as they pursued the goal of looking busy, rather than actually delivering real, value-adding work.
This wasn’t a particularly new innovation: there’s always been a fair share of people in the office who did ... Show More
4m 55s
Aug 2024
How to Be a Great Manager
Do managers really matter? Spoiler alert: Yes, they do! In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, we delve into the powerful findings from Google’s extensive Project Oxygen study, which demonstrates just how crucial effective managers are. I’m Matt Gjertsen, a former Air Force ins ... Show More
10m 54s
Jul 2024
Getting Project Management Right
Many of us manage projects—even if “project manager” isn’t in our official job title. We try to learn the basics as we go: how to manage multiple stakeholders, adapt as circumstances change, and set realistic deadlines. It’s not easy, and it’s no wonder that people get certified ... Show More
36m 8s
Jul 1
You Are Distracting You Way Too Often
Applying the 4 D Formula for helping you focus on your high payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals is very important to your success. Just as a quick reminder, the 4 Ds are: Drop, Delegate, Delay, and Do. Believe it or not, the ‘s ... Show More
2m 1s
Jul 1
Why Construction Companies Stop Growing—and How to Fix It
Growth isn’t just about bigger projects or tighter timelines; it’s about developing leadership. When the leaders try to do everything themselves, struggle to delegate, or are unable to build trust within their teams, it often leads to hitting the ceiling. Emotional intelligence, ... Show More
44m 10s
Aug 2022
6 Tips for Effectively Managing Your Team
[[:encoded, "Managing a team is not an easy feat. People aren’t plug and play templates—there’s no formula for the best way to do it. The best managers lead with empathy and kindness, communicate clearly, and empower their team members.\n\nAs a team leader, it’s your job to inspi ... Show More
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