Leadership Is Changing

Continuing our series on goals, let’s talk about focus! How have your goals been going? See, more and more noise is coming out of the market every year, distracting us from what we want to achieve. Before you know it, you could be at the end of Q1 without having met any goals! In this episode, we’ll identify our distractors, learn how to stay focused on our goals, and keep a growth mindset.

On this episode:

• Leaders are in danger of being distracted by the newest, shiniest object in the market. I talk about how to rise above the noise and stay dedicated to your goals.
• What do I do to stay focused? It all stems from one question: is what I’m doing right now getting me closer to my goal? I talk about figuring out what is serving your goal and staying in a growth mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Some goals can continue from the previous year
• Noise in the market can steal your focus 
• The example of FEAR: false evidence appearing real
• Ask yourself, Is what you’re doing right now serving your goal?
• Stop doing anything that is not getting you closer to your goal
• Keep yourself in the growth mindset by always learning 

Tweetable Quotes:

“What do I use to keep myself focused…? It’s one question that I ask all the time. 'Is what I’m doing right now getting me closer to my goal?'” - Denis Gianoutsos

“If you help yourself stay in a growth mindset, that’s going to help you big time…! There are things you read, listen to, watch that are going to help you stay in that positive mode.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Paul Diver, Donna Serdula, and Dave Ferguson. 

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Let’s revisit the best moments of our conversations from 2021 with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 209: Paul Diver - Leadership is About Building Trusted Relationships
• 210: Donna Serdula - LinkedIn, A Gateway to Your Success
• 212: Dave Ferguson - Leadership Values and Legacy

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Ian Clough, Larry Robertson, and Simon O'Connor. 

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Let’s revisit the best moments of our conversations from 2021 with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 201: Ian Clough - The Land of the Unexpected 
• 204: Larry Robertson - Leaders Facing the Music in Uncertain Times
• 206: Simon O’Connor - Leaders; Understand Who You Are

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

Over the past couple of Ask Denis episodes, we’ve been talking heavily about goals. How are your goals going so far for 2022? Here's a secret, people who are constantly reaching their goals all have one thing in common: they set up routines, and follow them up with discipline.

If you want to learn how to set your year up for success, dive in, and let’s unpack the power of routines. 

On this episode:

• Forget about the New Year’s resolutions, it’s time to set up a routine for long-term success. I give an in-depth look into the example of Ryan Serhant’s routines and why they work so well.
• How do you handle ambiguity? I talk about the value of setting up your rituals to be simple and easy to follow and how to follow them up with discipline. 

Key Takeaways:

• Routines are better than resolutions 
• Rituals set your day, month, and year up for success
• Make your routines simple but effective 
• It comes down to D.F.C. - discipline, focus, and consistency 
• Anything good comes with work - do what is right for you 
• Leaders are tired, it’s time to come together and help each other

Tweetable Quotes:

“By having routines… THAT is what’s going to set your day up for success - in fact, it’s going to set your month up for success and year up for success.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Resources Mentioned: 

• Big Money Energy

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Tony Curl, Fredrik Härén, and Christopher Salem. 

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Let’s revisit the best moments of our conversations from 2021 with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 195: Tony Curl - People Value People Who Value People
• 197: Fredrik Härén - The Creativity Explorer
• 198: Christopher Salem - Going From Competitive to Collaborative

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Anneliese Olson, Phil Holden, and Peggy Smith

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Let’s revisit the best moments of our conversations from 2021 with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 123: Anneliese Olson - Capture the Magic at the Seams
• 129: Phil Holden - Soft Skills are Hard Skills
• 131: Peggy Smith  - Leadership is an Organic Journey

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

I’m sure you’ve heard by now in your leadership journey that it’s important to celebrate your wins, but are we doing it correctly? While leaders are running from task to task, I find often that too many don’t pause to recognize their milestones. In this episode, I want to talk about taking stock, reflecting, and celebrating the incredible accomplishments, big or small, that you and your teams are achieving.

Jump into this Ask Denis 250th episode, and let’s talk about how to celebrate milestones.

On this episode:

• I explain the three big questions to ask yourself during times of reflection: what went well? What could we have done differently? And, what will we do differently going forward? 
• When we take time out to recognize others’ wins, it’s incredible what can happen. I share a story of the impact authenticity can have on celebrating people's achievements.

Key Takeaways:

• Take time to pause and take stock of your progress
• You don’t have to budget time to celebrate 
• A simple “thank you” goes a long way
• Recognition needs to be authentic 
• Let it become a regular occurrence
• A big thank you to everyone who has helped shape this show

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you can [celebrate milestones] on a regular basis, then you should do that… Be mindful, be aware of when you’re recognizing people.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Dr. Rob McCleland, Paula Quinsee, and Stephanie Cousins!

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Get inspired as we revisit some of the best moments from our conversations with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 114: Dr. Rob McCleland - The World is Moving Faster Than Ever... and it will Never be this Slow Again
• 194: Paula Quinsee - The Next Big Pandemic is Burn Out
• 120: Stephanie Cousins - Successful Leaders Hire on Potential

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Russ Perry, Paul ter Wal, and Ravin S. Papiah!

If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes.

On this episode:

• Get inspired as we revisit some of the best moments from our conversations with these world-class leaders!

Resources Mentioned:

• 000: Introduction
• 110: Russ Perry - Upgrade Your Operating System by Opening the Door to Growth
• 111: Paul ter Wal - From the Back End to the Front End
• 113: Rain S. Papiah - If You Are not Aware, You Are Nowhere

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

The new year is here but is it too late to set ourselves up for success now that we’re over the line? Before you go on to the episode, just breathe, relax, it’s all good. Yes, time is moving fast but, in this episode, I’m going to talk about how we can still set goals for the year. The ship hasn’t set sail, but the best time to is now!

No need to put it off any longer. Jump into the episode and let’s build some momentum and set up some goals.

On this episode:

• I explain how it’s not too late, but that NOW is the time to set goals because you will be getting busy soon now that the year is just starting to ramp up again. 
• There is a difference between New Year’s resolutions and setting goals. Resolutions are easily broken (if you don’t have the resolve) but goals call for real action. I remind us of the reflection questions and how to look forward through plan and action.

Key Takeaways:

• Things will start getting busy, don't put off setting goals
• You need to start building momentum as early as possible
• There is a difference between New Year’s resolutions and setting goals. 
• Set 3 Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)
• Go ahead and set new goals once you finish one 
• Plan AND action, just getting started can have a massive impact

Tweetable Quotes:

“What are you doing to set up your year for success…? It’s not too late to set your goals, your goals can be set NOW.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“The constant thing in life is change… Even if you do set goals or don’t set goals, things are going to change for you.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Reach out to Denis:

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/