STAKE: The Leadership Podcast

Thinking you should take it easy on your employees – maybe even yourself – during this crazy pandemic season of work-life?  

 Pump the brakes on that thought for a second! 

 While they may seem daunting to perform or stressful to receive, ultimately performance evaluations done right will help relieve stress for both parties AND maintain – even improve – performance. 

We know that oftentimes when times get tough, business gets lean for most companies. However, regardless of what difficult cuts leaders (maybe you are the leader) have had to make during this pandemic season of work-life, one thing is for sure – performance evaluations must be kept, not cut. In today’s episode, let’s talk about why! 

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE. 

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.  

 If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected]. 

 If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much! 

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Everything rises and falls with leadership. Especially because of recent events, if you want yourself and your team to come out of this in a positive way, you have to S.E.E. clearly. If you’re wondering how to do that, I can help.

Today’s episode is quick and straight to the point. To understand the next right action you need to take as a leader, check out the tip in today’s episode!

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

In a world that has been turned upside down, should you be totally transparent with your boss right now or should you put on the façade of perfection?

In today’s episode (which ironically was recorded months ago), we are discussing transparency in the workplace. Some people love it. Some people hate it. Let’s see if you change your mind after today’s discussion!

I am incredibly excited to have Jennifer Janechek with me on this episode. Jennifer is the director of content strategy at Sound Wisdom. She has her PhD in English literature from the University of Iowa. Feel free to reach out to her at [email protected].  

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

I have no doubt that the COVID-19 quarantine is going to have everlasting effects on the Gen Z workforce. Will it be good or bad news?

I am a student of generations and how they show up in the workplace, so my mind is already thinking about how everything around the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine is going to shape the youngest generation in the workforce in the next couple of months, years, and even decades.

I think it’s good news for leaders! Turn up the volume and let’s dig into where I think Gen Z is headed and how you as a leader can make the most of it!

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders who better understand their diverse, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Especially in recent days, people are dealing with rapid, massive change. Millennial author, Michelle Wyatt, is joining us today to discuss her new book: Buckle Up Buttercucp: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change.

Whether you’re thinking about the effects of change personally or professionally, her new book is a great tool to help both you and your team drive success through changing, challenging circumstances.

In today’s episode we’re talking all about the topic of “change”. Michelle is sharing with you behind the scenes insights into her book and how it can help you and your team best navigate change. Such a relevant message with all the world is experiencing in 2020…we hope you enjoy!

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Pre-Order the book today:

Buckle Up Buttercup Website

Paperback Version – Buckle Up Buttercup: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change

Kindle Version -- Buckle Up Buttercup: How to Drive Success by Embracing the Power of Change

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for Alyson’s weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training Alyson does HERE.

If you want to reach out to Alyson directly, email [email protected].

Today’s employees are much more likely to engage better, stay longer, and perform better for leaders who are invested in their personal and professional goals.

How do you do that?

In today’s episode I’m sharing with you my simple and very effective goal setting process: Lay Down the Law. This process can be used, with a few tweaks, for yourself, even your kids…but today’s focus is your employees.

As you work through this process with your employees, they will see and feel your investment in them and more of than not, they’re going to give that investment back to you tenfold.

Take your leadership results to the next level by laying down the law with your people today!

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Your company culture and performance could be at stake due to how some people are making decisions in today’s world.  

As a leader, it’s your job to understand your risks and take action to mitigate negative effects on the company. It’s possible that you may not have realized that along with the change in generations in the workforce, there’s also been a change in decision-making processes.  

In today’s episode we’re going to dive into how things used to be, what has changed, and whether or not leaders can really do anything to mitigate the risk. Now is the time to level up your leadership! 

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 If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.  

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.   

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].  

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!  

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Who needs more drama in their life? Anybody? Nobody! There is an upside to conflict, though. If you, or if people on your team, are dealing with conflict…it is possible to eliminate the conflict and come out with a stronger, better relationship – if you handle it correctly! As a leader, it is your responsibility to successfully navigate conflict and help your team to do the same.

In today’s episode we are digging into a how one top-recognized leader, Chris, uses an old school theory to help him and his team successfully navigate conflict. Chris and I are both millennials. But, no matter how young, how cool, how old, how smart you are…there are some things we will always be able to learn from the people who went before us.

We are discussing the Transactional Analysis theory developed in the mid 1900’s. This theory helps leaders understand why their people might think, act, and feel the way they do.

We’re going to walk you through how you can use this information to help in the trenches at work. Let’s dig in –it’s time to LEVEL UP!

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If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE.

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

Would you say empowering your employees is important? I feel pretty confident your answer is “yes”. However, the leaders I know, the leaders I work with, the leaders I teach, many of them say yes, too — but they are not taking action consistently to empower their people. The result? Leaders, teams, and companies are missing out on achieving unprecedented success!  Empowering employees affects both a company's culture and the bottom-line.

In today’s episode we are digging into what is holding leaders back from effectively empowering their employees. I also walk you briefly through the “Levels of Empowerment” we teach in one of the Leadership Development sessions we teach to company leadership teams. We wrap up talking about how empowerment is a win-win-win strategy.

Choose today to put your stake in the ground, make a plan, and then take action to be the leader known for empowering employees the best!  It’s time to #LevelUp!

Levels of Empowerment Blog (mentioned in episode) HERE.

If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. 

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

If you want your employees to perform better--I’ve got two tools for you in this episode. This is Part 2 of our discussion on best-leading remote employees in today’s workforce.

Remember, remote employees are not a thing of the future, it’s a reality leaders must realize today. In this episode, my business partner, Phil Van Hooser, is joining me once again. This time we are digging deeper into best managing expectations and results from your remote employees. While our focus is on remote employees, the discussion within this episode can directly relate to in-office employees as well.

As a leader, YOU control your leadership success. Tune in for real-talk about how to lead well in this new environment of remote workers.

Your critical incident file (details in the episode) is HERE.

If you’re looking for tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite the power of your own leadership journey, sign up for my weekly leadership blog HERE.

If your business would benefit from higher-performing leaders, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. 

If you want to reach out to me directly, email [email protected].

If you enjoyed this episode, will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders ignite their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an impact! Thank you so much!

P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHosoer -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!