Meeting Leadership Podcast

As leaders, we face short and long-term consequences for approaching our employees without proper training.

Learning to conduct meetings can offset many potential misunderstandings and establish a cohesive culture within your organization. Failure to train leaders so can cause your employees to lose confidence in the company's vision early.

In episode #085 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we discuss specifics on why it's important to invest in training courses for your leaders, and why training is an investment rather than a cost.

For more information or a transcript of MLP #085, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/85

Basic IT setups may work for small companies, but those who hope to grow may need to seek help from professionals.

If you're seeking peace of mind for your data, you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve your IT. This is especially true for companies who handle sensitive consumer information, who need to establish continuity in case .

To help you get started, we brought IT expert David Papp to explain the benefits of IT strategy. He also provides us with a free pdf download with vital tips, which can be found here: http://www.davidpapp.com/20questions

For more information or a transcript of MLP 086, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/86

Leaders are always expected to be the most knowledgeable people in any given organization.

This creates a burden of expectation that cause many managers to overstep their level of expertise. Certified Executive Coach Karmen Masson steps in to help us rectify these pitfalls with tips on how to avoid the trap of titles and.

In episode #084 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we cover:

• Why leadership is about more than expertise and knowledge
• The downfall of prejudging before gathering information
• Dealing with the burden of expectations
• Using a learner's mindset instead of a judger's mindset
• Listening beyond the words and asking powerful questions

For more information or a transcript of MLP #084, visit: http://meetingleadershipinc.com/84

Inspiration is the most effective fuel for productivity and innovation.

Finding inspiration isn't always easy, but digging a bit deeper tn be an effective motivational tool for your employees. Beyond the daily morale boosts, consistent inspiration can also help create the ideal culture within your organization in the long-term.

To help us with that, we bring back leadership guru Kathy Archer to spread more of her invaluable wisdom about inspiration and effective leadership skills. She gifts us with inspiring stories with a focus on applying it to business.

For more information about MLP #083, or to see a transcript of today's episode, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/83

Constructive criticism is a necessary part of leadership, but a little positive reinforcement can go a long way.

To help us understand the concept of building up team members, we brought in Lyle Benson an Associate ProfessorMacEwan University. Lyle brings his wealth of knowledge to bear in episode #082 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast.

We discuss the importance of looking for the good in people, practicing the art of praise, and how building up team members can help you become more effective as a leader.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 082, visit: http://meetingleadershipinc.com/82

In any argument, it's a good idea to pause and examine the good and the bad of each side.

This is the fundamental basis of the Pros and Cons Technique for managing disagreements, which we cover in episode #081 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast.

To help us explain the technique, we brought in experienced actress Tracy Carroll to act out a scenario where two board members are arguing over whether or not to give a raise. Both make strong points, so the meeting leader has to step in and settle things.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 081, visit: http://meetingleadershipinc.com/81

Opportunity cost is about comparing the value of one activity to another, when both could be done at the same time.

That sounds simple on paper, doesn't it? Indeed, most business leaders understand the concept of 'time is money' but the hard part is figuring out which activities are valuable.

In episode #080 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we focus on the opportunity cost of meetings and how monitoring these costs can really cut costs.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 080, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/80

Basic IT setups may work for small companies, but those who hope to grow may need to seek help from professionals.

If you're seeking peace of mind for your data, you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve your IT. This is especially true for companies who handle sensitive consumer information.

To help you get started, we brought IT expert David Papp to explain the benefits of IT audits. He also gifts us with a free pdf download with vital tips, which can be found here:http://www.davidpapp.com/20questions

For more information or a transcript of MLP 079, visit:https://meetingleadershipinc.com/79

No matter how busy we get at work, there is always time to acknowledge victories.

Celebrating success lets your employees know that their contributions are valued. It also boosts morale and can have a positive impact on all aspects of business, as your team will enjoy coming to work more each day.

In episode #078 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we cover the positives of celebrating workplace success for leaders with small budgets, as well as those with a little money to burn.

For more information or a transcript of MLP 078, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/78

It can be a big mistake to overlook the personalities of team members in favor of bullet points.

Personality types can unlock motivating factors and communicate more effectively with team members. Understanding them is also a good way to avoid upsetting the balance needed for effective meetings.

In episode #077 of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we suggest ways you can use personality tests as a meeting leader. We'll cover:

• Finding the right type of personality tests and choosing reputable providers
• How to apply the personality tests to meetings
• Tips to remember when taking the tests
• Fun ways to use the results outside of work

For more information or a transcript of MLP 077, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/77