Lead Tough Not Loud

Our character and our personality are two main elements of who we are as people and have a major effect on how we lead. Character is the core essence of who we are and our personality is how that essence is expressed. Leaders need to understand how the two work together, and the dangers of confusing the two with each other. Listen in as we discuss character, personality and leadership.

What we model, is what we get. Leaders might be very familiar with the principle of this statement. But most leaders underestimate the impact leading by example has on those that follow. Listen in as we dive into this incredibly impactful principle.

In this episode we discuss one of the most common mistakes leaders make. It's something that will save a lot of time and frustration if leaders can learn to keep from doing this.

Good tough leaders ask more questions than they give answers. They listen more than they talk. Listen in as we discuss how leaders can harness the power of questions.

Leaders who learn how to listen and receive feedback well have tapped into a powerful advantage for growth and development. In this episode we discuss what it means to listen and receive feedback well.

In this episode of the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast we talk about something leaders can use to help them grow their team and build trust faster when used well. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of candor in leadership.

Listen in as we talk about one of the best proactive steps leaders can do to address the issue of mental health in the workplace. 

Our mental health effects our work, and our work effects our mental health. In this episode we discuss how leadership can address the mental health of their teams, and why it's important to be aware of this issue.

As leaders we have a choice on how we lead those we are responsible for. We can emphasize our title and position as we direct our teams or we can work hard to earn the trust of our people. Find out which is better in this latest episode from the Lead Tough Not Loud podcast.

Few leaders give any thought about how character affects the bottom line in an organization. The fact is that it does. If leadership isn't focusing on finding, hiring, and developing people of good character they are opening themselves up to loss. Listen to the discussion on how character affects the bottom line.