Talk Like a Leader

Talk Like a Leader

By Guy HarrisBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementManagement
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Talk Like a Leader episodes

  • Three Steps for Handling a Persistently Negative Team Member

    A common question I get is: "How do you deal with a persistently or aggressively negative team member." In this weeks episode, I'll share three things you can do that could help you in this situation.

    Additional Leadership Resources
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    • Three Ways to Deal With an Angry Person
    10 min
  • Assume (at least) Benign Intent

    Today I got this question in a class: "How do you listen for content rather than delivery?" The answer: "assume (at least) benign intent." Listen to the full answer in this episode.

    Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
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    • Leading Remotely: The Importance of Intentionality
    10 min
  • How to Coach a Team Member Who is Doing Nothing Right
    A common question I get is: "How do I coach a team member who is doing nothing right?" In this episode, I'll share some thoughts and some strategies for how to approach this situation. Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    Related Episodes
    • Team Member to Team Mate with Wayne Turmel
    14 min
  • Consider Alternate Stories
    This weeks episode is about helping you to elevate conversations rather than escalate situations by the way you respond. Considering alternate stories is a powerful took in you leadership communication toolbox. Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    9 min
  • Long-Distance Worklife

    In the Long-Distance Worklife Wayne Turmel, a remote leadership expert, teams up with Marisa Eikenberry to answer questions about working remotely and help you lead, work, and thrive in remote and hybrid teams.

    We'll look at the way we work in remote and hybrid teams. Each week, we bring you provocative discussions about what it takes to work remotely, master technology, develop your leadership skills, and just plain survive the way we’re expected to work today. We’ll bring you new and exciting voices in the world of remote and hybrid work. In addition to conversations with diverse and unique voices, Wayne and Marisa will take your questions, making us the most relevant source for navigating the Long-Distance Worklife.

    Additional Resources:

    • Learn more about Wayne Turmel
    • Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry
    • Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader
    • Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate
    • The Remote Leadership Institute
    • The Kevin Eikenberry Group
    2 min
  • Short, Frequent Conversations Beat Long, Infrequent Ones
    The number of conversations you have with people is more important than the length of the conversations. Being mindful of the number of times you connect with people more than the length of time can help you become a better communicator. Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    7 min
  • The Power of Meta Conversations

    Meta conversations are basically conversations about conversations. As confusing as that sounds, they help you clear things up. In this episode, I'm talking about what meta conversations are, how they help, and how you can do them better.

    Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    Related Episodes
    • Expectations vs Reality
    12 min
  • Experience Can Numb You to the Struggles of Others

    This episode is the second lesson illustrated by an experience I had with my grandchildren, and it builds on my last episode – Expectations vs Reality.

    Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    Related Episodes
    • Expectations vs Reality
    8 min
  • Expectations vs. Reality
    This week, I'm sharing an experience I recently had with my grandchildren that illustrates a key leadership principle that connects expectations, the reality of an experience, and satisfaction/happiness.

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    Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    9 min
  • Faith vs. Fear in Communication

    This week, I have my friend and colleague Carl Smith as my guest. Join us as we discuss faith vs fear in our communication choices, mindsets, and behaviors.

    Additional Leadership Resources
    • Take our free DISC Assessment.
    • Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You Get Promoted.
    • Follow us on Facebook.
    Related Episodes
    • The Coaching Mindset with Carl Smith
    • Leadership Communication Mindset with Carl Smith
    16 min

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