Episode #060 This week, we review research that we know that we know that we know are true. We put emphasis on how leadership is an affair of the heart and that leaders who lead with their head and not so much with their heart will not get the most out of their team. We also discuss the importance of leading by example and the best ways to do it. Next, we talk about two important things: GRIT and TRUST. 

• Leadership is an Affair of the Heart
• Lead by Example… Or Not at ALL
• Challenge Bring Greatness
• Trust Rules

Episode #059 I’ve spoken all over the world on the subject of trust! There are 5 behaviors that help you gain trust. They are reviewed in this podcast.

REMEMBER you must: 1) Trust others, 2) Be Consistent, 3) Be Clear, 4) Deliver on your promises, and 5) Be really honest.

• Google: The Speed of Trust
• 5 Steps to Gain and Keep the Trust of Others

Episode #058 Challenge allows you to find out what you are made of. It allows you to channel your inner MacGyver. Research shows the best students and most successful people are NOT the smartest, but the ones with more grit. You can learn that through how you respond to the challenges in your life!

• Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Lee Duckworth on TED Talks
• Three Steps to Develop Grit

Episode #057 If you say one thing and do another, you need to turn in your leadership card… because people won’t follow you (unless they are paid to!). The best ways to lead by example are in taking responsibility and being vulnerable. Both are discussed.

• http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/5-words-that-make-you-more-influential
• The story of when my mentor demanded that I become more vulnerable: http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/i-love-my-mentor-except-now-i-hate-him
• https://www.inc.com/brent-gleeson/7-ways-to-lead-by-example.html

Episode #056 Do you love your team, your company, your job, your products or accomplishments? The highest-rated leaders do! They are not afraid to use the word love—and they mean it. Do you have enough courage to love?

• http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/a-good-team-vs-a-great-team

• http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/i-dont-care-if-people-like-me-i-want-them-to-respect-me

• http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/resource/leadership-reflections-leadership-an-affair-of-the-heart-.aspx

Episode #011 The most meaningful times of worship come when we are seeking God with all of our hearts… and then we find him!

• Psalm 119:145-152

Episode #055 This week we listen to research from some of the biggest names in leadership--Dr. Henry Cloud, Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner, and Carol Dweck. We learn how the level of connections we have determine the level of impact on others' lives. We also discuss the foundational truth about leadership and things that should NOT be a habit. Lastly, we find out the ONE skill that's most important.

• Your Connections Determine Your Impact
• The Foundational Truth
• Don't Make THIS a Habit!
• To Grow, Master this Skill

Episode #054 The biggest researchers in the history of leadership found that one skill is more important than all of the others, and there are 5 ways to practice this skill.

• The Truth About Leadership
• Carol Dweck's profile 
• Two kinds of mindsets
• Deliberate practice has FIVE separate elements

Episode #053 We always hear about things that should be turned into habits, but today we're talking about the things in our life that SHOULDN'T be habits. We talk about the things that you have to be fully aware of and fully conscious of. Listen to today's episode to find out what they are!

• A blog I wrote with a FREE PDF Download of The Power of Habit Book Summary   http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/the-5-second-rule-that-is-changing-my-life
• What to do today to be a better leader
• The Author of The Power of Habit http://charlesduhigg.com/

Episode #052 “Who is the best leader that you know personally?” People were asked this question, and you’ll be surprised that the answers were similar! Listen to today’s episode to learn about how you as a leader can influence those people directly under you.

• Learn about the foundational truth for leadership
• A blog article on one truth http://www.leadertribe.com/blog-post/if-you-dont-believe-this-one-thing-you-cant-be-a-good-leader
• The authors of the research http://snip.ly/u7c0x#http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/About-section-Our-Authors.aspx
• FREE Executive Summary from Kouzes and Posner! https://leadertribe.lpages.co/leadership-legacy/