Chief poses the question, "As a Leader, what would you like your Followers to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective, and both discuss what her answer means and how her Followers might apply it.

Chief poses the question, "As a Follower, what would you like your Leader to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective and both discuss what her answer means and how to apply it. 

People learn best by watching. And they learn more about us by watching us. AND they're always watching, especially the leader(s). You will never lead by policy. You'll lead by behaving the way you should. Are you doing what you should be doing? The way you should be doing it? You might be surprised!

Chief and Ms Dava discuss leadership principles from Ken Blanchard's "One Minute Manager" book, focusing on the shift toward side-by-side leadership relationships. They explore the balance between "being" and "doing" in leadership, with Chief emphasizing that effective leaders inspire others to be their best selves rather than just managing tasks. 

This episode focuses on managing employee attendance issues, particularly when a critical employee frequently calls in sick. Chief shares his daughter's dilemma regarding an employee who is absent due to caring for a sick grandfather, creating a ratio violation in the child development program. Dava suggests setting clear expectations about PTO usage and having open conversations with employees about their absences. They discuss the importance of balancing empathy for employees' personal situations with the operational needs of the business. 

If you enjoy giving or receiving feedback, you're a saint! If you're like most of us, feedback stinks! Mostly because we don't know how to give or take it. Most leaders, AND followers, are not trained to give or receive it. But WAIT! Chief has a different term that suits the purpose better! You'll have to listen to this episode to hear Chief's solution.

Chief and Ms Dava discuss various personal and professional topics, including work-life balance, identity, and leadership principles. They explore themes of conflict resolution, trust, and organizational effectiveness through shared experiences and insights about managing teams and maintaining core values. The conversation concludes with reflections on societal changes and the importance of modeling unified purpose in both personal and professional relationships.

Chief and Ms Dava discuss managing overwhelming workloads and prioritization strategies, with Chief providing guidance to Ms Dava on time management techniques and resource allocation. They discuss Stephen Covey's time management principles and the importance of creating a master task list, with Chief recommending Todoist as a helpful app for organizing tasks. The conversation concludes with Chief offering advice on delegation and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of giving team members appropriate responsibilities while maintaining trust and clear communication. 

WHAT?! DRAMA in the workplace?! Oh, NO! Say it isn't so! Well, it IS so! Ms Dava, the new leader, is dealing with that. So she asks the sage advice of a seasoned leader, Chief, for advice. The Wise Man provides Ms Dava with ideas that MAY, or may not, help her get out of her dilemma. 

Ms Dava and Chief welcome you back to a new season! Most people create New Year resolutions that are based on doing. But what about creating resolutions based on being? How about creating Character resolutions? Who, or what kind of a person, will you be by the end of 2026? A lot of things to consider, as Chief and Ms Dava share their thoughts with you on how to BE a better person, a Leader of Character!