Dr Leadership

The true story of Jadev Molai Payeng, the man who built a forest, resonates with listeners in today's episode. How small steps lead to incredible outcomes! Whether you are facing a hardship or simply striving to succeed, this episdoe shows how planting a tree every day makes incredible things happen. Give it a listen and by like Jadev!

The psychology of motivation is reviewed and the 4 key Drivers are discussed in detail. When you know how the brain works it is much easier to get the most our of yourself and those around you as a leader.

Coming off my annual incentive trip has Recognition at top of mind. Recognition is such a powerful concept, it is one that needs constant focus and enhancement. This episode can help you in work and your home life. It is the simple things that make the biggest difference. Give it a listen

A discussion around a recent study showing fulfilled employees drive up to a 50% improvement in results. Is your work life and the life you lead at home fulfilling? Are you creating such environments to maximize your team's and family's results?

A review of what the great Steve Jobs felt were the key attributes to help you be successful. It really isn't hard, just focus on the right things and your liklihood increases dramatically.

DR L dives into a recent HBR article around the "why" individuals have trouble asking for help. The psychology is interesting and learing to overcome these hold backs will only increase your success and speed at which you attain your goals. Give it a listen!

Part 2 of the Leadership Lounge with Retired Commander Kirk Lippold. Kirk discusses and tells the first hand story of he and his staff working together to save lives and the ship after Al Quada Suicide Bombers explode a bomb next to the ship in the Port of Aden in Yemen on October 10th, 2000. Heroism at it's finest saving as many sailors as possible. The story is riveting and unbelievable when heard from the first hand account.

It is ok as a leader to adjust at halftime. It is ok to say the plan isn't working. It is ok to use inspiration and motivation versus fear and intimidation. It is ok to build relationships and not treat your teams as COGS in your labor pool. Great Leaders listen to feedback and don't take narcissistic or concescending approaches to handling adversity. Give it a listen.

A tremendous privelege to discuss the journey Kirl Lippold's life took leading to his Command of the USS Cole and how Leadership came to call on that fateful morning in 2000 when Al Quada attacked his ship, Killing 17 and injuring dozens. Part 1 of the journey leading up to the attack and his fight to save his crew and ship.

You are what you surround yourself with. A discussion around some recent articles that call out the four key attributes you want your life to be surrounded by with people that possess them. We make choices and choices make us. Choose your "tribe" wisely.