Category: leadership development

Winsight Episode 36: Why You Need an Inner Drive

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internal fire, burn from within, self-motivated

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Imagine yourself as a pro athlete. The day you announce your retirement your athletic career is over. Now what? The cheering stops. Teammates go their separate ways. Where do you go from here?

You don’t need to be a pro athlete to know change is hard, so in this episode we’ll discuss:

  • What question you should be asking yourself
  • What Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady have that you need
  • How blogging unlocked why I do what I do
  • What the golden circle can tell you

Now so you understand why you need an inner drive? So answer the question: why do you do what you do?

Winsight Episode 35: Adversity and the Celebrity Quarterback

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johnny manziel, cleveland browns nfl, celebrity quarterback

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When I’m in the car by myself I like to listen to sports radio instead of music. One of the reasons is I’m a huge Lakers fan so I want the latest scoop on them, but mostly I find sports radio intriguing. The more opinionated the host, the more listeners tune in. One morning while listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio, he used the term “celebrity quarterback” and it had practical applications for you and me.

In this episode learn the following points:

  • What successful quarterback have overcome that mediocre ones haven’t
  • Why feeling like “quitting” is a good thing
  • What this generation hates, but is priceless
  • The different question a victim vs. a victor asks him/herself

Are you a “celebrity quarterback?” How do you normally handle adversity? What’s one takeaway you can apply this week?

Winsight Episode 34: Improving Your Public Speaking Skills

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public speaking without using notes, memory palace

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Think about the best public speakers you’ve heard. I bet their execution was flawless. They tell stories, speak with passion and beam with confidence. Public speaking still ranks as the #1 fear amongst adults, so if you improve your public speaking skills you stand out from the crowd. Every speaker has a style unique to them, but if there is one attribute that can bring your speaking game to the next level, it’s speaking without notes.

In this episode, learn the following ways to improve as a public speaker:

  • Why memorizing your speech is actually a bad thing
  • My method for plotting your next talk
  • The #1 benefit from speaking without using notes
  • The reason why public speaking is becoming even more of a game changer

After listening to this episode, what tips will you implement the next time you speak? Name your favorite speaker and what makes him/her memorable. How do you want to be remembered as a speaker?

 

Winsight Episode 33 – Don’t Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Effort

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mark cuban, billionaire entrepreneur, shark tank, follow your effort

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said, “Don’t follow your passion, follow your effort.” The first time I heard that quote it made me think. Everyone wants to do something they’re passionate about, but are they willing to do the work to turn a dream into reality?

In this episode learn from the following examples:

  • The gap between inspiration and action
  • The payoff of being disciplined isn’t always money
  • Why you can’t always depend on passion
  • What trait all successful entrepreneurs share

After hearing this episode how does it change your opinion about passion vs. effort? What are you both passionate about and willing to do the work on?

Winsight Episode 31: #1 Trait for Leaders

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leadership traits, leadership development, traits of a leader, 5 categories of leadership

 

What do you think is the most important trait for great leaders? Charisma, honesty, a strong will? Actually it’s self-awareness. From the outset that doesn’t sound vital, but leaders are not cut from the same cloth so what makes them different is what makes them great.

In this episode you’ll learn the following:

– What Steve Jobs & Walt Disney had in common

– Is there a “prototypical leader?” If so, what does he/she look like?

– What to do you if you don’t know what you’re good at

– What your personal responsibility as a leader is

So what are your strengths? How would you define your style as a leader? Share how being self-aware helps your ability as a leader.

Winsight Episode 30: The Next Dinosaur

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toy story disney movie, dinosaur roar, prehistoric, archaic thinking

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When referring to dinosaurs thoughts of extinction come to mind. But in this case, the next dinosaur is around, but on life support: it’s communication. I’m not talking about texting, emailing or Facebook messaging, but face-to-face communication. If you don’t believe me, go to the local hangout where teenagers gather and observe them. Most will be in a group, on their smartphones texting, sharing pictures or commenting on someone’s post completely ignoring the fact actual humans are right next to them. If you’re brave enough engage them in a conversation and if you can carry it (without much help from them) for more than 5 minutes, you’ve done well. Of course I’m stereotyping here, but poor communication is a trend that is rapidly growing and will be a thing of the past unless we do our part to reverse it.

In this episode, using Millennials as the subject, we’ll discuss:

What two forms of communication tend to lack in quality

The one thing Millennials need from supervisors in order to improve

How interviews connect to the longevity of an employee

The question one must ask to move forward

What’s been your interaction with Millenials at work? How can you help them moving forward? Please share your thoughts below!

Winsight Episode 29: When Discrimination is a Good Thing

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discrimination, prejudice, colored bathrooms, treating people differently, same sex marriage,

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The word discrimination conjures up many negative thoughts and images, especially along the lines of prejudice. But what if I told you discriminating is essential for success both in your personal and professional life? How is that possible? Such a powerful concept is used by you and me daily, but we just don’t label it that. Let me give you a few examples.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How time is given to us equally, but how we use it determines everything
  • Why being treated “fairly” sucks
  • What 3 factors reveal your priorities
  • How your golf strategy may be hurting you

So after listening, do you consider yourself discriminatory? Why or why not? 

Winsight Episode 27: Gumby

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gumby, pokey, blockheads, cartoon, clay

 

He was once a little green ball of clay…if you’re too young to recognize that line that’s ok. In fact when I was a kid, Gumby was an old show and we watched reruns of it and it still looked outdated. Gumby was a green character formed out of clay that had adventures with other friends. The reason I bring Gumby up in this episode is because it has leadership implications for you and me.

In this episode you’ll learn the following:

  • What golf and Gumby have in common
  • The balance between listening and overriding
  • The difference between vision and buy-in
  • The leadership model Gumby really exemplifies

How would you rate your leadership ability? How flexible are you when it comes to implementing your vision? Please share your thoughts with us below!

Winsight Episode 26: Leading the Current Generation

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millennials, gen y, talent development and retention, entitled, startup generation, emotionally reactive

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Millennials. A single word can conjure up varying descriptions and emotions. Some of the stereotypes about this generation are true, yet others are not. Instead of sitting here and complaining about the shortcomings of this group, I prefer to point out how to lead them effectively.

In this episode the following points will be discussed:

  • Why teaching isn’t about being the “best in your field
  • How body language is a warning sign for motivation
  • The two types of vision that need to align
  • What Baby Boomers and Millennials have in common

Does this change your thoughts on Millennials? What adjustments will you make dealing with Millennials going forward?

Winsight Episode 25: Failure as Feedback

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failing forward, failure as feedback, dreamers beware, second city comedy, smartcuts, failure and success

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Nobody likes to fail. In fact, the more competitive you are, the more you hate to lose. Yet, failure is inevitable in life. It’s not a matter of “if,” but a matter of “when.” Surprisingly successful people experience failure more, not less, but it’s how you “frame” failure that makes all the difference in the world.

What if you chose to look at failure as feedback?

In this episode, we’ll look at the following:

  • What dreaming and growth have in common
  • Why callouses that athletes develop relate to you
  • Why you should be seeking out feedback, regularly
  • The relationship between success and failure

When have you sought out feedback? How has this episode changed your approach towards failure? Please share your thoughts below!