Opportunities…

They are around us all the time and it’s our responsibility to not only see them, but to seize them.

Sometimes, we create opportunties through our intentions, our choices, and our actions.

So, what does it take to seize an opportunity? What are some ways we miss them? And, why do some people see to have more than others?

This is the topic for this week’s 2120 podcast.

Talking points:

• Confidence, courage, belief
• Enlisting others
• The importance of awareness about what's going on around you
• Busyness limits your awareness which could mean you're missing out
• We need margin time to think, to see, to breathe.
• Priorities v. Commitments
• When we over commit to something, it’s almost always at the expense of a priority 
• What we miss out on will be what haunts us in the future
• Stretching yourself too thin causes you miss to opportunities

Becoming a great leader doesn't happen by accident.

Great leadership is a result of a relentless pursuit to grow and improve. A vital component to your leadership success is learning from other successful leaders.

That's the driving force behind Elevate Leadership University.

In this special edition of the 2120 Podcast, hear from Elevate founder, James Mayhew, and 3 of the other Elevate speakers – Matt Phippen, Arica Ohloff and Mark Moyer as they discuss the power of building into people.

Elevate Leadership University 2019 is coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Tickets and information can be found at http://ElevateLeadershipU.com. 

The experience you create for your customer and clients is what differentiates you from your competition.

Do it poorly and it could cost you more than a customer... it could put you out of business.

But, if you'll commit to creating an exceptional customer experience, you'll create a competitive edge that your competition cannot match.

Matt Phippen is passionate about creating a world class customer experience and the 24/7/365 commitment it takes. He will be speaking about it at Elevate Leadership University 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 27. 

That's the topic for this special edition of the 2120 podcast.

Have you ever met that person who is always hustling? They're always moving, always contributing. And no matter what, they create positive energy and movement all around them. 

We love these people! That's why those who hustle are the subject of this week's 2120 Podcast.

• What are the qualities of people who hustle? 
• People with hustle have ambition.
• Leaders who hustle attract and develop others who hustle.
• Hustle can be part of your core values and your workplace culture.
• Hustle isn't always about the work; it's about relationships with people.
• Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work.

What's been your experience with feedback? Has it been mainly positive or negative? And, has your personal experience with feedback shaped how you give feedback? 

We don't mess around. That's why this is our opening topic for Episode #1 of the 2120 podcast.

How not to suck at feedback:

• Your attitude and beliefs about feedback are likely shaped by how you've received feedback. Bad experience? That may explain why you suck at it.
• Your unwillingness to give feedback ensures your inability to achieve true success.
• Giving feedback isn't only critical. Feedback can and should be positive and appreciative.
• Leader:  let the win be a clear win. Make feedback specific - especially when recognizing something good.
• Don't accept excuses when giving feedback.
• Create systems for formal feedback to occur and for informal feedback to be daily.
• Feedback shouldn't be once a year during the annual review.
• Feedback should always be honest and direct.
• Be mindful when giving feedback about how it's going to be received.
• You must give performance feedback based on your organization's core values.