Are you facing challenges, impossibilities, and overwhelm as a leader?

There is so much you need to do.

And there is so much you need to learn.

Where do you begin?

 

What are the secrets you need to know?

And are there principles that work in times of crisis as well as times of success?

 

I’m here to tell you an emphatic, “Yes!” 

And they are critical and transformational no matter what the circumstances.

 

Today I’m going to share with you the Three Most Important Leadership Skills for your Leadership Journey

And as always, I will include some simple action steps you can take today!

 

You have the potential to be a great leader -- one who makes a lasting difference.

These three keys will empower you to become a leader people love to follow.

 

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

Life is just a little too crazy right now.

People are expecting more and more from you.

You have demands coming from all directions.

So, what do you do when it’s all a bit too much?

 

In today’s episode, I share three simple strategies that will help you rise above the “too-much.”

Not only can you use this method to handle the “too-much,” you just might find it makes your a stronger person and a more courageous leader.

 

Here’s what to do if it’s all feeling like too much.

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Grab your free Worksheet, “The 4 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/overwhelm

  * World Health Organization link: https://www.who.int/mental_health/en/

  * Canadian Mental Health link: https://ca.portal.gs/

  * USA Mental Health link: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

Do you want to become a great leader?

Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?

But where do you begin, what’s the secret?

The secret is the growth happening inside you.

 

As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.”

 

Some of your most painful leadership moments will become some of your greatest moments. They won’t be easy, but they can be transformational.

Today we’re continuing with A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader.

 

In the first episode, we dove into the Daily Three habits. In last week’s episode, we dove into the Weekly Three habits.

In today’s episode, we look at the “Strategy Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your life

Commit to and follow these habits, as you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow.

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Listen to Part 1 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/022 

   * Listen to Part 2 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/023

Do you want to become a great leader?

Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?

But where do you begin, what’s the secret?

The secret is the growth happening inside you.

 

As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.”

 

Some of your most painful leadership moments will become some of your greatest moments. They won’t be easy, but they can be transformational.

Today we’re continuing with A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader.

 

In the last episode, we dove into the Daily Three habits.

In today’s episode, we look at the “Weekly Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your life

Commit to and follow these habits and you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow.

 

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Listen to Part 1 of this series here: www.toddmacpherson.ca/blog/022

Do you want to become a great leader?

Do you desire to be the kind of leader who makes a real difference?

But where do you begin, what’s the secret?

The secret is the growth happening inside you.

 

As John Maxwell observes, “As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.”

Today I’m sharing with you: A step-by-step guide to the 9 habits that will make you a great leader.

 

They are the ABC’s of Leadership Growth:

Act Today (Great leaders prioritize Action)

Believe in Yourself (Great leaders believe in themselves)

Celebrate every Step (Great leaders Celebrate the little wins)

Design your Tribe (Great leaders choose their influencers)

Embrace Failure (Great leaders embrace & learn from failure)

Foster Awareness (Great leaders know themselves)

Grow Daily (Great leaders prioritize daily growth)

Hope Courageously (Great leaders are champions of hope)

Invest Intentionally (Great leaders intentionally invest in themselves and others)

 

In today’s episode, we look at the “Daily Three” -- Three habits with simple action steps that will transform your leadership and your life

Commit to and follow these habits and you do you will become a Leader People Love to Follow.”

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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   * Grab your free Worksheet, ““Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

Have you ever made a bad decision? 

We all have. Leaders make mistakes.

And sometimes we make that bad decision worse.

But, these can actually be to your advantage. 

 

I’ve made some bad decisions in my time -- both in life and in leadership.

And although they’ve caused problems and sometimes they have cost me dearly, I’ve learned something.

Bad decisions are not the end.

 

You’ll make some mistakes, but you don’t have to make them worse. Here’s how to recover from a bad decision.

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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   * Grab your free Worksheet, ““Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

Hate making tough decisions?

But you’re committed to being a courageous leader and making tough decisions is part of leadership.

How do you survive tough decisions?

And is there a way you can make them easier?

 

Yes, there is!!

 

This week’s episode is all about just that.

“Tough Decisions: How to survive them (and make them easier).”

Tough decisions don’t go away on their own. In fact, they tend to get worse.

But you’re not an “avoiding leader” you’re a “courageous leader.”

 

And I’m here to help you be courageous in the face of tough decisions with the 5 essential steps you need to take to navigate a tough decision.

 

Real-life actionable steps to survive those tough decisions and even make them easier.

 

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Grab your “Leading in Times of Crisis” checklist today!.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

  * Episode 19: Tough Decisions: How to stop avoiding them (and making them worse).

  * Episode 14: How to Process your Emotions.

Hate making tough decisions?

Me too!

I often wish they’d just go away all on their own, but they don’t

In fact, avoiding tough decisions only makes them worse.

 

In today’s episode, we’re looking at tough decisions. How to stop avoiding them (and making them worse).

I share the 5 essential steps you need to take to navigate a tough decision.

 

Tough decisions are just that, tough -- but the steps that are laid out in today’s episode will help you to stop avoiding them (and even survive them).

You’ve got this.

Are you ready, let’s dive in.

Oh, and before you do, here’s the nine questions I share to help you Act Strategically:

What are the organizational priorities that apply here?

What insight & wisdom can you gather from others?

What does the situation require?

What does your boss require?

What does your team require?

What’s your decision?

Why are you making this decision?

How will you communicate this decision?

When will you communicate this decision?

Enjoy!

 

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Grab your “Leading in Times of Crisis” checklist today!.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

  * Episode 14: How to Process Your Emotions

Do you hate conflict? Tend to avoid it at all costs?

Does the thought of a difficult conversation make you want to run for the hills?

It feels like a western showdown where someone is not coming out alive, and it just might be you!

Here’s how to survive difficult conversations like a pro.

 

Confession time. I hate having difficult conversations.

I get anxious and worried. I often lose sleep.

I’ve learned that I’m not a confrontational person by nature.

 

But I’ve also learned that conflict and difficult conversations are part of leadership. An important part.

I may want to avoid them, but that’s not the path of effective, courageous leadership.

People don’t follow a leader who avoids conflict and difficult conversations.

 

I’ve had my fair share of difficult conversations over my 28 years of leadership. I still don’t enjoy them, but I’ve learned how to survive those difficult conversations and even how to master conflict like a pro.

“Survive a difficult conversation? How to master conflict like a pro.”

 

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

   * Grab your free “Difficult Conversations Survival Guide.” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/difficult

You want to be a great leader, right?

You know effective leadership is critical, especially in this time of crisis. 

But, you’re a new leader and we’ve never faced times like this.

How do you help your team survive and even thrive in these times? (And maybe even become a better leader yourself?)

 

In this episode, I share, “How to set your team up for success (and become a leader people love to follow).”

 

Often as new leaders, we feel a little unsure of ourselves. Do I have what it takes to lead my team? How do I lead them and help them succeed?

And now we add the pressure of this current coronavirus crisis and it can be absolutely overwhelming. Imposter-syndrome has never been more rampant (nor more understandable). We’ve never faced anything like this before.

But I’ve got some good news. A way to shift away from the uncertainty. A way to lead with courage and confidence. (A great antidote to imposter-syndrome.)

The secret, it’s not really about you. It’s about those you lead.

The key is shifting your focus from what you don’t know, to simply caring and connecting with those you lead.

 

In this episode, I share the 6 steps to powerfully connect with those you lead.

This is How to set your team up for success (and become a leader people love to follow).

Are you ready? Let’s dive in.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

  * Grab your complete checklist, “Leading in Times of Crisis” Go to: www.toddmacpherson.ca/crisis

Other episodes on leadership during Coronavirus: 

  * Coronavirus: Leading in Times of Crisis.

  * How do you lead when you’re as scared as everyone else?

  * How to Process your Emotions.

  * Our New Normal: How to work from home.

  * Our New Normal: How to lead from home.