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  • 6: The Feast

    High-performing teams celebrate. And in this episode, Jacob & Casey start by first discussing how to handle disappointing events. They then talk about strategies for performing effective micro and team celebrations.

    If you need some ideas for adding a little more celebration to your team's rhythms, this episode is for you.

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    • Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff
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      1 hr 2 min
    • 5: Rallying Cry

      There is a tip in this episode for leaders of every stipe. Join Casey & Jacob as they discuss weekly planning, rhythms for reflection, setting weekly goals, and maintaining focus. This might be their most abitious, tip-filled episode yet.

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      • Deep Work by Cal Newport
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        1 hr 14 min
      • 4: The Map

        Join Casey & Jacob as they discuss how middle managers can start, implement, and sustain collaborative strategic planning practices in their teams and organizations.

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        • What's in Jacob's day bag?
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          • Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt
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            1 hr 5 min
          • 3: The Code

            Have you ever wondered what steps leaders can take to promote lasting harmony, healthy conflict, and increased collaboration? Join Jacob & Casey as they discuss how to establish and maintain team norms that foster team unity.

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            • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni
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              1 hr 5 min
            • 2: The Order

              Jacob & Casey discuss inheriting vs. building a team and effecting change in groups. They also give a few tips for leaders inheriting a team. They conclude the episode by discussing hiring and releasing team members.

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              • Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve by Witney Johnson
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                • Audible: This episode of Leader Fables is sponsored by Audible. Show your support for the show by getting a free 30-day trial to Audible+.
                1 hr 3 min
              • 1: Pilot

                In this inaugural episode, Casey & Jacob introduce themselves and explain why middle managers are so important to well-functioning companies. They also share some advice they wish their younger selves knew before stepping into management. Jacob & Casey conclude the episode by highlighting what's stretching them as they work to become better leaders.

                This episode begins with a fable where we meet Ann, as she learns of her promotion to middle management.

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                • Managing Humans by Michael Lopp
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                  • Audible: This episode of Leader Fables is sponsored by Audible. Show your support for the show by getting a free 30-day trial to Audible+.
                  49 min

                About Leader Fables

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                Leader Fables is a podcast made by leaders for leaders. The show focuses on how middle managers can better navigate the perils of team leadership and achieve wild success.