As humans, we all have motives. As leaders, we can use our motives for growth and development, or selfish ambition. In this episode, I challenge you to reflect on your motives as a leader in the role you are currently in. Only when we pause for self-reflection can we understand the direction we are taking our teams.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader. I also offer consulting services. Email me at rachel_ltfleadership @outlook.com for more information. 

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

We live in a culture of busy, but all this busy-ness takes away from the opportunity to build relationships with your team. In today's episode, I talk about the value of 1-on-1s and give you a framework for how to structure these meetings. If you are looking for better ways to connect with your team, this is the episode for you.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

Everyone has the ability to lead, no matter their title or position, but sometimes our emotions get in the way of us being the most effective leader we can be. In this launching episode of Level the Field, I talk about what our emotions are, how leaders can manage emotions at work (Why am I talking?), and leave you with a few tips for how to get off the roller coaster ride our emotions take us on. 

As always, be sure to like and follow to receive announcements of future Level the Field episodes.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership or TikTok @rachel_levelthefield for more leadership reminders for your toolkit.

Remember, leadership is hard. But having the right knowledge can help you level the field and increase your success with your team.

Many leaders are navigating what it means to be an effective leader when you don't work with them in the same building, same city, or same country. Given the changes in the workplace due to Covid and technology, many people are navigating leadership when their teams are virtual. In this episode of LTF Leadership, Ryan Riddle shares what she has learned about leading virtual teams and gives great reminders on what it means to be effective and engaged. If you have teams located in different places, this is the episode for you.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader. Don't forget to share this information with a fellow friend if it will help them.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

Many leaders are navigating the demands of a low workforce due to the Great Resignation, but how do you as a leader respond when someone gives their notice? In this episode of LTF Leadership, we talk about how leaders can continue to be effective and serve their employees, even when the person is on the way out the door.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

The first step in effective leadership is knowing our gaps: where do we struggle, what we need to improve upon, and what happens if we do not change.

If you know you want to grow as a leader but struggle with where to start, this is the episode for you. 

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

Throughout the course of our work week, even our work day, we may need to be a different type of leader to support our employees. In this episode of situational leadership, four different styles are noted along with how you can be the best type of leader in each situation. The workplace and our employees are not stagnant. It's important for leaders to evolve so we can support our teams. If you are a leader, you need this episode.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

Did you know we have between 12,000-60,000 thoughts a day and 80% of them are negative? All of those negative thoughts are causing an impact on our teams. In this episode, we talk about how to redirect your thinking, about yourself and your team, so you can be the effective leader your team needs. This is not an episode about positivity, but instead guarding your thoughts and keeping them in check so you can be your best self. Learn more by listening to today's episode.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

The Dark Triad is a cluster of personality characteristics that can make working with these individuals exceptionally challenging. Narcissism, Machiavellism, and psychopathy...oh my!! How do you deal with these individuals as a leader? How do you not lose yourself when trying to navigate this unique trifecta? Learn more by listening to today's episode.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.

How willing are you to share information with your team? The answer to this question can reveal a few holes in your leadership. In today's episode we talk about why leaders withhold information, and the impact this has on your team, and I give you three ways you can change reverse course on this issue. This episode is not for the faint of heart, but can help you grow if you are ready to make a change.

Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership for more leadership development topics to help you be a better leader.

Remember, leadership is hard but you don't have to do it alone. The tools we talk about on this podcast can help you level the challenges you face as a leader to make you more effective.