Leading Smart

The fourth episode on firing, this time for the hard part: actually firing someone. We explore the do's and don'ts of firing an individual. How it's so easy to do it badly, and what it takes to do it right. This time, we're Pulling the Plug.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/pulling-the-plug

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Additional Audio: CNN & MSNBC

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

A short announcement about the exciting changes and additional voices coming to Leading Smart with Season Two. It starts in just a couple of weeks, with a new look, new music, and lots of great conversations with smart leaders.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/season-two

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

In this third episode on firing, we ask a lot of questions. When is performance bad enough to cut your losses? When is a superstar worth having around? What is it about attitude that answers the question? Time to explore Trading Places.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/trading-places

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

The exploration into firing continues with a look at the low end. What is magical about the bottom ten percent? How does stack ranking cheat some people out of a good performance review? What exactly is poor performance? This is Bottom Feeder.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/bottom-feeder

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

Sound effects: https://audiojungle.net

This episode begins a multipart series on firing, on when and how to let go. The exploration starts with that special person, the amazing performer who appears to be the cornerstone of your project. The Superstar. What's behind the magic?

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/superstar

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

In the final episode on visions, we take a look at how to use your well-crafted vision. And explore how overheard conversations provide a window into the impact a great vision can have on team effectiveness.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/hocus-focus

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

Sound Effects: https://zapsplat.com

This is a special episode prompted by the Stay at Home orders due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we explore the movement from centralized headquarters to remote work. And offer several tips and best practices for managing teams at a distance.

More information, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/remote-control

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

Why words matter, especially words you use for your mission and vision. We also explore how wasting words is an easy trap to fall into. In this third episode in the series on vision, we show how to craft a clear, crisp vision for your project.

More information, a photo of Hilton's lighted orbs, a transcript, and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/mark-my-words

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

Sound Effects: https://zapsplat.com

How the greatest business failure of the 20th Century was largely caused by the lack of a good vision. And how success lies in the framework of Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Tactics. This second episode on vision explores how what you say impacts what you do.

More information, including a transcript and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/clear-view

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com

A clear, crisp vision is the foundation for a successful project, especially one that involves brainpower workers. And a project with a poor, or no, vision is almost guaranteed to flounder. This episode begins a series on the importance, development, and communication of visions.

More information, including a transcript and a place to provide comments can be found at: https://clwill.com/pod/2020-hindsight

Written and Produced: Chris Williams

Original Theme Music: John Stephens

Additional Music: https://musicbed.com