On this episode I'll be reviewing Simon Sinek's bestselling book: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. This is a fantastic book, and is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities.

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-82

On this episode I'll be reviewing Simon Sinek's bestselling book: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. This is a fantastic book, and is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities.

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-82

We all react to rewards and punishments, whether they be at home, school, or work. Between grades, performance reviews, or pay raises, there are plenty of ways our behaviors are either rewarded or punished. But are you rewarding the wrong behaviors in your team? Join me on this episode as I explore the issues with so many of our rewards systems, and how we can adjust them to be more effective.

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-81

We all react to rewards and punishments, whether they be at home, school, or work. Between grades, performance reviews, or pay raises, there are plenty of ways our behaviors are either rewarded or punished. But are you rewarding the wrong behaviors in your team? Join me on this episode as I explore the issues with so many of our rewards systems, and how we can adjust them to be more effective.

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-81

As a leader, you manage a lot of overlapping schedules and goals among those you're tasked with leading. Everyone from Marketing to HR has an important role in accomplishing your overall goals, but each of their individual goals, or their "horizons" can get in the way of each other if you're not careful.

Horizon conflict is inevitable in every organization, but if not tended well, it can lead to four dangers that can undermine a team's effectiveness. Join me to learn what you can do to prevent these dangers from taking down your team while at the same time honing the unique benefits of the various horizons that will make your organization stronger.

Also check out my free resource: Managing Horizon Conflict, which will help you to apply the things I talk about in this episode. 

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-80

As a leader, you manage a lot of overlapping schedules and goals among those you're tasked with leading. Everyone from Marketing to HR has an important role in accomplishing your overall goals, but each of their individual goals, or their "horizons" can get in the way of each other if you're not careful.

Horizon conflict is inevitable in every organization, but if not tended well, it can lead to four dangers that can undermine a team's effectiveness. Join me to learn what you can do to prevent these dangers from taking down your team while at the same time honing the unique benefits of the various horizons that will make your organization stronger.

Also check out my free resource: Managing Horizon Conflict, which will help you to apply the things I talk about in this episode. 

Show notes available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-80

The research is coming in, and it's telling us that working moms are among the groups hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While for many of us this isn't surprising, it's still sad to see. On this episode I'll discuss the research and as always, solutions for overcoming this problem. 

Show notes and other resources available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-79

The research is coming in, and it's telling us that working moms are among the groups hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While for many of us this isn't surprising, it's still sad to see. On this episode I'll discuss the research and as always, solutions for overcoming this problem. 

Show notes and other resources available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-79

We need YOU to lead! Yes you. We need your skill, talent, and especially, your passion for things that others don't feel quite as strongly about. It's your turn to inspire your tribe of like-minded individuals. To help out, I'm reviewing Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin. This incredible book talks about leading in our modern world and how now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to find our tribes, and create meaningful change. 

Show notes and other resources available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-78

We need YOU to lead! Yes you. We need your skill, talent, and especially, your passion for things that others don't feel quite as strongly about. It's your turn to inspire your tribe of like-minded individuals. To help out, I'm reviewing Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin. This incredible book talks about leading in our modern world and how now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to find our tribes, and create meaningful change. 

Show notes and other resources available at:

www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-78