S.O.S For Leaders

In today's podcast, Tywauna 'Coach Tee' continues the series on mentoring and guiding others.

When you think of mentoring, you probably think of workplace relationships or career building. Mentoring doesn't have to be limited to this. You can find mentors in a variety of situations including youth mentoring and couples mentoring to name a few.
Regardless of the space that you choose to add value to others, do you have the essential characteristics of a successful mentor?

7 Traits of a Successful Mentor 

1. You have a real desire to help
2. Positive Attitude
3. Real and Authentic
4. Great Listener
5. Compassionate
6. Can Set Healthy Boundaries
7. Good at Awkward/Uncomfortable Conversations

Call to Action
In what areas of your life can you be a good mentor or trainer? What's stopping you from taking action today?

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group.

Could you benefit from ongoing mentoring? Check out the StandOut Leader Academy

Making a positive impact on the lives of others is something that we can all do regardless of our age, background, or education level. Whether you mentor someone in their career, teach a friend a new skill, or look for another way to offer guidance to someone else, the outcome you desire is always the same. You want them to succeed.

In today's podcast, Tywauna 'Coach Tee' gives us 6 ways to make a positive impact on someone's life.

6 Ways to Make a Positive Impact

• Figure out the relationship you want to have
• Define the goal
• Go all in
• Know when to stop
• Don't make assumptions
• Be vulnerable

Call to Action
Where can you make a positive impact on someone? Can you identify one person in your school, community, church, or social group that would benefit your experience and mentorship in their lives?

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group.

Could you benefit from ongoing mentoring? Check out the StandOut Leader Academy

Assertiveness is an important skill for effective communication. Assertiveness allows you to advocate for yourself and your needs in a healthy and respectful way.

In today's podcast, Tywauna 'Coach Tee' analyzes discusses steps for being more assertive without rubbing people the wrong way.

Steps to Being Assertive

• Ask for what you want or need
• Saying "No"
• Speaking your mind respectfully
• Use "I" statements when speaking
• Don't apologize for your feelings

Call to Action
Evaluate the areas in your life where you need to advocate for yourself.  In what areas of your life do you need to be more assertive? Commit to practicing being assertive in that area.

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

In today's podcast, Tywauna 'Coach Tee' analyzes the personality traits that make up a Champion Mindset.

"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill."
-Muhammed Ali

10 Required Traits For Developing A Champion Mindset

1. Persistence
2. Fearlessness
3. Think Before You Speak
4. Sincerity
5. Positive Attitude
6. Integrity
7. Helpfulness
8. Ambition
9. Responsibility
10. Compassion

Call to Action
Evaluate the above traits and rank them in order of your strength. Choose two of the areas in which you have opportunities for improvement and work to get stronger in those areas.

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

On thing for sure is that change is constant especially in today's workplaces and businesses causing you to be more adaptive and flexible. Everyone is working all the time meaning they are rarely off duty. This can be stressful and overwhelming.

In today's podcast, Tywauna 'Coach Tee' offers 6 tips for managers to help keep the momentum going no matter what is happening in the world.
 
6 Tips Building Momentum in a Rapidly Changing Workplace

1. Get Clarity
2. Communicate the Narrative
3. Give Them A Roadmap
4. Plan for Resistance
5. Celebrate Successes
6. Make time For You

Call to Action
Evaluate the changes that you have going on in your department. Does your team understand why they are happening or the expectation of their part in the changes. Do you need to give more clarity keep the momentum going?

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

A huge factor in burnout is the stress related to feeling like you do not have enough time to get everything done in a day.  WE often feel like there is so much to do and so little time. Learning to set priorities and intention is important for each day. This will get back hours in your day resulting in less stress and and less chance for burnout in the long run.

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities"- Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey's Method of Prioritizing Tasks

• Urgent and Important
• Not Urgent and Important
• Urgent and Not Important
• Not Urgent and Not Important

Call to Action
Create a list and figure out where your "to-do" daily tasks fit in these categories and make sure you actively work towards those urgent and important tasks daily.

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

Beliefs are those small phrases we say to ourselves about ourselves, about specific situations, and our ability to confront them.

In this second episode on the Guide to being a Great Leader, Tywauna 'Coach Tee', discuss the beliefs of a strong leader.

6 Beliefs of a Strong Leader

1. We become what we believe we are
2. He/She who persist will succeed
3. Behind the Impossible, there is possible
4. Don't give up until it's done
5. There is no such thing as failure
6. The quest for excellence is more important than  a simple performance

Call to Action
Which of the above beliefs resonate with you? Which ones do you need to grow in?  Use a journal to reflect on this. Send me a message or comment so that we can keep each other accountable to growing this year!

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

We act and react according to what is important to us. Our filters of values and beliefs dictate our behavior and choices. The value system is built over time under the influence of our environment, our experiences, and our decision making.

In this second episode on the Guide to being a Great Leader, Tywauna 'Coach Tee', discuss the values that help develop mental strength of leaders.

7 Values That Develop the Mental Strength of Leaders 

1. Passion
2. Discipline
3. Will
4. Respect
5. Humility
6. Self-Control
7. Intelligence

Call to Action
Which of the above values resonates with you? Which ones do you need to grow in?  Use a journal to reflect on this. Send me a message or comment so that we can keep each other accountable to growing this year!

Be a Supporter!

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To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

What is defined as a good leader is often confused with a charismatic individual or someone who is a great speaker. True leaders aren't just great speakers but they also have distinguishing characteristics that make them stand out.

In this first episode on the Guide to being a Great Leader, Tywauna 'Coach Tee', discusses characteristics that distinguishes leaders.

5 Characteristics That Distinguish True Leaders From Others 

• They are able to project themselves
• They provide safety
• They seek to make the best possible decisions
• They inspire confidence
• They put the interests of others above their own 

Choose to dream big today! You might fail but who cares, you tried. It is part of the process. The only way you will be able to achieve those career goals and put all of that talent to use, is if you create a plan and put steps in place to make it happen. Today is the day you get tired of watching life pass you by and you commit to winning.

Call to Action
Which of the above characteristics come easy for you? Which ones do you need to grow in?  Use a journal to reflect on this. Send me a message or comment so that we can keep each other accountable to growing this year!

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Listen on Directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! Most importantly, please share with a friend, colleague, and family member!!

To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group. 

In this episode, Tywauna, discusses 4 reasons why people don't dream big enough in their careers. Today, commit to letting the limiting beliefs go! You got this, go for IT!!

4 Reasons why people don't dream big enough in their careers
1. It's not clear- No tangible steps to get there
2. Underestimate your abilities
3. Don't have the skills right now
4. Afraid

Choose to dream big today! You might fail but who cares, you tried. It is part of the process. The only way you will be able to achieve those career goals and put all of that talent to use, is if you create a plan and put steps in place to make it happen. Today is the day you get tired of watching life pass you by and you commit to winning.

Call to Action
What is your career dream? Use a journal to write down the steps in what it will take for you to reach your dream. Send me a message on the Coach Tee Wilson FB page or comment on this podcast in on the DirectImpactBroadcasting.com so that we can keep each other accountable to reaching our dreams.

Be a Supporter!

Listen on Directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! Most importantly, please share with a friend, colleague, and family member!!

To connect with Tywauna 'Coach Tee Wilson'  for more strategies or join the monthly leadership roundtable, find her on LinkedIn at Tywauna Wilson, visit SomeLeadersWearLabCoats.com, or join the Tidbits w/Coach Tee Wilson Facebook group.