Leadership Is Changing

 In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about the right time to move to a different path. With all that’s happening in the world, many people are struggling. Transitioning to working at home, people losing their jobs, businesses closing, and many more. With people struggling, facing roadblocks, and having setbacks, how are we supposed to move and get through all these? One thing is for sure when things aren’t working as planned, and you’re not getting the results you expect, maybe it’s time to shake things up a bit, or in Denis’ words, “shift when the wind moves out of your sails.”

On this episode:

• Denis talks about the two things that are always in your control. Your ATTITUDE and where you are GOING NEXT
• Denis shares a scenario from a race in America’s Cup
• Denis gives an analogy between going to a doctor and your business
• Adapting to the changes and setting up a new game plan

Key Takeaways:

• When things aren’t working out well, it’s time to adapt to the changes or take a different course of action
• Start thinking about how you can set yourself up for success
• Monitor the vital signs of your business and think about how you can move the needle on them

Tweetable Quotes:

“Where are you today in business? Do you have the right organization placed? Do you have the right leadership placed?” – Denis Gianoutsos

“If you have a game plan and you have your vital signs, you can look at these things, and you can move to where you want to go to.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about why you should open your arms and embrace change. Many people don’t change that quickly or are afraid of change. Afraid of the unknown or what might happen when things have changed. Why should we embrace change? Why would we change what’s already working? What’s in it for us? For you? Tune in, and together let’s unpack Denis’ lessons on why we should start embracing change.

On this episode:

• Denis talks about the dangers of “we’ve always done it this way.”
• The possibilities in embracing change
• Denis weighs in on why you should trust the process.
• Look forward with positivity and confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Change can help you become more equipped to handle ambiguity
• Change is a learning opportunity
• Change can bring an increase in productivity
• Change brings new opportunities
• Change helps build your confidence
• Change can motivate you
• Change is a catalyst for success

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’re not changing, you’re not moving forward.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“If you can build your confidence by learning to adjust to or handle the unfamiliar and unknown. You’re going to be able to handle ambiguity. You’re going to be able to be in a different position than everyone else, and it’s gonna help you a lot.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about the positive results of hiring a coach. If you didn’t know yet, many successful people had undergone mentorships or hired a coach. But your question would probably be, “Do I need one? Is it a prerequisite to becoming successful?” If you are hesitant to hire a coach, then this episode might just be the one for you!

On this episode:

• Denis talks about the difference between mentoring and coaching
• Why people are afraid to speak up or offer their ideas and thoughts
• The Sandwich Method
• The power of positive reinforcement
• Creating a positive environment that’s safe for your organization
• The values a coach can bring to your life or your organization

Key Takeaways:

• Small changes can make a difference
• Celebrate success and milestones
• Positive reinforcement helps your employees create better results
• A coach can help bring a positive environment where honest communication is appreciated
• If you are serious about moving forward, consider hiring a coach

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you keep it simple, positive changes can be accomplished by making some small adjustments to operating procedures.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“Rather than point out something that an employee does wrong in front of everyone, it’s more effective to discuss a problem in private.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“You see, you can’t be everything to everybody, but what you can do is be smart and provide an environment for people to thrive, for people to come up with ideas, for people to move forward as well.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about how you can succeed in this disruptive world we live in. We’ve faced a lot of ambiguities, uncertainties, and unfamiliar territories this year that other generations haven’t experienced. So, how should we keep moving forward and prepare ourselves to succeed in this disruptive world? 

On this episode:

• One thing is constant, and it is Change.
• Authentic transparency. People today want their leaders to be authentic and transparent.
• Flexibility and adaptability. Be flexible at all times, and adapt to the changes happening.
• Understanding your business disruption
• Lessons from ambiguity
• Execution, do what you can today.

Key Takeaways:

• There are things that are out of your control. So, focus on things you can control.
• Key areas you should focus on to help you succeed in a disruptive world.
• Be authentic, transparent, flexible, constantly learn throughout your journey, and do whatever you can today, even if it’s not perfect.

Tweetable Quotes:

“People want to be heard, and the leaders need to be there to listen to them.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“Keep asking yourself the hard questions to make sure that you, your leadership team, and your business is on track at all times.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about the popular phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” with a twist of his own. Turning it into, “life gives you lemons, it's time to get tough.” What does he mean by this? Tune in and together let’s find out!

On this episode:

• People face hardships all the time 
• Things that are always in your control. Your ATTITUDE and where you’re going NEXT.
• How your view in things shape the results you get out of them
• What do we do when life gives us lemons?
• Hear Denis talk about why you don’t have to be perfect and resilient all the time
• Promoting personal wellness

Key Takeaways:

• It takes time to become resilient, but when you become one, you’re gonna be able to handle the things that are thrown at you.
• Our thoughts affect our emotions and our emotions affect our actions
• Get out more and take care of your personal well-being
• Grab the lemons and do something positive with it

Tweetable Quotes:

“We need leaders in this world to lead change. We need leaders, when they’re faced with lemons, to get tough, step up, and move forward.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“Always learn from what you do.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“Stay safe and look after yourself.” - Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about why you should quit complaining about things and actually do something about it. This year has been really difficult for a lot of people around the world. The thing here is, you know people will complain about all sorts of things in the world, but they’ll never do anything about it. So, what do we do to push ourselves to move and do something?

On this episode:

• Focus on the things you can control—your Attitude and where you’re going Next.
• Why do they ask you to put your mask first in case of an emergency during a flight before helping somebody else?
• Changing our thought patterns and our words
• I would’ve. I could’ve. I should’ve
• Get some clarity about what you want to do.
• Make a decision, a commitment to do something about things.
• Execute your decisions. Take massive action.

Key Takeaways:

• Quit complaining and blaming others and actually do something about it.
• Step back, plan, pull a road map together, make a decision, execute, and reflect.
• If things are out of your control, they are out of your control. You can’t do anything about it. Stick to what you can control.
• Take care of yourself first before you take care of somebody else.
• Change your thoughts and words towards being more optimistic and your mindset to the growth mindset.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Doing something about it is not just about also coming along and taking over or things like that. It might be actually providing some solutions, some thoughts, some thought leadership.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“It’s really important that you do the reflection as well on what you have actually committed to doing and so forth.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about why you never lead alone. When you walk down a path, look back, and see no one behind you, you aren’t leading anyone; you’re just taking a hike. Leading is a team effort. You might be the one ahead, but the people behind you are there to support you and help you become the best leader you can be, and your role is to lead them and reach your goals.

On this episode:

• Let’s talk about the word “TEAM.”
• Are we in the right business today?
• Do we have the right structure or organization to support that business moving forward?
• Do we have the right leaders in leadership roles?
• TEAM – Together Energy Achievers Motivating

Key Takeaways:

• Have the right level of energy at any time
• Take the time to celebrate the wins, milestones, and achievements
• Start today to set yourself up beautifully for the next year
• As leaders, we are there to inspire our team and motivate them
• Together, you can go a long way

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Having the right people on your team means that team is gonna work beautifully together.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“You want others to learn from you.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“What motivates me may be totally different to what motivates someone else in the team. And if you know what you can tap into to help motivate those individuals, then they’re gonna go the extra mile for the team, the organization, and so forth.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

Greg is the founder and host of the Art of Communication Podcast, where he helps entrepreneurs and leaders transform their businesses and lives by enhancing their fundamental communication skills.

He is also the founder and CEO of the Authentic Connection Academy, where he helps business leaders massively increase their influence by being genuine to who they truly are. 

Greg has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, helping them to become better leaders, increase sales, and raise funding. He has helped his clients raise over $20 Million in early-stage funding. 

He also has a history of blowing away sales goals managing multi-million dollar relationships with fortune 500 executives across a variety of industries. 

On this episode:

• Hear Greg’s journey to discovering his interests in the fundamentals of communication and how to become better at communicating with others
• Greg talks about how he got into leadership roles and how he improved himself to become a better leader
• How the expectations of people from leaders have changed
• Diving into the virtual scene and adapting to the shifts in the world
• Creating a safe environment in the workspace

Key Takeaways:

• Constant practice makes you better at doing things
• Being authentic and genuine helps create better connections between people
• It’s okay to be wrong and have bad ideas
• Leaders should develop emotional sensitivity and awareness

Tweetable Quotes:

“Taking little pieces and doing them over and over again to get better at it.” – Greg Rice

“The more you can connect with people as people, understand them, and the more you can be yourself, the more you can be authentic and genuine. The better connection you can have with folks and the more effective you can be.” – Greg Rice 

Grab Greg’s free 6-week Body Language Mastery Course at https://bodylanguagemastery.gregjrice.com. Check out his podcast, The Art of Communication at https://gregjrice.com/ and you can also book a chat with him there.

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

In this episode of Ask Denis, hear Denis talk about why consistency is key to your success. Consistent 100% effort equals consistent great results. You may face some setbacks along the journey, but always remember to be consistent with giving it your all and consistently do the right things.

On this episode:

• Are you doing things consistently?
• Focus and discipline helps you do things consistently
• The correlation between delayed gratification and consistency
• Consistently adding value
• Consistent routines

Key Takeaways:

• Do whatever is right – stay disciplined and consistent.
• Consistently communicate with a consistent message with your team, audience, and consistently add value
• Stay consistent with whatever you do or planning to do

Tweetable Quotes:

“Do whatever’s right for you, for your team, your organization, and your audience.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“If our messaging or the way that we lead or the way that we do things – If it is not consistent, then people get confused.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“Consistency is key to your success.” – Denis Gianoutsos

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

Nader is a Multi-disciplinary Founder and Product Owner with a successful track record in turning very raw ideas into cash flow positive business models with sustainable business ethos. 

Nader's work has been featured on Channel E!, BBC Future, Vogue Italy, and Forbes. 

His focus is on the tri-fusion between technology & innovation, with brand and marketing, and social impact to provide a customer experience that builds on the love and trust of a product and service, not the size of the business or brand.

On this episode:

• Nader talks about his background and how his family influenced him to be an entrepreneur
• Rising up from a dark, unhappy place
• Nader talks about the project he started called CoWork the World
• Nader shares his experiences transitioning from the corporate world into the entrepreneurial scene
• The 3 most influential leaders in Nader's life.
• Hear what Nader would change in how people run their businesses
• Listen to how Nader believes leadership will change in the following years

Key Takeaways:

• Lead with compassion and kindness rather than focusing on profits
• Celebrate successes and milestones
• Leaders must earn their employees' respect.
• Your character matters, and how you come across as a leader is important.
• It's not just all about the leader. It's also about what the employees are saying.

Tweetable Quotes:

"Leading with compassion and kindness rather than dollars and cents." – Nader Luthera

"You need to win and earn [your employees] respect. You can't just expect to come in and be, hey I'm the leader here." – Nader Luthera

Follow Nader on the following platforms:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/naderluthera/

KYLE Care Project: https://www.kyle.care/

Resources:

Email: [email protected]

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

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