Amplifying Leadership

Want a more effective and productive team?

Have you considered bringing more light to the psychological safety of your employees?

In this guest episode, Tara and guest Cynthia Pong, CEO of Embrace Change, discuss how having a psychologically safe working environment not only helps people with their mental health and wellness, but encourages feedback, effectiveness, and even productivity among the team.

Cynthia provides us with 3 common mistakes to consider, along with a discussion around bringing the unconscious things we accept such as: "it just is what it is", to providing a roadmap that allows organizations to make necessary changes for a team culture made for success.

Psychological safe workplaces ensure people feel welcomed, valued and heard. Let's get started today.

Most of us say Yes to many requests however...

we then get bogged down or burnout sets in.

In this Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara uncovers some ways to say no to employees, peers, or others so we can stay focused on our priorities.

She discussed how to say no with respect and being able to keep your creditability as a great leader.

Enjoy!

Setbacks can fundamentally change an organization.

And some can be small and manageable.

Join Tara and guest Leonard Scheiner, a law firm marketer, branding expert, and speaker on leadership and personal development, as they discuss business setbacks as leaders.

They cover how major setbacks can require an organization to shift, use problem-solving and brainstorming with their teams, to having more than one back up plan to any risk.

The conversation also includes tips around using networking, coaching, and resources to overcome barriers that setbacks can cause.

You know what it feels like.

Everyone coming at you and every due now.

In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, she covers how to find some bit of calmness when those chaotic and busy days come up. She provides some ideas around taking a few mins to really understanding what needs to be done, to taking those needed breaks.

It's time to find a bit of calmness is our chaotic days.

What can you delegate?

Leadership means adaptability.

It also means building trust, being honest, and building on your failures and strengths.

In this guest episode, Tara and Jeff Wenniger, a recognized expert in law enforcement as a retired Lieutenant, as well as the Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC., discuss leadership from a law enforcement perspective.

They discuss how understanding mistakes and failures, along with our successes can build trust, show confidence, elicit growth and provide us insights into improvements moving forward. Being adaptive by using different leadership styles and using effective communication is also a key part of this conversation.

They also discuss how to make a positive change in the world through leadership and organizational development and culture.

Enjoy the discussion.

Disclaimer: This guest episode covers some recent events, such as the LA wild fires, that may be triggering to some of our audience.

Creating great habits isn't just for home.

Building habits and routines can move the needle forward in business too.

Habit stacking is a great way to start to build new habits, such as adding 30 mins a day after your morning email check, to open your door for employees.

Some habits we can stack can also help with actions, improving communication, and engaging employees.

In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, she uncovers what Habit Stacking is and why it is important for leaders and business owners.

Enjoy!

Are you sponsoring or mentoring others in your organization?

Who are you helping grow?

In this guest episode of Amplifying Leadership Tara and guest Dr. Froswa' Brooker-Drew, Founder of Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation and President of Soulstice Consultancy, discuss why investing in others by mentoring or introducing them to those who can help them grow is important.

They also discuss how we should not "despise our small beginnings" by using experiences from our past (even the bad ones) to helping us recognize our when our values match and don't match our organizations. They also cover how advocating for yourself is sometimes the way to grow, as is finding those people who can affirm and challenge us to become who we want to be.

Enjoy this engaging conversation!

Leadership means serving others.

It is not about your title. It is about your actions.

In this Amplifying Leadership Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara discusses some misconceptions around titles equating to leadership, why your team needs you to focus on them, and the all important skills all leaders need; Active Listening.

Leadership is about the people you lead.

Remember, Leadership Matters.

Do you lead more with passion or a strategy?

What if we told you, you need both?

In this guest episode of our podcast Amplifying Leadership, Tara is joined by Leah Frazier, who helps businesses create their brand presence and achieve their goals. They discuss why you need to lead both with passion and a strategy.

They then delve into tips towards moving to a balance between passion and strategy, using your story and your why to create a great company, why planning is very important, and even how to create a great and empowered team.

Enjoy the episode!

G = Goal, O = Opportunity, A - Apply/ Action, L = Learn

This is our acronym for creating, planning, taking action and learning from our goals.

Goals are more then writing them down and creating a SMART goal or SWOT analysis.

In this Tip Thursday with Tara on our podcast Amplifying Leadership, Tara explains our acronym so you can achieve those leadership, business or or any other goal you have in life or career.

Enjoy the tips!